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- Page 1 PS51080 Public Safety Repeater User’s Guide ESTELL.COM ©Westell Technologies. 030-300736 rB...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GUI Items ......................................17 Alarm Status ....................................... 18 Alarm Relay ......................................19 Product Appearance ............................... 20 External Configuration ................................... 20 Installation Guidelines ............................21 WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 3 of 50... - Page 4 Figure 5-9: Power Cable Connected to Repeater ............................ 28 Figure 5-10: Power Cable Connected to Repeater ..........................28 Figure 6-1: Setup.exe file ....................................41 WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 4 of 50...
- Page 5 Table 3-5: GUI Items ......................................17 Table 3-6: Alarm Status ...................................... 18 Table 3-7: Alarm Relay......................................19 Table B-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations ..............................49 WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 5 of 50...
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Page 6: Preface
Copyright and Trademark Acknowledgements Purpose This manual contains information and procedures for the operation of the Westell PS51080 Public Safety Repeater. Changes that occur after the publishing date may be incorporated by a complete manual revision or as additions. Scope 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. -
Page 7: Document Organization
Appendix A: Important Product Information – Provides the product registration number and internal power supply information. Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations – A table of acronyms and abbreviations and definitions for each. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 7 of 50... -
Page 8: References
Indicates a level in a menu. For example, Start>Programs prompts the user to click on Start, then locate and click Programs under the Start menu. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 8 of 50... -
Page 9: Safety Notices
Technical Support If you suspect a malfunction with this product or have a technical question, call your dealer or the Westell Support Line at: (603) 626-6677, Toll Free (USA) 1-877-844-4274, press option 2, and then option 1. Westell Support can also be reached via email at IBWsupport@westell.com. -
Page 10: General Information
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 wireless enhancement system using Westell’s PS51080 Public Safety Repeater. Follow the instructions in this guide to minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and preclude service interruptions. -
Page 11: Safety Guidelines
No user-serviceable parts are inside the unit. Hazardous voltages are present when the cover is removed. Opening the chassis will void your warranty. If you suspect a malfunction with this product, call your dealer or Westell’s technical support line at 1.877.844.4274. -
Page 12: Important Safety Information
$100,000 for each continuing violation. 1.5 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 WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 12 of 50... -
Page 13: Product Overview
2 Product Overview 2.1 Product Information The PS51080 repeater was developed for use in enclosed structures where signals from local public safety 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. -
Page 14: Included Accessories
Drywall Anchors 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... -
Page 15: Product Specification
Max power input w/o damage UL/DL +10dBm Propagation delay UL/DL 3㎲ Typ 4㎲ Max Noise figure @ maximum gain UL/DL 6.5dB Typ. 8.0dB Max WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 15 of 50... -
Page 16: Power Specifications
-22° F to +118° F Storage temperature -40° C to +60° C (ambient) -40° F to +140° F Humidity NEMA IP65, NEMA 4 Compliance WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 16 of 50... -
Page 17: Gui Items
Settable to 0db -or- 15dB. VSWR Adjustable from 1-30 Quit None Closes the GUI page. Refer to Section 6 System Operation for more information about the GUI. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 17 of 50... -
Page 18: Alarm Status
Shut down alarm. The cell tower signal is too strong Solidly lit Solidly lit (exceeds AGC range). Attenuate DL path to clear alarm. Solidly lit Blinking PLL lock failure. Repeater is non-functional. Contact Westell customer Blinking support. Blinking Solidly lit Solidly lit Antenna Failure Alarm. -
Page 19: Alarm Relay
Either method in Table 3-7 would trigger the following alarms: Antenna Malfunction, PA Failure and Power Failure. Table 3-8: Alarm Relay Connections Pin Number Contact Type Conductor Color Black Brown WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 19 of 50... -
Page 20: Product Appearance
4 Product Appearance 4.1 External Configuration Figure 4-1: External Product Configuration WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 20 of 50... -
Page 21: Installation Guidelines
5.1 Important Installation Guidelines The PS51080 repeater is designed for indoor use only. The PS51080 repeater must be installed in a vertical position on the mounting bracket. Install the PS51080 repeater in a dry, clean and dust-free environment. -
Page 22: Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines
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Page 23: Mounting The Repeater
Figure 5-2: Mounting Bracket with Mounting Screw Holes Highlighted in Red 3. Move the mounting bracket and drill the mounting holes at the marks in the wall. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274... -
Page 24: Verifying The Physical System Setup
5.6 Controlling the Repeater Control and monitoring the repeater requires that a properly configured computer with Westell PS51080 control software installed is connected via an ethernet cable, such as the one shown in Figure 5-3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Network Interface port of a computer to the GUI port on the bottom end panel of the repeater. -
Page 25: Connecting To The Alarm Relay Panel
5.7 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel Use the provided Alarm Relay Serial Cable to connect the PS51080 Public Safety Repeater to the alarm relay panel. If the provided cable is not long enough for your system, you will need to build one. -
Page 26: Figure 5-6: Alarm Relay Cable Connected To Repeater
4. Connect the 9 position D-Sub connector at one end of the serial cable to the Alarm Relay connector on the PS51080, Figure 5-6. Be sure to fasten the connector screws securely. Figure 5-6: Alarm Relay Cable Connected to Repeater 5. -
