Bird Technologies Group 6138 Channelized Signal Booster User Manual Users manual

Bird Technologies Group Channelized Signal Booster Users manual

Users manual

YOU'RE HEARD, LOUD AND CLEAR.8625 Industrial Parkway, Angola, NY 14006 Tel: 716-549-4700 Fax: 716-549-4772 sales@birdrf.com www.bird-technologies.com Installation and Operation Manual forthe SBIII Digital Signal BoosterModel 613-8Manual Part Number7-9485DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
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Table of Contents Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11Table of ContentsOverview............................................................................................................... 1 Down / Up Conversion......................................................................................... 2Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 3Installation............................................................................................................ 3 Location ............................................................................................................. 3 Mounting............................................................................................................. 3 Connections........................................................................................................ 3Antenna Isolation ............................................................................................... 4 Required Equipment ......................................................................................... 5 Measurement Procedure .................................................................................. 5RF Exposure (Exposition RF) ............................................................................ 6Signal Flow Block Diagram ............................................................................... 6 Uplink and Downlink Input Signals ...................................................................... 6 Channel Module .................................................................................................. 8 Uplink and Downlink Output Signals ................................................................... 9Operation.............................................................................................................. 9Subassembly LED’s ........................................................................................... 9Configuring the Channel Module ........................................................................ 9Filters Tab ......................................................................................................... 11 Command Buttons .......................................................................................... 11 Filter Area ....................................................................................................... 12 Status Area ..................................................................................................... 12Link Tab ............................................................................................................ 12 Command Buttons .......................................................................................... 12 Link and Settings Area.................................................................................... 13 Status Area ..................................................................................................... 13Admin Tab......................................................................................................... 13System Tab ....................................................................................................... 13 Figures and TablesFigure 1: The Down / Up Converter Process ....................................................... 3Figure 2: Cabinet Mounting ................................................................................. 4Figure 3: Measuring Antenna Isolation................................................................. 5Figure 4: Signal Flow Block Diagram ................................................................... 6Figure 5: Booster Cabinet Front View .................................................................. 7Figure 6: Enet Connector ..................................................................................... 9Figure 7: Enter Your Password ............................................................................ 9Figure 8: Web-Page Interface Filters Tab ........................................................... 10Figure 9: Design Filter Interactive Display .......................................................... 10Figure 10: Web-Page Interface Link Tab ............................................................ 11Figure 11: Web-Page Interface Admin Tab......................................................... 12Figure 12: Web-Page Interface System Tab ....................................................... 13Table 1: Model number nomenclature................................................................... 1Table 2: Specifications .......................................................................................... 2Table 3: Subassembly LED Descriptions .............................................................. 8
