AXM2100-9543-ICS User Manual VERSION 0.2 3116 West Vanowen St. Burbank, CA 91505 Tel: 818-840-8131 Fax: 818-840-8138 www.adrftech.com Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
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REVISION HISTORY Version 0.1 0.2 Author ADRF ADRF Descriptions Date Initial Release Installation Instruction in Sec. 4.4 02/07/ 2014 21/05/ 2014 CHANGE LIST Version Change list Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................10 1.1 Highlights ...................................................................................................................................................10 1.2 Parts List..........................................................................................................................................
.3.4 SNMP Trap ..........................................................................................................................................31 5.3.5 Manual Gain Control ..........................................................................................................................31 5.3.6 ICS Control ..........................................................................................................................................32 5.3.7 Alarm Setting .........................
8.4 Environment Specifications .......................................................................................................................42 8.5 Warranty & Certificates .............................................................................................................................43 9. mechanical drawing ..........................................................................................................................................43 10. Appendix ....................
FIGURES Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 Figure 5-5 Figure 5-6 Figure 5-7 Figure 5-8 Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10 Figure 5-11 Figure 5-12 Figure 5-13 Figure 5-14 Figure 5-15 Figure 5-16 Figure 5-17 Figure 5-18 Figure 5-19 Figure 5-20 Figure 5-21 Figure 5-22 Figure 5-23 Figure 5-24 Figure 5-25 Figure 5-26 Figure 5-27 Figure 5-28 Figure 5-29 Figure 5-30 Figure 5-31 Figure 5-
Figure 9-1 AXM2100-9543-ICS Mechanical Drawing ...........................................................................................43 TABLES Table 1-1 Table 2-1 Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 8-1 Table 8-2 Table 8-3 Table 8-4 Table 8-5 Parts List .............................................................................................................................................11 RF Module LED Specifications .......................................................................................
Terms and Abbreviations The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document.
1. INTRODUCTION The AXM2100-9543-ICS is an over-the-air high power repeater. 1.
1.2 Parts List Table 1-1 Label Quantity Parts List Description AXM2100-9543-ICS A 1 AXM2100-9543-ICS B 1 Wall Mount Bracket C 1 Mounting Bracket Template D 1 AC Power Cable E 1 Ethernet Cable (Crossover) F 6 Anchor Bolt G 1 Ground Cable H 1 Documentation CD* Optional AXM2100-9543-ICS Modem Package I 1 Modem J 1 Modem Power Cable K 1 Ethernet Cable (Crossover) L 1 Modem Antenna A D C B E I G F J Figure 1-1 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
* CD includes: User Manual, Quick-Start Guide, and Troubleshooting Guide 1.
Wall Mount Bracket Fan Ground terminal Figure 1-2 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
1.4 Warnings and Hazards WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Opening the AXM2100-9543-ICS could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the technician to RF electromagnetic fields that exceed FCC rules for human exposure. Visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic fields.
Lithium Battery: CAUTION. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. Ethernet Instructions: This equipment is for indoor use only. All cabling should be limited to inside the building. FCC Part 15 Class A NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
2. 2.1 OVERVIEW LED AXM2100-9543-ICS has LEDs in the upper left corner as shown below in figure below. POWER SOFT FAIL HARD FAIL RSSI Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 LED panel RF Module LED Specifications LED Indicator Power Soft Fail Hard Fail RSSI 2.
• Local – The Local port can be used to communicate directly with the AXM2100-9543-ICS using a RJ-45 crossover cable or can also be used to connect the AXM2100-9543-ICS to an external modem box or the optional internal Digi Transport WR-21. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
2.2.2 Host/Remote Switch The Host/Remote Switch allows the user to switch the default Repeater IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway of the LOCAL port of the repeater to an alternative setup. These settings can be adjusted by logging into the repeater in HOST mode and configuring the settings under the Modem Box Setting section on the Install Page (section 5.4.4). Once the settings are set, flipping the switch to the REMOTE position will reboot the repeater with the new alternate settings.
The AC Power on/off switch and AC selection switch are located at left of PSU. The AXM2100-9543-ICS PSU can operate at 110V AC and 220V AC. The user should verify that the AC input voltage selection switch is set to the correct voltage before powering on the AXM2100-9543-ICS. 2.2.4 Back Up Battery Port Figure 2-5 Battery Backup Port The AXM2100-9543-ICS can be connected to an ADRF-BBU (ADRF Battery Backup) to provide power during a power failure.
