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VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier
Installation and Users Guide
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Rev A January 2022

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  • Page 1 ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide WESTELL.COM © Westell Technologies Software version 1.0 Part # 030-102000 Rev A January 2022...
  • Page 2 Use or application of such information or statements is at the users’ sole risk, without any liability on the part of Westell. Nothing herein shall be construed as license or recommendation for use, which infringes upon any propriety rights of any person.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5 Important Antenna Safety Information 1.6 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings 1.7 Product Labels Chapter 2: Product Overview 2.1 Product Information 2.2 Product Features 2.3 Included Accessories 2.4 Optional Accessories Chapter 3: Specifications and Product Appearance 3.1 RF Specifications Page TOC-1 WESTELL.COM...
  • Page 4 5.7 Backup, Restore, and Print Configuration Tools 5-25 5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers 5-26 5.9 Alarm Tests 5-29 5.10 Fuse Replacement 5-31 Chapter 6: System Software Upgrade 6.1 Upgrading the System Software 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset Appendix A: Important Product Information Page TOC-2 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 5 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide A.1 Important Product Information Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations B.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations Page TOC-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 6 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Page TOC-4 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 7 List of Figures FCC and Product labels on right side of ProtectLink BDA FCC warning labels on signal booster ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for UHF model 1-8 ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for VHF model 1-8 BDA Remote Annunciator product label...
  • Page 8 System Settings page opened for editing 5-22 Date picker popup for setting date and time 5-22 SNMP Trap Receivers page 5-26 Adding new SNMP trap receiver 5-27 SNMP Trap Receivers page opened for editing 5-27 Alarm Test window 5-29 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 9 Preface About this Preface This preface includes the following information about this ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Users Guide. Guide to this Preface Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References Document Conventions Customer Assistance Page Preface-i WESTELL.COM...

  • Page 10: Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, And References

    Preface: Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References Purpose This manual contains information and procedures for the operation of the Westell’s ProtectLink VHF and UHF band Bi-Directional Amplifier. Changes that occur after the publishing date may be incorporated by a complete manual revision or as additions.

  • Page 11: Document Conventions

    Check Boxes, Command fields, check boxes, and command buttons. Buttons KEYS Uppercase body text indicates keys on a keyboard, such as the TAB or ENTER keys. Keys used in combination are connected with a plus symbol (+). Page Preface-iii WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 12 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Preface: Document Conventions Table 1 Document Conventions (Continued) Labels Designates physical components on Westell products such as jumpers, switches, and cable connectors. Click Instructs the user to press the primary (typically left) mouse button while the pointer is over the specified location.

  • Page 13: Customer Assistance

    Customer Assistance Pre-sales Support Westell offers pre-sales technical support from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday - Friday. Representatives are standing by to assist with customer account information and product ordering and answer questions regarding Westell products and solutions.
  • Page 14 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Preface: Customer Assistance Page Preface-vi WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: General Information

    General Information This chapter provides general information about your Westell ProtectLink VHF- UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users 1.2 Product Application 1.3 Product Registration Information 1.4 Safety Guidelines 1.5 Important Antenna Safety Information 1.6 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings...

  • Page 16: Document Purpose And Intended Users

    Product Registration Form inside the front cover page of this document. The ProtectLink BDA model and serial numbers are on the Westell labels on the right side of the enclosure (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-7). Record these numbers on the Product Registration Form.

