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'WARNING:
Licensees and Qualified Installers. You must have an FCC license or express consent
of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. You must register Class B signal boosters
(as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration.
Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
Booster default IP Address and account details
Fiber-DAS default IP Address and account details
This is a preliminary manual. Specifications, limits, and text are subject to change without notice. The
information within this manual was as complete as possible at the time of printing.
Bird Electronic Corporation is not liable for errors. Check our Web Site for updates: http://www.birdrf.com/
SBII+
Model 63
Installation and Operation Manual
This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC
"Communicating With the Booster" on page 49
"Default Head-end Login Information" on page 64
© Copyright 2021 by Bird Technologies Inc.
Instruction Book Part Number 7-9598 Rev. A
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  • Page 1 This is a preliminary manual. Specifications, limits, and text are subject to change without notice. The information within this manual was as complete as possible at the time of printing. Bird Electronic Corporation is not liable for errors. Check our Web Site for updates: http://www.birdrf.com/ © Copyright 2021 by Bird Technologies Inc.
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions The following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related to any specific part or procedure, and do not necessarily appear elsewhere in this publication. These precautions must be thoroughly understood and apply to all phases of operation and maintenance. Keep Away From Live Circuits Operating Personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    SBII+ Model 63 Safety Symbols Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in personal injury. Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in damage to the instrument. This symbol indicates that a shock hazard exists if the precautions in the instruction manual are not followed.

  • Page 5: Warning Statements

    Safety Precautions Warning Statements The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to operating and maintenance personnel and are repeated here for emphasis. Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line while RF power is being applied.

  • Page 6: Caution Statements

    SBII+ Model 63 Caution Statements The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated here for emphasis. Check the electrical code for proper AC hookup prior to operation of the unit. Make sure the neutral or return hookup is only used for that purpose.

  • Page 7: Safety Statements

    Safety Precautions Safety Statements USAGE ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION. EL USO DE ESTE INSTRUMENTO DE MANERA NO ESPECIFICADA POR EL FABRICANTE, PUEDE ANULAR LA PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRUMENTO. BENUTZUNG WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOM HERSTELLER BESCHRIEBEN, KANN DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WERDEN.
  • Page 8 équipement dans une zone résidentielle est susceptible de causer des interférences mauvaises dans lequel l'utilisateur sera tenu pour responsable de corriger l'interférence à sa propre discrétion. WARNING: Changes or modifications which are not expressly approved by Bird could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. AVERTISSEMENT: Les changements ou modifications qui ne sont pas approuvés par Bird pourrait annuler...
  • Page 9 Safety Precautions ATTENTION: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ATTENTION: Cet appareil est conforme à...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    SBII+ Model 63 About This Manual This manual covers the operating & maintenance instructions for the following models: 63 Model SBII+ Signal Booster 63 Model SBII+ Fiber-DAS Changes to this Manual We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you discover any errors, or if you have suggestions for improving this manual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio factory.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ..............i Safety Symbols .
  • Page 12 SBII+ Signal Booster NFPA Compliance ................26 Optional Equipment .
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Network Configuration Submenu ............. 59 Chapter 5 Fiber-DAS User Interface .
  • Page 14 SBII+ Signal Booster Chapter 6 Maintenance ............. 98 Routine Maintenance .

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction General Description The Bird Signal booster II+ and Signal booster II+ fiber-optic Distributed Antenna System (SB+ Fiber DAS) are used to extend radio coverage into areas where propagation losses prevent reliable communication. Signal Booster — The standard systems receive RF signals from a donor antenna, amplifies the power level, couples it to an antenna and re-radiates the RF signals enhancing the signal coverage area.

  • Page 16: Enclosures

    SBII+ Model 63 Enclosures The SBII+ Model 63 system is housed in wall mountable enclosures. There are two types of enclosures Aluminum and Steel, see Figure The small Aluminum enclosure has its status LED located on the lower center of the door, the large aluminum enclosure has a status LED located on the lower left-side of the door.

