User's Manual
Axell BSF3604-490-510-DP-AC (61-103001) Repeater
Product Description and User’s Manual
© Axell Wireless Ltd Doc. No. 61-103001HBK Issue 3 2
Table of Contents
1 Notices .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Copyright © 2015 Axell Wireless Ltd .................................................................................. 4
1.2 Contact Information ............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 About This Manual .............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Compliance with FCC ......................................................................................................... 6
1.4.1 FCC Part 15 ............................................................................................................. 6
1.4.2 Unauthorized Changes to Equipment ...................................................................... 6
1.4.3 FCC RF Exposure Limits ......................................................................................... 6
1.4.4 Antenna Installation ................................................................................................. 7
1.4.5 Compliance with FCC deployment rule regarding the radiation of noise and
intermodulation product ......................................................................................................... 7
1.4.6 General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of This System ..................................... 9
2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 Features and Capabilities ................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Automatic Level Control ................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Operating Temperature .................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Management WEB GUI .................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.1 Securing the Unit ................................................................................................... 14
2.5.2 External Interfaces ................................................................................................. 15
2.5.3 Internal Interfaces .................................................................................................. 16
3 Antenna and Repeater Installation Requirements .......................................................... 17
3.1 BSF-3604 Installation Requirements ................................................................................ 17
3.1.1 Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 Criteria for Repeater Installation Location ............................................................. 17
3.1.3 RF Cable Installation
Guidelines ........................................................................... 18
3.1.4 F/O Cable Installation Guidelines .......................................................................... 18
3.2 Service Antenna Requirements ........................................................................................ 18
3.2.1 Required Antenna Information ............................................................................... 18
3.2.2 Indoor Installations ................................................................................................. 19
3.2.2.1 Recommended Antennas ................................................................................... 19
3.2.2.2 Recommended Splitters and Couplers .............................................................. 19
3.2.2.3 Installation Criteria ............................................................................................. 20
3.2.3 Service (Mobile) Antenna Installation Criteria ........................................................ 20
3.3 RF Cabling Requirements ................................................................................................ 20
4 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Mount the Repeater .......................................................................................................... 21
4.2.1 Selecting a Location to Ensure Proper Cooling ..................................................... 22
4.2.2 Wall-Mounting Preparation .................................................................................... 22
4.2.3 Mount the Repeater on the Wall ............................................................................ 24
4.3 Grounding ......................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Ensure Good Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV) Protection ......................................... 27
4.5 Fiber Optic Connection ..................................................................................................... 29
4.6 External Alarm and Relay Connections ............................................................................ 31
4.6.1 External Alarm ....................................................................................................... 31
4.6.2 Relay ...................................................................................................................... 31
4.7 Power and Backup Battery ............................................................................................... 32
4.7.1 Circuit Breaker ....................................................................................................... 32
4.7.2 Power Conn
ections ................................................................................................ 32
4.7.2.1 Backup Battery ................................................................................................... 33
4.7.2.2 Connecting the Power Source ........................................................................... 33
4.7.3 Power ON .............................................................................................................. 34