Westell CSI-DSP25XHCP Bidirectional Amplifier User Manual D960 1049 001 r002 MANUAL DSP2 5HP DUAL C P indd
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CSI-DSP85-252-C/P &
CSI-DSP85I-255-C/P
Installation Manual
Table of Contents
Document Purpose / Intended Users .......................................................... 4
Product Registration Information ............................................................... 4
Application ............................................................................................. 4
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Information .................................................................... 5
Terms used in this manual ........................................................................ 5
Product Introduction ................................................................................ 5
Band Plans ............................................................................................. 6
File Naming Conventions .......................................................................... 7
LED Indicator .......................................................................................... 8
Functional Overview ................................................................................. 8
Ethernet ................................................................................................. 9
Monitoring & Alarms ................................................................................ 9
USB Interface ......................................................................................... 9
Local Communication Interface Ports .......................................................... 9
EIA232 Pin Specifi cations .......................................................................... 9
System Set-Up Considerations ................................................................ 10
Mounting the Digital Repeater ................................................................. 12
Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 13
Circuit Operational Description ................................................................ 13
Important Installation Notes ................................................................... 13
Functional Block Diagram ....................................................................... 14
Mechanical Specifi cations ........................................................................ 15
AC Power Specifi cations .......................................................................... 15
Dual Band Operating Power Parameters .................................................... 16
Mechanical Drawing ............................................................................... 17
System Status: ..................................................................................... 18
Web based GUI Session .......................................................................... 18
Local Network: ...................................................................................... 19
RF Confi guration: .................................................................................. 20
Program a Filter: ................................................................................... 21
Remote Network: .................................................................................. 22
SNMP Confi guration: .............................................................................. 22
Install & Upload: ................................................................................... 23
System Health: ..................................................................................... 23
Change Password: ................................................................................. 26
Text Menu Interface (Local Access) .......................................................... 26
Telnet Session (Remote Access) ............................................................... 30
Modem Interface (Remote Access with login) ............................................ 32
Additional Tips ...................................................................................... 32
Index ................................................................................................... 36
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Application
This guide should be applied whenever a need exists to add Digital Repeater capability
to an existing system or when this capability is being included with a new installation.
Safety Guidelines
The general safety information in this guideline applies to both operating and service
personnel. Specifi c warnings and cautions will be found in other parts of this manual
where they apply, but may not appear in this summary. Failure to comply with these
precautions or specifi c warnings elsewhere in the manual violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of equipment. Cellular Specialties, Inc. assumes
no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements:
Grounding
This Digital Repeater system is designed to operate from 100-240 VAC and should al-
ways be operated with the ground wire properly connected. Do not remove or otherwise
alter the grounding lug on the power cord.
Explosive Atmospheres
To avoid explosion or fi re, do not operate this product in the presence of fl ammable
gases or fumes.
Lightning Danger
Do not install or make adjustments to this unit during an electrical storm. Use of a
suitable lightning arrester, such as CSI’s model number CSI-CAP, is very strongly recom-
mended.
No User Serviceable Parts Inside
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WHEN THE COVER IS REMOVED. Opening the
chassis will void your warranty. If you suspect a malfunction with this product, call your
dealer or the Cellular Specialties Support Line at: (603) 626-6677, Toll Free (USA)
1-877-844-4274.
The serial number may be found on the label on the bottom panel, near
the power connectors . Note this number below. Retain this manual, along
with proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase.
MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE
POINT OF SALE COMPANY
Product Registration Information
DISCLAIMER: All information and statements contained herein are accurate to the best of the knowledge of
Cellular Specialties, Inc. (CSI), but Cellular Specialties makes no warranty with respect thereto, including
without limitation any results that may be obtained from the products described herein or the infringement
by such products of any proprietary rights of any persons. Use or application of such information or state-
ments is at the users sole risk, without any liability on the part of Cellular Specialties, Inc. Nothing herein
shall be construed as licence or recommendation for use, which infringes upon any proprietary rights of
any person. Product material and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Cellular Specialties’
standard terms of sale and the specifi c terms of any particular sale apply.
Document Purpose / Intended Users
The purpose of this document is to provide a step-by-step procedure to help the expe-
rienced technician/engineer install and commission an in-building wireless enhance-
ment repeater system using CSI’s Digital Repeaters. Following the procedures outlined
will minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and prevent service inter-
ruptions. This document assumes the technician/engineer understands the basic prin-
ciples and functionality involved with Repeater and in-building systems. It is geared to
the practical concerns of the installer.
Radio and Television Interference
NOTE: 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 gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer-
ence 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. In order to main-
tain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this
equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshieled cabled is
likely to result in interference to radio & television reception. Changes and
Modifi cations not expressly approved by Cellular Specialties can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commis-
sions rules.
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Product Introduction
Cellular Specialties, Inc. (CSI) developed the DSP85-252 and DSP85I-255 digital repeaters for use within en-
closed structures where suffi cient signal from local cell sites to operate cell phones is unavailable. Adequate signal
must be available outside the structure as a prerequisite to achieving in-building coverage. The Digital Repeater is
connected to an external antenna, usually on the roof, and to one or more internal antennas placed strategically
throughout the area where wireless service is desired.
The external antenna typically is directional, such as a “yagi”. Internal antennas are typically omnidirectional, al-
though various other types may be used depending on the coverage application. The CSI DSP Repeater amplifi es
both the “uplink” (phone to tower) & “downlink” (tower to phone) signals thus facilitating communications to and
from the intended wireless infrastructure.
With a maximum total of +85dB nominal gain on both the up and down links, gain can be adjusted over a range
from +53.5dB to +85dB in 0.5dB steps. Control of the repeater is achieved utilizing a computer connected to com
port 1 or 2 or via a Crossover Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port. There is an LED to indicate ALARM
status and power.
