Applied Micro Design 1465 Model 1465 UHF Multi-Carrier In-Building Amplifier User Manual Rev 6

Applied Micro Design, Inc Model 1465 UHF Multi-Carrier In-Building Amplifier Users Manual Rev 6

Users Manual Rev 6

WTC4 Head End SystemChannelized Bi-Directional Amplifier User’s Manualrev 619516 Amaranth Drive Germantown MD 20874 ph 301.540.9506 | info@appliedmicrodesign.com | www.appliedmicrodesign.com Applied Micro Design Inc.
Table of ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings System Description System Block Diagram Downlink Rack Uplink Rack DSP Card Cage DSP Front Panels & Indicators DSP Description & Specifications Dual Power Amplifier Front Panel & Indicators Single Power Amplifier Front Panel & Indicators Power Amplifier Description & Specifications CBC/Combiner Front Panel CBC/Combiner Description & Specifications CBC/Splitter Front Panel & Indicators CBC/Splitter Description & Specifications Downlink Rack RF Cable Interconnection Uplink Rack RF Cable Interconnection Downlink Rack Ethernet Cable Interconnection Uplink Rack Ethernet Cable Interconnection Downlink Cabinet RF Cables Uplink Cabinet RF Cables Downlink Installation Uplink Installation Appendix A - NMS GUI Manual Appendix B - RACS (Radio Access Control System) Description Appendix C - DSP User GUI Operation
Part 90 (Class B) Signal BoostersWARNING. This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-booster/registration. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation. This is a Class B Booster.Notes, Cautions, and Warnings!Connect RF Output to existing Distributed Antenna System (DAS) cable only. DO NOT operate equipment with unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices. DO NOT operate equipment unless all RF connectors are secure. DO NOT operate equipment unless it has been installed and inspected by a qualified radio technician. Contact Information For more information contact the FCC at: https://signalboosters.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/F.2 PART 90 CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTERS Licensees and signal booster operators are required to register existing Class B signal booster installations with the FCC by November 1, 2014. After November 1, 2014, operation of an existing, unregistered Class B signal booster will be unauthorized and subject to enforcement action. Any new Class B signal booster installed after November 1, 2014 must be registered prior to operation. To encourage compliance with this new requirement, registration will be free of cost to the operator and/or licensee.[R11], [R9] FCC Part 90 Class B Signal Booster Registration & Discovery website: https://signalboosters.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/
Introduction There are three major components to the Tower-4 system; the Head-End hardware, the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) hardware, and the Site-Wide Network (SWN). Signals from the SWN are input to the Downlink (DL) Head-End (HE) hardware. These signals are filtered and amplified by the HE DL, and fed into the DAS. Signals from the DAS are input to the Uplink (UL) HE hardware. These signals are filtered and amplified by the HE UL, and fed into the SWN. There are two equipment rooms in Tower-4, and each equipment room has an Uplink and Downlink rack. One each of these racks (one UL and one DL) will be tested. The Downlink Rack contains three DSP Card Cages, two Dual Amplifiers, one Single Amplifier, and one CBC chassis. The signals are combined in the CBC chassis and fed to the DAS. The Uplink Rack contains three DSP Card Cages and one CBC chassis. Signals from the DAS are input to the CBC chassis. The UL and DL Channel Cards are the same design. They are FPGA-based designs, programmed essentially as active digital filters. The cards have a standard line-up; Analog-to-Digital Conversion, Digital Demodulation to baseband, digital filtering in the FPGA, Digital Modulation back to the original carrier frequency, and Digital-to-Analog conversion. The DSP Channel Cards can be programmed for multiple filters to process multi-carrier signals. Head-End Downlink Group There are eleven SWN windows (seven 400 MHz and four 800 MHz) input to the HE channel cards. Each window is input to a separate card; each card is set for one wide-band filter to pass multi-carrier signals, and is set for a specified gain. Wide-band filters for the DL are specified to achieve the required Group or Propagation Delay of 10 μs.The Site Wide Network (SDN Demarc) provides a constant level of -10 dBm per carrier into each Downlink Channel Card.The outputs of the Downlink Channel Cards are input to power amplifiers, either directly or via a combiner. Window groupings to the power amplifiers are shown on the system block diagrams. The gain of the Downlink Channel Cards are set to have an output of +20 dBm per carrier (100 mW) at the output of the power amplifiers, with -10 dBm per carrier at the input of the Downlink Channel Cards. The 800 MHz Downlink Channel Cards are set to have an output of +22 dBm at the output of the power amplifiers.The power amplifiers are very linear and can handle multiple carriers. The ALC (Automatic Level Control) of each amplifier is set to provide a maximum of +37 dBm (5W).The outputs of the 400 MHz and 800 MHz power amplifiers are combined through combiners and low-loss CBC (Cross-Band Couplers). The output of the CBC is the connection into the DAS. Head-End Uplink Group There are eleven windows (seven 400 MHz and four 800 MHz) input to the UL channel cards from the DAS. Each window is input to a separate card; each card is set for one or more narrow-band filter to pass multi-carrier signals. Narrow-band filters for the UL are specified to achieve the required Group or Propagation Delay of 25 μs. A group of frequencies (window grouping) is assigned to one Uplink Channel Card. The signals coming from the DAS are amplified with an LNA (low-noise amplifier) and distributed to the Uplink Channel Cards using a CBC and splitters. The Uplink Channel Cards will receive multi-carrier signals in the range of -83 dBm to -33 dBm per carrier. Each Uplink Channel Card uses AGC (Automatic Gain Control) to maintain an output level of -33 dBm. The Site Wide Network or SDN Demarc requires no more than -33 dBm per carrier.
