FCC ID: NVR230021014V VHF Bi-Directional Amplifier

ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide P R O D U C T M A N U A L Software version 1.0 WESTELL.COM Westell Technologies Part # 030-102000 Rev A January 2022 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide

All information and statements contained herein are accurate to the best of Westell Technologies knowledge. Westell makes no warranty with respect thereto, including without limitation any results that may be obtained from the products described herein or the infringement by such products of any property rights of any persons. Use or application of such information or statements is at the users sole risk, without any liability on the part of Westell. Nothing herein shall be construed as license or recommendation for use, which infringes upon any propriety rights of any person. Product material and specifications are subject to change without notice. Westell standard terms of sale and the specific terms of any particular sale apply. Westell, Inc. 750 North Commons Drive Aurora, IL 60504 USA Toll Free: (800) 377-8677 International: +1 (630) 375-4950 Fax: +1 (630) 375-4931 NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES Thisproductincorporatesfieldprogrammablesoftware.Inorderfortheproducttocomplywiththe requirementsintheStandardforInbuilding2WayEmergencyRadioCommunicationEnhancement Systems,UL2524certainprogrammingfeaturesoroptionsmustbelimitedtospecificvaluesornot usedatallasindicatedbelow. Program feature or option Permitted in UL 2524? (Y/N) Possible settings Settings permitted in UL 2524 ALARM TEST screen DISABLE AUDIBLE HORN option N DISABLE and ENABLE ENABLE Product Registration Form Westell recommends retaining a permanent record of your purchase with the following product information and proof of purchase. Refer to 1.3 Product Registration Information on page 1-2. 1-800-377-8766 WESTELL.COM Table of Contents Chapter LOF: List of Figures About this Preface Preface Preface-i Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References Document Conventions Customer Assistance Chapter 1: General Information 1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users 1.2 Product Application 1.3 Product Registration Information 1.4 Safety Guidelines 1.5 Important Antenna Safety Information 1.6 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings 1.7 Product Labels Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.1 Product Information 2.2 Product Features 2.3 Included Accessories 2.4 Optional Accessories Chapter 3: Specifications and Product Appearance 3.1 RF Specifications Page TOC-1 WESTELL.COM T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S LOF-1 Preface-i Preface-ii Preface-iii Preface-v 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-5 1-6 1-7 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 3-1 3-2 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide

3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications 3.3 Mechanical Specifications 3.4 Environmental Specifications 3.5 Trouble Status 3.6 Product Appearance Chapter 4: Installation Guidelines 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines 4.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4.4 Determining cable entry selection 4.5 Mounting and Grounding the ProtectLink BDA 4.6 Connecting the Antennas 4.7 Verifying the Physical System Setup 4.8 Controlling the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier 4.9 Connecting the Emergency Power Off Button 4.10 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable 4.12 Connecting the Battery Cable 4.13 Battery Specifications 4.14 Connecting the Remote Annunciator Chapter 5: System Operation 5.1 Controls Inside the ProtectLink BDA 5.2 Accessing the ProtectLink BDA GUI 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display 5.4 BDA Alarms Page 5.5 RF Configuration 5.6 System Settings Page 5.7 Backup, Restore, and Print Configuration Tools 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers 5.9 Alarm Tests 5.10 Fuse Replacement Chapter 6: System Software Upgrade 6.1 Upgrading the System Software 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 4-1 4-2 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-12 4-14 4-16 4-17 4-18 5-1 5-2 5-4 5-6 5-9 5-15 5-21 5-25 5-26 5-29 5-31 6-1 6-2 6-3 Appendix A: Important Product Information A-1 1-800-377-8766 Page TOC-2 WESTELL.COM A.1 Important Product Information Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations B.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide

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1-800-377-8766 Page TOC-4 WESTELL.COM List of Figures FCC and Product labels on right side of ProtectLink BDA FCC warning labels on signal booster ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for UHF model 1-8 ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for VHF model 1-8 BDA Remote Annunciator product label External configuration of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Bottom views of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier View of the open ProtectLink BDA cabinet Signal Booster Mounting brackets (circled) Antenna ports on a 4-port model Ethernet Cable GUI port for Ethernet connection Emergency Power Off connections Stripped alarm wire Conduit fittings and plugged cable ports BDA Alarm Relay terminals Bottom ports with conduit fittings AC Power Connections Battery cable connections to signal booster Connections to the Remote Annunciator ProtectLink BDA interior features Network Connection Set-up Page LOF-1 WESTELL.COM L I S T O F F I G U R E S 1-7 1-8 1-9 3-9 3-10 3-11 4-7 4-8 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-16 4-18 5-2 5-4 Popups revealing more alarm detail and/or multiple alarm sources 5-10 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide List of Figures:

Sign In screen Web GUI System Status Screen CONTACT and HELP popups with QR codes Alarm Page Second click reveals alarm settings Accessing alarm configuration tools BDA Alarms page with all alarms masked Alarm History page RF Configuration window RF Configuration window with Mode wideband selected Conducting an isolation test RF Configuration page open for editing Band Displays and Settings on RF Configuration Page Filter settings display on RF Configuration page. Filter settings open for editing System Settings page System Settings page opened for editing Date picker popup for setting date and time SNMP Trap Receivers page Adding new SNMP trap receiver SNMP Trap Receivers page opened for editing Alarm Test window 5-5 5-6 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-12 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-15 5-16 5-17 5-17 5-19 5-19 5-21 5-22 5-22 5-26 5-27 5-27 5-29 1-800-377-8766 WESTELL.COM Preface About this Preface This preface includes the following information about this ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Users Guide. Guide to this Preface Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References Document Conventions Customer Assistance P R E F A C E Page Preface-i WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Preface: Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References This manual contains information and procedures for the operation of the Westells ProtectLink VHF and UHF band Bi-Directional Amplifier. Changes that occur after the publishing date may be incorporated by a complete manual revision or as additions. Reference this manual when there is a need to add enhanced signal capability to a new or existing system, to monitor a system, make maintenance adjustments, or address alarms. This manual is intended for installers and users who are familiar with similar types of equipment. Purpose Scope Audience References UL 2524 Firmware 3.2 FCC Part 90 1-800-377-8766 Page Preface-ii WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Preface: Document Conventions Document Conventions Table 1 describes the text conventions used in this document. Table 1 Document Conventions Convention Meaning Danger messages describe an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, may result in severe personal injury or death. Before you work on equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical and RF circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Warning messages describe an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, may result in severe personal injury or serious equipment damage. Caution messages describe conditions or practices that could cause damage to equipment or property. Communicates information that is crucial to preventing loss of data or damage to hardware or software, and actions that could result in equipment failure. Important messages contain must-have information essential to the completion of a task, unrelated to a hazard. Note messages emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Notes provide beneficial information unrelated to hazards. Tip messages provide information that assists users in operating equipment more effectively. This style indicates menu and menu commands. A right arrow ( > ) separates the menus from the submenus or menu commands. The right arrow also indicates the order in which you should click the menus, submenus, and menu commands. This bold style indicates GUI features, dialog boxes, tabs, fields, check boxes, and command buttons. Uppercase body text indicates keys on a keyboard, such as the TAB or ENTER keys. Keys used in combination are connected with a plus symbol (+). DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Important:

Note:

Tip:

Menus and Menu Commands Dialog Boxes, Tabs, Fields, Check Boxes, Command Buttons KEYS Page Preface-iii WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Preface: Document Conventions Table 1 Document Conventions (Continued) Right-click Double-click i i Click

. Labels s s a h p m e s e d v o r p r o n o i t c a n a s e t a c d n i t x e t d o B Select Enter l i Designates physical components on Westell products such as jumpers, switches, and cable connectors. Instructs the user to press the primary (typically left) mouse button while the pointer is over the specified location. Instructs the user to press the secondary (typically right) mouse button while the pointer is over the specified location. Instructs the user to press the primary (typically left) mouse button twice, rapidly, while the pointer is over the specified location. Instructs the user to perform a selection on the screen by clicking an active object. Instructs the user to type text using the keyboard. 1-800-377-8766 Page Preface-iv WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Preface: Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Pre-sales Support Westell offers pre-sales technical support from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday

- Friday. Representatives are standing by to assist with customer account information and product ordering and answer questions regarding Westell products and solutions. Phone number: 800-377-8766, option 1 Before you call or email Before you contact Westell for assistance, please have the following information available:

The versions of hardware and software you are currently running What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred How you tried to solve the problem Email Technical Support support@westell.com Telephone Technical Support Email support is available. To contact Technical Support, send email to:

Telephone technical support is available to Westell customers or partners who have not been able to resolve their technical issue by using our online services. Phone number: 800-377-8766, option 2, then option 3 Normal Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday Product Documentation You can also access and view the most current versions of Westell product documentation on our Web site at:

http://www.westell.com Page Preface-v WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Preface: Customer Assistance 1-800-377-8766 Page Preface-vi WESTELL.COM General Information This chapter provides general information about your Westell ProtectLink VHF-

UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users 1.2 Product Application 1.3 Product Registration Information 1.4 Safety Guidelines 1.5 Important Antenna Safety Information 1.6 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings 1.7 Product Labels C H A P T E R 1 Page 1-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users 1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users The purpose of this document is to provide a step-by-step procedure to help experienced technicians or engineers install and commission an in-building Passive Wireless Distributed Antenna System (DAS) using Westells ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-