A specifi c fi ltering process modifi es each amplifi cation chain. This process digitally converts the assigned spec-
trum and then applies digital signal processing (DSP) techniques. DSP is used to create passbands that selects
the RF energy passing through either the uplink or downlink paths. After the digital processing is complete, the
information is converted back to an analog signal that is applied to the remaining stages of amplifi cation. The
resulting signals emitted by the repeater are specifi c to the network service providers’ requirements. If these
requirements change, only the DSP confi guration parameters need change in order to adapt. Confi guration
parameters are created at the factory and supplied as fi les that may be downloaded to the repeater. The fi lter
set confi gurations stored in memory determine the unit’s adaptability to various fi eld applications. The following
pages describe the Cellular and PCS band plans as well as the convention CSI uses to identify and store the fi les
that make up the fi lter set. All CSI repeaters are shipped with an active fi lter set that is programmed according to
the ordering parties’ specifi cations. In most cases, the installer will not be required to program a fi lter.
Terms used in this manual
AGC= Automatic Gain Control ERP= Effective Radiated Power
APC= Automatic Power Control FCS= Feedback Cancellation System
AUI= Attachment Unit Interface FPGA= Field Programmable Gate Array
CPU= Central Processing Unit LED= Light Emitting Diode
CSI= Cellular Specialties, Inc. OIP3= Third-Order Intercept Point
DAS= Distributed Antenna System RF= Radio Frequency
DHCP= Dynamic Host Confi guration SBC= Single Board Computer
Protocol SNMP= Simple Network Management
Protocol
DSP= Digital Signal Processing TMI= Text Menu Interface
EEPROM= Electrically Erasable USB = Universal Serial Bus
Programmable read- UHCI = Universal Host Controller Interface
only Memory
Important Safety Information
Antennas used for the purpose of radiating signals indoors are limited to a maximum gain of 3dBi. The outdoor
antenna used for the purpose of communicating to the wireless infrastructure is limited to 14dBi gain, or any
combination of gain and loss that equates to 14dB at input. Each antenna must be positioned to observe minimum
separation requirements from all users and bystanders. The following guidelines should be used when considering
separation distances.
INDOOR antennas must be placed such that, under normal conditions, personnel cannot come within 122 cm
(~4.0 ft.) from any inside antenna. Adhering to this minimum separation will ensure that the employee or bystand-
er cannot exceed RF exposures beyond the maximum permissible limit as defi ned by section 1.1310 i.e. limits for
General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure.
OUTDOOR antenna must be positioned such that, under normal conditions, personnel cannot approach closer than
183 cm. (~6 ft.). A directional antenna having a maximum gain of 14 dBi is used, precautions should be taken to
prevent personnel from routinely passing through the main radiation beam at a distance closer than specifi ed.
Band Plans
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Note: All frequencies are shown in MHz
Cellular Frequency Band Plan
824
Uplink
(MHz)
Downlink
(MHz) 869
825
870
835
880
845
890
846.5
891.5
849
894
B’
A’
B
A
A”
UL 825-835
DL 870-880
UL 824-825
DL 869-870
UL 835-845
DL 880-890
UL 845-846.5
DL 890-891.5
UL 846.5-849
DL 891.5-894
806 821
851 866
SMR 800
iDEN
UL 806-821
DL 851-866
SM800
UL 821-824
DL 866-869
SMR 900
UL 896-901
DL 935-940
896 901
935 940
794 806
764 776
Public
Safety
UL 794-806
DL 764-776
PCS Frequency Band Plan
Uplink In MHz
Downlink In
MHz
1850
1930
1865 1870 1885 1890 1895 1910
1945 1950 1965 1970 1975 1990
A Full
A1
A2
A3 A4 A5 D Full
B Full
B1
B2
B3 B4 B5 E Full F Full
C Full
C1
C2
C3 C4 C5
C6 C7 C9
UL 1850-1865
DL 1930-1945
UL 1865-1870
DL 1945-1950
UL 1870-1885
DL 1950-1965
UL 1885-1890
DL 1965-1970
UL 1890-1895
DL 1970-1975
UL 1895-1910
DL 1975-1990
UL 1895-1902.5
DL 1975-1982.5
UL 1902.5-1910
DL 1982.5-1990
UL 1895-1900
DL 1975-1980
UL 1900-1905
DL 1980-1985
UL 1905-1910
DL 1985-1990
UL 1895-1897.5
DL 1975-1977.5
UL 1897.5-1900
DL 1977.5-1980
UL 1900-1902.5
DL 1980-1982.5
UL 1902.5-1905
DL 1982.5-1985
C8
UL 1870-1877.5
DL 1950-1957.5
UL 1877.5-1885
DL 1957.5-1965
UL 1850-1857.5
DL 1930-1937.5
UL 1857.5-1865
DL 1937.5-1945
UL 1870-1875
DL 1950-1955
UL 1875-1880
DL 1955-1960
UL 1880-1885
DL 1960-1965
UL 1850-1855
DL 1930-1935
UL 1855-1860
DL 1935-1940
UL 1860-1865
DL 1940-1945
C11
C10
B6 B7 B9
B8 B11
B10
A6 A7 A9
A8 A11
A10 D1
D2 E1
E2 F1
F2
UL 1905-1907.5
DL 1985-1987.5
UL 1907.5-1910
DL 1987.5-1990
UL 1870-1872.5
DL 1950-1952.5
UL 1872.5-1875
DL 1952.5-1955
UL 1875-1877.5
DL 1955-1957.5
UL 1877.5-1880
DL 1957.5-1960
UL 1880-1882.5
DL 1960-1962.5
UL 1882.5-1885
DL 1962.5-1965
UL 1850-1852.5
DL 1930-1932.5
UL 1852.5-1855
DL 1932.5-1935
UL 1855-1857.5
DL 1935-1937.5
UL 1857.5-1860
DL 1937.5-1940
UL 1860-1862.5
DL 1940-1942.5
UL 1862.5-1865
DL 1942.5-1945
UL 1885-1887.5
DL 1965-1967.5
UL 1887.5-1890
DL 1967.5-1970
UL 1890-1892.5
DL 1970-1972.5
UL 1892.5-1895
DL 1972.5-1975
UL 1865-1867.5
DL 1945-1947.5
UL 1867.5-1870
DL 1947.5-1950
File Naming Conventions
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Note: Filter fi le names will be from six to twelve characters long. Each character position in the fi lter
fi le name is used to defi ne the characteristics of the fi lter as shown above. All frequencies are shown
in MHz
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Functional Overview
CSI digital repeaters incorporates the following features for convenient operation, access,
protection, and control.