PROPRIETARYThis document is issued in strict confidence on condition that it is not copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, wholly or in part, without written consent of Applied Micro Design, Incorporated.WTC4 System Block Diagramrev 9B1 2ndDownlink GroupDASUPSDCBiasA BS3DL02J1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4J1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4J1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3J1J2J3B2 B3 B4 5th10th14th18th22nd26th30th34th38th42nd46th50th54th58th62nd65th6th47thS3DL05S3DL10S3DL14S3DL18S3DL22S3DL26S3DL30S3DL34S3DL38S3DL42S3DL46S3DL50S3DL54S3DL58S3DL62S3DL65S4DLB1S4DLB2S4DLB3S4DLB4S1DL47S2DL47S2DL47S1DL06S2DL06 S2DL06T1DLB4AT1DLB3AT1DLB2AT1DLB1AT1DL02AT1DL05AB1 2ndB2 B3 B4 5th10th14th18th22nd26th30th34th38th42nd46th50th54th58th62nd65thT1DL10AT1DL14AT1DL18AT1DL22AT1DL26AT1DL30AT1DL34AT1DL38AT1DL42AT1DL46AT1DL50AT1DL54AT1DL58AT1DL62AT1DL65AT1DL50BT1DL54BT1DL58BT1DL62BT1DL65BT1DL10BT1DL14BT1DL18BT1DL22BT1DL26BT1DL30BT1DL34BT1DL38BT1DL42BT1DL46BT1DL02BT1DL05BT1DLB4BT1DLB3BT1DLB2BT1DLB1B47th6thC1 Cross Band Coupler S1 50/50 Splitter DC through S2 60/40 Splitter DC through S3 50/50 Splitter DC blocked S4 50/50 Dual Splitter DC blocked S5 4-Port Combiner S6 3-Port Combiner S7 2-Port Combiner S8 4-Port Combiner S9 8-Port Splitter S10 3-Port Splitter T1 10 dB RF Tap Single Carrier in dBm Composite in dBm He a d En dHe a d En dDualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGeneratorCBCDualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGeneratorChannel Card x 7Channel Card x 4Window 1Window 3Window 4Window 6Window 8Window 9Window 11Window 12Window 7400 MHz800 MHzWindow 2DualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGeneratorWindow 10A1A1A2A2DualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGenerator+20+37-10-10-10-10+38+22S5DLAS6DLAS7DLAS8DLA C1DLADownlink Site Wide NetworkWindow 1Window 2 Window 3Window 4Window 6Window 7Window 8Window 9Window 10Window 11Window 12Channel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-3-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-P400 MHz Dual AmplifierModel No. 1465PAD-3-1-400400 MHz Dual AmplifierModel No. 1465PAD-2-1-400Downlink CBC/CombinerModel No. 1465CCS-4-400800 MHz AmplifierModel No. 1465PAS-4-800DualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGeneratorCBCDualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGeneratorChannel Card x 7Channel Card x 4Window 1Window 3Window 4Window 6Window 8Window 9Window 11Window 12Window 7400 MHz800 MHzWindow 2DualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGeneratorWindow 10A1A1A2A2DualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGenerator+20+37 -10-10-10-10+38+22S5DLBS6DLBS7DLBS8DLBC1DLBDownlink Site Wide NetworkChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-3-2-P400 MHz Dual AmplifierModel No. 1465PAD-3-1-400400 MHz Dual AmplifierModel No. 1465PAD-2-1-400800 MHz AmplifierModel No. 1465PAS-4-800Downlink CBC/CombinerModel No. 1465CCS-4-400Channel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PWindow 1Window 2 Window 3Window 4Window 6Window 7Window 8Window 9Window 10Window 11Window 12
PROPRIETARYThis document is issued in strict confidence on condition that it is not copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, wholly or in part, without written consent of Applied Micro Design, Incorporated.WTC4 System Block Diagramrev 9B1 2ndUplink GroupDASUPSDCBiasA BJ1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4J1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4J1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4J1J2J3J1J2J3J1 J2J3 J4B2 B3 B4 5th10th14th18th22nd26th30th34th38th42nd46th50th54th58th62nd65th6th47thS4ULB1S4ULB2S4ULB3S4ULB4S1UL47S2UL47S2UL47S1UL06S2UL06 S2UL06T1ULB4AT1ULB3AT1ULB2AT1ULB1AB1 2ndB2 B3 B4 5th10th14th18th22nd26th30th34th38th42nd46th50th54th58th62nd65thT1ULB4BT1ULB3BT1ULB2BT1ULB1B47th6thHe a d En dHe a d En dC1 Cross Band Coupler S1 50/50 Splitter DC through S2 60/40 Splitter DC through S3 50/50 Splitter DC blocked S4 50/50 Dual Splitter DC blocked S5 4-Port Combiner S6 3-Port Combiner S7 2-Port Combiner S8 4-Port Combiner S9 8-Port Splitter S10 3-Port Splitter T1 10 dB RF Tap Single Carrier in dBm Composite in dBm CBCChannel Card x 8Channel Card x 3Window 1AWindow 1Window 3Window 4Window 5Window 7Window 10Window 9Window 11400 MHz800 MHzWindow 2DualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGeneratorDualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGeneratorWindow 8DualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGeneratorDualA/DDualD/A FPGA900900OSC PLLICClockGenerator-23-33-23-33-23-33-23-33-83-83-83-83S10ULAS9ULAC1ULAUplink Site Wide NetworkWindow 1AWindow 2Window 3Window 4Window 5Window 7Window 8Window 9Window 10Window 11Window 1Channel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-3-2-PUplink Dual CBC/SplitterModel No. 1465CSD-8-400-3-800CBCChannel Card x 8Channel Card x 3Window 1AWindow 1Window 3Window 4Window 5Window 7Window 10Window 9Window 11400 MHz800 MHzWindow 2DualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGeneratorDualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGeneratorWindow 8DualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGeneratorDualA/DDualD/AFPGA900900OSCPLLICClockGenerator-23-33-23-33-23-33-23-33-83-83-83-83S10ULBS9ULBC1ULBUplink Site Wide NetworkUplink Dual CBC/SplitterModel No. 1465CSD-8-400-3-800 Channel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-3-2-PBack to IndexWindow 1AWindow 2Window 3Window 4Window 5Window 7Window 8Window 9Window 10Window 11Window 1
System SpecificationDSP Section Frequency Range: Downlink Uplink453 - 454 MHz 458 - 459 MHz460 - 461 MHz 455 - 456 MHz464 - 465 MHz 469 - 470 MHz470 - 471 MHz 473 - 474 MHz851 - 854 MHz 806 - 807 MHz807 - 808 MHz808 - 809 MHzNumber of Channels: 2 (standard); optional 4, 8, 16 availableChannel Bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 25 kHzChannel Spacing: 12.5 kHz or 25 kHzRF Frequency Accuracy: tracks input signal exactlyAdjacent Channel Selectivity: 50 dB @ +/- 17.5 kHzTime Delay: < 60 microsecondsVariation of Output Power with Input Level: +0, -1.0 dB in either directionAGC Time Constant: < 100 microsecondsAGC Control Range: + 80 dBMaximum passband Ripple (Full Band): 2 dB (across full band)Maximum Passband Ripple (Segment): 0.1 dB (across any 100 kHz segment)Input / Output Impedance: 50 OhmsInput / Output VSWR: 1.35:1, worst-caseIP3: +20 dBmInput / Output Connectors: SMAKeying: PL, DPL, Carrier-Detect (computer control)Duty Cycle: ContinuousPower Supply: 95 - 132 VAC, 45 - 64 HzCurrent: < 2AOperating Temperature Range: -20 oC to +60 oC Power Amplifier Section Power Output: + 20 dBm / carrier for 453 - 488 MHz+ 22 dBm / carrier for 851 - 854 MHzGain: 35 - 45 dBGain Adjust: 10 dBOIP3: +55 dBm for 453 - 488 MHz+60 dBm for 851 - 854 MHzImpedance: 50 OhmsLoad VSWR: Infinite, no damageN.F.: 7 dBPower Supply: 95 - 132 VAC, 45 - 64 HzCurrent: < 2AOperating Temp: -30° to +60° C Size: 19” x 5.22” x 16”
MODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLT POWERETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3 IN4OUT1 OUT2482 - 485 MHzW1 - W3460 - 464 MHzW4SAMPLE2SAMPLE1400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL 1465PAD-3-1-400RACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3OUT3 OUT4477 - 479 MHzW8453 - 454 MHzW6 W10SAMPLE2SAMPLE1MODEL 1465PAD-2-1-400400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERPOWERRACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTIN1 IN2 IN3OUTIN4851 - 854 MHzW7 W9 W11 W12SAMPLEMODEL 1465PAS -4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERPOWERRACSIN 5OUTIN 3 IN 4IN 1 IN 2400 MHz800 MHzDOWNLINK CBC/COMBINERMODEL 1465CCS-4-400FAN TRAYFAN TRAYETHERNETCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLY400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465PAD-3-1-400CHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-3-2-P400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465PAD-2-1-400MODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465PAS-4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465CCS-4-400DOWNLINK CBC/COMBINER
POWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTRF INOUT 1A OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 7 OUT 10OUT 8 OUT 9 OUT 11400 MHz800 MHzMODEL 1465CSD-8-400-3-800UPLINK DUAL CBC/SPLITTERETHERNETAMPL2AMPL1RACSPOWERPC RACK MOUNTMONITOR & KEYBOARDFAN TRAYFAN TRAYFAN TRAYCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-3-2-PUPLINK DUAL CBC/SPLITTERMODEL NO. 1465CSD-8-400-3-800Back to Index
POWERPOWERSUPPLYAPPLIEDMICRO ESIGNDRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2STAW1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTCard No.4Card No.3Card No.2Card No.1ProcessorCardPowerSupplyDSP Card Cage - 4 Cards Model No. 1465DSP-4-2-PCard No.3Card No.2Card No.1ProcessorCardPowerSupplyDSP Card Cage - 3 Cards Model No. 1465DSP-3-2-PPOWERPOWERSUPPLYAPPLIEDMICRO ESIGNDRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2STAW1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLT
DSP Front Panel and IndicatorsETHERNETW4W3W2STAW1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTRACSDSP CardProcessor CardStatusIndicatorRF OutputConnectorUSBConnectorRF InputConnectorRACSConnectorMCASConnectorStatusIndicatorsSTATUS1 21 21 2RXTXSTAW1W2W3W4PWRFLTFLTFLTFLTblinking: unit is operating steady: unit is poweredsteady: either current, reverse power or temperature faultblinking: card is disabled steady: card is enabledL.E.D. columns blink alternately until processor card establishes communication with DSP cards.steady: board is initializedsteady: board is keyedblinking: board is communicating with processor cardRF OUTRF INTXSTATUSRX111222
DSP Front Panel and IndicatorsPOWERPOWERSUPPLYPower SupplyPowerIndicatorPowerSwitchPOWERsteady: unit is poweredThe Channel Card is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that can process up to sixteen channels. The filter parameters of each channel can be independently selected to optimize the Adjacent Channel Time Delay Interference (TDI). The FPGA-based design allows for the implementation of a number of Finite Impulse Response (FIR) and Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters, including Cauer, Butterworth, and Tchbecheff. All filters can be configured with the number of poles required to provide optimum rejection, within the constraints of bandwidth and filter roll-off, to reduce or eliminate TDI. Model 1465DSP is a two slot solution to channelized filtering for DAS systems. Two slot receptions enable the filtering, AGC and Key Line control in two 12.5 kHz channels on one channel card. TDMA and FDMA formats can be supported. Parameters are adjustable using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that runs on a laptop tied to the USB front panel connector. The GUI enables the setting of center frequency, bandwidth, threshold of operation, and Keying (CD, PL, or DPL). All channel parameters are stored in non-volatile memory and the board will power up in the last programmed configuration. The GUI will run on any laptop under Windows XP or later versions.
(all parameters are software defined) Frequency Range Downlink Uplink453 - 454 MHz 458 - 459 MHz460 - 461 MHz 455 - 456 MHz464 - 465 MHz 469 - 470 MHz470 - 471 MHz 473 - 474 MHzNumber of Channels 2 (standard); optional 4, 8, 16 availableChannel Bandwidth 12.5 kHz or 25 kHzChannel Spacing 12.5 kHz or 25 kHzRF Frequency Accuracy tracks input signal exactlyAdjacent Channel Selectivity 50 dB @ +/- 17.5 kHzTime Delay < 60 microsecondsVariation of Output Power with Input Level +0, -1.0 dB in either directionAGC Time Constant < 100 microsecondsAGC Control Range + 80 dBMaximum passband Ripple (Full Band) 2 dB (across full band)Maximum Passband Ripple (Segment) 0.1 dB (across any 100 kHz segment)IP3 +20 dBmKeying PL, DPL, Carrier-Detect (computer control)Duty Cycle ContinuousOperating Temperature Range -20 oC to +60 oCInput / Output Impedance 50 OhmsInput / Output VSWR 1.35:1, worst-caseInput / Output Connectors SMAInput Power 95 - 132 VAC, 45 - 64 Hz **** - VHF, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz also availableDSP SpecificationsBack to Index
PowerSwitchPowerIndicatorRACSConnectorRACSConnectorInput 3ConnectorInput 2ConnectorInput 1Connector-40 dBSample Port 2Connector-40 dBSample Port 1ConnectorMCASEthernetConnectorMCASEthernetConnectorOutput 1ConnectorOutput 2Connector192.168.7.xxxIP Address192.168.7.xxxIP AddressSTATUS KEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTFWD PWRCURRENTTEMPFANETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLT POWERETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3 IN4OUT1 OUT2482 - 485 MHzW1 - W3460 - 464 MHzW4SAMPLE2SAMPLE1400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL 1465PAD-3-1-400RACS RACSDual Power Amplifier - Front Panel and Indicators Model No. 1465PAD-3-1-400Input 4Connectorsteady: amplifer is operating steady: amplifier is enabledsteady: amplifier is operating normallysteady: amplifier has either current, reverse power or temperature fault
ETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3OUT3 OUT4477 - 479 MHzW8453 - 454 MHzW6 W10SAMPLE2SAMPLE1MODEL 1465PAD-2-1-400400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERAPPLIEDMICRO ESIGNDPOWERRACS RACSPowerSwitchPowerIndicatorRACSConnectorRACSConnectorInput 2ConnectorInput 1Connector-40 dBSample Port 2Connector-40 dBSample Port 1ConnectorMCASEthernetConnectorMCASEthernetConnectorOutput 3ConnectorOutput 4Connector192.168.7.xxxIP Address192.168.7.xxxIP AddressInput 3ConnectorDual Power Amplifier - Front Panel and Indicators Model No. 1465PAD-2-1-400Single Power Amplifier - Front Panel and Indicators Model No. 1465PAS-4-800ETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTIN1 IN2 IN3OUTIN4851 - 854 MHzW7 W9 W11 W12SAMPLEMODEL 1465PAS-4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERAPPLIEDMICRO ESIGNDPOWERRACSPowerSwitchPowerIndicatorRACSConnectorInput 2Connector-40 dBSample Port ConnectorMCASEthernetConnectorOutput 3Connector192.168.7.xxxIP AddressInput 3ConnectorInput 4ConnectorInput 1Connector
Power Amplifier SpecificationsFrequency: 851 - 854 MHz Power Output: 6.5 W (+38 dBm) CompositePower Output: + 22 dBm / carrierGain: 35 - 45 dBGain Adjust: 10 dBALC: 5 WattsOIP3: +60 dBmImpedance: 50 OhmsLoad VSWR: Infinite, no damageN.F.: 7 dBPower Supply: 110V ACCurrent: < 2AOperating Temp: -30° to +60° C Size: 19” x 5.22” x 16” Frequency: 453 - 488 MHz Power Output: 5 W (+37 dBm) CompositePower Output: + 20 dBm / carrierGain: 35 - 45 dBGain Adjust: 10 dBALC: 5 WattsOIP3: +55 dBmImpedance: 50 OhmsLoad VSWR: Infinite, no damageN.F.: 7 dBPower Supply: 110V ACCurrent: < 2AOperating Temp: -30° to +60° C Size: 19” x 5.22” x 16”The 1465PA channel amplifier is a high-linearity, multi-carrier amplifier for DAS (Distributed Antenna System) applications. The unit is a single or dual-amplifier configuration. Each amplifier has its own processor board, alarms, panel indicators and power supply. The processor board controls the enable signal to the amplifier and monitors forward power, reverse power, current, fan status and heat sink temperature. The processor board features remote monitoring capability via Ethernet. A computer running the Graphical User Interface (GUI) can display the status of the amplifier and provide control. A front panel Look Port for each amplifier allows the user to sample the signal at the front panel. Look port enables measurement without interrupting main line communications. The Look Port sample is 40 dB below the main RF output port. The processor board contains six NO/NC relay lines that interface to any alarm system and control. Back to Index
