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Preliminary Draft - HTI conﬁdanlial
OA850C NR
Operations Manual
DRAFT
550-4999—01
Revision A
September 1998
1150 Morse Avenue - Sunnyvale, 044940894505 - USA - Tel: +1 408 747-1500 ' Fax:+1 408 747-0375
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01993 Repeater Technologies. Inc. All rights reserved. a
All ﬁgures, tables, and text In this manual are the property of Repeater Technologies, Inc.
This manual provides product, ordering, installation. testing, maintenance, and application intorrnatlon for this
product. This information is confidential: any unauthorized duplication. distribution or electronic transfer of the
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Technologies proprietary information, technical data, know-how. product plans. products, services, designs. drawlngs,
hardware conﬁguration inforrnetion, end tables featured In this manual.
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Corporate Hea dquertels
1 150 Morse Avenue 0 Sunnyvale, CA 94303
Tel: (406) 747-1900' (888) 747-1515 (USA and Canada)
Domestic Customer Service: (800) 933- 1901
Fax: (408) 747-0875 - wwmrepoaters.cam
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Contents
_____________———————
Chaptert. Overview
About This Book..
General Repeater Information .
Functional Description
Lioensing......
Technical Specrtications
Ordering Information"
OABSOC NR Configurations and Part Number
Optional Equipment Available trom Repeater Technologies
Back-up Power System.
Accessory Kit Items
Ordering Procedure
Technical Services....
Contacting Repeater Technologies
Chapter 2. Installation Instructions
installation Overview ...............
Receipt and Inspection of the OABSOC NR .
Installation Equipment
Site Survey.............
Chapter 3. Mounting the Repeater
Mounting Associated Equipment
Mounting and Connecting Antennas .
Wall Mounting
Pole Mountin
Grounding the Repeate
Chapter 4. Powering the OABSOC NR .
AC Power Wiring
DC Power Wiring
Alarm and Control Wiring,
Digital Control Outputs .
Alarm and Control Relay Outputs
Digital inputs .................
External DC lnp ut Voltage
Chapter 5. Orienting and Isolating Antenna
Preliminary Antenna Orientation
BTS Antenna ..
Mobile Antenna
Antenna Fundamentals
Antenna isolation
Antenna Orientation an utpu
Chapter 5. Completing Install
Turning On System Power..
Conﬁrming Proper System Voltage ..
Checking that Power Ampliﬁers are 0
Determining the Correct Frequen
Setting the Channel or Band
Conﬁguring Gain Initially.
Veritying and Optimizingt e o 9
Chapter 7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Routine Maintenance
LEDs .......
Troubleshooting
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Internal Backup Battery...
Sparing Recommendatio
Repair and Return Procedure
Product Warranty
Glossary
Figures
Figure 1. OABSOC NR Exterior Front View
Figure 2. OAESOC NR Entry Box (AC)...
Figure 3. Simplified 1-Chennel OABSOC NR Block agrem—Signal Flow
Figure 4. Typical Installation... .......
Figure 5. Mounted Growth Cabinet Example
Figure 6. Growth Cabinet Example with BUP -
Figure 7. Rear Mounting Bracket.....
Figure 8. Rear Mounting Bracket with Unit—Slde Wew .
Figure 9. installation of Rear Mounting Bracket on a Wall .
Figure 10. Guide Bolt and Slot"...
Figure 11. Repeater Mounting and
Figure 12. Pole Mounting Hardware
Figure 13. Pole Mount—Side View
Figure 14. Typical System Ground .26
Figure 15. Power Features.... .27
Figure 16. OABSOC NR to BUPS-25/80 Wiring Kit .29
Figure 17. Customer UPS, I/O Alarm and Monitoring Termrnal Blocks .29
Figure 18. Typical Digital Output Applications . 31
.32
Figure 19. Typical Relay Appllcations......
Figure 20. Typical Digital Input Applications
ﬁgure 21. Typical PA Disable Input .
Figure 22. Typical DC Monitoring App |
Tables
Table 1. Models and Frequency Range 9
Table 2. Electrical Characteristics 9
Table 3. MechaniceVEIectricaI Characteri ics 9
Table 4. Inputs and Outputs 9
Table 5. Additional Characteristics 9
Table 6. RepeaterNet Alarm, Monitoring, and Control. 10
Table 7. Alternate Power Options. 10
Table 8. Ordering Considerations. 10
Table 9. Configuration and Part Numbers 11
Table 10. Spare Parts and Accessory Items 12
Table 11. Back—up Power System Selection Guide 13
Table 12. Contents of AC and DC Accessory Kits. 13
Table 13. Required Installation Equipment" 16
Table 14. Wiring Harness Input/Output Lead 30
Table 15. Valid CDMA Channel No. to Frequency Cross Reference Chart. 39
Table 16. Descriptions of LED Indicators.
Table 17. System Troubleshooting...
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OAHSOC NR Operabons Manuel
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Chapter 1. Overview
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About This Book
This manual is divided into the following chapters.
Chapter 1. Overview (page 5)
Includes a general product description, functional description, technical specifications, and
ordering information.
Chapter 2. Installation Instructions (page 15)
Provides overview information about the installation process and equipment. as well as instructions
for receipt and inspection of the OABSOC NR.
chapter 3. Mounting the OABSOC NH (page 18)
Provides the information you need to mount the OASSOC NR.
chapter 4. Powering the OABSOC NFi (page 27)
Provides information about AC power, DC power, modem, and alarm and control wiring.
chapter 5. orienting and Iooleting Antennas (page 35)
Provides information about antenna mounting, orientation, and isolation.
Chapter 5. Completing Installation (page 38)
Provides Information about activating system power, assigning frequency, conﬁguring initial gain,
verifying and optimizing coverage area, and configuring for alarm reporting and system operation.
Chapter 7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting (page 42)
Includes information about the following topics: routine checks required to maintain performance
and to address problems, reium and repair of the OAESOC NR, and the product warranty.
General Repeater Information
The Repeater Technologies Over-the-Alr 8500 Network Repeater” (hereafter referred to as the
OABSOC NR or the repeater) is a bi-directional, on-frequency, over»the-air RF channelized Repeater
for CDMA.
The OABSOC NR extends the coverage of PCS base stations. It is available with an optional diversity
receive feature, which improves base station receive performance in high-mobility applications.
The repeater receives signals from a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) and re-transmits them to a
subscriber Personal Communications Service (PCS) telephone; likewise, the repeater receives signals
irom a subscriber telephone and re-transmits them to the BTS. Repeaters significantly improve
coverage in areas with weak signal reception or transmission.
The OASSOC NR is designed for indoor or outdoor installation and can be either wall or pole mounted.
The unit’s compact cabinet simplifies installation, while its aesthetically acceptable design allows it to
be zoned easily in many locations. The repeater only requires initialization. Also, as a field-
replaceable unit, it requires no component-level repair.
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16.00 24.00
Figure specific to OMSOC
to replace this ilgure.
Flgure 1. OAESGC NR Exterlor Front Vlew
The repeater oonsists ol the tollowing assemblies:
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)
PA (Power Ampliﬁer)
Channel Select Filters
Diplexers
Power Supplies
ACU (Alarm and Control Unit)
All assemblies are mounted on a heatsink and enclosed in a sealed, painted aluminum, weathertight
cabinet. During normal operation, the cabinet housing remains closed. Access to power and to data
transmission connections is provided through an Entry Box, which extends trom the bottom of the
cabinet.
install repeaters and associated hardware in locations suitable for adequate reception of signals from
the BTS and tor effective retransmission of these signals to a subscriber.
The 0A8500 NF! may be equipped with an optional cellular telephone, which is mounted on the interior
of the entry box front door, as shown in the lollowing Entry Box figure. The cellular telephone teature
can be used with FlepeaterNet NMS for monitoring a network of repeaters. For more inlonnation, see
Repeater/Vet Craft for the OABSGC NH.
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1 of 2
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Power
Switch
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Computer to _ d
the Rnpnmr J‘ —77
Main
Power 0
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Block
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Figure 2. 045500 NR Entry Box (Ac)
Functional Description
The OABSOC NR uses e unique lntennediate Frequency (lF) filtering design to achieve a high degree
of selectivity. It also uses a common local oscillator lor up-end down-conversion to prevent lrequency
conversion error.
The HepeaterNet Craft software is the configuration management and alarm monitoring interface for
the OABSOC NH. The repeater has two communication (COM) ports tor FlepeaterNet connections—a
serial port for direct. laptop connections and a modern port for remote connections.
An Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit protects the repeaters circuitry trom potentially damaging
high input levels and minimlzes the generation of lntermoduialion Distortion (IMD) in the transmit
power amplifier. The lollowing ﬁgure is a block diagram of the OABSDC NH.
The signal processing ﬂow through the repeater in the lorward direction (BTS to mobile) is similar to
the ﬂow in the reverse direction (mobile to BTS).
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Flgure 3. Simpliﬁed 1-Cfiannel OAGSDC NH Block Dlayram—Slgnal Flow
Signal flow is as follows:
1, The received signal from the BTS antenna enters the repeater through the cabinet-mounted Type
N (f) connector, and feeds to a branching simulator and a diplexer filter.
The signal then is amplified by an LNA and down-convened to an Intermediate Frequency (IF).
3. After being filtered by Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters, the output signal is up—converted and
precisely restored to the original RF frequency by using the same Local Oscillator (L0) as the one
in the down-convener.
4. The signal then passes through a bandpass filter to eliminate unwanted sidebands and L0
leakage.
5. The transmit powervamplifier further amplifies the signal to achieve final transmit Radio Frequency
(RF) power levels. See Table 2 for specific information about power output.
6. The signal finally routes through the output diplexer to the mobile antenna. (The diplexers permit
use of common antennas for both transmit and receive signals while effectlvely separating the
receive band from the transmit band.)
Licensing
All owners of the OA8500 NR should consult with the appropriate local and national agencies for
information on licensing.
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fechnical Specifications
Table 1. Models and Frequency Range
MODELS Nut) rREQUE NC‘.‘ RANHF (MHz)
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Table 2. Electric-I cmracterislics
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Table 6. Hepeatemet Alarm, Monltorlng, and Control
AU r RNA | I: POWER nu | IONS
mm
m u hwr: dbuiwp polar washout AC
m wrrnomiurg) m rum-ted Mn. m ban-nu
Hybrid Sch! and "rec. w with ennui eleﬂriz prom. pnenﬂen usimn
Ordering Information
Consider the following requirements when ordering the meme NFt.
Table 3. Ordering Canslderatlone
Requlrement
AC or DC. power cord. watertight conduit or connector.
A power supply in case at interrupted electrical service; note that a Back-
up Power System (BUPS) is available lrom Repeater Technologies.
What types are required; what is the intended system coverage. Note
that antennas are available lrom Repeater Technologies.
What type and length are requiredt Note that coaxial cable is available
horn Repeater Technologies.
Special requirements forthe repeater and antennas.
Type N to ’I|5 DIN Jumper Cables
I Item
Electrical Power
Back—up Power
Antennas. Donor or
Subecrlher
Coexlal Cabling
Mounting
Antenna Interface Connectors
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OABSOC NR Conﬂguratlons and Part Numbers
Tabla 9. Conﬁguration and Fun Numbers
Band No. of Voltage Dive/sky Part Number
channels
1 1151230 VAC yes 090-3100-01
1 1151230 VAC no 090310003
1 +24 was yes 090-3100-
A 1 +24 VDC no 090-31 -07
2 115/230 VAC no 090- 00-04
2 +24 VDC yes 0 («1100-06
1 115/230 VAC yes 0311001
1 115/230 VAC no 090311003
1 +24 me yes 090311005
5 1 5' +24 was no 090311007
2 115/230 we no 090311004
2 +24 VDC yes 090311005
1 1157230 VAC yes 090-3120-01
1 1 15/230 VAC 090312003
1 +24 VDC yes | 0904112005
c 1 +24 vnc no | 0903120207
2 115/230 VAC no | 090312004
2 +24 VDC yes 090312006
1 115/230 VA yes 090313001
1 115/230 v no 090313003
1 +24 v c yes 090313005
D 1 +2 DC no 090313007
2 11 230 VAC no 090313004
2 +24 VDC yes 090-3130-06
1 115/230 VAC yes 090314001
1 115/230 VAC no 09043140413
1 +24 VDC yes 090314005
E 1 +24 VDC no 090314007
115/230 VAC no 090314004
2 +24 VDC 5 090314006
1 1151230 VAC yes 090315001
1 115/230 VAc no 090315003
1 +24 VDC yes 090-3150-05
F 1 +24 we no 090315007
2 115/230 VAC no 090-3150—04
2 +24 VDC yes 090-3150—06 1
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Optional Equipment Available from Repeater Technologies
Table 10. Spare Parts and Accessory Items
Description Part Number I
Antennas“ Call tor inlormalion.
Connectors Call tor information
Coaxial Cable Call lor information
Power Cord 103-0137-01 I
Solar Shields To be announced.
Pole Mounting Kit 137-0438-01
McMaster-Carr 54-ineh Banding Kll Pan No. 5655K12. MchslbﬁGa/r Supply Co,
’ Los Ange/es, CA, USA” Tel, #(562) 592-6911)
Cabinet Door 024-0976-02 ' '
I/O Entry Box with Cover _ J24400401
V0 Box Cover Gasket 022-012002
l/O Box Gasket 022~0121-01
Intemal Lead Acid Back-up Battery , 149-0652-01
PC Interface Cable DES 9~Pin Fomale-to-Female 157-0713-01
Modem Module 037-1524-01 _‘
Wireless lnterlece Cable 187-0877-01
Wirelese Antenna V0 - N(F) to SMA(F) Bulk head adapter 142-0521-01
connectlon
800 MHz Mag Mount Antenna for Wireless V0, 6’ cable 149-0934-01
with N(M) connector
1 4941924-01
Cellular Phone (OH-1430)
EUPS-25/40 250-1103—02
BUPS-ZS/BO 250-101 107
Surge Protector - N(M) to N(F) Lightening 1490932-01
Operations Manual (Hard Cow) 550-3100-01
Operations Manual (CD-ROM) To be announced,
Alarm, Power, and Growth Cabinet Button Plugs 137-0446-01
Conduit Fitting 137-0447-01
Back Mounting Plate 020422903
Stainless Steel 3/5" Locking Washer 125005907
Stainless Steel ’r.' x 1" Flat Washer 125-0065—07
Stainless Steel Pin-in Head Security Bolts m
Stainless Steel Hex Heed Bit Pin-in Head, 7/34 1290007438
Door Hinge Set 137-0428r01
Allen Wrench 129-0007-02
HepeaterNet NMS Craft Software 519-1200-03
BUPS Power & Alarm Cable Assy (Kit) 187-0135-01
‘Typical antennas include parabolic reﬂectors, comer reﬂectors, circular, linear, directional oo-linears,
cross or slant polarization, lag periodic array, or Yogi.