• Network Confi guration and Control using either a webpage style GUI through
any standard browser or a menu driven user interface using the serial port.
Note: GUI does not require Internet access.
• User Gain Control (affects all passbands)
• Automatic Gain Control
• Automatic Power Control
• Oscillation Protection
• Over Drive Protection (P.A. limiting)
• Under/Over Voltage Protection
• Fault Protection
• Alarm Notifi cation - Local/Remote
• Upgrade Support - Local/Remote
• External Interfaces - USB/Ethernet/Serial
• Re-loadable fi lters - Local/Remote
• Web-based monitoring and control - Local/Remote
• Persistent Status and Error information
LED Indicator
Automatic safety precautions are built into the amplifi er system. In the case of a catastrophic
system event, a shutdown circuit is incorporated that will disable all emissions should the uplink
input or downlink input be over driven or should an oscillation or output overpower event occur. The
amplifi er will periodically attempt to recover from the detected condition automatically. Warning light
indicators are as follows:
*Note: During Power up, the repeater will require a approximately three minutes for
the internal computer to boot up. During this time the LED on the front panel may light
and go out several times.
Do not unplug the unit while it is in the boot up process!
When a boot up is complete and no alarm conditions exist, the LED indicator will be illuminated green.
Should a fault condition develop the LED will illuminate red and the user may check the status page
of the GUI for the nature of the fault.*
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EIA232 Pin Specifi cations
USB Interface
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface conforms to Intel’s Universal Host Control-
ler Interface (UHCI) version 1.1 dated March 21, 1996. This interface will support data
transfer rates up to 12 Mbps and can be used for software updates and fi lter fi le uploads.
Ethernet
The Ethernet AUI conforms to IEEE 802.3 and is capable of supporting 10/100 Mbps
communications speeds. This port is used to provide access to the GUI.
Monitoring & Alarms
There are no physical connections provided to specifi cally communicate system or alarm
status. This information is embedded in the information accessible via the communica-
tion ports described earlier.
The diagram above is for reference only, it’s intended to provide a quick source
for pinout information in the event it should be necessary to adapt your serial
cable because of an unusual connector confi guration. In the vast majority of
cases this information will not be needed.
Local Communication Interface Ports
To allow monitoring and control, the repeater is equipped with four ports that provide
external communication access (1 Ethernet CAT-5, 2 DB-9 serial, and 1 USB). The
Ethernet, CAT-5 port is provided as a primary communications port to the PC. One
serial interface provides communications to local PC and the second to an external
modem when provided. The USB interface provides a means to download fi les from a
memory device and may also be used by an external modem. The DB-9 pin assign-
ments conform to the standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA232) specifi ca-
tion. A diagram of the pin descriptions is provided on this page for reference.
Connecting a null modem cable to one of the COM ports and using a terminal emula-
tion program with a PC will allow communication to the control processor’s Text Menu
Interface (TMI). See command line interface section for further detail.
System Set-Up Considerations
All cables should be checked for shorts and opens. Also verify that there are no cables with loose or poor connec-
tions. RF leakage could cause oscillation to occur under some conditions.
The rooftop antenna (Donor Antenna), if directional, should be checked for proper alignment along the calculated
compass heading. Typically, the directional antenna would be aimed at the same site that your handset uses, but it
may not always be so. It is critical the installer contact the service provider for information on,
and approval of the cell site he or she has selected before the system is turned on.
If cables and alignment are acceptable and a problem persists, it may be necessary to use a spectrum analyzer to
examine the signal environment in which the repeater is operating. The existence of strong adjacent channel sig-
nals within the frequency band(s) can cause the AGC to reduce the amplifi er’s gain or cause alarms. In some cases
additional fi ltering or attenuation might be required to reject these unwanted signals. In some instances, the donor
antenna can be reoriented horizontally, to place the interference source in an antenna pattern “null”. There also
may be some cases where the interference from outside signals is so great that they cannot be fi ltered or otherwise
reduced or eliminated without expensive and possibly prohibitive measures. In these cases it may not be practical to
use the repeater for providing coverage to these sites.
Selection of external attenuators to be used in line with the Repeater
Antenna Port(s):
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DONOR PORT
If a repeater is installed in an area with very strong desired and/or undesired signals, it is important to ensure
that the overall signal levels are optimized to be within the best operating range of the repeater. Additionally, de-
sensing of a nearby base station site must be avoided. These goals can be accomplished by properly attenuating
the antenna port(s) in the path of the donor antenna(s). In effect, one can imagine that the particular repeater
deployment is electrically moved farther from the base station using attenuators that are equivalent to increasing
the path loss from the donor antenna to the base station.
The following potential outcomes result from the use of attenuators on the donor port(s) of the repeater: Uplink
output power, as reported by the unit, is reduced by the value of the attenuation, protecting nearby base stations.
