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USER MANUAL
BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX
OVER-THE –AIR REPEATER
VER. 1.06

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX OVER-THE –AIR REPEATER VER. 1.06...
  • Page 2 No representation or warranties for fitness for any purpose other than what is specifically mentioned in this manual is made either by Cellvine or its agents. For further information contact Cellvine at the address below or contact your local distributor.
  • Page 3 Cellvine Ltd. warrants all Repeater customer shall return the Repeater Products against electrical product to Cellvine Ltd with date malfunction for a period of One (1) and proof of purchase and an year from shipment of the product to explanation of the problem. The the purchaser.
  • Page 4 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX ontacting Cellvine Headquarter U.S. Office Cellvine Ltd. 55 Madison Ave , Suite 400 Morristown , NJ 07960 Phone: +972-3634-8881 Phone : 973-285-3201 Fax: +972-3-6348882 Fax : 973-538-0503 Giyora@cellvine.com Richard@cellvine.com BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...
  • Page 5 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX bout this Manual This User’s Manual is intended for experienced installation technicians and engineers. It contains the following: A general description of the BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX • Repeater system and system components Installation overview • Repeater system operation •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION..............1 1.1. General Description ............1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS..........2 2.1. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Repeater Kit ..... 2 REPEATER UNIT ............... 2 Repeater UNIT RF Specifications ........3 Repeater Block diagram ........... 4 Repeater UNIT Pass-band Filters ........5 Dimensions and Weight ........... 6 Repeater unit Interfaces ...........
  • Page 7 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX REPEATER MONITORING AND CONTROL ....18 preparing the repeater for local connection ....18 repeater monitoring and control........22 preparing the repeater for remote connection via intRAnet:................. 31 TROUBLESHOOTING.............32 BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...
  • Page 8 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX igures Figure 1-1: BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Repeater ........1 Figure 2-1: System Block Diagram .............4 Figure 2-2: Repeater dimensions..............6 Figure 3-1: Repeater Installation....... Figure 3-2: Cable Connections ..............15 Figure 3-3: Repeater Indications LEDs.............16 BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...
  • Page 9 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX bbreviations The terms, acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list: Abréviation Description Automatic Gain Control Bi Directional amplifier Bluetooth Diversity Donor Antenna Unit Light Emitting Diode Low Noise Amplifier Network Management System...
  • Page 10 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX eneral Safety Warning Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this product. Only qualified and authorized personnel should carry out adjustment, maintenance or repairs to the components of this system. ANGER LECTRICAL HOCK The power supply unit contains dangerous voltage that can cause electric shock.

  • Page 11: Fcc Statement

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX AUTION TATIC LECTRICITY Static electricity means no risk of personal injury but it can severely damage essential parts of the Repeater, if not handled carefully. Parts on the printed circuit board as well as other parts in the Repeater are sensitive to electrostatic discharge.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    (1710-1755MHz, 2110-2155 MHz) in medium size indoor areas of up to 50,000 sq. ft. Figure 1-1: BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Repeater The system implements BDA technology to enhance coverage in urban areas. Repeaters are used to fill out uncovered areas in cellular mobile systems, such as base station fringe areas, road tunnels, business and industrial buildings, etc.

  • Page 13: System Components

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 2. System components 2.1. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX REPEATER Power Supply Ethernet CAT5E cable for Operation and Maintenance of the unit using a PC . Repeater unit Wall mounting Power supply optional installation kit This manual REPEATER UNIT Cellvine’s indoor BDA...

  • Page 14: Repeater Unit Rf Specifications

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX REPEATER UNIT RF SPECIFICATIONS Parameters Specifications Frequency Range (Down / Up) See AWS BANDS table below Output Power DL: 26 dBm UL: 18 dBm System Max Gain 80dB +/-2dB Delay Less then 5usec Waveform EVM<12% Ripple +/-2dB Noise Figure <7dB...

  • Page 15: Repeater Block Diagram

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX REPEATER BLOCK DIAGRAM Figure 2-1: System Block Diagram BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...

