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Dekolink Deko3108S Product Manual

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  • Page 1 Rev. B © Dekolink Wireless Ltd.—All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    OTICE Confidential - Authorized Customer Use This document may be used in its complete form only and is solely for the use of Dekolink Wireless Ltd. employees and authorized Dekolink Wireless channels or customers. The material herein is proprietary to Dekolink Wireless Ltd. Any unauthorized reproduction, use or disclosure of any part thereof is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    USERS who have been instructed on the restrictions and the required precautions to be taken. The Dekolink Repeater can only be opened using a TOOL or lock and key, and only upon authorization from the person responsible for the location where the Repeater is installed.

  • Page 5: Standards And Compliances

    3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL : UL C TTENTION OMPLIANCE EQUIREMENTS Select a power supply cord that is UL listed or CSA Certified: 3-Conductor, 18AWG, SJT with a length between 1.5m and 4.5m, terminated in a molded on plug cap rated 250V, 15A and matching connector with 600V, 12A, or equivalent.

  • Page 6: Revision History

    3108S M RODUCT ANUAL EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS EVISION ISTORY The revision history for this document is shown in Table 1. Table 1: Revision history Revision Date Description 300XC10031 07-July-2008 Initial Version P/N 300XC10031 Rev. B Page iv Proprietary Data...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Revision History........................iv 1 INTRODUCTION ......................7 Features......................7 Management Connections................8 Smart-ALC Function..................8 Deko3108S Interfaces ..................10 Locking ......................12 2 Site and Installation Requirements ................13 Power Requirements..................13 Grounding Wires Requirements ..............13 Antenna Requirements ................... 13 Pre-Installation Safety Instructions ...............
  • Page 8 Setting Date and Time..................35 Reset the Repeater ..................35 Remote Wireless Management Connections..........36 5 Navigating the DekoLink web management Application ......... 37 Navigating the User Interface................. 37 Repeater Network and Communication Parameters ........39 Monitoring Alarms and Troubleshooting............40 Deko-CMU Alarms Log..................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    ANUAL 1 INTRODUCTION Deko3108S is a band selective midi-repeater that supports the iDEN 800 MHz band. The repeater is specifically designed for the operation of ESMR 800 MHz and is band selectable in the 800 MHz range [18 MHz or 7 MHz bandwidth].

  • Page 10: Management Connections

    (they unnecessarily increase the noise in a certain cell). By keeping the same gain for full traffic as well as for pilot only transmissions situations, the Dekolink SALC feature minimizes this effect. • No adjustments are required: When installing the repeater, the standard procedure for the technician is to tune the repeater to the desired isolation and gain values.
  • Page 11 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL precious workmanship and equipment usage time for a “plug & play” foolproof deployment. • Uplink and downlink balance is preserved. In previous repeaters, separate adjustments are required for the uplink and downlink. This repeater requires just one adjustment for both channels.

  • Page 12: Deko3108S Interfaces

    1.4 D 3108S I NTERFACES Deko3108S is housed in an enclosure with a securely locked door for easy access to the internal components for connections, adjustment and for service and maintenance. communication Most of the required interfaces are located externally; however, the...
  • Page 13 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 1.4.2 Internal Interfaces This section describes the Repeater interfaces that are accessed by opening the Repeater. There are two such interfaces: • The Ethernet port • Power level selector – for service personnel only. This connector is relevant only if the option is enabled from the Web GUI application 4.3.

  • Page 14: Locking

    Blinking Green and Blinking Signifies low power transmission Orange 1.5 L OCKING The door is locked with two locks – the same key is used for both. Figure 1-5: Deko3108S – Locks Page 12 Proprietary Data P/N 300XC10031 Rev. B...

  • Page 15: Site And Installation Requirements

    3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 2 SITE AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS This section describes the power, antenna and site requirements for the Repeater installation. 2.1 P OWER EQUIREMENTS 2.1.1 Overcurrent Protection A readily accessible, listed branch circuit over current protective device, rated 20 A, must be incorporated in the building wiring.

