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HE4 4G Broadband Head-End
5-Band Distributed Antenna System Head-End
User Manual
Table of Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Safety & Certification Notice ........................................................................................................................ 3
FCC Information ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Industry Canada Regulations ........................................................................................................................ 4
Distributed Antenna System Overview ......................................................................................................... 5
Product Description ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Automatic Shutdown .................................................................................................................................... 6
Remote Access .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Authorized Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 7
Product Specifications................................................................................................................................... 7
Electrical Specifications................................................................................................................................. 8
Pre-installation Survey ................................................................................................................................ 10
Physical Installation..................................................................................................................................... 11
Contact Information.................................................................................................................................... 12
Licensee Contact Information ..................................................................................................................... 12
Revision History
Rev. 1
Rev. 2
Rev. 3
Rev 4
Initial manual
Updated AWS and Band 17 UL power levels
Added remote access section
Added FCC ID for EV-DO modem
Safety & Certification Notice
O l ualified pe so el should ha dle DA“ e uip e t. A pe so i ol ed i i stallatio o se i e
of this equipment should u de sta d a d follo these safet guideli es.
Use this unit only for the purpose specified by the manufacturer. Do not modify or fit any spare parts
that are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer.
This amplifier system is designed to operate from single-phase 120VAC power and should always be
operated with both the neutral and ground wires properly connected.
Do not install or make adjustments to this unit during an electrical storm.
This equipment will generate radio signals and could continuously emit RF energy. Avoid prolonged
exposure to the antennas and maintain a 12 inch clearance from the antenna while the system is
operating.
Power for this equipment shall be supplied through wiring installed in a normal building. If powered
directly from the mains distribution system, it shall be used additional protection, such as overvoltage
protection device.
Only manufacturers recommended antennas, cables, and passive devices shall be used with this
equipment.
Opening the chassis will void the warranty.
Always power off the unit prior to performing any work.
To meet FCC Part 27.50 compliance, the installation height of the donor antenna for an AWS band
(1700/2100 MHz) operation is limited to 10 meters above ground.
WARNING. 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. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties of $100,000
for each continuing violation.
FCC Information
FCC ID: 2AEQJ-HE4-001
WARNING. 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. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
oid the use ’s autho it to ope ate the e uip e t.
You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer.
Antennas MUST be installed at least 30 cm (12 inches) from any person.
Industry Canada Regulations
IC ID:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The te
IC efo e the adio e tifi atio
specifications were met.
e o l sig ifies that I dust
Ca ada te h i al
RF E posu e: The a ufa tu e ’s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation.
For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 dB,
especially where the output is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. This
power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the
output of the device.
Cet appa eillage u
i ue de la lasse [B] po d à toutes les e ige es de l’i te f e e a adie e
causant des gle e ts d’ uipe e t. L’op atio est sujette au deu o ditio s sui a tes:
diapositives peut e pas ause l’i te f e e o i e, et
e dispositif doit a epte ’i po te uelle
interférence reçue o p is l’i te f e e ui peut ause l’opération peu désirée.
Le fabricant nominale de la puissance de sortie de ce matériel est simple transporteur. Pour les
situations lorsque plusieurs signaux porteurs so t p se ts, l’ aluatio de ait t e duite de .5 dB,
en particulier lorsque le signal de sortie est réémise et peut provoquer des interférences adjacentes à la
a de utilisateu s. Ce pou oi est de la du tio pa le iais de la so tie d’ali e tatio ou la du tio
de gain et non par un atténuateur à la sortie du dispositif.
Please note: This unit has been approved for use in Canada under RSS 131, however, consent for the use
of this device to improve mobile communications coverage, must be obtained through your mobile
network provider, prior to placing the unit in operation. Please refer to the Industry Canada document
CPC 2-1-05, Section 6.1 available or viewable at:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf08942e.html
Distributed Antenna System Overview
Cellular signals from outdoor cell towers may not provide clear and consistent coverage inside buildings,
consequently wireless operators and building owners use distributed antenna systems (DAS) to
broadcast cell signals throughout their facilities.