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Back-up Power System
To select a BUPS (Backup Power System) tor your application, match the repeater you are using with
the amount of back-up time required.
Table 1 1. Back-up Power System Selection Guide
Back-up Hours
Power calculated
Product Consumptlon Current slips-25140 BUPs-zsrao
Model Number 0 24 We 0 24 Vdc 25 A 40 A-H 25 A 80 A-H
0A8500§=3~Wum 1-channel “(W 3.1
OABSOC Growth Cabinetﬁrﬂ-Walt,
Zchennel‘ M/
‘Grawth cabinet power (2'“’ channel power) is the sum of the Repeater plus the growth cabinet: 310 W +
260 W = 570 W.
Accessory Kit Items
Table 12. Contents MAC and or: Accessory Klts
Ac Accessory Kit (PIN oer-0195411) Dc Accessory Kit (PIN 091-0105-02)
Items | Quantity Items Quantity
Power Cord 1 each BUPS Powr and Alarm Cable 1 each
Assembly
Wrench. Hex Key (Allen Wrench) 1 each Wrench. Hex Key (Allen Wrench)
PC Interface Cable QB-D-SUB/BP- 1 each PC Interface Cable QB-D-SUB/BP-
SUB SUE
Hex Bit, Pin-in-Socket, 7/32 | 1 each Hex Bit, Pin-in-Socket, 7/32 1 each
Alarm, Power, and Growth Cabinet | 4 each Alarm, Power. and Growth Cabinet 4 each
Button Plugs Button Plugs
Conduit Fitting 4 each Conduit Fitting 4 each
Operations Manual (Hard Com!) 1 each Operations Manual (Hard cow) 1 each
HepeaterNeI Cratt Software 1 disk FlepeaterNel Craft Software 1 disk
Ordering Procedure
When ordering, specify a shipping destination and a billing address. Repeater Technologies will return
an order acknowledgment with the scheduled shipping date. Each shipment includes an equipment list
showing the equipment ordered and shipped, including details about system and equipment options.
Contact the Repeater Technologies Sales Department for ordering iniormatlon.
Technical Services
Repeater Technologies otters technical services to supplement the manpower resources oi its
customers. Quotations for the following services are available upon request.
Site and construction surveys
Network design
Design veriﬁcation
Training
Installation
Accessories (antennas, coaxial cabling, and so on)
EIEIDDCID
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Contacting Repeater Technologies
Contact the Repeater Technologies corporate headquansrs for sales information or technical
assistance for the OABEDC NR, or lor any other cl our communications or related products.
Carporals Headquarters
1150 Morse Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1605 USA
Tel: (408) 747-1900
(886) 747-1515 (USA and Canada)
Fax: (408) 747-0375
Web: ~ www.repealers.com
Customer Servlce
Tel: (408) 747-1946 "
(800) 928-1901 (USA and Canada)
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Chapter 2. Installation Instructions
Installation Overview
The OABSOC NR is designed lor indoor or outdoor installation and can be either wall-mounted or
pole-mounted. The unit's oompact cabinet simplilies installation, While its aesthetically acceptable
design allows it to be easily zoned in many locations
Because the RepeaterNet Craft soltware is used during the physical installation of the repeater. pre-
load the Craft software on the laptop computer to be used at the installation site. See Repeateret
Craft lor the OABSDC NFtlor information about installing and using RepeaterNet. Bring a 03-9 cable to
the installation site to connect your laptop with the repeater,
NOTE: Only qualiﬁed serw‘ce or technical personnel should install the OABSOC NFl.
See the following illustration oi atypical repeater installation with installed components.
Suburlbll I Mobile!
Hbﬁld AMI-rm. _ Donorl Cell sit-
Antenn-
Coll
Jump-r
Symm Ground
Telephone Lln'
(It nppllelblo)
DC PW“ AC Power
or auPs (opllonll)
Figure 4. Typical Installation
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Receipt and inspection of the 0A85OC NR
Inspect the OASSOC NFt for damage immediately upon receipt: note any damage on the waybili, Be
sure to request that the delivery agent sign the waybill for verification. Should damage be found:
a Notify the transfer company as soon as possible
0 Submit a damage report to the carrier
n Inform the Field Services Department of Repeater Technologies in writing
NOTE: save original shipping carton and packing materials‘for any future transport of the unit.
Alter unpacking the equipment, inventory the contents against the packing lists. inspect the unit
thoroughly for damage hidden by the packaging, paying particular attention to the following:
D Bent or dented sheet metal
D Loose or broken components
ct Damaged connectors . .
U Damaged or broken wiring or coaxial cables
Also, inspect the contents oi the'aocessory kit and any optional equipment ordered with the unit.
Installation Equipment
See the following table for a list of required installation equipment. Additional equipment could be
needed, depending upon specific installation site requirements and optional accessories ordered.
NOTE: The Path Data Sheet and site plan are needed during installation to define the intended
parametem of the project, including coverage area, gain settings. and antenna location. if
necessary, consult a network administrator for more Information. ,\
Table 13. Required Installation Equipment
To:
Correctly configure the repeater to operate in the PCS
network
Detach security screws
Use thls equlpment:
Site Plan/Network Engineering documentatlon
Ratchet or Hex Screwdriver for 7/32 Pln~in~
Socket Driver
Volfmeter, Fluke 75'
Spectrum Analyzer HP 8591
Cellular Service Monitor with Signal
Generator. |FR~1500, HP-8594A‘
Type N (m) 50-ohm Termination. 20 WI (2 ea)
Mounting Hardware
Electrical Wiring Equipment (as needed)
Laptop Computer (with RepeaterNet installed)
Accessory Kit
Pole Mounting Kit and Tightening/Crimping
Tool (tor pole mounting only)
‘Equivelent substimte can be used.
Test power connections and analog test points
Test power output
Test antenna Isolation and repeater power
Terminate antenna ports during oft-air test
Mount repeater and antennas
Connect external systems to input and output connectors
Control and monilor the repeater
Mount and Install the repeater
Mount the repeater to a pole and secure pole mounting
straps
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Site Survey
Review the installation site thoroughly belore mounting antennas or the OABSOC NR. Site review
should include, but not necessarily be limited to:
Weather
Determine whether environmental conditions necessitate special shielding oi the Repeater or other
equipment.
Security
Determine whether some type of barrier is needed to protect equipment and whether a security
light is required.
Optlorial Site Equipment
Determine whether additional site equipment, such as a pump. generator, or light is required. if so,
where is the equipment to be located, and are special enclosures lor any equipment required.
erlng and Wiring Access >
Determine any special wiring requirements
cablnet Access
Determine whether there is enough room for the repeater door to open once mounted.
CAUTION: In an extremely hot environment, such as a desert, shading from direct sunlight may be
necessary to prevent the repeater and associated equipment from overheating.
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Chapter 3. Mounting the Repeater «
Mounting Associated Equipment
Mount me OABSOG NFl assembly antennas, antenna coaxial cabling, and BUPS (it used) balore
mounting and wiring the repeater.
If you intend to add a second irequency channel, you will need to install a growth cabinet to house the
second channel. Be sure to allow enough space either above or to the right of the repeater for
mounting; examples are shown in the iollowlng figure.
Growth
Cablnet
Figure 5. Mounted Growth cabinet Examples
0148600 NH Operations Manual Chapter St Mounting the OA85OC NH — 1B
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Suggested
Minimum
BUPS-25IM
( Backup Power
system )
Figure 6. Growth Cabinet Example with BUPS-25/Ba
Mounting and Connecting Antennas
Antenna size is speciﬁed on the Path Data Sheet—do not install antennas of a different size. The size
oi antenna coaxial cabling tor an application depends upon a number of system parameters including,
but not limited to:
D Required signal output
D Antenna gain
0 Transmission line length
The allowable path loss for antenna cabling, and therelore the size at the cabling, is speciﬁed on the
Path Data Sheet tor the project. Do not install cabling of a diflerent size than speciﬁed on the Path
Data Sheet.
____________.__————————v
NOTES:
a As a signal passes through coaxial cable, the strength at that signal decreases. This loss of signal
strength, known as path loss, decreases as the diameter at the cable increases
a Check the diameter of the coaxial cable befare installing. If the cable is more than Ié-lnch (1.3 cm)
in diameter, attach a coaxial jumper assembly (which you must supply) to the connector on the
antenna cable. Make the jumper assembly of 14-inch (1,3 cm) coaxial cabling and use 7)“ DIN or a
Type N connector, one male and one female.
__________——__——————~
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To install coaxial cabling to the Base and Mobile antennas:
1. Make sure the coaxial cable is long enough to reach the 0A8500 NR installation site.
2. Install either a 7/is DIN (m) or a Type N (m) connector on the coaxial cable.
3. Connect cables to the Base and Mobile antennas.
CAUTION: If a coaxial cable is larger than 16-inch ( 1.3 cm) in diameter, do not connect it
directly to an antenna port on the repeater, as possible damage could result. Using
a coaxial jumper assembly reduces strain on equipment connectors.
4. Having read the above caution, connect the other end 01 the antenna cables to the appropriate
ports labeled on the bottom of the repeater.
You can mount the OABSOC NR on a pole or on the wall of a building. The 0A8500 NFt is shipped with
the rear mounting bracket attached to the unit.
The following figure illustrates the bracket with dimensions.
»- 0.375
0.325 1.25 2X
15.” 2X
1150
'—‘ 1.93
10400
13.78
Flgure 7. Hour Mountlng Bracket
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' The following figure shows a side view of the OAESOC NR and the rear mounting bracket.
r—tr"
Rear Mounting Bracket
Guide Bali and Slot
Security Bolts
(T emper Proof)
Figure 3. Hear Mounting Bracket with Unit—Side View
Wall Mounting
Wall mounting hardware, which can be ordered from Repeater Technologies, oontains the following:
D Four (4) leg bolts
0 Four (4) ﬂat washers
a Four (4) lock (split) washers
To mount the CABSOC NR on a wall:
1. Separate the rear mounting bracket from the Repeater by removing the attachment bolts and
washers (uslng a ratchet or hex screwdriver and the 7/32 pin-in-sockel driver provided in the
accessory kit).
2 Using the mounting hardware, secure the bracket to a wall—see the iollowing figure.
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cf/ ‘ ‘ /
4x Flat Washer
4X Lock Washar
4X Boll
Figure 9. Installation of Ru! Maunll‘ng Bracket an a Wall
sliding the guide ball into lhe guide slot, then replace the
Set the repeater into the bracket by
1—see the following two figuresr
attachment bolts and washers removed in Step
Gulda Ball and Slnl
Figure 10. Guide Bart and Slot
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4X Lock Washer
4X Flat Washer
Figure 1 1. Repeater Mounting and Hardware Placement
Pole Mounting
Repeater Technologiesvollers optional pole mounting equipment for the OABSOC NR, available when
ordering the OABSOC NH.
Pole installation requires the following materials:
a Pole mounting kit (available from Repeater Technologies)
ct Banding kit (purchased separately; available lrom McMaster~Cerr) it you are mounting the repeater
on a concrete or metal pole
a Class A - Pole Line Hardware it you are bolting the Pole Mounting Bracket to a wood pole
The Pole Mounting Channel is designed so that the repeater is “squarely" mounted on the pole and
does not wobble.
if a concrete pole is used as the mounting structure. typically it is not prudent to try and drill a hole
through its center. Similarly, because metal poles may have cable run up the center, drilling is not
recommended. Banding is preferred over drilling. However, wood telephone~type poles are forgiving
and the pole-mounting channel can be easily fastened to the pole with lag screws or through-pole
boltst
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(Class A Pole - Line Hardware is a telephone term that speciﬁes bolts and screws that have a heavy
electro-galvanized plating so they do not rust.) This type at ruggedized hardware typically is available
ircm distributors such as Garybar Electric, ALLTEL Supply, Spring-North Supply, PowerTeI Supply,
and so on. This hardware is also available from antenna suppliers and tower erector companies.)
The following table describes the Pole Mounting and Banding Kits. Because the Banding Kit comes
with 100 feet of band, you need not purchase a kit with every repeater.
Pale Mounting Kit (0914721501)
Pole Mounting Channel
Bolts _J
Lock (Split) Washers
Flat Washers
Tapered Plug, .312D Hole
W—Inch Bandlng Klt (Parr No. 5558K 12)
(Manuela-ﬁn” Supply Co., Los Angela, CA, USA, Tel. 5 (562) 651-6911)
Tightening-Crimping Tool
M-Inch. Type‘201 Stainless Steel Band
Stainless Steel Buckles J
Stainless Steel Scru-Lockt Buckles
Carrying Case
NOTE: Two people are required for pole mounting
To mount the OABSDC NH to a pole:
1. Remove the attachment bohs and washers, then separate the rear mounting bracket from the
repeater.
2. Using the hardware provided with the accessory kit, secure the rear mounting bracket to the two
(2) pole brackets—see Figure 12 on page 25.
3. Insert the 4 plugs provided into the 4 cuter holes in the rear mounting bracket.
4. Position the rear mounting bracket (with the attached pole channel) against the pole and hold it in
place.
5. While one person holds the rear mounting bracket in place, the second person installs the steel
bands that hold the bracket against the pole. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions included with
the Banding Kit for this procedure.
6. Set the repeater into the bracket by sliding the guide bolt into the guide “slot.
7. Secure the repeater to the bracket with the security screws and washers removed in Step 1.
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Two 7 " dll. holes for 314"
In: ofthm-pult ham _’
Pole
Mountlng
Chanml
H /‘
4 x Flaw-1h" "
4 x Lock Washer
A x Bolt
FIbure 12‘ Pole Mounting Hardware
Llﬂlng
Anllt
H°|° 314" Thru-pel-
Bolts with Fllt
Wuhan and
Locking Acre Nut
Pal.
