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RF-7000E Microwave RF Repeater Operations Manual 550-0156-01 Revision A1 August 2014 Corporate Headquarters PO Box 1095 Danville, CA 94526 United States of America Telephone: +1 925 837-2243 Facsimile: +1 925 837-2298 www.peninsulaengineering.com...
General Information The Peninsula Engineering Solutions’ RF-7000E and RF-7000EL Microwave RF Repeaters, hereafter referred to as the RF-7000E (or the repeater), is a linear, bi-directional, on-frequency RF repeater for microwave point-to-point networks. The RF-7000E may be used with any manufacturer's compatible 7-GHz radio operating in the 7.1-7.9 GHz frequency range to provide an intermediate...
Functional Description 1. The RF-7000E assembly is an RF through repeater designed for remote locations. Little alignment is required, and the use of highly reliable components and minimum active circuitry eliminates most subsequent maintenance. The repeater assembly consists of an equipment mounting panel, contained in an aluminum, weatherproof, enclosure.
Power Supply 12. The only active element in each frequency channel of the RF-7000E assembly is the amplifier which operates from a +13.5 VDC source. Current requirements are 1.15 Amperes maximum per standard power Level 1 amplifier and 1.95 Amperes maximum for higher power Level 2 amplifiers.
Primary cell batteries capable of powering an RF-7000E repeater in excess of a year may be used. In such applications, the battery installation should be given an environmental shelter according to the manufactures’...
Licensing All owners of the RF-7000E should consult with the appropriate local and national agencies for information about licensing. RF-7000E, Doc. 36813/1, SPS – 16782/1 US NTIA ID (note 1) US DOD MECB ID (note 1) RF-7000E, J/F 12/9185 Emission Designator...
Group Delay Slope ± 15 nsec, f ± 7.5 MHz maximum Single Carrier per amplifier and not including Branching Losses. Guaranteed transmit power is 1 dB less. Guaranteed noise figure is 1 dB greater. — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
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Dimensions: 2-Antenna Port, 1 ~ 4 Frequency Channels Height, including antenna ports and mounting rails 36.20 inches, 920 mm Width, door closed 23.25 inches, 591 mm Depth, including mounting rails 22.82 inches, 580 mm Weight See Table 1 Chapter 1. Overview — 7 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
68.5 54.0 RF-7000EL models have the same power and weight specifications as corresponding RF-7000E models. Weight is for 12 V power and does not include optional alarm equipment mounted inside the repeater. Add 5.5 lb, 2.5 kg for standard RMAS-120 transmitter, add 8.5 lb, 4 kg for RMAS-120 transmitter with UHF radio telemetry link. Add 6.3 lb, 2.9 kg for the DC/DC converters.
Diversity systems using simple modulations such as QPSK and 16QAM. The output power per carrier is reduced an additional 5 dB from the levels shown in Table 4. Contact the company for more details. — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Part numbers are listed in Table 7. When doing the initial system layout of a radio link which includes an RF-7000E Microwave RF Repeater Assembly, several factors must be considered prior to ordering, to ensure correct antenna connections and proper installation.
System Options and Assembly Part Number Table 5 RF-7000E Microwave RF Repeater, High Capacity Models 30 MHz Channel Bandwidth (maximum) Standard Part Number Description Frequencies Assembly 1+0/1+1 Hot Standby Equivalent, Duplex, Un-Equalized, RF-7000E-01 900-0156-01 F1, F2 PA Level 1, 1. 2-Port, 2-Amplifier.
