Handbook

PBL UHF1/1A 1 & 2 Air Interface
Maintenance Handbook
H/book Number:-60-055900HBKM
Issue No:-2
Date:-20/10/2003
Page:-
79 of 85
6.5 RF Connections
All RF connections are made to the cable termination, located on the right-hand side of the
wall enclosure. Care must be taken to ensure that the correct connections are made with
particular attention made to the base station TX/RX ports. In the event that the base
transmitter is connected to the RX output of the rack, damage to the equipment may be done
if the base station transmitter is then keyed. If the environment where the equipment is
installed is deemed to be ‘wet’ i.e. water seepage through roofs or walls, then suitable
methods to seal the RF N type connectors should be used, for example self amalgamating
sealant tape.
Ensure that connections are kept clean and are fully tightened.
6.6 Commissioning
Once all connections are made the equipment is ready for commissioning.
To commission the system the test equipment detailed in section 7.2 will be required.
Using the system diagrams and the end-to-end test specification, the equipment should be
tested to ensure correct operation. Typical RF levels that are not listed in the end-to-end
specification, such as input levels to the fibre transmitters are detailed in the whole system
diagram in section 4.
On initial power up the system alarm indicators on the door of the equipment should be
checked. A red LED illuminated indicates a fault and that particular module must be
investigated before proceeding with the commissioning. A green LED illuminates, to
indicate that the power supply is connected and valid.
The individual fibre optic units are fitted with a pair of status indicators on their front
panels. One is a green LED, which indicates that the unit is connected to a 15 Volt power
supply. This indicator is common to both transmit and receive units. The second LED on the
transmitter indicates that the laser is operating. On the receive unit the second LED indicates
that a light signal is being received.
When all the fibre connections are completed and power to each site is connected each fibre
unit should show two illuminated indicators.
In the event that any part of the system does not function correctly as expected, check all
connections to ensure that they are to the correct port, that the interconnecting cables are not
faulty and that they are tightened. The majority of commissioning difficulties arise from
problems with the interconnecting cables and connectors.