COBHAM MBF-40 Americas User Manual
COBHAM MBF-40 Americas User Manual

COBHAM MBF-40 Americas User Manual

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MBF-40 Americas
Multi-band Series
User Manual – 00071UM Rev. 4.3
The most important thing we build is trust
Single/Dual-Band Repeater
Cobham Wireless
Document number: 00071UM
Tri/Quad-Band Repeater
Coverage
Date: 14-Feb-16
Rev. 4.3
www.cobham.com/wireless
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  • Page 1 MBF-40 Americas Multi-band Series User Manual – 00071UM Rev. 4.3 The most important thing we build is trust Single/Dual-Band Repeater Tri/Quad-Band Repeater Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 www.cobham.com/wireless Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3 Page | I...
  • Page 2 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL This document is valid for the following MBF-40 37 dBm models: Type Description Part Number APAC 700MHz MBF-40 APAC 700MHz 40dBm 110VAC MBF-4007A-110V SPRINT 800&850 /1900MHz MBF-40 SPRINT 800&850/1900 37dBm MBF-3708-3719-110V 110VAC...
  • Page 3 The manufacturer welcomes customer comments as part of the process of continual development and improvement of the documentation in the best way possible from the user's viewpoint. Please submit your comments to the nearest Cobham Wireless sales representative. Contact Information...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    However, Cobham Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use. In no event shall Cobham Wireless be liable for any damage resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Cobham Wireless further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similes damages.
  • Page 5: System Maintenance

    • module replacement or other action to be taken. • If a shipment of a repeater back to Cobham Wireless is made within the period of guarantee the original packing must be used. • The system normally operates without any operator intervention or maintenance. If in the unlikely event of any unit failure, the faulty repeater should be replaced.
  • Page 6: Antenna Installation

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Compliance with FCC FCC Part 20 Warning Statement WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENCEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You must have an FCC LICENCE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device.
  • Page 7 • Cobham Wireless assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these precautions. This entire manual should be read and understood before operating or maintaining the repeater.
  • Page 8 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Access to the MBF-40 unit installation location is restricted to authorized SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning: Restricted Access Location Observe electrostatic precautionary procedures. • • ESD = Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device. • Static electricity can be conducted to the semiconductor chip from the centre pin of the RF input connector, and through the AC connector pins.
  • Page 9 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Table of Contents SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................1-1 1.1 Features and Capabilities ....................1-2 1.2 ALC ............................. 1-3 1.3 Operating Temperature ....................... 1-3 1.4 MBF-40 Management Web GUI .................... 1-3 1.5 MIMO Topology ........................1-4 1.6 Five-Band Configuration .....................
  • Page 10 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Management Options Buttons ..................3-4 3.3.1 Home Screen Overview ..................... 3-5 3.3.2 Configuration Screen Overview ................... 3-6 3.3.3 Five Service System GUI ................... 3-7 3.3.4 MBF-40 COMMISSIONING ..................4-1 4.1 MBF-40 Optical Loss Adjustment (OLA)................4-1 4.2 RF Balancing ........................
  • Page 11: System Description

    A distributed antenna system can be used to distribute the signal throughout the area to be covered. Cobham Wireless can provide a complete solution including design, site surveys and equipment related to the POI (Point Of Interface) such as combiners, filters, cross band couplers, etc. The MBF product family includes version for single band, dual band, tri band and quad band variants available in various combinations.
  • Page 12: Features And Capabilities

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.1 Features and Capabilities • High output power High efficiency MCPA amplifier technology • • Advanced and user-friendly remote control and supervision Up to four frequency bands in one enclosure • •...
  • Page 13: Operating Temperature

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.2 ALC The repeater has a constant gain in both uplink and downlink paths. The repeater has a defined maximum output level. If the input signal amplified by the gain set exceeds the set output limit, an ALC (Automatic Level Control) loop is activated.
  • Page 14: Mimo Topology

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.5 MIMO Topology MIMO configuration is supported by specific MBF-40 models. The physical casing of these models supports two antenna ports and includes two (internal) optic conversion modules (see section 1.7.3.2). MBF-40 MIMO topology requires an OMU II unit that supports at least two sectors. Two dedicated optic Fibres are routed from the OMU II towards the MBF-40.
  • Page 15: Five-Band Configuration

