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  • Page 1 SpotCell 100 111 112 141 142 163, & 167...
  • Page 3 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 4 Purchaser in normal course of business, but until paid for in full, Purchaser will not pledge or otherwise encumber the Systems. Purchaser agrees to immediately report to Spotwave, any seizure or attachment of the Systems by creditors; (ii) any petition in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar proceedings filed by, or against Purchaser;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....... . 1 Getting Started ......3 Packing List .
  • Page 6 SpotCell 100 Series...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The SpotCell system receives signals from one or more wireless base stations and re- transmits the signal to areas where cell phones do not work or work poorly due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 8 NTRODUCTION Figure 1.1: Base station signal does not reach wireless subscriber Figure 1.2: SpotCell improves wireless communications The SpotCell™ 100 Series adaptive coverage system provides band-selective, on- frequency, in-building coverage in the cellular, PCS or SMR bands. It uses proprietary, patent-pending, adaptive techniques that allow a SpotCell solution to be installed and operated without engineering intervention or support.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Cable - used to connect the CU and DU together. Mounting Kit SpotCell 141/142 : The SpotCell 141 and SpotCell 142 Dual Band systems include a second DU and extra cables to connect the two DUs. Cable Power Adapter Figure 2.1: Components of the SpotCell package Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 10 Remove all packing material from the Donor Unit (DU) and the Coverage Unit (CU). Save the packaging in case the SpotCell System is ever stored or shipped to 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.

  • Page 11: Installation

    3.1.4 Proximity to power source The indoor unit (CU) must be located within 20 feet (6 meters) of a power source. Spotwave Wireless Inc.

  • Page 12: Positioning The Du

    (25 meters) of cable (see following note) provided to connect the two units. Make sure the general location of the two units is within this limit. The standard cable is quad- shield RG-6. Use only Spotwave Wireless supplied cable. Note: 1.
  • Page 13 NSTALLATION 3.2.1 Installing the DU The following outlines the procedure for locating a DU inside a building, on a rooftop, and on the outside surface of an external wall. Position the DU (but do not mount it) as close to the final desired mounting location as possible.
  • Page 14 NSTALLATION d) Use the remaining RG6 cable to connect the PCS DU to the Cell DU. Figure 3.2: Connecting SC141/142 PCS DU to Cell DU For all other (non dual band) systems: a) Connect the DU and CU with the enclosed cable. Figure 3.3: Connecting CU to DU Tighten all cable connections to the DUs and CU with a wrench (a 1/4 of a turn tighter than finger tight) to ensure moisture does not penetrate.
  • Page 15 NSTALLATION Note: Only use the power supply provided with the SpotCell system. Connecting a power supply from another SpotCell system may damage the unit and cause it to fail. Ensure the mode switch on the CU is in the ‘Install’ (1) position. For dual band systems (SC141/SC142) set the band select switch to 800 MHZ.
  • Page 16 NSTALLATION Alignment Step 2 Repeat the above rotation a second time. This time monitor the color of the LED. The LED color is an indication of the signal strength the DU is receiving from the wireless basestation tower. Stop the rotation each time the LED is green and note the direction the DU is facing when it is GREEN (the LED may turn green once or multiple times).

  • Page 17: Choosing A Location For The Spotcell Cu

    NSTALLATION 3.3 Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU The CU location is optimized, after the DU location and orientation has been optimized and the DU has been mounted. Generally, the CU should be mounted in a location as far as possible from the DU, while being within the area where you require improved coverage.

  • Page 18: Positioning The Cu

    NSTALLATION 3.4 Positioning the CU Ensure that the DU position has been optimized and has been mounted in place. Move the mode switch on the CU from ‘Install’ to ‘Active’. Hold the CU in the position it is to be mounted. Ideally the display on the CU will show 5 bars for coverage area.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Du And Cu

    (the center hole is hidden from view in Figure 4.1:). Lower circular slot Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 20 OUNTING THE 4.2.2 Overhead Mount Figure 4.2: Overhead Mount The mounting shown in Figure 4.2: provides left to right rotation, and a wide range of down-tilt using the upper circular slot or a small amount of up-tilt and down-tilt when the bottom circular slot is used.

