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M0139ADD

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  • Page 1 Repeater MRx18 Release 2 Single-Band User's Manual M0139ADD...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope, Inc. All information contained in this manual has been revised thoroughly. Yet Andrew Solutions accepts no liability for any omissions or faults. Andrew Solutions reserves the right to change all hard- and software characteristics without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1.3. ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR WIG CUSTOMER SUPPORT 10 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1. PURPOSE 2.2. THE MRX18 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1. GENERAL 3.2. DESIGN AND CONNECTORS 4.
  • Page 4 7.1. ALARM LEDS 7.2. DISPLAY AND RESET & INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE BUTTON 8. SPECIFICATIONS 8.1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MRX18 8.2. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS MRX18 8.3. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS MRX18 9. SPARE PARTS LIST 10. INDEX 11. LIST OF CHANGES Page 4 M0139ADD.doc...
  • Page 5 FIGURES AND TABLES figure 3-1 Block diagram....................15 figure 3-2 Connectors of MRx18..................16 figure 4-1 MRx18, position of screws for wall mounting..........17 figure 4-2 Power connection of DC connector with MRx18..........18 figure 5-1 Login, correct....................21 figure 5-2 Login, incorrect ....................22 figure 5-3 Status – General & Alarms, exemplary............24 figure 5-4 Status –...
  • Page 6 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band For your notes: Page 6 M0139ADD.doc...

  • Page 7: General

    1. GENERAL 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Level Control AMPS American Mobile Phone System or Advanced Mobile Phone System APAC Automatic Power Adjustment Circuit BCCH Broadcast Control Channel BITE Built-In Test Equipment Base Transceiver Station CDMA Code Division Multiple Access CEPT Conférénce Européenne des Postes et Télécommunications Center Frequency Center Frequency Offset...

  • Page 8: Health And Safety Warnings

    User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Only suitably qualified personnel is allowed to work on this unit and only after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and maintenance procedures contained in this manual.

  • Page 9: About Andrew Solutions

    Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH belongs to the Wireless Innovations Group (WIG). Being a part of Andrew Solutions, WIG has unparalleled experience in providing RF coverage and capacity solution for wireless networks in both indoor and outdoor environment.

  • Page 10: International Contact Addresses For Wig Customer Support

    User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES CUSTOMER SUPPORT Wireless Innovations Group (WIG) Americas: Canada United States Andrew Solutions, Andrew Solutions Canada Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company 620 North Greenfield Parkway 620 North Greenfield Parkway Mail...
  • Page 11 +43-1706-39-99-10 Phone +41-62-386-1260 +43-1706-39-99-9 +41-62-386-1261 E-mail WIsupport.austria@andrew.com E-mail support.ch@andrew.com Italy Spain & Portugal Andrew Wireless Systems S.r.l., Faenza, Andrew Solutions España S.A. Italy Via de Crescenzi 40 C/ Salvatierra, 5 - 3 Mail Faenza 48018 Mail 28034 Madrid Italy Spain...
  • Page 12 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band For your notes: Page 12 M0139ADD.doc...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    The possibility to adjust the passband of repeater helps to cover any specific segment or frequency band. Due to modular design the single varia version MRx18 may be available as a triple- varia segment or a dual-band-varia version in one cabinet. Auto Gain functionality enables automatic gain adjustment in order to maximize the performance, however, gain may be set manually if desired.
  • Page 14 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band Easy to install due to light weight, small dimensions, and Auto Gain functionality Easy commissioning via web-based browser Automatic level control (ALC) Variable bandwidth LEDs for local alarm indication Display for RSSI, gain, output power, and status indication...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1. GENERAL The MRx18 is a repeater operating in the respective frequency range (e.g. MR918 – 900 MHz frequency range). The operation principle is depicted in the following block diagram: E0783B9 figure 3-1 Block diagram Page 15...

  • Page 16: Design And Connectors

    MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band 3.2. DESIGN AND CONNECTORS Ethernet Coverage antenna connector connector RF mobile Reset and installation assistance switch DC connector Donor antenna connector RF BTS Modem connector Connector modem RF DC + Data figure 3-2 Connectors of MRx18 Page 16 M0139ADD.doc...

  • Page 17: Installation And Comissioning

    4. INSTALLATION AND COMISSIONING 4.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Mount the MRx18 to a wall with two screws. Position of screws figure 4-1 MRx18, position of screws for wall mounting Page 17...

  • Page 18: Electrical Installation

    The DC connector of the cable is equipped with a locking mechanism. The system of locking the plug is based “push-pull” mechanism. locking sleeve has to be pulled back to free the connection. figure 4-2 Power connection of DC connector with MRx18 Page 18 M0139ADD.doc...
  • Page 19 PC via Ethernet connector: For local connection, connect the straight CAT 6 patch cable to the Ethernet connector of the MRx18 and the network connector of a laptop or PC. For MRx18 connection to a LAN network, connect the cross-over cable. (Note: The MRx18 operates at 10 Mbps and full-duplex).
  • Page 20 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band For your notes: Page 20 M0139ADD.doc...