  • Page 17: Safety Guidelines

    No user-serviceable parts are inside the unit. Hazardous voltages are present when the cover is removed. Removing the internal protective covers will void your warranty. If you suspect a malfunction with this product, call your dealer or Westell’s technical support line at 1-800-377-8766.
  • Page 18 CAUTION: Do not wear conductive jewelry or use conductive tools while cleaning and working near battery terminals. Replacement Fuses As stated in 5.10 Fuse Replacement on page 5-31, replace fuses F1 and F2 only with fuses specified in 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications on page 3-5. Page 1-4 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 19: Important Antenna Safety Information

    120 cm (~4 ft.). If a directional antenna having a maximum gain of 11 dBi is used, precautions should be taken to prevent personnel from routinely passing through the main radiation beam at a distance closer than specified. Page 1-5 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 20: Fcc Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings

    $100,000 for each continuing violation. FCC Contact Information Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington DC 20554 Phone 1-888-225-5322 TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Fax: 1-866-418-0232 FCC Labels Refer to FCC Warning Labels on page 1-8. Page 1-6 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 21: Product Labels

    1.7 Product Labels FCC and Product Label Placement Figure 1-1 is a right side view of the ProtectLink showing placement of FCC and Product labels. Labels Figure 1-1 FCC and Product labels on right side of ProtectLink BDA Page 1-7 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 22: Fcc Warning Labels On Signal Booster

    General Information: 1.7 Product Labels FCC Warning Labels In accordance with FCC requirements, the labels shown in Figure 1-2 below are affixed to the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier, as shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. Figure 1-2 FCC warning labels on signal booster...

  • Page 23: Bda Remote Annunciator Product Label

    Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. Figure 1-5 BDA Remote Annunciator product label This label includes the remote annunciator’s electrical rating (28VDC, 25mA). Fuse Labels The fuse warning label below is affixed to the BDA cover (door): Page 1-9 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 24 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide General Information: 1.7 Product Labels The fuse warning label below is affixed to the internal fuse cover plate (see Figure 3-3 on page 3-11): Page 1-10 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Product Overview

    Product Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Westell ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi- Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 2.1 Product Information 2.2 Product Features 2.3 Included Accessories 2.4 Optional Accessories Page 2-1 WESTELL.COM...

  • Page 26: Product Information

    Product Overview: 2.1 Product Information 2.1 Product Information The ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier was developed for use in enclosed structures where signals from local towers to operate mobile units is poor or unavailable. Adequate signal strength must be available outside the structure as a prerequisite to achieving in-building coverage.

  • Page 27: Product Features

    VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.2 Product Features 2.2 Product Features Features of the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier include: Easy installation  Control using a web browser and accessed by connecting a laptop or desktop ...

  • Page 28: Included Accessories

    VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.3 Included Accessories 2.3 Included Accessories Table 2-1 contains the items that are shipped with the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi- Directional Amplifier. Table 2-1 Included Accessories Quantity Description AC Power 3 Wire Up to 16 AWG, Length: 6 ft...

  • Page 29: Optional Accessories

    VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Product Overview: 2.4 Optional Accessories 2.4 Optional Accessories A complete line of accessories is available from Westell. Check with your Westell distributor for any additional items needed. Some products that are suitable for most in-building needs are listed in Table 2-2.
  • Page 30 PYL12V45FS required) CS19- CS19- 12VDC, 100AH Battery for BBC-003 (2 PYL12V100FT PYL12V100FT required) CS19- CS19- 12VDC, 160AH Battery for BBC-003 (2 PYL12V160FT PYL12V160FT required) Remote Annunciator CS40-ANNUNC CS40-ANNUNC Remote Annunciator panel for single ProtectLink Series BDAs Page 2-6 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Specifications And Product Appearance

