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Cellular Transmission Solutions P.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1, Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAEL Tel. + 972 4 9592522 Fax. + 972 4 9592523 E-mail: celletra@celletra.com Support: support@celletra.com BEAMER PCS FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Assembly & Operation Manual Document No. 913002500 Rev. 0.0 Written By Checked Checked Approved Name N. David Y.Gazit G. Argaman M. Shalom Date Signature 7-5-2002 9-5-2002 P.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1, Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAEL Tel. + 972 4 9592522 Fax. + 972 4 9592523 E-mail: celletra@celletra.com Support: support@celletra.com Cellular Transmission Solutions FCC Part 15A Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rule 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 Caution Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Celletra Ltd could void the users authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate Radio Frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense For Customer and Technical Support contact WWW.CELLETRA.COM or Email to Support@CELLETRA.COM Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 2 of 84 Cellular Transmission Solutions P.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1, Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAEL Tel. + 972 4 9592522 Fax. + 972 4 9592523 E-mail: celletra@celletra.com Support: support@celletra.com Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 3 of 84 Cellular Transmission Solutions P.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1, Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAEL Tel. + 972 4 9592522 Fax. + 972 4 9592523 E-mail: celletra@celletra.com Support: support@celletra.com PROPRIETARY NOTICE ALL DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR DISCLOSED BY THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF CELLETRA LTD AND ALL RIGHTS THEREIN ARE EXPRESSLY RESERVED. BY ACCEPTING THIS MATERIAL, THE RECIPIENT AGREES THAT THIS MATERIAL AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN IS HELD IN CONFIDENCE AND IN TRUST AND WILL NOT BE USED, COPIED, REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NOR ITS CONTENTS REVEALED IN ANY MANNER TO OTHERS, WITHOUT THE EXPLICIT WRITTEN PERMISSION OFCELLETRA LTD. Revision Description 0 1 Release Update Date May, 2002 July , 2002 Changes are periodically made to the information contained in this manual. These changes are published in the
"software/hardware release notes", and will be incorporated into new editions. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced in any form, without permission in writing from Celletra Ltd. Copyright 2002, Celletra Ltd. BEAMER is a trademark of Celletra Ltd. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 4 of 84 Cellular Transmission Solutions Celletra Ltd. reserves the right to change specifications without notice. P.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1, Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAEL Tel. + 972 4 9592522 Fax. + 972 4 9592523 E-mail: celletra@celletra.com Support: support@celletra.com Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 5 of 84 CONTENTS CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES LIST OF REFERENCES 1. PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF REPEATER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 14 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3.1. 1.3.2. 1.3.3. 1.4. BEAMER Module Concept PCS RF FLEXBEAMER Repeater System Overview FLEXBEAMER Repeater Overview BAU...........................................................................................................................................................17 RAC...........................................................................................................................................................17 FLEXBEAMER.....................................................................................................................................18 BEAMER RF Repeater Modular Concept Telemetry and M&C of the Repeater System 1.5. 1.5.1. Network Architecture and Capacity.....................................................................................................22 Communication Procedure .....................................................................................................................22 1.5.2. 1.5.3. Monitoring and Control..................................................................................................23 BEAMER 1.6. Power Distribution 2. RF REPEATER SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE Scope 2.1. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 6 of 84 14 16 17 21 22 24 25 25 CONTENTS Important Safety Precautions 2.2. 2.2.1. Handling and Moving the FLEXBEAMER System Units..............................................................25 2.2.2. System Measurement and Testing Conditions...................................................................................27 2.3. BAU RAC and FLEXBEAMER Installation Instructions 2.3.1. Sector Antenna Mounting.....................................................................................................................28 2.3.2. Donor Antenna Mounting.....................................................................................................................28 FLEXBEAMER Installation Instructions 2.4. 2.4.1. General Array Installation Instructions................................................................................................29 2.4.2. Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................29 Installing the FLEXBEAMER Unit on the Pole : .............................................................................30 2.4.3. 2.4.4. BAU Mounting........................................................................................................................................31 2.4.5. Installing the RAC on the Pole.............................................................................................................32 2.4.6. Dismounting the FLEXBEAMER System units..............................................................................33 3. FLEXBEAMER RF REPEATER SYSTEM SET-UP AND TUNING FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set Up 3.1. 3.1.1. AC Wiring.................................................................................................................................................34 3.1.2. Local or Remote PC Connection............................................................................................................35 System Configuration and Logical Setting..........................................................................................35 3.1.3. Setting the Bias-T Attenuation .............................................................................................................38 3.1.4. Coaxial Cables Connection.....................................................................................................................38 3.1.5. 3.1.6. FLEXBEAMER Configuration............................................................................................................38 Setting Limits, Failures and Shut-Down Conditions..........................................................................38 3.1.7. Changing the Real Time Clock...............................................................................................................42 3.1.8. 3.1.9. FLEXBEAMER System Sector Installation Record .......................................................................43 RF Repeater Tuning Procedure 3.2. 3.2.1. Donor Antenna Setting ..........................................................................................................................45 Repeater Down Link (DL) Gain Setting ................................................................................................45 3.2.2. 3.2.3. Repeater Up-Link (UL) Gain Setting .....................................................................................................47 Repeater DL gain Fine Tuning...............................................................................................................47 3.2.4. 4. BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) SOFWARE PROGRAM 4.1. 4.1.1. Requirements for Operation PC Hardware and operating System.....................................................................................................50 User Interface Description 4.2. 4.2.1. Main Menu - BEAMER 4.2.2.
(Active Radiating Module) System Manager......................................50 System Menu List....................................................................................................................................51 4.3. 4.3.1. 4.3.2. 4.4. 4.4.1. 4.4.2. Status Reports Report by Monitoring.............................................................................................................................52 RF Repeater System Control...........................................................................................52 BEAMER BSM S/W S/W Installation.......................................................................................................................................52 S/W Operation .........................................................................................................................................52 BSM Main Screen 4.5. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 7 of 84 25 28 29 34 34 44 50 50 50 52 52 53 CONTENTS 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. Comm Port Selection Password Entering Host Selection Installation of RAC in System 4.10. Failure Conditions Selection 4.11. BEAMER Limits Definition 4.12. Shut Down Conditions Enable/Disable 4.13. RAC Limits Definition 4.14. 4.15. 4.16. System Definition Sub-Array and BEAMER Setting Sub Array Setting 4.17. BEAMER Installation 4.18. Column and Row Definition 4.19. Sub-Array Status and Attenuator Setting 4.20. Control & BEAMER Setting 4.21. BEAMER Control 4.22. RAC Status 4.23. RAC CTRLR Status 4.24. RAC Properties 5. NEW SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 5.1. Introduction Overview 5.2. 5.2.1. Downloading Software to the RAC......................................................................................................67 5.2.2. Downloading Software to the BEAMER