  • Page 16: Pre-Installation Safety Instructions

    3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS 2.3.2 Mobile (Service) Antenna The Mobile antenna is installed indoors. Note: Before installing the Mobile antenna, see FCC regulations for information regarding recommended distances between the antennas and populated areas. The following describes the requirements for an omni-directional mobile used for indoor applications.

  • Page 17: Installing The Repeater

    Connecting the power • Installing and connecting the antennas Note: External modem for wireless communication is optional (see 4.9). The following figure provides an overview of the Deko3108S connections. 3.2 U NPACKING Upon receiving the Deko3108S unit, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 18: Required Tools And Materials

    • AC supply cable – for external modem 3.3 R EQUIRED OOLS AND ATERIALS The following is required in order to mount the Deko3108S Repeater: • Mounting Fixture (supplied) • Four 5/16" NF hexagon screws (supplied) • Standard professional tools •...
  • Page 19 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL Figure 2. Mounting Fixture Measurements P/N 300XC10031 Rev. B Proprietary Data Page 17...
  • Page 20 3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS 3.4.2 Bracket Installation Procedure The bracket mounting procedure differs according to the type of wall. 3.4.2.1 Components Use the components according to the following table: Type of wall Components Concrete Anchor Hexagon Head Screws – Install at least 4 Zinc Plated Steel Anchor Hexagon Head Screw with Integrated Washer, such as FBN 8/50 Fischer Fixing Systems or compatible from other companies.
  • Page 21 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 3. Use the specifi ed anchors to secure the support Mounting Fixture firmly to the wall. Insert the anchors and using a hammer tap the part being fastened into the drilled hole until the washer is in contact with the fastened part.
  • Page 22 Mounting the Repeater 1. Pick up (two people) the Repeater by its handles and hang the Repeaters upper mounting hooks (see figure below) on the Mounting Fixture holding pins. Figure 3-3: Deko3108S – Repeater Mounting Hooks Page 20 Proprietary Data...
  • Page 23 RODUCT ANUAL Figure 3-4: Hanging Repeater on Mounting Fixture Figure 3-5: Deko3108S – Repeater Mounted on Mounting Fixture 2. To lock the Repeater in to place, insert four 5/16" NF hexagon screws (supplied with two on each side the Repeater –...

  • Page 24: Grounding

    ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS Locking screws Figure 6: Mounted Deko3108S – Rear View 3.5 G ROUNDING ARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR EQUIVALENT BE SURE THAT THE POWER IS NOT CONNECTED WHEN THE GROUND LUG IS UNSCREWED The protective grounding conductor is copper with a 10AWG cross-section.

  • Page 25: Power Up

    3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 3.6 P OWER NOTE: See section 2.1 for power-supply requirements. To power-up The Repeater operates from a 100 to 240 VAC Mains. The maximum consumption power is 150W (typical). Connect the AC power cable to the Repeaters front panel 100-240VAC connector. WARNING: Do not unscrew while power is connected 100-240VAC...
  • Page 26 The isolation between the Base/Donor and Mobile/Service antennas is critical especially for high gain, outdoor applications. For proper operation of the Deko3108S iDEN midi-repeater, it is recommended that the isolation between the Donor and Service antennas be at least 10 dB higher than the Repeaters set gain.
  • Page 27 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 3.7.4 Verifying the Link between the BTS and the Repeater This test checks the signal strength from the BTS antenna to the CDMA Repeater. Proceed as follows: 1. Using a Spectrum analyzer, measure the received signal from BTS at the Donor antenna port near the Repeater.

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    5. Interconnect the Repeater Ethernet port and the computer Ethernet port. Ethernet connection Ethernet Cross Deko3108S Cable Figure 4-1. Ethernet Port Connection 6. Interconnect the Repeater Ethernet port and the computer Ethernet port. 4.1.1 Configure the Computer Network Parameters You will now configure the computer network parameters to communicate with the Repeater.

