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Cellular Transmission SolutionsP.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1,Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAELTel. + 972 4 9592522Fax. + 972 4 9592523E-mail: celletra@celletra.comSupport: support@celletra.comBEAMER®PCS FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater SystemAssembly & Operation ManualDocument No. 913002500Rev. 0.0Name Date SignatureWritten By N. David 7-5-2002Checked Y.Gazit 9-5-2002Checked G. ArgamanApproved M. Shalom
Cellular Transmission SolutionsP.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1,Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAELTel. + 972 4 9592522Fax. + 972 4 9592523E-mail: celletra@celletra.comSupport: support@celletra.comConfidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 2 of80NUMPAGESFCC Part 15A Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rule.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference , and (2)this device must accept any interference received ,including interference that may cause undesired operationCautionChanges or Modifications not expressly approved by Celletra Ltd.could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment”NOTEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate Radio Frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment ina residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in whichcase the user will be required to correct the interference at his ownexpense.For Customer and Technical Support contactWWW.CELLETRA.COM or Email to Support@CELLETRA.COM
Cellular Transmission SolutionsP.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1,Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAELTel. + 972 4 9592522Fax. + 972 4 9592523E-mail: celletra@celletra.comSupport: support@celletra.comConfidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 3 of80NUMPAGESPROPRIETARY NOTICEALL DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR DISCLOSED BY THISDOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OFCELLETRA LTD AND ALL RIGHTS THEREIN ARE EXPRESSLYRESERVED. BY ACCEPTING THIS MATERIAL, THE RECIPIENTAGREES THAT THIS MATERIAL AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINEDTHEREIN IS HELD IN CONFIDENCE AND IN TRUST AND WILL NOT BEUSED, COPIED, REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NOR ITSCONTENTS REVEALED IN ANY MANNER TO OTHERS, WITHOUT THEEXPLICIT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CELLETRA LTD.Revision Description Date0Release May, 20021Update July , 2002Changes are periodically made to the information contained in this manual. These changes are published in the"software/hardware release notes", and will be incorporated into new editions. All rights are reserved. No parts of thismanual may be reproduced in any form, without permission in writing from Celletra Ltd.Copyright© 2002, Celletra Ltd.BEAMER® is a trademark of Celletra Ltd.Celletra Ltd. reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Cellular Transmission SolutionsP.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1,Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAELTel. + 972 4 9592522Fax. + 972 4 9592523E-mail: celletra@celletra.comSupport: support@celletra.comConfidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 4 of80NUMPAGES
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 5 of80NUMPAGESCONTENTSLIST OF FIGURESLIST OF TABLESLIST OF REFERENCES1. PCS BEAMER® FLEXBEAMER® RF REPEATER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 121.1. BEAMER® Module Concept 121.2. PCS RF FLEXBEAMER® Repeater System Overview 141.3. FLEXBEAMER® Repeater Overview 151.3.1. BAU...................................................................................................................................151.3.2. RAC ...................................................................................................................................151.3.3. FLEXBEAMER®...............................................................................................................161.4. BEAMER® RF Repeater Modular Concept 191.5. Telemetry and M&C of the Repeater System 201.5.1. Network Architecture and Capacity.....................................................................................201.5.2. Communication Procedure..................................................................................................201.5.3. BEAMER® Monitoring and Control .................................................................................211.6. Power Distribution 222. RF REPEATER SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE 232.1. Scope 23
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 6 of80NUMPAGES2.2. Important Safety Precautions 232.2.1. Handling and Moving the FLEXBEAMER® System Units.................................................232.2.2. System Measurement and Testing Conditions.....................................................................252.3. BAU RAC and FLEXBEAMER® Installation Instructions 262.3.1. Sector Antenna Mounting...................................................................................................262.3.2. Donor Antenna Mounting...................................................................................................262.4. FLEXBEAMER® Installation Instructions 272.4.1. General Array Installation Instructions ...............................................................................272.4.2. Unpacking..........................................................................................................................272.4.3. Installing the FLEXBEAMER® Unit on the Pole : .............................................................282.4.4. BAU Mounting...................................................................................................................292.4.5. Installing the RAC on the Pole...........................................................................................302.4.6. Dismounting the FLEXBEAMER® System units...............................................................313. FLEXBEAMER® RF REPEATER SYSTEM SET-UP AND TUNING 323.1. FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater System Set Up 323.1.1. AC Wiring..........................................................................................................................323.1.2. Local or Remote PC Connection .........................................................................................333.1.3. System Configuration and Logical Setting ..........................................................................333.1.4. Setting the Bias-T Attenuation............................................................................................353.1.5. Coaxial Cables Connection .................................................................................................363.1.6. FLEXBEAMER® Configuration ........................................................................................363.1.7. Setting Limits, Failures and Shut-Down Conditions............................................................363.1.8. Changing the Real Time Clock ...........................................................................................393.1.9. FLEXBEAMER® System Sector Installation Record.........................................................403.2. RF Repeater Tuning Procedure 413.2.1. Donor Antenna Setting.......................................................................................................423.2.2. Repeater Down Link (DL) Gain Setting..............................................................................423.2.3. Repeater Up-Link (UL) Gain Setting...................................................................................443.2.4. Repeater DL gain Fine Tuning............................................................................................444. BSM (BEAMER® SYSTEM MANAGER) SOFWARE PROGRAM 464.1. Requirements for Operation 464.1.1. PC Hardware and operating System ....................................................................................464.2. User Interface Description 464.2.1. Main Menu - BEAMER® (Active Radiating Module) System Manager.............................464.2.2. System Menu List ...............................................................................................................474.3. Status Reports 484.3.1. Report by Monitoring..........................................................................................................484.3.2. BEAMER® RF Repeater System Control...........................................................................484.4. BSM S/W 484.4.1. S/W Installation..................................................................................................................484.4.2. S/W Operation....................................................................................................................484.5. BSM Main Screen 49
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 7 of80NUMPAGES4.6. Comm Port Selection 504.7. Password Entering 504.8. Host Selection 504.9. Installation of RAC in System 514.10. Failure Conditions Selection 514.11. BEAMER® Limits Definition 524.12. Shut Down Conditions Enable/Disable 524.13. RAC Limits Definition 534.14. System Definition 534.15. Sub-Array and BEAMER® Setting 544.16. Sub Array Setting 554.17. BEAMER® Installation 564.18. Column and Row Definition 574.19. Sub-Array Status and Attenuator Setting 584.20. Control & BEAMER® Setting 584.21. BEAMER® Control 594.22. RAC Status 604.23. RAC CTRLR Status 604.24. RAC Properties 615. NEW SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 635.1. Introduction 635.2. Overview 635.2.1. Downloading Software to the RAC .....................................................................................635.2.2. Downloading Software to the BEAMER®..........................................................................655.3. User Interface for SW Download 665.3.1. Functions............................................................................................................................665.3.2. Requirements for Operation ................................................................................................665.3.3. User Interface Installation...................................................................................................665.3.4. User Interface Operation .....................................................................................................665.4. User Interface Description 675.4.1. System Field .......................................................................................................................675.4.2. Authorization Field.............................................................................................................67
