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 Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document. Abbreviation/Term AGC ALC AROMS BTS CDMA CFE CW DAS DL Downlink HPA HW IF LNA LTE MS PLL PS RF SQE SW UL Uplink VSWR Definition Automatic Gain Control Automatic Level Control ADRF’ Repeater Operation and Management System Base Transceiver Station Code Division Multiple Access Compact Front End Continuous Wave (un-modulated signal) Distributed Antenna System Downlink The path covered from the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) to the subscribers service area via the repeater High Power Amplifier Hardware Intermediate Frequency Low Noise Amplifier Long Term Evolution Mobile Station Phased Locked Loop Power Supply Radio Frequency Signal Quality Estimate Software Uplink The path covered from the subscribers service area to the Base Transceiver Station(BTS) via the repeater Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Page | 2 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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: Fax: (818) 840-8131 (800) 313-9345 (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 0.1 YH Ko 0.3 Sun Kim Description Initial Release Format and content updates Date Dec 29, 2009 Feb 9, 2010 Page | 3 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 Page | 4 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 Page | 5 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 Page | 6 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 1.1.2 Parts List Label Quantity Up to 4* Description Axiom Network Management System (NMS) Optional Axiom Modules* AC Power Cable Ethernet Cable (Crossover) Documentation CD** Ground Cable Rack Mount Bolt/Nut Table 1 – Parts List * 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 Page | 7 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 1.1.3 Repeater Quick View LED indicator (Page 12) 19” Rack mount Holes (Page 16) RFU Modem MCU Ground Hole (Page 17) Battery switch (Page 14) 110/220 Selector (Page 14) Power switch (Page 14) AC Power Inlet (Page 14) Battery port (Page 14) Page | 8 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 2. Warnings and Hazards WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Opening the Axiom could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF 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! DAMAGE TO REPEATER Operating the Axiom with antennas in very close proximity facing each other could lead to severe damage to the repeater. RF EXPOSURE & ANTENNA PLACEMENT Guidelines 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. Page | 9 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 WARRANTY Opening or tampering the Axiom will void all warranties. 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. FCC Part 15 Class A 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. Page | 10 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 3. Axiom Overview 3.1 Switches & Fault Indicators 3.1.1 MCU LEDs Figure 1: MCU LED PWR(POWER) Parameters LED Repeater On Repeater Off AC Fail Parameters LED Normal Hard fail Condition for Alarm Activation DC Fail Parameters LED Normal Hard fail Condition for Alarm Activation After Alarm Activation TAMP (Tamper detected) Parameters LED Normal Soft fail Condition for Alarm Activation Alarm Clear Specifications Solid Green LED On LED Off Specifications LED Off Solid Red LED On AC fail Specifications LED Off Solid Red LED on DC fail Full Spectrum shutdown Specifications Solid Green LED On Solid Red LED On Controlling Key parameter in normal operation Cleared by an authorized user RMF 1,2,3,4 (Replaceable module failure) Parameters Specifications LED Normal Solid Green LED On Hard fail Solid Red LED On Condition for indication RFU Module failure per band RESET (Reset engaged) Parameters LED Normal Soft fail Condition for Alarm Activation Alarm Clear BATT(Battery) Parameters LED Charging Full charged Batt S/W off or non- connection Specifications Solid Green LED On Solid Red LED On Control of Software Reset Cleared by an authorized user Specifications Solid Red LED On Solid Green LED On LED Off Page | 11 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 3.1.2 RFU LEDs Axiom has LEDs on the front panel of the repeater as shown below in Figure 2. PWR (RFU Power) Parameters LED Normal Alarm Condition for Alarm Activation Figure 2: RFU LED Specifications Blinking Green LED Solid Red LED on Power fail O/P (Over Power) Parameters Normal LED Soft fail