SMR 700 800 High Power PS NFPA Signal Booster Class A User Manual – 00068CDUM Rev. 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Copyright © 2016 Axell Wireless Limited trading as Cobham Wireless All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language without the prior written permission of Axell Wireless Limited trading as Cobham Wireless.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Disclaimer of Liability Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Cobham Wireless reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. The information furnished by Cobham Wireless in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Cobham Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of System Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this product. Caution labels! Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings. "Caution" calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if ignored, may result in injury or damage to the system, system component or even the user.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Compliance with FCC FCC Part 90 Part 90 Signal boosters THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS A DEVICE WARNING!!! This is NOT a CONSUMER device. This device is designed for installation by FCC LICENCEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You must have an FCC LICENCE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. (You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Compliance with IC Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Main Features ......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Booster Interfaces................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Architecture ...................................................................................................
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.6.2 SNMP Trap Configuration ................................................................................40 4.7 Changing Password .............................................................................................. 41 5 ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS .................................................................................. 42 5.1 User Management ...................................................
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1 INTRODUCTION This manual describes the installation and setup procedures for Cobham Wireless SMR 700 800 high power, Class A digital, public safety signal boosters. All booster models relevant to this manual operate in the same manner will be referred to as the ‘booster’, where any differences in the software configuration procedure or parameters will be addressed in the relevant section.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.2 Booster Interfaces All booster interfaces are located on the underside as shown below. WARNING! The signal booster must always be installed vertically and top-down – with the connectors on the underside for protection (see 3.3.2.2). Horizontal installation on a bench for long time may cause damage to the signal booster due to over-heating.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Architecture To meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements, power to the Signal booster is provided via an uninterrupted power source. This can either be a UPS or (if a UPS is not available), an AC Feeder and Battery Charger (purchased separately). The booster and its power source (UPS or Battery Charger), each provide dry-contact alarms towards the Fire Department Control Box.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.4 Smart-ALC Function The Signal Booster’s power amplifier includes power-monitoring circuits with Automatic Level Control (ALC) that prevents excessive output power while maintaining the power amplifier linearity The Smart Automatic Level Control (Smart-ALC) is an innovative algorithm for automatic Signal Booster gain adjustment.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2 BOOSTER PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES WARNINGS!! • The installer is held accountable for implementing the rules required for deployment. • Good engineering practice must be used to avoid interference. • Output power should be reduced to solve any IMD interference issues. 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • The Booster supports monitoring of DC Donor antennas. This requires a DC path through the transmission line (and lightning protector) to the donor antenna. If the donor antenna doesn’t provide a DC return path, install a 1dB attenuator at the Donor antenna as illustrated in Figure 2-1. NOTE: A 1dB attenuator is provided in the packing list.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.2 Enabling Monitoring of Service Antennas For both indoor and outdoor service antennas: The Booster supports monitoring of DC Service antennas. This requires a DC path through the transmission line (and lightning protector) to the Service antennas. If the LAST Service antenna doesn’t provide a DC return path, install a 1dB attenuator as illustrated in Figure 2-1.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.3.2 Installation Criteria Installation requirements: • An indoor antenna should be installed at a convenient location. It should be free of metallic obstruction. • Install the Service Antenna at the designated height and tune it roughly toward the Service coverage area.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.4.2 Vertical Separation Configuration The Vertical Separation configuration is recommended in cases where the BTS is relatively far and the service coverage area is relatively small. In Vertical Separation configuration, the Donor antenna can be installed either above or below the Service antenna on a COMMON tower. It is required to set the distance between them to achieve maximum isolation.