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PES1900Gi NR
Operations Manual
550-3600-04
Revision A
February 2009
Corporate Headquarters
39 Grand Canyon Ln, San Ramon
California 94582 USA
Telephone: +1 925 901-0103
Facsimile: +1 925 901-0403
www.peninsulaengineering.com

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  • Page 1 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual 550-3600-04 Revision A February 2009 Corporate Headquarters 39 Grand Canyon Ln, San Ramon California 94582 USA Telephone: +1 925 901-0103 Facsimile: +1 925 901-0403 www.peninsulaengineering.com...
  • Page 2 © 2009 Peninsula Engineering Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. The materials in this manual, the figures, tables and text, are the property of Peninsula Engineering Solutions, Inc. Peninsula Engineering Solutions provides this manual to aid its customers in obtaining product, ordering, installation, testing, maintenance, and application information for this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Options and Assembly Part Number..................20 Technical Services............................23 Contacting Peninsula Engineering Solutions ....................24 Chapter 2. Installation Instructions ........................25 Installation Overview............................25 Receipt and Inspection of the PES1900Gi NR....................26 RepeaterNet Craft...........................26 Installation Equipment............................27 Accessory Kits ............................28 Pre-Installation Site Review ...........................29 Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas........................31 Mount Antennas.............................31...
  • Page 4 Maximum Ratings ........................111 Tower Light Alarming ....................... 111 External DC Input Voltage ........................113 Power Amplifier (PA) External Disable Input..................113 Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900Gi NR......................115 Introduction ..............................115 AC Power Wiring for Primary Cabinet ......................115 Inside Wiring ............................115 Outside Wiring ............................120 DC Power Wiring ............................121...
  • Page 5 Download Properties........................ 159 Upload Properties ........................160 Update Repeater Firmware......................161 Exit............................162 Configuration Menu – RepeaterNet Craft ..................162 System Menu – RepeaterNet Craft....................162 Properties ..........................162 Options Menu – RepeaterNet Craft ....................165 Color Independent Icons......................165 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Contents — ix...
  • Page 6 Routine Maintenance ...........................169 LEDs ................................169 Troubleshooting ............................169 Backing Up the Internal Battery ........................171 Keeping Spares ............................171 Returning the PES1900Gi NR for Repair .....................172 Product Warranty ............................172 Appendix A Default Repeater Settings......................173 Figures Figure 1 Typical GSM Repeater Installation....................25 Figure 2 GSM Antenna Configuration ......................31 Figure 3 PSX PolyPhaser, for Lightning Protection..................33...
  • Page 7 Figure 112 Location of Ground Lugs on Primary Cabinet ................128 Figure 116 RepeaterNet Craft - Main Control Screen ................. 131 Figure 117 RepeaterNet Craft - Pull-down Menus ..................131 Figure 152 Preset Configuration Files in RepeaterNet Craft ............... 159 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Contents — xi...
  • Page 8 Table 42 Configuration File Descriptions ....................159 Table 43 System Inventory Fields Descriptions ..................163 Table 44 Color Independent Icon Descriptions ................... 165 Table 45 PES1900Gi Maximum RF Output Power Levels ................168 Table 46 System Troubleshooting ......................169 — Contents PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Overview

    Includes routine checks required to maintain performance and to address problems, return and repair of the PES1900Gi NR, and the product warranty. In addition, RepeaterNet Craft for the PES1900Gi NR provides information about configuring and monitoring your repeater with RepeaterNet Craft.

  • Page 10: General Information

    Effective Radiated Power (ERP) output of the installed repeater. The PES1900Gi NR is designed for indoor or outdoor installation and can be either wall- or pole- mounted. The unit’s compact cabinet simplifies installation, while it’s aesthetically acceptable design allows it to be easily zoned in many locations.

  • Page 11: Functional Description

    Functional Description The PES1900Gi NR uses an Intermediate Frequency (IF) filtering design to achieve a high degree of selectivity. A common local oscillator is used for up- and down-conversion to prevent frequency conversion error. This repeater is frequency segment or block selective. A family of IF filter bandwidths are available to support various multi-carrier GSM/GPRS/EDGE and WCDMA applications.

  • Page 12: Technical Specification Summary

    CXR = Carrier. 600 kHz spacing used for GSM/GPRS/EDGE multi-carrier capacity estimate. Passband extends into adjacent blocks. Primary Unit has 1 Power Amplifier; Growth Unit has 1 Power Amplifier for a system total of 2 PA. — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 13: Table 4 Equipment Characteristics

    110 ~ 230 VAC, 100 ~ 264 VAC 200 Watts, Primary 150 Watts, Primary 47-63 Hz auto-ranging +24 VDC 22 ~ 32 VDC 350 Watts, Primary + Growth 250 Watts, Primary + Growth PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 5...

  • Page 14: Table 6 Repeaternet Alarm, Monitoring, And Control

    In the following tables, lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 15: Table 10 Gsm-1900 Channel Range, 1.2 Mhz Passband Bw

    1937.80 1936.80 1937.40 1938.00 1937.00 1937.60 1938.20 1937.20 1937.80 1938.40 1937.40 1938.00 1938.60 1937.60 1938.20 1938.80 1937.80 1938.40 1939.00 1938.00 1938.60 1939.20 1938.20 1938.80 1939.40 1938.40 1939.00 1939.60 1938.60 1939.20 1939.80 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 7...
  • Page 16 Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...
  • Page 17 1959.20 1958.20 1958.80 1959.40 1958.40 1959.00 1959.60 1958.60 1959.20 1959.80 1958.80 1959.40 1960.00 1959.00 1959.60 1960.20 1959.20 1959.80 1960.40 1959.40 1960.00 1960.60 1959.60 1960.20 1960.80 1959.80 1960.40 1961.00 1960.00 1960.60 1961.20 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 9...
  • Page 18 Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...
  • Page 19 1979.40 1980.00 1980.60 1004 1979.60 1980.20 1980.80 1008 1979.80 1980.40 1981.00 1012 1980.00 1980.60 1981.20 1016 1980.20 1980.80 1981.40 1020 1980.40 1981.00 1981.60 1024 1980.60 1981.20 1981.80 1028 1980.80 1981.40 1982.00 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 11...
  • Page 20 Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 21: Table 11 Gsm-1900 Channel Range, 4.8 Mhz Passband Bw

    1942.80 1938.20 1940.60 1943.00 1938.40 1940.80 1943.20 1938.60 1941.00 1943.40 1938.80 1941.20 1943.60 1939.00 1941.40 1943.80 1939.20 1941.60 1944.00 1939.40 1941.80 1944.20 1939.60 1942.00 1944.40 1939.80 1942.20 1944.60 1940.00 1942.40 1944.80 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 13...
  • Page 22 1960.40 1962.80 1958.20 1960.60 1963.00 1958.40 1960.80 1963.20 1958.60 1961.00 1963.40 1958.80 1961.20 1963.60 1959.00 1961.40 1963.80 1959.20 1961.60 1964.00 1959.40 1961.80 1964.20 1959.60 1962.00 1964.40 1959.80 1962.20 1964.60 1960.00 1962.40 1964.80 — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...
  • Page 23 Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 15...

