Deltanode Solutions DHR001 DHR800 Series Repeater Unit User Manual
Deltanode Solutions AB DHR800 Series Repeater Unit
user manual
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DHR USER MANUAL
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Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Installation guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Health and Safety..................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Installing the DHR Repeater Unit ............................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 Power AC ............................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 RF and communication .................................................................................................... 7
3 DHR Repeater Commissioning ......................................................................................................... 8
3.1 PC Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Commissioning using Remote Gateway (RGW) ....................................................................... 9
3.3 Repeater commissioning locally ............................................................................................ 11
3.3.1 Login .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.3.2 Home page ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.3 RF Config ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.4 Advanced RF Config ....................................................................................................... 13
3.3.5 RF Status ........................................................................................................................ 14
3.3.6 Software ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.3.7 Notepad ......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.8 Access ............................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.9 Communication ............................................................................................................. 17
3.3.10 Alarms ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.3.11 Hardware ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.3.12 Advanced ....................................................................................................................... 20
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Introduction
This document contains quick guidelines on how to operate the DeltaNode DHR Repeater family
concept and how to install a Repeater unit, commission and maintain such. Standalone repeater
applications can also be modified and used in the fiber DAS systems where base stations are not
available for signal feeding to the system. In such cases DHR repeater is modified and equipped with
a Fiber optical interface (FOI) inside the chassis.
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Installation guidelines
2.1
Health and Safety
DeltaNode Repeater system is an advanced system and should be handled by skilled staff. DeltaNode
is offering training of installation service providers in the case where this is necessary.
Read all available documentation and warnings before handling the equipment! Equipment
failures due to improper handling are normally not covered by the product warranty!
Respect all warning signs on the equipment and in the documentation. Make sure to only operate
the equipment on frequencies allowed to use. Do not modify the equipment! The equipment may
from case to case contain a Class 3B laser and the equipment is Class 1. Never look into the Laser
beam directly or indirectly, it is strong invisible light and may cause serious damage to
human eyes!
Always use protective hat on fiber (if used in the application) and connector end when fiber is
removed from socket! Always clean socket and connector after a fiber has been removed before you
re-attach it again!
Make sure to keep passwords and other operational information away from unauthorized
personnel!
• DeltaNode Repeater system is an advanced technology system and should be handled by
FCC Licensee or FCC approved staff.
• Read all documentation and warnings before handling the equipment.
• Obey all warning signs on the equipment and in documentation.
• The equipment may get hot during operation, do not operate outside permitted
temperature range and keep away from heat sensitive material!
• Always disconnect the unit before opening; opening is not intended to do in the field!
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• The equipment contains ESD sensitive components. Open the equipment ONLY in a safe
location designed for handling ESD products and use grounding devices!
• The equipment contains ESD sensitive components. If not handled with care critical
components may be damaged or destroyed. To avoid any damage due to ESD standard ESD
precautions shall be made when handling the equipment.
• The product transmits RF signals when RF mode is ON and activated. Make sure to keep
away from Antennas and other radiating devices.
• Repeaters generate radio signals which are transmitted by the connected antennas.
Installations should always be done so that the radiation exposure doesn’t exceed the
recommendation set up by local authorities.
• Consult a FCC licensee or other applicable regulation body for details on RF requirements
and safety issues on RF!
• Electrical installation shall be done in accordance with local safety regulations and laws.
• Make sure to use the equipment only in its intended applications and on the allowed
frequencies.
• Avoid overheating by sunlight exposure!
• All connections are done on the outside of the repeater. NEVER open the cover of the
repeater in the field.
• If the RU may be exposed to strong direct sun, use sun protector plate provided by
DeltaNode! (See picture below).
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by an installer
approved by an ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an
ISED licensee to operate this device.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit N’EST PAS un appareil de CONSOMMATION. Il est conçu pour
être installé par un installateur approuvé par un titulaire de licence d’ISDE. Pour utiliser cet
appareil, vous DEVEZ détenir une LICENCE d’ISDE ou avoir obtenu le consentement exprès
d’un titulaire de licence autorisé par ISDE.
