Summary of Contents for Advanced RF TECHNOLOGIES Epoch-M1C series
- Page 1 -M1C POCH ANUAL Version 1.1 2607 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 Tel: 323-254-8131 Fax: 323-254-4928 www.adrftech.com...
- Page 2 Epoch-M1C RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Version 1.1 (Released September 27, 2006) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 2002-2006. All rights reserved. Please send comments to: E-Mail: info@adrftech.com Phone: (323) 254-8131 (800) 313-9345...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Maintenance Guide for Epoch-M1C ..............29 3.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist ..............29 3.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation..........29 3.2.1 Recommendations ................29 3.2.2 Precautions ..................29 Troubleshooting ....................30 4.1 Tx & Rx LEDs ....................30 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 3 of 38... - Page 4 5.2 Limitations of Warranty................32 5.3 Limitation of Damages ................32 5.4 No Consequential Damages................32 5.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty...............32 5.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA)............33 Appendix A: Specifications ..................34 Appendix B: Button Operation..................36 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 4 of 38...
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Page 5: Introduction Of Epoch-M1C
M1C series repeaters are the ideal choice for indoor wireless coverage problems. An Epoch-M1C series repeater can be used as a stand-alone repeater with passive antennas connected to it or it can also be used as a feeder repeater to a DAS (Distributed Antenna System). - Page 6 Epoch-M1C. The following table illustrates the PIN assignment which can be customized according to the third-party device so that proper alarming parameters are passed to Epoch-M1C. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 6 of 38...
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Page 7: Available Models
Description Epoch-M1C-FF Cellular Full Band Epoch-M1C-AF A” + A + A’ Band Epoch-M1C-BF B+B’ Band Epoch-M1C-AP A (10 MHz) Only Epoch-M1C-BP B (10 MHz) Only Table 2 – Epoch-MIC Models Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 7 of 38... -
Page 8: Warnings And Hazards
Please maintain a minimum safe distance of at least 20 cm while operating near the donor and the server antennas. Also, the donor antenna needs to be mounted outdoors on a permanent structure. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 8 of 38... - Page 9 The user manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 9 of 38...
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Page 10: Epoch-M1C Parts List
USB port of the PC and the other end to the repeater’s USB port located on the right side of the repeater. b. Launch the Epoch-M1C Software. Refer to the Software & USB Driver Setup Guide Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 10 of 38... -
Page 11: Pre-Installation Using Epoch-M1C Software
Menu. In the Status Menu, a blinking green RX LED indicates that the PC is retrieving data from the repeater (Epoch-M1C). Similarly, a blinking green TX LED indicates that the PC is transmitting data to the Epoch-M1C. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 11 of 38... -
Page 12: Step By Step Instructions For Installation
Server Antenna Port located on the top of the Epoch-M1C as shown in Figure 2. 4. Connect the USB Cable Using the USB cable (included in the box), connect one end of the cable to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 12 of 38... - Page 13 Figure 3 - Installation Window of the Epoch-M1C Software 8. Select the Desired Band(s) From the Install Window (Figure 3), click on the desired band(s) (depending on which model you use, the corresponding band(s) will be highlighted). Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 13 of 38...
- Page 14 ** If the Alarm LED is on, refer to Section 2.3 on page 25. ** You can go to the Status Menu of the Epoch-M1C Software to view the basic parameters of the repeater once the repeater has installed successfully. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 14 of 38...
- Page 15 Epoch-M1C RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 CONGRATULATIONS!! The Epoch-M1C Installation Process is Complete. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 15 of 38...
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Page 16: User Manual V1.0 Using Epoch-M1C Software
Epoch-M1C’s parameters installation of the Epoch-M1C Epoch-M1C. and settings. repeater. Figure 5 - Status Window of the Epoch-M1C Software Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 16 of 38... -
Page 17: Status Menu
Window Loaded Properly, etc.), transmit (TX) repeater is properly and receive (RX) communication LEDs. installed. operation; Yellow for soft fail alarm; and for hard fail alarm. Click on the alarm button for detailed alarm information. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 17 of 38... -
Page 18: Control Menu
RF portion of the repeater to work in both directions Downlink/Uplink HPA ON (downlink and uplink). By default, the boxes are checked. Either or both HPAs can be turned off for troubleshooting purposes during an installation process. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 18 of 38... - Page 19 “Default Control Settings” in Section 2.4 on page 28. ** You will lose your current saved settings once you click on Factory Setting. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 19 of 38...
