R tron SNTRIDC Wireless Booster(CDMA) User Manual RSN TRI 25 24 DC 0314 indd

R-tron Inc. Wireless Booster(CDMA) RSN TRI 25 24 DC 0314 indd

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NoticeTrademarkR-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.CopyrightCopyright © R-tron Inc. 2000-2008All Rights ReservedAny reproduction, distribution, or revisions of any or all portions of this manual is prohibited without written permission from R-tron Inc.NoticeThis document describes the specifications, installation, and operation of the Tri MINI.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 CommentsAddress: R-tron Inc. 6402 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211Phone: +1-913-344-9977, 1-888-31R-TRON Fax: +1-913-344-9988 e-mail: info@r-tron.comWebsite: www.r-tron.com
1 User’s ManualSafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsWarningOpening the Tri MINI could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury.WarningConnect the equipment frame ground to building ground.Warning Operating the Tri MINI with antennas in very close proximity facing each other could lead to severe damage to the repeater.CautionRF EXPOSURE INFORMATIONA minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user and the external antenna of repeater to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.govCautionThis equipment is for indoor use and enables the communication wiring to communicate only inside the building.
2ContentsGlossary1. Introduction2. Description 2.1 Main Unit Overview 2.2 Sub Unit Overview 2.2.1 Block Diagrams 2.2.2 PSU (Power Supply Unit) 2.2.3 UDCs (Up Down Converter) 2.2.4 MCU (Main Control Unit) 2.2.5 HPAs (High Power Amplifiers) 2.2.6 Multiplexer3. Hardware Installation 3.1 Check List of Items 3.1.1 Items 3.2 Mounting 3.3 Grounding 3.4 RF Cable Connection 3.5 Power On4. Operation 4.1 Connections 4.2 System Requirements 4.3 Network Setup 4.3.1 Windows XP 4.3.2 Windows 2000 4.3.3 Windows Vista 4.4 System Login 4.5 System Setup5. Troubleshooting6. Specifications7. Appendix34667891011121314141415181820212122222225273133697275
3User’s ManualGlossaryThe following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual.GlossaryALC (Automatic Level Control)ALC feature prevents the repeater from exceeding its maximum output power by reducing the gain automatically. ALC is used to adjust the gain to an appropriate level for a range of input signal levels. ASD (Automatic Shutdown)Automatic shut down protects the repeater from the oscillation or excessive input signal and eliminates any degradation to the network.There are three parameters: ASD LEVEL, ASD TIME and ASD COUNT.If the output power gets higher than “ASD LEVEL”, the repeater will shut down for“ASD TIME” seconds and then it will turn the amp back on to measure the output power again. If this repeats at “ASD COUNT” times, the repeater will shut down completely.AbbreviationACALCANTASDDCGNDGUIiDENLEDPSURFTEMPVSWRDefinitionAlternating CurrentAutomatic Level ControlAntennaAutomatic ShutdownDirect Current GroundingGraphic User InterfaceIntegrated Digital Enhanced NetworkLight Emitting DiodePower Supply UnitRadio FrequencyTemperatureVoltage Standing Wave Ratio
4Tri MINI repeater is used to fill out areas in iDEN and CDMA mobile systems, such as base station fringe areas, business and industrial building, etc.Tri MINI receives signals from a base station, amplifies and retransmits the signals to mobile stations. Also it receives, amplifies and retransmits signals in the opposite direction. Both directions are served simultaneously with the following features:1. Introductiona. iDEN• 7MHz or 18MHz-bandwidth service @ 800MHz’s• 5MHz-bandwidth service @ 900MHz’s• Adjustable Band Edge @ 800MHz’s and 900MHz’s• Roll Offs: 65dBc at 0.5MHz outside pass-band• Remote Access and Control• Easy and Quick Installation - Web-based GUI - Plug and Play – DHCP Server @ Local Port an DHCP Client @ Remote Port - Easy Setup(Automatic) - Isolation Detection• Auto Level Control & Auto Shut Downb. CDMA• Programmable Bandwidth and Band - 5, 10, 15, and 20MHz contiguous and non-contiguous segments - Any Band Combination within 65MHz PCS Band [A, D, B, E, F, C, G] - Three(3) 5MHz segments• Remote Access and Control• Easy and Quick Installation - Web-based GUI - Plug and Play – DHCP Server @ Local Port an DHCP Client @ Remote Port - Easy Setup(Automatic) - Isolation Detection• Auto Level Control & Auto Shut Down
