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Technical Support

The SpotCellTM serial number must be available to authorize technical support and/or to establish a return authorization for defective units. The serial number is located on the back of the High Power Coverage Unit (HPCU), Adaptive Repeater Unit (ARU) and Donor Unit (DU), as well as the box in which they were delivered. Support information may be obtained by accessing the Spotwave Wireless Inc. website at www.spotwave.com. To contact support by telephone, call your local Spotwave vendor, or if you are

unable to do so, call Spotwave Wireless at 1-877-610-9586.

Important Safety Information

Warning!

For your safety, beware of power lines and ensure appropriate separation distances, and safety measures, are maintained at all times during the SpotCell equipment installation. If equipment supplied by others is to be used during installation or mounting, follow all equipment manufacturer’s instructions to ensure injury is avoided.

If you are installing the SpotCell near high voltage power lines, or in any way are not sure about a safe installation, do not attempt to install it yourself. Call a professional installer for help.

The DU and HPCU of the SpotCell are low power transmitters. As with a cell phone antenna, avoid unneccessary contact with the front of the units after installed. Mount the units in a location where people will not approach within 1 meter of the front of the DU or HPCU.

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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Warranty

1. What is Covered and for How Long?

Spotwave Wireless Inc. (“Spotwave”) warrants to the original Purchaser that the Spotwave SpotCell System (the “System”) is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Spotwave (the “Limited Warranty Period”).

2. What is Not Covered?

This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the System by the Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover (and will become null and void in the event of): (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, modification of the System or any part thereof, or cosmetic damage; (b) removal, alteration or defacing of the serial number or other identifying marks on the System; (c) all plastic surfaces and other externally exposed components that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of the System in conjunction with accessories, products or (ancillary) or peripheral equipment not provided by Spotwave; or (e) defects or damage from unauthorized or improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, servicing or adjustment of the System. Any repairs or replacements provided by Spotwave outside of the Limited Warranty Period (including repairs to or replacement after the end of the Warranty Period), or in excess of the services provided during the Limited Warranty Period, will subject to Spotwave's then prevailing rates.

3. What are Spotwave's Obligations and how do you make a claim?

During the Limited Warranty Period, Spotwave will repair or replace, at Spotwave's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component of the System, provided that the System is returned promptly upon discovery of the defect and during the Limited Warranty Period. To obtain service, Systems must be returned to an authorized service facility in the original packaging or packaging adequate for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase and the serial number of the System. A valid RMA is required prior to any return.

To locate your nearest authorized service facility, call Spotwave Customer Service at 1-877-610-9586

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4. What are the Limits on Spotwave's Liability?

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5. This Limited Warranty

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Ownership and Risk of Loss

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The System is protected by Canadian, US and international copyright law and other intellectual property protection laws and treaties. Purchaser acknowledges that Spotwave and its licensors are the owner of all intellectual property, including, without limitation, patents and copyright,

relating to the System and the trademarks used in association with the System. Purchaser agrees that it will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or other attempt to derive the source code of any software contained within the System.

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SPOTCELL

612 ADAPTIVE REPEATER

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

This Manual 1 Installer Qualifications 1 Product Overview 3

Chapter 2 Getting Started 5

Required Equipment and Material 5 Unpacking and Inspecting 8

Chapter 3 Performance Considerations 9

Overview 9 Performance Factors 13 Approved Installation Methods 16 Geographic Coordinates and Azimuth 17

Chapter 4 Installation 21

Safety 21 ARU Installation 23 HPCU Installation 27 Alignment 30 Dominant Alignment 32 Non-Dominant Alignment 34 Installation Completion 36

Chapter 5 Display Information 37

DU & HPCU LED Indicators 37 ARU LCD Action Messages 39 ARU LCD Standard Messages 41

SpotCell 612 Specifications 45

Compliance 45 Antennas: 46 Architecture 46 Physical 48 Installation 48

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 This Manual

The contents of this manual complements the Quick Install

Guide, and provides specific details that may be referred to if

necessary during installation of the SpotCell™ system.

1.2 Installer Qualifications

1.2.1 Work Near High-Tension Power Lines

Warning!

If your installation requires the SpotCell adaptive repeater to be located near high voltage power lines, such as on or near an electrical power pole or tower, the installation of the Donor Unit (DU), Coverage Unit (HPCU) and associated coaxial cables and ground wire must be done by a trained high-tension

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power-line professional. This professional must be knowledgeable and experienced in high voltage electrical safety, including safe separation distances and safety measures.

The trained professional shall maintain appropriate separation

distances from high voltage lines and follow applicable safety

measures at all times during the installation.

1.2.2 Connection of AC Power

The connection of AC power to the SpotCell Adaptive Repeater

Unit (ARU) shall be done only by a fully qualified, licensed

electrician in full accordance with local and national code

requirements.

1.2.3 Repeater Set-up and Alignment

The SpotCell 612 adaptive repeater installation does not require

any specialized radio frequency technical knowledge. It requires

no special RF installation tools. For some installations the

following may be required:

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GPS satellite receiver (most current models are suitable)

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A good quality magnetic compass

To complete the work quickly and efficiently it is recommended

that the installer have completed the Spotwave Wireless installer

training program, and be Level I Certified.