Mountlng
Chmnol
Bundlng
Strip:
Rnpeator
Mountlng
Bracket —__
— Fole or Man
Figure 13. Pal; Mount—Side View
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Grounding the Repeater A
If detailed grounding information is required, refer to the Repeater Technologies application note,
Installation Standards for Grounding Requirements. Contact Repeater Technologies to receive a copy
oi this application note.
Connect the screw-compression ground lug (located on the left exterior of the Entry Box) to a suitable
earth ground (copper ground rod, copper pipe, grounded steel building lrame, or similar ground point)
using 2 to 7 mm, No. 6 to 2 AWG, copper wire—see the following ﬁgure.
CAUTION: Ground all other cabinets, enclosures, antennas, and coaxial cables used for installation to
reduce en y damage from a lightning strike or power surge.
system Ground
Standard Ground Rod,
K-lnch diam eter
Figure 14. Typical system Ground
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Chapter 4. Powering the OA8500 NR
The OAHSOC NFl is tactory-coniigured with one of the tollowing AC or DCélutfre) power supplies:
D 115 VAC/230 VAC t10°le (available)
El 24 VDCM—VDQ—ﬂ 0°/o . ,
NOTE: When wiring power to the repeater, match the voltage at the repeater to the voltage of the
power supply. .
AC Power Wiring
See the following figure tor the location of power teatures. Note that the AC power cord enters the
Entry Box through the left-most conduit and that the free end of the cord is equipped with a a-prong
plug. Also. the AC plug used for wiring is shipped connected to the J15 receptacle. ..
Pomr 0 0 0
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Grounding Stud
Figure 15. Power Futures
To wire the AC power leads to the repeaten
1. Using a medium Phillips head screwdriver, remove the Entry Box access plate located at the
front/bottom ol the unit.
2. Feed the open end at the power cord through the Iett-most conduit and into the Entry Box. Note
that the color coding of the wires is as follows:
White = Neutral NOTE: Check polarity with o
Bl!ck = UVE / ”01 voltometer betore erIng.
Yellow/Green = Ground
3. Remove the nut trom the grounding stud.
4. Attach the ring lug terminal at the grounding wire to the grounding stud and replace the nut.
Tighten the nut until the terminal is secure.
5. Locate the AC plug connected to the Jta receptacle, and note the labels next to the plug: COM
(common) designates the location of the neutral wire and HOT designates the location ot the live
wire.
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6. Unplug the AC plug from the J18 receptacle and loosen the two end terminal screws. The middle
terminal screw is not used. A
7. Insert the Live and Common wires into the proper wire guard receptacles, then tighten the terminal
screws to clamp wires. (If necessary, reinsert the AC into the J18 receptacle to determine proper
wire locations.)
8. He-insert the wire Ac plug into the J1B receptacle.
To connect power:
1. Turn OFF the external power source (the circuit breaker). The power supply should be a luse or
circuit breaker rated at 10 amps lor 115 VAC or 7.5 amps for 230 VAC mains.
2. Plug the cord from the conduit into the circuit breaker box (if there is an appropriate outlet).
3. If there is no outlet, cut oil the plug from the power cord and expose the 3 colored leads. Strip
about Ya inch (a cm) from the end of each wire.
4. It the leads do not reach to the circuit breaker box, measure and cut wiring to make up the
dillerence. Use #14 AWG wi_re lor live and neutral lines, and #10 AWG lor the ground line.
5. Connect the ends at the leads to the appropriate terminals in the circuit breaker box. Match live,
neutral, and ground llnes to the correct connections. The color coding of the wires is as
lollows: '
Whlte = Neutral NOTE: Check polarity wlth a
Black = lee I Hot voltometer belore wiring.
Yellow/Green = Ground
6. Wrap any exposed connections with electrical tape to avoid shorts.
7. Neatly arrange or secure and. it necessary, environmentally protect power wiring.
CAUTION: Do not activate AC power at this time.
Dc Power Wiring
The BUPS—zS/élo provides backup DC power to your repeater.
The following is a diagram of the OAHSOC Network Repeater to BUPS-ZS/BO Wiring Kit. This diagram,
as well as Figure 6. Growth Cahlnet Example wlth BUPs-25180 on page 19, are provlded tor
planning purposes.
For more information. reter to your BUPS documentation.
_\
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OAI9 Network Repeater to BUPS~25l80 Wiring Kit
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Alarm and Control Wiring
Repeater installation continues with alarm and control wiring. The following figure shows l/O terminal
block designaﬁonst
INIOUT
00000000000000 0 ‘
| [II |
USER RELAY ALARM RELAY
Figure 17. customer UPS, 110 Alarm and Monltoring Termlnal Blocks
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' The next table shows l/O lead descriptions.
Table 14, Wiring Harness Input/Output Lead Descriptions
I: Block
J1
INIOUT
JZ
UPS
J22
Alarm RBIIY
J23
User Relay
Pin No. I Slgnal Name
1 Digital Output 1
2 Digital Output 2
a DC Voltage Input
4 rgrtel Input 1
5 Digital Input 2
6 Fonrrard PA Shutdown
7 Reverse PA Shutdown
1 External Tamper Input
UPS Tamper Input
UPS A0 Fall Input
UPS Low Battery Voltage Input
Ts High Battery Voltage Input
UPS Charger Failure Input
UPS Summary Normally Closed
UPS Summary COM
Critical Relay NO
Critical Relay COM
Critical Relay NO
a—
Funetlon
User Controllable Open Collector Driver
User Controllable Open Collector Driver
0—75 V Input Voltage
External Input Alarm
External Input Alarm
External PA Control
External PA Control
Secondary Door Open
External Input Alarm
Extemal Input Alarm
External Input Alarm
External lnpul Alarm
Extemal Input Alarm
External Input Alarm
Protected Ground
Normally Open Output
Common Input
Normally Closed Output
Mlnor Relay COM
Major Relay N0 Normally Open Output 1
Major Relay COM Common Input
Major Flelay NC Normally Closed Output
Minor Relay N0 Normally Open Output _,
Common Input
Minor Relay NC
User 1 NO
User 1 COM
User 1 NC
User 2 COM
User 2 NC
Normally Open Output
Normally Closed Output
Common Input
Normally Closed Output
Normally Open Output
Normally Closed Output
Common Input
WARNING:
When connecn‘ng wirlng, be sure the wiring assembly is not plugged into the repeater.
Digital Control Outputs
The OABSOC NR has two di
switch Is ON, current ﬂows t
totlowing figure. The relere
ground).
gital outputs, each with one open collector transistor lead. When the output
hrough a circuit that includes the open collector transistor output—see the
nee ground is any of the panel~mounted screw lugs (repeater cabinet
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(9
:'
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Repeater 1/0
Ctnwm Claims
+5 V
To Digital ' '
To mynl Gilli-ll
can,“ at can
M or n
c: u»
A: by: one _:
n: Optblnhtar
Figure 18. Typical Digital Output Applications
Outputs are not isolated from the repeater’s power subsystem. Provide a current source on the positive
lead that does notexceed the following specifications:
Forward Current—Continuous .............................. 300 mA
-50 Volts
Maximum Positive to Negative Lead Voltage-
Maximum Negative to Positive Lead Voltage - 0 Volts
Leakage Current in OFF State -- --- 1 "A
See the “ACU Status Screen" in RepeateﬂVet Craft for the OAHSOC NH tor instructions about activating
digital outputs See Table 17for lead descriptions.
Alarm and Control Relay Outputs
The OABSOC NR has both alarm and control relay outputs (Form C) with common, normally open, and
normally closed connections. When attached to the normally open and common leads, an alarm relay
closes a circuit when a critical alarm activates and opens the circuit when the condition clears.
Relay Outputs #1 and #2 open and close circuits according to the relay output commie in FlepeaterNet. _
For example, to activate an external Ilght when the Relay Control switch is ON, the wiring loop includes
the common connector, the normally open connector, 3 power source lor the light, and the light—see
the following figure.
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5‘
in"
(N0) 5
ID
(N0) .=.
Repeater IIO
Custom Options
To Rally (0) To Rel-y
01 or 52 To Rally an or n
01 or n
(-)
A: Relay 5: U9“ 0: a; su-
Imwuctura acu
Flgure 19. Typical Relay Applications
Do not exceed the following speciﬁcations with relay connections:
Maximum Switching Voltage and Current: 30 VDCIZ Amps, 200 VDC/200 mA
See the “ACU Status Screen" in RepeaterNet Cralt for the OABSOC NH for instructions about activating
digital outputs. Table 14 on page 30 shows I/O lead descriptions.
Digital inputs
The 0A1900 NFl has digital Inputs for external alarm monitoring and tar disabling the Forward and
Reverse PAs. Each input triggers an alarm (or disables the PA) it the leads form a high Impedance
circuit (an open contact) and clears an alarm if the leads lorm a low impedance circuit (a contact
closing).
NOTE: I! a PA rs drsabled usrng the digrtal Inputs, the PA Alarm rs tnggered. To avoid tnggerrng a PA
Alarm in this manner, set the PA Alarm severity to disabled—sea 'Redelining Alarm Severity' in
RepeatarNat craft for the 048506 NH.
Connect digital inputs with two leads—the digital input lead and any ground lead. See the next two
figures.
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+5V
To Equlpmem
1m
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to mum mpmm one To Dlalul Inpnlln am To mghallnpﬁm urn
A: any or swildi mu 5: Tran-"mar Input <2 "C ("it Input
Flgum 20. Typical Digital Input Applications
To Fwd/Rev PA
Figure 21. Typical PA Dlubln Input
Do not exceed the following specifications when connecting digital inputs:
<0.5 Volts
>4.0 Volts
5.0 Volts
00 Volts
..2 mA
Input Voltage lor Logic 0
Input Voltage lor Logic 1 (active alarmldlsable PA).
Maximum Input Voltage
Minimum Input Voltage.
Maximum Input Current
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External Dc Input Voltage
The OABSOC NR has one analog input to monitor an external DC power source. The monitoring range
is from 0 to so volts, with a resolution of 250 mV.
Connect an external DC power source to the repeater with a single lead lrom the positive line/terminal
of the battery—see the following figure.
- (i)
To
Equipment
(+)
Repeater Cabinet
Ground
Repeater IIO
custom Options
To Ext. + "
Dc Mon. ’
A: Battery B: Battery
(negativeg'omd) (puiliveg'and)
Figure 22. Typr Dc Monitoring Applications
CAUTION: Do not allow any input lo exceed the 60 Volts limit.
_____________.__———-———
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Chapter 5. Orienting and Isolating Antennas
Preliminary Antenna Orientation
With the antennas mounted, coaxial cables installed, and the Repeater power OFF, antenna
orientation can begin.
BTS Antenna
To orient the BTS antenna:
1. Disconnect the coaxial cable lrom the donor BTS antenna at the antenna port on the repeater.
2. Connect the service monitor to the cable from the BTS receiving antenna.
3. While monitoring the control channel assigned to the donor BTS, position the BTS antenna to
maximize the RSL (Received Signal Level).
4. Analyze the signal to ensure it is correct.
NOTE: Record the level at the control channel and other active carriers from the donor BTS for later
reference. -
It the RSL is less than Maximum RF Output Power Level minus Maximum Gain, full repeater output
power may not be reached when installed. See Technical Speciﬁcations on page 9 lor RF output and
maximum gain levels. To correct the problem, reposition the antenna, change the mounting height of
the antenna, or use an antenna with greater gain to reach the required RSL.
Mobile Antenna
The Mobile service antenna can only be bore-sighted (aimed by eye) at this time. Aim the antenna as
closely as possible to its linal position. Accuracy is important because the antenna position affects
antenna isolation.
Antenna Fundamentals
An antenna is a transducer between electromagnetic waves in space and voltages or currents In a
transmission line. When transmitting, the antenna converts electrical signals into radio waves; a
receiving antenna reverses the process and transforms radio waves back into electrical signals.
All antennas are directional, transmitting more power in some directions than others. The direction oi
maximum transmission or reception ls called the bareslght direction. The directional propenies ol an
antenna are described by its radiation pattern, a pictorial representation of relative radiated power
versus direction. Radiation patterns exhibit a lobe structure in which the largest lobe in three-
dimensional space constitutes the beam through which the antenna radiates or receives most of its
power.
The tendency of the antenna to concentrate its radiated power is called gain. The angular width of the
main beam measured between the hall-power points is called the beamwidth oi the antenna.
Beamwidth and gain vary inversely with each other, a high-gain antenna has a narrow beamwidth and
vice versa. Gain is proportional to the physical area of an antenna expressed in square wavelengths.
Radiation pattern lobes other than the main beam are called sidelobes. The higher the sidelobe level,
the more likely an antenna is to interfere with or be interlered with by a receiver in the direction oi the
largest sidelobe.
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An antenna has an operating frequency—the lraquency at which the antenna exhibits optimum
performance—and a bandwidth—the frequency range over which the antenna impedance and
radiation pattern remain within some required tolerance.
Antenna Isolation
To prevent oscillation or severe passband distortion, the antennas must have a port-to—port
isolatlon equal to 15 dB plus the 0A850c NR active gain. For example, an OABSOC NF! set for a
maximum available gain of 95 dB requires a minimum antenna isolation of 110 dB (95 dB + 15 dB) for
proper operation. .
Be aware that the motion of objects near the antennas can change the isolation significantly. If
possible, perform tests with expected objects present to ensure the isolation does not drop below
minimum required levels.
To measure the isolation:
1. Disconnect both antenna signal cables from the antenna ports on the repeater. ' '
2. Inject a signal into one of the antennas and measure the power level of that signal at the other
antenna. The difference in power levels (measured in dB) between the injected signal and the
measured signal is the isolation of the antennas.
NOTE: Because antennas are not yet connected to the repeater, isolation is obtained through the air.
3. Repeat the test at several frequencies across the Forward and Reverse passband, confirming that
minimum antenna isolation is met at all applicable lrequencies.
4. It isolation is not met, try repositioning the antennas or adding intervening shielding. and measure
again.
The following method can be used to estimate antenna isolation (referenced to dBd). During
installation, always rely upon actual measurements, not estimated data.
lsol=Ls+Ll+Lo-Gd+ADd-Gr+ADr+XPD
US Standard
Ls = —42.2 + 20logth x D), F in MHz, D in feet, Ls in dBd
Metrlc
Ls = -31.8 + zologm(F x D), F in MHZ, D in meters, Ls in dBd.