  • Page 29: Login To The Repeater

    3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL The Local Area Connections Properties dialog appears with the General tab displayed by default. • In the Items list, select “Internet Protocol (TCP*IP)” and click the Properties button. • The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog appears. Note: The Repeater is supplied with the default IP address 192.168.1.253.
  • Page 30 • General Repeater options - CMU3108S • NE specific options – Deko3108S • User management options – Users The pane in the right side and the available tab options correspond to the item selected in the Topology Tree.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Signal Level, Gain And Noise

    You will now adjust the signal level for complete coverage of the area by adjusting the signal strength and noise level. To adjust the signal levels 1. In the topology tree, click Deko3108S. 2. Click the Control and Params tab. The corresponding pane appears. Note: Be sure to click Send with each change.

  • Page 32: Configuring The Filter Switch

    3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS • By default, the LBDA Panel Mask drop-down box = ON. This enables the user to set the Maximum Power using the Max Power parameter in this pane. Note: To allow setting the maximum power from the Repeater selector (see 1.4.2.2), set the LBDA Panel Mask = OFF.
  • Page 33 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL Not relevant - disabled either 2. To configure the channels for the 800 MHz band, checkmark 7MHz or 18MHz. The channel bandwidth will be displayed in the corresponding column. 3. Click Send. 4. You may fine tune the position of the filter by lowering or increasing the channel start frequency by up to 500 KHz.

  • Page 34: Viewing Alarms

    3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS • UL Freq. range: 806.25 MHZ – 824.0 MHz. See following figure. Not relevant - disabled 5. Click Send. Response in Pane • The DL and UL frequency ranges and the Channel will be displayed according to the selection.
  • Page 35 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL RED by default (Panel Mask switch is set to ON) except for the Panel Switch Mask 2. Verify that all the indicators ( ) are GREEN in the Alarms pane. Note: The Panel Switch Mask is RED by default indicating that the Panel Switch Mask parameter in the Config and Params tab (section 4.3) is set to ON.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Parameters For An External Modem

    3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS 4.6 C ONFIGURING THE ARAMETERS FOR AN XTERNAL ODEM NOTE: This section is relevant only if an external modem is to be connected. 1. Click CMU in the left tree pane. 2. The Deko-CMU Configuration pane appears. 3.

  • Page 37: Setting Date And Time

    3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 4.7 S ETTING ATE AND It is important to set the correct date and time on the unit since this provides the timestamp for each logged event and alarm. To set the Repeaters date and time 1.

  • Page 38: Remote Wireless Management Connections

    • Connect the power cable between the external modem Power connector and the Deko3108S AUX POWER 12V 4A MAX. Note: The 3108S unit is powered by an AC power source while the modem is powered by 12 VDC 4 A power source.

  • Page 39: Navigating The Dekolink Web Management Application

    IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 5 NAVIGATING THE DEKOLINK WEB MANAGEMENT APPLICATION This chapter describes how to navigate the Dekolink Web Management application and the available functions. These include: • Required network and modem parameters • Monitoring alarms and troubleshooting •...
  • Page 40 3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS 5.1.1 Tree Pane Branches The Tree Pane displays: • CMU – Repeater parameters • Deko3108 – Deko3108 technology (iDEN) related RF parameters • Users – user management options NOTE: The icon colors in the Tree Pane display the color of the most severe alarm (see 5.3).

  • Page 41: Repeater Network And Communication Parameters

    Use the Deko-CMU Configuration screen to review and define the configuration of the selected Repeater. 1. Open and login to the Dekolink Web Access application. 2. From the Tree Pane, select the Deko-CMU. 3. Click Deko-CMU Configuration. The following parameters are relevant (to be defined as shown): •...

  • Page 42: Monitoring Alarms And Troubleshooting

    3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS 5.3 M ONITORING LARMS AND ROUBLESHOOTING This section provides alarm descriptions and troubleshooting procedures. To display the Repeater Alarms • From the Tree Pane, Select Deko3108, and click the Alarms tab. RED by default (Panel Mask switch is set to ON).
  • Page 43 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL Alarm Description and probable cause Recommendation by a UL/DL channeler module lock- detect failure Temperature High Level High unit temperature Check the Repeater case for external causes (sun, hot environment, air flow is blocked) and eliminate the reason for excessive heat.