Directional Amplifier. Follow the instructions in this guide to minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and preclude service interruptions. This document assumes the technician or engineer understands the basic principles and functionality involved with an RF Signal Booster and in-building wireless systems. This guide has been written to address the practical concerns of the installer. Note:

In this and other sections, the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier is also referred to as the ProtectLink BDA or the Signal Booster. 1.2 Product Application Use this guide whenever there is a need to add enhanced signal capability to an existing system or when a Signal Booster is included in a new installation. 1.3 Product Registration Information Westell recommends retaining a permanent record of your purchase with product information and proof of purchase. Complete the Product Registration Form inside the front cover page of this document. The ProtectLink BDA model and serial numbers are on the Westell labels on the right side of the enclosure (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-7). Record these numbers on the Product Registration Form. Retain this information, along with proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase. 1-800-377-8766 Page 1-2 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.4 Safety Guidelines 1.4 Safety Guidelines The general safety information in this guideline applies to both operations and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions are located in the applicable manual sections, but may not appear in this summary. Failure to comply with these precautions or specific warnings elsewhere in the manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of equipment. Westell assumes no liability for the customers failure to comply with these requirements:

CAUTION: Grounding This Signal Booster is designed to operate at 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 2.0A power and must always be operated with the ground wire properly connected. The ground wire must be at least 14 AWG and must be connected to the building ground. CAUTION: Explosive atmospheres To avoid explosion or fire, do not operate this product in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. WARNING: Lightning danger Do not install or adjust this unit during an electrical storm. No user-serviceable parts are inside the unit. Hazardous voltages are present when the cover is removed. Removing the internal protective covers will void your warranty. If you suspect a malfunction with this product, call your dealer or Westells technical support line at 1-800-377-8766. CAUTION: Turn the signal booster off when connecting or disconnecting cables or replacing fuses. External Ethernet Port WARNING: The RJ45 Ethernet port on the external surface of the enclosure is for maintenance use only. This port cannot be used as a permanent connector. Remote Annunciator Location The remote annunciator unit is for installation in Page 1-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.4 Safety Guidelines a locked room such as a fire control room a locked enclosure, or an equivalent enclosure that requires a tool to open. UL2524 Alarm Silencing Limit Permanent alarm silencing via the web interface is not permitted for installations requiring full compliance with UL 2524. Refer to the NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES inside the front cover. Battery Safety CAUTION: Do not wear conductive jewelry or use conductive tools while cleaning and working near battery terminals. Replacement Fuses As stated in 5.10 Fuse Replacement on page 5-31, replace fuses F1 and F2 only with fuses specified in 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications on page 3-5. 1-800-377-8766 Page 1-4 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.5 Important Antenna Safety Information 1.5 Important Antenna Safety Information Antennas used for the purpose of radiating signals indoors are limited to a maximum gain of 7 dBi for VHF and 3 dBi for UHF. Each antenna must be positioned to observe minimum separation requirements from all users and bystanders. The following guidelines must be used when considering separation distances:

Indoor antennas must be placed so that under normal conditions, personnel cannot come within:

60 cm (~24 in) of any indoor VHF antenna, or 80 cm (~32 in) of any indoor UHF antenna. Adhering to this minimum separation will ensure that the employee or bystander cannot exceed RF exposures beyond the maximum permissible limit as defined by FCC Regulations section 1.1310 Limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure. Outdoor antenna must be positioned so that under normal conditions, personnel cannot approach closer than 120 cm (~4 ft.). If a directional antenna having a maximum gain of 11 dBi is used, precautions should be taken to prevent personnel from routinely passing through the main radiation beam at a distance closer than specified. Page 1-5 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.6 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings 1.6 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings Class B Device Warning WARNING: THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS B CAPABLE DEVICE This is not a consumer device. It is designed for installation by FCC licensees and qualified installers. You must have an FCC license or express consent of an FCC License to operate this device. When commissioned with filters wider than 75KHz you must register class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at https://signalboosters.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of

$100,000 for each continuing violation. FCC Contact Information Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington DC 20554 Phone 1-888-225-5322 TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Fax: 1-866-418-0232 FCC Labels Refer to FCC Warning Labels on page 1-8. 1-800-377-8766 Page 1-6 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.7 Product Labels 1.7 Product Labels FCC and Product Label Placement Figure 1-1 is a right side view of the ProtectLink showing placement of FCC and Product labels. Labels Figure 1-1 FCC and Product labels on right side of ProtectLink BDA Page 1-7 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.7 Product Labels FCC Warning Labels In accordance with FCC requirements, the labels shown in Figure 1-2 below are affixed to the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier, as shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. Figure 1-2 FCC warning labels on signal booster Product Labels Product labels similar to those shown in Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 below are affixed to the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier as shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. Figure 1-3 ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for UHF model Figure 1-4 ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for VHF model 1-800-377-8766 Page 1-8 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.7 Product Labels This label includes the BDAs electrical rating (100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.0A). Other information on the product label is described in Table 1-1 below:

Table 1-1 BDA Product Label information Item #

Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Model number Product description Product revision number Date of manufacture (MM/YYYY) Product Serial Number Bar Code for Product Serial Number ETL Control Number A product label similar to that shown in Figure 1-5 below is affixed to the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier remote annunciator as shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. Figure 1-5 BDA Remote Annunciator product label This label includes the remote annunciators electrical rating (28VDC, 25mA). Fuse Labels The fuse warning label below is affixed to the BDA cover (door):

Page 1-9 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.7 Product Labels The fuse warning label below is affixed to the internal fuse cover plate (see Figure 3-3 on page 3-11):

1-800-377-8766 Page 1-10 WESTELL.COM Product Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Westell ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-

Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 2.1 Product Information 2.2 Product Features 2.3 Included Accessories 2.4 Optional Accessories C H A P T E R 2 Page 2-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.1 Product Information 2.1 Product Information The ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier was developed for use in enclosed structures where signals from local towers to operate mobile units is poor or unavailable. Adequate signal strength must be available outside the structure as a prerequisite to achieving in-building coverage. The device is connected to an external antenna, normally located on a roof, and to one or more internal antennas placed strategically throughout the area where wireless service is desired. The external antenna is typically directional, such as a Yagi or Panel antenna. Internal antennas are typically omnidirectional, although various other types may be used, depending on the coverage application. The Signal Booster amplifies both the uplink

(mobile to base) and downlink (base to mobile) signals, thus facilitating communications to and from the intended wireless infrastructure. The downlink and uplink paths support maximum gains of up to 85 dB. Gain can be adjusted in 1 dB steps, from 55 (default) to 85 dB DL/UL. The ProtectLink BDA has two RJ45 Ethernet ports, an external port labeled GUI for local configuration and an internal port labeled NMS for the persistent network connection.There are also LED indicators on the bottom of the enclosure to indicate power and status alarms. Refer to LED Status Indicators on page 3-10. 1-800-377-8766 Page 2-2 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.2 Product Features 2.2 Product Features Easy installation Features of the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier include:

Control using a web browser and accessed by connecting a laptop or desktop computer to the 8P8C/RJ45 Connector labeled GUI on the bottom panel of the ProtectLink BDA. Redundant power supplies - operates on 120VAC or 24VDC Built-in battery backup and alarming Automatic gain control Intelligent Oscillation Management Overdrive protection Under/over voltage protection Fault protection Low power consumption SNMP Web based GUI Built-in Annunciator data connection UHF and VHF bands Available in duplex and 4 port models Dry contacts for fire panel connections NEMA4 conduit glands 16 filters per band for class A units) 4 filters per band for class B Adjustable gain per filter Uplink and downlink squelch per filter Digital and analog modulation Dual status donor antenna monitoring Mandatory isolation test prior to commissioning Internal EPO connection Duplex models include internal duplexer on both VHF and UHF bands Page 2-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.3 Included Accessories 2.3 Included Accessories Table 2-1 contains the items that are shipped with the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-

Directional Amplifier. Table 2-1 Included Accessories Quantity Description 1 9 2 1 AC Power 3 Wire Up to 16 AWG, Length: 6 ft Mounting screws/anchors Cabinet Keys Accessory kit (cordgrips, conduit fittings) 1-800-377-8766 Page 2-4 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.4 Optional Accessories 2.4 Optional Accessories A complete line of accessories is available from Westell. Check with your Westell distributor for any additional items needed. Some products that are suitable for most in-building needs are listed in Table 2-2. Table 2-2 Optional Accessories SKU Antennas Model #

Description CS03--025-840 Ant-DY-450G11/N(f) Yagi, 11 dB, UHF Band (406-512 MHz) CS03-024-836 Yagi, 7dBi, VHF band (136-174 MHz) Ant-AY-136-174/6.5-

7.5-N(f) VHF-PT3/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT5/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT6/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT7/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT8/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT10/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT13/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT15/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT20/138-

960/N(f) VHF-PT30/138-

960/N(f) 3dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 5dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 6dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 7dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 8dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 10dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 13dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 15dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 20dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 30dB Power Tapper, Public Safety grade, 200W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) VHF-SPD2/138-

