Westell BDA510 S8 User Manual

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Disclaimer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Purpose............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Application ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Product Registration Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Safety Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Important Safety Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

1.1 Product Information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

1.1.1 Bi-Directional Amplifier Mechanical and Electrical Specifications, 510 and 610 Series 9

1.2 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10

1.3 Pin-Out Chart ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

2 Product Appearance .......................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 Mechanical Drawing, Dual-band BDA ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.2 Mechanical Drawing, Single-band BDA ............................................................................................................................. 12

3 Installation Tips .................................................................................................................................................. 13

3.1 Important Installation Tips ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Standard Single Internal Antenna System Design ......................................................................................................... 13

3.3 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.4 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................. 14

4 LCD Command Interface ................................................................................................................................... 15

4.1 Command Interface Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 15

4.2 The View Menu Series ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

4.2.1 Screen Saver Display 17

4.2.2 Power Readings Display 17

4.2.3 Event Readout Displays 18

4.2.4 Peak Power Readout Display 19

4.2.5 Gain Display 19

4.2.6 BDA Name and Address Display 19

4.3 The Edit Menu Series ................................................................................................................................................................. 21

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4.3.1 Edit Events Display 22

4.3.2 Edit Peak Power Readout Display 22

4.3.3 Edit Downlink Gain Display 22

4.3.4 Edit Uplink Gain Display 23

4.3.5 Edit BDA Name Display 23

4.3.6 Edit BDA Address Display 24

4.3.7 Software Shutdown Display 25

4.3.8 Create New Password Display 25

5 Registration Numbers ....................................................................................................................................... 27

Appendix A Glossary ............................................................................................................................................ A

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1: Product Registration Information ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Figure 2-1: Mechanical Drawing of the Dual-band BDA, including the FCC label ..................................................................... 11

Figure 2-2: Mechanical Drawing of a Single-band BDA, including FCC label .............................................................................. 12

Figure 3-1: Standard Single Internal Antenna System Design ........................................................................................................... 13

Figure 4-1: View Menu Series .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 4-2: Screen Saver Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Figure 4-3: Power Readings Display ............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Figure 4-4: Events Readout Displays ............................................................................................................................................................ 18

Figure 4-5: Peak Power Readout Display .................................................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 4-6: Gain Display ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 4-7: BDA Name and Address Display ............................................................................................................................................. 20

Figure 4-8: Password entry display................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Figure 4-9: Edit Menu Series ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Figure 4-10: Edit Events Display ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 4-11: Edit Peak Power Readout Display ........................................................................................................................................ 22

Figure 4-12: Edit Downlink Gain Display ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

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Figure 4-13: Edit Uplink Gain Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

Figure 4-14: Edit BDA name display menu................................................................................................................................................. 24

Figure 4-15: Example display when editing the BDA Name ................................................................................................................ 24

Figure 4-16: Another display when editing the BDA Name ................................................................................................................ 24

Figure 4-17: Edit BDA Address Display ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

Figure 4-18: Software shutdown display ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 4-19: Old password display ................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Figure 4-20: New password display .............................................................................................................................................................. 26

TABLE OF TABLES

Table 1-1: Model Type/Band Combinations/ Gain Values ..................................................................................................................... 9

Table 1-2: Maximum Power Output (dBm) by Model.............................................................................................................................. 9

Table 1-3:

General

Speciﬁcations*

................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Table 1-4: Pin-Out Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Table A-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................................................... A

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Preface

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to provide instructions to help the experienced technician/engineer install and commission an in-building wireless enhancement system using Westell Technologies Bi-Directional Amplifiers. Following the procedures outlined will minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and preclude service interruptions. This document assumes the technician/engineer understands the basic principles and functionality involved with repeater and in-building systems and addresses the practical concerns of the installation procedure.

Application

Apply this guide whenever a need exists to add enhanced signal capability to an existing system or when the repeater is being included in a new installation.

Product Registration Information

The serial number is located on the label on the bottom panel, near the power connectors. Write this number in the boxes shown in Figure 1-1. Retain this manual, along with proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase.

Figure 1-1: Product Registration Information

Safety Guidelines

The general safety information in this guideline applies to both operating and service personnel. Speciﬁc warnings and cautions are located in other parts of this manual where they apply, but may not appear in this summary. Failure

to comply with these precautions or speciﬁc warnings elsewhere in the manual violates safety standards of design,

manufacture, and intended use of equipment. Westell assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements:

Grounding: This bi-directional amplifier is designed to operate from 100-240 VAC and should always be operated with the ground wire properly connected. Do not remove or otherwise alter the grounding lug on the power cord.