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.4.4 Verifying Isolation between Donor and Service Antennas Note the following: • The isolation between the Donor and Service antennas is critical especially for high gain, outdoor applications. • For proper operation of the Signal Booster, it is recommended that the isolation between the Donor and Service antennas be at least 15dB higher than the Signal Boosters set gain.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • Allow for heat dispersion - Mount the repeater so that heat can be dispersed from it. The repeater wall mounting kit ensures an optimum airflow between the wall and the repeater.) Do not block this air channel as it will cause the MTBF of the repeater to drop dramatically, or even in the worst case cause the repeater to fail completely. If possible, use a wall in the shade to minimize the overall sun loading.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3 BOOSTER MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION This chapter describes the booster installation. Note the following: • It is assumed the location of the booster has been selected according to the criteria listed in section 2.4. • If included in the installation, the Battery Charger is installed adjacent to the Booster. Refer to the Battery Charger manual for instructions on installing the Battery Charger.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.2 Unpacking and Package Contents Upon receiving the booster package, perform the following: 1. Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit. 2. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment. 3. Verify that all of the items listed in the packing list are included. Otherwise contact your Cobham Wireless service representative.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3 Mounting the System WARNING!! The signal booster must always be installed vertically with the connectors on the underside for protection (see 3.3.2.2). Horizontal installation on a bench for long time may cause damage to the signal booster due to over-heating. Note the following: • The mounting procedure is identical for both indoor and outdoor installations.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2. Mount the unit vertically in the rack, while adhering to standard rack mounting procedures, and secure. Figure 3-3: Rack-mount unit position 3.3.2 Wallmount Installation IMPORTANT!! • The unit mounting procedure is for concrete or brick walls only. Verify the • The weight of the unit requires that two people mount the unit on the wall.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3.2.2 Wall Marking and Drilling – General Instructions WARNINGS!! • Due to the weight of the unit, it is NOT recommended to fix to a hollow wall. • Always check that there are no pipes or cables hidden in the wall beneath the area to be drilled. Various pipe and cable detectors are available for this type of inspection.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3.2.3 Wall Marking and Drilling – Procedure To mark and drill the wall 1. Mark out the fixing centers of the unit on the chosen wall. Refer to the dimensions are shown below. Figure 3-6: Fixing Centers 2. Mark and drill the wall with the correct size masonry bit as specified by the fixing manufacturer. NOTE: It is good practice to wear goggles to protect your eyes from flying debris when using power tools. 3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6. As the bolt pulls its way in, the sides of the anchor section are forced outwards, gripping the surrounding surface. Figure 3-8: Anchor Sides Pushed Outwards. 7. Once all four fixings are in place, carefully withdraw the four bolts. Figure 3-9: Withdraw Bolts. 3.3.2.4 Mounting the Unit CAUTION!! It is recommended that two people lift the unit. To mount the Unit 1. Align the unit with the four fixings.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2. Once unit is held in the chosen position, carefully insert the fixing bolts through the mounting lugs of the unit and into the sleeve/anchor sections of the fixing in the wall and tighten the bolts. WARNING! The unit needs to be m ounted tightly to elim inate vibration. Align Repeater and Secure Bolts Figure 3-11: Mount Repeater 3.3.2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Another example is of a unit installed on a stadium gantry. Again, the support can be in the form of a cable harness loop, using the handle of the unit and part of the gantry structure. ATTENTION!! Any other secure method can be used. Additional safety tether secured around the charger handle Booster Figure 3-13: Example 2 of Additional Fixing to Gantry Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 22-Dec-16 Doc. No.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4 Connections This section describes the Booster connections: • Grounding • Antenna connections • Dry-contact connections 3.4.1 Booster Grounding CAUTION!! Ground must be connected FIRST and disconnected LAST. Requirements for grounding wires • Protective grounding conductor - should be aluminum with cross-section 10AWG.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4.2 Antenna Connections CAUTION!! • Do not connect the antenna cables to the Signal Booster before verifying the installation parameters specifically the isolation between the antennas. • DO NOT POWER-ON the Signal Booster without either the antennas being connected or the antenna connections terminated with dummy loads. To connect the antennas • Connect the Donor and Service antennas.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4.3 Booster Dry-Contact Alarm Connections This section describes the dry-contact alarm connections for the booster. The booster and its power source (UPS or Battery Charger), each provide dry-contact alarms towards the Fire Department Control Box. (In installations with UPS, refer to your UPS manual for instructions on drycontact alarm connections to the Fire Department Control box).