  • Page 16: Repeater Unit Pass-Band Filters

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX REPEATER UNIT PASS-BAND FILTERS The BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Repeater unit supports simultaneously and independently, two of the following sub band options: EPEATER SUB BAND OPTIONS Configuration Uplink [MHz] Downlink [MHz] 1710-1720 2110-2120 1720-1730 2120-2130 1730-1735 2130-2135 1735-1740 2135-2140 1740-1745...

  • Page 17: Dimensions And Weight

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT The dimension of the Repeater, including the mounting bracket, is shown in Figure2-2. Figure 2-2: Repeater dimensions Approximate Repeater weight: 12 Kg (26 lbs) REPEATER UNIT INTERFACES The Repeaters interfaces are located at the bottom, op and the side of the Repeater.

  • Page 18: Installation

    If visual inspection reveals physical damage(s) to the equipment, you should send it back for replacement. Verify that the equipment includes all components, as listed under packing slip. Contact Cellvine Ltd. if you find missing components. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...

  • Page 19: Operating Environment

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Cellvine's indoor Repeaters are intended for installation indoors only. Do not install them where they might be exposed to direct sunlight and rain\snow conditions as this could be harmful to the unit. For normal operation, the environmental conditions should be as follows: Ambient temperature range: –20 °C to +60 °C, Maximum Humidity: 90 %.
  • Page 20 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 3.4.2 DONOR Antenna DONOR antenna is installed outside, facing to the donor BTS. The donor cell site should be chosen by considering capacity, range and signal level in the outdoor antenna location. The location should be chosen so that the donor cell site will be received at a higher level than all other adjacent cell sites.

  • Page 21: Repeater Unit Mechanical Installation

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 3.5 REPEATER UNIT MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 3.5.1 Repeater Installation Use the hardware bracket supplied to mount the Repeater to a solid location as show in Figures 3-1to 3-8. Install the Lower (Long) bracket on the wall in vertical position using three fixing screws ÷...
  • Page 22 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Slide the Upper bracket (Short) and mark the drilling points for the upper bracket (use the black marker on the bracket Figure 3-5,3-6,3-7) Figure 3-5 Figure 3-6 Figure 3-7 Take out the Upper bracket and the repeater and drill the needed holes.
  • Page 23 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Re slide the repeater and the upper bracket (till the black marker), Connect the two upper screws and fasten the bracket to the wall (Figure 3-7,3-8). Figure 3-8 Make sure that the antenna cable connectors and the Repeater connectors are clean and dry.
  • Page 24 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 3.5.2 Power supply Installation 3.5.2.1 Bracket M M M M ounting 3.5.2.1 Bracket ounting 3.5.2.1 Bracket 3.5.2.1 Bracket ounting ounting Take out the 2 Allen screws mount the power supply on the bracket • re insert the screw and the spring lock washers, fasten the screws to •...
  • Page 25 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Figure 3-10 Connect the DC cable to the repeater • Connect the AC cable to the Power supply and than to the AC • outlet. NOTE: Always connect RF connectors to Repeater before applying electric power! BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX...

  • Page 26: Repeater Cable Connection

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX REPEATER CABLE CONNECTION COM/PC Cable DONOR antenna Service antenna DC IN SNMP/LAN Cable Figure 3-1: Cable Connections BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...

  • Page 27: System Indications

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX SYSTEM INDICATIONS There are three indication LED's on the front panel: Power, Over Power, Status. Figure 3-2: Repeater Indications LED's PWR: On when the repeater is ON, OVER PWR: Off in normal operation, On when signal is high (27dBm) and Gain is at minimum value.

  • Page 28: Tuning Donor Antenna

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX TUNING DONOR ANTENNA Locate a potential site for installing the Donor Antenna with an accessible and comfortable working space. If possible locate a place with a line of sight to the Donor BTS. Deploy a coax cable between the Donor antenna and the Repeater location and connect to the DONOR connector.