  • Page 21: Software Setup

    5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1. LOGIN Status bar figure 5-1 Login, correct Enter User name: MRx18 Enter Password: MRx18 Please note that passwords are case-sensitive when entering "MRx18"! Click the button. Page 21...

  • Page 22: Figure 5-2 Login, Incorrect

    User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band If an incorrect username or password has been entered, the following error / attention message "You have entered the wrong password. Please check the correct usage of upper and lower cases or check the CAPS LOCK key on your console."...

  • Page 23: Menu Bar - Buttons

    (see chapter 5.7 Logout). 5.3. STATUS BAR The status bar is located on the bottom of each webpage. The following information is displayed: These data is being read out of the MRx18 repeater. Designation Description Displays the unit location of the MRx18 repeater - user defined area Unit Location entered in chapter 5.5.3 Settings –...

  • Page 24: Status

    The values are referenced to the condition when the status page has been opened. Furthermore, actual alarms of the MRx18 are listed in this page. No values/ alarms are captured in case the RF section is switched off (see chapter 5.5.1 Settings - Radio Frequency).
  • Page 25 Status Parameter Description of General Band For the single band repeater MRx18 only one band is displayed. Actual Gain (dB) The actual UL and DL gain is shown, even if Auto Gain is DL/ UL activated. Output Power (dBm) The actual measured output power in DL and UL is shown, for DL / UL low output power levels "<-10.0"...

  • Page 26: Settings

    User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band 5.5. SETTINGS In the Settings pages - the second tab in the menu bar - current information on settings of all parameters are shown. The settings of these parameters can be changed in those pages.

  • Page 27: Settings - Radio Frequency

    For the single band repeater MRx18 only one band is displayed. To power on, check "Power ON Band MRx18" Uncheck "Power ON Band MRx18" to power down the RF-section of the Power repeater. If the RF section is powered down the band is not visible in the Settings page.
  • Page 28 Description of General Band For the single band repeater MRx18 only one band is displayed. Enter the frequency range (start and stop frequency) for both DL and UL to be amplified. User band is set for DL. Enter the frequency values within the duplexer range DL that is indicated above the field.
  • Page 29 Parameter Description of Auto Gain Band For the single band repeater MRx18 only band 1 is displayed. When Auto Gain is enabled, the gain is adjusted automatically. With UL/ DL Inbalance an entry in the Auto Gain inbalance field, the UL gain is decreased (dB) compared to the DL gain for this value.

  • Page 30: Settings - Alarms

    User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band 5.5.2. Settings - Alarms figure 5-7 Settings – Alarms figure 5-8 Settings – Alarms, high-contrast page Alarms Parameter Description of Severity ALC UL/DL Each alarm can be assigned by a severity level. It is also possible to RSSI Level disable alarms.

  • Page 31: Settings - Modem Control

    5.5.3. Settings – Modem Control figure 5-9 Settings – Modem Control figure 5-10 Settings – Modem Control, high-contrast page Page 31...
  • Page 32 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band Modem Control Parameter Description of Value Different modems can be selected for SMS remote monitoring. If a modem is connected to the repeater, it is automatically initialized during Modem Type the boot process of the repeater. If no reboot is performed, the modem type has to be selected manually.

  • Page 33: Settings - Lan Connectivity

    5.5.4. Settings – LAN Connectivity figure 5-11 Settings – LAN Connectivity figure 5-12 Settings– LAN Connectivity, high-contrast page Page 33...
  • Page 34 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band LAN Connectivity – General Parameter Description of Value Default setting is DHCP disabled. With DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enabled the repeater receives its IP address from the server of the LAN network. No...
  • Page 35 Settings LAN Connectivity – DHCP Settings Parameter Description of Value IP Address The IP address of the repeater can be changed herein. ** The Subnet Mask can be changed herein. If DHCP is enabled no entries Subnet Mask are possible. ** Standard The Standard Gateway can be changed herein.

  • Page 36: Settings - User Account

    User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band 5.5.5. Settings – User Account figure 5-13 Settings - User Account figure 5-14 Settings – User Account, high-contrast layout User Account Parameter Description of Value To login the user name is required. The default user name can be Username changed.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    5-16 Maintenance, high-contrast page In the Maintenance page, which is the third context menu, current information on the modem is available (e.g. cell information). Moreover, the webpages can be updated and a guide to update the MRx18 software is provided here. Page 37...
  • Page 38 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band Maintenance Parameter Description of Modem Debugging The Location Area Code of the existing server cell is indicated. This Location Area information is provided by the connected modem. “No network” is stated in case no modem is connected or is recognized to/by the repeater or Code the modem is not able to access to a mobile network.