WARNING
This is NOT a consumer device.
It is design for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an
FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC licensee to operate this device. Unauthorized use
may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for
each continuing violation.
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2.2
Installing the DHR Repeater Unit
All used equipment must be properly grounded. This means that the ground peg in the mains
connector for both head-end gear (Master Unit) and repeater gear must be connected to Phase,
Neutral and Ground in a proper way before the plug is inserted in the unit.
The chassis of the repeater and the rack of the repeater master unit should be grounded to a
potential bar or safety grounding bar when operated.
All electrical installations should be done by an FCC Licensee or/and a certified electrician only!
RF Exposure Warning
The antenna(s) shall be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 7.5 m from nearby persons.
The maximum antenna gain for the DHR804, DHR805 is DL 29 dBi, UL 37 dBi. The maximum antenna gain
for DHR808 is DL 26 dBi and UL 34 dBi.
Les antennes doivent être installées pour fournir une distance de séparation d'au moins 7,5 m des
personnes avoisinantes. Le gain d'antenne maximum pour le DHR804, DHR805 est DL 29 dBi, UL 37 dBi.
Le gain d'antenne maximum pour DHR808 est DL 26 DBI et UL 34 dBi.
Depending on the number of bands supported in the DHR Repeater unit, single or double chassis are
used. The same wall or pole mounting applies for both solutions.
WARNING
This is NOT a consumer device.
It is design for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an
FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC licensee to operate this device. Unauthorized use
may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for
each continuing violation.
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by an installer
approved by an ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an
ISED licensee to operate this device.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit N’EST PAS un appareil de CONSOMMATION. Il est conçu pour
être installé par un installateur approuvé par un titulaire de licence d’ISDE. Pour utiliser cet
appareil, vous DEVEZ détenir une LICENCE d’ISDE ou avoir obtenu le consentement exprès
d’un titulaire de licence autorisé par ISDE.
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The DHR Repeater units have two different types of mounts. Make sure the bracket is securely
fastened to hold the repeater that weighs from 12 to 24 kg.
1. The standard wall mounts. This mount is fixed to the wall with suitable bolts and then the
DHR Repeater unit is just slided-in and fixed with 4 screws (included) so it is permanently
fixed in the wall mount.
Snap in the complete single or dual chassis into the Wall bracket. Tighten the four bolts (two
on each side)
See below for refference!
Figure 4: Tightening Bolt of the frame
Figure 2:Wall mount frame
Figure 3: RU in the frame
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2. The pole mounts. The pole mount kit is an addition to the wall mount kit. They are first
assembled together, and then mounted on a pole after which the remote unit is slid in and
fixed with 4 screws (included), as seen in pictures above.
Figure 5: Pole mounting frame
3. Connectors and connections of the DHR Repeater unit are listed in the picture below.
Ground screw connector
Donor Antenna connector, Type N
Optical connector - Optional
Mains Connector
Ethernet Connector
External alarm connector
LED status, green power, red fault
Service Antenna connector, Type N
Gore-Tex Breather
Figure 6: Connector and connections on the DHR Repeater unit
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If a DHR repeater unit is used for feeding the DAS system where base station is not provided, then
the fibers should be connected in the fiber optical port. This can either be done with standard
SC/APC fibers or a special heavy-duty SCRJ-cable for outdoor and rough environments (IP65 class).
Service and Donor Antenna jumpers are connected to the N-type or DIN 7-16 connectors at the
bottom, and finally the power cord is connected using an IP65 protective housing (included, see
picture below for reference).
2.2.1 Power AC
• The mains connector is of weather proof C13 type and is provided with the product by
DeltaNode.
• Make sure to connect the cable as shown below.
• Do NOT use other connectors then the one supplied with the DHR repeater unit.
• Always use the weather protecting cover for the mains connector.
• Make sure to always ground the repeater properly with the ground screw as well on the
power cable cord.
Ground
Phase
Zero
All electrical installations should be done by an FCC Licensee or/and a certified electrician only!
Figure 7: Mains Connector
WARNING
This is NOT a consumer device.