..........................................................................................69 5.3. User Interface for SW Download Functions..................................................................................................................................................70 5.3.1. Requirements for Operation...................................................................................................................70 5.3.2. 5.3.3. User Interface Installation......................................................................................................................70 5.3.4. User Interface Operation........................................................................................................................71 5.4. 5.4.1. User Interface Description System Field .............................................................................................................................................71 Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 8 of 84 54 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 59 60 61 62 62 63 64 64 65 67 67 67 70 71 CONTENTS 5.4.2. Authorization Field..................................................................................................................................71 System Date and Time Field...................................................................................................................71 5.4.3. 5.4.4. RAC SW Properties Field .......................................................................................................................72 5.4.5. Destination Field......................................................................................................................................72 5.4.6. Setting Menu............................................................................................................................................72 Password Menu.......................................................................................................................................74 5.4.7. 5.5. 5.5.1. 5.6. Program Loading Procedure Procedure for Loading Program to the RAC........................................................................................74 Procedure for Loading Program to the BEAMER 6. SERVICING AND TROUBLE SHOOTING THE BEAMER RF REPEATER 6.1. 6.1.1. servicing the RF Repeater Back-up battery replacement .................................................................................................................78 6.2. Trouble Shooting 6.2.1. Troubleshooting the system using ICU log file..................................................................................80 6.2.1.1. Getting ICU Log File................................................................................................................................80 6.2.1.2. The Log file structure..............................................................................................................................80 WARRANTY INDEX List Of FIGURES Figure 1: Repeater Simplified Block Diagram block diagram Figure 2: BEAMER Figure 3: PCS FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater units Figure 4: 2x4W RF FLEXBEAMER Repeater Block Diagram Figure 5: Telemetry Communication procedure Figure 6: FFLLEEXXBBEEAAMMEERR IInnssttaallllaattiioonn Figure 8: BAU Installation Figure 7: RRAACC IInnssttaallllaattiioonn Figure 9: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram Figure 10: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram 74 76 78 78 78 14 15 16 19 22 30 31 32 44 49 Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 9 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description List of TABLES Table 1: RS485 communication connector Table 2: RAC - BEAMER default values and quick reference limits recommended settings Table 3: BEAMER Table 4: RAC limits setting Table 5: Failure conditions 35 37 40 40 41 Applicable Documents Celletra Internal documents 1. C&M channel description dated 06.08.2000. 2. Micro Active Rx Bias-T Spec. Doc. No. 953000500 3. Micro Active Tx Bias-T Spec Doc. No. 953000400 4. Micro Active Diversity Unit for PCS Tx band Spec Doc. No. 811001300 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. PCS 1x4x4 Array Specifications, Doc. No. 953003200 PCS RF Channel Selective repeater system specifications, Doc. No. 952004100 PCS Beamer Rev. 2 PCS Beamer Rev. 2M IS97D, IS95B Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 11 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description Acronyms and Abbreviations ACPR BEAMER ATP BAU BFN BSM BPF BTS BW CDMA DCA DL EMI FSK RAC IM LED LSB M&C MSB MTBF MS PCB RACC RF RFI RF RAC Rx TBD TDMA Adjacent Channel Power Ratio Active Radiating Module Acceptance Tests Procedure Antenna Unit BEAMER Beam Forming Network System Manager BEAMER Band Pass Filter Base Transceiver Station Band Width Code Division Multiple Access Digitally Controlled Attenuator Down Link Electro Magnetic Interference Frequency Shift Keying Interface & Control Unit Inter Modulation Light Emitting Diode Least Significant Bit Monitoring and Control Most Significant Bit Mean Time Between Failures Mobile Subscriber Unit Printed Circuit Board Remote antenna Converter Controller Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Interference Radio Frequency Remote Antenna Controller Receiver To Be Defined Time Division Multiple Access Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 12 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description Tx VSWR UL Transmitter Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Up Link Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 13 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description 1. PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF REPEATER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This document is a guide to the Installation, operation and maintenance of the PCS RF FLEXBEAMER System. This first chapter brings a brief description of the RF Repeater System overview . PCS RF Channel Selective Repeater System consists of these Three parts:
BAU (Beamer Antenna Unit) - the interface between the BTS (Base Transceiver Station) Via the Donor Antenna and the RAC . RAC (Remote Antenna Controller)- Up link and Down link amplifiers with programmable attenuators. Control card for C&M of the whole FLEXBEAMER system. PCS FLEXBEAMER (Coverage Enlightener BEAMER
- The main amplifier unit includes two Beamers, dividers, combiners and a duplexer. This unit is connected to the sector antenna. Donor Antenna BAU U.L
. D.L
. RAC U.L
. D.L
. CEB Figure 1: Repeater Simplified Block Diagram Distributing Antenna 1.1. BEAMER Module Concept is an integrated active antenna for wireless communications. It incorporates a The BEAMER transmission amplifier, Remote Controlled Gain, transmission band filter and the respective receive chain: band filter, and Gain controlled LNA. The Tx amplifier is linear. The Rx amplifier has an exceptional linear dynamic range. The integral unit contains its own power conditioner and a monitoring and control circuit that communicates with the RAC and from there on through the Wireless Modem to any remote PC (The Wireless Modem feature is an option) . The whole unit is sealed and built as a plug-in replaceable unit. The design and production techniques offer low price and high reliability. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 14 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater Sys tem Description from BTS to BTS PA Band filter LNA Band filter Micro-
Controller Power conditioner Figure 2: BEAMER block diagram The band pass filters (BPF) supply enough Tx/Rx channel isolation to ensure that the small amount of Tx signal power and Tx wide band noise power leaking into the sensitive receive channel will not degrade the Rx channel performance. In the FLEXBEAMER System the BPF are replaced by a duplexer and the Beamer antenna by a separate sector antenna. The Rx amplifier is a low noise amplifier with a high enough intercept point that several PCS channels received simultaneously should not degrade each other's performance. The low noise and high gain performance of this amplifier compensate for the high losses of the coaxial cable going down from the Rx BEAMER Amplifier is a power amplifier that enables up to 10 Watts average at the Tx antenna port. while compensating for gain and power losses in the coaxial cable coming up from the BAU received from the base station. front-end to the RAC and BAU and transmitted to the base station. The Tx Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 15 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description 1.2. PCS RF FLEXBEAMER Repeater System Overview The PCS RF FLEXBEAMER Repeater System is a transmit and receiving amplifiers repeater-
System. All system modules are hermetically sealed outdoors units to be mounted on tower top. The PCS RF FLEXBEAMER System contains the following units:
BAU- Beamer Antenna Unit. RAC- remote Antenna Controller FLEXBEAMER- PCS Enlightener Beamer. BAU RAC FlexB eamer Figure 3: PCS FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater units Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 16 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description 1.3. FLEXBEAMER Repeater Overview The FLEXBEAMER Repeater System is installed outdoors on remote site tower top, close to the Donor Side Antenna. The FLEXBEAMER System contains the following units:
BAU- Beamer Antenna Unit RAC- Remote Antenna Controller FLEXBEAMER- Coverage Enlightener Beamer BAU 1.3.1. Including:
Duplexer Linear P.A (p/o Beamer LNA. (p/o Beamer
) 1.3.2. RAC Including:
RF band selective Filtration Rx ACBTs - Programmable gain UP LINK amplifiers, Bias-T Tx ACBTs - Programmable gain DOWN LINK amplifiers and Bias-T Control and Monitor (C&M) board for:
Local PC connection by RS-485 interface to supports software download and system configuration via a PC and Software (S/W) packages (such as the BSM S/W for local interface) Remote interface options include Dial-up wireless modem (as an option). Internal 110-220AC power supply and power conditioning units in the BAU and the FLEXBEAMER with the DC power, and control each The RAC is the RF interface between the FLEXBEAMER unit and the BAU, provides the BEAMER individual BEAMER and the C&M communication on the RF cables to the BEAMER FLEXBEAMER units, a modem for communicating with each of the BEAMER processor/controller. Confidential, Proprietary Information units in the BAU and
. It consists of a set of Bias T connections for multiplexing the RF, DC power units, and a digital Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 17 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description The RAC interfaces to the Tx and Rx RF signals from the BTS via the Donor antenna and the BAU has two serial ports for a local host computer RS-485 and remote control via a wireless modem for diagnostics, (as an option) monitoring and control. The Active Bias-Ts in the RAC enable setting the proper input power for the BEAMER units and maintaining beam shaping using the DCA inside the Active Bias-Ts. Up to 6 ACBTs , in any combination of Rx and Tx types can be assembled in each RAC. The RAC controller monitors the proper operation of the BEAMER FLEXBEAMER and enables real-time bi-directional communication between individual BEAMER unit and dedicated computer, via the RAC. The BEAMER modules are constantly monitored and controlled by the RAC unit. units of the BAU and is established through an FSK modulated Bi-directional communication with the BEAMER communication channel multiplexed on the Rx coaxial cable connecting the individual BEAMER the RAC. The coaxial cable can be as long as 100 meters and have losses of up to 8db at 1850 to 1945MHz band. The Uplink signal at 1850-1865 MHz runs on the same coaxial (Rx)cable with DC and the M&C from the FLEXBEAMER, but an isolation between the DC, M&C, and Uplink signals is high due to Bias-T isolation. The Down Link signal at 1930-1945 MHz runs on the same coaxial (Tx) cable together with the DC voltage, but isolation between the DC voltage and Tx signals is high due to Bias-T isolation. to 1.3.3. FLEXBEAMER
) Including:
Linear P.A and LNA (Beamer Duplexer Combiners and Dividers Active Diversity Units for Up link or Down link or both Diversities (Optional). Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 18 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description Tx/Rx BAU r e x e p u D l BEAMER Donor Antenna 2690002 L.A 2690002 L.A BTS FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY PCS - Channelized RF Repeater With D.L and U.L Divesity Rev. :0.6 MAY 26, 2002 Distribution Antenna PCS FlexBeamer 2690002 L.A 2690002 L.A 2690002 L.A 2690002 L.A BEAMER BEAMER r e x e p u D l r e x e p u D l ABT Tx- TypeC 17 ABT Tx- Type A
-6
-0.5 20dB 30dB Attenuator 20dB 30dB Attenuator Duplexer CDMA PCS phone
(QCP-1960) RS-232 RAC
+22 UL CHANNEL FILTER UP-LINK
+22 D L CHANNEL FILTER
-3.5 1:2 DIVIDER 1:2 DIVIDER DOWN-LINK 24VDC Power Supply 220 110 VAC to 24VDC Battery Charger Control Card ICU OR MPIB ABT Rx-Type B PMDU 3 3 UL Main UL Diversity ABT Rx-Type B 1 7 ABT Tx-Type C ADU 17 ABT Tx-Type C DL Main DL Diversity 220 / 110 VAC RS-485 Lap Top Figure 4: 2x4W RF FLEXBEAMER Repeater Block Diagram
(*L.A.- Lightning Arresters are an option) The RF channels of the FLEXBEAMER Repeater are built of Separate Down and Up links built of Tx and Rx ABT and a BEAMER module. The RAC is equipped with Four to Six Micro Rx ABTs and Micro Tx ABTs. Each of the Micro ABTs can be one of several types, which differ in the available gain from 4 db to +30db. In the above block diagram a full 95db Max. Gain on both channels Repeater is presented. The Bias-Ts serve Three purposes:
