Instructions Manual

P.G. TM0026AE
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 Scope of Manual.
- This manual is intended to familiarize personnel installing the R231 PCS
Repeater with all pertinent aspects of the amplifier. Included in this manual are a brief physical
description, a technical summary, installation and operating data.
1.1.2 Purpose of Equipment.
- The R231 Repeater is used as a drop-in booster for PCS signals. It will
simultaneously amplify signals in the PCS transmit band in one direction and the PCS receive band in
the opposite direction. A typical use of the R231 is to provide PCS phone coverage in enclosed areas.
1.1.3 Physical Description.
- The unit, shown in Figure 3-1, is designed to be mounted on a flat surface.
The unit has two N connectors for antenna connections. Four color coded indicators provide visual
display of the unit's operating status.
1.1.4 Electrical Description.
- The unit provides approximately 43 dB of gain for signals in the 1850 -
1910 MHz band in the direction of J1 to J2 (distribution to base) and the same amount of gain for signal
in the 1930 - 1990 MHz band in the opposite direction (J2 to J1).
1.1.4.1.
- An AC-DC external power source is used to provide power via a power jack on the unit.
1.1.4.2.
- The unit monitors bias conditions of all active devices in the RF path. Under normal operating
condition the green indicators will be on. If one of these devices draws more or less than a
predetermined limit then a red indicator will go on.
1.2 TECHNICAL SUMMARY
The power requirements, performance characteristics and dimensions and weight of the R231 Repeater
are summarized in Table 1-1.
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