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.6 Five-Band Configuration Cost effective five-band support over a single fibre-optic is implemented using two MBF-units: MBF- 40 Slave unit and MBF-40 Master unit. The Master unit can be either tri-band or quad-band unit, where the Slave provides single-band or dual-band support for a total of five bands.
  • Page 16: Mbf-40 Basic Interfaces

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.7 MBF-40 Basic Interfaces NOTE: This section describes the interfaces for MBF-40 models supporting up to four services and whose power consumption does not exceed 400W. MBF-40 models, supporting five services and with power consumption exceeding 400W are described in the relevant sections in chapter 2.
  • Page 17: External Interfaces

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.7.2 External Interfaces The repeater’s interfaces are located on the underside. Two basic models are available: single and dual service antennas. NOTE: The external connections at the bottom of the repeater can be protected with a cover which is screwed in place.
  • Page 18: Internal Interfaces

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.7.3 Internal Interfaces This section shows the internal interfaces for the MBF-40 repeater. It is required to open the power optic fibres external repeater during installation in order to connect the and (optionally), the...
  • Page 19 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.7.3.2 MIMO Model The MIMO model includes two Service Antenna ports and two Optic Converter modules (shown below). All other connections and interfaces are similar to the above models. Dual Fibre optic...
  • Page 21: Repeater Installation

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2 REPEATER INSTALLATION This chapter describes the service antenna requirements and the installation of various repeater models, including repeaters with fan assemblies (section 2.3) and five service Master / Slave systems (section 2.4).
  • Page 22: Specifications

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.1.1.1 Required Antenna Information The following antenna requirements, specifications and site considerations should be met. Type of installation – indoor or outdoor • • Service area type and size Antenna type and characteristics •...
  • Page 23: Service Antenna Requirements (French)

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.1.1.3 Recommended Splitters and Couplers Recommended Splitters Splitter part numbers 90 - 851102 90 - 851103 90 – 851104 Frequency band 700 – 2700 MHz 700 – 2700 MHz 700 – 2700 MHz...
  • Page 24: Rf Cable Installation Guidelines

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.1.2.2 FCC et IC conformité de l'installation intérieure L'antenne de service est installé à l'intérieur, où le type d'antenne dépend de l'application.: Un ou une combinaison des antennes suivantes peuvent être utilisées: Antenne Patch pour •...
  • Page 25: Grounding Wires Requirements

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • Cable length – determined by the Repeater installation plan. When calculating the cable length, take into account excess cable slack so as not to limit the insertion paths. Make sure the cable and the connector are compatible. Using cables and connectors from the •...
  • Page 26: Optic Cables Guidelines

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.1.5.2 115 VAC Power Source Cable Requirements Cable requirements: Cable should be NRTL (safety) approved with a minimum of 14AWG or 2.5mm per conductor, • and maximum of 12AWG or 4mm per conductor.
  • Page 27: Emv Protection

    They define proper planning, installation and inspection of effective lightning protection systems. The Cobham Wireless repeaters comply with the EN standard ETS 301 498-8 which stipulates demands on lightning/surge protection for typical infrastructure telecom equipment installations. Several lightning protection devices should be used in series with declining threshold voltages to help attenuate the pulse component which makes it through the first layer of protection.
  • Page 28: External Alarm And Relay Considerations

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL The primary protective device is part of the site installation and is not supplied by Cobham Wireless. Coaxial lightning protection is normally one of these three types: Gas capsule, High-pass and Bandpass.
  • Page 29 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Allow for heat dispersion - Mount the repeater so that heat can be dispersed from it. • The repeater wall mounting kit ensures an optimum airflow between the wall and the repeater.) Do not block this air channel as it will cause the MTBF of the repeater to drop dramatically, or even in the worst case cause the repeater to fail completely.
  • Page 30: Standard Repeater Installation

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2 Standard Repeater Installation do not This section describes the installation of repeaters that include a fan-hood assembly (section 2.3) or consist of a Master/Slave (five service) configuration (section 2.4). The installations of repeaters with fan assembly or installed in a Master / Slave configuration are described in the corresponding sections.
  • Page 31: Unpacking And Accessories

    1. Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit. 2. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment. 3. Verify that all of the equipment (listed below) is included. Otherwise contact Cobham Wireless. The MBF-40 Repeater is shipped with the following equipment:...
  • Page 32 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To mount the repeater in a rack 1. Use the x4 (provided) M8 Fixing Bolts and X4 Spring Washers to assemble the brackets as illustrated below. X4 M8 bolts x4 M8 spring...
  • Page 33: Wall Mount Installation

