ADRF KOREA AXM850-9543I Repeater User Manual Epoch H ICS

ADRF KOREA, Inc. Repeater Epoch H ICS

User Manual

Epoch-H-ICS User Manual VERSION 0.1 3116 West Vanowen St. Burbank, CA 91505 Tel: 818-840-8131 Fax: 818-840-8138 www.adrftech.com Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. i
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 1996-2013. All rights reserved. • Please send comments to: E-Mail: info@adrftech.com Phone: (818) 840-8131 (800) 313-9345 Fax: (818) 840-8138 • Address: Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Attention: Technical Publications Department 3116 Vanowen St. Burbank, CA 91505 USA www.adrftech.com Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. ii
REVISION HISTORY CHANGE LIST Version Change list Contents Version Author Descriptions Date 0.1 ADRF Initial Release 3/26 2013 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1 Highlights ................................................................................................................................................... 10 1.2 Parts List..................................................................................................................................................... 11 1.3 Repeater Quick View ................................................................................................................................. 12 1.4 Warnings and Hazards ............................................................................................................................... 14 2. Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 2.1 LED ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 2.2 Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch .................................................................................................... 16 2.2.1 Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................................................... 16 2.2.2 Host/Remote Switch ........................................................................................................................... 17 2.2.3 AC Power ............................................................................................................................................ 17 2.2.4 Back Up Battery Port .......................................................................................................................... 18 2.3 RF Ports ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 2.3.1 RF Ports............................................................................................................................................... 18 3. Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 3.1 Message Board Alarms and Notification ................................................................................................... 19 3.2 Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 4. Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 4.1 Installation Procedures .............................................................................................................................. 21 4.1.1 Wall Mount Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 21 4.2 Grounding .................................................................................................................................................. 21 4.3 Antenna Separation/Isolation .................................................................................................................... 22 4.4 Line of Sight ............................................................................................................................................... 23 5. EPOCH-H-ICS Web-GUI Setup ........................................................................................................................... 24 5.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI .................................................................................................. 24 5.2 Status Tab .................................................................................................................................................. 25 5.2.1 Band .................................................................................................................................................... 25 5.2.2 Power & Gain ...................................................................................................................................... 25 5.2.3 Alarm .................................................................................................................................................. 26 5.2.4 Message Board ................................................................................................................................... 26 5.2.5 Install and Power Status ..................................................................................................................... 26 5.2.6 Repeater Info / Modem Info / Repeater Location / Technical Support / Installer Contact Info ........ 27 5.3 Control Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 28 5.3.1 General Setting ................................................................................................................................... 28 5.3.2 System ................................................................................................................................................ 29 5.3.3 SNMP Trap .......................................................................................................................................... 29 5.3.4 Manual Gain Control .......................................................................................................................... 29 5.3.5 ICS Control .......................................................................................................................................... 30 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. iv
5.3.6 Alarm Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 30 5.4 Install Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 31 5.4.1 Install .................................................................................................................................................. 31 5.4.2 SNMP .................................................................................................................................................. 31 5.4.3 Location .............................................................................................................................................. 31 5.4.4 Modem Box Settings .......................................................................................................................... 32 5.4.5 Auto Installation ................................................................................................................................. 32 5.4.6 Repeater Location Info / Repeater Installer Info ................................................................................ 33 5.4.7 Date & Time ........................................................................................................................................ 