P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE Content 1. Signal Booster Improves Cellular Signals ................................................................................................................. 2 2. Signal Booster Package ................................................................................................................................................... 4 1) KITS list and function ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 2) Signal Booster Datasheet ........................................................................................................................................... 5 3. Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 1) Donor Antenna Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 7 2) Donor Antenna Installation Figure ....................................................................................................................... 8 3) Signal Booster Oscillation Avoidance ........................................................................................................................ 9 4) Installing Lightning Protection ................................................................................................................................... 10 5) Running Outside Antenna Cable .............................................................................................................................. 10 6) 7) Installing the Inside Panel Antenna(s) ..................................................................................................................... 11 Installing the Signal Booster ....................................................................................................................................... 11 8) Check the System Connection Correctly ................................................................................................................ 12 4. Post Install Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 1) Install APP ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 2) APP Interface Guide ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 3) Use APP to set and adjust signal booster .............................................................................................................. 16 1 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Signal Booster Improves Cellular Signals In our real life, we practice to install signal booster to eliminate the problems that UE cant receive signal from cell tower as construction material or other blocks. As figure show: we install one donor antenna at a location outside of the home or building where the strongest cell signal is present. The donor antenna receives and sends that weak signal via coax cable to a signal booster located indoors. That weak signal is amplified by the booster and delivered via coax cable to an inside antenna which rebroadcasts the amplified signal within one or several areas where UE get improved signal. Signals from indoor cell devices are likewise picked up by the inside antennas, amplified by the signal booster and transmitted back to the cell tower via the outside antenna. In fact, signal booster establishes the communication between UE and cell tower by amplify, relay weak signal which blocked in construct from UE and cell tower 2 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE FCC Statement Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment .This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 30cm between the radiator& your body. ISED RSS Warning/ISED RF Exposure Statement ISED RSS Warning:
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. ISED RF exposure statement:
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 30cm between the radiator& your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Le rayonnement de la classe b repecte ISED fixaient un environnement non contrls.Installation et mise en uvre de ce matriel devrait avec changeur distance minimale entre 30 cm ton corps.Lanceurs ou ne peuvent pas coexister cette antenne ou capteurs avec dautres. 3 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Signal Booster Package 1) KITS list and function Picture Description Function Donor antenna Be installed in outside, receive signal from cell tower Coax cable Jumper Connect booster with antenna or splitter, combiner and allow them to transmit with low loss Signal booster Amplify the uplink and downlink signal from UE and cell tower Panel sever antenna Mounted in ceiling or wall. better lie in center of room or area Lightning surge protector Adapter Power cable, USA The protector is installed outside the building at the point of entry connected to a suitable ground and in line between the outside antenna and the signal booster Power supply for signal booster f i g u r e 4 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE Warning: Any product modifications that use unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are prohibited by the FCC. Contact FCC for details: 1-888-CALL-FCC. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Berk-Tel could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Use only the power supply provided in the package. Use of a no Berk-Tel electronics products may damage your equipment. 2) Signal Booster Datasheet Specification Band 4: DL: 2110-2155 MHz UL: 1710-1755MHz Band 5: DL: 869-894 MHz UL: 824-849MHz Frequency Range Band 12: DL: 728-746 MHz UL: 698-716MHz Band 13: DL: 746-757 MHz UL: 776-787MHz Band 25: DL: 1930-1995 MHz UL: 1850-1915MHz P-27 DL 80dB P-25 DL 69dB UL 75dB UL 67dB Max. Gain Composite output power P-25 DL 241.5dBm UL 21.51.5dBm P-27 DL 26.51.5dBm UL 232.0dBm Pass band BW Full band Manual Gain Control 30dB range, digitally controlled in 1dB steps, per link, per band Automatic Level Control 20dB Gain Flatness Noise Figure 10dB(P-P) 5dB nominal VSWR at operating frequencies 2:1 Typical Antenna isolation Max Gain + 15dB 5 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE Maximum input power, no damage
