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Radio Frequency Systems Kabelkamp 20 30179 Hannover, Germany Tel.: +49 511 676 2731 Fax: +49 511 676 2515 E-mail: sales.europe@rfsworld.com FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS OR2-SBLP1 SERIES TECHNICAL HANDBOOK Doc. code 91 080 0730F - Rel. 02

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 1 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS INDEX 1. FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES....................................................................2 2. OPERATING MODE .....................................................................................................................................3 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................4 4. PROCEDURES FOR INSTALLATION AND POWER-UP...........................................................................5 4.1. PLANNING INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................5 • Selecting the position for the outdoor antenna ......................................................................................5 • Isolation between the antennas .............................................................................................................6 • Repeater gain setting .............................................................................................................................6 4.2. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF THE REPEATER.................................................. 7 • Initial check.............................................................................................................................................7 • Positioning..............................................................................................................................................7 • Connections ...........................................................................................................................................8 • How to set the repeater gain..................................................................................................................8 4.3. POWER-UP...................................................................................................................................................8 5. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE – TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................9 ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: - ILLUSTRATIVE DIAGRAM (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) - ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS - SAFETY RULES

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 2 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS 1. FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Over the past decade, the growing diffusion of portable terminals has created the need for capillary coverage of the territory. Telecommunications networks must permit coverage services throughout the territory in the most extensive manner possible and, at the same time, guarantee the reliability and quality of the connection. From this point of view, the availability and quality of the services must be also guaranteed indoors, i.e. inside buildings. OR2-SBLP1 SERIES has been designed specifically to improve cell coverage to indoor environments (indoor applications): offices, stores, parking lots, malls, airports and train stations. Each equipment in OR2-SBLP1 series is dedicated to a mobile standard (please refer to TABLE 1). OR2-SBLP1 SERIES REPEATER MODEL STANDARD OR2-SBLP1-800 AMPS (800MHz) CDMA/TDMA RFS OR2-SBLP1-900R GSM-R (900MHz) RFS OR2-SBLP1-900 EGSM (900MHz) RFS OR2-SBLP1-1800 DCS (1800MHz) OR2-SBLP1-1900 PCS (1900MHz) TABLE 1 NB: OR2-SBLP1 Off-Air Repeaters are fixed band. It means each equipment is only able to improve the coverage of predefined and non-modifiable band of frequencies configured during manufacturing process. Center frequency and bandwidth (up to 4MHz for GSM-R standard, up to 25MHz for AMPS/PCS standards and up to 15MHz for GSM/DCS standard) are factory pre-set upon customer request.

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 3 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS 2. OPERATING MODE Off-Air Repeaters for indoor applications are connected, by means of coaxial cables, to two antennas. The ‘donor antenna’, an outdoor one, interfaces the equipment with the Mobile Operator’s Base Transceiver Station (BTS). The ‘service antenna’, an indoor one, empowers the coverage of the indoor dead spot, and so it interfaces mobile terminals. The signal to be enhanced follows two distinct paths (FIGURE 1). The up-link path, from mobile terminals to the BTS, and the down-link path, from the BTS to mobile terminals. Along the down-link path, the outdoor antenna receives the signal from the BTS and then, by means of the connecting cable, delivers it to the repeater BTS connector (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES, ref. 4). The repeater filters, amplifies and transmits the signal by feeder cable to the indoor antenna “filling” the indoor dead spot. Indoor antenna is connected to the repeater MS connector (ref. 7, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES). Along the up-link path, the indoor antenna receives the signal from the mobile terminals (MS) and delivers it to the repeater. The repeater filters, amplifies and transmits the signal by the outdoor antenna to Operator’s BTS. FIGURE 1 – DOWN-LINK and UP-LINK PATHS OR2-SBLP1 series repeaters have got built-in attenuators to allow adjustable gain. DIP-switches (ref. 5 and ref. 6, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) are available to adjust the gain separately for up-link and down-link paths. During installation, equipment gain can be adjusted to reduce interference towards the BTS and to avoid problems related with the isolation between the antennas. During operation, the equipment Automatic Level Control (ALC) protects against the emission of high intermodulation products, both in case that the user is in the nearby vicinity of the indoor antenna (ALC up-link) and in case of a temporary level increase of the signal coming from the donor antenna (ALC down-link).

