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Axell Wireless High Power Multiband Fibre fed Band Selective Booster

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Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | I Single/Dual-Band Repeater Tri/Quad-Band Repeater The most important thing we build is trust MBF-40 Americas Multi-band Series User Manual – 00071UM Rev. 4.3
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 14-Feb-16 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Page | II Rev. 4.3 Document number: 00071UM This document is valid for the following MBF-40 37 dBm models: Type Description Part Number APAC 700MHz MBF-40 APAC 700MHz 40dBm 110VAC MBF-4007A-110V SPRINT 800&850 /1900MHz MBF-40 SPRINT 800&850/1900 37dBm 110VAC MBF-3708-3719-110V 700/1700MHz MBF-40 7/17 37/39 dBm 110VAC MBF-3707-3717-110V 700/SPRINT800&850/1700MHz MBF-40 700/SPRINT 800&850/17 37/37/39 dBm 110VAC MBF-3707-3708-3917-110V 700/SPRINT800&850/1900MHz MBF-40 700/SPRINT 800&850/1900MHz 37/37/37dBm 110VAC MBF-3707-3708-3719-110V SPRINT800&850/1700/ 1900MHz MBF-40 SPRINT 800&850/17/19 37/39/37 dBm 110VAC MBF-3708-3917-3719-110V 700/1700/1900MHz MBF-40 700/1700/1900 37/39/37 dBm 110VAC MBF-3707-3917-3719-110V 700/SPRINT800&850/1700/1900MHz MBF-40 700/ SPRINT 800&850/1700/1900 37/37/39/37 dBm 110VAC MBF-3707-3708-3917-3719-110V 1700 MIMO/1900MHz MBF-40 1700/1700MIMO/1900 39/39/37 dBm 110VAC MBF-3917-3917M-3719-110V This document is valid for the following MBF-40 43 dBm models: Type Description Part Number 700MHz (LTE) MBF-40 700MHz LTE 43dBm 110VAC slave unit MBF-4307-110V-SL APAC 700MHz ( LTE) MBF-40 APAC 700MHz LTE - 43dBm 110VAC slave unit MBF-4307A-110V-SL 700MHz MIMO ( LTE) MBF-40 LTE 700/700 MIMO 43/43dBm 110VAC slave MBF-4307-4307-M-110V-SL SMR 700/800 MHz MBF-40 SMR 700/800MHz 37/37dBm 110VAC, master unit MBF-3707S-3708S-110V AWS/1900MHz MBF-40 AWS/1900MHz 43/43dBm 110VAC,master unit MBF-4317-4319-110V AWS/2600MHz MBF-40 AWS/2600MHz 43/43dBm 110VAC, master unit MBF-4317-4326-110V SPRINT800&850/AWS/ 1900/2600 MBF-40 SPRINT800&850/AWS/1900/2600 43/43/43/43 dBm 110VAC, master unit ready for add-on with fan hood MBF-4308-4317-4319-4326-110V-F 700/SPRINT800&850/AWS/1900 MBF-40 700/SPRINT800&850/AWS/1900 43/43/43/43 dBm 110VAC, master unit with fan hood MBF-4307-4308-4317-4319-110V-F
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | III Copyright © 2015 Axell Wireless Limited trading as Cobham Wireless All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language without the prior written permission of Axell Wireless Limited trading as Cobham Wireless. The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this document are adequate and free of errors and omissions. The manufacturer will, if necessary, explain issues which may not be covered by this document. The manufacturer's liability for any errors in the document is limited to the correction of errors and the aforementioned advisory services. This document has been prepared to be used by professional and properly trained personnel, and the customer assumes full responsibility when using them. The manufacturer welcomes customer comments as part of the process of continual development and improvement of the documentation in the best way possible from the user's viewpoint. Please submit your comments to the nearest Cobham Wireless sales representative. Contact Information Headquarters Axell Wireless trading as Cobham Wireless Aerial House, Asheridge Road Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2QD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1494 777000 Fax: +44 1494 777002 Commercial inquiries cw.coverage@cobham.com Website www.cobham.com/wireless Support issues cw.support@cobham.com Technical Support Line, English speaking +44 1494 777 747
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 14-Feb-16 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Page | IV Rev. 4.3 Document number: 00071UM About This Manual This Product Manual provides the following information: • Description of the Repeater unit • Procedures for setup, configuration and checking the proper operation of the unit • Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures Intended Audience This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers. It is assumed that the customers installing, operating, and maintaining Cobham Wireless Repeaters are familiar with the basic functionality of Repeaters. Notice Confidential - Authorized Customer Use This document may be used in its complete form only and is solely for the use of Cobham Wireless employees and authorized Cobham Wireless channels or customers. The material herein is proprietary to Cobham Wireless. Any unauthorized reproduction, use or disclosure of any part thereof is strictly prohibited. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Disclaimer of Liability Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Cobham Wireless reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. The information furnished by Cobham Wireless in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Cobham Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use. In no event shall Cobham Wireless be liable for any damage resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Cobham Wireless further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similes damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all products, publications and services during and after the warranty period. Guarantees • All antennas must be installed with lightning protection. Damage to power modules, as a result of lightning are not covered by the warranty. • Switching on AC or DC power prior to the connection of antenna cables is regarded as faulty installation procedure and therefore not covered by the Cobham Wireless warranty. • The repeater box should be closed using the two screws. The screws must be fully tightened. Failure to do so may affect the IP65 compliancy and therefore any warranty. Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Cobham Wireless shall not be viable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any legal theory. System Operation • The Input / Output RF level power level monitoring windows are for indication only and should not be considered a replacement for laboratory test equipment accuracy of measurement of actual signal levels. The error of measurement will be high at low input levels. • The normal operating range of signal measurement is as follows: o Downlink Output range +20dBm to +43dBm o Uplink Output range -10dBm to +5dBm
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | V System Maintenance • In the event of a failure Cobham Wireless’s support service should be contacted for advice on a possible module replacement or other action to be taken. • If a shipment of a repeater back to Cobham Wireless is made within the period of guarantee the original packing must be used. • The system normally operates without any operator intervention or maintenance. If in the unlikely event of any unit failure, the faulty repeater should be replaced. A failed unit can be removed and replaced with a spare while the rest of the system (other repeaters) is still operating. However, the power supply of the failed repeater should be isolated from the power before anything is replaced. • Component Replacement - None of the modules in the repeater can be replaced without removing the repeater from its mounting and opening the cover of the repeater. • In the event of a malfunction in the system, the status of the antenna systems as well as the continuity of the cabling should be checked before replacing any modules within the repeater. Product Disposal Product Disposal - Disposal of this product must be handled according to all national laws and regulations. For detailed information regarding materials, please refer to Cobham Wireless. System Batteries The Repeater contains two types of batteries: • A battery pack in the power supply unit, consisting of 8X NiMh batteries. • A button cell CR1216 on the controller board. CAUTION!! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to local laws and instructions.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 14-Feb-16 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Page | VI Rev. 4.3 Document number: 00071UM Compliance with FCC FCC Part 20 Warning Statement WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENCEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You must have an FCC LICENCE 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to RF reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Unauthorized Changes to Equipment Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Exposure Limits This unit complies with FCC RF exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 190 cm. between the radiator and any person’s body. Antenna Installation Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. The antenna used for this booster must be mounted on outdoor or indoor permanent structures. Compliance with IC Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. The Manufacturer's rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device. Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. La puissance de sortie nominale indiquée par le fabricant pour cet appareil concerne son fonctionnement avec porteuse unique. Pour des appareils avec porteuses multiples, on doit réduire la valeur nominale de 3.5dB, surtout si le signal de sortie est retransmis et qu'il peut causer du brouillage aux utilisateurs de bandes adjacentes. Une telle réduction doit porter sur la puissance d'entrée ou sur le gain, et ne doit pas se faire au moyen d'un atténuateur raccordé à la sortie du dispositif.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | VII General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of System Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this product. Caution labels! Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings. "Caution" calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if ignored, may result in injury or damage to the system, system component or even the user. Do not perform any procedure preceded by a "Caution" until the described conditions are fully understood and met. Electrical Shock DANGER!! To prevent electrical shock when installing or modifying the system power wiring, disconnect the wiring at the power source before working with un insulated wires or terminals. Caution: Safety to personnel • Before installing or replacing any of the equipment, the entire manual should be read and understood. • The user needs to supply the appropriate AC or DC power to the repeater. Incorrect power settings can damage the repeater and may cause injury to the user. • Please be aware that the equipment may, during certain conditions become very warm and can cause minor injuries if handled without any protection, such as gloves. Caution: RF Exposure • RF radiation, arising from transmitter outputs connected to AWL’s equipment, must be considered a safety hazard. • This condition might only occur in the event of cable disconnection, or because a ‘spare’ output has been left un-terminated. Either of these conditions would impair the system’s efficiency. No investigation should be carried out until all RF power sources have been removed. This would always be a wise precaution, despite the severe mismatch between the impedance of an N type connector at 50 ohm, and that of free space at 377 ohm, which would severely compromise the efficient radiation of RF power. Radio frequency burns could also be a hazard, if any RF power carrying components were to be carelessly touched! • Antenna positions should be chosen to comply with requirements (both local & statutory) regarding exposure of personnel to RF radiation. When connected to an antenna, the unit is capable of producing RF field strengths, which may exceed guideline safe values especially if used with antennas having appreciable gain. In this regard the use of directional antennas with backscreens and a strict site rule that personnel must remain behind the screen while the RF power is on, is strongly recommended. • Where the equipment is used near power lines or in association with temporary masts not having lightning protection, the use of a safety earth connected to the case-earthing bolt is strongly advised. Caution: Safety to equipment • When installing, replacing or using this product, observe all safety precautions during handling and operation. Failure to comply with the following general safety precautions and with specific precautions described elsewhere in this manual violates the safety standards of the design, manufacture, and intended use of this product. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • Cobham Wireless assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these precautions. This entire manual should be read and understood before operating or maintaining the repeater.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 14-Feb-16 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Page | VIII Rev. 4.3 Document number: 00071UM Warning: Restricted Access Location Access to the MBF-40 unit installation location is restricted to authorized SERVICE PERSONNEL. Attention: Electrostatic Sensitivity • Observe electrostatic precautionary procedures. • ESD = Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device. • Static electricity can be conducted to the semiconductor chip from the centre pin of the RF input connector, and through the AC connector pins. When unpacking and otherwise handling the repeater, follow ESD precautionary procedures including use of grounded wrist straps, grounded workbench surfaces, and grounded floor mats. Caution: Class 1 Laser The repeaters described in this manual are equipped with class 1 lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1 Caution - Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation. Exercise caution as follows: • Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments. Optical transmitters in the Fibre optic converter can send out high energy invisible laser radiation. There is a risk for permanent damage to the eye. • Always use protective cover on all cables and connectors which are not connected. • Never look directly into a Fibre cable or a connector. • Consider that a Fibre can carry transmission in both directions. • During handling of laser cables or connections, ensure that the source is switched off. • Regard all open connectors with respect and direct them in a safe direction and never towards a reflecting surface. Reflected laser radiation should be regarded as equally hazardous as direct radiation.