Dekolink MW-BDA-ESMR-25W90 806-15 Hardware Manual

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iDEN Outdoor
Repeater
Hardware Manual - MW-BDA-ESMR-25W90
Release 1.01_5/5/04
©2004 Dekolink Wireless Ltd.—All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Outdoor Repeater Hardware Manual - MW-BDA-ESMR-25W90 Release 1.01_5/5/04 ©2004 Dekolink Wireless Ltd.—All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 The material herein is proprietary to Dekolink Wireless Ltd. Any unauthorized reproduction; use or disclosure of any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Dekolink Wireless Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The information furnished by Dekolink Wireless Ltd. in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.3.4. AC Power Connection ................16 6.3.5. PC/Laptop Connection ................16 6.4. System Initialization - Setting The Repeater Parameters........17 6.4.1. Configuration Tab................... 19 6.4.2. Parameters and Control Tab ..............20 6.4.3. Repeater Alarms ..................22 6.5. System Activation ....................23 Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 4 D. Appendix: Installation of the Repeater in a Laboratory Setting..29 E. Appendix: Maintenance And Troubleshooting ......... 30 Periodic Maintenance ..................30 Troubleshooting table ..................30 F. Appendix: RF Exposure Warning ............32 G. Appendix: Dekolink Wireless Limited Warranty ....... 33 Release 1.00...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Local and remote (optional) monitor and control (software enabled) • High spectral purity 1.1.Intended Audience This document is intended for Dekolink customers. It is assumed that the customers installing, operating, and maintaining the Dekolink Repeaters are familiar with the basic functionality of repeaters.
  • Page 6: Glossary

    Authorized Customer Use 1.2.Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document. Abbreviation/Term Definition The path covered from the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) to the Downlink subscribers/service area via the repeater iDEN Iintegrated Digital Enhanced Network Intermediate Frequency Third order Intercept Point Repeater Management Tool Software...
  • Page 7: Content List

    ONTENT Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for selecting Dekolink Wireless. To help us assure that we have completed the order to your satisfaction, please check the contents of this package(s) against the list below before discarding any packaging. Items in your order may be shipped in multiple packages.
  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    LOCK IAGRAM Figure 1: Repeater RF Block Diagram The block diagram showed in figure 1 illustrates the overall functionality of Dekolink iDEN Repeater. Dekolink’s programmable iDEN Repeaters employ advanced up/down conversion Intermediate Frequency (IF) Surface Acoustic Waves (SAW) filtering architecture. This new technology offers distinct advantages over conventional repeaters, when high adjacent selectivity and spectrum purity is required.
  • Page 9: Repeater Overview

    EPEATER VERVIEW 4. R EPEATER VERVIEW This section provides information on the repeater’s components. Figure 2: Repeater Overview Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 10: Components List

    Authorized Customer Use 4.1.Components List 1. Channeler (Dual Up/Down Converter for Uplink and Downlink Paths) 2. Place for wireless Modem Unit 3. Control Box (CB04) Includes status LED and RS232/P3 connector for the local connection with a PC/ Laptop 4. Downlink Power Amplifier 5.
  • Page 11: Control Box

    VERVIEW 4.1.4. Control Box The Control Box is used to control and monitor all modules in the Repeater. It also provides local or remote connection to a PC. (See Dekolink’s RMT User Guide for more information.) 4.1.5. Power Supply The power supply module has a wide range of allowed input power.
  • Page 12: Repeater Features

    EATURES 5.1. Monitor And Control The Dekolink Repeater Monitor Module monitors the DC functioning (DC Current and Voltage Measurement) of the Repeater and provides local summarized feedback by an alarm LED. The module provides the alarm statuses to the Control Box in the repeater. The Control Box detects faults and controls the Repeater functions.
  • Page 13: Automatic Level Control (Alc) Function

    (minimal transmission) of a certain base station might generate network problems (unnecessarily increase the noise in a certain cell). By keeping the same gain for pilot only transmissions as well as for full traffic situations, the Dekolink SALC feature minimizes this effect.
  • Page 14: Rf Gain Setting

    Authorized Customer Use 5.4. RF Gain Setting The gain range is 59-90 dB and should be set via the RMT software according to the received power at the Base/Donor antenna, required Output Power at Mobile antenna and Isolation requirements. Use the Max Gain field for Downlink GAIN setting and the Gain Delta fields to determine the GAIN difference between Uplink and Downlink path (Uplink GAIN follows Downlink GAIN by “Delta”...
  • Page 15: System Installation

    Install the repeater close to the service area to improve the output power and noise figure. Use low loss cables to connect antennas to the repeater. Install the repeater in a shielded, ventilated, and easy-to-reach area. Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 16: Software Installation

    Authorized Customer Use 6.2. Software Installation Install the RMT Software from the supplied CD to your laptop. For detail instructions refer to the Repeater Management Tool User Guide P/N: 300MB40080 page 4 to 8 - Repeater Management Icon will appear on your desktop. 6.3.
  • Page 17: Repeater Installation

    Choose an antenna that allows the maximum isolation from the Base/Donor Antenna. Point the antenna in the direction of the service area you want to cover. Measure all the necessary specifications of the antenna. Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 18: Ac Power Connection