Downlink signal to noise ratio is high at the point of the attenuator, resulting in slight but negligible reduction in
downlink performance. Other performance is essentially unchanged.
1:1 PORT CONFIGURATION
Input: One dual band duplex port, from the dual
band donor.
Output: One dual band duplex port, to the DAS.
DONER-INDOORSERVER-OUTDOORETHERNETUSB STATUS 2STATUS 1
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SERVER PORT
Server port attenuation may also be necessary, particularly where a powered DAS is present. The selection guidelines
below apply to both server and donor ports. In order to properly measure uplink signal strength, a signal generator
should be used. If a signal generator is not available, placing a test call while under the server antenna with the least
path loss to the repeater should provide reasonable data.
The following potential outcomes result from the use of attenuators on the server port(s) of the repeater: Downlink
output power, as reported by the unit, is reduced by the value of the attenuation. Uplink incoming power from the DAS
is reduced, along with potentially strong and/or harmful out-of-band signals (including noise) that are generated by the
DAS.
Attenuator Selection Guidelines:
Accurate attenuator values need to be chosen to ensure that the maximum total power (higher of Composite or In-Band
Input) applied to the donor and server port(s) does not exceed the following thresholds:
Input Signal Max Gain Input Signal Max Gain
<-45 dBm 85 dB -32.2 dBm 69 dB
-44.3 dBm 84 dB -31.4 dBm 68 dB
-43.6 dBm 83 dB -30.6 dBm 67 dB
-42.9 dBm 82 dB -29.8 dBm 66 dB
-42.2 dBm 81 dB -29 dBm 65 dB
-41.5 dBm 80 dB -28.2 dBm 64 dB
-40.6 dBm 79 dB -27.4 dBm 63 dB
-39.7 dBm 78 dB -26.6 dBm 62 dB
-38.8 dBm 77 dB -25.8 dBm 61 dB
-37.9 dBm 76 dB -25 dBm 60 dB
-37 dBm 75 dB -24.4 dBm 59 dB*
-36.2 dBm 74 dB -23.8 dBm 58 dB*
-35.4 dBm 73 dB -23.2 dBm 57 dB*
-34.6 dBm 72 dB -22.6 dBm 56 dB*
-33.8 dBm 71 dB -22 dBm < 55 dB*
-33 dBm 70 dB
*We recommend padding this level due to potential for fl uctuating signal.
-25 dBm is the maximum input signal level that should be applied to the repeater, even if the gain is lower than 55 dB.
Input signals exceeding these thresholds will result in composite input attenuation, called “ADC Protect” (Analog to
Digital Converter Protection). Output power is reduced whenever the above thresholds are exceeded by reducing the
gain by 1dB for each 1 dB that the threshold is exceeded. ADC Protect should not be confused with AGC (Automatic
Gain Control), which reduces gain to prevent In-Band (measured) output power from exceeding the specifi ed
maximum output level.
To determine the total power applied to the donor and server ports, please reference the “Composite Input” values as
reported in the Web (“System Status”) or Menu (“Link Status”) interfaces (depicted and explained later in this manual).
Large delta’s between in-band and composite input signals:
Care should be taken to isolate the best donor site to ensure the least possible delta between in-band and composite
downlink signals.
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Mounting the Digital Repeater
The following diagrams illustrate the methods for mounting the repeater in a typical wall or rack installation. Brackets
provided serve for both options.
Step 2: Mark the location of the wall anchoring
holes and drill. The wall anchoring
system you use for the repeater will
need to be able to support at lease 46
lbs/ 21kg. Install wall anchors and
hang repeater as shown.
Step 1: Install the wall mount brackets
as shown in the drawing to the right.
Wall Mounting
19” Relay Rack Mounting
Mount the repeater as shown and secure
front panel with screws. Note: the CSI digital
repeaters must be supported in the 19” Relay
Rack system with a shelf. Do not rely on the
front panel mount exclusively to support
all the weight of the unit.
Install slid brackets on repeater as shown in
the tapped holes provided. Slid repeater into
the receiving brackets and secure with screws.
The repeater must be supported in the rack
system with slide rail. Do not rely on the
front panel mount exclusively to support
all the weight of the unit.
19” Four Post Rack Mounting
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Circuit Operational Description
The repeater uses a single down-conversion/up-conversion scheme. There are multiple RF amplifi er stages prior
to each down-converting mixer. The down-converting mixers are followed by a single IF amplifi er. A Digital Signal
Processor block then processes the resultant digitized IF signal that was previously generated by an Analog-to-Digital
Converter. The processed (fi ltered) digital signal is fed to a Digital-to-Analog converter and then up-converted to RF. A
driver amplifi er and a fi nal power amplifi er make up the fi nal gain stages before application to the diplexer. The maxi-
mum total system gain (diplexer input to diplexer output) is nominally 85 dB for either the downlink or the uplink
paths with both links having independent manual and automatic gain controls (AGC).
AGC reacts to analog power detection on both the input and output of the uplink and downlink RF chains. A control
algorithm continuously monitors these detected values and dynamically adjusts various gain stages such that the net
system gain value, entered manually, is optimally maintained without either exceeding FCC parameters or over driving
the A/D converters.
An LED on the front panel provide immediate visual indication of the unit’s primary power alarm status. The repeater
features automatic shutdown protection as a safety measure should excessive drive be applied to the input or an
oscillation condition occur. When in a protected mode, a control algorithm determines the appropriate method of
recovery to a normal, previously defi ned state, or maintains the protection until manually reset. If recovery has been
established, the LED will be illuminated green or available to be reset. The events that trigger the error will be saved
in the event log.
Optional Accessories
A complete line of accessories is available from Cellular Specialties, Inc. Check with your CSI distributor for any
additional items needed. Below are just a few examples suitable for most in-building needs.
