Advanced RF Technologies AXIOM Modular RF Repeater (Bi-Directional Amplifier) User Manual

Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Modular RF Repeater (Bi-Directional Amplifier)

Users Manual

Axiom Repeater USER MANUAL Version 0.3 3116 Vanowen St. Burbank, CA 91505 Tel: 818-840-8131 Fax: 818-840-8138 www.adrftech.com
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 2 Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document. Abbreviation/Term DefinitionAGC Automatic Gain ControlALC Automatic Level ControlAROMS ADRF’ Repeater Operation and Management System BTS Base Transceiver StationCDMA Code Division Multiple AccessCFE Compact Front EndCW Continuous Wave (un-modulated signal) DAS Distributed Antenna SystemDL DownlinkDownlink The path covered from the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) to the subscribers service area via the repeater HPA High Power AmplifierHW HardwareIF Intermediate FrequencyLNA LTE Low Noise AmplifierLong Term Evolution MS Mobile Station PLL Phased Locked LoopPS Power SupplyRF Radio FrequencySQE Signal Quality EstimateSW SoftwareUL UplinkUplink The path covered from the subscribers service area to the Base Transceiver Station(BTS) via the repeater VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 3 Released version: 0.3 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 1996-2010. 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 Revision History Version Author Description Date 0.1 YH Ko Initial Release Dec 29, 20090.3 Sun Kim Format and content updates Feb 9, 2010
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. AXIOM REPEATER ........................................................................................................ 61.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 61.1.1 Highlights ........................................................................................................ 61.1.2 Parts List ......................................................................................................... 71.1.3 Repeater Quick View ...................................................................................... 82. WARNINGS AND HAZARDS ........................................................................................ 93. AXIOM OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 113.1 Switches & Fault Indicators .................................................................................... 113.1.1 MCU LEDs ................................................................................................... 113.1.2 RFU LEDs .................................................................................................... 123.1.3 Alarms ........................................................................................................... 133.2 Switches and Ports .................................................................................................. 153.2.1 Power Switch ................................................................................................ 153.2.2 Back Up Battery Switch & Battery Port ....................................................... 153.2.3 External Modem and Ethernet Port ............................................................... 163.2.4 RF Ports ........................................................................................................ 163.3 Modular concept ...................................................................................................... 173.3.1 System modular concept ............................................................................... 173.3.2 Band (RFU) modular concept ....................................................................... 173.3.3 Combining method of the various optional configuration ............................ 183.4 Power supply architecture ....................................................................................... 203.5 Installation ............................................................................................................... 203.5.1 Procedure ...................................................................................................... 203.5.2 Grounding ..................................................................................................... 233.5.3 Antenna Separation/Isolation ........................................................................ 243.5.4 Line of Sight ................................................................................................. 254. AXIOM WEB-GUI SETUP ........................................................................................... 264.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI .............................................................. 264.2 Status Tab ................................................................................................................ 274.2.1 Status: Axiom-xx-700 ................................................................................... 284.2.2 Status: Axiom-xx-C ...................................................................................... 294.2.3 Status: Axiom-xx-P ....................................................................................... 