It is design for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an
FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC licensee to operate this device. Unauthorized use
may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for
each continuing violation.
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by an installer
approved by an ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an
ISED licensee to operate this device.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit N’EST PAS un appareil de CONSOMMATION. Il est conçu pour
être installé par un installateur approuvé par un titulaire de licence d’ISDE. Pour utiliser cet
appareil, vous DEVEZ détenir une LICENCE d’ISDE ou avoir obtenu le consentement exprès
d’un titulaire de licence autorisé par ISDE.
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After the successful mounting installation and powering of the DHR Repeater units, user can now
start commissioning the Repeater unit.
Accessing the DHR Repeater units is done either locally or through the Remote Station Gateway
(RGW as optional feature) assembled in the DHR Repeater unit.
Login and access information such as username and passwords are provided separately by DeltaNode
application engineers.
2.2.2 RF and communication
• RF connectors are of N type or DIN 7-16
• The local Ethernet port is protected by an IP65 classed cover.
•
DO NOT leave the Ethernet connector open! IP65 class is guaranteed only with cover
lid on or with VARIOSUB RJ45 connector attached!
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DHR Repeater Commissioning
3.1
PC Configuration
The DHR Repeater unit is by factory default configured to use a 192.168.0.202 IP address when
delivered without the optional feature of Remote Gateway (RGW).
This means that a PC (network properties) used for commissioning of the DHR Repeater unit should
be configured/ set to use a static IP address in order to communicate with the repeater.
See the screenshots below for reference.
Open the “Network and sharing center”. Enter the menu called “Manage adapter settings”.
Right click on the LAN (Local Area connection) and enter Properties menu.
Select the Internet Protocol Version IPV4, and then click on the Use the following IP address option.
Use the suggested IP address 192.168.0.100, then click on the subnet mask field and the subnet
mask will be displayed automatically as seen below. Press OK after configuration and the changes will
be applied.
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3.2
Commissioning using Remote Gateway (RGW)
All DeltaNode DHR Repeater units are optionally equipped with the Remote Gateway units where
multiple repeater units are managed and where the need of alarm management and remote access
is needed. Remote Gateway is basically a PC/server used for handling multiple units, alarm
management, remote access, commissioning and configurations.
If RGW is used in the existing application/system, please follow the steps below to set up the
repeater network. RGW uses a secure protocol and its IP is by factory default set to use 192.168.0.2
IP address.
After the needful PC configuration (setting to use the static IP), open the Web browser and enter the
following: https://192.168.0.2
Log into the RGW with the username and password provided by DeltaNode application engineering.
When logged in, navigate to the configuration menu and put the managed repeater unit into the
DNS of the RGW. See pictures below for reference.
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When in configuration menu, click on the DLR/DMR/DHR- xxx option. Move the managed
DLR/DMR/DHR unit from NOT USED window to DLR/DMR/DHR- xxx in the system window and
press Submit.
Now the managed Repeater unit has been added to the RGW DNS.
Navigate to the Network views menu and log into the managed repeater unit by clicking on it.
See picture below for reference.
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When logged into the managed repeater, the user can now begin with commissioning of the
managed repeater unit.
3.3
Repeater commissioning locally
All DeltaNode DHR Repeater units are by factory default set to use the IP address, 192.168.0.202.
However this IP can be changed afterwards using the web interface GUI application. If the changed IP
somehow gets forgotten or lost, the factory default restoration is possible by pressing the reset
button holding it down for at least 5 seconds. The reset button is located inside the chassis and is
connected to the repeater band selector board. This action therefore requires the opening of the
repeater chassis cover. Please make sure to follow all the above listed health and safety instructions
when/if the repeater cover needs to be opened. Make sure to contact DeltaNode application
engineering in order to get the proper instructions and support that might be needed!
3.3.1 Login
DeltaNode DHR repeater Graphical User Interface (GUI) is web based and is accessed by entering the
IP address of the repeater in the address field of the web browser on the PC. http://192.168.0.202
The DeltaNode DHR Repeater unit has two defined user access levels, Normal and Extended.