Page 27: Connecting The Power Cable
5.8 Connecting the Power Cable Use the provided AC Power Cable to connect the PS51080 Public Safety Repeater to an AC power source. 1. Remove the cap from the AC 110V power connector on the repeater, Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7: Remove the Power Connector Cap 2. -
Page 28: Figure 5-9: Power Cable Connected To Repeater
4. When the repeater is properly set up and ready to have power applied, plug the other end into the 110VAC outlet. Figure 5-10: Power Cable Connected to Repeater WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 28 of 50... -
Page 29: System Operation
6 System Operation 6.1 Operating the Program Access the PS51080 Public Safety Repeater using the provided PS51080 PS-SMR 700/800 software through a LAN connection. The repeater ships with the IP address 192.168.1.150. To connect directly to the repeater from a laptop or PC with a crossover 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. -
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3. Navigate to the location where the PS51080.exe software file is saved, Figure 6-2, and double- click to run it. The Status page, Figure 6-3, displays. Figure 6-2: Run the Software WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274... -
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4. Verify that the IP address in the left menu IP section correct. If it is not, edit it in the IP Address field. 5. In the left menu Connection section, click the Connect button. The button label changes to Disconnect. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 31 of 50... -
Page 32: Status
Company information display Address Address information display City City information display State State information display Contact Contact information display Figure 6-4: Status Mode Page, continued WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 32 of 50... -
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Start Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 uplink start frequency End Frequency Displays the sub-band 2 uplink end frequency Figure 6-4: Status Mode Page, continued WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 33 of 50... -
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On = Measure the Isolation and display the value in the Isolation Value field Off = Do not measure the isolation WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 34 of 50... -
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VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) DL/UL Ratio VSWR Ratio Status Display, 0 to 30 Limit VSWR Ratio Alarm Limit On/Off VSWR Alarm Display Enable(On)/Display(Off) WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 35 of 50... -
Page 36: Control
Displays the 700 MHz uplink end frequency Downlink Start Frequency Displays the 700 MHz downlink start frequency End Frequency Displays the 700 MHz downlink end frequency WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 36 of 50... -
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Allows the shut down period to be set Shutdown Period Allows the shut down period to be set in minutes and seconds. Figure 6-5: Control Mode Page, continued WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 37 of 50... -
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Allows selection to turn the 758-775 MHz List band on or off 800 MHz Band Drop-Down Allows selection to turn on Sub-band 1, List Sub-band 2 or Band Off. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 38 of 50... -
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UL Path VSWR check ( green : Normal, red : Alarm) Manual Amp User HPA OFF Alarm ( green : Normal, red : Alarm) WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 39 of 50... -
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VSWR Alarm Display Enable (On)/Display (Off). Location Company Company information display Address Address information display City City information display State State information display Contact Contact information display WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 40 of 50... -
Page 41: Software Installation
3. Navigate to the destination directory in which you want to install the file, Figure 7-2. Figure 7-2: Navigate to the destination directory WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 41 of 50... -
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Figure 7-3: Click Next to Begin Installation Figure 7-4: Installation Progress Window 5. When the installation is complete, click Finish, Figure 7-5. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 42 of 50... -
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Figure 7-5: Installation Complete WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 43 of 50... -
Page 44: Upgrading The Firmware
4. When the Select INI File to Open browser displays, navigate to the location of the new software version BIN file, Figure 7-7. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 44 of 50... -
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Firmware Version Check dialog window, Figure 7-8. The firmware upgrade begins, as indicated by the progress bar in the Firmware Version Check window, Figure 7-9. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274... -
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7-10, the upgrade is complete. Figure 7-10: Upgrade Complete 9. Click , located at the bottom left corner of the screen, to close the PS51080 software application. The software version will not be updated until the application is closed and reopened. -
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11. Verify that the new version of software is indicated in the System section of the Control page, Figure 7-11. Figure 7-11: Verify New Software Version WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 47 of 50... -
Page 48: Appendix A Important Product Information
Important Product Information A.1 Registration Number FCC – NVRCSIT51080SP78 A.2 Internal Power Supply The internal power supply for this device carries a UL complaint rating. WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 48 of 50... -
Page 49: Appendix B Acronyms And Abbreviations
Phase-locked loop with lock detection Radio Frequency RS-232C Serial Communication Standard Uplink Uninterruptable Power Supply Volts Alternating Current (AC Voltage) VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WESTELL.COM © 2016 Westell Technologies 20 April 2016 Doc. No. 030-300736 rB 1.877.844.4274 Page 49 of 50... - Page 50 ESTELL.COM ©Westell Technologies. 030-300736 rB...
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