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Technical Support

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The SpotCell
serial number must be available to authorize technical
support and/or to establish a return authorization for defective units.
The serial number is located on the back of the Coverage Unit (CU) and
Donor Unit (DU) as well as the box in which they were delivered.
Additional support information may be obtained by accessing the
Spotwave Wireless Inc. website at www.spotwave.com. To contact
support by telephone, call your local Spotwave vendor, or if you are
unable to reach your vendor, contact Spotwave Wireless at 1-877-610-
9586.

Important Safety Information

Warning! For your safety, beware of power lines and ensure appropriate
safety measures are maintained at all times during the installation of the
SpotCell equipment. If equipment not shipped with the SpotCell system
is to be used during installation or mounting, follow all equipment
manufacturer's instructions in proper use to ensure injury is avoided.
The DU and CU of the SpotCell are low power transmitters. As with a
cell phone antenna, avoid unneccessary contact with the front of the
units after installed. Mount the units in a location where people will not
approach within 1 meter of the front of the DU and 20 centimeters in
front of the CU.
When deploying the extended coverage antenna, there must be a
minimum separation of 10 cm between the main CU and the extended
coverage antenna with the antennas facing in opposite directions. The
extended coverage antenna should be mounted in locations where
people will not approach within 20 cm in front of the antenna
This manual outlines installation instructions and the appendix offers
practical safety tips (see page 57 entitled 'Safety Hints').
If you are not sure about a safe installation, do not attempt to install it
yourself. Call a professional installer for help.

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  • Page 1: Technical Support

    Additional support information may be obtained by accessing the Spotwave Wireless Inc. website at www.spotwave.com. To contact support by telephone, call your local Spotwave vendor, or if you are unable to reach your vendor, contact Spotwave Wireless at 1-877-610- 9586.
  • Page 2 Spotwave Wireless Inc. ("Spotwave") warrants to the original Purchaser that the Spotwave SpotCell System (the "System") is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Spotwave (the "Limited Warranty Period").
  • Page 3 Title to the Systems (excluding any software) will pass upon payment in full for the Systems. Title to any software shall always remain with Spotwave or its licensors. As security for payment, Purchaser grants to Spotwave a purchase money security interest in the Systems (together with any proceeds, including insurance proceeds) and agrees that a copy of this letter of agreement or any other appropriate document may be registered as required to perfect the security interest granted.
  • Page 4 SpotCell...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Trouble Shooting Information ......29 SpotCell 100 Series Specifications ......33 SpotCell 111 System Specifications .
  • Page 6 SpotCell...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The purpose of the SpotCell is to enable personal wireless communications in specific locations within a wireless service area where cell phones do not work, or work poorly, for example inside a building, or at the cell boundary. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 8 NTRODUCTION The SpotCell system receives signals from one or more wireless base stations and re-transmits the signal to areas where cell phones do not work or work poorly due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location Figure 1.1: Base station signal does not reach wireless subscriber Figure 1.2: SpotCell improves wireless communications SpotCell...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    1/4” x 2” hex screws (2) No. 10 x 2.5” wood screws (2) No. 6 x 1.5” wood screws (20) 1/4” lock nuts (4) split lock washers (2) hose clamps (2) cable loop strap (10) cable tie, black outdoor (10) Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 10 ETTING TARTED screw anchors, plastic (10) screw anchors, concrete (10) drywall anchor (1) 1/4” screw anchor, concrete (2) caulking cord (1) Note: Parts are provided for the majority of installation options, but do not cover all possibilities. You may need to purchase additional hardware specific to your mounting environment before you begin the installation.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Inspecting

    Remove all packing material from the Donor Unit (DU) and the Coverage Unit (CU). Save the packaging in case the SpotCell is ever stored or shipped to SpotWave for service. Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything ordered and verify that the mounting kit contains all the listed parts.
  • Page 12 ETTING TARTED SpotCell...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Du

    3.2 Mounting the DU The DU may be indoor or outdoor mounted. Based on the direction the DU will point, consider possible mounting locations. The illustrations on the following pages show some of the possible mounting options. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 14 OUNTING THE Note: Mount the angle bracket on the flanged side of the mounting bracket and use the two mounting holes if no horizontal movement is required. 3.2.1 Wall mounting Figure 3.1: Wall mounting arrangement This mounting allows for rotation and some upward tilt but mainly downward tilt.
  • Page 15 3.2.4 Pipe mounting Figure 3.4: Pipe mounted DU Use hose clamps to mount the unit to a pipe. The hose clamp range is 2" to 5". This mounting allows for rotation and limited up and down tilt. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 16: Du Outdoor Mounting