Table of Contents Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11AppendixesAppendix A: Front Panel Ethernet Connectivity .................................................14Ethernet Connectivity ..........................................................................................14 Direct Connection ..............................................................................................14 Required Equipment ........................................................................................14 Procedure ........................................................................................................14 Networked Connection ......................................................................................15 Required Equipment ........................................................................................15 Procedure ........................................................................................................17Appendix B: Changing Your Service Computers IP Address.............................18For Class A Unintentional RadiatorsThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide resonable protection against harmful interference whenthe equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfulinterference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.Pour Classe-A Radiateurs InvolontairesCet équipement a été testé et jugé conforme avec les limites de la Classe-A des appareils numériques, suivantsà la Partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour fournir une protection raisonnable contreles interférences dangereuses lorsque l'équipement est utilisé dans un environnement commercial. Cet équipe-ment génère, utilise et peut émettre des fréquences radio et, s'il n'est pas installé et utilisé conformément auxinstructions du manuel, ceci peut causer des interférences dangereuses aux communications radio. Le fonction-nement de cet équipement dans une zone résidentielle est susceptible de causer des interférences mauvaisesdans lequel l'utilisateur sera tenu pour responsable de corriger l'interférence à sa propre discrétion.WARNING: Changes or modifications which are not expressly approved by TXRX SystemsInc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.AVERTISSEMENT: Les changements ou modifications qui ne sont pas approuvés parTXRX Systems Inc. pourrait annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur de faire fonctionner l'équipement.ATTENTION: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.ATTENTION : Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. L'opération doit seconformer aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut causer d'interférences nuisibles et(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent provo-quer un fonctionnement indésirable.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 1 OVERVIEWSignal boosters extend radio coverage into areaswhere abrupt propagation losses prevent reliablecommunication. The system receives an RF signal,raises its power level, and couples it to an antennaso that it can be re-radiated. The TXRX model 613-8 family of channelized signal boosters is designedto operate in either the 700 or 800 MHz range.Dual band models are available that include both700 and 800 MHz systems in the same enclosurebox. The system is based on a module design witheach module capable of handling 14 or 30 carriersin the uplink and downlink direction. The signalbooster is available in a variety of configurations asshown in Table 1. The product model number isused to describe each configuration available.Model number nomenclature is described in table1.The size of the system can be tailored to the cus-tomers needs by increasing or decreasing thenumber of carriers used. Each module is bi-direc-tional with one downlink and one uplink signalbranch. Each of the two branches in a module areindependently tunable to their required pass fre-quencies via software interface. System specifica-613-8XX-YYUD-Z-Options (nomenclature breakdown)613-8 Designates product as 700 - 800 MHz channelized signal boosterXXDesignates operating frequency band9A = 806 - 869 MHz3B = 763 - 805 MHz3G = 763 - 869 MHzYYDesignates how many modules used and number of filters availableA = 1 module with 14 filtersB = 1 module with 30 filtersAA = 2 modules with 14 filters eachBB = 2 modules with 30 filters eachAB = 1 module (700 MHz) with 14 filters and 1 module (800 MHz) with 30 filtersBA = 1 module (700 MHz) with 30 filters and 1 module (800 MHz) with 14 filtersUDDesignates the type of output for the uplink and downlinkHH = high power uplink and downlinkHL = high power uplink and low power downlinkLH = low power uplink and high power downlinkLL = low power for both uplink and downlinkFH = fiber output uplink and high power downlinkFL = fiber output uplink and low power downlinkHF = high power uplink and fiber output downlinkLF = low power uplink and fiber output downlinkFF = fiber uplink and fiber downlinkZDesignates mounting styleRM = 19” rack mountG1 = Painted enclosureG2 = Stainless steel enclosureOptionsDesignates the options that have been addedBlank = no options addedN = NFPA compliant (National Fire Protection Association)P = 10 MHz high precision reference D = -48 VDCQ = Fiber input downlink onlyR = Fiber input uplink onlyS = Fiber input downlink and uplinkTable 1: Model number nomenclature.