  • Page 24: Table 12 Gsm-1900 Channel Range, 10.2 Mhz Passband Bw

    Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...
  • Page 25 Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 17...
  • Page 26 Lookup the range of GSM channels to be repeated, then find the corresponding CDMA channel for the passband center. Assign that CDMA channel number to the repeater using RepeaterNet Craft. CDMA channels can be set in 1-channel; 50 kHz increments. — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 27: Ordering Information

    Mounting Special requirements for the repeater and antennas. When ordering, specify a shipping destination and a billing address. Peninsula Engineering Solutions returns an order acknowledgment with the scheduled shipping date. Each shipment includes an equipment list showing the equipment ordered and shipped, including details about system and equipment options.

  • Page 28: System Options And Assembly Part Number

    Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC 090-3650G-06-1.2 (adds second 1.2 MHz passband to any DC system) 090-3650G-07-1.2 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 1.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 29: Table 14 Pes1900Gi, 4.8 Mhz Bw, Repeater Part Numbers

    Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC 090-3650G-06-4.8 (adds second 4.8 MHz passband to any DC system) 090-3650G-07-4.8 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 4.8 MHz, 24VDC, ND PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 21...

  • Page 30: Table 15 Pes1900Gi, 10.2 Mhz Bw, Repeater Part Numbers

    Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 115/230VAC, ND Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, GROWTH BOX 24VDC 090-3650G-06-10 (adds second 10.2 MHz passband to any DC system) 090-3650G-07-10 Assembly, PES1900Gi, GSM, F BLK, 1-Passband, 10.2 MHz, 24VDC, ND — Chapter 1. Overview PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 31: Technical Services

    Cable, PC Interface, DB9, 9-Pin, Female to Female 250-1011-01 BUPS-25/80 519-1200-03 Software, RepeaterNet Craft Technical Services To supplement the manpower resources of service providers, Peninsula Engineering Solutions offers the following technical services: ⇒ Site and construction surveys ⇒ Network design ⇒...

  • Page 32: Contacting Peninsula Engineering Solutions

    Contacting Peninsula Engineering Solutions Contact the Peninsula Engineering Solutions corporate headquarters for sales information or technical assistance for the PES1900Gi NR, or any other of our communications or related products. Corporate Headquarters 39 Grand Canyon Lane San Ramon, California 94582...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2. Installation Instructions Installation Overview The PES1900Gi NR is designed for indoor or outdoor installation and can be either wall or pole mounted. The unit’s compact cabinet simplifies installation, while it’s aesthetically acceptable design allows it to be easily zoned in many locations.

  • Page 34: Receipt And Inspection Of The Pes1900Gi Nr

    Customer Service Department of Peninsula Engineering Solutions in writing. NOTE: Save original shipping carton and packing materials for any future transport of the unit. If the PES1900Gi NR is to be stored for later installation or shipment, reseal the packaging of the accessory kit and the repeater.

  • Page 35: Installation Equipment

    Note that the site plan and network engineering documentation is used during installation to refer to the intended parameters of the project including coverage area, gain settings, and antenna location. If necessary, consult a network administrator for more information. PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 2. Installation Instructions — 27...

  • Page 36: Accessory Kits

    Accessory Kits Table 18 Accessory Kit, AC Repeater, 091-0105-01 Part Number Description Quantity 129-0007-02 Wrench, Hex Key, 5/32-inch x 3-1/4 -inch long, Short Arm 129-0008-01 Hex Bit, Pin-In Socket, 7/32-inch 129-0011-01 Hex Bit 7/64-inch x 1-inch long, Ball Point ¼ -inch Driver 137-0446-01 Button Plug, Recessed-Type Head, 7/8-inch 137-0447-01...

  • Page 37: Pre-Installation Site Review

    Determine whether there is enough room for the repeater door to open, once mounted. CAUTION: In an extremely hot and sunny environment, such as a desert, shading from direct sunlight may be necessary to prevent the repeater and associated equipment from overheating. PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Chapter 2. Installation Instructions — 29...
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  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Mounting The Antennas

    Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas Mount Antennas Mount all antennas, antenna coaxial cabling, and lightning arrestors. Test the completed assembly prior to repeater equipment installation. Follow details of the site plan if available. Antenna Configurations GSM repeaters use one basic antenna configuration: Donor antenna and one vertically-polarized subscriber antenna (see Figure 2).

  • Page 40: Antenna Rf Cables

    1. Raise the cable up the tower to the antenna. 2. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna. 3. Securely install the cable so that it reaches to the installation site of the PES1900Gi NR, with enough room to connect to the repeater.

  • Page 41: Lightning Protection

    Lightning Protection Peninsula Engineering Solutions strongly recommends installing lightning arrestors on all feeder cables to the repeater. A direct lightning strike can damage any electronic equipment. Damage resulting from a lightning strike is not covered under the equipment warranty, whether or not lightning arrestors are used.

  • Page 42: Figure 4 Lightning Arrestor, Grounding And Repeater Rf Cabling

    Figure 4 Lightning Arrestor, Grounding and Repeater RF Cabling — Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 43: Sweeping The Antenna Cables

    Sweeping the Antenna Cables Sweep testing of the installed feedlines and antennas is recommended. Sweep testing is the same as performed at a base station. Measurement of impedance match and insertion loss over the operating frequencies insures that the antenna system is installed properly and is ready to perform. Most wireless operating companies have developed their own performance standards for antenna systems.

  • Page 44: Measuring Antenna Isolation

    Measuring Antenna Isolation Measure the actual isolation between the antennas, to ensure that the donor (base station) antenna is sufficiently isolated from the subscriber (mobile) antennas. WARNING: This is a critical step in all on-frequency repeater installations. If the isolation is not sufficient, the repeater might oscillate, or it might operate with less gain (signal amplification).

  • Page 45: Figure 5 Equipment Setup For Measuring Antenna Isolation

    Figure 5 Equipment setup for measuring Antenna Isolation PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas — 37...

  • Page 46: Figure 6 Antenna Isolation Measurement - Equipment Configuration

    Figure 6 Antenna Isolation Measurement - Equipment Configuration NOTE: If the repeater uses a dual polarized, back-beam antenna, antenna isolation must be measure from both ports of both antennas (four measurements). If the repeater uses only one dual polarized antenna, only two isolation measurements are needed: one from the left port, and one from the right port, of the subscriber antenna.
  • Page 47 The equation for antenna isolation is: ISO = P – L C-GEN C-SA Where: ISO = Isolation in dB between the antennas. = Output level of the signal generator (dBm). = Loss of the signal generator cable (dB). C-GEN = Loss of the spectrum analyzer cable (dB). C-SA = Power indicated on the spectrum analyzer (dBm).
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  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Mounting The Pes1900Gi Nr

    Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900Gi NR Installation Overview The PES1900Gi NR can be mounted on a pole or on the wall of a building. The unit’s compact cabinet simplifies installation, and its aesthetically-acceptable design means that it conforms to zoning standards in many locations.