•Outside Donor Antenna •UPS
PCS - model number: CSI-AY/1.85-1.99/10 Battery backup, 2 hr Single band
Cellular - model number: CSI-AY/806-960/14 1 hour dual band - model number: CS48-985-600
•Inside Omnidirectional Antenna
Quad-band - model number: CSI-AO/700/2.7K/3 Battery backup, 4 hr Single band
•Power Dividers 2 hour dual band - model number: CS48-985-601
2:1 - model number: CSI-SPD2/700-2.5K/N
3:1 - model number: CSI-SPD3/700-2.5K/N
4:1 - model number: CSI-SPD4/700-2.5K/N
•Grounding Kit - model number: CSI-GKIT
•Lightning Arrestor - model number: CSI-CAP
•Directional Couplers
6dB - model number: CSI-DC6/700-2.5K/N
10dB - model number: CSI-DC10/700-2.5K/N
15dB - model number: CSI-DC15/700-2.5K/N
20dB - model number: CSI-DC20/700-2.5K/N
30dB - model number: CSI-DC30/700-2.5K/N
Important Installation Notes
• Inadequate isolation between the outside and inside antennas may cause regenerative feedback in the sys-
tem. This feedback can cause the amplifi er to emit a continuous signal at maximum amplitude and, in some cases,
interfere with normal operation of the cell site. Careful consideration of the layout and placement of the system is
imperative.
• The installer should refer to the Safety Guidelines section on page 4 and the Important Safety Information
section on page 5 for proper antenna selection and installation. To avoid serious injury or death and damage to
the repeater, do not install donor or server antennas near overhead power lines or high power components. Allow
enough distance so that if antennas should fall they will not come in contact with those components.
• Close proximity to the donor or server antennas with the repeater in operation may expose the user or in-
staller to RF fi elds that exceed FCC limits for human exposure.
WARNING! AMPLIFIER OR HANDSET DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IF A HANDSET IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
THE REPEATER OR THE COAX THAT LEADS TO THE REPEATER.
•Cross Band Couplers
Quad band Rack Mount: CSI-CM250-7/C/AW/P
(700 LTE, Cell, AWS and PCS)
Quad band Wall Mount: CSI-CBC/696-2170/N
(700 LTE, Cell, AWS and PCS)
Tri band Rack Mount: CSI-CM250-U7C/C/P
(700 Upper C LTE, Cell and PCS)
Tri band Wall Mount: CSI-CBC21/740-1990/N
(700 Upper C LTE, Cell and PCS)
Tri band Rack Mount: CSI-CM250-L7AB/C/P
(700 Lower A/B LTE, Cell and PCS)
Tri band Wall Mount: CSI-CBC21/696-1990/N
(700 Lower A/B LTE, Cell and PCS)
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Functional Block Diagram
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Parameter Specifi cation Notes
Mechanical Specifi cations
Color Satin Black
Parameter Specifi cation Notes
AC Voltage 100 - 240 VAC External Power Supply
AC Power Frequency 47 - 63 Hz
Weight 31.0 lbs / 14.1 kg
Thermal Management Fan Cooled
Surface Coating Powder Coat
AC Current 3.2 Amps @ 120 VAC
1.7 Amps @ 230 VAC
Repeater Size
Height 5.25 in. 3RU
Width 19.00 in.
Depth 20.00 in.
Heat Output 1000 BTU/Hr
AC Power Specifi cations
Environmental Requirements
Parameter Specifi cation Notes
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Temperature Range 0° to 50° C
(32° to 122° F)
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OIP3
Linear Output Power +33 dBm max
(CSI-DSP85-252-C/P Down Link) CELL +32 dBm
PCS +32 dBm
(CSI-DSP85-252-C/P Up Link ) + 30dBm max
Noise Figure (Avg) 6.0 dB At Maximum Gain
Parameter Specifi cation Notes
Maximum RF input Power +10 dBm
without damage
Linear Gain 85 dB Factory Calibrated Gain
Pass Band Ripple +/-1.5 dB
Automatic Gain Control 30dBmax range In 0.5 dB steps
Manual Gain Control 53.5-85 dB In 0.5 dB steps
RMS Vector Error (EVM) 3% max TDMA,EDGE,W-CDMA,CDMA2000
CDMA RHO 0.98 min CDMA2000, 1x-EVD0
Spurious Emissions &
Applicable Documents
FCC -13 dBm max Per FCC part 2, 22, 24
Industry Canada -13 dBm max
Propagation Delay <2.5 usec
Input VSWR (Typ) <2.0:1
+ 41 dBm
Connectors N-Female
Dual Band Operating Power Parameters
CELL +29 dBm
PCS +28 dBm
Linear Output Power + 37 dBm max
(CSI-DSP85-255-C/P Down Link) CELL +36 dBm
PCS +36 dBm
(CSI-DSP85-255-C/P Up Link ) 30dBm max
PCS +28 dBm
CELL +29 dBm
(CSI-DSP85-252-C/P Down Link)
(CSI-DSP85-252-C/P Up Link)
(CSI-DSP85-255-C/P Up Link)
+ 51 dBm
(CSI-DSP85-255-C/P Down Link)
Measured with 2 CW tones
at 14 dBm/tone
+ 41 dBm
+ 57 dBm Measured with 2 CW tones
at 14 dBm/tone
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Mechanical Drawing
DONER-INDOORSERVER-OUTDOORETHERNETUSB STATUS 2STATUS 1
2 1
7 6
35
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When login is complete the user is brought to the system status page. The links on the
page are activated by clicking on them.
Web based GUI Session
Primary access to the repeater is gained using a LAN connection and a web browser pro-
gram such as Firefox by Mozilla, or Internet Explorer from Microsoft. The repeater ships
with the default IP address of 192.168.1.100, but it can be changed later if required.
