Spotwave Wireless SPOTCELL0101 SpotCell 2500 XI User Manual SpotCell 2500 Xl Rev 2
Spotwave Wireless Ltd. SpotCell 2500 XI SpotCell 2500 Xl Rev 2
User Manual
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SpotCell
®
2500
Xl
User
Manual
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Technical
Support
SpotCell
®
serial
numbers must be
available
to authorize technical support and/or to establish a
return
authorization
for
defective
units.
The serial
numbers are located on the back of the Coverage
Unit
(CU)
and the Donor Unit
(DU),
as well as on the box in which they were
delivered.
Additional
support information may be obtained by accessing the Spotwave
Wireless
Inc. website at
www.spotwave.com.
To contact support by
telephone,
call your local Spotwave vendor; or
if
you
are
unable
to
reach your vendor, contact Spotwave Wireless
at 866-704-9750.
Important Safety
Information
Warning! For your safety, beware of power lines and ensure
appropriate
safety measures are
maintained at all times
during
the
installation
of the
SpotCell
equipment. If equipment not shipped
with the
SpotCell
system is to be used
during
installation or mounting, follow all equipment
manufactur
er
’
s
instructions
in proper use to
ensure injury
is avoided.
The DU and CU of the
SpotCell
are low power transmitters. As with a
cell
phone antenna, avoid
unneccessary
contact with the front of the units when they units are
operating.
Mount the units in a
location where people will not approach within 1 meter of the front of the DU and 20
centimeters
in
front of the CU.
When deploying the extended coverage antenna, there must be a minimum separation of 10
cm
between the main CU and the extended coverage antenna with the antennas facing in opposite
directions. The extended coverage antenna should be mounted in locations where people will not
approach
within
20 cm in front of the antenna.
This manual outlines
installation
instructions and the appendix offers practical safety tips (see
Appendix
E
entitled ‘Safety
Hints’).
If you are not sure about a safe
installation,
do not attempt to
install
it
yourself.
Call a professional
installer
for help.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF
LIABILIT
Y
:
1. What is
Covered
and for How Long?
Spotwave Wireless
Inc.
("Spotwave") warrants
to the
original Purchaser
that the
Spotwave
SpotCell
System
(the
"System")
is
free
from
defects in material
and
workmanship under normal use
and
service
for a
period
of 12 months from the date of
shipment
from Spotwave
(
t
h
e
"Limited Warranty P
e
r
i
od
")
.
2.
What is
not covered?
This Limited Warranty
is
conditioned
upon proper
use
of the
System
by the Purchaser.
This Limited Warranty
does not
cover
(
a
n
d
will
become
null
and void in the event of):
(a)
defects or damage
resulting
from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
unusual
physical, electrical or
electromechanical stress, modification
of the
System
or
any
part
thereof,
or
cosmetic damage;
(b)
removal, alteration
or
defacing
of the
serial number
or other
identifying
marks on the System; (c)
all plastic
surfaces and other
externally
exposed components that are scratched or damaged due to normal use;
(d
)
malfunctions resulting
from the use of the
System
in
conjunction with accessories,
products or
(ancillary)
or
peripheral equipment
not
provided
by Spotwave;
or
(e)
defects or damage from
unauthorized
or improper testing,
operation, maintenance, installation, servicing
or
adjustment
of the System. Any
repairs
or
replacements provided
by Spotwave outside of the
Limited Warranty Period (including repairs
to or
replacement
after the end of the
Warranty Period),
or
i
n
excess
of the
services provided during
the
Limited Warranty Period, will subject
to Spotwave's then
prevailing
rates.
3.
What are
Spotwave's
Obligations
and how do you
make
a claim?
During
the
Limited Warranty Period, Spotwave will repair
or
replace,
at Spotwave's sole
option,
without
charge to
Purchaser,
any
defective
component of the System,
provided
that the System is returned
promptly
upon
discovery
of the defect
and
during
the
Limited Warranty Period.
To obtain
service, Systems
must be
returned
to an
authorized service facility in
the
original packaging
or
p
a
c
k
ag
i
ng
adequate
for
shipping, accompanied
by
Purchaser's sales receipt
or
comparable substitute
proof of
sale showing
the date of
purchase
and the
serial
number
of the System. A
valid
RMA
is required
prior to any return.
To
locate your nearest authorized service facility, call Spotwave Customer Service
at 1-866-704-9750.
Spotwave may,
at Spotwave's
sole
option,
use
rebuilt,
reconditioned,
or new parts or components when
repairing
any
System
or
replace
a
System
with a
rebuilt, reconditioned
or new System.
Repaired
Systems
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
will
be warranted for a
period equal
to the remainder of the
original
Limited Warranty
Period
for the
original
System or for 90 days,
whichever
is longer.
All
replaced parts, components, boards or equipment
shall
become the property of Spotwave. If Spotwave
determines
that
any System
is not
covered
by
this Limited Warranty, Purchaser
must pay the costs for
all
parts,
shipping,
and
labor
charges
for the
repair
or
return
of such System.
4. What are the Limits on Spotwave's
Liability? EXCEPT
FOR THE
WARRANTY
IN
PARAGRAPH
1, THE
SYSTEMS
AND ANY
ASSOCIATED SERVICES
ARE
PROVIDED
BY
SPOTWAVE
ON AS 'AS
I
S
'
BASIS
AND
THERE
ARE NO
OTHER REPRESENT
A
TIONS
,
WARRANTIES
OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS
OR
IMPLIED, WRITTEN
OR
ORAL, ARISING
BY
STATUTE, OPERATION
OF LAW, COURSE
OF DEALING, USAGE OF TRADE OR
OTHERWISE, REGARDING
THEM OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR
SERVICE
PROVIDED
HEREUNDER OR
IN
CONNECTION HEREWITH
BY
SPOTWAVE. SPOTWAVE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS
OF
DURABILITY, MERCHANT ABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT
OR
FITNESS
FOR
A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPOTWAVE DOES
NOT
REPRESENT
OR
WARRANT
THAT THE
SYSTEMS WILL MEET
ANY OR ALL OF
PU
R
CHASE
RS
'
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS, THAT
THE
SYSTEMS
WILL
OPERATE ERROR-FREE
OR
UNINTERRUPTED
OR THAT
ALL
ERRORS
OR
DEFECTS
IN THE
SYSTEMS
CAN BE FOUND TO BE
CORRECTED.
System performance is dependant upon the
performance
and
availability
of
services
or
technology
provided by third
parties
and
Spotwave
is not
responsible
for
service continuity
and
reliability,
reception, or other performance related
limitations
associated with use of the Systems. NO
AGREEMENTS VARYING
OR
EXTENDING THE TERMS
OF
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WILL
BE
BINDING
ON
SPOTWAVE UNLESS
IN
WRITING
AND
SIGNED
BY AN
AUTHORIZED SIGNING OFFICER
OF
SPOTWAVE
THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY
SHALL NOT
EXTEND
TO
ANYONE OTHER
THAN THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER
OF THE
SYSTEM. SPOTWAVE'S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY
TO
PURCHASER
SHALL NOT EXCEED
THE AMOUNTS PAID
BY
PURCHASER FOR THE SYSTEM GIVING RISE
TO
THE CLAIM. SPOTWAVE SHALL NOT
BE
LIABLE FOR
ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT
OR
SIMILAR DAMAGES,
LOSS OF USE, DATA OR
PROFITS, DAMAGES
TO
PURCHASER'S PROPERTY,
OR
INJURY
TO
PURCHASER
OR
OTHERS ARISING
OUT OF THE USE,
MISUSE
OR
INABILITY
TO USE
ANY SYSTEM,
WHETHER
OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE
ARISES
OUT OF
CONTRACT
OR TORT
(INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
NEGLIGENCE)
OR
CLAIMS
BY A THIRD PARTY, EVEN
IF SPOTWAVE
HAS BEEN
ADVISED
OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE
5.
