Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 USER MANUAL Version 0.2 2607 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA Tel: 323-254-8131 Fax: 323-254-4928 www.adrftech.com Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Version 0.1 (Released March 4, 2009) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. 1996-2009. All rights reserved. Please send comments to: E-Mail: info@adrftech.com Phone: (323) 254-8131 (800) 313-9345 Fax: (323) 254-4928 Address: Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. Attention: Technical Publications Department 2607 Colorado Blvd., 1st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA www.adrftech.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 ................................................................................... 6 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6 1.1.1 Highlights ..................................................................................................... 6 1.1.2 Parts List ........................................................................
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 5.2 Limitations of Warranty ....................................................................................... 30 5.3 Limitation of Damages......................................................................................... 30 5.4 No Consequential Damages ................................................................................. 30 5.5 Additional Limitation on Warranty...................................................................... 30 5.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 1. EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 1.1 Introduction EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 is a Cellular band RF repeater which enhances inbuilding wireless coverage in the most effective and cost efficient way. For its intelligent design and versatility, the EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 is the ideal choice for wireless coverage problems indoors.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 1.1.2 Parts List Label A B C D E F Qty 1 1 1 1 6 1 Description EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Repeater AC Power Cable Ethernet Cable (cross over) Ground Cable Anchor Bolts CD** Table 1 – Parts List A B C D E F Figure 1 – EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Repeater Parts List ** CD includes: (1) EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual & (2) EPOCHIII-C9024/9030/9533 Quick Start Guide Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 1.1.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 1.2 Warnings and Hazards WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Opening the EpochEpoch-IIIIII-C9024/9030/9533 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 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.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 WARRANTY Opening or tampering the EpochEpoch-IIIIII-C9024/9030/9533 will void all warranties. 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 All cabling cabling should be limited to inside the building building. lding.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 2. Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 Overview 2.1 Operation Modes 2.1.1 Local Web GUI Host Mode This mode should be selected only if a Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 is used alone without being connected to any other device functioning as a host. Simply connect one end of the Ethernet cable on the repeater monitor port and the other end on the PC’s LAN port.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 2.2 Switches & Indicators 2.2.1 LEDs Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 has five LEDs on the front panel of the repeater as shown below in Figure 4. Figure 4 – EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Repeater POWER If the LED is lit GREEN, it indicates that there is AC power to the repeater SOFT FAIL If the LED is lit YELLOW, it indicates that there is a soft fail alarm in the system. The detailed alarm information can be viewed via the local web GUI.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 2.2.2 AC Power Switch & Battery Port for Ethernet Port The AC Power on/off switch is located on the bottom of repeater (Figure 5). The switch should be powered on after the repeater has been installed properly. The Battery Port for are located on the bottom of the repeater as shown below in Figure 5. Figure 5 – EPOCH-III-C9024/9030/9533 Repeater Power Switch & Battery Port (only 9024) 2.2.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Installation 2.2.4 Tools No special tools or equipments are needed to install the Epoch-III-C9024 2.2.5 Procedure Six mounting holes are located on the wall-mounting bracket to attach it to the wall. The wall bracket must be securely attached to sufficiently carry the weight of the Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533, which is bolted to the wall bracket through the four aligned mounting holes.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Figure 7 – Repeater Mounting Instructions Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 2.2.6 Grounding A ground cable is included in the packaging and should be properly connected to the repeater as shown below. Figure 8 – Ground Cable Connection Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 2.2.7 Antenna Separation/Isolation 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.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 2.2.8 Line of Sight The donor antenna which points towards the base station typically 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 the BTS may impair the repeater from obtaining any BTS signal. As a result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 3. Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 AROMS Setup 3.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using AROMS i) Wait until the Power LED is lit in green. Connect the LAN cable between the laptop’s Ethernet port and the repeater’s Ethernet port. Note: Under Local Area Connection in Network Settings, make sure to select Obtain an IP address automatically under Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 ii)Launch MS Internet Explorer (Version 6.0) Note: ADRF’s Web GUI has not been tested for compatibility with any other web browsers (e.g. Netscape, FireFox, Mozilla, etc.). iii) Type the following IP address into the address bar of MS Internet Explorer: http://192.168.63.1/home.asp iv) The following login screen will appear: If you are not the Super-User, please type in your assigned username & password which you should have received from the Super-User.