SMR 700 800 High Power PS NFPA Signal Booster Class B User Manual – 00060CDUM Rev. 3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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! Danger: Electrical Shock Caution: Safety to personnel Caution: Safety to equipment Warning: Restricted Access Location Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Compliance with FCC FCC Part 90 Part 90 Signal boosters THIS IS B 90.219 CLASS B 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 B 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 B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.7 Changing Password .............................................................................................. 41 5 ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS .................................................................................. 42 5.1 User Management ................................................................................................. 42 5.1.1 User Levels .............................................
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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, 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2 Service Antenna Considerations The Service antenna type depends on whether the Signal Booster is installed indoors or outdoors. 2.2.1 Required Information The following antenna requirements, specifications and site considerations should be met.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.3 Outdoor Installations For applications in which the Mobile antenna is installed outdoors, the antenna type is chosen according to the available infrastructure (single-pole or horizontal installation). In addition, isolation between the donor and service antennas must be taken into account when selecting the location of the antennas. 2.2.3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2.3.3 Horizontal Separation Configuration In the Horizontal Separation configuration, the Donor and Service antennas are installed on two separate towers at approximately the same height. The towers can be either on the same side of the building or on different sides of the building as shown below. Figure 2-3. Donor and Service Antennas Installed on Separate Towers Figure 2-4.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.4 Selecting the Booster Location When selecting a location, verify the requirements described in this section are met. 2.4.1 Installation Location Criteria and Environment 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.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.4.2 Verifying the Link between the BTS and the Signal Booster This test checks the signal strength from the BTS antenna to the Signal Booster. Proceed as follows: 1. Using a Spectrum analyzer, measure the received signal from BTS at the Donor antenna port near the Signal Booster. 2. Adjust the Donor antenna direction to receive the maximum signal strength. 3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3 BOOSTER MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION This chapter describes the booster installation. NOTE: 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. WARNINGS!!! • Follow all local safety regulations when installing the Signal Booster.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3 Mounting the System Note the following: • The mounting procedure is identical for both indoor and outdoor installations. • The weight of the Booster requires that two people mount the unit on the wall. • Washers are not supplied with the unit to be mounted. • In addition to the bracket assembly, it is recommended to use additional fixings – an example is given in section 3.3.2.5. 3.3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 suitability of the wall on which the unit is to be to be fitted. • The weight of the unit requires that two people mount the unit on the wall.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL M8 Fixing Bolts, Spring Washers and Flat Washers M8 Fixing Bolts, Spring Washers and Flat Washers Figure 3-4. Bracket Assembly for Wall-mount 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.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Figure 3-5: M6 Rawlbolt – recommended for wallmount. • Care must be taken to ensure the alignment of the four fixings. A spirit level or plumb line should be used to ensure horizontal/vertical alignment. Cobham Wireless – Coverage Date: 23-Nov-16 Doc. No.00060CDUM Rev. 3.4 www.cobham.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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: 23-Nov-16 Doc. No.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4 Connections This section describes the Booster connections: • Grounding • Antenna connections • Power-up 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 B 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 B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Fire Department NOC Fire Department Control Box – Wireless Modem Dry Contact alarms AC Input Fail Cobham Wireless Battery Charger or UPS Low Battery Capacity Charge Fail EXT1 Dry Contact alarms Signal Booster fail 48VDC* PS NFPA Signal Booster Antenna Discontinuity Detector Donor Antenna (Option) Dialer to Fire Department* Antenna Malfunction (VSWR UL** and DL) and status Faulty Service Antenna* DAS Alarm
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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 B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4 SETUP AND COMMISSIONING This section describes the setup procedures for the Booster. WARNING! The repeater is factory set to operate in CLASS A mode. It can be user configured to operate in CLASS B mode. It is required to register CLASS B boosters with the proper authorities in your area. NOTE: D-MBR 700/800 screens are used to illustrate the procedures in this chapter.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 RF configuration options for each band. See section 4.3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.3 RF Parameters and Filter Configuration NOTE: It is assumed you are currently operating the desired operation mode. The operation mode can be modified via the CMU Info tab (section 5.5). WARNING! It is required to register Class B boosters with the proper authorities in your area. A total of 24 filters can be defined for each unit.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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. Global RF parameters Choose 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 B 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): Disabled by default ‘0’ by default Figure 4-11.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Recommended Maximum Gain setting is approximately 16 dB less than the isolation between the service and donor antennas. More information on Downlink sub-band parameters o o o DL Measured RSSI DL Measured Ch. Gain DL Measured Ch. Power - measured DL signal. - measured DL Gain (dB) for the selected sub-band. - measured Power (dBm) for the selected sub-band. 8.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 4-14.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 4-15.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 4-16.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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 4-19. Add User 3.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 • Viewing and modifying repeater operation mode (Class A / Class B) 5.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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 (depends on whether the Booster is operating in Class A or Class B mode) • Allocate the number of filter for each Band To access the Booster Information window 1. From the left pane, select the 700-800 item. 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2. Click the CMU SW Upgrade tab. The Software Upgrade screen appears. c. Click Upload a. Browse for the new file b. Select the Bank for storing the file Figure 5-11. Select File for Uploading 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.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.4.2 Embedded Software Upgrade The procedure described in this section is used to upgrade the embedded software version. To upgrade the embedded software version 1. Note the current software version build currently installed on the repeater, by clicking the Band item in the left pane, and selecting the Band Info tab. Build version Figure 5-12. Band Info Tab Showing Currently Installed Build 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • 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. Upon successful completion, the following type of text will be displayed: Figure 5-14.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.5 Operation Mode Class-A or Class-B WARNING! It is required to register Class B boosters with the proper authorities in your area. The Booster can be configured to operate in either Class A (filter width of up to and including 75Khz) or Class B (filter width greater than 75Khz).
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.5.2 Modifying Operation Mode The Booster operation mode (Class A or Class B) is modified via the CMU Info tab. NOTE: Class B supports both narrowband and wideband filters; Class A supports only narrowband filters. To modify the Booster operation mode 1. In the left pane, select CMU and click the CMU Info tab. 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4. To change mode from Class B to Class A: • In the Repeater Info area, Supporting field, select Class A. • Click Send (in the header). The repeater will reset and enter Class A operation mode. 5. In the left pane, click the 700-800 item and define the RF parameters for each band according to section 4.3. NOTE: The available bandwidth depends on the operation mode (Class A or Class B).
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 B 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 B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL APPENDIX A – BOOSTER SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Downlink Uplink SMR 700MHz, D block SMR 700MHz(2) SMR 800MHz 10MHz BW (USA) (2) 758 - 763MHz 788 - 793MHz 763 - 775MHz 851 - 861MHz 793 - 805MHz SMR 800MHz 18MHz BW (Full BW) 806 – 816MHz 851 - 869MHz 806 - 824MHz (2) Passband Gain 55 to 95 dB Adjustable in 1 dB steps Passband Ripple ± 2.5 dB ± 2.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B - ORDERING INFORMATION USA Ordering Information (Part 90 Approval) The following boosters support a bandwidth of up to 10MHz in the 800MHz band. IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER D-MBR 3707-3708 PS with NFPA and Red painted case Digital Dual Band, Multi Channel Selective Signal Booster Class B.
SMR 700 800 HIGH POWER PS NFPA CLASS B SIGNAL BOOSTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL North Americas (Other than USA) Ordering Information The following boosters support a bandwidth of up to 18MHz in the 800MHz band.
