R tron APEX1930 Repeater User Manual User s Manual APEX1930

R-tron Inc. Repeater User s Manual APEX1930

Users Manual

APEX 1930 PCS Band Repeater User’s Manual Please read this manual before operating this product. After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. NOTICE ................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................................. 2 1.3. VERSION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3.1. Manual Version History List ........................................................................................................... 3 1.3.2. Firmware Version History List ........................................................................................................ 3 1.3.3. WEB GUI Version History List........................................................................................................ 3 1.4. GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................................................. 3 2. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1. APEX1930................................................................................................................................................. 5 2.2. APEX1930 KEY FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 6 2.3. COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 6 2.3.1. APEX1930 .......................................................................................................................................... 6 2.4. DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................. 6 2.4.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................. 7 2.4.2. INTERNAL CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................ 7 2.4.3. RFU (RF Unit)..................................................................................................................................... 8 2.4.4. Duplexer ............................................................................................................................................. 8 2.4.5. PSU (Power Supply Unit) ................................................................................................................... 9 2.4.6. MCU (Main Control Unit) .................................................................................................................... 9 3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 10 3.1. MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................ 10 4. CABLE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................11 4.1. CABLE CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................11 4.2. POWER ON............................................................................................................................................... 12 4.3. GROUNDING .............................................................................................................................................. 13 5. GUI OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 13 5.1. GUI OPERATION FLOW CHART ................................................................................................................... 14 5.2. INTERNET NETWORK SETUP....................................................................................................................... 14 5.2.1. Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................................ 14 5.3. GUI LOGIN ................................................................................................................................................ 16 5.4. GUI NETWORK SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 16 5.4.1. Time Setting...................................................................................................................................... 16 5.4.2. Network Set-up................................................................................................................................. 17 5.4.3. User Note ......................................................................................................................................... 18 5.4.4. User Comment ................................................................................................................................. 18 5.5. GUI SYSTEM CONTROL ............................................................................................................................. 18 5.5.1. SYSTEM CONTROL.................................................................................................................................. 19 5.5.2. Operating Control ............................................................................................................................. 20 5.5.3. Alarm Control.................................................................................................................................... 21 5.5.4. Band select....................................................................................................................................... 21 5.6. GUI SYSTEM CONTROL ............................................................................................................................. 21 5.6.1. MANUAL SETTING [RECOMMENDED] ........................................................................................................ 21 5.6.2. Easy Setup [NOT Recommended] ................................................................................................... 24 5.7. GUI STATUS .............................................................................................................................................. 28 5.7.1. System.............................................................................................................................................. 28 5.7.2. Operating.......................................................................................................................................... 28 5.7.3. Alarm ................................................................................................................................................ 29 5.8. FILE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................. 29 5.8.1. MCU Firmware Download ................................................................................................................ 29 5.8.2. Web GUI Download.......................................................................................................................... 31 5.9. ATTACHMENT......................................................................................................................................... 32 5.9.1. Internet Network Setting .............................................................................................................. 32
6. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................... 34 6.1 LED ALARM .......................................................................................................................................... 34 6.2 GUI ALARM ........................................................................................................................................... 35 6.3 COMMUNICATION ALARM ........................................................................................................................ 37 7. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................... 39 7.1 RF CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................... 39 7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 39 7.3 ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................. 40 7.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................. 40 8. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................. 41 8.1 US PCS CHANNEL ................................................................................................................................ 41 8.2 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 41 8.3 RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) PROCEDURE......................................................................... 42
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 11. General 1.1. Notice Trademark R-tron is a registered trademark of R-tron Inc. Other products and company names mentioned here in this manual might be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright © R-tron Inc. 2000-2011 All Rights Reserved Any reproduction, distribution, or revisions of any or all portions of this manual is prohibited without written permission from R-tron Inc. Notice This document describes the specifications, installation, and operation of the APEX 1930 repeater. Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subject to continuous development and improvement. Consequently, there may be minor discrepancies between the information in the document, performance, and design of the product. Specifications, dimensions, and other statements mentioned in this document are subject to change without notice. Questions or Comments Address: R-tron Inc. 6402 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: +1-913-344-9977, 1-888-317-8766 Fax: +1-913-344-9988 e-mail: info@r-tronamerica.com Website: www.rtronamerica.com