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4.3.3 Booster Alarm Connector Pinout The Booster supports x2 dry-contact alarms connected to the Fire Department Control Box and one optional external alarm in that can be connected to the dry-contact alarms of the UPS or Battery Charger in order to provide SNMP notifications for that specific UPS or Battery Charger alarm.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4.4 Connecting Power and Power-Up CAUTION!! • DO NOT POWER-ON the Signal Booster without either the antennas being connected or the antenna connections terminated with dummy loads. • This equipment can either be installed indoors or outdoors. When installing OUTDOORS, wet conditions increase the potential for electric shock when installing or using electrically powered equipment.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4.6 Power Connection to Battery Charger Note the following • The instructions for Battery Charger to Booster power connections are provided in the Battery Charger User Manual. • The cable used for interconnecting the units is provided with the Battery Charger accessories. • Connect the Charger DC Out to the Booster DC PWR.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4 SETUP AND COMMISSIONING This section describes the setup procedures for the Booster. NOTE: D-MBR 700/800 screens are used to illustrate the procedures in this chapter. Where relevant, differences in screen displays or parameter values for various models covered in this manual will be addressed. 4.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2 Opening a Session to the Booster and Navigating the GUI This section describes how to open a first time local session to the Booster and how to navigate the management Web GUI. 4.2.1 Open a First Time Local Web Session to the Booster NOTE: To open a local session to the booster, the setup computer IP Address must be in the same subnet as that of the Booster. The booster factor set IP Address is 192.168.1.253.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL The Booster login dialog appears. • Enter the authentication information: Default User Name : admin Default Password : admin. NOTE: Both are case sensitive and must be entered with lower case letters. • Click Login. The application main window appears. NOTE: Quickly review the following section describing the application window and then proceed to configure the signal levels according to section 4.3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2.2.1 Operation Items The operation options are always displayed in the window header. Selected menu item Item Description CMU/band/ Users Shows the currently selected menu item. Send Uploads configuration changes to the Booster.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2.2.3 700/800 Band Menu Tabs This section describes the tabs available when 700-800 is selected in the left pane. Item Band Specific Description Alarms Common alarms pane for both bands. See section 6.3.1. Alarms Configuration Viewing and modifying default alarm levels (critical, major, minor), major). See section 6.5. Control & Params Band RF configuration options. See section 4.3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.3 RF Parameters and Filter Configuration A total of 24 filters can be defined for each unit. For D-MBR 700 800 (a booster supporting two bands): • The total of 24 filters is distributed between the two bands. • The number of filters available for each band can be configured in the Band Info tab. To configure the signal level and channels 1. In the left pane, click the 700/800 item. 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3. To define the filters: • Click the Control&Params tab. • Click the button corresponding to the required band: 700 or 800. General RF parameters Choose band (for dual band) Define filters Graphical view of defined filters Figure 4-9. Sub-band Allocation Configuration The displayed pane is relevant to the selected band. It is divided into three areas: • System – overall parameters for the selected service.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5. You may modify the following System parameters – Shut Down Mechanism (disabled by default) and DL Output Threshold Delta (set to ‘0’ be default): • Shut Down Mechanism – if enabled, the system automatically disables RF transmission if an excessively high input power (from the BTS side) is detected for a specific period of time.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL (The uplink channels and their values are automatically allocated according to the downlink channel definitions.) • Set Max Ch Max Power – by default, the power is set to maximum level. Modify as needed. You may want to click Send after each filter definition and view the measured Channel Power and the Composite Output Power (in the System are at the top of the screen).