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 2tions for the 613-8 family of channelized signalboosters are listed in Table 2.Down / Up ConversionA channelized signal booster has much in commonwith a superheterodyne (superhet) receiver. Theincoming signal is converted to a lower frequencyso that single channel selectivity can be obtained.It is then filtered. Unlike the superhet receiver how-ever, the signal is not demodulated. Instead, it isup-converted back to its original frequency where itis further amplified to reach a useful power level.Figure 1 shows a simplified block diagram thatillustrates the down/up conversion principle. Anincoming signal at (Freq IN) is amplified andapplied to the first mixer along with a signal from alocal oscillator (Freq LO). A third signal at an inter-mediate frequency (Freq IF) is produced as a resultof the mixing. The intermediate frequency is givenby the following relationship:(1) Freq IF = Freq IN - Freq LOThe IF signal from the mixer then passes throughdigital filtering with single channel bandwidthbefore being amplified and passed on to the sec-ond mixer. The second mixer also receives thesame local oscillator signal (Freq LO). The result isa mixing product frequency at the output of mixer2. The output frequency (Freq OUT) is given by thefollowing relationship:(2) Freq OUT = Freq IF + Freq LOSubstituting equation (1) for the “Freq IF” term inequation (2) allows the “Freq LO” terms to be can-celed yielding:(3) Freq Out = Freq INFrequency Range (MHz)763 - 775 and 793 - 805 (units sold in USA)806 - 824 and 851 - 869 (units sold in USA)764 - 776 and 794 - 806 (units sold in Canada)806 - 824 and 851 - 869 (units sold in Canada)Number of Carriers per ModuleLow Density ModelHigh Density Model14 uplink and downlink30 uplink and downlinkGainLow Power VersionHigh Power Version80 dB (min)95 dB (min)Maximum RF Bandwidth700 MHz module800 MHz module12 MHz15 MHzOutput LevelLow PowerHigh Power-30 to 10 dBm composite-15 to 25 dBm compositeMaximum Continuous Input Level Operational: -20 dBmStatic w/o damage: -10dBmRF In/Out Impedance 50 OhmsAlarms Form-C ContactsPower90 - 250 VAC, 50/60 Hzor- 48 VDCOperating Temperature Range -30°C to +60°C95% RH (non-condensing)Table 2: Specifications.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 3The implication of equation (3) is that the frequencystability of the signal that is processed by this typeof signal booster is not affected by the frequencystability of the signal booster itself. Frequency sta-bility depends only on the stability of the signalsource producing the signal to be boosted. A shiftin the LO frequency will cause the center of the fil-ter bandwidth to move with respect to the signal.For very narrow filter widths, the channel modulesLO may be locked to a high stability 10 MHz refer-ence.UNPACKINGIt is important to report any visible damage to theshipping company immediately. It is the customersresponsibility to file damage claims with the ship-ping company within a short period of time (1 to 5days). Care should be taken when removing theunit from the packing box to avoid damage to theunit.INSTALLATIONThe following sub-sections of the manual discussgeneral considerations for installing the booster. Allwork should be performed by qualified personneland in accordance with local codes.LocationThe layout of the signal distribution system will bethe prime factor in determining the mounting loca-tion of this unit. However, safety and serviceabilityare also key considerations. The unit should belocated where it can not be tampered with by thegeneral public, yet is easily accessible to servicepersonnel. Also, consider the weight of the unit andthe possibility for injur y if it sh ould becomedetached from its mounting for any reason.The booster needs to be installed such that therecan be unobstructed air flow around the equip-ment. Insure that the heat sink fins are unob-structed. The various subassemblies within theequipment cabinet will stay warm during normaloperation so in the interest of equipment longevity,avoid installation locations that carry hot exhaustair or are continually hot.MountingFigure 2 shows the mounting hole dimensions andlayout for the cabinet. Mount the cabinet using 3/8”(10 MM) diameter steel bolts (not supplied). Werecommend flat washers on both ends and a lockwasher under the nut. Nut and bolt mounting ispreferred to the use of lag bolts. Use backer blockswhere necessary to spread the force over a largerarea. In areas of known seismic activity, additionaldevices such as tether lines may be necessary.Because Bird Technologies cannot anticipate all ofthe possible mounting locations and the structuretypes where these devices will be located, we rec-ommend consulting local building inspectors, engi-neering consultants or architects for advice on howto properly mount objects of this type, size andweight in your particular situation. It is the custom-ers responsibility to make sure that these devicesare mounted safely and in compliance with buildingcodes.ConnectionsAll RF cabling connections to the booster shouldbe made and checked for correctness prior to pow-ering up the system. N(f) bulkhead connectors areavailable at the top of the booster enclosure box forconnection to the system antennas. Make sure theIntermediateFrequencySignalProcessing1st Mixer 2nd MixerRF OutRF InLocalOscillatorFigure 1: The down converter / up converter process.