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.4 Wall Mount Installation IMPORTANT!! • The repeater mounting procedure is for concrete or brick walls only. The weight of the unit requires that two people mount the unit on the wall.
  • Page 34 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.4.2 Wall Marking and Drilling WARNINGS!! • Due to the weight of the Repeater, it is NOT recommended to fix to a hollow wall). • The Repeater wall mount brackets assembly should be fixed to a solid wall (these include brickwork, block work, and concrete).
  • Page 35 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To mark and drill the wall drill template 1. Using the provided , mark out the fixing centers of the repeater on the chosen wall. The repeater dimensions are shown below. Hole to take...
  • Page 36 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6. As the bolt pulls its way in, the sides of the anchor section are forced outwards, gripping the surrounding surface. Figure 2-11: Anchor Sides Pushed Outwards. 7. Once all four fixings are in place, carefully withdraw the four bolts.
  • Page 37 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.4.4 Recommended Additional Fixing ATTENTION!! It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the repeater is installed in a secure manner. Suggested precautionary measure: A bracket is provided to securely mount the repeater on the wall; however, as an ADDITIONAL •...
  • Page 38 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Another example is of a repeater installed on a stadium gantry. Again, the support can be in the form of a cable harness loop, using the handle of the repeater and part of the gantry structure.
  • Page 39: Grounding

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.5 Grounding WARNING!!! • Do not use the repeater grounding bolt to connect external devices. For Dual Unit assemblies (five frequency band support), ground both units. • To ground the repeater •...
  • Page 40 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To connect the optic fibre 1. Refer to the optic fibre requirements and connection guidelines described in section 2.1.6. 2. Open the repeater door. Figure 2-17: Example of Dual Power Supply Model 3.
  • Page 41 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5. Connect the Fibre(s) to the Fibre Optic Converter inside the repeater. • For MIMO MBF-40, connect two fibres to the two optic converters installed in the repeater. See Figure 2-21: MIMO Dual F/O Connection.
  • Page 42: Service Antenna Connections

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL This 8. Attach the sleeve to the Fibre optic inlet. completes the procedure. Note: Clean the Fibre connector before connecting it to the system. See instruction in Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure.
  • Page 43: Power Connections And Power On

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.8 Power Connections and Power On This section describes how to connect the power source to the repeater and power on the repeater. This section also provides information about the backup battery pack.
  • Page 44 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4. -48VDC, connect wires to the plinth as follows: • Phase linked to brown cable • Neutral linked to the blue • Ground to the yellow/green. Figure 2-28: -48VDC Power Connections 5. 115 VAC connect wires to the plinth as follows: •...
  • Page 45 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.8.2 Power ON The power supply has a switch which allows it to be set in two positions: ON – repeater is operational • STAND-BY - the repeater is still connected to the power supply but not operational.
  • Page 46 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL NOTE: For dual power-supply repeaters, both power supplies must be on. Power Supply Power Supply Switches Switches Figure 2-31: Example of Dual Power Supply Model 2. Switch on the Power Switch. 3. Switch on the BATT power.
  • Page 47: Optional - External Alarm And Relay Connections

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.8.3 About the Backup Battery • On the Power Supply unit a rechargeable battery pack in mounted. This part also includes charging and supervision electronics. • The backup battery will provide the Control Module with enough capacity to send an alarm in case of input power failure.
  • Page 48: Closing And Securing The Repeater

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3. Connect the alarm cords to the plinth according to the pin layout below (in the standard version pins 14 – 18 are not used). Pin # Signal External alarm 1A External alarm 1B...
  • Page 49: Repeater With Fan Hood Installation

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.3 Repeater with Fan Hood Installation Some r epeater models with power consumption exceeding 400W are supplied with a fan-hood assembly kit. This section describes the bracket and fan assemblies for the relevant repeater models.
  • Page 50 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.3.1.2 Assembly Dimensions Figure 2-39: MBF-40 including Fan Hood – Assembly Dimensions www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 14-Feb-16 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Page | 2-30 Rev. 4.3 Document number: 00071UM...
  • Page 51: Physical Installation Overview