CBC/Combiner - Front Panel Model No. 1465CCS-4-400IN 5OUTIN 3 IN 4IN 1 IN 2400 MHz800 MHzInput 2ConnectorOutputConnectorInput 3ConnectorInput 4ConnectorInput 1ConnectorInput 5ConnectorThe 1465CCS-4-400 is a Cross Band Coupler (CBC) and Combiner in one chassis; it is designed for DAS (Distributed Antenna System) applications. The low-insertion loss CBC combines signals from two paths; 400 MHz and 800 MHz bands. The 400 MHz band path has a combiner prior to the CBC for multi-channel combining of multi-carrier signals.Frequency: 453 - 488 MHz; 851 - 854 MHzInput Power: 40 dBm (10W) each port maximumInsertion Loss: < 2 dBIsolation: 40 dB minimum between portsImpedance: 50 OhmsOperating Temp: -30 to +60 °CInput Connectors: SMA femaleOutput Connector: N-type femaleSize: 19” x 5.22” x 12” CBC/Combiner Specifications
CBC/Splitter - Front Panel and Indicators Model No. 1465CSD-8-400-3-800PowerSwitchPowerIndicatorRACSConnectorMCASEthernetConnectorOutput 1AConnector192.168.7.xxxIP AddressInputConnectorOutput 8ConnectorOutput 9ConnectorOutput 11ConnectorOutput 1ConnectorOutput 2ConnectorOutput 3ConnectorOutput 4ConnectorOutput 5ConnectorOutput 7ConnectorOutput 10ConnectorRF INOUT 1A OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 7 OUT 10OUT 8 OUT 9 OUT 11400 MHz800 MHzMODEL 1465CSD-8-400-3-800UPLINK CBC/SPLITTERAPPLIED MICRO ESIGNDETHERNETAMPL2AMPL1RACSPOWERSTA PWRSTA PWRAMPL1AMPL2blinking: LNAs are operating steady: LNAs are poweredsteady: LNAs are operating normally steady: LNA has current fault
Frequency: 458 - 488 MHz; 806 - 809 MHz Input Power: 40 dBm (10W) maximumGain: 10 dBNoise Figure: < 2 dBIsolation: 60 dB minimum between portsImpedance: 50 OhmsInput Connector: N-type femaleOutput Connector: SMA femalePower Supply: 110V ACCurrent: < 1 A Operating Temp: -30 to +60 °CSize: 19” x 5.22” x 16”CBC/Splitter SpecificationsThe 1465CSD-8-400-3-800 is a Cross Band Coupler and Splitter housed in one chassis; it is designed for DAS (Distributed Antenna System) applications. The CBC/Splitter separates signals from the 400 MHz and 800 MHz bands into two paths. Each path has a splitter for multi-channel distribution of multi-carrier signals for downstream processing. A Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) in front of each splitter provides improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) at the splitter outputs. The LNAs are tied to a processor board that functions as a current monitor. The processor board provides status via front-panel LEDs and also features a remote monitoring capability via Ethernet. A computer running the Graphical User Interface (GUI) can display the status of the amplifiers.Back to Index
MODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLT POWERETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3 IN4OUT1 OUT2482 - 485 MHzW1 - W3460 - 464 MHzW4SAMPLE2SAMPLE1400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL 1465PAD-3-1-400RACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3OUT3 OUT4477 - 479 MHzW8453 - 454 MHzW6 W10SAMPLE2SAMPLE1MODEL 1465PAD-2-1-400400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERPOWERRACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTIN1 IN2 IN3OUTIN4851 - 854 MHzW7 W9 W11 W12SAMPLEMODEL 1465PAS -4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERPOWERRACSIN 5OUTIN 3 IN 4IN 1 IN 2400 MHz800 MHzDOWNLINK CBC/COMBINERMODEL 1465CCS-4-400FAN TRAYFAN TRAYETHERNETCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLY400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465PAD-3-1-400CHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-3-2-P400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465PAD-2-1-400MODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465PAS-4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465CCS-4-400DOWNLINK CBC/COMBINER
POWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTRF INOUT 1A OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 7 OUT 10OUT 8 OUT 9 OUT 11400 MHz800 MHzMODEL 1465CSD-8-400-3-800UPLINK DUAL CBC/SPLITTERETHERNETAMPL2AMPL1RACSPOWERPC RACK MOUNTMONITOR & KEYBOARDFAN TRAYFAN TRAYFAN TRAYCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-3-2-PUPLINK DUAL CBC/SPLITTERMODEL NO. 1465CSD-8-400-3-800Back to Index
MODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLT POWERETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3 IN4OUT1 OUT2482 - 485 MHzW1 - W3460 - 464 MHzW4SAMPLE2SAMPLE1400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL 1465PAD-3-1-400RACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3OUT3 OUT4477 - 479 MHzW8453 - 454 MHzW6 W10SAMPLE2SAMPLE1MODEL 1465PAD-2-1-400400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERPOWERRACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTIN1 IN2 IN3OUTIN4851 - 854 MHzW7 W9 W11 W12SAMPLEMODEL 1465PAS -4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERPOWERRACSIN 5OUTIN 3 IN 4IN 1 IN 2400 MHz800 MHzDOWNLINK CBC/COMBINERMODEL 1465CCS-4-400FAN TRAYFAN TRAYETHERNETCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLY400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465PAD-3-1-400CHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-3-2-P400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465PAD-2-1-400MODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465PAS-4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERMODEL NO. 1465CCS-4-400DOWNLINK CBC/COMBINERTO UPLINK RACK
POWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTRF INOUT 1A OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 7 OUT 10OUT 8 OUT 9 OUT 11400 MHz800 MHzMODEL 1465CSD-8-400-3-800UPLINK DUAL CBC/SPLITTERETHERNETAMPL2AMPL1RACSPOWERPC RACK MOUNTMONITOR & KEYBOARDFAN TRAYFAN TRAYFAN TRAYCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-4-2-PCHANNEL CARD ASSEMBLYMODEL NO. 1465DSP-3-2-PUPLINK DUAL CBC/SPLITTERMODEL NO. 1465CSD-8-400-3-800FROM DOWNLINK RACKBack to Index
PPLIED MICRO ESIGND
PPLIED MICRO ESIGNDBack to Index
POWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLT POWERETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3 IN4OUT1 OUT2482 - 485 MHzW1 - W3460 - 464 MHzW4SAMPLE2SAMPLE1400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERMODEL 1465PAD-3-1-400RACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTETHERNETTEMPFANCURRENTFWD PWRSTATUSREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTFAN FLTKEYIN1 IN2 IN3OUT3 OUT4477 - 479 MHzW8453 - 454 MHzW6 W10SAMPLE2SAMPLE1MODEL 1465PAD-2-1-400400 MHz DUAL AMPLIFIERPOWERRACS RACSETHERNETFANSTATUSCURRENTTEMPFWD PWRFAN FLTKEYREFL PWRCURRENT FLTTEMP FLTIN1 IN2 IN3OUTIN4851 - 854 MHzW7 W9 W11 W12SAMPLEMODEL 1465PAS-4-800800 MHz AMPLIFIERPOWERRACSIN 5OUTIN 3 IN 4IN 1 IN 2400 MHz800 MHzDOWNLINK CBC/COMBINERMODEL 1465CCS-4-400FAN TRAYFAN TRAYETHERNETDownlink InstallationConnect to Distributed Antenna System (DAS)No antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are shipped with this equipment.
POWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTPOWERPOWERSUPPLYRF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222RF OUTRF INTXREADYRX111222ETHERNETW4W3W2W1FLTFLTFLTPWRFLTRF INOUT 1A OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 7 OUT 10OUT 8 OUT 9 OUT 11400 MHz800 MHzMODEL 1465CSD-8-400-3-800UPLINK DUAL CBC/SPLITTERETHERNETAMPL2AMPL1RACSPOWERPC RACK MOUNTMONITOR & KEYBOARDFAN TRAYFAN TRAYFAN TRAYUplink InstallationConnect to Distributed Antenna System (DAS)No antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are shipped with this equipment.
Appendix ANMS GUI Manual
USER’SMANUALNetwork Monitoring and Control System 1.0 – AMDI (NMS)Applied Micro Design Inc.May, 2015
Revision SheetNMS User’s Manual Page iRevision SheetRelease No. Date Revision Description 1.0 5/25/15 User’s Manual Created
NMS User’s Manual Page iiUSER'S MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSPage #1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................1-11.2 Key Features...........................................................................................................................1-11.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations.................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.2.0 GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................2-12.1 Startup .................................................................................................................................... 2-12.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................................. 2.12.3 Opening the Map....................................................................................................................2-12.4 Exit NMS................................................................................................................................2-23.0 MAPS...............................................................................................................................................3-13.1 Overview Map........................................................................................................................3-13.2 Node View Map .....................................................................................................................3-24.0 COMPONENT LEVEL GUI ...........................................................................................................4-14.1 AMDI DSP Processor Board Control ....................................................................................4-14.1.1 Status/Control .........................................................................................................................4-14.1.2 Thresholds...............................................................................................................................4-24.1.3 Update.....................................................................................................................................4-34.1.4 Faults.......................................................................................................................................4-44.2 AMDI Power Amplifier Control ............................................................................................ 4-44.2.1 Status/Control .........................................................................................................................4-44.2.2 Thresholds...............................................................................................................................4-54.2.3 Update.....................................................................................................................................4-64.2.4 Faults.......................................................................................................................................4-74.3 AMDI Cross Band Coupler....................................................................................................4-74.3.1 Status.......................................................................................................................................4-74.3.2 Thresholds...............................................................................................................................4-84.3.3 Update.....................................................................................................................................4-94.3.4 Faults.....................................................................................................................................4-10
1.0 Product DescriptionNMS User’s Manual 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.0 Product DescriptionNMS User’s Manual Page 1-11.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION1.1 OverviewThe WTC NMS is a graphical user interface, GUI, program that notifies WTC personnel if a specific component fails or if a condition exists that can cause a failure. The GUI continuously polls each component and displays the current status on the GUI screen. If a failure or adverse condition is detected, an icon on the WTC NMS flashes red.The WTC NMS consists of layered maps which provide different levels of detail. The user can double click on a node, to see a more detailed view of the equipment or to identify a failed or about to fail component.1.2 Key FeaturesThe important NMS features include the following:This system indicates the device status whether normal, alarming, connected or disconnected.Continuous polling updating statusComponent management through Ethernet InterfaceHigh-level viewDrill down windows to view more detailed informationConfigurable Alarm ThresholdsDevice enable/disable
1.0 Product DescriptionNMS User’s Manual Page 1-21.3 Acronyms and AbbreviationsWTC – World Trade Center. This is the site for the system installation.GUI – Graphical User InterfaceNMS – Network Management and Control SystemAMDI – Applied Micro Design Inc.DSP – Digital Signal ProcessingRF – Radio FrequencyCBC – Cross Band CouplerUI – User InterfaceLNA – Low Noise AmplifierPWR – PowerUL – Up LinkDL – Down Link
2.0 Getting StartedNMS User’s Manual2.0 GETTING STARTED
2.0 Getting StartedNMS User’s Manual Page 2-12.0 GETTING STARTED2.1 StartupThe system comes with the NMS pre-installed.Start NMS server:1. Double-click the Intermapper® icon on the Desktop.Figure 2: InterMapper® Desktop Shortcut2. The Map List window will appear.Figure 3: Map List2.2 System RequirementsTo use NMS, ensure the following minimum software and Hardware requirements are available:Hardware RequirementsoWindows 7 Operating System or greater.oEthernet RJ-45 interfaceSoftware Requirements – Intermapper® with a minimum license to monitor 50 devices.2.3 Opening the MapDouble-click the ‘WTC Tower 4’ map. This will open the overview window which displays a high level view of the entire system.
2.0 Getting StartedNMS User’s Manual Page 2-22.4 Exit NMSClose all map windows, Intermapper® application, and component GUI windows.
3.0 MapsNMS User’s Manual3.0 MAPS
3.0 MapsNMS User’s Manual Page 3-13.0 MAPSThe WTC NMS consists of layered maps which provide different levels of detail. The user can double click on a node, to see a more detailed view of the equipment or to identify a failed or about to fail component.3.1 Overview MapThe Overview Map provides a high level view of the entire WTC system. Each icon on the Overview Map represents an individual equipment room. The color of the icon, representing an equipment room, indicates the most serious condition. If a failure condition is detected on any component in an equipment room, the room’s icon will flash red.Figure 1: NMS Overview Map
3.0 MapsNMS User’s Manual Page 3-23.2 Node View MapThe Node View Map provides a detailed view of the equipment room which includes the Uplink and Downlink racks. Devices in alarm mode flash red. The user can drill down into the device to view detailed status of the hardware, set alarm thresholds, enable/disable the device, and update device firmware.Figure 2: Node View Map SYSTEM OKFigure 3: Node View Map COMPONENT FAILED
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual4.0 COMPONENT LEVEL GUI
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-14.0 COMPONENT LEVEL GUIBy double clicking the component icon the user can view detailed status of the hardware, set alarm thresholds, enable/disable the device, and update device firmware. Each component GUI includes 3 tab pages Status, Thresholds, and Update.4.1 AMDI DSP Processor Board Control4.1.1 Status/ControlThe status tab displays the current status for the individual DSP Channel Cards installed in the chassis. The current measured Forward and Reverse power readings, in dBm, are displayed. If the Forward/Reverse PWR readings display ‘OFF’ there is no signal present. The current board temperature is displayed in degrees C. The instantaneous current draw is displayed in milliamps, mA. The Status column displays the current board status which can be DISABLED, ENABLED, TEMP FAULT, CURRENT FAULT, FORWARD PWR FUALT, REVERSE PWR FUALT, and COMMS Error. Figure 4. DSP Status/Control tabFigure 5. DSP Status/Control tab with channel Enabled.To enable the RF output on a channel card click ‘Enable’.
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-2To disable the RF output on an individual card click ‘Disable’.To enable all cards in a Channel Card Cage click ‘Enable All’.To disable all cards in a Channel Card Cage click ‘Disable All’.4.1.2 ThresholdsThe Thresholds tab displays the alarm thresholds for the DSP Processor board. The below table outlines each threshold:Name Description Card Count The number of DSP channel cards installed in the corresponding card cage. Forward Power Number representing the minimum RF output power value in – dBm. Reverse Power Number representing the maximum reflected power reading in – dBm. Current Number representing the maximum allowable current draw value in mA. Temperature Number representing the maximum allowable temperature in degrees C. Table 1. DSP Channel Card Threshold ValuesTo edit thresholds, click the ‘Thresholds’ tab, then click ‘Edit’, when prompted for a username/password use the following:Username: AMDIPassword: adminFigure 5. Login Prompt to edit thresholdsThis will allow the user to make changes to the threshold values.