294.2.4 Status: Axiom-xx-A ...................................................................................... 304.3 Control Tab .............................................................................................................. 314.3.1 Control: Axiom-xx-700 ................................................................................. 354.3.2 Control: Axiom-xx-C .................................................................................... 354.3.3 Control: Axiom-xx-P .................................................................................... 364.3.4 Control: Axiom-xx-A .................................................................................... 364.4 Install Tab ................................................................................................................ 374.4.1 Install: Axiom-xx-700 ................................................................................... 374.4.2 Install: Axiom-xx-C ...................................................................................... 38
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 5 4.4.3 Install: Axiom-xx-P ....................................................................................... 384.4.4 Install: Axiom-xx-A ...................................................................................... 394.5 System ..................................................................................................................... 404.5.1 System: Firmware Update............................................................................. 404.5.2 System: Account Management ..................................................................... 404.5.3 System: New Account ................................................................................... 414.5.4 System: Administrator .................................................................................. 414.6 Help ......................................................................................................................... 424.7 Logout ..................................................................................................................... 425. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR AXIOM REPEATER .............................................. 435.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist .................................................................................. 435.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation ........................................................... 435.2.1 Recommendations ......................................................................................... 435.2.2 Precautions .................................................................................................... 436. WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY ......................................................................... 446.1 General Warranty .................................................................................................... 446.2 Limitations of Warranty .......................................................................................... 446.3 Limitation of Damages ............................................................................................ 446.4 No Consequential Damages .................................................................................... 446.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty ......................................................................... 446.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) .................................................................... 447. APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 45Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................ 45APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWING ................................................................... 47APPENDIX C: AXIOM OVERVIEW .............................................................................. 48C.1 System Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 48C.2 Components ............................................................................................................ 49APPENDIX D: SHUTDOWN RETRY LOGIC .............................................................. 51
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 6 1. Axiom Repeater 1.1 Introduction Four technologies in one body: Axiom is an over-the-air repeater system that can incorporate up to 4 technologies in one body. Current supported technologies are LTE, Cellular, PCS and AWS band. 1.1.1 Highlights • Can utilize up to 4 technologies simultaneously o Covers the LTE band  10MHz upper C block, 5MHz lower A block and 5MHz lower B block (Add Lower A+B) o Covers the 60 MHz PCS band  Three independent RF PCS channels, each channel supports 1.25 MHz to 18.75 MHz bandwidth o Covers the 25MHz Cellular band o Covers the 45 MHz AWS band • 25K/100K/Large Composite Output Power [24/30/43 dBm] • 30 dB AGC Range @ 0.5 dB Step • Adjustable AGC Output Power Level • Band Selectable via Web-GUI • Can Support Non-Contiguous Bands • Supports Embedded Wireless Modem • Supports Network Management Monitoring System via SNMP • Adjustable FA (3 channels) • Digital filtering • Incremental Automatic Shutdown/Resumption Time: Axiom gradually increases the time span between automatic shutdown and resumption before it permanently shuts itself down • AI compatible: Axiom is fully compatible with Applied Innovation’s monitoring system. • Versatility and Usability: Axiom 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