  • Page 21: Du Outdoor Mounting

    OUNTING THE 4.3 DU Outdoor Mounting The mounting bracket has 4 mounting holes for 1/4-in lag bolts. Three are in a triangular pattern, the fourth is a circular slot. Only the circular slot and one other hole is shown in the previously given figures.
  • Page 22 OUNTING THE shows drip loops secured for both cables near the dual band (SC141/142) PCS DU. Figure 4.6: Drip Loops for dual band PCS DU When routing the cable on a roof be sure to locate it where it will not be tripped over. Use tie-wraps to attach the cable to an existing pipe or cable run.
  • Page 23 OUNTING THE 4.3.6 DU Grounding (outside DU only) When the DU is installed outside electrical (or building) code calls for the DU to be grounded. A ground-stud is provided on the back of the DU for this - see Figure 4.8:. Ensure there is a connection to earth ground.

  • Page 24: Du Indoor Mounting

    OUNTING THE 4.4 DU indoor mounting To mount the DU indoors: Use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations. Mark the two regular holes if no motion is required or mark the hole and the slot if motion is required.
  • Page 25 OUNTING THE Mounting the dual band (SC14x) CU Find a suitable location to mount the unit that will provide good signal coverage. Refer to section 3.3 "Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU". Fasten the mounting bracket insert to the back of the CU. Figure 4.12: Fasten mounting bracket insert to SC141/142 CU If mounting on a solid wood surface, or stud covered by drywall, drill a 1/8th inch...
  • Page 26 OUNTING THE SpotCell® 100 Series...

  • Page 27: Display Information

    DU LED 5.2 CU LED Color Figure 5.2: CU LED OFF = NO Power RED = Power + Install Mode RED = Power + Active Mode + Alarm GREEN = Power + Active Mode + NO Alarm Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 28 ISPLAY NFORMATION 5.2.1 LCD The CU LCD displays system status and signal strength. The signal strength is indicated by the signal strength bars ( ) and the coverage strength is indicated by the coverage bars ( The following table shows the various messages displayed and if necessary, what action should be taken.
  • Page 29 ISPLAY NFORMATION Display with alternating display (if present) Action (if required) All OK. No action required. Signal weak, but working. No action required. Turn the DU to another appropriate position. Move the CU to an alternate location, preferable farther away from the DU. Move the CU to an alternate location, preferable farther...
  • Page 30 ISPLAY NFORMATION The following table shows how dual band (SC141/142) differs from the other SpotCell systems. Display with alternating display (if present) Action (if required) All OK. The C or P in the upper right indicates the position of the band select switch on the dual band CU.

  • Page 31: Trouble-Shooting

    DU during alignment. Mount the DU in the location as indicated having the highest signal level. Figure 6.1:“Displayed signal strength.” below shows an example of the signal strength display. Figure 6.1: Displayed signal strength. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 32 ROUBLE HOOTING Status: The DU and CU are installed properly, but your cell phone only works in close proximity to the CU. Action: There are three factors that may be affecting coverage as described below: Visually inspect the area around the CU. Ensure that there are not any large metallic objects directly between the CU and the area where cell phone coverage is not adequate.
  • Page 33 ROUBLE HOOTING Information: Residential (or building) installations that do not provide for brick, concrete, metal, or other dense material between the DU and CU. Action: In this situation it is possible that the signal emitted by the DU will be received by the CU.
  • Page 34 ROUBLE HOOTING SpotCell® 100 Series...

  • Page 35: Spotcell 100 System Specifications

    Appendix A – SpotCell 100 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. 1.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low, or too high YELLOW BS signal is 5 dB or more below highest level but within operational...
  • Page 36 1.3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink: 824-849 MHz Downlink: 869-894 MHz Sub-Bands Complete A or B sub-bands Formats Supported AMPS, CDMA/1xRTT, TDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE Coverage Area Fully adaptive, supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 25,000 ft (2350 m System Gain Automatic, fully adaptive, Maximum 93 dB downlink, 86 dB uplink Downlink Operating Range -106 to -44 dBm (receive isotropic power);...
  • Page 37 1.3.2 Installation Installation Time Less than one hour typical Outdoor Unit Align- No prior knowledge of base station location required. ment Built in alignment algorithm (LED Indicator on outdoor unit). Test Equipment None required. No RF knowledge required for installation. Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the installation.
  • Page 38 SpotCell 100...

