Honeywell fiplex HONBDA-7S3 AR1 Series User Manual
Honeywell fiplex HONBDA-7S3 AR1 Series User Manual

Honeywell fiplex HONBDA-7S3 AR1 Series User Manual

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Public Safety Centric DAS 700&800 | HONBDA-DH7S-A-M / HONBDA-x-7S3x-AR1
English
HONBDA-DH7S-A-M
HONBDA-x-7S3xAR1
PS700 & PS800
Public Safety centric DAS
User Manual
UM-1061/ Rv.03

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  • Page 1 Fiplex by Honeywell Public Safety Centric DAS 700&800 | HONBDA-DH7S-A-M / HONBDA-x-7S3x-AR1 English HONBDA-DH7S-A-M HONBDA-x-7S3xAR1 PS700 & PS800 Public Safety centric DAS User Manual UM-1061/ Rv.03...
  • Page 2: Document History

    Document History Description Revision Date Issued Original Version Dec 20th, 2020 General Revision Jan 7th, 2021 General Revision Apr 1 , 2021...
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    This manual describes installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Fiplex by Honeywell Public Safety Centric DAS 700&800, and Fiplex Control Software (FCS). The first part of the manual describes the Signal Booster hardware, and the second part describes the software.
  • Page 4 Abbreviations Automatic Gain Control Base Station, BS antenna = towards the base station Direct Current Downlink signal direction (from base station via Signal Booster / Master / Remote to mobile station) DPLX Duplex filter EEPROM Electrical Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory ETSI European Telecommunications Standard Institute Fiplex Control Software...
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    Fiplex by Honeywell assumes no liability for the customers failure to comply with these requirements: • Grounding – These Signal Boosters must always be operated with the ground wire properly connected.
  • Page 6: Safety Notices

    Fiplex by Honeywell assumes no liability for the customer's or user's failure to comply with these equirements: • Avoid explosive atmospheres - To avoid explosion or fire, do not operate this product in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
  • Page 7: Fcc Compliance

    FCC Compliance If the user selects a filter with a bandwidth greater than 75KHz, then the following label should be applied to the unit: 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.
  • Page 8: Product Description

    1. Product Description The PS700 & PS800 DAS Series are FPGA based Channel Selective Public Safety Centric DAS that transmits in the Downlink frequencies of 758-775MHz & 851-869MHz and receives in the Uplink frequencies 788-805MHz & 806-824MHz for United States and Canada. This DAS extends the radio coverage into areas inside the Base Station range where propagation losses prevent reliable communication.
  • Page 9: Master Unit

    1.1 Product parts MASTER UNIT...
  • Page 10 REMOTE UNIT – 33dBm Option...
  • Page 11 REMOTE UNIT – 37dBm Option...
  • Page 12 1.2 Dimensions MASTER UNIT Dimensions in mm...
  • Page 13 REMOTE UNIT – 33dBm Option...
  • Page 14 REMOTE UNIT – 37dBm Option...
  • Page 15: Power Specifications

    DC input the DC version. Secondary independent power source:  The secondary power source must be provided via the Fiplex by Honeywell Battery Backup Unit model BTTY-100100 or BTTY-100050. Secondary independent power source (alternative): ...
  • Page 16 CAUTION: This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the earthed conductor to the DC supply circuit to the earthing conductor of the equipment. If this connection is made, all the following conditions must be met: • This equipment shall be connected to the DC supply system earthing electrode conductor or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar or bus to which the DC supply system earthing electrode conductor is connected.
  • Page 17: Mechanical Specifications

    Mechanical Specifications Master Unit Parameter Specifications Notes Size 24.01 x 30 x 13.18 in Connectors Donor Antenna Ports: N (f) Matting Male Connector Torque 3.7 AC Power in ft.lbs. DC (Battery) Power In See wiring instructions section Dedicated two pole circular Frame Ground connector 8-Wire Dry contact round...
  • Page 18 Remote Unit -33dBm Option Parameter Specifications Notes Size 17.7 x 19.4 x 7.17 in Connectors Service Antenna Ports: N (f) Matting Male Connector Torque 3.7 AC Power in ft.lbs. DC (Battery) Power In See wiring instructions section Dedicated two pole circular Frame Ground connector 8-Wire Dry contact round...
  • Page 19 Remote Unit -37dBm Option Parameter Specifications Notes Size 30 x 24 x 13.2 in Connectors Service Antenna Ports: N (f) Matting Male Connector Torque 3.7 AC Power in ft.lbs. DC (Battery) Power In See wiring instructions Dedicated two pole circular Frame Ground connector 8-Wire Dry contact round...
  • Page 20: Environmental Specifications

    1.4 Environmental Specifications For all Master and Remote Models Parameter Specifications Notes Operating Temperature -25º C to +55ºC (ambient) -13º F to +131º F Storage Temperature -40º C to +60ºC (ambient) -40ºF to + 140°F Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Environmental NEMA 4 compliance The equipment must be installed indoor of a safe zone, preventing access to unauthorized...
  • Page 21: Installation

