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- Page 1 User’s Manual DSPbR ® EDGE Base Line 1.01 Document Number: INS40821-3 U.S. Patent Application No. 16/123,380...
- Page 2 50 countries. One of RFI’s key principals is to remain totally customer focused as we recognise our future depends on the success of our customers. We know that to be chosen as your supplier we must add value to your business and to achieve this we will work hard to deliver the best product when and where you need it and back this up with the very best technical support available.
- Page 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer Product part numbering in photographs and drawings is accurate at the time of printing. Part number labels on RFI products supersede part numbers given within this manual. Information is subject to change without notice. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................6 2. BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................... 7 2. DSPBR EDGE - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......8 6. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY / WORK SAFE AND SAFETY WARNINGS ... 9 8. - Page 5 © 2011, RF Industries Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. For further information or help with this product contact your nearest RFI sales office or through the following; Region...
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Page 6: General Description
The DSPbR EDGE is also available using RFI’s Trunking Extender (TRex) option. Trunking Extender provides an innovative solution to the rebroadcasting of P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 networks. TRex transcodes the rebroadcast P25 network donor site’s Control Channel. -
Page 7: Block Diagram
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 2. Block Diagram Diagram1 Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 8: Dspbr Edge - Electrical And Mechanical Specifications
31.5kgs / 69.5lbs (unit only) 34kgs / 75lbs (inc. wall brackets) Operational Temperature Range -10°C to +60°C / 14°F to 140°F Compliances ACMA AS/NZS4295 AS/NZS4768, FCC AS/NZS60950.1:2011, EN60950-1:2006 ROHS (Contact RFI for details of other approvals) Table 1 Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 9: Occupational Health & Safety / Work Safe And Safety Warnings
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 6. Occupational Health & Safety / Work Safe and Safety Warnings Only a suitably qualified person should be allowed to install and commission this equipment after becoming familiar with all the safety and installation instructions contained in this User’s Manual. It will be assumed that a qualified person will have a fundamental knowledge of the installation’s... - Page 10 Regarding external antennas connections to the DSPbR, RFI recommend the use of adequate coaxial lighting protection and earth bonding through grounding kits on the RF feeder cables prior to termination into the respective RF termination connectors on the DSPbR repeater.
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Page 11: Firmware License Agreement
Firmware is on a “fit-for-purpose, best effort” approach. RFI will not be liable to the user for claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of or in any way related to the use of the Firmware by the user or any third party. -
Page 12: Installation
A User Manual, Installation Guide, firmware updates, SNMP MIB files and other supporting information is available for downloading from the RFI website (www.rfi.com.au). For additional information and product support please contact the RFI Technical Support team. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 13: Ethernet Connection, Set-Up, And Reset
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.1 Ethernet Connection, Set-up, and Reset Web Browser GUI (Graphical User Interface) The DSPbR EDGE utilizes an on-board web server to provide web browser access to the GUI. This can be accessed connecting to the DSPbR EDGE via a short Ethernet cable jumper from a laptop/notebook directly to the DSPbR EDGE or remotely via a TCP/IP network. - Page 14 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual This is done for example in Windows 7™ in the following manner; 1. Select “Start” from status menu 2. Single click – “Control Panel” 3. Single click – “ Network and Sharing Center” 4. Single click - “Change Adapter Settings” on the left-hand side menu 5.
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Page 15: Log In Page
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.2 Log In Page The default Username is “master” and Password is “master”. This default Username and Password provides complete and unrestricted access to the DSPbR EDGE (Level 3). Once logged in, this can be changed via the Configuration/Access Management screen. -
Page 16: Gui Tree
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.3 GUI Tree The DSPbR EDGE features an integral webserver Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows the unit to be conveniently configured using an internet browser and a computer. The GUI Navigation is mapped out as illustrated;... -
Page 17: Status Menu
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.4 Status Menu The “Status” menu allows all of the DSPbR EDGEs configuration to be viewed. Selecting each indented topic under “Status” will display that item as a separate display page. The “Trunking Extender” menu item only appears in the menu if this option is fitted. -
Page 18: Status - Hardware
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.5 Status - Hardware CURRENT HARDWARE: This page shows the currently fitted hardware configuration of the unit. The duplexers and Digital RF Modules (DRFMs). Fitted for both the Donor and Service sides of the DSPbR EDGE, are represented in the coloured table and detailed in the text table on the right-hand side of the screen. -
Page 19: Status - Alarms
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.6 Status - Alarms This is the opening page of the GUI and displays an overview of the unit’s current Alarm status. ALARM SYSTEM SUMMARY: Alarms are grouped into three categories (‘Power’, ‘Temperature’ and ‘System’). -
Page 20: Status - Channels
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.7 Status – Channels CHANNELS STATUS: The unit’s configured channels and current operational status in both the Downlink and Uplink paths is presented on this page. Channel parameters are configurable on the Configuration/Channels page, and specific P25 Trunking Extender (if this option is fitted) parameters are configurable on the Configuration/Trunking Extender page. - Page 21 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Channel and Channel Name: Displays if each channel is Active/Disabled and its configured Name. Trunking Extender (visible if option fitted) Type: Displays each channel's type; Standard (or non-trunking), Primary or Secondary Control Channel, or Traffic channel.