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 8 of80NUMPAGES5.4.3. System Date and Time Field ...............................................................................................675.4.4. RAC SW Properties Field ...................................................................................................675.4.5. Destination Field ................................................................................................................675.4.6. Setting Menu......................................................................................................................685.4.7. Password Menu...................................................................................................................695.5. Program Loading Procedure 705.5.1. Procedure for Loading Program to the RAC........................................................................705.6. Procedure for Loading Program to the BEAMER®726. SERVICING AND TROUBLE SHOOTING THE BEAMER® RF REPEATER 746.1. servicing the RF Repeater 746.1.1. Back-up battery replacement...............................................................................................746.2. Trouble Shooting 746.2.1. Troubleshooting the system using ICU log file. ...................................................................766.2.1.1. Getting ICU Log File..........................................................................................................766.2.1.2. The Log file structure..........................................................................................................76WARRANTYINDEXList Of FIGURESFigure 1: Repeater Simplified Block Diagram 12Figure 2: BEAMER® block diagram 13Figure 3: PCS FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater units 14Figure 4: 2x4W RF FLEXBEAMER® Repeater Block Diagram 17Figure 5: Telemetry Communication procedure 20Figure 6: FFLLEEXXBBEEAAMMEERR®® IInnssttaallllaattiioonn 28Figure 8: BAU Installation 29Figure 7: RRAACC IInnssttaallllaattiioonn 30Figure 9: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram 41Figure 10: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram 45
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 9 of80NUMPAGESList of TABLESTable 1: RS485 communication connector 33Table 2: RAC - BEAMER® default values and quick reference 34Table 3: BEAMER® limits recommended settings 37Table 4: RAC limits setting 37Table 5: Failure conditions 38 Applicable DocumentsCelletra Internal documents 1. C&M channel description dated 06.08.2000. 2. Micro Active Rx Bias-T Spec. Doc. No. 953000500 3. Micro Active Tx Bias-T Spec Doc. No. 953000400 4. Micro Active Diversity Unit for PCS Tx band Spec Doc. No. 811001300 5. PCS 1x4x4 Array Specifications, Doc. No. 953003200 6. PCS RF Channel Selective repeater system specifications, Doc. No. 952004100 7. PCS Beamer Rev. 2 8. PCS Beamer Rev. 2M 9. IS97D, IS95B
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 10 of80NUMPAGESAcronyms and AbbreviationsACPR Adjacent Channel Power RatioBEAMER®Active Radiating ModuleATP Acceptance Tests ProcedureBAU BEAMER® Antenna UnitBFN Beam Forming NetworkBSM BEAMER® System ManagerBPF Band Pass FilterBTS Base Transceiver StationBW Band WidthCDMA Code Division Multiple AccessDCA Digitally Controlled AttenuatorDL Down LinkEMI Electro Magnetic InterferenceFSK Frequency Shift KeyingRAC Interface & Control UnitIM Inter ModulationLED Light Emitting DiodeLSB Least Significant BitM&C Monitoring and ControlMSB Most Significant BitMTBF Mean Time Between FailuresMS Mobile Subscriber UnitPCB Printed Circuit BoardRACC Remote antenna Converter ControllerRF Radio FrequencyRFI Radio Frequency InterferenceRF RAC Radio Frequency Remote Antenna ControllerRx ReceiverTBD To Be DefinedTDMA Time Division Multiple Access
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 11 of80NUMPAGESTx TransmitterVSWR Voltage Standing Wave RatioUL Up Link
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 12 of80NUMPAGES1. PCS BEAMER® FLEXBEAMER® RFREPEATER SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONThis document is a guide to the Installation, operation and maintenance of the PCS RFFLEXBEAMER® System. This first chapter brings a brief description of the RF Repeater Systemoverview . PCS RF Channel Selective Repeater System consists of these Three parts:• BAU (Beamer Antenna Unit) - the interface between the BTS (Base Transceiver Station) Via theDonor Antenna and the RAC .• RAC (Remote Antenna Controller)- Up link and Down link amplifiers with programmableattenuators. Control card for C&M of the whole FLEXBEAMER® system.• PCS FLEXBEAMER® (Coverage Enlightener BEAMER - The main amplifier unit includestwo Beamers, dividers, combiners and a duplexer. This unit is connected to the sector antenna.BAU RAC CEBDonorAntennaDistributingAntennaU.L.U.L.D.L.D.L.Figure 1: Repeater Simplified Block Diagram1.1. BEAMER® Module ConceptThe BEAMER® is an integrated active antenna for wireless communications. It incorporates atransmission amplifier, Remote Controlled Gain, transmission band filter and the respective receivechain: band filter, and Gain controlled LNA.The Tx amplifier is linear. The Rx amplifier has an exceptional linear dynamic range. The integral unitcontains its own power conditioner and a monitoring and control circuit that communicates with theRAC and from there on through the Wireless Modem to any remote PC (The Wireless Modem featureis an option) . The whole unit is sealed and built as a plug-in replaceable unit. The design andproduction techniques offer low price and high reliability.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 13 of80NUMPAGESBand filterBand filterMicro-ControllerPowerconditionerPALNAfrom BTSto BTSFigure 2: BEAMER® block diagramThe band pass filters (BPF) supply enough Tx/Rx channel isolation to ensure that the small amount ofTx signal power and Tx wide band noise power leaking into the sensitive receive channel will notdegrade the Rx channel performance. In the FLEXBEAMER® System the BPF are replaced by aduplexer and the Beamer antenna by a separate sector antenna.The Rx amplifier is a low noise amplifier with a high enough intercept point that several PCS channelsreceived simultaneously should not degrade each other's performance. The low noise and high gainperformance of this amplifier compensate for the high losses of the coaxial cable going down from theRx BEAMER® front-end to the RAC and BAU and transmitted to the base station. The Tx Amplifieris a power amplifier that enables up to 10 Watts average at the Tx antenna port. while compensatingfor gain and power losses in the coaxial cable coming up from the BAU received from the base station.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 14 of80NUMPAGES1.2. PCS RF FLEXBEAMER® Repeater System OverviewThe PCS RF FLEXBEAMER® Repeater System is a transmit and receiving amplifiersrepeater-System.All system modules are hermetically sealed outdoors units to be mounted on tower top.The PCS RF FLEXBEAMER® System contains the following units: • BAU- Beamer Antenna Unit. • RAC- remote Antenna Controller • FLEXBEAMER®- PCS Enlightener Beamer.Figure 3: PCS FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater unitsBAU FlexBeamerRAC
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 15 of80NUMPAGES1.3. FLEXBEAMER® Repeater OverviewThe FLEXBEAMER® Repeater System is installed outdoors on remote site tower top, close to theDonor Side Antenna. The FLEXBEAMER® System contains the following units:• BAU- Beamer Antenna Unit• RAC- Remote Antenna Controller• FLEXBEAMER®- Coverage Enlightener Beamer1.3.1. BAUIncluding:• Duplexer• Linear P.A (p/o Beamer®)• LNA. (p/o Beamer®)1.3.2. RACIncluding:• RF band selective Filtration• Rx ACBTs - Programmable gain UP LINK amplifiers, Bias-T• Tx ACBTs - Programmable gain DOWN LINK amplifiers and Bias-T • Control and Monitor (C&M) board for: § Local PC connection by RS-485 interface to supports software download and systemconfiguration via a PC and Software (S/W) packages (such as the BSM S/W for localinterface) § Remote interface options include Dial-up wireless modem (as an option). • Internal 110-220AC power supply and power conditioningThe RAC is the RF interface between the FLEXBEAMER® unit and the BAU, provides theBEAMER® units in the BAU and the FLEXBEAMER® with the DC power, and control eachindividual BEAMER®. It consists of a set of Bias T connections for multiplexing the RF, DC powerand the C&M communication on the RF cables to the BEAMER® units in the BAU andFLEXBEAMER® units, a modem for communicating with each of the BEAMER units, and a digitalprocessor/controller.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 16 of80NUMPAGESThe RAC interfaces to the Tx and Rx RF signals from the BTS via the Donor antenna and the BAUhas two serial ports for a local host computer RS-485 and remote control via a wireless modem fordiagnostics, (as an option) monitoring and control. The Active Bias-Ts in the RAC enable setting theproper input power for the BEAMER® units and maintaining beam shaping using the DCA inside theActive Bias-Ts. Up to 6 ACBTs , in any combination of Rx and Tx types can be assembled in eachRAC.The RAC controller monitors the proper operation of the BEAMER® units of the BAU andFLEXBEAMER® and enables real-time bi-directional communication between individual BEAMERunit and dedicated computer, via the RAC. The BEAMER® modules are constantly monitored andcontrolled by the RAC unit.Bi-directional communication with the BEAMER® is established through an FSK modulatedcommunication channel multiplexed on the Rx coaxial cable connecting the individual BEAMER® tothe RAC. The coaxial cable can be as long as 100 meters and have losses of up to 8db at 1850 to1945MHz band.The Uplink signal at 1850-1865 MHz runs on the same coaxial (Rx)cable with DC and the M&C from theFLEXBEAMER®, but an isolation between the DC, M&C, and Uplink signals is high due to Bias-Tisolation.The Down Link signal at 1930-1945 MHz runs on the same coaxial (Tx) cable together with the DCvoltage, but isolation between the DC voltage and Tx signals is high due to Bias-T isolation.1.3.3. FLEXBEAMER®Including: • Linear P.A and LNA (Beamer®) • Duplexer • Combiners and Dividers • Active Diversity Units for Up link or Down link or both Diversities (Optional).
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 17 of80NUMPAGESDistribution AntennaBEAMERL.AL.AL.AL.APCS FlexBeamerL.ADonorAntennaBAUDuplexerRACBTSTx/RxFOR INTERNAL USE ONLYPCS - Channelized RF RepeaterWith D.L and U.L DivesityRev. :0.6 MAY 26, 2002BEAMERBEAMERL.ADuplexer Duplexer269000226900022690002269000226900022690002Lap TopDuplexerCDMAPCS phone(QCP-1960)Control CardICU OR MPIBPower Supply220 110 VACto 24VDC220 / 110 VAC24VDCRS-485RS-232ABT Tx- TypeCABT Rx-Type BUL MainUL DiversityDL MainDL DiversityBatteryChargerABT Rx-Type BABT Tx-Type CAttenuatorAttenuatorABT Tx-Type CABT Tx- Type AUP-LINKPMDUADUDOWN-LINK17 331717-6-0.5 +22 -3.5 20dB 30dB 20dB 30dBUL CHANNELFILTER 1:2DIVIDERDLCHANNELFILTER 1:2DIVIDER +22Figure 4: 2x4W RF FLEXBEAMER® Repeater Block Diagram(*L.A.- Lightning Arresters are an option)The RF channels of the FLEXBEAMER® Repeater are built of Separate Down and Up links built ofTx and Rx ABT and a BEAMER® module. The RAC is equipped with Four to Six Micro Rx ABTsand Micro Tx ABTs. Each of the Micro ABTs can be one of several types, which differ in theavailable gain from –4 db to +30db. In the above block diagram a full 95db Max. Gain on bothchannels Repeater is presented.The Bias-Ts serve Three purposes:1.Supply DC voltage to the BEAMER® modules within the FLEXBEAMER® and the BAU.2.Provide Gain controlled RF amplification stage for setting up the levels and compensate for thecables losses possible RF losses and to maintain the necessary level of the transmitted or receivedoutput power per sub-array.3.Connect the BEAMER® modules Telemetry to the RAC controller via the superimposed FSKlink.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 18 of80NUMPAGESThe gain of the Bias-Ts is defined according to the system design.The Active Bias-T comprised of a boost amplifier and a digital controlled attenuator in order to adjustthe gain and enable a convenient interface to the Control features. The gain of the ABT assemblies isTemperature Compensated.The Rx ABTs are transparent to the FSK communication channel which enables the M&Ccommunication with the BEAMER® units in the FLEXBEAMER® and the BAU.In this manual, Bias-Ts are also termed 'sub-array', since each Bias-T can serves an independent portionof an array (i.e., Tx sub-array or Rx1 and Rx2 sub-arrays, which are all physically part of the samearray, but are logically independent entities).
