WRE2710-S Operators Manual and Installation Guide:
S Operators Manual and Installation Guide:
S Operators Manual and Installation Guide:
M2M Machine to Machine Machine to Machine Overview The WRE2710 Wireless Network Range Extender is a high performance, microprocessor controlled, 0 Wireless Network Range Extender is a high performance, microprocessor controlled, 0 Wireless Network Range Extender is a high performance, microprocessor controlled, bidirectional RF amplifier for the entire North American 850 MHz cellular and 1900 MHz PCS frequency bidirectional RF amplifier for the entire North American 850 MHz cellular and 1900 MHz PCS frequency bidirectional RF amplifier for the entire North American 850 MHz cellular and 1900 MHz PCS frequency bands. The amplifier has an automatic gain and oscillation control system that will automatically adjust bands. The amplifier has an automatic gain and oscillation control syst em that will automatically adjust the gain and the output power if a signal anomaly occurs. This amplifier is designed to operate as a the gain and the output power if a signal anomaly occurs. This amplifier is designed to operate as a the gain and the output power if a signal anomaly occurs. This amplifier is designed to operate as a tethered (direct connect) unit within a cellular system, for maximum performance in weak signal tethered (direct connect) unit within a cellular system, for maximum performance in weak signal tethered (direct connect) unit within a cellular system, for maximum performance in weak signal coverage areas. The input power requirements for the amplifier are positive 8.0 to 36.0 volts DC power requirements for the amplifier are positive 8.0 to 36.0 volts DC power requirements for the amplifier are positive 8.0 to 36.0 volts DC
(negative ground). This M2M kit includes an AC power adapter for use with typical household 120 volt it includes an AC power adapter for use with typical household 120 volt it includes an AC power adapter for use with typical household 120 volt AC power. Passive Bypass Technology Passive Bypass Technology Patent Pending The WRE2710 amplifier is equipped with ClearRFs Passive Bypass technology. This feature allows the ped with ClearRFs Passive Bypass technology. This feature allows the ped with ClearRFs Passive Bypass technology. This feature allows the amplifier to passively bypass itself and become merely a pass through cable when amplification is not amplifier to passively bypass itself and become merely a pass through cable when amplification is not amplifier to passively bypass itself and become merely a pass through cable when amplification is not needed, during loss of power or when a faul needed, during loss of power or when a fault is detected. Passive Bypass technology is useful in applications where the amplifier is mobile is useful in applications where the amplifier is mobile,
, moving in and out of poor signal areas. The amplifier will bypass itself when close to cell towers, completely eliminating any
. The amplifier will bypass itself when close to cell towers, completely eliminating any
. The amplifier will bypass itself when close to cell towers, completely eliminating any potential for network disrupting noise power caused by too much amplification near a cell tower. The potential for network disrupting noise power caused by too much amplific ation near a cell tower. The technology is also extremely useful in fire and security system installations where a connection with the technology is also extremely useful in fire and security system installations where a connection with the technology is also extremely useful in fire and security system installations where a connection with the antenna must always be maintained, even with loss of power. antenna must always be maintained, even with loss of power. 1 MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 Contents Overview ................................................................ ............................................................................................... ................................................ 1 Passive Bypass Technology Patent Pending Patent Pending ................................................................ .......................................................... 1 Parts List ................................................................ ............................................................................................... ................................................ 3 Installation Guide ................................ ............................................................................................................................... ................................... 3 Installation with an SMA Device Installation with an SMA Device- Fixed Location ................................................................ ............................................. 4 Installation with an MMCX Device Installation with an MMCX Device- Fixed Location ................................................................ .......................................... 