Westell CSIPS51080PS78 Public Safety Repeater User Manual

Westell, Inc. Public Safety Repeater Users Manual

Users Manual

PRODUCT MANUAL WESTELL.COM ©Westell Technologies. 030-300736 rB PS51080 Public Safety Repeater User’s Guide
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 2 of 50 DISCLAIMER All information and statements contained herein are accurate to the best of Westell Technologies knowledge. Westell makes no warranty with respect there to, including without limitation any results that may be obtained from the products described herein or the infringement by such products of any property rights of any persons. Use or application of such information or statements is at the users’ sole risk, without any liability on the part of Westell. Nothing herein shall be construed as license or recommendation for use, which infringes upon any propriety rights of any person. Product material and specifications are subject to change without notice. Westell standard terms of sale and the specific terms of any particular sale apply.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 3 of 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Purpose................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Audience ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Document Organization .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 References ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Document Conventions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Safety Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Technical Support............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Copyright and Trademark Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................................... 9 1 General Information ............................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users ................................................................................................................................. 10 1.2 Application .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 1.2.1 Product Registration Information ......................................................................................................................................... 10 1.3 Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 1.3.1 Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................ 12 1.4 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 2 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.1 Product Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 2.2 Product Features .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 2.3 Included Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.4 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14 3 Product Specification ............................................................................................................................................. 15 3.1 RF Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15 3.2 Power Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.3 Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 3.4 Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.5 GUI Items ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 3.6 Alarm Status ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 3.7 Alarm Relay ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 4 Product Appearance ............................................................................................................................................... 20 4.1 External Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 5 Installation Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 21
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No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 4 of 50 5.1 Important Installation Guidelines .............................................................................................................................................. 21 5.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................................................... 22 5.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines................................................................................................................................... 22 5.4 Mounting the Repeater ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 5.5 Verifying the Physical System Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 24 5.6 Controlling the Repeater ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 5.7 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 25 5.8 Connecting the Power Cable ....................................................................................................................................................... 27 6 Software Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 41 6.1 Upgrading the Firmware ............................................................................................................................................................... 44 7 System Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 29 7.1 Operating the Program ................................................................................................................................................................. 29 7.2 Status .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 7.3 Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 Appendix A Important Product Information....................................................................................................... 48 A.1 Registration Number ...................................................................................................................................................................... 48 A.2 Internal Power Supply .................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................... 49 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1-1: Product Registration .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4-1: External Product Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 5-1: Repeater Mounting Bracket Mounted on Repeater Rear ............................................................................................. 23 Figure 5-2: Mounting Bracket with Mounting Screw Holes Highlighted in Red ......................................................................... 