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 19 of80NUMPAGES1.4. BEAMER® RF Repeater Modular ConceptThe BEAMER® RF REPEATER product family is built in a modular way, enabling Celletra tooptimize the RF repeater performance /price to the specific needs of each customer andapplication. This document specifies a unique PCS RF REPEATER BEAMER® system withthe following properties:• Single , Vertically Polarized high gain Donor Antenna• High power Donor Uplink Amplifier for far remote RF Repeater applications.• Up to 95db gain on each link with 60 db remotely controlled Gain Control• Single CDMA Channelizing narrow band filter on both the Up and Down links• RF Band Selective Filters on both the Donor Side and Distribution side.• Active Beamer BAU module on the Donor Side with :o +23dbm Average Composite Up Link Powero 30dB gain.o >+17 dBi Donor Antenna.o +46dbm EIRP (Effective isotropic Radiated Power)• Active Beamer® FLEXBEAMER® on the Distribution Side with :o 2x+35dBm Output power at the antenna port for one channel.o 40dB gaino CDMA ACPR as per IS-95.o Lightning Arrester on Coaxial Cables.(option)• +24VDC to supply the whole system or 110/220V AC to +24VDC Power Supply(Optional).• Wireless CDMA dialup Modem for remote M&C Capabilities.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 20 of80NUMPAGES1.5. Telemetry and M&C of the Repeater System1.5.1. Network Architecture and CapacityThe RAC is the master in a star configured network .The Telemetry network enables datatransmission along the following data transmission paths:1.RAC to each BEAMER® unit of any 2 BEAMER® FLEXBEAMER® and BAU BEAMER®.2.RAC to PC Locally Connected (or via Wireless Modem as an option)3.BEAMER® to RACThe maximum capacity of the network is 16 BEAMER® modules in a FLEXBEAMER® andBAU. The actual communication with the RAC and BEAMER® FLEXBEAMER® or BAU isdone by the BSM SW Package running on local or remote PC.1.5.2. Communication ProcedureThe communication mode between the RAC, the BEAMER® , and the PC is half-duplex. Thecommunication procedure is described in the following figure:PC ICU BEAMER #1SEND DATACOMMANDSCOMMANDSSTATUSSTATUSSEND DATABEAMER #2 BEAMER#16COMMANDSSTATUSCOMMANDSSTATUSCOMMANDSSTATUSFigure 5: Telemetry Communication procedure
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 21 of80NUMPAGES1.5.3. BEAMER® Monitoring and ControlMonitoring and control (M&C) of the whole RF Repeater is performed from the RACby the internal Control Card. The Control card of the RAC has several internalcommunication channels and some external channels.Internal Communication Channels:• FSK modulated signal to control the Beamer FLEXBEAMER® or BAU Beamerunits.• Parallel TTL Level lines to control the ABTs of the RAC.External Communication Channels:• RS485 through an external connector to BSM operated Local PC• RS232 through the Wireless Modem to the CDMA network and remote BSMoperated PC.The M&C system will monitor and control the following functions, when the Failuredefinitions are fully programmable via MMI and NMS.: • C&M functions for the BEAMER® module in FLEXBEAMER® or BAU viaFSK channel includes continuous detection of each BEAMER module statusand Query of selected BEAMER® module selected parameters . Theseinclude:Ø For the P.A half of the BEAMER® module:• Input power measurement-• Output Power measurement• Temperature measurement• Tx current consumption• Tx return power alarm• Input voltage• Tx gain control• Tx Phase control• Automatic shut downØ For the LNA half of the BEAMER® module:• Rx current consumption• Rx gain control.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 22 of80NUMPAGES• Rx Phase control• CTRLR status • Manual control of selected BEAMER® PA ON/OFF state and DCA Attenuation values. • Control ABTs Gain states • Monitor ABTs amplifiers well being by monitoring the ABTs currents. • Checks the +24V internal Supply. • Software upgrade Download into a selected BEAMER® module and theControl Card Remotely • Faults indication Register which saves the Fault Indications History to be readremotely when required.1.6. Power DistributionThe Repeater System is powered by connecting the AC power supply line to the AC connections in thepanel of the RAC. DC voltage is supplied via the Tx and Rx coaxial cable coming up from the RAC tothe FLEXBEAMER® and BAU for system operation.Power Source 110/220VAC or +24VDC up to 400WattACBT Max. CurrentConsumption Up to 200mA @ +24VDC with no FLEXBEAMER® or BAUconnected (DC)Max. Current per BEAMER®Ver.3.2 (in FLEXBEAMER®)Up to 3Amp. @ +24VDCMax. Current per BEAMER®Ver.3.2 M (in BAU)Up to 1Amp. @ +24VDCRAC ConnectorsTx Connector to FLEXBEAMER® unit N-type connector, femaleTx/Rx Connection to BAU N-type connector, femaleRx Connector to FLEXBEAMER® unit N-type connector, femaleRS-485 connector Amphenol 7 pins female sealed connectorAC/DC Connector Amphenol 7 pins male sealed connectorGrounding Connection By physically Wiring the RAC to pole grounding
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 23 of80NUMPAGES2. RF REPEATER SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE2.1. ScopeThis chapter describes the installation of the PCS FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater System and itsintegration into the PCS Network by properly setting up the Repeater parameters .The FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater System is basically a modular tower top Repeater with theFLEXBEAMER® Sector Active unit at the Distribution side of the Repeater and the BAU and RAC,being assembled near the Donor Antenna , includes the Donor Side LNA , Donor Side Power amplifierand all the Telemetry , Monitoring and Control ( Including the Wireless Modem as an option). TheFLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater is equipped with programming and modularity features that areuncommon with other, comparable systems.The chapter details the instructions for field installation of the FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater system.It is intended to be used by customer technical personnel, who are trained to install and service theFLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater system.2.2. Important Safety PrecautionsThe system is supplied following extensive acceptance production line tests. Usually, lab tests will notbe required before installing the unit at the customer's location. One should always be aware of thenecessary safety precautions, assuring that the FLEXBEAMER® Repeater system will be fullyfunctional after the installation.Read this instruction guide thoroughly before starting with the installation. In case of doubt, do nothesitate to call Celletra Customer Support engineering. Celletra Customer Support contact points aregiven at :WWW.CELLETRA.COM or Email to Support@CELLETRA.COM2.2.1. Handling and Moving the FLEXBEAMER® System UnitsThe FLEXBEAMER®, BAU and the RAC are delicate and accurate electrical apparatus.• Use extreme caution when handling the units. Always use the original box, with properpadding, when delivering or moving the FLEXBEAMER® system units.• The FLEXBEAMER® overall unit weight is ~12kg. If necessary, each unit should be carefullycarried by one person. When there is a need to hang a unit to bring it up the tower, use thehangers for that purpose. (Shown in the mechanical drawings).
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 24 of80NUMPAGES• The RAC module overall weight is 12 Kg. The RAC can be carried by one person .For lifting it up the RAC up tower, use the clamps mechanical base units.• The RAC Module is Hermetically sealed in controlled environment. Do not open anyof the covers or disassemble the BEAMER® units attached to it. This should be doneonly in a controlled environment by Celletra authorized Personnel.• The FLEXBEAMER® module overall weight is 8 Kg FLEXBEAMER® hardware ishermetically sealed in controlled environment. Do not open or try to disassemble aBEAMER® module. This should be done only by Celletra authorized personnel.BEAMER® modules can be replaced by authorized personnel only following theinstruction herein.• Use extra caution when installing the unit on tower top. Use proper winch or pulley tolift the unit up the tower. Watch carefully for possible obstacles when lifting the units.Pad the units, if needed, to avoid possible damage during lift-up.• Always shut down the AC or DC supply to the RAC before replacing or removing theFLEXBEAMER® or BAU from the tower.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 25 of80NUMPAGES2.2.2. System Measurement and Testing Conditions• Live +24VDC with high current capability exists on the FLEXBEAMER® and BAU Coaxialconnections of the RAC. (These are the Tx ABT output and the Rx ABT input N-typeconnectors at the RAC). Disconnect the AC or DC power to the RAC before any cable isdisconnected from the RAC, FLEXBEAMER® or BAU.• Always use a DC block device connected to the measuring equipment input or output ports(spectrum analyzer, power meter, or RF signal source), when measuring RAC performance.• Do not apply more than +10dBm of RF input power to any RF port of theFLEXBEAMER® Repeater system, or irreversible damage may occur.• When measuring high power outputs, always verify that the equipment input port is capable forhandling the expected output power.• When testing the units in lab or during field installation, always practice RFradiation safety rules. It is not recommended for service or lab personnel to workcloser then 2 meters away from the FLEXBEAMER® Antenna surface whenoperated at full RF power.• During lab tests, with AC voltage applied to the RAC, do not use any PCS mobile transmitterin a range of less than 10 meters from the FLEXBEAMER® unit. An unexpectedly high RFpower might appear at the output ports, which might in turn damage the measuring equipmentconnected to that port.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 26 of80NUMPAGES2.3. BAU RAC and FLEXBEAMER® InstallationInstructions2.3.1. Sector Antenna MountingThe Sector Antenna should be mounted on the top of the tower in order to achive bestcoverage. The Customer should refer to existing Network Planning Tools or Celletra TechnicalSupport.2.3.2. Donor Antenna Mounting1. The mounting of the Donor antenna is pending the application and the location specificparameters. The following guide lines for the Donor antenna mounting are recommendationsand the Customer should refer to existing Network Planning Tools or Celletra TechnicalSupport.:• The Donor Antenna and the distribution antenna have Isolation in between them of atleast 10 db higher then the overall Repeater Gain. Since Gain is 35 to 95db , theisolation should be 45 to 105 db. The Isolation is achieved by mounting the twoAntennas and the FLEXBEAMER® on opposite walls of a building or by mountingboth on the same tower but up to 10 meters vertically separation ( Isolation dependent).• For Maximum Repeater Coverage the Distribution FLEXBEAMER® antenna will bemounted on Tower top while the Donor antenna will be mounted up to 10 meters belowthe FLEXBEAMER® antenna.2. The Donor antenna is a high Gain, high directivity, low side lobes Antenna and can beone of several types and different vendors. Mount the Donor antenna following strictly themanufacturer instructions.3. Trim the Donor antenna Azimuth towards the Donor Base Station ,as per the process ofparagraph 3.2.1. Tighten and secure all screws per the Antenna Vendor instructions.