User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction of Epoch-M1P
- Overview
- Warnings and Hazards
- Epoch-M1P Parts List
- Epoch-M1P Software Installation and Requirements
- 1.4.1 Minimum PCS Requirements
- 1.4.2 Epoch-M1P Software Installation
- ** Refer to the Software Setup Guide
- ** Refer to the USB Setup Guide
- Pre-Installation using Epoch-M1P Software
- Step by Step Instructions for Installation
- User Manual V1.0 using Epoch-M1P Software
- Menu Structure
- Using the Epoch-M1P Software
- Alarms
- Default Control Settings
- Maintenance Guide for Epoch-M1P
- Periodic Inspection Checklist
- Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Tx & Rx LEDs
- Common Installation Problems
- Warranty and Repair Policy
- General Warranty
- Limitations of Warranty
Epoch-M1P RF Repeater
User Manual V1.0
7. VFD
VFD stands for “Vacuum Fluorescent Display.”
** Please refer to Appendix B for more detailed information on how the
VFD button operates.
8. USB Interface
For management and troubleshooting purposes, you can connect your PC
to Epoch-M1P via USB cable.
9. Dry Contact Interface (AAI)
AAI stands for Auxiliary Alarm Input. It acts as the interface between the
two devices (Epoch-M1P & DAS or third-party repeater) so that it can pass
alarming information from the third-party device to the Epoch-M1P. The
following table illustrates the PIN assignment which can be customized
according to the third-party device so that proper alarming parameters
are passed to Epoch-M1P.
No. NAME Description
1 Cable Connection Active Low
2 External Alarm 1 Active Low
3 External Alarm 2 Active Low
4 External Alarm 3 Active Low
5 External Alarm 4 Active Low
6 GND GND
7 GND GND
8 Open Open
9 Open Open
Table 1 – Pin Assignment for AAI
1.1.3 Available Models
Epoch-M1P is available in all 1900 MHz PCS band combinations. The
following table illustrates the four standard models:
Product ID Description
Epoch-M1P-05
RF repeater with 5 MHz sliding filter @ 0.5
dB step across the 60 MHz PCS spectrum
Epoch-M1P-10
RF repeater with 10 MHz sliding filter @ 0.5
dB step across the 60 MHz PCS spectrum
Epoch-M1P-15 RF repeater with 15 MHz sliding filter @ 0.5
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