    Specifications and Product Appearance This chapter provides technical specifications and an external drawing of your Westell ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 3.1 RF Specifications 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications 3.3 Mechanical Specifications 3.4 Environmental Specifications 3.5 Trouble Status 3.6 Product Appearance...
  • Page 32 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.1 RF Specifications 3.1 RF Specifications Table 3-1 lists RF specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 3-1 RF Specifications Item Parameter Description Unit Notes VHF Freq. Band 150-174 UHF Freq.
  • Page 33 DONOR and SERVICE ports. 60 12.5 kHz Will not meet P25 phase 1 or 2 requirements 36 25 kHz P25 phase 1 compliant 25 50 kHz P25 phase 1 compliant 15 75 kHz P25 phase 1 & 2 compliant Page 3-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 34 1 dB steps - Attenuation (aka Gain) Filter adjustment AGC Range Consists of 30dB available from composite gain control and 30 dB available from individual filter attenuation control VHF Composite RF Power Prior to duplexer/filter UHF Composite RF Power Prior to duplexer/filter Page 3-4 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 35 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications 3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications Table 3-2 lists power specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 3-2 Power Specifications Parameter Specification Main Power Input Voltage 120-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 A...
  • Page 36 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.3 Mechanical Specifications 3.3 Mechanical Specifications Table 3-3 lists mechanical specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 3-3 Mechanical Specifications Parameter Specification Notes Size 29.5 x 20 x 13.8 in.
  • Page 37 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.4 Environmental Specifications 3.4 Environmental Specifications Table 3-4 lists environmental specifications for the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi- Directional Amplifier. Table 3-4 Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Notes Operating Temperature 0°C ~ +49°C (ambient) 32°F ~ +120°F...
  • Page 38 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.5 Trouble Status 3.5 Trouble Status Table 3-5 lists Alarm States reported by the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 3-5 Trouble Status GUI / SNMP Alarm State Severity Relay Alarm...

  • Page 39: External Configuration Of The Vhf-Uhf Bi-Directional Amplifier

    LEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW BOTTOM REAR FRONT REAR FRONT 20 in. (508 mm) REAR VIEW BOTTOM VIEW (reduced scale) FRONT Ground terminal REAR Figure 3-1 External configuration of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Page 3-9 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 40: Bottom Views Of The Vhf-Uhf Bi-Directional Amplifier

    Watertight conduit fittings or hole plugs come preinstalled. The accessory kit provided includes additional conduit fittings and watertight cordgrips if the installer wishes to use a different style of feedthrough. See 4.4 Determining cable entry selection on page 4-6 for additional information. Page 3-10 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 41: View Of The Open Protectlink Bda Cabinet

    Label placement on the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier is shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7. On/Off Switch AC Power Connections Battery Connections Remote Annunciator RJ45 Port Alarm Reset Emergency Button Connections Power Off terminals Figure 3-3 View of the open ProtectLink BDA cabinet Page 3-11 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 42 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Specifications and Product Appearance: 3.6 Product Appearance Page 3-12 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 43 Installation Guidelines This chapter provides installation guidelines for your Westell ProtectLink VHF- UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines 4.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4.4 Determining cable entry selection 4.5 Mounting and Grounding the ProtectLink BDA 4.7 Verifying the Physical System Setup...
  • Page 44 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines 4.1 Important Installation Guidelines The ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier is designed for indoor use only. The ProtectLink BDA must be installed in a vertical orientation (i.e. Connectors on the bottom of the unit).
  • Page 45 CAUTION: Turn power to the Signal Booster off when connecting or disconnecting cables. CAUTION: Be careful as there is a very high voltage inside Signal Booster. Keys are required to open Signal Booster, but the keys must be kept by the administrator who manages the product. Page 4-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 46 When possible, shield the rear of a donor antenna by locating it so that any  HVAC units and/or penthouse structures are behind the antenna, relative to the donor site location. Page 4-4 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 47 If the signal must travel through more than two walls, or if the walls are made of materials other than sheet rock, it may be necessary to split the available signal and add more antennas. Page 4-5 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 48 3-10) utilize non-metallic flexible 3/4" conduit. AC, DC and Annunciator feed-throughs use 1/2" non-metallic flexible conduit. Westell's CS19-BBC-003 battery cabinet is supplied with conduit fittings, so at a minimum you may wish to keep the DC cable as conduit. Page 4-6 WESTELL.COM...