Where
The following are all in dB:
lsol Antenna isolation
Ls Antenna separation loss
Lf Total Feedline Lose
Lo Obstruction loss from structure or shield
Gd Gain of antenna toward donor BTS
ADd Angular discrimination of donor BTS antenna toward re-radiation antenna
Gr Gain of re-radiation antenna toward Mobile
ADr Angular discrimination of re-rediation antenna toward donor BTS antenna
XPD Cross polarization discrimination between antennas (if applicable)
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Antenna Orientation and Output Measurement
To orient antennas:
1. Turn OFF system power. The power switch is located in the upper Iett corner oi the Entry Box.
Remove me 50-ohm terminators from the antenna ports.
Connect the Donor and Mobile antenna ieeders to the proper antenna ports.
Turn ON system power.
WP?!“
Open a session with the repeater by selecting the repeater on the dialog box displayed after the
Welcome screen.
6. Turn ON Forward PA and Reverse PA power:
A) Select Fomard PA tram the Conﬁguration menu. .,
B) Click the Control tab.
0) Click the PA Power switch to turn it ON.
D) Click Apply or 0K.
Repeat tor Reverse PA.
7. Check Forward PA and ReverseyPA RF output power.
A) Select Fomard PA from the Configuration menu.
B) Click the Measurements tab.
C) Compare displayed output power levels to the intended RF output power levels lor the
system (deﬁned in the site plan or network engineering documentation) and the maximum
output power at the repeater.
8. Repeat for Reverse PA.
NOTE: Fonﬂard transmit power increases as the orientation of the Donor antenna is optimized. Make
any required adjustments to the Donor antenna lacing the Cell Site to maximize Forward
power output.
Adjusting for Hot Input Levels
The CABSOC NFt has an adjustable gain range at 30 dB with upper and lower limits deﬁned by the PA
level of the repeater. In some applications, however, hot input levels require that antenna gain be set
below the lower limit of this range.
To set antenna gain below the lower limit at the operating range:
1. Choose a ﬁxed attenuator pad that is able to set the gain to a level about 5 (15 lower than what is
required.
2. Install the attenuator pad at the antenna port.
3. Make the final upward gain adjustment with FlepeeterNet.
NOTE: If an attenuator pad is inserted in this manner, FiepeatarNet cannot show the actual antenna
gain. For example, ii the Attenuator pad reduces gain by 5 dB, the system gain is actually 5 dB
lower than the setting shown an the PA Properties screen.
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Chapter 6. Completing Installation «
Turning On System Power
RepeaterNet Craft is used for the ﬁrst time during the installation procedure in this section.
RepeaterNet Craft is the software program that confirms, controls, and monitors the OA850C NR.
Make sure FtepeaterNet has been loaded on the laptop computer being used (at the installation site) to
perform the initial conliguration of the repeater. If necessary- see RepealerNel Gran for the OABEOC
NR
To turn ON system power:
1. Terminate the CABSDC NR antenna ports with 7/13 DIN or Type N 50 OHM Power Loads.
2. Using a medium Phillips head screwdriver, remove the Entry Box access plate located at the front
bottom of the unit and locate the internal backup battery. (See Internal Backup Battery on page
44 for inionnation on the operation ol this unit.)
Problem Cause Solution
Low RF Output Alarm Conditions =.-g Check tor alarm conditions and resolve, it
or No RF Output » necessary.
Strong, 0ut-ut~Band a Check antenna orientation.
Inputs
Improper galn setting =s Check gain and reset, If necessary.
3. Activate the power source to the repeater, then turn ON the repeaters power switch (located in the A
upper left comer of the Entry Box).
NOTE: The power switch is also a magnetic sensing circuit breaker.
4. Connect the red lead (quick disconnect type) of the internal backup battery.
Conflmting Proper System Voltage
You now must check the repeater, using FiepeaterNet, to confirm proper system voltage.
To connect to the repeater and to conlirm proper system voltage:
1. Plug the lemale end of the 08-9 serial cable into the serial port ol the computer.
2. Plug the male end ol the cable into the serial port located in me Entry Box.
3. Start RepeaterNet.
Start: — >Prograne - >Ropoltex~llet - >Rnpolt=erNet=
4 . If there is more than one repeater, select the appropriate from the list displayed to display the Main
Control screen.
5. On the Login dialog box, enter a Login ID and Password.
Click OK to open the FtepeaterNet Main Control screen.
7. Check the operation (color) of the Power subsystem (2-prong plug icon at the bottom of the
screen):
a Green—Normal Operation. Proceed to step 8.
I: Red and ﬂashing—Alarm Condition.
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Select Power System from the Conﬁguration menu to open the Power System Properties
screen. Identity the subsystem that triggered the alarm, and see Table 17 on page 43 tor
information about resolving the alarm.
NOTE: Clear any active alarms before proceeding with the installation.
8. If there are no alarms. or after clearing active alarms, continue with the procedure in the following
section.
Checking that Power Amplifiers are OFF
All units are shipped with PAs turned OFF as indicated bythe PA OFF indicator (a circle with a slash
through it) displaying over each PA subsystem icon (FPA or RPA) on the Main Control screen. PAs
should remain OFF until you adjust the gain. if any PA subsystem Icon is not displaying the OFF
indicator, do the following:
1. Select Forward PA or Reverse PA lrom the Configuration menu to open the Properties window.
2. Click the Control tab.
3. Click Ihe PA Power button to turn it OFF.
4. Click Apply or 0K.
Determining the Correct Frequency
Consult the site plan or network englneering documentation tor the proper channel or band settings for
this application, In CDMA applications, primary and secondary assignments depend upon the Donor
BTS with which the repeater Is coordinated. See the following table for a listing at CDMA channel
assignments. Note that Korea and Japan use ditterent CDMA channel assignments.
Table 15 Valid CDMA Channel No. to Frequency Cross Reference Chart
Base to Mobile
Forward (M Hz)
1 851.250
Ottlclal Channel
No.
25
50
75
Quasi Channel
Number
Frequency
Block
1 931 250
1 932.500
1 933.750
1 935.000
1 936.250
1 937.500
853.750
1 855.000
1 856.250
1857.500
1958.750 1988.70
1860.00!) 1940.000
225 1861250 1941250
250 1862500 1 942.500
1 1 275 1863750 1 943.750
Mk“, u/Qella/ln/r awn Nn-s 4- Freqjh
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'_Frequency Quael channel Oﬂlclel Channel Base to Mobile Base to Mobile
Block Number No. Forward (MHz) Forward (MHz)
B 1 425 1871250 1951250
2 1 872.500 .
3 475 1 873.750
4 500 1875.00!)
5 525 1876250
6 550 ' 1957.500
7 575 1378.750 1958.750
8 600 1880.000 1960.000
9 825 1 961 250
1 0 650 1 962.500
1 1 S75 1963.750
C 1 925 . 1 976.250
2 .. 950 1897.500 1977.500
3 A 1895.750 1970.750
4 1900000 1980.000
5 ‘ 1901250 1901250
6 1902.500 1982.500
7 1903.750 1983.750
0 1905.000 1955.000
9 1906250 1956250
10 1907.500 1987500
11 1908.750 1988.75!)
D 1866250 1946250
1867500 1947.500
375 1860750 1948.750
E 725 1886250 1966250
750 1587500 1967.50!)
775 1888.75!) 1966.750 _‘
825 1891250 1971250
850 1592.500 1972.500
575 1593.750 1973.750
Setting the Channel or Band
To set the operational channel or band:
1. Confirm that the repeater is ON and a direct connection has been established.
2. From the Craft Main Control screen menu bar, select channel 1 irorn the Configuration menu to
open the Channel 1 Properties screen.
On the Channel 1 Properties screen, click the Channel it tab.
Type the channel number in the Channel field to define a channel.
Click Apply or OK to set the channel.
Configuring Gain Initlally
When initially setting Forward and Reverse Gain, use the gain settings defined on the project site plan
or in network engineering documentation. (If necessary, contact your network administrator.) Final
adjustments to gain settings are made during system optimization.
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' To initially set gain:
1.
2.
5.
Conﬁrm that the repeater is ON and a direct connection has been established
From the Craft Main Control screen, select Channel 1 from the Configuration menu to open the
Channel 1 Properties screen.
Click the Gain tab.
Click-drag each horizontal slider to define Forward and Reverse gain, noting that gain adjusts in 2
dB increments. The gain value box (centered under each slider) displays selected gain.
Click Apply or 0K to set the gain and return to the Main'Control Screen.
________—___._———-—-——
NOTE: For 2-channel units, select Channel 2 and repeat steps 3 and 4 for the Channel 2 Forward and
. Reverse PAs.
Verifying and Optimizing the Coverage Area
For detailed inlon'natlon about repeater installation and link engineering, request the engineering
handbook, Installation, Operation, and Optimization of Over-theAir Cellular and PCS Repeaters.
directly from Repeater Technologies.
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Chapter 7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting -\
The OABsOC NR is a ﬁeld-replaceable unit that requires no component-level repair. The use of highly
reliable components virtually eliminates maintenance. Routine checks of the OASSOC NR and its
supporting equipment are recommended to ensure reliable operation and early detection of problems.
Routine Maintenance
Repeater Technologies recommends a semi—annual maintenance schedule for the repeater.
A procedure for routine maintenance lollows:
1. Inspect the installation site and correct any problems.
2, Verify that the OABSOC NR and all associated hardware, including antennas, is securely mounted
and properly in place.
3. Check input electrical wiring and BUPS for damage and ensure that connections'are tight
4. Check any battery terminals for corrosion; clean terminals, it necessary.
5. Clean solar panels and remove obstructions, if applicable.
CAUTION: Follow manufacturers instructions when cleaning salarpanels. Abrasive or
acetone-based solutions can cause damage to some types of panels.
6. Check antennas and coaxial cabling for damage and ensure that connections are tight.
7. Check the tins of the heatsink and clear any debris.
LEDs
The OABSOC NR Entry Box displays lour LED indicators-see the following table.
Table 16. Descriptions of LED indicators
LED indicator Description LED Color Normal
Systemneaav Poweron —-a--ar-
amicawam crmcawarmmgereu
Major Alarm Major Alarm triggered Red Off On steady
Minor Alarm Minor Alarm triggered Yellow Off On steady
Troubleshooting
Perlorm all troubleshooting oi the OAGSOC NR with RepeaterNet. See the following table tor a listing at
common problems and possible solutions.
_._—._—__——~_——-——
NOTE: Contact the Repair Department of Repeater Technologies wheneverpmblems with the unit can
not be resolved—see ”Repair and Return Procedure.”
«7
_—____—___.__.————
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Table 17. system Troubleshooting
Solution
=> Run the Scan Disk and Deiragmenter utilities included
with Windows 95.
=. Reinstall RepsaterNel.
Unable to start
RepeatarNet
Corrupted Program Data
Improper Installation at
RepeaterNet
Damaged Hard Drive
=> Repair or replace hard drive.
= Check telephone number, COM port. stop blts, parlty
settings. and baud rate. Correct settings, it necessary.
=> Check advanced settings from the COM Properties
screen. Reduce butter sizes or disable butter and retry
connection.
=> Check Hie cable for a tight connection. .
= Check the cable and connection pens for damage.
Replace cable, it necessary. Contact Repeater
Technologles it the connection port is damaged.
=> Check telephone line connections at the computer and
the Repeater. Flo-connect, it loose.
9 Check telephone line tor damage. Replace, it
necessary.
: Log in to a direct session with the Repeater and check
the modem and cell phone alarms. It either alarm is
active and does not clear. contact Repeater
Technologies.
z: Check the compuler's modem. Replace or repalr
computer modem. II necessa .
Overheating Insulticient Cooling : Check the heatsink. Clear any airflow obstructlons.
=> he at e um: I| sin ane remey o envtronment.
(TWP-NW) Sdh l'i'l' xt Iht '
Low Voltage or Improper Solar Charging :7 Clean solar panels or remove obstmctions. Do not use
No Voltage an acetone-based solutlon tor cleaning.
(“PM POWS’ = Check the condltlon oi the power source.
Alarm) => Check all wiring and power leads to the power source.
: Check any tuses or circuit breakers In power supply
equipment.
=> Check AC power service tor outages or other service
problems.
:> Contact Repeater Technologies to replace unit.
=> Adjustgain.
= Contact RepeaterTechnologies.
=> Check to ensure Repeater power is ON and both PAs
are turned ON.
z: Check antenna orientatlon and re~align, it necessary.
Improper COM Settings
Serial Cable Failure
Modem Fallure
Power Supply Fal|ure
Internal Power Converter
Fallure
ALC Power L Gain Incorrectly Set
Alarm PA Failure
Low RF Output or Controls Not Tumed ON
Nu HF Outpul
Mobile or Bass Antennas
Oriented Incorrectly
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Low HF Output or Alarm Conditions :> Check tor alarm conditions and resolve. it necessary.
No FtF Output
Strong, Out-ot-Band =
Inputs
Improper gain selling Check gain and reset, if necessary.
Active Alarm =7 Resolve alarm.
Foreground reﬂections : Remove obiect causing reflection; adjust antenna
orientation; move antenna mounting.
Improper Antenna =:~ Clear area around antennas of excessive plant growth.
Isolation
Improper Gain Settings
Check antenna orientation.
Oscllletlon
Internal Backup Battery"
The OABSOC NF! includes an internal backup battery to provide limited back-up power for the ACU
and, if applicable. the cell phone and lntemal modem. In the event at a loss of system power, the
internal battery provides power tor the repeater to call out and report the lailure, and to save the Alarm
and Event Log. The length of time that the internal battery provides power depends upon Repeater
configuration and environmental conditions (such as temperature).
Table 20. lntemal Battery Backup Opel-Ila" Estimates
Conﬁguration Operating Tlme‘
Repeater with no lntemal modem
Repeater with lntemal modem and no cell phone
Repeater with Internal modern and cell phone. with modern and phone continuously
transmitting
‘Values are esllmates only: actual battery life may vary. Estimates assume a fully charged battery,
adverse environmental conditions, and a 600 mW AMPS cell phone.
System power charges the internal battery during normal operation. Note that the internal battery has a
low voltage cut—off to allow for a full recharge when power is restored.
If a power outage lasts longer than the operational Iimlt of the internal battery, the modern cannot send
or receive calls. and Alarm and Event Log data is lost. Save the Alarm and Event Log when the
repeater calls out to report a system power failure—see “The System Menu” in Repeaterst Craft for
the OASSOC NR for more information about the Alarm and Event Log.
