AIRORLITE 50289-BA-8-PA Operations And Installation Instruction Manual

8 channel 800mhz bi-directional booster amplifier

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50289‐BA‐8‐PA

8 Channel 800MHz Bi‐Directional

Booster Amplifier

Model 50289‐BA‐8‐PA

Operations and Installation

Instruction Manual

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Page 1 AIRORLITE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEES THE MERCHANDISE PROVIDED AGAINST DEFECTS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DEFECTS IN OPERATION, DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND WORKMANSHIP FOR TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. AIRORLITE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EQUIPMENT REPAIRED OR ALTERED BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY AIRORLITE OR NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED BY AIRORLITE. AIRORLITE. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPMENT RENDERED DEFECTIVE AS A RESULT OF MISUSE, IMPROPER REPAIR, OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS OF OPERATION, NOR DOES AIRORLITE ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY SUCH EQUIPMENT. SERVICE CONTRACTS OR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AIRORLITE PRODUCTS THAT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPAIR. AIRORLITE ALSO HAS SERVICE AND CONSULTATION CONTRACTS FOR ...
Page 2 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Description SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range 819‐824 MHz & 864‐869 MHz Outbound Signal ‐ Uplink (# of channels=8) 821.2150 MHz 821.8125 MHz (Uplink channel cards can be programmed to these frequencies only) 822.3750 MHz 822.8750 MHz 823.0125 MHz 823.5500 MHz 823.6000 MHz 823.9125 MHz Inbound Signal ‐ Downlink (# of channels=8) 866.2125 MHz 866.8125 MHz (Downlink channel cards can be programmed to these frequencies only) 867.3750 MHz 867.8750 MHz 868.0125 MHz 868.5500 MHz 868.6000 MHz 868.9125 MHz Channel Bandwidth (Uplink/Downlink) 25 kHz Nominal Channel Spacing ...
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Page 4 BASIC CONNECTION DIAGRAM KEY ID Item 1 Item 2 W1 Downlink Power Amp Output Downlink Radiator W5 Duplexer Antenna Port "Off the Air" Antenna W6 Duplexer Downlink Downlink 8 Way Splitter W7 Duplexer Uplink Uplink Power Amplifier Output W9 Uplink 8 Way Splitter Uplink Radiator W10 Uplink 8 Way Combiner Uplink Power Amplifier Input W14 Downlink 8 Way Combiner Downlink Power Amplifier Input The Basic Connection Diagram shown above, is the proper way the BDA should be connected and once up and running, require minimal to none manual configuration. Connections between cabinets are made through N‐Bulkhead connectors located on the top of each cabinet. All programming and adjusting is done through the software and this manual primarily deals with this topic. The computer running the software is connected via an RS232 serial cable to each channel card in the manner shown below. 50289‐BA‐8‐PA ‐...
Page 5 MAIN SCREEN Below is the main working screen used to configure the channel card settings. The primary fields addressed are: • Communication Connection • Time Out Timer • Mode Setting • Key On Delay • Key Off Delay • Attenuation • Setting a Frequency 50289‐BA‐8‐PA ‐ 5 ‐ ...
Page 6 COMMUNICATION CONNECTION This software automatically checks the condition of its communication with the intended channel. Each message is acknowledged and displayed in the message box at the bottom of the screen. If the software does not receive a response from the channel, a warning message is displayed, “NO RESPONSE FROM UNIT”. 50289‐BA‐8‐PA ‐ 6 ‐ ...
Page 7 TIME OUT DURATION The time‐out duration is how long a channel can be held open (keyed on) for a retransmission. An inadvertent or intentional “key and hold” action without any voice communication will not disable the channel because of this feature. The time‐out duration can be up set from 1 second to 99 seconds 1 second intervals. The time‐out duration can be disabled by setting it to 00, when disabled, the channel will key continuously with the presence of a received signal. SETTING A TIME‐OUT TIME To set a time‐out time, click on the text box “Time Out Timer” and enter the desired time‐out time up to 99 seconds then click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on the “Read Button” and the display will be updated with the channel setting. 50289‐BA‐8‐PA ‐ 7 ‐ ...
Page 8 MODE SETTING The channel mode may be set to either INHIBIT, CONTINUOUS, CARRIER DETECT or optional TONE DETECT. In the Inhibit mode, the channel is off and will not key on. In the continuous mode, CW, the channel is always keyed and continuously transmitting. In the carrier detect mode, CD, the channel is keyed only when the incoming signal strength is above the factory set ...
Page 9 KEY ON DELAY The key on delay is a delay duration between the detection of carrier detect and the transmitter key on. The key on delay duration can be up set from 0 to 99 milliseconds 1 millisecond intervals. SETTING KEY ON DELAY To set a time‐out time, click on the text box “Key On Delay” and enter the desired delay up to ...
Page 10 KEY OFF DELAY The key off delay is a delay duration between the release of carrier detect and the transmitter key off. The key off delay duration can be up set from 0 to 99 milliseconds 1 millisecond intervals. SETTING KEY OFF DELAY To set a time‐out time, click on the text box “Key Off Delay” and enter the desired delay up to 99 milliseconds then click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on the “Read Button” and the display will be updated with the channel setting. ...
Page 11 ATTENUATION With high RF receive levels, an input attenuator can be set 0 to 15dB in 1dB steps. SETTING ATTENUATION To set Attenuation: click the function window Attenuation on the main screen. Click on the scroll bar next to the text box, a scroll down list of available attenuation settings. Double Click the on desired setting. 50289‐BA‐8‐PA ‐ 11 ‐ ...
Page 12 SETTING A FREQUENCY The 8 Channel BDA is shipped with 8 Uplink frequencies and 8 Downlink frequencies. The user can program any card to any of these 8 specified frequencies. To set frequency click the function window Frequency Setting on the main screen. Click on the scroll bar next to the text box, a scroll down list of available frequency settings. Double Click the on desired setting. 50289‐BA‐8‐PA ‐ 12 ‐ ...
Page 13 FCC Compliance and RF Exposure Information This product is certified by the FCC as compliant with CFR.47 Part 90. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements: •...