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 4 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OR2-SBLP1 SERIES REPEATER MODEL FEATURE OR2-SBLP1-800 OR2-SBLP1-900R OR2-SBLP1-900 OR2-SBLP1-1800 OR2-SBLP1-1900 Up-link 824-845MHz 876-880MHz 880-915MHz 1710-1785MHz 1850-1910MHzFrequency bands Down-link 869-894MHz 921-925MHz 925-960MHz 1805-1880MHz 1930-1990MHzAmplified bandwidth Up to 25MHz (customized upon Customer request) Up to 4MHz Up to 15MHz (customized upon Customer request) Up to 25MHz (customized upon Customer request) Gain Attenuation Range / Step 30dB Up to 60dB / 1dB step Pass-band ripple ± 2dB Maximum output power (Up-link & Down-link) 12dBm (2 carriers) Noise figure at maximum gain 6dB Out of band gain Spurious / Total delay Compliant to local regulations ALC (Automatic Level Control) range 20dB Power supply Power consumption 100-230Vac @ 50-60Hz / 24VA (AC/DC converter supplied with the equipment) RF connectors N type female Temperature +5 up to +50°C Dimensions (h-w-d) 220x150x40mm Weight 1.3kg All values are typical at 25°C unless otherwise specified. Specifications subject to change without notice

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 5 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS 4. PROCEDURES FOR INSTALLATION AND POWER-UP • Before installing, carefully read the safety norms herewith attached. • The equipment must be connected to ancillaries specifically designed for the standard in use and the band to be enhanced. • The OR2-SBLP1 SERIES has been designed for indoor use only. Changes in temperature and humidity can influence the reliability of the equipment. The best place to install the equipment is a tempered and well-ventilated environment. • A correct equipment installation and setting procedure requires a good knowledge and experience in installing telecommunication equipment. These activities should be performed by skilled personnel only. Remember that if the equipment is not installed correctly, it may: - cause a temporary failure in the BTS, - be damaged by excessively high input or output signal levels. To install the equipment we strongly suggest to follow the steps described in the paragraph below. 4.1. PLANNING INSTALLATION • Selecting the position for the outdoor antenna The power of the signal coming from the outdoor antenna (donor antenna) has a direct influence on the efficiency of the indoor coverage. Therefore, it is extremely important to take care in choosing the position for this antenna and in installing it correctly. Before installing the outdoor antenna, it is necessary to point the donor BTS to guarantee the best reception of signal to be enhanced. The best way to perform this activity is by connecting the donor antenna to a spectrum analyzer (or to a field intensity level measurement instrument) to evaluate the orientation and position of the antenna which can provide the best signal level. It is strongly recommended to keep both antennas away from obstacles such as mountains, tall buildings or billboards. It is furthermore recommended to use a directional outdoor antenna with, at least, 10dBi gain and to make sure, insofar as possible, that the antenna is pointing directly towards the BTS. Please Note: To obtain the best equipment performances, the outdoor signal must be stronger than -70dBm and must not go above -20dBm. If the outdoor signal is weaker than -70dBm, it is strongly recommended to use a high-gain directional outdoor antenna. The ideal outdoor signal level is in the -60 to -70dBm range.

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 6 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS • Isolation between the antennas Since the equipment is a bi-directional amplifier, the isolation between the outdoor antenna (donor) and the indoor antenna (service) must be at least 15dB greater that the repeater gain. For example, if the repeater gain is 60dB, the minimum isolation between both antennas must be greater than 75dB. To guarantee the correct isolation between the antennas, it is necessary to plan for an adequate distance between them, both horizontally and vertically. Also walls and floors can be useful to increase the isolation between the antennas. • Repeater gain setting During installation, it is necessary to adjust the equipment gain. The right calculation of the gain to be set cannot be made without an evaluation of all the variables which characterize each installation. The minimum gain value to be set on the up-link / down-link path is determined by considering the maximum output power and the maximum allowed input level of the equipment (-20dBm). The balance between losses and gains for the equipment (link budget) permits adjusting the attenuation of the two paths (down-link / up-link), in order to reduce interferences towards the BTS and to avoid problems connected with the isolation between the antennas. Link budget also permits checking whether or not the output signals from the equipment (towards the BTS and towards the mobile terminals) are adequate. PLEASE NOTE: The repeater has been developed to operate at maximum gain. If attenuated, maximum output power will be reduced proportionally. ALC is always enabled. It is strongly recommended to set the repeater gain at maximum level. Attenuation should be set only if antenna isolation is not enough (less than 75dB).