Hard fail Soft fail Condition for Alarm Hard fail Activation Soft fail Following Alarm Hard fail Activation The function associated with the alarm shutdown, and the shutdown process goes into effect Manual Parameters Specifications LED Manually HPA Off/On Factory set or Reboot BITF (Built-in test failure) Parameters LED Normal Hard fail Condition for indication Specifications Solid Green LED On Blinking Red LED Solid Red LED On Max power +1max power + 2 Only the alarm is activated and the repeater operates as normal PCS (Cellular) Green LED On PCS (Cellular) Green LED Off Specifications Solid Green LED on Solid Red LED on RFU Module built-in test failure RMF (Replaceable module failure) Parameters Specifications LED Normal Solid Green LED On Hard fail Solid Red LED On Condition for indication RFU Module failure AGC (AGC active) Parameters LED AGC On AGC Off OSC (Oscillation detected) Parameters LED Normal Hard fail Specifications Solid Green LED On LED Off Specifications Solid Green LED On Solid Red LED On Page | 12 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Condition for Alarm Activation Following Alarm Activation Repeater goes into oscillation The portion associated with the oscillation shuts down, and at time of oscillation the defined procedure goes into effect S/D (Shutdown) Parameters LED Normal Hard fail Condition for Alarm Activation Specifications Solid Green LED on Solid Red LED on Overpower, Oscillation DL_CF (Donor circuitry failure) Parameters LED Normal Hard fail Condition for indication Specifications Solid Green LED On Solid Red LED On RFU Module Donor circuitry failure DL_Low (Donor power too low) Parameters LED Normal Hard fail Condition for indication Specifications Solid Green LED On Solid Red LED On Donor input level under threshold UL_CF (Coverage circuitry failure) Parameters Specifications LED Normal Solid Green LED On Hard fail Solid Red LED On Condition for indication RFU Module coverage circuitry failure RSSI (DL RSSI LED bar) Parameters LED Input < -95dBm Input < -85dBm Input < -75dBm Input < -65dBm Input < -55dBm Input > -55dBm Specifications Zero (0) bar On One (1) bar On Two (2) bars On Three (3) bars On Four (4) bars On Five (5) bars On 3.1.3 Alarms Parameters Tamper AC fail DC fail Communication failure RMF RESET Heartbeat OSC UL RSSI fail UL PLL fail H/W fail S/W fail UL Emission fail DL RSSI fail Remark Temper detected Power supply out of range Power supply out of range Internal Communication failure Field replaceable module failure Reset alarm Heartbeat Oscillation detected Power at coverage port too high UL Synthesizer failure Hardware failure Software failure UL Out-of-band emissions out of spec Donor Power too high/low Page | 13 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 ISO fail DL PLL fail DL Spur fail Interfere Low isolation DL Synthesizer failure DL Spurious emissions out of spec Interferer power exceeded Page | 14 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 15 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 16 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 3.3 Modular concept 3.3.1 System modular concept DSP UDC DL Duplexer DL HPA UL HPA LTE band Control UL Duplexer DSP UDC DL HPA DL Duplexer UL HPA Cellular band Control UL Duplexer DSP DL HPA DL Duplexer UL Duplexer RFU1 UDC UL HPA PCS band Control RFU2 DSP DL Duplexer UL Duplexer RFU3 UDC DL HPA UL HPA AWS band Control RFU4 Donor Combiner (Option) FAN1 Main Control FAN2 FAN3 PSU AC-DC FAN drive, alarm FAN UNIT Coverage Combiner (Option) MCU AC BATT 12V Figure 9: System modular concept block diagram 3.3.2 Band (RFU) modular concept Figure 10: Band (RFU) modular concept block diagram Part Name RFU 1 RFU 2 RFU 3 RFU 4 BAND LTE Cellular PCS AWS Page | 17 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 3.3.3 Combining method of the various optional configuration Figure 11: Donor combining method by selection of various optional donor combiner Page | 18 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 LTE band modular system Donor Combiner (Option) Cellular band modular system PCS band modular system Coverage Combiner (Option) Any 1 of 4bands AWS band modular system LTE band modular system Donor Combiner (Option) Cellular band modular system PCS band modular system Coverage Combiner (Option) Any 2 of 4bands AWS band modular system LTE band modular system Donor Combiner (Option) Cellular band modular system PCS band modular system AWS band modular system Coverage Combiner (Option) Any 3 of 4bands LTE