Spotwave Spotcell 167, Spotcell 267 For Private Trunked Radio Www.spotwave.com Quick Installation Manual

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SpotCell 167/267 for Private Trunked Radio

Quick Installation Guide

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Spotwave Wireless Inc. 1 Hines Road, Ottawa ON K2K 3C7 Canada

780-00059-01-01

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Spotwave and SpotCell are trademarks of Spotwave Wireless Inc. Patents pending.

10. Final Checklist

1. Follow local code
requirements for properly
grounding the
system.

2. If the DU is mounted
outdoors, ensure that
there is a drip loop on
the cable connecting to
the DU, on the cables
connecting to both sides of the ground
block, and where the cable enters the building.

3. Firmly affix the cables to the building where they run
between the DU, hub, and CU.

Ground

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9. Mount CU

Mount the CU from a wall or ceiling, close to the center of
the area requiring coverage.

Mounting bracket

For a SpotCell 267 system, connect the extra power
supply to the Auxiliary CU, then plug the adapter into an
AC outlet.
Repeat step 8 and step 9 for installing the Auxiliary CU.

If required, more detailed information on installing a SpotCell

system can be found in the User Manual which is available for
downloading at

http://www.spotwave.com/support/documentation.

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To install the SpotCell system:

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To install the SpotCell system:

For your safety, beware of power lines and ensure that
appropriate safety measures are maintained at all
times during the inst allation of yo ur SpotCell
equipment. Contact with high-voltage power lines
could result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

4. Set Mode & Connect Power

Set the switch on the bottom of the CU (Main CU of a 267
system) to “1”. Connect the power supply to this CU, then
plug the adapter into an AC outlet.

2. Location

The DU can be mounted anywhere your cell
phone works. This may be on a rooftop, on the
side of a building, or inside a building (typical
downtown set-up). The one or two CUs will be
mounted inside the building where your cell
phone does not work.

To start the installation, place the DU and CUs
in the general areas where they are to be
located. Do not physically mount them at this
time.

If the DU is mounted indoors, maximum
separation between the DU and CUs, and
back-to-back positioning will optimize
performance.

DU

(outward-facing unit)

CU

(indoor unit)

1. Parts List

• Mounting kits

• Hub

• Donor Unit (DU)

• Coverage Unit (CU)*

• Cables

• Power supply*

Back of Main CU

Mode

Switch

Power

Connector

3. Connect the DU and CUs

SpotCell 167 SpotCell 267

Mount the hub in an indoor
location. Connect the DU and
hub with a wrench and the
provided 10 meter RG11 cable.

Connect the DU and CU
with the cable provided. Use
a wrench to tighten the
connections a 1/4 turn past
finger tight.

Connect a 2 meter RG6 cable to each CU and then
connect the hub to the CUs with the remaining RG11
cables and adapters.

DU

DU

LED

LED

Auxiliary CU

CU

Main CU

DU

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*x2 with SpotCell 267 system

7. Mount DU

Now mount the DU. Typical installations are pictured
below. Make sure the DU is facing in the same direction
where the LED turned green in step 5.

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Wall Mount

Pipe Mount with Hose Clamp

8. Set CU to Active

Set the mode switch on the CU to 2 (active).
Hold the CU in the location to be mounted. The LCD on
the bottom of the CU indicates coverage ( ) by the number
of bars; more bars indicate better coverage.

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6. Align DU - final rotation

Begin rotating the DU again. When the flashing LED turns
green, stop the rotation. This is the direction the DU must
face when mounted.

5. Align DU - first rotation

The DU should be mounted in an area where your cell phone
works best. In this location, rotate the DU in a complete
circle. The flashing LED on the back of the DU will change
color (red, yellow, or green) during the rotation.

Rotate 360°

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