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 2 1.2. Safety Precautions Opening the APEX 1930 equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground. Operating the APEX 1930 with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to severe damage to the repeater. RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION A minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user and the external antenna of the repeater to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov This equipment is for indoor use only and enables the communication wiring to communicate inside the building.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 3 1.3. Version History 1.3.1. Manual Version History List Revision History Approval Ver. Issue Ver. Date Item/Description Reason 1.3.2. Firmware Version History List Revision History Approval Ver. Issue Ver. Date Item/Description Reason 1.3.3. WEB GUI Version History List Revision History Approval Ver. Issue Ver. Date Item/Description Reason 1.4. Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual. Abbreviation Definition AC Alternating Current CDMA Code Division Multiple Access DC Direct Current DL Downlink GUI Graphic User Interface LED Light Emitting Diode PSU Power Supply Unit RF Radio Frequency UL Uplink VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 4AGC prevents the repeater from exceeding its maximum output power by reducing the gain automatically. AGC is used to adjust the gain to an appropriate level for a range of input signal levels. ASD (Automatic Shutdown) ASD does not: 1. prevent oscillation 2. protect from excessive input. ASD helps protect the amplifier from over load. ASD helps protect the network by preventing excessive signal output power. There are three parameters: ASD Level, ASD Time, and ASD Iteration. If the output power exceeds higher than the “ASD LEVEL”, the repeater will shut down for “ASD TIME” seconds. If shutdown repeats “Iteration” times, the repeater will require manual re-start.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 5 2. Introduction 2.1. APEX1930 APEX1930 is used to fill out areas in APEX1900-24 systems, such as base station fringe areas, business and industrial building, etc. APEX1930 receives signals from a base station, amplifies and retransmits the signals to the mobile stations. It also receives, amplifies and retransmits signals in the opposite direction. Both directions are served simultaneously with the following features: < Basic Organization >
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 6 2.2. APEX1930 Key Features Design◈ - Multiple APEX repeaters may be stacked together to created quad band service with a single control interface. - Digital filtering allows for customized channel selections. - Digital filtering high quality, out of band rejection, and high performance User friendly design.◈ - Local monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface - Remote monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface. - Reports the status of connection as a function of SNMP regularly and reports an alarm if the event occurred. Protection function◈ - Isolation Check - Auto Gain Control - Auto Shutdown 2.3. Components 2.3.1. APEX1930 APEX1930 Package Index Items Q’ty 1 Repeater 1 2 LAN Cable 1 3 AC Cable 1 4 Direct LAN Cable 1 5 Bolt 4 6 Quick Guide 1 7 User’s Manual CD 1 2.4. Description
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 72.4.1. Overview 2.4.2. Internal Configuration
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 8 2.4.3. RFU (RF Unit) The RFU (RF Unit) is a bi-directional amplifier that sharply filters out unwanted noise. 2.4.4. Duplexer A duplexer is a device that combines two or more signals onto a common channel or medium to
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 9increase its transmission efficiency. 2.4.5. PSU (Power Supply Unit) The AC-DC adaptor supplies a steady DC power to the APEX1930 equipment by drawing power from the general in-wall AC outlets. 2.4.6. MCU (Main Control Unit) The MCU (Main Control Unit) is the control unit of the APEX1930. The MCU controls and monitors operational parameters, alarms, records event and performs many other functions.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 10 3. Mechanical Installation The installation procedure is as follows: • Confirm Items from List • Mounting • Grounding • RF Cable Connection • Power On 3.1. Mounting Step 1: Drill holes directly through the template. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using provided bolts or extra screws. Step 2: Lean the APEX1930 to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and push toward the wall to mount. Step 3: Fix the repeater using the 4 screws provided.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 11 Step 4: Example 4. Cable Installation 4.1. Cable Connection Step 1: Connect a cable from the donor antenna to the Donor Antenna Port. Step 2: Connect a cable from a repeater’s service antenna to the Sever Antenna Port.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 12 4.2. Power On Step 1: Connect the power cord to the Repeater Step 2: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Step 3: Turn the red power button on Step 4: Check if the green LED at the Top turns on.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 13 4.3. Grounding Step 1: A rod on the left side is intended for a building ground. Step 2: Connect the ground cable to the rod. 5. GUI Operation APEX1930 operates on a customer provided PC based platform with the following system requirements: • Windows® XP or Windows® Vista, Windows 7 • Internet Explorer 6.0(Recommended) or higher • 128 MB RAM or higher • Pentium processor or higherⅢ • RJ-45 jack required
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 145.1. GUI Operation Flow Chart 1. Time SettingAutomatically set to your PC time..2. System Information InputInput Cascade Code and Location Information.3. Ethernet SettingIP address and SNMP IP Input.1. Band SelectClick the band you want to operate for Web GUI control.2. Isolation CheckIsolation will calculate the Available Maximum Gain.You can see system, operating, and alarm information on Status page.3. AGC controlAGC automatically assigns gain.4. Manual ControlGain value setting by User.Setting in order to acquire the IP address automatically.The user can control the repeater locally using the built-in WEB GUI.APEX1924 operation access to Web GUI and Log in.[2] GUI Log-in[1] Internet Network Setup[3] GUI Network Setup[4] GUI System Control[5] GUI Status Check 5.2. Internet Network Setup 5.2.1. Windows 7 Step 1: Click the Start button and select Control Panel. Step 2: Click Network and Internet.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 15 Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center. Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection. Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window will appear. Click OK. Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 8: Close all windows.
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 16 5.3. GUI Login For APEX1930 operation access to Web GUI and Log in. Step 1 Open your Web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 into the URL address box. Then press the Enter key. Step 2 Confirm a User ID and type the password into the password box. Type “operator” for the password and then click OK. Step 3 The pop-up message for the login success will appear. Click OK. Step 4 When the login process is complete, the initial screen will appear. 5.4. GUI Network Setup When you click Network you can set up time system, Ethernet, and time setting. 5.4.1. Time Setting The time will automatically set to your PC time when you click the set time
APEX1930 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 17 In the above page, you can set device time and update time-related information. 5.4.2. Network Set-up <Network Set-ups> ¾ SYSTEM • Cascade Code: Type the pre-assigned cascade code. Otherwise, you cannot access the system setup. • Location Information: Enter the latitude and longitude. You can input values either in Decimal Degrees or Degrees-Minutes-Seconds. [Example] (‘N/S’ | ‘E/W’) ddd.dddddd: (Latitude: N 39.006967 Longitude: W 94.532306) • Refresh Time: Set each refresh time for connecting to Local port and Remote port. ¾ ETHERNET SETTING • Ethernet IP Mode/IP Address: Enables you to set a connection mode for the network connected to the APEX1930 remote LAN port. When you “select” Auto, the device automatically assigns the IP address. When you select “Static”, it is possible to set an IP address of your choosing. • SNMP: In order to send Heartbeat and alarm related information to a remote monitoring server, you can set a server IP address. The factory default IP address is 10.22.25.15. • Heartbeat Interval: Sets the time to transmit the Heartbeat to the NMC Server.

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