  • Page 50: Mounting The Repeater

    Mounting hardware is provided in the accessory kit shipped with the unit. The PES1900Gi NR is shipped with the rear-mounting bracket attached to the unit. See the following two figures for an illustration of the bracket with dimensions and for a side view of the PES1900Gi NR and the rear-mounting bracket.

  • Page 51: Figure 8 Rear Mounting Bracket

    Figure 8 Rear Mounting Bracket PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900GI NR — 43...

  • Page 52: Wall Mounting

    Four (4) flat washers ⇒ Four (4) lock (split) washers To mount the PES1900Gi NR on a wall: 1. Remove the security screws and washers and separate the rear-mounting bracket from the Repeater. 2. Using the recommended hardware, secure the bracket to the wall—see the following figure.

  • Page 53: Figure 10 Guide Bolt And Slot

    Figure 10 Guide Bolt and Slot Figure 11 Repeater Mounting and Hardware Placement PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900GI NR — 45...

  • Page 54: Pole Mounting

    Pole Mounting Peninsula Engineering Solutions offers optional pole mounting equipment for the PES1900Gi NR, available when ordering the PES1900Gi NR—see Ordering Information. Pole installation requires the following materials: ⇒ Pole mounting kit (available from Peninsula Engineering Solutions) ⇒ Banding kit (purchased separately—available from McMaster-Carr), for mounting the repeater on concrete or metal poles.

  • Page 55: Figure 12 Pole Mounting Hardware

    Stainless Steel Scru-Lockt Buckles Carrying Case NOTE: Two people are required for pole mounting. To mount the PES1900Gi NR to a pole: 1. Remove the attachment security bolts and washers, and then separate the rear-mounting bracket from the repeater. 2. Using the hardware provided with the accessory kit, secure the rear-mounting bracket to the pole-mounting channel—see the next figure.

  • Page 56: Figure 13 Pole Mount-Side View

    6. Set the repeater into the bracket by sliding the guide bolt into the guide slot 7. Secure the repeater to the bracket with the security screws and washers removed in Step 1. — Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 57: Earth, Ground, And Lightning Protection

    Earth, Ground, and Lightning Protection When grounding the PES1900Gi NR and associated equipment, follow the general guidelines in the Peninsula Engineering Solutions application note, Installation Standards for Grounding Requirements. Installing the input power to the repeater includes installing the standard electrical service grounds.

  • Page 58: Figure 15 Typical System Ground

    CAUTION: Ground all other cabinets, enclosures, antennas, and coaxial cables used for installation to reduce any damage from a lightning strike or power surge. Figure 16 Wiring and Ground Connections, at left interior of Repeater Entry Box — Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 59: Figure 17 Vertically-Mounted Growth Cabinet Example

    Figure 17 Vertically-Mounted Growth Cabinet Example Figure 18 Horizontally-Mounted Growth Cabinet Example PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900GI NR — 51...

  • Page 60: Figure 19 Growth Cabinet With Bups-25/80

    Figure 19 Growth Cabinet with BUPS-25/80 — Chapter 4. Mounting the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5. Installing The Growth Cabinet

    Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet Introduction The Growth Cabinet is a one-passband Repeater. When used with the PES1900Gi Repeater, the Growth Cabinet lets the whole repeater system handle more traffic channels simultaneously. ⇒ The Main or Primary Cabinet (F1) carries the first passband. ⇒...

  • Page 62: Step 1 - Inventory Growth Cabinet Accessory Kit

    Flexible Conduit Assembly, AC and DC power 187-0924-01 Flexible Conduit Assembly, RF and Alarm 519-1200-03 RepeaterNet Craft Software, CD 550-3600-04 PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual, CD-ROM Figure 20 Accessories supplied with the Growth Cabinet — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 63: Figure 21 Tools Supplied With The Growth Cabinet

    Using the following table, verify the specialized tools contained in the growth cabinet accessory kit. Table 23 Kit supplied tools for installing Growth Cabinet Part Number Description: 091-0105-03 Quantity Verify 129-0001-01 5/16-inch SMA Wrench 129-0007-02 5/32-inch Allen Wrench, 3-1/4 –inch long 129-0008-01 7/32-inch Pin-in-Socket (for Cabinet Security Bolts) 129-0011-01...

  • Page 64: Customer Supplied Tools

    Customer Supplied Tools Using the following table, verify the customer-supplied tools have been obtained and are at hand. Table 24 Customer-Supplied Tools for installing Growth Cabinet Description Quantity Verify Small Blade (1/8-inch) Screwdriver ¼-inch driver Medium Blade (3/16-inch) Bit Number 2 Phillips Bit Channel Lock Pliers Figure 22 Customer-Supplied Tools —...

  • Page 65: Step 2 - Mount The Growth Cabinet

    Step 2 – Mount the Growth Cabinet 1. Mount the second channel growth cabinet in either of two ways: • Horizontally • Vertically 2. Install the Growth Cabinet back plate. 3. Install the RF cables. 4. Install the Alarm Cable Figure 23 Horizontal Mount PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 5.

  • Page 66: Figure 24 Horizontal Mount

    Figure 24 Horizontal Mount — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 67: Figure 25 Vertical Mount

    Figure 25 Vertical Mount PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet — 59...

  • Page 68: Step 3 - Upgrade Repeaternet Software

    3. Create a new Back-Up Configuration file. Step 4 – Upgrade Repeater Firmware Repeater firmware is available for download on the Peninsula Engineering Solutions’ website: http://www.peninsulaengineering.com. The firmware file can be saved to a hard-drive, floppy disk, CD or memory stick.

  • Page 69: Turning Off Power Amplifiers

    Turning Off Power Amplifiers If the primary repeater cabinet is already installed, turn off the power to the forward and reverse Power Amplifiers (PAs). 1. Select Configuration->Channel 1 from the RepeaterNet menus. The Channel 1 Properties form opens. 2. Select the PA Control Tab in the Channel 1 Properties form. 3.

  • Page 70: Saving Configuration Files

    Saving Configuration Files 1. In the RepeaterNet software, select File -> Save Configuration. The Select a File dialog box opens. 2. In the File Name field of the dialog box, enter the name of the existing Repeater Configuration File (.rcf) to save, as shown. Figure 27 Entering File Name for a Configuration File Select the destination Configuration Files folder, where the existing Configuration Files should be saved.

  • Page 71: Figure 28 Selecting The Configuration File Folder

    Figure 28 Selecting the Configuration File Folder 3. Click on the Save button, to save the repeater properties. A status screen shows the progress of saving the Configuration files. Figure 29 Status Screen for Saving Files PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet — 63...