    2. Installation Mounting the Master Unit and Remote Unit. This device is designed for outdoor usage with a weatherproof outdoor NEMA4 cabinet that can be mounted without any kind of shelter from rain, snow or hail. However, to improve reliability, it is recommended to mount the devices on a site with shelter from direct exposure to sun, rain, snow and hailing.
  • Page 24 Mounting Remote Unit – 33dBm Option. 1.Unbox the cabinet Figure 1 Figure 2...
  • Page 25 2. Remove the cover screws Figure 3 3. Remove seven (7) of the eight (8) screws to let the cover slide down exposing the hole for the Brackets bolt. Remove the brackets bolt. Figure 4...
  • Page 26 4. Remove the clamp by sliding it down. Figure 5 5. The Signal Booster can be mounted on a wall or pole. These mounting options are shown below in Figure 6 and Figure 7. The bracket is provided with the Signal Booster. Figure 6 shows a bracket attachment to a wall using three fixing screws IMPORTANT! The bracket should be installed in a wall that covers an area that doubles the area occupied by the signal booster.
  • Page 27 6. Fix the clamp to the wall. Figure 8 7. Insert the hanging bolts in the holes and pull down. Figure 9...
  • Page 28 8. Secure the cabinet to the bracket using the additional fourth bolt as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10 9. Close the cabinet door and secure the screws as shown in image 11. Figure 11...
  • Page 29 10.Optionally, you can add locks (not included) to the security clamps located at the top and bottom of the cabinet. We recommend using locks which its diameter does not exceed 7,5 mm. Figure 12...
  • Page 30 Mounting Remote Unit – 37dBm Option. Step 1 IMPORTANT! THE BRACKET SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN A WALL THAT COVERS AN AREA THAT DOUBLES THE AREA OCCUPIED BY THIS DEVICE. THE WALL IN THE BACK OF THE CABINET SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY OPENING THAT ALLOWS PRESSURE WATER TO HIT THE BACK OF THE UNIT.
  • Page 31 Step 2...
  • Page 32 Step 3 Step 4...
  • Page 33 Step 5...
  • Page 34: Important Installation Guidelines

    Important Installation Guidelines The following guidelines should be carefully observed for all installations of Public Safety Centric DAS. • The unit shall be installed by SERVICE PERSONNEL only. • The device shall be installed in a restricted access location. • All lines shall remain internal to the building. Only the antenna may be routed outdoors. •...
  • Page 35 • The devices must be connected to ground for protection. • Fiplex by Honeywell recommends that installers not wear jewelry or metal accessories when installing this signal booster.
  • Page 36: Connection Step By Step

    3. Commissioning 3.2 Connection step by step MASTER UNIT 1. Connect the donor antenna to the To Base RF Port. N type female connectors are used in the unit. 2. Once RF ports of the unit are properly loaded connect the Main AC or DC power (depending on the model).
  • Page 37: Remote Units

    REMOTE UNITS 1. Connect the service antennas to the To Mobile RF Port. N type female connectors are used in the unit. 2. Once RF ports of the unit are properly loaded connect the Main AC or DC power (depending on the model). If using the AC model, electrical installation must provide differential and thermo-magnetic breaker elements according to electric safety international regulations.
  • Page 38 This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems, UL2524 certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below. Permitted Program feature or in UL...
  • Page 39 Enable/Disable - DL PA Fail PS800 Assigned to Relay Enabled - Assigned to Relay 4 Alarm 1, 2, 3 or 4 Enable/Disable - TX Power Low PS800 Assigned to Relay Enabled - Assigned to Relay 4 Alarm 1, 2, 3 or 4 Enable/Disable - Photodiode Fail Assigned to Relay...
  • Page 40 RELAY 3 IS INDICATING THE ALARM. The RX Power low alarm is used to provide the Donor Antenna Malfunction. The user must configure the DL Squelch threshold To trigger this on each channel below the power alarm properly the per channel measurement that the RX Power low Alarm user has to system is doing.
  • Page 41 4. Master Unit and Remote Unit 33dBm Option - Wiring Diagram 4.1.1 AC Version 4.1.2 AC Wiring Stub Assembly Procedure  MAIN AC SUPPLY CIRCUIT: 120VAC, 4A 60Hz.
  • Page 42 4.1.3 AC Wiring Stub Final installation location Image: Internal installation Note 1: When installed, this device must be in permanent connection. Note 2: All the cables used in this installation must be made of copper material, the aluminum conductors are forbidden for this purpose to ensure the safety. 4.2 DC Version ...
  • Page 43: Dry Contacts

    Dry Contacts Pinout Pin 1-2: Relay 1 Pin 3-4: Relay 2 Pin 5-6: Relay 3 Pin 7-8: Relay 4 Relay Pre-Assignment: Relay 1: Donor antenna malfunction Relay 2: VSWR Relay 3: Donor antenna disconnection Relay 4: General Failure Users must use the provided connector to assembly the dry contact connections as indicated above.
  • Page 44: Ground Connection