  • Page 17: Custom Model Configurations

    Introduction Custom Model Configurations Custom designed SBII+ Signal Boosters use the same model number formatting except that a unique 5 digit number will be inserted into the model number in place of the fields for signal direction, gain, and filter bandwidth. As an example the model number 63-70-98765-1-J represents ...
  • Page 18 SBII+ Model 63 Table 2 Model Number Breakdown 63-nnX-2-A-X-n-X (nomenclature breakdown) Product Type = Signal Booster II+ Operating Frequency Band (Filter Bandwidths Available) 70 = 450 - 470 MHz (B,D,F) 69 = 470 - 512 MHz (B,D) 82P = 763 - 805 MHz (P) 83B = 764 - 806 MHz (P) 89C = 806 - 861 MHz (G,N) 89A = 806 - 869 MHz (G,N,R)

  • Page 19: System Components

    Introduction System Components The SBII+ Model 63 system was designed to be a modular system, capable of a variety of configurations as shown in Table 2 on page 4 . The system can be powered by an AC power supply assembly or a DC battery backup voltage. Because of its modular design the completed booster system can be housed in a variety of cabinet designs.

  • Page 20: System Examples

    SBII+ Model 63 Remote Enclosures Fiber Optic Remote (FOR) — Each FOR receives the laser light transmitted by the head-end and converts it back to downlink RF and routes the RF to the SB Module. In the uplink path the FOR converts uplink RF signals into fiber- optic laser output that is transmitted on the fiber to the head-end.

  • Page 21: Signal Booster Systems

    Introduction Signal Booster Systems Single Band System (700 MHz or 800 MHz) Figure 2 shows the component layout of a typical Single Band system operating in the 700 MHz or 800 MHz band. Figure 3 is a block diagram of the same single band system. Figure 2 Typical Single-Band SBII+ Booster (700 MHz or 800MHz) Figure 3...

  • Page 22: Single Band System (Uhf)

    SBII+ Model 63 Single Band System (UHF) Figure 4 shows the component layout of a typical Single Band system operating in the UHF band. Figure 5 is a block diagram of the same UHF single band system. Figure 4 Typical UHF booster Figure 5 Signal flow block diagram of the typical UHF SBII+ Booster.

  • Page 23: Dual Band System (700 Mhz/800 Mhz)

    Introduction Dual Band System (700 MHz/800 MHz) Figure 6 shows the component layout of a typical Dual Band system operating on both the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands. Figure 7 is a block diagram of the same dual band system. Figure 6 SBII+ Dual Band 700/800 MHz (Large Enclosure)
  • Page 24 SBII+ Model 63 Figure 7 Signal flow block diagram of the typical Dual Band 700/800 MHz SBII+ Booster.
  • Page 25 Introduction...

  • Page 26: Fiber-Das Systems

    SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-DAS Systems Fiber-DAS Head-End Single-Band (700 MHz or 800 MHz) Figure 8 Shows the layout of a single band Head-end unit. The Head-End enclosure houses the equipment used to interface with the donor system and distribute the donor RF signals to as few as 4 or as many as 16 remote units. Figure 8 Single-Band Fiber-DAS Head-End...
  • Page 27 Introduction Fiber-DAS Head-End Single-Band (700 MHz or 800 MHz) RF Signal Flow The block diagram in Figure 9 shows the RF signal flow through the Single-Band Fiber-DAS Head-End. The Head- End transmits uplink RF signals and receives downlink RF signals to/from the donor antenna. Figure 9 Single-Band Fiber-DAS Head-End RF Signal Flow Downlink Description...
  • Page 28 SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-DAS Head-End Power Distribution, Data Communications, and Alarms Power Distribution AC is used for the primary power source. The AC power supply assembly converts the AC input to a 48 Volt DC output. The 48 volt output is distributed to the SB Module and the Power Distribution PCB. The Power Distribution PCB in-turn provides a 17 VDC output to the Ethernet Switch, RGW, and the FOIs.

  • Page 29: Fiber-Das Head-End Uhf

    Introduction Fiber-DAS Head-End UHF Figure 11 Shows the layout of a UHF Head-end unit. The Head-End enclosure houses the equipment used to interface with the donor system and distribute the donor RF signals to as few as 4 or as many as 16 remote units. Figure 11 UHF Fiber-DAS Head-End...
  • Page 30 SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-DAS Head-End UHF RF Signal Flow The block diagram in Figure 12 shows the RF signal flow through the UHF Fiber-DAS head-end. The Head-end transmits uplink RF signals and receives downlink RF signals to/from the donor antenna. Downlink When the RF signal enters the Head-end, a duplexer provides isolation between the uplink and downlink paths.

  • Page 31: Fiber-Das Head-End Dual-Band

    Introduction Fiber-DAS Head-End Dual-Band Figure 13 Shows the layout of a UHF Head-end unit. The Head-End enclosure houses the equipment used to interface with the donor system and distribute the donor RF signals to as few as 4 or as many as 16 remote units. Figure 13 Dual-Band Fiber-DAS Head-End...
  • Page 32 SBII+ Model 63 Dual Band Fiber-DAS Head-End RF Signal Flow The block diagram in Figure 14 shows the RF signal flow through the Dual Band Fiber-DAS head-end. The Head-end transmits uplink RF signals and receives downlink RF signals to/from the donor antenna. Downlink When the RF signal enters the Head-end, a triplexer provides isolation between the uplink and two downlink paths.

