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RF-6000E Microwave RF Repeater Operations Manual 550-0222-01 Revision F January 2019 Corporate Headquarters PO Box 1095 Danville, CA 94526 United States of America Telephone: +1 925 837-2243 Facsimile: +1 925 837-2298 www.peninsulaengineering.com...
Antenna Systems in the United States of America, Canada, or the European Union are normally qualified to install or maintain the RF-6000E Microwave RF Repeater. This product has been evaluated to the U.S. and Canadian (Bi-National) Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment, CAN/CSA C22.2, No.
WARNING - This equipment is intended to be grounded. If you are not using the power supply provided by Peninsula Engineering Solutions, you will need to connect the grounding conductor of your power source to the grounding terminal located on the bottom of the unit; or, connect a grounding conductor between the unit’s ground terminal and your ground point.
General Information The Peninsula Engineering Solutions’ RF-6000E Microwave RF Repeater, hereafter referred to as the RF-6000E (or the repeater), is a linear, bi-directional, on-frequency RF repeater for microwave point-to-point networks. The RF-6000E may be used with any manufacturer's compatible 6-GHz radio operating in the 5.9-7.1 GHz frequency range to provide an intermediate repeater.
Functional Description 1. The RF-6000E assembly is an RF through repeater designed for remote locations. Little alignment is required, and the use of highly reliable components and minimum active circuitry eliminates most subsequent maintenance. The repeater assembly consists of an equipment mounting panel, contained in an aluminum;...
Power Supply 12. The only active element in each frequency channel of the RF-6000E assembly is the amplifier which operates from a +11~16.5 VDC source. Current requirements are 1.95 Amperes maximum for higher power Level 2 amplifiers. Solar Rated power consumption accounts for lower current demands under normal conditions.
Primary cell batteries capable of powering an RF-6000E repeater in excess of a year may be used. In such applications, the battery installation should be given an environmental shelter according to the manufactures’...
Licensing All owners of the RF-6000E should consult with the appropriate local and national agencies for information about licensing. Applicable FCC Rule Parts 101 C; 2 C, I, J; 15 B Applicable IC Regulations SRSPs: 305.9, 306.4, 306.5 EN 301-126-1, EN 301-390,...
CPR137G, Contact Flange with Gasket Groove Waveguide Type WR137 Return Loss, Antenna Port 26 dB across assigned channels Frequency Plans RF-6000E-041 ~ -109 -241 ~ -309, L6 Channel Bandwidth 30 MHz maximum 60 MHz maximum T-R Spacing 80 MHz minimum...
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Note: Standard +12 VDC voltage operating range is specified to 11 VDC with full specification compliance. RF-6000E Repeater amplifiers will typically operate to about 9 VDC with some loss of gain and power output. Rapid degradation in performance occurs at less than 9 VDC.
Combined A + B Battery currents are shown. Normally, each battery current is half of the total for even numbers of provisioned amplifiers. Power is quite constant over the operating voltage range due to the switching DC/DC converters. — Chapter 1. Overview RF-6000E Operations Manual...
Part numbers are listed in Table 7. When doing the initial system layout of a radio link which includes an RF-6000E Microwave RF Repeater Assembly, several factors must be considered prior to ordering, to ensure correct antenna connections and proper installation.
System Options and Assembly Part Number Table 5, RF-6000E Microwave RF Repeater, 30 MHz Channel Models 30 MHz Channel Bandwidth (maximum) Standard Part Number Description Frequencies Assembly 1+0/1+1 Hot Standby Equivalent, Duplex, Un-Equalized, RF-6000E-041 900-0222-041 F1, F2 PA Level 2, 2. 2-Port, 2-Amplifier.
Peninsula Engineering Solutions. Alarm closures can be adapted to SNMP reporting over IP networks using Peninsula Engineering’s SNMP-SL10 and other SNMP equipment. Contact Peninsula Engineering Solutions for details and assistance. Adds components to adapt standard +12VDC repeaters to +24VDC battery power. Kit includes two converter assemblies and parts for A and B sides.
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT D PORT B Figure 8, Block Diagram, 1+0 One-Way, Simplex, Un-Equalized RF-6000E-043 Figure 9, Block Diagram, 1+0 One-Way, Simplex, Delay Equalized RF-6000E-053 RF-6000E Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 23...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D Figure 13, Block Diagram 1+0 Duplex, 1+0 Simplex, Delay Equalized RF-6000E-057 RF-6000E Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 27...
ANTENNA A ANTENNA B WEST EAST PORT B PORT D PORT A PORT C ANTENNA C Figure 16, Block Diagram, 4-Port, 3-Amplifier, Duplex, Un-Equalized, Space Diversity Applications F3 = F1 Diversity RF-6000E-098, RF-6000E-298 — Chapter 1. Overview RF-6000E Operations Manual...
WEST EAST PORT B PORT D PORT A PORT C ANTENNA C Figure 17, Block Diagram, 4-Port, 4-Amplifier, Duplex, Un-Equalized, 1+1 Space-Frequency Hybrid Diversity, 2+0 Dual Polarized and Y-Junction Applications RF-6000E-099, RF-6000E-299 RF-6000E Operations Manual Chapter 1. Overview — 31...
Quotations for technical services are available upon request. Contacting Peninsula Engineering Solutions Contact the Peninsula Engineering Solutions corporate headquarters for sales information or technical assistance for the RF-6000E Microwave RF Repeater, or any other of our communications or related products. Corporate Headquarters Peninsula Engineering Solutions, inc.
