EPOCH-S02 USER MANUAL Version 1.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Version 1.1 (Modified Jan. 31, 2005) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 1996-2004. All rights reserved. Please send comments to: E-Mail: info@adrftech.com Phone: (323) 254-8131 Fax: (323) 254-4928 Address: Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Attention: Technical Publications Dept. 2607 Colorado Blvd., Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Installation Guide for Epoch-S02 ........................................................................5 1.1 Environmental requirements .........................................................................5 1.1.1 1.1.2 Antenna Separation / Isolation........................................................5 Line of Sight ...................................................................................6 1.2 Warnings and Hazards ...........
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 5 Warranty and Repair Policy............................................................................28 5.1 General Warranty ........................................................................................25 5.2 Specific Product Warranty Instructions ........................................................25 Appendix A : Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 Installation and Requirements .............................29 A.1 Minimum Requirements ............................
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 1. Installation Guide for Epoch-S02 1.1 Environmental requirements 1.1.1 Antenna Separation / Isolation Separation between antennas is necessary to prevent oscillation. Oscillation occurs when the signal entering the system continually reenters, due to the lack of separation between the input and output antennas. In other words, the signal is being fed back into the system. This creates a constant amplification of the same signal.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 1.1.2 Line of Sight The donor antenna pointing toward the base station has a narrow beam antenna pattern. As a result, a slight deviation away from the direction of the BTS can lead to less than optimum results. In addition, obstacles between the repeater and BTS may impair the repeater from obtaining any BTS signal. As a result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 1.2 Warnings and Hazards WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Tampering with the modules within the Epoch-S02 Repeater exposes the user to electric shock and the risk of damaging the unit. DO NOT TAMPER with modules within the unit. Opening or tampering with any modules inside the Epoch-S02 will void all warranties. WARNING! HIGH VOLTAGE In Installing donor or server antennas, avoid close proximity to overhead power lines or high power components.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 MPE WARNING! Please maintain a safe distance of 27 cm while operating near the donor and the server antennas (Assuming the maximum gain of either of the antennas do not exceed 15 dBi). WARNING! Operating the Epoch-S02 with antennas in very close proximity facing each other could lead to severe damage to the repeater. 1.3 Tools and Recommendations for Installation The following may be necessary (not required) for installation of the repeater: 1.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 1.4 Epoch-S02 Parts List The Epoch-S02 Repeater System includes: PART ID QUANTITY Repeater I-Bracket (Added Option) ISRB01 1 4. Screws (Added Option) SC01 8 6. Ground Stud GNDSTD01 1 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. Epoch-S02 Unit Nuts and Bolts EPOCHSO201 BLTS01 Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 SO2OMS V4.0101 Keys KEYS01 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 1.5 Step by Step Instructions for Installation 1.5.1 Repeater Setup 1. Mount the Repeater Bracket (Option) Position the I-shape repeater bracket (ISRB01) at the desired location. Using the 8 screws (SC01) provided, fasten the bracket securely. 2. Attach Repeater to the Mounting Bracket (Option) Using the 4 bolts (BLTS01) provided, fasten the repeater (Epoch-S02) to the bracket. 3.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 8. Turn the Epoch-S02 on Make sure that the Donor and Server antennas and the power cable are securely connected to the correct ports. Turn the power switch on, located inside the repeater. 9. Start the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 Program Open the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 program. You will see the Main Status Window. ** For more detailed information on the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01, please refer to section 2. 10. Select your Com port From the Main Status Window of the OMS V4.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Figure 1.5.1 Installation Window of the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 12. Select the desired band or bands Select the desired band or bands by clicking the appropriate buttons. You can deselect the undesired band or bands by clicking the button again. You can select among 15 band combinations; A, B, C, D, E, F, AD, AE, AF, BD, BE, BF, CD, CE and EF. Neither two 5 MHz bands, e.g., DE nor two 15 MHz bands, e.g., AB, are allowed. The default band is A.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 16. Check the Front LED Panel Check that the Power LED is on (green) and neither Soft Fail LED (yellow) nor Hard Fail LED is on (red). ** In the case where either soft fail or hard fail is on, refer to Section 2.3. ** You can go to the Status Window of the OMS V4.01 program to view the basic parameters of the repeater once the repeater has installed successfully. 17. Lock the Epoch-S02 Door Now you can lock the door using the key provided.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 2 User Manual V1.1 using OMS V4.01 2.1 Menu Structure 2.1.1 Main Window Overview Status Control Install allows you to monitor the enables you to change or V4.01 guides you through an parameters and settings. Epoch–SO2-6. The Status Menu Option The Control Menu Option current settings and status of the Epoch-S02. adjust the Epoch-S02’s The Install Menu Option OMS automated installation of the Figure 2.1.1 Main Status Window of the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 2.1.2 Status Menu The Status Menu is the monitoring window of the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01. This window enables the user to monitor the status and settings of the Epoch-S02. In other words, no parameters can be changed in the Status Window. To change parameters, use the Control Menu Option. Repeater Input Indicates Input Signal Strength of Band Selection Currently selected bands are highlighted.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 2.1.3 Control Menu 2.1.3.1 Gain Setting Figure 2.1.3.1 Gain Setting Window of the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 AGC Mode AGC (Auto Gain Control) adjusts the variable gain of the repeater to ensure a constant specified output power of 24 dBm. The functionality of the AGC feature is assured under the condition that the input BTS signal is within the specified AGC range (-45 to -85 dBm) and that sufficient isolation exists between antennas (≥ 103 dB).