  • Page 33: Fiber-Das Single-Band Remote Enclosure

    Introduction Fiber-DAS Single-Band Remote Enclosure Figure 15 Single-Band Remote Enclosure Single Band Remote Unit RF Signal Flow The remote units transmit downlink RF signals and receive uplink RF signals to/from a service antenna. Figure 16 shows the RF signal flow block diagram for a single band remote. Downlink The FOI in the Head-end unit transmit lightwaves along fiber-optic cable to the remote unit.
  • Page 34 SBII+ Model 63 Figure 16 Remote Single-Band RF Signal Flow Fiber-DAS Remote Power Distribution, Data Communications, and Alarms The wiring within the Remote unit consist of power distribution, data communications and alarm handling. Power Distribution AC is used for the primary power source. The AC power supply assembly converts the AC input to a 48 Volt DC output.
  • Page 35 Introduction Figure 17 Remote Power and Communication Wiring...

  • Page 36: Fiber-Das Uhf Remote Enclosure

    SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-DAS UHF Remote Enclosure Figure 18 UHF Fiber-DAS Remote Fiber-DAS UHF Remote Unit RF Signal Flow The remote units transmit downlink RF signals and receive uplink RF signals to/from a service antenna. Figure 19 shows the RF signal flow block diagram for a single band remote. Downlink The FOI in the Head-end unit transmit lightwaves along fiber-optic cable to the remote unit.
  • Page 37 Introduction Figure 19 Remote UHF RF Signal Flow Fiber-DAS Remote Power Distribution, Data Communications, and Alarms "Fiber-DAS Remote Power Distribution, Data Communications, and Alarms" on page 20...

  • Page 38: Fiber-Das Dual-Band Remote Enclosure

    SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-DAS Dual-Band Remote Enclosure Figure 20 Dual-Band Remote Fiber-DAS Dual Band Remote Unit RF Signal Flow The remote units transmit downlink RF signals and receive uplink RF signals to/from a service antenna. Figure 21 shows the RF signal flow block diagram for a single band remote. Downlink The FOI in the Head-end unit transmit lightwaves along fiber-optic cable to the remote unit.
  • Page 39 Introduction Figure 21 Remote Dual Band RF Signal Flow Fiber-DAS Remote Power Distribution, Data Communications, and Alarms "Fiber-DAS Remote Power Distribution, Data Communications, and Alarms" on page 20...

  • Page 40: Nfpa Compliance

    NFPA compliant SBII+ system. Figure 22 NFPA Compliant SBII+ System Block Diagram Battery Backup Unit An optional battery backup unit (BBU) is available from Bird. Bird has two BBU models:  110 Ah Battery Backup Unit - model 6160-110-24-NR ...
  • Page 41 Introduction Alarm Panel The NFPA compliant SBII+ system is designed to easily interface with existing fire alarm panels. Bird offers an Alarm Panel for displaying the status of the five alarms listed below, see "Optional Equipment" on page 28 Five alarm outputs are provided by the SBII+ systems.

  • Page 42: Optional Equipment

    Rescueline ™ signal booster, the battery backup provides a fully NFPA compliant system solution to NFPA72, NFPA1221, or IFC. Figure 25 Bird Battery Back-up System The Bird Booster Battery Backup Units are available in 110 Amp-hour and 220 Amp-hour, 24 VDC Output, NFPA, Red...

  • Page 43: Nfpa Alarm Panel

    Introduction NFPA Alarm Panel NFPA Alarm Panel (6150-ALM-01) The optional Bird NFPA Alarm panel is available to monitor the SBII+ Model 63. The alarm panel connects to the SBII+ Model 63 via the Alarm Circuit board. Figure 26 NFPA Alarm Panel NFPA Alarm Panel (6150-ALM-02) SBII+ Fiber-DAS option.
  • Page 44 SBII+ Model 63 NFPA Alarm Panel (6150-ALM-03) SBII+ standard Booster option The optional Bird NFPA Alarm panel (6150-ALM-03) is available to monitor a SBII+ Model 63. The alarm panel connects to the SBII+ Model 63 via a standard Ethernet Cable. Figure 28...

