SAFE-COM Wireless
Public Safety Distributed Antenna System
Product Line Series
SAFE-1000
Off-Air Class A Channelized Booster System
User Manual
Safe-Com Wireless
Holmdel, NJ 07733
www.safe-comwireless.com
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WARNING. 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. You MUST register Class A signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219)
online
at
“http://www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration” www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/
registration.
Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.”
WARNING. 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 signifi cant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.”
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, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Liability Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is assumed to be correct and current. The
manufacturer is not responsible for errors or omissions and reserves the right to change
specifications at any time without notice. Safe-Com Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use
nor for any indirect, incidental damage or loss resulting from its use.
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Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio frequency power amplifier may only be used with
the transmitter with which the amplifier has been certified by Industry Canada. The
certification number for the transmitter with which this amplifier is permitted to operate is
IC:22303
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent amplificateur de
puissance radiofréquence peut être utilisé seulement avec un émetteur avec lequel il a été
certifié par Industrie Canada. Le numéro d'identification d'Industrie Canada pour l'émetteur
avec lequel l'amplificateur est autorisé à fonctionner est IC : 22303
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be
so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son
gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if
Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each
antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (identify the device by certification number, or model number if
Category II) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types
d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance
requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou
dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour
l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
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Introduction
Safe-Coms DASAssure™ is a patent-pending fiber Distributed Antenna Systems utilizing a new
architecture that addresses the challenges of designing, deploying and maintaining a Public Safety
DAS over its life-time. This innovative approach utilizes channel processing that assures the lowest
interference and spurious radio communications coverage enhancement available. This modular
hot-swap card system permits single channel expansion on ANY frequency adding only the power
and resources required. Yet the design is the most compact fiber DAS available – easily fitting 4
bands into a 18x18x6inch NEMA 4 unit. Safe-Com's high quality manufacturing system and
superior applications support assures your success and the public's safety.
This User Manual is specifically written for the SAFE-1000 Series:
SAFE-1020 Off-Air Head-End. Class A
SAFE-1015 Fiber Remote Unit, Class A
And the
SAFE-1030 Bidirectional Amplifier, Class A
FCC Antenna Requirements
The user must assure that the installation meets FCC RF exposure limits. Minimum distance
between any person and the operating antenna must be 24 inches or 60 cm. The antenna must be
mounted on a stable, permanent structure.
Maximum ERP is 5 watts per FCC regulations per rule part 90.219(e)(1). The FCC licensed and
qualified installer user must calculate the total transmitted power, taking into account the losses of
the cables and splitters etc, plus the gain of the antenna to assure compliance with the maximum
exposure regulation.
Lightening protection is required on all antennas as loss or damage as a result of lightening is not
covered by the warranty. Antennas must be connected prior to turning up power to the unit.
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Frequency Bands of Operation and RF output power control
The authorized bands of use include:
> 763-775 – 793-805 MHz
> 758 -768 – 788-798 MHz
> 806-824 – 851-869 MHz
> 450-512 MHz
> 150-174 MHz
> 896-941 MHz
The plug-in cards determine the frequency transmitted. The manufacturer factory-sets the
operating bands for each plug-in card. Each card can accommodate frequencies across the entire
band or more. The operating bands can not be modified by the user. Consult the manufacturers
data sheet and this operating manual to confirm proper operation. RF Output is controlled
automatically by an ALC (automatic level control) circuit within the cards. The user can not set the
output power to exceed the FCC limits. The user can set the output power lower than the designed
maximum using the software supplied by the manufacture.
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Startup
RF tap splitter
Indoor Antenna
Outdoor Antenna
The SAFE-1000 series Products operate on 120/220 VAC 50-60 Hz.
Alternate power sources which can be specified include
> -48 VDC
> +9VDC
> +12 VDC
The system must be hardwired to the above power options.
Connect the system to the appropriate power source (120/220VAC or -48 VDC or +9 or +12 VDC).
An AC power source requires 3 connections: Line, Neutral and Ground.
Earth grounding the NEMA case is required.
Connections inside the Head-end and Remote units are provided to connect the power source to
the Unit.
The NEMA Unit is grounded to the case ground terminal internally. The user must assure that the
earth ground connection is properly connected to the external earth ground.