960/N(f) VHF-SPD3/138-

960/N(f) VHF-SPD4/138-

960/N(f) 2-Way Power Divider, Public Safety grade, 300W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 3-Way Power Divider, Public Safety grade, 300W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) 4-Way Power Divider, Public Safety grade, 300W, N connectors (138-960 MHz) Power Tappers CS05-522-614 CS05-523-614 CS05-524-614 CS05-525-614 CS05-526-614 CS05-527-614 CS05-528-614 CS05-529-614 CS05-530-614 CS05-531-614 Power Dividers CS04-500-629 CV04-501-629 CV04-502-629 Page 2-5 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.4 Optional Accessories Table 2-2 Optional Accessories SKU Model #

Description Battery Cabinet and Batteries CS19-BBC-003 PS-BBC-003 12/24 Hour battery cabinet with fittings to support ProtectLinkClass A/B and PS Enhanced series class B BDAs CS19-

PYL12V45FS CS19-PYL12V45FS 12VDC, 45 AH Battery for BBC-003 (2 required) CS19-

PYL12V100FT CS19-

PYL12V100FT 12VDC, 100AH Battery for BBC-003 (2 required) CS19-

PYL12V160FT CS19-

PYL12V160FT 12VDC, 160AH Battery for BBC-003 (2 required) Remote Annunciator CS40-ANNUNC CS40-ANNUNC Remote Annunciator panel for single ProtectLink Series BDAs 1-800-377-8766 Page 2-6 WESTELL.COM Specifications and Product Appearance This chapter provides technical specifications and an external drawing of your Westell ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 3.1 RF Specifications 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications 3.3 Mechanical Specifications 3.4 Environmental Specifications 3.5 Trouble Status 3.6 Product Appearance C H A P T E R 3 Page 3-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.1 RF Specifications 3.1 RF Specifications Table 3-1 lists RF specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Item Parameter Description Unit Notes Table 3-1 RF Specifications Class A Channelized Filter BW 12.5, 25, 50, 75 kHz Default 75 kHz with minimum group delay VHF Freq. Band UHF Freq. Band Number of DL Class A Filters per Band Number of UL Class A Filters per Band 150-174 450-512 16 16 1 2 3 4 5 Class A Filter Rejections 12.5 kHz @f >30 kHz 6 25 kHz @f >50 kHz 50 kHz @f >105 kHz 75 kHz @f >210 kHz 2 MHz @f >1 MHz 6.2 3.5 MHz @f >1 MHz 5 MHz @f >1 MHz 24 MHz @f >1 MHz 0.70 MHz @f >1 MHz 6.4 2 MHz @f >1 MHz 3.75 MHz @f >1 MHz 5 MHz @f >1 MHz VHF Class B Filter Rejections UHF Class B Filter Rejection

>55

>55

>55

>55

>60

>60

>60

>60

>60

>60

>60

>60 MHz MHz dB dB dB f is rejection from BAND EDGE f tolerance +/- 5kHz f is rejection from BAND EDGE f tolerance +/- 5kHz f is rejection from BAND EDGE f tolerance +/- 5kHz 1-800-377-8766 Page 3-2 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.1 RF Specifications Table 3-1 RF Specifications Item Parameter Description Unit Notes Class A System Group Delay for each filter 7 uS 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 50 kHz 75 kHz 60 36 25 15 TOTAL DL group delay between DONOR and SERVICE ports. Will not meet P25 phase 1 or 2 requirements P25 phase 1 compliant P25 phase 1 compliant P25 phase 1 & 2 compliant Page 3-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.1 RF Specifications Item Parameter Description Unit Notes Table 3-1 RF Specifications Class B System Group Delay 7.2 VHF and UHF Class B filters

<6 VHF and UHF Wideband Mode

<6 System Gain DL System Gain UL UL and DL Composite Gain Adjustment UL and DL Attenuation per Filter AGC Range 85 85 30 30 60 30 37 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 uS dB dB dB dB dB TOTAL DL group delay between DONOR and SERVICE ports. Without duplexer/filters Without duplexer/filters 1 dB steps 1 dB steps - Attenuation (aka Gain) adjustment Consists of 30dB available from composite gain control and 30 dB available from individual filter attenuation control VHF Composite RF Power UHF Composite RF Power dBm dBm Prior to duplexer/filter Prior to duplexer/filter 1-800-377-8766 Page 3-4 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications Table 3-2 lists power specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 3-2 Power Specifications Specification 120-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 A Parameter Main Power Input Voltage AC Power Consumption Battery Charger Output DC Input Range DC input from batteries (UHF) Max. AH battery capacity 170 W Max. 27.8 VDC 24-30 VDC 81 Watts 160AH DC Power Consumption (dual band) 130 Watts max. (5.3 Amps) DC Power Consumption (single band) 90 Watts max. (3.7 Amps) Max. battery standby operating time with two 160AH batteries 24 hours Replacement Fuses The BDA fuses F1 and F2 should be replaced only with 5x20mm 2.5A fuses, such as Littelfuse 0234 series part 2.5P. See 5.10 Fuse Replacement on page 5-31. Page 3-5 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.3 Mechanical Specifications 3.3 Mechanical Specifications Table 3-3 lists mechanical specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 3-3 Mechanical Specifications Parameter Specification Size 29.5 x 20 x 13.8 in. Notes W x H x D Weight (approx.) 79.5 lbs. (36.1 kg) BDA cabinet without filters Donor/Coverage Antenna Ports: N AC Power In (8402 Gland Connector) Open Wire Terminal DC (Battery) Power In (8402 Gland Connector) Open Wire Terminal Connectors Accessory (8404 Gland Connector) NMS Network Connection Alarm Relay (8404 Gland Connector) Alarm Relay Interface Annunciator (8404 Gland Connector) Remote Annunciator Interface RJ-45 Ethernet-1 (10/100 Base-T) GUI Interface Frame Ground Two-Lug Ground Mounting Type Wall Mount with 10 holes 5 holes in each side Enclosure Lock Key lock Two-key lock Heat Dissipation Natural Convection Finish Red paint RAL3001 Signal RED 1-800-377-8766 Page 3-6 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.4 Environmental Specifications 3.4 Environmental Specifications Table 3-4 lists environmental specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-

Directional Amplifier. Table 3-4 Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Notes Operating Temperature 0C ~ +49C (ambient) 32F ~ +120F Storage Temperature

-40C ~ +60C (ambient)

-40F to +140F Operating Humidity 5% ~ 95%

Environmental IP-67, NEMA 4 Compliance Page 3-7 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.5 Trouble Status 3.5 Trouble Status Table 3-5 lists Alarm States reported by the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 3-5 Trouble Status Alarm State Severity Relay Alarm Description GUI / SNMP Alarm Loss of AC power, Operating on Battery Warning LOSS OF AC POWER LOSS OF AC POWER AC Power lost and BDA is operating on battery power Donor Antenna Disconnected Critical DONOR ANTENNA DISCONNECT DONOR ANTENNA DISCONNECT Donor Antenna Malfunction Warning DONOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION DONOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION Uncorrectable Oscillation Detected Critical SYSTEM COMPONENT FAIL SYSTEM COMPONENT FAIL RF EMITTER FAIL OSCILLATION RF SHUTDOWN No RF input on donor port -

Donor antenna disconnection suspected RF input at donor port below threshold - Antenna alignment change suspected Uncorrectable oscillation detected that a reduction in gain could not resolve, causing RF shutdown Oscillation Detected Warning SYSTEM COMPONENT FAIL OSCILLATION REDUCED GAIN Oscillation detected - BDA operating at reduced gain Over Temperature Warning NONE BDA internal temperature over threshold UL/DL Amplifier Failure Critical RF EMITTER FAIL DL 800 HPA FAIL Uplink and/or downlink amplifier has been shut down Loss of Annunciator Communications Warning SYSTEM COMPONENT FAIL BDA lost communications with the remote annunciator Battery Capacity Low Warning BATTERY CAPACITY LOW BATTERY CAPACITY LOW Battery capacity under 30%

Battery Charger Failure Critical BATTERY CHARGER FAIL BATTERY CHARGER FAIL Failure of battery charger in BDA Door Open Warning NONE DOOR OPEN Front panel door is open Emergency Power Off Enabled Warning RF EMITTER FAIL USER INITIATED EMERGENCY POWER OFF Emergency power off (EPO) button has been enabled at fire control room HIGH TEMPERATURE DETECTED DL 700 HPA FAIL UL HPA FAIL REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS 1-800-377-8766 Page 3-8 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.6 Product Appearance 3.6 Product Appearance Figure 3-1 shows the external configuration of your ProtectLink BDA. TOP VIEW

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(reduced scale) 20 in. (508 mm) BOTTOM VIEW Figure 3-1 External configuration of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Page 3-9 WESTELL.COM Ground terminal 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.6 Product Appearance LED Status Indicators On the bottom exterior of the BDA are two LED indicators. The Power indicator will glow green when unit is powered on. The Status indicator will glow green for normal operation (Normal Standby), yellow for non-critical trouble alarms, and red for critical trouble alarms. See the bottom view of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier in Figure 3-2. Power and Communication ports Antenna ports Power and System LEDs GUI Ethernet port (capped) Ground terminal Figure 3-2 Bottom views of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Bottom Panel Feedthroughs and Connectors On the bottom of the ProtectLink BDA are all the connections and cable feedthroughs, each labeled clearly. Watertight conduit fittings or hole plugs come preinstalled. The accessory kit provided includes additional conduit fittings and watertight cordgrips if the installer wishes to use a different style of feedthrough. See 4.4 Determining cable entry selection on page 4-6 for additional information. 1-800-377-8766 Page 3-10 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.6 Product Appearance Label Placement Label placement on the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier is shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. On/Off Switch AC Power Connections Battery Connections Remote Annunciator RJ45 Port Page 3-11 WESTELL.COM Alarm Connections Reset Button Emergency Power Off terminals Figure 3-3 View of the open ProtectLink BDA cabinet 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.6 Product Appearance 1-800-377-8766 Page 3-12 WESTELL.COM C H A P T E R 4 Installation Guidelines This chapter provides installation guidelines for your Westell ProtectLink VHF-

UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines 4.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4.4 Determining cable entry selection 4.5 Mounting and Grounding the ProtectLink BDA 4.7 Verifying the Physical System Setup 4.8 Controlling the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier 4.9 Connecting the Emergency Power Off Button 4.10 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable 4.12 Connecting the Battery Cable 4.13 Battery Specifications 4.14 Connecting the Remote Annunciator Page 4-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines The ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier is designed for indoor use only. The ProtectLink BDA must be installed in a vertical orientation (i.e. Connectors on the bottom of the unit). Inadequate isolation between the outside and inside antennas may reduce the maximum available gain. Careful consideration of the layout and placement of the system is needed to minimize this possibility and to minimize the amount of signal leaking from the building. Do not disassemble the Signal Booster. Important: The remote annunciator unit is for installation in a locked room such as a fire control room, a locked enclosure, or an equivalent enclosure that requires a tool to open. DANGER: Refer to the 1.3 Safety Guidelines section for proper antenna selection and installation. To avoid serious injury, death and/or damage to the Signal Booster, do not install donor or server antennas near overhead power lines or high power components. Allow enough distance so that falling antennas would not come in contact with those components. DANGER: Electric shock may occur if the Signal Booster is installed in close proximity to water. WARNING: Amplifier or handset damage may occur if a handset is connected directly to the Signal Booster or to the coax that leads to the Signal Booster. WARNING: The Signal Booster must be connected to ground for protection. WARNING: We recommend that installers do not wear jewelry or metal accessories when installing this Signal Booster. 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-2 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines WARNING: Do not place cables or tools that may damage the Signal Booster in close proximity to it. WARNING: Check the installation site for hazardous conditions such as water-

covered floors or badly worn or damaged cables prior to installation. WARNING: Lifespan and performance of the Signal Booster may be reduced if the unit is operating outside its nominal temperature range. CAUTION: When the Signal Booster is in operation, RF fields in close proximity to the Signal Booster or donor or service antennas may exceed FCC limits for human exposure. CAUTION: Turn power to the Signal Booster off when connecting or disconnecting cables. CAUTION: Be careful as there is a very high voltage inside Signal Booster. Keys are required to open Signal Booster, but the keys must be kept by the administrator who manages the product. Page 4-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines Accurately determine the azimuth to the donor site. Obtain the donor site information and approval from the service provider/carrier. Ensure that the radiation path to the donor site is unobstructed. Mount the donor antenna at or toward the edge of the roof, in the direction of the donor site. Avoid having the RF signal from the donor pass above the location(s) of the service antennas. Normally, the service antennas are installed behind and below the donor antenna, as viewed from above. This approach helps avoid interference and feedback to and from the service antennas. Normally, mounting the donor antenna higher will allow a less obstructed path to the donor site. However, in high traffic metro areas, avoid mounting the donor antenna higher than necessary, as the quality of the donor signal may become less stable and it is more likely to encounter adjacent filter interference. When possible, shield the rear of a donor antenna by locating it so that any HVAC units and/or penthouse structures are behind the antenna, relative to the donor site location. 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-4 WESTELL.COM 4.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines Use omnidirectional antennas (see section 2.4. Optional Accessories) indoors and locate them centrally with respect to the intended coverage area to minimize signal leakage to the outside. Only use directional antennas indoors in special cases when higher gain and directionality would be helpful and RF exposure limits will not be exceeded. To avoid Signal Booster uplink overload and gain limiting, mount the indoor antennas away from areas where mobile subscribers frequently use their radios, fire alarm control rooms, or dispatch areas. Note:

If the signal level from antenna at the UL service port is >-12dBm, add external attenuation to avoid shutdown alarm. To determine the quantity and locations of indoor antennas, measure Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) to determine areas of weak signals. These are the approximate areas where indoor antennas may be needed. Be aware that the signal from an indoor antenna, in most cases, can be expected to penetrate approximately four standard sheet rock walls to reach users. If the signal must travel through more than two walls, or if the walls are made of materials other than sheet rock, it may be necessary to split the available signal and add more antennas. Page 4-5 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.4 Determining cable entry selection 4.4 Determining cable entry selection Prior to mounting the ProtectLink BDA on the wall, you'll need to determine what type of cable entries will be used. Provided with each ProtectLink BDA are both watertight conduit fittings and NEMA4 rated cordgrips. For a cleaner installation, conduit is preferred, and those fittings come preinstalled on the BDA. UL2524 Installations require the use of the conduit fittings. If you wish to use the cordgrips for any cable feed-throughs, change out those fittings prior to mounting on the wall. The Alarm Relay and Accessory feed-throughs (shown in Figure 3-2 on page 3-10) utilize non-metallic flexible 3/4" conduit. AC, DC and Annunciator feed-throughs use 1/2" non-metallic flexible conduit. Westell's CS19-BBC-003 battery cabinet is supplied with conduit fittings, so at a minimum you may wish to keep the DC cable as conduit. 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-6 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.5 Mounting and Grounding the ProtectLink BDA 4.5 Mounting and Grounding the ProtectLink BDA Follow the instructions in this section to mount the ProtectLink BDA on a wall. Top view Bottom view Ground terminal Rear view Figure 4-1 Signal Booster Mounting brackets (circled) 1. Using the ProtectLink BDA as a template, mark the eight (8) locations for the wall anchoring system screws

(four per mounting bracket). See Figure 4-1. 2. Move the ProtectLink BDA and drill the mounting holes at the marks in the wall. Wall anchors 3. 4. Install a wall anchor (8mm x100mm) in each of the eight (8) drilled holes. Install the top two screws into the anchors, leaving enough room to slide the screws into the keyholes near the top of each mounting bracket. 5. Once the Unit is hung on the top two screws, finish fastening the top screws. 6. Install the rest of the screws into the anchors, fastening the Unit to the wall. 7. Use 16 AWG or greater wire to connect the ground terminal shown in Figure 4-1 above to a reliable earth ground. Page 4-7 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.6 Connecting the Antennas 4.6 Connecting the Antennas The ProtectLink BDAs antenna ports are on the bottom of the cabinet. Figure 4-2 below shows the ports on a 4-port version. Other models have two ports (DL Input and UL Input). Figure 4-2 Antenna ports on a 4-port model Antenna port connections are listed in Table 4-1 below. Table 4-1 Antenna Port Connections Model Port Connects to 4-Port Models DONOR DL INPUT Rooftop donor antenna (receives incoming signals from donor site) DONOR DL OUTPUT Rooftop antenna (sends outgoing signal to donor site) SERVICE DL OUTPUT Indoor antenna network (transmits DL signal inside building) SERVICE DL INPUT Indoor antenna network (receives UL signals inside building) 2-Port Models DONOR SERVICE Rooftop donor antenna Indoor antenna network 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-8 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.7 Verifying the Physical System Setup 4.7 Verifying the Physical System Setup Check all cables for shorts and opens. Verify that there are no cables with loose or poor connections. RF leakage could cause oscillation to occur under some conditions. If the rooftop antenna (donor antenna) is directional, check it for proper alignment along the calculated compass heading. Typically, the directional antenna would be aimed at the same site that your handset uses, but that may not always be the case. Page 4-9 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.8 Controlling the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier 4.8 Controlling the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Controlling and monitoring the Signal Booster requires that a properly configured computer with a web browser is connected via an Ethernet cable, such as the one shown in Figure 4-3. During installation or maintenance, the Network Interface port of a computer can temporarily be connected to the external GUI port on the bottom of the Signal Booster. Figure 4-3 Ethernet Cable RJ45 Cable Port Figure 4-4 GUI port for Ethernet connection WARNING: The RJ45 Ethernet port on the external surface of the enclosure is for maintenance use only. This port cannot be used as a permanent connector. 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-10 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.9 Connecting the Emergency Power Off Button 4.9 Connecting the Emergency Power Off Button Connections 1 & 2 next to the alarm connections allow for a remote Emergency Power Off (EPO) switch to disable all RF functions of the ProtectLink BDA. See Figure 4-5 below. Emergency Power Off terminals Figure 4-5 Emergency Power Off connections Use a mushroom type EPO button available from electrical suppliers. The button may be a SPST type switch that is normally open and upon pressing closes the contacts. A 2 wire circuit between the EPO switch and terminals 1 & 2 will need to be provided by the installer. Page 4-11 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.10 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel 4.10 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel Use an industry standard multi-conductor alarm cable between 22 and 14 gauge to connect the Westell VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier to an external alarm relay panel. 1. Strip the outer serial cable insulation back to expose the inner conductors, as shown in Figure 4-6. 2. Strip back the insulation on the ends of each conductor. (Tin wires as needed.) Figure 4-6 Stripped alarm wire 3. If using the provided conduit fittings, feed alarm cable through the watertight conduit and terminate in an electrical junction box. If using the provided watertight cordgrips, remove the conduit fitting from the bottom of the BDA chassis and replace with the suitably sized cordgrip fitting. Figure 4-7 Conduit fittings and plugged cable ports 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-12 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.10 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel 4. Connect the serial cable wire pairs to the Alarm Relay terminals on the BDA shown in Figure 4-8. Be sure to fasten the connector screws securely. Refer to Table 4-2 below for connection information. Alarm Relay terminals Figure 4-8 BDA Alarm Relay terminals 5. Connect the stripped end of the serial cable to the alarm relay panel. Refer to Table 4-2 below for connection information. Table 4-2 Alarm Connections Alarm #