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1.3 Product Overview

The purpose of the SpotCell 612 is to enable personal wireless

communications in specific locations within a wireless service

area where cell phones do not work, or works poorly, for example

along a highway right-of-way where it dips down into a valley,

coulee or draw, or the signal is obstructed by buildings or trees.

Figure 1.1 Base station signal does not reach wireless subscriber

The SpotCell system receives signals from a wireless base station

and re-transmits them to areas where cell phones do not work

well due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location.

Figure 1.2 SpotCell improves wireless communications

The SpotCell™ 612 is a fully adaptive repeater that provides

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band-selective, on-frequency, out-of-building (and for specific

applications - in-building) coverage in the PCS Band. It uses

proprietary, patent-pending, adaptive techniques that allow

SpotCell to be installed and operated without engineering

intervention or support.

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Chapter 2 – Getting Started

2.1 Required Equipment and Material

2.1.1 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater Standard Kit

The SpotCell standard kit is shipped in 3 boxes containing:

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1-Donor Unit (DU) - this unit communicates with the service provider’s (Carrier’s) existing mobile communications network.

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1-HP Coverage Unit (HPCU) - this unit extends coverage to a nearby area where service is required.

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1-Adaptive Repeater Unit (ARU) - this unit provides DC power to the DU and HPCU, automatically and adaptively controls gain so as to provide consistent coverage and protect the spectrum by guaranteeing protection from instability, provides a user interface for set-up and trouble shooting and a wireless network operations interface.

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1-HPCU to ARU RG-11 Coaxial Cable (40-ft)

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1-stand-by battery c/w thermal isolator

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Mounting Kit which includes:

 1- ARU mounting bracket  2- antenna pipe mount kits (for DU and HPCU)  1- bag of hardware

Figure 2.1 below shows the SpotCell 612 system components.

Figure 2.1 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater Parts List

2.1.2 Required Additional Material - Order from Spotwave

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1-DU to ARU RG-11 Coaxial Cable - this cable is ordered for the required length ad application. Cable suitable for conduit installation is stocked. Inquire about the availability of aerial and direct bury cables.

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2.1.3 Required Additional Material - Supplied by Installation Contractor

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DU and HPCU support structures (poles or towers)

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Stub pole for mounting ARU (where not installed on the HPCU support pole)

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All grounding network material (ground rods, ground wire, ground lugs, ground wire clamps, etc.)

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Conduit, ducts or poly-pipe as specified by the Carrier

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Antenna support pipes and hardware, these pipes attach to the antenna support poles, the DU and HPCU units attach to these pipes using the supplied pipe mounts.

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AC electrical service material (wire, conduit and disconnect switch, and if required - meter, meter socket, service wire, transformer, etc.)

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2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting

Physically inspect the box for shipping damage before unpacking

the SpotCell.

1. Remove the SpotCell components from the box.

Remove all packing material from the Donor Unit (DU) and the Coverage Unit (HPCU) and ARU (Adaptive Repeater Unit). Save the packaging in case the SpotCell is ever stored or shipped to SpotWave for service.

Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything ordered and verify that the mounting kit contains all the listed parts.

Check the DU, HPCU and ARU for shipping damage.

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Chapter 3 – Performance Considerations

3.1 Overview

The DU is typically attached to a utility pole or tower, a non-

penetrating roof mount support pipe, or the exterior wall of a

building.

The HPCU is typically attached to a second utility pole or tower,

a second non-penetrating roof mount support pipe, or the

exterior wall of a building. For inside building coverage the

HPCU may be wall or ceiling mounted.

This document focuses on applications using two utility poles.

The use of two utility poles is typical for a ‘right-of-way’ (ROW)

application. The goal of a ROW application is typically that of

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adding coverage to street and highway routes where coverage was

previously not provided, such as down in a dip in the road for

example.

There are 4 elements to an installation, 1) infrastructure

installation, 2) HPCU and ARU installation, 3) DU alignment and

system optimization and 4) installation completion.

Because utility pole installations often do not have AC power

available at the pole, the infrastructure work is usually greater

than for a roof-top application. Where this is the case, it would

be best to have the infrastructure work complete before the

SpotCell repeater installation begins. This permits the repeater

installers to complete the installation in one visit and in

minimum time.

However for locations where the repeater location is uncertain,

the performance at two or more locations may wish to be checked

and compared before any installation work starts.

3.1.1 Aerial Cable vs. Buried Cable

For some installations aerial coaxial cable c/w a steel support wire

will be used. The steel support wire is attached to the pole using

Carrier recommended hardware and methods. The aerial span is

Figure 3.1 Aerial Installation c/w ARU Stub Pole

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installed such that the Carrier specified ground clearance and

power line separation distances are strictly observed. Figure 3.1

shows an aerial cable installation c/w the ARU mounted on an

optional new stub pole.

Alternatively the ARU would be mounted on the HPCU support

pole where permitted by the utility pole owner.

Other installations will use direct bury type coaxial cable - see

Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2 Buried cable c/w ARU Stub Pole

Said cable may be direct buried or installed in duct below grade.

Consult the Carrier with respect to the requirements for the

specific installation location.

For the vertical runs of the coaxial cable and ground wire, the

Carrier may require one or both to be strapped directly to the

pole, or installed in conduit attached to the pole. The means and

method for attaching the cable to the pole, or the conduit to the

pole may also be specifically specified by the Carrier.

