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SBR/RF Series
OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
R-20
Single Band Repeater
(Indoor Coverage)
June 2007
Proprietary Information
The information contained herein is proprietary to Shyam Telecom Limited.
Unauthorized access, copy and replication are prohibited. This document must
not be copied in whole or part by any means or it shall not be disclosed or
divulged to any third Party without the prior written consent of Shyam Telecom
Limited.
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Contents
1. Document History ................................................................................4
2. Disclaimer............................................................................................4
3. Safety Instructions and Warnings........................................................4
3.1. Personnel Safety ......................................................................................... 4
3.2. Equipment Safety ........................................................................................ 4
3.3. Electrostatic Sensitivity ............................................................................... 6
4. Introduction..........................................................................................7
4.1. Purpose ....................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Scope 7
4.3. Definitions.................................................................................................... 7
4.4. References .................................................................................................. 8
4.5. General........................................................................................................ 8
5. Functional Description Of R20 Repeater.............................................9
5.1. General Description .................................................................................... 9
5.2. Typical In-Building Coverage .................................................................... 10
6. To Get started-Basic Software Control Of the Repeater ...................13
6.1. General...................................................................................................... 13
6.2. Terminal Set-up......................................................................................... 13
6.3. Technical Description of R-20 Repeater ................................................... 23
7. R20 Repeater Specifications .............................................................26
7.1. Electrical Specifications-RF ...................................................................... 26
7.2. Electrical Specification Power Requirement ............................................. 26
7.3. External Electrical Interface ...................................................................... 26
7.4. Mechanical Specification........................................................................... 26
7.5. Environmental Specification...................................................................... 27
7.6. Contents of Delivery.................................................................................. 27
8. Installation .........................................................................................28
8.1. Preparation Sheet- Pre Installation ........................................................... 28
8.2. Engineering Consideration........................................................................ 29
8.3. Installation Tools ....................................................................................... 32
8.4. Installation Procedure ............................................................................... 32
8.5. Gain Settings............................................................................................. 32
8.6. Commissioning.......................................................................................... 34
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8.7. Dos & Don’t Dos....................................................................................... 35
8.8. LED Display On R-20 Unit ........................................................................ 35
8.9. Checklist – Post Installation ...................................................................... 36
9. System Maintenance .........................................................................38
9.1. General...................................................................................................... 38
9.2. Preventative Maintenance......................................................................... 38
9.3. In-Building Coverage Problems ................................................................ 38
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1. Document History
Document Document Document Author Edited
Number
Name
date
by
As per
R20
code
Repeater
wizard
document
Revision
Approved by
Revision
June
2007
Revised Section
Date/Sign
2. Disclaimer
Every attempt has been made to make this material complete, accurate,
and up-to-date. Users are cautioned, however, that Shyam Telecom
Limited reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall not be
responsible for any damages including consequential, caused by reliance of
the contents presented, including, but not limited to, typographical,
arithmetical, or listing errors.
Product name(s) referenced in this document may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies, and are hereby
acknowledged.
Guarantees
In areas with unstable power grids (mains) all repeaters must be installed
with a voltage regulator ensuring a constant voltage level at the repeater
power input. A maximum voltage deviation should remain within the input
range to the repeaters for warranty purposes.
All antennas must be installed with lighting protection. Damage to power
modules, as a result of lightning are not covered in the warranty.
3. Safety Instructions and Warnings
3.1. Personnel Safety
Before installing or replacing any equipment, the entire manual should be
read and understood. The user needs to supply the appropriate AC power
to the Repeater. Incorrect AC power settings can damage the repeater and
may cause injury to the user.
Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings. "Caution" calls
attention to a procedure or practice, which, if ignored, may result in injury
or damage to the system or system component or even the user. Do not
perform any procedure preceded by a "Caution" until the described
conditions are fully understood and met.
3.2. Equipment Safety
When installing, replacing or using this product, observe all safety
precautions during handling and operation. Failure to comply with the
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following general safety precautions and with specific precautions described
elsewhere in this manual violates the safety standards of the design,
manufacture, and intended use of this product. Shyam Telecom Limited
assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these
precautions. This entire manual should be read and understood before
operating or maintaining the repeater system.
CAUTION
Calls attention to a procedure or practice which, if not followed, may result
in personal injury, damage to the system or damage to individual
components. Do not perform any procedure preceded by a
CAUTION until described conditions are fully understood and met.
WARNING! This equipment complies with FCC & IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. The signal booster with server antenna must be installed to
provide minimum 20 cm separation distance between the server antenna
and the body of user or near by person. The donor antenna used for this
transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a
separation distance of at least 1.5 meters from all persons during normal
operation.
The RF electric performance of the R20 repeater conforms to ETSI
requirement of the inter modulation and spurious emission. It avoids the
interference problem.
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3.3. Electrostatic Sensitivity
CAUTION
ESD = ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICE
Observe electrostatic precautionary procedures.
Semiconductor transmitters and receivers provide highly reliable
performance when operated in conformity with the intentions of their design.
However, a semiconductor may be damaged by an electrostatic charge
inadvertently imposed by careless handling.
Static electricity can be conducted to the semiconductor chip from the
centre pin of the RF input connector, and through the AC connector pins.
When unpacking and otherwise handling the Repeater, follow ESD
precautionary procedures including the use of grounded wrist straps,
grounded workbench surfaces, and grounded floor mats.