1. Supply DC voltage to the BEAMER 2. Provide Gain controlled RF amplification stage for setting up the levels and compensate for the modules within the FLEXBEAMER and the BAU. cables losses possible RF losses and to maintain the necessary level of the transmitted or received output power per sub-array. 3. Connect the BEAMER modules Telemetry to the RAC controller via the superimposed FSK link. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 19 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description The gain of the Bias-Ts is defined according to the system design. The Active Bias-T comprised of a boost amplifier and a digital controlled attenuator in order to adjust the gain and enable a convenient interface to the Control features. The gain of the ABT assemblies is Temperature Compensated. The Rx ABTs are transparent to the FSK communication channel which enables the M&C communication with the BEAMER In this manual, Bias-Ts are also termed 'sub-array', since each Bias-T can serves an independent portion of an array (i.e., Tx sub-array or Rx1 and Rx2 sub-arrays, which are all physically part of the same array, but are logically independent entities). units in the FLEXBEAMER and the BAU. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 20 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description 1.4. BEAMER RF Repeater Modular Concept The BEAMER RF REPEATER product family is built in a modular way, enabling Celletra to optimize the RF repeater performance /price to the specific needs of each customer and application. This document specifies a unique PCS RF REPEATER BEAMER system with the following properties:
Single , Vertically Polarized high gain Donor Antenna High power Donor Uplink Amplifier for far remote RF Repeater applications. Up to 95db gain on each link with 60 db remotely controlled Gain Control Single CDMA Channelizing narrow band filter on both the Up and Down links RF Band Selective Filters on both the Donor Side and Distribution side. Active Beamer BAU module on the Donor Side with :
o +23dbm Average Composite Up Link Power o 30dB gain. o >+17 dBi Donor Antenna. o +46dbm EIRP (Effective isotropic Radiated Power) Active Beamer FLEXBEAMER on the Distribution Side with :
o 2x+35dBm Output power at the antenna port for one channel. o 40dB gain o CDMA ACPR as per IS-95. o Lightning Arrester on Coaxial Cables.(option)
+24VDC to supply the whole system or 110/220V AC to +24VDC Power Supply
(Optional). Wireless CDMA dialup Modem for remote M&C Capabilities. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 21 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description 1.5. Telemetry and M&C of the Repeater System Network Architecture and Capacity 1.5.1. The RAC is the master in a star configured network .The Telemetry network enables data transmission along the following data transmission paths:
1. RAC to each BEAMER unit of any 2 BEAMER FLEXBEAMER and BAU BEAMER
. 2. RAC to PC Locally Connected (or via Wireless Modem as an option) to RAC 3. BEAMER The maximum capacity of the network is 16 BEAMER modules in a FLEXBEAMER and BAU. The actual communication with the RAC and BEAMER FLEXBEAMER or BAU is done by the BSM SW Package running on local or remote PC. Communication Procedure 1.5.2. The communication mode between the RAC, the BEAMER , and the PC is half-duplex. The communication procedure is described in the following figure:
PC ICU BEAMER #1 BEAMER #2 BEAMER#16 STATUS SEND DATA COMMANDS STATUS SEND DATA COMMANDS COMMANDS STATUS COMMANDS STATUS COMMANDS STATUS Figure 5: Telemetry Communication procedure Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 22 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description 1.5.3. BEAMER Monitoring and Control Monitoring and control (M&C) of the whole RF Repeater is performed from the RAC by the internal Control Card. The Control card of the RAC has several internal communication channels and some external channels. Internal Communication Channels:
FSK modulated signal to control the Beamer FLEXBEAMER or BAU Beamer units. Parallel TTL Level lines to control the ABTs of the RAC. External Communication Channels:
RS485 through an external connector to BSM operated Local PC RS232 through the Wireless Modem to the CDMA network and remote BSM operated PC. The M&C system will monitor and control the following functions, when the Failure definitions are fully programmable via MMI and NMS.:
C&M functions for the BEAMER module in FLEXBEAMER or BAU via FSK channel includes continuous detection of each BEAMER module status and Query of selected BEAMER module selected parameters . These include:
For the P.A half of the BEAMER module:
Input power measurement -
Output Power measurement Temperature measurement Tx current consumption Tx return power alarm Input voltage Tx gain control Tx Phase control Automatic shut down
For the LNA half of the BEAMER module:
Rx current consumption Rx gain control. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 23 of 84 PCS BEAMER FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Description Rx Phase control CTRLR status Manual control of selected BEAMER PA ON/OFF state and DCA Attenuation values. Control ABTs Gain states Monitor ABTs amplifiers well being by monitoring the ABTs currents. Checks the +24V internal Supply. Software upgrade Download into a selected BEAMER module and the Control Card Remotely Faults indication Register which saves the Fault Indications History to be read remotely when required. 1.6. Power Distribution The Repeater System is powered by connecting the AC power supply line to the AC connections in the panel of the RAC. DC voltage is supplied via the Tx and Rx coaxial cable coming up from the RAC to the FLEXBEAMER and BAU for system operation. Power Source ACBT Max. Current Consumption 110/220VAC or +24VDC up to 400Watt Up to 200mA @ +24VDC with no FLEXBEAMER or BAU connected (DC) Up to 3Amp. @ +24VDC Max. Current per BEAMER Ver.3.2 (in FLEXBEAMER) Up to 1Amp. @ +24VDC Max. Current per BEAMER Ver.3.2 M (in BAU) RAC Connectors Tx Connector to FLEXBEAMER unit N-type connector, female Tx/Rx Connection to BAU N-type connector, female Rx Connector to FLEXBEAMER unit N-type connector, female RS-485 connector AC/DC Connector Grounding Connection Amphenol 7 pins female sealed connector Amphenol 7 pins male sealed connector By physically Wiring the RAC to pole grounding Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 24 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. RF REPEATER SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.1. Scope This chapter describes the installation of the PCS FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System and its integration into the PCS Network by properly setting up the Repeater parameters . The FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System is basically a modular tower top Repeater with the FLEXBEAMER Sector Active unit at the Distribution side of the Repeater and the BAU and RAC, being assembled near the Donor Antenna , includes the Donor Side LNA , Donor Side Power amplifier and all the Telemetry , Monitoring and Control ( Including the Wireless Modem as an option). The FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater is equipped with programming and modularity features that are uncommon with other, comparable systems. The chapter details the instructions for field installation of the FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater system. It is intended to be used by customer technical personnel, who are trained to install and service the FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater system. Important Safety Precautions 2.2. The system is supplied following extensive acceptance production line tests. Usually, lab tests will not be required before installing the unit at the customer's location. One should always be aware of the necessary safety precautions, assuring that the FLEXBEAMER Repeater system will be fully functional after the installation. Read this instruction guide thoroughly before starting with the installation. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to call Celletra Customer Support engineering. Celletra Customer Support contact points are given at :
WWW.CELLETRA.COM or Email to Support@CELLETRA.COM Handling and Moving the FLEXBEAMER System Units 2.2.1. The FLEXBEAMER, BAU and the RAC are delicate and accurate electrical apparatus. Use extreme caution when handling the units. Always use the original box, with proper padding, when delivering or moving the FLEXBEAMER system units. The FLEXBEAMER overall unit weight is ~12kg. If necessary, each unit should be carefully carried by one person. When there is a need to hang a unit to bring it up the tower, use the hangers for that purpose. (Shown in the mechanical drawings). Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 25 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE The RAC module overall weight is 12 Kg. The RAC can be carried by one person . For lifting it up the RAC up tower, use the clamps mechanical base units. The RAC Module is Hermetically sealed in controlled environment. Do not open any of the covers or disassemble the BEAMER done only in a controlled environment by Celletra authorized Personnel. units attached to it. This should be The FLEXBEAMER module overall weight is 8 Kg FLEXBEAMER hardware is hermetically sealed in controlled environment. Do not open or try to disassemble a module. This should be done only by Celletra authorized personnel. BEAMER BEAMER modules can be replaced by authorized personnel only following the instruction herein. Use extra caution when installing the unit on tower top. Use proper winch or pulley to lift the unit up the tower. Watch carefully for possible obstacles when lifting the units. Pad the units, if needed, to avoid possible damage during lift-up. Always shut down the AC or DC supply to the RAC before replacing or removing the FLEXBEAMER or BAU from the tower. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 26 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.2.2. System Measurement and Testing Conditions Live +24VDC with high current capability exists on the FLEXBEAMER and BAU Coaxial connections of the RAC. (These are the Tx ABT output and the Rx ABT input N-type connectors at the RAC). Disconnect the AC or DC power to the RAC before any cable is disconnected from the RAC, FLEXBEAMER or BAU. Always use a DC block device connected to the measuring equipment input or output ports
(spectrum analyzer, power meter, or RF signal source), when measuring RAC performance. Do not apply more than +10dBm of RF input power to any RF port of the FLEXBEAMER Repeater system, or irreversible damage may occur. When measuring high power outputs, always verify that the equipment input port is capable for handling the expected output power. When testing the units in lab or during field installation, always practice RF radiation safety rules. It is not recommended for service or lab personnel to work closer then 2 meters away from the FLEXBEAMER Antenna surface when operated at full RF power. During lab tests, with AC voltage applied to the RAC, do not use any PCS mobile transmitter in a range of less than 10 meters from the FLEXBEAMER unit. An unexpectedly high RF power might appear at the output ports, which might in turn damage the measuring equipment connected to that port. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 27 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.3. BAU RAC and FLEXBEAMER Installation Instructions 2.3.1. Sector Antenna Mounting The Sector Antenna should be mounted on the top of the tower in order to achive best coverage. The Customer should refer to existing Network Planning Tools or Celletra Technical Support. 2.3.2. Donor Antenna Mounting The mounting of the Donor antenna is pending the application and the location specific 1. parameters. The following guide lines for the Donor antenna mounting are recommendations and the Customer should refer to existing Network Planning Tools or Celletra Technical Support.:
The Donor Antenna and the distribution antenna have Isolation in between them of at least 10 db higher then the overall Repeater Gain. Since Gain is 35 to 95db , the isolation should be 45 to 105 db. The Isolation is achieved by mounting the two Antennas and the FLEXBEAMER on opposite walls of a building or by mounting both on the same tower but up to 10 meters vertically separation ( Isolation dependent). For Maximum Repeater Coverage the Distribution FLEXBEAMER antenna will be mounted on Tower top while the Donor antenna will be mounted up to 10 meters below the FLEXBEAMER antenna. The Donor antenna is a high Gain, high directivity, low side lobes Antenna and can be 2. one of several types and different vendors. Mount the Donor antenna following strictly the manufacturer instructions. 3. of paragraph 3.2.1. Tighten and secure all screws per the Antenna Vendor instructions. Trim the Donor antenna Azimuth towards the Donor Base Station ,as per the process Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 28 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4. FLEXBEAMER Installation Instructions General Array Installation Instructions 2.4.1. We recommend using a 3-4.5 diameter pole for the FLEXBEAMER System installation. The figures later in this section illustrate the installed FLEXBEAMER units, showing the Tx and Rx cables connections. The RF coaxial cables connecting the BAU FLEXBEAMER and the RAC can be of any 3/8 or diameter low loss type. These cables carry DC Current and RF signals from the RAC to the BAU and FLEXBEAMER. Since the FLEXBEAMER include the Power amplifier and the LNA, the losses on these cables can be high without affecting the overall performance. Thus , these cables can be as long as 100 meters . Sealing and weatherproofing of RF connector is of prime importance to assure good electrical contact for many years, minimizing DC loss and passive RF inter-modulation effects. Thus, special care should be taken with the RF connectors sealing and weatherproofing especially at the FLEXBEAMER input connectors that are exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Common sealing practice should be used. For sealing instructions, refer, for example, to Andrews weatherproofing recommendations with 3MTM Cold ShrinkTM Weatherproofing Kit, or an equivalent sealing method. Before installing the FLEXBEAMER unit, note that each FLEXBEAMER and BAU has a Tag attached to it. After installation remove the tag keep it and log this info in the system manual book. This tag carries the BEAMER unit as appears on the module label nearby the Rx connector).You will need these IDs later, for system configuration setup. modules address.(This address is the serial number of each BEAMER Unpacking 2.4.2. Unpack the units and verify that there are no mechanical damages to any of the parts of the FLEXBEAMER units. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 29 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4.3. 1. 2. 3. Installing the FLEXBEAMER Unit on the Pole :
Position the FLEXBEAMER unit on the pole so that it is aligned to the desired direction according to network management instructions. Tighten the 4 nuts use flat and spring washers (3/8-16 UNC) using a 9/16 wrench. Connect the Sector Antenna cables coming from the top tower antenna. Install the Lightning protectors if needed and Connect the Tx and Rx cables going down to the RAC unit. CCaauuttiioonn -- DDoo nnoott oovveerr ttiigghhtteenn tthhee nnuuttss,, uussee aa 55--88 lleennggtthh wwrreenncchh aappppllyyiinngg 223344--225599 LLbbxxIInn mmaaxx mmoommee nntt Mounting Clamps Rx 2 Ground Stud
.. Rx 1 Antenna 1 Tx 1 Figure 6: FFLLEEXXBBEEAAMMEERR IInnssttaallllaattiioonn Antenna 2 Tx 2 Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 30 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE BAU Mounting 2.4.4. 1. 2. 3. 4. The BAU should be mounted near the Donor antenna on the mast. The cable connecting between the BAU and the Donor antenna is preset to 2.5 meters max. in order to achieve an overall lowest Noise Figure possible on the Down link . Install the BAU unit on the Pole verify that the distance between the BAU and the RAC will be greater then 10 meters in order to provide good isolation between input and output of the repeater. Mount the BAU assembly on the pole and secure the two rear clamps with 4 threaded screws and 4 nuts(3/8-16 UNC), flat and spring washers . Tighten the nuts using a 9/16 wrench. Connect the grounding cable connected to the BAU stud ( 1/4 dia. located at the bottom of the BAU) to the Tower ground stud. Tighten the grounding bolt properly CCaauuttiioonn DDoo nnoott oovveerr ttiigghhtteenn tthhee nnuuttss,, uussee aa 55--88 lleennggtthh wwrreenncchh aappppllyyiinngg 223344--
225599LLbbxxIInn mmaaxx mmoommee nntt.. Mounting Clamps Ground Stud Rx Tx Antenna Figure 7: BAU Installation Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 31 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4.5. Installing the RAC on the Pole 1. Mount the RAC assembly on the pole and secure the two rear clamps with 4 threaded screws use 4 nuts(3/8-16 UNC) flat and spring washers . Tighten the nuts using a 9/16 wrench. CCaauuttiioonn DDoo nnoott oovveerr ttiigghhtteenn tthhee nnuuttss,, uussee aa 55--88 lleennggtthh wwrreenncchh aappppllyyiinngg 223344--225599LLbbxxIInn mmaaxx mmoommee nntt.. Connect the Rx and Tx cables going down to the BAU to the proper connectors on the Connect the Rx and Tx cables coming from the FLEXBEAMER unit to the proper 2. connectors at the bottom of the RAC. 3. bottom of the RAC. 4. as explained above. 5. bottom of the RAC) to the Tower ground stud. Tighten the grounding bolt properly. Connect the grounding cable connected to the RAC stud ( 1/4 dia. located at the Seal the connectors , after tightening them manually, with proper sealing accessories Lifting Hook AC/DC Supply RS-485 Ground Stud BAU Tx Mounting Clamps BAU Rx Tx TxD RxD Rx Figure 8: RRAACC IInnssttaallllaattiioonn Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 32 of 84 RF Repeater System INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4.6. 1. 2. Dismounting the FLEXBEAMER System units Use the Mounting procedure in reverse order to dismount the FLEXBEAMER units. Care should be taken to tie the units by the lifting hooks Before un-tightening the mounting screws. 3. Verify that the dismounted unit is being saved in the original box. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 33 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning 3. FLEXBEAMER RF REPEATER SYSTEM SET-UP AND TUNING 3.1. FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set Up The following set of procedures will guide you through the proper and full system set-up. Please follow these steps in the order given herein. 3.1.1. AC Wiring
The RAC should be connected to 24VDC power supply or to 115/220 VAC(as an option). A cable with a minimum of 16 AWG inner wires gage should be used.
The AC or DC power will be connected to the 7 pin Amphenol sealed connector on the RAC bottom panel.
Please use an UL cable to connect the RAC to AC outlet.
The RAC included resettable Fuses located inside the box. In order to reset the fuses it is needed to turn OFF and back ON the mains power. Remember to disconnect the RF drive (or to turn the RF drive OFF) before turning the AC power ON. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 34 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning 3.1.2. Local or Remote PC Connection Connect the PC either by Local connection or Remote via Wireless Modem (IF option exist), following the steps as noted herein:
3.1.2.1. Operation system in Local PC Mode In order to operate the BSM S/W , the PC should be equipped with windows 95/98 or Windows 2000 with service pack 1. 3.1.2.2. Serial Communication Connector Local communication with RAC is obtained through the RS-485 connector located on the RAC panel. This is a 7-pin female Amphenol sealed connector. Table 1: RS485 communication connector Pin #
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RS485 Rx+
Tx+
NC NC Tx-
Rx-
GND 3.1.2.3. Communication Mode The communication mode at the RAC controller board is enabled for RS-232 via wireless modem or RS-485 via a local PC. The connection from PC is via a RS-232/RS-485 adapter like ADAM-4520 by Advantech. System Configuration and Logical Setting 3.1.3. Some of the RAC setup items are already configured for the needed system configuration. This setup is saved on the RAC's Flash memory. Use the BSM(Beamer System Manager) in order to confirm and change the configuration when required. The following sections will guide you through the process of RAC setup verification. You can modify the setup to match your configuration at any time. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 35 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Before setting up the system, avoid connecting RF cables between the RAC BAU and the FLEXBEAMER. Since the Tx and Rx gain are not calibrated yet, this is done to protect the BAU and FLEXBEAMER from overdrive conditions. The following table can be used as a reference for the RAC and FLEXBEAMER setting. The table specifies the pre-set default values. Note: Many values are not pre-set. The following sections will instruct you how to set these values, tailored to the specific on-site installation. Caution: some values ( such as RS-232/RS-485 switch ,Time out and codes are factory set and should not be changed on site. In particular, these values relate to the FLEXBEAMER calibration and operation modes. Modification of these values, without coordination and specific authorization from Celletra engineering, can cause invalid FLEXBEAMER performance and should be avoided. The changes are possible by the highest password authorization only. Parameter Operation Mode Control Mode RAC configuration
(jumper positions)
(manufacturer pre defined). System Features Time out Real time clock failure BEAMER conditions Shut-down conditions Required for RAC Auto (manufacturer pre defined). Main, Local 1. Operation ON 2. I/O not installed OFF 3. MODEM installed(option depend) ON 4. RS-232/RS485 enabled ON
# of arrays 03 Main-1 Diversity-2 BAU-3 Tx/Rx arrays type BEAMER PCS3.2 The BAU is PCS3.2M Do not change. Cannot be accessed in operation mode. Set to location time zone See Table No. 5 All ON. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 36 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Table 2: RAC - BEAMER default values and quick reference The following sections describe how to configure the system step-by-step. Set RAC Operation Mode 3.1.3.1. The RAC configuration setup can only be changed through the BSM S/W The default RAC configuration is AUTO by a manufacturer internal pre-defined switch. Checking the RAC System Address and RAC ID 3.1.3.1.1. The RAC system address and the RAC ID can be easily checked. To RAC ID and address are manufacturer pre defined parameters. You can read the RAC system address and its ID as follows:
From the BSM main screen enter to setting/ICU setting and you will get the ID number and address. Note: RAC system address ranges are 01 to 04. RAC address 00 is reserved for system configuration and should not be used. Configuring the Number of BEAMER Arrays 3.1.3.2. The system definition command is used to configure the number of connected BEAMER arrays
(for this purpose a FLEXBEAMER and BAU are considered as BEAMER arrays). Use this command to set the number of installed arrays to 3 Sub Array No. 2,5 for Main Sub Arrays No. 3,4 for Diversity Sub Arrays No. 1,6 for BAU Note: Issuing the 'save system features' command will erase the previous BEAMER configuration. Previous definitions of arrays and Bias-T assignments must be reprogrammed, following this command. Bias-T Definitions and type 3.1.3.3. Once the arrays are configured, a Bias-T must be assigned for each array. The Settings/Array setting/Sub array setting is used for assigning the Bias-T for the arrays. For example, Array without Rx diversity will need Rx and Tx Sub arrays. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 37 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Setting the Bias -T Attenuation 3.1.4. Bias-T attenuation, for either Rx or Tx Bias-T, can be modified by entering to the desired Array from the main screen and entering to one of the sub arrays and by hitting pause and changing attenuation value and apply. 3.1.5. Coaxial Cables Connection
Connect the Four coaxial cables connecting the RAC and the FLEXBEAMER. Use cables with N-Type connected for that purpose.