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 27 of80NUMPAGES2.4. FLEXBEAMER® Installation Instructions2.4.1. General Array Installation InstructionsWe recommend using a 3”-4.5” diameter pole for the FLEXBEAMER® System installation. Thefigures later in this section illustrate the installed FLEXBEAMER® units, showing the Tx and Rxcables connections.The RF coaxial cables connecting the BAU FLEXBEAMER® and the RAC can be of any 3/8” or ½”diameter low loss type. These cables carry DC Current and RF signals from the RAC to the BAU andFLEXBEAMER®. Since the FLEXBEAMER® include the Power amplifier and the LNA, the losseson these cables can be high without affecting the overall performance. Thus , these cables can be as longas 100 meters .Sealing and weatherproofing of RF connector is of prime importance to assure good electrical contactfor many years, minimizing DC loss and passive RF inter-modulation effects. Thus, special care shouldbe taken with the RF connectors sealing and weatherproofing especially at the FLEXBEAMER® inputconnectors that are exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Common sealing practice should beused.For sealing instructions, refer, for example, to Andrews weatherproofing recommendations with 3MTMCold ShrinkTM Weatherproofing Kit, or an equivalent sealing method.Before installing the FLEXBEAMER® unit, note that each FLEXBEAMER® and BAU has a Tagattached to it. After installation remove the tag keep it and log this info in the system manual book. Thistag carries the BEAMER® modules address.(This address is the serial number of each BEAMER®unit as appears on the module label nearby the Rx connector).You will need these IDs later, for systemconfiguration setup.2.4.2. UnpackingUnpack the units and verify that there are no mechanical damages to any of the parts of theFLEXBEAMER® units.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 28 of80NUMPAGES2.4.3. Installing the FLEXBEAMER® Unit on the Pole :1. Position the FLEXBEAMER® unit on the pole so that it is aligned to the desireddirection according to network management instructions. Tighten the 4 nuts use flatand spring washers (3/8”-16 UNC) using a 9/16” wrench.2. Connect the Sector Antenna cables coming from the top tower antenna.3. Install the Lightning protectors if needed and Connect the Tx and Rx cables goingdown to the RAC unit.CCaauuttiioonn -- DDoo nnoott oovveerr ttiigghhtteenn tthhee nnuuttss,, uussee aa 55””--88”” lleennggtthh wwrreenncchh aappppllyyiinngg 223344--225599 LLbbxxIInn””mmaaxx mmoommeenntt.. Figure 6: FFLLEEXXBBEEAAMMEERR®® IInnssttaallllaattiioonnAntenna 1Rx 1 Tx 1Ground StudountingampsAntenna 2Rx 2Tx 2
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 29 of80NUMPAGES2.4.4. BAU Mounting1. The BAU should be mounted near the Donor antenna on the mast. The cableconnecting between the BAU and the Donor antenna is preset to 2.5 metersmax. in order to achieve an overall lowest Noise Figure possible on the Downlink .2. Install the BAU unit on the Pole verify that the distance between the BAU andthe RAC will be greater then 10 meters in order to provide good isolationbetween input and output of the repeater.3. Mount the BAU assembly on the pole and secure the two rear clamps with 4threaded screws and 4 nuts(3/8”-16 UNC), flat and spring washers . Tighten4. Connect the grounding cable connected to the BAU stud ( 1/4” dia. located at thebottom of the BAU) to the Tower ground stud. Tighten the grounding bolt properly CCaauuttiioonn DDoo nnoott oovveerr ttiigghhtteenn tthhee nnuuttss,, uussee aa 55””--88”” lleennggtthh wwrreenncchh aappppllyyiinngg 223344--225599LLbbxxIInn”” mmaaxx mmoommeenntt..Figure 7: BAU InstallationRxMountingClampsAntennaund StudTx
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 30 of80NUMPAGES2.4.5. Installing the RAC on the Pole1. Mount the RAC assembly on the pole and secure the two rear clamps with 4threaded screws use 4 nuts(3/8”-16 UNC) flat and spring washers . Tighten the nutsCCaauuttiioonn DDoo nnoott oovveerr ttiigghhtteenn tthhee nnuuttss,, uussee aa 55””--88”” lleennggtthh wwrreenncchh aappppllyyiinngg 223344--225599LLbbxxIInn””mmaaxx mmoommeenntt..2. Connect the Rx and Tx cables coming from the FLEXBEAMER® unit to theproper connectors at the bottom of the RAC.3. Connect the Rx and Tx cables going down to the BAU to the proper connectors on thebottom of the RAC.4. Seal the connectors , after tightening them manually, with proper sealing accessories asexplained above.5. Connect the grounding cable connected to the RAC stud ( 1/4” dia. located at thebottom of the RAC) to the Tower ground stud. Tighten the grounding bolt properly.Figure 8: RRAACC IInnssttaallllaattiioonnBAU Rx Tx BAU TxRS-485AC/DCSupplyGround StudMountingClampsLiftingHook TxD RxDRx
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 31 of80NUMPAGES2.4.6. Dismounting the FLEXBEAMER® System units1. Use the Mounting procedure in reverse order to dismount the FLEXBEAMER® units.2. Care should be taken to tie the units by the lifting hooks Before un-tightening themounting screws.3. Verify that the dismounted unit is being saved in the original box.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 32 of80NUMPAGES3. FLEXBEAMER® RF REPEATER SYSTEMSET-UP AND TUNING3.1. FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater System Set UpThe following set of procedures will guide you through the proper and full system set-up. Please followthese steps in the order given herein.3.1.1. AC WiringØ The RAC should be connected to 24VDC power supply or to 115/220 VAC(as an option). Acable with a minimum of 16 AWG inner wires gage should be used.Ø The AC or DC power will be connected to the 7 pin Amphenol sealed connector on the RACbottom panel.Ø Please use an UL cable to connect the RAC to AC outlet.Ø The RAC included resettable Fuses located inside the box. In order to reset the fuses it isneeded to turn OFF and back ON the mains power.Remember to disconnect the RF drive (or to turn the RF drive OFF) before turning the AC powerON.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 33 of80NUMPAGES3.1.2. Local or Remote PC ConnectionConnect the PC either by Local connection or Remote via Wireless Modem (IF option exist),following the steps as noted herein:3.1.2.1. Operation system in Local PC ModeIn order to operate the BSM S/W , the PC should be equipped with windows 95/98 or Windows2000 with service pack 1.3.1.2.2. Serial Communication ConnectorLocal communication with RAC is obtained through the RS-485 connector located on the RACpanel. This is a 7-pin female Amphenol sealed connector.Table 1: RS485 communication connectorPin # RS4851Rx+2Tx+3NC4NC5Tx-6 Rx-7GND3.1.2.3. Communication ModeThe communication mode at the RAC controller board is enabled for RS-232 via wireless modemor RS-485 via a local PC.The connection from PC is via a RS-232/RS-485 adapter like ADAM-4520 by Advantech.3.1.3. System Configuration and Logical SettingSome of the RAC setup items are already configured for the needed system configuration. This setup issaved on the RAC's Flash memory. Use the BSM(Beamer System Manager) in order to confirm andchange the configuration when required.The following sections will guide you through the process of RAC setup verification. You can modifythe setup to match your configuration at any time.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 34 of80NUMPAGESBefore setting up the system, avoid connecting RF cables between the RAC BAU and theFLEXBEAMER®. Since the Tx and Rx gain are not calibrated yet, this is done to protect the BAUand FLEXBEAMER® from overdrive conditions.The following table can be used as a reference for the RAC and FLEXBEAMER® setting. The tablespecifies the pre-set default values.Note: Many values are not pre-set. The following sections will instruct youhow to set these values, tailored to the specific on-site installation.Caution: some values ( such as RS-232/RS-485 switch ,Time out and codesare factory set and should not be changed on site. In particular, thesevalues relate to the FLEXBEAMER® calibration and operation modes.Modification of these values, without coordination and specificauthorization from Celletra engineering, can cause invalidFLEXBEAMER® performance and should be avoided. The changes arepossible by the highest password authorization only.Parameter Required for RACOperation Mode Auto (manufacturer pre defined).Control Mode Main, LocalRAC configuration(jumper positions)(manufacturer predefined).1. Operation “ON”2. I/O not installed “OFF”3. MODEM installed(option depend)“ON”4. RS-232/RS485 enabled “ON”System Features # of arrays – 03Main-1Diversity-2BAU-3arrays type BEAMER® Tx/RxPCS3.2The BAU is PCS3.2MTime out Do not change. Cannot be accessed inoperation mode.Real time clock Set to location time zoneBEAMER® failureconditionsSee Table No. 5Shut-down conditions All ON.Table 2: RAC - BEAMER® default values and quick reference
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 35 of80NUMPAGESThe following sections describe how to configure the system step-by-step.3.1.3.1. Set RAC Operation ModeThe RAC configuration setup can only be changed through the BSM S/W The default RACconfiguration is AUTO by a manufacturer internal pre-defined switch.3.1.3.1.1. Checking the RAC System Address and RAC IDThe RAC system address and the RAC ID can be easily checked. To RAC ID and address aremanufacturer pre defined parameters.You can read the RAC system address and its ID as follows:From the BSM main screen enter to “setting/ICU” setting and you will get the ID number andaddress.Note: RAC system address ranges are 01 to 04. RAC address 00 is reservedfor system configuration and should not be used.3.1.3.2. Configuring the Number of BEAMER® ArraysThe system definition command is used to configure the number of connected BEAMER®arrays (for this purpose a FLEXBEAMER® and BAU are considered as BEAMER arrays).Use this command to set the number of installed arrays to 3Sub Array No. 2,5 for MainSub Arrays No. 3,4 for DiversitySub Arrays No. 1,6 for BAUNote: Issuing the 'save system features' command will erase the previousBEAMER® configuration. Previous definitions of arrays and Bias-Tassignments must be reprogrammed, following this command.3.1.3.3. Bias-T Definitions and typeOnce the arrays are configured, a Bias-T must be assigned for each array. The “Settings/Arraysetting/Sub array setting” is used for assigning the Bias-T for the arrays. For example, Arraywithout Rx diversity will need Rx and Tx Sub arrays.3.1.4. Setting the Bias-T AttenuationBias-T attenuation, for either Rx or Tx Bias-T, can be modified by entering to the desiredArray from the main screen and entering to one of the sub arrays and by hitting pause andchanging attenuation value and apply.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 36 of80NUMPAGES3.1.5. Coaxial Cables ConnectionØ Connect the Four coaxial cables connecting the RAC and the FLEXBEAMER®. Usecables with N-Type connected for that purpose.Ø Be aware to connect the Tx marked connector on the RAC to the Tx Markedconnector on the FLEXBEAMER®. The same is true for the Rx marked cables.Ø Be aware the FLEXBEAMER® and the RAC might have already other connectors onthe same panel marked “Diversity Tx” or “Diversity Rx”.3.1.6. FLEXBEAMER® Configuration3.1.6.1. FLEXBEAMER® Module RegistrationThe Beamer registration is done by entering to “settings/Array setting/beamer setting and letthe S/W scan all beamer addresses and find the existing Beamers in the system.After the S/W will find the Beamers hit apply and than go to array address and register theBeamer in the array by marking an X in Beamer location column.3.1.6.2. Configuring the ArrayAfter registration the FLEXBEAMER® and BAU in the system you will have a completearray configuration.3.1.6.3. BAU configurationThe BAU configuration will be similar to the FLEXBEAMER® configuration.3.1.7. Setting Limits, Failures and Shut-Down Conditions3.1.7.1. Setting the BEAMER® LimitsSetting the Beamer limits will be done under “Setting/CTRL setting/Beamer limits.In the following table you will find the recommended numbers.Note that the limits setting corresponds to the “ Failure Alarms”
