GS Instech GRS-1915DC-SPR Repeater User Manual GRS 1915D SPR Manual 09 01 30
GS Instruments Co., Ltd. Repeater GRS 1915D SPR Manual 09 01 30
Users Manual
3G Indoor Repeater
GRS-1915D-SPR
User Manual
January, 2009
Version 0.1
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- INDEX -
1. SUMMARY................................................................................... 3
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......................................................... 5
2.1 3G Indoor Repeater Service Network Configuration............... 5
2.2 System Design and Operation.................................................. 6
2.2.1 System Design........................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Downlink/Uplink Path ................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Frequency Selection................................................................. 10
3. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 11
3.1 System Capacity..................................................................... 11
3.2 System Specifications ............................................................ 12
3.3 Electrical and Environmental Specifications.......................... 12
3.4 Functions................................................................................ 13
4. SETUP....................................................................................... 15
4.1. Equipment Needed for 3G Indoor Repeater Setup ............... 15
4.1.1 Checkpoints before turning on the Repeater .............................. 15
4.1.2 System Setup .......................................................................... 16
4.1.3 Open for Service...................................................................... 17
4.2.1 Necessary Testing and Measuring Equipment ............................. 19
4.2.2 Notice..................................................................................... 19
4.2.3 Simple Troubleshooting Method ................................................ 19
4.2.4 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 20
4.2.5 Troubleshooting Guide Related to RF ......................................... 21
4.2.6 Troubleshooting Guide Related to NMS ...................................... 23
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1. Summary
GRS-1915D-SPR is a 3G Indoor repeater, which has been designed to improve signals in
blanket/shadow areas inside of buildings to transmit Sprint signals at PCS 1900MHz band.
Characteristics
PCS Band: 72dB Gain with 15dBm maximum composite output power.
Bandwidth: Entire PCS 1900 frequency A Block to F Block (45MHz). Bandwidth selection
adjustable per user’s situation.
- 5MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz Blocks
- Three continuous 5MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz block combinations ( only continuous )
- See page 10 for more details.
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Characteristics
GRS-1915D-SPR repeater is an indoor repeater with output power of 15dBm. Functional
modules are classified as below:
- DPX Filters to combine the input/output signals for: CDMA
- Body (the whole module)
- AC/DC Adapter
- Controller to monitor each module in repeater.
Abbreviation
PAM: POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE
LNA: LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
AGC: AUTO GAIN CONTROL
ALC: AUTO LIMIT CONTROL
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery on the controller board is replaced by an
incorrect type.
-.Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
-.Warning: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity
to the antenna should not be less than 20cm during normal operation. The gain of the
antenna for pcs Band must not exceed 12 dBi.
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2. System Configuration
2.1 3G Indoor Repeater Service Network Configuration
<Pic.1> 3G Indoor In-building Repeater Service Organization
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2.2 System Design and Operation
2.2.1 System Design
<Pic.2> GRS-1915D-SPR repeater
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<Pic.3> Internal Design
No Part
1 Module
2 Control Board
3 Ethernet Board
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<Pic.4> Outside Port Design
NO. PORT
1 Server Antenna Port
2 Donor Antenna Port
3 DC Power Port
4 CLI Monitor Port
5 Ethernet Port
6 Grounding port
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2.2.2 Downlink/ Uplink Path
GRS-1915D-SPR improves and strengthens signals in PCS 1900MHz band.
In downlink path, received from Donor Antenna signal is transferred through Duplexer (DPX)
and Down Conversion (DNC) module, and after choosing one of 5MHz, 10MHz or 15MHz in IF
path the signal is forwarded to Up Conversion (UPC) module. Then, improved signal is sent to
Service Antenna through Diplexer (DPX).
Uplink path is vice versa to Downlink path.
<Pic.5> Block Diagram
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A1 A2 A3 DB1 B2 B3 E F
1930 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975
MHz
A1 A2 A3 DB1 B2 B3 E F
1850 1855 1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1885 1890 1895
MHz
2.2.3 Frequency Selection
Downlink Frequency Table
Uplink Frequency Table
<Pic.6 > 1900MHz Band Structure
PCS 1900 repeater has 5MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz Paths in IF division, so any of these bandwidths
can be selected for providing service. 5MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz are only continious bands.
But there are some cases when this choice is not applicable:
- Not continuous 3 Paths [5 MHz each], so total band is 15MHz
Ex) A1, D, E
- Not continuous 3 Paths [5 MHz each], so total band is 10MHz
Ex) A1, D
- Not continuous 3 Paths [5 MHz and 10M ], so total band is 15MHz
Ex) A1,A2,E
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 System Capacity
Item Specification Remark
Downlink 1930MHz ~ 1975MHz 45MHz
Freq.
