User Manual

Axell BSR 3308-PS NFPA
Product Description and User’s Manual
© Axell Wireless Ltd Doc PN 4000004131 Rev. 2.7 IX
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Features .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Repeater Models ................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Applications ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 NFPA Installation Architecture ......................................................................................... 4
1.5 Special Features ................................................................................................................ 4
1.5.1 Smart-ALC Function ............................................................................................... 4
1.5.2 Switchable Bandwidth ............................................................................................. 5
1.5.3 Protection ................................................................................................................ 5
1.6 Interfaces ............................................................................................................................ 6
2 Antenna Requirements ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Base (Donor) Antenna Requirements .............................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Required Antenna Information ................................................................................ 7
2.1.2 Donor Antenna specifications ................................................................................. 7
2.1.3 Installation Criteria .................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Service Antenna Requirements ....................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Required Antenna Information ................................................................................ 8
2.2.2 Recommended Antennas ....................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Installation Criteria .................................................................................................. 8
3 Installing the Repeater ................................................................................................................ 9
3.1 Pre-Installation Requirements .......................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2 Required BTS Information ...................................................................................... 9
3.1.3 Criteria for Repeater Installation Location .............................................................. 9
3.1.4 RF Cable Installation Guidelines .......................................................................... 10
3.1.5 Overcurrent Protection .......................................................................................... 10
3.1.6 Grounding Wires Requirements ........................................................................... 10
3.2 Overview of the Installation Procedure ......................................................................... 10
3.3 Required Tools and Materials ........................................................................................ 11
3.4 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Mounting the BSR 3308 .................................................................................................. 13
3.5.1 Pre-Mounting Procedure ....................................................................................... 13
3.5.2 Installing the Mounting Bracket ............................................................................. 14
3.5.3 For AC Models - Preparing Power Supply Cables ............................................... 14
3.5.4 Mounting the Repeater ......................................................................................... 15
3.6 Grounding ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.7 Before Connecting the Antennas or Power .................................................................. 17
3.7.1 Verifying Isolation between Donor and Mobile Antennas ..................................... 17
3.7.2 Verify Link between BTS and Repeater ............................................................... 18
3.8 Antenna Connections...................................................................................................... 19
3.9 Powering Up the BSR 3308 Repeater ............................................................................ 19
3.9.1 Non-NFPA AC Model - Power Connection ........................................................... 19
3.9.2 BSR 3308-PS NFPA Power Connection .............................................................. 20
3.10 Dry Contact Alarm Connections .................................................................................... 21
3.10.1 General ................................................................................................................. 21
3.10.2 Alarm Connector Pinout ........................................................................................ 22