  • Page 49: Signal Booster Mounting Brackets (Circled)

    6. Install the rest of the screws into the anchors, fastening the Unit to the wall. 7. Use 16 AWG or greater wire to connect the ground terminal shown in Figure 4-1 above to a reliable earth ground. Page 4-7 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 50: Antenna Ports On A 4-Port Model

    4-Port Models SERVICE DL OUTPUT Indoor antenna network (transmits DL signal inside building) SERVICE DL INPUT Indoor antenna network (receives UL signals inside building) DONOR Rooftop donor antenna 2-Port Models SERVICE Indoor antenna network Page 4-8 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 51 If the rooftop antenna (donor antenna) is directional, check it for proper  alignment along the calculated compass heading. Typically, the directional antenna would be aimed at the same site that your handset uses, but that may not always be the case. Page 4-9 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 52: Ethernet Cable

    RJ45 Cable Port   Figure 4-4 GUI port for Ethernet connection WARNING: The RJ45 Ethernet port on the external surface of the enclosure is for maintenance use only. This port cannot be used as a permanent connector. Page 4-10 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 53: Emergency Power Off Connections

    SPST type switch that is normally open and upon pressing closes the contacts. A 2 wire circuit between the EPO switch and terminals 1 & 2 will need to be provided by the installer. Page 4-11 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 54: Conduit Fittings And Plugged Cable Ports

    4.10 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel Use an industry standard multi-conductor alarm cable between 22 and 14 gauge to connect the Westell VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier to an external alarm relay panel. 1. Strip the outer serial cable insulation back to expose the inner conductors, as...
  • Page 55 1, 2 EMERGENCY POWER OFF Alarm1 OFF-NORMAL SUMMARY Alarm2 LOSS AC POWER Alarm3 BATTERY CAPACITY LOW Alarm4 BATTERY CHARGER FAIL Alarm5 RF EMITTER FAIL Alarm6 DONOR ANTENNA MALFUNCTION Alarm7 DONOR ANTENNA DISCONNECT Alarm8 SYSTEM COMPONENT FAIL Page 4-13 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 56: Ac Power Connections

    Installation Guidelines: 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable Use the provided AC power cable to connect the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier to an AC power source. Follow these steps: 1. The ProtectLink BDA has a 1/2” conduit fitting preinstalled in the 100-240VAC port and the AC cord exiting that fitting.
  • Page 57 Installation Guidelines: 4.11 Connecting the Power Cable 3. Screw the connector on securely. 4. When the Signal Booster is properly set up and ready to have power applied, plug the other end into the Cabinet 100~240 VAC. Page 4-15 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 58: Battery Cable Connections To Signal Booster

    Installation Guidelines: 4.12 Connecting the Battery Cable 4.12 Connecting the Battery Cable Using Westell CS19-BBC-003 Battery Cabinet Westell’s CS19-BBC-003 Battery Cabinet comes with 72” + and - leads which connect to the signal booster’s battery terminals as shown in Figure 4-11 below.
  • Page 59 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide Installation Guidelines: 4.13 Battery Specifications 4.13 Battery Specifications Table 4-3 lists specifications for batteries Westell recommends to provide backup power to the ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Table 4-3 Battery Specifications Battery Kit >>...

  • Page 60: Connections To The Remote Annunciator

    3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 ports inside the BDA and the annunciator. Figure 4-12. Remove factory installed plugs from RJ45 ports as necessary. Remote Annunciator RJ45 Port (rear side of housing) BDA Remote Annunciator RJ45 port Figure 4-12 Connections to the Remote Annunciator Page 4-18 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 61 System Operation This chapter covers your Westell ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier’s key system operating features. Guide to this Chapter 5.1 Controls Inside the ProtectLink BDA 5.2 Accessing the ProtectLink BDA GUI 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display 5.4 BDA Alarms Page 5.5 RF Configuration...
  • Page 62 Figure 5-1 ProtectLink BDA interior features ON/OFF Switch The red ON/OFF switch above the AC power connections near the top left of the control panel connects and disconnects the AC power source to the ProtectLink BDA. Page 5-2 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 63 A press of 10 or more seconds will reset the BDA to factory defaults. This is a  way to wipe the BDA of all settings and start over. Page 5-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 64 Items and then to Network Connections (or Network and Sharing Center). 2. Choose an appropriate Local area connection. For example: Properties windows will appear to make network connection settings as shown in Figure 5-2 below. Figure 5-2 Network Connection Set-up Page 5-4 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 65: Sign In Screen

    4. Ensure that the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0 Note: Refer questions about these settings to your IT department. Once the above LAN settings are configured, open a browser (Westell recommends Chrome) and enter the signal booster’s default IP address. The Sign in screen...