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | IX Table of Contents 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Features and Capabilities .................................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 ALC ..................................................................................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Operating Temperature ....................................................................................................... 1-3 1.4 MBF-40 Management Web GUI ............................................................................................ 1-3 1.5 MIMO Topology ................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.6 Five-Band Configuration ..................................................................................................... 1-5 1.7 MBF-40 Basic Interfaces ...................................................................................................... 1-6 1.7.1 Securing the Unit ....................................................................................................... 1-6 1.7.2 External Interfaces..................................................................................................... 1-7 1.7.3 Internal Interfaces ...................................................................................................... 1-8 2 REPEATER INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 2-1 2.1 Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1.1 Service Antenna Requirements (English) ..................................................................... 2-1 2.1.2 Service Antenna Requirements (French) ..................................................................... 2-3 2.1.3 RF Cable Installation Guidelines ................................................................................. 2-4 2.1.4 Grounding Wires Requirements .................................................................................. 2-5 2.1.5 Power Requirements ................................................................................................. 2-5 2.1.6 Optic Cables Guidelines ............................................................................................. 2-6 2.1.7 EMV Protection ......................................................................................................... 2-7 2.1.8 External Alarm and Relay Considerations .................................................................... 2-8 2.1.9 Location Criteria ........................................................................................................ 2-8 2.2 Standard Repeater Installation .......................................................................................... 2-10 2.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-10 2.2.2 Unpacking and Accessories ..................................................................................... 2-11 2.2.3 Rack Mount Installation ............................................................................................ 2-11 2.2.4 Wall Mount Installation ............................................................................................. 2-13 2.2.5 Grounding .............................................................................................................. 2-19 2.2.6 Optic Fibre Connection ............................................................................................ 2-19 2.2.7 Service Antenna Connections ................................................................................... 2-22 2.2.8 Power Connections and Power On ............................................................................ 2-23 2.2.9 Optional - External Alarm and Relay Connections ....................................................... 2-27 2.2.10 Closing and Securing the Repeater ........................................................................... 2-28 2.3 Repeater with Fan Hood Installation .................................................................................. 2-29 2.3.1 Assembly Overview and Dimensions ......................................................................... 2-29 2.3.2 Physical Installation Overview ................................................................................... 2-31 2.3.3 Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 2-32 2.3.4 Bracket and Fan-Hood Assembly .............................................................................. 2-33 2.4 Five-Band System Installation ........................................................................................... 2-38 2.4.1 Master Slave System Cable Requirements ................................................................ 2-38 2.4.2 Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-38 2.4.3 Connecting Master and Slave Units ........................................................................... 2-39 2.4.4 Master/Slave Connections for External Alarms ........................................................... 2-41 3 OPENING A SESSION AND NAVIGATING GUI ............................................................. 3-1 3.1 Opening a Direct Web Session ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.1.1 Connecting Locally .................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.2 Remote Connection and Login .................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Open a Session to the MBF-40 via the OMU II ...................................................................... 3-2 3.3 Navigating the Web Interface ............................................................................................... 3-3
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | X Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 3.3.1 Management Options Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-4 3.3.2 Home Screen Overview ............................................................................................. 3-5 3.3.3 Configuration Screen Overview ................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.4 Five Service System GUI ........................................................................................... 3-7 4 MBF-40 COMMISSIONING .......................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 MBF-40 Optical Loss Adjustment (OLA)............................................................................... 4-1 4.2 RF Balancing ....................................................................................................................... 4-3 4.2.1 Manual RF Balancing ................................................................................................. 4-3 4.2.2 Automatic MBF-40 RF Balancing ................................................................................ 4-5 4.3 Integration into the AEM ...................................................................................................... 4-6 4.4 What Next? .......................................................................................................................... 4-6 5 MBF-40 FULL GUI DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 5-1 5.1 Configuring General Parameters ......................................................................................... 5-1 5.1.1 Site Information – MBF-40 Identification ...................................................................... 5-1 5.1.2 Date & Time .............................................................................................................. 5-2 5.1.3 Configure External Alarms .......................................................................................... 5-3 5.1.4 IP Address ................................................................................................................ 5-4 5.2 Remote Communication and Fault Notification Setup .......................................................... 5-5 5.2.1 TCP/IP and Ethernet .................................................................................................. 5-5 5.2.2 SNMP Support .......................................................................................................... 5-6 5.3 User Accounts ..................................................................................................................... 5-7 5.3.1 Default User Accounts ............................................................................................... 5-7 5.3.2 User Access Levels ................................................................................................... 5-8 5.3.3 Change Password ..................................................................................................... 5-8 5.4 Reboot ................................................................................................................................ 5-9 5.5 CLI (Command Line Interface) Shell .................................................................................... 5-9 5.6 Attribute Reference ........................................................................................................... 5-10 6 MONITORING AND FAULT SOURCING ....................................................................... 6-1 6.1 Monitoring Via the MBF-40 Home Screen ............................................................................. 6-2 6.1.1 General Page Area .................................................................................................... 6-3 6.1.2 Detailed view of the MBF-40 ....................................................................................... 6-3 6.1.3 Detailed view of Fibre Optic Unit ................................................................................. 6-5 6.1.4 Subsystems .............................................................................................................. 6-5 6.2 Logs Screen ........................................................................................................................ 6-6 6.3 Module LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 6-6 6.3.1 Control Module LEDs ................................................................................................. 6-8 6.3.2 F/O Converter LEDs .................................................................................................. 6-8 6.3.3 Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................................... 6-9 Appendix A - US Specifications ............................................................................................. 1 Appendix B - Canada Specifications...................................................................................... 1 Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure .................................................................................. 1
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 1-1 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The MBF - Multi-Band Fibre optic fed system encapsulates solutions for both indoor and outdoor environments for single or multi-operator use. It offers seamless coverage in any indoor environment such as tunnels, metros and larger buildings. Signals are coupled off from a nearby base station and then distributed via fiber to one or several MBF repeaters. Up to 5 frequency bands can be supported over single F/O cable to allow future upgrades w/o the need to add additional cables, done thru master unit (with F/O interface) and slave unit ( w/o F/O) connected to the master unit. The high output power of the remote unit results in a need to deploy a fewer number of sites, which in turn lowers the capital expenditures for the roll-out as a whole. These remote units can be installed up to 12.5 miles (20 Km) from the base station site, offering a great flexibility when providing RF coverage in areas where off air transmission is not a preferable solution. A distributed antenna system can be used to distribute the signal throughout the area to be covered. Cobham Wireless can provide a complete solution including design, site surveys and equipment related to the POI (Point Of Interface) such as combiners, filters, cross band couplers, etc. The MBF product family includes version for single band, dual band, tri band and quad band variants available in various combinations. Figure 1-1: Illustration of a standard OMU II MBF Remote Application
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 1-2 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 1.1 Features and Capabilities • High output power • High efficiency MCPA amplifier technology • Advanced and user-friendly remote control and supervision • Up to four frequency bands in one enclosure • Single enclosure MIMO support • Up to 5 frequency bands over the same F/O cable ( 2 enclosures, master –slave configuration ) • Output power at the antenna (composite): 37dBm, 39dBm, 43dBm (model dependent) • Very low noise factor - minimizes interference to BTS and increases high speed data throughput • Single or Dual Fiber feed models available • Remote commissioning and monitoring: • Via OMU II intuitive Web GUI • Via AEM – no local setup required • SNMP v1/v2c support • Plug-and-Play: Automatic detection and Optical Gain Setting via the OMU • Automatic Level Control (ALC) - provides constant gain in both uplink and downlink paths according to the defined maximum output level • Automatic optical gain setting - he gain is adjusted in the downlink chain by measuring the level of the pilot carrier sent from the Optical Master Unit (OMU). The level of the received pilot carrier is continuously monitored • Backup battery for ‘last gasp’ indication (sending fault error before power failure) • Optional - two internal power supplies provided for some models ensure robust unit operation • Power source: 115VAC or -48V power (model dependent)
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 1-3 1.2 ALC The repeater has a constant gain in both uplink and downlink paths. The repeater has a defined maximum output level. If the input signal amplified by the gain set exceeds the set output limit, an ALC (Automatic Level Control) loop is activated. This ALC ensures that the amplifier does not add distortion to the radio signal. Below are examples of the ALC function for one and two carriers. 1.3 Operating Temperature The MBF-40 is designed primarily for multi carrier purposes. If the repeater is run at full output power over a long period of time, additional, external cooling may be required; this can take the form of air-conditioning or an external fan assembly. Specific MBF-40 models, whose power consumption exceeds 400W, are provided with an additional fan hood cooling assembly. NOTE: The repeater is equipped with a power management function that steps down the power and, if needed, fully shuts down the amplifier chains until temperature reaches normal values. 1.4 MBF-40 Management Web GUI MBF-40 is remotely commissioned and monitored via an OMUII session. Local access to the unit is not required for commissioning. Additional configuration and troubleshooting options are available via a direct connection to the MBF-40 IP address. A direct session can be opened locally or remotely. NOTE: Direct remote communication requires connecting the MBF-40 to an Ethernet network. Figure 1-2: MBF-40 Home Screen