23 Figure 5-3: Ethernet Cable ................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Figure 5-4: Stripped Cable Conductors ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 5-5: Alarm Relay 9 Position D-Sub Connector ............................................................................................................................ 25 Figure 5-6: Alarm Relay Cable Connected to Repeater ......................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 5-7: Remove the Power Connector Cap ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Figure 5-8: Connector Keys .............................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Figure 5-9: Power Cable Connected to Repeater .................................................................................................................................... 28 Figure 5-10: Power Cable Connected to Repeater .................................................................................................................................. 28 Figure 6-1: Setup.exe file ................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 5 of 50 Figure 6-2: Navigate to the destination directory ................................................................................................................................... 41 Figure 6-3: Click Next to Begin Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 42 Figure 6-4: Installation Progress Window ................................................................................................................................................... 42 Figure 6-5: Installation Complete ................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Figure 6-6: Firmware Upgrade Progress Window showing File Open tab .................................................................................... 44 Figure 6-7: Navigate to the New Software BIN File ................................................................................................................................ 45 Figure 6-8: Firmware Version Check ............................................................................................................................................................. 45 Figure 6-9: File Upload Begins ........................................................................................................................................................................ 46 Figure 6-10: Upgrade Complete ..................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Figure 6-11: Verify New Software Version .................................................................................................................................................. 47 Figure 7-1: IP Settings......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Figure 7-2: Run the Software ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Figure 7-3: Status Page (after clicking connect) ....................................................................................................................................... 31 Figure 7-4: Status Mode Page ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Figure 7-5: Control Mode Page ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36 LIST OF TABLES Table P-1: Document Conventions ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Table 2-1: Included Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Table 2-2: Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Table 3-1: RF Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Table 3-2: Power Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Table 3-3: Mechanical Specifications............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Table 3-4: Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 Table 3-5: GUI Items ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Table 3-6: Alarm Status ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Table 3-7: Alarm Relay........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Table B-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................................................... 49
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 6 of 50 Preface This Preface includes the following:  Purpose  Scope  Audience  Document Organization  References  Document Conventions  Safety Notices  Technical Support  Acronyms and Abbreviations  Copyright and Trademark Acknowledgements Purpose This manual contains information and procedures for the operation of the Westell PS51080 Public Safety Repeater. Changes that occur after the publishing date may be incorporated by a complete manual revision or as additions. Scope Reference this manual when there is a need to add enhanced signal capability to a new or existing system, to monitor a system, make maintenance adjustments, or address alarms. Audience This manual is intended for installers and users who are familiar with similar types of equipment.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 7 of 50 Document Organization This manual includes the following chapters:  Chapter 1: General Information – Outlines the document purpose and intended users, application, product registration, safety guidelines, disclaimer and FCC Part 90.  Chapter 2: Product Overview – Provides product information, describes product features and lists accessories.  Chapter 3: Product Specification – Provides tables containing RF, power, mechanical and environmental specifications. Also provides information about GUI items, alarm status and alarm relay.  Chapter 4: Product Appearance – Provides physical specifications, photographs and information about the external and internal repeater configuration.  Chapter 5: Installation Guidelines – Lists guidelines for installing the repeater and antennas.  Chapter 6: Software Installation – Outlines the steps required to install the software.  Chapter 7: System Operation – Describes product operation, including how to open the communication port and describes the functions in the Status and Control pages.  Appendix A: Important Product Information – Provides the product registration number and internal power supply information.  Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations – A table of acronyms and abbreviations and definitions for each.