COMBA TB-1800 Equipment Manual

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GSM1800 TOWER MOUNTED

BAND SELECTIVE BOOSTER

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TB-1800 QE

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EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800

TB-1800

EQUIPMENT MANUAL

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Page 1 This is an unpublished work the copyright in which vests in Comba International ("Comba"). All rights reserved. The information contained herein is confidential and the property of Comba and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be reproduced, disclosed or used except as authorised by contract or other written permission. The copyright and the foregoing restriction on reproduction and use extend to all media in which the information may be embodied.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.2 CONTENTS Section Page CONTENTS ...........................2 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES ..................4 HISTORY ..........................5 ISSUE CONTROL........................6 REFERENCES ........................7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................8 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS ..............9 SERVICING POLICY AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT............10 0.10 READERS COMMENTS .....................11 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................12...
Page 3 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 APPENDICES........................44 APPENDIX A: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR INSTALLATION ........44 APPENDIX B: OMT INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION ..........45 7.2.1 ENVIRONMENT FOR OMT OPERATION ................45 7.2.2 TB-1800 COMPONENT UN-INSTALLATION ..............49 7.2.3 OMT EXPLORER UN-INSTALLATION ................50 APPENDIX C: OMT EXPLORER V2.10 INTRODUCTION ..........51 7.3.1...
Page 4: Index To Figures And Tables
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.3 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES Figure 1: Front, side and bottom views of TB-1800 enclosure ............. 13 Figure 2: TB-1800 application diagram ....................14 Figure 3: Layout of equipped product (application 1 – 43dBm model) ..........15 Figure 4: Layout of equipped product (application 2 –...
Page 5: History
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.4 HISTORY Change No. Details Of Change 1-0-0 Updated base product name: TPA-1810 = TB-1800 Document developed based on TPA-1810 QE 1-0-0 manual and issued in Jan 2006. Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE...
Page 6: Issue Control
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.5 ISSUE CONTROL Date Section Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE Page 6 ENU Status : 1-0-0...
Page 7: References
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.6 REFERENCES 0.6.1 TB-1800 Datasheet English datasheet released on 14 Oct 2005 Control: 3-1-0/C1 0.6.2 TPA-1810 QE 1-0-0 Equipment Manual for TPA-1810 in English released on 22 Dec 2005 Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE...
Page 8: Glossary Of Terms
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Abbreviation Definition Automatic Level Control Attenuator Base Station Base Transceiver Station Channel Decibel Decibels relative to 1 milliwatt Downlink Donor Terminal Duplexer EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EGSM Enhanced Global Standard for Mobile Communication...
Page 9: Safety Notices And Admonishments
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.8 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS This document contains safety notices in accordance with appropriate standards. In the interests of conformity with the territory standards for the country concerned, the equivalent territorial admonishments are also shown. Any installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the equipment must only be carried out by trained, authorised personnel.
Page 10: Servicing Policy And Return Of Equipment
0.9 SERVICING POLICY AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT The repair of individual units and modules of this equipment is not considered practicable without factory facilities. It is, therefore, the policy of Comba whereby faulty units or modules are returned to the local agent for repair.
Page 11: Readers Comments
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 0.10 READERS COMMENTS Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure the accuracy of this and all Comba documents, there is always the possibility that an inaccuracy or omission could occur. In order that any amendment/remedial action can be carried out promptly, we would appreciate your co–operation in filling out and returning a photocopy of this customer reply sheet as soon as possible.
Page 12: General Information
The unit is powered with various power supply options. TB-1800 comprises of duplexers, uplink LNA, downlink PA, RF bypass, Main Control Unit (MCU), power supply unit, surge protection, wireless modem and Li-ion backup battery.