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 37 of80NUMPAGESTable 3: BEAMER® limits recommended settingsDescription MeaningTemperature min -20°CTemperature max +75°CInput power min -18dBmInput power max -4dBmOutput power min 20dBmOutput power max 37dBmTx attenuator min 0dBTx attenuator max 15.5dBMain Rx attenuator min 0dBMain Rx attenuator max 15.5dBDiv Rx attenuator min 0dBDiv Rx attenuator max 15.5dBBEAMER® supply voltage min 18VDCBEAMER® supply voltage max 28VDC3.1.7.2. Setting RAC LimitsSimilar to the limits for the BEAMER® you can put limits for the RAC (ICU Limits) therecommended limits are in the following table.These limits can be changed to the customer preference (up to a given, reasonable range). Thefollowing table sets the recommended limits for the RAC and the Bias-T.Table 4: RAC limits settingDescription MeaningRAC supply voltage min 18VDCRAC supply voltage max 28VDCFan current min 0mAFan current max 180mABias T supply voltage min 18VDCBias T supply voltage max 28VDCTx bias T current min 0mATx bias T current max 500mA
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 38 of80NUMPAGESDescription MeaningRx bias T current min 0mARx bias T current max 500mA3.1.7.3. Setting the BEAMER® Shut-Down ConditionsIt is recommended to operate all Shut down conditions.3.1.7.4. Defining System Failure ConditionsCommand 'save alarm conditions' (code 26) defines the conditions for failures. Theseconditions can be set to the customer's preferences. The following table describes thecommand conditions and the suggested failure conditions.Table 5: Failure conditionsFailure Description Recommended ValueTemperature out of range minorInput power minorOutput power out of range minorTx attenuator no conditionMain Rx attenuator no conditionDiv Rx attenuator no conditionBEAMER® supply voltage minorTx current majorMain Rx current minorDiv Rx current minorReturn power minorPower amplifier majorLinearizer N/A for this modelBias T voltage majorRAC voltage majorRx bias T current minorTx bias T current majorBEAMER® CTRLR minorRAC CTRLR minor
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 39 of80NUMPAGESFailure Description Recommended ValueFan current no condition3.1.8. Changing the Real Time ClockThe real time clock correct timing is important for log files time stamp. To change the RTC timing: enter fromthe main screen to ICU, mark with your mouse the wrong date or hour, delete it and hit apply twice.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 40 of80NUMPAGES3.1.9. FLEXBEAMER® System Sector Installation RecordAfter setting the FLEXBEAMER® RF Repeater system, it is recommended to write down thesite information for remote control records.Repeater #..........................................RAC address...................................... RAC ID number (from unit label)FLEXBEAMER® (Array) Number .... BAU (Array) Number………………..3.1.9.1. Installed BEAMER® ModulesUnit#1 ID(from unit label).................. system address …………Unit#2 ID (from unit label)................. system address …………Unit#3 ID (from unit label)................. system address ………….RAC BEAMER® Unit # (from label)_….. , System Address ……………..3.1.9.2. Estimated RF Cable LossTx RAC to FLEXBEAMER® (main).dBTx RAC to FLEXBEAMER® (diversity) dBRx FLEXBEAMER® to RAC (main).dBRx FLEXBEAMER® to RAC (diversity) dBTx BAU to RAC ................................ dBRx FLEXBEAMER® to BAU ........... dBDonor Ant. to BAU ............................ dBFLEXBEAMER® Main to Ant. ......... dBFLEXBEAMER® Div. to Ant............ dB3.1.9.3. Down Link Channel parametersEc power level at Donor Antenna........ dBm …………RAC Down Link gain......................... dB…………..BAU Down Link gain......................... dB …………..FLEXBEAMER® BEAMER® measured output power:Beamer 1........................................... dBmBeamer 2........................................... dBmAverage............................................. dBm3.1.9.4. Up Link Channel ParametersUp Link LNA gain setting for the FLEXBEAMER®…………..dBUp Link LNA gain setting for the FLEXBEAMER®…………..dB
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 41 of80NUMPAGESUp link RAC Gain Setting: (main)……………….dBUp link RAC Gain Setting: (diversity)..………….dBUp link BAU Gain Setting:.…………………………….dB3.2. RF Repeater Tuning ProcedureThis paragraph summarizes the Procedures for tuning of the Celletra FLEXBEAMER®Repeaters for optimum operation within the PCS network of which the repeater is part of.The following Figure shows the system block diagram which defines the terminology usedhereinafter.LapTop-60dBDuplexerWirelessCDMAModemDL SAWChannelFilterControl CardPowerSupply220VACto 24VDCABT Rx220VAC24VDC24VDCRACRS-485RS-23224VDC-60dBUL SAWChannelFilterABT Tx24VDCABT RxABT Rx24VDCULDiversityUnitABT Tx24VDCABT Tx24VDCDLDiversityUnitUL MainULDiversityDL MainDL DiversityBEAMERL.AL.AL.AL.ABEAMERX PolAntennaPCS FlexBeamerDonorAntennaBAUBTSTx/RxDuplexerFigure 9: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 42 of80NUMPAGES3.2.1. Donor Antenna Setting1. Install the Repeater Donor Antenna and direct it optimally towards the Donor Sector.2. Connect a Pilot Scanner to the Donor Antenna port for verifying that the requested sector isrelayed.3. Record the maximum pilot signal level at the Donor Antenna terminal:• Pilot PN Sequence Offset: _________• Pilot power Pp _________[dBm]• Pilot quality Ec/Io: ____________[db]3.2.2. Repeater Down Link (DL) Gain SettingThe overall DL gain is settable in the rang of : 35dB to 95 dB by using the Remotely controlledAttenuators of the BAU, FLEXBEAMER® and RAC. The following procedure will define theoptimum DL gain setting.1. FLEXBEAMER® Gain SettingCalculate the required Pilot Power according to the normal Site Planning Procedure to betransmitted by the Repeater Array, according to the required coverage area, using the Networkplanning tools. Since the maximum FLEXBEAMER® total power is 8 (2x4) watts, the maximumallocated Pilot Power is 0.8 Watts (+29dBm) (20% of total power).The FLEXBEAMER® Gain is settable over a 15.5 dB range , in 0.5 dB steps.Denoting the required Pilot Power PP ( 2x0.8Watt) , the FLEXBEAMER® amplifier attenuatorshould be set to:FLEXBEAMER® Attenuation setting = 10 log 10 (PT max/10) =10 log 10 (PP/.10)[dB]……(1)When PT maxWattExample: Assume your Network Planning tool requires the Max. Pilot Power fromthe Distribution Array to be 1W. The FLEXBEAMER® attenuation should be setaccording to (1) to the following Value:FLEXBEAMER® Att. Value= 10 log10 (1/2.0)= -3.01 db ( rounded to 3db)
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 43 of80NUMPAGES2. DL Low Power Chain Gain Setting2.1 Calculating the Gain of the DL FLEXBEAMER® units: The Max. gain ofthe DL amplifiers in the RAC is 95 db. This gain amplification is composed of 4 successiveamplifiers- The BAU LNA, DL Rx ABT, the DL Tx ABT and the FLEXBEAMER® Beamer eachcontributes approximately 15dB of the total FLEXBEAMER® adjustable DL gain.The total gain of the DL Amplifiers of the RAC should be set to the value which will bring the PilotEc received at the Donor Antenna to the required value at the FLEXBEAMER® input. Thus theDL Gain of the Repeater System should be set to the following value:Total Gain of DL in Repeater = +Pp–P’p [dB]……………..(2)Where Pp denotes the DL signal input to the Donor Antenna ………….(3.1.1).Example:If the Pp measured at the Donor antenna is –60dbm, the total required gain ofthe DL amplifiers of the RAC is +27-(-60)=+87db ………..(2.1)2.2 Dividing the Gain between the FLEXBEAMER® Repeater stages: Aftercalculating the total DL gain of the FLEXBEAMER® Repeater per equation (2), the gain shouldbe divided between the 4 stages of the DL FLEXBEAMER® Repeater chain. following are therecommendations for doing that:a. Start the process by setting all the DCA attenuation in the BAU and RAC to15.5dB.b. Start reducing the Attenuation from max. at the BAU first(which is the firstamplifier in the chain.c. The second DCA to reduce the attenuation is the Rx ABT(second amplifier in thechain).d. The third DCA to be reduced it’s attenuation will be the Tx ABT.Example:According to the process in example (2.1) , one needs to have +71db gain outof the +95 db available. Following the steps a-c, the DL Tx ABT attenuator isset to 14dB attenuation, and the Rx ABT set to –10dB.NoteThe DL Main and Diversity EIRP’s should be equal in order to achieve themaximum diversity gain.Check by reducing the DL Diversity TX gain by –15.5 dB and check the power(actual or through the BSM indication) of the Main channel.Repeat the same procedure for the Diversity channel by reducing the Main TXchannel.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 44 of80NUMPAGES3.2.3. Repeater Up-Link (UL) Gain SettingThe overall UL gain is settable in the range of : 35dB to 95dB.1. Set the FLEXBEAMER® LNA’s gain to +30 db ( DCA set to 0db attenuation).2. Set the repeater UL RAC and BAU amplifiers (UL Rx ABT, UL Tx ABT, BAU P.A) gain tominimum. This corresponds to a total UL gain of 50dB, including the FLEXBEAMER® amplifiers3. Drive with a MS to the far – out border of the Repeater coverage area, and observe the MobileTx Power (in test mode). Operate the repeater Remote Control SW to remotely control the RACUL amplifiers gain.3.1 If the Mobile Tx Power is maximum (+23dBm), increase BAU UL PA Amplifier gain in1dB steps until the Mobile Tx Power drops 2 dB bellow its maximum. If required , increasethe gain of the UL Rx ABT and than the gain of the UL Tx ABT.3.2 If the Mobile Tx Power is less than 2db below its maximum (+23dBm), decrease theFLEXBEAMER® Rx Gain in 1dB steps, Until the MS reaches the maximum of +21dbmMobile Tx Power.*Note: This procedure guarantees a fade margin for UL of 2 db. In practice, the Operator should utilizethe required fade , according to the Site Planning rules. More margins are possible by further increasingthe UL repeater gain and observing the lower MS Tx Power. This should be tested in a drive tests alongthe distribution side coverage border.NOTEThe UL main and Diversity should be equalized: Measure power out of the BAU while attenuating themain or diversity gain by –15.5 dB.3.2.4. Repeater DL gain Fine TuningFor optimum DL and UL balancing it is recommended to have additional fine tuningprocedure performed on the DL, after going through the previous processes.1. Drive with a MS to the outskirt bounderies area of the Repeater coverage area ( the samecoverage border you have set for the UL) and observe the Mobile Ec/Io (in test mode).2. Operate the repeater Remote Control SW to control the FLEXBEAMER® SystemDL amplifiers Chain.3. If the Mobile Ec/Io is low or marginal ( Ec/Io  -14db ) increase RAC DL Amplifiers( DL Rx ABT, DL Tx ABT) gain in 1dB steps until the Mobile Ec/Io is set to theOperator’s network design desirable values.4. If the Mobile Ec/Io is high at the Coverage border, decrease the RAC DL amplifiers (DL Rx ABT, DL Tx ABT) Gain in 1dB steps, Until the MS Ec/Io reaches theOperator’s Network Design desirable values.This Concludes the Repeater Optimal gain Setting..