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1+0 Space Diversity 4-Port, Duplex, Delay-Equalized, RF-7000E-108 900-0156-108 F1, F2, F3 PA Level 2, 2. 4-Port, 3-Amplifier. 1+1 Space Diversity or Y-Junction 4-Port, Duplex, Un-Equalized, RF-7000E-109 900-0156-109 F1, F2, F3, F4 PA Level 2, 2. 4-Port, 4-Amplifier. — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Low to Medium Capacity is < 45 Mb/s per channel carrier. Repeaters may operate with less than maximum assigned channel bandwidth but not more. Supports ITU-R 3.5, 7 and 14 MHz radio channel bandwidths. Chapter 1. Overview — 15 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
UHF Radio Kits including antennas, feedlines and lightning protection are available from Peninsula Engineering Solutions. Alarm closures can be adapted to SNMP reporting over IP networks using Peninsula Engineering’s SNMP-SL10 equipment. Contact Peninsula Engineering Solutions for details and assistance. — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D Figure 4 Block Diagram, 1+0 Duplex, Un-Equalized RF-7000E-01, RF-7000EL-01, RF-7000E-21, RF-7000EL-21, RF-7000E-41, RF-7000EL-41 — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D Figure 5 Block Diagram, 1+1, 2+0 Duplex, Un-Equalized RF-7000E-02, RF-7000EL-02, RF-7000E-22, RF-7000EL-22, RF-7000E-42, RF-7000EL-42 Chapter 1. Overview — 21 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
PORT B Figure 6 Block Diagram, 1+0 One-Way, Un-Equalized RF-7000E-03, RF-7000EL-03 RF-7000E-43, RF-7000EL-43 ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT D PORT B Figure 7 Block Diagram, 1+0 One-Way, Delay Equalized RF-7000E-13, RF-7000E-53 — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D Figure 8 Block Diagram, 1+1 Duplex, Un-Equalized, 2-Amplifier RF-7000E-04, RF-7000EL-04 RF-7000E-24, RF-7000EL-24 RF-7000E-44, RF-7000EL-44 Chapter 1. Overview — 23 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D Figure 9 Block Diagram, 1+0 Duplex, Delay Equalized RF-7000E-11, RF-7000E-31, RF-7000E-51 — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D Figure 10 Block Diagram, 1+1, 2+0 Duplex, Delay Equalized RF-7000E-12, RF-7000E-32, RF-7000E-52 Chapter 1. Overview — 25 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT C PORT D ANTENNA C Figure 11 Block Diagram, 3-Port, 4-Amplifier, Duplex, Un-Equalized Space-Frequency Hybrid Diversity and Y-Junction Applications RF-7000E-75, RF-7000EL-75, RF-7000E-77, RF-7000EL-77, RF-7000E-79, RF-7000EL-79 — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT C PORT D ANTENNA C Figure 12 Block Diagram, 3-Port, 4-Amplifier, Duplex, Delay Equalized Space-Frequency Hybrid Diversity and Y-Junction Applications RF-7000E-85, RF-7000E-87, RF-7000E-89 Chapter 1. Overview — 27 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
WEST EAST PORT B PORT D PORT A PORT C ANTENNA C Figure 13 Block Diagram, 4-Port, 3-Amplifier, Duplex, Un-Equalized Space Diversity Applications F3 = F1 Diversity RF-7000E-94, RF-7000EL-94 RF-7000E-96, RF-7000EL-96 RF-7000E-98, RF-7000EL-98 — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
PORT D PORT A PORT C ANTENNA C Figure 14 Block Diagram, 4-Port, 4-Amplifier, Duplex, Un-Equalized 1+1 Space-Frequency Hybrid Diversity, 2+0 Dual Polarized and Y-Junction Applications RF-7000E-95, RF-7000EL-95 RF-7000E-97, RF-7000EL-97 RF-7000E-99, RF-7000EL-99 Chapter 1. Overview — 29 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D PORT A PORT C ANTENNA C Figure 15 Block Diagram, 4-Port, 3-Amplifier, Duplex, Delay Equalized Space Diversity Applications F3 = F1 Diversity RF-7000E-104, RF-7000E-106, RF-7000E-108 — Chapter 1. Overview RF-7000E Operations Manual...
PORT B PORT D PORT A PORT C ANTENNA C Figure 16 Block Diagram, 4-Port, 4-Amplifier, Duplex, Delay Equalized 1+1 Space-Frequency Hybrid Diversity, 2+0 Dual Polarized and Y-Junction Applications RF-7000E-105, RF-7000E-107, RF-7000E-109 Chapter 1. Overview — 31 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Quotations for technical services are available upon request. Contacting Peninsula Engineering Solutions Contact the Peninsula Engineering Solutions corporate headquarters for sales information or technical assistance for the RF-7000E Microwave RF Repeater, or any other of our communications or related products. Corporate Headquarters Peninsula Engineering Solutions, inc.
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Customer Service Department of Peninsula Engineering Solutions in writing. NOTE: Save original shipping crate and packing materials for any future transport of the unit. If the RF-7000E repeater is to be stored for later installation or shipment, reseal the packaging of the accessory kit and the repeater.
Determine whether there is enough room for the repeater door to open, once mounted. The RF-7000E assembly can be mounted on a steel tower, on a steel pipe or square-rail frame, or on a wall. The length of all power leads should be limited and the wire size adequate to minimize the voltage drop.
Figure 21 Enclosure Mounting Dimensions RF-7000E, 2 ~ 4 Antenna Port, 1 ~ 4 Amplifier or Frequency Channels Dimensions are in Inches [mm] See block diagrams and Mounting Dimension drawing M900-0158-XX (Appendix) for port assignments and more details. Chapter 2. Installation Instructions — 41...