-20dBm (DL) -0dBm (UL) Group Delay 1s Intermodulation & Unwanted emission Error Vector Magnitude: Compliance 3GPP TS 25.143 Rel.10 &
3GPP TS 36 143 Rel.10 & FCC Part 15,20,22,24,27 AC Supply 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 24W MTBF Monitoring 100000 hours Standard Local management and supervising Local access via USB or Bluetooth (Mobile APP) Remote management and supervising Remote access via Wireless WIFI as optional Alarm Mechanical I /O Port Housing Yes, amplifiers status, isolation status, temperature, AGC, RF overload etc. Standard N-Female IP30 / NEMA1 RF Connector/ Impedance:
N-female / (Nominal)50 Dimensions (L x W x H):
Weight Cooling P-27:320*230*53mm (12.6x9x2.1 Inches) P-25:260*230*53mm (10.2x9x2.1 Inches) P-27:4.6kg (10.1lbs.) booster only P-25:3.8kg (8.3lbs.) booster only Natural convection Operating Temperature
-13 to 131 F or -25 to +55 C 6 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE Front view Side view RF safety warning: any antenna used with this device must be located at least 8 inches from all persons. Device cannot support home/personal use . WARNING. This is NOT a consumer device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES AND QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENESE or express consent of an FCC license to operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation. 3. Installation 1) Donor Antenna Installation The main function of signal booster to amplify the weak signal from cell tower, signal amplify is multiplication algorithm: input power x gain=output power the gain rate is default before factory setting .so the stronger outside signal strength, the greater output power (good output power ensues better inside coverage area) The outside air signal strength by donor antenna affect inside coverage area remarkably, different location, floor, antenna mounted direction will influence the strength of outside signal by donor antenna 7 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE Proper aiming of the outside antenna towards the source of the cell signal is very important. Generally, outside the building signal is good, so outside antenna be mounted at veranda or open view area, facing toward cell tower Cell tower height is at the height of 6-10 floor mostly .so under 10 floor building, try to find open view area to mount outside antenna. Above 10 floor, try to find veranda or platform to mount the outside antenna. Outside antenna location. The cell phone show full bar. If possible, use engineering cell phone To test and choose the strongest signal point constant 3 times successful dial and High-quality phone talking, at the same time have fast data. Finally chose great place to install outside antenna The outside antenna direction should be facing toward cell tower 2) Donor Antenna Installation Figure Install the antenna according to the diagram on the right. Connect coaxial cable 8 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 3) Signal Booster Oscillation Avoidance Signal booster is two-way (full duplexer) amplifier.so donor antenna and sever antenna should be adequate isolation to prevent any feedback oscillations. We take MIC and speaker for example to clear understanding, when we put MIC near speaker, the speaker produces sharp scream. In order to ensure signal booster work normally, the isolation between donor antenna and sever antenna is bigger 10-15dB than signal booster gain. Suppose signal booster gain is 70dB, then the isolation between donor antenna and sever antenna is 80-85dB. As figure show: signal booster amplify the signal R from cell tower, if inadequate isolation between donor antenna and sever antenna, the amplified signal R will broadcast back to donor antenna by sever antenna, and then the signal booster will amplify the R again , R flow back to donor antenna through sever antenna, be amplified again. After several circle, signal R will be stronger and stronger gradually up to signal booster limits and start oscillation. In inadequate isolation coverage area, the signa wave obviously, bad signal quality at the border of coverage area, easy drop words and break off When Wisdom signal booster detect oscillation, the system will attenuate internal gain to remove oscillation. but low gain will affect coverage area. we can take some simple ways to get safe separation distance a) Vertical distance: the donor antenna and sever antenna are two floors apart from each other (for example: the coverage area is in floor1 and floor2, we should mount the donor antenna at over 4 floors. If there are no floor, you can calculate at one floor of 4 9 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE meter, try to raise the height of donor antenna. b) Horizontally distance: the distance between donor antenna and sever antenna keep over 20-30 meters, better separated by wall c) Horizontally and vertical combination: presume above two ways fail, combine them. d) Note: donor antenna and sever antenna unable line -of-sight for each other (on other words, no matter where sever antenna cant see donor antenna directly) Warning: In order to void Oscillation, Donor antenna must keep reasonable distance with Service antenna, not point the front of the outside antenna toward the service antenna. 