    OUNTING THE 3.3 DU outdoor mounting 3.3.1 Mounting to a wood structure Use the holes in mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations. Mark two regular holes if no motion is required or the hole and the slot if motion is required. Drill two.125"...
  • Page 17 DU) and secured in place as shown in Figure 3.5:“Drip loop” below. Figure 3.5: Drip loop Fashion the drip loop and fasten a tie wrap around the loop to keep the loop fastened. Figure 3.6: Drip loops for dualk band DU Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 18 OUNTING THE To attach the cable to an existing pipe or cable run: Use tie-wraps to attach the cable to an existing pipe or cable run. To attach the cable to wood or siding: Secure the cable to the wall using a cable loop strap as shown below. Mount the loop strap directly to the wall where possible using a #6 x 1.5”...

  • Page 19: Du Indoor Mounting

    Attach cables to the wall using tie wraps and mount directly to the wall where possible (using 1/2 inch pan head screws). If an anchor is required drill a 3/16 inch diameter hole, insert the anchor, and fasten with 1/2 inch pan head screws. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 20: Mounting The Cu

    OUNTING THE 3.5 Mounting the CU The SpotCell 100 series of products have two different types of mounting systems. The dual band and split band SpotCell products (SC141/142 & SpotCell 111s/112s) use a mounting clip that is attached to the wall. The clip must be...
  • Page 21 Attach cables to the wall using tie wraps and mount directly to the wall where possible (using 1/2 inch pan head screws). If an anchor is required drill a 3/16 inch diameter hole, insert the anchor, and fasten with 1/2 inch screws. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 22 OUNTING THE SpotCell...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Generally, the better your cell phone works at the location the DU is mounted, the better the system will perform. 4.1.2 DU Height In fringe areas, locating the DU as high as possible will provide optimal performance. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 24: Positioning The Spotcell Du (Outward Facing Unit)

    NSTALLATION 4.1.3 Avoid obstructions General placement of the DU and CU must be in unobstructed areas. For example, the CU should not be placed on a wall behind any type of furniture (behind items such as metal filing cabinets would be a particularly poor location).
  • Page 25 CU is powered before being properly connected to the two DUs. Always connect the two DUs to the CU before powering the CU. Connect the power supply as shown below. Figure 4.1: Connecting power supply to CU Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 26 NSTALLATION Ensure the switch on the CU is in the ‘Install’ (1) position. switch Figure 4.2: CU switch location For dual band systems (SC141/SC142) set the adaptive processor (AP) switch to “AP2” (Cell). For split mode systems (SC111S/SC112S), the AP switch can be in either position if both bands are currently active, otherwise the AP switch must be set the active band.
  • Page 27 The LED on the SpotCell 163 may also momentarily stop flashing as a detected signal is being analysed To determine the mounting direction: SpotCell 100, SpotCell 111 or 112 SpotCell 163 Again, rotate the DU as in step 6, this...

  • Page 28: Choosing A Location For The Spotcell Cu

    NSTALLATION Note: On the upper floors of tall buildings, it may be necessary to tilt the DU down to get a good signal (green LED). Proceed to page 7 for mounting instructions once the DU location has been optimized. 4.3 Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU The CU should be optimized and mounted, after the DU has been optimized and mounted.
  • Page 29 Note: Each time the CU is moved, wait approximately 25 seconds for the coverage area bars ( ) to stabilize. Figure 4.5: Displayed Signal Strength and Coverage Area Refer to page 7 for mounting instructions. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 30: Auxiliary Antenna

    NSTALLATION 4.4 Auxiliary Antenna The SpotCell Coverage Extension kit (purchased separately) can extend coverage into hard to reach places that are blocked by obstructions such as dense walls or shadowed by elevator shafts or ductwork Auxiliary antenna connection Instructions for connecting and mounting the auxiliary antenna are included in the Coverage Extension kit.