Be aware to connect the Tx marked connector on the RAC to the Tx Marked connector on the FLEXBEAMER. The same is true for the Rx marked cables.
Be aware the FLEXBEAMER and the RAC might have already other connectors on the same panel marked Diversity Tx or Diversity Rx. 3.1.6. FLEXBEAMER Configuration FLEXBEAMER Module Registration 3.1.6.1. The Beamer registration is done by entering to settings/Array setting/beamer setting and let the S/W scan all beamer addresses and find the existing Beamers in the system. After the S/W will find the Beamers hit apply and than go to array address and register the Beamer in the array by marking an X in Beamer location column. 3.1.6.2. Configuring the Array After registration the FLEXBEAMER and BAU in the system you will have a complete array configuration. 3.1.6.3. BAU configuration The BAU configuration will be similar to the FLEXBEAMER configuration. 3.1.7. Setting Limits, Failures and Shut-Down Conditions 3.1.7.1. Setting the BEAMER Limits Setting the Beamer limits will be done under Setting/CTRL setting/Beamer limits. In the following table you will find the recommended numbers. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 38 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Note that the limits setting corresponds to the Failure Alarms Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 39 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Table 3: BEAMER limits recommended settings Description Temperature min Temperature max Input power min Input power max Output power min Output power max Tx attenuator min Tx attenuator max Main Rx attenuator min Main Rx attenuator max Div Rx attenuator min Div Rx attenuator max BEAMER BEAMER supply voltage min supply voltage max Meaning
-20 C
+75 C
-18dBm
-4dBm 20dBm 37dBm 0dB 15.5dB 0dB 15.5dB 0dB 15.5dB 18VDC 28VDC 3.1.7.2. Setting RAC Limits Similar to the limits for the BEAMER you can put limits for the RAC (ICU Limits) the recommended limits are in the following table. These limits can be changed to the customer preference (up to a given, reasonable range). The following table sets the recommended limits for the RAC and the Bias-T. Description RAC supply voltage min RAC supply voltage max Fan current min Fan current max Bias T supply voltage min Bias T supply voltage max Tx bias T current min Table 4: RAC limits setting Meaning 18VDC 28VDC 0mA 180mA 18VDC 28VDC 0mA Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 40 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Description Tx bias T current max Rx bias T current min Rx bias T current max Meaning 500mA 0mA 500mA 3.1.7.3. Setting the BEAMER Shut-Down Conditions It is recommended to operate all Shut down conditions. 3.1.7.4. Defining System Failure Conditions Command 'save alarm conditions' (code 26) defines the conditions for failures. These conditions can be set to the customer's preferences. The following table describes the command conditions and the suggested failure conditions. Table 5: Failure conditions Failure Description Temperature out of range Input power Output power out of range Tx attenuator Main Rx attenuator Div Rx attenuator BEAMER supply voltage Recommended Value minor minor minor no condition no condition no condition minor Tx current Main Rx current Div Rx current Return power Power amplifier Linearizer Bias T voltage RAC voltage Rx bias T current Tx bias T current BEAMER CTRLR major minor minor minor major N/A for this model major major minor major minor Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 41 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Failure Description RAC CTRLR Fan current Recommended Value minor no condition Changing the Real Time Clock 3.1.8. The real time clock correct timing is important for log files time stamp. To change the RTC timing: enter from the main screen to ICU, mark with your mouse the wrong date or hour, delete it and hit apply twice. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 42 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning FLEXBEAMER System Sector Installation Record 3.1.9. After setting the FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater system, it is recommended to write down the site information for remote control records. Repeater #........................................ RAC address ....................................RAC ID number FLEXBEAMER (Array) Number....BAU (Array) Number..
(from unit label) Installed BEAMER Modules 3.1.9.1. Unit#1 ID(from unit label)..................system address Unit#2 ID (from unit label).................system address Unit#3 ID (from unit label).................system address . RAC BEAMER Unit # (from label)_.. , System Address .. Estimated RF Cable Loss 3.1.9.2. Tx RAC to FLEXBEAMER (main) .dB Tx RAC to FLEXBEAMER (diversity) Rx FLEXBEAMER to RAC (main).dB Rx FLEXBEAMER to RAC (diversity) Tx BAU to RAC...............................dB Rx FLEXBEAMER to BAU...........dB Donor Ant. to BAU...........................dB FLEXBEAMER Main to Ant. ........dB FLEXBEAMER Div. to Ant............dB dB dB Down Link Channel parameters 3.1.9.3. Ec power level at Donor Antenna.......dBm RAC Down Link gain ........................dB.. BAU Down Link gain........................dB .. FLEXBEAMER BEAMER measured output power:
Beamer 1......................................... dBm Beamer 2......................................... dBm Average ........................................... dBm Up Link Channel Parameters 3.1.9.4. Up Link LNA gain setting for the FLEXBEAMER..dB Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 43 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Up Link LNA gain setting for the FLEXBEAMER..dB Up link RAC Gain Setting: (main).dB Up link RAC Gain Setting: (diversity)...dB Up link BAU Gain Setting:..dB 3.2. RF Repeater Tuning Procedure This paragraph summarizes the Procedures for tuning of the Celletra FLEXBEAMER Repeaters for optimum operation within the PCS network of which the repeater is part of. The following Figure shows the system block diagram which defines the terminology used hereinafter. X Pol Antenna PCS FlexBeamer L.A L.A L.A L.A BEAMER BEAMER Tx/Rx BAU r e x e p u D l Donor Antenna BTS RAC UL Main ABT Tx 24VDC UL SAW Channel Filter
-60dB UL Diversity Unit ABT Rx 24VDC ABT Rx 24VDC ABT Tx UL Diversity ABT Rx 24VDC DL SAW Channel Filter
-60dB DL Diversity Unit DL Main ABT Tx 24VDC DL Diversity 24VDC 24VDC Power Supply 220VAC to 24VDC Duplexer Wireless CDMA Modem RS-232 Control Card 220VAC RS-485 Lap Top Figure 9: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 44 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Donor Antenna Setting 3.2.1. 1. Install the Repeater Donor Antenna and direct it optimally towards the Donor Sector. 2. Connect a Pilot Scanner to the Donor Antenna port for verifying that the requested sector is relayed. 3. Record the maximum pilot signal level at the Donor Antenna terminal:
Pilot PN Sequence Offset: _________ Pilot power Pp _________[dBm]
Pilot quality Ec/Io: ____________[db]
3.2.2. Repeater Down Link (DL) Gain Setting The overall DL gain is settable in the rang of : 35dB to 95 dB by using the Remotely controlled Attenuators of the BAU, FLEXBEAMER and RAC. The following procedure will define the optimum DL gain setting. 1. FLEXBEAMER Gain Setting Calculate the required Pilot Power according to the normal Site Planning Procedure to be transmitted by the Repeater Array, according to the required coverage area, using the Network planning tools. Since the maximum FLEXBEAMER total power is 8 (2x4) watts, the maximum allocated Pilot Power is 0.8 Watts (+29dBm) (20% of total power). The FLEXBEAMER Gain is settable over a 15.5 dB range , in 0.5 dB steps. Denoting the required Pilot Power PP (= 2x0.8Watt) , the FLEXBEAMER amplifier attenuator should be set to:
FLEXBEAMER Attenuation setting = 10 log 10 (PT max/10) =10 log 10 (PP/a .10)[dB]
(1) When PT max=Watt Example: Assume your Network Planning tool requires the Max. Pilot Power from the Distribution Array to be 1W. The FLEXBEAMER attenuation should be set according to (1) to the following Value:
FLEXBEAMER Att. Value= 10 log10 (1/2.0)= -3.01 db ( rounded to 3db) Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 45 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Calculating the Gain of the DL FLEXBEAMER units: The Max. gain of 2. DL Low Power Chain Gain Setting 2.1 the DL amplifiers in the RAC is 95 db. This gain amplification is composed of 4 successive amplifiers- The BAU LNA, DL Rx ABT, the DL Tx ABT and the FLEXBEAMER Beamer each contributes approximately 15dB of the total FLEXBEAMER adjustable DL gain. The total gain of the DL Amplifiers of the RAC should be set to the value which will bring the Pilot Ec received at the Donor Antenna to the required value at the FLEXBEAMER input. Thus the DL Gain of the Repeater System should be set to the following value:
Total Gain of DL in Repeater = +PpPp [dB]..(2) Where Pp denotes the DL signal input to the Donor Antenna .(3.1.1). Example:
If the Pp measured at the Donor antenna is 60dbm, the total required gain of the DL amplifiers of the RAC is +27-(-60)=+87db ..(2.1) 2.2 Dividing the Gain between the FLEXBEAMER Repeater stages: After calculating the total DL gain of the FLEXBEAMER Repeater per equation (2), the gain should be divided between the 4 stages of the DL FLEXBEAMER Repeater chain. following are the recommendations for doing that:
a. Start the process by setting all the DCA attenuation in the BAU and RAC to 15.5dB. b. Start reducing the Attenuation from max. at the BAU first(which is the first amplifier in the chain. c. The second DCA to reduce the attenuation is the Rx ABT(second amplifier in the chain). d. The third DCA to be reduced its attenuation will be the Tx ABT. Example:
According to the process in example (2.1) , one needs to have +71db gain out of the +95 db available. Following the steps a-c, the DL Tx ABT attenuator is set to 14dB attenuation, and the Rx ABT set to 10dB. Note The DL Main and Diversity EIRPs should be equal in order to achieve the maximum diversity gain. Check by reducing the DL Diversity TX gain by 15.5 dB and check the power (actual or through the BSM indication) of the Main channel. Repeat the same procedure for the Diversity channel by reducing the Main TX channel. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 46 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Repeater Up-Link (UL) Gain Setting 3.2.3. The overall UL gain is settable in the range of : 35dB to 95dB. 1. Set the FLEXBEAMER LNAs gain to +30 db ( DCA set to 0db attenuation). 2. Set the repeater UL RAC and BAU amplifiers (UL Rx ABT, UL Tx ABT, BAU P.A) gain to minimum. This corresponds to a total UL gain of 50dB, including the FLEXBEAMER amplifiers 3. Drive with a MS to the far out border of the Repeater coverage area, and observe the Mobile Tx Power (in test mode). Operate the repeater Remote Control SW to remotely control the RAC UL amplifiers gain. 3.1 If the Mobile Tx Power is maximum (+23dBm), increase BAU UL PA Amplifier gain in 1dB steps until the Mobile Tx Power drops 2 dB bellow its maximum. If required , increase the gain of the UL Rx ABT and than the gain of the UL Tx ABT. 3.2 If the Mobile Tx Power is less than 2db below its maximum (+23dBm), decrease the FLEXBEAMER Rx Gain in 1dB steps, Until the MS reaches the maximum of +21dbm Mobile Tx Power.