Alarm Information Description NC NO CC EPO Alarm1 Alarm2 Alarm3 Alarm4 Alarm5 Alarm6 Alarm7 Alarm8 1, 2 EMERGENCY POWER OFF 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 4 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 26 OFF-NORMAL SUMMARY LOSS AC POWER BATTERY CAPACITY LOW BATTERY CHARGER FAIL RF EMITTER FAIL DONOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION DONOR ANTENNA DISCONNECT SYSTEM COMPONENT FAIL Page 4-13 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable Use the provided AC power cable to connect the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier to an AC power source. Follow these steps:

1. The ProtectLink BDA has a 1/2 conduit fitting preinstalled in the 100-240VAC port and the AC cord exiting that fitting. You may need to disconnect the AC cord from the terminal fittings in the BDA to route through 1/2 conduit or replace the conduit fitting with the cordgrip feed-through. See Figure 4-9. AC power cord

(preinstalled) Figure 4-9 Bottom ports with conduit fittings 2. Connect the power cable wires to the AC 100~240V power connector terminals on the Signal Booster as shown in Figure 4-10. Connections:

Ground (Green) AC Neutral (White) AC Hot (Black) Page 4-14 WESTELL.COM Figure 4-10 AC Power Connections 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable 3. Screw the connector on securely. 4. When the Signal Booster is properly set up and ready to have power applied, plug the other end into the Cabinet 100~240 VAC. Page 4-15 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.12 Connecting the Battery Cable 4.12 Connecting the Battery Cable Using Westell CS19-BBC-003 Battery Cabinet Westells CS19-BBC-003 Battery Cabinet comes with 72 + and - leads which connect to the signal boosters battery terminals as shown in Figure 4-11 below. Refer to CS19-BBC-003 installation instructions. Connect - battery lead Connect + battery lead Figure 4-11 Battery cable connections to signal booster Using Other Battery Solutions If using alternate battery solution simply connect a 24VDC lead acid battery source to the positive and negative battery terminals shown in Figure 4-11. Be sure to add over-

current protection on the positive lead. 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-16 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.13 Battery Specifications 4.13 Battery Specifications Table 4-3 lists specifications for batteries Westell recommends to provide backup power to the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 4-3 Battery Specifications Battery Kit >> CS19-PYL12V45FS CS19-PYL12V100FT CS19-PYL12V160FT Battery Type Sealed maintenance free lead acid battery Capacity - 8HR rate 45 Ah 100 Ah 160 Ah Dimensions 11 x 7.8 x 4 20 x 9.3 x 4.2 21.9 x 11 x 4.9 Quantity needed 2 2 2 See Table 2-2 on page 2-5 for battery ordering information. 160AH 24VDC batteries will provide over 24 hours of backup time including 20%

derate factor for aging with the system fully configured at maximum RF power. Other Battery Maintenance Considerations CAUTION: Do not wear conductive jewelry or use conductive tools while cleaning and working near battery terminals. Batteries should be marked with their installation date upon installation. The recommended batteries require no maintenance, but should be inspected in accordance with an NFPA 72 maintenance schedule for signs of damage including leakage, cracks, corrosion, or bloating. Batteries should be replaced in pairs on a schedule in accordance with local and state codes. Page 4-17 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.14 Connecting the Remote Annunciator 4.14 Connecting the Remote Annunciator Important: The remote annunciator must be installed in a secure location such as:

a locked room such as a fire control room a locked enclosure an equivalent enclosure that requires a tool to open The Remote Annunciator connects to the BDA with a standard Ethernet cable housed in conduit meeting specified standards. Follow these steps:

1. Install the annunciator base on a wall-mounted junction box at the desired visible location. 2. Install standard Ethernet cable in conduit between the annunciator and the BDA. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 ports inside the BDA and the annunciator. See Figure 4-12. Remove factory installed plugs from RJ45 ports as necessary. Remote Annunciator RJ45 Port

(rear side of housing) BDA Remote Annunciator RJ45 port Figure 4-12 Connections to the Remote Annunciator 1-800-377-8766 Page 4-18 WESTELL.COM C H A P T E R 5 System Operation This chapter covers your Westell ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifiers key system operating features. Guide to this Chapter 5.1 Controls Inside the ProtectLink BDA 5.2 Accessing the ProtectLink BDA GUI 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display 5.7 Backup, Restore, and Print Configuration Tools 5.4 BDA Alarms Page 5.5 RF Configuration 5.6 System Settings Page 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers 5.9 Alarm Tests 5.10 Fuse Replacement Page 5-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.1 Controls Inside the ProtectLink BDA 5.1 Controls Inside the ProtectLink BDA Within the ProtectLink BDA on the control board are two user accessible controls, the ON/OFF power switch and a reset button. These and other interior features are shown in Figure 5-1 below. ON/OFF Switch Battery connections AC connections Door sensor NMS connection Remote Annunciator connection Alarm connections Emergency Power Off connection Reset Button Figure 5-1 ProtectLink BDA interior features ON/OFF Switch The red ON/OFF switch above the AC power connections near the top left of the control panel connects and disconnects the AC power source to the ProtectLink BDA. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-2 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.1 Controls Inside the ProtectLink BDA Factory Reset / Alarm Mute Button The reset button on the lower right of the control panel has 3 distinct functions:

A momentary press will temporarily disable the audible annunciator in the BDA and on the remote annunciator if one is installed. After 24 hours, the audible alarms will be re-enabled. A press lasting 3-8 seconds will reboot the BDA. All settings will remain. This is similar to powering the unit off and then back on. A press of 10 or more seconds will reset the BDA to factory defaults. This is a way to wipe the BDA of all settings and start over. Page 5-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.2 Accessing the ProtectLink BDA GUI 5.2 Accessing the ProtectLink BDA GUI Access the ProtectLink BDA using web browser software on your computer through a LAN connection. A Google Chrome browser optimizes the GUI without formatting issues that can be noticeable with other browsers. The BDA ships with the IP address 192.168.1.150 on the GUI port. To connect directly to the BDA from a laptop or PC with a CAT-5E cable or over a LAN, change the TCP/IP settings on your computer to enable a connection to a host that has a static IP. Follow these steps:

1. Open your computers Control Panel or Settings and navigate to All Control Panel Items and then to Network Connections (or Network and Sharing Center). 2. Choose an appropriate Local area connection. For example:

Properties windows will appear to make network connection settings as shown in Figure 5-2 below. Figure 5-2 Network Connection Set-up 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-4 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.2 Accessing the ProtectLink BDA GUI 3. Select Use the following IP address and enter IP address 192.168.1.x, where x is any number from 2 to 254, inclusive, other than 150 (for example:

192.168.1.2). 4. Ensure that the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0 Note: Refer questions about these settings to your IT department. Once the above LAN settings are configured, open a browser (Westell recommends Chrome) and enter the signal boosters default IP address. The Sign in screen appears as shown in Figure 5-3 below. Figure 5-3 Sign In screen Sign in the first time with the default user name admin and default password admin. The System Status screen will appear as shown in Figure 5-4. Idle Timeouts and Lost Connections If the GUI is left inactive for 30 minutes (no keystrokes or mouse activity), the user automatically will be signed out and the Sign In screen will reappear. If the network connection is lost for 5 minutes, an alert will appear, the user automatically will be signed out, and the Sign In screen will reappear. Changing passwords Users can change their passwords while signed out of the ProtectLink BDA GUI by checking the Change checkbox to the right of the Password field. As shown at right, new fields appear to enter and confirm a new password. Page 5-5 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display When you sign in, the System Status window (also called the Main Menu) is displayed as shown in Figure 5-4 below. Key features numbered in Figure 5-4 are described in Table 5-1. Current Alarms are color coded as described in Table 5-2 on page 5-9. 1 2 3 4 See enlargement below 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Figure 5-4 Web GUI System Status Screen Tip: Use the zoom control on your internet browser to enlarge this and other Web GUI displays on your screen as needed. Table 5-1 System Status page features Feature Description 1 Sign out button. Click to sign out. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-6 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display Table 5-1 System Status page features Feature Description 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Contact button. See CONTACT and HELP Links below. Help button. See CONTACT and HELP Links below. Software version number. System Status indicator and Alarm Page button. Shows rolled up alarm status. Click to open Alarm Page. See 5.4 BDA Alarms Page on page 5-9. RF Configuration. Click to open RF Configuration settings page. See 5.5 RF Configuration on page 5-15. System Settings. Click to open the System Setting page. See 5.6 System Settings Page on page 5-21. Backup Configuration. Click to open the Backup Configuration popup window to save configuration settings. See Backup Configuration on page 5-25. Alarm Tests button. Click to test any or all alarms. See 5.9 Alarm Tests on page 5-29. SNMP Trap Receivers button. Click to add, edit, or delete SNMP Trap Receivers. See 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers on page 5-26. Restore Configuration button. Click to open the Restore Configuration popup to select and restore a previous configuration. See Restore Configuration on page 5-25. Print Configuration button. Click to open the Print Configuration popup to export all current configuration and measured values using HTML or CSV format. See Print Configuration on page 5-25. Emergency Power Off button. See 4.9 Connecting the Emergency Power Off Button on page 4-11. CONTACT and HELP Links CONTACT and HELP links are at the top right of the screen header. As shown in Figure 5-5 below, click either of these links to open a popup with a QR code. The user can then scan or click the QR code to open a new browser tab with Westell contact information or the online user guide. Page 5-7 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display Scan or click QR code to open new browser tab with the desired information Figure 5-5 CONTACT and HELP popups with QR codes 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-8 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.4 BDA Alarms Page 5.4 BDA Alarms Page The BDA Alarm Page is shown in Figure 5-6 below. Alarm Indicators Click to edit alarms Click to mask all alarms Click to view alarm history Click to return to main menu Figure 5-6 Alarm Page As shown in Table 5-2, the color outlining each alarm indicator reflects current alarm severity or masking. Table 5-2 Alarm Indicator Colors Color Green Yellow Red White Alarm Severity Normal System Degradation Alarm Critical Alarm Alarm is masked Click an alarm indicator once to display a popup revealing a more detailed alarm description and/or indicators for multiple alarm sources, as shown in Figure 5-7. Double-click an alarm indicator to also reveal Mask, Delay, and Frequency settings as shown in Figure 5-8. Page 5-9 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.4 BDA Alarms Page Figure 5-7 Popups revealing more alarm detail and/or multiple alarm sources Either double-click an alarm indicator shown in Figure 5-6 or click a popup indicator as shown in Figure 5-7 to reveal that alarm sources Mask, Delay, and Frequency settings appear as shown in Figure 5-8 below. The second click reveals the settings. Figure 5-8 Second click reveals alarm settings Click once anywhere else on the BDA Alarms page to close a popup display. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-10 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.4 BDA Alarms Page Once the user has opened an alarms popup display with the alarm settings and then closed it, a single click will reopen it until the user navigates away from the BDA Alarms page. Details about each alarm indicator appears in Table 5-3. Table 5-3 Alarm Indicators Alarm Display Description AC POWER Loss of AC Power BATTERY CAPACITY Low battery capacity at 70% reduction BATTERY CHARGER Battery Disconnection or Battery Not Charging status EMERGENCY POWER OFF Emergency Power Off has been activated externally DOWNLINK AMPLIFIER Downlink high power amplifier shutdown UPLINK AMPLIFIER Uplink high power amplifier shutdown DONOR ANTENNA Donor ANT Disconnection/VSWR Fail/ Malfunction DOOR OPEN Door status check OSCILLATION DETECTION Oscillations detected, gain reduced SYSTEM COMPONENT Unspecified system component failure not identified by another alarm TEMPERATURE Temperature is outside the set temperature range REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION Annunciator loss of communication Page 5-11 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.4 BDA Alarms Page Editing Alarms Click the EDIT ALARMS button to change the configurations of any alarm. The ALARM CONFIGURATION popup will appear as shown at right. This popup must be active to edit any of the alarm configuration settings. Tip: Click and drag this and similar popups anywhere on the screen as needed. As shown in Figure 5-9 below, the user can now configure the Mask checkbox and slide controls to set the Alarm Delay and Frequency of SNMP traps sent. 1. User double-clicks alarm indicator 2. Indicator expands to reveal Mask checkbox and Delay and Frequency slide controls 3. User adjusts settings as desired Figure 5-9 Accessing alarm configuration tools To edit an alarm, follow these steps:

1. Click the EDIT ALARMS button to open the ALARM CONFIGURATION popup. 2. Double-click on the first alarm you want to edit. Activate the tools to adjust settings as shown in Figure 5-9. 3. To mask (disable) the alarm, check the Mask checkbox. The alarm will not activate audible or visual annunciators while masked. CAUTION: Permanent alarm silencing via the web interface is not permitted for installations requiring full compliance to UL 2524. 4. To set a time delay before an alarm is reported, adjust the Delay setting to the desired delay (minutes). setting (minutes). 5. To set the frequency with which the alarm will send SNMP traps, adjust the Freq. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-12 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.4 BDA Alarms Page 6. Select the next alarm to be edited and repeat the above steps. Repeat this for every alarm to be edited. 7. When edits are complete, click the APPLY button in the ALARM CONFIGURATION popup. The popup will close with the configured alarm settings in effect. Masking All Alarms The user can mask all alarms at once by clicking the MASK ALL ALARMS button. The MASK ALL CONFIGURATION display will appear, as shown at right. Click MASK to mask all alarms; the BDA Alarms page will update with all indicators masked, as shown in Figure 5-10 below. Figure 5-10 BDA Alarms page with all alarms masked Notes: Any alarms masked with the MASK ALL ALARMS function can be unmasked individually as needed by using the EDIT ALARMS configuration. The MASK ALL ALARMS and UNMASK ALL ALARMS functions apply to all alarms regardless of whether individual alarms are masked or unmasked. Alarm History Page The Alarm History button at the bottom of the Alarms page opens the Alarm History page, shown in Figure 5-11. Page 5-13 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.4 BDA Alarms Page Figure 5-11 Alarm History page Each time an alarm changes severity, the Alarm History page logs the date and time, the alarm, and the event severity. The most recent alarms appear at the top of the display. Buttons at lower right let the user set the number of rows displayed per page and scroll through multiple pages. Click the CLEAR ALARM HISTORY button to empty the alarm log. Click the EXPORT ALARM HISTORY button beneath the log to download an Excel spreadsheet with the current alarm log. The spreadsheet name includes the date it was downloaded (e.g. Alarm History03-03-2021). Click the BACK button at the bottom of the page to return to the BDA Alarms page. Returning to Main Menu To return to the System Status page from the BDA Alarms page, click the MAIN MENU button at the bottom of the page. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-14 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.5 RF Configuration 5.5 RF Configuration The RF Configuration page allows the installer to configure all RF settings in the BDA such as gain, squelch thresholds, and individual filters. Clicking the RF CONFIGURATION button on the System Status page opens the RF Configuration window shown in Figure 5-12 below. Features of the Band Settings are detailed in below. Features of the Filter Settings are detailed in Filter Settings on page 5-18. Figure 5-12 RF Configuration window In models equipped with the wideband Mode (see Mode selection in Table 5-4 on page 5-17), the RF Configuration display has no filter settings when wideband mode is displayed. See Figure 5-13 below. Figure 5-13 RF Configuration window with Mode wideband selected Page 5-15 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.5 RF Configuration Isolation Test Prior to editing any filters, the installer must first run an isolation test to verify there is adequate isolation between the donor and service antennas. To initiate an isolation test, click the ISOLATION TEST button at upper right (see Figure 5-14). A dialog will open showing progress and, within a few seconds, a message that the test succeeded and the maximum safe gain level. Do not exceed this gain level when commissioning the BDA without first making adjustments to the donor or service antenna system to increase the isolation. The most recent isolation test value appears to the right of the ISOLATION TEST button. Click ISOLATION TEST Dialog opens Isolation test value Click ISOLATION TEST Passes Test - Click OK Maximum Safe Gain Figure 5-14 Conducting an isolation test Click OK to close the ISOLATION TEST dialog. Click ISOLATION TEST at any time to retest the isolation. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-16 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.5 RF Configuration Editing RF Configuration When the user clicks the EDIT RF CONFIGURATION button at bottom, the RF CONFIGURATION popup appears as shown at right and the settings open for editing as shown in Figure 5-15 below. Figure 5-15 RF Configuration page open for editing RF Configuration Page Features Two rows of band settings are displayed in the upper part of the RF Configuration page, as shown in Figure 5-16 and detailed in Table 5-4. Figure 5-16 Band Displays and Settings on RF Configuration Page Table 5-4 RF Configuration Page band display and settings features Feature Image Description Page 5-17 WESTELL.COM Mode -- Select class A (class A models only), class B, or wideband

(bypasses DSL; no filter settings are shown) 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.5 RF Configuration Table 5-4 RF Configuration Page band display and settings features Feature Image Description

# Filters -- Displays number of filters that are turned on Output Power -- Displays DL and UL output power in dBm Refer to Isolation Test on page 5-16. Gain - Drag the slide controls to set DL and UL Gain. Max Gain: 85 dB DL, 85 dB UL. Squelch - Displays DL (top) and UL Squelch settings. Adjustable from-90 to -50 dBm (DL and UL). Click in a value field to edit the setting. Check the checkbox to activate Squelch. AGC LEVEL - Displays the maximum RF power output of the DL (top) and UL amplifiers. Adjustable from +37 dBm to +4 dBm on the downlink and