In-building weak signals are produced by a variety of reasons, including LEED construction, base station
position, building position, construction material, in-building content, etc. Within a building the cell
signals can be strong near the external walls and become non-existent as the signals try to propagate
within the building. Typical in-building signal loss can be seen in Table 1.
Substance
Drywall
Plywood
Cubicle (each)
Glass (no shielding)
Low-e Glass
Concrete
Lead
Cellular
800/900 MHz
PCS / AWS
1700/2100 MHz
2dB
1dB
1dB
2dB
15dB
18dB
45dB
3dB
3dB
2dB
3dB
19dB
22dB
52dB
Table 1: Typical Signal Loss in Buildings
Signal loss is a key term used in the cellular industry. For each 3dB of loss in signal strength, this
represents the ability to make a call or not. The range of operable cell signals can extend from very
strong -50dB signals—when a subscriber is standing next to a cell tower—to very weak signals of -95dB
or weaker. At -95dB, a call may get through at times, but the subscriber will be frustrated by the
number of dropped calls and overall poor call quality. Also data applications are much more vulnerable
to weak signals, causing constant retransmissions and resulting in reduced data rates.
In-building DAS can eliminate problems associated with signal proliferation, coverage, and capacity for
voice and data applications. In-building systems work by distributing cell signals throughout an interior
space: the signal is typically brought to the building using roof-mounted donor antennas or with a base
station (BTS) installed in the telecommunications equipment room. The donor antennas or BTS is then
connected to the DAS using cabling. The DAS network of antennas is placed strategically throughout the
building to provide voice and data services.
Product Description
Intelligent Distributed Amplifier System (IDAS) is a distributed network of active coverage nodes
controlled by an intelligent head-end called the HE4. The head-end simultaneously supports 2G, 3G, &
4G communication services from multiple carriers. The product is connected to donor antennas that
are normally roof mounted to capture the strongest mobile broadband signals available. The signals are
transmitted from the donor antennas into the head-end where the signals are filtered, balanced to
correct near and far tower signals, amplified, and transmitted to each of the coverage nodes within the
building. Each coverage node is a linear and ultra-low noise amplifier that supports voice, texting, and
demanding data centric applications providing a very scalable in-building network. The major features
include supporting all major networks simultaneously, high speed data, programmable signaling, and
alarm triggers for all degraded network conditions.
The HE4 is a fully programmable device that can adjust uplink and downlink signaling as well as
providing feedback on donor antenna positioning. During idle mode or in a state where no uplink signal
is present, the uplink gain on the HE4 is lower than the maximum gain to reduce electronic noise output.
When an uplink signal is present, the output power is adjusted accordingly as needed for power level
control required for a variety of communication protocols. The product works in conjunction with a
network of coverage nodes and associated donor antennas.
Automatic Shutdown
The detected power levels are monitored by a microcontroller in the HE4. The microcontroller limits the
maximum output power to keep the amplifiers linear without interfering with the network power
control. The HE4 will also detect low-level self-oscillation and corrects it in real-time. During installation
the HE4 alerts the user with LED outputs to adjust the position of the antennas if the unit is selfoscillating to clear the issue. If the microcontroller cannot correct the self-oscillation it will shut the unit
down to protect the network and notify the user with LED outputs on the unit.
To resolve oscillation, increase the antenna separation between in-building antennas or provide
improved isolation from the outside donor antennas and the in-building antennas. This isolation should
be in the order of 70 dB and is usually obtained by mounting the outside antenna away from the edges
of the roof. The use of window mounts or other non-rooftop mountings should be avoided.
Remote Access
The HE4 has a microcontroller that interfaces to a cellular modem (FCC ID: RI7DE910-DUAL) that
supports remote data access. The modem is continuously checking for an incoming connection, and if
found it will complete the connection and open up a data path to the unit. This allows for a remote
program to monitor the HE4 activity, make any necessary adjustments, or shut down the HE4 if needed.
