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APEX 1924
User's Manual
Please read this manual before operating this product.
After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 APEX 1924 User’s Manual Please read this manual before operating this product. After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 R-tron Inc. Notice This document describes the specifications, installation, and operation of the APEX 1900-24 repeater. Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subject to continuous development and improvement. Consequently, there may be minor discrepancies between the information in the document, performance, and design of the product.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Opening the APEX 1900-24 equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground. Operating the APEX 1900-24 with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to severe damage to the repeater.
  • Page 4 Reason Approval Ver. Issue Ver. Firmware Version History List Revision History Date Item/Description Reason Approval Ver. Issue Ver. WEB GUI Version History List Revision History Date Item/Description Reason Approval Ver. Issue Ver. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.2.3 Windows 7…………………………………………………………………………………20 System Login........................24 4.3.1 Network……………………………………………………………………………………..28 4.3.2 Status……………………………………………………………………………………….28 4.3.3 Control……………………………………………………………………………………...28 4.3.4 File Update…………………………………………………………………………………29 4.3.5 Alarm History………………………………………………………………………………29 Troubleshooting .......................... 30 Specifications..........................35 6.1 RF Characteristics ........................35 6.2 Mechanical Specification ......................36 Appendix............................. 37 APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 6: Glossary

    APEX1900-24 receives signals from a base station, amplifies and retransmits the signals to the mobile stations. It also receives, amplifies and retransmits signals in the opposite direction. Both directions are served simultaneously with the following features: APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 7: Description

    - Reports the status of connection as a function of SNMP regularly and reports an alarm if the event occurred. ◈ Protection function - Isolation Check - Auto Gain Control - Auto Shutdown 2. Description 2.1 Main Unit Overview APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 8: Internal Configuration

    2.2 Internal Configuration APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 9: Rfu (Rf Unit)

    2.2.1 RFU (RF Unit) The RFU (RF Unit) is a bi-directional amplifier that sharply filters out unwanted noise. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 10: Duplexer

    It is also responsible alarms, keeping event logs and performing many other functions of the APEX1924. 3. Hardware Installation The installation procedure is as follows: • Confirm Items from List APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 11: Check List Of Items

    LAN Cable Anchor Bolt Quick Installation Guide User’s Manual 3.2 Mounting Step 1: Drill holes directly through the template. and attach the mounting bracket to the wall using provided bolts or extra screws. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 12 Step 2: Lean the APEX1924 to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and push toward the wall to mount. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 13 Step 3: Fix the APEX1924 using the 4 screws provided. Step 4: Example APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 14: Grounding

    3.4 Cable Connection Step 1: Connect a cable from the donor antenna to the Donor Antenna Port. Step 2: Connect a cable from a repeater’s service antenna to the Sever Antenna Port. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 15: Power On

    3.5 Power On Step 1: Connect the power cord. Step 2: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Step 3: Check if the green LED at the Top turns on. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 16: Operation

    • 128 MB RAM or higher • Pentium Ⅲ processor or higher • RJ-45 jack required 4.2 Network Setup 4.2.1 Windows XP Step 1: Click the Start button and select My Network Places. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 17 Step 2: Click View network connections. Step 3: Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties to view the shortcut menu. Step 4: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 18: Windows Vista

    Step 5: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 6: Close all widows. 4.2.2 Windows Vista Step 1: Click the Start button and select Control Panel. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 19 Step 2: Click Network and Internet. Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 20 Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection. Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window will appear. Click OK. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 21 Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 8: Close all windows. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 22: Windows 7

    4.2.3 Windows 7 Step 1: Click the Start button and select Control Panel. Step 2: Click Network and Internet. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 23 Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center. Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 24 Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window will appear. Click OK. Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 25 Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 8: Close all windows. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 26: System Login

    Step 2 The login screen will appear. Type “operator” for the ID and “rtron” for the password and then Click OK. Step 3 The pop-up message for the login success will appear. Click OK. Step 4 When the login process is complete, the initial screen will appear. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 27: Network

    <Network Clock Status and Set-up> In the above page, you can set device time and update time-related information. Click the “set time” button to save your settings. ② Network Set-up <Network Set-up> SYSTEM APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 28 IP address. The factory default IP address is 10.22.25.15. • Heartbeat Interval: Sets the time to transmit the Heartbeat to the NMC Server. (Default value is 20 minutes.) ③ User Note <Network User Note set-up> APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 29 Click Apply. User Comment ④ <Network User Comment set-up> • User Comment: You can store up to 50 comments in memory. The length of each comment is limited to 20 characters. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 30: Status

    4.3.2 Status <Status> 4.3.3 Control <Control> APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 31: File Update

    4.3.4 File Update 4.3.5 Alarm History Alarm history page allows you to record alarm information of each unit. Up to 300 lists can be accommodated. <Alarm History> APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Before contacting your service dealer, please make sure you refer to the following guidelines. If the APEX1900-24 repeater does not work normally after completing the following troubleshooting, please contact your local dealer or R-tron America’s Tech support line (1-888- 31R-TRON).
  • Page 33 Problem Cause Solution Cannot communicate 1. Click My Network places View network with the CAT-5 DAS connections. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection and then click Disable. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 34 Solution 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and then click Disable. After clicking Disable, click Enable again. 3. Double click the Local Area Connection and then click the Support tab Repair. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 35 Problem Cause solution 4. Open the Internet Browser and then select Tools Internet Options. Click Delete Files button in the Temporary Internet files section. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 36 Problem Cause Solution 5. Click Start and select Run. Type “ping 192.168.0.1-t” and click OK. APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 37: Specifications

    6 μs (max) Propagation Delay Filter set 2 8 μs (max) Spurious Emission Section 24 and section 27 of FCC VSWR 1.4 : 1 (max) Impedance 50Ω Operating Temperature -10 - +50 ℃ APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 38: Mechanical Specification

    Specifications Remark RF connectors N-female x 2 9.35 * 16.8 * 5.67 Inch Dimensions (WxHxD) W * D * H 242 * 426 * 144 mm 44.09 lb Weight 20 Kg max APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix USPCS Channel APEX 1900-24 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766...
  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. R-tron will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above.
  • Page 41 Please follow the exchange procedure below. 1. Call Tech Support for troubleshooting. 2. If the device has a hardware problem, R-tron will replace it if it is within warranty. A RMA number will be issued for the return. 3. R-tron will ship the replacement unit with a return shipping label.

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