NOTES:
u The internal battery does not provide power for RF transmission during a primary power outage.
Servioe is interrupted during a loss of primary system power.
a The battery should be replaced on a 3-year cycle to allow for normal aging, wear, and
environmental deterioration.
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Sparing Recommendation
Because repeaters are often used to provide critical coverage, customers are advised to follow a
sparing policy. While most carriers have intemel policies related to equipment sparing, in the event that
one does not exist, Repeater Technologies recommends that a carrier maintain a minimum of one (1)
spare unit for every increment of 10 units or lraction thereof. This assumes that all spares are
immediately available to the technician for installation. It is advised that each carrier develop a
company-specific, equipment-specific policy. one that accounts for geographic and environmental
(actors and the total number of repeaters deployed in a given network.
Repair and Return Procedure
if a repair or return of the OASSOC Is necessary, Contact the Repeater Technologies Customer Service
Department for Instructions. Note that Customer Service needs the lollowing information from you
when you call:
ct A detailed explanation of the problem
it The model name "
a The serial number of the unit
For equipment returns, a Repeater Technologies representative issues an RMA (Return Material
Authorization) and shipping and packaging instructions. When reluming the OABSOC NR, always use
the original shipping carton and packaging materials. It the original shipping materials are unavailable,
Repeater Technologies can send replacement materials at the cost of the purchaser.
CAUTION: if equipment is not returned to Repeater Technologies in the original packaging materials,
possrble damage could result. Repeater Technologies is not liable for any damage
resulting from improper shipment.
Customer Service phones are staffed or monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone numbers for
the Customer Service Department are as lollows:
(408) 747-1946
(800) 933-1901 (USA and Canada only)
Product Warranty.
A one-year product warranty is provided with the 0A1900 NR. A copy 0! the product warranty is
included with the Standard Terms and Conditions in every sales agreement. For more information,
contact the Repeater Technologies Customer Service Department.
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Glossary
This glossary defines communications industry acronyms,
related acronyms have also been included. As this glossa
Repeater Technologies, not all items listed here necessarily appear in this manual.
AcU
ALC
AMPS
BNC
HTS
BUPS
CDMA
CPO
ORG
DAMPS
dB
dBc
dBl
dBm
on, on
own
an
am
am:
Fla
FCC
FE
FIFO
Amp or Amps.
Alarm Control Unit.
Automatic Level Control.
Advanced Mobile Phone System.
‘Type of connector.
Base Transceiver Station.
Back-up Power Supply.
Code Division Multiple Access.
Canter-to-Echo Ratio. ~
carrier-telnterface Ratio. The ratio
between the mean signal level of the
desired radio signal and the signals
from other. interfering sources.
typically expressed in dB.
Circular Plastic Connector.
Cyclical Redundancy Check.
Digital Advanced Mobile Phone
System (equivalent of TDMA).
Decibel or decibels.
Decibels referenced to the carrier
level.
Decibels referenced to the isotropic
antenna.
Decibels referenced to one milliwatt.
Distributed Feedback (Laser).
Digital Voltmeter.
Electromagnetic.
Electromagnetic Interlerence.
Effective Radiated Power.
Front-to-Back Flatio.
Federal Communications
Commission (USA).
Front End.
First In First Out.
symbols, and terms. Hardware- and software—
ry supplements all operations manuals of
FORWARD
DlREC‘ﬂON
FORWARD
GAIN
FRU
FSK
GSM
GUI
HAND-OFF
HOT TONE
IF
IM
IMD
LED
LNA
LO
microCelI
usc
MTSO
Direction oi transmission from the
base station through the Repeater
and on to Mobile or hand-held units.
Downlink transmission.
Gain setting lor Forward
transmissions.
Field Replaceable'Unit
Frequency-Shift Keying.
Global System for Mobile
Communications or Groups Spociale
Mobile.
Graphical User interface.
The act of transferring the service of
a call in progress on a cellular
system from one cell or sector to
another, typically also involving a
change in the voice channel used.
If a Mobile transmits at full power in
close proximity to a receive antenna,
a hot tone—tor example. a receive
signal above -40 dam—is produced.
Too hot a tone can over-modulate a
system and force It to drop all calls.
Systems designed to control reverse
attenuation will moderate the
potentially damaging effect of hot
tones.
Intermediate Frequency.
Intermodulation.
Intennodulation Distortion.
Light-emitting diode.
Low Noise Ampliﬁer.
Local Oscillator, high-level input into
mixer.
Any small, low-power cell site.
Mobile Switching Center (equivalent
to MTSO).
Mobile Telephone Witching Ollice
(equivalent to MSC).
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MULnPArH Radio propagation between a
NR
OTU
PA
PCS
PSTN
PEP
PLL
QCCB
RBS
REVERSE
BIREC'HON
transmitter and receiver where the
received signal is a compound at
multiple rays that have undergone
one or more rellections and/or
refractions. Cellular coverage is
most often provided in a multipath
environment. especially in high-
density city areas.
Network Repeater.
Optical Transceiver Unit.
» Power Ampliﬁer.
Personal Communications Service.
Public Switched Telephone Netwont.
Peak Envelope Power. "
Phase Locked Loop.
Quick Connect Connecting Block.
Radio Base Station See also BTS.
Direction of transmission lrorn the
Mobile or portable through the
repeater and onto the RBS. Uplink
transmission.
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REVERSE
GAlN
RF
RFI
RSL
RSA
RSSI ‘
RX
SIMULOAST
SMA
SMB
TDMA
TSA
UHF
UPS
VAC
VDC
VSWR
XPD
Gain setting for Reverse
transmissions.
Radio Frequency.
Radio Frequency Interference
Receive Signal Level.
Rural Service Area.
Receive Signal-Strength Indicator.
Receive.
The process of transmitting the
same signal from two or more sites
simultaneously.
A type of connector.
A type ol connector.
Time Division Multiple Access
(equivalent to DAMPS).
Tralfio Servlce Area.
Transmit.
Ultra High Frequency.
Uninterruptable Power Supply.
Volt or Volts.
Voltage, Alternating Current.
Voltage, Direct Current.
Voltage to Standing Wave Ratio.
Wart or Watts.
Cross Polarization.
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OA85OC NR
DRAFT
61 u
mmmm
1150 Morse Avenue -
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1605 ' USA ' Tel: +1408 747-1900 '
550-4999-02
Revision A
Repeatemer Software
Version 2.2
Sepl'lmbﬂf 1993
Fax: +1 408 747-0375
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Contents
Chapter 1. Installing RepeaterNet .
RepeaterNet Crett Software
Minimum System Requirements.
Installation Procedure...........
Chapter 2. Repeateer Craft...
Conﬁguring the Repeater Connection
Staning Craft
OABSOC NR ra
Configuration.
Status Reporting.
Alarm Status Reporting on the Main Control Screen.
Deﬁning Alarm Severity.. .
Chapter 3. Contigurlng OABSOC NR Prope 53
Front End Properties.
Forward FE Tab
Heve rse FE Ta
Diversity FE Tab.
Diversity FE Gain Tab
Channel Properties
Channel Revers
Channel Forward PA Tab
Channel PA Control Tab ..
Channel Reverse Filter Tab.
Channel Forward Filter Tab.
Channel # Tab
Channel Gain Ta
ACU Properties .....
Inputs and Outputs
ACU I/0 Descriptions Tab
ACU IIO Controls Tab
ACU Alarms Setting T
ACU DC Voltage Alarm Thresho
Modern Properties.
at”. ain't”.
Modern Setting
Over-the-A
Pager Setting.
Cell Phone Propertie
Power System Properties
Backup Power System (UPS) Properties
Chapter 4. Monltoring 0Aasoc NH Status
Front End Status ..
Channel Filter Statu
Channel PA Status
PA Alarm Tab
PA Measurement Ta
ACU Status
ACU Alarm. 4
Measurement. 4
Modern Status ..
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Cell Phone Status...
Power System Status
Alarm .
Voltages.
UPS Status...
Chapter 5. RepeaterNet Commands
File Menu—OASSOC Craft
Download Properties
Upload Properties
Update Repeater
Exi
System Menu—OAESOC NR Craft
Properties ...... 29
System Tab . 29
System Inventory Tab . . 30
Log in Tab 30
Alarm and Event Log
Saving , Priming, and Editing the Log
Options Menu—CABSOC NR Cra
Color Independent Icons.
Alarm Sounds
32
Hold Connection 32
Help Menu—CABSOC NR Craft. 32
Navigating Help.
Exiting FiepeeterNe
Appendix A. Default Alarm Settlngs
Appendix B. RepeaterNet Executable: ..................................................
Appendix C. The Oki Cellular Phone
Accessing the OKI Cellular Phone
Programming the OKI Cellular Phon
Appendix D. Troubleshooting ......................
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Chapter 1. Installing RepeaterNet
This chapter briefly describes the components of the RepeaterNet software, identifies minimum system
requirements, and describes the installation procedure.
RepeaterNet Craft Software
The RepeaterNet Craft software (craft) provides Windows 95- and Windows NT-based conﬁguration
management and alarm monitoring for individual Repeater Technologies repeaters and dynamically
manages sessions in real time through one ot these connections:
I: A laptop computer with a direct connection to the repeaters—a technician can visit repeater sites and
connect to the repeaters directly using the serial port on the laptop.
n A laptop or desktop computer with a modem connection to the repeater—with the modem
connection. e technician need not visit the physical repeater sites to connect to the repeaters.
The Craft user interface varies, depending upon the model repeater being configured or monitored.
Minimum System Requirements
Craft system requirements include:
ct Pentium 120 MHz running Windows 95 with 32 MB of memory
CI Approximately 10 MB of free disk space
El Modem (it a modem connection is to be used)
NOTES:
Ci The Craft system must be used with Windows 95 with Service Pack 1 Update (Version 4.00950 A) or
later releases or Windows NT, Service Pack 3 Update
ct Use "Hayes—compatible" modems only. “Connect with Rockwell” certiﬁed for modems of 56K and
above. US Robotics modems are not supported.
Er If you use a fax program such as Microsoft Fax, make sure that the Auto Answer feature ls disabled.
See Appendix D. Troubleshootlng on page 38, Problem 7, for how to disable Auto Answer for
Microsoft Fax.
Installation Procedure
The OABSOC NR Craft software is distributed on 4 HD floppy disks. To install:
1. Insert Disk 1 in your a: drive.
2. From the Windows Start menu, select Run.
3. Type a:\setup and click on OK.
4. Follow the online instructions to install the Craft software.
The Craft software comes with default configuration files, which you can download to your repeater
according to the repeater type and number of channels. This eliminates the need to configure the
properties manually. See Download Properties on page 27.
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Chapter 2. RepeaterNet Craft A
Configuring the Repeater Connection
You must use the RepeaterNet Craft Admin program to configure the connection to the repeater before
you can access the HepeaterNet Craft software. Follow this path from the start menu to invoke the
HepeeterNet Administrator:
Start -> Programs -> RepeaterNet Craft 2.2 -> RepeaterNet Craft Admin
When you invoke the Administrator, a window such as the following is displayed:
You can save both Direct and Dial-Out (Modem) »‘ --—~e-——__-
mli rum Em. Mm.
configurations, but remember to assign a unique COM Port
Number to each. Also, be sure to check Use this
connection for only one of the configurations. The
connection checked is the connection RepeaterNet Craft
uses to connect to the repeater.
For example, you may assign the connection type as Direct mammal
through COM Port 1. You can check the Use this
connectlon box to make this your default configuration. m“ mum». It]
Click on Save.
Next, you can save a Modern configuration to another COM
port, such as COM Port 2:
1. Assign a COM Port Number that is different from the
COM Port Number used for Direct connection.
_L Unlillmi
2. Click on Save, then click on OK to exit RepeaterNet
Admin.
Starting Craft
Double-click the Craft icon to display this window.
HepeaterNet connects to the repeater and displays the Crait
Main Control screen for the 0A85OC NFL
OAssoc NR Craft Main Control Screen
The Crait Main Control screen provides access to all monitor
and control functions of the 0A8500 Network Repeater (NR).
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Main Control screen icons (labeled on the following screen) provide access to subsystem stalus screens
and report alarms.
Forward Chlnnel 1
Front End Forward
Power
channel 1 Amnllﬁnr
Forward Chlnnel
Select Fllle' Channel 2
~ F
cm...” pill?!"
Fem-rd Amnmlev
channel Select
Flu-r channel 1
Revel" Chlnnel
Channel 1 Select Flller
Reverse Power R. F d
Ampllller Vern mnl En
Dlverslty From End
Channel 2
Reverse
Power Channel 2
"mm" Revetsa channel
Select Fllttl'
Alarm Control Modern Cell Phone Power Back-up Power
unn Supply
OA850C NH Craft Main Control Screen
NOTES:
0 All units are shipped with FA; tamed OFF as indicated by the PA OFF indicator (a circle with a slash
through it) displaying over each PA subsystem ioon (FPA and EPA). PAs should remain OFF until
gain is adjusted.
a The Main Control screen displays differently depending on the hardware configuration of the unit. For
example, Channel 2 icons are grayed-out (unavailable) fora single—channel repeater.
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Configuration
Conﬁgure the OABSOC NR on subsystem Properties screens, which you can display from the Craft
Configuration menu.
The Configuration menu contains the following:
Front End
Channel 1
.Forwerd, Reverse, and Diversity
. Available on all units
Channel 2 .Avei|able on 2-channel units only
Alarm Control Un , ACU '
Modem ....... .lntemai or external modem option
Cellular phone Cellular option only
. Power System input, battery, and intemai
UPS ...... Backup power system
Status Reporting
Once you have conﬁgured the repeater, you can monitor and control repeater system functions on
subsystem Status screens Click a subsystem icon to open its status screen.
When an alarm is triggered. the subsystem icon changes appearance, blinks, and activates an audible
alarm. Clicking on the icon and viewing the subsystem status screen stops the blinking and the audible
alarm. The display of the icon does not revert to normal until the alarm condition is cleared.
The display of the Forward PA and Reverse PA icons also indicate the operational status oi the PAS. ii a
PA is OFF, a circle with a slash is displayed over the associated icon.
When RepeaterNet displays a subsystem as disabled, that subsystem is not available to the repeater. For
example, in repeaters without a cellular phone, the cellular icon is displayed in light gray.