Page 13 Shown below are the outline drawings of equipment enclosure serving in different applications. Application 1(43dBm model) Application 2(40dBm model) Application 1(46dBm model) Application 2(43dBm model) Figure 1: Front, side and bottom views of TB-1800 enclosure End of section Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE Page 13...
Page 14: Equipment Description
Antenna 1 Downlink By-pass Coupler Ant1 Tx1 / Rx1~2 LNA1 Service Antenna 2 Uplink By-pass Ant2 Tx2 / Rx1~2 LNA2 Application 2 Figure 2: TB-1800 application diagram Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE Page 14 ENU Status : 1-0-0...
Page 15: Equipment Layout
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 2.2 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT LNA 2 LNA 1 PA 2 PA 1 RF Switch 1 RF Switch 2 DPX 1 Filter 2 DPX 2 Filter 1 77.5dB 77.5dB Distribution board +25V Wireless Modem Surge POWER protector ALARM...
Page 16 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 LNA 2 LNA1 RF Switch 2 RF Switch 1 Filter 2 Filter 1 DPX2 PA 1 DPX1 PA 2 77.5dB 77dB Surge Li-ion battery 2 protector Wireless Modem Li-ion battery 1 AC OK DC OK Micro-...
Page 17 Generates alarm for abnormal VSWR levels. Main Control Unit (MCU): The MCU is used to monitor and control the operation parameters of the TB-1800 and provides telecommunication interface for remote control and indicator. LED indicators (L1~L4) indicate the respective operation status.
Page 18: Manufacturing Entities
3.6V/1300mAh ×6 Li-ion Battery Assembly WAVECOM: WMOD2-G900 Wireless Modem LSA20-385 Surge Protector Table 2: Manufacturing entities for product variant TB-1800 2.4 KIT OF PARTS The following table shows the kit of parts supplied with the equipment. Qty. Product Identifier Description...
Page 19: Technical Specifications
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 2.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.5.1 ELECTRICAL AND POWER Application Electrical Frequency Range, Uplink 1710 - 1785 Frequency Range, Downlink 1805 - 1880 Number of Carriers 43 ± 1 or 40 ± 1 or Output Power per Carrier 46 ±...
Page 20: Operation & Maintenance
Alarms (LNA, DL PA, Power Down, PSU Fault, Door Open, DL Input Power Low, DL Output Power Low, Over Temp), Temp, UL/DL Gain, DL Input/Output Power Table 5: Management of TB-1800 End of section Copyright - refer to title page...
Page 21: Installation
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 WARNINGS AND ALERTS Radio Frequency energies There may be situations, particularly the workplace environments adjacent to high-powered RF sources, where recommended limits for safe exposure of human beings to RF energy could be exceeded.
Page 22: Site Planning Considerations
Humidity can affect the reliability of the equipment. It is recommended to install the equipment in the location having stable temperature and un-restricted air-flow. TB-1800 equipment is designed to operate within the air temperature range of -40°C to +55°C when the relative humidity ≤95%. Should the direct day light temperature exceeds 40°C (104°F), then barrier device should be installed to protect the equipment from sunlight exposure.
Page 23: Tb-1800 Installation Checklist
Do not locate near large transformers or motors that EMC and interference may cause electromagnetic interference. Suitable operating environment -40°C to +55°C at ≤ 95% relative humidity. Table 6: TB-1800 Installation checklist Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE Page 23 ENU Status : 1-0-0...
Page 24: Installation Procedures
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 3.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.3.1 GOODS INWARDS INSPECTION Verify the number of packages received against the packing list. Check all packages for external damage; report any external damage to the shipping carrier. If there is damage, a shipping agent should be present before unpacking and inspecting the contents because damage caused during transit is the responsibility of the agent.
Page 25: Wall Mounting Details
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 3.3.5 WALL MOUNTING DETAILS Mount the equipment to the wall according to the following steps: Fix the mounting rack to a wall using four masonry bolts (M10x110). If the mounting surface is not solid enough, insert two more masonry bolts to the upper mounting rack.
Page 26: Pole Mounting Details
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 3.3.6 POLE MOUNTING DETAILS Mount the equipment to a pole according to the following steps: The equipment can be mounted on a customer-located pole of about 60~75mm in diameter. Insert and tighten the U bolts (M10x85x110) to secure the mounting rack onto the pole.
Page 27: Equipment Connections
ANT2 port → service antenna2 Service voltage connection The TB-1800 accepts single phase 220VAC power. The recommended AC connection is rated at AC220V, 10A and has three connections to include earth. The power cord was pre-wired to the PSU, and is identified by a label adjacent to the “AC 220V” or “DC +24V” or “DC -48V” cable gland.