4) Installing Lightning Protection Install the Lightning Surge Protector (LSP) outside, in line with the coax cable from the outside antenna, near where the coax cable from the outside antenna will enter the building. Connect the Outside antenna cable to one of the connectors of the surge protector. Connect the other connector on the LSP to the cable entering the building. Ensure the LSP is properly grounded as close to the LSP as possible (ground wire not included). Warning: We strongly recommend all installer to fit Lightning Surge Protector in site. Neither you nor the antenna are far away any electric power lines. 5) Running Outside Antenna Cable If you are mounting the outside antenna to the outside wall of your home or building, the simplest way is to run the cable on the outside of the wall and attach it to the exterior of your home or office. Then drill a hole through the wall where you want the cable to appear on the inside of the building. Before drilling, make sure that there are no electrical outlets, sewer or water pipes, or electrical wiring in the wall that you are about to drill through as this could potentially harm you or damage the building. Note: Existing TV cables already being used for another purpose cannot be shared with the cell booster installation. After drilling the required hole, run the cable through and seal it with cable bushings or a silicone-type sealant to enclose the hole that you have created. In some instances, it may be possible to run the cable up into the fascia of the attic overhang. In this circumstance, the cable will be accessible in the attic for further routing. 10 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 6) Installing the Inside Panel Antenna(s) Panel antenna has certain directivity, if it is mounted in wall, preferably in the center of where the signal needs to be amplified. If sever antenna is put in ceiling, it can be only put in where in the center of coverage area. but the signal strength will be little weak and coverage area will be smaller. Sever antenna cant see the location where panel antenna be mounted and have enough safety isolation distance. Warning: Try to keep at least 8 feet distance from all active users Splitter and combiner The barriers such as wall will affect the signal transmission remarkably in indoor coverage area. We can separate multiple sever antenna by using a splitter or combiner to run around some barriers such as wall and cover the aimed area. For example, the sever antenna cant be mounted in adequate height as terrain limits, which will affect coverage greatly, we can also plant multiple sever antenna to improve coverage area 7) Installing the Signal Booster Select a location for the signal booster which is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, moisture and is not subject to high temperatures. Do not place the signal booster in an air-tight enclosure. Recommended installation locations for in-building signal boosters are in a closet or on a shelf where power is available. Attic installations may expose the booster to high heat. Note: Do not install in areas subject to temperatures in excess of 150 F. Note: Maintain at least 6 inches of clearance from surrounding objects. Be careful when plugging the connector in so as not to damage the center pins on the connectors. Run the outside antenna cable to the signal booster and attach it to the connector labeled BS on the signal booster. Run the inside antenna cable to the signal booster and attach it to the connector labeled MS on the signal booster. Warning: Ensure donor antenna and service antenna are all connected with signal booster before you power on booster 11 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE Drill four holes on the wall using the position of you choose, fix expansion bolt in the holes Install booster on expansion bolt by screw Connect power cable to booster power port Fix booster tightly, and check out the booster working indicator lamp 8) Check the System Connection Correctly 12 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Post Install Setup After signal booster installation finish, we will set signal booster according to scene environment to ensure system work normally. Wisdom APP can help you to make setting and adjustment effectively after you install the APP in your smart phone. 1) Install APP a) Scan attached QR code and obtain download link. b) Download APP and install in mobile phone. During installation, system will show open Bluetooth, please confirm to open. c) Finish installation, click linkSignal and operate. d) Operate APP, system will search close booster and show the name. 13 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 2) APP Interface Guide a) Click the name of booster and enter the interface. b) Click more detail to know every sub-band performance 14 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE i. Band Enable can switch off or switch on the frequency ii. Click MGC will get set interface, to set up the gain of uplink or downlink. 15 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com P25/27 SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 3) Use APP to set and adjust signal booster Note: Please refer to page 8 Signal Booster Oscillation Avoidance. 16 / 16 Berk-Tel Communications, Inc Tel:651-982-4826 E-mail:bberken@berk-tel.com Notice: When this device operating in the 1710-1755MHz band, the maximum antenna should be fixed height of 10 meters above ground. the maximum antenna gain should less than 9 dBi. Don't use the unauthorized antennas ,cables.