Alarm Status Reporting on fhe Main Control Screen
FiepeaterNet uses a color system to report subsystem alarm status on the Main Control screen.
The meanings of the colors. and color independent icons, is shown in the following table.
subsystem Alarm Status icon Color Color independing Icon Action
Normal—No Alarm Green N/A NIA Tl
Critical Alarm Fled x Cali om
Major Alarm Yellow \ Call Out
Minor Alarm Blue ""~~._ Call Out
Event White None None
Disabled Dark Gray' N/A None 1
System Not Available Light Grey N/A‘ N/A
' When all alams in an individual subsystem are disabled or set to event severity, the Icon color Is displayed in
dark gray.
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When an alarm is triggered, the icon color at the affected subsystem changes from green (normal) to the
color of the alarm definition, and the icon blinks.
RepeaterNet also otters two optional alarm leatures:
a Color Independent Icons is provided for operators unable to distinguish colors
u Alarm Sounds adds an audible alarm
Should more than one alarm within an individual subsystem be triggered, the higher severity alarm is
reported on the Main Control screen. .
For example, if both a major and a minor Reverse PA alarm triggers, a yellow subsystem icon is reported.
It the major alarm is cleared while the minor alarm remains active. a blue subsystem icon is reported.
Color-independent icons also report the hlgher severity alarm, should more than one alarm on an individual
subsystem be triggered.
NOTE: When an subsystem alarm is triggered, click the icon (to open the status screen) to terminate the
icon blinking feature and silence the audible alarm. Icon color continues to report and a color
independent icon (if applicable) continues to display until the alarm is cleared. Color reporting does
not apply to subsystems set to Event severity.
Defining Alarm Severity
The OABSOC MP! is lactory-configured with a standard set of alarm severity settings. Adjust alarm severity
on the subsystem Properties screens. See chapter 3. Conﬁguring OABSOC NR Properties on page 10
tor more information about alarm severity and the factory conliguration.
The levels of alarm severity are:
D Critical
El Major
0 Minor
in Event
D Disabled
To define alarm severity:
1. Login to a sesslon with the repeater.
2. Select Configuration tram the Main Control menu bar, then select a subsystem to open its Propertles
screen. For example, select Configuration -> Channel 1.
The Alarms tab is displayed.
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field to select a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or 0K.
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Use the subsystem Properties screens to periorrn configuration of the repeater. To open 3 Properties
screen, select a subsystem from the Configuration menu.
Front End
Channel 1
Channel 2
Alarm Control Unit
Modem
Cellular Phone
Power System
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The Properties screens display tabs specific to each subsystem. Some subsystem Propenies screens
include tabs for redefining alarm severity and specifying operational settings; others have a single tab for
redeﬁning alarm severity.
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Front End Properties
The Front End Properties screen lets you
conﬁgure the Front End subsystems This screen
includes tabs that let you set the alarm severity
for:
El Forward FE
D Reverse FE
D Diversity FE
Forward FE Tab
The Forward FE tab lets you set the alarm
severity of the Forward FE alarm The Forward
FE alarm is activated when the lorward signal
power level is too strong and is belng attenuated
to protect the repeater from possible damage.
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NOTE: Do not adjust power ampliﬁer gain while
this alarm is active.
Reverse FE Tab
The Reverse FE tab lets you set the alarm
severity at the Reverse FE alarm. The Reverse
FE alarm is activated Mien the reverse signal
power level is too strong and is being attenuated
to protect the repeater lrom possible damage.
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NOTE: Do not adjust power amplifier gain while this alarm is active.
Diversity FE Tab
The Diversity FE tab lets you set the alarm severity
ol the Diversity FE Alarm and set the gain of the
Diversity receiver.
The Diversity FE alarm is activated when the
Diversity Receive signal power level is too strong
and is being attenuated to protect the repeater from
possible damage.
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NOTE: Do not adjust power ampliﬁer gain while
this alarm is active.
Diversity FE Gain Tab
Gain must be carefully balanced in any application
to ensure proper hand—off and system operation.
repeater and displays the applicable gain range on the
FE gain: The adjustable gain range depends upon
the type of repeater you are using and the power
level of the power ampliﬁers.
To adiust Diversity FE gain:
1. Select Conﬁguration ->Front End to open the
Front End Properties screen.
2. Click the Diversity FE Gain tab.
3. Click-drag the horizontal sliders to define
lorward and reverse gain, noting that gain
adjusts in 2 dB increments. The gain value box
(centered under slider) displays selected gain:
4. Click Apply or OK.
Channel Properties
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From the Main Control screen menu bar, select channel 1 or Channel 2 (for 2-channel units only) to open
a Channel Properties screen.
Channel properties include:
Reverse PA
Forward PA
PA Conth
Reverse Filter
Forward Filter
Channel #
Gain
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Channel Reverse PA Tab ‘\
The Reverse PA tab shows the most recent alarm slate, including severity. date, and time. for these
alarms:
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Indicates a component lailure in the power
ampliﬁer; the repeater is inoperaﬁve.
VSWR Alarm
Indicates a problem with the Voltage to
Standing Wave Ratio.
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Thermal Alarm
Indicates the system temperature has
exceeded the alarm threshold. The
repeater has been shut down. When the
temperature tails below subsystem
tolerances. the repeater automatically
reactivates the PA.
External Shutdown Alarm
Indicates that the repeater has been shut
down by a user; also activates one RPA
alarm.
Redeline alarm severity tor the Reverse PA subsystem on this tab.
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm ﬁeld to select a new alarm severity.
2, Click Apply or 0K.
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Channel Forward PA Tab
The Forward PA tab shows the most recent
alarm state, including severity, dale, and time,
tor these alarms:
PA Alarm
Indicates a component failure in the power
ampliﬁer; the repeater is inoperative.
VSWR Alarm
Indicates a problem with the Voltage to
Standing Wave Ratio.
Thermal Alarm
Indicates the system temperature has
exceeded the alarm threshold, The
repeater has been shut down. When the
temperature falls below subsystem tolerances, the repeater automatically reactivates the PA.
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External Shutdown Alarm
Indicates that the repeater has been shut down by a user; also activates one RPA alarm.
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Redefine alarm severity for the Forward PA U. man | mm.»
subsystem on mis tab.
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field to
select a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or 0K
Channel PA Control Tab
The PA Control tab provides a switch to tum PA
power ON or OFF.
1. Click on ON or OFF in the PA Power box to
change the value.
2. Click Apply or OK for the setting to take effect.
Channel Reverse Filter Tab
This tab displays the most recent alarm state for a
single channel select filter alarm. A failure in the
Reverse Filter assembly triggers an alarm and the
filter becomes inoperative.
Redefine alarm severity for the Reverse Filter
subsystem on this tab.
5 1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field to
select a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or OK
Values are Disabled, Event, Minor, Major, and
Critical.
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This tab displays the most recent alarm state for a
single channel select filter alarm. A failure in the
Forward Filter assembly triggers an alarm and the
filter becomes inoperative.
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Redefine alarm severity tor the Fonrrard Filter
subsystem on this tab.
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field to
select a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or 0K.
Values are Disabled, Event, Minor, Meier, and
Criticalt
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Channel # Tab
The Channel # tab lets you set the operating channel
or band for Channel 1 or Channel 2. Once you select
a channel, the corresponding frequencies are
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Channel Gain Tab '
HepeaterNet detects the conﬁguration of the repeater
and displays the applicable gain range on the Gain
tab. You can adjust Forward and Reverse gain lor
the selected channel.
The adjustable gain range depends upon the type ol
repeater you are using and the power level of the power amplifiers. RepeaterNet limits gain adjustment to
valid selections only.
NOTE: Set gain for the Diversity Receiver an the
Diversity FE tab of the Front End Properties
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Gain must be carefully balanced in any application to
ensure proper hand-oil and system operation.
To adjust Fonrvard PA or Fleverse PA gain:
1. Select Conﬁguration ->channel 1 or channel
2 to open the Channel Properties screen.
2. Click the Gain tab.
3. Click-drag the horizontal sliders to define forward
and reverse gain, noting that gain adjusts in
2 dB increments. The gain value box (centered
under each slider) displays selected gain.
4. Click Apply or 0K.
ACU Properties
Select Alarm Control Unit from the Main Control screen Configuration menu to open the ACU
Properties screen, This screen includes tables for V0 Descriptions, "0 Control, Alarms, and 00
Voltage Alarm Threshold
The ACU subsystem provides alarm and control functions for the repeater. The ACU monitors all the
repeater subsystems and reports status to a connection device or to remote devices through a dial-up
modem connection. in addition to monitoring the repeater system, the ACU contains a number of external
inputs and outputs to monitor and control external devices.
Inputs and Outputs
RepeaterNet lets you monitor two digital alarm inputs and one DC voltage InpUt lrorn external devices. You
also can activate up to four external devices with two relay outputs and two digital outputs.
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NOTE: Alarm settings [or digital input 1 and digital input 2 are initially set to Disabled.
The inputs and outputs are as loIIows:
Relay Outputs 1 and 2
The two relay outputs are configured with three leads In a Form C Contact Closure, with normally
closed and common connectors closed with the switch in the OFF position and normally open and
common connectors closed with the switch in the ON position.
Digital Output: 1 and 2 .
The two digital outputs each have two leads that provide an opts-isolated circuit that presents a low
impedance connection when the switch is in the ON position and a high impedance connection when
the switch is in the OFF position.
Digital Inputs 1 and 2
The two digital inputs each have loads that generate an alarm condition it the leads form a low
impedance circuit (a closed contact), and a clear condition it the leads form a high impedance circuit
(an open circuit).
For information about connecting inputs and ;,~|.m....mm| u." "w "w
outputs to the repeater. see the OABSOC NH
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ACU l/O Descriptions Tab
Label external equipment connected to the
repeater's inputs and outputs using the V0
Descriptions tab. Extemal equipment could be a
security light or any other site equipment.
To add llO Descriptions:
1. Select Contiguration->Alarm Control Unit to
open the ACU Properties screen. The I/O
Descriptions tab is active.
2. Provide I/O Descriptions in available data fields.
3. Click Apply or OK.
ACU l/O Controls Tab
The I/O Controls tab contains switches to turn Relay
Outputs and Digital Outputs for channels 1 and 2 ON
or OFF.
See Inputs and Outputs.
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Ftedefine alarm severity for ACU subsystems on the
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2. Click Apply or OK.
Values are Disabled, Event, Minor, Major. and Critical.
ACU DC Voltage Alarm Threshold Tab
HepeaterNet can monitor an extemal DC voltage power source (a battery) in a range of 0 to 80 volts in 250
mV increments. in addition to monitoring the voltage level, you can deﬁne upper and lower limits lor the
voltage that Is to activate the DC Voltage alarm in the ACU subsystem.
Monitor the voltage at a DC power source (supplied
by you) used to power external site equipment using
the DC Voltage Alarm Threshold tab. An alarm is
triggered it the voltage ﬂuctuates from a defined
operating range.
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1. Select Oontiguretion->Alarm Control Unit to l Em [0—3
open the ACU Properties screen.
2. Click the DC Voltage Alarm Threshold tab.
3. Deﬁne (type in or arrow-click) the normal
operating range lor the DC power source in the
Less Then and Greater Than data fields.
4. Click Apply or OK.
Modem Properties
From the Main Control screen menu bar, select Configuration->Modem to open the Modem Properties
screen. This screen has three tabs:
Alarm Sottlng
Lets you set the alarm severity lor the Modem alarm. This alarm indicates a failure of the internal
modern.
Modem Setting
Lets you define the port settings for the Internal or extemal modem,
Pager Setting
Lets you configure a pager to be notified when a certain severity level alarm occurs.
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Alarm Setting
Use the Alarm Settlng tab to redefine alarm severity for
the repeaters modern.
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm ﬁeld to select
a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or OK.
Values are Disabled, Event, Minor, Major, and Critical.
Modem Setting
Define modern settings for the repeater‘s modem using
the Modem Propertles tab.
To define modern settings:
1. Select Modem from the Main Control screen conﬁguration menu to open the Modern Properties
screen.
2. Click the Modem Settings tab. Model“ Properties
3. Deﬁne the Setup String, Phone Number, and “ms“ “mm lvwsm|
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Setup Strlng is reserved tor conﬁguring a cell phone PM“
or modem. The cellular phone setup string is $37=6.
Phone Number is the phone number of a remote
computer to be called. This value is 0 unless you are
using RepeaterNet Network Management software or
other network management soltware.
Call Attempts is the number of callout attempts beiore
disconnecting; a zero (0) disables calling.
Baud Rate is the communication speed between the modern and cell phone (which must be greater than
2400). Baud Ftate is adjusted automatically downwards by the modem when necessary.
Set Parlty to None. Parity must be set the same as the computers modem.
Set Date Bite to B. Data Bits must be set the same as the computers modem.
Set Dial Type to Tone.
Over-the-Air Repeater Modem Setup
If an external wireless interface (such as the Telular) is connected to an 0A (Over-the-Air) repeater, you
must properly configure the repeaters modem. if the modem is not properly set up, few if any oi the calls
to the repeater will be successful.
To property set up your modem let all HepeaterTechnologies 0A products (including the OABOO, 0A550,
and omens):
1. Connect to the repeater through the local Craft port
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2 ' Launch RepeaterNet.
3. Once the connection to the repeater has been established, select Conllgumtion from menu bar at the
top of the screen.
4. From the Conﬁguration menu, select Modern Propertles.
5. Click on the Modern Setting tab.
6. Enter 537=6 in the Modem lnlt String field (the top field on the Modem tab).
7. Enter a Phone Number; for example 9, (222) 123-4567. Each comma creates a 2-second delay in
dialing. Parentheses () and spaces are ignored.
8. Enter the number of times you want RepeaterNet to attempt to make the connection; for example, 3; 0
(zero) in this field disables calling.
9. Click on Apply or OK at the bottom of the window.
This procedure forces the repeater to initialize the modern to 2400 baud. which improves the connection on
analog wireless networks.
Changes made to the default settings on the Modem Properties screen take effect upon exiting
FlepeaterNet.
In addition:
CI If you conﬁgure a repeater to automatically call out and repoit alarm status, the repeater COM port
settings must match the settings of the modem to be called.
El For users to log in to the repeater with a modem, the port settings of their computer‘s modern (defined
in the configuration file) must match the settings of the repeater modem.
D it the repeater is equipped with an internal modem. the setup string is controlled automatically by the
repeater hardware. If the repeater is connected to an external modem, consult the modem’s
documentation for the setup string.