5 User’s Manual1. Introduction- TRI MINI utilizes the web-based user interface and web server to support the remote access and control through an external monitoring device with wireless modem. There are two physical RJ-45 ports: • The Local port provides the on-site access to the repeater. • The remote port allows remote users to access the repeater through an external monitoring device.The two ports allow local remote users to access the repeater simultaneously. - DHCP server at the Local port enables Plug and Play by automatically assigning the IP address to the user’s computer.- Parameter setup is only one click away • Easy setup feature will measure the isolation and limit the maximum gain accordingly. This will also enable Auto Level Control as well as Auto Shut Down. These two features are strongly recommended to prevent the uncontrolled power output, which could have an adverse impact on the RF network and the repeater. For example, ALC will automatically apply attenuation when the input signal strength is increased due to the new base station deployment near the repeater site.Tri MINIPlugged in anAC outletBaseStationMobileStationDonor antennafor iDENDonor antennafor CDMAServiceAntennaTri MINIPlugged in anAC outletBaseStationMobileStationDonor antennafor iDEN and CDMAServiceAntenna2WayDivider
61. Ground Contact : Connects the repeater frame ground to the building ground.2. AC In : AC power socket.3. Switch : AC power switch.4. CDMA Donor Antenna Port : Connects the donor antenna for CDMA.5. iDEN Donor Antenna Port : Connects the donor antenna for iDEN.6. Server Antenna Port : Connects the server antenna.7. CDMA UL Output -30dB CPL : -30dB coupling port for UL output of CDMA.8. iDEN UL Output -30dB CPL : -30dB coupling port for UL output of iDEN.9. CDMA & iDEN DL Output -30dB CPL : -30dB coupling port for DL output.10. Alarm LEDs : When the On site Alarm occurs, the red LED turns on. When it operates normally, the green LED turns on. When it operates without any problems, the green LED turns on.11. • Local : This port provides on-site access to the repeater. • Remote : This port allows remote users to access the repeater through an external monitoring device. The two ports allow local and remote users to access the repeater simultaneously.12. DC Out : Power outlet for compatible external devices only.2.1 Main Unit OverviewDC OutAlarm LEDs Server Antenna PortCDMA & iDEN DL Output -30dB CPLLocal PortRemote PortGround ContactAC INCDMA UL Output -30dB CPLiDEN UL Output -30dB CPL2. DescriptionSwitchCDMA Donor Antenna PortiDEN Donor Antenna Port
7 User’s Manual2. Description2.2 Sub Unit OverviewiDEN DL HPAiDEN UDCPSUMCUCDMA UDCiDEN UL HPA CDMA UL HPA MultiplexerCDMA DL HPA
82. Description2.2.1 Block DiagramsThe following diagram explains how the Tri MINI serves signals.Donor antenaRF switchRF switchRF switchRF switchRF switchRF switchRF switch RF switchDividerDividerDividerDividerDividerDividerDividerDividerIs olatorIs olatorIs olatorIs olatorIs olatorIs olatorIs olatorIs olatorMultiplexerULHPADLHPAAttenuator 2Attenuator 2Attenuator 1Attenuator 1Attenuator 2Attenuator 2Attenuator 1Attenuator 1Band Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterBand Pass FilterSAW FilterSAW Filter SAW FilterSAW FilterSAW FilterSAW FilterSAW FilterSAW Filter900 UL PLL900 DL PLL800 UL PLL800 DL PLLMultiplexerDigital Filterwith Programmable options:935~940/935~939.8/935~939.6MHz for downlink.896~901/896~900.8/896~900.6MHz for upnlink.Digital Filterwith Programmable options:851~869/851~868.8/851~868.6MHz and862~869/862~868.8/862~868.6MHz for downlink.806~824/806~823.8/806~823.6MHz and817~824/817~823.8/817~823.6MHz for upnlink.Sever antennaa. iDENb. CDMAServerAntenna
9 User’s Manual2. DescriptionThe PSU (Power Supply Unit) supplies a steady DC power to Tri MINI by drawing power from the general in-wall AC outlets.2.2.2 PSU (Power Supply Unit)Specifications-10˚C~50˚C (14˚F~122˚F)20%~90%RH ConvectionAC110~125V 13A Max / 6.5V, 1A / 12V, 1A / -12V, 4A / 27VDC50~60Hz typical0.5mA max.@110V AC EnvironmentalOperating TempHumidityCooling methodVoltage Current Frequency Leakage Current Item Specifications
102. DescriptionThe UDCs(Up Down Converters) are basically bi-directional amplifiers that sharply filters out unwanted noise.2.2.3 UDCs (Up Down Converters)900MHz Downlink Input PortUplinkOutput Port800MHzUplinkInput PortDownlinkOutput Port900MHzUplinkInput Port800MHz Downlink Input Porta. iDENb. CDMARF OUT RF OUTUL PLLUL ATT DL ATTDL PLLRF INUL UDC DL UDC