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-3Figure 6. DSP Thresholds tab4.1.3 UpdateUpdate Processor Firmware:To update the firmware running inside the processor, click ‘Open HEX’ and navigate to the coorisponding .hex file. Once the file has been selected, click update. There will be a label that says “Programming Complete” next to the Update button, and the button will be disabled.Figure 7. DSP Channel Card Update TabUpdate Ethernet Controller:To update the firmware running inside the Ethernet Interface, click ‘Open EXE’ and navigate to the coorisponding .exe file. Once the file has been selected, click update. There will be a label that says “Programming Complete” next to the Update button, and the button will be disabled.
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-44.1.4 FaultsThe table below describes the different fault messages displayed in the Status column on the ‘Status/Control’ tab page. The alarms are generated whenever a measured value exceeds the threshold.Fault Name Description Troubleshooting TEMP FAULT The temperature value is greater that the threshold. Verify fans are running. Verify temperature threshold is correct. CURRENT FAULT The current draw for the board is greater than the current threshold value. Verify the board is connected properly. FORWARD POWER FAULT The measured forward power value is less than the forward power threshold. Verify DSP board RF output and AGC settings using the AMDI UI application. REVERSE POWER FAULT The measure reverse power value is greater than the reverse power threshold. Verify RF cables are connected properly. COMMS ERROR The number of detected channel cards is less than the programmed card count threshold. Verify the cards are properl y seated in card cage. Verify the threshold value represents the number of channel card present in the card cage. Table 2. DSP Channel Cards Fault Messages4.2 AMDI Power Amplifier Control4.2.1 Status/ControlThe status tab displays the current status for the power amplifier. The current measured Forward and Reverse power readings, in dBm, are displayed. There are 2 progress bars that provide a visual representation of the forward and reverse power. The current amplifier temperature is displayed indegrees C. The instantaneous current draw is displayed in amps, A. The Status column displays the current amplifier status which can be DISABLED, ENABLED, TEMP FAULT, CURRENT FAULT, FORWARD PWR FUALT, and REVERSE PWR FUALT. .
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-5Figure 8. Power Amplifier Status/Control Tab disabledFigure 9. Power Amplifier Status/Control Tab Enabled4.2.2 ThresholdsThe Thresholds tab displays the alarm thresholds for power amplifier. The below table outlines each threshold:Name Description ALC The value for Automatic Level Control Forward Power Number representing the minimum RF output power value in dBm. Reverse Power Number representing the maximum reflected power reading in dBm. Current Number representing the maximum allowable current draw value in A. Temperature Number representing the maximum allowable temperature in degrees C. Table 3. Power Amplifier Threshold ValuesTo edit thresholds, click the ‘Thresholds’ tab, then click ‘Edit’, when prompted for a username/password use the following:Username: AMDIPassword: admin
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-6Figure 10. Login Prompt to edit thresholds This will allow the user to make changes to the threshold values.Figure 11. Power Amplifier Thresholds Tab4.2.3 UpdateUpdate Processor Firmware:To update the firmware running inside the processor, click ‘Open HEX’ and navigate to the coorisponding .hex file. Once the file has been selected, click update. There will be a label that says “Programming Complete” next to the Update button, and the button will be disabled.
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-7Figure 12 Power Amplifier Update TabUpdate Ethernet Controller:To update the firmware running inside the Ethernet Interface, click ‘Open EXE’ and navigate to the coorisponding .exe file. Once the file has been selected, click update. There will be a label that says “Programming Complete” next to the Update button, and the button will be disabled.4.2.4 FaultsThe table below describes the different fault messages displayed in the Status column on the ‘Status/Control’ tab page. The alarms are generated whenever a measured value exceeds the threshold.Fault Name Description Troubleshooting TEMP FAULT The temperature value is greater that the threshold. Verify fans are running. Verify temperature threshold is correct. CURRENT FAULT The current draw f or the amplifier is greater than the current threshold value. Verify the amplifier is connected and operating properly. FORWARD POWER FAULT The measured forward power value is less than the forward power threshold. Verify the ALC threshold value is configure properly. REVERSE POWER FAULT The measure reverse power value is greater than the reverse power threshold. Verify RF cables are connected properly. Table 4. Power Amplifier Fault Messages4.3 AMDI Cross Band Coupler4.3.1 Status
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-8The status tab displays the current draw in millamps, mA, for the LNAs in the chassis. The status column will display OK or CURRENT FAULT.Figure 13 CBC Status tab4.3.2 ThresholdsThe thresholds tab allows the user to set the current draw threshold for the LNAs.To edit thresholds, click the ‘Thresholds’ tab, then click ‘Edit’, when prompted for a username/password use the following:Username: AMDIPassword: adminFigure 14 Login Prompt to edit thresholds This will allow the user to make changes to the threshold values.
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-9Figure 15 CBC Thresholds Tab4.3.3 UpdateUpdate Processor Firmware:To update the firmware running inside the processor, click ‘Open HEX’ and navigate to the coorisponding .hex file. Once the file has been selected, click update. There will be a label that says “Programming Complete” next to the Update button, and the button will be disabled.Figure 12 CBC Update TabUpdate Ethernet Controller:To update the firmware running inside the Ethernet Interface, click ‘Open EXE’ and navigate to the coorisponding .exe file. Once the file has been selected, click update. There will be a label that says “Programming Complete” next to the Update button, and the button will be disabled.
4.0 Component Level GUINMS User’s Manual Page 4-104.3.4 FaultThe table below describes the fault message displayed in the Status column on the ‘Status’ tab page. The alarm is generated whenever a measured value exceeds the threshold.Fault Name Description Troubleshooting CURRENT FAULT The current draw for the LNA is greater than the current threshold value. Verify the CBC is connected and operating properly. Table 5 CBC Fault MessageBack to Index
Appendix BRACS (Radio Access Control System) Description
There are two equipment rooms in Tower-4, and each equipment room has an Uplink and Downlink rack. The Downlink Rack contains three DSP Card Cages, two Dual Amplifiers, one Single Amplifier, and one CBC chassis. There are a total of eight processor boards in the Downlink rack; one board in each Card Cage, two boards in each Dual Amplifier, and one board in the single amplifier. The CBC chassis is passive and does not have a processor board. The Uplink Rack contains three DSP Card Cages and one CBC chassis. There are a total of four processor boards in the Uplink rack; one board in each Card Cage and one board in the CBC chassis. Each processor board has an Ethernet interface and is connected to an Ethernet Switch in the associated rack. Each processor board also has six relays that are the interface to the RACS system. There are three wires associated with each relay; Common (COM), Normally Open (NO), and Normally Closed (NC). There is a DB-25F connector on each front panel that brings out the eighteen lines; three lines per each of the six relays. A relay changes state from NO to NC if a corresponding fault is detected by the processor board. The threshold for each fault function is programmable via the Graphic User Interface (GUI) program provided with the system. Five block diagrams are attached: Figures 1 and 2 are high-level block diagrams showing the components of the system that implement the RACS function for the DL and UL racks respectively. Each of the components described above is listed along with the corresponding AMDI model number. Figures 3, 4, and 5 show the RACS section of a typical Card Cage, DL Power Amplifier, and UL CBC in more detail. DSP Window Card RACS Interface The Card Cage chassis has a backplane board that runs across the back of the chassis. The DSP cards and the processor board plug into the backplane, which provides the signal path for an RS-422 interface between the processor board and each of the DSP Window cards. The processor board sends command to, and receives status from, each of the DSP Window Cards. Status messages from the Window card to the processor board include; Forward Power, Reflected Power, Current, Temperature, Mode (narrow-band or broadband), and number of active channels. Since there is one processor board per chassis, there is one set of six RACS relays per chassis. The relays represent the composite status for the (three or four) DSP cards in the chassis. Any one of the following faults on a channel card will result in the relay corresponding to that card changing state: Forward Power Fault, Reflected Power Fault, Current Fault, Temperature Fault.