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Installation

    If the shipping container is not damaged, unpack the unit. Save shipping materials for repackaging. 2. Inspect unit for visual signs of damage. If there is damage, immediately notify the shipping carrier and Bird Technologies. Location The layout of the signal distribution system will be the prime factor in determining the mounting location of the booster.

  • Page 46: Mounting

    SBII+ Model 63 Mounting Fiber-DAS Head-End, Remote and Large Enclosure Booster Mounting Figure 29 shows mounting hole layout for the large Steel and Aluminum enclosures. Mount the cabinet using 3/8” (10 mm) diameter steel bolts (not supplied). We recommend flat washers on both ends and a lock washer under the nut.

  • Page 47: Small Enclosure Booster Mounting

    Installation Small Enclosure Booster Mounting Figure 30 shows the mounting brackets on the small booster enclosure. Brackets are attached to the sides of the enclosure and the unit is then mounted to the wall using steel bolts up to 5/16” (8mm) diameter (not supplied). We recommend flat washers and a lock washer under the head of the bolt.

  • Page 48: Cable Connections

    SBII+ Model 63 Cable Connections All cable connections to the SBII+ units are made at the I/O panel at the bottom of the unit. Antenna connections are made to type N connectors on the I/O panel. All other connections are made using conduit connected at cable entry points on the I/O panel and cable connections are made inside the enclosure.

  • Page 49: Booster Cable I/O Panel

    Installation Booster Cable I/O Panel The Boosters have two Type N RF connectors on the I/O panel. One RF connector for a Donor antenna and the second connector for a service antenna. Cable connections for AC power, DC backup power, and Alarm reporting are made through conduit connected at the cable entry points on the I/O panel.

  • Page 50: Booster Power Connections

    SBII+ Model 63 Booster Power Connections Terminals are used in all units for AC and DC power inputs. Single Band 700 or 800 MHz, Small Enclosure units For the small clamshell style enclosure, a terminal strip is located behind the flip-up panel and to the right of the On/ Off switches.

  • Page 51: Fiber-Das Power Connections

    Installation Fiber-DAS Power Connections All Fiber-DAS Head-end units have the AC and DC input terminals located on a panel in the bottom left portion of the enclosure, see Figure Figure 37 Fiber-DAS Head-End Power Connection All Fiber-DAS Remote units have the AC and DC input terminals located on the left end of a panel in the bottom portion of the enclosure, see Figure Figure 38...

  • Page 52: Fiber-Optic Cable Connection

    SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-Optic Cable Connection SBII+ Model 63 FOIs use wave-length division multiplexing (WDM) featuring the following:  Single mode fiber  Angled connectors  Up to 15 dB optical loss This interface is designed to work with SC-APC connectors (angled physical connector) and single mode fibers only. All connectors used in SBII+ Model 63 equipment are SC-APC type.
  • Page 53 Installation Figure 40 Fiber-Optic Head-End to Remote Unit Connections Figure 41 shows the location of the fiber-optic cable connector in a remote unit. The Fiber-optic cable is routed through the cable entry opening in the bottom of the enclosure then connected to the connector. Figure 41 Remote Fiber Connections...

  • Page 54: Rf Connections

    SBII+ Model 63 RF Connections N(F) bulkhead connector(s) are located on the I/O panel on the bottom of the enclosure for connection to the signal distribution system. All RF cabling connections to the booster should be checked for correctness prior to powering up the system.
  • Page 55 Installation 4. Referring to Figure 42, connect the generator test lead to one side of the signal distribution system (external antenna) and the spectrum analyzer lead to the other (internal distribution system) and observe the signal level. The difference between this observed level and -20 dBm is the isolation between the sections.

  • Page 56: Alarm Connections

    SBII+ Model 63 Exposition RF Pour conformer aux exigences d'exposition de FCC RF, une distance de séparation d'au moins 32.5 cm (pour UHF), 23 cm (pour 700 MHz PS), 27 cm (pour 800 MHz PS), or 22 cm (pour 800 MHz CRMS) doit être maintenue entre les Donor antenne de cet équipement et toutes les personnes.
  • Page 57 Installation The normal condition for the SBII+ is power applied, no alarms occurring, and the booster operating as usual with the front door status LED colored green. Under these normal conditions there will be continuity between the Com and NC alarm contacts and no continuity between the COM and NO alarm contacts. When an alarm condition occurs the status LED on the front door will turn red and the appropriate form-C contacts will change state.