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 1-4 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 1.5 MIMO Topology MIMO configuration is supported by specific MBF-40 models. The physical casing of these models supports two antenna ports and includes two (internal) optic conversion modules (see section 1.7.3.2). MBF-40 MIMO topology requires an OMU II unit that supports at least two sectors. Two dedicated optic Fibres are routed from the OMU II towards the MBF-40. Where relevant, MIMO specific installation instructions are provided in the manual. Figure 1-3: MIMO OMU II-MBF-40 Remote Application
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 1-5 1.6 Five-Band Configuration Cost effective five-band support over a single fibre-optic is implemented using two MBF-units: MBF-40 Slave unit and MBF-40 Master unit. The Master unit can be either tri-band or quad-band unit, where the Slave provides single-band or dual-band support for a total of five bands. All the services are routed to the Master unit via the optic fibre. The relevant (tri or quad) services are filtered by the Master unit and forwarded along with the unfiltered Slave services towards the Slave unit. At the Slave unit, the additional services are filtered and all five services are routed towards the service antenna for distribution. Five-Band System installation instructions are provided in section 2.4. NOTE: The Web interface displays the five band service system as a single, 5-band unit. See Section 3.3.4. The connections between the two units are detailed in section 2.4. The following figure shows a Master/Slave configuration. The figure below shows a five band configuration implemented using a quad-band Master and single-band Slave. The example shows connections for a configuration WITHOUT external alarms. Figure 1-4: Example of Five-band Configuration
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 1-6 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 1.7 MBF-40 Basic Interfaces NOTE: This section describes the interfaces for MBF-40 models supporting up to four services and whose power consumption does not exceed 400W. MBF-40 models, supporting five services and with power consumption exceeding 400W are described in the relevant sections in chapter 2. The MBF unit provides several types of interfaces: • Lock and screws for protection and security • External service antenna and GND connections • Internal connections for power, Fibre optics and alarm cables routed via openings in the chassis • Internal USB and Ethernet connections for local setup via Web GUI 1.7.1 Securing the Unit The repeaters are secured with two hex screws (M8) and can also be locked with a key. NOTE: The two screws must be fully tightened. Failure to do so may affect the IP65 compliancy and therefore any warranty. Figure 1-5: Securing Single/Dual Band Figure 1-6: Securing Tri/Quad Band Screws Lock Screws Lock
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 1-7 1.7.2 External Interfaces The repeater’s interfaces are located on the underside. Two basic models are available: single and dual service antennas. NOTE: The external connections at the bottom of the repeater can be protected with a cover which is screwed in place. Figure 1-7: Single Service Antenna Figure 1-8: Dual/MIMO Service Antenna The following table provides a description of the front panel ports and connections. Port Description Server Service antenna connection - DIN 7/16” connector, female Optic SC/APC Fibre optic inlet through which the optic Fibre is routed for internal connections (section 2.2.6). For MIMO models – route the two Fibres via the Fibre port. NOTE: Optic Fibre Conduit hose fitter may be pre-assembled. Power Plinth connection for routing power for internal connection (section 2.2.8.1) Alarms Plinth connector for routing external alarms and relay wiring cable for internal connections (section 2.2.9). GND Grounding lug (section 2.2.4) Fibre Input Power Alarms Server antenna Fibre Input Power Alarms Server antennas
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 1-8 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 1.7.3 Internal Interfaces This section shows the internal interfaces for the MBF-40 repeater. It is required to open the repeater during installation in order to connect the power, optic fibres and (optionally), the external alarms. In addition, it is required to verify the power and battery switches are set to ON. NOTE: The repeater is usually set up via an OMU II session. However, the user can open a direct local connection to the repeater Control module (requires opening the repeater) in order to troubleshoot or to set up the repeater parameters. The repeater internal interfaces vary according to the repeater model. The model can include any combination of the following: • Single or dual clamshell enclosure, according to the bands • A single or a dual power-supply; • A single or dual antenna port; • MIMO support; 1.7.3.1 Single Power Supply Dual Antenna Ports The following figure provides an example of a repeater with a single power supply and two antenna ports. Figure 1-9: Example of Model Supporting a Single Power Supply and Dual Service Antenna Ports F/O Converter LEDs and optic connector to which routed optic fibre is connected (section 2.2.7) Alarms and relay connections. Refer to section 2.2.11 for descriptions. Controller module - USB local setup connections. Refer to section 6.3.1 for LED descriptions PS and switches See section 2.2.9 Rechargeable backup battery pack, see 2.2.9.6 Routing power connections ( 2.2.9) Antenna connections
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 1-9 1.7.3.2 MIMO Model The MIMO model includes two Service Antenna ports and two Optic Converter modules (shown below). All other connections and interfaces are similar to the above models. Figure 1-10: MIMO Model 1.7.3.3 Dual Power Supply Model The figure below provides an example of a unit with a dual power supply. The internal view of your unit may differ. Figure 1-11: Example of Dual Power Supply Model Dual Fibre optic connectors to which routed optic Fibres are connected (section 2.2.7) PS 1 (and switches) See section 2.2.9 PS 1 (and switches) See section 2.2.9 Backup batteries Routing power connections ( 2.2.9)
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-1 2 REPEATER INSTALLATION This chapter describes the service antenna requirements and the installation of various repeater models, including repeaters with fan assemblies (section 2.3) and five service Master / Slave systems (section 2.4). ATTENTION!! • Maximum input power should not exceed (zero) 0 dBm • Follow all local safety regulations when installing the Signal Booster • Only qualified personnel are authorized to install and maintain the Signal Booster • Follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions • Please be aware that the equipment may, during certain conditions become very warm and can cause minor injuries if handled without any protection, such as gloves. 2.1 Requirements This section describes the requirements for the following: • Service antenna • RF Cable installation guidelines • Grounding wire requirements • Power wiring requirements • Optic cable guidelines • EMV protection • Repeater location selection 2.1.1 Service Antenna Requirements (English) This section provides information on the specifications of the service antennas suitable for operation with this repeater, on the installation requirements of the antennas and on the Repeater installation site and cable requirements. ATTENTION!! • The installer is held accountable for implementing the rules required for deployment. • Good engineering practice must be used to avoid interference. • Output power should be reduced to solve any IMD interference issues. • The installation height of the antenna for AWS band (1700/2100 MHz) operations is limited to 10 meters above ground for compliance with 47 CFR 27.50.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-2 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.1.1.1 Required Antenna Information The following antenna requirements, specifications and site considerations should be met. • Type of installation – indoor or outdoor • Service area type and size • Antenna type and characteristics • Height • Length and type of coaxial cable required for connecting the Service antenna to the Remote and the attenuation. 2.1.1.2 Recommended Antennas The Service antenna is installed indoors, where the type of antenna depends on the application. Specifications: • One or a combination of the following antennas can be used: Ceiling Mount Patch antenna, Wall Mount Patch antenna, Corner Reflector. • Choose an antenna with high side lobe attenuation which enables maximum isolation from other service/ mobile antennas. • Net gain [Gain Antenna – Cable loss] must not exceed 9 dBi • Antennas with gain < 9 dBi can be connected directly to the MBF-40 ports. • Higher gain antennas may be connected to the MBF-40 ports along with adequate cable and splitting losses Typical antenna types: • Indoor Dome 2.1 dBi; beam width 360° • Indoor Panel 4.2 dBi; beam width 106° • Radiating Cable Typically < -50 dBi
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-3 2.1.1.3 Recommended Splitters and Couplers Recommended Splitters Splitter part numbers 90 - 851102 90 - 851103 90 – 851104 Frequency band 700 – 2700 MHz 700 – 2700 MHz 700 – 2700 MHz Split 2 way 3 way 4 way Max Insertion Loss 0.4 dB 0.6 dB 0.6 dB Split Loss 3 dB 4.8 dB 6 dB Recommended Couplers Coupler part numbers 90 - 852206 90 - 852210 90 – 852215 90 – 852220 Frequency band 700-2700 MHz 700–2700 MHz 700–2700 MHz 700–2700 MHz Coupling -6dB ±0.8dB -10dB ±1.0dB -15dB ±1.0dB -20dB ±1.0dB Max Mainline Loss 1.7 dB 0.8 dB 0.4 dB 0.22 dB 2.1.2 Service Antenna Requirements (French) Cette section fournit des informations sur les spécifications du donneur et des antennes de services adaptés pour fonctionner avec ce répéteur, sur les conditions d'installation des antennes et sur le site d'installation de répéteur et exigences de câblage. ATTENTION!! • L'installateur est tenu pour responsable de la mise en œuvre des règles nécessaires au déploiement. • Les bonnes pratiques d'ingénierie doit être utilisée pour éviter les interférences. • Puissance de sortie doit être réduite pour résoudre tous les problèmes d'interférence de l'IMD. 2.1.2.1 Antenne Informations Requises Les exigences d'antenne suivants, les spécifications et considérations du site doivent être remplies: • Type d'installation - à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur • Type de zone de service et la taille • Type et les caractéristiques de l'antenne • Hauteur • La longueur et le type de câble coaxial requis pour relier l'antenne au répéteur et l'atténuation.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-4 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.1.2.2 FCC et IC conformité de l'installation intérieure L'antenne de service est installé à l'intérieur, où le type d'antenne dépend de l'application.: • Un ou une combinaison des antennes suivantes peuvent être utilisées: Antenne Patch pour montage au plafond, antenne Patch pour montage mural, Réflecteur en Coin. • Choisissez une antenne à haute côté atténuation du lobe qui permet une isolation maximum des autres services / antennes mobiles. • Gain net [Gain Antenna - la perte de câble] ne doit pas dépasser 9 dBi • Les antennes à gain < 9 dBi peut être connectée directement aux ports MBF-40. • Antennes à gain plus élevées peuvent être connectés aux ports MBF-40 avec des pertes de câble et de division adéquates. 2.1.2.3 Critères d'installation de l'antenne d'installation d'intérieur Déterminer la configuration de l'installation de l'antenne, selon les exigences de transmission et les conditions du site d'installation. Exigences d'installation: • Une antenne intérieure doit être installée à un endroit pratique. Il doit être libre de tout obstacle métallique. • Installez l'antenne de service à la hauteur désignée et l'accorder à peu près vers la zone de couverture du service. • L'installation de cette antenne doit fournir une distance minimale de séparation de 190 cm de tout le personnel dans la région 2.1.2.4 Indoor Installations Service/Mobile Antenna Requirements Determine the antenna installation configuration, according to the transmission requirements and the installation site conditions. Installation requirements: • An indoor antenna should be installed at a convenient location. It should be free of metallic obstruction. • Install the Service Antenna at the designated height and tune it roughly toward the Service coverage area. 2.1.2.5 Outdoor Installations For applications in which the Service/Mobile antenna is installed outdoor, the antenna type is chosen according to the available infrastructure (single-pole or horizontal installation). In addition, isolation between the donor and service antennas must be taken into account when selecting the location of the antennas. 2.1.3 RF Cable Installation Guidelines • For all coaxial connections to/from the Repeater – use high performance, low-loss, 50 ohm coaxial communication cables. • All cables shall be weather-resistant type.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-5 • Cable length – determined by the Repeater installation plan. When calculating the cable length, take into account excess cable slack so as not to limit the insertion paths. • Make sure the cable and the connector are compatible. Using cables and connectors from the same manufacturer is helpful. • All connectors must be clean and dry. • Waterproof all outdoor connections using silicon, vulcanizable tape or any other suitable substance, as moisture and dust can impair RF characteristics • Make sure enough room has been allocated for the bending radius of the cable. RF cables must not be kinked, cut or damaged in any way. • Connect the RF cable to the antenna tightly but without damaging threads. • Fasten cable tightly to cable ladder or aluminium sheet. • For short length feeder cables, use 1/2”; for longer feeder cables, use 7/8”. Choose thicker coax cables for lower attenuation. Minimize the length of the coax cables to reduce attenuation. • Use jumper cable for easy installation. The RF coaxial cable can be substituted at each end with a jumper cable. 