  • Page 31: Display Information

    DU is not properly positioned to capture the strongest signal available in its current location. LED is GREEN: after one complete rotation of the DU this indicates the DU is optimally positioned in this location. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 32 ISPLAY NFORMATION 5.2 CU 5.2.1 LED The CU LED indicates three conditions: OFF = no DC power supply present RED = power present + system alarm condition GREEN = power present + no alarm condition 5.2.2 LCD The CU LCD displays system status and signal strength. The signal strength is indicated by the signal strength bars ( ) and the coverage strength is indicated by the coverage bars (...
  • Page 33 Check the RF cable and verify that it is connected properly. Make sure the length of the RF cable is less than 75 meters. Call product support. Telephone #: 1-877-610-9586 All OK. No action required. Table 1: CU Display States Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 34 ISPLAY NFORMATION Display with alternating display (if present) Action (if required) Signal weak, but working. No action required. Turn the DU to another appropriate position. Move the CU to an alternate location, preferable farther away from the DU. Move the CU to an alternate location, preferable farther away from the DU.

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting Information

    The power supply is connected to the CU. The power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. The switch on the back of the CU is in the ‘Install’ position. If the LED is still not illuminating, contact technical support. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 36 ROUBLE HOOTING NFORMATION Status: My cell phone does not work around the location I would like to install the SpotCell DU. Action: Try positioning the DU externally as high as possible. Status: While optimizing the DU for installation, you found that the LED turned green in multiple locations, indicating each had adequate signal strength.
  • Page 37 This is typical of applications that are on the fringe, or outside of a wireless providers advertised coverage area. Improved performance will typically only be attained by moving the DU to a higher location. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 38 ROUBLE HOOTING NFORMATION Information: Residential (or building) installations that do not provide for brick, concrete, metal, or other dense material between the DU and CU. Action: In this situation it is possible that the signal emitted by the DU will be received by the CU. This will result in the system lowering the power of the signal it is emitting;...

  • Page 39: Spotcell 100 Series Specifications

    Appendix A – SpotCell 100 Series Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. A.1 Antenna Specifications: 850-MHz Band 1900-MHz Band (cellular) (PCS) Coverage Unit (CU) Gain (dBi) Azimuth Beamwidth (dg) 175 (105) Elevation Beamwidth (dg)
  • Page 40 Elevation Beamwidth (dg) 36 (2-dg tilt up) Front-to-Back (dB) Polarization Vertical Vertical A.2 Architecture 850-MHz Band (cellular) 1900-MHz Band (PCS) Formats SpotCell 100 Rel. 2.3: SpotCell 100 Rel 3.0: SpotCell 111: AMPS/TDMA/GSM/GP GSM/TDMA/GPRS/ED GSM/TDMA/GPRS/ED RS/EDGE, or AMPS/CDMA/1xRTT/1x CDMA/1xRTT/1xEVDO EVDO Specify with order.
  • Page 41 * System Gain includes antenna gains and cable loss [82-ft of RG-6 or 164-ft of RG-11 (non-plenum rated)]. Note: longer cable lengths or plenum cable can often be accommodated with no coverage penalty. AC cable length: 6-ft DC cable length: 20-ft (both non-plenum) Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 42 100 S ERIES PECIFICATIONS A.2.1 Physical Operating Temperature DU & HPCU: -40° to +55° C ARU: -40° to +55° C (with heater) Size DU & HPCU: 14"w 10.5" h 3.5" d ARU: 10" w 18"h 7" d Weight DU & HPCU: 4-lb. ARU c/w battery: 25-lb.

  • Page 43: Spotcell 111 System Specifications

    Appendix B – SpotCell 111 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. B.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low YELLOW BS signal present and within range GREEN BS signal is at maximum B.2 Antenna beam width:...
  • Page 44 111 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS B.2.2 DU Antenna Summary Gain 12 dBi (13 dB nominal directivity) Elevation Beamwidth 36° F/B 26 dB Azimuth 46° B.3 Architecture Frequency Band Full A, D, B, E, F, C band and sub-band (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) selectivity Passband Bandwidth 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 MHz...
  • Page 45 Donor Unit) Test Equipment No test equipment required No RF knowledge required for installation User Controls None; setup and operation is fully automatic B.3.5 Diagnostics System Status LCD display on Coverage Unit and LED on Donor Unit Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 46 111 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS SpotCell...

  • Page 47: Spotcell 112 System Specifications

    Appendix C – SpotCell 112 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. C.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low YELLOW BS signal present and within range GREEN BS signal is at maximum C.2 Antenna beam width:...
  • Page 48 112 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS C.2.2 DU Antenna Summary Gain 11.5 dBi Azimuth Beamwidth 46° Elevation Beamwidth 36° Front-to-Back 25 dB Vertically Polarized C.3 Architecture Frequency Band Full A, D, B, E, F, C band and sub-band (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) selectivity Passband Bandwidth 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 MHz...
  • Page 49 Donor Unit) Test Equipment No test equipment required No RF knowledge required for installation User Controls None; setup and operation is fully automatic C.3.5 Diagnostics System Status LCD display on Coverage Unit and LED on Donor Unit Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 50 112 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS SpotCell...