  • Page 39: Logout

    Maintenance Webpage Update Description The webpages can be updated by uploading the .bin file. Choose .bin file Choose the bin file by clicking and then click to upload and update the webpage. table 5-4 Maintenance page, description 5.7. LOGOUT figure 5-17 Logout The Logout page can be accessed by clicking , which is the third button on top of the menu bar.

  • Page 40: Figure 5-18 Upload New Software Version

    5-18 Upload new software version Provide power to the MRx18 and press the return button of the laptop or PC during the boot process (i.e. red ALC LED is blinking for four seconds). After the software upload, the MRx18 will reboot automatically.

  • Page 41: Figure 6-1 Coverage Antenna For Mrx18, Optional Equipment

    6. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 6.1. EXTERNAL MODEM (KIT) As an option, the MRx18 can also be equipped with an external modem for SMS alarm forwarding (including heartbeat) and to A.I.M.O.S. or an SMS receiver. As kits several modems are available. Further information will be available in a separate manual.
  • Page 42 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band For your notes: Page 42 M0139ADD.doc...

  • Page 43: Figure 7-1 Display And Alarm Leds, Exemplary

    7. ALARMING AND SUPERVISION For alarming and supervision, the MRx18 is provided with an alarming interface represented by three LEDs. Several pieces of information can be queried by the display without connecting a PC or laptop locally to the MRx18.

  • Page 44: Figure 7-2 Display With Reset Button And Alarm Leds , Exemplary

    7-2 Display with reset button and alarm LEDs , exemplary Functions of the Reset Button: To align the donor antenna of the MRx18 towards the BTS via the antenna alignment assistance (as described in chapter 4.2 Electrical Installation), press the "Reset and installation assistance"...

  • Page 45: Figure 7-3 Display - Rssi

    In alarm condition the display shows the segment and kind of alarm, when more than one alarm in different segments is raised the display changes alternately between the active alarms. When the MRx18 is in normal operation with no active alarms, "System Ok" is indicated.
  • Page 46 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band For your notes: Page 46 M0139ADD.doc...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS 8.1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MRX18 EGSM GSM-R MR918 MR918E MR918R Frequency range 890 – 915 MHz 880 – 905 MHz 876 – 880 MHz 935 – 960 MHz 925 – 950 MHz 921 – 925 MHz according to GSM05.05...
  • Page 48 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band Connector SMA Female Antenna port Return loss 10 dB Indoor antenna Antenna gain 2.0 dBi (optional) Radiation Omni MR1718 1710 MHz to 1755 MHz Frequency range 2110 MHz to 2155 MHz UMTS CDMA...
  • Page 49 MR8018 MR8518 806 MHz to 824 MHz 824 MHz to 849 MHz Frequency range 851 MHz to 869 MHz 869 MHz to 894 MHz +22 dBm @ 1 carrier RF output power UL / DL +19 dBm @ 2 carriers OICP3 UL / DL +41 dBm...
  • Page 50 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band MR1918 1900 MHz PCS 1850 MHz to 1910 MHz Frequency range 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz CDMA +22 dBm @ 1 carrier +22 dBm @ 1 carrier 5) 6) RF output power +19 dBm @ 2 carriers...

  • Page 51: Figure 8-1 Cabinet Drawing Mrx18

    8.2. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS MRX18 Note: The specifications for environmental and safety conditions are according to ETS 300 019 (European Telecommunication Standard). For further details, please refer to the “Environmental and Safety Specifications” leaflet of the supplier. Operating temperature range +5°...
  • Page 52 7598817 Manuals for MRx18 Rel. 2 7598133-00 Last Replaceable Unit (LRU) is the entire miniRepeater MRx18 listed above, except for the manual, the power supply kits, and the optional equipment (antennas, RF cable kit and modem kits) listed above. The manufacturer reserves the right to replace the spare parts listed above by...
  • Page 53 10. INDEX Abbreviations............7 LAN Connectivity..........33, 34 Adapter Cable............41 DHCP Settings ..........35 Address of Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH..11 SNMP Settings ..........35 Alarm LEDs ............43 LEDs..............43 Alarming Interface Login..............21, 39 Functional Description ........43 Logout .............23, 39 Alarms ............
  • Page 54 User’s Manual for MRx18 Rel. 2 Single-Band Specifications Electrical ............47 Environmental and Safety........ 51 Mechanical ............51 Status ..............24 Auto Gain............28 Alarms ............. 25 Gain ..............28 Status Bar............. 23 Output Power........... 28 Supervision............43 Power-Down ............ 28 System Overview ..........
  • Page 55 11. LIST OF CHANGES Version Changes Release Date M0139ADC 12-February-2009 M0139ADD - Corporate name & Copyright changed 09-September-2009 - Layout & picture of title page improved - Chapters 1.3 and 1.4 updated - Chapter 2.2 changed - Chapter 4.2 extended & enhanced - All webpages changed =>...

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