The following is a list of relay fault assignments: DSP Channel Card #1 FaultDSP Channel Card #2 FaultDSP Channel Card #3 FaultDSP Channel Card #4 FaultSpare #1Spare #2 Figure 3 shows the Card Cage block diagram and the RACS relay lines. Power Amplifier RACS Interface The Power Amplifier chassis contains either one or two power amplifier modules. A power amplifier module consists of a power supply, power amplifier, optional combiner, and processor board. Figure 4 shows the lines between the amplifier module and the processor board. Voltages proportional to amplifier forward and reflected power are input to the processor board. ALC level, ALC enable, and amplifier enable (key line, to turn the amplifier on and off) are output from the processor board to the amplifier. In addition to these signals, the processor board monitors amplifier current (via a sense resistor in series with the power supply) and amplifier temperature (via a thermistor mounted to the amplifier heat sink). A tachometer signal on the fan is monitored to ensure the fan is rotating. The processor board sends command to, and receives status from, the amplifier and peripherals (current, temperature, and fan status). The following is a list of relay fault assignments: Forward Power FaultReflected Power FaultOver-Current FaultTemperature FaultFan FaultSpare Uplink CBC RACS Interface The Uplink CBC chassis contains a Cross-Band Coupler, two Splitters, and two LNA’s. There is one processor board in the chassis that measures power supply current into each LNA.
The following is a list of relay fault assignments: LNA #1 Over-Current FaultLNA #2 Over-Current FaultSpare #1Spare #2Spare #3Spare #4 Notes: 1.RACS fault thresholds are the same as for the chassis front-panel LED’s. Thresholds are set using the AMDI GUI.2.The “Forward Power” fault is not defined at this time.3.All faults are generated under firmware control of the processor board in the corresponding chassis. These can be re-defined in later firmware versions.Back to Index
WTC4 HE Alarms Diagramrev 3Downlink GroupPROPRIETARYThis document is issued in strict confidence on condition that it is not copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, wholly or in part, without written consent of Applied Micro Design, Incorporated.Window 7Window 9Window 11Window 12Power AmplifierEnable/DisableForward PwrReverse PwrALCALC LevelPowerSupplyCurrent SenseAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceStatusKeyFwd PwrRef PwrCurrentCurrent FaultTemperatureTemp FaultFan FaultFanRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOTemperatureFan FaultTAmplifierProcessorAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOPower AmplifierEnable/DisableForward PwrReverse PwrALCALC LevelPowerSupplyCurrent SenseAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceStatusKeyFwd PwrRef PwrCurrentCurrent FaultTemperatureTemp FaultFan FaultFanRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOTemperatureFan FaultTAmplifierProcessorEnable/DisableForward PwrReverse PwrALCALC LevelPowerSupplyCurrent SenseAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceStatusKeyFwd PwrRef PwrCurrentCurrent FaultTemperatureTemp FaultFan FaultFanRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOTemperatureFan FaultTAmplifierProcessorEnable/DisableForward PwrReverse PwrALCALC LevelPowerSupplyCurrent SenseAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceStatusKeyFwd PwrRef PwrCurrentCurrent FaultTemperatureTemp FaultFan FaultFanRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOTemperatureFan FaultTAmplifierProcessorPower AmplifierEnable/DisableForward PwrReverse PwrALCALC LevelPowerSupplyCurrent SenseAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceStatusKeyFwd PwrRef PwrCurrentCurrent FaultTemperatureTemp FaultFan FaultFanRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOTemperatureFan FaultTAmplifierProcessorWindow 1Window 2Window 3Window 4AnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOChannelCardProcessorWindow 8Window 6Window 10AnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOChannelCardProcessorChannelCardProcessorto Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)400 MHz Dual AmplifierModel No. 1465PAD-3-1-400400 MHz Dual AmplifierModel No. 1465PAD-2-1-400Channel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PCombinerChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-3-2-PPower AmplifierCombinerPower AmplifierCombinerChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-P DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS) DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS)800 MHz400 MHz400 MHzNote: DB-25 connector has six (6) sets of NO, NC and Common relay contacts. DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS)StatusPowerW1FaultW2FaultW3FaultW4FaultStatusPowerW8FaultW6FaultW10FaultStatusPowerW7FaultW9FaultW11FaultW12FaultFigure 1
Uplink GroupWTC4 HE Alarms Diagramrev 3LNAAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceCurrentCurrent FaultRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOLNAProcessorWindow 1AWindow 1Window 2Window 3AnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceStatusRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOChannelCardProcessorSplitter DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)Current Sense LNA 2Current Sense LNA 1LNASplitterWindow 4Window 5Window 7Window 10AnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOChannelCardProcessorto Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)Window 8Window 9Window 11AnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceRACSNCNCNONONCNCNONOChannelCardProcessorto Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)800 MHz400 MHzChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-4-2-PChannel Card AssemblyModel No. 1465DSP-3-2-P400 MHzPROPRIETARYThis document is issued in strict confidence on condition that it is not copied, reprinted, or disclosed to a third party, wholly or in part, without written consent of Applied Micro Design, Incorporated.Note: DB-25 connector has six (6) sets of NO, NC and Common relay contacts.StatusPowerPowerW1AFaultW1FaultW2FaultW3FaultStatusPowerW4FaultW5FaultW7FaultW10FaultStatusPowerW8FaultW9FaultW11FaultCurrentCurrent FaultFigure 2
Figure 3Window 1Window 2Window 3Window 4AnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceRACSChannelCardProcessorto Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)StatusPowerW1FaultW2FaultW3FaultW4FaultDSP Card # 1 NODSP Card # 1 COMDSP Card # 1 NCDSP Card # 2 NODSP Card # 2 COMDSP Card # 2 NCDSP Card # 3 NODSP Card # 3 COMDSP Card # 3 NCDSP Card # 4 NODSP Card # 4 COMDSP Card # 4 NCSpare # 1 NOSpare # 1 COMSpare # 1 NCSpare # 2 NOSpare # 2 COMSpare # 2 NCAlarm DB-25 Pin No.13257691110141615182019222423
Figure 4Power AmplifierEnable/DisableForward PwrReverse PwrALCALC LevelPowerSupplyCurrent SenseAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceStatusKeyFwd PwrRef PwrCurrentCurrent FaultTemperatureTemp FaultFan FaultFanRACSTemperatureFan FaultTAmplifierProcessorto Ethernetswitch(MCAS) DB-25(RACS)400 MHzFwd Pwr NOFwd Pwr COMFwd Pwr NCRef Pwr NORef Pwr COMRef Pwr NCCurrent Fault NOCurrent Fault COMCurrent Fault NCTemp Fault NOTemp Fault COMTemp Fault NCFan Fault NOFan Fault COMFan Fault NCSpare NOSpare COMSpare NCAlarm DB-25 Pin No.13257691110141615182019222423
Figure 5LNAAnalogInterfaceSerialInterfaceDigitalInterfaceProcessorEthernet InterfaceCurrentCurrent FaultRACSLNAProcessorSplitter DB-25(RACS)to Ethernetswitch(MCAS)Current Sense LNA 2Current Sense LNA 1LNASplitterStatusPowerCurrentCurrent FaultLNA # 1 Current NOLNA # 1 Current COMLNA # 1 Current NCLNA # 2 Current NOLNA # 2 Current COMLNA # 2 Current NCSpare # 1 NOSpare # 1 COMSpare # 1 NCSpare # 2 NOSpare # 2 COMSpare # 2 NCSpare # 3 NOSpare # 3 COMSpare # 3 NCSpare # 4 NOSpare # 4 COMSpare # 4 NCAlarm DB-25 Pin No.13257691110141615182019222423Back to Index
Appendix CDSP User GUI Operation
This document describes the operation of the WTC GUI, the graphical user interface program that is used to configure each of the DSP modules. To use the WTC GUI connect a USB cable from the PC to a DSP module and start the program by double-clicking on the desktop shortcut that looks like this:When the WTC GUI program starts it looks for DSP modules on the USB interface. If it finds only one module on the USB port, it displays a dialog box like the following one to announce on which USB COM port it has found a DSP module on. Clicking the OK button dismisses the COM port dialog box.On the other hand if it finds more than one the program lets the user select which module to work with. Next the WTC GUI program reads the current settings from the DSP module and also the module board ID, serial number, and the revision dates of the GUI, firmware and settings. It displays that information in an About dialog box like this:
The About dialog, is displayed on top of the main GUI window. Here is an example of the Main window for one of the WTC uplink modules, namely ULW8 (Up Link Window 8):The settings that were read from the non-volatile memory on the DSP module allow the GUI program to configure the GUI controls so they match the DSP module. The settings include the selected mode which may be either “single channel low delay mode” which is normally used for the downlink or “multiple channel narrowband mode” which is usually used for uplink. The WTC firmware allows up to eight channels in uplink mode but other firmware is available from AMDI that allows up to sixteen channels per DSP module. The ULW8 has six channels. The GUI hides the GUI controls for the channels beyond those six since the settings read from the board tell the GUI program that for the “Up Link Window 8” module only six channels are used. To use a different number of channels the user only needs to change the number in the edit box labeled “# of Channels”.