2.1.4 Grounding Wires Requirements WARNING!!! Do not use the repeater grounding bolt to connect external devices. Requirements for grounding wires • Ensure that good grounding protection measures are taken to create a reliable repeater site. • Make sure to use adequately dimensioned grounding cables. The minimum recommended conductive area for a grounding cable is 16mm2 • Make sure the grounding product used is suitable for the type and size of used cable. • Connect the repeater box bolt to the same ground. 2.1.5 Power Requirements This section describes the circuit breaker requirements and power cabling and connection considerations for 230VAC power source and for -48VDC power sources. 2.1.5.1 Circuit Breaker Requirements The power connections to the unit are hard-wired. To disconnect the unit (either manually or automatically in case of overcurrent), it is required to install a circuit breaker on the wall near the unit, at an easily accessible distance and location from the unit. Circuit-breaker minimum requirements • 250 VAC - Maximum current 10A • Needs to be SAFETY approved • Use only a two-pole disconnect device. • Requires minimum contact separation of 3mm. • Install on the wall near the unit.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-6 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.1.5.2 115 VAC Power Source Cable Requirements Cable requirements: • Cable should be NRTL (safety) approved with a minimum of 14AWG or 2.5mm2 per conductor, and maximum of 12AWG or 4mm2 per conductor. • For safety, the GND cable must be 10mm longer than the Phase and Neutral cables. 2.1.5.3 -48V Power Source Connection Requirements Note: The -48VDC version of the power supply is designed to turn off if the supply voltage falls below -36V (±1V), not to drain the feeding battery. It will turn on again as the supply voltage reaches -43V (± 1V). -48V power supply requirements The 48VDC power supply must comply with SELV requirements, as defined in EN60950, which implies double isolation. The output power needs to be 48VDC +25%/-15%. The maximum input current is 8A. Recommended cable areas for 48VDC Distance Cable Area 0 - 10 meters between repeater and power supply 2,5 mm² 10 – 50 meters between repeater and power supply 4 mm² Over 50 meters between repeater and power supply Recommendation is to reconfigure the installation, or to make special arrangements to increase cable area 2.1.6 Optic Cables Guidelines This product is equipped with Class 1 Lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1. CAUTION!!! Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation. Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments. WARNINGS!! Maximum input power should not exceed (zero) 0 dBm Clean the Fibre connectors (receptacles and cables) before connecting. See Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure for details on F/O cleaning procedures. Note the following: • This procedure requires opening the repeater. • Use angled APC connectors at 8deg angle over the complete link between the Repeater and OMU • Use APC type ODF connections • Recommended Fibre cable is single mode 9/125 • Cable length - determined by the Remote installation plan. When calculating the cable length, take into account excess cable slack so as not to limit the insertion paths.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-7 2.1.7 EMV Protection CAUTION!!! If insufficient Electromagnetic Protection is provided, or if EMV measures are not taken, warranties issued by Cobham Wireless are not valid. Connect the lightning protection The lightning hazard to electric and electronic equipment consists in the interferences of direct lightning current infections and high surge voltages induced by the electromagnetic field of nearby lightning channels or down conductors. Amplitudes from cloud-to-earth lightning amounts to several 10kA and may last longer than 2ms. The damage caused depends on the energy involved and on the sensitivity of the electronics systems. Ensure that lightning protection measures are taken to create a reliable repeater site. Protect all coaxial cables and power cables from the transients caused by lightning. Fit all cables with suitable lightning protection devices. Figure 2-1: Example of EMV protection for a repeater system For detailed information please refer to IEC 61024-1 and 61312-1 for international standards for protection of information systems against LEMP (Lightning Electromagnetic Pulse), including radio transmitters. They define proper planning, installation and inspection of effective lightning protection systems. The Cobham Wireless repeaters comply with the EN standard ETS 301 498-8 which stipulates demands on lightning/surge protection for typical infrastructure telecom equipment installations. Several lightning protection devices should be used in series with declining threshold voltages to help attenuate the pulse component which makes it through the first layer of protection. RepeaterFiberBTS-30dB CouplerOMUAntennaPrimary Protective DeviceEquipotential Grounding Bar230VAC/-48VDCProtective DeviceThe top of the mast must be higher than the antennas and be grounded properlyThe grounding path must have reliable continuity and be dimensioned correctlyBTS area Repeater area
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-8 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM The primary protective device is part of the site installation and is not supplied by Cobham Wireless. Coaxial lightning protection is normally one of these three types: Gas capsule, High-pass and Bandpass. There also need to be a protective device installed on the power supply cord. Figure 2-2: Protective device installed in connection with the power supply 2.1.8 External Alarm and Relay Considerations For installations that include connections of external alarms and relays • The connector plinth for the external alarms is located inside the repeater. • The strain relief fitting in is a Pg 13.5 suitable for a 6-12 mm cable diameter. • Four external alarm sources can be connected to the repeater. • Alarm operating voltage: between 12 and 24VDC. • The relay supplies 100mA maximum current 2.1.9 Location Criteria Location criteria • For wall mount installations: • Wall compatibility - check the suitability of the wall on which the unit is to be to be fitted. • Plan mount - check the actual fixing centers (see below) and overall dimensions of the unit enclosure. The unit is supplied with two wall mounting brackets; when the unit is mounted on these brackets adequate ventilation is provided between the unit and the wall to which it is fixed. • Plan connection cable clearances - the Optical, RF and power connections located on the underside of the unit will need at least 300mm vertical clearance below the unit to enable the connections to be made. The minimum bend radius for Optical and RF cables must not be less than the recommendations made by the cable manufacturer. Plan the cable runs and ensure adequate space is available. • Allow for door opening - ensure that there is sufficient space at the front of the unit to allow the door to be fully opened and for maintenance engineers to get access to the unit with test equipment such as a spectrum analyzer. Allow an additional 500mm of space in front of the unit when the door is fully open.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-9 • Allow for heat dispersion - Mount the repeater so that heat can be dispersed from it. The repeater wall mounting kit ensures an optimum airflow between the wall and the repeater.) Do not block this air channel as it will cause the MTBF of the repeater to drop dramatically, or even in the worst case cause the repeater to fail completely. If possible, use a wall in the shade to minimize the overall sun loading. If sufficient shielding cannot be obtained, an additional sun shield should be mounted. Figure 2-3: Example of a sun shield
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-10 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.2 Standard Repeater Installation This section describes the installation of repeaters that do not include a fan-hood assembly (section 2.3) or consist of a Master/Slave (five service) configuration (section 2.4). The installations of repeaters with fan assembly or installed in a Master / Slave configuration are described in the corresponding sections. 2.2.1 Overview The standard repeater installation consists of the following steps. Figure 2-4 Standard Physical Installation Overview Step-1 •Unpacking Step-2 •Bracket Assembly Step-3 •Mounting Step-4 •Grounding Step-5 •Fiber Optic Connections Step-6 •Service Antenna Connections Step-7 •Power Connections Step-8 •Optional - Alarm Connections Step-9 •Closing the Repeater
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-11 2.2.2 Unpacking and Accessories Upon receiving the MBF-40 Repeater perform the following: 1. Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit. 2. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment. 3. Verify that all of the equipment (listed below) is included. Otherwise contact Cobham Wireless. The MBF-40 Repeater is shipped with the following equipment: Accessories Package Contents X1 CD For OMU II and MBF Variants EMEA/Americas Contains User’s Manual and USB driver X1 Quick Installation Guide Power Terminal wiring instructions X2 Mounting Brackets Identical brackets - used for wall mount and for rackmount Bracket to repeater assembly items: X4 M8 Bolts X4 M8 Springs Washers Drill Template Used for drilling holes in wall Additional items attached to enclosure: Enclosure key Allen Hex key 2.2.3 Rack Mount Installation The supplied brackets are used to mount the repeater either on a wall or in a 19” rack. The same brackets are used for both medium and high-power repeaters. For high-power repeaters with a fan-hood assembly, the fan-hood assembly instructions are given in section 2.3. IMPORTANT!! • The weight of the unit requires that two people mount the unit onto the rack. • The signal booster must always be installed vertically with the connectors on the underside for protection. Horizontal installation on a bench for long time may cause damage to the signal booster due to over-heating.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-12 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM To mount the repeater in a rack 1. Use the x4 (provided) M8 Fixing Bolts and X4 Spring Washers to assemble the brackets as illustrated below. Figure 2-5: Rack-mount bracket position 2. Mount the repeater vertically in the rack, while adhering to standard rack mounting procedures, and secure. Figure 2-6: Rack-mount Repeater position X4 M8 bolts x4 M8 spring washers
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-13 2.2.4 Wall Mount Installation IMPORTANT!! • The repeater mounting procedure is for concrete or brick walls only. • The weight of the unit requires that two people mount the unit on the wall. • The signal booster must always be installed vertically with the connectors on the underside for protection. Horizontal installation on a bench for long time may cause damage to the signal booster due to over-heating. 2.2.4.1 Wall Mount Bracket Assembly NOTE: In addition to the mounting brackets, it is recommended to use additional fixings as described in section 2.2.4.4. To assemble the brackets 1. Determine the location of the Repeater on the wall according section 2.1.9. 2. Assemble the brackets to the Repeater using the supplied 4 x M8 bolts and Spring Washers as shown in the following figure. Figure 2-7. Position of Brackets for Wall mount X4 M8 bolts X4 M8 spring washers 4 M8 bolts X4 M8 spring washers
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-14 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.2.4.2 Wall Marking and Drilling WARNINGS!! • Due to the weight of the Repeater, it is NOT recommended to fix to a hollow wall). • The Repeater wall mount brackets assembly should be fixed to a solid wall (these include brickwork, block work, and concrete). • Always check that there are no pipes or cables hidden in the wall beneath the area to be drilled. Various pipe and cable detectors are available for this type of inspection. • To provide secure fixing to a solid wall, the most common method is drilling and plugging. The size of fixing is dependent on the item to be fixed and the nature of the wall, The Repeater should be fixed with mild steel, M6 (50mm to 75mm) rawlbolts or similar. • Care must be taken to ensure the alignment of the four fixings. A spirit level or plumb line should be used to ensure horizontal/vertical alignment. Figure 2-8: M6 Rawlbolt – recommended for wall mount.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-15 To mark and drill the wall 1. Using the provided drill template, mark out the fixing centers of the repeater on the chosen wall. The repeater dimensions are shown below. Figure 2-9: Fixing Centers 2. Mark and drill the wall with the correct size masonry bit as specified by the fixing manufacturer. NOTE: It is good practice to wear goggles to protect your eyes from flying debris when using power tools. 3. Hold the drill bit against the mark and begin drilling slowly so that the bit does not wander from the position. The wall should be drilled to a depth which is sufficient to accommodate the full length of the fixing. 4. Insert the fixings so that the top of the sleeve/anchor section is level with the wall surface. 5. Gently tighten the bolt by hand so that the anchor section of the fixing expands and grips the inside of the hole. Figure 2-10: Inserting Fixing and Tightening. 368mm378mmHole to take M6 rawl boltHole to take M6 rawl bolt189mm 189mmCentre Line of MBFHole to take M6 rawl boltHole to take M6 rawl bolt
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-16 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 6. As the bolt pulls its way in, the sides of the anchor section are forced outwards, gripping the surrounding surface. Figure 2-11: Anchor Sides Pushed Outwards. 7. Once all four fixings are in place, carefully withdraw the four bolts. Figure 2-12: Withdraw Bolts. 2.2.4.3 Mount the Repeater CAUTION!! It is recommended that two people lift the repeater since (depending upon the configuration) the repeater weighs between 20 and 38 kg (44 and 84 lb) To mount the repeater • Align repeater with the four fixings. Great care should be exercised here as the repeater is very heavy. (A suitably rated heavy duty scissor lift table/trolley may be suitable for this operation.) • Once repeater is held in the chosen position, carefully insert the fixing bolts through the mounting lugs of the Repeater and into the sleeve/anchor sections of the fixing in the wall and tighten the bolts. • The repeater needs to be mounted tightly to eliminate vibration. Figure 2-13: Mount Repeater Align Repeater and Secure Bolts