  • Page 72: Uploading New Firmware

    Uploading New Firmware 1. Select File->Update Firmware/Save Configuration from the RepeaterNet menus. 2. Select the new firmware files to install from the A: drive Figure 30 Selecting New Firmware Files 3. Select the new firmware upgrade file from the storage media, as shown above. A confirmation dialog box appears, for confirming or canceling the firmware download.

  • Page 73: Figure 32 Selecting Firmware Upgrade File

    Figure 32 Selecting Firmware Upgrade File 4. Click the OK button to open the file. A status box shows the progress of the firmware download. This file takes about 2 to 4 minutes to load. Figure 33 Status Box for Firmware Download As part of the download process, repeater properties automatically update from the configuration file.

  • Page 74: Figure 34 Automatic Update Of Repeater Properties

    Figure 34 Automatic Update of Repeater Properties 5. To verify that the firmware update completed successfully, select System->Properties from the RepeaterNet menus. The System Properties window opens. 6. Click on the System Inventories tab in the System Properties window Figure 35 Selecting System Inventory Tab 7.

  • Page 75: Step 5 - Turn Off Power And Exit Repeaternet

    Step 5 – Turn Off Power and Exit RepeaterNet Step 6 – Connect the Second Channel Cabinet Growth Accessory Kit: RF/Connect Cable and Power Cable The Growth Accessory Kit contains the items described in the following sections, for the RF/ Connect Cable and for the Power Cable.

  • Page 76: Figure 37 Liguidtight 1-Inch Connector Parts, Disassembled

    Figure 37 Liguidtight 1-inch Connector Parts, Disassembled — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 77: Power Cable

    Figure 38 Cable/Conduit Assembly, with RF and Alarm Connectors Figure 39 Identification Label for Conduit Power Cable The following items are part of the Power Cable assembly. • Two 1/2-inch Liquidtight flexible conduit 90 connectors, consisting of the components shown in Figure 40 and Figure 41.

  • Page 78: Figure 40 Liquidtight 1/2 -Inch Connector Parts, Assembled

    Figure 42 shows both types of connectors. • Two LiquidTight Flexible Power Conduit cables, 1/2 inch, as shown in Figure 43. Insert the Socket Housing Plug into the power-out connection of the entry box, on the main repeater cabinet. Figure 40 Liquidtight 1/2 -inch Connector Parts, Assembled Figure 41 Liquidtight 1/2 -inch Connector Parts, Disassembled —...

  • Page 79: Installing The Rf Cable At The Main Repeater

    Figure 42 Cable/Conduit Assembly (Showing AC and DC Power Connectors) Figure 43 Cable/Conduit Assembly Installing the RF cable at the Main Repeater 1. Remove the eight (8) screws that hold the cover plate, on the left side of the main repeater cabinet.

  • Page 80: Figure 44 Removing Screws And Cover Plate

    2. Remove the cover plate and gasket. You will not re-use this plate, gasket, and mounting hardware. 3. Using a 5/16-inch open-end wrench, remove the four RF terminators from the main repeater cabinet Figure 44 Removing Screws and Cover Plate 4.

  • Page 81: Figure 46 Threading Cables And Tightening Lock Nut

    Figure 46 Threading Cables and Tightening Lock Nut 7. Using the 1-9/16 –inch wrench (provided with the Growth Cabinet), tighten the Lock Nut, as shown. 8. Mount the bell housing unit to the primary repeater cabinet, as shown. PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 5.

  • Page 82: Figure 47 Mounting Bell Housing Unit To Primary Cabinet

    Figure 47 Mounting Bell Housing unit to Primary Cabinet 9. Connect and latch the ribbon cable to the alarm socket, aligning the arrows on the cable and the socket, as shown. — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 83: Figure 48 Orienting Alarm Ribbon Cable

    Figure 48 Orienting Alarm Ribbon Cable Figure 49 Close-up view of Alarm Connector PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet — 75...

  • Page 84: Figure 50 Connections For Horizontal Mount

    Figure 50 Connections for Horizontal Mount — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 85: Figure 51 Connections For Vertical Mount

    Figure 51 Connections for Vertical Mount 10. Connect the RF cables, in place of the four RF terminators, removed in Step 3. Connect the cable marked A into the connector marked A, the cable marked B into the connector marked B, and so on… Note that there are two types of RF connector arrangements, inline and staggered.

  • Page 86: Figure 52 Rf Connectors With Extenders, Type 1 - Inline

    Figure 52 RF Connectors with Extenders, Type 1 - Inline Figure 53 RF Connectors, Type 2 – Staggered — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 87: Installing The Rf Cable At The Growth Cabinet

    Figure 54 Bell Housing Unit Installed Installing the RF Cable at the Growth Cabinet In the preceding section, you connected the RF cable, to the Main Repeater. In this section, you connect the opposite end of the RF cable conduit, to the Growth Cabinet. 1.

  • Page 88: Figure 55 Threading Cables In The Growth Cabinet

    Figure 55 Threading Cables in the Growth Cabinet Figure 56 Installed Cables and Conduit on the Growth Cabinet — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 89: Installing The Power Cable

    Installing the Power Cable The Power Cable includes both AC and DC wiring, which are marked accordingly. Only one will be used depending on the input power configuration of the repeater. • The AC wiring is 18-gauge (smaller size). • The DC wiring is 14-gauge (larger size).

  • Page 90: Figure 58 Detail Of Power Connector On The Growth Cabinet

    Figure 58 Detail of Power Connector on the Growth Cabinet 6. Thread the opposite end of the Power Cable through the opening of the entry box, on the Main Repeater cabinet. 7. Connect the green wire (the wire with the eyelet), from the Power Cable, to the grounding stud (located in the entry box of the Main Repeater cabinet).

  • Page 91: Figure 59 Ac Power Connections For Growth Cabinet

    Figure 59 AC Power Connections for Growth Cabinet Figure 60 AC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet – Type 1 PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet — 83...

  • Page 92: Figure 61 Ac Power Connections For Primary Cabinet - Type 2

    Figure 61 AC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet - Type 2 Figure 62 DC Power Connections for Primary Cabinet — Chapter 5. Installing the Growth Cabinet PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 93: Figure 63 Ground Connection

    9. Plug the power cable into the socket. 10. To connect the elbow to the main repeater cabinet, tighten the Lock Nut at the Growth Cabinet connector box. 11. Ground the Growth Cabinet to earth, and to the Primary cabinet, as shown. Figure 63 Ground Connection PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 5.

  • Page 94: Rf Cable Vertical Mounting Instructions

    RF Cable Vertical Mounting Instructions If the repeater and growth cabinets are mounted vertically, you must remove the RF cables and ribbon cable from the longer length of conduit, and thread them through the shorter length of conduit. 1. Unscrew the ferrule completely off the longer conduit, and slide the gland ring and cap nut off.