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Passwords for these are delivered separately by DeltaNode application engineering. Choose the
access level and log into the repeater.
3.3.2 Home page
When logged into the repeater, home page is displayed, showing the factory default name of the
repeater, which is basically a unique MAC ID of the actual repeater, article and serial number, RF
state (OFF/ON), and the current output power of the repeater. On the left hand side are the different
configuration menu´s.
3.3.3 RF Config
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RF Config menu contains configuration fields for setting the Gain, ALC level, frequency band and the
bandwidth of the actual DHR Repeater unit.
Gain and ALC level can be set for Downlink and Uplink separately. The resolution in setting is
adjustable by the 0, 1 dB.
As mentioned the DHR Repeater unit has the adjustable bandwidth. User can set the Downlink start
and stop frequency path. The uplink path uses a fix duplex distance.
The threshold for the Automatic Level Control (ALC) is set in dBm for downlink and uplink
respectively. The ALC feature controls the gain of the repeater so that the output power never ends
up in exceeding the actual set level of the output power.
When changing any parameters a submit button must be pressed in order to send the data to the
repeater. Get button reads current set parameters.
If a different parameter (other than the specified validation range) is entered and submitted, a Error
message will be displayed on the right hand side of the configuration fields. Error message will even
show the valid range of the actual parameter.
3.3.4 Advanced RF Config
Advanced mode in RF config menu gives user a possibility to control and fine tune the frequency
band edges, set up link symmetry, and self-oscillation protection.
Band edges control gives user a possibility to fine tune the set band width with 0-100 kHz up or
down of the actual set frequency band.
Link symmetry is a function that is mainly developed for usage in moving application setups, like in-
train, boats for example. What is does basically is that UL gain is controlled by the DL gain. When this
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feature is activated, the repeater will reduce the gain in UL as in DL with the same symmetrical
pattern. The UL gain is determined by the actual automatically controlled gain used in DL. The
originally set gain difference between Uplink and Downlink is kept as originally set.
Link symmetry feature is used to minimize the amount of Noise level to the BTS and is developed
mainly for moving applications as mentioned above such as trains, boats for example when/if the
signal from the BTS fluctuates.
Self-oscillation protection is a function for detection of eventual issues/problems related to the
Antenna isolation between Service and Donor Antenna´s. In case of low isolation between the two
antennas (Service & Donor) the repeater will begin to self-oscillate in the usual manner, but
however self-oscillation protection in this case will immediately intervene and lower the gain to a
safe level equal to the isolation minus the stability margin. There are separate settings for UL and DL
respectively;
• ON/OFF
• Stability margin. The value set of how much lower the gain should be than the calculated
isolation in case of issues with the isolation between the antennas. Range of this value is
from 0.0 – 20 dB.
• Recovery time. This is the time limit before the repeater tries to reset the gain to the
originally actual set gain in RF config. Range for the recovery time is between 30 – 86400
seconds.
• Recovery margin. Set value of gain level above the actual set gain (specified in RF config) that
is used when the repeater recovers after the Recovery time. Range is between 0.0 – 20.0 dB.
3.3.5 RF Status
Generally this menu gives a current status overview for both of the links in the repeater.
Start and stop frequency of both UL and DL are displayed in the firs field as seen in above screen
shot.
Set gain is gain value defined and set by the user. Max gain is the parameter that ALC and other
algorithms, such as the link symmetry feature and antenna oscillation detection, defines/sets is the
current maximum gain of the repeater.
For example, if the antenna oscillation detection algorithm detects antenna isolation issues, Max gain
will be automatically be reduced to a new calculated value. The operation is performed as Antenna
isolation minus set stability margin, which in that case is lower than the set gain.
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Gain field reflects the actual gain value set by the user.
If by any chance antenna isolation is an issue while commissioning for example, the field for antenna
isolation will display a certain value measured in dB, and the alarm will be generated. Gain will be
automatically reduced with a certain margin in respect to the Antenna isolation.
For example, if displayed Antenna isolation value is >90dB, then there should be no problem.