  • Page 58: Fiber-Das Head-End Unit Nfpa Alarm Connections

    Fiber-DAS Head-End Unit NFPA Alarm Connections The Head-end units have two alarm output options, one output option is an RJ-45 output exclusively for the Bird Alarm Panel, the second option is individual normally open/normally closed outputs for each NFPA alarm.
  • Page 59 Installation Figure 46 Battery Backup and Facility Fire Panel Integration...
  • Page 60 SBII+ Model 63 Battery Back-up Alarm Input connections In addition to the DC back-up voltages, the battery back-up provides outputs for the low battery and charger failure NFPA alarms. The wiring for the Battery Back-up alarms should be routed through conduit with the DC power supply wiring.

  • Page 61: Chapter 3 Operation

    In many cases a booster with far less gain than the first is required. Users should consult with the Bird Applications Engineering group whenever expanding an existing signal booster system for extended coverage.

  • Page 62: Input Signal Levels

    SBII+ Model 63 Input Signal Levels Signals that exceed the maximum input rating of the booster may either damage the booster or cause it to generate intermodulation products that exceed the maximum allowed by the FCC or other regulatory agencies. The addition of PA Protection and OLC (Output Level Control) in the design of the booster helps prevent these ill effects.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Booster User Interface

    Chapter 4 Booster User Interface Communicating With the Booster The booster is configured using the web based graphical user interface (GUI). The bottom panel ENET connector on the booster provides for 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet connection using the TCP-IP protocol. This connector allows access to a web-based interface for interacting with the booster.

  • Page 64: Networked Connection

    SBII+ Model 63 4. In your web browsers address box type-in the address of the booster “http://192.168.1.100” (factory default) and press the ENTER key. The web page interface to the booster should appear in your laptop’s browser window. Networked Connection Before attempting a networked connection to the signal booster system consult with your IT support personnel for information concerning the correct IP address to use and any additional connectivity issues such as firewall settings.

  • Page 65: System Status Submenu

    Booster User Interface 4. Enter labels for Hostname and Server. 5. Click the “Save” button to store the new values in the boosters memory. 6. Click the “Restart Network” button to initiate the use of the new values. At this time your laptop will stop communicating with the booster because your laptop should no longer be set to the communicate with active network configuration values.
  • Page 66 SBII+ Model 63 The Power Subsystem Status reports on the current power source operating the booster, either AC or Battery Backup. In addition, the battery backup voltage level being supplied to the booster is displayed. The NFPA alarm status box is displayed whenever the NFPA option is installed in the booster and the NFPA alarm function is activated in the Alarm Configuration, (discussed in a later section of this manual).

  • Page 67: Rf Configuration Submenu

    Booster User Interface Power Subsystems Status This area of the screen provides a convenient summary of the operating voltage currently powering the booster as well as the value of the backup voltage being applied. The power source for the booster is normally the AC supply line and AC will be displayed in the Power Source item box as shown in the example in Figure 50 on page 51 .

  • Page 68: Alarm Configuration Submenu

    SBII+ Model 63 The OLC hold and decay time should normally be kept at a very low value. Increasing them will increase how long it takes the booster to initialize after a power interruption. Oscillation detection can be characterized using the two entry fields that are shown below the graphical boxes for the uplink and downlink branches.
  • Page 69 NFPA capable battery backup unit. These hardware enhancements to the communications system will allow the booster to support the NFPA alarm functionality correctly. Recommended NFPA capable battery backup units include the Bird models 6160-110-24-NR and the 6160-220-24-NR battery backups.
  • Page 70 SBII+ Model 63 In the case of the NFPA low battery alarm a possible confusion can occur if the battery connected box is checked at the same time the NFPA low battery function is checked. When the battery connected box is checked the signal booster is instructed to monitor the backup voltage level and generate alarms if the voltage drops below a threshold value (22.4 VDC).
  • Page 71 SNMP traps. 6. Download MIB files from the Bird Technologies website (www.birdrf.com) and load the MIB files into your SNMP manager software. The MIB files allow the SNMP manager software to sort out the trap messages into an understandable message format.
  • Page 72 SBII+ Model 63 Figure 53 SNMP manager Email Alert Configuration (SMTP) The SMTP feature allows the SBII+ Signal Booster to send status change and alarm notification email messages to user specified recipients. The body of the email message will contain a date/time stamp, status notification, and a description.