    RF Connections  Max RF Input No-Damage: 0dBm  Max RF Output Power: 33dBm  Frequency Range: 758-775MHz & 851-869MHz 788-805MHz & 806-824MHz Ground Connection These Signal Boosters must always be operated with the ground wire properly connected. The External Main Earth terminal shall be connected to the Building Main Earth.
  • Page 45 5. Remote Unit 37dBm Option - Wiring Diagram AC Version • MAIN AC SUPPLY CIRCUIT: 110VAC / 60Hz, 100W max.
  • Page 46 AC Wiring Stub Schematic Connection...
  • Page 47 AC Wiring Stub Final Assembly...
  • Page 48 DC VERSION MAIN DC SUPPLY CIRCUIT: 24 VDC Nominal, 100W max.
  • Page 49 DRY CONTACTS...
  • Page 50 R1, R2, R3 and R4. To operate this Signal Booster with the Fiplex by Honeywell Battery Backup, 10K end of line resistors must be installed in the terminal block as indicated in the...
  • Page 51: Starting Operation

    5. Starting Operation BE SURE THAT “TO MOBILE” AND “TO BASE” PORTS ARE PROPERLY LOADED EITHER WITH 50 OHMS DUMMY LOADS, OR RADIATING SYSTEM. IN ALL MASTER UNITS AND REMOTE UNITS. 1. Turn ON the Master Unit and Remote Unis coupled together, connect computer to the Master Unit through USB cable, and run Fiplex Control Software.
  • Page 52 Once connected the user should see the following screen...
  • Page 53 3. Setup the needed channel frequencies in the following part of the GUI for all the available bands. 4. If FirstNet amplification is required, in the PS700MHz section click on “Assign 1 st ADJBW to FirstNet”. Note that the 1 st ADJBW Filter is now assigned to FirstNet. WARNING: Make sure to disable the FirstNet option on the Canadian territory.
  • Page 54 5. If OFF, Turn ON the UL and DL power amplifiers, and check that any alarm indicator is active. 6. Setup desired operating gain using FCS. UL and DL chain are independent, so both values must be set. To set DL band gain is recommended that AGC works around 3 - 6dB in each channel, in this way, maximum output power is achieved.
  • Page 55: Laboratory Measurements

    9. Use the integrated spectrum analyzer to verify the spectrum. Laboratory Measurements For specific parameters verification and laboratory tests, please contact factory. Detailed procedures, recommended tests set up, and a knowledge engineering team will bring adequate support to perform the measurements in a comfortable and safely way.
  • Page 56 Part 2 Software 1. Introduction Fiplex Signal Booster can be fully configured and monitored in local and remote mode. Local mode: USB port with Windows desktop application Remote mode: Remote Web server In following section, each control mode (configuration / monitoring) are described. 2.
  • Page 57 3. The installer will start to copy the necessary files.
  • Page 58 4. After installation has completed, a shortcut in user desktop will appear. 5. Connect USB cable between computer and Signal Booster, keeping the Signal Booster powered off. Usually, drivers will be automatically installed, but depending on Windows version, screen asking for drivers of new device can appear. Drivers can be found in application folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\FiplexControlSoftware\drivers”.
  • Page 59 7. Execute the Fiplex Control Software. Next window will appear: User interface controls:  Scan Devices Button: refresh the available COM ports and identify Fiplex devices  Connection Button: connect / disconnect software from Signal Booster  List of available devices: below two buttons, is placed a dropdown list that shows all available COM ports.
  • Page 60 Now, the Fiplex Digital Signal Booster is shown in the list of available devices, and connection button is enabled. NOTE: Fiplex Signal Booster could not appear in list, if COM port number is higher than COM16, depending on Windows version. COM port number can be forced to arbitrary number (below COM16) through Device Administrator.
  • Page 61 Change COM port number 9. Click “Connect”. Fiplex Control Software window will be automatically maximized, and web browser will show the configuration screen. Application screens are described in the next section due to these application screens and web pages (in webserver remote mode) are the same. 10.
  • Page 62 3. Remote Web Server option 3.1 IP Connection Fiplex Signal Boosters use an Ethernet module and 3G Router to give TCP/IP connectivity (webserver and SNMP Agent). In local mode, user can connect directly a computer to the Ethernet module using the inside Ethernet cable. In order to access to web browser, default IP addresses of Ethernet module are detailed in the next table: IP Address...
  • Page 63 After authentication, web browser will load the main page of Fiplex Signal Booster showing RF configuration and monitoring parameters. At left side of webpage, configuration menus are shown: Content Status: whole RF configuration and monitoring parameters are shown. These parameters are described in the next section.
  • Page 64 Password: to modify webpage password, old password is required, and new password needs to be written two times. After clicking on “Apply Changes” link, new authentication screen appear, where user must write new password. Downlink Spectrum: this page shows estimation for downlink input and output spectrum. Estimation for output spectrum takes into account RF input levels, and gain, bandwidth filters and squelch options programmed by the user, and it can be a useful tool for users to know how the undesired signals are rejected by the channel selective Signal Booster.

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