The internal contained cellular modem (FCC ID: RI7DE910-DUAL) is a dual band device supporting
800/1900MHZ frequency bands as well as CDMA 1xRTT and CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A Air Interfaces.
Authorized Equipment
The HE4 has been tested using the antennas and cable.
Part Number
Description
WOA-N11
In-building broadband ceiling mount antenna
WDA-N21
In-building broadband directional wall mount antenna
WDA-N03
Wideband directional donor antenna
CC10-001
10 ft. antenna cable
Warning: do not use any antennas, cables, and /or coupling devices not
authorized by the manufacturer.
Product Specifications
The product works in conjunction with the head-end as well as surrounding coverage nodes, and is
responsible for delivering optimal cellular communications to the target coverage area. The HE4
supports the following:
PCS Band 2:
System gain: uplink = 70dB; downlink = 70dB
Downlink: 1.93-1.99GHz, Uplink: 1.85-1.91GHz
AWS Band 4:
System gain: uplink = 70dB; downlink = 70dB
Downlink: 2.11-2.155GHz, Uplink: 1.71-1.755GHz
Cellular Band 5:
System gain: uplink = 70dB; downlink = 70dB
Downlink: 869-894MHz, Uplink: 824-849MHz
LTE Band 13:
System gain: uplink = 70dB; downlink = 70dB
Downlink: 746-757MHz, Uplink: 776-787MHz
LTE Band 17:
System gain: uplink = 70dB; downlink = 70dB
Downlink: 734-746MHz, Uplink: 704-716MHz
General Product:
Industrial enclosure
Input power = 6.0 VDC
Di e sio s
8. 5
Electrical Specifications
PCS Band 2
Test Parameter
Uplink Operating frequency
Downlink Operating frequency
Uplink maximum amplifier gain
Downlink maximum amplifier gain
Uplink minimum amplifier gain
Downlink minimum amplifier gain
Maximum Ripple in BW
Uplink Noise Figure
Downlink Noise Figure
Uplink IP3
Downlink IP3
Amplifier Signal Delay
Uplink Input Signal Range
Downlink Input Signal Range
UL RF Composite Output Power -GSM
DL RF Composite Output Power -GSM
AWS Band 4
Test Parameter
Uplink Operating frequency
Downlink Operating frequency
Uplink maximum amplifier gain
Downlink maximum amplifier gain
Uplink minimum amplifier gain
Downlink minimum amplifier gain
Maximum Ripple in BW
Uplink Noise Figure
Downlink Noise Figure
Uplink IP3
Downlink IP3
Amplifier Signal Delay
Uplink Input Signal Range
Downlink Input Signal Range
UL RF Composite Output Power -GSM
DL RF Composite Output Power -GSM
Condition (GHz)
Peak Gain over 1.85 to 1.91
Peak Gain over 1.93 to 1.99
Peak Gain over 1.85 to 1.91
Peak Gain over 1.93 to 1.99
1.85 to 1.91
1.93 to 1.99
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Pout
Max. Pout
1.85 to 1.91
1.93 to 1.99
1.85 to 1.91
1.93 to 1.99
1.85 to 1.91
1.93 to 1.99
Condition (GHz)
Peak Gain over 1.71 to 1.755
Peak Gain over 2.11 to 2.155
Peak Gain over 1.71 to 1.755
Peak Gain over 1.93 to 1.99
1.71 to 1.755
2.11 to 2.155
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Pout
Max. Pout
1.71 to 1.755
2.11 to 2.155
1.71 to 1.755
2.11 to 2.155
1.71 to 1.755
2.11 to 2.155
Specification
1.85 to 1.91 GHz
1.93 to 1.99 GHz
70 dB typical
70 dB typical
40 dB
40 dB
10 dB typical
10 dB typical
5.0 dB typical
15 dB typical
5 dB typical
15 dB typical
35 dBm minimum
23 dBm minimum
200 nsec max
150 nsec max
-60dBm to –12dBm
-100 dBm to –34 dBm
+23 dBm max
+15 dBm max
Specification
1.71 to 1.755 GHz
2.11 to 2.155 GHz
70 dB typical
70 dB typical
40 dB
40 dB
8.0 dB typical
8.0 dB typical
5.0 dB typical
15 dB typical
5 dB typical
15 dB typical
35 dBm minimum
23 dBm minimum
200 nsec max
