Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM USER MANUAL Version 1.6 2607 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA Tel: 323-254-8131 Fax: 323-254-4928 www.adrftech.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Version 1.6 (Released March 31, 2008) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 1996-2008. All rights reserved. Please send comments to: E-Mail: info@adrftech.com Phone: (323) 254-8131 (800) 313-9345 Fax: (323) 254-4928 Address: Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Attention: Technical Publications Department 2607 Colorado Blvd., 1st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA www.adrftech.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EPOCH-III-P8024/8030/8037NM ............................................................................. 6 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6 1.1.1 Highlights ..................................................................................................... 6 1.1.2 Parts List ...........................................................................
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWING .............................................................. 35 APPENDIX C: EPOCH-III-P8024/8030/8037NM OVERVIEW ............................... 38 C.1 Block Diagram..................................................................................................... 38 C.2 Components ......................................................................................................... 39 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 1. Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 1.1 Introduction Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM is a CDMA 1900 MHz RF repeater which enhances in-building wireless coverage in the most effective and cost efficient way. For its intelligent design and versatility, the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/ 8037NM is the ideal choice for wireless coverage problems indoors.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 1.1.2 Parts List Table 1 – Parts List Label A B C D E F Qty 1 1 1 1 6 1 Description PCS Repeater AC Power Cable Ethernet Cable (cross over) Ground Cable Anchor Bolts CD** A B C D E F Figure 1 – Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM Repeater Parts List ** CD includes: (1) Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual & (2) EpochIII-P8024/8030/8037NM Quick Start Guide Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 1.1.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 1.2 Warnings and Hazards WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Opening the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the technician to RF electromagnetic fields that exceed FCC rules for human exposure. Visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic fields.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 WARRANTY Opening or tampering the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM will void all warranties. Lithium Battery : CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. Ethernet Instructions : This equipment is for indoor use only. All cabling should be limited to inside the building.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 2. Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM Overview 2.1 Operation Modes 2.1.1. Local Web GUI Host Mode This mode should be selected only if an Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM is used alone without being connected to any other device functioning as a host. Simply connect one end of the ethernet cable on the repeater monitor port and the other end on the PC’s LAN port.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 2.2 Switches & Indicators 2.2.1 LEDs Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM has three LEDs on the front panel of the repeater as shown below in Figure 4. Figure 4 – Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM Repeater LED View POWER If the LED is lit GREEN, it indicates that there is AC power to the repeater. SOFT FAIL If the LED is lit YELLOW, it indicates that there is a soft fail alarm in the system. The detailed alarm information can be viewed via the local web GUI.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 2.2.2 AC Power Switch & DC Power Port for External Modem Box The AC Power on/off switch is located on the bottom of repeater (Figure 5). The switch should be powered on after the repeater has been installed properly. The DC Power Port can be used to provide power to the optional External Modem Box (Figure 5). Figure 5 – AC Power Switch & DC Power Port 2.2.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 2.3 Installation 2.3.1 Tools No special tools or equipments are needed to install the Epoch-IIIP8024/8030/8037NM. 2.3.2 Procedure Six mounting holes are located on the wall-mounting bracket to attach it to the wall. The wall bracket must be securely attached to sufficiently carry the weight of the Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM, which is bolted to the wall bracket through the four aligned mounting holes.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Figure 7 – Repeater Mounting Instructions Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 2.3.3 Grounding A ground cable is included in the packaging and should be properly connected to the repeater as shown below. Figure 8 – Ground Cable Connection Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 2.3.4 Antenna Separation/Isolation Separation between the antennas is necessary to prevent oscillation. Oscillation occurs when the signal entering the system continually reenters, due to the lack of separation between the donor and server antennas. In other words, the signal is being fed back into the system. This creates a constant amplification of the same signal. As a result, the noise level rises above the signal level.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 2.3.5 Line of Sight The donor antenna which points towards the base station typically has a narrow beam antenna pattern. As a result, a slight deviation away from the direction of the BTS can lead to less than optimum results. In addition, obstacles between the repeater and the BTS may impair the repeater from obtaining any BTS signal. As a result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 3. Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM AROMS Setup 3.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using AROMS i) Wait until the Power LED is lit in green. Connect the LAN cable between the laptop’s Ethernet port and the repeater’s Ethernet port. Note: Under Local Area Connection in Network Settings, make sure to select Obtain an IP address automatically under Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 ii) Launch MS Internet Explorer (Version 6.0) Note: ADRF’s Web GUI has not been tested for compatibility with any other web browsers (e.g. Netscape, FireFox, Mozilla, etc.). iii) Please type the following IP address into the address bar of MS Internet Explorer: http://192.168.63.1/home.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 3.2 Repeater Status If you click on Status tab, the following window will appear: In this window, the user can view the following: (To change any parameters, e.g., PCS Sub-Bands, Instantaneous Band Width, Gain Settings, AGC Level, etc., you must go to the Install or the Control window.) - CDMA Band: Will display the center frequencies of the 1900 MHz spectrums on the downlink and uplink respectively. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 - Power & Gain: Will display the repeater input, gain and output power on the downlink and uplink. - Alarm: Will display five alarms with three different status conditions (Normal, Soft Fail or Hard Fail). Message Board: Will show up to recent 20 log messages (Alarms & Heartbeats). Installation: Will display repeater’s installation status (Not Installed or Installed).