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3.1.2 ROW Infrastructure Installation

Includes:

1. Site acquisition.

New pole installation (if required).

New electrical service installation (if required).

Grounding network preparation.

DU and HPCU support pipe installation.

Installation of conduit or duct for the coaxial cable (as required).

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3.2 Performance Factors

The following should be considered when installing a SpotCell

system.

3.2.1 Mounting Height

Locating the DU as high as possible often provides a better

connection to the service provider’s PCS basestation. A DU

mounting height above 18-ft above ground level (AGL) is

recommended.

Locating the HPCU at a high height also usually improves

coverage. The standard ARU to HPCU cable is 40-ft in length.

The ARU is located on or adjacent to the HPCU support pole.

In addition, increasing the DU to HPCU separation distance will

increase isolation - this may also increase the coverage.

3.2.2 Signal Strength

The SpotCell system brings signals from an area of adequate

coverage to an area with poor or non-existent coverage. It is the

DU which captures a good signal, and the HPCU that provides

the signal to the area with poor cell phone coverage.

Note:

For maximum coverage, a receive signal strength (RSS) of 85-dBm at the DU or higher is preferred. Although, not all installations require maximum coverage a RSS below -90-dBm is NOT recommended.

3.2.3 Unwanted Obstacles

General placement of the DU and HPCU must be in unobstructed

areas. Neither the front of the DU or the front of the HPCU

should be directly obscured by buildings or trees. Large metal

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apparatus such as transformers on utility poles or HVAC

equipment found on building rooftops may also degrade

performance.

3.2.4 Power Source

To reduce cost the SC612 repeater should be close to a suitable

AC power source. If this is not practical, install a solar power

system.

3.2.5 Azimuth Differential

Although ideally the DU and HPCU should face in opposite

directions, i.e. a back to back configuration and azimuth

differential of 180-dg. an azimuth difference between the two

units of 90-dg or greater is recommended.

3.2.6 Wanted Obstacles

For a pole mounted SC612 repeater, the opportunity of selecting

pole locations in order to take advantage of a physical obstacle

between the DU and HPCU to improve RF isolation is not often

practical.

For a roof-top located SC612 this is possible and should be done.

The two units should be located on opposite exterior walls of the

building, or opposite exterior walls on the roof-top penthouse.

For the two utility pole application with no obstacle between the

poles, separate the poles 85-ft or more apart. The standard DU to

ARU cable is 164-ft in length.

Walls constructed of dense materials (concrete, brick or metal

provide high isolation. However, such walls may also be a source

of reflections and antenna pattern degradation. When locating

the DU and HPCU avoid placement where such adjacent walls are

significantly within the view of the antenna.

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3.2.7 Aerial or Direct Bury Cable

Standard cable for the SC612 is RG-11. When ordering from

Spotwave be sure to inquire about the cable installation type

preferred.

Note:

Some Carriers prefer that cable installed below grade be placed within a conduit, duct or poly-pipe to simplify replacement and protect against ground freezing.

Aerial cable requires an integrated steel support wire for hanging

the cable between utility poles. Alternatively cable may be

installed in steel supported duct.

‘Filled’ cable is needed for direct burial below grade, i.e. not in

conduit, duct or poly-pipe. Such cable is flooded with a

petroleum compound or a dry-fill powder for protection from

water ingress.

The supply of suitable aerial and direct bury cables is limited.

Call Spotwave for availability.

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3.3 Approved Installation Methods

When planning an installation, consult the Carrier for approved

installation methods. When arranging for the use of utility poles

the Carrier and utility company will have developed a set of

approved methods. Such methods may define:

1. Procedures for contacting and coordinating work with local

Carrier or Utility personnel.

1. Minimum separation distances between SpotCell equipment

and high voltage electrical lines.

Acceptable locations for new support poles and procedures for approval and installation.

Grounding network materials and installation methods ground wire, ground rod, lightning arrestor and bonding.

Pole attachment methods for coaxial cables, ground wire and SpotCell equipment (DU, HPCU and ARU), and approved methods for aerial and direct buried cable installation.

AC power equipment, solar power equipment and installation methods.

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3.4 Geographic Coordinates and Azimuth

The Carrier will specify the existing utility poles to be used. The

general location may be defined using town names and street

addresses, but the specific location is defined using geographic

coordinates. GPS accuracy is to a resolution of 30-ft. Pole

numbers will also usually be provided.

Geographic coordinates are needed as not all streets or roads are

named or numbered, and poles do not have addresses. Also the

Carrier’s engineering database uses geographic coordinates.

Latitude and longitude coordinates have 3 parts - Latitude,

Longitude and Datum. UTM coordinates have 4 parts - Northing,

Easting, UTM Zone and Datum. UTM coordinates permit fast map

location.

3.4.1 Map Datum

The earth is not a perfect sphere. The map datum is a means for

adjusting for this. For the USA and Canada 2 map datums are

used NAD27 and NAD82. The default datum for the world is

WGS84. For the USA and Canada WGS84 and NAD83 are usually

identical.

When using coordinates to find your location on a map you need

to have your GPS receiver set to the datum that is printed on the

map that you are using.