Page 28 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 DC power connection from telecom rectifier is via a wire with CSA of 2.5mm . DC voltage supply is hardwired to the rectifier equipment. For planning purposes, allow DC current up to 15A to be drawn when powered with +24V and -48V.
Page 29 1 antenna 2 TB-1800 Tower Mounted Booster ANT1 ANT2 TX2/RX2 TX1/RX1 AC220V DC-48V/ DC+24V B T S Figure 12: External connections of TB-1800 End of section Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE Page 29 ENU Status : 1-0-0...
Page 30: Commissioning
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 4 COMMISSIONING 4.1 MCU LED INDICATORS Four diagnostic LEDs are located on MCU, each indicates the status of a particular function: Identifier Color Indication Online programming. This will flash when users read, set or download files via OMT.
Page 31: Omt Overview
OMT software is based on Windows operation system, and is designed for monitoring and maintaining of TB-1800. For TB-1800, the OMT software can accomplish the following functions: To configure and adjust the operating parameters To display the internal operation status...
Page 32: Preparation For Remote Connection Of Omt Using Wireless Modem
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 4.5 PREPARATION FOR REMOTE CONNECTION OF OMT USING WIRELESS MODEM An integrated wireless modem with the equipment provides the option of remote connection of the equipment by OMT. The wireless modem implements the link for data and SMS.
Page 33: Local Commissioning
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 4.7 LOCAL COMMISSIONING 4.7.1 USING OMT SOFTWARE After installing OMT software on the PC (see 7.2 APPENDIX B), connection to the equipment can be done locally or remotely. Double click the OMT explorer icon , enter the password of ‘888888’ in the pop up dialog window, the OMT Explorer software window will pop up, as shown below.
Page 34 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 Figure 16: OMT screenshot - connection to the equipment Select ‘Local Connection’ in the above window, the window for choosing serial port will pop up. Figure 17: OMT screenshot - communication setup In the above window select the desired communication port and then click ‘Ok’ button to continue. Click ‘Online’...
Page 35 Check serial port selection Check speed setting for the port Check whether the mains voltage is normal, and whether the TB-1800 is switched on. Check whether the ‘Device ID’ is correct (when connection to OMC). For any parameters not applicable for this product, parameter name(s) will remain visible, but with their input field(s) shown in gray.
Page 36: Description Of Parameters
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 4.7.2 DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETERS 4.7.2.1 NETWORK PARAMETERS The following parameters are located in the left of the OMT main window. These include: Device ID, SMS and data link parameters, all of enables communication with the OMC located in a Network Operation Centre.
Page 37 Table 9: Management - RF parameters *: for all variants of TB-1800, the uplink gain adjustable range is 0~10dB. When the values for the RF parameters exceeds the allowable range, the input fields will show ‘--‘ (i.e. lower than the minimum limit).
Page 38 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 4.7.2.4 ALARM LIST The Alarm list for the TB-1800 is shown below; these are enabled/disabled with OMT/OMC by placing a ‘tick’ in the adjacent box against the required alarm condition and select ‘Set’: Alarm Name Observations Power alarm Not applicable for this product.
Page 39 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 Red indicates failure, and an alarm condition is generated. Green indicates normal, and no alarm is generated. Gray indicates null, meaning alarm can not be read (i.e. Soft switch is set to ‘Off’). For any alarm not ‘Set’, their alarm indicators is always shown in green.
Page 40 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 4.7.2.6 FIRMWARE UPDATE This deals with the firmware held on the MCU, firmware update is initiated by selecting ‘Firmware Update’ on the upper left of the OMT main window. Firmware update is carried out when a new version is released.
Page 41: Commissioning Procedures
2 minutes, at that time, on MCU L4 is off and L3 begins to flash. Click ‘online’ button and inquiry the TB-1800’s status. Go to next step if there is no alarm. Else or, check the point of failure and handle the alarm.
Page 42: Operation
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 5 OPERATION Following installation and commissioning, occasional operation tasks to handling alarms may be required: Alarm condition Diagnosis Battery voltage low Refer to the Maintenance section. alarm Power down / power When power down, check AC power cable and verify AC mains supply is fault alarms normal.
Page 43: Maintenance