Uplink 1850MHz ~ 1895MHz 45MHz
Donor CDMA Tx / Rx DPX
Port Server CDMA Tx / Rx DPX
Capacity OMNI
Channel Capacity 5MHz, 10MHz
15MHz Only continuous
Output Power +15dBm / Total
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3.2 System Specifications
Parameter Specification Remark
Range 52dB ~ 72dB
Adjust Step ±1.0dB
Gain
Adjust Accuracy ±0.5dB
Propagation
Delay
＜ 5.0us
F0±885kHz ＜ -45dBc ∆marker: 29dB
Spurious
Emission F0±1.98MHz ＜ -55dBc ∆marker: 39dB
Out Band Spurious Emission ＜ -13dBm RBW: 30MHz
Flatness ＜ 3dB
Return Loss / VSWR ＜ 1.5 : 1
Uplink
Noise Figure
＜ 5dB @ Max gain
＜ 12dB @ Min gain
Roll off ±1.0MHz ＞ 50dBc Test frequency measured
from band edge
Characteristic Impedance 50Ω
3.3 Electrical and Environmental Specifications
Item Specification Remark
RF Connector N-Type Female Donor & Server ANT Port
AC Supply Input : 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 1.2A
Output : +12V / 3.5A AC/DC Adapter
Out Dimension 9.45(L)*8.27(W)*4.92(H) Unit : inch
Net Weight ＜5 kgs
Module AL6063S-T5
Material Cabinet AL5052P
Operation Temperature -10℃ ~ +50℃ Convection cooling
Humidity 5% ~ 95% Non-condensing
Dust Resistance TELCORDIA GR63-CORE
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3.4 Functions
Parameter Specification
Gain Control • Adjustable DL and UL Gain range 52~72dB
• Display default Gain and current Gain function
AGS
Auto Gain
Setting
OUTPUT LEVEL
≥ 15dBm
DL PAM OFF
UL PAM OFF
SHUTDOWN OFF
DL ATT 20dB
UL ATT 20dB
OSCILLATION ALARM ON
D L PAM O N
OUTPUT LEVEL
≥ 발 진 Level
AGS ON
ALC MODE
AGS 종료
OSCILLATION ALARM
& SH U TDOW N
ISO L ATIO N C H E C K
ATT 0dB
OUTPUT LEVEL
≥ 발 진 LEVEL
ATT 1dB 감 소
ATT > 0 dB
ISOLAT IO N C HECK
ATT 7dB
AGC MODE
ATT 값 설정
ISO L ATIO N C H E C K
ATT 7dB
ATT > 3dB ALC MODE
AGC MODE
AGS 종료
AGS 종료
AGS 종료
AGS 종료
OSCILLATION
ALARM OFF
OSCILLATION
ALARM OFF
OSCILLATION
ALARM OFF
OSCILLATION
ALARM OFF
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
AGC
Auto Gain
Control
• It always operates in Downlink AGC ON status
• To maintain same Downlink output power despite flexible input signal strength.
• To add or subtract Attenuation level referring to AGC Power Limit level.
• Used with the Automatic Setup (Auto Gain Setting)
ALC
Auto Limit
Control
• To limit output power as far as default range
• Used for DAS configuration and when oscillation/isolation is a concern
• Automatic Gain decrement when output power of repeater is higher than default level
• Automatic Gain recovery when output power of repeater is reduced.
• Shutdown when output power is higher than default level in Minimum Gain
• Automatic Recovery Algorithm conversion after Shutdown status
Band Select • To select either 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz
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Power
Monitoring
Function
• Monitoring repeater’s output level
DL Input control • Monitoring Donor ANT input power of DL
Automatic
Recovery
• When repeater is shutdown, it periodically recovers output power of repeater then monitors
alarming
Security • Support HTTPS for Web Browser security
• User authentication through User ID and Password
Temperature
Control
• Monitoring temperature of repeater
• Maximum and minimum set up is possible. Shutdown in over temperature
• Automatic recovery after temperature becomes normal. (Hysteresis 10degree)
IP address
report via E-mail
• When in PPP reconnection, E-mail which includes HTML to connect to newly assigned IP Address,
reports to operator.
DHCP Client • Automatic IP assignment
DHCP Server • Server function for automatic IP assignment
Web GUI • Remote and local user browser support through Web Browser
SNMP Agent • NMS report via SNMPv2 Trap
LED Display • LED displays power and operation status on front side of repeater system.