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 45 of80NUMPAGESSet Donor Antenna and RecordPilot PowerSet RAC, BAU DL gain , andRepeater Amplifier DL GainSet FlexBeamer UL gain to30dB (0dB attenuation). setUL amplifier gain tominimumDrive with a MS (in testmode) to Repeater Siteboundary, and observeMobile Tx Power ** in acallMobile Tx Powerat maximum?Decrease RAC UL gain in1 dB stepIncrease ULamplifier gainin 1dB step-2db max MSTx Power ?**ENDNoYesYesNoFigure 10: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram** Note: This Value is determined by each Operator using the required fade margin andperformed at several areas along the distribution side border in drive tests.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 46 of80NUMPAGES4. BSM (BEAMER® SYSTEM MANAGER)SOFWARE PROGRAMThe BSM program enables monitoring and control of the BEAMER® units of both theFLEXBEAMER® and the BEAMER® unit of the RAC, from a local or remote PC based hostcomputer.Its main functions are:  Control of system capacity and configuration  Control of each BEAMER®  Setting the Active Bias-T amplifiers gains for Up and Down links.  Status report for each Array  Status report for each BEAMER®  Monitoring & Control of the RAC functions and Active Bias-Ts (ABTs)  Set RF channel in channelized repeater.4.1. Requirements for Operation4.1.1. PC Hardware and operating System• A PentiumTM based PC and a serial port on the PC• Window 95/98/NT operating system4.2. User Interface Description4.2.1. Main Menu - BEAMER® (Active Radiating Module) System ManagerThe BEAMER® System Manager enables:Display of systems status report such as:  Status of each Array and Sub-array  Real time date and clock  Authorized level for changesAccess to the following operating menus and functions:  System  Password
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 47 of80NUMPAGES  BEAMER® monitoring and control4.2.2. System Menu ListThe SYSTEM menu list provides the functions to set system parameters. It consists of four menus:Definition, Configuration, Array Control and Com port4.2.2.1. System definition MenuThe Capacity menu enables definition of the number of arrays in the system and type of array.4.2.2.2. Configuration MenuThe Configuration menu enables:  Registration of new BEAMER® units in the system..  Display the ID number of each BEAMER® unit in the system.  Definition of the conditions for failure messages.  Definition of the shutdown conditions for the Power Amplifiers.  Definition of status limits for failure messages (displayed by the RAC , the userinterface and sent to the BEAMER® concentrating unit).4.2.2.3. Com MenuThe Com menu enables selection of an available serial port4.2.2.4. Array ControlThe Array Control menu enables setting the gain for each Active Bias T (ABT) in the system.4.2.2.5. Password Menu ListThe Password menu list enables entering the password to apply changes in system configuration.Four levels of security password are available:1."Guest" level can only observe indications.2."Operator" level can apply changes to System configuration setting menu and BEAMER®setting menu in addition to "Guest" abilities.3."Supervisor" level can apply changes to the system settings, such as Capacity/Failure conditionsand Limit/Shutdown conditions, in addition to the "Operator" abilities.4."Administrator" can change the passwords in addition to "Supervisor" abilities.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 48 of80NUMPAGES4.3. Status Reports4.3.1. Report by MonitoringEither a PC or remote- connected PC (Via Modem or Wireless Modem) can be used for Monitoring andControl of the BEAMER® RF Repeater System. The communication standard between the RAC andthe local or remote PC is by a standard RS-232/RS485 bus at a baud rate of 9.6 Kbps.4.3.2. BEAMER® RF Repeater System ControlEither a PC or remote- connected PC can be used for Control each individual BEAMER® and each ofthe BEAMER® RF Repeater ABT amplifiers. Local or remote PC can obtain control functions but notboth simultaneously.4.4. BSM S/WThe BSM Software enables system configuration and monitoring functionality of each unit in thesystem.The Operation of the software will be described in the following paragraphs.4.4.1. S/W InstallationThe BSM software installation is from a diskette which is supplied with the product by Celletra .• Put disk no.1 in the floppy drive and run "Setup".• Follow the instructions on the screen until completion of installation.4.4.2. S/W OperationFrom the "Program files" in the Windows operating system select the BEAMER® icon and doubleclick to operate the BSM software.Follow the next steps in order to establish a correct system installation.Note: The ICU ( Interface and Control Unit) is the Control Board located within the RAC module ofthe BEAMER® RF Repeater. When ever the ICU is referenced in the following BSM slide show theinterpretation should be the RAC Module Control Board.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 49 of80NUMPAGES4.5. BSM Main ScreenFrom theSetting menuselect theComm port.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 50 of80NUMPAGES4.6. Comm Port SelectionConnect RS-232or RS-485 cableto the ICU.Run the cable to aComm port onyour PC.4.7. Password EnteringIn order to create ormodify aconfiguration, youwill need"Administrator”password level.4.8. Host SelectionFrom the Setting menu selectMain Host and then select eitherLocal or Remote Host.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 51 of80NUMPAGES4.9. Installation of RAC in System Operate ICU 24VDC Power Supply . Read ICU ID and ICU addresses. 4.10. Failure Conditions Selection Select Major or Minor Fail according to operator application
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 52 of80NUMPAGES4.11. BEAMER® Limits Definition Select limits according to operator application 4.12. Shut Down Conditions Enable/Disable Enable or disable Shut Down conditions according to operator aplication.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 53 of80NUMPAGESThe “Shut Down Conditions” should be saved only after BEAMER installation paragraph 4.184.13. RAC Limits Definition Select ICU limits according to operator application 4.14. System DefinitionDefine the Number ofArrays and the Type ofArrays in your system.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 54 of80NUMPAGES4.15. Sub-Array and BEAMER® SettingFrom the Settingmenu select ArraySetting andSubArray Setting.(See instructions onnext page)
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Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 56 of80NUMPAGES4.17. BEAMER® InstallationFrom BEAMERSetting selectBEAMER.The S/W startslooking for installedBEAMERs.Wait until Applybutton becomesavailable.Add missingBEAMERs or makechanges according toexisting installationby adding BEAMERID numbers.Confirm by clickingApply button.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 57 of80NUMPAGES4.18. Column and Row DefinitionIn the Array address combobox, select the Array number.Check the Beamer Location.Enter the Col and Row for theBeamer.Repeat for each Beamer in theArray.Click Apply when you havecompleted an Array ofBEAMERs.Repeat this procedure for allthe Arrays.Click OK.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 58 of80NUMPAGES4.19. Sub-Array Status and Attenuator SettingSelect from Array Statuswindow an Array and selectSub-Array option.Click Pause Updating Windowand adjust the attenuator valuebetween 0 and 15.5 dB.Click Apply in order to saveyour selection.4.20. Control & BEAMER® SettingPoint cursor at an Array window.Click to view all BEAMER addresses inselected Array.Double click to see BEAMER Control screen.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 59 of80NUMPAGES4.21. BEAMER® ControlClick Pause UpdatingWindow and selectattenuator value for Tx andRx according to yoursystem definition.Click Apply to save yourselection.Click OK to return to Mainscreen.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 60 of80NUMPAGES4.22. RAC StatusClick on ICU window to see ICUstatus.In case of a failure, double click onit to display details4.23. RAC CTRLR StatusDouble click on theCTRLR window to viewthis box, which shows theCTRLR parameters indetail.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: PCS FlexBeamer® RF RepeaterSystem A &O ManualDoc. No.:913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 61 of80NUMPAGES4.24. RAC PropertiesFrom Setting you can selectICU Properties to view theSW versions of the ICUCTRLR card
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Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 63 of 805. NEW SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE5.1. IntroductionThis chapter is a guide to loading program files to the RAC and BEAMER® via their Monitoring andControl communication channels. This enables program upgrades in the field without dismantling theequipment for that purpose.The program loading is done from a PC when using the CELLETRA SOFTWARE DOWNLOADINGSYSTEM program, which is supplied by CELLETRA.This chapter describes the loading process to the RAC and the BEAMER® using the CELLETRASOFTWARE DOWNLOADING SYSTEM.5.2. Overview5.2.1. Downloading Software to the RACIn the software download process a new application program file is loaded to the RAC via the serialcommunication channel or Wireless Modem and saved to the FLASH memory.5.2.1.1. RAC Memory ConfigurationThe RAC controller includes two types of memories a FLASH memory and a RAM. The FLASHmemory includes the configuration parameters of the RAC (such as ID number, number of arrays,failure conditions etc.) and the application program, which enables all the features of the RAC andwhich is upgradeable.The RAM is used for logging events into the log file during regular operation of the RAC, and forreceiving the new application program for the RAC during the download process. A third memory is
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 64 of 80located in the CPU component and includes the basic I/O program of the controller. This programenables operation of the basic functions of the controller (such as serial communication and applicationprogram loading) and cannot be modified. The memory size allocated for the application is 64 Kbytes.Programming a new application program into the FLASH memory does not affect the RACconfiguration parameters.5.2.1.2. RAC Download Operation ModeLoading a program file to the RAC is enabled while the RAC operates in Download mode. Theoperation mode of the RAC is changed by a command through the serial communication channel. Whenthe RAC operates in Download mode, no operational function is performed. (That means that it doesnot provide monitoring and control of the BEAMER® s). The baud rate of the serial port increases to56K baud. That enables faster transmission of data packets to the RAC during the download process.The RAC returns to operational mode (Auto) at the end of the loading process or if there was no datatransmission from the PC within a predefined time period .5.2.1.3. File Transmission From PC to RAC5.2.1.3.1. File TransmissionThe program file is a HEX type file and the data is ASCII format. While loading the file to the RAC thePC sends the file content line by line. The RAC reports TO the PC about reception quality. If errorswere detected the transmission will be stopped and an error message will be displayed. The PC thenrestarts the transmission. The program is contained in files of 64 Kbytes. That is, if the program size isgreater than 64 Kbytes it will be packed in two files that are distinguished by their names.5.2.1.3.2. File Name FormatThe file name has the following format: IDUxxTVVV.HyyIDU RAC application headerXx Not relevant for loaderTApplication type (0,2,3=Celletra ICU/1=Micro ICU)VVV Application versionHyyy HEX: The program is packed in one HEX fileH00 and H01: The program is packed in two HEX filesExample: IDUck0102.h01IDUck: Software application0: Celletra version102: Software version numberh01: High package of the hex file