If the Carrier provides the coordinates in a datum different from

the map datum, your GPS receiver may be used to translate them

for you. This is done by entering the coordinates as a waypoint

with the GPS configured for the datum which the carrier uses,

then reconfiguring the GPS to the map datum and then recalling

the waypoint from memory. The waypoint will then show the

coordinates as per the map datum.

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3.4.2 Lat./Long - Degrees Minutes Seconds Format

Lat.: 40o 37’ 54.9”, Long: 104o 56’ 15.2”, Datum: NAD27, or

Lat.: 40.37549, Long: -104.56152, Datum: NAD27

Both of the above formats are used. Disregard the Longitude sign.

3.4.3 Lat./Long - Decimal Degrees Format

Lat.: 40.63192, Long: 104.93756, Datum: NAD27

This is the same location as above but in decimal degree format.

3.4.4 UTM Coordinates

UTMs are sometimes referred to as military grid references. The

following is the same location as given above:

Northing: 4497.687, Easting: 505.300, Zone:13, Datum: NAD27

Northing is the distance in kilometers from the equator, Easting

is the distance in kilometers from the East boundary of Zone 13.

Topographic maps are divided up into 1-km squares with

Northings and Eastings labelled. Using a scale of 2-cm = 1-km any

location can be quickly and accurately plotted on the map. This

is difficult using Latitude and Longitude.

3.4.5 Topographic Map and GPS Receiver

Prior to visiting a site it is recommended that you acquire the

applicable 1:50,000 scale topographic map and become familiar

with setting your GPS receiver to NAD27 and NAD83 Datums.

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3.4.6 Azimuth (Bearing)

The azimuth of a DU or HPCU is the direction that it points. It is

given in degrees East (clockwise) from True North. True North is

typically several degrees different from Magnetic North. This is

called magnetic declination. It varies by location and changes a

small amount each year.

The Carrier typically gives you the Azimuth in degrees relative to

True North. This doesn’t help if you want to align the HPCU

using your magnetic compass. and you don’t know what the

declination is. However there is a method of determining the

declination using your GPS receiver.

If you know the coordinates for the basestation that the Carrier

wants the DU to be served by and the coordinates for the DU

location, your GPS will tell you the magnetic azimuth that the

DU should be aimed at, if your GPS is set for magnetic azimuths.

On this setting it automatically takes into account the magnetic

declination. So, if the Carrier specifies the azimuth for the DU to

be 90-dg relative to true North (i.e. aimed due East) but your GPS

gives you an azimuth of 100-dg magnetic. Then the declination is

10-dg.

So if the Carrier specifies that the HPCU is to be aimed at 270-dg

(i.e. due West) then you will use you compass to aim the HPCU at

an azimuth of 280-dg magnetic.

When using a compass be sure not to be close to large steel

objects or a false alignment will result.

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Chapter 4 – Installation

This section is for typical for a typical ‘right-of-way’ application,

where the DU and HPCU are to be mounted on separate utility

poles, where the Carrier has specified the required azimuth and

mounting heights, and where the required infrastructure work is

already complete.

4.1 Safety

4.1.1 Work Site Safety

Warning!

Before any work is started at the work site, take note of overhead and underground power lines, and any other dangers at the work site. Ensure safe separation distances from power lines, and safe working practices are followed at all times. When working near roads wear safety vests, white coveralls, and orange hardhats; also place warning signs, flags and traffic cones to warn motorists. Work facing traffic whenever possible and make use of a b ar ri e r v eh icl e f o r a dde d p r o t ec ti o n .

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Caution! If you are installing the SpotCell near high voltage power lines, or in any way are not sure about a safe installation, do not attempt to install it yourself. Call a professional installer, with the appropiate training and skills, for help.

4.1.2 RF Safety Statement

The SpotCell 612 repeater uses RF energy and complies with 47

CFR, Part 1.1310 , Radiofrequency Exposure Limits for fixed

installations, pursuant to 47 CFR, Part 24.52 of the FCC rules and

regulation for PCS equipment and 47 CFR, Part 1.1310(b).

Mount the intentional radiators, the DU and the HPCU, in

locations where the general public will not approach within 1

meter (3.28-ft) of the location of either.

Caution! Occupational workers, such as electrical utility personnel and repeater service personnel, who are in a transient in front of the DU or HPCU should not be within 4-cm (1.6-in) of the front of the operating intentional radiator for more than 4.6-minutes.

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4.2 ARU Installation

1. Mount the ARU hanger bracket on the HPCU support pole, or

a near alternative. Consult the Carrier with respect to specific requirements. The bracket can be attached with four screws or three steel bands - see Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1 ARU Mounting Bracket Options (screw mount or steel

band mount)

If necessary use a rope attached to the ARU eye bolt to lift and hold it while fastening it to the mounting bracket with the provided 4 bolts, nuts and washers as shown in Figure

4.2.

Figure 4.2 ARU Mounting

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Caution! Connection of AC power to the ARU shall be done by a fully qualified licensed electrician (Steps 3 and 4).

Before connecting the AC power to the ARU ensure that the AC power source is de-energized and the disconnect switch feeding the ARU power circuit and cable is locked OFF.

Open the ARU front door using an Allen wrench and ensure that the ARU circuit breaker is in the open or OFF position. Loosen the two front panel screws and remove the lower front panel - see Figure 4.3.