3. 3.1 ALARMS Message Board Alarms and Notification Table 3-1 Message Board Alarms and Notification Parameters AC Fail DC Fail Fan[1/2] Fail Temperature Current System Halt DSP Fault OSC DL Signal not detected DL Signal Low Input Overload Out of band Overload Synthesizer Lock Fail DL RF Power Overpower VSWR Heartbeat Reboot Factory setting Door Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
3.2 Alarms Table 3-2 Alarms Threshold Parameters AC Fail DC Fail Fan1, Fan2 Fail Temperature Remark Power supply is not operating within specs. (4 seconds) Power supply is not operating within specs. (4 seconds) System has detected an issue with each fan. (4 seconds) Module is above the normal operating temperature. (4 seconds) Over Temperature [ Soft: 80~87 C, Hard: Above 87 C] Current Power supply is not operating within specs.
4. 4.1 INSTALLATION Installation Procedures 4.1.1 Wall Mount Procedure • • • • • • Verify that the AXM2100-9543-ICS and mounting hole are in good condition Place the AXM2100-9543-ICS mounting template up against the wall and mark of mount holes Mount the AXM2100-9543-ICS to wall use the six (6) mounting hole on the wall mount bracket Connect the GND cable Connect the Antenna cable Connect the Power cable Mount bracket Figure 4-1 4.
4.3 Antenna Separation/Isolation/Installation Instruction Separation between the antennas is necessary to prevent oscillation. Oscillation occurs when the signal entering the system continually reenters, due to the lack of separation between the donor and server antennas. In other words, the signal is being fed back into the system. This creates a constant amplification of the same signal. As a result, the noise level rises above the signal level.
4.4. Installation Instruction: You should be limit that installation the system uplink power is set <30dBm. Please reference below chart for the system installation. Model A B C D D’ (C+D=95dB) E F Description Antenna gain(dBi) Cable loss(dB) System gain(dB) System uplink gain control (Attenuator setting) Reference System gain(dB) System uplink output power(dBm) EIRP Example 18dBi 10dB 87dB Example 10dBi 8dB 93dB Example 7dBi 5dB 93dB 8.5dB 2.5dB 2.5dB 95dB 95dB 95dB 21.5dBm 27.5dBm 27.
4.5. Line of Sight The donor antenna which points towards the eNode-B typically has a narrow beam antenna pattern. As a result, a slight deviation away from the direction of the eNode-B can lead to less than optimum results. In addition, obstacles between the repeater and the eNode-B may impair the repeater from obtaining any eNode-B signal. As a result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area.
5. AXM2100-9543-ICS WEB-GUI SETUP The Web-GUI allows the user to communicate with the repeater either locally or remotely. To connect to the repeater locally, you will need a laptop with an Ethernet port and a RJ-45 crossover cable. To connect to the repeater remotely, you will need to have an active internet connection and the repeater must have either an internal modem or an external modem box connected to the repeater. 5.
5.2 Status Tab Figure 5-2 Status Tab 5.2.1 Band Figure 5-3 Band Display 5.2.2 Power & Gain This section displays the Input, Gain, and Output for both downlink and uplink. Figure 5-4 • Power & Gain Display Input [dBm] – Displays the in-band Downlink/Uplink signal level. The system will display “--.-“when the input level is < -90 dBm. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
• • • Gain [dB] User Set: Displays the amount of gain that user set. ALC: Displays the amount of gain that is attenuated by ALC function. ILC: Displays the amount of gain that is attenuated by ILC function. Actual: Displays the actual amount of gain that is currently in use. Output [dB] – Displays the Downlink/Uplink output power levels. The system will display “--.-“ when the output level is < +5 dBm. Isolation [dB] – Displays the measured isolation value.
5.2.5 Install and Power Status Figure 5-7 • • Install and Power Status Installation: Displays whether or not the installation routine has been run (Not Installed or Installed) Power: Displays the power source that is currently being used 5.2.
5.3 Control Tab Figure 5-9 Control page 5.3.1 General Setting Figure 5-10 General Setting • • • • ICS ON: Enables or disables the Interference Cancellation System (ICS) ILC ON: Enables or disables the Interference Level Control (ILC) Downlink HPA ON: Enables or disables the DL HPA (High Power Amplifier) Uplink HPA ON: Enables or disabled the UL HPA (High Power Amplifier) Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
To enable any of the settings, click on the checkbox and click the Apply button. WARNING: Inserting a CW signal into the AXM2100-9543 when ICS is enabled will cause the system to generate a false alarm. The false alarm will cause the system to go into a shutdown state. If a CW signal needs to be injected into the repeater for testing purposes, the ICS routine must be turned off. 5.3.2 5.3.
