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  • Page 3 Spotwave Wireless Inc. website at www.spotwave.com. To contact support by telephone, call your local Spotwave vendor, or if you are unable to do so, call Spotwave Wireless at 1-877-610-9586. Important Safety Information Warning! For your safety, beware of power lines and ensure...
  • Page 4 Limited Warranty and Limitation of Warranty 1. What is Covered and for How Long? Spotwave Wireless Inc. (“Spotwave”) warrants to the original Purchaser that the Spotwave SpotCell System (the “System”) is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Spotwave (the “Limited Warranty Period”).
  • Page 5 Spotwave are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on Spotwave. Accordingly, additional statements such as advertising or presentations, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by Spotwave and should not be relied upon. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 6 Any terms and conditions of any purchase order or other instrument issued by Purchaser which are in addition to or inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this letter of agreement shall not be binding and shall not apply, even if accepted by Spotwave. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 7 INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY SPOTWAVE WIRELESS INC. ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR...
  • Page 8 UPPORT AFETY AND ARRANTY SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Non-Dominant Alignment 34 Installation Completion 36 Chapter 5 Display Information 37 DU & HPCU LED Indicators 37 ARU LCD Action Messages 39 ARU LCD Standard Messages 41 SpotCell 612 Specifications 45 Compliance 45 Antennas: 46 Architecture 46 Physical Installation Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 10 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Donor Unit (DU), Coverage Unit (HPCU) and associated coaxial cables and ground wire must be done by a trained high-tension Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 12 1.2.3 Repeater Set-up and Alignment The SpotCell 612 adaptive repeater installation does not require any specialized radio frequency technical knowledge. It requires n o s pe c i a l R F i n s t a l l a t i o n t o o l s. For some ins tallations the...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    1.3 Product Overview The purpose of the SpotCell 612 is to enable personal wireless communications in specific locations within a wireless service area where cell phones do not work, or works poorly, for example along a highway right-of-way where it dips down into a valley, coulee or draw, or the signal is obstructed by buildings or trees.
  • Page 14 S p o t C e l l t o b e i ns t a l l e d a n d o p e r a t e d w i t ho u t e n g i n e e r i ng intervention or support. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 – Getting Started 2.1 Required Equipment and Material 2.1.1 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater Standard Kit The SpotCell standard kit is shipped in 3 boxes containing: 1-Donor Unit (DU) - this unit communicates with the service provider’s (Carrier’s) existing mobile communications network.
  • Page 16 1- ARU mounting bracket 2- antenna pipe mount kits (for DU and HPCU) 1- bag of hardware Figure 2.1 below shows the SpotCell 612 system components. Figure 2.1 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater Parts List 2.1.2 Required Additional Material - Order from Spotwave 1-DU to ARU RG-11 Coaxial Cable - this cable is ordered for the required length ad application.
  • Page 17 DU and HPCU units attach to these pipes using the supplied pipe mounts. AC electrical service material (wire, conduit and disconnect switch, and if required - meter, meter socket, service wire, transformer, etc.) Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 18: Unpacking And Inspecting

    SpotWave for service. Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything ordered and verify that the mounting kit contains all the listed parts. Check the DU, HPCU and ARU for shipping damage. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 19: Performance Considerations

    HPCU may be wall or ceiling mounted. This document focuses on applications using two utility poles. The use of two utility poles is typical for a ‘right-of-way’ (ROW) application. The goal of a ROW application is typically that of Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 20 For some installations aerial coaxial cable c/w a steel support wire will be used. The steel support wire is attached to the pole using Carrier recommended hardware and methods. The aerial span is Figure 3.1 Aerial Installation c/w ARU Stub Pole SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 21 Carrier may require one or both to be strapped directly to the pole, or installed in conduit attached to the pole. The means and method for attaching the cable to the pole, or the conduit to the pole may also be specifically specified by the Carrier. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 22 3.1.2 ROW Infrastructure Installation Includes: 1. Site acquisition. New pole installation (if required). New electrical service installation (if required). Grounding network preparation. DU and HPCU support pipe installation. Installation of conduit or duct for the coaxial cable (as required). SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 23: Performance Factors