Quick System Application Overview
Bidirectional Amplifier: Model 1030
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fiber
Indoor Antenna
RF tap splitter
Fiber DAS Option: Model SAFE-1020 & SAFE-1015
Connect all units with power. Single-mode Fiber Connections are required for the fiber DAS option.
Power up the Head-End Unit and confirm the frequencies are set properly. See below. The
frequencies should have been programmed at the factory, but the installer must always confirm the
correct settings once the equipment is in the field. In a fiber DAS, power up and connect the
Remotes.
Setting up the Head-End Off-Air Unit
The SAFE-1000 Head-end sets up the same way regardless if it is a BDA or fiber DAS.
The first step is to assure the individual channel frequencies are programmed properly.
Plug Head-End Off-Air Channelizer units USB into a PC.
Start Terminal Program
(Putty is used in this example)
Set proper COM port. See Device Manager.
Port Settings: 115200 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity, no flow control
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The Safe-Com logo and title will appear once proper COM port is selected and configured.
Enter “help” at prompt ($>) to display terminal commands.
As shown above, enter “card” at the $> prompt to display card control commands. Shown below.
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AT “$CARD>” prompt enter “scan” to display the connected cards and their address as shown
below.
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Follow above entries to set the frequency of each card.
- Select card (“sel 0x33”)
- Set the frequency of that card (“set freq 450”)
- See confirming response from system
The channel card is now programmed to pass 450.0000 MHz.
Proceed to program each card in the subrack.
Note: All the cards should have been programmed to the proper frequencies per order at the
factory. Nonetheless, the installer must confirm the proper settings.
The Head-End “Off-Air” Unit receives an input from its Off-Air antenna which is pointing to the
donor base-station site - or from other radio signal source.
Each Channel Card plug-in card of the SAFE-1010 Head-End Unit accepts a broadband signal from
the Off-Air Receiver Card and filters everything out except the single desired frequency. That
frequency is set via the terminal program shown above.
The acceptable RF input power range per card = -100dBm to -10 dBm. Internal Automatic Level
control will amplify (or attenuate) the signal so that it is at the appropriate level to drive the next
stage. The next stage is a power amplifier (in the BDA case) or a fiber optic transmitter (in the Fiber
DAS case).
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Figure 1
Safe-COM Off-Air Channelized
Distributed Antenna System installed
in a building needing RF coverage
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Figure 2
Safe-COM Off-Air Channelized
Distributed Antenna System
with Fiber Option
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RF Input Levels
Typical input range into the SAFE-1020 and SAFE-1030 Channelized Head-end unit is -95 to -
10dBm
Within this range the Safe-Com Head-end will automatically compensate and adjust the level for
optimal drive into the fiber distribution system.
A signal injected into the Head-end unit below -95dBm will not drive the
fiber DAS properly causing low CNR. The system will automatically squelch signal below -95dBm.
A signal much above -10dBm will generate distortion and
at very high power levels, > 0 dBm, may damage the equipment.
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Channel Cards – Class A filtering
Card Level Redundancy
Automatic Switchover
Uplink – Channel Cards
Downlink – Channel Cards
Power Connections
Single Frequency per card
USB
Fiber Connections
Outdoor Donor antenna
Indoor DAS antenna
Front Panel Connections
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Card System
The Safe-Com DAS is a “Opto-channelized” system. This means the individual RF carriers are
transported independently, on a dedicated RF and optical path, minimizing the opportunity to
generate intermodulation. Each plug-in card on the down-link carries a single RF channel.
There are four types of cards:
> Downlink Cards – these cards carry the signal from the base station to the
remote units (and towards the mobile radio user) . Two types: HEDL: Head-End Downlink and RDL:
Remote Downlink.
> Uplink Cards – these cards carry the signal transmitted by the users mobile
radio, received at the remote unit and transported by fiber to the head-end and its connected
base-station. Two types: RUL: Remote UpLink and HEUL: Head-End UpLink
A short pigtail with an SC/APC connector on the plug-in cards provides the optical interface.
A 50 ohm SMB jack provides the RF interface. It is located on the front panel of each individual
plug-in card.