This
Limited
Warranty allocates risk
between
Purchaser
and Spotwave, and the Spotwave
System
pricing
reflects this allocation
of
r
i
sk
and the
limitations
of
liability contained in
this
Limited
Warranty.
The agents, employees, distributors, dealers
or
representative
of Spotwave
are not
authorized
to make
modifications
to this
Limited
Warranty, or make
additional warranties binding
on Spotwave.
Acco
r
d
i
ngly
,
additional statements
such as
advertising
or
presentations,
whether oral or written, do not constitute
warranties
by Spotwave and should
not be
relied
upon.
OWNERSHIP
AND RISK OF LOSS:
6. Who Owns the
rights in
the System?
The System is
protected by
Canadian,
US and
international
copyright
law
and other
in
t
elle
ct
ua
l
property
protection
laws and
treaties. Purchaser acknowledges
that Spotwave and its
licensors
are the owner of
all intellectual
property,
including,
without
limitation,
patents and
cop
y
r
i
ght,
relating
to the
System
and the
trademarks
used in
association with
the System.
Purchaser agrees
that it
will
not (and
will
not attempt
to
)
modify,
prepare derivative
works of,
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble,
or other attempt to
derive
the source code of any software
contained
within the System.
7. Who bears the Risk of Loss? Risk of loss for the System passes to
Purchaser
upon the
delivery
to
Purchaser
or to a
carrier
for
shipment,
which
ever is
earlier. Title
to the Systems
(excluding
any
softw
a
r
e
)
will
pass upon payment
in full
for the Systems.
Title
to any
software
shall always remain
with Spotwave or
its licensors.
As
security
for payment,
Purchaser
grants to Spotwave a purchase money
security
interest
in
the Systems
(
tog
et
her
with
any proceeds, including
insurance
pr
oc
ee
ds
)
and agrees that a copy of this
letter
of
agreement or any other
appropriate
document may be
registered
as
required
to perfect the
security
interest granted. Systems may be
resold by
Purchaser in normal
course of
business,
but
until
paid for in
full, Purchaser will
not pledge or
otherwise
encumber the Systems.
Purchaser agrees
to
immediately
report to
Spotwave,
any
seizure
or
attachment
of the
Systems
by
creditors;
(ii)
any
petition in
bankruptcy,
insolvency, receivership
or
similar proceedings filed
by, or
against Purchaser;
or
(iii)
any
arrangement,
composition or
similar agreement
for
the
benefit
of
creditors. Systems
held for
Purchaser
by
Spotwave
are at
Pur
c
haser
'
s
sole
risk
and expense.
OTHER
TERMS:
8. What terms govern our
relationship? These
terms and any software
license
or
warranty documentation accompanying
the Systems
constitute the complete and
exclusive
statement of the terms and conditions between us
regarding
the Systems and cannot be altered,
amended or
modified
except in
writing
executed by Spotwave. This letter of agreement and any
disputes
arising hereunder
shall
be
governed
by and
interpreted
in
accordance
with the
laws
of the
Province
of
Ontario,
Canada.
The United Nations Convention
on Contracts
for the
International Sale
of Goods and any
legislation implementing
such
Convention,
if
otherwise applicable is expressly
excluded. Any
terms and
conditions
of
any purchase
order or other
instrument issued
by
Purchaser
which
are
in
addition
to or
inconsistent
with the terms
and
conditions
of this
letter
of
agreement shall
not be binding and
shall
not apply,
even if
accepted by Spotwave.
MANUAL DISCLAIMER
Product
specifications,
pricing,
packaging, technical
support and
information ("Specifications")
and
all
claims, features, representations,
and/or
comparisons
provided are correct to the best of our
knowledge
of the date of
publication,
but may
contain errors
or
omissions
and
are
subject
to
change
without
no
t
i
c
e.
INFORMATION
IS
PROVIDED
BY
SPOTWAVE WIRELESS
INC. ON AN "AS IS" BASIS,
WITHOUT
ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES
OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY
OR
FITNESS FOR
A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OR
THOSE ARISING
BY LAW, STATUTE,
USAGE OF TRADE, COURSE OF DEALING OR
OTHERWISE.
THE
ENTIRE RISK
AS TO THE RESULTS OF THE
INF
OR
M
A
T
ION
PROVIDED
IS
ASSUMED
BY
YOU. WE SHALL HAVE
NO
LIABILITY
TO
YOU
OR
ANY OTHER PERSON
OR
ENTITY FOR
ANY
I
N
DIRECT
,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING,
BUT
NOT LIMITED
TO,
LOSS OF REVENUE
OR
PROFIT,
LOST OR
DAMAGED
DATA OR
OTHER COMMERCIAL
OR
ECONOMIC
LOSS,
EVEN
IF WE HAVE BEEN
ADVISED
OF THE
POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH
DAMAGES,
OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE.
WE ARE ALSO NOT
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
CLAIMS
BY A THIRD
PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE LIABILITY
TO YOU AND THAT OF OUR
DEALERS
AND
SUPPLIERS
SHALL NOT EXCEED
FOURTY DOLLARS. SOME
STATES/COUNTRIES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,
SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO
YOU. All
product, font and company
names
are
trademarks
or
registered trademarks
of
their respective
owners.
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Table
of Contents
Technical
Support/
Important
Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Packing
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Choosing
a location for the DU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Choosing
a location for the CU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning
the
Auxiliary
CU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mounting the DU and CU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mounting the DU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mounting the CU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using
the Hidden
Cable
kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2500Xl System
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CU indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DU
signal level
indicators: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Antenna Specifications:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Architecture (Dual
Band 700MHz/AWS) . . . . . . . 37
FCC Declaration
of Conformity/
Health
and
Authorization
for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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Spotwave Wireless
Inc
.
1 –
Intr
oduction
1.1 This
Manual
The content of this manual complements the SpotCell
®
2500Xl Quick
Install
Guide. It
provides specific details that may be referred to if necessary
during
installation of a
SpotCell 2500Xl adaptive coverage
system.
1.2 No Special
Knowledge
Installation
of the
SpotCell 2500Xl
does not
require any specialized technical
knowledge.
The SpotCell coverage system
can be
installed
by any
person(s)
with the
ability
to use a
screwdriver,
and in some
situations
may
require
the use of a ladder, drill, and additional
related
t
oo
l
s
.
1.3 SpotCell 2500Xl at a
Glance
The purpose of the SpotCell system is to enable personal
wireless
communications in
specific
locations
within a
wireless service area
where cell phones do not work, or work
poorly, for
example inside
a
building,
or at the cell boundary.