    3.2.3 Unwanted Obstacles General placement of the DU and HPCU must be in unobstructed areas. Neither the front of the DU or the front of the HPCU should be directly obscured by buildings or trees. Large metal Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 24 However, such walls may also be a source of reflections and antenna pattern degradation. When locating the DU and HPCU avoid placement where such adjacent walls are significantly within the view of the antenna. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 25 , d u c t o r p o l y - p i p e . S u c h c a b l e i s f l o o d e d w i t h a petroleum compound or a dry-fill powder for protection from water ingress. The supply of suitable aerial and direct bury cables is limited. Call Spotwave for availability. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 26: Approved Installation Methods

    Pole attachment methods for coaxial cables, ground wire and SpotCell equipment (DU, HPCU and ARU), and approved methods for aerial and direct buried cable installation. AC power equipment, solar power equipment and installation methods. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 27: Geographic Coordinates And Azimuth

    GPS configured for the datum which the carrier uses, then reconfiguring the GPS to the map datum and then recalling the waypoint from memory. The waypoint will then show the coordinates as per the map datum. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 28 3.4.5 Topographic Map and GPS Receiver Prior to visiting a site it is recommended that you acquire the applicable 1:50,000 scale topographic map and become familiar with setting your GPS receiver to NAD27 and NAD83 Datums. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 29 (i.e. due West) then you will use you compass to aim the HPCU at an azimuth of 280-dg magnetic. When using a compass be sure not to be close to large steel objects or a false alignment will result. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 30 ERFORMANCE ONSIDERATIONS SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Work facing traffic whenever possible and make use of a barrier vehicle for added protection. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 32 4.1.2 RF Safety Statement The SpotCell 612 repeater uses RF energy and complies with 47 CFR, Part 1.1310 , Radiofrequency Exposure Limits for fixed installations, pursuant to 47 CFR, Part 24.52 of the FCC rules and regulation for PCS equipment and 47 CFR, Part 1.1310(b).

  • Page 33: Aru Installation

    If necessary use a rope attached to the ARU eye bolt to lift and hold it while fastening it to the mounting bracket with the provided 4 bolts, nuts and washers as shown in Figure 4.2. Figure 4.2 ARU Mounting Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 34 ARU cabinet. Route the AC electrical supply conduit and wire through the fitting. Tighten the dome nut until mild resistance is felt then tighten 1/4-turn additional for conduit (1/2-turn additional for cable not in conduit). SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 35 Note: A fully discharged battery takes 6-hr to charge in the ARU. Batteries are shipped charged. Bond the external ARU cabinet ground stud to the HPCU support pole ground network if the ARU and HPCU are collocated on the same pole, i.e. not collocated but Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 36 HPCU and DU support poles. Mechanical protection of the ground wire may be required. Ensure that local code requirements are met. external ground stud Figure 4.5 ARU Cabinet Ground Stud SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 37: Hpcu Installation

    If the ground wire is inside a metallic conduit then both ends of the conduit must be bonded to the ground wire. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 38 Include slack for minor alignment adjustments. Use a wrench to tighten all coax connectors 1/4 turn past finger tight. Bond the HPCU to ground using the installed ground wire. Figure 4.8 Ground stud (HPCU and DU) SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 39 At the base of the HPCU pole the ground wire is bonded to the ground rod or network, at the HPCU the ground wire is attached to the ground stud on the HPCU, see Figure 4.8. Use suitable ground lugs and ground rod clamp. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 40: Alignment

    - see Figure 4.10. PSU FUSE 250V BREAKER ACTIVE SCROLL Figure 4.10 ARU Mode Switch, Scroll Push button and Circuit Breaker/Power Switch The HPCU LED turns green and stays on as long as it has power. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 41 If the Carrier has specified that the DL basestation signal that the DU is to use will be a non-dominant signal (i.e. non-dominant PN code), then skip Section 3.5 (Dominant Alignment) and jump to Section 3.6 (Non-Dominant Alignment). Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 42: Dominant Alignment