band modular system Donor Combiner (Option) Cellular band modular system PCS band modular system AWS band modular system No combiner Figure 12: Coverage combining method by selection of various optional coverage combiner Page | 19 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ Verify that the repeater and mounting hole are in good condition. Align the repeater to the mounting holes of the rack mount system. Screw the repeater to the rack using 8 mounting screws. Make sure the Repeater is securely attached. Connect the GND cable. Connect the Antenna cable. Connect the Power. Using a laptop, install the Repeater. Page | 20 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Figure 14: Axiom-25/100 Mounting Instructions Page | 21 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Figure 15: Axiom-LRG Mounting Instructions Page | 22 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 Page | 23 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 24 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 Page | 25 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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: Page | 26 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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, WebGUI 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 Page | 27 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 Page | 28 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 4.2.2 Status: Axiom-xx-C 4.2.3 Status: Axiom-xx-P Page | 29 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 4.2.4 Status: Axiom-xx-A Page | 30 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 4.3 Control Tab General Setting AGC ON: Enables or disables AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Uplink Tracking ON: Enables or disables the Uplink Tracking Feature Uplink Tracking adjusts the Uplink Gain to meet the Uplink Tracking Offset value Downlink HPA ON: Enables or disables the DL HPA Uplink HPA ON: Enables or disabled the UL HPA System Reboot: Clicking the reboot button will have the following popup show up: Click OK to reboot the repeater or click Cancel to exit out Factory Setting: Resets the repeater to the original factory settings Page | 31 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Oscillation Check Setting Oscillation Check ON: Enables or disables oscillation check Periodic Time: Allows the use to specify how often the repeater runs the oscillation check AGC Control Time Setting AGC Check Time: The frequency at which the system checks the AGC level AGC Attack Time: Time it takes to lower the gain to match the AGC level AGC Release Time: Time it takes to raise the gain to match the AGC level Manual Gain Control Downlink Gain: Allows the DL gain to be adjusted manually when AGC is OFF Uplink Gain: Allows the UL gain to be adjusted manually when AGC is OFF Downlink AGC Level: Allows the user to set the DL gain when AGC is enabled Uplink AGC Level: Allows the user to set the UL gain when AGC is enabled Uplink Tracking Offset: This offset value determines how many dB lower the uplink gain value will be relative to the downlink gain value Page | 32 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Main Gain Control Range Control Modules Downlink Gain 25K 50~80 100K 60~90 Large 65~95 Uplink Gain 50~80 60~90 65~95 LTE & CELL PCS & AWS LTE & CELL PCS & AWS 15 ~ -14 25 ~ -4 38 ~ 8 20 ~ -9 30 ~ 0 43 ~ 13 15 ~ -14 25 ~ -4 25 ~ -4 20 ~ -9 30 ~ 0 30 ~ 0 10 ~ 0 10 ~ 0 10 ~ 0 Downlink AGC Level Uplink AGC Level Uplink Tracking Offset Note 0.5dB step, default: Minimum Level 0.5dB step, default: Minimum Level 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level 0.5dB step, default: Maximum Level 0.5dB step, default: 3dB Oscillation & AGC time Control Range Control Modules 25K Oscillation Period 1~3600sec time AGC Check Time 0.1 ~ 1 sec AGC Attack Time 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ AGC Release Time 3600sec 100K 1~3600sec Large 1~3600sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 3600sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 1 sec 0.1 ~ 3600sec Note 1sec step, default: 3600sec Not use Not use 0.1 sec step, default: 0.1 sec Alarm Control Range Control Modules Downlink Signal Low Alarm Downlink Signal not Detect Alarm Downlink RF Power Alarm Uplink RF Power Alarm 25K -30~-90 100K -30~-90 Large -30~-90 -80~-110 -80~-110 -80~-110 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 10 Note 0.5dB step, default: 85dB 0.5dB step, default: 85dB 0.5dB