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SpotCell
®
2500Xe
I
NTR
O
D
U
C
TION
The SpotCell 2500Xl system
receives signals
from one or more
wireless
base stations
and relays the signal to areas where cell phones do not work or work poorly due
to
obstructions or the
remoteness
of the location.
DU
CU
s
Figure 1.1: SpotCell 2500Xl in-building
cov
e
r
a
ge
The basic
SpotCell
2500Xl system
is
comprised of a Donor Unit
(DU),
a
Coverage
Unit
(CU) and a power supply. The DU is the outward facing part of the system that
communicates with the base station. The DU is connected
(via coaxial cable)
to the CU
which
provides wireless coverage
to indoor areas.
The
SpotCell 2500Xl adaptive
system is capable of dual band and split band coverage
and
provides band-selective, on-frequency, in-building coverage
in the
700 MHz
and
futurely in AWS bands. It uses
proprietary,
patented,
adaptive
techniques that allow a
SpotCell solution to be
installed
and
operated
without
engineering intervention
or
support.
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SpotCell
®
2500Xe
1.3.1 The Donor Unit (DU)
I
NTR
O
D
U
C
TION
The DU has a 2 meter (6 foot) RG6
coaxial
cable on the bottom and indicators for
showing
received signal
strength and system status on the back.
Figure 1.2: Bottom view of DU and
c
able
NOTE: In the initial version, the DU assembly is composed by a DU box and an external antenna. See Appendix B
for a picture of the assembly. The antenna will be enclosed in the box in future versions, as depicted in Figure 1.2.
Signal
st
r
e
n
gth
Status
light
Figure 1.3: Back view of
DU
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SpotCell
®
2500Xe
I
NTR
O
D
U
C
TION
1.3.2
The
Cove
r
a
g
e
Un
it
The CU has two F-type coaxial ports, a power adapter port and indicators for showing
coverage level
and
system
status.
CU CU
cover
Status
light
Coverage
level
Figure 1.4: CU with cover
r
e
move
d
NOTE: In the initial version, the CU assembly is composed by a DU box and an external antenna. See
Appendix C for a picture of the assembly. The antenna will be enclosed in the box in future versions, as
depicted in Figure 1.4.
Po
wer
ad
apt
er
port
F
c
o
nn
ect
or
to auxiliary CU
F
c
o
nn
ect
or
to DU
Figure 1.5: Top view of CU and
co
nne
ct
ors
The SpotCell 2500Xl is generally format specific - CDMA/1xRTT/1xEVDO and
TDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3GPP/LTE formats. When ordering
a
SpotCell solution
be
sure
to
specify the format,
frequency
band and sub-band. For AWS band equipment, it is
helpful
if
the start and stop frequencies for the operational sub-band are provided.
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SpotCell
®
2500Xe
I
NTR
O
D
U
C
TION
Alter
n
atively
,
specifying your mobile phone provider
(carrier)
and zip/postal code on
the Spotwave website will
ensure
the proper
system
is ordered.
1.3.3 SpotCell 2500Xl
C
o
n
f
ig
u
r
a
t
io
n
s
The basic SpotCell 2500Xl system configuration is one DU connected with a coaxial
cable to a CU which is connected to an AC adapter that
supplies
power to both units.
Figure 1.6: Basic SpotCell 2500Xl
con
f
igur
at
ion
With
the
Hidden Cable
kit, a
BIAS-T (power inserter)
can be used to
discreetly
power the
system
or power the
system
from a more
conveniently
located AC outlet.
Figure 1.7: SpotCell 2500Xl configured with
BI
AS-T
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SpotCell
®
2500Xe
I
NTR
O
D
U
C
TION
To expand the
coverage area,
a second CU can also be added to the system.
Figure 1.8: SpotCell 2500Xl configured with second Coverage
Unit
WIth a second CU in the system, one or two
BIAS-T
(power
inserters)
from the Hidden
Cable kit can be used. The BIAS-T can be located between the DU and CU, between
the two CUs, or both.
Figure 1.9: BIAS-T installed between DU and
CU
Figure 1.10: BIAS-T installed between main CU and auxiliary
CU
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Spotwave Wireless
Inc
.
2 –
Installation
2.1 Pr
eparation
The following are general considerations and preparations that should be looked at
before
installing
the
SpotCell 2500Xl
system.
2.1.1 Signal
Str
e
ngth
The SpotCell 2500Xl system brings signals from an area of adequate coverage to an
area
with poor or
non-existent coverage.
It is the DU which captures a good
signal,
and
the CU that
provides
the
signal
to the area with poor cell phone
coverage.
The DU can
be mounted inside or outside, as long as it is in an area where your cell phone works.
Generally,
the better your cell phone works at the location the DU is mounted, the better
the
system
will perform.
2.1.2 DU
Height
In
fringe areas,
locating the DU as high as
possible
will
provide
optimal performance.
2.1.3 Avoid
obstructions
General placement
of the DU and CU must be in unobstructed
areas.
For
example,
the
CU should not be placed on a wall behind any type of
furniture (behind
items such as
metal
filing
cabinets would be a
particularly
poor
location). Similarly
for the DU, the front
of the unit should not be directly facing any type of metal structures, which are often
found on
building
rooftops.
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SpotCell
®
2500Xe
I
NST
A
LLATION
2.1.4 Proximity to power
sour
ce
The
indoor unit
(CU)
must be located within 20 feet (6
meters
)
of a power source, unless
the Hidden Cable kit is used. This kit includes a
BIAS-T
(power
inserter)
that
allows
the
system
to be powered from a AC outlet located
within
20 feet
(6 meters) anywhere
along
the
coaxial
cable.
2.1.5 Distance between DU and CU
Although you should separate the DU and CU as much as possible, the maximum
length of RG-6 cable that can be used to connect the two units is 115 feet (35 meters).
For greater DU to CU separation, RG-11 copper core double shielded cable can be
used to connect the two units. Using RG-11 copper core cable extends the maximum
DU to CU
distance
to 245 feet (75 meters).
Plenum
rated RG-6 and RG-11 copper core cable may also be used for
installations
in
return air ceilings,
floor to floor
riser
use and
elevator shafts. The maximum Plenum
cable
lengths that can be used are 100 feet (30
meters)
for RG-6 and 215 feet (65
meters)
for
RG-11.
non-Plenum
Plenum
RG-6
115 ft (35 m) 100 ft (30 m)
RG-11
245 ft
(7
5m
)
215 ft (65
m
)
Table 1: Maximum copper core cable length for connecting
units
Exceeding the cable lengths listed
in Table
1 will result in reduced system coverage.
Make sure the general location of the two units is within these limits. Use
onl
y
Spotwave Wireless approved
cable
.
2.1.6 Distance between main CU and auxiliary CU
The maximum cable lengths that can be used to connect two CUs is the same as that
for connecting a CU and DU
(see Table
1). Maximum
separation
of the CUs and
back-
to-back
positioning
will
optimize system
performance.
2.1.7 Orientation of DU relative to CU
If possible face the DU and CU in opposite directions, and back to back while
maintaining maximum separation. While not a requirement, some installations will
perform better if the units are
positioned
in
this manner. This
is
generally
more important
for an
inside
mounted DU than one mounted outside on a roof or an
external
wall.