  • Page 95: Step 7 - Power Up Both Repeater Boxes

    Figure 65 RF Cable, Primary Repeater End Step 7 – Power Up both Repeater Boxes Step 8 – Start the RepeaterNet Software Step 9 – Add the Growth Box in RepeaterNet 1. From the RepeaterNet Configuration menu, select Hardware Configuration. The Hardware Setting dialog opens, as shown below.

  • Page 96: Step 10 - Exit Repeaternet, Then Restart

    Figure 66 Hardware Setting Dialog Step 10 – Exit RepeaterNet, then Restart Step 11 – Configure the Second Channel Use the RepeaterNet software to configure the second channel, assigning the appropriate channel number and gain settings. Step 12 – Enable both channels’ Power Amplifiers 1.

  • Page 97: Chapter 6. Functional Repeater Test

    Chapter 6. Functional Repeater Test Overview This chapter describes how to test the PES1900Gi repeater, to verify that it is operating properly. These tests must be performed before connecting the repeater to an antenna system. Test Equipment Required The following table lists test equipment and tools required for testing the PES1900Gi repeater. Equivalent equipment may be substituted.

  • Page 98: Checking Repeater Properties

    Figure 67 Standby Battery in Repeater Entry Box Checking Repeater Properties NOTE: When the Repeater is shipped from the factory, the Subsystem Properties alarms are configured to the Default setting. 1. Connect the laptop computer’s serial port to the repeater’s CRAFT port, P1. 2.

  • Page 99: Checking The Power System Properties

    4. Use the subsystem Properties screen to check the repeater. To open a Properties screen, select a subsystem from the Configuration menu selections listed below: • Front End • Channel 1 • Channel 2 • Alarm Control Unit (ACU) • Modem •...

  • Page 100: Checking The Front End Subsystem

    Checking the Front End Subsystem 1. Select Front End from the Configuration menu, in the Main Control screen. The Front End Properties screen opens, and lets you view or redefine the settings of the front-end system. The Front End subsystem consists of the Forward Front End, Reverse Front End, and Diversity Front End.

  • Page 101: Reverse Pa Tab

    Reverse PA Tab Table 28 shows the types of Reverse Power Amplifier alarms, and their default severity settings. Table 28 Reverse Power Amplifier Alarm types, and default settings Alarm Default Severity Setting Reverse PA Alarm Critical Reverse PA1 Thermal Major Reverse PA Ext.

  • Page 102: Pa Control Tab

    PA Control Tab The Channel Control tab provides a switch to turn PA (Power Amplifier) power either ON or OFF. 1. Set both the Forward PA and Reverse PA to ON. 2. Check that the Channel 1 Forward and Channel 1 Reverse Power Amplifier icons, on the Main Control screen, both turned...

  • Page 103: Channel # Tab

    Channel # Tab The Channel # tab lets you check the operating GSM channel for either repeater Channel 1 or 2. After you select a channel, the RepeaterNet Craft software displays the corresponding frequencies. Figure 75 Channel Properties Screen, CDMA Channel # Tab Channel Gain Tab The Channel Gain tab lets you change the Forward and Reverse gain...

  • Page 104: Checking The Alarm Control Unit (Acu)

    Checking the Alarm Control Unit (ACU) 1. From the Configuration menu in the Main Control screen, select ACU. The ACU Properties screen opens. This screen includes the following tabs: • I/O Descriptions • I/O Control • Alarms • DC Voltage Alarm Threshold 2.

  • Page 105: Checking Modem Properties

    Checking Modem Properties 1. From the Main Control screen, select the Configuration menu. 2. From the Configuration menu, select Modem. The Modem Properties screen opens. This screen includes the following tabs: • Alarm Setting • Modem Properties • Pager Setting Alarm Setting Tab Figure 78 Modem Properties Screen, Table 32 shows the types of Modem...

  • Page 106: Pager Setting Tab

    Pager Setting Tab The Pager Setting tab lets you check the value for the Pager Number, Call Attempts, Repeater Number, and Minimum Alarm Severity. Figure 80 Modem Properties Screen, Pager Setting Tab Checking Cellular Phone Properties 1. From the Main Control screen, select the Configuration menu.

  • Page 107: Checking Back-Up Power System (Ups) Properties

    Checking Back-Up Power System (UPS) Properties 1. From the Main Control screen, select the Configuration menu. 2. From the Configuration menu, select UPS. The UPS Properties screen opens. Table 34 lists the Back-Up Power System alarm types, and their default severity settings. Table 34 Back-Up Power System Alarm types and default settings Alarm Default Severity Setting...
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  • Page 109: Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms

    Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms Overview This chapter describes how to connect external equipment that sends a visual or audible signal, whenever an alarm condition occurs at a repeater site. Alarm and Control Wiring Figure 83 shows the external alarm inputs and outputs connectors for the repeater. •...

  • Page 110: Figure 84 Wire Connected To Terminal 1

    3. Secure each wire to its pin, using the screws provided, as shown. Figure 84 Wire Connected to Terminal 1 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to connect wires to all input and output pins. 5. Re-Insert (plug in) the terminal blocks to the appropriate slot on the repeater. The plugs are polarized;...

  • Page 111: External Alarm Pins

    External Alarm Pins Table 35 lists all of the input and output connections, pin numbers, and functions, for the repeater’s external alarm connectors. NOTE: The ground reference for J1 and J2 inputs and/or outputs is the chassis ground terminal. Table 35 Input/Output Pin Descriptions Block Signal Name Function...

  • Page 112: Digital User-Controlled Outputs

    Digital User-Controlled Outputs The repeater includes two digital outputs, each with one lead for an open-transistor collector. When the RepeaterNet software sets one of these digital output switches to ON, the repeater sends a drive voltage to the input resistor of the transistor pair, as shown in Figure 85. This drive voltage causes the transistor to saturate.

  • Page 113: Figure 86 Examples Of Applications For Digital Output Controls

    Switching an Intrusion Alarm On and Off, Controlling an Electronic Door Lock, using Digital Output Nr 2 using Digital Output Nr 1 Figure 86 Examples of Applications for Digital Output Controls PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms — 105...

  • Page 114: User-Controlled Relay Outputs

    User-Controlled Relay Outputs The repeater also provides two user-controlled relay outputs, with Form-C contacts. These relays respond to user commands through the RepeaterNet software, similar to those described above for digital outputs. When the RepeaterNet software sets one of these relay switches to ON, the transistor saturates, and energizes the relay.

  • Page 115: Figure 88 Examples Of Relay-Controlled Applications

    Controlling a Lamp, using Relay Output Nr 2 Controlling a Fan or Blower, using Relay Output Nr 1 Figure 88 Examples of relay-controlled applications PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms — 107...