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 By default, the Uplink Tracking ON box is enabled and the Uplink Tracking Offset is set to 0 dB, meaning the uplink gain will always equal the downlink gain. Control Item Action Setting Value Uplink Tracking Mode Set Uplink Tracking Mode ON/OFF Tracking Gain Offset Set Tracking Gain Offset 0 ~ +25 dB @ 0.5 dB Steps Table 2.1.3.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 2.1.3.2 Alarm Setting Figure 2.1.3.2 Alarm Setting Window of the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 Control Item Action Downlink Uplink RF Power Sets Alarm Level 3 ~ 40 dB -- RSSI Sets Low RSSI Alarm Level -120 ~ -30 dBm -120 ~ -30 dBm -90 ~ -20 dBm -90 ~ -20 dBm Sets Donor Input Input Overload Overload Level Table 2.1.3.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Heartbeat Heartbeat is a periodic message sent out to Sprint PCS’ NOC. Heartbeat On/Off Set Heartbeat Mode ON/OFF Heartbeat Time Set Heartbeat Time 1 ~ 60 min @ 1 min Steps Table 2.1.3.3 Heartbeat Mode and Time Range Heartbeat Mode The Heartbeat ON box is enabled by default. Periodic Time The Periodic Time is the time interval between Heartbeats. The default time is 20 minutes. 2.1.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Band Select the desired band or bands by clicking the appropriate buttons. You can deselect the undesired band or bands by clicking the button again. You can select among total 15 band combinations; A, B, C, D, E, F, AD, AE, AF, BD, BE, BF, CD, CE and EF. Neither two 5 MHz bands nor two 15 MHz bands can be selected at any given time. SNMP 1. Site ID PCS. The “Site ID” is a unique ID for each site and will be provided by Sprint 2.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 2.1.4 Installation For information regarding the use of the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 in Installation, refer to Section 1.5.1, “Repeater Installation” (Starting at number 9). 2.1.5 System Information The System Information Menu Option displays the Model Number, Serial Number, Firmware Version, Manufacturing Date, and Repeater Installation Date/Time. Contact information is included along with a link to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.’s URL. Figure 2.1.5 Info.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 structure. The asterisk “*” denotes parameters that apply to both uplink and downlink. Control Menu General Setting Alarm Setting Load Default Periodic Time Uplink Tracking Offset RSSI* Input Overload* Manual Gain Control* RF Power Figure 2.2.1 Variable Parameters in the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 2.3 Alarms The screen shot of the Alarms Window below, can be viewed by clicking the Alarm button on the “Main Status Window.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Figure 2.3 All Alarm Parameters from the Main Status Window of the Epoch-S02 OMS V2.0 In the event of a Hard Failure, the control board will shutdown the HPA for 30 seconds and then turns on the HPA to check for a repeated Hard Fail occurrence. If the next two occurrences sense a Hard Fail, the control boards will shutdown the HPA for 1 hour (total of three consecutive hard fails).
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 2.3.2 Downlink (Forward) Uplink (Reverse) Downlink/Uplink Alarms Alarm List Soft Fail Hard Fail RSSI O - Input Power Overload O - Over Power* O O RF Power O - RSSI O - Input Power Overload O - Over Power* O O Remark Alarms will turn on if the value is not within operable limit specified in the parameters set in the Control Alarm Setting Menu. Table 2.3.2 Adjustable Alarm Settings of the OMS V4.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 2.4.2 Default Alarm Setting Setting Value Control Item Downlink Uplink RF Total Power 10 dB -- RSSI -95 dBm -110 dBm Input Overload -30 dBm -30 dBm Heartbeat On/Off ON Heartbeat Time 20 minutes Table 2.4.2 Default Alarm Parameter Values of the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 3 Maintenance Guide for Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 3.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist 1. Ensure that the door is closed and locked before inspection. 2.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 3.2.2 • Precautions Do not operate the repeater with the antennas in extremely close proximity as this may cause damage to the repeater. • Do not shut down the repeater unless absolutely necessary (in the case where the repeater is a hazard to safety). • Do not change parameters unless instructed to do so by an authorized supervisor. • Do not move the repeater unless instructed to do so by an authorized supervisor.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 heartbeats being sent include consistent Hard Failure (as mentioned in the “Alarms” Section 2.3) in the following areas: 1. Over Current 2. Over Power 3. Over Temperature Over Current The “Over Current” Alarm occurs when the input current from the power source exceeds 6 Amps. In order to lessen the amount of Amperes drawn by the Epoch-S02, the control board will shut off components that draw current (i.e. the HPA).
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 5 Warranty and Repair Policy 5.1 General Warranty Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser all standard products sold by Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the duration of the warranty period of one (1) year from date of shipment from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Appendix A: Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 Installation and Requirements A.1 Minimum Requirements Hardware PC Platform CPU: 200 MHz Memory: 32 MByte Serial Port: 1Port (RS-232) Hard Disk: CD-ROM Drive 6 MByte (free space) Compatible Operating System Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 (preferred), XP A.2 Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 Installation/Startup Installing the Epoch-S02 OMS V4.01 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. On the Desktop, click on My Computer. 3.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 Appendix B: Specifications B.1 Repeater Specifications ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETERS Frequency Range SPECIFICATIONS FL 1930 to 1990 MHz RL 1850 to 1910 MHz Sub Band Filtering 5 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20 MHz Operating Frequency Programmable Frequency Error ≤ +/- 0.
Epoch-S02 RF Repeater User Manual V1.1 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS COMMENTS Cabinet Size 15.75 x 17.72 x 7.
