NEXTIVITY Cel-Fi QUATRA Installation And User Manual

NEXTIVITY Cel-Fi QUATRA Installation And User Manual

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CEL-FI QUATRA
Installation and User Guide
Nextivity, Inc.
16550 West Bernardo Ct
Building 5, Suite 550
San Diego, CA 92127
858-485-9442
support@cel-fi.com

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  • Page 1 CEL-FI QUATRA Installation and User Guide Nextivity, Inc. 16550 West Bernardo Ct Building 5, Suite 550 San Diego, CA 92127 858-485-9442 support@cel-fi.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Cel-Fi WAVE Platform ............................5 VIDEOS ................................... 6 System Elements ................................7 Hardware Components ..............................7 Cel-Fi QUATRA Network Unit (NU) ........................... 7 Cel-Fi QUATRA Coverage Unit (CU) .......................... 7 Software Components ..............................8 QUATRA Planner Tool ............................... 8 QUATRA Management Tool Mobile Application (QMT) ..................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    In-Building Enterprise Cellular System Cel-Fi QUATRA is an active DAS hybrid solution for delivering high quality in-building cellar coverage in venues up to 200,000 sq. ft. As it combines the best of active DAS and Cel-Fi technology that has been widely adopted by carriers around the world, Cel-Fi QUATRA is a scalable solution that provides configurations for single or multi-carrier environments.
  • Page 4 Cel-Fi QUATRA: User Manual Two QUATRA variants are available: QUATRA 1000 QUATRA 2000   Smart Signal Booster   Unconditionally Network Safe   100dB System Gain   Distributed over Cat 5e cable   Power over Ethernet (POE) ...
  • Page 5: Unconditionally Network Safe

    Unconditionally Network Safe Cel-Fi QUATRA provides a sophisticated network-safe design that has been engineered to deliver multiple levels of network protection: • Uplink power control to prevent desensitizing the network • Echo cancellation and feedback control • Uplink gating • Signal qualification (channels are individually qualified, so noise or very poor signals won’t be...
  • Page 6: Videos

    VIDEOS • Cel-Fi Intro Video https://youtu.be/Jy6PFhip3SM • Small Cell Planning https://youtu.be/SURNn6vk-_E • Off-Air Planning https://youtu.be/QoMk4XNu47E • Small Cell Install https://youtu.be/ZP8LeQ8YQMc • Off-Air Install https://youtu.be/-Esb0DhkgG4 • Small Cell Commissioning https://youtu.be/tpZe1c2KdMw • Off-Air Commissioning https://youtu.be/gFhWN_6wqwI...
  • Page 7: System Elements

    Hardware Components Cel-Fi QUATRA Network Unit (NU) Cel-Fi QUATRA Network Unit (NU) is the hub of the system. The scalable design works with one to four Coverage Units to provide up to 50,000 sq. ft. of coverage. • Provides donor signal to the Cel-Fi QUATRA system •...
  • Page 8: Software Components

    Software Components QUATRA Planner Tool This simple on-line tool estimates hardware needs based upon building size, floor plan utilization, and donor mode. • Define building and Name the project • Select Donor mode • Email results https://wave.cel-fi.com/#/QuatraPlanner QUATRA Management Tool Mobile Application (QMT) Smartphone app to manage systems locally without a wired internet connection.
  • Page 9: Peripheral Options

    WAVE Platform to provide the best donor signal in the industry. The antenna connects to any MIMO-enabled NU or CU with QMA (quick connect) cables. Nextivity’s proprietary 8-position dial base enables the antenna to be rotated in 45- degree increments for best performance, managed with real-time data from the Cel-Fi Platform Antenna Position Test.
  • Page 10: Cel-Fi Wideband Directional Antenna

    • Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender (QRE) Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device that extends the maximum distance between the NU and the CU. • Allows NU-to-CU cable lengths of up to 200 meters (650 ft.) •...
  • Page 11: Available Models

    Q34-1/3/7/8 1,3,7,8 Q34-1/3/8/20 1,3,8,20 Q34-1/7/8/20 1,7,8,20 3,5,7,28* Q34-3/5/7/28 CE, RCM *Telstra-only Q34-4/5/12/13/25 4,5,12,13,25 FCC. IC BAND / FREQUENCY DETAIL Cel-Fi QUATRA BAND SUPPORT Downlink (MHz) Uplink (MHz) Band Name High High 2100 2110 2170 1920 1980 1900 PCS 1930 1990...
  • Page 12: Configuration Options (Modes)