    Authorized Customer Use Antenna Isolation Note: . For proper Repeater operation, Dekolink recommends that the isolation between the Base/Donor and Mobile/Service antennas will be at least 12 dB higher than the Repeater set gain. Note: Insure proper vertical or horizontal distance separation between Donor...
  • Page 19: System Initialization - Setting The Repeater Parameters

    YSTEM NSTALLATION 6.4. System Initialization - Setting The Repeater Parameters Activate the RMT from the Start menu or by double clicking the Repeater Management icon on your desktop. The following screen appears. Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 20 Authorized Customer Use Click the Temp Unit button ck on the button as shown in the figure below. Connect Connect Button Once clicking the button. The following window appears. Connect Select the mode of operation and click OK (Local or Remote) according to the application: •...
  • Page 21: Configuration Tab

    If any data was changed, click the Send Parameters button. Note: Any parameter change will be colored red and after updating the repeater (clicking the Send Parameters button) the data change will be colored black. Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 22: Parameters And Control Tab

    Authorized Customer Use 6.4.2. Parameters and Control Tab Switch to the Parameters and Control tab as shown on the figure below and follow the instructions. UL Power Parameters and Main DC Amp On/Off Control tab Readout DL Power Amp On/Off Heat sink Temp Smart ALC...
  • Page 23 8. Set the Smart ALC (SALC) On/Off by clicking the Smart ALC check box. Note: Dekolink recommends working with the SALC ON. While using the SALC feature, the actual repeater output power will be degraded by 2 dB from the Max Power. The SALC will make the repeater integrate much more seamlessly in the IDEN network, and will protect the repeater from oscillations.
  • Page 24: Repeater Alarms

    Authorized Customer Use 6.4.3. Repeater Alarms Click the Repeater Alarms tab in order to monitor the repeater states as shown in the figure below. All LEDS should be green colored, except for the “Door Open”, “VSWR”, “PAmp Current Measure” and “PAmp FWD Measure” which are colored red. For alarms description refer to RMT User Guide P/N: 300MB40080 p.17-20.
  • Page 25: System Activation

    YSTEM NSTALLATION Note: Dekolink recommends to set limit (-3dB) from the output power selected. 2. Choose the External Alarm option to be enabled when normally Open or Close status according to your application. 3. Press the Door Alarm Switch to switch the led from red to green.
  • Page 26: Appendix: Alarms

    Authorized Customer Use PPENDIX LARMS The following table lists the alarms and the alarm description. Alarm Alarm Description Door Open Generates an alarm when the repeater door is open Generates an alarm when the ambient temperature Temperature is above 60º C inside the repeater box Power Supply 9V, 28V and Generates an alarm when the power supply exceeds the designated limits (+/-2V)
  • Page 27: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (Vswr)

    This feature provides you with the output power of the repeater and thereby achieves optimum output power. The alarm can be forwarded to RMT by burst or polling, so that faults can be recognized and eliminated rapidly. Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 28: Appendix: Hardware Description

    Authorized Customer Use PPENDIX ARDWARE ESCRIPTION Repeater Mechanical Outline The following is the Repeater Mechanical Outline Mounted Holes Figure 9: Repeater Mechanical Outline Release 1.00...
  • Page 29: Appendix: Repeater Specifications

    LO Leakage Max -13 dBm Max -13 dBm Spurious in band typ -45 dBc typ -45 dBc Spurious out of band Max -13 dBm Max -13 dBm Power Supply 110 to 220 VAC 110 to 220 VAC Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 30: Mechanical Specifications

    Enclosure Type Weatherproof Enclosure for Wall Mounted Installation Environmental Specifications The unit is designed to operate best under the following environmental conditions. Dekolink’s Repeaters meet the European IP65 and American NEMA4 weatherproof standards. Condition Value Operating temperature - 20° C to + 50°C Storage temperature - 30°...
  • Page 31: Appendix: Installation Of The Repeater In A Laboratory Setting

    Mobile connector and a Spectrum Analyzer to the Base connector. (See the test setup diagram below.) Dekolink Repeater Signal S.Analyzer Generator RF Cable 30dB RF Cable Base Mobile 30dB RF IN Attenuator Attenuator Figure 3: Repeater Uplink Route RF Performance Test Setup Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 32: Appendix: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Authorized Customer Use E. A PPENDIX AINTENANCE ROUBLESHOOTING Periodic Maintenance There is no periodic maintenance required for the Repeater. As long as it is installed in a shaded area not subject to extreme temperatures, it will provide long term, carefree operation.
  • Page 33 PC COM1 and the failed controller RS232 input in the local Verify that the LED of the controller connection is blinking fast Reboot the repeater Restart the PC Re-install the controller software Dekolink™—IDEN Repeater Hardware Manual...
  • Page 34: Appendix: Rf Exposure Warning

    Authorized Customer Use F. A : RF E PPENDIX XPOSURE ARNING In order to satisfy the FCC RF exposure requirements, you must ensure that the installation complies with the following: One antenna is connected via cable that has typical 1~10 dB attenuation (depends on the length of the cable) to the BDA base port.
  • Page 35: Appendix: Dekolink Wireless Limited Warranty

    Dekolink has been advised of the possibility of such damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations may not apply under certain circumstances.

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