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4. Introduction
4.1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe the electrical and mechanical
specifications, operation and maintenance of the R20 Repeater for indoor
application.
4.2. Scope
This document is the product description of the Shyam R20 Repeater for
indoor application.
4.3. Definitions
AGC
ALC
APC
BTS
BSEL
CDMA
CMC
DCS
DL
EGSM
ETSI
GSM
LED
LNA
LO
MS
MSC
NMS
PA
PCN
PCS
PSU
RF
RMS
RSSI
RTC
TACS
TDMA
UL (Uplink)
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Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Level Control
Automatic Power Control
Base Transceiver Station
Band Selective
Coded Division Multiple Access
Configuration & Monitoring Console software
Digital Communication System
Downlink signal (from base station via repeater to
mobile station)
Extended Global System for Mobile Communication
European Telecommunications Standard Institute
Global System for Mobile communication
Light Emitting Diode
Low Noise Amplifier
Local Oscillator
Mobile Station
Mobile Switching Center
Network Management System
Power Amplifier
Personal Communication Network
Personal Communication System
Power Supply Unit
Radio Frequency
Remote Management System
Received Signal Strength Indication
Real Time Clock
Total Access Communication System
Time Division Multiple Access
Uplink signal direction (from mobile station via
repeater to base station)
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4.4. References
[1] ETS 300 086.
Radio Equipment and Systems Land mobile service
Technical characteristics and test conditions for radio
equipment with an internal or external RF connector
intended primarily for analogue speech.
[2] ETS 300 609-4.
Digital cellular telecommunications system (phase 2): Base
Station Systems (BSS) equipment specification: Part 4:
Repeaters.
[3] ETS 300 342-3
Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility (EMC) for European Digital Cellular
Telecommunications systems. Base Station Radio and
ancillary equipment and Repeaters meeting phase 2 GSM
requirements.
4.5. General
Mobile Communications Systems are planned as cellular systems and each
cell of the base station is required to provide RF coverage over a certain
geographical area as per defined RF power levels. Due to the RF
propagation properties, even using high radiated RF powers or complicated
antenna systems, there are zones within the coverage area where the RF
signal strength from base station remains inadequate for establishing the
desired connectivity to mobile users.
Repeaters traditionally are inducted in the Mobile Communication network
to fill in the “Dead Zones” caused by blocking of signals by geographic
topologies such as mountains, valleys, dense foliage, high rising urban
landscapes and other man-made structures. The distance from the base
station also adversely affects the RF signal strength. The user views
repeaters as a means to extend base station coverage so as to reduce the
number of base stations and thereby accelerate network availability.
Repeater systems are installed after meticulous planning between BTSs
and the mobile users to provide RF coverage in the shadowed regions.
Repeater systems are available for different applications and ultimate
choice shall depend on some of the factors mentioned below:
•
•
•
•
Area to be provided with coverage.
Indoor/outdoor coverage.
Availability of BTSs in the vicinity.
Antenna isolation to be achieved.
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5. Functional Description Of R20 Repeater
5.1. General Description
The R20 Repeater System is designed to provide indoor coverage and can
handle signals in a pre set single sub band in any one of the service bands,
used around the World by various service operators. It provides highly
selective amplification in the pre-set band.
•
The repeater has been designed to meet the requirement of users
who are allocated frequency spectrum in PCS service band only for
operating a single sub band.
•
The repeater adopts duplex mode and bi-directional amplification
for U/L & D/L signals between the base station and mobile users. It
has been designed for indoor applications to meet the
requirements of users in the targeted area.
•
It conforms to ETSI standards & safety requirements.
•
The system can be incorporated with optional Remote
Management System (RMS). It enables status monitoring, remote
configuration & speedy maintenance.
•
The System is incorporated with monitoring facility through USB
port with easy GUI interface.
•
It intercepts signals from the BTS through a DONOR antenna
(highly directional outdoor antenna) and distributes the signals to
mobile users after amplification through SERVER antennas (omni
directional) system in the D/L.
•
In the U/L, the signals from the mobile users are picked up by
SERVER antenna and retransmitted to the BTS after processing &
amplification in the repeater.
•
It provides coverage over an area of 1000 to 2000 sq meters
(10,000 to 20,000 sq ft.) tentatively.
The repeater consists of the following modules/units:
LNA
Converters
Power amplifiers
Duplexer filters for transmit/receive directions
Supervisory Module
A metallic case houses the repeater. Arrangement is made for heat
dissipation especially for amplifiers, which generate more heat. The
choice of suitable metal as the case material gives a lightweight
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design with good heat conduction. It is not waterproof and
therefore, should be installed at indoor locations only.
Ceiling
Antenna
R20
Figure 1: Indoor Coverage (Typical Application)
5.2. Typical In-Building Coverage
The R20 repeater is designed to provide optimal coverage over an area of
approximately 1,000 to 2000 sq. meters (10,000 to 20,000Sq ft.).
However, ultimate performance depends on the obstructions
blocking/absorbing of the RF signals in side the building and the available
forward signal level at the donor antenna. Typical coverage is usually
planned for relatively small areas such as large conference rooms or
several adjacent rooms in smaller office areas.