*Note: This procedure guarantees a fade margin for UL of 2 db. In practice, the Operator should utilize the required fade , according to the Site Planning rules. More margins are possible by further increasing the UL repeater gain and observing the lower MS Tx Power. This should be tested in a drive tests along the distribution side coverage border. The UL main and Diversity should be equalized: Measure power out of the BAU while attenuating the main or diversity gain by 15.5 dB. NOTE 3.2.4. Repeater DL gain Fine Tuning For optimum DL and UL balancing it is recommended to have additional fine tuning procedure performed on the DL, after going through the previous processes. 1. Drive with a MS to the outskirt bounderies area of the Repeater coverage area ( the same coverage border you have set for the UL) and observe the Mobile Ec/Io (in test mode). Operate the repeater Remote Control SW to control the FLEXBEAMER System DL amplifiers Chain. 2. 3. If the Mobile Ec/Io is low or marginal ( Ec/Io = -14db ) increase RAC DL Amplifiers
( DL Rx ABT, DL Tx ABT) gain in 1dB steps until the Mobile Ec/Io is set to the Operators network design desirable values. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 47 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning 4. If the Mobile Ec/Io is high at the Coverage border, decrease the RAC DL amplifiers
( DL Rx ABT, DL Tx ABT) Gain in 1dB steps, Until the MS Ec/Io reaches the Operators Network Design desirable values. This Concludes the Repeater Optimal gain Setting.. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 48 of 84 FLEXBEAMER RF Repeater System Set-Up and Tuning Set Donor Antenna and Record Pilot Power Set RAC, BAU DL gain , and Repeater Amplifier DL Gain Set FlexBeamer UL gain to 30dB (0dB attenuation). set UL amplifier gain to Drive with a MS (in test mode) to Repeater Site boundary, and observe Mobile Tx Power ** in a call No Mobile Tx Power at maximum?
Yes Increase UL amplifier gain in 1dB step Yes
-2db max MS Tx Power ?**
No END Decrease RAC UL gain in 1 dB step Figure 10: PCS RF Repeater Block Diagram
** Note: This Value is determined by each Operator using the required fade margin and performed at several areas along the distribution side border in drive tests. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 49 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4. BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) SOFWARE PROGRAM The BSM program enables monitoring and control of the BEAMER FLEXBEAMER and the BEAMER computer. Its main functions are:
units of both the unit of the RAC, from a local or remote PC based host
? Control of system capacity and configuration
? Control of each BEAMER
? Setting the Active Bias-T amplifiers gains for Up and Down links.
? Status report for each Array
? Status report for each BEAMER
? Monitoring & Control of the RAC functions and Active Bias-Ts (ABTs)
? Set RF channel in channelized repeater. 4.1. Requirements for Operation 4.1.1. PC Hardware and operating System A PentiumTM based PC and a serial port on the PC Window 95/98/NT operating system 4.2. User Interface Description 4.2.1. Main Menu - BEAMER
(Active Radiating Module) System Manager The BEAMER Display of systems status report such as:
System Manager enables:
? Status of each Array and Sub-array
? Real time date and clock
? Authorized level for changes Access to the following operating menus and functions:
? System
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? BEAMER monitoring and control System Menu List 4.2.2. The SYSTEM menu list provides the functions to set system parameters. It consists of four menus:
Definition, Configuration, Array Control and Com port System definition Menu 4.2.2.1. The Capacity menu enables definition of the number of arrays in the system and type of array. Configuration Menu 4.2.2.2. The Configuration menu enables:
units in the system..
? Registration of new BEAMER
? Display the ID number of each BEAMER
? Definition of the conditions for failure messages.
? Definition of the shutdown conditions for the Power Amplifiers.
? Definition of status limits for failure messages (displayed by the RAC , the user unit in the system. interface and sent to the BEAMER concentrating unit). Com Menu 4.2.2.3. The Com menu enables selection of an available serial port Array Control 4.2.2.4. The Array Control menu enables setting the gain for each Active Bias T (ABT) in the system. Password Menu List 4.2.2.5. The Password menu list enables entering the password to apply changes in system configuration. Four levels of security password are available:
1.
"Guest" level can only observe indications. 2. 3. 4.
"Operator" level can apply changes to System configuration setting menu and BEAMER setting menu in addition to "Guest" abilities.
"Supervisor" level can apply changes to the system settings, such as Capacity/Failure conditions and Limit/Shutdown conditions, in addition to the "Operator" abilities.
"Administrator" can change the passwords in addition to "Supervisor" abilities. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 51 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.3. Status Reports Report by Monitoring 4.3.1. Either a PC or remote- connected PC (Via Modem or Wireless Modem) can be used for Monitoring and Control of the BEAMER and the local or remote PC is by a standard RS-232/RS485 bus at a baud rate of 9.6 Kbps. RF Repeater System. The communication standard between the RAC 4.3.2. BEAMER RF Repeater System Control Either a PC or remote- connected PC can be used for Control each individual BEAMER of the BEAMER not both simultaneously. RF Repeater ABT amplifiers. Local or remote PC can obtain control functions but and each 4.4. BSM S/W The BSM Software enables system configuration and monitoring functionality of each unit in the system. The Operation of the software will be described in the following paragraphs. S/W Installation 4.4.1. The BSM software installation is from a diskette which is supplied with the product by Celletra . Put disk no.1 in the floppy drive and run "Setup". Follow the instructions on the screen until completion of installation. 4.4.2. S/W Operation From the "Program files" in the Windows operating system select the BEAMER click to operate the BSM software. Follow the next steps in order to establish a correct system installation. Note: The ICU ( Interface and Control Unit) is the Control Board located within the RAC module of the BEAMER RF Repeater. When ever the ICU is referenced in the following BSM slide show the interpretation should be the RAC Module Control Board. icon and double Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 52 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.5. BSM Main Screen From the Setting menu select the Comm port. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 53 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.6. Comm Port Selection Connect RS-232 or RS-485 cable to the ICU. Run the cable to a Comm port on your PC. 4.7. Password Entering In order to create or modify a configuration, you will need
"Administrator password level. 4.8. Host Selection From the Setting menu select Main Host and then select either Local or Remote Host. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 54 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.9. Installation of RAC in System Operate ICU 24VDC Power Supply . Read ICU ID and ICU addresses. 4.10. Failure Conditions Selection Select Major or Minor Fail according to operator application Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 55 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.11. BEAMER Limits Definition Select limits according to operator application 4.12. Shut Down Conditions Enable/Disable Enable or disable Shut Down conditions according to operator aplication. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 56 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM The Shut Down Conditions should be saved only after BEAMER 4.18 installation paragraph 4.13. RAC Limits Definition Select ICU limits according to operator application 4.14. System Definition Define the Number of Arrays and the Type of Arrays in your system. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 57 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.15. Sub-Array and BEAMER Setting From the Setting menu select Array Setting and SubArray Setting.