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.3.2 Physical Installation Overview The installation of the repeater with fan-hood consists of the steps detailed below. This section describes the packing list, brackets assembly and fan-hood assembly. The mounting and connections procedures are identical to those described in section 2.2 - Standard Repeater Installation.
  • Page 52: Unpacking

    1. Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit. 2. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment. 3. Verify that all of the equipment (listed below) is included. Otherwise contact Cobham Wireless. The MBF-40 Repeater is shipped with the following equipment:...
  • Page 53: Bracket And Fan-Hood Assembly

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.3.4 Bracket and Fan-Hood Assembly WARNING!! This Fan Hood is to be assembled only on the MBF-40 units for which it is designed and with which it is supplied. Do NOT assemble this fan hood on any repeater models for which it is not specifically designed.
  • Page 54 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3. Assemble Rear Fan Hood: • Position the Rear Fan Hood under the (inserted) bolts and washers. four • Tighten the bolts. Fan Hood panel on top Position under bolts and tighten bolts Figure 2-42: Assemble Rear Fan Hood www.cobham.com/wireless...
  • Page 55 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL The brackets and Rear Fan Assembly is shown below. Figure 2-43: Assembled Rear Fan Hood and Mounting Brackets 4. Referring to the MBF-40 User’s Manual, prepare the mounting area and hang the repeater on the wall: •...
  • Page 56 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5. Assemble Front Hood Fan: • Loosely insert the x4 M8x16 bolts and washers (see Figure 45). • Hang the Front Fan Hood on the repeater and tighten the bolts. Loosely insert x4...
  • Page 57 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6. Fan Hood power connections: Connect the Front Fan Hood power connectors to the Repeater power connectors. Connect power of Front Fan Hood assemblies Figure 46: Front Fan Hood Power Connections Cobham Wireless –...
  • Page 58: Five-Band System Installation

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.4 Five-Band System Installation connections This section describes the for a five-band system. The 5-band system consists of two units dedicated to this application: Master MBF-40 and Slave MBF-40. All the services are routed to the Master unit via the optic fibre, where the Master and Slave are managed as a single unit via the Master connections.
  • Page 59: Connecting Master And Slave Units

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.4.3 Connecting Master and Slave Units The following figure provides and example of a five band configuration implemented using a quad- band Master and single-band Slave. The connections vary depending on whether external alarms are connected. The figure below shows the connections WITHOUT external alarms.
  • Page 60 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To connect the Master and Slave (refer to the previous figure) 1. GND BOTH the Master and Slave units according to section 2.2.4. 2. Ensure good EMV protection according to section 2.1.7 3.
  • Page 61: Master/Slave Connections For External Alarms

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.4.4 Master/Slave Connections for External Alarms To connect external alarms, modify the connections to the Master and Slave as follows: Port location Connection type and details Master DONOR port Route and connect ALARMS according to section 2.2.9...
  • Page 63: Opening A Session And Navigating Gui

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3 OPENING A SESSION AND NAVIGATING GUI 3.1 Opening a Direct Web Session 3.1.1 Connecting Locally NOTE: This connection requires downloading the USB driver from the provided setup disk (or connection to the internet, where the driver is automatically loaded).
  • Page 64: Remote Connection And Login

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Use the following username and password to login: • Username: axell • Password: AxellPasswd Note: It is highly recommended to change the default password according to section 5.3.3. The Web GUI Main Window appears. This is the same window is also viewed via the OMU II.
  • Page 65: Navigating The Web Interface

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3 Navigating the Web Interface The Web GUI window provides access to the management options of the MBF-40. Several tabs (and sub-tabs) are available: Home, Nodes, Logs, etc., while the Home tab (illustrated below), is displayed on login.
  • Page 66: Management Options Buttons

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3.1 Management Options Buttons The following table briefly describes the main functions of each tab: Description Advanced View Provides a general status and alarm information. Switching to will toggle a more detailed view of each band and module. Section 3.3.2.
  • Page 67: Home Screen Overview

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3.2 Home Screen Overview The screen is divided into four basic areas: Controller – shows general information on the MBF-40 device such as identification and • temperature level. • External Alarms – shows status of external alarms and the defined names.
  • Page 68: Configuration Screen Overview

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3.3 Configuration Screen Overview The configuration screen provides access to the MBF-40 configuration options. To access the configuration screen Click on the Config menu option in the Main window. The following screen appears.
  • Page 69: Five Service System Gui