Coverage is primarily determined by the available forward signal level at
the outdoor antenna input, loss due to the RF cable length, type of RF
cable installed and achievable isolation for optimum R20 performance.
Indoor coverage varies greatly due to the nature of various building
construction techniques and materials. Approximations of signal
level/coverage can be determined with the following assumptions:
•
10-to12dBi-donor antenna. 7dBi indoor directional antenna.
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•
Installed total cable and connector loss of approximately 5
dB (125feet of typical 1/4” coaxial foam cable).
•
Interior building structure consists of typical vertical stud and
drywall composition.
•
Isolation between the donor and server antennas should be
15 dB more than the gain of the repeater.
R20
Repeater
Figure 2: Application of R20 in a multi-storey building
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Ceiling
Antenna
R20 unit
Figure 3: Application of R20 in a Train
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6. To Get started-Basic Software Control Of the Repeater
6.1. General
The repeater is equipped with a supervisory module that allows the
monitoring and control of various parameters such as RF power,
attenuation, temperature, status of door and alarm conditions etc.
The communication interface between the local terminal and the control
module can be set up using the Configuration & Monitoring Console
software (CMC), which is an easy to use GUI for simple control and
monitoring. This way, the parameters can be easily observed and adjusted
from the display terminal.
This can be performed either via a terminal (PC/laptop) locally, or via
remote login through the wireless modem (Optional) located in the repeater.
USB port is provisioned in the equipment for connecting PC/laptop.
6.2. Terminal Set-up
The repeater system is delivered with software loaded in order to perform
configuration as per requirement. It also enables monitoring the status.
Configuration of parameters can be carried out locally with the help of
laptop / PC connected to the repeater by means of local USB serial
interface or remotely via wireless modem (Optional) mounted inside the
repeater. The laptop/PC should be loaded with the CMC software available
on the supplied CD along with the USB driver.
Functions as described below are carried out through CMC software:
I) Login Repeater (Figure 4)
After running the repeater Configuration & Monitoring Console (CMC),
user needs to login the repeater. To login the repeater:
•
Click the “Login” on the command bar.
•
Select the user type.
•
Enter the password.
•
Finally click the “OK”.
•
After successful login a message “Logged in successfully” will be
flashed on the screen. Now user can start the operation through CMC.
There are two type of user viz. ADMINISTRATOR and SUPERVISOR. If
user logged in as an ADMINISTRATOR, all the operation through the
CMC can be carried out. Default password is “SHYAM”. SUPERVISOR
is allowed to perform monitoring of the status & alarms but no change in
configuration is permitted. However, the SUPERVISOR can change
password if so desired.
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Figure 4: Login Repeater
Administrator can limit the system access authority of the SUPERVISOR.
II) Configuration
Configuration means setting different repeater parameters for proper
operation. Configuration of Shyam repeaters can be performed locally
with a laptop / PC connected to the repeater by means of local USB
serial interface cable.
Clicking the CONFIGURE on the command bar, displays configure
window. This window allows access to all the configurable repeater
parameters.
ƒ SET : This is for updating the repeater parameters.
ƒ READ : This is for reading configured parameters from repeater.
a) Repeater ID (Figure 5)
User can assign a unique repeater ID to each repeater installed. Up to
10 characters are allowed in this field.
b) Repeater Location (Figure 5)
User can assign the address of location where repeater is installed.
Up to 30 characters are allowed in this field.
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Figure 5: Repeater ID Settings
c) Sub Band ON/OFF Setting (Figure 6)
The sub band equipped can be configured as ON others shall remain
OFF.
d) Frequency Settings (Figure 7)
The frequency bandwidth of the sub band equipped is defined for UL
& DL paths.
e) PA ON/OFF Settings (Figure 8)
The PA can be set in ON or OFF condition for the purpose of testing
& maintenance.
f) RSSI Limits (Figure 9)
RSSI limits in the DL & UL paths are set.
g) PA Power Limits (Figure 9)
Maximum power to be radiated by the PAs in the DL & UL paths, is
defined.
h) Attenuation Settings (Figure 10)
If attenuation is to be set manually, the values for DL & UL paths are
specified.
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Figure 6: Sub Band ON/OFF settings
Figure 7: Frequency Settings
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Figure 8: PA ON/OFF Settings
III) Monitoring (Refer Figure11)
Parameter
Remarks
Attenuation
Displays Attenuation inserted in UL & DL in the system.
Output Power
Prevailing PA output power in UL & DL paths.
RSSI DL
Prevailing RSSI DL signal level.
RSSI UL
Prevailing RSSI UL signal level.
APC DL & UL
Effective APC value prevailing in the system.
Location
Serial Number
Repeater ID
7.5 V power
supply
PA Temperature
DL & UL
System
Temperature
System location
Serial number (factory settable)
A unique repeater id set by the user
Value of 7.5 V derived Voltage is displayed
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Displays the temperature of PAs in DL & UL
Displays the temperature of the system
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Alarms
Displays if there is any alarm viz. critical, major or minor.
Details can be viewed by clicking at “DETAIL ALARM”.
Figure 9: Threshold Settings
Figure 10: Attenuation Settings
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IV) Alarms (Refer Figure 12)
Observation
Remarks
Failure of synthesizer in DL is indicated.
DL synthesizer fail
Failure of synthesizer in UL is indicated.
UL synthesizer fail
Indication draws the attention about the off
PA Off (Auto) DL
condition of PA in DL.