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 8 of 50 References  FCC Part 90 Document Conventions Table P-1 lists the conventions used throughout this document. Table P-1: Document Conventions Convention Description DANGER! Description of an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, may result in severe personal injury or death. Before you work on equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical and RF circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. WARNING! Description of an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, may result in personal injury or serious equipment damage. CAUTION Description of a conditions or practice that could cause damage to equipment or property. Communicates information that is crucial to preventing loss of data or damage to hardware or software, and actions that could result in equipment failure. IMPORTANT Additional important information that the user must be aware of, but is not related to a hazard. NOTE Additional information that is beneficial for the user to know, but is not related to a hazard. Bold Bold text indicates an action or provides emphasis. Click Instructs the user to press the primary (typically left) mouse button while the pointer is over the specified location. Right-click Instructs the user to press the secondary (typically right) mouse button while the pointer is over the specified location. Double-click Instructs the user to press the primary (typically left) mouse button twice, rapidly, while the pointer is over the specified location. Select Instructs the user to perform a selection on the screen by clicking an active object. Enter Instructs the user to type text using the keyboard. > Indicates a level in a menu. For example, Start>Programs prompts the user to click on Start, then locate and click Programs under the Start menu.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 9 of 50 Safety Notices This general safety information applies to both operating and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions are located in other parts of this manual where they apply and may not appear in this summary. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific warnings elsewhere in the manual violates the safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of equipment. Westell assumes no liability for the customer’s or user’s failure to comply with these requirements:  Explosive atmospheres - To avoid explosion or fire, do not operate this product in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.  Lightning danger - Do not install or make adjustments to this unit during an electrical storm. WARNING! Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by Westell can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules. Technical Support If you suspect a malfunction with this product or have a technical question, call your dealer or the Westell Support Line at: (603) 626-6677, Toll Free (USA) 1-877-844-4274, press option 2, and then option 1. Westell Support can also be reached via email at IBWsupport@westell.com. Acronyms and Abbreviations Refer to Appendix B for definitions of the acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual. Copyright and Trademark Acknowledgements The following products are referred to in this manual:  is a registered trademark of Westell Technologies, Inc.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 10 of 50 1 General Information 1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users The purpose of this document is to provide a step-by-step procedure to help experienced technicians or engineers install and commission an in-building wireless enhancement system using Westell’s PS51080 Public Safety Repeater. Follow the instructions in this guide to minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and preclude service interruptions. This document assumes the technician or engineer understands the basic principles and functionality involved with repeater and in-building systems. This guide has been written to address the practical concerns of the installer. 1.2 Application Use this guide whenever there is a need to add enhanced signal capability to an existing system or when a repeater is included in a new installation. 1.2.1 Product Registration Information The serial number is located on the label on the panel near the power connectors. Record this number in Figure 1-1. Retain this manual, along with proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase. Figure 1-1: Product Registration
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 11 of 50 1.3 Safety Guidelines The general safety information in this guideline applies to both operating and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions are located in the applicable manual sections, but may not appear in this summary. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific warnings elsewhere in the manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of equipment. Westell assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements: Grounding: This repeater is designed to operate at 110VAC @ 0.5A maximum current and must always be operated with the ground wire properly connected. Explosive atmospheres: To avoid explosion or fire, do not operate this product in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Lightning danger: Do not install or adjust this unit during an electrical storm. No user-serviceable parts are inside the unit. 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 Westell’s technical support line at 1.877.844.4274. CAUTION Turn the repeater power off when connecting or disconnecting cables.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 12 of 50 1.3.1 Important Safety Information Antennas used for the purpose of radiating signals indoors are limited to a maximum gain of 3 dBi. The outdoor antenna used for the purpose of communicating to the wireless infrastructure is limited to 14 dBi gain, or any combination of gain and loss that equals 14 dB at input. Each antenna must be positioned to observe minimum separation requirements from all users and bystanders. The following guidelines must be used when considering separation distances:  Indoor antennas must be placed so that under normal conditions, personnel cannot come within 20 cm (~8 in) of any inside antenna. Adhering to this minimum separation will ensure that the employee or bystander cannot exceed RF exposures beyond the maximum permissible limit as defined by FCC Regulations section 1.1310 Limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure.  