33 5.4.8 Band Selection .................................................................................................................................... 34 5.5 System ....................................................................................................................................................... 34 5.5.1 System: Account ................................................................................................................................. 34 5.5.1.1 System: Account- Account Management ................................................................................. 34 5.5.1.2 System: Account- New Account ................................................................................................ 34 5.5.1.3 System: Account- Administrator ............................................................................................... 35 5.5.1.4 System: Account- Change Password ......................................................................................... 35 5.5.2 System- Closeout Package .................................................................................................................. 36 5.5.3 System- User Log ................................................................................................................................ 36 5.5.4 System: Update .................................................................................................................................. 37 5.5.5 System- Backup .................................................................................................................................. 37 5.6 Help ............................................................................................................................................................ 37 5.7 Logout ........................................................................................................................................................ 38 6. Maintenance Guide for EPOCH-H-ICS Repeater ............................................................................................... 38 6.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist ..................................................................................................................... 38 6.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation ............................................................................................ 38 6.2.1 Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. 38 6.2.2 Precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 38 7. Warranty and Repair Policy .............................................................................................................................. 38 7.1 General Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 38 7.2 Limitations of Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 38 7.3 Limitation of Damages ............................................................................................................................... 38 7.4 No Consequential Damages ....................................................................................................................... 38 7.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty ............................................................................................................ 38 7.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) ....................................................................................................... 39 8. Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 39 8.1 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 39 8.2 Mechanical Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 40 8.3 Power Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 40 8.4 Environment Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 40 8.5 Warranty & Certificates ............................................................................................................................. 40 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. v
9. mechanical drawing .......................................................................................................................................... 41 10. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................... 42 10.1 Shutdown Retry Logic ................................................................................................................................ 42 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. vi
FIGURES Figure 1-1 EPOCH-H-ICS Repeater Parts List ........................................................................................................ 11 Figure 1-2 Repeater Quick View .......................................................................................................................... 13 Figure 2-1 LED panel ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Figure 2-2 Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch ............................................................................................. 16 Figure 2-3 AC Input Port ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 2-4 AC On/Off Switch and AC Selection .................................................................................................... 17 Figure 2-5 Battery Backup Port ............................................................................................................................ 18 Figure 2-6 RFU RF port ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 4-1 EPOCH-H-ICS Wall Mount ................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 4-2 Ground Cable Connection .................................................................................................................. 21 Figure 4-3 RF Repeater Oscillation ...................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 4-4 Line of Sight to the eNode-B .............................................................................................................. 23 Figure 5-1 Login page .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 5-2 Status Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 5-3 Band Display ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 5-4 Power & Gain Display ......................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 5-5 Alarm Display ...................................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 5-6 Message Board ................................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 5-7 Install and Power Status ..................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 5-8 Repeater Info / Modem Info / Repeater Location / Technical Support / Installer Contact Info ........ 27 Figure 5-9 Control page ....................................................................................................................................... 28 Figure 5-10 General Setting ................................................................................................................................... 