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 4correct branch of the antenna system is connectedto its corresponding uplink/downlink connector orthe system will not work properly. Using high qual-ity connectors with gold center pins is advised.Flexible jumper cables made of high quality coaxare also acceptable for connecting to rigid cablesections.Caution: The ERP (effective radi-ated power) from the booster sys-tem must not exceed +37 dBm (5Watts) in order to remain compliantwith FCC regulations. The maxi-mum power output from the booster is approxi-mately +40 dBm. Depending on cable loss andantenna gain, the output power of the booster mayneed to be reduced accordingly.Caution: The maximum continu-o u s i n p u t p ow e r le ve l fo r t h isbooster is -20 dBm. Stronger inputsignals will cause the unit to exceedit’s IM specifications. Static inputsignals greater than -10 dBm maydamage the unit.Models of the booster are available for either AC orDC operation. Based on the model number (seetable 1) the booster is designed to be plugged intoeither a single phase AC line (110 VAC at 50/60Hz) or a - 48 Volt DC source. A connector is avail-able at the top of the equipment box for connectingthe AC or DC source voltage.Antenna IsolationAntenna isolation between uplink and downlinkshould be measured before connecting the signalbooster to the antenna system. This step is neces-sary to insure that no conditions exist that couldpossibly damage the signal booster and should notbe skipped for even the most thoroughly designedsystem.Just like the feedback squeal that can occur whenthe microphone and speaker get too close togetherin a public address system, a signal booster canstart to self oscillate. This can occur when the iso-lation between the Uplink and Downlink antennasdoes not exceed the signal boosters gain by atleast 15 dB. Oscillation will reduce the effective-ness of the system and may possibly damageamplifier stages. Isolation values are relativelyeasy to measure with a spectrum analyzer and sig-nal generator.0.44 Dia(2 places)0.44 wide slot (2 places)33.2430.0014.00 10.820.00Mounting Tabs(4 Places)Figure 2: Cabinet mounting hole layout.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 5REQUIRED EQUIPMENTThe following equipment is required in order to per-form the antenna isolation measurements.1) Signal generator for the frequencies of interestcapable of a 0 dBm output level. Modulation isnot necessary.2) Bird Technologies “Signal Hawk” spectrum ana-lyzer which will cover the frequencies of interestand is capable of observing signal levels downto -100 dBm or better.3) Double shielded coaxial test cables made fromRG142, RG55 or RG223 coaxial cable.MEASUREMENT PROCEDURETo measure the antenna isolation perform the fol-lowing in a step-by-step fashion.1) Set the signal generator for a 0 dBm output levelat the center frequency of the boosters pass-band.2) Set the spectrum analyzer for the same centerfrequency and a sweep width equal to or justslightly greater than the passband chosen ear-lier in step 1.3) Temporarily connect the test leads of the signalgenerator and spectrum analyzer togetherusing a female barrel connector, see Figure 3.Observe the signal on the analyzer and adjustthe input attenuator of the spectrum analyzerfor a signal level that just reaches the 0 dBmlevel at the top of the graticule.4) Referring to figure 3, connect the generator testlead to one side of the antenna system and thespectrum analyzer to the other then observe thesignal level. The difference between theobserved level and 0 dBm is the isolationbetween the sections. If the signal is too weakto observe, the spectrum analyzer’s bandwidthmay have to be narrowed and it’s input attenua-tion reduced. The isolation value measuredSignal GeneratorExternalAntenna(YAGI)Spectrum AnalyzerIsolation (dB)Zero LossReferenceInternalSignal DistributionSystem(Omni-directionalAntennas)Figure 3: Typical test equipment interconnection for measuring antenna isolation.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 6should exceed the signal booster’s gain figureby at least 15 dB.5) Repeat step 4 again with the signal generatorset at the passband edges in order to see if theisolation is remaining relatively constant overthe complete width of the passband.6) Repeat the isolation measurements if neces-sary at other system passbands to determinethe overall minimum isolation value for the sys-tem. Physical modification of the antenna sys-tem maybe required in order to reach anacceptable minimum value.RF EXPOSURETo comply with FCC RF exposure compliancerequirements, a separation distance of at least 100cm must be maintained between the antennas ofthis device and all persons. This device must notbe co-located or operating in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.EXPOSITION RFPour conformer aux exigences d'exposition deFCC RF, une distance de séparation d'au moins100 cm doit être maintenue entre les antennes decet appareil et toutes les personnes. Cet appareilne doit pas être co-localisé ou exploités en con-jonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur.SIGNAL FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAMFigure 4 is the signal flow block diagram of thestandard channelized signal booster model 613-8.Figure 5 shows the front view of the booster cabi-net. The channel modules are bi-directional witheach module containing one downlink branch andone uplink branch. The branches are functionallyidentical because the same circuit board designsare used in each branch. The uplink and downlinkbranches may be programmed to any frequency inthe appropriate band.Uplink and