Figure 4.3 ARU Interior Panel and AC Power Connection

Loosen the dome nut on the weather proof 3/4-in conduit fitting at the bottom of the ARU cabinet. Route the AC electrical supply conduit and wire through the fitting. Tighten the dome nut until mild resistance is felt then tighten 1/4-turn additional for conduit (1/2-turn additional for cable not in conduit).

panel screws

circuit

breaker

lug

round

live

(black)

neutral (white)

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Connect the live (normally black) wire to the left side of the connector block, the neutral (normally white) wire to the right side of the connector block, and the ground (normally green) wire to the ground stud on the bottom of the ARU cabinet using a suitable ground lug.

Follow all local electrical code requirements.

Loosen the back-up battery clip screws and remove the battery clip - see Figure 4.4.

Connect the red wire to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal. Place the battery on the tray in the ARU cabinet and place the thermal insulator behind the battery.

Figure 4.4 Battery installation

Replace and fasten the battery clip. Replace the ARU panel and fasten the panel screws.

Note:

A fully discharged battery takes 6-hr to charge in the

ARU. Batteries are shipped charged.

Bond the external ARU cabinet ground stud to the HPCU support pole ground network if the ARU and HPCU are collocated on the same pole, i.e. not collocated but

battery

battery clip

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connected below grade by buried cable or cable in duct and are less than 12-ft apart - see Figure 4.5. Use a suitable ground lug.

Otherwise bond the ground wire to an ARU ground rod installed at the base of the ARU support. For addition details see the Grounding Note below.

Note:

If the grounding infrastructure work was not done earlier, contact the Carrier to confirm ground wire size and type, and the grounding network requirements for both the HPCU and DU. In general the minimum is #6-AWG bare copper ground wire bonded to a 5/8-in x 10-ft copper clad ground rod c/w suitable ground pipe clamp placed at or near the base of both the HPCU and DU support poles. Mechanical protection of the ground wire may be required. Ensure that local code requirements are met.

Figure 4.5 ARU Cabinet Ground Stud

external ground stud

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4.3 HPCU Installation

Fasten the HPCU mount to the HPCU mounting pipe at the Carrier specified mounting height, using the provided clamps

- see Figure 4.6 (same mounting hardware for both the HPCU and the DU).

Figure 4.6 HPCU and DU Pipe Mount

Using a magnetic compass orient the mounting bracket so that when the HPCU is attached it will be aimed at the Carrier specified azimuth. Provide for the angular difference between True North and Magnetic North. When aimed correctly tighten the pipe clamp.

Fasten the HPCU to the pipe mount bracket using the provided nuts and washers.

Install the provided 40-ft RG-11 ARU to HPCU coaxial cable, and supply and install the HPCU ground wire, as per the Carrier specified requirements.

Note:

The maximum recommended HPCU cable length is 50-ft.

For some installations the coaxial cable and ground wire will be strapped directly to the pole, for others it will be installed in conduit attached to the pole. If the ground wire is inside a metallic conduit then both ends of the conduit must be bonded to the ground wire.

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Connect the HPCU coaxial cable (the 40-ft cable with green boots) to the green RF port on the underside of the ARU cabinet - see Figure 4.7.

A drip loop in the coaxial cable is needed if the cable at the back of the HPCU does not slope down from the HPCU. Maintain a minimum bend radius of 3-in. A drip loop is shown on the right in Figure 4.7.

Figure 4.7 ARU to HPCU Cable and Drip Loop

Include slack for minor alignment adjustments. Use a wrench to tighten all coax connectors 1/4 turn past finger tight.

Bond the HPCU to ground using the installed ground wire.

Figure 4.8 Ground stud (HPCU and DU)

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At the base of the HPCU pole the ground wire is bonded to the ground rod or network, at the HPCU the ground wire is attached to the ground stud on the HPCU, see Figure 4.8. Use suitable ground lugs and ground rod clamp.

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4.4 Alignment

4.4.1 Preparation

1. Temporarily connect the ARU to DU coaxial cable - see Figure

4.9. The DU support pole is typically over 80-ft from the HPCU support pole. Connect one end of the provided 160-ft RG-11 cable to the remaining RF port on the ARU, and the other end to the back of the DU. During alignment testing the DU will be handheld.

Figure 4.9 ARU to DU Coaxial Cable Connection

Set the ARU Mode switch to INSTALL mode (right position opposite of ACTIVE). Energize the AC power cable feeding the ARU, and set the ARU circuit breaker to the closed (ON) position - see Figure 4.10.

Figure 4.10 ARU Mode Switch, Scroll Push button and Circuit

Breaker/Power Switch

The HPCU LED turns green and stays on as long as it has power.

ARU

cable

connector

Back of DU

CTIVE SC ROLL

PSU FUSE

250V

BREAKER

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4.4.3 Alignment Overview

This work locates and aims the DU so that for maximum coverage

potential is provided. For some installations this work may also

result in a minor HPCU alignment change being made.

A bucket truck is recommended for lifting the DU and installer up

to the proposed DU location(s). Observe all appropriate safety

measures.

4.4.4 Coverage Potential

For maximum coverage potential, a receive signal strength (RSS)

of -85-dBm at the DU or better is needed. When the RSS is weak

DU to HPCU isolation is very important. The more the DU and

HPCU approach a back-to-back orientation and/or the further the

two units are apart, the greater the isolation and coverage

potential.