28 Figure 5-11 System ................................................................................................................................................ 29 Figure 5-12 Pop-up message when Reboot button is pressed .............................................................................. 29 Figure 5-13 Pop-up message when Factory Setting button is pressed .................................................................. 29 Figure 5-14 SNMP Trap .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Figure 5-15 Manual Gain Control Setting .............................................................................................................. 29 Figure 5-16 ICS Control Setting .............................................................................................................................. 30 Figure 5-17 Alarm Threshold Setting ..................................................................................................................... 30 Figure 5-18 Install page ......................................................................................................................................... 31 Figure 5-19 SNMP .................................................................................................................................................. 31 Figure 5-20 Location Setting .................................................................................................................................. 32 Figure 5-21 Modem Box Setting ............................................................................................................................ 32 Figure 5-22 Auto Installation ................................................................................................................................. 32 Figure 5-23 Repeater Location Info / Repeater Installer Info ................................................................................ 33 Figure 5-24 Date & Time Setting ........................................................................................................................... 33 Figure 5-25 Band Selection .................................................................................................................................... 34 Figure 5-26 System: Account- Account Management ........................................................................................... 34 Figure 5-27 System: Account- New Account ......................................................................................................... 34 Figure 5-28 System: Account- Administrator ........................................................................................................ 35 Figure 5-29 System: Account- Change Password .................................................................................................. 35 Figure 5-30 System- Closeout Package .................................................................................................................. 36 Figure 5-31 System- Closeout Package after the file upload ................................................................................. 36 Figure 5-32 System – User Log .............................................................................................................................. 36 Figure 5-33 System – Update ................................................................................................................................ 37 Figure 5-34 Pop-up message after System update is complete ............................................................................ 37 Figure 5-35 System Backup .................................................................................................................................... 37 Figure 5-36 Help .................................................................................................................................................... 37 Figure 9-1 EPOCH-H-ICS Mechanical Drawing ..................................................................................................... 41 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. vii
TABLES Table 1-1 Parts List ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Table 2-1 RF Module LED Specifications ............................................................................................................ 16 Table 3-1 Message Board Alarms and Notification ............................................................................................ 19 Table 3-2 Alarms Threshold ................................................................................................................................ 20 Table 8-1 Electrical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 39 Table 8-2 Mechanical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 40 Table 8-3 Power Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 40 Table 8-4 Environment Specifications ................................................................................................................ 40 Table 8-5 Warranty & Certificates ...................................................................................................................... 40 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. viii
Terms and Abbreviations The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document. Abbreviation/Term Definition AGC Automatic Gain Control ALC Automatic Level Control AROMS ADRF’ Repeater Operation and Management System BDA Bi-Directional Amplifier BTS Base Transceiver Station CDMA Code Division Multiple Access CFR Crest Factor Reduction CP Cyclic Prefix CW Continuous Wave (un-modulated signal) DAS Distributed Antenna System DL Downlink eNode-B Evolved Node B which is the element in E-UTRA of LTE that is the evolution of the element Node B in UTRA of UMTS HPA High Power Amplifier HW Hardware ICS Interference Cancellation System ILC Interference Level Control IF Intermediate Frequency LNA Low Noise Amplifier LTE Long Term Evolution MS Mobile Station OFDM Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access PAR (PAPR) Peak to Average Power Ratio (Crest Factor) PLL Phase Locked Loop PSU Power Supply Unit QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QPSK Quadrature Phase Shit Keying RB Resource Block RF Radio Frequency SC-FDMA Single Carrier-Frequency Division Multiple Access SQE Signal Quality Estimate SW Software eUE LTE User Equipment (LTE Mobile Station) UL Uplink VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 9