El Changes you make to the default settings on the
Modem Properties screen take effect upon exiting
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Pager Setting
You can set RepeaterNet to send out a page when a
certain severity level alarrn occurs with the Pager
Setting tab.
A page is generated it the summary alarm severity is
greater than or equal to the Mlnlmum Severity you
select. When a page request is detected, the repeater
terminates any current modem connection and
generates a page. The page format consists of the
repeater number followed by the severity level; for
example, 123456-2.
If a change in the current alarm severity is detected, note the following:
D It the Mlnlmum Severity is set to Major and a Major alarm comes in, a page with a severity of 2 is
generated.
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D If a Critical alarm is detected, page is generated again with a severity of 3 (Critical plus Major).
D If the Maior alarm is cleared but the Critical alarm remains. a page is generated with a severity ol 1
(Critical)
El If the Critical alarm is cleared, a page is generated with a severity of 0,
El If a Minor alarm is detected, no page is generated because the Minimum Severity is set to Major.
13 Events do not generate a page.
Severity numbers are:
No Alarms 0 Minor 4
Critical 1 Critical + Minor 5
Major 2 Major + Minor 6
Critical + Major 3 Critical + Major + Minor 7
To set a pager:
1. Click on the Pager Setting tab of the Modem Properties screen.
2. Enter the Pager Number, the number of times FlepeaterNet should attempt to call the pager number
(Call Attempts), and the number of the repeater (Repeater Number).
The Pager Number is the phone number to be called. This reflects the pager phone number,
including networking access number (9), 1. and area code (if needed). Access the network dial
number and wait 5 seconds before sending the page sequence.
Several commas must follow the phone number—each comma generates a delay ol 1 second.
Generally, it takes about 3 seconds for the pager company to pick up the line, and a maximum of 5
seconds before they drop the connection. A good delay would be 5 seconds. in which case you would
add 5 commas; lor example. 9 1 (408) 555-1212.,,,, . Spaces, dashes, and parentheses are ignored.
3. Enter the Call Attempts, which are the number ol retry calls to be attempted. A value ol 0 in this field
disables paging.
4. Enter the Repeater Number (a system identification number or description).
5. Select the minimum alarm severity for paging. Values can be Critical. Major, or Minor.
6. Click on Apply to set the values without exiting the properties screen; click on OK to set the values and
exit.
Cell Phone Properties
From the Main Control screen Configuration
menu, select Cellular Phone to open the Cell
Phone Properties screen.
The Alarms lab lets you set the alarm severity lor
the Cellular Alarm. This alarm indicates a failure of
a cellular phone.
To change alarm severity:
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field to
select a new alarm severity.
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1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field to select a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or OK.
Severity levels include Disabled, Event, Minor, Motor, and Critical.
NOTE: This severity should be minor. The Cell Phone alarm is generated when the cell phone fails to
report an alarm after all retry attempts by either the modem or the pager, This alarm clears when
the cell phone succeeds in reporting an alarm.
When there is no cell phone, the Cell Properties selection is disabled.
Power System Properties
From the Main Control screen Conﬁguration menu,
select Power System to open the Power System
Propertles screen. This screen lets you aocess initial
configuration settings tor the power subsystem.
Fledefine alarm severity tor Power systems using the
Alanna Setting tab.
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm ﬁeld to
select a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or OK.
Values are Disabled, Event, Minor, Maior, and
Critical.
The Alarm Setting tab lets you set the alarm severity of the lollowing alarms:
input Power Alarm
The input power to the repeater is out of system tolerances.
Power Supply Alarm
The internal system power of the repeater is out of tolerances.
Battery Alarm
The voltage at the internal battery is below tolerances. This battery supplies power to the ACU,
modern, and cell phone in the event of a system power failure, letting the repeater call out and report
its status. It also supplies power to the memory that stores the Alarm and Event Log.
Battery Charger Alarm
The internal battery charger is not charging the internal battery.
NOTE: The internal battery does not provide power for RF components and the repeater will not be able [0
provide RF coverage during a power failure.
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Backup Power System (UPS) Properties
The UPS Properties screen lets you access initial configuration settings for the optional, external backup
power supply.
From the Main Control screen menu bar, select
Configuration -> UPS to open the UPS Properties
screen.
Redefine alarm severity for backup power systems
using the Alarms Setting tab.
1. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field to
select a new alarm severity.
2. Click Apply or UK.
Values are Disabled, Event, Minor. Major, and
Critical.
You can set the severity tor the following alarms:
Ac Fail Alarm
Indicates that the input power to the BUPS has tailed. in this case, the BUPS provides 40 or 80 amp-
hours (depending upon which BUPS model is installed) of backup power for the repeater belore
shutdown. (The AC source powers the charger.)
Battery Low Alarm
Indicates that battery voltage of the BUPS is below operating tolerances and the BUPS cannot power
the repeater.
Battery High Alarm
Indicates that battery voltage of the BUPS is above operating tolerances and the BUPS cannot power
the repeater.
Charge Fail Alarm
Indicates that the inlemal charger ol the BUPS has Iailed and the BUPS is unable to recharge its
batteries.
Summary Alarm
Indicates that one or more of me BUPS alarms have been triggered.
Tamper Alarm
Indicates that the door of the BUPS is open.
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Monitor and control repeater system functions on subsystem Statue screens. Click a subsystem icon to
open its Status screen.
Each Status screen includes one or more of the following tabs:
Alarms
Reports present subsystem alarm states, with date and time stamps.
Measurements
Reports power and operational temperature measurements. including Low and High values A Reset
Low/High button resets values.
Voltages
Reports present voltages for a subsystem.
Control
includes ONIOFF switches tor internal and extemel subsystem hardware
Status screens for the OABSOC NR are:
in Front End Status
D Channel Status
“4 Fitter Status (Forward and Reverse)
W PA Status (Forward and Reverse)
Alan-n Control Unit (ACU) Status
Modern Status
Cellular Phone Status
Power System Status
UPS Status
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Front End Status
Click an FFE (Forward Front End) icon to display the
Front End Status screen. The Front End Status screen
Alarm tab reports these elerms:
Forward FE alarm
Activated when the lorward signal power level is
too strong and is bean attenuated to protect the
repeater from possible damage.
Reverse FE alarm
Activated when the reverse signal power level is
too strong and Is being attenuated to protect the
repeater from possible damages.
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Diversity FE alarm
Activated when the Diversity Receive signal power
level is too strong and is being attenuated to protect
the repeater from possible damage.
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Channel Filter Status
Click a Channel 1 or Channel 2 tiller icon (sine waves) to
open a ﬁlter Status screen, which reports a CSF1
Fumard Alarm (Forward Filter) and CSF1 Reverse
Alarm (Reverse Filter) with date and time stamps.
A failure in the Reverse or Fomard ﬁlter assembly
triggers an alarm.
Channel PA Status
Click a Channel 1 or Channel 2 FPA or EPA icon to
open a PA Status screen.
PA Alarm Tab
The PA Alarms tab reports subsystem alarms with
date and time stamps: A failure in the Forward or
Reverse PA assembly triggers an alarm.
PA Measurement Tab
The Channel 1 and Channel 2 PA Measurement tabs
reports the output power at the repeater, including low
and high output values. To reset low and high output
values, click Reset Low/High.
ACU Status
Click the ACU icon to open the ACU Status screen.
There are two tabs—Alarm and Measurement.
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ACU Alarm
The Alarm lab reports subsystem alarms with date
and time stamps. A lailure in the ACU assembly m... " _. ,.
triggers an alarm. Eﬂﬁm'“ “‘
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External Input Alarms (1 end 2)
An alarm generated lrom optional. external
equipment.
Temperature Alarm
The system temperature threshold has been
exceeded.
Tamper Alenn
The repeater door is open.
Analog Input Alarm
The upper or lower limits for monitoring ol the
analog input DC voltage source have been
exceeded.
Measurement
The Measurement tab reports current, low, and high
system temperature and DC voltage source values.
Click on the Reset LowIngh button to reset the low and
high values.
Modem Status
Click the Modem icon to open the Modern Status
screen, which reports a modern alarm with a date and
time stamp. Internal modern component lailure triggers
an alarm.
Cell Phone Status
Click the Cell Phone icon to open the Cell Phone
Status screen, which reports a Cell Phone Alarm with a
date and time stamp. Inlemal cellular phone
component failure triggers an alarm.
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Power System Status
Click the Power icon to open the Power system Status screen. This screen allows access to monitoring
and operating tasks for the repeaters power subsystem.
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Indicates the input power to the repeater is
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Power Supply Alarm
Indicates system power at the repeater is
out at tolerances.
Battery Alarm
Indicates the voltage of the internal battery is out of tolerances. This battery supplies power to the
ACU, modem, and cellular phone in the event of a system power failure, letting the repeater call out
and report its status. It also supplies power to the memory that stores the Alarm and Event Log.
Battery Charger Alarm
indicates that the internal battery charger is not charging the internal battery.
NOTE: The internal battery does not provide
power r"FtF :.:,~ronents and the
repeater wi/I not L , able to provide FtF
coverage during a r-awer failure.
Voltages
The Voltages tab shows the current power
values for Battery Volts. Channel 1 PA Volts,
and Channel 2 PA volts.
UPS Status
The UPS status screen allows access monitoring of the optional. external backup power supply.
This screen includes an Alarms tab, which displays the alarm status of the lollcwing alarms:
AC Fail Alarm
Indicates that the input power to the BUPS has failed. in this case, the BUPS provides 40 or 50 amp-
hours (depending upon which BUPS model is installed) of backup power for the repeater before
shutdown. (The AC source powers the charger.)
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Battery Low Alarm
Indicates that battery voltage of the
BUPS is below operating tolerances and
the BUPS cannot power the repeater.
Battery High Alarm
Indicates that battery voltage 01 the m‘iﬂmﬁﬁ‘;
BUPS is above operating tolerances and Egg-"Mm???“
the BUPS cannot power the repeater. mums.“
Charge Fail Alarm
Indicates that the internal charger of the
BUPS has failed and the BUPS is
unable to recharge its batteries.
Summary Alarm
Indicates that one or more of the BUPS alarms have been triggered.
Tamper Alenn
Indicates that the door of the BUPS is opert
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Chapter 5. RepeaterNet Commands
Commands available from the OABSOC NR Main Control screen’s menu bar are described in this chapter.
File Menu—-OABSOC Craft
Open the Main Control screen File menu to display the RepeaterNet commands described in this section.
Download Properties
You can download all settings previously uploaded to a repeater with the Download Properties command.
You can use Download Properties to:
El Download the default configuration file distributed with your Craft soitware to avoid having to manually
configure each setting.
u If you have used the Upload Properties command to store repeater configuration settings.
The following preset configuration files are distributed with RepeaterNet Craft installation software and can
be found by tollowing this path:
Program Files -> Repeater Technologies -> HepeaterNet Craft 2.1 -> Contlg Files
Conﬁguration File Teonﬂgur-tion
OA850C2_2_Chan,NMS.rci | OABSOC repeater without modem or phone
OASSOCJAChan_ModemPhoneNMS.rct l OABSOC repeater with modem or phone
To download settings to a repeater using the standard repeater configuration ﬁle:
1. From the Craft Main Control File menu, select Download Properties; a confirmation box is displayed
to give you an opportunity to change your
mind about the download operation.
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2. Click on OK to proceed; a Select file to
restore box is displayed.
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Upload Properties new
System settings are stored in a repeater may —ﬂ
configuration (.rcf) ﬁle, which you can use to
download all settings from one repeater to
additional repeaters in a network, or to
configure a replacement unit.
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Once you have configured a repeater, you can upload the conﬁguration from that repeater to your
workstation with the Upload Properties command. You then can use the Download Properties
command to copy the conﬁguration to individual repeaters in your network.
To upload system settings and create a repeater conﬁguration file:
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1.‘ Select a repeater and open Craft.
2. Select File->Upload Properties to open the
Select a file to save repeater properties to
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file name; tor example, ﬁlenamech. “Miami‘s-“f
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4. Click Save to initiate the upload. ‘ ‘
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Save a copy of the repeater configuration file on a
floppy disk for safekeeping.
NOTES:
El When you create a backup ﬁle, be aware that Repeater Conﬁguration (Jo!) files created using a
Network Monitor Iogin include IDs and passwords.
D The Repeater Conﬁguration (Jar) file is saved in the RepeaterNet program directory.
Update Repeater Firmware
Install a firmware upgrade with the Update Repeater
Flrmwere command. Note that ﬁrmware updates are
sent automatically to the designated point of contact
for every effected owner of the repeater. Update “
packages are sent using overnight delivery and Include m‘m-l-m- WW”
a detailed notice, a floppy disk, and installation unmet-mused
instructions. Any questions concerning the update
should be directed to the Repeater Technologies
Customer Service Department. A A
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1. Read documentation provided with the firmware
upgrade. ’
2. Login to a session with the repeater to be
upgraded.
3. Insert the upgrade disk into the computer's floppy
drive.
4. From the Main Control screen menu bar, select
Flle—>Update Repeater Flrmware.
An Open dialog box is displayed to let you save
me repeaters configuration. You can choose to
select a file into which the configuration should
be saved, or click on Cancel to proceed with the
firmware update.
— To save the conﬁguration and continue with the firmware update, select an Jot file
and click Open.
— If you do not want to save the repeater configuration, click on Cancel.
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— Clicking Open or Cancel causes the upload operation to proceed; an Uploading Repeater
window displays the progress of the upload.
5. When the upload is complete, the Select a tirmware tile to download to the repeater box is
displayed. in the Look In box, select the drive in which the upload disk is located.
6. Double-click the upgrade file. It is labeled with an 509 extension—tor example, Iilename.509. The
previous ﬁrmware version is overwritten.
7. When the upgrade is complete, the repeaters configuration is restored automatically lrom the file you
chose in the Open dialog. ‘
ExIt
The Exit command ends an active session with HepeaterNet and returns to the Welcome screen.
Configuration Menu—OABSOC NR Craft
initial configuration of the repeater is done from the Configuration menu commends. See Chapter 4.
Conﬁguring OABSDC NR Properties on page 10 for detailed information.
System Menu—OABSOC NR Craft
Open the System menu to display the Properties and Alarm and Event Log commands described in this
section.
Properties
Select Properties lrorn the System menu to open the System Properties screen.