step, default: 6dB 0.5dB step, default: 6dB Page | 33 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Alarm Setting Downlink Signal Low: Allows the user to specify how weak the signal can be before triggering a “Downlink Signal Low” soft-fail alarm 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 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 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 Reset Engaged: Allows the Reset Engaged functioned to be enabled or disabled Tamper Detected: Allows the tamper detection feature to be enabled or disabled Page | 34 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 4.3.1 Control: Axiom-xx-700 4.3.2 Control: Axiom-xx-C Page | 35 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 4.3.3 Control: Axiom-xx-P 4.3.4 Control: Axiom-xx-A Page | 36 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 Page | 37 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 4.4.2 Install: Axiom-xx-C 4.4.3 Install: Axiom-xx-P Page | 38 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 4.4.4 Install: Axiom-xx-A Page | 39 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 40 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 41 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 42 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 43 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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. Page | 44 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 7. Appendix A: Specifications Electrical Specifications Item Specification DL : 746~757MHz UL : 776~787MHz DL : 728~734MHz UL : 698~704MHz DL : 734~740MHz UL : 704~710MHz DL : 869~894MHz UL : 824~849MHz DL : 1930~1990MHz UL : 1850~1910MHz DL : 2110~2155MHz UL : 1710~1755MHz 100K Large 43(DL)/30(UL)dB 30dBm 38(DL)/25(UL)dB 25dBm 90dB 95dB Upper C 700MHz Lower A Lower B Frequency Cellular PCS AWS 25K PCS, AWS Output Power Gain 700MHz, CELL DL UL Gain control range DL UL Input Power DL UL Ripple 20dBm 15dBm 80dB 80dB 90dB 95dB -65~-35dBm -65~-35dBm -60~-30dBm -60~-30dBm 30dB(0.5dB step) -65~-35dBm -65~-35dBm -60~-30dBm -60~-30dBm -57~-27dBm -57~-27dBm -52~-22dBm -52~-22dBm ≤ 3dB ≤ 3dB ≤ 3dB 700MHz PCS AWS NF ≤ 6dB ≤ 6dB ≤ 6dB Delay ≤ 6us ≤ 6us ≤ 6us MIMO Port Isolation Frequency 700MHz LTE& CELL PCS& AWS Meet, FCC ≤-46dBc/30KHz@±750KHz ≤-55dBc/30KHz@±1.98MHz ≥-13dBm/1MHz@±3.125MHz ≤-45dBc/30KHz@±885KHz ≤-50dBc/30KHz@±1.98MHz ≥-13dBm/1MHz@±2.25MHz ≤-45dBc/30kHz @±885KHz ≤-50dBc/30kHz @±1.98MHz ≥-13dBm/1MHz @±2.25MHz Cellular Spurious Remark 30dBc 150Hz Page | 45 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Stability Cellular 150Hz PCS 300Hz AWS 300Hz DL ≤ 1:1.5 UL ≤ 1:1.5 Input VSWR ≤ 12.5% EVM 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 -5~50C Operating Humidity 5~90%RH Size Weight Power Consume 12.2" x 19" x 20" inches 130 lbs 60 W @ Per Band Max 250 W / Total Band Max 12.2" x 19" x 20" inches 130 lbs 130 W @Per Band Max 500 W / Total Band Max 12.2" x 19" x 20" inches 17.5" x 19" x 20" inches 130 lbs 130 lbs 430 W @ Per Band Max 1650 W / Total Band Max Large Only Large Only [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. Page | 46 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Appendix B: Mechanical Drawing Figure 18: Axiom mechanical drawing Page | 47 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 Appendix C: Axiom Overview C.1 System Block Diagram DSP UDC DL Duplexer DL HPA UL HPA LTE band Control UL Duplexer DSP UDC DL HPA DL Duplexer UL HPA Cellular band Control UL Duplexer RFU1 DSP UDC DL Duplexer UL Duplexer RFU2 DL HPA UL HPA PCS band Control DSP DL Duplexer UL Duplexer RFU3 UDC DL HPA UL HPA AWS band Control RFU4 Donor Combiner (Option) FAN1 Main Control FAN2 FAN3 PSU AC-DC FAN drive, alarm FAN UNIT Coverage Combiner (Option) MCU AC BATT 12V Figure 19: System block diagram Page | 48 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 C.2 Components Figure 20: RFU 1, 2, 3, 4 Figure 21: MCU Page | 49 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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): 1910 MHz) PCS TX (1930 ~ 1990 MHz) & RX (1850 ~ Triplexer Combines Cellular and PCS signals. It consists of three BPFs (band-pass filters): and Cellular TX and RX. PCS Modem Module Contains the CDMA 2000 modem (Kyocera M200). Page | 50 Axiom Repeater User Manual V0.3 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 hardfail 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. Page | 51
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