    CONFIGURATION OPTIONS (MODES) Off-Air Cel-Fi QUATRA can be installed off-air to provide high-quality in-building wireless connectivity by using the existing cellular network. Off-air installations comprised of an NU and up to four (4) distributed CUs dynamically networked into a single system to provide high-quality in-building wireless connectivity covering up to 50,000 sq.
  • Page 13: Determining The Proper Configuration

    A Supercell is comprised of a Cel-Fi QUATRA system connected to a small cell. Multiple Cel-Fi QUATRA systems can be connected to a single small cell, or multiple small cells, to form a coordinated Supercell that extends coverage for large venues. A Supercell with multiple Cel-Fi QUATRA coverage units (CUs) is more efficient than multiple small cells, and the CUs of a Cel-Fi QUATRA system connected to a Supercell do not interfere with one another.
  • Page 14: Deploying Cel-Fi Quatra

    DEPLOYING CEL-FI QUATRA PLAN To facilitate the easiest installation process and the best performance at the site, it’s important to plan the system design prior to any permanent installations. Planning Checklist:  Carriers to be Boosted  Donor Signal Source Equipment Ready ...
  • Page 15: Plan Nu

    PLAN NU: Based on the system selected and donor signal method, where will the NU be placed? • Using an Off-Air Donor The input signal quality is a critical factor in the overall performance of the system. It is important to optimize the input signal through antenna placement and aiming. For small footprint applications where an excellent indoor donor signal is available, the NU Mode may be set to Internal Antenna and a single CU system may be deployed.
  • Page 16: Plan Cu

    Determine best existing Off-Air signal location at the site (using phone signal bars), usually near • windows. Test results for LTE are preferred over 3G results. OPTION: Run a few speed tests on a phone at each location. Higher data rates indicate better signal quality.
  • Page 17: Plan Cabling

    Coverage Areas • PLAN CABLING Distance requirements • QRE needs •...
  • Page 18: Nu Power

    Once NU and CU locations are determined, have your IT professional or cable installer recommend cable routes and lengths (use a QRE for any CU cable length over 100m). Rather than running new cable, sometimes existing LAN cables may be re-purposed. NU Power •...
  • Page 19 Longer CU cables may be used for Cat6 if cable performance meets qualification testing for 1000Base-T. • If longer cabling is needed (Cat5e or Cat6), a Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender (QRE) may be used for up to 200m total cable length.
  • Page 20: Install

    INSTALL 1. Record serial numbers by location The QUATRA Management tools will reference the NUs and CUs by serial number during commissioning, and allow the assignment of personalized names to each unit. 2. Mount the hardware...
  • Page 21: Cable

    CABLE...
  • Page 22: Power

    POWER...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting: Cel-Fi Quatra

    LAN hardware such as routers and switches). Passive connectors may be used (i.e. punch-down blocks) but the maximum cable distance may be reduced. If a Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender is used to lengthen the 100 meter maximum Coverage Unit...
  • Page 24 (fault could be in cabling, a Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender, or a Coverage Unit). Port keeps If Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extenders are used, verify that LAN cable length on either side resetting of the Extenders does not exceed 100 meters.
  • Page 25 Any RJ45 CU is not connected or cannot be seen. Check QRE to CU cable and/or CU. CU may Green LED is off be checked by plugging directly to back of NU or QRE Output with LAN test cable. Link is down between Check NU –...
  • Page 26: Terminology

    QMT (Cel-Fi QUATRA Management Tool). A Smartphone App and cloud-based management system that allows local and remote management of Cel-Fi QUATRA systems. QRE (Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender). Allows Cel-Fi QUATRA NU to CU interconnect cable lengths to 200m. RFoE. The transport of RF signals over Ethernet cable.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    External RF connections 50 ohm QMA female Quick-Connect Ethernet ports Shielded Fast Ethernet ports (RJ45) Maximum NU-CU cable 100 meter (200 meter with Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender accessory) length NU and CU LAN cabling Cat 5e or better Bluetooth (NU and CU) Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) v4.1.2...
  • Page 28 © 2017 Nextivity Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of Nextivity, Inc. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating...

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