11 User’s Manual2. DescriptionThe MCU (Main Control Unit) is the control unit of Tri MINI. It controls and monitors operational parameters. It is also responsible for generating an alarm, an event log and many other functions of the Tri MINI.Pin Map2.2.4 MCU (Main Control Unit)J4J5J6J7J1 J2J3Port Connected toiDEN 800 PLL, B/S, OUT DET, DL(Tx)/UL(Rx) HPA iDEN 900 PLL, B/S, OUT DET CDMA UL, DL Control PinsAlarms, LEDsMCU Vcc(+12V)Local PortRemote PortJ1J2J3J4J5J6J7
122. DescriptionThe HPAs (High Power Amplifiers) amplifies the transmitted signal from a base station at the final stage of the repeater and vice versa.2.2.5 HPAs (High Power Amplifiers)RF InputRF OutputRF OutputRF Inputa. iDENb. CDMARF Input RF Output RF Input RF Output<UL HPA> <DL HPA><UL HPA> <DL HPA>
13 User’s Manual2. DescriptionA multiplexer is a device that combines two or more signals onto a common channel or medium to increase its transmission efficiency.2.2.6 MultiplexerCDMA UL OutputiDEN 800 DL InputiDEN UL OutputCDMA UL InputiDEN DL OutputiDEN 900 UL InputiDEN 800 UL InputCDMA DL OutputiDEN 800 DL InputCDMA DL InputServer Antenna PortDonor Antenna Port for iDENDonor Antenna Port for CDMACDMA UL Output -30dB CPLiDEN UL Output -30dB CPLCDMA & iDEN DL Output -30dB CPL
143. Hardware InstallationThe installation procedure is as follows:• Check List of Items• Mounting• Grounding• RF Cable Connection• Power On3.1 Check List of ItemsRepeaterAC Cord Anchor BoltsWall Mounting Template UTP Cross LAN CableQuick GuideUser’s Manual3.1.1 ItemsIndex ItemsRepeaterAC CordAnchor BoltsWall Mounting TemplateUTP Cross LAN CableQuick GuideUser’s Manual1234567Quantity1141111
15User’s Manual3. Hardware InstallationTri MINI is easy to mount using the assembled mounting bracket, which has 9 holes for the provided 5/16” fixing screws.3.2 MountingRemove the cover of double-coated foam tape squares at each corner on the back side of the template.Stick the provided template to the wall using the tape squares while adjusting the horizon.Mark the position for 4 screws depending on the installation location.Step 1Step 2Drill holes directly through the template.Step 3
163. Hardware InstallationInstall the set anchor bolts or the plastic anchor bolts on the holes.Step 4Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using provided bolts or extra screws.Step 5
17User’s Manual3. Hardware InstallationLean the Tri MINI to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and push toward the wall to mount.Step 6Fix the Tri MINI using 8 screws provided.Step 7
3. Hardware Installation18A rod on the left side is intended for a building ground.Connect the ground cable to the rod.Dangerously high voltages may occur and damage the equipment if the equipment is not grounded properly.Warning3.3 Grounding3.4 RF Cable ConnectionConnect a cable from a donor antenna to the DONOR ANTENNA Port.Connect a cable from a repeater’s service antenna to the SERVER ANTENNA Port.Step 1DO NOT connect or disconnect the coaxial cable while the power is on.WarningStep 2
19User’s Manual3. Hardware InstallationNoteEnough isolation?Antenna isolation = Path loss between the server antenna port and the donor antenna portAntenna isolation Repeater max. gain +15dBIf antenna isolation < Repeater max. gain +15dB → System oscillation or Low gainTri MINIPlugged in anAC outletBaseStationMobileStationDonor antennafor iDENDonor antennafor CDMAServiceAntennaTri MINIPlugged in anAC outletBaseStationMobileStationDonor antennafor iDEN and CDMAServiceAntenna2WayDividerModel Max Gain Minimum required isolation (@Max Gain)RSN-TRI-25/24-DC 40dB to 80dB(CDMA) ≥95dB(80dB+15dB)50dB to 80dB(iDEN)
203. Hardware Installation3.5 Power OnConnect the power cord.Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.Power Switch turns on.Check if the green LED at the bottom turns on.Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4
21User’s Manual3. Hardware InstallationPower on the switch to “I”The switch is located on the bottom of the main body.Connect UTP Cross LAN Cable to a PC and the Tri MINI.4.1 ConnectionsThe remote port allows remote users to access the repeater through an external monitoring device.Local port provides on-site access to the repeater.4. Operation
224. Operation4.3.1 Windows XP4.3 Network SetupTri MINI operates on a customer provided PC based platform with the following system requirements :• Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® Vista• Internet Explorer 6.0(Recommended) or higher• 128 MB RAM or higher• Pentium Ⅲ processor or higher• RJ-45 jack required4.2 System RequirementsClick the Start button and My Network Places.Step 1
23User’s Manual4. OperationClick View network connections.Step 2Right-click Local Area Connection to see a shortcut menu and click Properties.Step 3

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