4.4.5 Alignment Options

If the Carrier has specified that the DL basestation signal that the

DU is to use will be a non-dominant signal (i.e. non-dominant PN

code), then skip Section 3.5 (Dominant Alignment) and jump to

Section 3.6 (Non-Dominant Alignment).

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4.5 Dominant Alignment

OTATION

#1.

At the proposed DU mounting location and height, hold the DU upright pointing away from your body. Rotate it in a full circle - see Figure 4.11. A time of 20 seconds is appropriate to complete the rotation. Ignore the DU LED indication - see Figure 4.11.

If a full rotation is not practical rotate it within the constraints allowed, but be sure to include the azimuth specified by the Carrier for the DU.

Figure 4.11 DU Alignment Using LED Indicator

OTATION

. Repeat the rotation of the DU but now monitor the LED - see Figure 4.11. Take note of the azimuths that show a GREEN LED - there may be more than one range of azimuths where the LED is GREEN.

Note:

For a dominant carrier the Carrier specified azimuth for the DU will fall within the GREEN. If this is not the case jump to Section 3.6, Non-Dominant Alignment.

Table 1. DU LED Indications

RED LED Unusable DU DL signal

YELLOW LED Usable DU DL signal

GREEN LED Better DU DL signal

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Have your assistant use the SCROLL button on the ARU to access the ACT/ALT indication on the ARU LCD display, then monitor the ACT signal level. The ACT reading is the wanted downlink RSS in dBm.

PTIMIZE SIGNAL STRENGTH

Start by holding the DU at the proposed mounting location and height, and aimed to receive a GREEN LED indication. This alignment should roughly approximate the carrier specified azimuth. Have your assistant read out for you the ACT signal level while you fine tune the aim of the DU so as to optimize the signal strength.

PTIMIZE COVERAGE

While holding the DU where the RSS is maximum, have your assistant set the ARU Mode switch to ACTIVE mode then SCROLL the ARU display to the RSS/Coverage bar graph display as shown below. Carefully adjust the aim of the DU to increase the number of coverage bars.

Note:

Maximum coverage potential is indicated when 5 bars are displayed on the Coverage bar graph (see left - lower display). Coverage is proportional to both the RSS (the top bar graph display) and the DU to HPCU isolation.

HPCU and DU optimization. If maximum coverage cannot be achieved by modest DU positioning adjustments alone, make a modest adjustment to the HPCU orientation then repeat steps 1 to 5. Limit the HPCU azimuth change to 15-dg, maximum.

Alternate DU mounting height and/or location. Return the HPCU to the original position and try a higher or lower DU mounting height then repeat steps 1 to 5. Do not work at locations which are unsafe. Always maintain minimum power line clearance distances.

When an optimum DU position and alignment is determined, attach the DU to its mounting pipe using the provided hardware, then tighten the mounting bolts for both it and the HPCU - while ensuring that both the DU and the HPCU remains optimally aligned. Jump to Section 4.7.

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4.6 Non-Dominant Alignment

Have your assistant use the SCROLL button on the ARU to access the ACT/ALT indication on the ARU LCD display, then monitor the ACT signal level. The ACT reading is the wanted downlink RSS in dBm.

Using a magnetic compass identify an object several hundred feet from the DU pole that is on the azimuth that the Carrier has specified for the DU to be aligned at.

While initially aiming the DU at the previously said identified object and holding it at the proposed mounting location and height, have your assistant read out for you the ACT signal level while you fine tune the aim of the DU so as to optimize the signal strength. Limit the DU azimuth variance with respect to the Carrier specified azimuth to 15dg, maximum.

Note:

If maximum coverage cannot be achieved by modest DU positioning adjustments alone, make a modest adjustment to the HPCU orientation then repeat steps 1 to 4. Limit the HPCU azimuth change to 15-dg, maximum.

Alternate DU mounting height and/or location. Return the HPCU to the original position and try a higher or lower DU mounting height then repeat steps 1 to 4. Do not work at locations which are unsafe. Always maintain minimum power line clearance distances.

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4.7 Installation Completion

Install the RG-11 ARU to DU coaxial cable, as per the Carrier specified requirements. This cable is typically 164-ft in length. It is not in the SpotCell system kit. It is ordered from Spotwave at the same time the system is ordered.

Connect the DU end of the coaxial cable to the DU as shown on the left in Figure 4.12. If the cable runs directly down the pole from the DU a drip loop is not required. Connect the ARU end of the ARU-DU cable to the remaining RF port on the ARU.

Figure 4.12 ARU to DU Cable (the long cable)

Use a wrench to tighten all coax connectors 1/4 turn past finger tight.

Bond the DU to ground using the installed ground wire. At the base of the DU pole the ground wire is bonded to the ground rod or network, at the DU the ground wire is attached to the ground stud on the DU, see Figure 4.8. Use suitable ground lugs and ground rod clamp.

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Chapter 5 – Display Information

5.1 DU & HPCU LED Indicators

5.1.1 DU

Figure 5.1 DU and HPCU LED locations

The following DU LED indications are only valid during the

second complete rotation of the DU.



LED IS RED

: the DU is not capturing an adequate enough signal for the system to operate. Will also show RED when signal is too strong (not expected to be a common situation).