1. INTRODUCTION The EPOCH-H-ICS is an over-the-air high power repeater. 1.1 Highlights • Active ICS (Interference Cancellation System) • Band Selectable • Digital filtering with sharp roll-off (>50dBc @ ± 1 MHz from sub-band edge) • Remote monitoring and control capability using our Web-based GUI • 95 dB of max gain and 43/30dBm (DL/UL) Composite power • LED panel provide signal strength and alarm status • Support optional internal modem box for remote access and alarming • Configurable network setting in order to interface with 3rd party external modem boxes • Adjustable AGC Output Power Level • Supports Network Management Monitoring System via SNMP • Incremental Automatic Shutdown/Resumption Time: EPOCH-H-ICS gradually increases the time span between automatic shutdown and resumption before it permanently shuts itself down • Versatility and Usability: EPOCH-H-ICS gives total control to the user. Most of the control parameters, e.g., gain, output power, alarm threshold, etc. can be changed using the Web-GUI so that the user can adjust the system perfectly to the given RF environment • Web-GUI connectivity via DHCP • Supports DHCP; No 3rd party GUI software required • Automated installation • Direct ray cover on heat-sink to prevent direct light (Front door) • Membrane vent to prevent moisture by condensation Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 10
1.2 Parts List Table 1-1 Parts List Label Quantity Description EPOCH-H-ICS A 1 EPOCH-H-ICS B 1 Wall Mount Bracket C 1 Mounting Bracket Template D 1 AC Power Cable E 1 Ethernet Cable (Crossover) F 6 Anchor Bolt G 1 Ground Cable H 1 Documentation CD* Optional EPOCH-H-ICS Modem Package I 1 Modem J 1 Modem Power Cable K 1 Ethernet Cable (Crossover) L 1 Modem Antenna Figure 1-1 EPOCH-H-ICS Repeater Parts List * CD includes: User Manual, Quick-Start Guide, and Troubleshooting Guide D E F B G H A I J K L C Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 11
1.3 Repeater Quick View LED indicator Controller UDC Module PSU Ethernet port (RJ-45) ADRF-BBU battery port Donor port (DIN Female) Modem antenna port AC Input port Membrane Vent Door Switch DL HPA UL HPA Server Duplexer Donor Duplexer Optional Modem DSP Module Ethernet Interface Board Direct Ray Cover Server Port (DIN Female) Sever CPL (DL Output Monitor port,-30dB) Donor CPL (UL Output Monitor port, -30dB) Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 12
Figure 1-2 Repeater Quick View Wall Mount Bracket Fan Ground terminal Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 13
1.4 Warnings and Hazards Opening or tampering the EPOCH-H-ICS will void all warranties. WARRANTY Actual separation distance is determined upon gain of antenna used. Please maintain a minimum safe distance of at least 400 cm while operating near the donor and the server antennas. Also, the donor antenna needs to be mounted outdoors on a permanent structure. RF EXPOSURE & ANTENNA PLACEMENT Guidelines Operating the EPOCH-H-ICS with antennas in very close proximity facing each other could lead to severe damage to the repeater. WARNING! DAMAGE TO REPEATER Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the technician to RF electromagnetic fields that exceed FCC rules for human exposure. Visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF Opening the EPOCH-H-ICS could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 14
◈LABEL WARNING◈ Double Pole/Neutral Fusing. CAUTION NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. FCC Part 15 Class A Ethernet Instructions: This equipment is for indoor use only. All cabling should be limited to inside the building. Lithium Battery: CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 15
2. OVERVIEW 2.1 LED EPOCH-H-ICS has LEDs in the upper left corner as shown below in figure below. POWERSOFT FAILHARD FAILRSSI Figure 2-1 LED panel Table 2-1 RF Module LED Specifications LED Indicator Specifications Power Solid Green System power is ON Soft Fail Solid Yellow Soft Fail alarm exist in the system OFF No Soft Fail alarm are present in the system Hard Fail Solid Red Hard Fail alarm exist in the system OFF No Hard Fail alarms are present in the system RSSI Input < -85dBm Zero (0) bar On Input < -75dBm One (1) bar On Input < -65dBm Two (2) bars On Input < -55dBm Three (3) bars On Input < -45dBm Four (4) bars On Input >= -45dBm Five (5) bars On 2.2 Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch Figure 2-2 Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch 2.2.1 Ethernet Ports • Modem – The Modem port is to only be used when the optional internal modem box (Digi Transport-WR21) is used with the repeater. This port directly connects to the Ethernet port of the internal modem box. If a Digi Transport WR-21 is being used with the repeater, used the included RJ-45 jumper cable to connect the Local and Modem ports together and then flip the Host/Remote switch to the Remote position. • Local – The Local port can be used to communicate directly with the EPOCH-H-ICS using a RJ-45 crossover cable or can also be used to connect the EPOCH-H-ICS to an external modem box or the optional internal Digi Transport WR-21. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 16
2.2.2 Host/Remote Switch The Host/Remote Switch allows the user to switch the default Repeater IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway of the LOCAL port of the repeater to an alternative setup. These settings can be adjusted by logging into the repeater in HOST mode and configuring the settings under the Modem Box Setting section on the Install Page (section 5.4.4). Once the settings are set, flipping the switch to the REMOTE position will reboot the repeater with the new alternate settings. Please note that when the repeater is set to the REMOTE position, DHCP is disabled and the repeater will not automatically assign an IP address to any device that connects directly to the repeater. • Host IP: 192.168.63.1 (Fixed IP, unable to modify this IP address) • Remote IP: 192.168.63.5 (Default IP, but can be modified in Host mode) 2.2.3 AC Power Figure 2-3 AC Input Port AC port is located at bottom of system. Figure 2-4 AC On/Off Switch and AC Selection The AC Power on/off switch and AC selection switch are located at left of PSU. The EPOCH-H-ICS PSU can operate at 110V AC and 220V AC. The user should verify that the AC input voltage selection switch is set to the correct voltage before powering on the EPOCH-H-ICS. AC Selection switch AC On/Off switch Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 17
2.2.4 Back Up Battery Port Figure 2-5 Battery Backup Port The EPOCH-H-ICS can be connected to an ADRF-BBU (ADRF Battery Backup) to provide power during a power failure. If an ADRF-BBU is utilized, connect the ADRF-BBU to the EPOCH-H-ICS via the external battery port. (WARNING: The circuit switch on the ADRF-BBU must be set to OFF before connecting the ADRF-BBU to the EPOCH-H-ICS to prevent damage to the repeater or the ADRF-BBU and personal injury.) Note: Please contact ADRF Technical Support for assistance if you are unfamiliar with the installation procedure of our battery box. 2.3 RF Ports Figure 2-6 RFU RF port 2.3.1 RF Ports • DONOR – DIN female which is used to connect the donor antenna • DONOR_CPL (30dB) – SMA female 30 dB coupling port which is used to monitor the amplified UL signal • MODEM_ANT – SMA female port which is used to provide RF signal to the optional internal modem box • SERVER_CPL (30dB) – SMA female 30 dB coupling port which is used to monitor the amplified DL signal • SERVER – DIN female which is used to connect the server antenna Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 18