Downlink Input SignalsUplink input signals (794 - 806 and 806 - 824) arepicked up by the DAS antenna and applied to thetriplexer. The uplink input signals pass through thetriplexer and are fed into a directional couplerwhere they are distributed to the uplink input port ofboth the 700 and 800 MHz channel modules.Downlink input signals (764 - 776 and 851 - 869)are picked up by the Donor antenna and applied tothe triplexer. The downlink input signals passthrough the triplexer and exit at either the 700 or800 MHz output port. The 700 and 800 MHz down-link inputs signals are then applied to the downlinkinputs of the respective 700 and 800 MHz channelmodules.Channel Module3-23350-1Channel Module3-23368-1Control Module3-23360-1HybridCoupler3-5688HybridCoupler3-5688PowerAmp3-23665PowerAmp3-23665PowerAmp3-23665LineFilter8-23887Triplexer8-23088Triplexer8-23088DonorAntennaACInDASAntennaPower Supply Module+28VDC & +6VDC Output3-23912RF Connections+6V Power+28V PowerCommunicationsFigure 4: Signal flow block diagram of the channelized signal booster.Dual band high power model shown as an example.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 7Figure 5: Front view of the booster.PowerAmplifierChannelModuleTriplexersPowerAmplifierPowerAmplifierControlBoardLineFilterPowerSupplyDirectionalCoupler
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 8Channel ModuleThe uplink input signals and the downlink input sig-nals are applied to a down-converter board whenthey enter the channel module. Within the channelmodule input signals are down converted, digitized,and DSP filtering is performed. There are twostyles of Channel modules available, a 14 channelversion and a 30 channel version. After DSP filter-ing the analog signal is recreated and up convertedwith an up-conver ter board to the original fre-quency before being output from the channel mod-ule at the downlink and uplink output ports.Up converter boards are available in two differentstyles including low level and high level. If the sig-nal booster is a high-power model then a low levelup converter board is used in the channel module.If the booster is a low power model then high levelLocation Label PossibleStates Causes Actionto takeBottom of channel module DL/UL PWR Green solid FPGA successfully loaded NoneBottom of channel module DL/UL PWR Off Issue with board Return to factoryBottom of channel module DL/UL COM Red flashes Exchanging data with con-trol board NoneBottom of channel module DL/UL COM Red solid Exchanging data with con-trol board NoneBottom of channel module DL/UL COM Off No data exchanging NoneBottom of channel module DL/UL COMAlways Off and it is expected to flashNo data exchanging Check cabling; return con-trol board to factoryBottom of channel module DL/UL DAC Red solid DAC overflow Lower output power settingBottom of channel module DL/UL DAC Off DAC normal operation NoneBottom of channel module DL/UL ADC Red solid ADC overflow Increase down converter attenuationBottom of channel module DL/UL ADC Off ADC normal operation NoneControl board Ctrl LED Off no power, no bootloader, no program Return to factoryControl board Ctrl LED Orange bootloader installed, no programreturn to factory or per-form field updateControl board Ctrl LED Red Control board detected a faultAddress fault condition. Contact factoryControl board Ctrl LED Green solid Control board normal oper-ation NonePower Amplifier PWR Green solid 6 VDC supply to Amplifier is OK NonePower Amplifier PWR Off No supply voltage check power supply and cablingPower Amplifier PA OFF Off Power Amp normal opera-tion NonePower Amplifier PA OFF Red solid Over current, over temp Amp shut down, contact factoryTable 3: Subassembly LED descriptions.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 9up converter boards are used. Signal booster mod-els that have the fiber-optic option installed in themhave enhanced down-converter boards that arecapable of dealing with the low level signals fromthe optical conversion.Uplink and Downlink Output SignalsUplink and Downlink output signals leave the chan-nel module at the UL OUT and DL OUT connectorsrespectively. The 700 and 800 MHz uplink outputsignals are combined with a directional couplerthen passed on to a power amplifier stage. Theoutput of the power amplifier is passed through atriplexer then radiated from the donor antenna.Downlink output signals leave the channel moduleand are applied to a power amplifier stage. Theoutput of the power amplifier is passed through atriplexer then radiated from the service antenna.OPERATIONPower is applied to the channelized booster byplugging in the AC or DC power cord (dependingon how th e system was configu red for inputpower).Subassembly LED’sLED’s are located on several of the subassemblieswithin the Booster cabinet. The function of each ofthese indicator LED’s are listed in Table 3.Configuring the Channel ModuleThe digital signal booster provides Ethernet con-nectivity that allows access to a web-based inter-face for programming the individual channels.Programming will require connecting your laptopcomputer to the Enet connector on the controlboard. Figure 6 shows the connector. A standardEthernet crossover cable is used to make the con-nection between your laptop and the booster cabi-net. Refer to Appendix A at the back of thismanual for detailed instructions on how to properlyconnect your computer to the Enet port of thebooster.Once your laptop is properly connected to the sig-nal booster, if password protection is enabled, thepassword request box will appear in your webbrowser as shown in Figure 7. Type in your pass-word and press the OK button. The password boxwill disappear and the web-based interface screen,at the filters tab, will appear as shown in Figure 8.The web based interface is divided into four pagesincluding FILTERS, LINK, ADMIN, and SYSTEM.Each page contains a group of related functions.Figure 7: Enter your password.Figure 6: Enet connector on the control board.EnetConnector
