User's Manual

AXELL DIGIMINI- AMERICAS REPEATER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
© Axell Wireless Ltd DIGImini Americas User Manual Rev 3.4 VII
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features and Capabilities .................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Models and Ordering Information ...................................................................................... 3
1.3 Dual-band and Quad-band Installations ............................................................................ 3
1.4 Smart-ALC Function ............................................................................................................ 3
1.5 DMCU - Optional ................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 DIGImini Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 4
1.6.1 Front Panel Interfaces ............................................................................................... 5
1.6.2 Side Panel Interfaces ................................................................................................ 6
1.7 DIGImini Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 6
2 Antenna and Repeater Installation 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 ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Service Antenna Requirements .......................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Required Antenna Information .................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 Recommended Antennas .......................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Mobile (Service) Antenna Installation Criteria ........................................................... 9
2.3 Repeater Pre-Installation Requirements ............................................................................ 9
2.3.1 Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Required BTS Information ......................................................................................... 9
2.3.3 Criteria for Repeater Installation Location ............................................................... 10
2.3.4 RF Cable Installation Guidelines ............................................................................. 10
3 Dual-Band Repeater Installation 11
3.1 Single Unit Installation ...................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 Required Tools and Materials ................................................................................. 11
3.1.3 DIGImini Dual-band Kit ............................................................................................ 12
3.1.4 Mounting Repeater .................................................................................................. 13
3.1.5 Before Connecting the Antennas or Power ............................................................. 16
3.1.6 Antenna Connections .............................................................................................. 17
3.1.7 Power Up ................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.8 What Next? .............................................................................................................. 18
4 Two Dual Units (Quad-band) Installation 19
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 19
4.2 View of the Quad Band Installation .................................................................................. 20
4.3 Required Tools and Materials ........................................................................................... 21
4.4 DIGImini Tri/Quad-band Kit ............................................................................................... 21
4.4.1 Top Layer Items....................................................................................................... 21
4.4.2 Middle layer Items ................................................................................................... 22
4.4.3 Bottom Layer Items ................................................................................................. 22
4.4.4 Additional Items ....................................................................................................... 23
4.5 Upgrading to a Quad-Band System.................................................................................. 23
4.5.1 Assemble the DIGImini Units .................................................................................. 23
4.5.2 Assembling Quad-Band Plates and Labels ............................................................. 28
4.5.3 Connect SMA Jumper Cables ................................................................................. 30
4.5.4 Before Connecting the Antennas or Power ............................................................. 33