User Manual

Axell BSR 3308-PS NFPA
Product Description and User’s Manual
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3 Installing the Repeater
3.1 Pre-Installation Requirements
3.1.1 Safety Guidelines
Before installing the Repeater, review the following safety information:
• Follow all local safety regulations when installing the Repeater.
• Only qualified personnel are authorized to install and maintain the Repeater.
• Ground the Repeater with the grounding bolt located on the external lower side of
the Repeater).
• Do not use the grounding bolt to connect external devices.
• Follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions.
• Use low loss cables to connect the antennas to the Repeater.
3.1.2 Required BTS Information
Required BTS Information
• BTS channels
• BTS output power per channel
• BTS antenna gain
• BTS antenna height
• Distance from Repeater site to BTS
3.1.3 Criteria for Repeater Installation Location
The following criteria should be considered when selecting the Repeater installation site
location:
• Application type
• General surroundings
• Available installation
• Install the Repeater in a shielded, ventilated, and easy-to-reach area.
• Verify that there is a minimum of a 50 cm (20”) radius of space around the
Repeater, enabling easy access to the repeater for maintenance and on-site
inspection.
• Distance from antenna site - It is recommended that the installation location be as
close as possible to the antenna site in order to maintain the cable loss to a
minimum.
• The Repeater is convection cooled so airflow and alternation should be possible.
• Follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions.
• Install the Repeater close to the service area to monitor the output power and noise
figure.
• Use low loss cables to connect the antennas to the Repeater.