NOTE: When the repeater is on a network, the system name must be entered to match that at the Network
Management station in order for unsolicited alarms to be recognized
System Tab
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specific information—the system name (name of the ”MN“ M
repeater), brief site information (such as a network name sum; ow— —
or city location), and the repeater phone number for a
repeater with a modem option. 5M“
Entering summary data on the System Tab, although
optional, is recommended As a minimum, type a name
for the repeater In the System Name ﬁeld: during
automatic reporting, the repeater name is displayed in the
title bar ct the Main Control screen, identifying the
selected repeater.
To record system data:
1. Type required information in the data ﬁelds.
2. Click Apply or OK.
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System Inventory Tab "
The System Inventory tab includes data fields that provide information about the repeater to which you
are connected. FtepeaterNet reads this information directly from the repeater upon successful Iogin.
These Information-only fields are described as follows:
Assembly Part Number 5m mlswmbﬁl
The part number of the repeater (for example,
090-1200-09). mama Mm ,—_m_”
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Serial Number
The 9-digit serial number of the repeater. “m“ '
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The date the repeater was built. WMVﬁiw W“
Hardware Revision "mu am
The repeater hardware revision (such as Rev. A) Firm-Wain
Boot Code Version
The version of the boot code installed in the
repeater.
Installed Options
Optional internal equipment' in the repeater (such as a cell phone).
Firmware Version
The ﬁrmware version installed in the repeater.
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The Logln tab includes fields to type in login IDs and “WW. mm ”M lwqul‘omm
passwords and to conﬁgure the Auto-Logout function. cm: W— ,— ,u__::|
In the Auto-Logout inactivity Timo field, define how W F— |———— P—g
long RepeaterNet should wait, during a period of um ”I“ mm"
inactivity, before terminating a session. A time interval Emir-v . _ i
in minutes between 1 and 60 can be defined
independently for each access level. If you enter a
zero in a time ﬁeld, this testure is disabled.
NOTE: When the repeater is part of a network, the
time ﬁeld must be zero (0).
To change a login ID or password:
Login to the repeater (as an administrator).
Select Properties”. from the System menu.
Click the Logln tab.
Type the new Iogin D or password (using six or fewer characters) into the appropriate ﬁelds.
Write down Iogin IDs and passwords and secure in a safe place.
Click Apply or 0K to set the new information.
Notify affected operators of ID and password changes.
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NOTE: When the repeater is networked, this information also must reside in the NMS Database.
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Alarm and Event Log
Open the Alarm and Event Log from the System menu to view the alarm and event history ol the
OA1900 NH. The log is dynamically updated during viewing.
Line entries in the Alarm and Event Log are organized as follows:
1. Subsystem affected by an alarm or event
2. Alarm severity
3. Date and lime stamp
Saving , Printing, and Editing the Log
Alarm and Event Log entries can be printed, saved, or edited using Notepad. Click on Run Notepad; a
copy at the Alarm and Event Log is displayed in a Notepad window, in which you can edit the log. To print
or save the log, select Prlnt or Save as... from the Notepad File menu.
Options Menu—OABSOC NR Craft
Open the Options menu to display the Color Independent Icons and Alarm Sounds RepeaterNet
commands.
Color Independent Icons
Color Independent Icons are special graphic indicators designed to assist operators unable to distinguish
colors. As part oi the alarm reporting system, Color Independent Icons display on the Main Control screen
for a Critical, Maior, or Minor alarm. By default, the Color-Independent Icons feature is OFF.
From the Main Control screen menu bar, select Options->Color Independent Icons to turn ON this
leature.
Color Inde endent Ioon
Critical Alarm through subsystem ioon
Major Alan-n through subsystem icon
Minor Alarm through subsystem icon
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Alarm Sounds
The Alarm Sounds leature allows for an intermittent alarm to activate when a subsystem triggers an alarm.
By default, the Alarm Sounds feature is OFF.
From the Main Control screen menu bar, select Alarm Sounds from the Options menu to turn ON this
feature.
NOTE: During an alarm, either clicking a subsystem icon to open the Status screen or clearing the alarm
silences an audible alarm. -
Hold Connect/on
The Hold connection teature maintains the direct or dial-in connection to the repeater for monitoring until
you terminate the connection.
Help Menu—OASSOC NR Craft
RepeaterNet on-Iine help is designed to provide quick access to information related to the operation of the
repeater.
D To open RepeaterNet Help, select Help->Help Toplcs.
El To learn about the version of HepeaterNet Craft. RepeaterNet NMS, or RepeaterNet Administrator
installed, select About... from the Help menu of any program window.
Navigating Help
a From the Contents tab. double-click a book icon to open its contents, then double-click a topic icon to
open its Help page. A help page provides detailed topic information. Help pages can contain links—
identiﬁed by green, underlined text~to related topics.
D From the Index tab. type a topic name in the data ﬁeld to automaticallyjump to a topic or use the
scroll bar to locate a topic entry. Double-click an index entry to open its Help page.
D Click the Index tab to open the Flnd Setup Wizard utility, which searches for specific words and
phrases instead of searching by category. Follow the prompts.
D To find out the version at RepeaterNet in use, select About from the Main Control screen Help menu.
Exitlng RepeaterNet
To exit HepeeterNet, return to the Main Control screen File menu and select Exlt.
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Appendix A. Default Alarm Settings
subsystem Optian Alarm Default Setting
Front End | Forward Fwd FE Alarm c
| Reverse RevFE Alarm C lcal
RevFEFrotect Alarm Critical
| Diversity DiversityFE Alarm Critical
Channel 1 Reverse PA Rev PA Alarm Critical —i
Rev PA VSWR Alarm Disabled
Rev PA Thermal Alarm Major
Rev PA Ext Shutdown Alarm Disabled
Forward PA Fwd PA Alarm Critical
Fwd PA VSWR Alarm Disabled
Fwd PA Thermal Alarm Major
Fwd PA Ext Shutdown Alarm Disabled
PA Conlrol Reverse PA OFF
Forward PA OFF
Reverse Filter CSF Rev Alarm Event
Forward Filter CSF Fwd Alarm
Gain Forward and Reverse 65DB
Channel 2 Reverse PA Rev PA Alarm Critical
Rev PA VSWR Alarm
Rev PA Thermal Alarm
Disabled
Major
Rev PA Ext Shutdown Alarm Disabled
Forward PA Fwd PA Alarm Critical
Fwd FA VSWR Alarm Disabled
Fwd PA Thermal Alarm Major
Fwd PA Ext Shutdown Alarm Disabled
PA Control Reverse PA
Forward PA
Reverse Filter CSF Rev Alarm
Forward Fitter CSF Fwd Alarm Event
Alarm Control Unit
(ACU)
("It external Inputs or equip-
ment are used, sat alarm
severity as appropriate.)
External Input 1' Alarm
External Input 2' Alarm
Temperature Alarm
Tamper Alarm
Analog Input Alarm
Ext. Growth Box Alarm
Disabled
Disabled
Minor
Major
Disabled
Disabled
Power Supply
Backup Power
Sunpiy
I Cell Phone
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Power Supply Alarm Critical
Battery Alarm Minor
AC Fail Alarm Disabled
Lew Battery Alarm Disabled
High Battery Alarm Disabled
Charge Fail Alarm Disabled
UPS Summary Alarm Disabled
Tamper Alarm
Modem Alarm
Cell Phone Alarm
Disabled
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Appendix B. RepeaterNet Executables
The installation program installs all necessary application executables and associated support drivers in a
Windows lolder you select or, by delault, in c! \Px‘o§tlﬂ F11-B\Wltlr Teammate“ Repeat-mot.
The installation program also prowdes entries into the system registry.
The main RepeaterNet executable tiles are:
CmﬂMmin .
The Dalabase Administrator program used to configure and select the communications pout used by
RepeaterNet Craft.
RepeaterNet
The Craft graphical user interface for different repeater hardware types. Used in the setting and
viewing of individual repeater items.
When any at these executable files are mnning. an icon is displayed on the Windows Task Bar.
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Appendix C. The Oki Cellular Phone
Accessing the OKI Cellular Phone
The cellular phone is located on the inside door of the OASSOC NFt entry box. Unscrew the four screws
securing the metal box lid.
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Cellular |
Phone
NOTE: The AC charger and cellphone antenna are provided in the accessory kit.
Programming the OKI Cellular Phone
An abbreviated set of instructions for NAM programming at your Oki Phone is provided
in this section. For more detailed information, see your OKI PHONES 1400 Series
documentation.
Programming Mode Access
1. Turn the power on and press Rcl + Func keys at the same time.
2. Enter your 5—digit special password within 30 seconds.
3. Alter the special password is logged in successfully, ESNIHEZ Number and Sottwm Version
Number are displayed for two seconds each.
4. Two seconds later the Speed Dial Memory reset prompt is displayed.
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5.” Proceed to the next section, “Speed Dial Memory Clear," or press volume VA to scroll within the NAM
Programming menu.
Speed Dial Memory Clear
Scroll the NAM Programming Menu until “Spd dial" appears n the display, followed by the reset prompt
("reset-0"). Press 0 to clear the Speed Dialing Memory.
Detault Data Set
Scroll the NAM programming menu until “det data“ appears on the display, followed bythe reset prompt
(""reset-0'). Press 0 to reset all user programmable functions to the Manufacturer‘s default.
Lock/Unlock Code Programming
1. Scroll the NAM Programming Menu until “Uloc and (current code)" appears on the display. The default
is “1234.”
2. Enter a new 1-to-4 digit unlock code and press Sto key.
Telephone Number Programming
1. In this menu, you can program information that is unique to Telephone #1. Follow the instructions or
press Cir to skip to Telephone #2 or the next item on the main NAM Programming menu.
2. The display indicates “tel.no 1" tollowed’by the last seven digits ol the current phone number. Enter
the new number (area code plus telephone number) and press Sto.
Authentication Key Programming
The display indicates "Auth.no.“ followed by “Emma." Enter the authentication key provided by the carrier
(up to 26 digits) and press Sto. If an Invalid number is entered. the display shows I“not good" followed by
“Entr.nc."
Home SID Programming
Enter a 5-dtglt SID number and press Ste. The IPCH Number Initial paging channel number is set
automatically depending on the stored Horne SID number.
ACCOLC Number
The currem number is displayed. Enter a new number if required. then press Sto.
GID Number
1. The current number is displayed. Enter a new number if required, then press Ste.
2. Press clr to return to the main NAM Programming menu.
Emergency Number
1. The display shows “Help no." and the current setting. Enter a new number (up to 11 digits) If required.
2. Press Sto.
Preferred SID Programming
1. Scroll the Preferred NAM Programming menu. Press Flcl and enter the desired Preferred SID number
(5 digits).
2. Press Stu. You can enter up to 50 SID locations.
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3.’ Press clr key to advance to the next programming option.
Language Option Set
Press Rcl and scroll through the available options. When the desired language is displayed. press sto.
System Options Programming
1. Scroll the NAM Programming menu and press R131 to enter the Option Programmlng menu.
2. While in this menu, press ml to change settings and Stu tolsave and go on to the next setting. Press
Clr at any time to return to the main NAM Programming menu.
Option bits are deﬁned astollows: 0 O 0 1 1
010
0 = ' Reserved for future use
0 = Reserved for future use
0 = Reserved for future use
1 = MINMK = Mobile ID Number Mark (0=No, 1=Yes)
1 = LUMK = Local Use Mark (0=No, 1=Yes)
0 = AMMK = Audio Mute Mark (0=Ca||, 1=Atways)
1 = HFMK = Handsfree Mark (0=No, 1=Yes)
0 = HAMK = Horn Alert Mark (0=No, 1=Yes)
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Appendix D. Troubleshooting '\
The following attempts to identily the most common problems associated with the suocesslul operation of
the RepeaterNet system. The steps listed to resolve the problem may not include all of the possible
reasons for non-operability, but may assist in identifying the actual difficulty. The problem attributes in the
following paragraphs have been ordered with the most likely problem listed first.
If you continue to have problems, call Repeater Technologies Customer Support for assistance. See
inside the front cover of this document for current telephone numbers.
Problem 1: The FlepeaterNet Server reports that it cannot open the NMS database.
Either the DSN is configured improperly, does not point to the proper location, or the system did not find
the DSN itself. Call Customer Support for assistance.
in The correct DSN or User ID is not identified.
D The Windows ODBC drivers are not installed.
CI The database file pointed to by the DSN is corrupted or needs repair.
Problem 2: The Process Manager component of the HepeaterNet Server reports that It cannot
read the database Ports table.
No ports have been configured in the system database.
The Ports table in the database may be corrupted. Repair the database and retry.
Problem 3: The Syetem starts up without error but, when a repeater graphical user interface ls
launched, no detailed data ls dlsplayed..
Wait for up to 4 minutes (cell modem connection) to see whether the program can connect to the repeater.
It not, a warning will pop‘up indicating communications could not be established.
Problem 4: A speciﬁc part does not seem to be in use and an Alert exists, or the database log
reports the error “Unable to lnltiallzed port COMn” where n is the designation of the
non-functionlng port.
The port number has been configured incorrectly or the port does not exist.
The port is assigned to another program operating in the same PC. Windows does not permit the sharing
of communications ports between active programs. Shut down the other program.
Problem 5: The system reports "Unable to connect to repeater... ”
This can be an indication of:
The cellular carrier is not handling me call
The phone number provided is incorrect or out of service
A problem with the modem or phone line
A problem with the repeater
EDGE
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Problem 6: The system reports the message "An unsupported operation was attempted.”
This message appears When the installation lailed to register the OLE controls (or alarm bitmaps.
Problem 7: RepeaterNet conflicts with Microsoft Fax.
To disable the auto answer mode:
1. Open the mail icon from the Control Panel.
Select Microsoft Fax from the Services tab.
3. Click on the Properties button.
4 Select either Manual or Don’t answer radio button.
Click OK to save.
Problem 8: NMs Client reports "cannot find app/[cation Repeat-met Server. ”
This can occur when the Sewer is not running or a network leilure prevents the NMS Client from
connecting to the Sewer. Verify that the Sewer is mnning and that the Sewer’s host is accessible.
Another possibility is a conﬂict with the port assigned to the Sewer. This problem has been known to occur
with a port number that previously had no conflict. Run the program “RepNetConfigexe’ in the
RepeaterNet directory and increase the value of “Server Port" by one. Restart the Sewer and NMS Client.
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