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2.1.8 Barrier between DU and CU
The greater the physical obstruction between the DU and CU, the better the
performance. Dense
obstructions such as brick, concrete or metal walls are better than
wooden or
plaster
walls.
2.2 Packing
List
This
section describes the components that ship with the
SpotCell 2500Xl
system and
the
available
options.
2.2.1 SpotCell 2500Xl
The SpotCell 2500Xl solution is
shipped with the
following
components:
Donor Unit
(DU
)
- this is the outward facing part of the
system.
Coverage
Unit
(CU)
- this is the indoor part of the system.
Power Adapter
- to be
plugged
into an
electrical outlet
and
connected
to the CU.
Mounting
Kit - for
mounting
the DU and CU
Quick
Installation Guide
DU
CU
In
st
all
Guide
Power
Su
pply
Figure 2.1: SpotCell 2500Xl
kit
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2.2.2 SpotCell 2500Xl Auxiliary CU
The SpotCell 2500Xl Auxiliary
CU kit is shipped with the
following
components:
Auxiliary
CU - this is the second
indoor
part of the system.
Power Adapter
- to be
plugged
into an
electrical outlet
and
connected
to the CU.
Mounting
k
i
t
CU
Power
Su
pply
Figure 2.2: SpotCell 2500Xl Auxiliary CU
kit
Note:
The coaxial cable needed
to connect the CU to the
DU
can
either
be
ordered
from
Spotwave Wireless
or can be
supplied
by the installer.
2.2.3 Hidden Cable
Kit
The Hidden
Cable
kit makes it
easier
to hide the
RF
and power cables that are normally
connected
directly
to the CU.
The
Hidden
Cable
kit is shipped with the
following
components:
90º F
connectors
(2)
BIAS-T (power inserter)
cut-in
mounting
r
i
ng
Figure 2.3: Hidden Cable
ki
t
The BIAS-T (power inserter)
is for indoor use
only
and cannot be
installed
outdoors.
2.2.4 DU Outdoor Install
Kit
When the DU is mounted outside, the SpotCell
Enterprise
system requires additional
lightning protection components that are included in the DU Outdoor Installation kit
along with an extra
angle
mount,
grounding
block and U-bolts.
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Note: You may also need to
purchase additional hardware specific
to your mounting
environment
(
such
as a
non-penetrating
roof
mount)
before you begin the installation.
2.2.5 Unpacking the
Equipment
Physically
inspect the box for
shipping damage
before
unpacking
the
SpotCell
System.
1.
Remove
the
SpotCell 2500Xl
components from the box.
2.
Remove all
packing
material
from the Donor
Unit (DU)
and the
Coverage
Unit (CU).
Save
the packaging in case the
system
is
ever
stored or shipped for service.
3.
Check the contents of the
package
to make sure you
have received
everything
ordered and the kits
contains all
the
listed
parts.
Check the DU and CU for shipping damage. Pay
particular
attention to the unit’s outer
shell
casing.
2.3 Choosing a location for the DU
The DU is the outward facing unit. It is the unit that picks up the signal from and
communicates
with the
service providers
base station network.
It may not be possible to
install
the DU
indoors
when
installing
the
SpotCell
solution in
remote areas.
An effort should be made to
install
the DU outdoors and the DU should be
installed
as high as
possible
when the
installation
is in a remote area.
Use
your
mobile
phone
handset
to
identify
the
inside location
with the
strongest
received
signal,
or the
outside
roof or
external wall location where
the strongest
signal
is received.
2.3.1 Positioning the DU
The following outlines the procedure for locating a DU inside a building, on a rooftop,
and on the outside
surface
of an
external
wall.
1.
Remove
the
angle
bracket from the DU and
position
the DU (but do not mount
it)
as
close to the
final desired mounting
location as possible.
Indoors
Outside
on
a
Roof
Outside
on an
Exte
rn
al
Wall
While
not a
requirement,
it is
highly
recommended
the DU be
installed
3
to 4 feet away from the
glass
wh
en
facing
a
w
i
nd
ow
a
.
The
CU should not be brought outdoors if it is
raining,
below
freezing
or
above
105
F
o
(40 C
o
).
a.
Tinted
windows may contain
metallic particles
which can
degrade
the radio
signal
more than
the
adjacent exterior
wall.
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2.
Temporarily
connect the DU to the port labeled on the top of the CU with
copper core coax cable.
Note: Do not directly connect CU to the 10 ft (3 m) cable already attached to the DU.
Directly connecting the CU to the DU cable may cause the system to malfunction.
Figure 2.4: Temporarily connect CU to
DU
3.
Connect the power supply to the CU and plug the power supply adapter into a wall
socket.
Figure 2.5: Connect power to
CU
Note:
Only
use the power supply provided with the
SpotCell 2500Xl
system.
Connecting
a power supply from
another SpotCell system
may damage the unit and
cause it to fail.
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Alignment. Hold the DU
upright
and pointing
away
from you, while:
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Indoor
DU
Outdoor
DU On
a
Roof
Outdoor DU
on an
External
Wa
ll
Rotating
the DU left to
r
i
gh
t
with the DU
facing
to
th
e
outside through the
w
i
nd
ow
or
exterior wall
.
Window or Exterior
Wa
ll
If not in front of a
windo
w
,
rotate the DU in a
co
mp
lete
360°
ci
r
c
le.
Rotating
the DU in a
complete 360°
c
i
r
c
le
.
Rotating
the DU left
to
right with
the DU
fa
c
i
ng
away from the
ext
er
i
o
r
wall.
Exterior
Wa
ll
Monitor the number of bars
displayed
on the
signal
strength
indicator during
the
rotation. The number
of
bars
is an
indication
of the
signal strength
the
DU
is receiving
from the
wireless
base station.
See
DU
signal level indicators:
on page 35 for details
on the
signal level
indicator.
Signal
Str
eng
th
Status
Figure 2.6: Signal strength indicator on back of DU
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5.
Note the
direction
the DU is facing when the
greatest
number of bars is
d
i
splayed
and the Status
LED
is blue
(no
faults).
Figure 2.7: Note the DU direction with maximum number of bars and no
fa
ults
This
is the
direction
the DU must face when it is mounted.
When multiple
locations
show the
same greatest number
of bars, mount the DU
facing
in the
direction
where
the number of bars was
displayed
for the
longest period
of time
during
rotation.
It is
recommended
that
various outside
roof and
exterior wall locations,
and locations
within the
building
be tested to
identify
the best DU
location.
On the upper floors of
tall
buildings,
it may be
necessary
to tilt the DU down to get the strongest
s
i
gnal.
6.
Proceed to
mounting
the DU
(in
the
location
that has the
highest indicated
signal
level
)
and
installing
the
coaxial
cable
(see
“Mounting the DU on page 19”).
After
the DU is mounted, it is
recommended
that you
temporarily
re-connect the CU
to the DU and
quickly verify
that the expected
greatest
number of bars
(as
found in
steps 4 and 5) is displayed.
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2.4 Choosing a location for the CU
The
CU
location
is
optimized,
after the DU
location
and
orientation have
been optimized,
the DU has been mounted, and the copper core
coaxial
cable has been pulled from the
DU to the location
requiring improved
coverage.