The equipment operation status can be observed remotely through OMC. Periodic inspection of the TB-1800 equipment(s) is recommended, the recommended tasks includes: Inspect and record operation status and output power of the TB-1800 from OMC or OMT. Verify the direction and position of antennas. Re-align if necessary.
Page 44: Appendices
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 7 APPENDICES 7.1 APPENDIX A: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR INSTALLATION Shown below is a list of the recommended tools for new installation and routine maintenance. Description Slotted screwdriver Philips screwdriver Assorted ring spanner (M8, M10) Electrically operated drill and masonry drill bits...
Page 45: Appendix B: Omt Installation And Uninstallation
TB-1800s. Installed in a PC, it performs the operation on the repeat either by local connection via RS232 cable or remote connection via line/ wireless modem. Main Functions in OMT: To configure and adjust the TB-1800’s operating parameters To check the TB-1800’s operating status To configure and detect the software network parameters To download MCU firmware 7.2.1 ENVIRONMENT FOR OMT OPERATION...
Page 46 Copy installation programs by creating a new folder on the hard disk and give it a name (e.g. ‘OMT V1.03’). Then copy all the files (including OMT Explorer and TB-1800 component) from the installation disk to the newly created folder.
Page 47 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 d) Create the installation folder and select ‘Next’, OMT Explorer installation would be finished as the following window appears: Figure 22: Installation of OMT explorer completed e) Select ‘Finish’, the OMT Explorer installation is completed. Copyright - refer to title page...
Page 48 Follow the instructions until the following window is shown. Select “Finish” to complete the installation. Figure 23: Installation of TB-1800 component completed At this stage, OMT could be executed immediately by selecting ‘Launch OMT explorer V2.10 immediately’. A window prompting the input of password will appear, enter the default password of ‘888888’...
Page 49: Tb-1800 Component Un-Installation
Figure 24: TB-1800 component uninstallation - confirmation In the following window select ‘Yes’, at this stage, the component will be uninstalled from the PC. Figure 25: TB-1800 component Uninstallation - final confirmation Method 2: Double click the OMT software logo can also uninstall it from the PC.
Page 50: Omt Explorer Un-Installation
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 7.2.3 OMT EXPLORER UN-INSTALLATION To uninstall OMT explorer software from the PC, follow the steps: a) Select: “START” -> “Program” -> “OMT Explorer V2.10’” b) Select “Uninstall Simplify OMT’, the following message appears. c) Select ‘OK’, OMT Explorer will be un-installed.
Page 51: Appendix C: Omt Explorer V2.10 Introduction
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 7.3 APPENDIX C: OMT EXPLORER V2.10 INTRODUCTION The OMT Explorer V2.10 software providing the functionality of one OMT can manage a group of products, originally one OMT will manage one equipment. When the equipment is physically connected to the OMT software, click the [Autolink] button in the on the toolbar (see the following figure), OMT Explorer can automatically recognize the corresponding product OMT software.
Page 52: Pull Down Menu
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 7.3.1 PULL DOWN MENU Identified as part 1 of the screen The command menu bar of the window presents the options, which illustrates the commands that can be executed from the various options. Menu item •...
Page 53: Toolbar
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 7.3.2 TOOLBAR Identified as part 2 of the screen The following figure shows the toolbar. Including Online, Device Reset, Download, Help and Quit command. Identifier Appearance Function Help Show OMT explorer software information Quit Exit the OMT explorer software.
Page 54: Appendix D: Channel Number And Frequency Table
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 7.4 APPENDIX D: CHANNEL NUMBER AND FREQUENCY TABLE UL Freq. DL Freq. UL Freq. DL Freq. UL Freq. DL Freq. Channel Channel Channel (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 1710.2 1805.2 1718.6 1813.6 1727.0 1822.0 1710.4 1805.4...
Page 55 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 UL Freq. DL Freq. UL Freq. DL Freq. UL Freq. DL Freq. Channel Channel Channel (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 1735.4 1830.4 1743.8 1838.8 1752.2 1847.2 1735.6 1830.6 1744 1839 1752.4 1847.4 1735.8 1830.8 1744.2 1839.2...
Page 56 EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 UL Freq. DL Freq. UL Freq. DL Freq. UL Freq. DL Freq. Channel Channel Channel (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 1760.6 1855.6 1768.8 1863.8 1777 1872 1760.8 1855.8 1769 1864 1777.2 1872.2 1761 1856 1769.2 1864.2...
Page 57: Appendix E: Rma (Return Material Authorization) Form
EQUIPMENT MANUAL FOR TB-1800 7.5 APPENDIX E: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) FORM End of section End of Document Copyright - refer to title page TB-1800 QE Page 57 ENU Status : 1-0-0...