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 7 1.1.2 Parts List Label Quantity Description A 1 Axiom Network Management System (NMS)B Up to 4* Optional Axiom Modules* C 1 AC Power Cable D 1 Ethernet Cable (Crossover) E 1 Documentation CD** F 1 Ground Cable G 8 Rack Mount Bolt/Nut * At least 1 module must be present in order to use Axiom ** CD includes: User Manual, Quick-Start Guide, and Troubleshooting Guide Figure A – Axiom Repeater Parts List Table 1 – Parts List A B CDEF G
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 8 1.1.3 Repeater Quick View Ground Hole(Page 17) LED indicator (Page 12) Modem 19” Rack mount Holes (Page 16) RFU MCU Batteryswitch (Page 14) Power switch(Page 14) AC Power Inlet (Page 14) Battery port(Page 14) 110/220 Selector(Page 14)
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 9 2. Warnings and Hazards Actual separation distance is determined upon gain of antenna used. Please maintain a minimum safe distance of at least 20 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 Axiom 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 Axiom could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 10 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 Lithium Battery: CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. Ethernet Instructions: This equipment is for indoor use only. All cabling should be limited to inside the building. Opening or tampering the Axiom will void all warranties. WARRANTY
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 11 3. Axiom Overview 3.1 Switches & Fault Indicators 3.1.1 MCU LEDs Figure 1: MCU LED  PWR(POWER) Parameters SpecificationsLED Repeater On Solid Green LED OnRepeater Off LED Off AC Fail Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal LED OffHard fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for Alarm Activation AC fail DC Fail Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal LED OffHard fail Solid Red LED onCondition for Alarm Activation DC failAfter Alarm Activation Full Spectrum shutdown TAMP (Tamper detected) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnSoft fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for Alarm Activation Controlling Key parameter in normal operation Alarm Clear Cleared by an authorized user  RMF 1,2,3,4 (Replaceable module failure) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnHard fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for indication RFU Module failure per band  RESET (Reset engaged) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnSoft fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for Alarm Activation Control of Software ResetAlarm Clear Cleared by an authorized user  BATT(Battery) Parameters SpecificationsLED Charging Solid Red LED OnFull charged Solid Green LED OnBatt S/W off or non- connectionLED Off
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 12 3.1.2 RFU LEDs Axiom has LEDs on the front panel of the repeater as shown below in Figure 2. Figure 2: RFU LED  PWR (RFU Power) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Blinking Green LEDAlarm Solid Red LED onCondition for Alarm Activation Power fail  O/P (Over Power) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnSoft fail Blinking Red LEDHard fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for Alarm Activation Soft fail Max power +1 <measured output < max power+2 Hard fail measured output > max power + 2 Following Alarm Activation Soft fail Only the alarm is activated and the repeater operates as normalHard fail The function associated with the alarm shutdown, and the shutdown process goes into effect  Manual Parameters SpecificationsLED Manually HPA Off/On PCS (Cellular) Green LED On Factory set orReboot PCS (Cellular) Green LED Off  BITF (Built-in test failure) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED onHard fail Solid Red LED onCondition for indication RFU Module built-in test failure  RMF (Replaceable module failure) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnHard fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for indication RFU Module failure  AGC (AGC active) Parameters SpecificationsLED AGC On Solid Green LED OnAGC Off LED Off  OSC (Oscillation detected) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnHard fail Solid Red LED On