  • Page 51: Spotcell 111S/112S System Specifications

    Appendix D – SpotCell 111s/112s System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. D.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low YELLOW BS signal present and within range GREEN BS signal is at maximum...
  • Page 52 /112 YSTEM PECIFICATIONS D.2 Antenna beam width: D.2.1 CU Antenna Summary Gain 0dBi mean Isolation >15 dB AP to AP Return Loss >10 dB over each band Azimuth Beamwidth >140° Elevation Beamwidth >140° Front-to-Back >10 dB Linear Polarization D.2.2 DU Antenna Summary Gain 11.5 dBi Azimuth Beamwidth 46°...
  • Page 53 Third Order Intercept Uplink: +50 dBm EIRP (radiated) Downlink: +30 dBm EIRP Power Supply 10.5 VDC universal power adapter that connects to the Indoor Unit; Donor Unit power is supplied via the RF cable Power Consumption < 44 W Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 54 /112 YSTEM PECIFICATIONS D.3.3 Physical Operating Temperature Donor unit: -40° to +55° C Coverage unit: 0° to +40° C (fan cooled) Size Donor unit: 15"w 12" h 4" d Coverage unit: 9"w 7.25" h 2.5" d Weight Donor unit: 4 lb (2 kg) Coverage unit: 2 lb (1 kg) RF Connectors Type F;...

  • Page 55: Spotcell 163 System Specifications

    Appendix E – SpotCell 163 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. E.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low GREEN BS signal is at maximum E.2 Antenna beam width: E.2.1 CU Antenna Summary Gain +3 dBi Elevation Beamwidth 115°...
  • Page 56 163 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS E.2.2 DU Antenna Summary Gain +10 dBi Elevation Beamwidth 62° Azimuth Beamwidth 50° Front-to-Back 20 dB Polarization: Vertical E.3 Architecture Frequency Band of Uplink: 806-821 MHz Operation Downlink: 851-866 MHz Formats Supported iDEN Coverage Area Fully adaptive, supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 20,000 Sq feet (~1850 Sq Meters) or 50,000 Sq feet in open unobstructed areas System Gain...
  • Page 57 None, setup and operation is fully automatic E.3.5 Diagnostics Fault Indicators LED on DU (during installation only) LED and LCD indicator on indoor unit Remote Connectivity Serial data port on indoor unit System Interrogation LCD indicator on indoor unit Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 58 163 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS SpotCell 163...

  • Page 59: Spotcell 141/142 System Specifications

    Appendix F – SpotCell 141/142 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. F.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low YELLOW BS signal present and within range GREEN BS signal is at maximum F.2 Antenna beam width:...
  • Page 60 141/142 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS F.2.2 DU Antenna Summary Gain 11.5 dBi Azimuth Beamwidth 46° Elevation Beamwidth 36° Front-to-Back 25 dB Vertically Polarized SpotCell...
  • Page 61 +50dBm EIRP for PCS and +47dBm EIRP for Cellular (radiated) Power Supply 10.5 VDC universal power adapter that connects to the Indoor Unit; Donor Unit power is supplied via the RF cable Power Consumption < 55 W Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 62 141/142 S YSTEM PECIFICATIONS F.3.3 Physical Operating Temperature Donor unit: -40° to +55° C Coverage unit: 0° to +40° C (fan cooled) Size Donor unit: 15"w 12" h 4" d Coverage unit: 9"w 7.25" h 2.5" d Weight Donor unit: 4 lb (2 kg) Coverage unit: 2 lb (1 kg) RF Connectors Type F;...

  • Page 63: Safety Hints

    3 miles (15 second count between flash and thunder) of your location, do not attempt an installation. G.2 Working Aloft When working aloft, it is best to work in pairs. Avoid attempting procedures alone that are best carried out with a spotter or by two people. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 64: Spotcell

    AFETY INTS G.2.1 Power Tools Proper eye protection should be worn when using a drill or any other type of power tool. G.2.2 Working with Ladders Properly secure your ladder and work in pairs. Make sure the ladder is properly tied off and use an insulated ladder when working around power lines.

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