(See instructions on next page) Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 58 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.16. Sub Array Setting Define Bias-Ts according to system definition and array location Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 59 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.17. BEAMER Installation From BEAMER Setting select BEAMER. The S/W starts looking for installed BEAMERs. Wait until Apply button becomes available. Add missing BEAMERs or make changes according to existing installation by adding BEAMER ID numbers. Confirm by clicking Apply button. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 60 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.18. Column and Row Definition In the Array address combo box, select the Array number. Check the Beamer Location. Enter the Col and Row for the Beamer. Repeat for each Beamer in the Array. Click Apply when you have completed an Array of BEAMERs. Repeat this procedure for all the Arrays. Click OK. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 61 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.19. Sub-Array Status and Attenuator Setting Select from Array Status window an Array and select Sub-Array option. Click Pause Updating Window and adjust the attenuator value between 0 and 15.5 dB. Click Apply in order to save your selection. 4.20. Control & BEAMER Setting Point cursor at an Array window. Click to view all BEAMER addresses in selected Array. Double click to see BEAMER Control screen. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 62 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.21. BEAMER Control Click Pause Updating Window and select attenuator value for Tx and Rx according to your system definition. Click Apply to save your selection. Click OK to return to Main screen. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 63 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.22. RAC Status Click on ICU window to see ICU status. In case of a failure, double click on it to display details 4.23. RAC CTRLR Status Double click on the CTRLR window to view this box, which shows the CTRLR parameters in detail. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 64 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM 4.24. RAC Properties From Setting you can select ICU Properties to view the SW versions of the ICU CTRLR card Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 65 of 84 BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) Sofware PROGRAM Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: PCS FlexBeamer System A &O Manual RF Repeater Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 66 of 84 5. NEW SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE Introduction 5.1. This chapter is a guide to loading program files to the RAC and BEAMER Control communication channels. This enables program upgrades in the field without dismantling the equipment for that purpose. The program loading is done from a PC when using the CELLETRA SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING SYSTEM program, which is supplied by CELLETRA. via their Monitoring and This chapter describes the loading process to the RAC and the BEAMER SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING SYSTEM. using the CELLETRA 5.2. Overview Downloading Software to the RAC 5.2.1. In the software download process a new application program file is loaded to the RAC via the serial communication channel or Wireless Modem and saved to the FLASH memory. RAC Memory Configuration 5.2.1.1. The RAC controller includes two types of memories a FLASH memory and a RAM. The FLASH memory includes the configuration parameters of the RAC (such as ID number, number of arrays, failure conditions etc.) and the application program, which enables all the features of the RAC and which is upgradeable. The RAM is used for logging events into the log file during regular operation of the RAC, and for receiving the new application program for the RAC during the download process. A third memory is Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 67 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual located in the CPU component and includes the basic I/O program of the controller. This program enables operation of the basic functions of the controller (such as serial communication and application program loading) and cannot be modified. The memory size allocated for the application is 64 Kbytes. Programming a new application program into the FLASH memory does not affect the RAC configuration parameters. RAC Download Operation Mode 5.2.1.2. Loading a program file to the RAC is enabled while the RAC operates in Download mode. The operation mode of the RAC is changed by a command through the serial communication channel. When the RAC operates in Download mode, no operational function is performed. (That means that it does not provide monitoring and control of the BEAMER s). The baud rate of the serial port increases to 56K baud. That enables faster transmission of data packets to the RAC during the download process. The RAC returns to operational mode (Auto) at the end of the loading process or if there was no data transmission from the PC within a predefined time period . 5.2.1.3. File Transmission From PC to RAC File Transmission 5.2.1.3.1. The program file is a HEX type file and the data is ASCII format. While loading the file to the RAC the PC sends the file content line by line. The RAC reports TO the PC about reception quality. If errors were detected the transmission will be stopped and an error message will be displayed. The PC then restarts the transmission. The program is contained in files of 64 Kbytes. That is, if the program size is greater than 64 Kbytes it will be packed in two files that are distinguished by their names. 5.2.1.3.2. The file name has the following format: IDUxxTVVV.Hyy File Name Format IDU RAC application header Xx T VVV Hyyy Not relevant for loader Application type (0,2,3=Celletra ICU/1=Micro ICU) Application version HEX: The program is packed in one HEX file H00 and H01: The program is packed in two HEX files Example: IDUck0102.h01 IDUck: Software application 0: Celletra version 102: Software version number h01: High package of the hex file Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 68 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 5.2.2. Downloading Software to the BEAMER The Software download process enables loading of a new application program file for the BEAMER host processor and the DSP via the serial communication channel and saving it to the FLASH memory in the BEAMER
. 5.2.2.1. BEAMER Memory Configuration The BEAMER purpose processor that is used for reporting BEAMER initialization of the DSP. includes two processors a DSP and a HOST. The HOST processor is a general status to the RAC via a FSK channel and for The BEAMER controller includes a FLASH memory that contains:
1. The configuration parameters of the BEAMER
(such as ID number, calibration tables etc.). These parameters are not affected during the loading process. 2. The application program that enables all the features of the BEAMER that can be replaced by a new version. 3. The program and data files of the DSP that can be replaced by a new version. The FLASH size contains two files of each program (two of HOST application, two program files for the DSP, and two data files for the DSP). The required program files for operation are selected by the user. The memory is arranged by pages (each page includes 128 bytes). 5.2.2.2. File transmission from PC to the BEAMER File Transmission
. All files to be loaded are text files. The files contain a Header block, which is the 5.2.2.2.1. The new file is transmitted page by page from the PC to the RAC and from the RAC to the BEAMER properties block, and the software to be loaded. When the load process is enabled, the baud rate of the serial port (from PC to the RAC) increases up to 56K Baud. That enables faster transmission of data packets to the RAC during the download process. The RAC reports the PC about reception quality and if errors occurred, the transmission will be stopped and an error message will be displayed. The RAC sends the data packets received from the PC to the BEAMER reports the RAC about reception quality. If errors were detected the transmission will be stopped and an error message will be displayed and the BEAMER File Name Format for HOST 5.2.2.2.2. Files will be identified by the following suffix: name.hst Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 69 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual File Name Format for DSP 5.2.2.3. Files will be identified by the following suffixes:
DSP Program file: name.dpm DSP Data file: name.ddm 5.3. User Interface for SW Download 5.3.1. Functions The Software download program enables download program files to the RAC and the BEAMER module from a local PC-based host computer. Its main functions are:
Selection of the target for downloading (BEAMER Selection of files to be loaded Transmission of files from the PC to the selected target (BEAMER Monitoring of transmission process or RAC). or RAC) 5.3.2. Requirements for Operation 5.3.2.1. Hardware PentiumTM-based PC Free serial port from the PC At least 4 Mb free RAM Software 5.3.2.2. Window 95/98/NT operating system User Interface Installation 5.3.3. The software is installed from a diskette supplied by Celletra. 1. Put disk no.1 in the floppy drive and run "Setup". 2. Follow the instructions on the screen until completion of installation. The program will be installed in the "Program files" subdirectory of the Windows directory. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 70 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual User Interface Operation 5.3.4. The program can be operated from the program menu in the start menu. Another option is to create a shortcut for the program from the "Program files" subdirectory in the Windows directory and operate the program by clicking the icon 5.4. User Interface Description When operating the program the following window will be displayed:
System Field 5.4.1. The System field displays the address of the RAC and its ID number that is controlled by the operated program. In case that the system includes few RACs the required RAC can be selected by its address from the address bar. When the program is operated it scans the addresses (1 to 4) and displays the address of the existing RACs in the System filed . In case that no RAC was connected or the RAC was not configured the address bar will remain blank. Authorization Field 5.4.2. Authorization field displays the actual authorization level. Two levels of authorization are available:
1. 2.
"Guest" level can only observe indications.
"Administrator" which enables the application of the loading process and change the passwords in addition to "Supervisor" abilities. System Date and Time Field 5.4.3. System date and time function displays the PCs actual date and time. That time will be registered as one of the properties of the loaded file. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 71 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual RAC SW Properties Field 5.4.4. RAC SW properties field is enabled when the loading process is enabled. It displays the properties of the program file that exists in the RAC. The RAC property information includes the version number and file loading date and time. 5.4.5. Destination Field Destination field displays the destination for the file loading BEAMER or RAC. Setting Menu 5.4.6. Setting menu includes the following functions:
RAC Setting Software loading code Software remote loader Site name Destination ComPort RAC Setting 5.4.6.1. If the connected RAC is not configured- (meaning that it does not have an address) - this function enables defining and saving an address to the RAC. Click on ICU setting to display the following window:
Setting RACs address is enabled by entering its ID number (which is known and is the RAC serial number). 5.4.6.2. Software Loading Code This function enables saving to the BEAMER an alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters. details about present loading. Software loading code is Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 72 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 5.4.6.3. Software Remote Loader This function enables saving of the program loader name into the BEAMER loader is an alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters. Software remote 5.4.6.4. Site Name the name of the site where a program was recently This function enables saving to the BEAMER loaded to that BEAMER
. Site name is an alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters. 5.4.6.5. Destination This function enables selecting the required destination for the SW download: BEAMER or RAC ComPort 5.4.6.6. This function enables selecting the required communication path from the PC to the RAC. Selection of ComPort function will display the Comm. setting window Connecting the RAC is possible directly via RS232 interface for local connection or via telephone or Wireless modem for remote connection. The remote connection is enabled in RAC versions that include internal telephone or Wireless modem. The Comm. setting window enables selecting the required path: RS-232 interface or modem. It displays all the available serial ports in the PC and enables selecting a free port in the case where the RS-232 interface is selected. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 73 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual Password Menu 5.4.7. Password menu enables the inclusion of the following functions:
1. Enter password and user name 2. Low level 3. Change the Administrator password Enter Password 5.4.7.1. Clicking on the Enter password function will display the following window:
The displayed window enables entering the required password, which enables the loading process. Low Level 5.4.7.2. Clicking on Low Level sets the Guest level authorization. Change Password 5.4.7.3. This function is enabled when the Administrator authorization is enabled and enables changing the password for authorization. 5.5. Program Loading Procedure Procedure for Loading Program to the RAC 5.5.1. To load a new version of application program file to the RAC controller, follow the following instructions:
1. Connect the PC that includes the Celletra program loader program to the RAC via the serial port or wire or Wireless Modem. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 74 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 2. If you wish to keep the log file then save it, otherwise the log file will be erased during the new file loading. 3. Operate Celletra program loader program and wait until the address of the RAC appears at the RAC address bar. If the system includes few RACs, select the address of the required RAC from the address bar. 4. From the Setting menu select Comport and select the required communication path to the RAC. If the PC is connected via the serial port of the PC then check the RS-232 and define the COMM port in the PC that is used. If the PC is connected via the a telephone line by a modem, then check the MODEM and dial the telephone number of the destination modem. 5. From the Setting menu, click on Destination and select RAC as the destination for loading. The following warning message will appear to warn that the log file will be erased:
6. Exit to save the log file or Click O.K to continue. The properties of the existing file will be displayed on RAC Software properties field. 7. Click on the Password menu then on Enter to enter the password that enables loading of a new program. After you enter the correct password and your name the Start download command key will be enabled. 8. Click the Start download command key to start the loading process. The following window will be displayed:
9. Select the required file and click on the Open button. If the selected file is similar to the existing
(operational) file then following notice will be displayed:
10. If you wish to load the same file anyway then click Yes to continue, otherwise click No and select other file. 11. During the loading process a status bar will be displayed:
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Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 75 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 12. Wait about 3 minutes until the process is completed. If you wish to stop loading the file then click on the Cancel button. 13. After the file has been loaded into the RAM successfully the RAC will program the FLASH memory. During the FLASH programming the following message will be displayed:
14. The new program version will operate at the end of this process and the RAC is operational again. 15. If the loading process has been failed the following warning message will be displayed:
5.6. Procedure for Loading Program to the BEAMER controller To load a new file (application, DSP prog. file and DSP data file) to the BEAMER follow the following instructions:
1. Connect the PC that includes the Celletra PROGRAM LOADER program to the RAC via the 2. serial port. If you wish to keep the log file then save it, otherwise the log file will be erased during the new file loading. 3. Operate Celletra program loader program and wait until the address of the RAC appears at the RAC address bar. If the system includes few RACs (ICUs), select the address of the required RAC from the address bar. 4. From the Setting menu select Comport and select the required communication path to the RAC. 5. If the PC is connected via the serial port of the PC then check the RS-232 and define the COMM port in t he PC that is used. If the PC is connected via a telephone line by a modem then check the MODEM and dial the telephone number of the destination modem. 6. 7. From the Setting menu click on Destination and select BEAMER as the destination for loading. 8. Click on the Password menu then on Enter to enter the password that enables loading of a new program. After you enter the correct password and your name the Start download command key will be enabled. 9. Click the Start Download command key to start the loading process. Clicking the start download button will display a window to enter the required BEAMER ID number. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 76 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 10. Enter the ID number of the required BEAMER and click O.K to continue. In case that the particular RAC ID number does not exist in the system the following warning message will be displayed:
ERROR : BEAM ER NUMBR 51 IS NOT RESPONDING Otherwise the following window will be displayed:
11. Check the required file type for loading and click OK to continue. The following window will enable the selection of the particular file to be loaded:
12. Select the required file from the file list and click OPEN for loading During the loading process a status bar will be displayed:
13. Wait until the process is completed. If you wish to stop loading the file then click on the Cancel button. 14. After the file was loaded into the BEAMER successfully the following message will be displayed:
FILE LOAD WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY 15. The new program version will operate at the end of this process and the BEAMER is operational again. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 77 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 6. SERVICING AND TROUBLE SHOOTING THE BEAMER RF REPEATER 6.1. servicing the RF Repeater 6.1.1. Back-up battery replacement The back up battery is valid for about 10 years of normally use of the system. Despite the above, it is recommended to replace back-up battery when opening the system for maintenance activities. 6.2. Trouble Shooting The following table detailed the common problems and recommended solutions. Remark! In case of problems or dificulties, it is recommended to contact Celletra Technical Support. Check Error/Fault Verify proper installation and power connections. System dont start Monitoring and control problems Check power to RS-232/485 adapter, verify comm port definition on the BSM S/W. Low/No Power Operate BSM S/W and check the following parameters:
Check DC power level in the BAU RAC and FLEXBEAMER using BSM S/W. Check damage to coax cables in case of bad results in previous check. Verify system setup parameters. Check In/Out power parameters using BSM S/W. Replace faulty unit in case of good input and bad output In case of unit replacement start system setup from the beginning. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 78 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual System Alarms 1. Enter to the Beamer status screen and verify PA is ON 2. Look for alarms in one of the two defined arrays. 3. If PA is OFF try to turn it ON. 4. If you can not do so go to the Sub-array (ABT) Attenuator settings and increase the attenuation to avoid possible over drive power to the Beamers. 5. If PA can be turned ON start system setup from the beginning. If PA does not go ON replace the faulty unit. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 79 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 6.2.1. Troubleshooting the system using ICU log file. 6.2.1.1. Getting ICU Log File For getting the ICU Log File follow the instructions:
1. Select <FILE> option in the main menu. 2. Select <Get Log file> option. A small window, named Save In will be displayed. Set the name of the Log file (or use the default name) and press <save>. 3. A progress window will be displayed while reading the data from the ICU. 6.2.1.2. The Log file structure The log file is a text file with a line of 26 fields Field No. 1 2 3 4 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Field Name Failure type Date Time Beamer Status BEAMER address Controller status Temperature Indication Input Power Indication , Output Power Indication Tx Attenuator Indication Main Rx Attenuator Indication, Div Rx Attenuator Indication Tx Current Indication Main Rx Current Indication Div Rx Current Indication Return Power Indication Description
(relevant only for Beamer failure) 0 - OK; other - Fail checked within Beamer limits Checked within Beamer limits Checked within Beamer limits Checked within Beamer limits Checked within Beamer limits Checked within Beamer limits Low - 0 Norm - 1 High - 2 Low - 0 Norm - 1 High - 2 Low - 0 Norm - 1 High - 2 0 - OK;1 - Fail Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 80 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual 16 17 18 19 20 21-26 21 22 23 24 25 26 Tx Amplifier Status Correction Amplifier Status Linearizer Status Beamer Voltage Indication;
Communication Error ICU Status ICU Status Fan1 Status Fan2 Status Voltage Status Controller Status Num1 Controller Status Num1 0 - OFF;1 - ON 0 - OFF;1 - ON 0 - OK;1 - Fail Checked within Beamer limits Timeout or corrupted data
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Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 81 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual WARRANTY The following is just to inform you that:
Celletra Ltd. warrants its products as per agreement. Exclusions The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from: improper or inadequate use, unauthorized modifications or misuse. Warranty Limitations Under no circumstances will Celletra ltd. be liable in any way to the user for damages, including any loss of profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the product. Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 82 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual INDEX connections............................................................. 24 acronyms .......................................................................10 distribution.............................................................. 18 ABT..................................................16, 20, 21, 24, 43, 44 failure conditions......................................................... 63 array ................................................................................... file transfer.............................................................. 75, 76 assembly...................................................................29 PC to BEAMER....................................................... 76 dismounting.............................................................29 PC to -RAC.............................................................. 75 installation................................................................56 fuse................................................................................ 33 mounting ..................................................................29 GUI................................................................................. 58 attenuator......................................................................70 RAC............................................................................... 34 BEAMER...........................................................13, 68, 83 LEDs.............................................................................. 60 configuring...............................................................44 loading control.......................................................................71 BEAMER program.................................................. 83 defining limits ..........................................................64
-RAC program......................................................... 81 installation................................................................68 programs .................................................................. 81 memory .....................................................................76 logical addresses ......................................................... 43 software downloads ...............................................76 maintainability.............................................................. 19 Beamer System Manager............................................34 measurement conditions ............................................ 23 Bias-T.......................................................................15, 16 menus............................................................................ 59 BSM ................................................................34,35,36,46 messages ...................................................................... 60 user interface ...........................................................58
-RAC.................................... 13, 24, 63, 65, 72, 73, 74, 81 channel memory..................................................................... 74 receive.......................................................................56 properties................................................................. 73 transmit ...............................................................51, 56 software downloads............................................... 75 clock...............................................................................51 status........................................................................ 72 comm..............................................................................62 monitoring .............................................................. 17, 60 communication .............................................................17 network ......................................................................... 17 communications password ................................................................ 62, 80 serial..........................................................................25 program......................................................................... 81 control............................................................................17 loading ..................................................................... 81 DC Confidential, Proprietary Information receive Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 83 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual gain ...........................................................................57 downloading to RAC..............................................74 receive channel............................................................56 user interface ...........................................................77 receive channel gain....................................................54 user interface for download...................................77 reports ...........................................................................60 status reports................................................................60 RF cable.........................................................................56 sub-array .................................................................66, 70 RF path..........................................................................16 system............................................................................65 Rx 56 system manager............................................................58 Rx gain...........................................................................57 transmit channel...........................................................56 Rx-ABT gain .................................................................55 transmit channel gain ..................................................51 serial communications.................................................25 Tx 56 shut down .....................................................................64 Tx-ABT gain .................................................................52 software.............................................................61, 74, 76 warranty.........................................................................85 downloading to BEAMER.....................................76 Confidential, Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System-
Doc. No.: 913002500 Rev.: 00 Page: 84 of 84 Assembly and Operation Manual
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2002-09-09 | 1850 ~ 1910 | AMP - Amplifier | Original Equipment |
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1 | Effective |
2002-09-09
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Celletra Ltd.
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0005834759
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1 | Physical Address |
PO Box 106
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Yoqne'am Ilit, N/A 20692
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1 |
Israel
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
c******@metlabs.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
B1: Commercial mobile radio services equipment in the following 47 CFR Parts 20, 22 (cellular), 24,25 (below 3 GHz) & 27
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
PNQ
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
C-UPB
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
G******** A******
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1 | Title |
GVP & CIO
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1 | Telephone Number |
97249********
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1 | Fax Number |
97249********
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1 |
c******@celletra.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | AMP - Amplifier | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Single Channelized PCS Beamer Amplifier Unit | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | This device is authorized for use with CDMA (F9W) emissions. This is a single channelized repeater. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures. RF exposure compliance is addressed at the time of licensing, as required by the responsible FCC Bureau(s), including antenna co-location requirements of 1.1307(b)(3). | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
MET Laboratories, Inc.
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1 | Name |
J****** M****
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1 | Telephone Number |
410-3********
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1 | Fax Number |
410-3********
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1 |
j******@metlabs.com
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1 | 1 | 24 | BC | 1850.00000000 | 1910.00000000 | 0.2100000 | Amp | F9W |
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