Outdoor antenna must be positioned so that under normal conditions, personnel cannot approach closer than 120 cm (~4 ft.). A directional antenna having a maximum gain of 14 dBi is used, and precautions should be taken to prevent personnel from routinely passing through the main radiation beam at a distance closer than specified. 1.4 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters WARNING! THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS B DEVICE This is not a consumer device. It is designed for installation by FCC licensees and qualified installers. You must have an FCC license or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. You must register class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation. 1.5 FCC Contact Information Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 1-888-225-5322 TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Fax: 1-866-418-0232
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 13 of 50 2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Information The PS51080 repeater was developed for use in enclosed structures where signals from local public safety towers to operate mobile units is poor or unavailable. Adequate signal strength must be available outside the structure as a prerequisite to achieving in-building coverage. The device is connected to an external antenna, normally located on a roof, and to one or more internal antennas placed strategically throughout the area where wireless service is desired. The external antenna is typically directional, such as a Yagi antenna. Internal antennas are typically omnidirectional, although various other types may be used, depending on the coverage application. The repeater amplifies both the uplink (mobile to base) and downlink (base to mobile) signals, thus facilitating communications to and from the intended wireless infrastructure. With a maximum total of 80 dB nominal gain on both the uplink and downlink, gain can be adjusted over a range from 50 dB to 80 dB in 1 dB steps. The repeater is controlled using a computer connected to the 8P8C/RJ45 Female Network Connector labeled ‘GUI’. There are also LED indicators to indicate alarm status, OSC and power. Refer to Figure 4-1. 2.2 Product Features  Easy installation  Light and small  One body type  Control using a Windows-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) and accessed by connecting a laptop or desktop computer to the 8P8C/RJ45 Female Network Connector labeled ‘GUI’  User gain control  Automatic level control  Automatic shutdown function  Oscillation protection  Overdrive protection  Under/over voltage protection  Fault protection  Alarm notification  External interfaces – serial  Persistent status and error information
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 14 of 50 2.3 Included Accessories Table 2-1 contains the items that are shipped with the PS51080 Public Safety Repeater. Table 2-1: Included Accessories 2.4 Optional Accessories A complete line of accessories is available from Westell. Check with your Westell distributor for any additional items needed. Some products that are suitable for most in-building needs are listed in Table 2-2. Table 2-2: Optional Accessories Quantity Description 1 AC Power Cable, 5 feet 10 inches 1 Ethernet cable, 6 feet 1 inch 1 Alarm Relay Serial Cable, 4 feet 9 inches 1 USB Drive containing the User Manual and Software 5 Mounting Screws 5 Drywall Anchors Item Model Number or Description Outside donor antenna panel Clearlink-D/698-2.7 K/N Inside omnidirectional antenna ClearLink-O/698-2.7 K/N Directional couplers 6 dB Clearlink-DC6/698-2.7K/N 10 dB Clearlink-DC10/698-2.7K/N 15 dB Clearlink-DC15/698-2.7K/N 20 dB Clearlink-DC20/698-2.7K/N 30 dB Clearlink-DC30/698-2.7K/N Power dividers 2:1 Clearlink-SPD2/698-2.7K/N 3:1 Clearlink-SPD3/698-2.7K/N 4:1 Clearlink-SPD4/698-2.7K/N
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 15 of 50 3 Product Specification 3.1 RF Specifications Table 3-1: RF Specifications Parameters Specifications Comments Frequency range UL(Uplink) 788~805MHz 806~809MHz Sub-Band1 806~816MHz Sub-Band2 Each band, 700 and 800 independently controlled by GUI DL (Downlink) 758~775MHz 851~854MHz Sub-Band1 851~861MHz Sub-Band2 Frequency selectivity UL/DL @-40dBc ±2MHz Gain UL/DL 80dB (±1.0dB ) Sub-band balance UL/DL ± 1.0dB Gain adjustment range UL/DL 30dB/30dB ± 1 dB 1dB step AGC (Automatic Gain Control) range UL/DL 25 dB Pass band ripple UL DL ±1.5dB Typ (Peak-To-Peak 3dB) ±2.0dB Max (Peak-To-Peak 4dB) Linear output power UL/DL +27dBm 3rd order intercept point UL/DL +42.5dBm 1 dB gain compression UL/DL 31dBm Input VSWR ( Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) UL/DL <2:1 Max power input w/o damage UL/DL +10dBm Propagation delay UL/DL 3㎲ Typ 4㎲ Max Noise figure @ maximum gain UL/DL 6.5dB Typ. 8.0dB Max
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 16 of 50 3.2 Power Specifications Table 3-2: Power Specifications 3.3 Mechanical Specifications Table 3-3: Mechanical Specifications 3.4 Environmental Specifications Table 3-4: Environmental Specifications Parameters Specifications Notes Main power input voltage AC110V Internal AC DC Power Supply Parameters Specifications Notes Dimensions 279 x 425.958 x 81.28 mm (L x H x D) 11 x 16.77 x 3.2 in (L x H x D) Weight 7.7 kg (~17 lbs.) Connectors Link/service antenna ports N-female Power Connectors IEC320 Frame ground External grounding point provided on repeater, Figure 4-1 RJ45 (8P8C) GUI (Graphical User Interface) Alarm Relay (RS-232) 9P D-SUB, female Mounting type Wall mounting Heat dissipation Natural convection Finish Red color paint Parameters Specifications Notes Operating temperature -30° to +50° C (ambient) -22° F to +118° F Storage temperature -40° C to +60° C (ambient) -40° F to +140° F Humidity 95% NEMA IP65, NEMA 4 Compliance
