User's Manual

BDA1300 Equipment Manual
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Kaval Telecom Inc. Page 49 of 51
8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
8.1 Maintenance & Safety
The BDA has been engineered for easy maintenance and for safe operation. This has been
achieved as follows :
!BDA Controller provides fault monitoring and accurate status report through LED.
! The 28V DC Power-supply is over-rated for actual requirements.
! Boosters are monitored for both Over-current and Under-current (most failures are sensed
this way).
!Cabinet temperature is monitored for excessive temperature.
!Components are easily removable via quick connect DC and RF connectors.
8.2 Maintenance Philosophy
Field maintenance should require a screwdriver, a multi-meter, spares of each of the active
BDA component parts, and a Portable Radio to monitor off the air signals. There is no
requirement to have any test equipment to accomplish most service repairs.
! All BDA component parts have been designed for reliable long life operation.
! The BDA Controller performs ongoing extensive built in diagnostics.
! Corrective action can often be taken without detailed technical knowledge or the need for
any test equipment.
8.3 Troubleshooting Procedure
1. Before attempting to troubleshoot the BDA, you should study the troubleshooting flowchart
carefully.
2. Always observe personal and equipment safety practices during troubleshooting.
3. Follow each step of the troubleshooting flowchart to check for the fault and to replace the
recommended component.
4. Recommended Test Equipment:
• Multimeter
• Test cables, SMA adapter
• Spare components for substitution.
• Phillips screwdrivers