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-17 2.2.4.4 Recommended Additional Fixing ATTENTION!! It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the repeater is installed in a secure manner. Suggested precautionary measure: • A bracket is provided to securely mount the repeater on the wall; however, as an ADDITIONAL precautionary measure, it is recommended to further secure the repeater to the wall (in addition to the bracket). • This can be done using any appropriate method. The following figures provide examples of additional fixings. In the examples, support is provided in the form of a cable harness loop that is looped around the repeater handle and secured to the wall or part of the building support structure. Figure 2-14: Example 1 – Additional Fixing to Wall
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-18 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM Another example is of a repeater installed on a stadium gantry. Again, the support can be in the form of a cable harness loop, using the handle of the repeater and part of the gantry structure. ATTENTION!! Any other SECURE method can be used. Figure 2-15: Example 2 – Additional Fixing to Gantry
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-19 2.2.5 Grounding WARNING!!! • Do not use the repeater grounding bolt to connect external devices. • For Dual Unit assemblies (five frequency band support), ground both units. To ground the repeater • Refer to the grounding requirements described in section 2.1.4. • Connect the grounding protection to the repeaters ground lug. Figure 2-16: Grounding the MBF-40 2.2.6 Optic Fibre Connection Refer to the Fibre Optic installation guidelines described in Appendix C., This product is equipped with Class 1 Lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1. CAUTION!!! Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation. Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments. WARNINGS!! Maximum input power should not exceed (zero) 0 dBm Clean the Fibre connectors (receptacles and cables) before connecting. See Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure for details on F/O cleaning procedures.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-20 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM To connect the optic fibre 1. Refer to the optic fibre requirements and connection guidelines described in section 2.1.6. 2. Open the repeater door. Figure 2-17: Example of Dual Power Supply Model 3. Run the Fibre through a corrugated sleeve (not supplied). NOTE: For MIMO models, route both Fibres through the same sleeve. Figure 2-18: Run Optic Fibres through Sleeve 4. Route the optic cable(s) via the optic hose fitter on the front panel. Figure 2-19: Route Optic Fibre(s) via the Fibre Input Fibre hose fitter
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-21 5. Connect the Fibre(s) to the Fibre Optic Converter inside the repeater. • For MIMO MBF-40, connect two fibres to the two optic converters installed in the repeater. See Figure 2-21: MIMO Dual F/O Connection. • Make sure the Fibre is not bent too sharply inside the repeater as to avoid communication disruptions. Figure 2-20: Single F/O Connection Figure 2-21: MIMO Dual F/O Connection 6. Place the Fibre(s) in the rubber seal (for MIMO, run both Fibres in the same rubber seal). NOTE: The sleeve (not supplied), together with the rubber seal, meets the protection standard IP65/NEMA4. Figure 2-22: Run Fibre in the Rubber Seal 7. Adjust the Fibre(s) length inside the repeater and insert the seal into the Fibre inlet. Figure 2-23: Adjust F/O Length Single F/O Connector Dual F/O Connectors
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-22 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 8. Attach the sleeve to the Fibre optic inlet. This completes the procedure. Note: Clean the Fibre connector before connecting it to the system. See instruction in Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure. Figure 2-24: Connect Sleeve 2.2.7 Service Antenna Connections Depending on the repeater model, connect either one or both Server antennas to the Repeater DIN 7/16” server antenna connection. Figure 2-25: Single Service Antenna Figure 2-26: Dual/MIMO Service Antenna Server antenna Server antennas
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-23 2.2.8 Power Connections and Power On This section describes how to connect the power source to the repeater and power on the repeater. This section also provides information about the backup battery pack. 2.2.8.1 Power Connections CAUTION!! • Make sure the antenna cables or 50 ohm terminations are connected to the repeater’s antenna connectors before the repeater is turned on. • Be sure a CIRCUIT BREAKER meeting the instructions given in section 2.1.5.1 is connected near the unit at an easily reachable and accessible location from the unit. • Be sure the POWER SOURCE TO THE REPEATER IS DISCONNECTED before connecting the power wires to the repeater power plinth. • Please be aware that the equipment may, during certain conditions become very warm and can cause minor injuries if handled without any protection, such as gloves. Note the following: • For dual power supply models - in dual power supply models, the two power supplies are installed and both are active at all times. The power supplies are interconnected internally – both power supplies are activated by a single power connection. The required power wiring and circuit breaker does not differ from the single power supply models. • For -48VDC models - the -48VDC version of the power supply is designed to turn off if the supply voltage falls below -36V (±1V), not to drain the feeding battery. It will turn on again as the supply voltage reaches -43V (± 1V). To connect the power cables 1. Refer to the power requirements as described in section 2.1.6. 2. Open the repeater door. 3. According to the repeater model, route the power cable through the power interface and towards the power plinth. Figure 2-27: Example of Dual Power Supply Model Route power cable Connect wires to plinth
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-24 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 4. -48VDC, connect wires to the plinth as follows: • Phase linked to brown cable • Neutral linked to the blue • Ground to the yellow/green. Figure 2-28: -48VDC Power Connections 5. 115 VAC connect wires to the plinth as follows: • Phase linked to Black cable • Neutral linked to the White cable • Ground to the Green cable Figure 2-29: 115VAC Power Connections
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-25 2.2.8.2 Power ON The power supply has a switch which allows it to be set in two positions: • ON – repeater is operational • STAND-BY - the repeater is still connected to the power supply but not operational. CAUTION!! Make sure the antenna cables or 50 ohm terminations are connected to the repeater’s antenna connectors before the repeater is turned on. To power on the repeater 1. Locate the power supply switches inside the repeater. Figure 2-30: Example of Single Power Supply Model Details on the next page…. Power Supply Switches
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-26 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM NOTE: For dual power-supply repeaters, both power supplies must be on. Figure 2-31: Example of Dual Power Supply Model 2. Switch on the Power Switch. 3. Switch on the BATT power. Figure 2-32: Power and Battery Switches 4. Referring to section 6.3, verify the LEDs from the following modules are indicating correct operation: • Control module • F/O converter(s) • Power supply module(s) Power Supply Switches Power Supply Switches Backup Battery pack Battery ON/OFF Power ON/STANDBY
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-27 2.2.8.3 About the Backup Battery • On the Power Supply unit a rechargeable battery pack in mounted. This part also includes charging and supervision electronics. • The backup battery will provide the Control Module with enough capacity to send an alarm in case of input power failure. • The battery can be switched on and off. The switch is placed adjacent to the main power switch on the power supply. • At delivery the back-up battery is connected. • The battery is replaced by lifting the battery pack out of the crate and disconnecting the cable. Figure 2-33: Backup Battery 2.2.9 Optional - External Alarm and Relay Connections The connector plinth for the external alarms is located inside the repeater. To connect external alarms or relay 1. Refer to section 2.1.8 for the external alarms and relay considerations. 2. Locate the alarms plinth inside the repeater. Figure 2-34: Example of Repeater Showing the Location of the Alarms Plinth ConnectorAlarms plinth Route alarms cable
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-28 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 3. Connect the alarm cords to the plinth according to the pin layout below (in the standard version pins 14 – 18 are not used). Figure 2-35: External Alarm and Relay Pinout Note the following • Four external alarm sources can be connected to the repeater: • It is required to configure the external alarm polarity (part of the setup procedure – section 5.1.3). • The repeater can supply +15 VDC to an external alarm source through pin 9 and 10. The maximum allowed load is 100mA. • Relay (pin 11 and 12) can be connected to an external device to indicate an alarm. The Relay Can be configured to trigger on any number of internal and external alarms. The maximum current that can be supplied is 100mA. 2.2.10 Closing and Securing the Repeater The repeaters are secured with two hex screws (M8) and can also be locked with a key. NOTE: The two screws must be fully tightened. Failure to do so may affect the IP65 compliancy and therefore any warranty. Figure 2-36: Securing Single/Dual Band Figure 2-37: Securing Tri/Quad Band 1External alarm 1A 2External alarm 1B3External alarm 2A 4External alarm 2B 5External alarm 3A 6External alarm 3B 7External alarm 4A 8External alarm 4B 9Alarm +15V 10 Alarm 0V 11 Relay Output 1A 12 Relay Output 1B13 GND14 NC15 NC16 NC17 NC18 NCPin # SignalPin 1Screws Lock Screws Lock
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-29 2.3 Repeater with Fan Hood Installation Some repeater models with power consumption exceeding 400W are supplied with a fan-hood assembly kit. This section describes the bracket and fan assemblies for the relevant repeater models. WARNINGS!!! • The fan modules can only be assembled on the appropriate repeater models. • This installation requires two people. 2.3.1 Assembly Overview and Dimensions 2.3.1.1 View of the Assembled System The following figure shows the assembled system. It includes the mounting brackets and two fan assembly units. The dimensions, parts list and assembly instructions are provided in the following sections. Figure 2-38: MBF-40 including Fan Hood 2x Mounting Brackets (one on each side) Rear Fan Hood Front Fan Hood Fan Hood Power Interfaces (2)
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-30 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.3.1.2 Assembly Dimensions Figure 2-39: MBF-40 including Fan Hood – Assembly Dimensions
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-31 2.3.2 Physical Installation Overview The installation of the repeater with fan-hood consists of the steps detailed below. This section describes the packing list, brackets assembly and fan-hood assembly. The mounting and connections procedures are identical to those described in section 2.2 - Standard Repeater Installation. The latter are indicated by an asterisk (*) in the overview below. Figure 2-40 Repeater with Fan-hood Assembly Physical Installation Overview * These steps are identical to the steps detailed in Standard Repeater Installation described in section 2.2. Step-1 •Unpacking Step-2 •Bracket and Fan-hood Assmbly Step-3 •Wall Preparation and Repeater Mounting* Step-4 •Grounding* Step-5 •Antenna connections* Step-6 •Alarm connections* Step-7 •Power connections*
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-32 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.3.3 Unpacking Upon receiving the fanhood upgrade kit Repeater perform the following: 1. Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit. 2. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment. 3. Verify that all of the equipment (listed below) is included. Otherwise contact Cobham Wireless. The MBF-40 Repeater is shipped with the following equipment: Package Contents Item Description X1 CD For OMU II and MBF Variants EMEA/Americas Contains User’s Manual and USB driver X2 Quick Installation Guide Power Terminal wiring instructions MBF-40 3-FAN Quick Installation Sheet Mounting Brackets 2x mounting brackets Bolts and Spring Washers 4x M8x16 bolts 4x M8 spring washers Rear Fan-Hood and front Fan-Hood Rear fan hood (no edges) Front fan hood (edged) Drill template Used for drilling and preparing wall mount Additional items attached to enclosure: Enclosure key Allen Hex key
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-33 2.3.4 Bracket and Fan-Hood Assembly WARNING!! This Fan Hood is to be assembled only on the MBF-40 units for which it is designed and with which it is supplied. Do NOT assemble this fan hood on any repeater models for which it is not specifically designed. Be sure to CAREFULLY follow all instructions – beginning with Step-1. The fan hood and bracket assembly procedure is as follows: • Assemble rear fan hood and mounting brackets • Mount the repeater on the wall • Assemble the front fan hood • Connect power to both fan hoods To assemble the fan hood 1. Place the repeater on a flat surface, repeater door panel facing down, interfaces towards you. 2. Loosely assemble the mounting brackets: • Align innermost bracket holes to repeater mounting holes. • Loosely insert bolts and washers. Figure 2-41: Place Brackets on top the MBF Repeater front door panel facing down Align brackets and loosely insert x4 bolts and washers
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-34 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 3. Assemble Rear Fan Hood: • Position the Rear Fan Hood under the (inserted) bolts and washers. • Tighten the four bolts. Figure 2-42: Assemble Rear Fan Hood Position under bolts and tighten bolts Fan Hood panel on top
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-35 The brackets and Rear Fan Assembly is shown below. Figure 2-43: Assembled Rear Fan Hood and Mounting Brackets 4. Referring to the MBF-40 User’s Manual, prepare the mounting area and hang the repeater on the wall: • Drill the holes in the wall. • Mount the Repeater. Figure 2-44: Mount the Repeater Prepare mounting area and mount repeater