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3.4 Five Service System GUI The five service system GUI has no significant differences with other GUIs. It is displayed as one 5- band unit with same configurations and options. The Home screen displays all the 5 bands in a time (same as in a tri-band/ quad-band), as shown in Figure 3-6: 5-Band MBF-40 Home Screen.
  • Page 70 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Figure 3-7: 5-Band MBF-40 Site Information www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 14-Feb-16 Cobham Wireless – Coverage Page | 3-8 Rev. 4.3 Document number: 00071UM...
  • Page 71: Mbf-40 Commissioning

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4 MBF-40 COMMISSIONING After the repeater is connected, it is identified by the OMU II via the Fibre connection and the unit is commissioned from the OMU II. The commissioning process consists of a few simple steps.
  • Page 72 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL The OLA screen appears. The screen lists the OLA options (and status) for each link. (The links are listed according to the OMU II slot to which the remote is connected.). Figure 4-2. Configure and Initiate Optical Loss Adjustment...
  • Page 73: Rf Balancing

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2 RF Balancing The MBF-40 RF Balancing procedure can be performed manually (the automatic option specified in section 4.2.2 will be available in the future) via the OMU II web interface. 4.2.1 Manual RF Balancing NOTE: If connected locally, enter the MBF-40 Home screen and skip to step 2.
  • Page 74 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Band information UL setting DL setting Figure 4-3: Example of MBF-40 Tri-Band Configuration window 3. In the Downlink: • Verify the Amplifier for each band is ON. • Set Attenuation to maximum value (15dB).
  • Page 75: Automatic Mbf-40 Rf Balancing

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2.2 Automatic MBF-40 RF Balancing NOTE: This feature will be available in future release. To access the Automatic RF Adjustment pane 1. Access the OMU II Home window and click on RF Adjustment.
  • Page 76: Integration Into The Aem

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.3 Integration into the AEM NOTE: Integration into the AEM is only performed from the AEM side – no action is required from the MBF-40 side. The AEM automatically connects to the repeater, downloads all the repeater parameters and statuses into a database.
  • Page 77: Mbf-40 Full Gui Description

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5 MBF-40 FULL GUI DESCRIPTION This chapter provides a detailed description of the complete MBF-40 specific Web GUI accessible direct when opening a session to the MBF-40. indirect session When an (via OMU II) is opened to the MBF-40, only the MBF-40 Main window is direct available.
  • Page 78: Date & Time

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To view MBF-40 Site Information Click the Config button and click on the Site Information icon. Two areas are displayed: • Control Module – provides hardware and software version information. Site Information – provides MBF-40 identification information.
  • Page 79: Configure External Alarms

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.1.3 Configure External Alarms It is required to configure any connected external alarms according to the trigger (high or low) and it is recommended to assign the alarms recognizable names (such as Door Open, High Temperature, etc.)
  • Page 80: Ip Address

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.1.4 IP Address This procedure describes how to set up the IP address either manually or configure for acquisition via DHCP (usually configured for local management options). To configure the IP address 1.
  • Page 81: Remote Communication And Fault Notification Setup

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.2 Remote Communication and Fault Notification Setup This section describes the Ethernet and SNMP setup. The SNMP setup option also available in this dialog is described in section 5.2.2. SNMP . Select an option (ETH:TCP or ETH:SNMP) and configure. Then select the next relevant option.
  • Page 82: Snmp Support

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.2.2 SNMP Support The MBF-40 includes SNMP support, including an SNMP Agent and SNMP traps (alarms). All SNMP queries and traps are supported either via the OMU II or a direct connection to the unit.
  • Page 83: User Accounts

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1. Click on the Config button (top right corner) and select SNMP Agent Config. The following pane appears: 2. Set the SNMP Agent toggle to ON. 3. Set the port and the Read-Only community.
  • Page 84: User Access Levels

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.3.2 User Access Levels In this generation of the system, standard users can be promoted to login via the Web Interface, inheriting the Read-Write or Read-Only access to this interface. There are five different access levels:...
  • Page 85: Reboot

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.4 Reboot CAUTION!! Use this function in Emergency Cases ONLY To reboot the Control Module: 1. Click the Config tab. 2. Click on the Reboot icon. 3. Approve the Reboot sequence. 5.5 CLI (Command Line Interface) Shell To access the CLI Shell: 1.
  • Page 86: Attribute Reference