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Page 22: Status - Trunking Extender
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.8 Status – Trunking Extender TRUNKING EXTENDER STATUS The unit’s configured P25 Trunking Extender option’s configuration is presented on this page. P25 Trunking Extender (if fitted) parameters are configurable on the Configuration/Trunking Extender page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... - Page 23 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Trunking Extender Status (Network ‘Donor’ side and EDGE rebroadcast ‘Extender’ sides) WACN ID: Displays the WACN (Wide Area Communications Network) ID for the network. One or more systems may be joined into a network of systems. The WACN identifies the network. The WACN ID combined with the System ID will uniquely identify a system.
- Page 24 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Advertised Adjacent Control Channels - Extender Displays the currently configured AACC channels rebroadcast by the Trunking Extender. Advertised Adjacent Control Channels - Donor Displays the AACC channels being received by the Trunking Extender from the nominated Donor network site.
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Page 25: Status - Unit Environment
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.9 Status – Unit Environment UNIT ENVIRONMENT The unit’s monitored internal operating conditions presented on this page. Detailed monitoring of the System Control Module (SCM), the Backplane Assembly and Digital RF Module (DRFM) modules' temperature, humidity, voltage and current measurements are provided to assist the evaluation of the operation of the unit and for detailed maintenance and fault analysis if required. -
Page 26: Status - Version Register
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.10 Status – Version Register VERSION REGISTER The unit’s fitted modules' serial numbers and currently operating firmware versions are displayed on this page. The contents of the page are described in the Help screen. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 27: Status - Communications
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.11 Status – Communications COMMUNICATIONS The unit’s Ethernet port and Cellular Modem configurations are displayed on this page. These settings are configured on the Configuration/Communications page. Ethernet The Ethernet port parameters apply to the externally-accessible Ethernet port located on the base plate on the housing. -
Page 28: Status - System
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.12 Status – System SYSTEM STATUS The unit’s Name, Location and Serial Number are displayed on this page. The system’s Date, Time, NTP and Standby Battery status are also displayed. These settings are configured on the Configuration/Communications page. - Page 29 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Time Settings Date: The EDGE’s internal Date value. Time: The EDGE’s internal Time value. Enable Network Time: Displays if NTP server synchronisation is enabled. Standby Battery Displays if the internal Standby Battery is enabled/disabled. The contents of the page are described in the Help screen.
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Page 30: Configuration Menu
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.13 Configuration Menu The “Configuration” menu allows all of the DSPbR EDGEs configuration to be edited. Selecting each indented topic under “Configuration” will display that item as a separate display page. The “Trunking Extender” menu item only appears in the menu if this option is fitted. -
Page 31: Configuration - Channels
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.14 Configuration - Channels CHANNELS CONFIGURATION The unit’s channels parameters in both the Downlink and Uplink paths are configured on this page. Specific P25 Trunking Extender (if fitted) parameters are configurable on the Configuration/Trunking Extender page. - Page 32 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Channels Configuration Channel: Individual channels can be enabled/disabled by selecting their respective tick box. Channel Name: A Channel Name can be entered to identify each channel if desired. Trunking Extender (visible if option fitted) Type: Selects each channel's type;...
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Page 33: Configuration - Trunking Extender
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.15 Configuration - Trunking Extender Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... - Page 34 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual TRUNKING EXTENDER CONFIGURATION The unit’s configured P25 Trunking Extender option’s parameters may be configured on this page. When finished entering or changing any fields on this page click ‘Save’ and wait for the Save cycle to finish and the page display to refresh.