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-36 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 5. Assemble Front Hood Fan: • Loosely insert the x4 M8x16 bolts and washers (see Figure 45). • Hang the Front Fan Hood on the repeater and tighten the bolts. Figure 45: Insert the Four M8x16 Bolts Loosely insert x4 bolts and washers Hang the Front Fan Hood on the bolts and tighten
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-37 6. Fan Hood power connections: Connect the Front Fan Hood power connectors to the Repeater power connectors. Figure 46: Front Fan Hood Power Connections Connect power of Front Fan Hood assemblies
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-38 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 2.4 Five-Band System Installation This section describes the connections for a five-band system. The 5-band system consists of two units dedicated to this application: Master MBF-40 and Slave MBF-40. All the services are routed to the Master unit via the optic fibre, where the Master and Slave are managed as a single unit via the Master connections. The internal design and external connections of these two units are specific to 5-band System Installation and as such, are described in this section. The procedure for assembling of the bracket (and fan-hood where relevant), as well as the wall preparation and mounting of the units is identical to procedures described in previous sections. 2.4.1 Master Slave System Cable Requirements In addition to the items provided in the Master/Slave Repeater package, you will require the following cables for interconnecting the Master Slave units: • x2 high power 50ohm coaxial (jumper) cables with N male connectors on both side • x1 low loss, high quality 50ohm jumper cable with 7/16 male connectors on both side • x1 standard straight CAT5 (or above) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors on both side NOTE: The length of the cables depend on the distance that the Master and Slave units are mounted from each other. 2.4.2 Overview The 5-band system installation consists of the following steps. Figure 2-47 5-Band System Physical Installation Overview Step-1 •Unpacking both units and verifying parts list Step-2 •Bracket Assembly and (where relevant), fan-hood assembly Step-3 •Preparing the wall and mounting Step-4 •Grounding Step-5 •Antenna connections Step-6 •Alarm connections Step-7 •Power connections
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-39 2.4.3 Connecting Master and Slave Units The following figure provides and example of a five band configuration implemented using a quad-band Master and single-band Slave. The connections vary depending on whether external alarms are connected. The figure below shows the connections WITHOUT external alarms. Figure 2-48: Connections WITHOUT External Alarms
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 2-40 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM To connect the Master and Slave (refer to the previous figure) 1. GND BOTH the Master and Slave units according to section 2.2.4. 2. Ensure good EMV protection according to section 2.1.7 3. Interconnect Master and Slave as follows: • 2 high quality 50ohm coaxial (jumper) cables with N male connectors on both side • 1 low loss, high quality 50ohm jumper cable with 7/16 male connectors on both side • 1 standard straight CAT5 (or above) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors on both side MASTER Port SLAVE Port Description CABLE Type (section 2.4.1) SERVER LINK INPUT Jumper cable with 7/16 male connectors DL MS DL MS DL intermediate Connector Master-Slave RF Low Power 50ohm coaxial (jumper) cable with N male connectors UL MS UL MS UL intermediate Connector Master-Slave 50ohm coaxial (jumper) cable with N male connectors IntraComm IntraComm If NO external alarms are connected: LAN/ CAT5 (If external alarms are connected, refer to section 2.4.4) 4. Route the following cables through the MASTER DONOR port and connect internally: Cable Condition Details Optic Fibre Always See section Error! Reference source not found. ETH (opt) If the unit is to be connected to the Ethernet infrastructure To the Controller ETH port. See section 1.7.3 5. Connect the Server antenna to the SLAVE unit Server antenna port as illustrated. 6. Connect power, power-up, close and secure both units according to sections 2.2.8.1, 2.2.8.2 and 2.2.10.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 2-41 2.4.4 Master/Slave Connections for External Alarms To connect external alarms, modify the connections to the Master and Slave as follows: Port location Connection type and details Master DONOR port Route and connect ALARMS according to section 2.2.9 IntrComm (Master to Slave) Interconnect RS-485 internal bus of MASTER and of SLAVE according to the following figure. Figure 2-49: Connections WITH External Alarms
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 3-1 3 OPENING A SESSION AND NAVIGATING GUI 3.1 Opening a Direct Web Session 3.1.1 Connecting Locally NOTE: This connection requires downloading the USB driver from the provided setup disk (or connection to the internet, where the driver is automatically loaded). To open a local session: 1. Open the MBF-40 cover • Connect to the USB port on the Controller module. If the USB driver is not already installed on your laptop, the system will search for the driver on the provided setup disk or on the internet (if a network connection is available). • Run a browser and login according to the following section. Figure 3-1: MBF-40 Controller Module Connection 2. Open the web browser and type "axell-ne" in the address bar. The login dialog appears. Figure 3-2: Login Screen USB cable
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 3-2 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 3. Use the following username and password to login: • Username: axell • Password: AxellPasswd Note: It is highly recommended to change the default password according to section 5.3.3. The Web GUI Main Window appears. This is the same window is also viewed via the OMU II. 3.1.2 Remote Connection and Login This type of Web session requires connecting the Repeater to the network. 3.2 Open a Session to the MBF-40 via the OMU II 1. Open a local or remote session to the host OMU II: • Remote session – open a Browser session in the same subnet as the host OMU II and enter the IP of the host OMU II (see OMU user manual for detailed procedure). Enter the OMU II User Name (e.g. axell) and Password (provided by your system administrator). • Local session– connect to the OMU II Control Module's USB or Ethernet ports. Enter the OMU II User Name (e.g. axell) and Password (provided by your system administrator). • After accessing an OMU II session, commission the MBF-40 according to the following section. Figure 3-3: Connection to OMU II USB cable Ethernet bl Connect to either the USB port or Ethernet port
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 3-3 3.3 Navigating the Web Interface The Web GUI window provides access to the management options of the MBF-40. Several tabs (and sub-tabs) are available: Home, Nodes, Logs, etc., while the Home tab (illustrated below), is displayed on login. NOTE: for 5-Band MBF-40 home screen, see Figure 3-6. Figure 3-4: MBF-40 Home Screen Menu options buttons
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 3-4 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 3.3.1 Management Options Buttons The following table briefly describes the main functions of each tab: Tab Description Provides a general status and alarm information. Switching to Advanced View will toggle a more detailed view of each band and module. Section 3.3.2. Lists the remote nodes – corresponding OMU and units connected the specific OMU. List of recent operations. Section 6.2. Provides a range of MBF-40 configuration procedures such as communication, RF, Date and Time, Password, etc. Section 5.1. Logout of the system.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 3-5 3.3.2 Home Screen Overview The screen is divided into four basic areas: • Controller – shows general information on the MBF-40 device such as identification and temperature level. • External Alarms – shows status of external alarms and the defined names. • Repeater Status – RF connection status is divided into two sections: • Band – shows general band status and band name (e.g. 800MHz GSM). • Uplink/Downlink – gain, attenuation and connection status in the specific direction. • Fibre Optic Unit – shows status on connection to remote OMU and allows for optical link adjustment. • Sub-systems – overall status of all sub-systems such as power supplies, battery, communication etc. Figure 3-5 Repeater Home Screen General
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 3-6 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 3.3.3 Configuration Screen Overview The configuration screen provides access to the MBF-40 configuration options. To access the configuration screen Click on the Config menu option in the Main window. The following screen appears. Option Description Site Information Configure and display MBF-40 identification information. See section 5.1.1 External Alarms Used to activate and assign names to external alarms. See section 5.1.3 Change password Used to update system login password for the logged-in user. See section 5.3.3 Date and Time Used to configure the time stamp for dating MBF-40 events. See section 5.1.2. Ethernet Used to define the IP Address for remote access via Ethernet. See section 5.1.4 Remote Communication Used to configure remote communication parameters and AEM integration. See section 5.2 CLI Shell Command line used to communicate with the remote units. List of commands is found under Help. See section 5.5 Attribute Reference CLI commands and attributes directory. See section 5.6 Reboot controller Soft restarts the MBF-40 device. See section 5.4. SNMP Agent SNMP Agent configuration. See section 5.2.2
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 3-7 3.3.4 Five Service System GUI The five service system GUI has no significant differences with other GUIs. It is displayed as one 5-band unit with same configurations and options. The Home screen displays all the 5 bands in a time (same as in a tri-band/ quad-band), as shown in Figure 3-6: 5-Band MBF-40 Home Screen. Figure 3-6: 5-Band MBF-40 Home Screen
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 3-8 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM Figure 3-7: 5-Band MBF-40 Site Information
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 4-1 4 MBF-40 COMMISSIONING After the repeater is connected, it is identified by the OMU II via the Fibre connection and the unit is commissioned from the OMU II. The commissioning process consists of a few simple steps. MBF-40 Setup and Commissioning consists of the following 1. Opening an OMU II session – for accessing the MBF-40 configuration window (via OMU II) 2. Performing Optical Loss Adjustment on the connected MBF-40 3. Setting the required RF attenuation and gain levels on the remote MBF-40 4. Assigning the unit a recognizable name (according to its location) 4.1 MBF-40 Optical Loss Adjustment (OLA) MBF-40 OLA is performed from the OMU II. For MBF-40 remotes, the maximum compensation is increased to 26dB to support shorter Fibre optic distances. To perform MBF-40 OLA (via OMU II) 1. From the OMU II main window, click the Opto Adjust button. Figure 4-1: OMU II Main window Click to access OLA screen OMUII Main window
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 4-2 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM The OLA screen appears. The screen lists the OLA options (and status) for each link. (The links are listed according to the OMU II slot to which the remote is connected.). Figure 4-2. Configure and Initiate Optical Loss Adjustment Column Description Pos Each Rack corresponds to an OMU unit whereas each Slot corresponds to an Opto-Module. Slots are numbered according to their position in the OMU Chassis (numbered left to right). Select All Batch selection options: - mark all remotes for UL opto-adjustment. - mark all remotes for DL opto-adjustment. - mark all remotes for DL and UL adjustment. Node Node list number and identification (e.g. AHFK) Status Displays an Error if process failed. If successful the pilot tone used and the adjustment level will be displayed. Resulting Attenuation Compensation level used for the opto-module (in dB). 4. Mark the check-boxes corresponding to the remotes (each connected to the designated Opto-module/Opto-Splitter) to which to perform the adjustment. 5. OLA (DL/UL) may be performed on each node individually (or a batch) or on all nodes at once by marking the checkbox next to the desired corresponding Opto-module and clicking Adjust. To easily mark all checkboxes mark the checkbox named OLA. NOTE: The process may take several minutes depending on the size of the system and remote distance.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 4-3 4.2 RF Balancing The MBF-40 RF Balancing procedure can be performed manually (the automatic option specified in section 4.2.2 will be available in the future) via the OMU II web interface. 4.2.1 Manual RF Balancing NOTE: If connected locally, enter the MBF-40 Home screen and skip to step 2. The manual balancing procedure consists of the following steps: • Verifying the DL RF output level is maximized by setting the required DL attenuation of the signal. • Setting the UL attenuation according to the DL. • In case of noise, adjusting the UL attenuation to reduce noise To balance the MBF-40 UL and DL outputs 1. Access the MBF-40 Configuration window: • Click on the Nodes button. The below pane appears • Click Control next to the node to be balanced. 2. The resulting pane can be displayed in two views: • Basic – default view (Basic button) • Advanced – provides more information (Advanced button) The dialog below shows an example of the Basic (default) view.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 4-4 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM Figure 4-3: Example of MBF-40 Tri-Band Configuration window 3. In the Downlink: • Verify the Amplifier for each band is ON. • Set Attenuation to maximum value (15dB). • Lower the Attenuation level step by step until the desired Output power level is reached (Zero attenuation = maximum gain). • Verify the Amplifier Saturation is GREEN. 4. In the Uplink: • Verify the Amplifier for each band is ON. • Set Attenuation equal to the value set in the DL (above). • Verify the Amplifier Saturation is GREEN. NOTE: If noise is detected on the link, reduce only the Uplink for optimal signal. Band information UL setting DL setting