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 7 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS 4.2. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF THE REPEATER Upon completion of the planning stage, you can proceed with the installation of the antennas (indoor and outdoor) and then with the installation and power-up of the repeater. Please remember: the OR2-SBLP1 SERIES is designed for indoor use ONLY. • Initial check Check the contents of the supply in terms on its completeness and/or eventual damage undergone by the material during transport. The materials included in the supply are: • OR2-SBLP1 SERIES equipment, • External AC/DC adapter, • Technical manual. If there should be anything missing or damaged in the supply, you should notify the Sales Dept. of RFS, to facilitate the reinstatement and/or repair of the equipment involved. Before beginning installation of the equipment, make sure that ON/OFF switch, ref. 3 (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES), is in the OFF position. The green LED, ref. 2 (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES), must be turned off. • Positioning To avoid damages to people, it is highly recommended to install the equipment at 2.5metres high positioning, in order to prevent electric shock caused by contact. Position the OR2-SBLP1 SERIES equipment and fix its position with the four M4 bolts, which are to be inserted in the pre-cut slots, ref. A (FIGURE 2). Check the correct positioning of the equipment before completely tightening the bolts. FIGURE 2 – POSITION OF THE PRE-CUT SLOTS DOWN-LINKUP-LINK- 16 - 8 - 4 - 2 - 1206 mm (8.11 in.)90 mm (3.54 in.)AAAA

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 8 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS • Connections A) Connect the cable from the outdoor antenna to connector N (f) BTS side, ref. 4 (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES). B) Connect the cable from the indoor antenna to connector N (f) MS side, ref. 7 (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES). C) Connect the power supply connector for the external AC/DC adapter (standard supply) to the power supply socket connector of the equipment, ref. 1 (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES). D) Connect the power supply plug of the external AC/DC adapter (standard supply) to the line power source corresponding to the specs of the equipment (i.e. 100-230V A.C.). For the connections, it is recommended that an RF cable having characteristics similar to the RFS cable type LCF14-50, be used. • How to set the repeater gain PLEASE REMEMBER: It is strongly recommended to set the repeater gain at maximum level. Attenuation should be set only if antenna isolation is not enough (less than 75dB). The OR2-SBLP1 SERIES equipment comes with selectors which permit separately adjusting the gain for both up-link and down-link paths. The maximum gain for the equipment is 60dB (typical). The attenuation of the gain can be adjusted in the 0÷30dB range with steps of 1dB. The variations to be made to the gain on the up-link and down-link paths are determined during link budget calculation stage (ref. paragraph 4.1). Please set the gain as shown in FIGURE 3 (Example of gain adjustment). FIGURE 3 – EXAMPLE OF GAIN ADJUSTMENT ON THE UP-LINK AND DOWN-LINK PATHS 4.3. POWER-UP Once all connections have been performed and the gain has been set, turn on the equipment by moving the switch indicated with ref. 3 (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) to the “ON” position. Green LED, ref. 2 (ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES), will light up to indicate the presence of the power supply voltage. Also by using the mobile phone, make sure that the RF signal is available and adequate in the area of equipment coverage. If there should be problems, please refer to the following paragraph (troubleshooting). DOWN-LINKUP-LINK- 16 - 8 - 4 - 2 - 1ONOFFONOFFPath Attenuation (see Figure) Gain Down-link 0dB 60dB Up-link 0dB 60dB DOWN-LINKUP-LINK- 16 - 8 - 4 - 2 - 1OFFONOFFONPath Attenuation (see Figure) Gain Down-link 20dB 40dB Up-link 25dB 35dB

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 9 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS 5. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE – TROUBLESHOOTING The diagrams below describe the steps to be taken in troubleshooting, i.e. the series of operations which, in case of equipment malfunction, permit the end-user to identify, and if possible, eliminate the causes of the fault. PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED STEP GREEN LED (ref. 2, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) IS OFF 1 GREEN LED (ref. 2, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) IS OFF 2 NO INDOOR SIGNAL GREEN LED (ref. 2, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) IS ON 3 INDOOR SIGNAL IS TOO WEAK 4 INDOOR SIGNAL IS PRESENT, BUT YOU CANNOT MAKE A PHONE CALL 5 INDOOR SIGNAL IS NOT STABLE 6 TABLE 2 – PROBLEM SOLVING – REFERENCE TO THE STEPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING The following symbols are used in the diagrams: Interrogation box Action box (controls or checks) REFERENCE TO THE PROCEDURE x Re-direction box to other procedures “x” identifies the procedure