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Page 35: Configuration - Communications
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.16 Configuration – Communications COMMUNICATIONS CONFIGURATION The unit’s Ethernet port and Cellular Modem settings are configured on this page. The Ethernet port parameters apply to the externally-accessible Ethernet port located on the base plate on the housing. - Page 36 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual (Cellular) Modem Settings Modem Enable: If selected, the repeater’s cellular modem is enabled for use. Data Enable: If selected, the repeater’s cellular modem will provide remote access to the unit’s GUI for remote configuration. APN: An Access Point Name (APN) is the name of a gateway between a mobile network and another computer network, frequently the public Internet.
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Page 37: Configuration - System
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.17 Configuration – System SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The unit’s Name and Location can be entered on this page. The system’s Date, Time, NTP, NTP Server and Standby Battery connection are also selectable. EDGE Details Repeater Name: The Repeater Name field is available to use to name the EDGE unit. - Page 38 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Time Server The identity of a chosen NTP server may be entered here. Battery Settings The connection of the internal Standby Battery is enabled/disabled here. The contents of the page are described in the Help screen.
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Page 39: Configuration - Duplexer
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.18 Configuration – Duplexer DUPLEXER CONFIGURATION The unit’s Duplexer tuned frequency passbands and insertion loss values can be entered on this page. Duplexer Settings (‘Donor’ side and 'Service’ sides) Downlink In: The Donor and Service side duplexer passband frequencies (in MHz) in the downlink (donor-to-service) path. A lower end (Freq Min) and upper end (Freq Max) value is required. -
Page 40: Configuration - Access Management
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.18 Configuration – Access Management ACCESS MANAGEMENT The unit’s access username and passwords are managed on this page. There are three (3) access levels available in the DSPbR EDGE: • User: Allows viewing of information only •... -
Page 41: Configuration - Alarm Matrix - Alarms
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.19 Configuration – Alarm Matrix - Alarms ALARMS CONFIGURATION The unit’s assignments of Power, Temperature and System alarms to the SMS, Email and SNMP reporting paths are managed on this page. The assignment of each of the alarm types to the reporting paths may be matrixed as desired. -
Page 42: Configuration - Alarm Matrix - External Alarms
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.20 Configuration – Alarm Matrix – External Alarms EXTERNAL ALARMS CONFIGURATION The unit’s characterisation, naming and assignment of External Alarms monitoring is managed on this page. The assignment of each of the alarm types to the reporting paths may be made in a matrix as desired. -
Page 43: Configuration - Alarm Matrix - Alarm Reporting
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.21 Configuration – Alarm Matrix – Alarm Reporting ALARM REPORTING CONFIGURATION The unit’s alarm reporting paths are managed on this page. Overall Selection SMS via cell modem option: The sending of SMS alarms is Enabled here. When Enabled, an SMS Alarm Reporting table will appear - allowing the entry of two (2) recipients mobile phone numbers. - Page 44 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual SNMP Northbound Trap: The sending of SNMP Northbound Traps is Enabled here. When Enabled, an SNMP Trap Alarm Reporting table will appear - allowing the entry of a Primary and Secondary SNMP server addresses and associated listening port IDs. The SNMP version (v1/2 or v3), Community String and Agent ID can also be configured here.
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Page 45: Maintenance Menu
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.22 Maintenance Menu The “Maintenance” menu allows all of the DSPbR EDGEs maintenance features to be accessed. Selecting each indented topic under “Maintenance” will display that item as a separate display page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 46: Maintenance - Features
FEATURES MANAGEMENT This page displays currently enabled DSPbR EDGE options (i.e. Trunking Extender “TRex”) New optional features may be activated and enabled by entering RFI-provided Key1/Key2 licence keys, and then clicking the ‘Apply’ button. The contents of the page are described in the Help screen. -
Page 47: Maintenance - Files - Configuration Files
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.23 Maintenance – Files – Configuration Files CONFIGURATION FILE MANAGEMENT The unit’s configuration, checkpoint and band plan files are managed on this page. Several functions are supported and may be used as required. Configuration Files Selecting a file: A file already stored in the unit’s file system may be selected by scrolling to it in the files window and clicking on it to select it. - Page 48 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Save Configuration to file The current configuration of the EDGE unit may be saved in the unit’s file system. Clicking on the blank filename box will allow a chosen file name to be entered. Clicking ‘Save Configuration’ will then save the unit’s current configuration using that file name - which will appear in the files window when the save is completed.