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 13 Condition for Alarm Activation Repeater goes into oscillationFollowing Alarm Activation The portion associated with the oscillation shuts down, and at time of oscillation the defined procedure goes into effect  S/D (Shutdown) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED onHard fail Solid Red LED onCondition for Alarm Activation Overpower, Oscillation  DL_CF (Donor circuitry failure) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnHard fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for indication RFU Module Donor circuitry failure  DL_Low (Donor power too low) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnHard fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for indication Donor input level under threshold  UL_CF (Coverage circuitry failure) Parameters SpecificationsLED Normal Solid Green LED OnHard fail Solid Red LED OnCondition for indication RFU Module coverage circuitry failure  RSSI (DL RSSI LED bar) Parameters SpecificationsLED Input < -95dBm Zero (0) bar OnInput < -85dBm One (1) bar OnInput < -75dBm Two (2) bars OnInput < -65dBm Three (3) bars OnInput < -55dBm Four (4) bars OnInput > -55dBm Five (5) bars On 3.1.3 Alarms Parameters RemarkTamper Temper detectedAC fail Power supply out of rangeDC fail Power supply out of rangeCommunication failure Internal Communication failureRMF Field replaceable module failureRESET Reset alarmHeartbeat HeartbeatOSC Oscillation detectedUL RSSI fail Power at coverage port too high UL PLL fail UL Synthesizer failureH/W fail Hardware failureS/W fail Software failureUL Emission fail UL Out-of-band emissions out of spec DL RSSI fail Donor Power too high/low
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 14 ISO fail Low isolationDL PLL fail DL Synthesizer failureDL Spur fail DL Spurious emissions out of specInterfere Interferer power exceeded
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 15 3.2 Switches and Ports 3.2.1 Power Switch The AC Power on/off switch is located at the back panel of repeater. The switch should be powered on after the repeater has been installed properly. Figure 3: Axiom Repeater Power Switch View 3.2.2 Back Up Battery Switch & Battery Port Figure 4: Battery Switch & Battery Port The Battery Switch can be used to provide power to the optional External Backup Battery. If a backup battery is utilized, please connect the battery to the unit via the external battery port as shown in Figure 4. (WARINING: If the Circuit Protector Switch is not turned OFF there may be a risk of damage or electric shock) Note: Please contact ADRF Technical Support for assistance if you are unfamiliar with the installation procedure of our battery box.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 16 3.2.3 External Modem and Ethernet Port Figure 5: External Modem and Ethernet Port 3.2.4 RF Ports Figure 6: RFU RF port Figure 7: Donor Combiner RF port Figure 8: Server Combiner RF port  Donor(RFU): o DL input port/UL output port, connected to Donor Antenna or Combiner’s Donor port (Donor Combiner is optional)  Server(RFU) o UL input port/DL output port, connected to Server Antenna or Combiner’s Server port (Server Combiner is optional)  Server ANT 2 o For use with an auxiliary Server Antenna. Signal is attenuated by -15dB compared to Server Combiner’s Server port.  Donor Combiner’s Donor port o Application for multi-band combining to 1 Ant Donor port.  Sever Combiner’s Sever port o Application for multi-band combining to 1 Ant Server port.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 17 3.3 Modular concept 3.3.1 System modular concept RFU1MCUUDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPALTE bandControlDonorCombiner(Option)PSUAC-DCMainControlRFU2UDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPACellular bandControlRFU3UDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPAPCSbandControlRFU4UDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPAAWSbandControlFAN UNITFAN3FAN1 FAN2FAN drive, alarmACBATT12VDL HPADL HPA DL HPADL HPACoverageCombiner(Option) Figure 9: System modular concept block diagram 3.3.2 Band (RFU) modular concept Figure 10: Band (RFU) modular concept block diagram Part Name BANDRFU 1 LTERFU 2 CellularRFU 3 PCSRFU 4 AWS
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 18 3.3.3 Combining method of the various optional configuration Figure 11: Donor combining method by selection of various optional donor combiner
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 19 Coverage Combiner(Option)LTE band modular systemCellular band modular systemPCS band modular systemAWS band modular systemDonor Combiner(Option)Coverage Combiner(Option)LTE band modular systemCellular band modular systemPCS band modular systemAWS band modular systemDonor Combiner(Option)Coverage Combiner(Option)LTE band modular systemCellular band modular systemPCS band modular systemAWS band modular systemDonor Combiner(Option)LTE band modular systemCellular band modular systemPCS band modular systemAWS band modular systemDonor Combiner(Option)Any 1 of 4bandsAny 2 of 4bandsAny 3 of 4bandsNo combiner Figure 12: Coverage combining method by selection of various optional coverage combiner
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 20 3.4 Power supply architecture Figure 13: Power supply architecture 3.5 Installation 3.5.1 Procedure Eight mounting holes are located on 4 corners of repeater to attach it to the 19” rack. The repeater must be securely attached to a rack mount system that can sufficiently carry the weight of the Axiom. The following steps should be followed while mounting the repeater: Installation Procedure ① Verify that the repeater and mounting hole are in good condition. ② Align the repeater to the mounting holes of the rack mount system. ③ Screw the repeater to the rack using 8 mounting screws. ④ Make sure the Repeater is securely attached. ⑤ Connect the GND cable. ⑥ Connect the Antenna cable. ⑦ Connect the Power. ⑧ Using a laptop, install the Repeater.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 21 Figure 14: Axiom-25/100 Mounting Instructions