Indication draws the attention about the off
PA Off (Auto) UL
condition of PA in UL.
PA Off (Manual) DL Indication draws the attention about the off
condition of PA in DL.
PA Off (Manual) UL Indication draws the attention about the off
condition of PA in UL.
Indicates the PA power becoming lower than the
PA Power Low -DL
configured condition in DL.
PA Power High -DL Indicates the PA power becoming higher than
the configured condition in DL.
Alarm indication draws that the temperature of
PA Temperature
PA in DL has exceeded the limit.
High-DL
Alarm indication draws that the temperature of
PA Temperature
PA in UL has exceeded the limit.
High-UL
Indication that the RSSI level has gone lower
RSSI Low-DL
than the pre-set limit in DL.
Indication that the RSSI level has gone lower
RSSI High-UL
than the pre-set limit in DL.
Indicates the failure condition of LNA in DL in the
LNA-DL
equipped band.
Indicates the failure condition of LNA in UL in the
LNA-UL
equipped band.
Displays that the temperature of the overall
System
system has gone high.
Temperature High
Monitoring interval is 3 seconds i.e. after every 3 seconds data on the monitoring
window will be refreshed.
A red indication is for Alarm present.
A green indication is for No alarm.
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Figure 11: Status Monitoring Window
Figure 12: Alarm Display Window
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Figure 13: Communication setting
V) Communication (Refer Figure 13)
In COMMUNICATION window user can select serial communication port
of the computer and type of connection between repeater and computer.
There are two types of connections viz. Local and Remote
a) LOCAL CONNECTION
In this type of connection, user computer COM Port and repeater’s
USB port are connected directly using cable. Sequence as indicated
below, is followed:
• Click the “COMM.” on the command bar to display the
COMMUNICATION window.
• Select the Connection Type as “LOCAL”
•
Select the computer’s Comm. Port where the repeater is
connected.
•
Click “OK”.
b) REMOTE CONNECTION
In this type of connection, User communicates from/to remote
location with the repeater using wireless Modem / Cell phone.
To connect:
•
Click the “COMM.” on the command bar to display the
COMMUNICATION window.
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Select the Connection Type as “REMOTE”.
•
Select the computer’s Comm. Port where the wireless
Modem is connected.
•
Click “OK”.
•
Now click the DIALUP on the command bar to display the
DIALUP window.
•
•
Enter / Select the repeater phone number.
Click the “DIAL” and wait (maximum 60 seconds) for
connection.
A message “CONNECTED” will appear on the screen after the GSM
Connection is established.
Click the “DISCONNECT” on the DIALUP window to disconnect
remote communication with the repeater.
VI) Security (Figure 14)
The system has been incorporated with “security” to protect the
settings and to avoid unauthorized access. It is through a Password,
which can be set/reset. Click the SECURITY on the command bar to
display SECURITY SETTING window where administrator can change
password.
Figure 14: Security Settings
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6.3. Technical Description of R-20 Repeater
The R-20 Repeater system comprises of high power amplifiers with
automatic power control and highly selective amplification in both the UL &
DL directions. It is incorporated with a Donor antenna (highly directive
outdoor antenna) and Server antenna (indoor omni directional antenna),
specifically designed for interior configurations.
The donor antenna must point towards the cell of the base station from
where the signals are proposed to be picked up and is usually mounted on
the exterior of the building so as to receive the maximum forward signal
level from the base station.
The indoor antenna is specifically designed to blend into the ceiling of a
typical office providing RF signals in all directions downward and outward
from the installation point. For in-building configurations requiring higher
gain or directional RF signal, such as a long hallway or corridor, a medium
gain directional antenna may cover the area best by mounting the antenna
to the opposing wall, where coverage is required.
Main constituents of R20 repeater are described below:
a. DONOR Antenna
Donor antenna of appropriate bandwidth & gain interfaces the BTS on
one side and repeater system on other side through RF cable.
Figure 15: Donor Antenna
It intercepts signals from the base station and switch electromagnetic
waves into RF signals in the DL and vice versa in the UL. The antenna
with more than 10-12 dB gain transfers intercepted signals to the
repeater and transmits uplink signals amplified by the repeater.
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b. Duplexer
The main function of duplexer is to isolate the uplink frequency from the
downlink frequency, i.e. isolate transmit path from receive path. Two
duplexer units are provided in the repeater, one in the Donor antenna
side and other in the server antenna side. Each duplexer
transfers/receives signals from respective antenna for further
connectivity to low noise amplifier. The bandwidth of the duplex filter
depends on the operator’s frequency band (25MHz, 15MHz, 10MHz,
9MHz, or full Band etc.).
c. Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)
This module is provided after duplexer before the converter. The LNA
provides compensation for the losses suffered by the stream of weak
signals as it passes through splitter/combiner & duplexer (passive
devices). Two LNAs are provided, one each in the UL & DL directions.
d. Converter Module
The basic block of converter module comprises of L.O. frequency
mixer, filter and intermediate amplifier. The low noise amplified signals
are converted to IF in frequency mixer with frequency fed from LO. The
signals are passed through sharply tuned filters. Two numbers of
converters are equipped, one in the DL & one in the UL.
e. Power Amplifier
It is the core module of repeater. It includes driver stage and final stage.