Generally,
the CU should be mounted in a location as far as possible behind the DU,
while
being
within
the
area where
you
require improved coverage
and within
reach
of the
maximum allowed
cable
length (see Table
1 on page 8)
If mounted on a wall, the coverage pattern for an open area with minimum obstructing
walls
is as shown in
Figure
2.8.
Figure 2.8: Coverage pattern in front of CU
When mounting the CU on a ceiling, the unit should be positioned in the middle of the
area to be covered
side-to-side,
and off-centered front-to-back. Figure 2.9 shows the
coverage area
when the CU is mounted closer to the center of room or if mounted on a
typical interior drywall partition. The
back
coverage area
is reduced
further
if the partition
wall is constructed of a dense
material
such as concrete or brick.
Figure 2.9: Back and front coverage
p
at
ter
n
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The
unit should be mounted as
high
on the
wall
as possible.
Note:
The 2500Xl
CU has been
designed
for
convection
cooling.
There is insufficient airflow
to
guarantee
proper
operating temperature
in all
circumstances
with the unit mounted
hor
i
zont
ally
.
To
avoid
an
operating temperature
problem, the
2500Xl
CU should only be mounted vertically.
Do not mount the CU
hor
i
zont
ally
.
2.4.1 Positioning the CU
Before
positioning
the CU,
ensure
that the DU position has been optimized and the DU
has been mounted in place.
To position the CU
1.
Place
the CU in the
area needing coverage,
but do not
physically
mount at this time.
2.
Temporarily
connect the cable from the DU to the port labelled on the top
of
the
CU.
Figure 2.10: Connect CU to
DU
3.
Connect the power supply to the CU, and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
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4.
Hold the CU in the
position
it is to be mounted.
Ideally
the
display
on the back of the
CU will show 5 bars for
coverage
area.
Figure 2.11: Coverage display on
CU
If it is not showing 5 bars for
coverage area
and there are
alternate
mounting
locations,
move the CU to the
alternate locations
and check the
display. Place
the
CU in the location showing
maximum
number of bars.
See
CU
indicators
on page 33 for more
information
on the CU
Coverage
I
ndicat
or
.
If the
number
of bars is not
changing,
which is
very possible,
choose a CU mounting
location that is
convenient
for the
area requiring
coverage.
5.
Once the CU is
positioned
for optimal
coverage, permanently
run the copper core
coaxial
cable from the DU to the CU
location. See Routing
the cable and Bringing
the cable indoors on page 22.
6.
Tighten
the cable connection to the CU with a wrench
(a
1/4 of a turn tighter than
finger tight)
to
ensure moisture
does not penetrate.
7.
Refer
to Mounting the CU on page 25 for mounting instructions.
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2.5 Positioning the Auxiliary CU
The Auxiliary CU should be optimized and mounted after the MAIN CU has been
optimized and mounted. The
guidelines
for
positioning
the
Auxiliary
CU are the same as
those for
mounting
the
MAIN
CU.
mount the
Auxiliary
CU in a
location
as far as
possible
from the DU,
while
being
within the
area
where you
require improved
coverage.
the
Auxiliary
CU should be
positioned
in the middle of the
coverage area,
side-to-
side, and
off-centered slightly
front-to-back,
approximately
as shown in
Figure
2.9.
the
Auxiliary
CU should be mounted as high on the wall as possible.
To position the Auxiliary CU
1.
Temporarily
connect the port labelled on the
auxiliary
CU to the port
labelled
on
the main CU.
Auxiliary CU Main CU
2.
Connect the
extra
power supply to the
Auxiliary
CU and plug the
adapter
into an AC
outlet.
3.
Hold the
Auxiliary
CU
in
the
position
it is to be mounted. In an
ideal application,
the
display
on the CU will show 5 bars of
coverage area.
If the
display
is not showing 5
bars for
coverage area
and there are
alternate possible mounting locations,
move
the
Auxiliary
CU to the
alternate locations
and check the display.
4.
Place
the
Auxiliary
CU
in
the location showing
maximum
number of bars. In the
event
the number of bars is not
changing,
which is
very possible,
choose a location
that is most convenient.
5.
Once the
Auxiliary
CU is
positioned
for optimal
coverage, permanently
run the
copper core
coaxial
cable from the
MAIN
CU to the
Auxiliary
CU location.
6.
Refer
to Mounting the CU on page 25 for mounting instructions.
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3 – Mounting the DU and CU
Mount the
DU
and CU
only after
the
optimal locations
for
each
unit
has been
determined
(see 2.3“Choosing
a location for the DU” and
2.4“Choosing
a location for the CU”).
3.1 Mounting the DU
The
DU may be indoor or outdoor mounted. Based on the
direction
the DU will point,
consider possible mounting
locations.
The SpotCell 2500Xl
ships with basic
hardware
for
mounting
the DU to an
inside
wall
and also
includes either
a DU Indoor
Mounting
kit or an Outdoor
Mounting
kit. The
illustrations
on the
following
pages show some of the
possible mounting
options.
3.1.1 Mounting
Options
Overhead
Mount
The overhead
mount
provides
left to
right
rotation,
but
no up or down-tilt.
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Wall
Mo
un
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The
wall mount
configuration allows
for some left
to
right rotation,
but no up or down tilt.
The
second bracket
required
for this mounting
configuration
is provided with the
optional
Outdoor
Mounting kit.
Side
Surface
Mount
(indoor
only)
The
side
surface
mount
allows
for some up and
down
tilt,
but no left to
right
rotation.
There
are two important concerns with this
mounting configuration:
1.
This configuration
cannot
withstand
strong winds
and should only be used
i
n
doors.
2.
To keep the bracket
secure, all
four mounting
nuts on the back of the DU must be in place and
tightened, even
if only two of the nuts are holding
the bracket to the DU.
Pipe
Moun
t
Use U-bolts to mount the unit to a 2-in pipe.
The
pipe mount
allows
for complete left to
r
i
ght
rotation with no
range
of up-tilt or down-tilt.
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Extended Vertical Surface
Mount
This configuration
can be used to mount the
DU
from an
overhead vertical surface (such
as a beam or
truss)
and
allows
for
full
rotation
either left
to right or up and down,
depending
on how the mount is
fastened
to the DU.
The
second bracket
required
for this mounting
configuration
is provided with the optional DU Indoor
Installation
kit.
3.1.2 DU Outdoor
Mounting
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THE
DU
AND
CU
The mounting
bracket has
holes, keyhole
slots, and rounded slots for 1/4-in lag bolts.
Mounting to a wood
structur
e
1.
Use the
holes
in
mounting
bracket as a
template
and mark the
hole
locations.
2.
Drill
1/8-in.
diameter holes approximately
2.5-in. deep.
3.
Install
the DU
mounting
bracket using at
least
two 1/4-in. lag bolts.
4.
Fasten
the DU to the
mounting
bracket.
Mounting to a brick or concrete
structur
e:
1.
Use
holes
in
mounting
bracket as a
template
and mark the
hole
locations.
2.
Use a
masonry drill
bit to
drill
5/16-in.
diameter holes,
2-in. deep.
3.
Insert masonry
screw anchors so that the anchor is
flush
to the
mounting
surface.
4.
Install
the DU
mounting
bracket using at
least
two 1/4" lag bolts.
5.
Fasten
the DU to the
mounting
bracket.