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 17 of 50 3.5 GUI Items Table 3-5: GUI Items Refer to Section 6 System Operation for more information about the GUI. Parameters Specifications Notes UL/DL Output Readings 5dBm to 30dBm Reads and displays the UL/DL output power Alarm Readout Displays PLL LD(Lock Detector), Isolation, UL/DL shutdown, DC Fail, Relay Status, UL/DL VSWR, Manual Amp Displays alarm status UL/DL Shutdown Setting 23dBm to 30dBm Use to set the peak power (shutdown level) UL/DL Gain Setting 0dB to 30dB Used to set the UL/DL system gain. System Location Display PS51080 PS-SMR700/800 Company, Address, City, State, Contact Displays the repeater name and information. Control Send All Control Page Settings Used to save settings in the Control page. Isolation Settable to 0db -or- 15dB. VSWR Adjustable from 1-30 Quit None Closes the GUI page.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 18 of 50 3.6 Alarm Status Table 3-6: Alarm Status Refer to Figure 4-1 for LED locations. Repeater Unit LED Condition/Troubleshooting Power (Green) OSC (Red) Alarm (Red) X X X Power supply inside the repeater is not functioning or is turned off. Blinking Blinking Blinking Checking isolation data. Solidly lit Off Off Normal condition at start up. Solidly lit Solidly lit Solid Insufficient data (isolation) exists between the DL and UL antenna. Remove power and re-install the DL and UL antenna to resolve isolation problem. Solidly lit Off Solidly lit Shut down alarm. The cell tower signal is too strong (exceeds AGC range). Attenuate DL path to clear alarm. Solidly lit Off Blinking PLL lock failure. Blinking Off Off Repeater is non-functional. Contact Westell customer support. Blinking Solidly lit Solidly lit Antenna Failure Alarm.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 19 of 50 3.7 Alarm Relay Table 3-7: Alarm Relay NOTE Either method in Table 3-7 would trigger the following alarms: Antenna Malfunction, PA Failure and Power Failure. Table 3-8: Alarm Relay Connections Shutdown Signal Relay Status Notes Normally Open NO (pin 2) + CC (pin 3) PIN 1 NC, PIN 2 NO, PIN 3 CC Normally Closed NC (pin 1) + CC (pin 3) Pin Number Contact Type Conductor Color 1 NC Black 2 NO Brown 3 CC Red
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 20 of 50 4 Product Appearance 4.1 External Configuration Figure 4-1: External Product Configuration
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 21 of 50 5 Installation Guidelines 5.1 Important Installation Guidelines  The PS51080 repeater is designed for indoor use only.  The PS51080 repeater must be installed in a vertical position on the mounting bracket.  Install the PS51080 repeater in a dry, clean and dust-free environment.  Inadequate isolation between the outside and inside antennas may cause regenerative feedback in the system.  This feedback can cause the amplifier to emit a continuous signal at maximum amplitude, and, in some cases, interfere with normal operation of the donor site. Careful consideration of the layout and placement of the system is imperative to minimize this possibility and to minimize the amount of signal leaking from the building.  Do not disassemble the repeater. DANGER!  Refer to the 1.3 Safety Guidelines section for proper antenna selection and installation. To avoid serious injury, death and/or damage to the repeater, do not install donor or server antennas near overhead power lines or high power components. Allow enough distance so that falling antennas would not come in contact with those components.  Electric shock may occur if the repeater is installed in close proximity to water. WARNING!  Amplifier or handset damage may occur if a handset is connected directly to the repeater or to the coax that leads to the repeater.  The PS51080 repeater must be connected to ground for protection.  We recommend that installers do not wear jewelry or metal accessories when installing this repeater.  Do not place cables or tools that may damage the repeater in close proximity to it.  Check the installation site for hazardous conditions such as water-covered floors or badly worn or damaged cables prior to installation.  Lifespan and performance of the repeater may be reduced if the unit is operating outside its nominal temperature range.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 22 of 50 CAUTION  Close proximity to the donor or server antennas with the repeater in operation may expose users or installers to RF fields that exceed FCC limits for human exposure.  Turn power to the repeater off when connecting or disconnecting cables. 5.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines  Accurately determine the azimuth to the donor site. Obtain the donor site information and approval from the service provider/carrier.  Ensure that the radiation path to the donor site is unobstructed.  Mount the donor antenna at or toward the edge of the roof, in the direction of the donor site. Avoid having the RF signal from the donor pass above the location(s) of the service antennas. Normally, the service antennas are installed behind and below the donor antenna, as viewed from above. This approach helps avoid interference and feedback to and from the service antennas.  Normally, mounting the donor antenna higher will allow a less obstructed path to the donor site. However, in high traffic metro areas, avoid mounting the donor antenna higher than necessary, as the quality of the donor signal may become less stable and it is more likely to encounter adjacent channel interference.  When possible, shield the rear of a donor antenna by locating it so that any HVAC units and/or penthouse structures are behind the antenna, relative to the donor cell site location. 5.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines  Use omnidirectional antennas (see section 2.4. Optional Accessories) indoors and locate them centrally with respect to the intended coverage area to minimize signal leakage to the outside. Only use directional antennas indoors in special cases when higher gain and directionality would be helpful and RF exposure limits will not be exceeded.  To avoid repeater uplink overload and gain limiting, mount the indoor antennas away from areas where mobile subscribers frequently use their phones, such as desks or dispatch areas.  To determine the quantity and locations of indoor antennas, measure Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) using DM Tool software to determine areas of weak signals. These are the approximate areas where indoor antennas may be needed.  