  • Page 73: Network Configuration Submenu

    Booster User Interface The SMTP Server chosen for use must support TLS. Consult with your IT department personnel before assigning the server address. 4. Enter the address that email messages will be sent to. If more than one address is desired then click on the “Add Email”...
  • Page 74 SBII+ Model 63 The New Configuration fields are all interactive and allow the user to change the current network configuration. The configure automatically check box will permit the selection of either static or dynamic configuring. In static configuring the user is responsible for setting each network parameter manually and in dynamic configuring the network decides what the settings are.
  • Page 75 Booster User Interface Figure 55 shows a sample portion of a typical downlink branch log. The hourly summary is shown for explanation purposes. Each vertical row in the log represents a log entry and 1 hour of sampling time. Each log entry records the Log Number, Time, Duration, and Average Attenuation.
  • Page 76 2. Update files are typically sent to users via an email message from Bird. Save firmware update files to a convenient location in you computer. It is important to know where the firmware update file has been stored in your computer.

  • Page 77: Chapter 5 Fiber-Das User Interface

    Chapter 5 Fiber-DAS User Interface SBII+ Model 63 Software Configuration Process Prior to making any changes to the RF Configuration (Gain and Attenuation settings). The DAS calculator should be used to determine the expected settings for each of the RF chains in uplink and downlink. The typical process for configuring the SBII+ Model 63 software is outlined in the following steps: 1.

  • Page 78: Software

    SBII+ Model 63 Software  A graphical based web browser for displaying configuration pages  DAS Calculator requires Microsoft Excel or compatible spreadsheet software SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-DAS Graphical User Interface The graphical User Interface (GUI) for the SBII+ Model 63 is accessed via the Local ENET port on the Head-end unit’s I/O panel.

  • Page 79: Connection Process

    Fiber-DAS User Interface Connection Process When connecting to the Head-end, the laptop may be set to use DHCP, the RGW within the Head- end unit will assign an IP Address to the laptop. 1. Apply power to the Head-end unit. 2.

  • Page 80: Ext Ethernet

    SBII+ Model 63 After the new host name is entered, the unit must be restarted. This is the only change that requires a restart. Figure 59 RGW Site Name EXT Ethernet In order for the RGW to be able to communicate outward, the Ext Ethernet connection has to be programmed. Consult with your Internet service provider or IT department for the IP address, Netmask and Gateway IP address settings.

  • Page 81: Vpn Settings

    Primary RGW settings will need to be configured to allow access. Consult with your IT department for these parameters. Bird Technologies offers monitoring services. When these services are contracted, enter the Bird parameters in the Secondary RGW settings so that system alarms are correctly forwarded to the Bird NOC.

  • Page 82: Ntp Servers

    SBII+ Model 63 NTP Servers NTP servers provide accurate clocks for the RGW. Utilizing multiple sources prevents clock issues as a result of one server becoming corrupt or dropping out of contact. The RGW is compatible with NTP version 4 servers. The NTP settings in the image below are the default for fedora servers.
  • Page 83 Fiber-DAS User Interface Figure 64 Email Server Settings...

  • Page 84: Manage Das System Configuration

    SBII+ Model 63 Manage DAS System Configuration Each of the RF/optical components withing the Head-end and remote units must be added as nodes within the SBII+ Model 63 GUI. The Head-end unit contains the following RF/optical components:  SB Module ...

  • Page 85: Add Foi To Das Configuration

    Fiber-DAS User Interface 5. Click Submit to Save the changes to the configuration. Figure 66 Adding SB Modules to the DAS Configuration Add FOI to DAS Configuration Perform the following steps to add FOI to the configuration: 1. Click on Configuration Menu, see Figure 67 on page 71 2.

  • Page 86: Removing Components From The Das Configuration

    SBII+ Model 63 Figure 68 Adding FOR modules to the DAS Configuration Removing Components from the DAS Configuration Perform the following steps to remove a component from the configuration: 1. Click on Configuration Menu, see Figure 69 on page 72 2.

  • Page 87: Naming Components

    Fiber-DAS User Interface Naming Components Proper naming of individual components in the DAS is critical to troubleshooting. A recommendation is to start all component names with their function such as "BIU", "FOI" or "FOR". For example: "BIU-850Sector1". You may use any combination of alphanumeric characters and the special character of dash "-". Do not use any other special characters or space.
  • Page 88 SBII+ Model 63 After rebooting, it can take up to 5 minutes before the unit shows up in the GUI. Figure 73 Naming Reboot 8. After all the units have been renamed, go to the Configuration menu and select the correct card type. 9.

  • Page 89: Rf Configuration

    Fiber-DAS User Interface RF Configuration As shown in Figure 75, there are multiple units that may require adjustment when initially configuring the SBII+ Model 63. Figure 75 RF Adjustment Points in RF Paths...