150 nsec max
-60 dBm to –12 dBm
-100 dBm to –34 dBm
+18 dBm max
+15 dBm max
Cellular Band 5
Test Parameter
Uplink Operating frequency
Downlink Operating frequency
Uplink maximum amplifier gain
Downlink maximum amplifier gain
Uplink minimum amplifier gain
Downlink minimum amplifier gain
Maximum ripple in BW
Uplink Noise Figure
Downlink Noise Figure
Uplink IP3
Downlink IP3
Amplifier Signal Delay
Uplink Input Signal Range
Downlink Input Signal Range
UL RF Output Power - GSM
DL RF Output Power -GSM
LTE Band 13
Test Parameter
Uplink Operating frequency
Downlink Operating frequency
Uplink maximum amplifier gain
Downlink maximum amplifier gain
Uplink minimum amplifier gain
Downlink minimum amplifier gain
Maximum ripple in BW
Uplink Noise Figure
Downlink Noise Figure
Uplink IP3
Downlink IP3
Amplifier Signal Delay
Uplink Input Signal Range
Downlink Input Signal Range
UL RF Output Power - GSM
DL RF Output Power -GSM
Condition (GHz)
Peak Gain over 824 to 849
Peak Gain over 869 to 894
Peak Gain over 824 to 849
Peak Gain over 869 to 894
824 to 849
869 to 894
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Pout
Max. Pout
824 to 849
824 to 849
824 to 849
869 to 894
824 to 849
869 to 894
Condition (MHz)
Peak Gain over 776 to 787
Peak Gain over 746 to 757
Peak Gain over 776 to 787
Peak Gain over 746 to 757
776 to 787
746 to 757
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Pout
Max. Pout
776 to 787
746 to 757
776 to 787
746 to 757
776 to 787
746 to 757
Specification
824 to 849 MHz
869 to 894 MHz
70 dB typical
70 dB typical
40 dB
40 dB
4 dB typical
4 dB typical
5.0 dB typical
15 dB typical
5 dB typical
15 dB typical
39 dBm
18 dBm
100 nsec max
100 nsec max
-55 dBm to –4 dBm
-100 dBm to –34 dBm
+23 dBm max
+15 dBm max
Specification
776 to 787 MHz
746 to 757 MHz
70 dB typical
70 dB typical
40 dB
40 dB
4 dB typical
4 dB typical
5.0 dB typical
15 dB typical
5 dB typical
15 dB typical
39 dBm
18 dBm
100 nsec max
100 nsec max
-55 dBm to –4 dBm
-100 dBm to –34 dBm
+23 dBm max
+15 dBm max
LTE Band 17
Test Parameter
Uplink Operating frequency
Downlink Operating frequency
Uplink maximum amplifier gain
Downlink maximum amplifier gain
Uplink minimum amplifier gain
Downlink minimum amplifier gain
Maximum ripple in BW
Uplink Noise Figure
Downlink Noise Figure
Uplink IP3
Downlink IP3
Amplifier Signal Delay
Uplink Input Signal Range
Downlink Input Signal Range
UL RF Composite Output Power - GSM
DL RF Composite Output Power -GSM
Condition (MHz)
Peak Gain over 704 to 716
Peak Gain over 734 to 746
Peak Gain over 704 to 716
Peak Gain over 734 to 746
704 to 716
734 to 746
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Gain
Min. Gain
Max. Pout
Max. Pout
704 to 716
734 to 746
704 to 716
734 to 746
704 to 716
734 to 746
Specification
704 to 716 MHz
734 to 746 MHz
70 dB typical
70 dB typical
40 dB
40 dB
4 dB typical
4 dB typical
5.0 dB typical
15 dB typical
5 dB typical
15 dB typical
39 dBm
18 dBm
100 nsec max
100 nsec max
-55 dBm to –4 dBm
-100 dBm to –34 dBm
+18 dBm max
+15 dBm max
Pre-installation Survey
A pre-installation survey should be performed prior to commitment to installation. Measurement of
Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) should be recorded throughout the building in all areas where
mobile broadband coverage is desired. RSSI levels around the exterior of the building as well as on the
rooftop or as close to the point where the exterior antenna will be installed should also be recorded.