  • Page 116: Alarm Relay Outputs

    Alarm Relay Outputs RepeaterNet software can be used to set the severity of all internal and external alarms. The severity setting choices are: • Critical • Major • Minor • Event • Disable Whenever the repeater generates an alarm, it also generates a summary alarm for that severity. For example, if the repeater generates a critical alarm, it also generates a critical summary alarm.

  • Page 117: Figure 90 Critical Alarm Summary Relay, Controlling An External Led

    Figure 90 shows the critical alarm summary output relay, which is controlling an external, dual-color (green/red) LED. Normally, the relay is open, and the green LED is biased on. When an alarm occurs, the relay closes, and the LED turns red. Figure 90 Critical Alarm Summary Relay, controlling an external LED PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 7.

  • Page 118: Figure 91 External, Flashing Alarm Lamps

    Figure 91 shows circuitry that connects all alarm summary relays to external lamps, through a flasher. This circuit provides an external indication of any internal alarm in the repeater. Figure 91 External, Flashing Alarm Lamps — Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 119: Digital Inputs

    Digital Inputs The repeater has two digital inputs, and one battery monitor input. The two digital inputs can be used to monitor equipment or events that are external to the repeater. These external alarms are controlled and processed through the RepeaterNet software, in the same way as internal alarms.

  • Page 120: Figure 93 Monitoring A Tower Hazard Light - Configuration 1

    Figure 93 Monitoring a Tower Hazard Light - Configuration 1 Figure 94 Monitoring a Tower Hazard Light - Configuration 2 — Chapter 7. Connecting External Alarms PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 121: External Dc Input Voltage

    External DC Input Voltage The repeater has one analog input, to monitor an external DC power source. The monitoring range is from 0 to 60volts, with a resolution of 250mV. 1. Connect an external DC power source to the repeater, using a single lead from the positive line/terminal of the battery to Connector J1, as shown in...
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  • Page 123: Chapter 8. Powering The Pes1900Gi Nr

    • Feed the stripped and tinned end of the line cord through the plastic strain-relief, so that approximately 6 inches of line cord is inside the Entry Box opening. PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR — 115...

  • Page 124: Figure 97 Typical 2-Channel Horizontal Wall Installation

    Figure 97 Typical 2-Channel Horizontal Wall Installation Figure 98 Installing the Plastic Strain-Relief — Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 125: Figure 99 Installing Ac Power Cord And Strain-Relief Into Entry Box

    Figure 99 Installing AC Power Cord and Strain-Relief into Entry Box Figure 100 Power Cord Installation PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR — 117...

  • Page 126: Figure 101 Lock Nut Installation

    Use the small screwdriver to terminate the Hot (black or brown) and Neutral or Common (white or blue) stripped wires, on the AC line-cord plug. Figure 102 AC-IN Power Plug for Primary Cabinet — Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 127: Figure 103 Location Of J18

    10 to 15 Amps for 115-Volt AC service, or 7.5 to 10 Amps for 230-volt AC service, and MUST be dedicated exclusively to the repeater. Figure 103 Location of J18 PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR — 119...

  • Page 128: Outside Wiring

    2. Wire the repeater using #16 AWG (or larger) stranded PVC wire. Number 16 Gauge wire complies with most local and national electrical codes, because the Repeater Power Switch is also a thermal-magnetic circuit breaker, which limits current to a maximum of 10 Amps. — Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 129: Dc Power Wiring

    You must provide the junction box, from which the DC cable leads into the repeater. Figure 105 and Figure 106 show the typical DC Entry Box layout, and the recommended wiring. PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR — 121...

  • Page 130: Back-Up Power Supply

    A typical Back-Up Power Supply (BUPS) consists of a charger/rectifier, and has 24-Volt storage batteries floated across the DC output. The capacity of the BUPS should be sufficient to handle the addition of a Second Channel or Growth Cabinet. — Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 131: Figure 107 Equivalent Bups-25/80 Block Diagram

    For a two-channel system, the BUPS-25/80 provides approximately 8 hours of back-up time. For more details about the BUPS, see the BUPS-25/80 Operation Manual, 550-1011-01. Figure 107 Equivalent BUPS-25/80 Block Diagram PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR — 123...

  • Page 132: Figure 108 Recommended Mounting Of Repeater Cabinets And Bups-25/80

    The BUPS-25/80 Back-Up Power Supply includes the ½ -inch Liquidtight flexible conduit, the power and alarm wiring, and the necessary Liquidtight conduit fittings, to connect the repeater to the BUPS. — Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 133: Circuit Breaker Sequence For Using The Bups With A Pes1900Gi Repeater

    3. Verify the battery voltage at the BUPS Rectifier terminal block, using a digital voltmeter. The meter should read approximately 25 to 27 Volts. 4. Close the BUPS AC Input Breaker. 5. Close the BUPS Charger Circuit Breaker. 6. Close the Battery Circuit Breaker. PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR — 125...

  • Page 134: Figure 110 Front Panel Of The Bups-25/80 Rectifier/Charger

    9. Observe the Repeater load (Amps), using the BUPS Load Test Terminals. Under normal conditions, the load should be approximately 6.0 Amps for a Primary Channel, and 10.2 Amps with a two-channel system (Primary and Growth Cabinets). — Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 135: Additional Back-Up Time Without Ac Power

    PES1900Gi 2 Passband 8.5 Hrs Additional Back-Up time without AC power If the repeater application requires longer back-up time, contact Peninsula Engineering Solutions, Technical Sales Department, for more information. PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR — 127...

  • Page 136: Grounding

    Ground the Back-up Power Supply (BUPS) in a manner similar to a repeater cabinet. However, you must also add an external chassis ground lug to the BUPS-25/80, at the same time that you install the electrical service. — Chapter 8. Powering the PES1900GI NR PES1900NR Operations Manual...

  • Page 137: Chapter 9. Configuring The Repeater

    Chapter 9. Configuring the Repeater RepeaterNet Craft Software The RepeaterNet Craft software (Craft) provides configuration management and alarm monitoring capabilities for individual repeaters. It also dynamically manages repeater maintenance sessions in real time, through one of these connections: • A laptop computer with a direct connection to the repeaters—a technician can visit repeater sites and connect to the repeaters directly, using the serial port on the laptop.

  • Page 138: Configuring The Repeater Connection

    Configuring the Repeater Connection You must use the RepeaterNet Craft Admin program, to configure the connection to the repeater, before you can access the RepeaterNet Craft software. Follow the path in Figure 113, to invoke the RepeaterNet Craft Administrator from the Start menu. Programs/RepeaterNet Craft/CraftAdmin When you invoke the Administrator, RepeaterNet displays the window shown in Figure 114.

  • Page 139: Figure 116 Repeaternet Craft - Main Control Screen

    Figure 116 RepeaterNet Craft - Main Control Screen Figure 117 RepeaterNet Craft - Pull-down Menus PES1900NR Operations Manual Chapter 9. Configuring the Repeater — 131...

