Installation Manual

DEKOLINK WIRELESS LTD. PRODUCT MANUAL IDEN REPEATER
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing the repeater, review the following safety information:
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Only qualified personnel are authorized to install and maintain the repeater.
When operating the repeater, it is recommended to keep its cover closed
while the power is on. Some maintenance tasks may require the repeater
door to be opened while the power is on. In such cases, perform the required
tasks carefully and remember to close the repeater cover/door when
finished.
Use a suitable mounting surface, such as a rigid wall.
Follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions.
Before closing the repeater cover, make sure no wires are in the way.
Install the repeater close to the service area to maintain the output power
and noise figure.
Use low loss cables to connect the antennas to the repeater.
Install the repeater in a shielded, ventilated, and easy-to-reach area.
4.2 RF EXPOSURE WARNING
4.2.1 General
In order to satisfy the FCC RF exposure requirements, it must be ensured that the
installation complies with the following requirements.
4.2.2 Donor Antenna requirements
The Donor antenna connected to the BASE port in the Repeater is usually installed
outdoor. This antenna (Yagi type or similar) has a 12-20 dBi gain, and features a
very sharp beam pointed to the BTS. Cable and jumper loss is at least 2dB.
The Donor antenna must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of
0.75 m from any personnel within the area.
4.2.3 Mobile Antenna requirements
The second antenna is connected to the MOBILE port in the Repeater. This interface
serves either an Outdoor antenna or an Indoor antennas array, in accordance with the
application.
In case of Outdoor application, the antenna type is omnidirectional (isotropic)
with 0 to 2 dBi typical gain, or wide beam with up to 10 dBi gain. This antenna is
installed on a mast to cover a shadowed outdoor area. Cable and jumper loss is at
least 2dB. Installation of this antenna must provide a minimum separation distance of
1 m from any personnel within the area.
Pub. 311-2005 Rev. 1.0 Proprietary Data Page 11