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DSG1 User Manual v 1.6 / 2018.01.03 Part No. 100-00002-001...
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Effigis reserves the right to make changes without notice. Changes affecting the operation of any component in this manual will be reflected in a subsequent revision. Effigis assumes no responsibility for any omissions or errors that may appear in this document or for any damages that may result from the use of information contained herein.
1. General Information 1.1 About this Manual This manual describes the components, installation and operation of the CPAT FLEX DSG1 unit. You will find important safety information in this manual. We strongly recommend that all users read this manual. Use of this product other than for its intended application may compromise the unit’s safety features.
Geo-Solutions Inc., may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. 1.4 Technical Support Effigis Technical Support Service is available from Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Toll free from U.S. and Canada: + 1-888-495-6577...
Your DSG1 unit is calibrated and ready to use right out of the box. Upon reception, visually inspect each item for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. If you see any signs of physical damage, please contact Effigis: • Callers from the U.S. and Canada can dial + 1-888-495-6577 (toll-free number).
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DSG1. Please quote the following part numbers when placing an order: Part No. Accessory Description (1) 150-00030-001 DSG1 AC/DC adapter (2) 100-00002-001 DSG1 Operation Manual (this guide) To place an order, please call Effigis at + 1-888-495-6577 or + 1-514-495-0018 DSG1 User Manual CPAT FLEX (DSG1)
3. Installation This section describes how to install the DSG1. You may also refer to the installation diagram at the end of this manual. 3.1 Mounting the DSG1 in an Equipment Rack CAUTION! Leave space for front, back and lateral ventilation.
3.3 Electrical Installation The AC/DC adapter is supplied with the equipment. It is compatible with 110V/220V and 50/60 Hz power distribution networks. 3.4 Internet Connection (optional) The DSG1 can utilize an Internet connection to read operating parameters from the CPAT servers and to update firmware automatically.
4. Setup CAUTION! Any changes to the setup of the DSG1 carriers must also be made to the DRV3 receivers deployed on the field. Using different parameters will prevent the leakage detection from working as intended. The table below details parameters that can be set:...
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Note the predetermined DSG1 frequencies: DSG1 Mid-Band Frequency DSG1 LTE Frequency NOTE You must assure that no off air signals are present at the predetermined DSG1 frequencies in the network territory. The output level of the DSG1 test signals must be set between 20 to 25 dB below the adjacent QAM channels power level.
QAM MER figure. If there is some MER degradation, lower the DSG1 carrier level until you have a satisfactory MER figure. This final DSG1 carrier insertion level is named DSG1 ref level 5) Calculate the DRV3 reference level (CW/QAM) using the following formula:...
4.3.1 Download and install the application The DSG1 settings application is a standalone WinForms desktop application named “DSG1Settings.exe”. It is available for download at http://effigis.com/cpat-flex-support/, in the Product download section. .NET Framework 3.5 is a prerequisite and can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22...
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At start-up, the DSG1 settings application displays a “DSG1” button. When you click it, the application starts looking for all DSG1 units connected on the network. If several DSG1 units are found, the first DSG1 found is selected by default. To select a different DSG1, choose another DSG1 from the dropdown menu next to the “DSG1”...
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A “Refresh” button is available between the two outputs in the “Monitoring” panel to perform a new current settings query. An “Export” button is available in the “DSG1 Permanent local settings”: when pressed, the default settings (CPU and FPGA firmware version, FTP URL and user name, start-up frequency, mode and level for each band, Transmission activation and start-up PRN) are fetched from the DSG1 and displayed in the “DSG1 Permanent local settings”...
“NO IP ADDRESS”: No IP address is assigned to the unit. Verify that the network cable is plug into the Ethernet jack. “FTP ERROR”: The DSG1 unit cannot transmit data to the Effigis FTP server. Make sure that the unit has access to the Internet. Note that the unit can acquire a valid IP address, but if there is no routing to the Internet, this message will be displayed.
The technician shall perform periodic visual inspections on the RF connections to make sure that there is nothing loose or broken which could affect the performance of the system. If any replacement parts are required, please contact Effigis for more information. CPAT FLEX (DSG1)
CPAT FTP server to the device. All update are tested to ensure high quality and efficiency in Effigis products. There is no need for external intervention on the device to update it when using the automatic update function.
8. Remote Troubleshooting It is possible to access the DSG1 for remote assistance. Also, manual firmware and script updates can be achieved. If the problem is the Internet connection, it will not possible to do so. Contact support (see section 1.4 Technical Support) CPAT FLEX (DSG1)
Appendix A – Specifications A.1 System Modulator type Dual-band digital signal modulator Frequency range output 1 of 2 Agile from 118 to 140 MHz (Mid-band) Frequency range output 2 of 2 Agile from 572 to 960 MHz (LTE-band) Frequency stability Mid-band: ±100 Hz...
Appendix B – Our Services Effigis offers a portfolio of services to deploy and support purchased equipment through its Customer Support organization. Customer Support is standard with every product sale and consists of business hour technical assistance, in-warranty repair and calibration.
B.2 Limited Product Warranty B.2.1 Hardware Effigis warrants to the original end user (Customer) that the new Effigis branded products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use, for one (1) year from the date of original shipment.
(Limited Warranty) and actually fails during the applicable warranty period and under normal use, Effigis shall, at its sole discretion (i) repair or replace the non-conforming Product to remedy the nonconformity identified by Customer in accordance with this Section (Limited Product Warranty);...
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