3. ALARMS 3.1 Message Board Alarms and Notification Table 3-1 Message Board Alarms and Notification Parameters Remark AC Fail Power supply is not operating within specs DC Fail Power supply is not operating within specs Fan[1/2] Fail System has detected an issue with the fan1 and fan2 Temperature Module is above the normal operating temperature Current Power supply is not operating within specs System Halt System is in a shutdown state due to a hard fail alarm DSP Fault System has detected an issue with the internal DSP chip OSC Oscillation detected DL Signal not detected DL signal is below the specified level DL Signal Low DL signal is below the specified level Input Overload Incoming in-band DL or UL signal is too strong Out of band Overload Incoming out-band DL or UL signal is too strong Synthesizer Lock Fail Issue with internal PLL DL RF Power Input + gain does not match the output level (above delta of 6 dB) Overpower Output level is above the max output levels VSWR Power is being reflected back to the repeater Heartbeat Heartbeat Reboot Reboot Factory setting Factory setting Door Door alarm set/clear. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 19
3.2 Alarms Table 3-2 Alarms Threshold Parameters Remark AC Fail Power supply is not operating within specs. (4 seconds) DC Fail Power supply is not operating within specs. (4 seconds) Fan1, Fan2 Fail System has detected an issue with each fan. (4 seconds) Temperature Module is above the normal operating temperature. (4 seconds) Over Temperature [ Soft: 80~87 C, Hard: Above 87 C] Current Power supply is not operating within specs. (4 Second) Over Current [ Hard: Above 20A] System Halt System is in a shutdown state due to a hard fail alarm. (10 times) DSP Fault System has detected an issue with the internal DSP chip. (Cannot communication with DSP) OSC Oscillation detected. Alarm is only present when one-time oscillation check is performed. DL Signal not detected DL signal is below the specified level. (default: -90dBm, 4 seconds) DL Signal Low DL signal is below the specified level. (default: -85dBm, 4 seconds) Input Overload Input signal is above the threshold. (4 seconds) (Soft: DL -10dBm/UL -12dBm, Hard: DL -8dBm/UL -10dBm) Out of band Overload Out of band signal is above the threshold. (4 seconds) (Soft: DL -10dBm/UL -12dBm, Hard: DL -8dBm/UL -10dBm) Synthesizer Lock Fail Issue with internal PLL(4 seconds) DL RF Power Input + gain does not match the output level (default delta of 6 dB) Overpower Output level is above the max output levels AGC On case(Soft: AGC Level+ 1~2dB, Hard: AGC Level + >2dB) AGC Off case(Soft: max output level+ 1~2dB, Hard: max output level + >2dB) VSWR Power is being reflected back to the repeater. Threshold = output power - 8dB. For example, if the repeater is outputting 24dBm, then if the system detects 16dBm of return power, then the VSWR will be triggered.(Triggered in case of over +15dBm output power) Door Door alarm set : Door open Door alarm clear : Door close Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 20
4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Installation Procedures 4.1.1 Wall Mount Procedure • Verify that the EPOCH-H-ICS and mounting hole are in good condition • Place the EPOCH-H-ICS mounting template up against the wall and mark of mount holes • Mount the EPOCH-H-ICS to wall use the six (6) mounting hole on the wall mount bracket • Connect the GND cable • Connect the Antenna cable • Connect the Power cable Figure 4-1 EPOCH-H-ICS Wall Mount 4.2 Grounding Install the ground cable that is included in the package at the back of the repeater as show in the figure below. Figure 4-2 Ground Cable Connection • Round ground terminals are located on the side of the repeater. Mount bracket Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 21
4.3 Antenna Separation/Isolation Separation between the antennas is necessary to prevent oscillation. Oscillation occurs when the signal entering the system continually reenters, due to the lack of separation between the donor and server antennas. In other words, the signal is being fed back into the system. This creates a constant amplification of the same signal. As a result, the noise level rises above the signal level. Figure 4-3 RF Repeater Oscillation To prevent feedback, the donor and server antennas must be separated by an appropriate distance to provide sufficient isolation. Isolation is attained by separating antennas a sufficient distance so that the output of one antenna does not reach the input of the other. This distance is dependent on the gain of the repeater. With ICS enabled, the recommended isolation value is 5dB greater than the maximum gain of the repeater. For example, if the gain of the repeater is 50 dB, then an isolation of 55dB or greater is required. In the same manner, because the EPOCH-H-ICS has a maximum gain of 95dB in case of EPOCH-H-ICS, it requires isolation of at least 100dB. With ICS disabled, the recommended isolation value is 20dB greater than the maximum gain of the repeater. For example, if the gain of the repeater is 50 dB, then an isolation of 70dB or greater is required. In the same manner, because the EPOCH-H-ICS has a maximum gain of 95dB in case of EPOCH-H-ICS, it requires isolation of at least 115dB. WARNING: Inserting a CW signal into the AXM700-9543 when ICS is enabled will cause the system to generate a false alarm. The false alarm will cause the system to go into a shutdown state. If a CW signal needs to be injected into the repeater for testing purposes, the ICS routine must be turned off. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 22
4.4 Line of Sight The donor antenna which points towards the eNode-B typically has a narrow beam antenna pattern. As a result, a slight deviation away from the direction of the eNode-B can lead to less than optimum results. In addition, obstacles between the repeater and the eNode-B may impair the repeater from obtaining any eNode-B signal. As a result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area. Therefore, a direct line of sight to the eNode-B for the donor antenna is vital to the function of a repeater. For the same reason, placing the server antenna in direct line of sight of the coverage area is also necessary. Figure 4-4 Line of Sight to the eNode-B Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 23