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 4-5 4.2.2 Automatic MBF-40 RF Balancing NOTE: This feature will be available in future release. To access the Automatic RF Adjustment pane 1. Access the OMU II Home window and click on RF Adjustment. Figure 4-4: OMU II Main window 2. The following pane appears. 3. Select the bands of each remote to be adjusted (e.g. 1900MHz band on Node #3) 4. Adjust the following for each band: • Nominal Level (dBm) • Uplink Delta (dB) 5. Click Adjust. The procedure may take several minutes depending on the number of units selected.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 4-6 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 4.3 Integration into the AEM NOTE: Integration into the AEM is only performed from the AEM side – no action is required from the MBF-40 side. The AEM automatically connects to the repeater, downloads all the repeater parameters and statuses into a database. When all parameters have been downloaded, the AEM configures the repeater with the IP address where alarms and reports should be sent to, and optionally with a secondary IP address where the repeater can connect to in case connection to primary IP fails. When heartbeat reports and alarms are sent from the repeater to the AEM also the latest information about the status and RF-configuration is included. This means that the AEM operator always has information about the current status in the AEM database (and does not need to call the repeater to find this out). NOTE: Once the repeater is integrated to the AEM, all changes to the repeater should preferably be done from the AEM in order to ensure that the database always contains correct information. 4.4 What Next? The MBF-40 unit is now ready for operation. You may monitor the unit's general status via the OMU II Main window and if the node is faulty (red LED), access the dedicated configuration screen in Basic or Advanced view for more information. NOTE: Consult the OMU II User Manual for additional information on RF and Optical adjustments.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 5-1 5 MBF-40 FULL GUI DESCRIPTION This chapter provides a detailed description of the complete MBF-40 specific Web GUI accessible when opening a direct session to the MBF-40. When an indirect session (via OMU II) is opened to the MBF-40, only the MBF-40 Main window is available. Additional options are available when a direct session is opened to the MBF-40 (not via OMU II). This chapter describes how to open local and remote indirect sessions to the Remote and the available options when such a session is opened. 5.1 Configuring General Parameters 5.1.1 Site Information – MBF-40 Identification It is recommended to assign each MBF-40 a recognizable name that will identify the location, site name, etc. The Site Information button provides access to MBF-40 hardware and software version information. To set MBF-40 TAG 1. In the Home window, click the edit button next to Tag. Figure 5-1. Set MBF-40 TAG Name 2. Enter the Name (up to 30 characters), click OK and click Apply. Edit Tag Lock Name
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 5-2 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM To view MBF-40 Site Information Click the Config button and click on the Site Information icon. Two areas are displayed: • Control Module – provides hardware and software version information. • Site Information – provides MBF-40 identification information. NOTE: for 5-band MBF-40 Site Information, see Figure 3-7. Figure 5-2. MBF-40 Site Information 5.1.2 Date & Time NOTE: The date and time are automatically set from the OMU II. Be sure to set the correct date and time in order to accurately timestamp all events occurring on the MBF-40. To set the Date & Time: 1. Click the Config button. 2. Click on Date & Time. 3. Do one of the following: • Either, enter the correct date and time according to the displayed formats. • Or, click on Local Time to set the time according to the PC running the Web-GUI. 4. Click Apply. Figure 5-3. Configure Date and Time Set to local time
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 5-3 5.1.3 Configure External Alarms It is required to configure any connected external alarms according to the trigger (high or low) and it is recommended to assign the alarms recognizable names (such as Door Open, High Temperature, etc.) To configure the external alarms 1. In the Main menu, click the Config button. 2. Click on the External Alarms icon. 3. For each alarm: • Set the Trigger as High or Low as required. . Alarm polarity can be configured: • Active-low - when there is no voltage the alarm indicator will turn red • Active-high - an applied voltage of between 12 and 24 V will cause the external alarm indicator to turn red. • • Assign the alarm a recognizable description 4. Click Apply. Figure 5-4: Configure External Alarms Enter Alarm Description Set High/Low
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 5-4 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 5.1.4 IP Address This procedure describes how to set up the IP address either manually or configure for acquisition via DHCP (usually configured for local management options). To configure the IP address 1. In the Main menu, click the Config button. 2. Click on Ethernet. 3. For manual IP address configuration: • Select Manually Configure IP Address. • Set the IP, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS addresses. • Click Apply. 4. For DHCP IP address configuration: • Select Automatically Obtain IP Address (DHCP). • No other settings are required. • Click Apply. The Manual configuration settings are illustrated below. Figure 5-5: Configure Local Network Parameters
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 5-5 5.2 Remote Communication and Fault Notification Setup This section describes the Ethernet and SNMP setup. The SNMP setup option also available in this dialog is described in section 5.2.2. SNMP . Select an option (ETH:TCP or ETH:SNMP) and configure. Then select the next relevant option. NOTE: The configuration of each option is saved and active. It is not relevant which option is currently selected (ETH:TCP or ETH:SNMP). 5.2.1 TCP/IP and Ethernet 1. Click on the Config button. 2. From Device:Method select ETH:TCP (Ethernet:TCP/IP). 3. Click Apply. Figure 5-6: Remote ETH Configuration
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 5-6 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 5.2.2 SNMP Support The MBF-40 includes SNMP support, including an SNMP Agent and SNMP traps (alarms). All SNMP queries and traps are supported either via the OMU II or a direct connection to the unit. 5.2.2.1 SNMP Traps Parameters The MBF-40 sends SNMP traps to user defined destination addresses. NOTE: One destination address can currently be defined via the Web. Seven more destination addresses can be defined via the CLI Shell. To configure the SNMP traps destination address 1. Click on the Configure button (top right corner). 2. Select Remote Communication. 3. In the Device:Method field, select ETH:SNMP 4. Define the SNMP trap destination IP address (additional addresses can be defined via the CLI Shell.). 5. Enter the (destination address device) Trap Port and its Community parameters. 6. Click Apply. 5.2.2.2 SNMP Agent - Activating and Configuring The SNMP agent provides inventory management for hosted repeaters (on which the SNMP agent is enabled) and a table of active alarms in the controller or Fibre system for remote querying. The SNMP Agent is responsible for responding to queries and carries out requests. The SNMP Agent also provides the proprietary MIB (AXELL-AM-MIB), accessible via any SNMP manager (e.g. HP OpenView). All SNMP queries to the remote are implemented via an OMU session. To allow SNMP agent queries • To allow SNMP queries of the OMU II – the SNMP agent must be enabled on the OMU II. • To allow SNMP queries of the remote devices via OMU II – the SNMP agent must be enabled on the OMU II and on the remote devices. • Remote units configured with an IP address and connected to the communication infrastructure, can be queried directly. To activate the MBF-40 SNMP Agent
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 5-7 1. Click on the Config button (top right corner) and select SNMP Agent Config. The following pane appears: 2. Set the SNMP Agent toggle to ON. 3. Set the port and the Read-Only community. 4. Click Apply. 5.3 User Accounts The MBF-40 comes pre-configured with default usernames and passwords in the various administration levels. At the moment, updating user accounts is available only via Command Line Interface (CLI) Shell. See the Common Commands and Attributes v2.4.0 document for detailed commands and syntax or click on the Help button at the top right of the Web-GUI screen. 5.3.1 Default User Accounts User Name Default Password Details Axell AxellPasswd Default user name. omcuname iwnkhoob AEM user account. This account will not generate VLI, LGO or CLR alarms. sysadmin AxellAdmin4050 This is the system administration password which is used for firmware upgrades and user administration. Escalation to this level is achieved by issuing command SYSADMIN from the user prompt. useradmin UseradminPwd23 This account contains user administration privileges. Escalation to this level is achieved by issuing command USERADMIN from the user prompt. NOTE: It is strongly recommended to change the default user names and passwords immediately at commissioning. This is done by using the command ACT PASSWORD. Please refer to the User Administration section in Common Commands and Attributes document for detailed syntax.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 5-8 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 5.3.2 User Access Levels In this generation of the system, standard users can be promoted to login via the Web Interface, inheriting the Read-Write or Read-Only access to this interface. There are five different access levels: Access Level Default User Levels Read-Only axell, omcuname, useradmin, sysadmin Read-Write axell, omcuname, useradmin, sysadmin Web axell User Administrator omcuname, useradmin, sysadmin System Administrator omcuname, sysadmin Note: New users added to the system have read-only access. Users may be promoted to read-write and/or web access using the ACT USERPROMOTE command. See Common Commands and Attributes document for details on promoting users. Note: Users omcuname, sysadmin and useradmin cannot be promoted to Web Access due to security reasons. 5.3.3 Change Password To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to change the default password of the user. NOTE: Note that you can only change the password for the User Name with which the session was accessed. To change the Password 1. In the Main menu, click the Config button. 2. Click the Change Password button. 3. For the current User Name (e.g. axell): • Enter the New password. • Repeat the entry. 4. Click Apply. NOTE: The password is not encrypted during transmission. Use this screen only if the connection to the repeater is safe. Use the CLI commands using an encrypted connection, if possible (i.e. SSH).
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 5-9 5.4 Reboot CAUTION!! Use this function in Emergency Cases ONLY To reboot the Control Module: 1. Click the Config tab. 2. Click on the Reboot icon. 3. Approve the Reboot sequence. 5.5 CLI (Command Line Interface) Shell To access the CLI Shell: 1. Click on the Config button. 2. Select the Shell option. The Shell button invokes the CLI pane. It is used to run some of the commands that are currently not provided by the Web GUI (user privileges and administration) and/or for advanced troubleshooting and configurations procedures. All configuration and management procedures can be implemented using this interface. Please refer to the Attribute Reference section (by clicking the Cofing button on the top right and selecting Attribute Reference – see 5.6) for detailed syntax and available commands. You may also consider viewing the MBF-40 Commands and Attributes document.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 5-10 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 5.6 Attribute Reference To access the Attribute Reference 1. Click on the Config button. 2. Select the Attribute Reference option. The Attribute Reference lists all available CLI commands and includes details and examples on how to use the commands. Additional information may be found in the MBF-40 Commands and Attributes document.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 6-1 6 MONITORING AND FAULT SOURCING MBF-40 provides the following monitoring and fault sourcing options: • Web GUI Home screen Advanced mode – shows general status of system and components • Web GUI Logs screen – provides logs of faults and operations • Module LEDs – can be seen locally when opening the Repeater This chapter describes these fault sourcing tools. Note the following • The Input / Output RF level power level monitoring windows are for indication only and should not be considered a replacement for laboratory test equipment accuracy of measurement of actual signal levels. The error of measurement will be high at low input levels. • The normal operating range of signal measurement is as follows: • Downlink Output range +20dBm to +43dBm • Uplink Output range -10dBm to +5dBm
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 6-2 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 6.1 Monitoring Via the MBF-40 Home Screen In addition to RF settings and readings, the MBF-40 Home screen provides detailed information on the operation status of internal modules. This information can be used to aid in remotely troubleshooting the Remote. To access the MBF-40 Main Monitoring and Configuration window 1. Access the OMU II main windows, click the Nodes button, choose the remote related node and click the adjacent Control button. The MBF-40 Home window appears in Basic View. To view more details, click Advanced. Figure 6-1: MBF-40 Main Screen Advanced General (Same as Basic view) Detailed Repeater Status view Detailed fibre optic status Power measurements status
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 6-3 6.1.1 General Page Area Figure 6-2: MBF-40 General Indicator Description Temperature Current ambient temperature Tag Name of Repeater, user customizable Door Status Green if closed Received Data Quality Check data for consistencies 6.1.2 Detailed view of the MBF-40 Figure 6-3: MBF-40 Repeater Status