6 Installation with an SMA Device Installation with an SMA Device- Mobile Location ................................................................ ........................................... 7 LED Diagnostics ................................ ............................................................................................................................... ...................................... 8 Diagnostic LED definitions ................................ ............................................................................................... ...................................................... 9 Optional Accessories ................................ ............................................................................................... .............................................................. 9 WRE-2710 Specifications ................................ ............................................................................................... ...................................................... 10 Safeguard Features................................ ............................................................................................... ............................................................... 12 Antennas ................................................................ ............................................................................................... .............................................. 12 Warranty Information ................................ ............................................................................................... .......................................................... 12 MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 2 Parts List Depending upon the connector type of the cellular device, ClearRF can customize the M2M kit to include Depending upon the connector type of the cellular device, ClearRF can customize the M2M kit to include Depending upon the connector type of the cellular device, ClearRF can customize the M2M kit to include the appropriate adapters to ensure a the appropriate adapters to ensure a seamless and quick installation. Adapter types include and quick installation. Adapter types include, but are not limited to SMA, RP-SMA, MMCX, MCX, FME SMA, MMCX, MCX, FME, and TNC. 1. WRE2710 Amplifier Unit 0 Amplifier Unit 2. AC/DC Power Adapter AC/DC Power Adapter 3. Hardwire DC Power Cable Hardwire DC Power Cable 5. SMA-to-SMA Device Cable SMA Device Cable If connecting to 4. Magnetic-Mount Outdoor Signal Mount Outdoor Signal Antenna 6. Optional SMA-to to-MMCX Device Cable an SMA device If connecting to an MMCX device. If connecting to an MMCX device. Installation Guide Disclaimer: Installation of this device requires knowledge of basic electrical and
: Installation of this device requires knowledge of basic electrical and
: Installation of this device requires knowledge of basic electrical and experience with installing electronic devices. We recommend seeking a experience with installing electronic devices. We recommend seeking a experience with installing electronic devices. We recommend seeking a professional installer if you are not accustomed to installing electronics or high professional installer if you are not accustomed to installing electronics or high professional installer if you are not accustomed to installing electronics or high tech devices. Installation of this de assumes no responsibility for the installation or improper operation of this assumes no responsibility for the installation or improper operation of this assumes no responsibility for the installation or improper operation of this device. Contact your dealer or device. Contact your dealer or CustomerService@ClearRF.com Help in the subject line for assistance. Help in the subject line for assistance. Installation of this device is at your own risk. Clear vice is at your own risk. ClearRF, LLC
.com with Installation MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 3 Installation with an SMA Device Installation with an SMA Device- Fixed Location 1. If connecting to a Cellular Modem (
a Cellular Modem (e.g. Raven X, CradlePoint), connect the TNC to SMA
), connect the TNC to SMA device cable
(#5 on Parts List) to the ClearRF Amplifi
) to the ClearRF Amplifier connector marked Device. MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 4 2. Connect the SMA end of the TNC to SMA Connect the SMA end of the TNC to SMA device cable to the Cellular Modem able to the Cellular Modem antenna connection. 3. Mount the Outdoor Signal A Outdoor Signal Antenna (#4 on Parts List) vertically on any metal surface. vertically on any metal surface. a. Connect the Outdoor Signal Outdoor Signal Antenna connector to the ClearRF amplifier ClearRF amplifier TNC connector marked Antenna. 4. Plug the AC Adapter (#2 on Parts List) 5. Insert the AC Adapter connector