  • Page 44: Deko-Cmu Alarms Log

    Date & Time. To view the Deko-CMU log screen: 1. Open and login to the Dekolink NMS. 2. From the Tree Pane, select the Dekolink CMU. 3. Click Alarms Logs. Deko-CMU displays the Alarms Log Table. Figure 5-3: Deko-CMU Alarms Log Screen...

  • Page 45: Viewing Repeater Information

    5.5 V IEWING EPEATER NFORMATION Use the Dekolink Web Access application Repeater Information screen to view the Repeater hardware and software versions and to assign the module a recognizable name. To view the information for each band 1. From the Tree Pane, select Deko3108.
  • Page 46 Direct CS (circuit switched): The NMC workstation calls the Deko-CMU when it wants to connect. • IP Callback: The NMC workstation calls the Dekolink CCD and triggers the Deko-CMU to call an ISP to get an IP address. • CS Callback: The NMC workstation calls the Dekolink CCD and the Deko-CMU calls back the unit.

  • Page 47: Administration

    3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 6 ADMINISTRATION This section describes how to perform the following operations: • Manage users – add, modify and remove users at various levels. • Manage (backup, restore, upload) configuration files • Upgrade the Repeater software 6.1 M ANAGING SERS...
  • Page 48 3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS The following table provides a description of the Users dialog buttons and options. Management Description Option Add User (button) Adds a new user with to user defined access level and password Del(ete) Deletes the corresponding user from the list Edit Enables changing the definitions of an existing user 6.1.3...

  • Page 49: Configuration Backup, Restore And Upload

    3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 6.1.5 Deleting a User To delete a user: 1. From the Tree Pane Select Users. The list of users is displayed in the User's Pane. 2. Select the User to be deleted in the list. 3.
  • Page 50 3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS 6.2.1 The Configuration Backup and Restore Window To access the configuration backup window: 1. From the Tree Pane, select the Repeater and click the Backup/Restore button. 2. The Backup/Restore pane appears. The pane lists the currently backed up files and provides backup and restore options.
  • Page 51 3108S M EKOLINK IRELESS EPEATER RODUCT ANUAL 6.2.2 Configuration Backup 1. From the Tree Pane, select the Repeater and click the Backup/Restore button. 2. The Backup/Restore pane appears. The pane lists the currently backed up files and provides backup and restore options. 3.

  • Page 52: Repeater Software Upgrade

    3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS 6.3 R EPEATER OFTWARE PGRADE NOTE: During the upgrade, the Repeater is disconnected from the network. AUTION O NOT TURN OFF THE EPEATER DURING THE PLOAD PROCESS Use the Repeater Software Update screen to view the current software version and to update the Repeater software.

  • Page 53: Appendices

    500 x 400 x 180 mm (20 x 16 x 7 inch) Weight 30 kg (66lb) NVIRONMENTAL PECIFICATIONS Deko3108S is designed to operate properly under the following environmental conditions. Condition Value -10 °C to +50 °C (14 to 122° F) Operating temperature -30 °C to +80 °C (-22 to 176°...

  • Page 54: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    3108S RODUCT ANUAL OMPACT EPEATER EKOLINK IRELESS B: T PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING Status Status and fault Recommendation probable cause GREEN Normal operation Major error Replace the Repeater unit. Blinking Low input signal Recommendation - Check the Donor antenna output GREEN from Donor power and verify alignment with the BTS to obtain antenna.

  • Page 55: Appendix C: Dekolink Wireless Limited Warranty

    (15) months from the date of shipment of the Product by Dekolink. The obligations of Dekolink under this warranty shall be limited solely to the repair or exchange or giving credit for, at the option of Dekolink, any Product that may prove defective in accordance with evidence satisfactory to Dekolink.

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