Handbook

Axell Wireless Limited
Technical Literature
MWAA Primary F/O Head End Documentation
BDA Shelf 60-214802
Document Number 60-214802HBK Issue No. 1 Date 23/07/2009 Page 10 of 23
4. Installation – General Notes
4.1 General Remarks
When this equipment is initially commissioned, please use the equipment set-up record sheet in
Appendix B. This will help both the installation personnel and Axell Wireless should these figures be
needed for future reference or diagnosis.
Wall Mount equipment
The procedure for installing and commissioning an Axell Wall Mount equipment is generally as
follows:
1) Secure the Repeater in the chosen wall position.
2) Fix the antenna and connect its cables to the Amplifier antenna ports.
3) Connect a suitable mains or battery power supply to the Amplifier
4) Calculate the attenuation settings required for the uplink and the downlink paths, and set the
attenuators as described elsewhere in this document.
5) Switch the equipment mains on with the small switch located inside the Amplifier on the lower
right hand side of the case.
6) If Base Station RF is available, make test calls via the Amplifier to ensure correct operation, if
possible monitoring the signal levels during these calls to ensure that the uplink and downlink
RF levels are as anticipated.
Rack Mount Equipment
The equipment racks must be located on a flat, level surface that is made from a material suitable for
bearing the weight of the rack assembly. If the installer is in any doubt about the suitability of a site it
is recommended that he consult with an appropriately qualified Structural Engineer.
It is important in determining the location of the rack within the room that space is allowed for access
to the front and rear of the equipment. To enable maintenance to be carried out, the doors must be
able to fully open.
The location must be served with a duct to allow the entry of cables into the rack.
4.2 Electrical Connections
It is recommended that the electrical mains connection is made by a qualified electrician, who must be
satisfied that the supply will be the correct voltage and of sufficient capacity.
All electrical and RF connections should be completed and checked prior to power being applied for
the first time.
Ensure that connections are kept clean and are fully tightened.
4.3 RF Connections
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 equipment, damage to the equipment will be done if the base station transmitter is then keyed.