    Usable DU DL signal GREEN LED Better DU DL signal Note: For a dominant carrier the Carrier specified azimuth for the DU will fall within the GREEN. If this is not the case jump to Section 3.6, Non-Dominant Alignment. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 43 DU to its mounting pipe using the provided hardware, then tighten the mounting bolts for both it and the HPCU - while ensuring that both the DU and the HPCU remains optimally aligned. Jump to Section 4.7. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 44: Non-Dominant Alignment

    Alternate DU mounting height and/or location. Return the HPCU to the original position and try a higher or lower DU mounting height then repeat steps 1 to 4. Do not work at locations which are unsafe. Always maintain minimum power line clearance distances. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 45 When an optimum DU position and alignment is determined, attach the DU to its mounting pipe using the provided hardware, then tighten the mounting bolts for both it and the HPCU - while ensuring that both the DU and the HPCU remains optimally aligned. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 46: Installation Completion

    DU pole the ground wire is bonded to the ground rod or network, at the DU the ground wire is attached to the ground stud on the DU, see Figure 4.8. Use suitable ground lugs and ground rod clamp. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 47: Display Information

    DU. RED: the DU is not capturing an adequate enough signal for the system to operate. Will also show RED when signal is too strong (not expected to be a common situation). Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 48 5.1.2 HPCU The HPCU LED also indicates three conditions. They are: OFF: no DC power supply present RED: power present + system alarm condition GREEN: power present + no alarm condition SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 49: Aru Lcd Action Messages

    In Service & improve isolation. CHxxx none Signal weak but coverage good. In Service No action required. OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE Increase isolation by moving the HPCU (DU Poor Isolation Try moving HPCU only if necessary). Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 50 OUT OF SERVICE Temporary loss of service. Loss of Signal Searching.. . No action required. OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE 24 hr loss of service. Realign or Loss of Signal Try turning DU relocate the DU. SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 51: Aru Lcd Standard Messages

    Indicates days/hours/minutes since last power up ELAPSED TIME 10days 13hr Indicates total time in days/hours for system operation HPCU V 8.08 V Indicates DC supply voltage at input to the HPCU and DU coaxial DU V 10.5 V cables respectively. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 52 HPCU to DU isolation need. Where available isolation is less than the gain required to achieve rated output power, the system gain is reduced by the adaptive algorithm to ensure stability. The resulting gain reduction is SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 53 (due to a low downlink RSS) and the SQI is good. Standard Displays 4 to 15 Displays 4 to 13 shown in Table 2 are not important to the installer and not discussed here. Display 15 identifies the Spot- Cell Software version. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 54 ISPLAY NFORMATION SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

  • Page 55: Spotcell 612 Specifications

    Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. A.1 Compliance The SpotCell 612 repeater uses RF energy and complies with 47 CFR, Part 1.1310, Radiofrequency Exposure Limits for fixed installations, pursuant to 47 CFR, Part 24.52 of the FCC rules and regulation for PCS equipment and 47 CFR, Part 1.1310(b).

  • Page 56: Antennas

    Typical 20dB BW Customer specific: 5.37-MHz, 10.74-MHz, 16.1-MHz (nominally 5-MHz, 10-MHz and 15-MHz respectively) Third Order Intercept (radiated) Uplink: 45-dBm EIRP Downlink: 45-dBm EIRP Power Supply AC Input Voltage Range: 90-V to 130-V rms, 50 to 60-Hz SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 57 TABLE A2. System Specifications Power Consumption 50-W (heater OFF) 125-W (heater ON) Standby Battery Time 2-hr. (heater disabled) Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 58: Physical

    Fault Indicators LED on DU (installation only) LED on HPCU (during normal operation) ARU (wireless modem, LCD display, AC power light) Remote Connectivity Ethernet port on ARU and wireless modem System Interrogation Multifunction LCD indicator ARU SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...
  • Page 59 Spotwave Wireless Inc. 1 Hines Road Ottawa ON K2K 3C7 Canada  2004 Spotwave Wireless Inc. All rights reserved. Spotwave and SpotCell are trademarks of Spotwave Wireless Inc. Patents pending. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 60 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater...

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