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 3.2 Repeater Status If you click on Status tab, the following window will appear: In this window, the user can view the following: (To change any parameters, e.g., Instantaneous Band Width, Gain Settings, AGC Level, etc., you must go to the Install or the Control window.) By clicking the CDMA button, the user can check the status of the CDMA subsystem. The CDMA button turns black gray.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Parameters DL/UL Output Power DL/UL Input Power Gain Range -10 ~ 24 dBm -12 ~ -97 dBm 50 ~ 90 dB Step Size 0.1 dB 0.1 dB 0.5 dB Table 2 – The displayed value ranges on the CDMA status. - Alarm: Will display five alarms with three different status conditions (Normal, Soft Fail or Hard Fail). ‘Under Current’, ‘Over Temperature’, and ‘VSWR at Server’ are common alarms for Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 it self.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 3.3 Control If you click on Control window at CDMA, the following window will appear: 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 At these windows, the user can adjust the following parameters: 3.3.1 General Setting CDMA - Automatic Gain Control (Default mode is Off) - Downlink HPA on/off (Default mode is On) - Uplink HPA on/off (Default mode is On) - Uplink Tracking Mode on/off (Default mode is Off) 3.3.2 Manual Gain Control - Downlink Gain Control 50 to 90 dB @ 0.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 3.3.3 System - If you click the Reboot button, the following message box will appear: When the system reboots, the last settings for CDMA will be saved. - If you click the Factory Setting buttons for CDMA respectively, the following message boxes will appear: Factory setting will erase the saved settings by the user and change all the parameters to the factory default settings. When you click the CDMA Factory Setting; 3.3.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 3.4 Install If you click on the Install window for CDMA, the following window will appear: 3.4.5 3.4.1.1 3.4.6 3.4.2 3.4.7 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.1 Band Selection Simply click on the desired operating bandwidth. The selected band will be highlighted in blue. To deselect, click again on the undesired band. The deselected band will turn back gray. Please see below Band Selection screen shot. 3.4.1.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 3.4.3 Location Please type in the location information (Latitude & Longitude) where the repeater is installed. If there are no location information with latitude and longitude, any heartbeat will not be sent out to NOC (Network Operation Center). Ex) Latitude:E43.123 , Longitude:N232.111 3.4.4 Repeater There are two Repeater Install buttons for CDMA and respectively. Please click the Install button to automatically setup the repeater on both Install windows.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 3.5 System If you click on the System window, the following window will appear: Note: If you are the Super-User, you will see account management section under the System Window. If you are a local user, you will not be able to see the account management portion. Super-User Only the Super-User can add, delete and modify a user. The following window illustrates how a new user can be added by simply clicking on New Account.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Firmware Upgrade If you click on Firmware Upgrade, the following window will appear. You can browse through your PC and locate the firmware file. Once it’s selected, simply click on Update and it’ll upload the desired firmware automatically and close the session. You will need to re-login again. After the firmware update process in done, you will see the following pop-up window. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 4. Maintenance Guide for Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 4.1 Periodic Inspection Checklist a. Check for loose connections between the repeater and antennas. If connections are loose, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened properly. b. Cables and connectors are in good condition. c. Ensure that the repeater brackets are in good condition and that the repeater is securely fastened. 4.2 Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation 4.2.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 5. Warranty and Repair Policy 5.1 General Warranty The Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 carries a Standard Warranty period of five (5) years unless indicated otherwise on the package or in the acknowledgment of the purchase order. 5.2 Limitations of Warranty Your exclusive remedy for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Appendix A: Specifications Parameters Frequency Range Specifications Downlink 869~894MHz Uplink 824~849MHz Frequency Error ≤ ±0.1ppm Band Selection AF/BF Downlink AF(A-869~880 MHz,A’-890~891.5MHz) BF(B-880~890 MHz,B’-892~894MHz) Band Reconfiguration Uplink Remarks GUI Selectable AF(A-824~835 MHz,A’-845~846.5MHz) BF(B-835~845 MHz,B’-847~849 MHz) Full band ≤ ±1.5 dB Each band ≤ ±1.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 A.1 Mechanical Specifications Parameters Specifications Cabinet Wall Mounting Casing Class IP 20 Minimum Weight 37.5 lbs Size 16.15 x 11.98 x 8.75 Inches Color 7414B Connector Type Input/output N Female Ethernet RJ45 Female Frame ground Hex Nut(M6) Cooling Remarks Indoor Type Convection Cooling(No fan) A.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Appendix B: Mechanical Drawing Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Appendix C: Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 Overview C.1 Block Diagram Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 C.2 Components Duplexer Down Udc Controller Up Udc Modem Module HPA Power Supply Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Epoch-III-C9024/9030/9533 User Manual V0.1 Power Supply It provides DC power to each module within the repeater. Controller It is responsible for monitoring the status of each module and controls the parameters. Down Udc The downlink RF signal that enters through the cavity filter is converted to IF frequency, which is later converted back to RF frequency through SAW filtering.