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 22 Figure 15: Axiom-LRG Mounting Instructions
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 23 3.5.2 Grounding A ground cable is included in the box. The ground cable should be connected to the Right side of Axiom before the repeater is turned on. Figure 16: Ground Cable Connection
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 24 3.5.3 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 17: 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. A sufficient isolation value is 13 ~ 15 dB greater than the maximum gain of the repeater. For example, if the gain of the repeater is 50 dB, then an isolation of 63 ~ 65 dB or greater is required. In the same manner, because the Axiom has a maximum gain of 80 dB in case of Axiom 25K, it requires an isolation of at least 93 ~ 95 dB.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 25 3.5.4 Line of Sight The donor antenna which points towards the base station typically has a narrow beam antenna pattern. As a result, a slight deviation away from the direction of the BTS can lead to less than optimum results. In addition, obstacles between the repeater and the BTS may impair the repeater from obtaining any BTS signal. As a result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area. Therefore, a direct line of sight to the BTS 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 17 - Direct Line of Sight to the BTS
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 26 4. Axiom 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 Omnibox (ADRF Modem Box) connected to the repeater. 4.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI A. 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, then skip steps A and B. B. Connect the RJ-45 crossover cable between the laptop’s Ethernet port and the repeater’s Ethernet port C. Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer (Version 7.0 or below) D. 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 E. The following login screen will appear: 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. If the username & password is typed in incorrectly, the following screen will appear:
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 27 4.2 Status Tab  Band: Displays the bands that are currently being utilized  Power & Gain: Displays the Input, Gain, and Output for both Downlink and Uplink  Alarm: Displays eight (8) alarms with three different status conditions (Normal, Soft Fail or Hard Fail).  Message Board: Displays the 20 most recent events.  Clear: Clears the content that is currently being displayed on the Message Board  Log File: Downloads the system Log File (events and alarms) to your computer  Alarm History: Downloads the Alarm History log (alarms only) to your computer  Installation: Displays whether or not the installation routine has been run (Not Installed or Installed)  Modem: Displays the status of the modem o Disabled- No internal modem is present o Not Connected- Internal modem is detected, but no connection to the network has been established o Connected- Internal modem is detected and a connection to the network has been established  Repeater Info: Displays the serial number, latitude, longitude, firmware version, Web-GUI version  Modem Info: Displays the ESN (DEC), MDN, and IP Address of the internal modem  Repeater Location: Displays the address where the repeater is installed  Technical Support: Displays ADRF’s Technical Support contact information
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 28  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). 4.2.1 Status: Axiom-xx-700
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 29 4.2.2 Status: Axiom-xx-C 4.2.3 Status: Axiom-xx-P
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 30 4.2.4 Status: Axiom-xx-A
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 31 4.3 Control Tab  General Setting o AGC ON: Enables or disables AGC (Automatic Gain Control) o Uplink Tracking ON: Enables or disables the Uplink Tracking Feature  Uplink Tracking adjusts the Uplink Gain to meet the Uplink Tracking Offset value o Downlink HPA ON: Enables or disables the DL HPA o Uplink HPA ON: Enables or disabled the UL HPA  System o Reboot: Clicking the reboot button will have the following popup show up: Click OK to reboot the repeater or click Cancel to exit out o Factory Setting: Resets the repeater to the original factory settings
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 32  Oscillation Check Setting o Oscillation Check ON: Enables or disables oscillation check o Periodic Time: Allows the use to specify how often the repeater runs the oscillation check  AGC Control Time Setting o AGC Check Time: The frequency at which the system checks the AGC level o AGC Attack Time: Time it takes to lower the gain to match the AGC level o AGC Release Time: Time it takes to raise the gain to match the AGC level  Manual Gain Control o Downlink Gain: Allows the DL gain to be adjusted manually when AGC is OFF o Uplink Gain: Allows the UL gain to be adjusted manually when AGC is OFF o Downlink AGC Level: Allows the user to set the DL gain when AGC is enabled o Uplink AGC Level: Allows the user to set the UL gain when AGC is enabled o Uplink Tracking Offset: This offset value determines how many dB lower the uplink gain value will be relative to the downlink gain value