• Input and Output signal levels are verified by LED bars.
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4. SETUP
4.1. Equipment Needed for GRS-1915D-SPR Repeater Setup
Parameter Item Quantity Remark
Major Component GRS-1915D-SPR 1 EA Provided by GST
Additional
Components
CD which contains User Manual
V0.1 and Installation Guide V0.1
Ethernet Cable 6.6ft
AC/DC Adapter
Ground Cable 6.6ft
Anchor Bolt (¼" X ½")
Hex Lag Screw (¼" X 1½")
1 EA
1 EA
1 EA
1 EA
4 EA
4 EA
Provided by GST
Antenna Donor ANT
Server ANT
1 EA
1 EA Not Included
RF Cable Antenna connection Cable TBD Not Included
Testing and Measuring
Equipment Spectrum Analyzer 1 EA Not Included
4.1.1 Checkpoints before turning on the Repeater
1) System Power Check: DC electrical power to the repeater should be 12V, input electricity
only after power verification.
2) Input RF Signal Range: Optimal input RSSI into the repeater is -57dBm ~ -37dBm
for 1900MHz CDMA. User should verify input condition of Donor ANT.
3) Isolation check between DONOR/SERVER ANT: Isolation condition of this equipment is
79dBc (Gain+7dB) for CDMA. User should check its condition before installation.
.
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4.1.2 System Setup
1) This equipment is basically wall mountable.
2) Installer will have to connect the power supply (after verifying the input power) and RF cable
to the Repeater and then it will be ready to use.
3) For grounding, there is a grounding terminal in main power supply which will be plugged into
power outlet. There is also a separate grounding terminal on the repeater which should be
connected to the on-site grounding terminal to ensure proper grounding.
4) Mounting of repeater should be done by at least two technicians to ensure a safe and proper
installation.
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4.1.3 Open for Service
1) Check points before open:
a. Verification of system installation status:
- Electricity, In/Out antennas, cable connection, and equipment mount status.
b. Verification of system accessories:
- User should check all necessary accessories.
c. Check receipt signal level
- Installer should check whether environmental conditions are in accordance
with system specification to ensure that system operation will be optimized.
2) Check points after open:
a. Check external LED
1) RUN: Green light ON (Off: all lights off)
2) ALARM: Green light in normal status, Red light in alarming
3) SHUT DOWN: Green light in normal status, Red light in Shutdown status
Display LED level bar
Number of LED bars on front side of repeater will show input signal level.
Less than ~ -85dBm: LED 1bar
-84dBm~-70dBm: LED 2 bars
-69dBm~-54dBm: LED 3 bars
-53dBm~-41dBm: LED 4 bars
More than -40dBm: LED 5 bars
Number of LED bar on front side of repeater will show output power signal level.
Less than ~ 7dBm: LED 1bar
+8dBm~+9dBm: LED 2bars
+10dBm~+11dBm: LED 3bars
+12dBm~+13dBm: LED 4bars
More than +14dBm: LED 5bars
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<Pic.7> Front LED
b. Verification of operation status
User should verify following status with Output monitoring terminal, which is provided by
Spectrum Analyzer:
- Output power generation status, system spurious emission characteristics.
c. Verification of signal quality and strength in service area
User should verify signal strength and quality of in-service coverage area by using cell
phone or other measuring device.
d. Verification of upper-level NMS operation status
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4.2 Troubleshooting
In case of abnormal operation, technician should diagnose abnormality via remote access or
directly connecting to repeater using Ethernet cable. If technician is required to conduct repairs
due to major alarm, repeater should first be powered off, and then technician should prepare
the proper measurement equipment before trying to fix the problem. In most cases of major
repairs, GST will simply replace the unit and conduct repairs at the appropriate facility.
4.2.1 Necessary Testing and Measuring Equipment
a. RF Power Meter: 10Watt Max, 50ohm
b. Signal Generator: 3GHz
c. Spectrum Analyzer: 3GHz
d. Multi-Meter
4.2.2 Notice
a. Troubleshooting should be performed by a trained technician.
b. Parts that seem to be not used should not be disassembled.
c. While troubleshooting, technician should use attenuator to check RF Signal output.