5. EPOCH-H-ICS WEB-GUI SETUP The Web-GUI allows the user to communicate with the repeater either locally or remotely. To connect to the repeater locally, you will need a laptop with an Ethernet port and a RJ-45 crossover cable. To connect to the repeater remotely, you will need to have an active internet connection and the repeater must have either an internal modem or an external modem box connected to the repeater. 5.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI • Verify that your Local Area Connection is set to Obtain an IP address automatically under the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties - If you are connecting to the unit remotely (use of a modem), then skip steps above. • Connect the RJ-45 crossover cable between the laptop’s Ethernet port and the repeater’s Ethernet port • Launch an Internet Browser • Type the following IP address into the address bar of Microsoft Internet Explorer: http://192.168.63.1 - If you are connecting to the unit remotely, then type the IP address of the modem to connect to the unit • The following login screen will appear: Figure 5-1 Login page If you are not the Administrator, please type in your assigned username & password which you should have received from the Administrator. The default username and password for the General User is adrf & adrf, respectively. The default Administrator login is admin & admin, respectively. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 24
5.2 Status Tab Figure 5-2 Status Tab 5.2.1 Band Figure 5-3 Band Display 5.2.2 Power & Gain This section displays the Input, Gain, and Output for both downlink and uplink. Figure 5-4 Power & Gain Display • Input [dBm] – Displays the in-band Downlink/Uplink signal level. The system will display “--.-“when the input level is < -90 dBm. • Gain [dB] - User Set: Displays the amount of gain that user set. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 25
- ALC: Displays the amount of gain that is attenuated by ALC function. - ILC: Displays the amount of gain that is attenuated by ILC function. - Actual: Displays the actual amount of gain that is currently in use. • Output [dB] – Displays the Downlink/Uplink output power levels. The system will display “--.-“ when the output level is < +5 dBm. • Isolation [dB] – Displays the measured isolation value. The value inside of the parenthesis is the “actual gain - measured isolation value”. When the “actual gain – measured isolation value” is less than -15dB, then “MAX” will be displayed. 5.2.3 Alarm This section displays the alarm status for System alarms, RF Alarms, and Power alarms. If an alarm is present in the system, then the color of the alarm tab will change according to the type of failure. Figure 5-5 Alarm Display 5.2.4 Message Board Displays the 40 most recent events. Figure 5-6 Message Board • Log File: Downloads the system Log File (events and alarms) to your computer 5.2.5 Install and Power Status Figure 5-7 Install and Power Status • Installation: Displays whether or not the installation routine has been run (Not Installed or Installed) • Power: Displays the power source that is currently being used Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 26
5.2.6 Repeater Info / Modem Info / Repeater Location / Technical Support / Installer Contact Info Figure 5-8 Repeater Info / Modem Info / Repeater Location / Technical Support / Installer Contact Info • Repeater Info: Displays the serial number, latitude, longitude, firmware version, Web-GUI version • Modem Info: Displays the internal modem information (ESN, MDN, IP) • Repeater Location: Displays the address where the repeater is installed • Technical Support: Displays ADRF’s Technical Support contact information • Installer Contact Info: Displays the installer’s name, phone and e-mail address Note: Once successfully logged in, the repeater model name and the site/cascade ID will be displayed on the top of all the windows (except for the Main Window). Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 27
5.3 Control Tab Figure 5-9 Control page 5.3.1 General Setting Figure 5-10 General Setting • ICS ON: Enables or disables the Interference Cancellation System (ICS) • ILC ON: Enables or disables the Interference Level Control (ILC) • Downlink HPA ON: Enables or disables the DL HPA (High Power Amplifier) • Uplink HPA ON: Enables or disabled the UL HPA (High Power Amplifier) To enable any of the settings, click on the checkbox and click the Apply button. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 28
WARNING: Inserting a CW signal into the AXM700-9543 when ICS is enabled will cause the system to generate a false alarm. The false alarm will cause the system to go into a shutdown state. If a CW signal needs to be injected into the repeater for testing purposes, the ICS routine must be turned off. 5.3.2 System Figure 5-11 System • Reboot: Clicking the reboot button will have the following popup show up: Figure 5-12 Pop-up message when Reboot button is pressed Click OK to reboot the repeater or click Cancel to exit out • Factory Setting: Resets the repeater to the original factory settings Figure 5-13 Pop-up message when Factory Setting button is pressed 5.3.3 SNMP Trap Figure 5-14 SNMP Trap • SNMP Trap ON – Enables or Disables SNMP traps from being sent out when an alarm is triggered. • Heartbeat Periodic Time [min] – Specifies the amount time between heartbeats 5.3.4 Manual Gain Control Figure 5-15 Manual Gain Control Setting • Downlink Gain/Uplink Gain: Allows the UL gain to be adjusted manually when ALC is OFF Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 29
• DL Output ALC Level: Prevents the output power from exceeding the specified value • DL Output ALC Offset: When the incoming signal level increases, the system will not adjust the attenuation levels until the delta reaches the level specified • DL /UL Gain Balance ON: Allows the user to enable or disable the gain balance. When gain balance is enabled, the delta value between the downlink and uplink gains remain constant 5.3.5 ICS Control Figure 5-16 ICS Control Setting • DL/UL Adaptation Speed : Allows the user to specify the speed of the ICS engine. Setting this value too high may impact EVM and could reduce the throughput speeds. Adaptation speeds can be adjusted based on the selected bandwidth. • Downlink ILC Level : Allows the user to specify the interference level control. The measured isolation value + ILC Level will provide you with the MAX gain level. When the ILC Level + User Set Gain Level is larger than the measured isolation value, ILC will adjust the gains levels to match the measure isolation value. • Window Offset : Allows the user to shift the ICS cancellation window. 5.3.6 Alarm Setting Figure 5-17 Alarm Threshold Setting • Downlink Signal Low: Allows the user to specify how low the signal can be before triggering a “Downlink Signal Low” soft-fail alarm • Downlink Signal Not Detected: Allows the user to specify how low the signal can be before triggering a “Downlink Signal Not Detected” soft-fail alarm • Downlink RF Power: Allows the user to set a maximum deviation value for the downlink RF power - For example, if the input signal is -50 dBm and the gain is set to 60 dB, the expected output power should be 10 dBm. If the Downlink RF Power alarm value is set to 6dB, then if the output power is below 4 dBm, then this will trigger a soft-fail alarm • VSWR Alarm ON: Allows the user to enable/disable the VSWR alarm check Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 30
5.4 Install Tab 5.4.1 Install Figure 5-18 Install page 5.4.2 SNMP Figure 5-19 SNMP The SNMP section allows you to specify the Site ID and Manager IP. The Site-ID is the code that is used to identify a particular module. The Manager IP field is where the user inputs the IP address of the NOC system that is being used to monitor the SNMP traps. 5.4.3 Location This section allows the user to input the latitude and the longitude of the repeater. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 31