  • Page 66: Web Gui System Status Screen

    Tip: Use the zoom control on your internet browser to enlarge this and other Web GUI displays on your screen as needed. Table 5-1 System Status page features Feature Description Sign out button. Click to sign out. Page 5-6 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 67: Contact Help

    QR code. The user can then scan or click the QR code to open a new browser tab with Westell contact information or the online user guide. Page 5-7 WESTELL.COM...
  • Page 68 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.3 Web GUI System Status Display Scan or click QR code to open new browser tab with the desired information Figure 5-5 CONTACT HELP popups with QR codes Page 5-8 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 69: Alarm Page

    Click an alarm indicator once to display a popup revealing a more detailed alarm description and/or indicators for multiple alarm sources, as shown in Figure 5-7. Double-click an alarm indicator to also reveal Mask, Delay, and Frequency settings as shown in Figure 5-8. Page 5-9 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 70: Second Click Reveals Alarm Settings

    Frequency settings appear as shown in Figure 5-8 below. The second click reveals the settings. Figure 5-8 Second click reveals alarm settings Click once anywhere else on the BDA Alarms page to close a popup display. Page 5-10 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 71 Door status check OSCILLATION DETECTION Oscillations detected, gain reduced SYSTEM COMPONENT Unspecified system component failure not identified by another alarm TEMPERATURE Temperature is outside the set temperature range REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR Annunciator loss of communication LOSS OF COMMUNICATION Page 5-11 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 72 4. To set a time delay before an alarm is reported, adjust the Delay setting to the desired delay (minutes). 5. To set the frequency with which the alarm will send SNMP traps, adjust the Freq. setting (minutes). Page 5-12 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 73 Alarm History Page Alarm History button at the bottom of the Alarms page opens the Alarm History page, shown in Figure 5-11. Page 5-13 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 74: Alarm History Page

    BDA Alarms page. Returning to Main Menu To return to the System Status page from the BDA Alarms page, click the MAIN MENU button at the bottom of the page. Page 5-14 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 75: Rf Configuration Window

    In models equipped with the wideband Mode (see Mode selection in Table 5-4 on page 5-17), the RF Configuration display has no filter settings when wideband mode is displayed. See Figure 5-13 below. Figure 5-13 RF Configuration window with Mode wideband selected Page 5-15 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 76 Isolation test value Passes Test - Click OK Click ISOLATION TEST Maximum Safe Gain Figure 5-14 Conducting an isolation test Click OK to close the ISOLATION TEST dialog. Click ISOLATION TEST at any time to retest the isolation. Page 5-16 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 77: Rf Configuration Page Open For Editing

    Band Displays and Settings on RF Configuration Page Table 5-4 RF Configuration Page band display and settings features Feature Image Description Mode -- Select class A (class A models only), class B, or wideband (bypasses DSL; no filter settings are shown) Page 5-17 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 78 Filter Settings The Filter settings are below the band settings, as shown in Figure 5-17. Band settings opened for editing appear in Figure 5-18. See Table 5-5 on page 5-19 feature details. Page 5-18 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 79: Filter Settings Display On Rf Configuration Page

    9-16. In uhf band class b mode, filters 1-4.  In vhf band ...   Filter enable button - In edit mode, click to toggle ON / OFF. Displays green when on, black when off. Page 5-19 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 80 RF signals. DL and UL Output Power - Displays RF output power (dBm) for individual filters. Click the MAIN MENU button at the bottom of the RF Configuration page to return to the System Status page. Page 5-20 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 81 As shown in below, the EDIT SYSTEM SETTINGS dialog appears and editable SITE INFORMATION fields are highlighted. NMS CONNECTION static mode IP settings will appear open for editing when the user changes the MODE from DHCP to static. Page 5-21 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 82: System Settings Page

    VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.6 System Settings Page Figure 5-20 System Settings page opened for editing Figure 5-21 Date picker popup for setting date and time Page 5-22 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 83 STATE: Displays connection state (up or down).  MAC: The signal booster’s MAC address.  IP ADDRESS: NMS connection IP address  SUBNET MASK: NMS connection subnet mask  DEFAULT GW: Default gateway IP address   Page 5-23 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 84 Factory Reset on page 6-3. Factory Reset button - See 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset on page 6-3. Click the MAIN MENU button at the bottom of the page to return to the System Status page. Page 5-24 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 85 PRINT CONFIGURATION. The PRINT CONFIGURATION popup shown at right appears. Click one of the buttons to select your desired report format. The HTML report is formatted for print when opened in a web browser. Page 5-25 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 86 Add the trap IP address in the HOST field and the community in the COMMUNITY field, then click ADD. The display refreshes showing the new trap as shown in Figure 5-23. The new trap is turned ON upon creation. Page 5-26 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

  • Page 87: Snmp Trap Receivers Page

    Highlights will appear over editable fields, and the SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS popup will appear as shown in below. Figure 5-24 SNMP Trap Receivers page opened for editing Page 5-27 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 88 If the user changes the version to v3, additional fields open for configuration. The user must click APPLY in the SNMP TRAP RECEIVERS popup for the changes to be applied. When the user clicks APPLY, the page refreshes and the changes are applied. Page 5-28 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 89 Click any individual alarm button to test that alarm. The alarm relay will activate and the remote annunciator audio alarm will sound unless disabled, and that alarm’s LED should illuminate on the annunciator. A popup similar to that at right Page 5-29 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 90 Click the TEST ALL button to test all of the alarms in sequence. The test will proceed through all alarms one at a time at 5 second intervals. Page 5-30 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 91 3. Remove and replace the blown fuse(s). Use 5x20mm 2.5A fuses only, such as Littelfuse 0234 series part 2.5P. WARNING: Only use the specified replacement fuses. 4. Secure the cover plate back in place before restoring power to the BDA. Page 5-31 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 92 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Operation: 5.10 Fuse Replacement Page 5-32 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 93 System Software Upgrade This chapter provides software upgrade information for your Westell VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Chapter 6.1 Upgrading the System Software 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset Page 6-1 WESTELL.COM...
  • Page 94 Click SELECT FILE. A file explorer window will open. 3. Select the file provided by Westell for the desired system firmware and/or software license upgrade. Click Open. The SYSTEM UPGRADE popup refreshes showing the name of the selected file.
  • Page 95 The FACTORY RESET popup will appear as shown at right. Click FACTORY RESET to undertake the reset. CAUTION: BDA service will be disrupted when a factory reset is undertaken, and all configuration and alarm history will be lost. Page 6-3 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 96 VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide System Software Upgrade: 6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset Page 6-4 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...
  • Page 97 Important Product Information This appendix includes important information about your ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier. Guide to this Appendix A.1 Important Product Information Page A-1 WESTELL.COM...
  • Page 98 Important Product Information: A.1 Important Product Information A.1 Important Product Information A.1.1 Registration Number Your ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Registration Number is located on a label on the right side of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-7.
  • Page 99 Acronyms and Abbreviations This chapter provides information on acronyms and abbreviations used in this document. Guide to this Appendix B.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations Page B-1 WESTELL.COM...
  • Page 100 (U.S.) Federal Communications Commission High-powered Amplifier Internet Protocol Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Megahertz Network Management System Oscillation Radio Frequency RS232C Serial Communications Standard Uplink Volts Alternating Current (AC Voltage) VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Page B-2 WESTELL.COM 1-800-377-8766...

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