User's Manual

Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
VIII Doc PN 00038UMCD Rev. 1.6 © Axell Wireless Ltd
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Features and Capabilities .................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Model Ordering Information ................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Smart-ALC Function ............................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Front Panel Interfaces and LEDs ........................................................................................ 3
1.4.1 External Interfaces..................................................................................................... 3
1.4.2 Internal Interfaces ...................................................................................................... 4
2 Antenna Specifications and Installation .................................................................... 5
2.1 Base (Donor) Antenna ......................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Required Antenna Information .................................................................................. 5
2.1.2 Donor Antenna specifications .................................................................................... 5
2.1.3 Installation Criteria ..................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Service Antenna Requirements .......................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Required Antenna Information .................................................................................. 6
2.2.2 Recommended Antennas .......................................................................................... 6
2.2.3 Installation Criteria ..................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Repeater Pre-Installation Requirements ............................................................................ 7
2.3.1 Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Required BTS Information ......................................................................................... 7
2.3.3 Criteria for Repeater Installation Location ................................................................. 7
2.3.4 RF Cable Installation Guidelines ............................................................................... 7
3 Installing the Repeater ................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Overview of the Installation Procedure.............................................................................. 8
3.2 Required Tools and Materials ............................................................................................. 8
3.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Mounting the Repeater ...................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Grounding ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Verifying Isolation between Donor and Mobile Antennas.............................................. 13
3.7 Verifying the Link between the BTS and the Repeater ................................................... 13
3.8 Antenna Connections ........................................................................................................ 14
3.9 Powering Up the Repeater ................................................................................................ 15
3.10 External Alarm Connections ............................................................................................. 16
4 Initial Setup and Commissioning ............................................................................. 17
4.1 Open a Local Web Session to the Repeater .................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Connect the Repeater to the Computer .................................................................. 18
4.1.2 Configure the Computer Network Parameters ........................................................ 18
4.1.3 Login to the Repeater .............................................................................................. 20
4.2 Navigating the Web GUI Application ................................................................................ 21
4.2.1 Main Window Operation Buttons ............................................................................. 22
4.2.2 Band Pane and Tabs ............................................................................................... 22
4.2.3 CMU Pane and Tabs ............................................................................................... 23
4.3 Signal Levels and Channel Configuration ....................................................................... 23
4.3.1 RF Gain Setting Criteria .......................................................................................... 23
4.3.2 Adjusting the Signal Levels and Configuring Channels .......................................... 24
4.3.3 Setting Date and Time ............................................................................................. 26
4.4 Configuring the External Alarms ...................................................................................... 27
4.5 Communication and System Parameters ........................................................................ 28