Be aware that the signal from an indoor antenna, in most cases, can be expected to penetrate approximately two standard sheet rock walls to reach users. If the signal must travel through more than two walls, or if the walls are made of materials other than sheet rock, it may be necessary to split the available signal and add more antennas.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 23 of 50 5.4 Mounting the Repeater Follow the instructions in this section to mount the repeater on a wall. Figure 5-1: Repeater Mounting Bracket Mounted on Repeater Rear 1. If the mounting bracket is attached to the repeater, remove it. a. Grasp the top of the mounting bracket and push firmly down to slide the bracket off the repeater. 2. Using the bracket as a template, mark the five locations for the wall anchoring system screws, Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2: Mounting Bracket with Mounting Screw Holes Highlighted in Red 3. Move the mounting bracket and drill the mounting holes at the marks in the wall.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 24 of 50 4. Install a wall anchor in each of the five drilled holes. 5. Place the mounting bracket over the anchors and install the five screws into the anchors, fastening the bracket to the wall. 6. Slide the repeater onto the receiver rails on the wall mount bracket. 5.5 Verifying the Physical System Setup  Check all cables for shorts and opens. Verify that there are no cables with loose or poor connections. RF leakage could cause oscillation to occur under some conditions.  If the rooftop antenna (donor antenna) is directional, check it for proper alignment along the calculated compass heading. Typically, the directional antenna would be aimed at the same site that your handset uses, but that may not always be the case.  If cables and alignment are acceptable, and a problem persists, use a spectrum analyzer to examine the signal environment in which the unit is operating. The existence of strong adjacent channel signals within the frequency band(s) can cause the AGC to reduce the amplifier’s gain or cause alarms. In some cases, additional filtering or attenuation may 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. 5.6 Controlling the Repeater Control and monitoring the repeater requires that a properly configured computer with Westell PS51080 control software installed is connected via an ethernet cable, such as the one shown in Figure 5-3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Network Interface port of a computer to the GUI port on the bottom end panel of the repeater. Figure 5-3: Ethernet Cable
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 25 of 50 5.7 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel Use the provided Alarm Relay Serial Cable to connect the PS51080 Public Safety Repeater to the alarm relay panel. If the provided cable is not long enough for your system, you will need to build one. 1. Strip the outer serial cable insulation back to expose the inner conductors, Figure 5-4. Only the red, black and brown conductors will be used. You may cut the remaining conductors back to end of the outer insulation to keep them out of the way. 2. Strip back the insulation on the ends of each conductor. Figure 5-4: Stripped Cable Conductors 3. Remove the protective cover on the Alarm Relay 9 position D-Sub connector. Figure 5-5: Alarm Relay 9 Position D-Sub Connector
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 26 of 50 4. Connect the 9 position D-Sub connector at one end of the serial cable to the Alarm Relay connector on the PS51080, Figure 5-6. Be sure to fasten the connector screws securely. Figure 5-6: Alarm Relay Cable Connected to Repeater 5. Connect the stripped end of the serial cable to the alarm relay panel. Refer to Table 5-1 for connection information. Table 5-1: Alarm Relay Connections Pin Number Contact Type Conductor Color 1 NC Black 2 NO Brown 3 CC Red
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 27 of 50 5.8 Connecting the Power Cable Use the provided AC Power Cable to connect the PS51080 Public Safety Repeater to an AC power source. 1. Remove the cap from the AC 110V power connector on the repeater, Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7: Remove the Power Connector Cap 2. Connect the power cable to the AC 110V power connector on the repeater, Figure 5-9 . NOTE The repeater connector and the cable connector are keyed as shown in Figure 5-8. Figure 5-8: Connector Keys
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 28 of 50 Figure 5-9: Power Cable Connected to Repeater 3. Screw the connector on securely. 4. When the repeater is properly set up and ready to have power applied, plug the other end into the 110VAC outlet. Figure 5-10: Power Cable Connected to Repeater
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 29 of 50 6 System Operation 6.1 Operating the Program Access the PS51080 Public Safety Repeater using the provided PS51080 PS-SMR 700/800 software through a LAN connection. The repeater ships with the IP address 192.168.1.150. To connect directly to the repeater from a laptop or PC with a crossover CAT-5E cable or over a LAN, change the TCP/IP settings on your computer to enable a connection to a host that has a static IP. 1. Select Use the following IP Address and enter the IP address 192.168.1.x, where ‘x’ is any number from 2 to 254, inclusive, other than 150, Figure 6-1. 2. Ensure that the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0. NOTE Refer questions about these settings to your IT department. Figure 6-1: IP Settings
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 30 of 50 3. Navigate to the location where the PS51080.exe software file is saved, Figure 6-2, and double-click to run it. The Status page, Figure 6-3, displays. Figure 6-2: Run the Software