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.6 Attribute Reference To access the Attribute Reference 1. Click on the Config button. 2. Select the Attribute Reference option. The Attribute Reference lists all available CLI commands and includes details and examples on how MBF-40 Commands and Attributes to use the commands.
  • Page 87: Monitoring And Fault Sourcing

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6 MONITORING AND FAULT SOURCING MBF-40 provides the following monitoring and fault sourcing options: Web GUI Home screen Advanced mode – shows general status of system and components • Web GUI Logs screen – provides logs of faults and operations •...
  • Page 88: Monitoring Via The Mbf-40 Home Screen

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.1 Monitoring Via the MBF-40 Home Screen In addition to RF settings and readings, the MBF-40 Home screen provides detailed information on the operation status of internal modules. This information can be used to aid in remotely troubleshooting the Remote.
  • Page 89: General Page Area

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.1.1 General Page Area Figure 6-2: MBF-40 General Indicator Description Temperature Current ambient temperature Name of Repeater, user customizable Door Status Green if closed Received Data Quality Check data for consistencies 6.1.2 Detailed view of the MBF-40...
  • Page 90 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Indicator Description Band Overall band status. Radio System Identifier Band(s) and technologies in use Comm DL/UL status Power Power indication Radio Board Firmware Firmware related error Radio Board Temp Radio board temperature indicator Amplifier Power Turn amp.
  • Page 91 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.1.3 Detailed view of Fibre Optic Unit Figure 6-4: MBF-40 F/O Status Indicator Description #Module Overall optic module status Comm Optic connection status Temperature Temperature level and status indicator Tx Opto DL optic signal status...
  • Page 92: Logs Screen

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.2 Logs Screen The Alarms Log displays the last 100 alarms and/or user actions on the remote system in a chronological order. By hovering with the mouse over each alarm, full alarm details are available, including alarm descriptions, severities, alarm classes and time of event.
  • Page 93 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL This section describes the LEDs of the internal modules. The modules are accessed if the remote is opened. An example of the MBF-40 Dual-band, dual-service antenna model is given below: Controller module LEDs, see 6.3.1...
  • Page 94: Control Module Leds

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.3.1 Control Module LEDs The Control Module has four LEDs which give information regarding the status of the MBF-40. The two LEDs “Modem Power” and “Modem Status” do not fill any function and can be disregarded.
  • Page 95: Power Supply Leds

    MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.3.3 Power Supply LEDs This section provides a detailed description of the LEDs and fault examples. Input +15V +28V Power LED 1, Input Power, Green Slow flash Power supply unit operating on AC or DC...
  • Page 97 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Appendix A - US Specifications Frequency Range Uplink (UL) Downlink (DL) Operational BW Composite Output Power (*) Lower band 698-716MHz 728-746MHz 29MHz +37 dBm LTE700 Upper band 776-787MHz 746-757MHz 29MHz +37 dBm...
  • Page 99 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Appendix B - Canada Specifications Frequency Range Uplink (UL) Downlink (DL) Operational BW Power (Mean) Lower band 698-716MHz 728-746MHz 29MHz +37dBm LTE700 Upper band 776-787MHz 746-757MHz 29MHz +37dBm 800MHz (Sprint) 817-824 MHz...
  • Page 100 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL www.cobham.com/wireless Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 14-Feb-16 Page | A-2 Document number: 00071UM Rev. 4.3...
  • Page 101 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure NOTE: The process is demonstrated on an OMU F/O module and is similar to all F/O equipment supplied by Cobham Wireless. Tools Tool Description Illustration Fibrescope connected to a PC running the appropriate viewing software.
  • Page 102 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Dry Cleaning CAUTION!! Invisible laser radiation might be emitted from disconnected Fibres or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. 1. Before cleaning the optical connectors on the OMU it is advisable to clean the connector of the mating cable being attached to the optical port.
  • Page 103 MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4. With the cleaning-head end fully engaged in the connector, push until an audible “click” is heard 5. Without fully withdrawing the cleaning head end push it in again twice more, each time until an audible “click”...
  • Page 104 7. If the Fibre is still dirty, go back to step 1 (Wet Cleaning) and repeat the entire process. NOTE: The entire wet/dry cleaning cycle should only be used twice, if the Fibre is still dirty after two cycles of wet/dry cleaning seek advice from the Cobham Wireless Support Desk. www.cobham.com/wireless Date: 14-Feb-16 Cobham Wireless –...

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