4.2.3 Simple Troubleshooting Method
a. Verify LED Status, both on external LED’s as well as internal module LED’s
- Normal operation: Green light On. Alarming: Red LED on
b. Technician should check external and internal connectors to ensure that all connections are
tightly secure. These connectors should be cleaned regularly.
c. If technician thinks there is a serious problem, call after sales team for over-the-
phone technical support. 1-866-9-GST-USA (1-866-947-8872)
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4.2.4 Troubleshooting Guide
Item Check Point Trouble shooting
Note
before
system
operation
* System Input power range
Input Level
Downlink -57dBm/Total ~ -37dBm/Total
Uplink -57dBm/Total ~ -37dBm/Total
Note
before
system
operation
* System Gain
Gain
Downlink 52 ~ 72dB
Uplink 52 ~ 72dB
Note
before
system
operation
* Output power at Server port
Output power
Downlink 15dBm/Total
Uplink 15dBm/Total
Check in
Advance
* Check points before open for
service
* Please check quantity of all accessories with specification
before you set up.
* Fit cable length in accordance with field condition.
* Set up 1900MHz CDMA Donor antenna to secure Isolation
(More than 79dBc)
Check
after
open
* Check points after open for service
* Check following status
- Verify that the antennas are securely mounted and pointed
in the correct directions
- Connection status between antennas and RF cable
- Verify that the Repeater is securely mounted
- Proper AC power status
- Grounding status of electrical circuit
- Coaxial cable (RF) construction status
- Connectors and combiners connection status
- Cable connection status against leakage of water
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4.2.5 Troubleshooting Guide Related to RF
Symptom Check Point Troubleshooting
When repeater
does not work
properly
* Check Electricity Cord
connection status
* Re-plug in Adapter cord
When in
alarming * DL over-input alarm
* Please Check following status
- Proper maximum output power limit level
- BTS input level (Spectrum Level)
- Input RSSI value on Status Page
- Downlink Attenuation level
* Please reset Adapter upon completing Alarm
troubleshooting
When in
alarming * DL over-output alarm
* Make sure output power is operating normally.
* Reset Adapter upon completing Alarm
troubleshooting.
When in
alarming * UL over-output alarm
* Please make sure output level is operating normally
* Please reset Adapter upon completing Alarm
troubleshooting
When in
alarming * Temperature alarm
* Check following status:
- Setting level of maximum temperature limit
- Temperature offset is normal or not.
- Circumstances of temperature.
* Reset Adapter upon completing Alarm
troubleshooting
When in
alarming * RF OFF
* Verify that the HPA’s are On.
* Reset Adapter upon completing Alarm
troubleshooting
When output
power is no
longer problem
* Technician should verify
category of alarm at the front
side of repeater.
* When Red light on the Shutdown LED, technician should
troubleshoot the alarm via Notebook computer.
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When output
power is no
longer problem
* Technician should connect
antenna with output port of
repeater.
* Please make sure all
connectors are fastened
* Reconnect the connector.
* Change it if the connector is defective.
When output
power is no
longer problem
* Check the input level
* Increase output power or check input change of BTS side.
When output
power is no
longer problem
* Check Gain of the unit
* If the Gain is different from normal level, please contact A/S
team.
When output
power is no
longer problem
* Cable connector loose.
* It is possible for connectors to get too tight and damage the
equipment or throughput.
* Please contact installer or service provider upon verification.
In case of
dropped call
or bad
signal after
set up
* Check input signal strength
in the service area
* Increase output power level of repeater by adjusting
attenuation level.
In case of drop
call or bad
signal after
set up
* If input signal strength is not
a problem, please check
delay of calling time.
* Increase output level of Uplink signal, then set to optimal
level.
In case of
dropped call
or bad
signal after
setup
* Check RSSI signal strength
* Contact network management team or service provider
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In case Output
Signal
wavelength is
not shown flat
or looks like
oscillation
* Check connection fastened
between antenna and cable
(Signal wavelength should be
flat and stable if technicians
shake CABLE. If not, it is
connection problem.)
* If connection is not proper, reconnect cable and connector
and then check the output power again.
Same as above * Input level change or
module overheating.
* Check input level from BTS side.
* Check performance of each module.
(Diagnosed by A/S team.)
Same as above * Please check VSWR of the
Cable is normal.
* Change to normal Cable.
4.2.6 Troubleshooting Guide Related to NMS
Symptom Check Points Troubleshooting
Link Fail * Communication problem
* In case of Ethernet, verify IP addressing, DHCP function, and
that Cookies are deleted.
* Verify that a crossover Ethernet cable is being used.
Link Fail * CLI Connection, Cable
status check
* Make sure 1:1 connection.
* Follow instructions in the installation guide for this connection
procedure.
Link Fail * CLI connection Check by
USB to Serial Cable
* Please verify Port number of PC communication.
* Please check Cable connection status.