Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix J: Client: Airorlite Communications, Inc. Model: 50289-BAM-8-800-UL Standards: FCC Part 90 FCC ID: UT650289BAM8800UL Report Number: 2007314 Manual Please refer to the following pages for the manual.
8 Channel 800MHz Bi-Directional Booster Amplifier Model 50289-BAM-8-PA Operations and Installation Instruction Manual AIRORLITE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEES THE MERCHANDISE PROVIDED AGAINST DEFECTS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DEFECTS IN OPERATION, DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND WORKMANSHIP FOR TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. AIRORLITE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EQUIPMENT REPAIRED OR ALTERED BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY AIRORLITE OR NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED BY AIRORLITE.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Description Specification Frequency Range Outbound Channels (Uplink) Inbound Channels (Downlink) Channel Bandwidth ( Uplink/Downlink) Channel Spacing RF Frequency Accuracy Adjacent Channel Selectivity RF Output Power (Downlink) RF Output Power (Uplink) Variation of Output Power with Input Level Maximum Passband Ripple across Full Band Maximum Passband Ripple across any 100 kHz channel Amplifier Input Ports (no damage) Propagation Delay Intermodulation/Crossover Distortion at Full Out
Basic Connections The Basic Connection Diagram shown above, is the proper way the BDA should be connected and once up and running, require minimal to none manual configuration. Connections between cabinets are made through N-Bulkhead connectors located on the top of each cabinet. All programming and adjusting is done through the software and this manual primarily deals with this topic. The computer running the software is connected via an RS232 serial cable to the front panel connector on each channel.
MAIN SCREEN Below is the main working screen used to configure the channel card settings.
COMMUNICATION CONNECTION This software automatically checks the condition of its communication with the intended channel. Each message is acknowledged and displayed in the message box at the bottom of the screen. If the software does not receive a response from the channel, a warning message is displayed, “NO RESPONSE FROM UNIT”.
TIME OUT DURATION The time-out duration is how long a channel can be held open (keyed on) for a retransmission. An inadvertent or intentional “key and hold” action without any voice communication will not disable the channel because of this feature. The time-out duration can be up set from 1 second to 99 seconds 1 second intervals. The time-out duration can be disabled by setting it to 00, when disabled, the channel will key continuously with the presence of a received signal.
continuous mode, CW, the channel is always keyed and continuously transmitting. In the carrier detect mode, CD, the channel is keyed only when the incoming signal strength is above the factory set threshold level. Normal operation will be in CD mode; continuous mode is normally used for testing. CHANGING THE MODE To change the Mode, click the desired function box on Mode Selection on the main screen. Then click “Send Button” next to the box.
SETTING KEY ON DELAY To set a time-out time, click on the text box “Key On Delay” and enter the desired delay up to 99 milliseconds then click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on the “Read Button” and the display will be updated with the channel setting. KEY OFF DELAY The key off delay is a delay duration between the release of carrier detect and the transmitter key off. The key off delay duration can be up set from 0 to 99 milliseconds 1 millisecond intervals.
To set a time-out time, click on the text box “Key Off Delay” and enter the desired delay up to 99 milliseconds then click “Send Button” next to the box. To verify the setting, click on the “Read Button” and the display will be updated with the channel setting. ATTENUATION With high RF receive levels, an input attenuator can be set 0 to 15dB in 1dB steps. SETTING ATTENUATION To set Attenuation: click the function window Attenuation on the main screen.
SETTING A FREQUENCY The 8 Channel BDA is shipped with 8 Uplink frequencies and 8 Downlink frequencies. The user can program any card to any of these 8 specified frequencies. To set frequency click the function window Frequency Setting on the main screen. Click on the scroll bar next to the text box, a scroll down list of available frequency settings. Double Click the on desired setting.
FCC COMPLIANCE AND RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION This product is certified by the FCC as compliant with CFR.47 Part 90. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Downlink operation, the minimum safe distance from the antenna is 20cm with a maximum antenna gain of 0.6 dBi. This specification is for operation in an uncontrolled environment. For Uplink operation, the minimum safe distance from the antenna is 40cm with a maximum antenna gain of 11 dBi. This specification is for operation in a controlled environment.