Figure 5-20 Location Setting 5.4.4 Modem Box Settings This section allows the user to specify an alternative Repeater IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway settings. These settings are enabled when the Host/Remote switch is set to the Remote position. When the Host/Remote switch is changed, the repeater will reboot and will result in a temporary loss in coverage. Figure 5-21 Modem Box Setting 5.4.5 Auto Installation Figure 5-22 Auto Installation The Auto Installation routine can be run by clicking on the Install button. The Auto Installation routine runs basic system checks to ensure proper functionality. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 32
5.4.6 Repeater Location Info / Repeater Installer Info This section allows the user to specify the address of the repeater and also the information of the installer. Figure 5-23 Repeater Location Info / Repeater Installer Info 5.4.7 Date & Time This section allows the user to specify the current date and time. Figure 5-24 Date & Time Setting Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 33
5.4.8 Band Selection Figure 5-25 Band Selection Band selection allows the user specify the desired frequncies by clicking on the preset 700 MHz band. Available choices include Lower A, Lower B, Lower A + Lower B, or Upper C. 5.5 System The System tab allows the user to perform firmware updates, upload closeout packages, view any changes to the system, backup existing configuration, and add/remove user accounts, and change the login credentials of the Administrator. 5.5.1 System: Account 5.5.1.1 System: Account- Account Management The Account Management section allows the Administrator to delete any user account. Please note that the Account Management section is only available if you are logged into the system as the Administrator. To delete a user account click on the Account Management link and under the Delete column, click on the delete button. Figure 5-26 System: Account- Account Management 5.5.1.2 System: Account- New Account The New account section allows the Administrator to create a new user account. Please note that the New account section is only available if you are logged into the system as the Administrator. To create a new user account click on the new account link and fill in the fields highlighted in yellow as shown below. Figure 5-27 System: Account- New Account Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 34
5.5.1.3 System: Account- Administrator The Administrator section allows the Administrator to create additional Administrator accounts. Please note that the Administrator section is only available if you are logged into the system as the Administrator. Figure 5-28 System: Account- Administrator 5.5.1.4 System: Account- Change Password The Change Password section allows the current user who is logged into the system to change their login credentials. Figure 5-29 System: Account- Change Password Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 35
5.5.2 System- Closeout Package The closeout package section will allow the user to upload documents to the module. The maximum file size for each upload is limited to 10 MB. The total amount of space available for uploading document is 100 MB. Please do not use this section as the primary storage location of your documents. Documents may become unavailable if the system goes down. Figure 5-30 System- Closeout Package To upload documents to the module, click on the “Choose File” or “Browse” button and locate the file that you would like to upload, then enter in a Description of the file being uploaded. Afterwards, click on the “Add File” button to upload the file. Below is what you will see after the file upload. To delete the file, click on the delete button located in the last column. Figure 5-31 System- Closeout Package after the file upload 5.5.3 System- User Log This section displays system events that have taken place. The User Log displays who has made the changes, the time and date of when the event took place, and what changes were made to the system. Figure 5-32 System – User Log Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 36
5.5.4 System: Update • To perform a firmware update, click on the System tab and the following screen will appear. Figure 5-33 System – Update • Click on the Choose File… button and locate the firmware file • Click on the Upload button to perform the firmware update • Once the firmware update is complete, the following popup message will appear: Figure 5-34 Pop-up message after System update is complete 5.5.5 System- Backup The backup section allows the user to save the settings of the module. To perform the backup, click on the Backup button and you will be prompted to save the backup file. To restore the settings to the system, perform an update using this file. Figure 5-35 System Backup 5.6 Help If an internet connection is available, clicking on the Help Tab will redirect the user to our Technical Support page. Figure 5-36 Help Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 37
5.7 Logout Clicking the Logout button will log the current user off the system. 6. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR EPOCH-H-ICS REPEATER 6.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist • Check for loose connections between the repeater and antennas. If connections are loose, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened properly. • Cables and connectors are in good condition. • Ensure that the repeater brackets are in good. condition and that the repeater is securely fastened 6.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation 6.2.1 Recommendations • Perform the Periodic Inspection Checklist quarterly or semi-annually. 6.2.2 Precautions • Do not operate the repeater with the antennas in extremely close proximity to one another as this may cause damage to the repeater. • Do not change the parameters unless instructed to do so by an authorized supervisor. • Do not move the repeater unless instructed to do so by an authorized supervisor. • Do not detach any cables to the repeater unless repair of respective components is necessary. 7. WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY 7.1 General Warranty The EPOCH-H-ICS carries a Standard Warranty period of two (2) years unless indicated otherwise on the package or in the acknowledgment of the purchase order. 7.2 Limitations of Warranty Your exclusive remedy for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. may elect which remedy or combination of remedies to provide in its sole discretion. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. shall have a reasonable time after determining that a defective product exists to repair or replace the problem unit. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. warranty applies to repaired or replaced products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced product, whichever is longer. 7.3 Limitation of Damages The liability for any defective product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective product. 7.4 No Consequential Damages Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. has no liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. 7.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. standard warranty does not cover products which have been received improperly packaged, altered, or physically damaged. For example, broken warranty seal, labels exhibiting tampering, physically abused enclosure, broken pins on connectors, any modifications made without Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. authorization, will void all warranty. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 38