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 10Figure 8: The Web-Page Interface screen, filters tab.Figure 9: The design filter interactive display screen.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 11O n c e yo u r p a ssw o r d h a s b e e nentered and validated a 15 minuteinactivity timer is started. If the userdoes not make any changes to theweb page interface the system will re-arm security once the inactivity timerexpires. The user will then need to re-enter the password.Password protection is disabled by default whenyour system leaves the factory. To enable pass-word protection for your system perform the follow-ing steps;1) Launch the web page interface in your webbrowser.2) Click the “Admin” tab at the top of the interfacescreen.3) Click on the “Enable Password protection” box.4) Enter your password. Write your passworddown somewhere for safe keeping in case youforget it. If you do forget your password you willneed to contact Bird Technologies Group toobtain a default password.5) Click the submit button to apply the changes.Filters TabThe filters tab is divided into three functional areaswhich include a row of command buttons runningdown the left side of the screen, a filter area in themiddle of the screen, and a status area on the rightside of the screen as shown in Figure 8. The filtertab is designed to interact with one channel at atime. The channel that is selected for interaction isdetermined by the LINK and FILTER boxes on theupper left of the screen. To change the filter chan-nel that you are going to interact with click on thearrow to display the full drop down box. Scrolldown the list until the desired channel is high-lighted and click on it. The data displayed in the fil-ter area of the display screen will now be for theselected channel.COMMAND BUTTONSClicking on a command button (located on theextreme left hand side of the filters tab) performsthe associated task immediately. The submit andreload buttons in the bottom left corner allow anychanges you make to the display/interface boxesto be downloaded to the booster. The submit andreload buttons act like a trigger sending anychanges you made in the interface boxes to theNOTEFigure 10: The Web-Page interface screen, link tab.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 12channel module as well as updating any displayeddata from the module, but only after the button ispressed.FILTER AREAThis is a user interactive area where the field engi-neer can program the operating characteristics ofthe selected channel filter. Each parameter in thesettings area can be changed by clicking in the boxand typing in the new values or by pointing at anarrow to display a drop down box. Most of theadjustable parameters have adjustment limitationsas applicable. The parameters are self-explana-tory. The changes you make are only applicable tothe selected channel filter. After you have madechanges to the various parameters press the “sub-mit” command interface button (lower left corner ofthe screen) in order to copy the changes into themodule itself.When the “Design Filter” button is pressed a cus-tom design template will be displayed as shown inFigure 9. Remember the changes you make areonly applicable to the selected channel filter. Afteryou have made changes to the various parameterspress the “submit” command interface button(lower left corner of the screen) in order to copy thechanges into the module itself.STATUS AREAThe status area of the filters tab lets the user knowwhether the channel is enabled, if the test signal ison, if the carrier squelch is on, and what the outputpower level is for that channel. A green bubble indi-cates the parameter is on and a black bubble indi-cates the parameter is off.Link TabThe link tab is divided into four functional areaswhich include a row of command buttons runningdown the left side of the screen, a link and settingsarea in the middle of the screen, and a status areaon the right side of the screen as shown in Figure10. The link tab is designed to interact with onebranch of a module at a time. The branch that isselected for interaction is determined by the LINKbox on the upper left of the screen. To change thebranch that you are going to interact with click onthe arrow to display the full drop down box. Scrolldown the list until the desired branch is highlightedand click on it. The data displayed in the link areaof the display screen will now be for the selectedbranch.COMMAND BUTTONSClicking on a command button (located on theextreme left hand side of the filters tab) performsFigure 11: The Web-Page Interface screen, admin tab.