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 65 of 805.2.2. Downloading Software to the BEAMER®The Software download process enables loading of a new application program file for the BEAMER®host processor and the DSP via the serial communication channel and saving it to the FLASH memoryin the BEAMER® .5.2.2.1. BEAMER® Memory ConfigurationThe BEAMER® includes two processors a DSP and a HOST. The HOST processor is a generalpurpose processor that is used for reporting BEAMER® status to the RAC via a FSK channel and forinitialization of the DSP.The BEAMER® controller includes a FLASH memory that contains:1.The configuration parameters of the BEAMER® (such as ID number, calibration tables etc.).These parameters are not affected during the loading process.2.The application program that enables all the features of the BEAMER® that can be replacedby a new version.3.The program and data files of the DSP that can be replaced by a new version.The FLASH size contains two files of each program (two of HOST application, two program files forthe DSP, and two data files for the DSP). The required program files for operation are selected by theuser. The memory is arranged by pages (each page includes 128 bytes).5.2.2.2. File transmission from PC to the BEAMER®5.2.2.2.1. File TransmissionThe new file is transmitted page by page from the PC to the RAC and from the RAC to the BEAMER®. All files to be loaded are text files. The files contain a Header block, which is the properties block, andthe software to be loaded. When the load process is enabled, the baud rate of the serial port (from PC tothe RAC) increases up to 56K Baud. That enables faster transmission of data packets to the RACduring the download process. The RAC reports the PC about reception quality and if errors occurred,the transmission will be stopped and an error message will be displayed.The RAC sends the data packets received from the PC to the BEAMER® and the BEAMER® reportsthe RAC about reception quality. If errors were detected the transmission will be stopped and an errormessage will be displayed5.2.2.2.2. File Name Format for HOSTFiles will be identified by the following suffix: name.hst
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 66 of 805.2.2.3. File Name Format for DSPFiles will be identified by the following suffixes:• DSP Program file: name.dpm• DSP Data file: name.ddm5.3. User Interface for SW Download5.3.1. FunctionsThe Software download program enables download program files to the RAC and the BEAMER®module from a local PC-based host computer.Its main functions are:• Selection of the target for downloading (BEAMER® or RAC)• Selection of files to be loaded• Transmission of files from the PC to the selected target (BEAMER® or RAC).• Monitoring of transmission process5.3.2. Requirements for Operation5.3.2.1. Hardware• PentiumTM-based PC• Free serial port from the PC• At least 4 Mb free RAM5.3.2.2. SoftwareWindow 95/98/NT operating system5.3.3. User Interface InstallationThe software is installed from a diskette supplied by Celletra.1.Put disk no.1 in the floppy drive and run "Setup".2.Follow the instructions on the screen until completion of installation.The program will be installed in the "Program files" subdirectory of the “Windows” directory.5.3.4. User Interface OperationThe program can be operated from the program menu in the start menu. Another option is to create ashortcut for the program from the "Program files" subdirectory in the Windows directory and operatethe program by clicking the icon
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 67 of 805.4. User Interface DescriptionWhen operating the program the following window will be displayed:5.4.1. System FieldThe System field displays the address of the RAC and its ID number that is controlled by the operatedprogram. In case that the system includes few RACs the required RAC can be selected by its addressfrom the address bar.When the program is operated it scans the addresses (1 to 4) and displays the address of the existingRACs in the System filed . In case that no RAC was connected or the RAC was not configured theaddress bar will remain blank.5.4.2. Authorization FieldAuthorization field displays the actual authorization level. Two levels of authorization are available:1."Guest" level can only observe indications.2."Administrator" which enables the application of the loading process and change the passwordsin addition to "Supervisor" abilities.5.4.3. System Date and Time FieldSystem date and time function displays the PC’s actual date and time. That time will be registered asone of the properties of the loaded file.5.4.4. RAC SW Properties FieldRAC SW properties field is enabled when the loading process is enabled. It displays the properties ofthe program file that exists in the RAC. The RAC property information includes the version number andfile loading date and time.5.4.5. Destination FieldDestination field displays the destination for the file loading – BEAMER or RAC.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 68 of 805.4.6. Setting MenuSetting menu includes the following functions:• RAC Setting• Software loading code• Software remote loader• Site name• Destination• ComPort5.4.6.1. RAC SettingIf the connected RAC is not configured- (meaning that it does not have an address) - this functionenables defining and saving an address to the RAC. Click on ICU setting to display the followingwindow:number).5.4.6.2. Software Loading CodeThis function enables saving to the BEAMER® details about present loading. Software loading code isan alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters.5.4.6.3. Software Remote LoaderThis function enables saving of the program loader name into the BEAMER® . Software remote loaderis an alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 69 of 805.4.6.4. Site NameThis function enables saving to the BEAMER® the name of the site where a program was recentlyloaded to that BEAMER® . Site name is an alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters.5.4.6.5. DestinationThis function enables selecting the required destination for the SW download: BEAMER® or RAC5.4.6.6. ComPortThis function enables selecting the required communication path from the PC to the RAC. Selection ofComPort function will display the Comm. setting windowConnecting the RAC is possible directly via RS232 interface for local connection or via telephone orWireless modem for remote connection. The remote connection is enabled in RAC versions that includeinternal telephone or Wireless modem. The Comm. setting window enables selecting the required path:RS-232 interface or modem. It displays all the available serial ports in the PC and enables selecting afree port in the case where the RS-232 interface is selected.5.4.7. Password MenuPassword menu enables the inclusion of the following functions:1.Enter password and user name2.Low level3.Change the Administrator password
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 70 of 805.4.7.1. Enter PasswordClicking on the Enter password function will display the following window:The displayed window enables entering the required password, which enables the loading process.5.4.7.2. Low LevelClicking on Low Level sets the Guest level authorization.5.4.7.3. Change PasswordThis function is enabled when the Administrator authorization is enabled and enables changing thepassword for authorization.5.5. Program Loading Procedure5.5.1. Procedure for Loading Program to the RACTo load a new version of application program file to the RAC controller, follow the followinginstructions:1.Connect the PC that includes the Celletra program loader program to the RAC via the serial portor wire or Wireless Modem.2.If you wish to keep the log file then save it, otherwise the log file will be erased during the newfile loading.3.Operate Celletra program loader program and wait until the address of the RAC appears at theRAC address bar. If the system includes few RACs, select the address of the required RAC fromthe address bar.4.From the Setting menu select Comport and select the required communication path to the RAC. • If the PC is connected via the serial port of the PC then check the RS-232 and define the COMMport in the PC that is used. • If the PC is connected via the a telephone line by a modem, then check the MODEM and dial thetelephone number of the destination modem.5.From the Setting menu, click on Destination and select RAC as the destination for loading. Thefollowing warning message will appear to warn that the log file will be erased:
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 71 of 806.Exit to save the log file or Click O.K to continue. The properties of the existing file will bedisplayed on RAC Software properties field.7.Click on the Password menu then on Enter to enter the password that enables loading of a newprogram. After you enter the correct password and your name the Start download command keywill be enabled.8.Click the Start download command key to start the loading process. The following window willbe displayed:9.Select the required file and click on the Open button. If the selected file is similar to the existing(operational) file then following notice will be displayed:10.If you wish to load the same file anyway then click Yes to continue, otherwise click No and selectother file.11.During the loading process a status bar will be displayed:12.Wait about 3 minutes until the process is completed. If you wish to stop loading the file thenclick on the Cancel button.13.After the file has been loaded into the RAM successfully the RAC will program the FLASHmemory. During the FLASH programming the following message will be displayed:14.The new program version will operate at the end of this process and the RAC is operationalagain.15.If the loading process has been failed the following warning message will be displayed:
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 72 of 805.6. Procedure for Loading Program to the BEAMER®To load a new file (application, DSP prog. file and DSP data file) to the BEAMER® controller followthe following instructions:1.Connect the PC that includes the Celletra PROGRAM LOADER program to the RAC via theserial port.2.If you wish to keep the log file then save it, otherwise the log file will be erased during the newfile loading.3.Operate Celletra program loader program and wait until the address of the RAC appears at theRAC address bar. If the system includes few RACs (ICUs), select the address of the requiredRAC from the address bar.4.From the Setting menu select Comport and select the required communication path to the RAC.5.If the PC is connected via the serial port of the PC then check the RS-232 and define the COMMport in t he PC that is used.6.If the PC is connected via a telephone line by a modem then check the MODEM and dial thetelephone number of the destination modem.7.From the Setting menu click on Destination and select BEAMER® as the destination forloading.8.Click on the Password menu then on Enter to enter the password that enables loading of a newprogram. After you enter the correct password and your name the Start download command keywill be enabled.9.Click the Start Download command key to start the loading process. Clicking the start downloadbutton will display a window to enter the required BEAMER® ID number.10.Enter the ID number of the required BEAMER® and click O.K to continue. In case that theparticular RAC ID number does not exist in the system the following warning message will bedisplayed:ERROR : BEAM ER NUMBR 51 IS NOT RESPONDINGOtherwise the following window will be displayed:
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 73 of 8011.Check the required file type for loading and click OK to continue. The following window willenable the selection of the particular file to be loaded:12.Select the required file from the file list and click OPEN for loadingDuring the loading process a status bar will be displayed:13.Wait until the process is completed. If you wish to stop loading the file then click on the Cancelbutton.14.After the file was loaded into the BEAMER® successfully the following message will bedisplayed:FILE LOAD WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY15.The new program version will operate at the end of this process and the BEAMER® isoperational again.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 74 of 806. SERVICING AND TROUBLE SHOOTINGTHE BEAMER® RF REPEATER6.1. servicing the RF Repeater6.1.1. Back-up battery replacementThe back up battery is valid for about 10 years of normally use of the system.Despite the above, it is recommended to replace back-up battery when opening the system formaintenance activities.6.2. Trouble ShootingThe following table detailed the common problems and recommended solutions.Remark! In case of problems or dificulties, it is recommended to contact“Celletra Technical Support”.Error/Fault CheckSystem don’t start • Verify proper installation and power connections.Monitoring and controlproblems • Check power to RS-232/485 adapter, verify comm portdefinition on the BSM S/W.Low/No Power • Operate BSM S/W and check the following parameters:• Check DC power level in the BAU RAC andFLEXBEAMER® using BSM S/W.• Check damage to coax cables in case of bad results in previouscheck.• Verify system setup parameters.• Check In/Out power parameters using BSM S/W.• Replace faulty unit in case of “good input” and “bad output”• In case of unit replacement start system setup from thebeginning.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 75 of 80System Alarms 1. Enter to the Beamer status screen and verify PA is “ON”2. Look for alarms in one of the two defined arrays.3. If PA is “OFF” try to turn it “ON”.4. If you can not do so go to the Sub-array (ABT) “Attenuatorsettings and increase the attenuation to avoid possible over drivepower to the Beamers.5. If PA can be turned “ON” start system setup from thebeginning.• If PA does not go “ON” replace the faulty unit.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 76 of 806.2.1. Troubleshooting the system using ICU log file.6.2.1.1. Getting ICU Log FileFor getting the ICU Log File follow the instructions:1. Select <FILE> option in the main menu.2. Select <Get Log file> option. A small window, named “Save In” will be displayed.Set the name of the Log file (or use the default name) and press <save>.3. A ‘progress window’ will be displayed while reading the data from the ICU.6.2.1.2. The Log file structureThe log file is a text file with a line of 26 fieldsField No. Field Name Description1Failure type2Date3Time4 – 20 Beamer Status (relevant only for Beamer failure)4BEAMER address5Controller status 0 - OK; other - Fail6Temperature Indication checked within Beamer limits7Input Power Indication , Checked within Beamer limits8Output Power Indication Checked within Beamer limits9Tx Attenuator Indication Checked within Beamer limits10 Main Rx Attenuator Indication, Checked within Beamer limits11 Div Rx Attenuator Indication Checked within Beamer limits12 Tx Current Indication Low - 0 Norm - 1 High - 213 Main Rx Current Indication Low - 0 Norm - 1 High - 214 Div Rx Current Indication Low - 0 Norm - 1 High - 215 Return Power Indication 0 - OK;1 - Fail
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 77 of 8016 Tx Amplifier Status 0 - OFF;1 - ON17 Correction Amplifier Status 0 - OFF;1 - ON18 Linearizer Status 0 - OK;1 - Fail19 Beamer Voltage Indication; Checked within Beamer limits20 Communication Error Timeout or corrupted data21-26 ICU Status (relevant only for ICU failure)21 ICU Status22 Fan1 Status23 Fan2 Status24 Voltage Status25 Controller Status Num126 Controller Status Num1
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 78 of 80WARRANTYThe following is just to inform you that:Celletra Ltd. warrants its products as per agreement.ExclusionsThe above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from: improper or inadequate use,unauthorized modifications or misuse.Warranty LimitationsUnder no circumstances will Celletra ltd. be liable in any way to the user for damages,including any loss of profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arisingout of the use of, or inability to use, the product.
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 79 of 80INDEXacronyms ........................................................... 10ABT .....................................16, 20, 21, 24, 43, 44array......................................................................assembly........................................................ 29dismounting................................................... 29installation..................................................... 56mounting....................................................... 29attenuator........................................................... 70BEAMER ...............................................13, 68, 83configuring.................................................... 44control........................................................... 71defining limits............................................... 64installation..................................................... 68memory......................................................... 76software downloads........................................ 76Beamer System Manager ................................... 34Bias-T.......................................................... 15, 16BSM....................................................34,35,36,46user interface................................................. 58channelreceive........................................................... 56transmit................................................... 51, 56clock.................................................................. 51comm................................................................. 62communication .................................................. 17communicationsserial ............................................................. 25control ............................................................... 17DCconnections....................................................24distribution ....................................................18failure conditions ...............................................63file transfer .................................................. 75, 76PC to BEAMER.............................................76PC to -RAC....................................................75fuse....................................................................33GUI....................................................................58RAC...................................................................34LEDs .................................................................60loadingBEAMER program ........................................83-RAC program...............................................81programs........................................................81logical addresses ................................................43maintainability...................................................19measurement conditions.....................................23menus ................................................................59messages............................................................60-RAC ........................ 13, 24, 63, 65, 72, 73, 74, 81memory..........................................................74properties.......................................................73software downloads........................................75status .............................................................72monitoring................................................... 17, 60network..............................................................17password......................................................62, 80program .............................................................81loading...........................................................81receive
Confidential, Proprietary InformationTitle: BEAMER Array System-Assembly and Operation ManualDoc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 80 of 80gain ............................................................... 57receive channel .................................................. 56receive channel gain .......................................... 54reports ............................................................... 60RF cable............................................................. 56RF path.............................................................. 16Rx...................................................................... 56Rx gain.............................................................. 57Rx-ABT gain ..................................................... 55serial communications ....................................... 25shut down .......................................................... 64software..................................................61, 74, 76downloading to BEAMER ............................. 76downloading to RAC......................................74user interface .................................................77user interface for download............................77status reports......................................................60sub-array......................................................66, 70system................................................................65system manager..................................................58transmit channel ................................................56transmit channel gain.........................................51Tx......................................................................56Tx-ABT gain .....................................................52warranty.............................................................85

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