DU LED

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

LED IS YELLOW

: the captured signal is within range and the system will function, but the DU is NOT aligned to capture the strongest signal available at its current location. NOTE: the service provider (Carrier) may specify that the DU be aligned to a basestation site (azimuth) that does not produce the strongest signal.



LED IS GREEN

: during the second rotation of the DU this indicates that the DU is nearly optimally aligned for the current location. A minor alignment adjustment may be needed, using the ARU LCD signal strength and coverage display as indicators of optimum alignment.

5.1.2 HPCU

The HPCU LED also indicates three conditions. They are:



LED IS OFF

: no DC power supply present



LED IS RED

: power present + system alarm condition



LED IS GREEN

: power present + no alarm condition

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5.2 ARU LCD Action Messages

The ARU LCD display shows two types of messages. Action

messages and standard messages.

Action messages provide guidance to the installer. Their display

on the LCD is controlled by the adaptive algorithm. Examples

were given previously in this Chapter.

The ARU LCD displays system status and signal strength. The

signal strength is indicated by the signal strength bars ( ) and

the coverage strength is indicated by the coverage bars ( ).

Table 1 shows the various action messages, and if necessary what

action should be taken.

TABLE 1. LCD Action Messages

MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE 2

(alternates with Message 1)

ACTION REQUIRED or COMMENTS

CHxxx

INSTALL MODE

Weak Signal Try turning DU

DU is not optimally positioned. Realign the DU to another azimuth.

Poor Signal INSTALL MODE

Poor Signal Try Turning DU

System will not function. Realign the DU to another azimuth.

Signal Overdrive INSTALL MODE

Signal Overdrive Try Turning DU

RSS too strong. Realign the DU to another azimuth.

OUT OF SERVICE System Fault

CHECK CABLE CONNECTIONS

OUT OF SERVICE System Fault

CALL PRODUCT SUPPORT Telephone Service Line:

1-877-610-9586

CHxxx

MOVE HPCU

none Increase isolation by moving HPCU.

CHxxx

In Service

none Signal weak and coverage poor. Improve RSS

& improve isolation.

CHxxx In Service

none Signal weak but coverage good.

No action required.

OUT OF SERVICE Poor Isolation

OUT OF SERVICE Try moving HPCU

Increase isolation by moving the HPCU (DU only if necessary).

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CHxxx

In Service

none All OK

No action required

OUT OF SERVICE Loss of Signal

OUT OF SERVICE Searching.. .

Temporary loss of service. No action required.

OUT OF SERVICE Loss of Signal

OUT OF SERVICE Try turning DU

24 hr loss of service. Realign or relocate the DU.

TABLE 1. LCD Action Messages

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5.3 ARU LCD Standard Messages

Standard messages are available at all times. They are shown in

Table 2.

Standard LCD displays are those that are available at all times. An

example is given below. The actual displays may change with the

Software version.

There are 15 standard displays. Only one display is available at a

time. The displays appear in the order shown. They are accessed

by pressing the ARU SCROLL push button. The order of the

displays is as shown in Table 2.

TABLE 2. ARU LCD Standard Messages

MESSAGE (with example) DESCRIPTION

ACT SIG: ALT SIG:

-85dBm

-79dBm

In-band (ACTive) signal level (at DU, measured at HPCU) In-band (ALTernate) signal level (at DU, measured at HPCU)

ISOLATION BACK-OFF:

(15) 0dB

(nn) Downlink Signal Quality Index

a,b,c,d

(SQI)

Downlink gain reduction due to limited DU to HPCU isolation

DL GAIN: UL GAIN:

109dB 99dB

System gain on downlink System gain on uplink (approx. 10-dB less than downlink gain)

DVOUT: UVOUT:

nnnmV nnnmV

Spotwave Use

DVSET: UVSET:

nnnmV nnnmV

Spotwave Use

DVCTL: UVCTL:

nnnmV nnnmV

Spotwave Use

START: STOP:

1950.00MHz

1965.00MHz

Indicates start frequency of downlink in-band signal Indicates stop frequency of downlink in-band signal

PCB TEMPERATURE

55 o C

Spotwave Use

WORKING TIME 0d 00h15:44 Indicates days/hours/minutes since last power up

ELAPSED TIME 10days 13hr Indicates total time in days/hours for system operation

HPCU V DU V

8.08 V

10.5 V

Indicates DC supply voltage at input to the HPCU and DU coaxial cables respectively.

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Standard Display 1 - Active & Alternate RSS

Display 1 indicates the carrier level into the DU as measured at the ARU. The ACTive carrier is the wanted in-band signal and the ALTernate is the unwanted out-of-band signal level (before filtering).

Standard Display 2 - Signal Quality Index & Back-Off

Display 2 confirms the quality of the installation with respect to it’s potential to deliver rated coverage. Coverage may require the installer to optimize the DU and HPCU locations. An optimal DU location will deliver a strong, high quality downlink signal that exhibits minimum fading. Success in this is indicated on the ARU display via the Signal Quality Index or SQI on Display 2 (as shown in Table 2 ). On the LCD, SQI is labelled as “ISOLATION (

)”. High quality downlink signals have an SQI less than 60.

An optimal HPCU location will provide coverage where it is required while satisfying the HPCU to DU isolation need.