It is installed directly on the heat sink of the repeater. Driver stage and
final stage of power amplifier are in the same unit. Two power amplifiers
with specific frequency bandwidths & gain are provided, one each in the
UL & DL directions.
f. Controller Module (Supervisory)
The man-machine communication between the cellular operator and the
repeater is established through this module. One of the two options as
given below can be used for achieving this objective:
•
USB interface
•
Wireless modem (Optional)
Remote controlling function of repeater can be achieved by inserting
Wireless modem. This arrangement also enables status of repeaters at
different locations to be monitored.
g. SERVER Antenna
Server antenna transmits signals from the repeater station to mobile
users and transport received uplink signals from the mobile users to the
base station. Based on the coverage area, a set of select panel
antenna having 60°, 65°, 90° or 120° vertical polarizations with N type
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connecters are installed at spots as per the coverage area
requirements.
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7. R20 Repeater Specifications
7.1. Electrical Specifications-RF
S.NO. Parameter
1.
Frequency band in DL
path.
2.
Frequency band in UL
path.
3.
Number of RF Sub
bands
4.
RF composite power
5.
Spurious Emission
6.
Automatic Power
Control
Repeater Gain
Attenuation range for
gain adjustment in DL &
UL (Automatic/manual
by GUI switch)
Gain flatness over band
Gain variation with
temperature
Total delay in the signal
path/direction
Noise figure
Impedance
Return loss
RMS interface
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Specified limits/Remarks
1930 MHz to 1990 MHz
1850 MHz to 1910 MHz
One, the bandwidth of the sub band in DL &
UL paths is set as per user’s requirement.
+19dBm
≤ 36 dBm from 9 KHz to 1 GHz
≤ -30 dBm from 1 GHz to 12.75 GHz
15 dB
70 dB
31 dB in 1 dB step
±2 dB
± 1.5 dB
5.5 microseconds.
5 dB Max.
50 Ohms
16 dB
Wireless modem (optional), USB port
7.2. Electrical Specification Power Requirement
Parameters
Specified/Limits
Input AC Voltage Range through 100-240 V, 47/63 Hz
AC/DC adapter.
Power Consumption
24 watts
7.3. External Electrical Interface
Parameters
RF port UL
RF port DL
Specification
N-type (F)
N-type (F)
7.4. Mechanical Specification
Dimensions (w x h x d)
312x141x54 mm (12x5x2 inches)
2 Kg.(4.4 lbs.) approx.
Weight
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Housing
Grounding Connection
Housing Color
Cooling
Indoor application (aluminum)
Bolt
Grey
Convection
7.5. Environmental Specification
Conditions
Specification
-5 C to +55 C (230F to +1310F)
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Enclosure
-300C to +750C (-220F to +1670F)
In accordance with Indoor application
requirement
7.6. Contents of Delivery
ITEMS
Repeater R20
PC interface cable for USB port
AC/DC Power supply adapter
Operation & Installation manual
CD containing the application software
Wireless Modem (Optional)
Mounting Clamps with Nuts-bolts
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8. Installation
8.1. Preparation Sheet- Pre Installation
Before the installation commences, particulars of requirement must be
compiled in the preparation sheet as indicated below:
1. General
Application: Indoor
Service Band: Frequency Band DLFrequency Band ULNumber Of Sub band: One
Frequency Band DL-
UL-
2. Technical requirements
S.NO.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Requirement
Estimated RF Power available at site
where donor antenna is to be installed
Estimated Cable loss from donor antenna
to the repeater unit
Estimated DL RF power to the input to the
repeater
Desired RF Power in DL
Proposed gain settings in DL path
Estimated attenuator to be inserted in DL
path
Estimated cable loss from repeater unit to
server antenna port
ERP at server antenna
Desired RF Power in UL
Proposed gain settings in UL path
Estimated attenuator to be inserted in UL
path
Remarks
3. Proposed site Address:--------------------------4. User’s Address & other particulars:---------------------------------
Date:
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8.2. Engineering Consideration
a. Site Selection
Site selection is one of the most critical decisions affecting the overall
performance of the system. A repeater must be located where it can
receive the maximum signal from the donor site in order to maximize the
repeater’s output and performance, a signal strength greater than or
equal to -75dBm is desired.
Examples of repeater (and accompanying antenna) locations include (but
are not limited to): the roof of a building adjacent to the affected area,
with the antennas mounted to the penthouse or building sides; the top of
the hill that is obstructing the donor site’s coverage, with the antennas
mounted on poles at ground level; a water tower with antennas mounted
at the top; an existing utility pole with equipment and antennas mounted
below any existing power lines; a newly installed pole or tower.
Distance from both the donor site as well as from the new area to be
covered must be taken into consideration. The repeater unit should be
located close to the donor site to receive maximum signal strength and at
the same time is located in the vicinity of area where coverage is desired.
In addition, the donor antenna associated should have line of sight with
BTS site to reduce the effects of fading.
Another important issue when choosing a repeater location is the
availability of commercial power. If commercial power is unavailable,
solar power may be an option. Sites where repeater unit is installed
should be easily accessible for the maintenance team.
b. Antenna Selection and Placement
Proper selection of the repeater’s donor and server antennas is crucial in
designing the repeater system. Good antenna characteristics help to
provide proper isolation between the server (coverage) and donor
antennas, which helps to prevent feedback. An isolation of at least 15dB
more than the gain setting of the repeater is required. If the isolation is
less than the repeater gain, oscillations are likely to occur.