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 33  Main Gain Control Range Control Modules 25K 100K Large Note Downlink Gain - 50~80 60~90 65~95 0.5dB step, default: Minimum Level Uplink Gain - 50~80 60~90 65~95 0.5dB step, default: Minimum Level Downlink AGC Level LTE & CELL 15 ~ -14 25 ~ -4 38 ~ 8 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level PCS & AWS 20 ~ -9 30 ~ 0 43 ~ 13 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level Uplink AGC Level LTE & CELL 15 ~ -14 25 ~ -4 25 ~ -4 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level PCS & AWS 20 ~ -9 30 ~ 0 30 ~ 0 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level Uplink Tracking Offset - 10 ~ 0 10 ~ 0 10 ~ 0 0.5dB step, default: 3dB  Oscillation & AGC time Control Range Control Modules 25K 100K Large Note Oscillation Period time - 1~3600sec 1~3600sec 1~3600sec 1sec step, default: 3600sec AGC Check Time - 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec Not use AGC Attack Time - 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec Not use AGC Release Time - 0.1 ~ 3600sec 0.1 ~ 3600sec 0.1 ~ 3600sec 0.1 sec step, default: 0.1 sec  Alarm Control Range Control Modules 25K 100K Large Note Downlink Signal Low Alarm - -30~-90 -30~-90 -30~-90 0.5dB step, default: -85dB Downlink Signal not Detect Alarm - -80~-110 -80~-110 -80~-110 0.5dB step, default: -85dB Downlink RF Power Alarm - 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0.5dB step, default: 6dB Uplink RF Power Alarm - 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0.5dB step, default: 6dB
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 34  Alarm Setting o Downlink Signal Low: Allows the user to specify how weak the signal can be before triggering a “Downlink Signal Low” soft-fail alarm o Downlink Signal Not Detected: Allows the user to specify the how weak the signal can be before triggering a “Signal Not Detected” soft-fail alarm o 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 o Uplink RF Power: Allows the user to set a maximum deviation value for the uplink 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 Uplink 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 o Reset Engaged: Allows the Reset Engaged functioned to be enabled or disabled o Tamper Detected: Allows the tamper detection feature to be enabled or disabled
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 35 4.3.1 Control: Axiom-xx-700 4.3.2 Control: Axiom-xx-C
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 36 4.3.3 Control: Axiom-xx-P 4.3.4 Control: Axiom-xx-A
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 37 4.4 Install Tab  Band Selection: Allows the user to select the band(s) they would like to utilize  SNMP: Type in the assigned site/cascade ID and manager IP address. Default Site ID and Manager IP address are ADRF and 100.10.10.100, respectively.  Location: Displays the physical address where the repeater is installed  Auto Installation: Runs the automated installation routine that will run basic checks to ensure that the repeater can function in the environment 4.4.1 Install: Axiom-xx-700
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 38 4.4.2 Install: Axiom-xx-C 4.4.3 Install: Axiom-xx-P
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 39 4.4.4 Install: Axiom-xx-A
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 40 4.5 System The System tab allows the user to perform firmware updates, add/remove user accounts, and change the login credentials of the Administrator. 4.5.1 System: Firmware Update  To perform a firmware update, click on the System tab and the following screen will show up.  Click on the Browse… 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: 4.5.2 System: Account Management The Account Management section will allow 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.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 41 4.5.3 System: 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. 4.5.4 System: Administrator The Administrator section allows the Administrator to change their login credentials. Please note that the Administrator section is only available if you are logged into the system as the Administrator. To change the login/password of the administrator, click on the Administrator link and fill in the sections highlighted in yellow as shown below.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 42 4.6 Help If an internet connection is available, clicking on the Help Tab will redirect the user to our Technical Support page. 4.7 Logout Clicking the Logout button will log the current user off the system.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 43 5. Maintenance Guide for Axiom Repeater 5.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist a) Check for loose connections between the repeater and antennas. If connections are loose, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened properly. b) Cables and connectors are in good condition. c) Ensure that the repeater brackets are in good. condition and that the repeater is securely fastened 5.