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Page 20: Alarm Setting Window
Log File to reflect accurate information in terms of when the data was generated. If there is a modem inside the repeater, you do not need to set the date and time manually. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 20 of 38... - Page 21 Sets Low RSSI Alarm Level -110 ~ -80 dBm -110 ~ -80 dBm Downlink/Uplink Sets Input Overload Level -45 ~ -20 dBm -45 ~ -20 dBm Input Overload Table 5 - Alarm Threshold Values Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 21 of 38...
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Page 22: Install Menu
A wireless modem is used in order to send the alarms and the heartbeat over the air to the Wireless Provider’s NOC. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 22 of 38... -
Page 23: System Menu
The Info Window displays the Model Number, Serial Number and Firmware Version of the Epoch-M1C repeater. Contact information is included along with a link to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.’s URL. Figure 10 - Info. Window of the Epoch-M1C Software Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document... -
Page 24: Upgrade Window
In order to download the latest repeater firmware, click on the Upgrade Window. The firmware file will be provided by the technical support group from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Once the firmware file has been saved on the PC, you would connect the Epoch-M1C repeater to the PC via the USB cable provided. -
Page 25: Using The Epoch-M1C Software
(Note: only applicable to some of the alarms) the highlighted yellow or red alarm box and a message will appear, displaying the threshold value and the current measured value. To update the window, click the “Refresh” button. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 25 of 38... -
Page 26: General (Fixed Parameter) Alarms
Band selection will not work properly VSWR > 1.5:1 Will occur in the event of any RF Power Hard Fail alarm Table 7 - General (Fixed Parameter) Alarms of the Epoch-M1C Software Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 26 of 38... -
Page 27: Downlink/Uplink Alarms
Tracking Gain Offset When mode is enabled, the set to 3 dB. AGC ON Downlink/Uplink AGC b. When mode is enabled, by default the Level is set to 20 dBm. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 27 of 38... -
Page 28: Default Alarm Setting
Control Item RSSI -95 dBm -110 dBm Input Overload -35 dBm -35 dBm Heartbeat On/Off Heartbeat Time 20 minutes Table 10 - Default Alarm Parameter Values of the Epoch-M1C Software Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 28 of 38... -
Page 29: Maintenance Guide For Epoch-M1C
Do not move the repeater unless instructed to do so by an authorized • supervisor. Do not detach any cables to the repeater unless repair of respective • components are necessary. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 29 of 38... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
USB cable is secure. Ensure that the repeater is turned on. Table 11 - Tx and Rx LEDs ** The Tx/Rx LEDs will blink periodically only on the Status Window. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 30 of 38... -
Page 31: Common Installation Problems
Over Power An oscillation in the system could cause this alarm. Check if there is Alarm sufficient separation between the donor and the server antennas. Table 12 – Troubleshooting Tips Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 31 of 38... -
Page 32: Warranty And Repair Policy
Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. may elect which remedy or combination of remedies to provide in its sole discretion. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. shall have a reasonable time after determining that a defective product exists to repair or replace the problem unit. -
Page 33: Return Material Authorization (Rma)
User Manual V1.1 5.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) No product may be returned directly to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. without first getting approval from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. If it is determined that the product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions on how to return the product. -
Page 34: Appendix A: Specifications
≤ -50 dBc @ Fc +/- 1.98 MHz Spurious Emission < -13 dBm @ Fc +/- 2.25 MHz Rho Factor ≥ 0.912 Noise Figure 5 dB (Typical) VSWR ≤ 1.5:1 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 34 of 38... - Page 35 ≤ 30 Watts ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS COMMENTS Operating Temperature +41 ˚F to +113 ˚F Storage Temperature +23 ˚F to +176 ˚F Humidity 10 to 85%, RH MTBF 75,000 hours Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 35 of 38...
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Page 36: Appendix B: Button Operation
STATUS display will read ‘ DIS’ . Install Status INSTALLED If the repeater is not installed, the display will read ‘ STATUS POWER ALARM (Green) (off) NOT INSTALLED’ Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 36 of 38... -
Page 37: Advanced Rf Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document
(Green) (Red) The VFD display If the VFD button will disappear 30 is pressed, the minutes after VFD display will come button is pressed. up again. POWER ALARM (Green) (Red) Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 37 of 38... - Page 38 If the VFD button will disappear 30 is pressed, the CLEARED minutes after VFD display will come button is pressed. up again. POWER ALARM (Green) (off) POWER ALARM (Green) (off) Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Proprietary Document Page 38 of 38...
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