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.4 Date and Time Settings NOTE: It is important to set the correct date and time on the unit since this provides the timestamp for each logged event and alarm. This operation requires resetting the Booster. To set the Boosters date and time 1. Click on Date & Time in the Operations Items bar (4.2.2.1). The following dialog appears. 4. Click Reset 1. Click Date & Time 2. Define ALL 3. Click Set Figure 4-13.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.5 External Alarms Configuration The Booster supports one external alarm – from an external source or from the Booster or UPS. To configure external alarms 1. In the left pane, click on the CMU option and select the External Alarms tab. The following dialog appears. Alarm 1 Normal mode: ‘High’ if Charger is connected; otherwise set to according to requirements External Alarms tab Click CMU Figure 4-14.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.6 IP Address and SNMP Notifications This section describes how to set up the booster’s IP Address and SNMP notifications management To configure the IP Address and SNMP Notifications 1. Click on CMU in the left pane and select the Communication Configuration tab. The following screen appears. Click Communication SNMP notifications Click CMU IP Address config SNMP Trap Config Figure 4-15.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.6.1 Configuring the IP Address The Booster supports both Static and DHCP addresses. A unique technology enables applying both types to the same Ethernet port. Both addresses may enable local and remote management. ATTENTION!! The Local IP Address is a static address assigned by the user to the system. The default Static IP address is 192.168.1.253. It is highly recommended to preserve this setup.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.6.2 SNMP Trap Configuration The Booster can be configured provide fault notification by sending traps to up to five defined IP addresses each time a fault is triggered. The traps are sent at the defined heartbeat frequency and can be sent with a Sending Delay. To set SNMP Trap Destination parameters 1. Click the left pane CMU item and select the Communication tab. 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.7 Changing Password For security, it is recommended to change the password of the Administrator. To change the administrator password 1. From the left pane, select Users. The list of users is displayed in the User's Pane. 2. In the admin row, click Edit and modify the relevant information – specifically the password. Figure 4-18. Add User 3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5 ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS The following administrative operations are described in this section: • User Management – defining and changing users and passwords. • Viewing the Booster information such as software and hardware versions, serial number. • Software upgrade 5.1 User Management This section describes how to perform the user management operations.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.1.3 Adding Users NOTE: User name and password entries are case sensitive. To add a user 1. From the left pane, select Users. The list of users is displayed in the User's Pane. 2. From the User's Pane, click Add User. The Add User dialog box is displayed. Figure 5-2. Add User 3. Enter the Login Name – name used by user to login. 4. Type the user's First Name and Last Name – used to identify the user. 5.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.2 General Parameters Two panes provide general information and configuration options: • CMU Info tab – booster level parameters • Band Info tab – band level parameters with a dedicated tab per band 5.2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.2.2 Band Level General Parameters Use the Band Info tab to perform the following operations: • View identification information and build versions • View valid filter bandwidth • Allocate the number of filters for each Band To access the Booster Information window 1. From the left pane, select the 700-800 item. 2. Select the Band Info tab. The relevant parameters are displayed.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.3 Band-Level Configuration Backup/Restore The Web GUI management application enables the backup and restore of the band level configuration options. A number of configuration files can be stored on the Booster for access and restoring at any time. The procedures are performed via the Backup/Restore tab. 5.3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.3.2 Backup Band Configuration To backup the current configuration 1. In the left pane, click the 700-800 item and then click the Backup/Restore tab. 2. To assign the configuration file a recognizable name, enter a name in the remark field. Otherwise, the file will be assigned a name by the system. 3. Click the Backup button located on the right-hand side of the tab. 4.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.3.4 Uploading Band Configuration File To upload configuration file to Booster 1. In the left pane, click the 700-800 item and then click the Backup/Restore tab. Click Upload and browse Figure 5-8. Upload Configuration File 2. Click the Upload button. 3. Select the file from the Browse dialog and click Open. 4. The file will be listed in the Backup/Restore table. 5.3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.4.1 CMU Software Upgrade The procedure described in this section is used to upgrade the repeater CCD. NOTE: This procedure is performed for every new management version. The CMU SW upgrade procedure consists of loading the new software version and installing it in the CMU. The CMU can store two versions on two separate data banks enabling restore to a previous version. To Upgrade the CMU SW 1.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3. Choose and save the new version file onto the Repeater: • Click Choose File, browse for the new software file and click Open (or OK) to upload the file. It will be displayed adjacent to the Choose File button. • Select the bank where the file will be stored. (Before it is populated the bank will be named ‘slot’. After it is populated, it will take on the name of the stored software version).