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Typical plug-in card
RF Active
-Green LED
Data Active
- Yellow LED
Fiber cable
- RDL: Optical input on Remote DownLink
- HEUL: Optical input on Head-End UpLink
- RUL :Optical output on Remote UpLink
- HEDL: Optical output on HeadEnd DownLink
- Channel Card: no fiber, RF in to filtered RF out
50 ohm SMB Jack
- RDL: RF output on Remote DownLink
- HEUL: RF output on Head-End UpLink
- RUL: RF input on Remote UpLink
- HEDL: RF Input on HeadEnd DownLink
- Channel Card: RF in to filtered RF out
Warning: Laser output from fiber (RUL & HEDL Cards).
Laser output from the SC/APC Tray
Do not stare into fiber connectors.
The RUL (Remote UpLink) and HEDL (Head-End DownLink) Cards have an optical output from the
fiber pigtail attached to the plug-in card.
The HEUL (Head-End Up link) and the RDL (Remote DownLink) Cards have an optical output from
the SC/APC tray at the top of the unit.
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Connecting the fiber
The SAFE-1000 uses standard singlemode fiber to connect the head-end with the remote Units.
Up to four remote units can be used with each Head-end.
Multiple Head-ends can be added to expand the System.
SC/APC are the standard connectors used. They use an 8 degree polish angle.
The number of fibers required for each remote depends on the Fiber Configuration of your system.
The number of fiber connections inside the Head-end Unit depends on the Topology of your
system.
Inside the Head-end unit one will find up to eight green SC/APC adapter ports.
Topology – Star: Each Remote requires a dedicated home run connection directly back to the
Head-end
Star is the default topology.
Fiber Configuration – Dual: Each Remote uses 2 fibers. One for uplink and one for downlink
Number of fiber connectors at Head-End: Eight (8)
Number of fiber connectors at Remote: Two (2)
Topology - Star: Each Remote requires a Home run connection directly back to the Head-end
Fiber Configuration - Single: Each Remote uses 1 fiber. Uplink and Downlink are optically
multiplexed onto the same fiber strand.
Number of fiber connectors at Head-End: Four (4)
Number of fiber connectors at Remote: One (1)
Topology - Linear: The fiber hops from Head-end to each Remote in a linear daisy chain. No
need to run each Remote to the Head-end.
Fiber Configuration - Dual: Each Remote uses 2 fibers. One for uplink and one for downlink same
fiber strand.
Number of fiber connectors at Head-End: Two (2)
Number of fiber connectors at Remote: Four (4) except the last Remote which has one (2)
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Topology - Linear: The fiber hops from Head-end to each Remote in a linear daisy chain. No
need to run each Remote to the Head-end.
Fiber Configuration - Single: Each Remote uses 1 fiber. Uplink and Downlink are optically
multiplexed onto the same fiber strand.
Number of fiber connectors at Head-End: One (1)
Number of fiber connectors at Remote: Two (2) except the last Remote which has one (1)
Maximum Optical Loss: The System can easily handle up to 5dBo of optical loss between Head-end
and any Remote. Beyond 5dBo, the System CNR may degrade.
Star Topology
Numb
er of
fibers
to each remote depends on “Fiber Configuration” described above.
A combination of Star and Linear are available. Consult factory.
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Linear Topology
Setting up the Remote Unit
The Remote Unit accepts bidirectional optical signals via single mode fibers from the Head-End
Unit.
It converts the optical signals to RF – radio frequency.
The RF port is connected to a distributed antenna system consisting of antennas, splitters and taps.
The Remote Unit monitors the incoming signal and assures proper levels so as to guarantee the
radiated emissions downlink do not exceed FCC limits.
The uplink path provides a fixed gain back-haul to the Head-end. The system monitors the
incoming RF signal (from the antenna) and attenuates when excessive signal is detected at the
uplink input port. This is to prevent damage to the internal circuitry. Excessive RF input (above 10dBm) can damage the unit so care should be take not to key up radios or cellphone near the unit,
especially during installation process. Radios including cellphones should not be used in close
proximity to the units.
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Installation
Installation - Wall-Mounting:
When mounting the Remote on the wall, it is critical to provide
spacers between the unit and the wall. A one inch space is
appropriate to allow for air flow.
Power is hardwired into the unit. The power applied is based on the
model number ordered. Consult the order number and the
company data sheet to confirm power type. Options include
120VAC, 12VDC, -48VDC.
