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Technical Support

The SpotCell 100 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 SCU and DDU as well
as the box in which they were delivered. Additional support information
may be obtained by accessing the SpotwaveWireless Inc. website at
www.spotwave.com. To contact support by telephone, call your local
Cellular provider, or if you are unable to contact your provider, 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
manufacture's instructions in proper use to ensure injury is avoided.
The DDU unit of the SpotCell 100 emits approximately the same power
as a cell phone. As with a cell phone antenna, avoid unneccessary contact
with the front of the unit after installed. Mount in a location where
people will not approach within one meter of the front of the unit.
This manual outlines installation instructions and the appendix offers
practical safety tips (see page 43 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 SpotwaveWireless Inc. website at www.spotwave.com. To contact support by telephone, call your local Cellular provider, or if you are unable to contact your provider, 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 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the DDU ......9 Choosing a location for the SpotCell 100 SCU (indoor unit) . . 12 Positioning the SCU .
  • Page 6 Side window frame mounting ....18 Pipe mounting ....... . 18 DDU Outdoor mounting .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The purpose of the SpotCell 100 is to enable personal cellular communications in specific locations within a cellular 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 100 system receives signals from one or more cellular 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: Signal from base station does reach cellular subscriber Figure 1.2: SpotCell 100 improves cellular communications SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    1/4” x 3/4” pan head screws (6) 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) Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 10 ETTING TARTED cable loop strap (10) cable tie, black outdoor (10) cable tie, natural outdoor (10) screw anchors, plastic (10) screw anchors, concrete (10) drwwall 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.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Inspecting

    (DDU) and the Subscriber Coverage Unit (SCU). Save the packaging in case the SpotCell 100 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 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 13: Installation

    DDU is mounted, the better the system will perform. 3.1.2 DDU Height In fringe or densely built-up areas, locating the DDU as high as possible will provide optimal performance. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 14: Avoid Obstructions

    NSTALLATION 3.1.3 Avoid obstructions General placement of the DDU and SCU must be in unobstructed areas. For example, the SCU 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 15: Installing The Ddu

    (+) side of the connector. While still holding down the blue tab, push the remaining negative wire (identified by no text) into the negative (-) side of the connector. Release the tab to secure the power supply wires. Figure 3.1: Inserting wires in SCU to supply power Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 16 NSTALLATION Plug the power supply adapter into a wall socket Ensure the switch on the SCU is in the ‘Install’ position. switch Figure 3.2: SCU switch location To align, hold the DDU upright and: Indoors Roof External wall Rotate the face of Rotate it in a full Rotate the face of the DDU from left...
  • Page 17 Note: With some tall buildings, it may be necessary to tilt the DDU down to get a good signal (green LED). Proceed to page 15 for mounting instructions once the DDU location has been optimized. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Location For The Spotcell 100 Scu (Indoor Unit)

    NSTALLATION 3.3 Choosing a location for the SpotCell 100 SCU (indoor unit) The SCU should be optimized and mounted, after the DDU has been optimized and mounted. Generally, the SCU should be mounted in a location as far as possible from the DDU, while being within the area to have improved coverage.
  • Page 19 (see Figure 3.5:“Displayed Signal Strength”). In the event the number of bars is not changing, which is very possible, choose a location that is most convenient. Figure 3.5: Displayed Signal Strength Refer to page 15 for mounting instructions. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 20 NSTALLATION SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 21: Mounting

    DDU will point and consider the possible mounting locations. The following illustrations show some of the possible mounting options. Note: Mount the angle bracket on the flanged side of the mounting bracket and use the two mounting holes if no movement is required. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 22: Wall Mounting

    OUNTING 4.2.1 Wall mounting Figure 4.1: Wall mounting arrangement This mounting allows for rotation and some upward tilt but mainly downward tilt. 4.2.2 Overhead mounting Figure 4.2: Overhead mounting arrangement This mounting allows for rotation and some upward tilt but mainly downward tilt SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 23: Horizontal Surface Mounting

    Figure 4.3: Horizontal mounting arrangements These mountings allow for rotation and some downward tilt but mainly upward tilt. 4.2.4 Side wall mounting Figure 4.4: Side wall mounting arrangement This mounting allows for rotation and up and down tilt. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 24: Side Window Frame Mounting

    OUNTING 4.2.5 Side window frame mounting Figure 4.5: Side window frame mounting arrangement Limited rotation and tilt depending on how close the unit is to the window glass. 4.2.6 Pipe mounting Figure 4.6: Pipe mounted DDU Use hose clamps to mount the unit to a pipe. The hose clamp range is 2" to 5".

  • Page 25: Ddu Outdoor Mounting

    Feed the end of the hose clamp through the holes as shown in Figure 4.6:“Pipe mounted DDU”. Rotate the unit to point the unit to the signal source and tighten clamps. Note: DO NOT use cable ties to mount the DDU. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 26: Attaching The Cable

    OUNTING 4.3.3 Attaching the cable While securing the cable, ensure that a drip loop is fashioned near the DDU (to prevent water from collecting around the cable where it attaches to the DDU) and secured in place as shown in Figure 4.7:“Drip loop”...

  • Page 27: Bringing The Cable Indoors

    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 28: Mounting The Scu

    OUNTING 4.5 Mounting the SCU The SCU has a bracket attached as illustrated below. The bracket can be rotated to allow mounting to a ceiling or wall such that the face of the unit is parallel to the floor or ceiling, or positioned at approximately 45 degrees.