Explosive atmospheres: To avoid explosion or ﬁre, do not operate this product in the presence of ﬂammable gases or fumes.

Lightning danger: Do not install or adjust this unit during an electrical storm. Use of a suitable lightning arrester, such as Westell’s model number CSI-CAP, is strongly recommended.

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There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Hazardous voltages are present when the cover is removed. Opening the chassis will void your warranty. If you suspect a malfunction with this product, call your dealer or Westell’s Technical Support line at 1-877-844-4274. It is recommended that the unit be powered down when connecting and disconnecting cables.

Important Safety Information

An omni-directional antenna with a maximum gain of 3 dBi is authorized for indoor use with this unit. Inside antennas must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 20 cm (~8 in) from all users and bystanders. For the protection of personnel working in the vicinity of inside (downlink) antennas, the following guidelines for minimum distances between the human body and the antenna must be observed.

Under normal conditions, no personnel can come within 20 cm (~ 8 in) from any inside antenna during the installation of an indoor antenna. This minimum separation will ensure that the employee or bystander does not receive RFexposure beyond the maximum permissible exposure according to section 1.1310 i.e. limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure.

For outdoor use, a directional antenna up to a maximum gain of 11 dBi is authorized for use with this unit. The outside antenna must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 120 cm (~4 ft) from all users and bystanders. For the protection of personnel working in the vicinity of outside (uplink) antennas, the following guidelines for minimum distances between the human body and the antenna must be observed.

The installation of an outdoor antenna must be such that, under normal conditions, no personnel can come within 120 cm (~ 4 ft) from the outside antenna. In all installations, the antenna should never be mounted such that the main beam is directed toward an area where workers or bystanders may be present. Exceeding this minimum separation will ensure that the worker or bystander does not receive RF-exposure beyond the maximum permissible exposure according to section 1.1310 i.e. limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure.

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1 Overview

1.1 Product Information

Westell developed the Bi-Directional Ampliﬁer (BDA) for use in enclosed structures where sufﬁcient signal from local cell sites to operate cell phones was unavailable within the building. Sufﬁcient signal must be available on the roof of the structure. The BDA is connected to an external antenna, usually on the roof, and to one or more internal antennas placed strategically throughout the area where phone service is desired.

The external antenna is usually a directional type such as a yagi. Internal antennas are usually omnidirectional, although various other types may be used for certain installations. The BDA ampliﬁes both the uplink (phone to tower) and downlink (tower to phone) signals thus facilitating communications to and from the local cell site.

There are seven ampliﬁcation stages on the downlink and seven on the uplink for a total of 65 to 80 dB nominal gain for each link. Gain can be set using the LCD display and pressing the up and down buttons. There are also LED indicators on the top cover for power overload and gain reduction to prevent oscillation.

WARNING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MODELS

The bi-directional amplifier (BDA) is not a consumer device. This product is designed for installation by FCC licensees and qualified users. You must have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. You must register class B signal boosters (as deﬁned in 47 CFR 90.219) online at 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.

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Model

51062/51065

51075

51080

61080

Single Band

C, PS7, PS8, P

PS8

PS8,P

Dual Band

C/P, PS8 /S9

C/P, P/P, P/S9

Gain (dB)

65 75 80 80

Maximum Power Output (dBm)

Band

Designation*

Frequency Band

51062/065/075

51080

61080

Cell

30 PS7

SMR 700

27 26

PS8

SMR 800

PCS 22

SMR 900

Noise Figure, Typical (dB)

5.5

AGC

(dB)

Gain Adjustment Range (dB)

0-30, 1 dB

steps

Propagation Delay (nS)

<250

Maximum Input Power (dBm)

+10

Connectors

N-Female

Temperature (F)

-22 to

+118

Dimension (Inches) (Single Band)

12.38 x 12.6 x

6.21

Dimension (Inches) (Dual Band)

16.6 x 17.88 x

7.67

Weight (lbs) (Single Band)

15.5

nominal

Weight (lbs) (Dual Band)

19.

nominal

Power R

equire

120 VAC @ 1.3

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1.1.1 Bi-Directional Amplifier Mechanical and Electrical Specifications, 510 and 610 Series

Table 1-1: Model Type/Band Combinations/ Gain Values

Table 1-2: Maximum Power Output (dBm) by Model

*Refers to available band combinations by model (Table 1-1).

Applicable

to models listed in

Table 1-1

and

Table 1-3:

Table 1-2

General

Speciﬁcations*

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