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 13the associated task immediately. The submit andreload buttons in the bottom left corner allow anychanges you make to the display/interface boxesto be downloaded to the booster. The submit andreload buttons act like a trigger sending anychanges you made in the interface boxes to thechannel module as well as updating any displayeddata from the module, but only after the button ispressed.LINK AND SETTINGS AREAThis is a user interactive area where the field engi-neer can program the operating characteristics ofthe selected branch as shown in the settings area.Each pa rameter in the settings a rea can bechanged by clicking in the box and typing in thenew values or by pointing at an arrow to display adrop down box. Most of the adjustable parametershave adjustment limitations as applicable. Theparameters are self-explanatory. The changes youmake are only applicable to the selected channelfilter. After you have made changes to the variousparameters press the “submit” command interfacebutton (lower left corner of the screen) in order tocopy the changes into the module itself. The linkportion of the area displays status information forthe branch.STATUS AREAThe status area of the link tab lets the user knowthe status of the module and power amplifier ifapplicable. Parameters that can be turned on or offhave a bubble next to the parameter name. Agreen bubble indicates the parameter is on and ablack bubble indicates the parameter is off.Admin TabThe admin tab allows the user to change the boost-ers network settings and enable password protec-tion for the web-based interface program. Theboxes on this page are interactive. To ma kechanges click inside the box and a cursor willappear. Refer to Figure 11.System TabThe system tab lists the control board software ver-sions. A customer designated location name canbe recorded. There is also a system logbook avail-able on this page. Refer to Figure 12.Figure 12: The Web-Page Interface screen, system tab.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 14ETHERNET CONNECTIVITYThe front panel User Interface connector on thebooster provides for 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet con-nection using the TCP-IP protocol. This productfeature allows access to a web-based interface forprogramming the individual modules within thebooster. The web based interface requires a JAVAruntime environment (version 1.6.0 or later) to beinstalled on your laptop. The JAVA software can bedownloaded free of charge from the Sun Microsys-tems website found at “http://java.com/en/down-load/index.jsp”. The channe lized booster isshipped from the factory with a default IP addressof “192.168.1.1”.Two connection schemes are discussed includinga direct connection from your laptop computer tothe booster front panel as well as connecting thebooster to a networked environment. A direct con-nection (at the installation site) should be estab-lished the first time you interface to the boosterusing the fixed IP mentioned above. Once the ini-tial communications are established the IP addressin the booster can be changed to permit a net-worked connection (from a remote site such asyour office).Direct ConnectionYour initial connection to the booster systemshould be a direct connection to the front panelusing an Ethernet crossover cable. Figure A1shows the proper way to interconnect the equip-ment as well as the pinout for a CAT-5 crossovercable. REQUIRED EQUIPMENTCat-5 Crossover CableLaptop Computer with a network interface cardinstalled. In addition, the JAVA run-time environ-ment version 1.6.0 or later, and a web browsersuch as Internet Explorer must also be installed onthe laptop.PROCEDURETo connect your laptop computer to the front panelLAN port and access the web page interface, per-form the following steps;1) Insure the JAVA runtime environment softwareis installed on your laptop.2) Connect your laptop network port to the LANconnector on the booster front panel using astandard CAT-5 Crossover cable.The front panel LAN connectorhas two built-in bi-color statusLED’s which will aid you in estab-lishing communications. Themeaning of each LED is shown inTable A1. 3) The left-most (LINK) status LED built-in to theLAN port connector should illuminate amber orgreen indicating that a good physical connec-tion is established between your computer andthe booster.4) Insure that your laptop’s IP address is compati-ble with the default address of the signalbooster system. This may require changes bemade to the Ethernet adaptor address on yourlaptop (refer to Appendix B). Your laptop’s IPaddress will need to be set to “192.168.1.2”along with a subnet mask of “255.255.255.0”.The right-most (ACTIVITY) status LED built-into the LAN port connector will turn amber orgreen indicating good TCP-IP communicationsare established between the laptop and thebooster.NOTEAPPENDIX AFront Panel Ethernet ConnectivityLINK LED (left side)ACTIVITY LED (right side)Color Meaning Color MeaningOff No Link Off No ActivityAmber 10 Mbps Amber Half-DuplexGreen 100 Mbps Green Full-DuplexTable A1: LAN port status LED’s