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 31 of 50 Figure 6-3: Status Page (after clicking connect) Item Description 1 IP Address Field (editable when Connect button is displayed) 2 Connect/Disconnect toggle button 3 TX/RX LED indicates the state of communication with the repeater and GUI 4. Verify that the IP address in the left menu IP section correct. If it is not, edit it in the IP Address field. 5. In the left menu Connection section, click the Connect button. The button label changes to Disconnect.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 32 of 50 6.2 Status Clicking the Status button in the menu on the left of the page changes the button text to and displays the Status Mode page, Figure 6-4, described in this section. Figure 6-4: Status Mode Page Figure 6-4: Status Mode Page, continued Item # Section 1 System Not User-Configurable/Informational Only Manufacturer Displays the repeater’s manufacturer Repeater Type Displays repeater model S/W Version Displays the firmware version of the control board Temperature Displays the inner temperature of the repeater 2 Location Company Company information display Address Address information display City City information display State State information display Contact Contact information display
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 33 of 50 Figure 6-4: Status Mode Page, continued Item # Section 3 700 MHz Uplink Start Frequency Displays the 700 MHz uplink start frequency End Frequency Displays the 700 MHz uplink end frequency Downlink Start Frequency Displays the 700 MHz downlink start frequency End Frequency Displays the 700 MHz downlink end frequency 4 Downlink Gain dB (700 MHz) Displays the downlink gain in the 700 MHz range 700 MHz Output (dBm) Displays the output level of the 700 MHz range Gain dB (800 MHz) Displays the downlink gain in the 800 MHz range 800 MHz Output (dBm) Displays the output level of the 800 MHz range AGC Level (dBm) Sets the unit’s maximum AGC output value HPA This allows the user to toggle the downlink High Power Amplifier (HPA) on or off 5 800 MHz Sub-band 1 Uplink Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 uplink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 uplink end frequency Downlink Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 downlink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 downlink end frequency Sub-Band 2 Uplink Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 uplink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 uplink end frequency
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 34 of 50 Item # Section 5 Sub-band 2, continued 700 MHz Band Displays the 700MHz band that is On. 800 MHz Band Displays the 800MHz band that is On. Uplink 700 & 800 MHz Gain (dB) Displays the status of the uplink gain Uplink Output (dBm) Displays the uplink output level AGC Level (dBm) Sets the unit’s maximum AGC output value HPA This allows the user to toggle the uplink High Power Amplifier on or off 6 Isolation Isolation Value Measured isolation value (air interface attenuation value) between donor antenna and service antenna. Isolation Measured isolation value (air interface attenuation value) between donor antenna and service antenna. The isolation check can be performed with the RF on or off. On = Measure the Isolation and display the value in the Isolation Value field Off = Do not measure the isolation
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 35 of 50 Figure 6-4: Status Mode Page, continued Item # Section 7 Alarm Not User-Configurable/Informational Only PLL LD Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) Isolation Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) Shutdown (DL/UL) Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) DC Fail Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) Relay Status Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) DL VSWR DL Path VSWR check (green: Normal, red: Alarm) UL VSWR UL Path VSWR check ( green : Normal, red : Alarm) Manual Amp User HPA OFF Alarm ( green : Normal, red : Alarm) 8 VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) DL/UL Ratio VSWR Ratio Status Display, 0 to 30 Limit VSWR Ratio Alarm Limit On/Off VSWR Alarm Display Enable(On)/Display(Off)
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 36 of 50 6.3 Control Clicking the Control button in the menu on the left of the page changes the button text to and displays the Control Mode page, Figure 6-5, described in this section. Figure 6-5: Control Mode Page Item # Section 1 700 MHz Uplink Start Frequency Displays the 700 MHz uplink start frequency End Frequency Displays the 700 MHz uplink end frequency Downlink Start Frequency Displays the 700 MHz downlink start frequency End Frequency Displays the 700 MHz downlink end frequency
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 37 of 50 Figure 6-5: Control Mode Page, continued Figure 6-5: Control Mode Page, continued Item # Section 2 Downlink Gain dB (700 MHz) Displays the downlink gain in the 700 MHz range Atten(dB)(700 MHz) Display attenuation value controlled by downlink (700 MHz) Gain dB (800 MHz) Displays the downlink gain in the 800 MHz range Atten(dB)(800 MHz) Display attenuation value controlled by downlink (800 MHz) AGC Auto Level Control Function On/Off AGC Level (dBm) Sets the unit’s maximum ALC output value HPA Downlink HPA On/Off 3 Shutdown Allows the shut down level to be set Downlink Shutdown Allows the downlink shut down level to be set to on or off. Shutdown Level (dBm) Allows the maximum shut down level to be set between 23 and 30. Uplink Shutdown Allows the uplink shut down level to be set to on or off Shutdown Level (dBm) Allows the maximum shut down level to be set between 23 and 30. 4 Control Send When the unit is fully configured, the settings can be sent to the repeater by clicking the Control Send button. 5 Shutdown Period Allows the shut down period to be set Shutdown Period Allows the shut down period to be set in minutes and seconds.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 38 of 50 Item # Section 6 800 MHz Sub-band 1 Uplink Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 uplink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 uplink end frequency Downlink Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 downlink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 1 downlink end frequency Sub-band 2 Uplink Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 uplink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 uplink end frequency Downlink Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 downlink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 downlink end frequency 700 MHz Band Drop-Down List Allows selection to turn the 758-775 MHz band on or off 800 MHz Band Drop-Down List Allows selection to turn on Sub-band 1, Sub-band 2 or Band Off.