  • Page 39: Spotcell 111/112 System Specifications

    Appendix B – SpotCell 111/112 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. 2.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low, or too high YELLOW BS signal is 5 dB or more below highest level but within...
  • Page 40 2.3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink: 1850-1910 MHz Downlink: 1930-1990 MHz Sub-Bands Full (or partial) A, D, B, E, F & C bands BW of 5, 7.5, 10, 15 or 20-MHz Formats Supported SP111 - GSM, TDMA, GPRS, EDGE SP112 - CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO Coverage Area Fully adaptive, supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 25,000 ft...
  • Page 41 2.3.2 Installation Installation Less than one hour typical Time Outdoor Unit No prior knowledge of base station location required. Alignment Built in alignment algorithm (LED Indicator on outdoor unit). Test Equipment None required. No RF knowledge required for installation. Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the instal- lation.
  • Page 42 SpotCell 111/112...

  • Page 43: Spotcell 163 System Specifications

    Appendix C – SpotCell 163 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. 3.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low, or too high. Adjacent band power may also be too high. (flashing) YELLOW...
  • Page 44 3.3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink: 806-821 MHz Downlink: 851-866 MHz Formats Supported iDEN Coverage Area Fully adaptive, supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 25,000 ft (2300 m System Gain Uplink: 0 to 90 dB (under control of adaptive algorithm) Downlink: 0 to 90 dB (under control of adaptive algorithm) Downlink Operating Range -95 to -25 dBm (receive isotropic power).
  • Page 45 3.3.2 Installation Installation Less than one hour typical Time Outdoor Unit No prior knowledge of base station location required. Alignment Built in alignment algorithm (LED Indicator on DU). Test Equipment None required. No RF knowledge required for installation. Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the instal- lation.
  • Page 46 SpotCell 163...

  • Page 47: Spotcell 167 System Specifications

    Appendix D – SpotCell 167 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. 4.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low, or too high. No acceptable signals at “preferred channel” fre- (flashing) quencies. Adjacent band power may also be too high.
  • Page 48 4.3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink: 806-821 MHz Downlink: 851-866 MHz Formats Supported SMR (Specialized Mobile Radio) Coverage Area Fully adaptive, supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 25,000 ft (2300 m System Gain Uplink: 0 to 90 dB (under control of adaptive algorithm) Downlink: 0 to 90 dB (under control of adaptive algorithm) Downlink Operating Range -95 to -25 dBm (receive isotropic power).
  • Page 49 4.3.2 Installation Installation Less than one hour typical Time Outdoor Unit No prior knowledge of base station location required. Alignment Built in alignment algorithm (LED Indicator on DU). Test Equipment None required. No RF knowledge required for installation. Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the instal- lation.
  • Page 50 SpotCell 167...

  • Page 51: Spotcell 141/142 System Specifications

    Appendix E – SpotCell 141/142 System Specifications Note: Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice. 5.1 DU LED signal indications: BS signal too low, or too high YELLOW BS signal is 5 dB or more below highest level but within opera-...
  • Page 52 5.3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink: 1850-1910 MHz Downlink: 1930-1990 MHz Cell Uplink: 824-849 MHz Downlink: 869-894 MHz Sub-Bands Full (or partial) A, D, B, E, F & C bands BW of 5, 7.5, 10, 15 or 20-MHz Formats Supported SP141 supports dual band PCS & Cellular GSM SP142 supports dual band PCS &...
  • Page 53 5.3.2 Physical DONOR UNIT COVERAGE UNIT Operating -40° to 130 F° 32° to +104° F Temperature (-40° to +55° C) (0° to +40° C) Size 14 x 11 x 4 in. 7.5 x 5.5 x 5 in. (35 x 28 x 10 cm) (19 x 14 x 12 cm) Weight 4 lb.
  • Page 54 SpotCell 141/142...

  • Page 55: Safety Hints

    Properly secure your ladder and work in pairs. Make sure the ladder is properly tied off and use an insulated ladder when working around power lines. F.2.3 Grounding Ensuring the DU is properly grounded in external installations will help to prevent property damage and personal injury during lightening storms. Spotwave Wireless Inc.
  • Page 56 AFETY INTS F.3 Overhead Power Lines While overhead power lines may appear to be insulated, they most likely are not insulated. Always thoroughly investigate your surroundings prior to installing masts or the DU in an outdoor location. Never attempt installation without adequate lighting, as shadows and trees can obscure power lines.
  • Page 57 Notes...
  • Page 58 Notes...
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  • Page 60 2006 780-00001-01-04...

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