  • Page 90: Head-End Foi Rf Configuration

    SBII+ Model 63 Head-End FOI RF Configuration To access the FOI perform one of the following:  Select All on the Network views menu, then click on the appropriate FOI in the graphical display. See Figure  Click on the RF Units menu, hover over the FOI, then select the appropriate FOI from those displayed. Figure 76 FOI Selection FOI Welcome Screen...
  • Page 91 Fiber-DAS User Interface 3. Enable Optical Ports. Only enable the optical ports that are being used. Otherwise, the system will alarm with low optical levels on the unused ports. Figure 78 FOI Opto and Attenuator Settings...
  • Page 92 SBII+ Model 63 Figure 79 FOI Opto and Attenuator Settings...
  • Page 93 Fiber-DAS User Interface FOI Fiber Network Subunits Figure 80 FOI Fiber Network Subunits Item Description Name of FOI port the remote is connected Name of the remote FOR, clicking the remote link will open the Remote Unit page. Optical wavelength of the transmit laser in the FOI card. Subcarrier optical loss between the FOI and FOR in the downlink path.

  • Page 94: Remote Unit For Rf Configuration

    SBII+ Model 63 Remote Unit FOR RF Configuration To access the FOR perform one of the following:  Select All on the Network views menu, then click on the appropriate FOR in the graphical display. See Figure  Click on the RF Units menu, hover over the FOR, then select the appropriate FOR from those displayed. ...

  • Page 95: For Configuration

    Fiber-DAS User Interface FOR Configuration FOR Opto Status Figure 84 FOR Opto Status Item Description RF State indicates whether RF is On or Off. Figure 85 Optical power received from the FOI. See item 1 in measurement location. Figure 85 Optical power received from the FOI.
  • Page 96 SBII+ Model 63 Figure 86 FOR Uplink Schematic TX POW DETECTOR RF IN 1 LASER OPTO OUT DIODE STEP ATT RF IN 2 MONITOR DIODE TX-CURR TX-LVL LASER DRIVER ETHERNET MODEM +5 V -5 V VOLTAGE PHOTO DIODE INVERTER FOR Opto Gain and Attenuation Settings Figure 87 FOR Opto Gain Settings Item...
  • Page 97 Fiber-DAS User Interface FOR Fiber Network Settings This page allows the adjustment of the subcarrier TX Power setting. Figure 88 FOR Network Settings Item Description Subcarrier Tx Power is used for the communications and control signaling of the DAS. Default setting is -10. The value may need to be changed in situations where fiber loss is near the maximum and communications issues arise.
  • Page 98 The application handling page allows for software reset and rebooting functions. Only the Reboot command should be used by the technician. All other functions should only be used under supervision of Bird engineering as they may cause data corruption if not initiated properly.

  • Page 99: Sb Module Rf Configuration

    Fiber-DAS User Interface SB Module RF Configuration To access the SB Module perform one of the following:  Select All on the Network views menu, then click on the appropriate SB Module in the graphical display. See Figure  Click on the RF Units menu, hover over the SB2/SB3/SBA menu, then select the appropriate SB Module from those displayed.
  • Page 100 SBII+ Model 63 SB Module System Status Screen After accessing the SB Module the System Status screen will be displayed as shown Figure 92. This screen shows the overall operational status of the SB Module. Figure 92 System Status Screen Item Title Description...
  • Page 101 Fiber-DAS User Interface Item Title Description Displayed whenever the NFPA option is installed, and the NFPA alarm function is activated on the "SB Module Alarm Configuration Submenu" on page NFPA alarm status The NFPA alarm status box shows four of the five alarms associated with NFPA compliance.
  • Page 102 SBII+ Model 63 Uplink and Downlink Status Blocks RF Status The RF status items list is identical for both uplink and downlink passbands. A description of each of the 7 status items is listed below. Composite Input Power — The composite input power of the link’s passband. The composite input power is not directly measured, but is calculated based on the output power.
  • Page 103 Fiber-DAS User Interface Power Subsystems Status This area of the screen provides a convenient summary of the operating voltage currently powering the booster as well as the value of the backup voltage being applied. if a battery backup is connected to the SBII+ Model 63, the battery connected check box located on the Alarm Configuration screen should be checked.