Specific ways to achieve proper isolation include: using high gain,
directional antennas with good Front to Back ratios (25dB or better);
physical separation of the repeater’s donor and server antennas; and
external shielding between antennas. A high gain antenna will help
minimize overall path loss to achieve the desired output power. Donor
antenna gains are typically 10 to 12 dBi, while server antennas are with
gain of 7 dBi.
The coverage antenna normally has a horizontal beam width of 60 to 120
degrees. The donor antenna should have a horizontal and vertical beam
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width of less than 30 degrees so as to correctly select the donor base
station instead of other nearby base stations.
•
The antennas should have proper frequency band of operation.
•
Adequate separation is to be ensured from the power lines to
avoid damage to the equipment and humans.
•
Antenna with proper characteristics to maintain adequate
isolation to avoid oscillations. Normally, isolation should be 15
dB more than the gain set for the repeater. It should have good
front to back ratio.
•
The beam width for the DONOR antenna should be as small as
possible.
•
The beam width for SERVER antenna is 60 degree to 120
degree.
•
There should be adequate vertical & horizontal separation
between the DONOR & SERVER antennas to avoid interference
and noise. Separation can be determined by the mathematical
formulas:
Vertical Separation:
Isolation (dB) = 28 + 40 log (D/ʎ in m)
Horizontal Separation:
Isolation (dB) = 22 + 20 log (D/ʎ in m) – (Gain of
donor
antenna + gain of server antenna)
D-Distance between donor & server antennas in m
ʎ - wavelength in m
The following table is an approximate guide to antenna
separation.
The use of highly directional antennas with good front to back
ratios can help to reduce isolation requirements.
VERTICAL ANTENNA
HORIZONTAL ANTENNA
SEPARATION
SEPARATION
Separation (m.) Isolation (dB)
Separation (m.)
Isolation (dB)
75.0
45.5
10
87.1
10
51.7
20
99.1
50
65.5
30
106.2
100
71.5
40
111.2
150
75.1
50
115.0
250
77.6
Vertical and Horizontal Antenna Separation @ 900 MHz
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The antenna separation table demonstrates that vertical separation yields
better results than horizontal separation. However, when desired isolation
cannot be met due to insufficient separation, external shielding can help;
for example, mounting the antennas on either side of a rooftop penthouse
or using some type of grounded metal screen or wire mesh (so called
chicken wire) between antennas.
The following example illustrates the various signal levels and antenna
gains needed to form a properly functioning repeater system.
Received Signal Level
-72
dBm
Donor Antenna gain
12
dBi
Cable loss (100 ft. of 7/8 inch)
dB
Input to Repeater
-62
dBm
Gain of Repeater set
95
dB
Output of Repeater
+33
dBm
Cable loss (100 ft. of 7/8 inch)
dB
Server Antenna Gain
dBi
Repeater ERP
+38
dBm
c) Overlapping Coverage
Ideally, the repeater system will be engineered with minimal overlapping
coverage between the donor base station and the repeater. However, the
mobile users will occasionally receive signals from both the donor and the
repeater at similar levels. This situation is comparable to a mobile
receiving multiple signals at varying times due to multi-path propagation.
The R20 repeater contributes a maximum signal delay of 5.5
microseconds in each direction.
d) Call Processing
The mobile communication system perceives calls handled by the
repeater as actually being handled by the donor site (BTS); the repeater
is just an extension of the base station’s coverage. Therefore, the donor
handles call initiation, power control messages, hand-over requests, etc.,
for mobiles in the repeater area. When the base station assigns a
channel to the mobile, that channel is sent through the repeater and then
reradiated under the same frequency. Since the repeater is technically
part of the base station, no hand-over takes place when a mobile moves
from the repeater’s coverage area to that of the base station. When the
mobile moves from the repeater’s area to a neighboring site, the base
station handles the hand-off in the same way as for a mobile in the base
station area.
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8.3. Installation Tools
You will need the following basic tools for installation:
a. Standard wrenches/screwdrivers/cable stripper/cable cutter/pliers
set for installing the R-20 Unit and antennas. (Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations for installing the antennas).
b. RF coaxial cable connection tools for installing connectors.
c. Multi-meter.
d. Mobile handset loaded (e.g. Nokia) with Net engineering software to
be used for signal level measurement.
e. Magnetic compass for measuring the azimuth of the BTS and
repeater site.
8.4. Installation Procedure
1. RF coaxial cable installation must comply with local or National
Electrical Codes and must be with nominal 50-Ohm impedance. Pull
and route the RF coaxial cables as per the site installation plan.
2. Fix the supplied connectors to the RF coaxial cable and verify the
following:
•
The center conductor to outer shield of RF coaxial cable
indicates an “Open Circuit” condition.
•
Check for any short circuit between center conductor and
outer shield.
•
Short one end of the conductor between center conductor
and outer shield by piece of wire temporarily and check the
other end of conductor for any break in the RF cable.
3. Record the R-20 serial number for use when contacting SHYAM
customer service for support.
4. Mount the R-20 unit on the intended wall surface using the appropriate
screws.
5. Install the indoor coverage antenna according to the antenna
manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the RF coaxial cable between the
indoor antenna and the “MS” port on the R-20 unit.