Figure 5-15 Manual Gain Control Setting • • • • Downlink Gain/Uplink Gain: Allows the UL gain to be adjusted manually when ALC is OFF DL Output ALC Level: Prevents the output power from exceeding the specified value DL Output ALC Offset: When the incoming signal level increases, the system will not adjust the attenuation levels until the delta reaches the level specified DL /UL Gain Balance ON: Allows the user to enable or disable the gain balance.
• • • • 5.4 Downlink Signal Low: Allows the user to specify how low the signal can be before triggering a “Downlink Signal Low” soft-fail alarm Downlink Signal Not Detected: Allows the user to specify how low the signal can be before triggering a “Downlink Signal Not Detected” soft-fail alarm Downlink RF Power: Allows the user to set a maximum deviation value for the downlink RF power For example, if the input signal is -50 dBm and the gain is set to 60 dB, the expected output power should be 10 dBm.
The SNMP section allows you to specify the Site ID and Manager IP. The Site-ID is the code that is used to identify a particular module. The Manager IP field is where the user inputs the IP address of the NOC system that is being used to monitor the SNMP traps. 5.4.3 Location This section allows the user to input the latitude and the longitude of the repeater. Figure 5-20 Location Setting 5.4.
Repeater Location Info / Repeater Installer Info This section allows the user to specify the address of the repeater and also the information of the installer. Figure 5-23 Repeater Location Info / Repeater Installer Info 5.4.6 Date & Time This section allows the user to specify the current date and time. Figure 5-24 Date & Time Setting Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
5.4.7 Band Selection Figure 5-25 Band Selection Band selection allows the user specify the desired frequncies by clicking on the preset 2100 MHz band. 5.5 System The System tab allows the user to perform firmware updates, upload closeout packages, view any changes to the system, backup existing configuration, and add/remove user accounts, and change the login credentials of the Administrator. 5.5.1 System: Account 5.5.1.
Figure 5-27 System: Account- New Account 5.5.1.3 System: Account- Administrator The Administrator section allows the Administrator to create additional Administrator accounts. Please note that the Administrator section is only available if you are logged into the system as the Administrator. Figure 5-28 System: Account- Administrator 5.5.1.4 System: Account- Change Password The Change Password section allows the current user who is logged into the system to change their login credentials.
5.5.2 System- Closeout Package The closeout package section will allow the user to upload documents to the module. The maximum file size for each upload is limited to 10 MB. The total amount of space available for uploading document is 100 MB. Please do not use this section as the primary storage location of your documents. Documents may become unavailable if the system goes down.
5.5.4 System: Update • To perform a firmware update, click on the System tab and the following screen will appear. Figure 5-33 System – Update • • • Click on the Choose File… button and locate the firmware file Click on the Upload button to perform the firmware update Once the firmware update is complete, the following popup message will appear: Figure 5-34 Pop-up message after System update is complete 5.5.5 System- Backup The backup section allows the user to save the settings of the module.
Figure 5-36 Help 5.7 Logout Clicking the Logout button will log the current user off the system. 6. 6.1 • • • 6.2 MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR AXM2100-9543-ICS REPEATER Periodic Inspection Checklist Check for loose connections between the repeater and antennas. If connections are loose, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened properly. Cables and connectors are in good condition. Ensure that the repeater brackets are in good.
7.3 Limitation of Damages The liability for any defective product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective product. 7.4 No Consequential Damages Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. has no liability for general, consequential, incidental or special damages. 7.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. standard warranty does not cover products which have been received improperly packaged, altered, or physically damaged.
-13dBm/1MHz; 1GHz 50dBc@ 1MHz Outside pass-band Noise Figure(Uplink) 6dB@ Maximum Gain Delay 8us VSWR 1.5:1 8.
8.5 Warranty & Certificates Table 8-5 Parameters MTBF Warranty & Certificates Specifications Comments > 100,000 Hours Ambient UL60950 Compliance FCC CFR47 part 15 FCC CFR47 part 27 Warranty 9. 2 Years MECHANICAL DRAWING Figure 9-1 Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
10. APPENDIX 10.1 Shutdown Retry Logic The function of the built-in shutdown routine is to protect the repeater from any further damage from a hardfail that the system may be experiencing. Within 5 seconds of a hard-fail alarm being detected, the repeater will start the shutdown routine. The repeater will shut down by powering of the HPAs (high-powered amplifiers) for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds have elapsed, the repeater will power on the HPAs and check to see if the hard-fail alarm still exist.