Where available isolation is less than the gain required to achieve rated output power, the system gain is reduced by the adaptive algorithm to ensure stability. The resulting gain reduction is

DU CUR: 812mA Current being drawn by the DU

S/W WDT H/W WDT

0 0

Software watchdog timer Hardware watchdog timer

 

Tests the LCD display by lighting all segments

S/W v2.3.9.0

@ 05-01

Displays software version and date code

a. For SQI >80, do not install the DU at this position. b. For SQI >59, try another DU location c. For SQI <60, < 3-dB back-off. Good downlink signal quality. d. For SQI <20, 0-dB back-off. Excellent downlink signal quality.

TABLE 2. ARU LCD Standard Messages

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labelled as back-off on the LCD Display 2. Back-off is displayed in dB units.

When isolation is high, ACT RSS is high, ALT RSS is not excessive and fading is minimum, and isolation is adequate - the adaptive algorithm will deliver rated output power. However, maximum coverage will be delivered, if and only if, the installer has located and oriented the HPCU such that it provides the coverage where it is needed. That is, located where the HPCU antenna pattern matches the required coverage area with no significant RF dense materials in the way.

Standard Display 3 - Downlink & Uplink Gain

Display 3 in Table 2 indicates the actual gain provided for both the downlink and uplink directions. The indicated gain will be high only if high gain is needed (due to a low downlink RSS) and the SQI is good.

Standard Displays 4 to 15

Displays 4 to 13 shown in Table 2 are not important to the installer and not discussed here. Display 15 identifies the SpotCell



Software version.

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Appendix A – SpotCell 612 Specifications

Note:

Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications

without notice.

A.1 Compliance

The SpotCell 612 repeater uses RF energy and complies with 47

CFR, Part 1.1310, Radiofrequency Exposure Limits for fixed

installations, pursuant to 47 CFR, Part 24.52 of the FCC rules and

regulation for PCS equipment and 47 CFR, Part 1.1310(b).

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A.2 Antennas:

A.3 Architecture

TABLE A1. Antenna Specifications

DU Antenna HPCU Antenna

Gain (dBi) 11.5 11.5

Elevation Beamwidth - typical (dg) 36 36

Azimuth Beamwidth - typical (dg) 46 46

Front-to-Back Ratio (dB) 26 26

Polarization Vertical Vertical

TABLE A2. System Specifications

Frequency Band of Operation Uplink: 1850-1890 MHz

Downlink: 1930-1970 MHz

Formats Supported PCS CDMA

Coverage Fully adaptive, supports multiple simultaneous users

Outdoor Range: to 825-ft Indoor Range: Up to 50,000-ft

in large open areas

System Gain Automatic, fully adaptive,

Maximum 115-dB downlink (for Downlink input of -91 dBm EIRP), Maximum 105-dB uplink Minimum 68-dB downlink (for Downlink input of -44 dBm EIRP), Minimum 58-dB uplink Rated Downlink output per carrier is always +24 dBm

Downlink Operating Range -96 to -44 dBm (receive isotropic power) - coverage reduced at lev-

els below -91 dBm

Input Overload Protection Uplink: Fully adaptive

Downlink: Fully adaptive

Maximum Output Levels (radiated) Uplink: 30-dBm EIRP maximum (composite)

Downlink: 30-dBm max (composite), managed per channel at 24dBm per channel) Rated Downlink output per carrier is +24 dBm (for a maximum of four carriers. If number of carriers exceeds four, per carrier power is reduced such that composite downlink output is always +30 dBm EIRP)

Typical 20dB BW Customer specific: 5.37-MHz, 10.74-MHz, 16.1-MHz (nominally

5-MHz, 10-MHz and 15-MHz respectively)

Third Order Intercept (radiated) Uplink: 45-dBm EIRP

Downlink: 45-dBm EIRP

Power Supply AC Input Voltage Range: 90-V to 130-V rms, 50 to 60-Hz

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Power Consumption 50-W (heater OFF)

125-W (heater ON)

Standby Battery Time 2-hr. (heater disabled)

TABLE A2. System Specifications

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A.4 Physical

A.5 Installation

Diagnostics

TABLE A3. l Physical Specifications

Operating Temperature DU & HPCU: -40° to +55° C

ARU: -40° to +55° C (with heater)

Size DU & HPCU: 14"w 10.5" h 3.5" d

ARU: 10" w 18"h 7" d

Weight DU & HPCU: 4-lb.

ARU c/w battery: 25-lb.

RF Connectors & Impedance Type F 75-ohm

RF Cable 2-RG-11 Quad shielded required, 1-41’supplied

1- ordered for required length (System supports up to 164 ft. or 50 m)

TABLE A4. Installation Requirements

Installation Time Less than one hour typical

Outdoor Unit Alignment No prior knowledge of base station location required

Built in alignment algorithm (LED Indicator on outdoor unit)

Test Equipment None required

No RF knowledge required for installation

User Controls None, setup and operation is fully automatic

TABLE A5. Diagnostic Tools

Fault Indicators LED on DU (installation only)

LED on HPCU (during normal operation) ARU (wireless modem, LCD display, AC power light)

Remote Connectivity Ethernet port on ARU and wireless modem

System Interrogation Multifunction LCD indicator ARU

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