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 10 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS PROCEDURE 1 PROBLEM GREEN LED (ref. 2, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) IS OFF START noyes Does the equipment guarantee service just the same? The LED is broken. The equipment can just the same extend the signal. END REFERENCE TO THE PROCEDURE2

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 11 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS PROCEDURE 2 NO ’INDOOR’ SIGNAL PROBLEM The GREEN LED (ref. 2, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) IS OFF START Is the ext. AC/DC adapter plugged into the line voltage? Is the line power voltage correct (100-230Vac)? no Connect the ext. AC/DC adapter to the line voltage no Correct the line voltage problem Does the ext. AC/DC adapter supply a 7Vdc voltage? Replace the ext. AC/DC adapter LED = ON? yes END no yes Is the ext. AC/DC adapter connected to the equipment? (connector ref. 1, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) Connect the ext. AC/DC adapter to the equipment no END Equipment might be broken. Contact RFS After-Sales service no yes no yes yes LED = ON? yes END LED = ON? yes END no LED = ON? yes END no

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 12 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS PROCEDURE 3 NO INDOOR SIGNAL PROBLEM The GREEN LED (ref. 2, ILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIES) = ON START no All connections ok between equipment and the antennas? Make the connections Signal available? END no yes yes yes no Contact the phone company (service provider) to solve the problem. Outdoor signal available (> -70dBm)? REFERENCE TO PROCEDURE4 END

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 13 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS PROCEDURE 4 PROBLEM INDOOR SIGNAL is too WEAK Outdoor signal level adequate (> -70dBm)? no yes START no Connectors between equipment and antennas tight? Correctly make the connections yes Signal available? yes END no Equipment might be broken. Contact RFS After-Sales service END Replace the indoor antenna with a model providing better performance Signal available? Signal available? yes END yes yes no Correct type cable installed? Replace the cable no Equipment operating with correct attenuation?Adjust the attenuations on the up & down link paths to optimize equipment performanceno Signal available? yes END no yes END no Signal available? END Contact the phone company (service provider) to pinpoint the best signal source.Proper outdoor antenna installed for signal available (ex. Directional antenna)? Antenna positioned and oriented correctly?Install an antenna suited to the outdoor signal available, or change the position and orientation of the outdoor antenna.yes yes no END

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 14 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS PROCEDURE 5 PROBLEM INDOOR SIGNAL IS PRESENT, BUT YOU CANNOT MAKE A PHONE CALL START Isolation between outdoor and indoor antennas = more than 15dB greater than repeater gain? no Adjust the horizontal and vertical distance between the antennas until proper indoor/outdoor isolation is achieved. yes Is the attenuation on the up and down link paths set correctly? Phone calls possible? END yesno no Adjust the equipment attenuations so a to optimize performance END yesno yes END Equipment might be broken. Contact RFS After-Sales service Phone calls possible? Can you make phone calls outdoors? no yes Contact the phone company (service provider) to solve the problem.

91 080 0730F - OR2-SBLP1 SERIES Page 15 ENG Edit. 02 FIXED BAND OFF-AIR REPEATERS PROCEDURE 6 PROBLEM INDOOR SIGNAL IS NOT STABLE START no Is the outdoor signal stable? yes Is the isolation between outdoor and indoor antennas? no Adjust the horizontal and vertical distance between the antennas to the gain is 15dB more than the repeater gain Check the RF connection cables. Are they damaged? Equipment might be broken. Contact RFS After-Sales service END END Signal stable? no Try to stabilize the RF signal: Find a BTS that provides better reception, or change the position and orientation of the outdoor antenna. yesEND END Signal stable? no Replace the damaged cables END Signal stable? no Are you sure the connections between the equipment and the antennas are tight? no Correctly make the connections END Signal stable? no yesContact the phone company (service provider) to solve the problem. yes yes yesyesyes no