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 39 of 50 Figure 6-5: Control Mode Page, continued Item # Section 6, continued Uplink 700 & 800 MHz Gain (dB) Displays the status of the uplink gain Atten Displays the attenuation AGC Atten AGC (automatic gain control), reduces gain to prevent in-band (measured) output power from exceeding the specified maximum output level. AGC Control Auto Level Control Function On/Off AGC Level (dBm) Sets the unit’s maximum AGC output value HPA Uplink HPA On/Off 7 Alarm PLL LD Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) Isolation Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) Shutdown (DL/UL) Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) DC Fail Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) Relay Status Display alarm (green = normal; red = alarm) DL VSWR DL Path VSWR check (green: Normal, red: Alarm) UL VSWR UL Path VSWR check ( green : Normal, red : Alarm) Manual Amp User HPA OFF Alarm ( green : Normal, red : Alarm)
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 40 of 50 Figure 6-5: Control Mode Page, continued Item # Section 8 Isolation Isolation Value When power is on, an isolation check is performed and the values display. Isolation Measured isolation value (air interface attenuation value) between donor antenna and service antenna. The isolation check can be performed with the RF on or off. On = Measure the Isolation and display the value in the Isolation Value field Off = Do not measure the isolation Isolation Recheck The isolation check can be performed with the RF on or off. Isolation Attenuation This allows control of the isolation attenuation. After isolation check, attenuation is set automatically (0 to 30). Note: Neither the isolation check nor recheck will indicate a change in power levels if the unit’s own power has been switched off. 9 VSWR DL/UL Ratio VSWR Ratio Status Display, 0 to 30. Limit VSWR Ratio Alarm Limit, Set 0 to 30. On/Off VSWR Alarm Display Enable (On)/Display (Off). 10 Location Company Company information display Address Address information display City City information display State State information display Contact Contact information display
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 41 of 50 7 Installing Software 1. Insert the included media into your computer and locate the Setup.exe file, Figure 7-1. 2. Double-click the file to begin software installation, Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1: Setup.exe file 3. Navigate to the destination directory in which you want to install the file, Figure 7-2. Figure 7-2: Navigate to the destination directory
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 42 of 50 4. When the window shown in Figure 7-3 displays, click Next. The progress window, Figure 7-4 displays. Figure 7-3: Click Next to Begin Installation Figure 7-4: Installation Progress Window 5. When the installation is complete, click Finish, Figure 7-5.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 43 of 50 Figure 7-5: Installation Complete
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 44 of 50 7.1 Upgrading the Firmware Follow the instructions in this section to upgrade to a newer version of system firmware. 1. Click the Control button to display the Control page. 2. Click in the IP menu located on the left side of the Control page. The Firmware Upgrade progress window, Figure 7-6, displays. Figure 7-6: Firmware Upgrade Progress Window showing File Open tab 3. Click the File Open tab in the Firmware Upgrade progress window to display it, Figure 7-6. 4. When the Select INI File to Open browser displays, navigate to the location of the new software version BIN file, Figure 7-7.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 45 of 50 Figure 7-7: Navigate to the New Software BIN File 5. Click to select the desired version file. 6. Click in the Specify INI File to Open browser window, Figure 7-7. The Firmware Version Check dialog window displays, Figure 7-8. Figure 7-8: Firmware Version Check 7. Click in the Firmware Version Check dialog window, Figure 7-8. The firmware upgrade begins, as indicated by the progress bar in the Firmware Version Check window, Figure 7-9.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 46 of 50 Figure 7-9: File Upload Begins 8. When Step 3: Upgrade Complete displays in the Firmware Version Check window, Figure 7-10, the upgrade is complete. Figure 7-10: Upgrade Complete 9. Click , located at the bottom left corner of the screen, to close the PS51080 software application. The software version will not be updated until the application is closed and reopened. 10. Wait approximately 1 ½ minutes, then reopen the application.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 47 of 50 11. Verify that the new version of software is indicated in the System section of the Control page, Figure 7-11. Figure 7-11: Verify New Software Version
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 48 of 50 Appendix A Important Product Information A.1 Registration Number FCC – NVRCSIT51080SP78 A.2 Internal Power Supply The internal power supply for this device carries a UL complaint rating.
WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 49 of 50 Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations Table B-1 contains the acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual, along with a definition for each one. Table B-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym/Abbreviation Definition AC Alternating Current AGC Automatic Gain Control COM Communications dB Decibels dBc Decibels relative to the carrier dBi Decibels relative to isotropic dBm The power ratio in decibels (dB) of the measured power referenced to one milliwatt (mW) DC Direct Current DL Downlink FCC Federal Communications Commission HPA High-Powered Amplifier IF SAW Intermediate Frequency Surface Acoustic Wave IP Internet Protocol LAN Local Area Network LED Light Emitting Diode MHz Megahertz NMS Network Management System OSC Oscillator PLL LD Phase-locked loop with lock detection RF Radio Frequency RS-232C Serial Communication Standard UL Uplink UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply VAC Volts Alternating Current (AC Voltage) VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
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