RF cable selection is based on the RF connector requested .
Default type is a panel mounted 50ohm SMA female. Therefore the
RF cable required will be 50ohm SMA Male.
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Antenna and Power Exposure
Contact information, i.e., licensee for Class A/B devices, if available; and the FCC at
(https://signalboosters.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/) for Class B devices.
Setting up the Downlink on the Remote
The SAFE-1000 has automatic Level control features which controls the downlink radiated RF
output power at the Remote and assures the maximum FCC limits are never exceeded under
normal operating conditions.
The System will tolerate a direct fiber connection (i.e. a short 1 meter fiber) between the Safe-Com
Head-end and the Safe-Com Remote Unit without exceeding RF output levels. Although a
minimum of 2 dB optical fiber loss is advisable.
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Note: Never connect another manufacturers DAS or BDA equipment to the Safe-Com System.
Performance is unpredictable, it can damage the equipment and it will exceed FCC operating limits
causing interference to other public safety or commercial system operations.
Power up the unit with the appropriate power source (110 / 220VAC 50/60HZ, +9VDC, +12VDC, 48VDC)
Connect the SC/APC connectors to the Remote unit. The number of connectors will depend on the
Topology and Fiber Configuration of your System. Use normal good practices in handling fiber
and fiber connectors. Clean the fiber tips before connecting.
The individual RDL (Remote Down Link) Card RF downlink outputs are combined into a single
multi-channel output.
An optional duplexer, if included, combines uplink and downlink channels.
If a duplexer is not included, two antennas will be used: one for uplink and the second for downlink.
(The default configuration includes an internal duplexer)
Antenna separation of 30 feet minimum is required between uplink and downlink antenna when a
duplexer is not used This separation assures the downlink signal will not overload the uplink input.
But the user will need to verify this distance with field testing.
There are three Remote DownLink (RDL) card types available. Each Card is designated as to the
specific range of frequencies it can accept:
Number of simultaneous
RDL Card Type RF frequencies per Card Input range
“VHF Card” one 150 – 174 MHz
“UHF Card” one 450 – 512 MHz
“7-8-9 Card” one 763 – 941 MHz
Refer to product labels and factory test data to confirm the plug-in cards band of operation.
Although a Downlink card can accept a wide range of frequencies, it is designed to operate with
only one modulated RF carrier per card. Inputting 2 or more carriers per card can lead to damage
and the performance will not meet specifications and cause interference with other operating
bands.
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Network Management System (NMS)
The system is delivered with an executable NMS program as a download from the website. Copy
the program on your PC and click to start. A USB cable will connect between your PC and each Unit.
The proper COM port needs to be selected in your Device Manager.
GUI layout subject to change
OverView TAB
The Overview TAB shows status and alarm summaries of the entire System. The System is defined
as the Head-End unit and all connected Remote Units (up to 4). A label is located at the center of
the screen where the name of the System can be entered. Additional labels are provided next to
each Unit. There the user can enter a description of each unit such as location or function.
The “Status” label indicates the overall condition of the Unit: All Good = Green; Alarm = Red
If a unit shows a Red alarm, click on the Detail TAB (e.g: “Head-End” or “Remote 1” ) above
associated with that unit to display a dedicated page showing all settings and specific alarms for
that Unit.
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Detail TAB
Each unit in the system (up to five units per System: One Head-End and 4 Remotes) has a
dedicated Detail TAB showing its specific settings and alarms as seen below.
Refer to the “Safe-Com Wireless NMS User Manual” for details in downloading, installing and
using the Network Management System.
System Specifications
Attenuation range shared with ALC circuit.
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Power / Mechanical
Power Supply 85-240 VAC or 12 VDC or -48 VDC
Power Consumption 100 watts maximum depending on channel count
Size 460 x 460mm wall footprint, 165mm deep
Weight < 35lbs
Enclosure NEMA 4, IP65
Addtional Details of the front panels are shown in the Head-End and Remote Quick Reference.
The Quick Reference is shown here and is attached to the inside door of each unit.
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This document may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Safe-Com waives responsibility for any
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damages or loss of profits or date) even if they were foreseeable and Safe-Com has been informed of their potential
occurrence, arising out of or in connection with this document or its use.
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