(#2 on Parts List) into a nearby wall outlet. connector plug into the amplifier and watch the LED indicators. plug into the amplifier and watch the LED indicators. MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 5 Installation with an MMCX Device 1. If connecting to a Cellular Module MCX Device- Fixed Location Module (e.g. Motorola, Sierra Wireless), connect the
), connect the SMA-to-MMCX device cable (#6 on Parts List) to the ClearRF Amplifier connector marked on Parts List) to the ClearRF Amplifier connector marked Device Device. 2. Connect the MMCX end of the end of the SMA to MMCX device cable to the Cellular M able to the Cellular Module. 3. Mount the Outdoor Signal Antenna (#4 on Parts List) vertically on any metal surface. Mount the Outdoor Signal Antenna (#4 on Parts List) vertically on any metal surface. Mount the Outdoor Signal Antenna (#4 on Parts List) vertically on any metal surface. 4. Connect the Outdoor Signal Antenna connector to the ClearRF amplifier the Outdoor Signal Antenna connector to the ClearRF amplifier the Outdoor Signal Antenna connector to the ClearRF amplifier SMA connector marked Antenna. 5. Plug the AC Adapter (#2 on Parts Plug the AC Adapter (#2 on Parts List) into a nearby wall outlet. MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 6 Insert the AC Adapter connector plug into the amplifier and watch the LED indicators. Insert the AC Adapter connector plug into the amplifier and watch the LED indicators. Insert the AC Adapter connector plug into the amplifier and watch the LED indicators. 6. Installation with an SMA Device Installation with an SMA Device- Mobile Location 1. If connecting to a Cellular Modem If connecting to a Cellular Modem or Mobile Data Terminal (e.g. Raven X, etc
(e.g. Raven X, etc) in a vehicle or mobile application, connect the SMA ile application, connect the SMA to SMA device cable (#5 on Parts List) to the ClearRF to SMA device cable (#5 on Parts List) to the ClearRF Amplifier connector marked Device. Amplifier connector marked Device. 2. Connect the SMA end of the Connect the SMA end of the SMA-to-SMA device cable to the Cellular Modem SMA device cable to the Cellular Modem or MDT antenna connection. MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 7 3. Mount the Outdoor Signal Antenna (#4 on Parts List) vertically on any metal surface on the roof, the Outdoor Signal Antenna (#4 on Parts List) vertically on any metal surface on the roof, the Outdoor Signal Antenna (#4 on Parts List) vertically on any metal surface on the roof, hood or trunk of the vehicle. hood or trunk of the vehicle. b. Connect the Outdoor Signal Antenna connector to the ClearRF amplifier the Outdoor Signal Antenna connector to the ClearRF amplifier the Outdoor Signal Antenna connector to the ClearRF amplifier SMA connector marked Antenna. 4. Plug the 12V Hardwire DC Cab Plug the 12V Hardwire DC Cable (#3 on Parts List) into the vehicle fuse block. You must connect le (#3 on Parts List) into the vehicle fuse block. You must connect the red wire to a positive terminal from the fuse panel with a 3 ampere fuse rating. The black the red wire to a positive terminal from the fuse panel with a 3 ampere fuse rating. The black the red wire to a positive terminal from the fuse panel with a 3 ampere fuse rating. The black wire should be attached to a ground of the vehicle. Power may also be provided to the amplif wire should be attached to a ground of the vehicle. Power may also be provided to the amplif wire should be attached to a ground of the vehicle. Power may also be provided to the amplifier using a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor. (not included, available at www.clearrf.com) using a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor. (not included, available at www.clearrf.com) using a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor. (not included, available at www.clearrf.com) 5. Insert the Hard Wire DC Cable Hard Wire DC Cable connector plug into the amplifier and watch the LED indicators. connector plug into the amplifier and watch the LED indicators. LED Diagnostics Once the amplifier is installed properly and power is applied, the LEDs will both turn on followed by Once the amplifier is installed properly and power he LEDs will both turn on followed by the green LED flashing. The green LED will flash while the amplifier increases its gain to the optimum the green LED flashing. The green LED will flash while the amplifier increases its gain to the optimum the green LED flashing. The green LED will flash while the amplifier increases its gain to the optimum level. The red LED may also flash during this stage while the gain (power) is properly set on the level. The red LED may also flash during this stage while the gain (power) is properly set on the level. The red LED may also flash during this stage while the gain (power) is properly set on the amplifier. When power control is established, the green LED will remain constantly on. You may see ifier. When power control is established, the green LED will remain constantly on. You may see ifier. When power control is established, the green LED will remain constantly on. You may see MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 8 the green and red LEDs flash back and