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation 5.2.1 Recommendations  Perform the Periodic Inspection Checklist quarterly or semi-annually. 5.2.2 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.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 44 6. Warranty and Repair Policy 6.1 General Warranty The Axiom carries a Standard Warranty period of two (2) years unless indicated otherwise on the package or in the acknowledgment of the purchase order. 6.2 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. 6.3 Limitation of Damages The liability for any defective product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective product. 6.4 No Consequential Damages Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. has no liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. 6.5 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. 6.6 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.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 45 7. Appendix A: Specifications Electrical Specifications Item Specification Remark Frequency 700MHz Upper C DL : 746~757MHz UL : 776~787MHz Lower A DL : 728~734MHz UL : 698~704MHz Lower B DL : 734~740MHz UL : 704~710MHz Cellular DL : 869~894MHzUL : 824~849MHz PCS DL : 1930~1990MHzUL : 1850~1910MHz AWS DL : 2110~2155MHzUL : 1710~1755MHz 25K 100K Large Output Power PCS, AWS 20dBm 30dBm 43(DL)/30(UL)dBm 700MHz, CELL 15dBm 25dBm 38(DL)/25(UL)dBm Gain DL 80dB 90dB 95dB UL 80dB 90dB 95dB Gain control range 30dB(0.5dB step) Input Power DL -65~-35dBm -65~-35dBm -57~-27dBm LTE& CELLUL -65~-35dBm -65~-35dBm -57~-27dBm DL -60~-30dBm -60~-30dBm -52~-22dBm PCS& AWSUL -60~-30dBm -60~-30dBm -52~-22dBm Ripple ≤ 3dB ≤ 3dB ≤ 3dB Spurious 700MHz Meet, FCC Cellular ≤-46dBc/30KHz@±750KHz≤-55dBc/30KHz@±1.98MHz ≥-13dBm/1MHz@±3.125MHz PCS ≤-45dBc/30KHz@±885KHz≤-50dBc/30KHz@±1.98MHz ≥-13dBm/1MHz@±2.25MHz AWS ≤-45dBc/30kHz @±885KHz≤-50dBc/30kHz @±1.98MHz ≥-13dBm/1MHz @±2.25MHz NF ≤ 6dB ≤ 6dB ≤ 6dB Delay ≤ 6us ≤ 6us ≤ 6us MIMO Port Isolation 30dBc Frequency 700MHz 150Hz
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 46 Stability Cellular 150Hz PCS 300Hz AWS 300Hz Input VSWR DL ≤ 1:1.5 UL ≤ 1:1.5 EVM ≤ 12.5% Filter Roll-Off 700MHz 50dBc @±1MHz Cellular 30dBc @±0.5MHz, 50dBc @±1MHz PCS 50dBc @±1MHz AWS 50dBc @±1MHz Power Source 110V/220V AC Operating Temperature -5~50C Operating Humidity 5~90%RH Size 12.2" x 19" x 20" inches 12.2" x 19" x 20" inches 12.2" x 19" x 20" inches 17.5" x 19" x 20" inches Large OnlyWeight 130 lbs 130 lbs 130 lbs 130 lbs Large OnlyPower Consume 60 W @ Per Band Max 130 W @Per Band Max 430 W @ Per Band Max 250 W / Total Band Max 500 W / TotalBand Max 1650 W / Total Band Max [1] 3GPP TR 21.905: "Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications". [2] 3GPP2 C.S0011-C Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Spread Spectrum Mobile Stations [3] 3GPP2 C.S0010-C Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Spread Spectrum Base Stations [4] 3GPP TS 36.104 3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA); Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception Title 47, primarily sections 27 and 90, Title 47 section 27.53 part g [5] 3GPP2 C.S0051.0 “Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Repeaters” or latest version.
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 47 Appendix B: Mechanical Drawing Figure 18: Axiom mechanical drawing
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 48 Appendix C: Axiom Overview C.1 System Block Diagram RFU1MCUUDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPALTE bandControlDonorCombiner(Option)PSUAC-DCMainControlRFU2UDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPACellular bandControlRFU3UDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPAPCSbandControlRFU4UDCDSPDL DuplexerUL DuplexerUL HPAAWSbandControlFAN UNITFAN3FAN1 FAN2FAN drive, alarmACBATT12VDL HPADL HPA DL HPADL HPACoverageCombiner(Option) Figure 19: System block diagram
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 49 C.2 Components Figure 20: RFU 1, 2, 3, 4 Figure 21: MCU
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 50 Power Supply It provides DC power to each module within the repeater. Controller It is responsible for monitoring the status of each module and controls the parameters. PCS Up / Down Converter Module The downlink RF signal that enters through the cavity filter is converted to IF frequency, which is later converted back to RF frequency through SAW filtering. Cellular Up / Down Converter Module The downlink RF signal that enters through the cavity filter is converted to IF frequency, which is later converted back to RF frequency through SAW filtering. PCS Duplexer It consists of two BPFs (band-pass filters): PCS TX (1930 ~ 1990 MHz) & RX (1850 ~ 1910 MHz) Triplexer Combines Cellular and PCS signals. It consists of three BPFs (band-pass filters): PCS and Cellular TX and RX. Modem Module Contains the CDMA 2000 modem (Kyocera M200).
Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Page | 51 Appendix D: 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 on its HPAs permanently until a reset is performed.

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