As you can see in the figure above, for each channel the GUI provides controls that specify these values: Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel filter bandwidth Channel filter order Output AGC setpoint (dBm) Squelch A and B types Squelch A and B values The GUI also provides the following outputs: Squelch A and B ON or OFF indicators Channel Input signal level (dBm) Channel Output signal level (dBm) Here is an explanation of some of these settings. Each channel uses Digital Signal Processing to implement very flexible filters. The user can control both the filter bandwidth and the filter sharpness and time delay. The filter bandwidth is selected using this control:The filter sharpness and time delay are related. Sharper filters have a longer time delay. Time delay is important in applications in which a receiver may receive both the signal that has passed through the re-broadcast equipment and the signal directly from the transmitter. The following control lets the user select the filter order which is a measure of the filter’s sharpness. For each channel this control lets the user select the filter order:
A filter with an order of 6 provides an input to output delay of about 24 microseconds but the filter transitions from its passband to its stop bands slowly. A filter with an order of 80, on the other hand has sharp edges but a longer delay. Each channel has two squelch circuits because in some applications two different services share the same frequency channel. In other cases more than one service are so close in frequency that a single re-broadcast channel is used to handle both. For both Squelch A and Squelch B the user can select using one of the two “Squelch Type” controls like these:As the user changes the “Squelch Type” the prompt for the “Squelch Value” edit box changes. For Carrier squelch type it reads “Squelch A Level (dBm):” as shown for ULW8 channel 2. For “PL CTCSS” squelch type it reads “Squelch A Tone Freq (Hz):” as shown for ULW8 channel 0. For “DPL DCS” squelch type the prompt is “Squelch A DPL Code:” Notice, in the ULW8 figure above, that for channel 2 there is green text that reads “A is ON” and red text that reads “B is OFF”. That text lets the user see the current output of each of the channel’s two squelch circuits. When either Squelch A or Squelch B is ON then the channel is keyed on. When it is keyed on the output level text for the channel indicates the output level in dBm. The input level text for each channel shows the level of the signal that has passed through the channel’s filter. The ULW8 screen capture was done while there was a signal within that channel at about -53 dBm. The edit box just to the right of the “Output Setpoint (-dBm):” text lets the user specify the desired output signal level (at the DSP module’s output) for each channel that is “Keyed ON” by the squelch circuits. The description so far has been focused on “Up Link, Multiple Narrowband Channels” mode. In that mode the time delay is less critical. The signal path is from the portable radio in the building to the distributed antennas through the DSP modules, combiners and amplifiers through fiber optic links to the communication HUB. So there is very little chance that the receiver located distant from the portable at the hub will receive both the signal directly from the portable and through the channelized re-broadcast system. In this case the filters can be selective so they pass only one or two radio channels each even though this higher selectivity comes at the price of increased time delay. The filter order control described above lets the user trade off filter selectivity for time delay for each channel. For downlink the signal path is from transmitters at the communication hub is via fiber optic cables through the DSP modules to 5 watt amplifiers to transmit on the distributed antenna system that runs up both stairwells. Since some of that transmitted signal and a signal directly from the transmitter may be received by a portable radio inside or near the building, the time delay for the downlink is more critical. The DSP module provides “Down Link, Single Wideband Low Delay Channel” mode to achieve a delay less than 10 microseconds for this case. The screen shot that follows shows a typical module in this mode. Many of the GUI controls are the same as those described above. The following screen shot shows a typical Down Link module in this case Down Link Window 11 (DLW11).
Notice that the BW: is set to 3 MHz. The BW control lets the user select from 50kHz, 100 kHz, 150 kHz, 200 kHz, 250 kHz, 500 kHz, 1 MHz, 1.5 MHz, 2 MHz, 2.5 MHz, 3 MHz, 3.5 MHz, 4 MHz, 5 MHz or 5.5 MHz. There are two gain modes available Fixed Gain and AGC. In fixed gain mode there is an edit box labeled “Fixed Gain/Atten (dB):”. In the case shown above the fixed gain is set to -9 dB. For downlink the signals are relatively strong. They arrive from the communication hub via the fiber at a level of -10 dBm. For DLW11 the signal will pass through a 4:1 combiner and then a 5 watt amplifier to the Distributed antenna system. The value of -9 dB has been chosen to make the level at the DAS after the loss in the combiner and the gain of the amplifier the specified level. Some down link module outputs pass through either no combiners or combiners with different losses so the values in the fixed gain box vary to compensate for the signal path. If AGC mode had been chosen then the prompt text would read “Output Setpoint (-dBm):” and the DSP circuitry would adjust the gain to make the output equal to the value in the edit box. The WB Squelch choices are WB Squelch Always OFF, WB Squelch Always ON and WB Squelch Carrier. The latter is the usual choice with the others used mostly for testing. There is red or green text that indicates whether the squelch is off or on. As you can see there is also a measure of the input and output signal level displayed. Notice the slider control labeled RX Attenuator in the upper right corner of the screen. For the downlink mode it is set to 20 dB of attenuation. That is because the input is relatively strong at -10 dBm. For the uplink mode the signals may be quite weak, as low as -83 dBm, when they arrive at the DSP module so for uplink the RX attenuator is set to 0 dB of attenuation. At the bottom of the GUI are two pushbuttons. The “Program Board Settings” pushbutton causes the changes currently on the GUI controls to be saved to the DSP module’s non-volatile memory. The settings are loaded into the Digital Signal Processing hardware when the power to the module is turned on.
The pushbutton labeled “Update Firmware” is used to write new firmware into the DSP module. It lets the user select a “.BIT” file to load. This should only be done when AMDI sends a new firmware file and the new file has been loaded onto the PC. The present firmware file is on the PC named AmdiDspWtc.bit.19516 Amaranth Drive Germantown MD 20874ph 301.540.9506 info@appliedmicrodesign.com www.appliedmicrodesign.com Applied Micro Design Inc.Back to Index

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