forth, THIS IS NORMAL. In areas where the cellular network is the green and red LEDs flash back and forth, THIS IS NORMAL. In areas where the cellular network is the green and red LEDs flash back and forth, THIS IS NORMAL. In areas where the cellular network is adequate, the amplifier will maintain a maximum power level acceptable for normal operation and adequate, the amplifier will maintain a maximum power level a cceptable for normal operation and prevent overloading the wireless phone, as well as keeping RF signal levels at a minimum for a prevent overloading the wireless phone, as well as keeping RF signal levels at a minimum for a prevent overloading the wireless phone, as well as keeping RF signal levels at a minimum for a healthy environment. If the red LED is constantly on and the green LED is off, the amplifier has If the red LED is constantly on and the green LED is off, the amplifier has If the red LED is constantly on and the green LED is off, the amplifier has detected a fault. The amplifier will The amplifier will shut down automatically and restart. If the fault persists, automatically and restart. If the fault persists, reposition the antenna until normal operation is achieved. - Once normal operation is established, reposition the antenna until normal operation is achieved. Once normal operation is established, you may permanently mount the antennas in the locations you chose in the prio you may permanently mount the antennas in the locations you chose in the prio you may permanently mount the antennas in the locations you chose in the prior steps. Diagnostic LED definitions Diagnostic LED definitions 1. Solid Green and Red LED test, the unit is initializing LED test, the unit is initializing 2. Solid Green Normal operation Normal operation 3. Flashing Green Normal operation, increasing gain setting Normal operation, increasing gain setting 4. Solid Green and Flashing Red 5. Solid Red and no Green Solid Green and Flashing Red Normal operation, decreasing gain setting Normal operation, decreasing gain setting nd no Green Fault detected (Unit will shut down until power is cycled. power is cycled.) Optional Accessories Contact us at www.clearrf.com for pricing and availability or see your Clear RF for pricing and availability or see your Clear RF dealer. Replacement parts and additional accessories may also be avai parts and additional accessories may also be available. MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 9 WRE2710 Specifications 2710 Specifications Frequency Range: Cellular 850 (824MHz Frequency Range: Cellular 850 (824MHz 894MHz), PCS 1900 (1850MHz 894MHz), PCS 1900 (1850MHz 1990MHz) 20dB BW: 850 UL: 39MHz, 1900 UL: 115MHz 20dB BW: 850 UL: 39MHz, 1900 UL: 115MHz Rated Uplink Maximum Output Power: Cellular 850; 27dBm, PCS 1900; 27dBm Rated Uplink Maximum Output Power: Cellular 850; 27dBm, PCS 1900; 27dBm Rated Uplink Maximum Output Power: Cellular 850; 27dBm, PCS 1900; 27dBm Rated Downlink Maximum Output Powe Rated Downlink Maximum Output Power: Cellular 850; -20dBm, PCS 1900;
dBm, PCS 1900; -20dBm Current Draw @ 12VDC: Idle: 250 milliamperes; Max: 1 amperes Current Draw @ 12VDC: Idle: 250 milliamperes; Max: 1 amperes Power Requirement: 8.0 to 36.0 volts DC (negative ground), Connector is center positive Power Requirement: 8.0 to 36.0 volts DC (negative ground), Connector is center positive Power Requirement: 8.0 to 36.0 volts DC (negative ground), Connector is center positive Nominal Gain: Cellular 850: 15dB, PCS 1900: 15dB Nominal Gain: Cellular 850: 15dB, PCS 1900: 15dB Input/output Impedance: 50 Ohms pedance: 50 Ohms Rated Mean Output Power: 27dBm Rated Mean Output Power: 27dBm FCC ID: XS7-WRE2710 IC ID: 8918A-WRE2710 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including device may not cause harmful interference, and (2 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. interference that may cause undesired operation. The term IC: before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical The term IC: before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical The term IC: before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met. The Manufacturer'
The Manufacturer's rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. This dB, especially where the output signal is re adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device. La puissance de sortie nominale indique par le fabricant pour cet appareil concerne son fonctionnement avec La puissance de sortie nominale indique par le fabricant pour cet appareil concerne son fonctionnement avec La puissance de sortie nominale indique par le fabricant pour cet appareil concerne son fonctionnement avec porteuse unique. Pour des appareils avec porteuses multiples, on doit rduire la valeur nominale de 3,5 dB, porteuse unique. Pour des appareils avec porteuses multiples, on doit rduire la valeur nominale de 3,5 dB, porteuse unique. Pour des appareils avec porteuses multiples, on doit rduire la valeur nominale de 3,5 dB, surtout si le signal de sortie est retransmis et qu'il peut causer du brouillage aux utilisateurs de bandes