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7. Begin aligning the antennas. It should be possible to meet the calculated net path loss ± 1 dB. 8. Record the alignment and loss details. Provide the records to the end customer or controlling authority. Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas — 43 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Alternative Fine Alignment using repeater power measurements 9. This method requires the RF-7000E repeater to be installed, connected to the antenna feedlines and powered up. See Chapter 4 for repeater installation details. 10. Before antenna orientation begins, the amplifiers must be operating in their full gain mode (out of AGC/ALC range).
If necessary, use rigid twist and bend sections to aid in alignment. 4. Connect the waveguide to the antenna. 5. Securely install the feedline so that it reaches to the installation site of the RF-7000E, with enough room to connect to the repeater.
14. Install dehydration equipment. Lightning Protection Peninsula Engineering Solutions strongly recommends installing protection on the tower, structure and on all feedlines to the repeater. A direct lightning strike can damage any electronic equipment. Damage resulting from a lightning strike is not covered under the equipment warranty, whether or not lightning protection is used.
Figure 22 shows the equipment set-up. Losses between 80 and 120 dB are measured. Be sure the test equipment is capable of adequately measuring such high loss values. Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas — 47 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
BER or BER < 10 at normal RSL. Isolation objective assumes a maximum repeater net gain of 60 dB. Isolation required for a specific C/E decreases dB-for-dB as the maximum gain decreases. — Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Installation Overview The RF-7000E assembly can be mounted on a steel tower, on a steel pipe or square-rail frame, or on a wall. The length of all power leads should be limited and the wire size adequate to minimize the voltage drop.
Figure 25 Example of Solar and Wind Power Installation Mounting the Repeater The RF-7000E has mounting rails on the rear of the enclosure. The mounting holes and slots fit 3/8-inch hardware. Mounting-hole dimensions for the repeater enclosure are shown in Figure 21.
Earth, Ground, and Lightning Protection When grounding the RF-7000E and associated equipment, follow the general guidelines in the Peninsula Engineering Solutions application note, Installation Standards for Grounding Requirements. Installing the input power to the repeater includes installing the standard electrical service grounds.
Chapter 5. Repeater Tests Overview This chapter describes how to test the RF-7000E repeater, to set levels and to verify that it is operating properly. Test Equipment Required Table 11, in Chapter 2, lists test equipment and tools required for testing the RF-7000E repeater.
4. Measure and record the power meter reading. Typically, this reading will be between -15 and +15 dBm at RF MON. — Chapter 5. Repeater Tests RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Clear “ ” PWR F3 Clear “ ” PWR F4 Clear “ ” not available for RF-7000E PWR F5 ~ F8 Clear AMP 1 ~ 8 Clear Current out of range, high or low UNCOM SUM (UC1 ~ 7) Either, Clear if not used.
When setup and tests are complete, set the RMAS Transmit Alarm LED SWITCH jumper to the ENB position to conserve power by only displaying alarm LEDs when the yellow test button is pressed. Refer to the RMAS-120 manual for alarm system tests. — Chapter 5. Repeater Tests RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Chapter 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The RF-7000E active components are the linear power amplifiers, the DC/DC converters and the optional RMAS alarm equipment if equipped. RF repeaters provide long field operating life, often 15 to 20 years. Technologies and traffic needs often drive upgrades or replacement rather than old age.
Check the standby battery in accordance with the instructions given by the manufacturer of the power supply. NOTE: Contact the Customer Service Department of Peninsula Engineering Solutions whenever problems with the unit cannot be resolved. Table 14 System Troubleshooting...
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MPPT: Maximum Power Point Tracking. PV controller type includes a DC/DC converter to “step down” higher voltage PV arrays. Maximum V is limited to the maximum rating of the MPPT controller, typically 150 to 200 VDC. Chapter 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting — 63 RF-7000E Operations Manual...
Set output power by adjusting AGC/ALC per Chapter 5. Confirm the RMAS alarm transmitter PWR alarm clears. Adjust the alarm as required. ii) Amplifier’s RF Detector DC sensitively and output can vary, thus requiring adjustment. — Chapter 5. Repeater Tests RF-7000E Operations Manual...
While most telecommunications carriers or system operators have internal policies relative to equipment sparing, in the event that one does not exist, Peninsula Engineering Solutions recommends maintaining a minimum of one (1) spare unit for every increment of 10 units or fraction thereof.
Returning the Repeater Equipment for Repair If a repair or return of the RF-7000E, or its components, is necessary, contact the Peninsula Engineering Solutions Customer Service Department for instructions. When calling, include the following information: Nature of the problem ...
Table 15 RF-7000E Maintenance Record Date PV-A Voltage, V PV-A Voltage, V charge PV-B Voltage, V PV-B Voltage, V charge Battery-A Voltage Battery-A Temperature Battery-B Voltage Battery-B Temperature Battery-A Load Current Battery-B Load Current Battery-A ONLY Load Current Battery-B ONLY Load Current...
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