If connecting directly to the repeater from a laptop or PC with a crossover CAT-5E
cable or over a LAN the user types the IP address of the repeater into the browser ad-
dress line to connect. (Note: Most users will need to update the TCP/IP settings on their
computer to enable connection to a host that has a static IP. Select “Use the following IP
Address” and enter the IP Address as follows: 192.168.1.x, where “x” = any number from
2 to 254 inclusive other than 100. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Questions pertain-
ing to these settings should be referred to the user’s IT department or you may refer to
the Additional Tips section at the end of this manual.) When connection is made the user
will be prompted for a user name and password. For the purpose of the GUI session, the
default user name is webuser and the password is csi1234. This can also be changed
as required. Internet access is not required to use the GUI. (Note: If you are connecting
using a laptop, verify that your Ethernet port is powered. Some laptops will not allow Eth-
ernet connection when on battery power. If this is the case with the laptop you are using
you will need to plug it in or update the power settings.)
System Status:
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If the user selects Local Network from the System Status page, the following screen is
displayed and from here network confi guration can be modifi ed as required. The default
is set to Static. Check with your IT department for explanation and approval of the DHCP
and DHCP Server options you plan to use before you select them. *NOTE: In units with
software version 2.2.4 or prior, only letters, numbers and underscores are acceptable
nomenclature. In units with software version 2.3.0 and up, Underscores are not accept-
able; however, hyphens are acceptable.
After changes are made, press the refresh button to review the fi elds and ensure the
change made is correct. Note: changing network settings will cause the current TCP/IP
connection to fail because change will take effect immediately. From here the user may
return to the System Status screen or click on the other options.
Local Network:
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If the user would like to modify RF confi guration, click on the words RF Confi guration in
the navigation box and the screen below is displayed.
To change gain settings the user will select the Uplink only or Uplink and downlink radio
buttons. The user then inputs the gain value desired. Gain values from 53.5 dB to 85.0
dB may be selected. The repeater will not allow values outside this range. By pressing
the Change Settings button the gain change is implemented.
RF Confi guration:
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When a new fi lter set is required, it may be selected by clicking Program a Filter in
the navigation box. The user may select the desired fi lter by pressing the band/sub-
band and modulation selection buttons. Undesired bands/sub-bands, if lit, will require
the user to manually “deselect” them before programming. To aid the user a clear all
button is provided on the PCS band and will deselect all band and sub-bands simulta-
neously. Pressing the Program button will complete the selection and load the desired
fi lter. The time required to complete this process will take just a few moments. Note:
If the fi lter desired is not currently in the unit, additional fi lters along with instructions
on how to load them, are available by contacting CSI.
Program a Filter:
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To change SNMP settings click SNMP Confi guration in the navigation box, the
screen below will be displayed. If the user is not well versed in Simple Network
Management Protocol he or she should check with their IT professional for proper
setting requirements.
Remote Network:
SNMP Confi guration:
If the repeater includes a USB modem kit, click on Remote Network in the navigation box
and the screen below is displayed. Highlight the carrier on whose network the repeater
and modem will be confi gured and click the Change Settings button. Refer to the docu-
mentation included with the modem kit for additional information on confi guring the mo-
dem. If the repeater is connected to an ethernet device for remote access and/or monitor-
ing, this feature must be disabled.
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By clicking System Health the current state of the repeater can be reviewed.
Should a software install or upgrade be needed it can be done from the Install & Up-
load screen shown below. As with the other screens it can be reached by clicking the
words in the navigation box. Contact CSI for updates and instructions.
***The user may clear LED indicators, alarms and the Event Log by clicking the Clear
Log button.
***
System Health:
Install & Upload:
**** If required in your market, visit the “System Health” screen and click on “Trigger
Test Alarm” and wait for confi rmation that the Wireless Service Provider representative
that is responsible for monitoring the repeater has been notifi ed of the alarm. Be sure
to “Clear All Logs” prior to logging out of the Web Interface.
****
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Alarm Confi guration:
The Alarm Confi guration page allows the user to specify what events will trigger an alarm.
*NOTE: Letters, numbers & hyphens are the only acceptable nomenclature for the Location fi eld and hyphens
may not be used as the fi rst or last character.
If a reboot of the repeater becomes necessary click on the Reboot option in the navigation
box and the Reboot page is displayed. Note: a reboot will take 3-5 minutes to complete.
Reboot:
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E-mail Confi guration:
The Log Confi guration page provides the user with the means to change three aspects
of how log fi les are created and stored as shown below.
Log Confi guration:
E-mail Confi guration page allows the user to enter up to fi ve E-mail addresses to which the repeater
can send specifi ed alarm messages when the repeater is connected via ethernet or wireless modem and
E-mail Alarm Notifi cation or Remote Networking are enabled. *NOTE: In all fi elds the software will not
allow the user to enter invalid characters.
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Text Menu Interface (Local Access)
Local access to the repeater TMI, also known as the console interface, is made by connect-
ing a serial cable (optional), as shown in Figure 1, from the serial connector of the laptop to
either of the serial ports on the repeater. These connectors are labeled COM 1 and COM 2. In
some cases, if the gender of the connector is not the same as shown in fi gure 1, a null modem
adapter (optional) as shown in Figure 2 may also be required.
Figure 1 Figure 2
To end the session exit the browser, the user will be automatically logged out.
By clicking on the Change Password link the user is brought to the Change Password page. From here he or
she can quickly and easily reset the password for the unit. A word of warning here be careful when setting
the new password. If you forget what you set your password to you’ll need to contact CSI at 1-877-844-4274
for assistance.