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Mounting to a
pipe:
1.
Fasten
the bracket to the DU before
mounting
to the pipe.
2.
Feed
the u-bolts
(from
the Outdoor
Install kit)
through the rounded
rectangular
slots
as shown in “Use U-bolts to mount the unit to a 2-in pipe.”.
3.
Aim the DU at the
signal
source and tighten the u-bolts.
Note: DO
NOT
use cable ties to mount the DU.
Routing the
cab
le
When
routing the cable on a roof be sure to locate it where it will not be tripped over.
Use tie-wraps to attach the cable to an
existing
pipe or cable run.
Figure 3.1: Cable
Str
a
p
Secure
the
cable
to wood or
siding walls using
#6 x 1.5-in. wood screws and
cable
loop
straps as shown in
Figure
3.1:“Cable Strap”.
To attach the cable to a brick or concrete wall:
1.
Drill
a 3/16-in.
diameter
x 1-1/4 in. deep
hole using
a
masonry drill
bit.
2.
Insert
the anchor
flush
with the
mounting
surface.
3.
Use cable clamps and screws to attach the cable to the wall.
Bringing the cable
indoors
If it is
necessary
to run a cable through a
wall,
use a
masonry
or wood
drill
bit to
drill
a
3/4-inch
diameter
hole.
To bring the cable through an
exterior
wall:
1.
Depending
on the
material
the
wall
is made of use a wood or
masonry drill
bit to
dr
ill
a 3/4-in.
diameter
hole.
2.
Pass
the connector and cable through the wall.
3.
Use the
putty/sealant (provided
with Outdoor
Installation kit)
to
fill
the hole.
4.
Fashion
a drip loop in the cable if the
hole is
not next to the ground block.
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M
OUNTING
THE
DU
AND
CU
When
the DU is
installed
outside,
electrical (or building)
code
calls
for the outer
conductor of the
coaxial
cable to be grounded at or
near
the point of
entrance
of the
cable into the
building.
A ground-block is provided with the Outdoor
Installation
kit.
DU
CU
Ground
b
lock
Figure 3.2: Ground coaxial cable with ground
block
Drip
Lo
ops
While securing
the cable outside,
ensure
that a drip loop is
fashioned
on both
sides
of
the ground
block
and
fasten
a tie wrap around the loop to keep the loop secured.
wal
l
penetration
to
CU
to DU
Figure 3.3: Drip loops on both sides of ground
b
lo
c
k
If where the cable
enters
the
building
is not next to the ground block, then
another
drip
loop
will also have
to
fashioned
at this point.
The
drip loop
prevents water
from collecting
around the cable where it
attaches
to the block or where it
enters
the building.
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Ideally
the ground block should be bonded to the roof ground network, a metal cold
water pipe,
structural steel,
or metal
electrical
conduit. Use
#10-AWG
solid-copper wire
(minimum). Green insulation
is
preferred. Alternatively uninsulated
#8-AWG aluminum
may be permitted. Be sure to check
national
and local code requirements.
Connect the ground wire to the cold water pipe or
alternative using
an
appropr
i
ate
crimp-on ring or lug connector. Ground conductor and
termination hardware
are not
supplied.
Warning! Failure
to
properly
ground the DU
will leave
the unit and
building vulnerable
to
damage
from
lightning strikes. Check local building
and
electrical
code
requirements
and
comply with both local and
national
regulations.
Ideally
the DU ground wire should be bonded to the roof ground network. For roofs
without such a network use a metal cold water pipe,
structural steel,
or metal conduit.
3.1.3 DU indoor
mounting
To mount the DU
indoors:
1.
Use the
mounting
bracket as a
template
and mark the
hole
locations.
2.
If the
mounting
is in a solid wood
surface,
or a stud
covered
by
drywall, drill
a
5/32
inch
diameter
hole. Mount the unit with 2 inch wood screws.
or
If the
mounting
is in
drywall, drill
a ¼
diameter hole
and
insert
an anchor. Mount the
unit with 1/2 inch pan head screws.
3.
Attach
cables
to the wall
using
tie wraps and mount
directly
to the wall where
possible (using
1/2 inch pan head
screws).
If an anchor
is required drill
a 3/16 inch
diameter
hole,
insert
the anchor, and
fasten
with 1/2 inch pan head screws.
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SpotCell
®
2500Xe
3.2 Mounting the CU
M
OUNTING
THE
DU
AND
CU
Find
a
suitable location
to mount the unit that
will provide
good
signal coverage. Refer
to
section
2.4“Choosing
a location for the CU”.
The SpotCell 2500Xl
CU is surface
mounted
using
the
provided
bracket and can be
either
mounted to a
wall
or hung from a
ceiling.
To mount the CU
1.
Fasten
the
mounting
bracket to the wall or ceiling.
If mounting on a solid wood surface, or stud covered by drywall,
drill
a
1/8th
inch
diameter hole
and then
fasten
the
mounting
bracket with #6 x 1.5” screws.
Figure 3.4: CU bracket fastened with
sc
r
e
ws
or
If mounting to drywall,
drill
a ¼ inch
diameter
hole,
insert
the screw
anchors,
and
then
fasten
the
mounting
bracket with 1/2” screws.
or
If mounting to a ceiling or t-bar, use the bracket and
clips
that are
supplied
with
the optional
SpotCell Ceiling
Mount
Install
kit.
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26
SpotCell
®
2500Xe
M
OUNTING
THE
DU
AND
CU
2.
Position
the bottom of the CU into the hole at the bottom of the
mounting
bracket
and push the top of the CU onto the bracket. You should
feel
the CU snap securely
into place.
Figure 3.5: Inserting the CU into the
br
ack
et
3.
Position
the CU cover such that the four pins
align
with the
holes
on the CU and
push the cover
securely
into place.
Figure 3.6: Position CU cover over
CU
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27
SpotCell
®
2500Xe
M
OUNT
I
N
G
THE
DU
AN
D
CU
Figure 3.7: CU mounted with
c
o
v
e
r
4.
Secure
the
cables
to the wall
using
tie wraps and mount
directly
to the wall where
possible (using
1/2 inch pan head
screws).
If an anchor
is required drill
a 3/16 inch
diameter
hole,
insert
the anchor, and
fasten
with 1/2 inch screws.
3.3 Using the Hidden Cable
kit
The
Hidden
Cable
kit
includes
a
BIAS-T (power inserter)
and two F-90 connectors that
make it
easier
to hide the power and
RF cables
that are
normally
connected
directly
to
the CU.
3.3.1 BIAS-T (power
inserter)
The BIAS-T (power inserter)
is used to power the
system
from a
discreet
or more
conveniently
located AC outlet.
To install the
BIA
S
-T
1.
Choose an indoor location along the
coaxial
cable run to
install
the
BIAS-T.
The
BIAS-T
location must be within 20 feet (6
meters
)
of an AC outlet so that the power
adapter cord can reach.
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28
SpotCell
®
2500Xe
M
OUNTING
THE
DU
AND
CU
2.
If the AC adapter can reach the end of the 10 ft
(3m)
cable attached to the DU then
simply
attach the
BIAS-T
to the DU cable and then the cable coming from the CU.