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 3.3 Repeater Control If you click on Control tab, the following window will appear: In this window, the user can adjust the following parameters: General Setting - Automatic Gain Control (Default mode is Off) - Downlink HPA on/off (Default mode is On) - Uplink HPA on/off (Default mode is On) - Uplink Tracking Mode on/off (Default mode is Off) Manual Gain Control Î - Downlink Gain Control (40 to 80 dB @ 0.5 dB step) Epoch-III-P8024NM: 40 to 80 dB @ 0.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Î - Uplink AGC Level Epoch-III-P8024NM: 0 to 24 dBm @ 0.5 dB step, default value: 24 dBm Epoch-III-P8030NM: 0 to 30 dBm @ 0.5 dB step, default value: 30 dBm Epoch-III-P8037NM: 0 to 37 dBm @ 0.5 dB step, default value: 37 dBm Î - Uplink Tracking Offset (0 to 10 dB @ 0.5 dB step, default value: 3 dB) System - If you click the Reboot button, the following message box will appear: When the system reboots, the latest settings will be saved.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 3.4 Repeater Install If you click on the Install tab, the following window will appear: Band Selection Simply click on the desired operating bandwidth. The Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM has three independent RF paths: Path 1, Path 2, and Path 3. Path 1 supports 5 MHz bandwidth. Path 2 supports 5 or 10 MHz bandwidths. Path 3 supports 5 or 15 MHz bandwidths.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 SNMP Type in the assigned Site/Cascade ID and Manager IP Address. Default Site ID is ADRF. Default Manager IP address 100.10.10.100 Repeater Click the Install button to automatically setup the repeater. It may take up to 3 minutes to complete the process. You will see a gradual progress bar display. After the process is completed, a pop-up window will display “Installation Successfully Completed” message.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 3.5 Repeater System If you click on the System tab, the following window will appear: Note: If you are the Super-User, you will see account management section under the System Window. If you are a general user, you will not be able to see the account management portion. Only the Super-User can add, delete and modify a user. The following window illustrates how a new user can be added by simply clicking on New Account. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 The following window illustrates how the administrator can be changed by simply clicking on Administrator. Firmware Upgrade If you click on Firmware Upgrade, the following window will appear. You can browse through your PC and locate the firmware file. Once it’s selected, simply click on Update and it’ll upload the latest firmware automatically and close the session. You will need to re-login again. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 4. Maintenance Guide for Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM 4.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist 4.1.1 Check for loose connections to the repeater and antennas. If connections are loose, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened properly. 4.1.2 Check that cables and connectors are in good condition. 4.1.3 Ensure that the repeater brackets are in good condition and that the repeater is securely fastened. 4.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation 4.2.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 5. Warranty and Repair Policy 5.1 General Warranty The Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM carries a Standard Warranty period of five (5) years unless indicated otherwise on the package or in the acknowledgment of the purchase order. 5.2 Limitations of Warranty Your exclusive remedy for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 5.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) No product may be returned directly to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. without first getting an approval from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. If it is determined that the product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions in how to return the product. An unauthorized return, i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued, will be returned to you at your expense.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Appendix A: Specifications A.1 Electrical Specifications Parameters Frequency Range Specifications Downlink 1930~1995 MHz Uplink 1850~1915 MHz Frequency Error Band Selection Gain Flatness Gain Composite Output Power (UL/DL) Full band Each band Maximum Step Range Tolerance P8024NM P8030NM P8037NM Inband Spurious emissions Outband Spurious emissions Roll offs Delay VSWR Coupling for Modem ≤ ± 0.05 ppm 5/10 MHz + 5/15 MHz + 5 MHz ≤ ±1.25 dB ≤ ±1.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 A.2 Mechanical Specifications Parameters Dimension Weight Specifications Epoch-III-P8024NM 11.98 x 18.52 x 7.33 inches Epoch-III-P8030NM 13.55 x 18.52 x 8.00 inches Epoch-III-P8037NM 16.71 x 22.06 x 7.96 inches Epoch-III-P8024NM 40.82 lbs Epoch-III-P8030NM 44.00 lbs Epoch-III-P8037NM 62.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 A.4 Power Specifications Parameters Specifications AC Power 100 ~ 130 AC AC Frequency 50 ~ 60 Hz AC Supply Protection Fuse DC Power Option -40 ~ -60 V / +20 ~ 30 V Power Consumption Epoch-III-P8024NM ≤ 95 W Epoch-III-P8030NM ≤ 150 W Epoch-III-P8037NM ≤ 250 W Ground Comments External Threaded Stud A.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Appendix B: Mechanical Drawing Epoch-III-P8024NM Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Epoch-III-P8030NM Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Epoch-III-P8037NM Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Appendix C: Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM Overview C.1 Block Diagram Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM Repeater Block Diagram Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 C.2 Components Epoch-III-P8024/8030NM: Modem box Port DHCP Sub Board Noise Filter UP/Down Converter Uplink UDC Uplink HPA Downlink UDC Downlink HPA Control Board Adapter for modem box Donor Port Duplexer Server Port Epoch-III-P8024/8030NM Internal Components Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Epoch-III-P8037NM: Modem box Port DHCP Sub Board Noise Filter Power Supply Adapter for modem box Downlink HPA Duplexer Uplink HPA Control Board Uplink UDC Downlink UDC UP/Down Converter Server Port Donor Port Epoch-III-P8037NM Internal Components Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-P8024/8030/8037NM User Manual V1.6 Power Supply It provides DC power to each module within the repeater. Controller It is responsible for monitoring the status of each module and controls the parameters. Also it interfaces with PC through Ethernet port. Down Converter Module The downlink RF signal that enters through the cavity filter is converted to IF frequency, which is later converted back to RF frequency through SAW filtering.