  • Page 29: Grounding

    4.5.4 Grounding: Ensure there is a connection to earth ground. Use an appropriate conductor connected from the stud on the DDU to earth ground. ground stud Figure 4.10: DDU ground stud Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 30 OUNTING SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 31: Displayed Information

    DDU is not properly positioned to capture the strongest signal available in its current location. LED is GREEN: after one complete rotation of the DDU this indicates the DDU is optimally positioned in this location. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 32: Scu

    ISPLAYED NFORMATION 5.2 SCU The SCU displays system status and signal strength. The following table shows the various messages displayed and if necklaces, what action should be taken. Display with alternating display (if present) Action (if required) System OK Check the RF cable and verify that it is connected properly.
  • Page 33 Poor Signal INSTALL MODE Try turning DDU Turn the DDU to another appropriate position. Y ..: CHxxx Weak Signal INSTALL MODE Try turning DDU Y . . : | | CHxxx INSTALL MODE Table 1: SCU Display States Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 34 ISPLAYED NFORMATION SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting Information

    If the LED is still not illuminating, contact technical support. Status: My cell phone does not work around the location I would like to install the SpotCell 100 DDU. Action: Try positioning the DDU externally as high as possible. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 36 ROUBLE HOOTING NFORMATION Status: While optimizing the DDU for installation, you found that the LED turned green in multiple locations, indicating each had adequate signal strength. How do you determine which location is optimal for the DDU? Action: Look at the signal level indicated on the display on the bottom of the SCU each time the green light appears on the DDU during alignment.
  • Page 37 This is typical of applications that are on the fringe, or outside of a Cellular providers advertised coverage area. Improved performance will typically only be attained by moving the DDU 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 DDU and SCU. Action: In this situation it is possible that the signal emitted by the DDU will be received by the SCU. This will result in the system lowering the power of the signal it is emitting;...

  • Page 39: Applications Overview

    A.1 Components and Installation SpotCell 100 complements the existing cellular infrastructure, filling in coverage holes in buildings within a base station coverage area. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 40 PPLICATIONS OVERVIEW SpotCell 100 is a complete out-of-the-box solution consisting of four physical components: A donor component called a DDU (Directional Donor Unit), which is 14.00 inches (35 centimeters) wide, 10.50 inches (27 centimeters) high and 3.50 inches (9 centimeters) deep. An indoor component called a SCU (Subscriber Coverage Unit), which is 8.25 inches (21 centimeters) wide, 6.50 inches (17 centimeters) high and 2.50 inches (6 centimeters) deep.
  • Page 41 SCU, and the coaxial cable will connect the DDU and SCU. Figure A.2: Typical building installation Typical installations for building and home/ cottage environments are depicted in Figure A.1:“Typical home installation” and Figure A.2:“Typical building installation”. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 42: Operation

    PPLICATIONS OVERVIEW A.2 Operation SpotCell 100 will be used in existing cellular networks, and will function transparently to both the end user and the operator in terms of the services provided by the cellular network. The adaptive algorithms employed in SpotCell 100 allow it to be a non-engineered solution – i.e., installed and operated without engineering intervention or support.
  • Page 43 The third algorithm works to maintain adequate isolation to unconditionally ensure system stability at all times and therefore preserve the integrity of the cellular network. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 44 PPLICATIONS OVERVIEW SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 45: System Specifications

    B.1 DDU 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: B.2.1 SCU Antenna Summary Gain 2.5 dBi Azimuth Beamwidth ±75° F/B 15 dB Elevation ±105° Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 46: Ddu Antenna Summary

    YSTEM PECIFICATIONS B.2.2 DDU Antenna Summary Gain 10 dBi Elevation Beamwidth ±32° F/B 20 dB Azimuth ±27° B.3 Architecture Frequency Band Uplink: 824-849 MHz Downlink: 869-894 MHz Complete A or B sub-bands factory set (adjacent carrier rejection) * Must be specified at time of order Formats Supported AMPS, NAMPS, CDMA, TDMA Coverage Area...

  • Page 47: Physical

    None, setup and operation is fully automatic B.3.5 Diagnostics Fault Indicators LED on DDU (during installation only) LCD indicator on indoor unit Remote Connectivity Serial data port on indoor unit System Interrogation LCD indicator on indoor unit Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 48 YSTEM PECIFICATIONS SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

  • Page 49: Safety Hints

    3 miles (15 second count between flash and thunder) of your location, do not attempt an installation. C.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 50: Power Tools

    AFETY INTS C.2.1 Power Tools Proper eye protection should be worn when using a drill or any other type of power tool. C.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.
  • Page 51 System Operating Margins. A dipole antenna has 2.14 dB gain over a 0 dBi isotropic antenna. Thus, a simple dipole antenna has a gain of 2.14 dBi or 0 dBd. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 52 Glossary A signal strength or power level. 0 dBm is defined as 1 mW (milliWatt) of power into a 50 ohm load such as an ante nna. Small signals are negative numbers. This is useful since dB shows values in a logarithmic scale, not linear.
  • Page 53 Subscriber Cov- This is the SpotCell 100 system element that erage Unit SCU is installed to provide service by creating a Personal Wireless Space for the subscriber. This unit is intended for indoor operation. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 54 Glossary SpotCell 100, Release 1.0...

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