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Browse for file Click Upload File(s) Figure 5-13. Upload Build File • Click Choose File and browse for the new file. The new file name will be displayed. • Click Upload File(s), and wait to the file to be loaded. 3. Burn the file into the NE: • Click Burn the NE button. • Wait for several minutes for the burning process to complete.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Figure 5-15. Response to Login Attempt During Upgrade 4. Verify the software version has been updated, by clicking the Band item in the left pane and selecting the Band Info tab. 5. In the left pane, click the 700-800 item and define the RF parameters for each band according to section 4.3. Choose band Available filters for selected band Graphical view of defined filters Figure 5-16.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6 MONITORING AND TROUBLESHOOTING The Booster provides panel LEDs, external alarms connectors and two types of (WEB GUI) alarm screens used for viewing status and for alerting and troubleshooting the causes of Booster faults or failure. The following sections provide a description of the various alarms, a description of possible faults and corrective actions.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.2 Booster Panel Alarms Connector Alarms connector Figure 6-2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.3 WEB GUI Alarms Screens Three WEB GUI alarms screens are provided: • Band level (700/800) Alarms screen • CMU level Alarms screen • Alarms log 6.3.1 700-800 Alarms Screen The Alarms tab displays any alarms generated by the band(s). To view the alarms From the left pane, select the 700-800 item and choose the Alarms tab. The relevant alarms are displayed.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Alarm Fault and most probable cause and Recommendation System Mute Description. Generates an alarm when Booster amplification is automatically muted. Possible causes: Temperature failure, Synthesizer failure, Hardware failure, High RSSI power DL/UL when the shutdown mechanizm is on. Recommended action: Check the LED and other alarm from the Booster.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.3.2 CMU Alarms Screen - Activated Alarms The CMU Alarms screen shows any activated Alarms, including any activated dry-contact alarms. To view activated alarms Click on CMU in the left pane and select the CMU Alarms tab. The following screen appears. Figure 6-5. CMU Info Tab Showing Activated Alarms 6.3.3 Alarms Log The CMU maintains log files listing every alarm triggered in the Booster.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.4 Faults and Summary of Activated Alarms The table in this section summarizes the fault descriptions and the various alarms generated under the given fault conditions. Depending on the fault, alarms are activated on any of the following interfaces: • External alarms connector – connector pinout is described in section 6.2 • Axell CMU Alarms screen – described in section 6.3.2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.5 Modifying Alarm Severities The Alarms Configuration tab is used to modify the factory set level (minor, major or critical) of specific alarms when they are activated. To modify the Alarm Severities • From the left pane, select 700/800 item and choose the Alarms Configuration tab. • When activated due to a fault, the alarm is displayed in the selected color. The color corresponds to the alarm level.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL APPENDIX A – BOOSTER SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Downlink Uplink Frequency Range: 793 - 805 MHz 763 - 775 MHz 851 - 869 MHz SMR 700MHz(2) SMR 800MHz(2)(3) Passband Gain 806 - 824MHz 55 to 95 dB Adjustable in 1 dB steps Passband Ripple ± 2.5 dB ± 2.5 dB Gain attenuation range 30 dB Filter BW (SMR 700MHz) (1) Programmable 12.5KHz to 75KHz in 12.5KHz steps. Filter BW (SMR 800MHz) (1) Programmable 12.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS A SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B - ORDERING INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER D-MBR 3707-3708 PS with NFPA and Red painted case Digital Dual Band, Multi Channel Selective Signal Booster Class A.