Figure 3.8: BIAS-T inserted near
DU
or
If the DU is too far from the AC outlet, cut the
coaxial
cable at the chosen location,
properly terminate
both ends with
Spotwave
approved connectors, and attach the
the
BIAS
to the two new connectors.
Figure 3.9: BIAS-T inserted far from
DU
3.
Connect the power supply to the
BIAS-T
and then plug the adapter into an AC
outlet.
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29
SpotCell
®
2500Xe
3.3.2 F-90
connectors
M
OUNTING
THE
DU
AND
CU
The
90
degree
F connectors
included
in the kit,
allow
the
coaxial cables
to be run
through the CU
mounting
bracket and
directly
into the wall
opening. Figure
3.10:“F-90
connector used to hide
coaxial
cable” shows how the cable runs from the cut-in
ring
in
the wall, through the
mounting
bracket and connects to the F-90 connector on the CU.
The
second F-90 connector is
included
in the kit for
systems
that use an
auxialliary
CU.
BIAS-T
F-90
c
o
nn
ec
tor
Figure 3.10: F-90 connector used to hide coaxial
c
a
ble
With
the CU cover in place, the connector and cable are hidden from view.
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30
SpotCell
®
2500Xe
M
OUNTING
THE
DU
AND
CU
3.4 CU Ceiling Mount
kit
The
CU
Ceiling
Mount kit is used to hang the CU
directly
from a
ceiling. This
kit replaces
the standard CU
mounting
bracket with metal bracket that
attaches
to the bacl of the
CU and
fastens either directly
to the
ceiling
or to the
supplied
t-bar hanger.
The
kit includes:
1.
Back cover
2.
Ceiling
bracket
3.
Twist
fastener
(t-bar hanger)
Figure 3.11: CU Ceiling Mount
kit
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31
Spotwave Wireless
Inc
.
4 –
T
rouble-Shooting
1.
Status:
The LED
on the back of the DU and CU
display information regarding
the
SpotCell system
during operation.
Action: A red
LED indicates
a
fault
condition, a
yellow LED indicates
an overdrive
condition, and
blue indicates
power on, no
faults.
A
green LED
on the CU indicates
reduced
coverage
due to a
signal isolation
condition.
2.
Status:
The LED
on the DU is not illuminating.
Action:
Ensure
the following:
The
cable from the DU is connected to the CU port labelled .
The
power supply is connected to the CU or
BIAS-T (power
inserter).
The
power supply is plugged into an
electrical
outlet.
If the
LED is still
not
illuminating,
contact
technical
support.
3.
Status: My
cell
phone does not work around the location
I
would
like
to
install
the
SpotCell
DU.
Action:
Try positioning
the DU
externally
as high as possible.
4.
Status:
The
DU and CU are
installed properly,
but your cell phone only works in
close
proximity
to the CU.
Action:
There
are three factors that may be
affecting coverage
as
described
below:
Visually
inspect the
area
around the CU.
Ensure
that there are not any large
metallic
objects
directly between
the CU and the
area where cell phone
coverage
is not
adequate. Remount
the CU so that it is out in the open.
If the
signal
the
DU
is
receiving
is
very
weak
(although still
strong
enough
to allow
operation),
the
area around
the CU
within
which a
cell
phone can
function will
be
relatively small.
An
effort
can be made to
improve system performance
by raising
or
otherwise repositioning
the DU
in
an effort to obtain a stronger signal.
check with your
vendor
that your
SpotCell
product is compatible with your cell
phone service.
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32
SpotCell
®
2500Xe
T
ROUB
LE
-S
HOOTING
5.
Status:
The coverage area
around the CU
suddenly shrinks
after a long
period
of
reliable
operation.
Action:
This
is most
likely
due to man made
environmental influences
such as a
large building
being erected
somewhere
in
between
the DU and the
location
the DU
is
receiving
a
signal
from.
Repeating
the
install
procedure with the DU in its current
position may
improve system performance
(i.e. re-aligning
it in the
direction
that
provides greater signal strength).
If this does not help, the DU may
have
to be
physically repositioned
at a
different location;
going through the
install
procedure
starting
at
Choosing
a location for the DU on page 11, is
necessary
at this point.
6.
Information:
Remote installation SpotCell
character
istics
.
In order for the
SpotCell system
to
function,
there are two basic
parameters
that
must be met.
The
DU must
receive
a
minimum
amount of
wireless signal,
and a
physical environment
that blocks
wireless signals
must be
in between
the DU and
CU
(i.e.
a wall).
If the DU is not
receiving
an
adequate signal,
the
system will
not work, or, it
will
work
but
provide
a
very limited area
around the CU in which a cell phone will
function.
In
this
instance,
it
may
be
possible
that
only
one
cell
phone
will
be
capable
of
using
the
system
at a time.
This
is
typical
of
applications
that are on the
fringe,
or outside of a
wireless providers advertised coverage area. Improved performance
will typically
only be
attained
by
moving
the DU to a
higher
location.
7.
Information:
Building installations that do not provide for brick, concrete,
metal,
or other dense material between the DU and CU.
Action: In
this
situation
it is
possible
that the
signal
emitted by the
DU will
be received
by the CU.
This will result
in the
system lowering
the power of the
signal
it is emitting;
and
therefore
the
area around
the CU in
which
a
cell
phone will
function
will become
smaller.
To
improve performance
in this
scenario,
it is important
to:
Maximize
the height of the DU
Separate
the DU and CU
horizontally
as much as
possible (within
the maximum
cable
limits
as shown in
Table
1,
Maximum
copper core cable length for
connecting units on page 8).
Mount the DU and CU in a back-to-back manner.
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33
Spotwave Wireless
Inc
.
Appendix A – 2500Xl System
Specifications
Note:
Spotwave Wireless
has the
right
to
change specifications
without notice.
A.1 CU
indicators
The SpotCell 2500Xl
CU has
two
indicators
on the front, a mult-color
LED
for
status
and a 5 bar indicator
for coverage.
CU
CU Status LED
Status
and
Coverage
indicators
The
status of the
SpotCell
system is
indicated
by the
single
multi-color
LED
located on
the front of the CU.
The meaning
of each status
LED
color is
listed
below.
Color
Status
Off
No power.
Blue
Power
on, no
fa
u
l
ts.
Y
e
llow
Overdrive condition
(
either
adjacent
or
in-band,
not
discr
i
minated).
Green
Reduced coverage due
to
signal isolation
condition.
R
e
d
Fault condition (could indicate
a
system fault, upgrade failure,
or
expired activation
period).
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34
SpotCell 2500Xe
CU Coverage
bars
The graduated
bars on the CU
indicate
the
level
of
coverage
which is
determined
by the
isolation required
to
generate
optimum output power at the CU.
0
bars indicate either
a
>20dB back-off
or
that
the
power is
off.
System will
not operate.
1 bar
indicates
a
back-off between
17
and
20dB.
Very small coverage area. Operation may
be intermittent.
2
bars indicate
a
back-off between
13
and
16dB.
Small coverage area that is likely
to
vary
in
siz
e
.
3
bars indicate
a
back-off between
9
and
12dB.
Reduced coverage area that may vary
in
si
ze.
4
bars indicate
a
back-off between
5
and
8dB.
Good coverage area that will remain
stable.
5
bars indicates
0 to 4 dB
back-off (coverage maximized
at 0 dB).
