Airorlite Communications 50289BAM8800UL 8 Channel 800 MHz Bi-Directional Booster Amplifier User Manual Part 90
Airorlite Communications, Inc. 8 Channel 800 MHz Bi-Directional Booster Amplifier Part 90
User Manual
Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Client: Airorlite Communications, Inc.
360 Herndon Parkway Model: 50289-BAM-8-800-UL
Suite 1400 Standards: FCC Part 90
Herndon, VA 20170 FCC ID: UT650289BAM8800UL
http://www.rheintech.com Report Number: 2007314
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Appendix J: Manual
Please refer to the following pages for the manual.
8 Channel 800MHz Bi-Directional
Booster Amplifier
Model 50289-BAM-8-PA
Operations and Installation
Instruction Manual
AIRORLITE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEES THE MERCHANDISE PROVIDED AGAINST DEFECTS
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DEFECTS IN OPERATION, DESIGN, MATERIALS,
AND WORKMANSHIP FOR TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. AIRORLITE IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EQUIPMENT REPAIRED OR ALTERED BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY
AIRORLITE OR NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED BY AIRORLITE.
AIRORLITE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPMENT RENDERED DEFECTIVE AS A RESULT OF
MISUSE, IMPROPER REPAIR, OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS OF OPERATION, NOR DOES AIRORLITE
ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY SUCH EQUIPMENT.
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SERVICE CONTRACTS OR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
AIRORLITE PRODUCTS THAT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPAIR. AIRORLITE ALSO HAS
SERVICE AND CONSULTATION CONTRACTS FOR ENTIRE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Description Specification
Frequency Range 806-824 MHz,851-869 MHz
Outbound Channels (Uplink) 8 max. in 806-824 MHz Band
Inbound Channels (Downlink) 8 max. in 851-860 MHz Band
Channel Bandwidth ( Uplink/Downlink) > 100 kHz
Channel Spacing 25 kHz
RF Frequency Accuracy Tracks input signal exactly
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB @ ± 75 kHz Fc
RF Output Power (Downlink) +25 dBm per carrier
RF Output Power (Uplink) +26 dBm per carrier
Variation of Output Power with Input Level +0, -1.0 dB
Maximum Passband Ripple across Full Band 2 dB
Maximum Passband Ripple across any 100 kHz channel 1 dB
Amplifier Input Ports (no damage) -15 dBm
Propagation Delay <32 µs (typical)
Intermodulation/Crossover Distortion at Full Output Power -60 dBc all carriers present
Channel to Channel Isolation -70 dB
Minimum Signal to produce Full Output Power -90 dBm
Dynamic Range 50 dB (typical)
Duty Cycle Continuous
RF Spurious Output, < 800 MHz or > 1000 MHz -60 dBc maximum
RF Spurious Output 800 MHz- 1000 MHz -85 dBc maximum
System Noise Figure < 9 dB (typical)
Input/Output Impedance 50 Ohms
Amplifier Damage (no damage) Continuous short or open
Input/Output VSWR 1.35:1 worst case
Input/Output Connectors Type N Female
Operating Temperature Range -20º C to + 60 º C
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Basic Connections
The Basic Connection Diagram shown above, is the proper way the BDA should be connected
and once up and running, require minimal to none manual configuration. Connections between
cabinets are made through N-Bulkhead connectors located on the top of each cabinet. All
programming and adjusting is done through the software and this manual primarily deals with
this topic.
The computer running the software is connected via an RS232 serial cable to the front panel
connector on each channel.
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MAIN SCREEN
Below is the main working screen used to configure the channel card settings.
The primary fields addressed are:
• Communication Connection
• Time Out Timer
• Mode Setting
• Key On Delay
• Key Off Delay
• Attenuation
• Setting a Frequency
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COMMUNICATION CONNECTION
This software automatically checks the condition of its communication with the intended
channel. Each message is acknowledged and displayed in the message box at the bottom of the
screen. If the software does not receive a response from the channel, a warning message is
displayed, “NO RESPONSE FROM UNIT”.
Screen clipping taken: 1/15/2008, 12:02 PM
No Response Fro
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TIME OUT DURATION
The time-out duration is how long a channel can be held open (keyed on) for a retransmission.
An inadvertent or intentional “key and hold” action without any voice communication will not
disable the channel because of this feature. The time-out duration can be up set from 1 second to
99 seconds 1 second intervals. The time-out duration can be disabled by setting it to 00, when
disabled, the channel will key continuously with the presence of a received signal.
SETTING A TIME-OUT TIME
To set a time-out time, click on the text box “Time Out Timer” and enter the desired time-out
time up to 99 seconds then click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on
the “Read Button” and the display will be updated with the channel setting.
MODE SETTING
The channel mode may be set to either INHIBIT, CONTINUOUS, CARRIER DETECT or
optional TONE DETECT. In the Inhibit mode, the channel is off and will not key on. In the
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continuous mode, CW, the channel is always keyed and continuously transmitting. In the carrier
detect mode, CD, the channel is keyed only when the incoming signal strength is above the
factory set threshold level. Normal operation will be in CD mode; continuous mode is normally
used for testing.
CHANGING THE MODE
To change the Mode, click the desired function box on Mode Selection on the main screen. Then
click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on the “Read Button” and the
display will be updated with the mode setting.
KEY ON DELAY
The key on delay is a delay duration between the detection of carrier detect and the transmitter
key on. The key on delay duration can be up set from 0 to 99 milliseconds 1 millisecond
intervals.
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SETTING KEY ON DELAY
To set a time-out time, click on the text box “Key On Delay” and enter the desired delay up to 99
milliseconds then click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on the “Read
Button” and the display will be updated with the channel setting.
KEY OFF DELAY
The key off delay is a delay duration between the release of carrier detect and the transmitter key
off. The key off delay duration can be up set from 0 to 99 milliseconds 1 millisecond intervals.
SETTING KEY OFF DELAY
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To set a time-out time, click on the text box “Key Off Delay” and enter the desired delay up to
99 milliseconds then click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on the
“Read Button” and the display will be updated with the channel setting.
ATTENUATION
With high RF receive levels, an input attenuator can be set 0 to 15dB in 1dB steps.
SETTING ATTENUATION
To set Attenuation: click the function window Attenuation on the main screen. Click on the
scroll bar next to the text box, a scroll down list of available attenuation settings. Double Click
the on desired setting.
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
The 8 Channel BDA is shipped with 8 Uplink frequencies and 8 Downlink frequencies. The
user can program any card to any of these 8 specified frequencies.
To set frequency click the function window Frequency Setting on the main screen. Click on the
scroll bar next to the text box, a scroll down list of available frequency settings. Double Click
the on desired setting.
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FCC COMPLIANCE AND RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
This product is certified by the FCC as compliant with CFR.47 Part 90. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted externally
at remote locations operating near users at stand-alone desktop or similar
configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance, determined at the
time of site licensing, from all persons.
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For Downlink operation, the minimum safe distance from the antenna is 20cm with a
maximum antenna gain of 0.6 dBi. This specification is for operation in an
uncontrolled environment.
For Uplink operation, the minimum safe distance from the antenna is 40cm with a
maximum antenna gain of 11 dBi. This specification is for operation in a controlled
environment.
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