Customer Service Department of Peninsula Engineering Solutions in writing. NOTE: Save original shipping crate and packing materials for any future transport of the unit. If the RF-6000E repeater is to be stored for later installation or shipment, reseal the packaging of the accessory kit and the repeater.
Determine whether there is enough room for the repeater door to open, once mounted. The RF-6000E assembly can be mounted on a steel tower, on a steel pipe or square-rail frame, or on a wall. The length of all power leads should be limited and the wire size adequate to minimize the voltage drop.
Figure 26, Enclosure Mounting Dimensions RF-6000E, 2 ~ 4 Antenna Port, 1 ~ 4 Amplifier or Frequency Channels Dimensions are in Inches [mm] See block diagrams and Mounting Dimension drawing M900-0222-XX (Appendix) for port assignments and more details. RF-6000E Operations Manual...
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6. Consult the path calculations, PDS, for the net path loss calculated between the antennas. Correct for feedline losses when connected directly to the antenna waveguide ports. Path Align-R™ is a popular test radio. Manufactured by: Spectracom Corp, XL-Microwave, Pendulum RF-6000E Operations Manual Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas — 45...
Alternative Fine Alignment using repeater power measurements 9. This method requires the RF-6000E repeater to be installed, connected to the antenna feedlines, and powered up. See Chapter 4 for repeater installation details. 10. Before antenna orientation begins, the amplifiers must be operating in their full gain mode (out of AGC/ALC range).
If necessary, use rigid twist and bend sections to aid in alignment. 4. Connect the waveguide to the antenna. 5. Securely install the feedline so that it reaches to the installation site of the RF-6000E, with enough room to connect to the repeater.
14. Install dehydration equipment. Lightning Protection Peninsula Engineering Solutions strongly recommends installing protection on the tower, structure and on all feedlines 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 protection is used.
Figure 27 shows the equipment set-up. Losses between 80 and 120 dB are measured. Be sure the test equipment is capable of adequately measuring such high loss values. RF-6000E Operations Manual Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas — 49...
BER or BER < 10 at normal RSL. Isolation objective assumes a maximum repeater net gain of 60 dB. Isolation required for a specific C/E decreases dB-for-dB as the maximum gain decreases. — Chapter 3. Mounting the Antennas RF-6000E Operations Manual...
Installation Overview The RF-6000E assembly can be mounted on a steel tower, on a steel pipe or square-rail frame, or on a wall. The length of all power leads should be limited and the wire size adequate to minimize the voltage drop.
Figure 30, Example of Solar and Wind Power Installation Mounting the Repeater The RF-6000E has mounting rails on the rear of the enclosure. The mounting holes and slots fit 3/8-inch hardware. Mounting-hole dimensions for the repeater enclosure are shown in Figure 26.
Earth, Ground, and Lightning Protection When grounding the RF-6000E 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.
Chapter 5. Repeater Tests Overview This chapter describes how to test the RF-6000E repeater, to set levels and to verify that it is operating properly. Test Equipment Required Table 10, in Chapter 2, lists test equipment and tools required for testing the RF-6000E repeater.
4. Measure and record the power meter reading. Typically, this reading will be between -15 and +15 dBm at RF MON. — Chapter 5. Repeater Tests RF-6000E Operations Manual...
“ ” PWR F4 Clear “ ” PWR F5 ~ F8 Clear “ ” not available for RF-6000E AMP 1 ~ 8 Clear Current out of range, high or low UNCOM SUM (UC1 ~ 7) Either, Clear if not used.
When setup and tests are complete, set the RMAS Transmit Alarm LED SWITCH jumper to the ENB position to conserve power by only displaying alarm LEDs when the yellow test button is pressed. Refer to the RMAS-120 manual for alarm system tests. — Chapter 5. Repeater Tests RF-6000E Operations Manual...
Chapter 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The RF-6000E active components are the linear power amplifiers, the DC/DC converters, and the optional RMAS alarm equipment if equipped. RF repeaters provide long field operating life, often 15 to 20 years. Technologies and traffic needs often drive upgrades or replacement rather than old age.
Check the standby battery in accordance with the instructions given by the manufacturer of the power supply. NOTE: Contact the Customer Service Department of Peninsula Engineering Solutions whenever problems with the unit cannot be resolved.
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MPPT: Maximum Power Point Tracking. PV controller type includes a DC/DC converter to “step down” higher voltage PV arrays. Maximum V is limited to the maximum rating of the MPPT controller, typically 150 to 200 VDC. RF-6000E Operations Manual Chapter 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting — 65...
Set output power by adjusting AGC/ALC per Chapter 5. Confirm the RMAS alarm transmitter PWR alarm clears. Adjust the alarm as required. ii) Amplifier’s RF Detector DC sensitively and output can vary, thus requiring adjustment. — Chapter 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting RF-6000E Operations Manual...
While most telecommunications carriers or system operators have internal policies relative to equipment sparing, in the event that one does not exist, Peninsula Engineering Solutions recommends maintaining a minimum of one (1) spare unit for every increment of 10 units or fraction thereof.
Returning the Repeater Equipment for Repair If a repair or return of the RF-6000E, or its components, is necessary, contact the Peninsula Engineering Solutions Customer Service Department for instructions. When calling, include the following information: ⇒ Nature of the problem ⇒...
Table 15, RF-6000E Maintenance Record Date PV-A Voltage, V PV-A Voltage, V charge PV-B Voltage, V PV-B Voltage, V charge Battery-A Voltage Battery-A Temperature Battery-B Voltage Battery-B Temperature Battery-A Load Current Battery-B Load Current Battery-A ONLY Load Current Battery-B ONLY Load Current...
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