  • Page 140: Subsystem Configuration

    NOTE: • The PES1900Gi is shipped with the PAs (Power Amplifiers) turned OFF. In this condition, the PA OFF indicator (a circle with a slash through it) displays over each PA subsystem icon (FPA and RPA) in the Repeater Craft Main Control Screen (not shown in Figure 116). Keep each repeater’s PA turned OFF, until you have adjusted the gain for that repeater.

  • Page 141: Alarm Status Reporting On The Main Control Screen

    The display of the Forward PA and Reverse PA icons indicate the operational status of the Power Amplifiers. If a PA is OFF, a circle with a slash displays over the associated icon. If a subsystem is not available to the repeater, RepeaterNet displays that subsystem as disabled. For example, if a repeater has no cellular phone, the cellular icon is light gray.

  • Page 142: Defining Alarm Severity

    Defining Alarm Severity The repeater is factory-configured with a standard set of alarm severity settings. You can use the subsystem Properties screens to adjust alarm severity, from these defaults. See Configuring Repeater Properties, for more information about alarm severity and the factory configuration. The levels of alarm severity are: •...

  • Page 143: Hardware Settings

    NOTE: Some subsystem Properties screens include tabs for redefining alarm severity, and for specifying operational settings. Others have a single tab, for redefining alarm severity. Hardware Settings Use the Configure->Hardware Setting screen (see Figure 118) to inform RepeaterNet, when you add one or more of the following to the repeater configuration: •...

  • Page 144: Reverse Fe Tab

    Reverse FE Tab This tab (see Figure 120) sets the alarm severity of the Reverse FE alarm. The Reverse FE alarm becomes activate when the forward signal power level is too strong, and is being attenuated to protect the repeater from possible damage.

  • Page 145: Reverse Pa Tab

    Reverse PA Tab The Reverse PA tab sets the alarm severity for the following types of Reverse Power Amplifier alarms (see Figure 122): Reverse PA Alarm Indicates a failure in the power amplifier. The PA is inoperative, and the repeater is off the air. Reverse PA Thermal Alarm Indicates that the system temperature has exceeded the alarm threshold.

  • Page 146: Forward Pa Tab

    Forward PA Tab The Forward PA tab sets the alarm severity for the following types of Forward Power Amplifier alarms (see Figure 123): Forward PA Alarm Indicates a failure in the power amplifier. The PA is inoperative, and the repeater is off the air. Forward PA Thermal Alarm Indicates that the system temperature has exceeded the alarm threshold.

  • Page 147: Pa Control Tab

    PA Control Tab The PA Control tab provides a switch to turn PA power ON or OFF (see Figure 124). 1. Click on the value in the Reverse PA Power box, and in the Forward PA Power box, to change the value. The icon toggles between ON and OFF.

  • Page 148: Forward Filter Tab

    Forward Filter Tab The Forward Filter tab sets the alarm severity for the Forward Channel Select Filter Alarm. A failure in the Forward Channel Select Filter assembly triggers a CSF Forward Filter alarm, and the filter becomes inoperative. To redefine alarm severity for the Forward Filter subsystem: 1.

  • Page 149: Gain Tab

    Gain Tab The RepeaterNet software detects the configuration of the repeater, and displays the applicable gain range on the Gain tab (see Figure 127). You can adjust Forward and Reverse gain for the selected channel. The adjustable gain range depends on the type of repeater, and the power level of the repeater’s power amplifiers.

  • Page 150: Acu I/O Descriptions Tab

    2. Select one of the following ACU tabs: • I/O Descriptions • I/O Control, Alarms • DC Voltage Alarm Threshold ACU I/O Descriptions Tab RepeaterNet can monitor two digital alarm inputs, and one DC voltage input, from external devices. Up to four external devices (two relay outputs and two digital outputs) can also be active.

  • Page 151: Acu I/O Controls Tab

    ACU I/O Controls Tab The I/O Controls tab (see Figure 129) turns the 2 relay outputs and digital outputs ON or OFF. 1. Toggle the appropriate output either ON or OFF. 2. Click the Apply or OK button. • The Apply button turns the selected outputs either ON or OFF, and keeps the ACU Properties screen open.

  • Page 152: Acu External Dc Voltage Alarm Threshold Tab

    • Analog Input Alarm: The upper or lower voltage limits have been exceeded, from the DC voltage source for the analog input. • External Growth Alarm: The physical growth box connection to the primary box is detached, disconnected, or broken. •...

  • Page 153: Modem Properties

    Modem Properties From the menu bar in the Main Control screen, select Configuration->Modem. The Modem Properties screen opens (see Figure 132). This screen has three tabs: Alarm Setting Tab Sets the alarm severity for the Modem alarm. This alarm indicates a failure of the internal modem.

  • Page 154: Modem Properties Tab

    Modem Properties Tab To define modem settings for the repeater’s modem, use the Modem Properties tab (see Figure 134). NOTE: The RepeaterNet Craft software uses the values for Setup String, Phone Number, and Call Attempts , ONLY IF you are using the RepeaterNet Network Management System, or other network management software.

  • Page 155: Setting Up The Internal Modem

    Setting up the internal modem If an external wireless interface (such as the Telular) is connected to the PES1900Gi repeater’s dial-up port, then you must properly configure the repeater’s wireline modem. If you improperly set up the modem, calls to the repeater will not be successful. Use the following procedure to set up the modem for the PES1900Gi repeater.

  • Page 156: Pager Setting Tab

    Pager Setting Tab The Pager Setting tab sets the RepeaterNet software, so that it sends out a page when an alarm occurs. It also assigns a specified severity level to the alarm. Table 41 describes the Alarm Severity settings. RepeaterNet generates a page if the summary alarm severity is greater than or equal to the selected Minimum Severity setting.

  • Page 157: Cellular Phone Properties

    Several commas must follow the phone number. Each comma generates a delay of one second. Generally, a pager company requires about three seconds to pick up the line, and allows a maximum of five seconds before they drop the connection. Therefore, a good delay setting is five seconds—that is, add five commas.

  • Page 158: Power System Properties

    3. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field, to select one of the following alarm severity settings: • Disabled • Event • Minor • Major • Critical NOTE: The cellular phone alarm severity should normally be set to minor. The Cell Phone alarm generates if the cellular phone fails to report an alarm, after all retry attempts by either the modem or the pager.

  • Page 159: Backup Power System (Ups) Properties

    Growth Box Input Power Alarm The input power to the growth box is out of system tolerances. Growth Box Power Supply Alarm The internal system power of the growth box is out of tolerances. 3. Click the down-arrow next to an Alarm field, to select one of the following alarm severity settings: •...

  • Page 160: Monitoring Repeater Status

    High Battery Alarm Indicates that the battery voltage of the BUPS is above operating tolerances, and the BUPS cannot power the repeater. Charger Fail Alarm Indicates that the internal charger of the BUPS has failed, and the BUPS is unable to recharge its batteries.