DOWN-LINKMSUP-LINKBTSDC 7VOFF/ON- 16 - 8 - 4 - 2 - 13 4 76521ACCESS POINTS MAPRif./Ref. DESCRIPTION1Vdc input2GREEN LED ON: Vdc available3ON/OFF switch4BTS side N (f) connector5UP LINK path gain adjustment DIP Switches6DOWN LINK path gain adjustment DIP Switches7MS side N (f) connectorCopyright protection according to lawILL OR2-SBLP1 SERIESScale RevisionsTitle1/1SheetDate ED. 01-113/11/2006Part NumberOR2-SBLP1 SERIESACCESS POINTS MAP Drawn by CGAVMNApproved byChecked by

SAFETY RULES Page 1 ENG 1) SAFETY RULES 1.1 Introduction The equipment described in this technical handbook has been designed and tested in conformity of international safety standards IEC215 / EN60215 and IEC950 / EN60950; the equipment has to be used under the responsibility of specialised personnel only. In accordance with IEC215 / EN60215, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the exposed equipment shall be carried out only by qualified personnel, who are aware of the hazards involved. The minimum qualifications are established in the standard. Final installation of the systems must fulfil the EMF emission levels, as requested by regulations in force (recommendation n. 1999/519/EC). WARNING: Installation Notes Modular equipment, intended to be housed insidea rack cabinet, must be installed within a protected access area only. This area must be opportunely protected by security system that will exclude the entry, even if accidental, to not authorized and trained personnel. Alternatively, the cabinet, in which the equipment is housed, must be closed on all sides, to allow the access to internal parts to authorized personnel only As far as the equipment safety devices are concerned please remind that: -periodic functional check shall be carried out on protective devices; -functional check shall be carried out on protective devices, when theyhave operated under fault conditions; -safety devices shall not be altered or disconnected except forreplacement; -safety circuit shall not be modified. For the correct and safe use of the equipment it is essential that both operation personnel and servicespersonnel follow generally accepted safety procedures (see IEC Publications 215: "Safety measures forradio transmitting equipment" and 61010-1: "Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,control, and laboratory use") in addition to the safety precautions specified in this technical handbook. Specific warnings and caution statements, where applicable, can be found throughout this technicalhandbook. Warning and caution statements and/or symbols are marked on the equipment where isnecessary. (see also ANNEX n°1). 1.3 Safety precautions If it is necessary to fit an AC power supply plug to power cable, the User must observe the following colourcodes: LIVE terminal to BROWN lead NEUTRAL terminal to BLUE lead EARTH terminal to GREEN/YELLOWlead The User must also ensure that the protective earth wire would be the last to break, should the cable besubject to excessive strain. Before power up always make sure that the equipment is connected to earth by using the equipment grounding bolt. When working on the equipment always make sure that the equipment is not connected to the mains supply. 1.2 AC Power supply

$SAFETY RULES Page 2 ENG 1.4 Caution and warning statements Caution It's used to indicate the correct operation and maintenance, in order to prevent damage or destruction of equipment or other property. Warning of danger Used to indicate the potential hazard that requires correct procedures or practices in order to avoid personal injury. 1.5 Impaired safety protection Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be in-operative and secured against unintended operation. The appropriate servicing staff authority must be informed. For instance, the safety is likely to be impaired if the equipment fails to perform the prescribed measurements, or shows visible damages. 1.6 Electrostatic sensitive devices In case of electrostatic sensitive devices ( for instance all ICs and many other semiconductor devices belong to this class) it is essential to use a right protection to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless handling, during repair, may imply life danger. When repairing, make sure that you are connected with the same potential as the ground of the equipment by means of the right devices, i.e. a GIRDLE (a wrist wrap with resistance) and a WINDING CORD to be connected to the girdle and to the relevant socket placed on the equipment. You must also keep components and tools at this potential. 1.7 Electrolytic Capacitors Non-solid electrolytic capacitors must not contain chemicals, which may be regarded as hazardous, if incorrectly handled. Caution is necessary, should the outer case be fractured. In case of electric shock it is recommended not to touch the person before breaking the circuit by means of the power supply switch; should it be not possible to break the circuit power supply it would be advisable to try to rescue the person by means of some insulating materials: e.g. a wood stick, a nylon cord or a suitable service made of plastics, etc. 1.8 Electric shock NEVER TOUCH ELECTROCUTED PEOPLE WITH YOUR HAND AS LONG AS THEIR BODIES ARE SUBJECTED TO VOLTAGE, OTHERWISE YOU TOO WOULD GET ELECTOCUTED. Call the doctor and then immediately perform the artificial respiration as described here below:$