7.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) No product may be returned directly to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. without first getting an approval from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. If it is determined that the product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions in how to return the product. An unauthorized return, i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued, will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns are to be shipped to the address on the RMA in an approved shipping container. You will be given our courier information. It is suggested that the original box and packaging materials should be kept if an occasion arises where a defective product needs to be shipped back to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. To request an RMA, please call (800) 313-9345 or send an email to techsupport@adrftech.com. 8. SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 Electrical Specifications Table 8-1 Electrical Specifications Parameters Specifications Comments Frequency Cellular Version DL 869~894 MHz UL 824~849 MHz PCS Version DL 1930~1995 MHz UL 1850~1915 MHz Frequency Error 0.05ppm Band Selection TBD Gain Flatness Full Band ±1.5dB Each Band ±1.5dB Gain Maximum 95dB Step 0.5dB Range 40dB Tolerance ±1dB Spurious Emissions Meet FCC Rule Out Band Spurious Emissions -13dBm/1kHz; 9KHz<f<150KHz -13dBm/10kHz; 150KHz<f<30MHz -13dBm/100kHz; 30MHz<f<1GHz -13dBm/1MHz; 1GHz<f<12.75GHz Composite Output Power (DL/UL) +43dBm/+30dBm Cancellation Window 6.0 us Required Minimum Isolation Gain-5dB Only direct feedback signals exist Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 39
EVM < 12.5% Roll Offs > 50dBc@ 1MHz Outside pass-band Noise Figure(Uplink) 6dB@ Maximum Gain Delay 7us VSWR 1.5:1 8.2 Mechanical Specifications Table 8-2 Mechanical Specifications Parameters Specifications Comments Dimension 430*270*562(mm, W*D*H) Bracket excluded, dependent to Duplexer Weight 38.5Kg Bracket excluded RF Ports DIN-Type Female Donor & Server Antenna Ports Local Interface Ethernet Cooling FAN IP Class NEMA4X Mounting Type Wall Mounting 8.3 Power Specifications Table 8-3 Power Specifications Parameters Specifications Comments AC Power 120V / 230V Select Switch Type AC Supply Protection Fuse & Circuit Protector T6.3L250V Battery Backup 24V/22A Power Consumption AC 500W(120V/6A), DC 24V/22A Ground External Threaded Stud 8.4 Environment Specifications Table 8-4 Environment Specifications Parameters Specifications Comments Operating Temperature -30~+55℃ Relative Humidity 5~95%, (Non-Condensing) 8.5 Warranty & Certificates Table 8-5 Warranty & Certificates Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 40
Parameters Specifications Comments MTBF > 100,000 Hours Ambient Compliance UL60950 FCC CFR47 part 15 FCC CFR47 part 22 Warranty 2 Years 9. MECHANICAL DRAWING Figure 9-1 EPOCH-H-ICS Mechanical Drawing Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 41
10. APPENDIX 10.1 Shutdown Retry Logic The function of the built-in shutdown routine is to protect the repeater from any further damage from a hard-fail that the system may be experiencing. Within 5 seconds of a hard-fail alarm being detected, the repeater will start the shutdown routine. The repeater will shut down by powering of the HPAs (high-powered amplifiers) for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds have elapsed, the repeater will power on the HPAs and check to see if the hard-fail alarm still exist. If the hard-fail alarm still exists, then the repeater will shut down for 1 minute (double the time of the previous shutdown time). After 1 minute has elapsed, the repeater will power on the HPAs and check to see if the hard-fail alarm still exist. If the hard-fail alarm still exists, then the repeater will shut down for 2 minutes (double the time of the previous shutdown time). The shutdown routine will repeat itself a total of 10 times. If the hard-fail alarm still exists after the 10th retry, then the repeater will turn off its HPAs permanently until a reset is performed or factory set is executed. INDEX AGC .................................................................. 9, 10, 29, 30 ALC .............................................................................. 9, 30 AROMS .............................................................................. 9 BTS .................................................................................... 9 CDMA ................................................................................ 9 CW .................................................................................... 9 DAS ................................................................................... 9 DL ........................................................................... 9, 28, 30 Downlink .......................................................... 9, 28, 29, 30 HPA ............................................................................. 9, 28 HW .................................................................................... 9 IF ....................................................................................... 9 LNA .................................................................................... 9 LTE ..................................................................................... 9 MS ..................................................................................... 9 PLL ..................................................................................... 9 PS ....................................................................................... 9 RF ................................... 2, 9, 10, 16, 18, 22, 26, 30, 38, 39 SQE .................................................................................... 9 SW ..................................................................................... 9 UL .................................................................... 9, 28, 29, 30 Uplink ........................................................................ 28, 29 VSWR ........................................................................... 9, 30 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 42

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