  • Page 161: Front End Status

    Status screens for the repeater are: • Front End Status; Forward, Reverse and Diversity • Channel Status • Channel Select Filter Status; Forward and Reverse • PA Status; Forward and Reverse • Alarm Control Unit (ACU) Status • Modem Status •...

  • Page 162: Diversity Front End Alarm

    Diversity Front End Alarm This alarm activates when the Diversity receive signal power level is too strong, and is being attenuated to protect the repeater from possible damage (see Figure 140). Figure 140 Diversity Front End Status Screen Channel Select Filter Status Click a Channel 1 or Channel 2 filter icon, to open a Channel Select Filter Status screen.

  • Page 163: Pa Measurement Tab

    PA Measurement Tab The Channel 1 and Channel 2 PA Measurement tabs (see Figure 143) report the output power of the repeater, including low and high output values. To reset low and high output values, click Reset Low/High. ACU Status Click the ACU icon, to open the ACU Status screen.

  • Page 164: Acu Measurement Tab

    ACU Measurement Tab The Measurement tab (see Figure 145) reports current, low, and high system temperature. It also reports DC voltage source values. Click on the Reset Low/High button, to reset the low and high values. Figure 145 ACU Status Screen, Measurement Tab Modem Status Click the Modem icon.

  • Page 165: Power System Status

    Power System Status Click the Power icon. The Power System Status screen opens. This screen monitors and operates the repeater’s power subsystem. Power System Alarm Tab The Alarm tab (see Figure 148) reports the status of the following alarms, including severity, date, and time information for each:...

  • Page 166: Ups Status

    UPS Status The UPS Status (Uninterruptible Power Supply status) screen monitors the optional, external Back- Up Power Supply (BUPS). The Alarms tab in this screen (see Figure 150) displays the alarm status of the following alarms: AC Fail Alarm Input power to the BUPS failed.

  • Page 167: Download Properties

    Download Properties Use the Download Properties command to download all settings that are already uploaded to a repeater, including: • Download the default configuration file, which is distributed with the Craft software. Downloading avoids manually configuring each setting. • Restore repeater configuration settings. Restoring overwrites existing configuration settings. Use this option if you previously used the Upload Properties command to store repeater configuration settings.

  • Page 168: Upload Properties

    Download Properties Procedure Use the following procedure to download settings to a repeater, from the standard repeater configuration file. 1. From the Craft Main Control File menu, select Download Properties. A confirmation box lets you either confirm, or cancel, the downloading. 2.

  • Page 169: Update Repeater Firmware

    NOTE: When creating a backup file, be aware that if you used a Network Monitor login to create Repeater Configuration (.rcf) files, then the files include IDs and passwords. The Craft software saves the Repeater Configuration (.rcf) file in the RepeaterNet program directory.

  • Page 170: Exit

    When the upgrade is complete, the Craft software automatically restores the repeater’s configuration, from the file selected in the Open dialog box. Exit The Exit command ends an active session in the RepeaterNet software, and returns to the Welcome screen. Configuration Menu –...

  • Page 171: Table 43 System Inventory Fields Descriptions

    To record system data: 1. Type the required information in each data field: • System (Repeater) Name, up to 12 characters (required). During automatic reporting, the repeater name displays in the title bar of the Main Control screen, identifying the selected repeater.
  • Page 172 System Login Tab The System Login tab (see Figure 162) includes fields to do the following: • Type in login ID’s • Type in passwords • Configure the Auto-Logout function In the Auto-Logout Inactivity Time field, define how long RepeaterNet should wait, during a period of inactivity, before it terminates a session.

  • Page 173: Options Menu - Repeaternet Craft

    Options Menu – RepeaterNet Craft RepeaterNet Craft Options menu commands are shown in Figure 163. Color Independent Icons Figure 163 RepeaterNet Craft, Options Menu Color Independent Icons are special graphic indicators, designed to assist operators who are unable to distinguish colors. As part of the alarm reporting system, Color Independent Icons display on the Main Control screen for a Critical, Major, or Minor alarm.
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  • Page 175: Chapter 10. Final Testing And Optimization

    Chapter 10. Final Testing and Optimization Channel Assignment Channel Select Filters should be set to match the GSM channels equipped at the Donor BTS, RBS. Chapter 9 describes the channel assignment procedure. See Channel Properties -> Channel #. Measuring Output Power At this point, the antennas should be mounted, coax feeders swept, antennas aligned and isolation confirmed per instructions in Chapter 3.

  • Page 176: Drive Testing Requirements

    Table 45 PES1900Gi Maximum RF Output Power Levels Power per GSM Carriers per Passband and Power Amplifier Number of PES1900Gi PES1900Gi GSM CXR Forward Power Reverse Power 37.0 dBm 17.0 dBm 33.0 13.0 30.0 10.0 28.0 27.0 25.0 24.0 23.0 23.0 Drive Testing Requirements Collecting Data...

  • Page 177: Chapter 11. Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Four status LEDs are located inside I/O Entry Box. LED’s show the status of power and alarm severity. Troubleshooting Perform all troubleshooting of the PES1900Gi NR with RepeaterNet. See Table 46 for a listing of common problems and possible solutions. NOTE: Contact the Customer Service Department of Peninsula Engineering Solutions whenever problems with the unit cannot be resolved.
  • Page 178 Check leads to internal battery backup and re-connect. Malfunction Battery⇒ (Internal Battery Alarm) Internal Battery Backup Call Peninsula Engineering Solutions for replacement of internal battery backup. Overdraw⇒ • Check to ensure Repeater power is ON. Low RF Output or Controls Not Turned ON⇒...

  • Page 179: Backing Up The Internal Battery

    Backing Up the Internal Battery The PES1900Gi NR includes an internal battery backup to provide limited back-up power for the ACU, and, if applicable, the cell phone and internal modem. In the event of a loss of system power, the internal battery provides power for the repeater to call out and report the failure, and to save the Alarm and Event Log.

  • Page 180: Returning The Pes1900Gi Nr For Repair

    +1 925 901-0103 Product Warranty A one-year, limited warranty is provided with the PES1900Gi NR. A copy of the product warranty is included with the Standard Terms and Conditions. For more information, contact the Peninsula Engineering Solutions Customer Service Department.

  • Page 181: Appendix A Default Repeater Settings

    External Input 2* Alarm Disabled equipment, set alarm Temperature Alarm Minor severity as appropriate.) Tamper Alarm Major Analog Input Alarm Disabled Ext. Growth Box Alarm Disabled PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual Appendix A Default Repeater Settings — 173...
  • Page 182 (BUPS) Low Battery Alarm Disabled High Battery Alarm Disabled Charge Fail Alarm Disabled UPS Summary Alarm Disabled Tamper Alarm Disabled Modem Modem Alarm Minor Cellular Phone Cellular Phone Alarm Minor — Appendix A Default Repeater Settings PES1900Gi NR Operations Manual...

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