+27 to -3 dB on the uplink. Click in a value field to edit the value. HPA - Displays DL (top) and UL HPA checkboxes. Uncheck the box to deactivate the high powered amplifiers. Note: When the user hovers over settings open for editing, a help message appears including the permissible range of entry values, as shown at right. Filter Settings The Filter settings are below the band settings, as shown in Figure 5-17. Band settings opened for editing appear in Figure 5-18. See Table 5-5 on page 5-19 for feature details. Page 5-18 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.5 RF Configuration Figure 5-17 Filter settings display on RF Configuration page. To edit filter settings, click the EDIT RF CONFIGURATION button at the bottom of the page to open the RF CONFIGURATION popup, shown at right. The filter settings open for editing as shown in Figure 5-18. When editing is complete, click APPLY. Figure 5-18 Filter settings open for editing Table 5-5 RF Configuration page filter settings Feature Description Filter range selector - Click to select:

In uhf band class a mode (pictured at left), filters 1-8 In uhf band class b mode, filters 1-4. In vhf band ... and 9-16. Filter enable button - In edit mode, click to toggle ON /

OFF. Displays green when on, black when off. Page 5-19 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.5 RF Configuration Table 5-5 RF Configuration page filter settings Feature Description DL and UL Center Frequencies (MHz) - In edit mode, click to edit values. When entering either the DL or UL frequency, depending on the model*, the other setting might automatically be entered with an appropriate offset:

UHF Duplex, 4-Port Duplex, or Dual Window Duplex models:

450-470 MHz: +5 UL from DL 470-512 MHz: +3 UL from DL VHF/UHF Switched Simplex models: UL and DL settings are automatically duplicated VHF Duplex and 4-Port Simplex models: UL and DL Center Frequencies are independent

* See the product description under SYSTEM INFORMATION on the SYSTEM SETTINGS page. Filter Bandwidth - In edit mode, select between available bandwidths. Available bandwidths vary by band, class, and/or filter. Note: The narrower the filter, the greater the group delay and possible impact on P25 digital transmissions. DL and UL Attenuation - In edit mode, click and drag slide tool to set value (dB). This attenuation applies to this filter only, and typically is used to balance incoming RF signals. DL and UL Output Power - Displays RF output power

(dBm) for individual filters. Click the MAIN MENU button at the bottom of the RF Configuration page to return to the System Status page. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-20 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.6 System Settings Page 5.6 System Settings Page The System Settings page allows the installer to add the company name and contact information, set network IP addresses, set system time, load firmware upgrades, load product upgrade keys, and reset to factory defaults. This page also displays product model number, product description, serial number, uptime timer, and firmware version. Click the SYSTEM SETTINGS button on the System Status page to open the SYSTEM SETTINGS page, shown in Figure 5-19 below. Figure 5-19 System Settings page To edit settings, click the EDIT SYSTEM SETTINGS button at the bottom of the page. As shown in below, the EDIT SYSTEM SETTINGS dialog appears and editable SITE INFORMATION fields are highlighted. NMS CONNECTION static mode IP settings will appear open for editing when the user changes the MODE from DHCP to static. Page 5-21 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.6 System Settings Page Figure 5-20 System Settings page opened for editing Figure 5-21 Date picker popup for setting date and time 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-22 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.6 System Settings Page Table 5-6 System Settings Page features Feature Description Site Information fields - In edit mode, click in each row to add or edit:

the site CONTACT (person or position), COMPANY LOCATION1 (street address LOCATION2 (City, State) EMAIL (Contacts email address) PHONE (Contacts phone number) System Time fields -

DATE/TIME - Displays M (or MM) /DD/YYYY, HH:MM:SS with the HH in 24-hour format. To edit, either type directly in the DATE/TIME display or click the calendar icon to open the date picker popup as shown in Figure 5-21. Add minutes and seconds in place of 00:00 to advance the clock by a specified period. The clock display stops while in edit mode. DISPLAY - This sets the format of the time display at upper right. In edit mode, select 12H

(12 hour) or 24H (24 hour) using dropdown tool. UPTIME - Displays cumulative system uptime. NMS Connection fields -

MODE: In edit mode, use dropdown tool to select DCHP or static. This selection determines the other fields displayed, as shown at left. Only static mode settings are editable. STATE: Displays connection state (up or down). MAC: The signal boosters MAC address. IP ADDRESS: NMS connection IP address SUBNET MASK: NMS connection subnet mask DEFAULT GW: Default gateway IP address Page 5-23 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.6 System Settings Page Table 5-6 System Settings Page features Feature Description GUI Connection fields -

STATE - up or down MAC - The signal boosters MAC address IP ADDRESS - Static IP address of GUI port, preset to 192.168.1.150. SUBNET MASK - GUI connection subnet mask System Information fields -

PRODUCT MODEL DESCRIPTION, including UHF or VHF service. SERIAL NUMBER GUI VERSION MCU VERSION FPGA VERSION System Upgrade button- See 6.1 Upgrading the System Software on page 6-2. System Reboot button - See 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset on page 6-3. Factory Reset button - See 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset on page 6-3. Click the MAIN MENU button at the bottom of the page to return to the System Status page. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-24 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.7 Backup, Restore, and Print Configuration Tools 5.7 Backup, Restore, and Print Configuration Tools Backup configuration is used to either create a backup copy of the ProtectLink BDA being installed or to create a template for additional BDAs to be easily programmed. It will create a file on your computer that includes all the RF and system settings with the exception of site information and network connection, which will remain at their default values. As shown in Figure 5-4 on page 5-6, System Status page features include the BACKUP CONFIGURATION, RESTORE CONFIGURATION, and PRINT CONFIGURATION buttons Backup Configuration To save the current signal booster configurations as the backup configuration, click the BACKUP CONFIGURATION button. The BACKUP CONFIGURATION popup shown at right appears, with the note explaining that this will save all configuration settings excluding network connection and site information data. Click SAVE. Restore Configuration To restore a previous configuration, click the RESTORE CONFIGURATION button. The RESTORE CONFIGURATION popup shown at right appears. Click SELECT FILE, the navigate to the file with the desired configuration and select it. Then click RESTORE. Print Configuration To export a report with all current configuration data and measured values, click PRINT CONFIGURATION. The PRINT CONFIGURATION popup shown at right appears. Click one of the buttons to select your desired report format. The HTML report is formatted for print when opened in a web browser. Page 5-25 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers As shown in Figure 5-4 on page 5-6, System Status page features include the SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS button. Click that button to open the SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS page pictured in Figure 5-22 below. Click +

button to add new trap receiver Editable fields Click to delete trap Click to edit trap settings Click to return to System Status page Trap IP address displayed on ON/OFF button Figure 5-22 SNMP Trap Receivers page button at upper left to add a new SNMP trap receiver. The Click the ADD SNMP TRAP RECEIVER popup shown in Figure 5-23 appears. Add the trap IP address in the HOST field and the community in the COMMUNITY field, then click ADD. The display refreshes showing the new trap as shown in Figure 5-23. The new trap is turned ON upon creation. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-26 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers Figure 5-23 Adding new SNMP trap receiver To delete an SNMP trap receiver, click the DELETE button below the trap display. The DELETE SNMP TRAP RECEIVER popup window appears as shown at right. Click DELETE to confirm the deletion. The SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS page refreshes and the just-

deleted receiver is no longer shown. Click the EDIT SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS button at the bottom of the page to open the page for editing. Highlights will appear over editable fields, and the SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS popup will appear as shown in below. Figure 5-24 SNMP Trap Receivers page opened for editing Page 5-27 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers With the page open for editing, the user can:

Click the top button to toggle the receiver ON-OFF or OFF-ON. The button appears green when the unit is on and turns dark gray when off. The button also says whether the receiver is on or off. Edit the Port number Edit the VERSION using the drop-down menu. Version v2c is used by default. If the user changes the version to v3, additional fields open for configuration. The user must click APPLY in the SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS popup for the changes to be applied. When the user clicks APPLY, the page refreshes and the changes are applied. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-28 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.9 Alarm Tests 5.9 Alarm Tests Click the ALARM TEST button on the System Status page to open the ALARM TEST page shown in Figure 5-25 below. Figure 5-25 Alarm Test window To disable or enable the audible horn inside the BDA, click the CONFIGURE AUDIBLE HORN button. The CONFIGURE AUDIBLE HORN dialog opens as shown at right, with toggle buttons to DISABLE or ENABLE the BDA horn. Disabling the horn will silence the audible alarm in the BDA enclosure.Click APPLY to activate the configuration. CAUTION: Permanent alarm silencing via the web interface is not permitted for installations requiring full compliance to UL 2524. Select (or deselect) the device(s) to be tested (e.g. the BDA) with the drop-down menu in the center of the page. Click any individual alarm button to test that alarm. The alarm relay will activate and the remote annunciator audio alarm will sound unless disabled, and that alarms LED should illuminate on the annunciator. A popup similar to that at right Page 5-29 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.9 Alarm Tests will appear with a timer showing when the test will end. The user can click the END TEST button to halt the test at any time. Click the TEST ALL button to test all of the alarms in sequence. The test will proceed through all alarms one at a time at 5 second intervals. 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-30 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.10 Fuse Replacement 5.10 Fuse Replacement As shown in Figure 3-3 on page 3-11, inside the BDA above the On/Off switch is a cover secured with four screws with the label at right. Beneath this cover are fuses F1, which powers the Remote Annunciator, and F2, which powers the head end DAS optical master unit. To replace fuses, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect power to the BDA. 2. Unscrew the four screws securing the fuse cover plate and remove the plate. 3. Remove and replace the blown fuse(s). Use 5x20mm 2.5A fuses only, such as Littelfuse 0234 series part 2.5P. WARNING: Only use the specified replacement fuses. 4. Secure the cover plate back in place before restoring power to the BDA. Page 5-31 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.10 Fuse Replacement 1-800-377-8766 Page 5-32 WESTELL.COM System Software Upgrade This chapter provides software upgrade information for your Westell VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 6.1 Upgrading the System Software 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset C H A P T E R 6 Page 6-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Software Upgrade: 6.1 Upgrading the System Software 6.1 Upgrading the System Software Follow the instructions in this section to upgrade to a newer version of system software. desired system firmware and/or software license upgrade. Click Open. The SYSTEM UPGRADE popup refreshes showing the name of the selected file. 1. On the System Settings page (Figure 5-19 on page 5-21), click the SYSTEM UPGRADE button. 2. The SYSTEM UPGRADE popup shown at right appears. Click SELECT FILE. A file explorer window will open. 3. Select the file provided by Westell for the 4. Click the UPGRADE button. The upgrade will commence. A series of color-coded status messages such as those at right will appear as the upgrade proceeds, saying SYSTEM UPGRADE has started status is uploading, then SYSTEM UPGRADE is in-progress, you will be redirected automatically, and finally SYSTEM UPGRADE has succeeded status is idle appearing in green. If the upgrade fails, SYSTEM UPGRADE has failed status is idle appears in red. Note: The time necessary for an upgrade varies from less than one minute to up to 30 minutes, depending on the system firmware and/or software license upgrade(s) being undertaken. Upgrades to the FPGA software require 20 minutes or more. The yellow status is pending message remains throughout the installation of uploaded software. 5. When the message SYSTEM UPGRADE has succeeded status is idle appears in green as shown at right, click OK. 6. You will be logged out of the BDA. Log back in. The upgrade is complete. 1-800-377-8766 Page 6-2 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Software Upgrade: 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset Rebooting the System Click the SYSTEM REBOOT button to undertake a system reboot. The SYSTEM REBOOT popup will appear as shown at right. If the system includes multiple devices which can be rebooted, the user must select the desired device with the selection menu. Click SYSTEM REBOOT to proceed with the reboot. Factory Reset Click the FACTORY RESET button to reset the system to factory defaults. The FACTORY RESET popup will appear as shown at right. Click FACTORY RESET to undertake the reset. CAUTION: BDA service will be disrupted when a factory reset is undertaken, and all configuration and alarm history will be lost. When the BDA is rebooted, service will be disrupted during the reboot, but all configurations and alarm history will be preserved. Page 6-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Software Upgrade: 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset 1-800-377-8766 Page 6-4 WESTELL.COM Important Product Information This appendix includes important information about your ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Appendix A.1 Important Product Information A P P E N D X A I Page A-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Important Product Information: A.1 Important Product Information A.1 Important Product Information A.1.1 Registration Number Your ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Registration Number is located on a label on the right side of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. See 1.3 Product Registration Information on page 1-2. A.1.2 NRTL This product is NRTL listed. A.1.3 Configuration List The table below lists variants of the Westell VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Part Number Band Class Description Power CS40-V30-V1D-A0 CS40-V30-V3D-A0 CS40-V30-SMD-A0 CS40-U37-U4D-A0 CS40-U37-U4D-A0 VHF VHF VHF UHF UHF A/B A/B A/B A/B A/B 4-port, 24MHz WB With duplexer, 1.5MHz GB, 3.5 MHz PB 2-port Simplex operation 1.5MHx GB With dual window duplexer, 1.5MHz GB, 3.5 MHz PB 1W 1W 1W 5W 5W 5W CS40-U37-U0D-A0 UHF A/B 4-port 62MHz WB 1-800-377-8766 Page A-2 WESTELL.COM Acronyms and Abbreviations This chapter provides information on acronyms and abbreviations used in this document. Guide to this Appendix B.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations A P P E N D X B I Page B-1 WESTELL.COM VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Acronyms and Abbreviations: B.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations B.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations Table B-1 below defines acronyms and abbreviations that appear in this document. Table B-1 Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation Defnintion AC AGC COM dB dBi dBm DC DL FCC HPA IP LAN LED MHz NMS OSC RF RS232C UL VAC VSWR The power ratio in decibels (dB) of the measured power referenced to one milliwatt (mW)

(U.S.) Federal Communications Commission Alternating Current Automatic Gain Control Communications Decibels Decibels relative to isotropic Direct Current Downlink High-powered Amplifier Internet Protocol Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Megahertz Network Management System Oscillation Radio Frequency Serial Communications Standard Uplink Volts Alternating Current (AC Voltage) Voltage Standing Wave Ratio 1-800-377-8766 Page B-2 WESTELL.COM

ID Label/Location FCC ID label Label Dimensions: 3 inches wide X 1.5 inch tall Label Materials:

Black ink on white polyester with gloss finish Permanent acrylic adhesive Drawing of Warning Labels (dimensions in inches) Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 FCC Label Specifications Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Drawing showing placement of Labels on right side of amplifier Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772

Test Lab Attestation Letter Date of Test:

Applicant Name:

FCC ID:

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Name of Engineer Performing Test:

Statement of Compliance:

The measurements were made at:

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Signature of Test Lab Witness:

December 6 thru January 7, 2021 Westell, Inc. NVR230021014V VHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Model: 080-300925 Joseph Strzelecki, Chris DAlessio, Jeffery Tomes Radiometrics Midwest Corporation Radiometrics declares that this Unit has been tested in accordance with the test method identified in this test report and that we observed it being tested. We also declare that the Unit complies with the relevant limits. All instrumentation and accessories used to test this unit for compliance to the indicated test method are calibrated regularly in accordance with ISO 17025:2017 requirements by laboratories accredited by A2LA, NVLAP, or ACLAS for the measurement parameters. Radiometrics Midwest Corporation 12 Devonwood Avenue Romeoville IL 60446 Joseph Strzelecki Full Name, Typed:

Joseph R Strzelecki Title of Witness: Senior EMC Engineer Email Address:

joe@radiomet.com Phone No.: 815-293-0772 Test Lab Stamp:

Wl WESTELL Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 1435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 SUBJECT: FCC Application for FCC ID: NVR230021014V To Whom It May Concern:

We, the undersigned, hereby authorize Joseph Strzelecki of Radiometrics Midwest Corp at 12 Devonwood Ave, Romeoville, |. 60446 on our behalf, to apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) on our equipment. Any and all acts carried out by Radiometrics on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. This is to advise that we are in full compliance with the Anti-Drug Abuse Act. We, the applicant, are not subject to a denial of federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Act of 1988, 21 USC853a, and no party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits pursuant to that section. This authorization is valid until further written notice from the applicant. Regards, Joseph Gage Compliance Engineer Westell Inc. 750 North Commons Drive Aurora, IL 60504 USA

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SOLVING A WAVE OF EMI COMPLIANCE PROBLEMS 12 Devonwood Ave Romeoville, IL 60446 Tel: (815) 293-0772 January 14, 2022 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, MD 21046 Reference FCC ID: NVR230021014V Organization: Westell, Inc. 1. Long Term Confidentiality In accordance with Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, Westell, Inc. hereby requests long-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

Exhibit Type Circuit Schematics Circuit Schematics Circuit Schematics Block Diagram Operational Description Parts List Parts List Parts List File Name 7a VHF PAU_V1-sch 9563A 7b VHF_RF Module V1.1-sch 9563A 7c VHF-UHF DTU-sch 9563A 8 Westell Block Diagram 9563A 10 Westell EUT-description 9563A 14a VHF PAU_V1.2-BOM 9563A 14b VHF RFM_V1.1-BOM 9653A 14c VHF UHF_DTU-BOM 9563A The above materials contain proprietary and confidential information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials provides unjustified benefits to its competitors in the market. They are considered confidential trade secrets 2. Short Term Confidentiality Pursuant to DA04-1705 June 15, 2004 of the Commissions public notice, we also request temporary confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

File Name 4 Internal Photos 9563A 9 Westell-CS40 Series VHF User_9563A Exhibit Type Internal Photos User Manual Please hold confidential for 90 days Authorized Signature Joseph Strzelecki Senior EMC Engineer Radiometrics Midwest Corporation Authorized Agent for Westell, Inc. Page 1 of 1 RP-9209

12 Devonwood Romeoville, IL 60446 Tel: (815) 293-0772 Fax: (815) 293-0820 SOLVING A WAVE OF EMI COMPLIANCE PROBLEMS January 14, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, MD 21046 Reference FCC ID: NVR230021014V Organization: Westell, Inc. Authorized Signature Joseph Strzelecki Senior EMC Engineer Radiometrics Midwest Corporation Authorized Agent for Westell, Inc. Re: Adjustment of the Model 080-300925 Amplifier in the Field The Model 080-300925 Amplifier offers only adjustment of gain (below its maximum gain level) to the technician during installation and maintenance activities. This adjustment is dependent on the physical environment in which the amplifier is to be installed and is described in the Installation and Users Manual. This is the only adjustment accessible without opening the amplifier. Frequency response and gain thresholds are factory set and, under no circumstances, are they to be adjusted in the field. Page 1 of 1 RP-9563A