  • Page 104: Sb Module Rf Configuration Screen

    SBII+ Model 63 SB Module RF Configuration Screen The SB Module RF Configuration screen is shown in Figure 93 and allows the user to configure the RF operating characteristics of the booster. If the user is not properly logged into the booster a link to the login page will be provided and no information will be displayed.
  • Page 105 Fiber-DAS User Interface Item Title Description OLC decay begins after the user specified hold time is expired. Decay Time can be adjusted between 0.01 to 1 second (in 0.01 second increments). Decay time will determine how long it takes for the applied OLC to fade from on to OLC Decay Time off.

  • Page 106: Sb Module Alarm Configuration Submenu

    SBII+ Model 63 SB Module Alarm Configuration Submenu The Alarm Configuration submenu screen is shown in Figure 94 and allows the user to configure the alarm operating characteristics of the SB Module. The screen is broken into distinct areas based on alarm related functions.
  • Page 107 NFPA alarm functionality correctly. Note; Recommended NFPA capable battery backup units include the Bird models 6160-110-24-NR and the 6160-220-24-NR battery backups. When the Enable NFPA Alarm box (item3) is checked then the individual NFPA alarms are displayed.

  • Page 108: Sb Module Network Configuration Submenu

    SBII+ Model 63 Item Title Description These two buttons are provided to easily test the summed alarm output relay. When pressed, the Alarm the SB Module will be forced into a summed alarm state and the system fail Form-C relay contacts will change state and the front door Status LED will turn red.

  • Page 109: Olc History Submenu

    Fiber-DAS User Interface OLC History Submenu The OLC History feature provides a convenient log of OLC activity taking place in the booster for each uplink and downlink branch. To access the log click on the OLC History submenu button which appears on the right side of any displayed screen.

  • Page 110: User Administration Submenu

    SBII+ Model 63 User Administration Submenu Changing the password on this page will ONLY change the password for the SB Module. This will not effect the login or password to access the Head-end unit. The User Administration screen allows password protected access to the booster. The boxes on this page are interactive.

  • Page 111: Firmware Update Submenu

    Fiber-DAS User Interface Firmware Update Submenu The Firmware Update submenu is used to update already existing firmware running on the SB Module. The user must be logged onto the SB Module in order to perform updates. See "SBII+ Firmware Updates" on page 98 complete procedures.

  • Page 112: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Maintenance Routine Maintenance SBII+ Model 63 systems manufactured by Bird Technologies can perform for years with little maintenance and repair. However, if the amplifiers are subjected to excessively high signal levels, power surges or lightning strikes, failures may occur. The following procedures may be followed for detecting a malfunctioning unit or as part of a periodic maintenance program.

  • Page 113: Firmware Update Process

    Obtain Updated Firmware File If you are going to use a USB connection to perform the firmware update, USB drivers for the SB Module should be obtained from Bird in addition to the firmware file. 1. Contact Bird for Firmware updates.
  • Page 114 SBII+ Model 63 Ethernet Connection - Fiber-DAS The SBII+ Model 63 Fiber-DAS system is shipped with a default IP address and a default Login and Password.  Default IP Address: 192.168.13.1  Default Login: extended  Default Password: admin This procedure assumes the SBII+'s IP address is set to the default value, if the IP address has been changed, substitute the actual IP address for the address shown in this procedure.
  • Page 115 Maintenance Figure 100 SB Module Selection 8. Once Web User Interface for the SB Module is displayed go to "Update Firmware" on page 103...
  • Page 116 Drivers for the SB Module should be obtained from Bird prior to performing this procedure. The PC provides power to the SB module via the USB cable, AC power does not need to be supplied to the SBII+ to complete a firmware update if a USB connection is used.

  • Page 117: Update Firmware

    Figure 102. 5. Select the firmware update file (sb2plus.swu). The correct file should be provided by the factory or your Bird representative. Note that after the file is selected the file name will appear next to the browse button. 6. Click on the SUBMIT button.
  • Page 118 SBII+ Model 63 8. Verify the update is successfully accomplished by viewing the software version number that appears on the upper left of the System Status submenu screen. It should be a different number than the one that was recorded in step 1 above.

  • Page 119: Sbii+ Factory Reset Utility

    To reset the password, network settings, or both do the following: Drivers for the SB Module should be obtained from Bird prior to performing this procedure. The PC provides power to the SB module via the USB cable, AC power does not need to be supplied to the SBII+ to complete a factory reset.

  • Page 120: Customer Service

    Any maintenance or service procedure beyond the scope of those in this chapter should be referred to a qualified service center. If the unit needs to be returned for any reason, request an Return Material Authorization (RMA) through the Bird Technologies website. All instruments returned must be shipped prepaid and to the attention of the RMA number.

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