Automatic Level Control (ALC) threshold are also displayed and shown in tenths of a dBm. If the set
gain differs from the Max gain for example, this a sign that the ALC is active.
Output power field is displaying RMS power of the repeater measured at the antenna port. Different
modulation waveforms might have a slight impact on the measured value at the antenna port.
User has a possibility also to set up a periodic mode. The window will collect and update the data
displayed every two seconds.
3.3.6 Software
Software menu displays the actual application SW version, fallback application, boot loader version,
serial and article numbers, dates of manufacturing of the unit and its board units used in the actual
repeater product.
When logged in Extended user mode, there are allowed possibilities for Software upgrades, changing
of current application versions, and Reboot option. All actions such as SW upgrades and application
version swap require a command Set which must be followed by a reboot of the repeater in order for
the changes to properly apply.
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3.3.7 Notepad
Notepad menu is basically a small scratch pad for text. It is stored in a non-volatile memory. It is
meant to be used as a feature to enter notes about the installation, repeater unit, commissioning
etc. Maximum allowed character number is 255.
3.3.8 Access
In Access menu, user has the possibility to define other passwords for the 2 different level accesses,
Extended and Normal.
When using the Extended level access, there a number of extra parameters and features displayed
and allowance for change. Extended level can be explained as administrator access level, while the
Normal access level can be defined as a light version access level.
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3.3.9 Communication
Communication menu contains a number of settings the user has a possibility to define the
communication with the repeater. Ethernet IP addresses, MAC ID are displayed.
User has three options for the IP configuration settings.
• Static- IP address that is manually defined by the user.
• Default- IP address is set to the factory default address, 192.168.0.202
• Automatic. IP address is provided by a DHCP server. This option is used only when the
Remote Gateway (RGW) is optionally used in the actual repeater.
User has a possibility to change the hostname and the Unit ID of the repeater. Unit ID is the name of
the repeater seen in the web interface.
This change must be manually set which follows by a reboot command in order for the change to
take place.
3.3.10 Alarms
Alarm log clearly displays all alarm events in the repeater. The log itself is located in volatile memory
and is cleared every time the repeater is restarted/ rebooted.
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There are three levels of severity defined in the repeater.
• Warning
• Error
• Critical
All alarms can be forwarded to external alarm receiver. In order to forward the alarms from the
repeater, syslog UDP port 514 must be used and the correct IP address of external receiver must be
defined. This change as every other mentioned in previous chapters must be manually Set and the
repeater must be rebooted in order for the changes to apply.
The receiver IP address might be changed automatically by the DHCP server if a Remote Gateway
(RGW) is used.
In the alarm menu is also a feature called advanced alarm config, where user has the possibility
define the alarm power levels of UL and DL respectively, and the time out function for these. Further
on the user has possibility to define the ALC gain reduction thresholds.
In case of where external alarm relay is used in combination with the repeater the user has the
possibility to define own descriptions of External alarms generated by the repeater.
User can even generate the Test Alarm in order to test either External Alarm functionality or alarm
forwarding feature.
There are even some cosmetic possibilities like LED intensity and LED style available for user to
change if required.
In the alarm menu is also a feature called advanced alarm config, where user has the possibility
define the alarm power levels of UL and DL respectively, and the time out function for these. Further
on the user has possibility to define the ALC gain reduction thresholds.
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In case of where external alarm relay is used in combination with the repeater the user has the
possibility to define own descriptions of External alarms generated by the repeater.
User can even generate the Test Alarm in order to test either External Alarm functionality or alarm
forwarding feature.
There are even some cosmetic possibilities like LED intensity and LED style available for user to
change if required.
3.3.11 Hardware
Hardware menu contains internal hardware test points like different driver and synth voltages,
temperatures, etc. This menu is mainly helpful for the advanced users when troubleshooting for
example.
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3.3.12 Advanced
The Advanced menu displays DAC (Bit) hardware values. It is not of much interest for the normal use.
As Hardware menu described above, this is mainly used for the troubleshooting and reference for
the advanced users developers and RMA personnel.