6. Install the donor antenna (Outdoor Yagi antenna) according to the
antenna manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the RF coaxial cable
between the donor antenna port and the “BTS ” port on the R-20 unit.
Connections as indicated below may be carried out:
•
•
•
RF cable from Donor antenna to “BTS” port.
RF cable from Server antenna to “Mobile” port.
AC mains through power supply adopter.
8.5. Gain Settings
The repeater gain setting is a vital parameter since it ultimately decides
the area required to be provided with RF coverage. The noise contribution
has to be minimum while setting the gain hence it should be set with
utmost care. The variation in gain up to 31 dB in steps 1 dB is possible to
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be achieved with the help of attenuator provided in the system. The gain
setting for Uplink and Downlink path is independent of each other.
For example, If repeater has a maximum gain of 70 dB and the required
repeater gain is 60 dB, the attenuation of 10 dB is required to be
incorporated by inserting attenuator of this value.
Note: Repeater gain should be at least 15 dB less than the antenna
isolation.
Signals intercepted by DONOR antenna from BTS and transmitted to the
repeater are termed as Downlink/Forward signals and the signals
originated by mobile users and intercepted by SERVER antenna for
application to repeater are termed as Uplink/Reverse signals.
a. Forward Gain Setting
The process of setting the forward gain is very simple. Forward signal
level strength can be measured using NET engineering software in any
NOKIA handset e.g. NOKIA 6210 or any other engineering mobile
handset.
Alternatively, RF output power of repeater can be measured using the
visual indication shown on the display panel of the repeater.
Once the RF output power has been determined, the attenuation will
have to be modified to reach the desired output signal level.
The gain of repeater can be set using any of the following methods:
a. Local USB serial interface mode (GUI based)
b. Through (optional) wireless modem.
b. Reverse Gain Setting
For reverse gain setting, a 31 dB variable attenuator is provided; the
required value can be inserted for the desired gain. The gain is set to
such a value so as to cause minimum interference at the base station
but high enough to ensure a strong signal.
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DC supply port
USB port
BTS port
Figure 16: R20 Repeater ports
8.6. Commissioning
1. Plug the AC/DC power adaptor to the Repeater and switch ON the unit.
2. Once the repeater is ON, the LEDs will not glow under normal
condition.
3. The UL Align indication LED and DL align indication LEDs will blink for
adjusting the DL gain and UL gain automatically.
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4. Review the intended coverage area according to the site installation
plan. Using a mobile NOKIA handset loaded with NET engineering
software and the SIM card of cellular operator, measure and monitor
the signal level at various points within and around the perimeter of the
coverage area.
8.7. Dos & Don’t Dos
1. The site should be accessible for the maintenance team.
2. Arrangement is to be made to avoid unauthorized access to the
repeater.
3. Proper earthing of the repeater is required to be done to avoid damage
to the system.
4. The housing should be kept away from direct exposure to the Sunlight,
chemical fumes & excessive moisture.
5. Stable power supply for repeater unit should be ensured.
6. The route of Cables to/from antennas should be short to limit the cable
losses and should be free from sharp bends & kinks.
7. Local standard of cabling should be followed.
8. The donor antenna should have proper line of sight with the BTS from
where the signals are to be intercepted for maximum signal strength
and to reduce the effect of fading.
9. There should be adequate separation of antenna system from power
lines to avoid damage to system.
10. The selection of BTS should be made taking other BTSs in the same
vicinity in to consideration to avoid interference.
11. Gain of the repeater should be set after taking antenna isolation in to
consideration.
12. The estimation of coverage area should be confirmed.
13. The system should be made over for normal traffic after actual
measurement of:
a)
RF power in the DL
b)
RF power in the UL
c)
Antenna Isolation
d)
Gain settings in DL & UL
14. Feedback regarding performance of the system must be obtained from
the user.
8.8. LED Display On R-20 Unit
In order to facilitate the maintenance team, a set of LEDs are provided on
the top cover of the unit which display some of the important events in the
system, the detail is given below:
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Figure 17: Display Details of R-20
•
The UL Align LED will blink when system is in Uplink Alignment mode.
•
The DL Align
LED will blink when system is in Downlink Alignment
mode.
•
•
SHUT Down LED will Glow when the system goes out of order due to
(poor isolation) or excessive input signal. The system will check for the
normal state after 30 seconds continuously. If the system senses the
right condition it will be ON automatically and start functioning.
Downlink RSSI is continuously monitored and level prevailing at a
particular instant is displayed through 8 LED’s.
Clicking in Alarm window can carry out the detail analysis.
8.9. Checklist – Post Installation
Service Band:
Frequency Band (DL):
Frequency Band (UL):
A. Repeater Installation
S.NO.
Point(s) To be Verified
1.
Ensure isolation between server and donor
antennas, it has to be 15 dB + Gain set of the
repeater.
Actual isolation measured
2.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Ensure proper grounding of the unit
Cable from donor antenna connected to donor
antenna port
Cable from server antenna connected to the
relevant port in the unit
Mains cable connected to the repeater unit
Cable protection ensured and outdoor connections
are waterproof
B. Repeater Set Up
S.NO.