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 155) Launch your web browser software on the lap-top.6) In your web browsers address box type-in theaddress of the booster “http://192.168.1.1” andpress the ENTER key. The web page interfaceto the booster should appear in your laptop’sbrowser window. When you launch the webpage you may notice that the JAVA applet willload first.Networked ConnectionBefore attempting a networked connection to thesignal booster system consult with your IT supportpersonnel for information concerning the correct IPaddress to use and any additional connectivityissues such as firewalls. Once you have the correctIP address you will need to direct connect to thebooster system as discussed in the earlier sectionof this appendix and reconfigure the booster LANport with this new address. You can then connectthe signal booster system using a straight-throughCAT-5 cable to the networked environment andinterface to it from a remote computer. Figure A2shows the proper way to interconnect the equip-ment for a networked connection as well as thepinout for a straight-thru CAT-5 cable.REQUIRED EQUIPMENTCat-5 Straight-thru CableLaptop Computer with a network interface cardinstalled. In addition, the JAVA run-time environ-1476358214763582Orange/WhiteOrangeGreen/WhiteBlueBlue/WhiteGreenBrown/WhiteBrownGreen/WhiteGreenOrange/WhiteBlueBlue/WhiteOrangeBrown/WhiteBrownTransmit (1 & 2)Receive (3 & 6) Transmit (3 & 6)Receive (1& 2)Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not usedPin PinCAT-5 Cross-Over Cable1 8 1 8Figure A1: Direct connection to the booster using crossover cable.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 161476358214763582Orange/WhiteOrangeGreen/WhiteBlueBlue/WhiteGreenBrown/WhiteBrownOrange/WhiteOrangeGreen/WhiteBlueBlue/WhiteGreenBrown/WhiteBrownTransmit (1 & 2)Receive (3 & 6) Transmit (3 & 6)Receive (1& 2)Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not usedPin Pin12344 Port Ethernet Hub1 2 3 44 Port Ethernet HubCAT-5Straight-ThroughCableModem/Router Modem/RouterRemote PC SystemInternet1 8 1 8Figure A2: WAN connection to the booster using straight-through cable.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 17ment version 1.6.0 or later, and a web browsersuch as Internet Explorer must also be installed onthe laptop.PROCEDUREBefore a networked connection can be established,the booster LAN Port must be changed to an IPaddress that’s compatible with your network. If youare unsure how to determine this address checkwith your IT support personnel. To connect thebooster LAN port to a networked environment andaccess the web page interface, perform the follow-ing steps;1) Change the boosters LAN port IP address. Todo this, direct connect your laptop to thebooster as discussed in the earlier section ofthis appendix titled “Direct Connection” and fol-low steps 1 through 4.2) Launch the configuration Applet in your webbrowser.3) Click the “Admin” tab at the top of the interfacedisplay screen.4) To be safe, take note of the settings currentlydisplayed.5) Select the “User Static IP” radio button.6) Enter the following settings provided by yournetwork administrator;A) IP AddressB) Subnet MaskC) Gateway Address7) Click the “Submit” button to apply the changes.8) Once the changes have been successfullyapplied close your web browser.9) Launch the configuration Applet in your webbrowser using the newly entered IP address.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 18When you initially direct connect your laptop ser-vice computer to the booster it will be necessary tochange the computers IP address. The procedurefor doing this varies depending upon your operat-ing system. As an example, this appendix illus-trates how to make the change using the MicrosoftXP operating system. The procedure for otheroperating systems will vary slightly from this exam-ple. Consult with your IT support personnel ifneeded. To change the IP address (assuming theMicrosoft XP operating system is being used) per-form the following in a step-by-step fashion;1) Select “Start” from the status menu.2) Single click the “Control Panel” choice from the“Start” pop-up menu as shown in Figure B1.3) From the “Control Panel” icon selections doubleclick on the “Network Connections” icon. Referto Figure B2.4) When the “Network Connections” folder opensdouble click on the “Local Area Connection”icon. See Figure B3.5) The “Local Area Connection Status” box willopen. Single click the “Properties” tab as shownin Figure B4. Note: If you do not have the cableconnected between the service computer andthe booster front panel the “Local Area Connec-tion Status” box will not open. Instead proceedto step 6.6) The “Local Area Connection Properties” box willopen. Use the arrow buttons to scroll down thelist until the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” choiceis highlighted as shown in Figure B5. Click the“Properties” tab at the right-center of the box.7) Select the “Use the following IP address” bub-ble. Make sure the circle is filled-in. Refer toFigure B6.8) Enter the new IP address and subnet mask val-ues as shown in Figure B7. To interface yourcomputer to the signal booster use an IPaddress of “192.168.1.2” and a subnet mask of“ 255.255.255.0”.9) Click on the “OK” tab to initiate the changes.This completes the procedure. Close any openboxes.APPENDIX BChanging Your Service Computers IP AddressFigure B1: Choose the “Control panel” icon.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 19Figure B2: Select the “Network Connections” icon.Figure B3: Select the “Local Area Connection” icon.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 20Figure B4: Select the “Properties” tab.Figure B5: Make sure the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” choice is highlighted. Then select “OK”.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9485-1.7 09/12/11 Page 21Figure B6: Select “Use the Following IP Address”.Figure B7: Enter the new IP Address and Subnet mask Values.
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