  • Page 29: Repeater Monitoring And Control

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Repeater Monitoring and Control This type of repeater can be accessed in two ways for Monitoring and Control: Via Ethernet cable in local, web connection or by • Internet connection via cellular modem • PREPARING THE REPEATER FOR LOCAL CONNECTION 4.1.1 Define PC internet settings:...
  • Page 30 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click Properties 4.1.2 TCP\IP Setting Define TCP/IP properties as following, then click "OK: BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...
  • Page 31 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 4.1.3 Ethernet cable connection: Connect the crossed Ethernet cable (supplied by Cellvine) from the PC\Laptop to the RJ45 jack on the repeater BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...
  • Page 32 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 4.1.4 Standard crossed Ethernet cable description 4.1.5 Connection to the repeater Using internet browser: It is recommended that before connecting to the repeater , delete all history and temporary files from the Internet Browser. Go to IP address: 10.0.0.72. (Wait for 2 min after repeater turned on)

  • Page 33: Repeater Monitoring And Control

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Enter password: Cellvine (all small letters) • Click "submit" • The main screen of the repeater will appear. • REPEATER MONITORING AND CONTROL The main screen is "Technician Setup". The user can set & read all the important parameters of the repeater following a friendly GUI process.
  • Page 34 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 4.2.1 Reading parameters and readouts By pressing "read" the user will get readings of all repeater parameters and readouts. Parameters: AWS CH1 Sub Band - Channel 1 sub band definition from the dropdown list. AWS CH2 Sub Band - Channel 2 sub band definition from the dropdown list.
  • Page 35 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX READOUTS: Downlink Gain [dB] - When in AGC ON mode used as the reading of the current Downlink gain. Uplink Gain [dB] - When in AGC ON mode used as the reading of the current Uplink gain.
  • Page 36 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 4.2.2 Writing parameter The user can select new value for a parameter (in this example "AWS CH1 Sub Band") using the "New Value" drop down window and clicking the required value. In order to update the value press "Write"...
  • Page 37 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 4.2.3 Saving parameter In order to keep the parameters after repeater power shutdown and recover them, the user needs to click "Save", this will save the current values to repeater's non volatile memory. 4.2.4 Advanced settings In this screen the user sets the general setting of the repeater Downlink Low Alarm Threshold –...
  • Page 38 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Squelch On/Off – Enable/disable the squelch function Parameter Reset - Return the repeater parameters to the last known saved. Repeater Restart – Resume repeater operation after shut down. (Pressing "save" in "Technician Setup" screen also saves this screen...
  • Page 39 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX 4.2.5 Unit Details This screen shows the unit part number & serial number BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...
  • Page 40 Discovery Server IP Number: this parameter is supplied as defined by the operator; if the server IP has changed the technician can set it Server URL: Default value is Cellvine's management server ISP Phone Number: ISP Username: the cellular internet provider username (operator defined) BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...
  • Page 41 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX ISP Password: the cellular internet provider password (operator defined) All others fields will be explained on the MOP doc and other T-Mobile documents. All screen parameters are saved automatically upon pressing "Write" BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Rev 1.06 2009-05...

  • Page 42: Preparing The Repeater For Remote Connection Via Intranet

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX PREPARING THE REPEATER FOR REMOTE CONNECTION VIA INTRANET: 4.3.1 Initiating the modem: • Make sure that the repeater is switched OFF • Make sure that a modem is installed in the repeater Insert SIM card into the modem through the SIM card slot: - Open 2 screws and remove SIM card cover.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX TROUBLESHOOTING Connection Failure Trying to locally connect to the repeater via the internet browser fail Possible reason: 1. Adress typed is not correct. 2. TCP/IP definitions are not correct. 3. Communication port on the repeater is not ready yet.
  • Page 44 CELLVINE LTD. BDA-AWS21-26-4UT-AB-JXX Modem can't connect to the NMS server Trying to connect to the server (Via the modem) fail. Possible reason: 1. SIM is not inserted. 2. SIM is not configured properly (APN, Data services, etc'. e.g. 3. Repeater APN definition is not configured properly.

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