Change Password:
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Many terminal emulation programs will work if properly confi gured. In the following description,
“TeraTerm” is used to establish the TMI session. This program is readily available via the Internet
and is free from Ayera Technologies at: http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/
TeraTerm Pro Web works on Windows 95/98, 2000, XP. Here is the latest TeraTerm Pro Web
release: Version 3.1.3, October 8, 2002. ttpro313.zip
When the program is started, the following screen is displayed.
Select the Serial radio button and press OK as shown below.
Note: It may be necessary, in the System Properties section of the control
panel; using Device Manager to determine what COM port your computer
uses for the communications port. In this case it is COM 1. This is not to be
confused with the serial port on the bottom panel of the unit labeled COM 1.
Pressing “OK” will open up a blank dialog screen. Go to the setup dropdown
menu and select “Serial port” to make changes to the serial port setup.
Confi gure the terminal program for the correct COM port, in this case COM 1 and
115200 baud rate as shown below.
After completing the serial port changes (pressing the enter key will be required to complete
the action) the user will be prompted for a user name and password. In dual band units
each band is changed independently and requires an independent login. To make changes
to the cellular band, the default user name is “cellband”. The user name for changing the
PCS band is “pcsband”. The password for both bands is “csi1234”. After entering the
password and pressing return the TMI main menu will appear. Note: by default the Set
Parameters option is disabled. To re-enable the user will press 1 and will be prompted for a
user name and password. The default user name is csi and the password is csi1234.
The actions dis-
played are self-ex-
planatory. Pressing
“1” will continue to
expand this session
screen and allow the
following parameters
to be set.
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Each “Set Parameter” selection, when chosen will be expanded to allow changing or set-
ting of that parameter. For example from the Link Confi guration menu on the previous
page, selecting 1 - Adjust Gain will display the menu shown below.
After selecting option 1, downlink, the current user gain is displayed and the option to
change it is accomplished by typing the desired gain at the prompt. The user is then
returned to the previous menu.
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All the other options operate in much the same way. Some of the options will offer the
user additional selections and will be self-explanatory. Below is one example of these ad-
ditional options, the one shown below is the result of selecting (3) Filter Programming.
Note: Graceful session termination is important. Use Disconnect under the fi le drop-
down menu to terminate a session, otherwise the port may become disabled and force
the system to be rebooted.
Telnet Session (Remote Access)
Remote access to the repeater may be gained through a LAN connection and a ter-
minal emulation program for TCP/IP. As with the serial connection, many terminal
emulation programs will work, if properly confi gured. In the following description,
“TeraTerm” is used to establish the Telnet session. Also, it will be required that the
network confi guration of the computer and the repeater being controlled be set up
with the same Sub Net and Sub Net Mask in order to establish a link. In other words,
the IP addresses of both the computer used and the repeater must use the same
group of IP address number sets. For example, the repeater ships with the default IP
address of 192.168.1.100 and a Sub Net Mask of 255.255.255.0. In order to connect,
the computer to be used for the link would normally need an IP address of something
like 192.168.1.12 with a Sub Net Mask of 255.255.255.0, the same Sub Net Mask as
the repeater. In this example note: the last digit of the IP address may be any number
except 1,100 and 255. Confi guring your PC is normally fairly straight forward but it
does vary somewhat with the operating system involved. If you require assistance,
contact your IT department and they will be able to set up your PC for you or you may
review the Additional Tips Section at the end of the manual.
When the TeraTerm program is started, the following screen is displayed. Change the
default host IP address to the IP address of the repeater to be controlled. In the case
of a new install, the default address is 192.168.1.100 and has been assigned at the
factory. Select the service Telnet. The TCP Port must be 23.
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Pressing the “OK” button will bring the user to the following screen, which will re-
quire the user to log in. In dual band units, each band is changed independently and
requires an independent login. To make changes to the cellular band the default user
name is “cellband”. The default user name for changing the PCS band is “pcsband”.
In the fi eld after the prompt type the user name for the band to be changed. The
default password is “csi1234” for both bands. After typing the password press the
enter key and the main menu will be displayed as shown next.
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Telnet and serial sessions both provide access to the same Text Menu Interface. This
manual has already discussed many of the options available, those as well as the
options not covered are self explanatory, so they will not be repeated in the Modem
Interface section.
Modem Interface (Remote Access with login)
A modem can also be used to gain remote access to the unit provided the repeater
has been properly equipped. A selection of modems is available as an option. If the
modem requires a SIM card for activation, special requirements must be met for the
SIM card to become fully functional, contact the service provider. In addition, an IP
address must be obtained and entered into the repeater.
Once the modem has been installed and activated, it can be accessed from any ter-
minal emulation program just as in the serial and Telnet examples provided earlier.
Access response time will depend on many factors, some of which are:
• Quality of the connection (RF signal in the case of wireless modems)
• Technology (CDMA, EDGE, GPRS, etc.)
• Network congestion (Throughput)
When a connection has been established, the same login screen shown in both the
serial and Telnet examples is presented.
Additional Tips
Instructions to change TCP/IP settings on your Windows computer.
Click in the Network Connections Icon in the Control Panel. See below.
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If you are set up to use DHCP, the window shown below will be displayed.
Select “Use the following IP address:” and enter “192.168.1.2.” The subnet mask should
automatically populate to “255.255.255.0.
Scroll down and highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the “Properties” button.
Right click on Local Area Connection - and select “Properties”.
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Nothing else will need to be chosen or entered. Click “OK”, then “OK” again and retry connection.
A crossover Ethernet cable (supplied) must be used for Web Interface access. As a reminder, you
must verify the Ethernet port on your laptop is powered. If your laptop is on battery power, the Eth-
ernet port may be inactive by default. If this is the case simply plug in the laptop to a 110vac source
or change the power settings to enable the Ethernet port when the laptop in using battery power.