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 6-4 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM Indicator Description Band Overall band status. Radio System Identifier Band(s) and technologies in use Comm DL/UL status Power Power indication Radio Board Firmware Firmware related error Radio Board Temp Radio board temperature indicator Amplifier Power Turn amp. on/off. Attenuation Use to define DL/UL RF attenuation level per band Amplifier Amplifier status Saturation Saturation level status Power Level Power supply status Input/Output Input/output power levels Comm Communication status Temperature Temperature level and status indicator Condition Signal conditioning status Fatal Condition Critical condition indicator (RED = fault)
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 6-5 6.1.3 Detailed view of Fibre Optic Unit Figure 6-4: MBF-40 F/O Status Indicator Description #Module Overall optic module status Comm Optic connection status Temperature Temperature level and status indicator Tx Opto DL optic signal status Rx Opto UL optic signal strength and status Pilot Tone Synth Pilot tone synthesizer status Firmware Firmware related error Received Pilot Level Pilot tone level received in optic module Adjustment Perform UL OLA (on repeater side) Compensation Compensation performed on the optic link 6.1.4 Subsystems Comm. Temp Pwr. input Batt. Status Pwr. modules status Reference Generator
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 6-6 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 6.2 Logs Screen The Alarms Log displays the last 100 alarms and/or user actions on the remote system in a chronological order. By hovering with the mouse over each alarm, full alarm details are available, including alarm descriptions, severities, alarm classes and time of event. Figure 6-5: Logs To receive a summary containing all information on a reported incident in the Log list, simply hover with the mouse over the specified Log and view all details contained in the Log (see below). Figure 6-6: Logs – Summary Column Description Date & Time Time of occurrence Source ID of reporting source Description Additional alarm information (e.g. Open Door) Icon Description Alarm attended to and cleared. System alarm – displayed when system functionality may be compromised. Alarm status: OK Alarm status: Error Acknowledge alarm – Green = Acknowledged. Click to change acknowledgement. Use the Ack All button to acknowledge all alarm logs. 6.3 Module LEDs
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 6-7 This section describes the LEDs of the internal modules. The modules are accessed if the remote is opened. An example of the MBF-40 Dual-band, dual-service antenna model is given below: Figure 6-7: Example of MBF-40 Repeater Internal View NOTE: MIMO models include two optic converter modules with separate LED indicators. Both modules’ LED status should be checked. F/O converter module LEDs, see 6.3.2 Controller module LEDs, see 6.3.1
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | 6-8 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM 6.3.1 Control Module LEDs The Control Module has four LEDs which give information regarding the status of the MBF-40. The two LEDs “Modem Power” and “Modem Status” do not fill any function and can be disregarded. Blue LED - Login Quick flash Control Module switched on, someone logged in locally and/or remotely Off (except for a quick flash every 10th sec) Control Module switched on, no one logged in Off (permanent) Control Module switched OFF Red LED - Status Quick flash Control Module switched on, one or more errors/alarms detected Off (except for a quick flash every 10th sec) Control Module switched on, status OK Off (permanent) Control Module switched off 6.3.2 F/O Converter LEDs NOTE: MIMO models include two optic converters with separate status LEDs. There are 6 LEDs on the module to indicate the status. LED 1, Power, Green On Unit is powered on Off Unit has no power LED 2, Error, Red On Error detected Off No error LED 3, UL Data, Yellow On Communication is ongoing in the uplink direction Off No communication LED 4, DL Data, Yellow On Communication is ongoing in the downlink direction Off No communication LED 5, Opto Rx, Green On Received RF signal on Fibre channel is above threshold Off Input level below threshold LED 6, Opto Tx, Green On Transmitted RF signal on Fibre channel is above threshold Off Output level below threshold Modem StatusModem PowerStatusLoginPWRERRUL DataDL DataOpto RxOpto Tx
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | 6-9 6.3.3 Power Supply LEDs This section provides a detailed description of the LEDs and fault examples. LED 1, Input Power, Green Slow flash Power supply unit operating on AC or DC OFF Power supply unit not operating LED 2, +6V, Red Slow flash (every 10 seconds) +6V power supply operating Quick flash +6V power supply not operating or operating with malfunction LED 3, +15V, Red Slow flash (every 10 seconds) +15V power supply operating Quick flash +15V power supply not operating or operating with malfunction LED 4, +28V, Red Slow flash (every 10 seconds) +28V power supply operating Quick flash +28V power supply not operating or operating with malfunction Examples LED 1 is flashing slowly, LED 2 – 4 are flashing slowly (once every 10 seconds) => power supply unit is operating without problem LED 1 is flashing slowly, one or two of the red LEDs are flashing quickly => Input power is operating but there is a problem with some of the other voltages LED 1 is flashing slowly, all of the red LEDs are flashing quickly => Input power is out and unit is operating on backup battery Input Power +6V +15V +28VInput Power +6V +15V +28VInput Power +6V +15V +28VInput Power +6V +15V +28V
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page |A- 1 Appendix A - US Specifications Frequency Range Uplink (UL) Downlink (DL) Operational BW Composite Output Power (*) LTE700 Lower band 698-716MHz 728-746MHz 29MHz +37 dBm Upper band 776-787MHz 746-757MHz 29MHz +37 dBm 800MHz (Sprint) 817-824 MHz 862-869 MHz 32MHz +37 dBm 850MHz (Cellular) 824-849MHz 869-894MHz 32MHz +37 dBm 1900MHz (PCS) 1850-1915MHz 1930-1995MHz 65MHz +37 /+43 dBm** 1700MHz (AWS) 1710-1755MHz 2110-2155MHz 45MHz +39 / +43 dBm** General Parameters Noise Figure 3dB Typical (maximum gain) Ripple ±2dB Propagation Delay < 2µs Gain UL/DL Adjustable, in 1dB steps System Impedance 50Ω Return loss at antenna connections >14dB Antenna Connectors DIN 7/16 No. of antenna orts 1 for single/dual/tri/quad band, 2 connectors for MIMO Electrical ratings 115VAC 60Hz, -48VDC Optical Parameters Wavelength DL/UL 1310/1550nm Max optical Loss 10dBo F/O Connector 1 SC/APC for SISO, 2 for MIMO Modulation Accuracy at nominal output power GSM/GMSK <2.5º RMS and <10º peak EDGE/8-PSK <3% EVM RMS WCDMA/EVM <12.5% RMS (composite according to ETSI TS 25.106 with TM1/64 DPCH LTE/EVM < 8% (composite according to 3GPP TS 136 106) PkCDE <-33dB (ETSI TS 25.106 with TM 1/64 DPCH and spreading factor 256) Power Consumption Single Band Dual Band Tri Band Quad Band 140W 220W / 350W *** 350W 400W Mechanical Single Band Dual Band Tri Band Quad Band Dimensions 21.3” x 15” x 7.8” 540 x 382 x 198mm 21.3” x 15” x 7.8” 540 x 382 x 198 mm 21.3” x 15” x 12.3” 540 x 382 x 313 mm 21.3” x 15” x 12.3” 540 x 382 x 313 mm Weight 44lbs (20kg) 48.5lbs (22kg) 76lbs (34kg) 82lbs (37kg) Enclosure Aluminum (IP65) Environmental EMC FCC Operating Temperature -77 to +121ºF (-25 to +50ºC) Storage Temperature -86 to +158ºF (-30 to +70ºC) Humidity ETSI EN 300 019-2-4 (see compliance below) Complies With Radio FCC parts 22, 24 and 27 where applicable. Safety UL 60 950-1, 1st Edition ”Information Technology Equipment – Safety - Part 1: General requirements" UL 50, 11th Edition “Enclosures for Electrical Equipment” * In repeaters that share a common downlink Fiber for 900MHz and 1800MHz a minimum of 4 carriers in each band is required for the full composite output power to be attainable maintaining full ETSI compliance. ** The composite output power is model dependent. *** Power consumption of all dual-band models except for MBF-4317-4319, is 220W. Power consumption for MBF-4317-4319 is 350 W.
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page |B- 1 Appendix B - Canada Specifications Frequency Range Uplink (UL) Downlink (DL) Operational BW Power (Mean) LTE700 Lower band 698-716MHz 728-746MHz 29MHz +37dBm Upper band 776-787MHz 746-757MHz 29MHz +37dBm 800MHz (Sprint) 817-824 MHz 862-869 MHz 32MHz +37dBm 850MHz (Cellular) 824-849MHz 869-894MHz 25MHz +37dBm 1900MHz 1850-1915MHz 1930-1995MHz 65MHz +37dBm 1700MHz (AWS) 1710-1755MHz 2110-2155MHz 45MHz +39dBm General Parameters Noise Figure 3dB Typical (maximum gain) Ripple ±2dB Propagation Delay < 2µs Nominal UPLINK Gain and Nominal BW UL Nominal Gain (adjustable in 1dB steps) Nominal 20dB Bandwidth LTE700 Lower band 45 dB 28 MHz Upper band 45 dB 21 MHz 800MHz (Sprint) + 850MHz (Cellular) 48 dB 41.5 MHz 1900MHz 49 dB 82 MHz 1700MHz (AWS) 49 dB 71.5 MHz Nominal DOWNLINK and Nominal BW DL Nominal Gain (adjustable in 1dB steps) Nominal 20dB Bandwidth LTE700 Lower band 46 dB 38.5 MHz Upper band 46 dB 38.5 MHz 800MHz (Sprint) + 850MHz (Cellular) 46 dB 42 MHz 1900MHz 49 dB 79MHz 1700MHz (AWS) 49 dB 69 MHz System Impedance 50Ω Return loss at antenna connections >14dB Antenna Connectors DIN 7/16 No. of antenna ports 1 for single/dual/tri/quad band, 2 connectors for MIMO Electrical ratings 115VAC 60Hz, -48VDC Cooling Convection in single, dual and tri-band. Quad-band requires fan hood Optical Parameters Wavelength DL/UL 1310/1550nm Max optical Loss 10dBo F/O Connector 1 SC/APC for SISO, 2 for MIMO Modulation Accuracy at nominal output power GSM/GMSK <2.5º RMS and <10º peak EDGE/8-PSK <3% EVM RMS WCDMA/EVM <12.5% RMS (composite according to ETSI TS 25.106 with TM1/64 DPCH LTE/EVM < 8% (composite according to 3GPP TS 136 106) PkCDE <-33dB (ETSI TS 25.106 with TM 1/64 DPCH and spreading factor 256) Power Consumption Single Band Dual Band Tri Band Quad Band 140W 220W 350W 400W Mechanical Single Band Dual Band Tri Band Quad Band Dimensions 21.3” x 15” x 7.8” 540x382x198mm 21.3” x 15” x 7.8” 540x382x198mm 21.3” x 15” x 12.3” 540x382x313mm 21.3” x 15” x 12.3” 640x382x313mm Weight 44lbs (20kg) 48.5lbs (22kg) 76lbs (34kg) 83lbs (38kg) Enclosure Aluminum (IP65) Environmental EMC IC Operating Temperature -77 to +121ºF (-25 to +50ºC) Storage Temperature -86 to +158ºF (-30 to +70ºC) Humidity ETSI EN 300 019-2-4 (see compliance below)
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MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page |C- 1 Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure NOTE: The process is demonstrated on an OMU F/O module and is similar to all F/O equipment supplied by Cobham Wireless. Tools Tool Description Illustration Fibrescope connected to a PC running the appropriate viewing software. It is highly recommended that some form of Fibre viewing equipment such as a Fibrescope is used to ensure that all Fibre connections are clean before termination; failure to do so could result in poor system performance Lint-free swabs (box), P/N 99-000127 Lint-free wipes (pack) P/N 99-000125 Fujikura “One Click” cleaner P/N 98-900004. 99% isopropyl alcohol (can), P/N 99-000126 Cletop type S Cassette Cleaner, P/N 98-900001
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | C-2 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM Dry Cleaning CAUTION!! Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected Fibres or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. 1. Before cleaning the optical connectors on the OMU it is advisable to clean the connector of the mating cable being attached to the optical port. An unclean optical connector is often the cause for reduced system performance. A bit of dust or oil from a finger can easily interfere with, or block light. Fortunately, it is very easy to clean the connector. Be sure to use the correct procedure for the given connector. When disconnected, cap the SC/APC connector to keep it clean and prevent scratching the tip of the ferrule. Use a product specially designed for the purpose, such as the Cletop type S Cassette Cleaner. 2. Begin by dry cleaning the F/O bulkhead connector (shown below is the Fujikura One-Click in use). IMPORTANT!! Always make sure there is a way of inspecting the connector after cleaning. Cleaning can actually leave the end-face in a worse condition, since alcohol residue is one of the most difficult contaminants to remove. 3. Remove the protective cap from the cleaning-head end of the “One Click” cleaner, lift the protective end-cap on the Fibre connector and offer-up the end to the Fibre connector
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page |C- 3 4. With the cleaning-head end fully engaged in the connector, push until an audible “click” is heard 5. Without fully withdrawing the cleaning head end push it in again twice more, each time until an audible “click” is heard. 6. Withdraw the “One Click” cleaner and replace the protective end cap. 7. Inspect the Fibre connector using a Fibrescope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no contamination present on the connector end-face. 8. If the connector is dirty, clean it with a wet cleaning technique followed immediately by dry cleaning. This is to remove any remaining residue from the wet clean (the following steps demonstrate a wet cleaning technique).
MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Page | C-4 Date: 14-Feb-16 Rev. 4.3 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Document number: 00071UM Wet Cleaning ATTENTION! Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected fibres or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. 1. Lightly moisten a new lint-free wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol. (Step A below). Tip: Have a dry lint-free swab available for immediately drying after performing the wet-cleaning. 2. Lightly press and turn a clean lint-free swab in the moistened area of the wipe to moisten the swab. It is important that the swab is not too wet. (Step B below). 3. Insert the moistened lint-free swab into the bulkhead adapter. Lightly press and rotate several times in the same direction. (Step C below). Figure 6-8: Wet-Cleaning Technique 4. Immediately use a dry lint-free swab to clear any remaining alcohol residue. NOTE: Do not re-use any of the wipes and/or swabs. Dispose of them properly. 5. Follow steps 3 to 6 of Dry Cleaning above 6. Re-inspect the Fibre using the Fibrescope. On the PC monitor, verify that there is no contamination present on the connector end-face. 7. If the Fibre is still dirty, go back to step 1 (Wet Cleaning) and repeat the entire process. NOTE: The entire wet/dry cleaning cycle should only be used twice, if the Fibre is still dirty after two cycles of wet/dry cleaning seek advice from the Cobham Wireless Support Desk. Step A Step B Step /c

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