Point(s) To be Verified
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Number of sub bands equipped
Bandwidth for sub bands set
Repeater switched ON
Any error (alarms) observed
BCCH Channel (Applicable for GSM based
technology)
Power level in DL
Attenuation in DL
Power level in UL
Attenuation in UL
Observation on CMC software & GUI
Repeater secured & locked
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Remarks
Any Other Remark/Comment:
Date Of Installation:-----------------------Repeater ID:------------------------------Site Address:-------------------------------------------------------------Name of the Installer:-----------------------------------------------------
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9. System Maintenance
9.1. General
The system normally operates without any operator intervention or
maintenance. If, in the unlikely event of a unit failure, the field replaceable
units (antenna unit, cables) should be checked for faults and the system
restored. A failed unit can be removed and replaced with a spare while the
rest of the system (other repeaters) is still operating. Soldering or local
repair of the modules should be avoided from better maintenance point of
view. Faulty module/unit should be replaced with genuine spares only.
However, the power supply of the failed repeater should be isolated from
AC mains and DC power before any module is replaced. In the event of a
system malfunction, the status of the antenna systems should be checked
as well as the continuity of the cabling before replacing any modules within
the repeater.
9.2. Preventative Maintenance
The R20 repeater does not require any preventative maintenance.
9.3. In-Building Coverage Problems
If the coverage area appears to be smaller than the installation site plan,
there are only a few possibilities that limit the signal level in the area.
I) Physical obstructions degrading the signal level – Visually inspect
the area of weak coverage. If possible, rearrange objects that may be
interfering with the signal path. Pay particular attention to large metallic
objects that reflect or block the signals to the weak coverage area. If
weak coverage area still persists, check the following:
a. Inspect the indoor RF coaxial cable and its connection with
connector
b. Indoor antenna direction and its tilting
c. R20 repeater gain setting
II) Defective Indoor coaxial cable/Antenna – Check the RF coaxial cable
and antenna. If necessary, replace each individually with a known
functional unit, and verify the respective signal level. This can be
achieved by observing the signal strength indicator on a mobile
handset that has an unobstructed line-of-sight view, 15 – 20 feet (4 – 5
m) from the indoor antenna. If the signal level increases at this test
location, re-verify the signal level in the weak coverage area. If the
signal level remains marginal, inspect the R20 unit.
III) R20 Defective – Replace the R20 unit with a known operational unit.
Verify the signal level at the unobstructed test location. If the signal
level increases, re-verify the weak coverage area. If the weak
coverage area remains marginal, an additional indoor antenna or R20
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may be required to cover the additional area. If R20 unit is found to be
defective, please contact our Technical support team. The R20 serial
number must be available to establish a return authorization. If
replacing any part, Shyam authorized service dealer should replace it
and no soldering/ repairing of PCBs should be carried out in the field
for reliable service thereafter.
IV) Signal Quality Problems
Under certain conditions, the signal level on the mobile handset may
indicate adequate signal strength, but the quality of the signal is
degraded (i.e. distortion). The signal level at the donor antenna is
probably too strong. Under these conditions, the service provider’s
exterior signal level is adequate, in such condition, reduce the forward
path signal using the forward attenuation in the repeater and minimize
the forward signal level in step of 1dB until the problem subsides.
But ensure that the In-Building signal level remains adequate for the
coverage area.
V) Antenna Isolation
Antenna isolation is defined by the path loss or attenuation, between
the donor and server antennas. It is important to ensure that the
antennas are sufficiently separated, such that the signal transmitted by
donor antenna is not received by server antenna and vice versa. For
optimal performance, the separation of the two antennas must provide
a path loss of at least 15 dB greater than the set gain of the R20
repeater.
In most cases, isolation will be achieved by properly locating the donor
and server antennas, respectively. The optimal location for the donor
antenna is high above the roofline, and exterior to the building. The
indoor coverage antenna (server) should be installed inside, near or
below the ceiling. Following guidelines should ensure adequate
isolation between antennas.
a) Never mount the donor or server antenna near a window, where
signals can easily pass through the glass.
b) Mount the donor antenna as high as physically possible to the
exterior of the building, maximizing the vertical separation between
the donor and server antennas. The donor antenna should point
towards the base station site.
c) Install the antennas taking advantage of any existing building
structure such as brick walls, metal roofs, or multiple wall structures
to additionally attenuate the path between them.
d) Whenever using directional antennas inside the building to cover
corridors and hallways, point the indoor antenna away from the
donor antenna location.
e) In extreme cases, the building configuration may not allow for such
separation and isolation. If additional isolation is required, coaxial
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attenuator may be inserted between the donor antenna and the
repeater or reduce the forward path signal using the attenuation
control with the likely compromise to the overall coverage within the
building.
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For Technical Support, please contact at any of the following addresses:
For Americas
Shyam Telecom Inc.
6, KILMER ROAD, SUIT D,
EDISON, New Jersy-08817 (USA)
Email: info@shyamtelecom.com
For Europe
Shyam Telecom GmbH.
Frohsinnstrasse 16, D-63739 Aschaffenburg, Germany
Tel: + 49-6021-459010 Fax: + 49-6021-45901-29
Email: service@shyamtelecom.com
For ASEAN & Others
Shyam Telecom Ltd.
246, Phase IV, UDYOG VIHAR,
GURGAON – 122015 (INDIA)
Tel: +91-124-4311600 FAX: +91-124-4018116
Email: repeater@shyamtelecom.com
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