When troubleshooting RF issues, and when surveying challenging RF environments, it’s important to have a
spectrum analyzer capable of measuring the frequency that you are working with. An attenuator should be used
to protect the input when connected to a source of RF power such as the repeater or a powered DAS.
Both Uplink and Downlink should be measured. Downlink should be measured on the donor cable and at the
output (server) port of the powered up repeater, and Uplink at the lead from the DAS (on fi ber/powered DAS’s,
where the lead would connect to the server port on the repeater) and at the donor port with the repeater pow-
ered up. Measurements may also be necessary at server antenna locations. Your spectrum analyzer will need to
be equipped with a whip antenna for this.
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) should be set at 200 kHz for GSM and 1 MHz for CDMA. If you cannot select these
values, the closest available values should be used. Video fi lter should be about one tenth of RBW. Other set-
tings like span are whatever is appropriate. One should also make sure that there are no signals above the top
of the screen.
If you cannot see an adjacent out of band signal when using the 1 MHz RBW fi lter, you can decrease the RBW, to
see the close-in-frequency signals. Be sure to set the RBW back when you want to measure the power level.
RF Notes:
To prevent overload of the DSP input stages, the maximum measured level of in-band or out of band signals
should be less than -50 dBm when the DSP gain is set to 85 dB, -40 dBm when set to 75 dB, etc. This applies
when there is one dominant signal and applies TO BOTH THE DOWNLINK AND UPLINK. If there are two domi-
nant signals, and the gain is set to 85 dB, then the level of each signal should be kept to less than -53 dBm.
With three signals, each should be less than -55 dBm. With ten signals each should be less than -60 dBm. This
latter reduction prevents the composite power of the multiple signals from exceeding an acceptable level. Add
fi xed attenuators in line with the donor antenna line/DAS feed to keep signals below the levels indicated above.
Suggested spectrum analyzer setting:
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One Year Limited Warranty
Seller warrants that its products are transferred rightfully and with
good title; that its products are free from any lawful security interest or
other lien or encumbrance unknown to Buyer; and that for a period of
one year from the date of installation or fi fteen months from the date
of original shipment, whichever period expires fi rst, such products will
be free from defects in material and workmanship which arise under
proper and normal use and service. Buyer’s exclusive remedy hereunder
is limited to Seller’s correction (either at its plant or at such other place
as may be agreed upon between Seller and Buyer) of such defects by
repair or replacement at no cost to Buyer. Transportation costs in con-
nection with the return of products to Seller’s plant or designated facility
shall be paid by Buyer. The provisions of this warranty shall be appli-
cable with respect to any product which Seller replaces pursuant to it.
SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN AS
SPECIFICALLY STATED ABOVE. EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED ARE THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. THE
FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE ALL OF SELLER’S LIABILITY (EXCEPT
AS TO PATENT INFRINGEMENT) WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS. IN
NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INSTALLATION COSTS, LOST REVENUE OR
PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER COSTS OF ANY NATURE AS A RESULT OF THE
USE OF PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE SELLER, WHETHER USED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS OR NOT. UNDER NO CIRCUM-
STANCES SHALL SELLER’S LIABILITY TO BUYER EXCEED THE ACTUAL
SALES PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS PROVIDED HEREUNDER. No represen-
tative is authorized to assume for Seller any other liability in connection
with the products.
Industry Certifi cations/Registration Numbers:
FCC: NVRCSI-DSP85-25XH-C/P IC: 4307A-DSP85-25XH-C/P
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Index
A
AC Current 15
AC Power Frequency 15
AC Voltage 15
Additional Tips 32
AGC 5
Alarm Confi guration 24
APC 5
Application 4
AUI 5
Automatic Gain Control 16
B
Box Weight 15
C
CDMA RHO 16
Change Password 26
Circuit Operational Descrip-
tion 13, 19, 22, 23, 24
Connectors 16
CPU 5
CSI 5
D
DAS 5
DHCP 5
DSP 5
E
EEPROM 5
EIA232 Pin Specifi cations 9
E-mail Confi guration: 25
ERP 5
Ethernet 9
Event Log 23
F
FPGA 5
Functional Block Diagram 14
Functional Overview 8
H
Heat Output 15
I
Important Installation Notes
13
Important Safety Information
5, 13
Industrial Dust 15
Industry Certifi cations/Registra-
tion Numbers 35
Input VSWR 16
Install & Upload 23
Install Software 23
L
LED 5
LED Indicators 8
Linear Gain 16
Linear Output Power 16
Liner Output Power 16
Local Communication Interface
Ports 9
Local Network 19
Log Confi guration 26
M
Manual Gain Control 16
Maximum RF input Power 16
Modem Interface 32
Modem Interface (Remote Ac-
cess with login) 32
Monitoring & Alarms 9
N
Noise Figure 16
O
OIP3 16
Optional Accessories 13
P
Pass Band Ripple 16
Product Introduction 5
Product Registration Informa-
tion 4
Program a Filter 21
Propagation Delay 16
R
Reboot 24
Relative Humidity 15
Remote Network 22
Repeater Size 15
RF confi guration 20
RF Notes 34
RMS Vector Error 16
S
Safety Guidelines 4
SBC 5
SNMP 5
SNMP Confi guration 22
Spurious Emissions & Applicable
Documents 16
Suggested spectrum analyzer
setting 34
Surface Coating 15
System Health 23
System Status 19
T
Telnet Session 30
Telnet Session (Remote Ac-
cess) 30
Temperature Range 15
Terms used in this manual 5
Text Menu Interface 26
Text Menu Interface (Local Ac-
cess) 26
Thermal Management 15
TMI 5
U
UHCI 5
USB 5
USB Interface 9
W
Wall Mounting 12
Warranty 35
Web based GUI Session 18
Weight 15
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Notes
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Notes
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Notes
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