RSSI readings at the position where the outside antenna will be installed should be greater than –90
dBm. Successful installations may be made with lower readings and engineering support will be
required.
The exact location of the proposed outside antenna should be measured with a GPS unit and the
coordinates of the cell sites closest to the building in which the system is being installed should be
obtained. With these coordinates the distance and bearing to each of the local cell sites can be
computed and made available to the installation team. The first choice should be the closest site unless
there is blockage in the form of buildings or terrain between the building and this cell site. If blockage
exists an alternate site may be available.
If GPS coordinates are not available there is an alternative method of locating the dominant site:
connect a handset via SMA female to N male adapter to the directional donor antenna. Rotate the
antenna until maximum RSSI readings are obtained and secure it. The location of the HE4 head-end
should allow access to the donor antennas as well as the associated components of the system. The
location of the CP4 coverage nodes and the interior antennas should be determined through the use of
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floor plans of the building in which the system is to be installed. It is important to locate the CP4 as close
as possible to the antenna to keep the coax runs as short as possible. A maximum length of 150 feet is
suggested from the riser tap to the CP4 although longer runs might be accommodated. This assumes
that a coax with loss at 1900 MHz of approximately 8.0 dB per 100 feet is used. The coax used should be
a nominal RG-11 type with a flame retardant rating except when installed in space where moving air
(heating and/or cooli g e ists. I hi h ase the oa ust e ple u
ated. Of p i a o e is
the isolation between the outside antenna and the inside antennas.
Physical Installation
You must obtain express consent of an FCC Licensee prior to the installation of an industrial signal
booster. A contact list of each licensee is provided in this manual.
The coaxial cable discussed above should be pulled from the rooftop location to the space designated
for the HE4 installation. To meet FCC Part 27.50 compliance, the installation height of the donor
antenna for an AWS band (1700/2100 MHz) operation is limited to 10 meters above ground. Additional
coax should be pulled from the HE4 head-end to where power splitters are located and thus to the
position designated for each CP4 and associated antennas. Usually this is accomplished by using existing
cableways and running the cable above suspended ceilings. In many cases the Omni-directional
antennas can be located above the suspended ceilings however, when this is not possible, alternatives
such as ceiling or wall mounted antennas may be used.
When mounting the HE4, take care to avoid areas of high heat or extreme cold. In general, do not place
the unit on or near the top of high ceilings, by heaters or in cold storage areas. The HE4 provides the
following visual diagnostics using the two LED lights.
Top LED power status
Power feed is good.
Power level is low. Need to check connections.
Power level is not adequate. Check power source as well as connections.
Bottom LED RF status
Donor antenna RF signal is good.
RF signal level is low. Need to check connections, cable, and donor antenna position.
RF signal level is not adequate. Check RF donor source, cable, and connections.
Not connected to in-building network when blinking red LED. Check all in-building connections, cable, and
components.
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Contact Information
To consult with a Whoop Wireless directly please call us at (888) 983-7381 or email at
info@whoopwireless.com.
Licensee Contact Information
For further information, visit
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp
Verizon
Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC
Attn: Regulatory
1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150
Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630
(770) 797-1070
LicensingCompliance@VerizonWireless.com
AT&T
AT&T Mobility Wireless
3300 E. Renner Road, # B3132
Richardson, TX 75082
FCCMW@att.com
T-Mobile
T-Mobile License LLC
12920 SE 38th St
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 383-4000
FCCregulatorycompliancecontact@t-mobile.com
Sprint
SPRINTCOM, INC.
12502 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20196
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