Optimum and stable coverage
area.
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35
SpotCell 2500Xe
A.2 DU signal level
indicators:
The SpotCell 2500Xl
DU has two
indicators
on the back, a mult-color
LED
for status
and a 5 bar
indicator
for
received signal
level.
Note: Both
indicators automatically
shut off after the
system
has been powered for 20
minutes.
To
re-activate
the
display, either
cycle the
system
power off/on or disconnect
and then re-connect the DU’s
coaxial
cable.
DU Status LED
The
status of the
SpotCell
system is
indicated
by the
single
multi-color
LED
located on
the back of the DU.
The meaning
of each status
LED
color is listed below.
Color
Status
Off
No power.
Blue
Power
on, no faults.
Y
e
llow
Overdrive condition (either adjacent
or
in-band,
not
disc
r
i
m
i
nated).
R
e
d
Fault condition (could indicate
a
system fault, upgrade failure,
or
expired activation per
i
od).
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36
SpotCell 2500Xe
DU Signal Level
I
n
dica
to
r
The graduated
bars on the back of the DU
indicate
the
signal level received
by the DU
0
bars indicate
the
received signal is
too low
(
less
than -95
dBm
)
or
that
the
power is
off.
1 bar
indicates
the
received signal level from
the
base station
is
very low
(
-8
5
to -95
dBm). Operation may
be intermittent.
2
bars indicate
the
received signal is just within operational
range
(
between
-85 and -75
dB
m
).
3
bars indicate
the
received signal is between
-75 and -65 dBm.
4
bars indicate
the
received signal is between
-65 and -55 dBm.
5
bars indicate the received signal is
at
the highest level
(
gr
eater
or
equal to -55
dBm
).
A.3 Antenna
Specifications:
700 MHz
AWS
DU
Antenna
CU
Antenna
DU
Antenna
CU
Antenna
Gain (dB
i
)
11
dB
i
2
dB
i
TBD TBD
Elevation Beamwidth
-
typical
(dg
)
38
º
9
0º
TBD TBD
Azimuth Beamwidth
-
typical
(dg)
68
º
N
A
TBD TBD
Front-to-Back Ratio
(
dB)
>20 dB
0
dB
TBD TBD
Polar
i
zation
V
ertical
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37
SpotCell 2500Xe
A.4 Architecture (Dual Band 700 MHz/AWS Coverage System)
AWS Uplink: 1 745-1755 MHz
Downlink: 2 1 4 5 -2155
M
H
z
Frequency
Bands
(see NOTE below)
700 MHz Uplink: 777-787 MHz
Downlink: 74 6-756
M
H
z
Sub-Bands
Operator sub-bands: Operator Specif
i
c
Primary sub-band: 7 00 MH z (Upper
C)
AWS (None
)
Secondary AWS (split-band) options: N o n e
Formats
Supported
700 MHz (3GPP / LTE)
AWS (TBD)
Typical Coverage
Area
25,000
sq. ft
(2,300
m2
)
Open Coverage
Area
50,000
sq. ft
(4,600
m2
)
System
Ga
i
n
(includes antenna
)
Uplink:
0 to +70 +/- 2 dB maximum
Downlink:
0 to +70 +/- 2 dB maximum
System Stability
Margin
> 10 dB
(fully
adaptive)
Downlink Operating
Range
-95 to - 45
dBm (receive isotropic
power)
Maximum
I
n
p
u
t
Level
(receive isotropic
pow
er)
Uplink: -10 dBm
Downlink:
-45 dBm
Output Level -E
IRP
Uplink:
+28
dBm +/-2 dB EIRP maximum
Downlink: +
5
dBm +/- 2 dB
EIRP maximum
AWS
Uplink:
TBD
Downlink:
TBD
Third Order
I
nter
cept
(EIRP,
radiated)
700 MHz Uplink:
+53 dBm
Downlink:
+27 dBm
Power
Consumption
< 45 W
A.4.1
Physical
DONOR
UNIT
COVERAGE
UNIT
Operating
T
e
mperatur
e
-40° to 130
F
°
(-40
°
to
+55
°
C)
32° to
+104
°
F
(0
°
to +40°
C)
Size
14 x
12.5
x 3 in.
(36
x
31.5
x 8
cm
)
6 x
9.25
x
1.75
in.
(15.5
x
23.5
x
4.75
cm)
Weight
12 lb.
(5.5
kg)
2 lb.
(1
kg)
RF
Connectors
Type F: Coverage Port
(
w
eathe
rpr
o
of
)
Type F: Donor
Port
Type F: Extension Antenna
Port
RF
Cable
Coverage specification is met with
up to
25m RG-6 cable between Donor &
Coverage
Units
Optional RF
Cab
l
e
Plenum rated
or
RG-11 also
available
Power
Supply
Universal power adapter (90
- 260
VAC,
47 -63
H
z
)
NOTE: The 2500Xl initially offers only Upper Band C for 700 MHz. AWS is not implemented.
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38
SpotCell 2500Xe
A.4.2 BW
Mea
s
u
r
emen
t
s
Uplink
=
6 M
H
z
700 MHz Band A
bandwidth measurement
at
20dB
down
Downlink
= 6 MHz
Uplink
= 6 MHz
700 MHz Band B
bandwidth measurement
at
20dB
down
Downlink
= 6 MHz
Uplink
= 10 MHz
700 MHz Band C
bandwidth measurement
at
20dB
down
Downlink
= 10 MHz
Uplink
= TBD
AWS 15MHz bandwidth
measurement
at 20dB down
Downlink
= TBD
A.4.3
I
n
s
t
alla
tion
Installation
T
i
me
Less than one hour
typical
Donor (outward facing
)
Unit
Alignment
No
prior knowledge
of
base station location
re
qu
ir
ed.
Built
in
alignment algorithm (LED Indicator
on
Donor
Unit).
Test
Equipment
None
required.
No
RF knowledge required
for installation.
Easy-to-read LED indicators guide
installation
User Controls
None, setup and operation is fully
automatic.
A.4.4
Diagno
st
ics
User Interface
Built-in LED coverage area display
on
Coverage
Unit
Built-in signal strength display
on
Donor
Unit
A.4.5 Coverage
Ext
e
n
sion
Coverage
Area
Second Coverage Unit provides
an
additional 25,000
sq. ft
(2,300
m2
)
coverage when connected
to the
primary Coverage Unit with
up to 164 ft
(50m
)
of
RG-6 cable
or 328 ft
(100
m
)
of
RG-11
cable.
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Appendix B – 2500Xl DU Assembly
The SpotCell 2500Xl initial version includes a DU box and an external antenna, as
displayed in the following picture:
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Appendix C – 2500Xl CU Assembly
The SpotCell 2500Xl initial version includes a CU box and an external antenna, as
displayed in the following picture:
Notes
Notes
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SPOTWAVE
coverage
made
s
im
p
le
www.spotwave.com
Spotwave
Wireless Ltd. 500 Van Buren Street,
Kemptville,
ON
KOG
1
JO
Canada
©
2011
Spotwave
Wireless Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in
Canada
Spotwave
and SpotCell are trademarks of
Spotwave
Wireless Ltd. Patents pending.
780-00043-04-02
Notes
1. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes/modifications not approved by the responsible party could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.