surtout si le signal de sortie est retransmis et qu'il peut causer du brouillage aux utilisateurs de bandes surtout si le signal de sortie est retransmis et qu'il peut causer du brouillage aux utilisateurs de bandes adjacentes. Une telle rduction doit porter sur la puissance d'entre ou sur le gain, et ne doit pas se faire au adjacentes. Une telle rduction doit po rter sur la puissance d'entre ou sur le gain, et ne doit pas se faire au moyen d'un attnuateur raccord la sortie du dispositif. moyen d'un attnuateur raccord la sortie du dispositif. FCC Regulatory Guidance: ClearRFs WRE2710-S operates under the rules and regulations as provided by the FCC Regulatory Guidance: ClearRFs WRE2710 S operates under the rules and regulations as provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For more information contact the FCC directly at (888)-225 ions Commission (FCC). For more information on these rules and regulations, please these rules and regulations, please 225-5322. MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 10 MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 11 Safeguard Features The amplifier has an automatic gain and oscillation control system that will automatically adjust The amplifier has an automatic gain and oscillation control system that will automatically adjust The amplifier has an automatic gain and oscillation control system that will automatically adjust the gain and the output power if a signal anomaly occurs. This amplifier is designed to operate as a ain and the output power if a signal anomaly occurs. This amplifier is designed to operate as a ain and the output power if a signal anomaly occurs. This amplifier is designed to operate as a tethered (direct connect) unit within a cellular system, for maximum performance in weak signal tethered (direct connect) unit within a cellular system, for maximum performance in weak signal tethered (direct connect) unit within a cellular system, for maximum performance in weak signal coverage areas. Antennas You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the You MUST operate this device with app roved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed as least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed as least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed as least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. Included Antenna: MSE-
-5721-001 Mag Mount Antenna Included Cable: CBL-SMA SMA-SMA or CBL-SMA-MMCX Warranty Information Warranty Information Limited Warranty ClearRF L.L.C. warrants that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purc ClearRF L.L.C. warrants that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purc ClearRF L.L.C. warrants that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, ClearRF, will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. S Within this period, ClearRF, will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. S Within this period, ClearRF, will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alter transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alter transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs. Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the unit sent in is still under its original warranty, then the new warranty is 90 days or Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the unit sent in is still under its original warranty, then the new warranty is 90 days or Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the unit sent in is still under its original warranty, then the new warranty is 90 days or to the end of the original one year warranty, depending upon which is longer. of the original one year warranty, depending upon which is longer. ClearRF retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. ht to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. ht to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty. ClearRF shall not be liable for any incident Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty. ClearRF shall not be liable for any incident Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty. ClearRF shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach. Procedure for Claims under Limited Warranties Procedure for Claims under Limited Warranties To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. To obtain warranty service, follow these two steps:
To obtain warranty service, follow these two steps:
Contact ClearRF via email to receive authorization (RMA) number at warranty@clearrf.com 1. Contact ClearRF via email to receive authorization (RMA) number at warranty@clearrf.com 2. Once you have obtained an RMA #, ship the unit, copy of the sales receipt, along with the RMA Once you have obtained an RMA #, ship the unit, copy of the sales receipt, along with the RMA Once you have obtained an RMA #, ship the unit, copy of the sales receipt, along with the RMA number to:
ClearRF RMA #: {insert RMA number}
12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Suite 104
, Suite 104 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 855-321-9527 MAN-5446-001 Rev 6 12