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Page 49: Maintenance - Files - Filter Files
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.24 Maintenance – Files – Filter Files FILTER FILE MANAGEMENT The unit’s channel filter profile files are managed on this page. Several functions are supported and may be used as required. Filters Selecting or Deselecting files: Channel filter profile files may be selected or deselected in the files window. - Page 50 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Upload: A new file can be uploaded from your device to the EDGE file system by clicking the ‘Choose Files’ button. Your device's file explorer will open, allowing you to select a channel filter profile file for upload to the EDGE unit. Once uploaded, the above actions can be used to Select or Deselect that file on the Configuration/Channels page.
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Page 51: Maintenance - Files - Filter Files
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.25 Maintenance – Files – Filter Files FIRMWARE UPGRADE The upgrading of the unit’s firmware is managed on this page. Upgrade: A new firmware version can be uploaded from your device to the EDGE by clicking the ‘Choose File’ button. Your device's file explorer will open, allowing you to select a firmware file for upload to the EDGE unit. -
Page 52: Maintenance - Alarm Event Log
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.25 Maintenance – Alarm Event Log ALARM EVENT LOG A comprehensive Alarm Event Log is stored in the EDGE. Alarm events can be searched by selected Period (from a start Date), Group, Module, Priority or Fault State. -
Page 53: Maintenance - Restart
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.26 Maintenance – Restart RESTART Restart Repeater: Press the 'Restart' button to restart the entire system with existing settings. Default RF Settings: Press the 'RF Default' button to set the channel configuration to default settings, while preserving all other settings. -
Page 54: Logout
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 10.26 Logout Clicking on this selection will present the “Log out” message box. If “OK” is selected, the user will be logged out of the current webserver session and the original “Log in” screen will be presented, ready for a new session….. -
Page 55: Indicators And Connectors
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 11. Indicators and Connectors The DSPbR EDGE baseplate connector, indicator and gland locations MAIN CONNECTORS: Donor: The RF input/output connection to the donor site’s source signal (i.e. the off-air antenna facing the outdoor network). Service: The RF input/output connection to the rebroadcast area (i.e. - Page 56 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual DSPbR EDGE System Controller Panel Layout (and External Interface Connector pinout): The DSPbR EDGE System Controller (SC) module front panel layout Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
- Page 57 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual INDICATORS: Power: Indicates power is applied to the EDGE unit. The LED is off when there is no power. The LED is green under normal power conditions. The LED is orange when the +5V is OK, and the 4.4V is failed.
- Page 58 Logic “0” < 2.5VDC. Logic “1” > 2.5VDC. Digital Voltage Sense: One (1) input is compatible with the RFI SAM0000-TS Temperature Sensor. All four (4) inputs are protected for -75 to +75 V ALARM RELAY OUTPUTS: The DSPbR EDGE has two (2) alarm relays (Minor and Major alarms’ outputs).
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Page 59: Snmp Overview
The DSPbR Edge SNMP Interface is defined by the following MIB files: RF-INDUSTRIES-MIB.txt RFI-EDGE-ALARM-MIB.txt The RFI-EDGE-ALARM-MIB file provides details of the various objects (OIDs) within every trap that is sent whenever an alarm status change occurs. Every trap includes the following objects:... - Page 60 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual edgeAlarmType 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.4.1.2.4 Syntax Text String Description Identifies the DSPbR Edge alarm type. DSPbR Edge unit has following alarm types. Power Any power supply status and rail voltage related alarms are reported under this class. Temperature Any over or under temperature related alarms are reported under this class.
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Page 61: Maintenance, Inspection And Repair Advice
The individual modules in the DSPbR EDGE are not considered field repairable. Should it be considered that any unit may be faulty through diagnosis, it should be replaced and the faulty unit returned to RFI for repair. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 62: Supporting Information
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 14. Supporting Information For additional support information on the DSPbR EDGE series products including; DSPbR EDGE Product Brief DSPbR EDGE User Manual DSPbR EDGE Service Bulletins DSPbR EDGE Firmware Files DSPbR EDGE SNMP MIB Files please visit the RFI website at: http://www.rfiwireless.com.au/multicoupling-monitoring/monitoring.html... -
Page 63: User Notes
DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual 15. User Notes: Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... - Page 64 DSPbR EDGE Series User’s Manual Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
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