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Force3 PSB Industrial
Tri-Band Radio Communications BDA
for First Responders
User Guide
This is an in-building DAS
Part 90 Signal Boosters ,THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS B DEVICE
WARNING
This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS . You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC
Licensee to operate this device. You MUST register Class B signal boosters as defined in CFR
90.219. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
WARNING. This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC
LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express
consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in significant
forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
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- Page 1 Force3 PSB Industrial Tri-Band Radio Communications BDA for First Responders User Guide This is an in-building DAS Part 90 Signal Boosters ,THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS B DEVICE WARNING This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS .
- Page 2 For further information please contact the FCC Licensing Support Hotline at (877) 480-3201 or submit an onlinr help request at https://esupport.ffc.gov/onlinerequest.htm. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00– 6:00 pm. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.4 - Testing 5.5 - Adjusting the BDA 19-20 5.6 - Automatic Shutdown 20-21 CHAPTER 6: Warranty & Specifications 6.1 - Warranty Information 6.2 - Specifications 22 6.3 - Contact Information SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
• Grounded surge suppressor for DC power supply. Note: Due to the recent change of our company name from Cellphone-Mate (CM) to SureCall (SC) we have changed the prefix on all of our antennas, cables and accessories from CM to SC-. -
Page 5: How It Works
Safety 1.4 - How It Works The Force3 PSB BDA amplifies signals from the nearest radio tower to a building and from those radios back to the tower to compensate for weak reception caused by distance, topography, building structure etc. The BDA receives the signal from an outside antenna, amplifies that signal, and then rebroadcasts it via the interior antenna(s) where it is picked up by radios. - Page 6 • The exterior antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna. • Always use a properly installed SureCall lightning protector between the exterior antenna and the BDA. CAUTION: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL A LIGHTNING PROTECTOR CAN RESULT IN DAM- AGE TO THE BDA, ANTENNAS, AND WIRING.
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Page 7: Chapter 3: Planning
6. Route the cables to the BDA location. 7. Install the BDA as described in this manual. 8. Power on the BDA and perform the configuration and testing as described in this manual. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 8: Exterior Antenna
• 6’ from lightning rod antennas. • 24” from all persons. These distances are general guidelines only; refer to the applicable building and electrical codes in your area to determine local requirements. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 9: Interior Antennas
Keep in mind that floor structures in multistory buildings can cause significant signal loss, which means that you may need to install interior antennas on more than one floor. Here is an example of a multistory installation: SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 10: Antenna Separation
Note: Vertical separation is more important than horizontal separation. If you are unable to obtain the required separation horizontally, try raising the exterior antenna. You may also try reducing the BDA gain as described in Chapter 5 of this manual. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... - Page 11 CAUTION: SIGNAL OSCILLATION CAN CAUSE RADIO INTERFERENCE WITH RADIO TOWERS AND RESULT IN CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com...
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Page 12: Bda Location
THAT THE INSTALLATION MEETS ALL APPLICABLE CODES. 3.8 - Need Help? If you need help planning your installation, please contact a qualified installer, the reseller from whom you purchased the BDA, or SureCall. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 13: Chapter 4: Installation
• A Yagi antenna must be mounted horizontally and be aimed at the desired radio tower (line of sight). CAUTION: MOUNT THE EXTERIOR ANTENNA ON A FIXED STRUCTURE. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... - Page 14 3. Run the cable along the planned route. 4. Install a properly grounded SC-LP lightning protector. 5. Seal any holes you make in the outside of the building with appropriate caulking or sealant. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com...
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Page 15: Internal Antennas
5. It is important to keep the cable runs equal or use taps to ensure a harmonious install. CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT AN INTERIOR ANTENNA TO THE SPLITTER INPUT. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 16: Mounting The Bda
CAUTION: DO NOT POWER ON THE BDA UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. CAUTION: NEVER POWER ON THE BDA WHEN ANY ANTENNAS ARE DISCONNECTED AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE BDA. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 17: Chapter 5: Configuration & Testing
Configuration and Testing CHAPTER 5: Configuration & Testing The Force3 PSB has five dipswitches. Below is an image of the dip-switches and the frequency bands they utilize for attenuation. Next to the image is a general attenuation guide. DIP Switches... - Page 18 Note: When the BDA is turned on, the Band lights will flash red and yellow for approximately 10 sec- onds. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com...
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Page 19: Initial Configuration
• Full power is not always your best option. Your goal is to obtain a usable radio signal in as many areas of the building as possible. A successful installation means that you can make calls without dropping and/or have a reliable data connection. SureCall | 48346 Milmont Drive, Fremont CA 94538 | 1-888-365-6283 | sales@surecall.com... -
Page 20: Automatic Shutdown
Note: In general, the uplink and downlink DIP switches should be set identically but this is not always the case. 5.6 - Automatic Shutdown If equipped, the Force3 PSB BDA includes an automatic shutdown feature that works in the following sequence: 1. When oscillation is detected in the uplink and/or downlink, the appropriate Warning light(s) will begin flashing red and the Power light (light 5 in the diagram on Page 18) remain green. -
Page 21: Chapter 6: Warranty & Specifications
This protects the customer from any defects or problems the product may have that are solely the fault of SureCall. Incorrect installation or misuse will void this warranty. Upon the return of a defective product, SureCall will issue the customer a working replacement. -
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications are subject to change. Specifications contained within apply only to products meeting the latest FCC Certification Guidelines of 2/20/2013. Three-Year Product Warranty SureCall warrants its products for three years from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and/or materials. Specifications are subject to change. The three-year warranty only applies to products meeting the latest FCC Certification Guidelines stated on 2/20/2013 and going into effect April 30, 2014. - Page 23 As a condition to the warranties provided for herein, the Buyer will prepay the shipping charges for all products returned to Sure- Call for repair, and SureCall will pay the return shipping with the exception of products returned from outside the United States, in which case the Buyer will pay the shipping charges.
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