ICS Repeater for FirstNet Equipment Manual IRES-700US10-20 Airpoint Co., Ltd.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual Contents 1 Safety Notices ...................................................................................................................... - 5 - 2 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... - 6 - 3 Material List.......................................................................................................................... - 7 - 4 Functional Description...................
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.4.4 RF Output Activation..................................................................................... - 43 10.4.5 Mutual Surveillance Test............................................................................... - 43 10.4.6 Start of Operations ....................................................................................... - 43 10.5 Contact Information ....................................................................................................
IRES-700US10-20 Manual Figures Figure 1 System Configuration ....................................................................................................... - 6 Figure 2 Block Diagram.................................................................................................................. - 8 Figure 3 Equipment Outline.......................................................................................................... - 12 Figure 4 Repeater Bracket Outline .............................
IRES-700US10-20 Manual Tables Table 1 Material List...................................................................................................................... - 7 Table 2 Mechanical Specifications.................................................................................................. - 9 Table 3 Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................... - 10 Table 4 Environmental Specifications..........................
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 1 Safety Notices This document contains safety notices in accordance with appropriate standards. Any installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the equipment must only be carried out by trained, authorized personnel. At all times, personnel must comply with any safety notices and instructions. Specific hazards are indicated by symbol labels on or near the affected parts of the equipment.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 2 Introduction The ICS (Interference Cancelling System) repeater has been designed to meet the needs of Network Operators wanting to maximize operational performance while enjoying the cost saving benefits of an effective, integrated, Repeater and eNodeB strategy. The ICS repeater improves signal quality by eliminating problems such as weak and unstable receive and transmit signals. Customers will enjoy better signal quality, easier access and more stable links.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 3 Material List The following table describes material list of ICS repeater.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 4 Functional Description 4.1 Block Diagram DownLink 758 MHz ~ 768 MHz UpLink 788 MHz ~ 798 MHz Figure 2 Block Diagram 4.2 Functions (1) All in One Unit (AiO Unit) AiO Unit has following functions. ◆ DL/UL ICS function This function is applied in order for the ICS algorithm which consists of FPGA/DSP to predict and remove the feedback signal between a donor and a service port. ◆ DL/UL Power Amplifier function This function applies to amplify DL/UL RF signal.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual (2) Duplexer The duplexer is used to isolate the uplink from the downlink, that is, to separate the transmitting path from the receiving path. 5 System Specifications 5.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 5.2 Electrical Specifications Table 3 Electrical Specifications Parameter Downlink Frequency 758 [MHz] ～ 768 [MHz] Carrier LTE Max. Output Power Input Power Uplink 788 [MHz] ～ 798 [MHz] 20 [W] ( +43 [dBm]) 1 [W] ( +30 [dBm]) -80 [dBm]/Total ～ -20 [dBm]/Total Range Max. Gain Gain Range Gain Control Step ﾟ EVM (Rho) Max. Input Power 100 [dB] ~ -33 [dBm]/Total 100 [dB] 40 [dB] （60 ～ 100 [dB]） 40 [dB] （60 ～ 100 [dB]） 1 [dB] Step Less than 8 [%] 3GPP TS 36.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 5.3 Environmental Specifications Table 4 Environmental Specifications Parameter Temperature and Specification Operational Humidity.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 6 System Description 6.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 6.2 Repeater Bracket Outline The following figure shows repeater bracket.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 6.3 Interfaces 6.3.1 Interface Description Table 5 Interfaces No.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 6.3.2 Connector Description (1) DC Power Port Table 3 DC Power Port Connecter Pin Assign (Repeater Side) A -48 VDC INPUT B GND C N.C. (2) External Alarm Port Connector Table 6 External Alarm Connector Connecter (Repeater Side) J A I K B H N L C G M D F E Pin Assign A Ext. Alarm #1 C Ext. Alarm #2 E Ext. Alarm #3 G Ext. Alarm #4 I Ext.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 7 Functions 7.1 ICS Function The ICS repeater possesses ICS function which can predict and cancel the feedback signal between donor and service antenna. Figure 6 ICS Function 7.1.1 Gain Setting Mode The repeater has three type of gain setting mode. The gain setting for down link and uplink can be set separately. The gain setting can be done without repeater service down. (1) Gain Mode The output power is depending on the Gain Set value of gain.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual (3) Balance Mode The mode to set balance value of the uplink output signal level compared to downlink gain.【UL Only】 The mode which attaches, interlocks and can adjust arbitrary level differences automatically to Downlink Gain. （Range: 0 ～ -10 [dB]） Ex.1）Downlink Gain setting : Gain mode 80 [dB], Balance Value -5 [dB] ⇒Uplink Gain : 75 [dB] （When Downlink gain set another value, uplink gain will be changed automatically. Ex.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 7.1.3 ALC/AUTO Shutdown/Excessive Input Protection (TBD) This equipment has ALC (Automatic Level Control) function. In case it exceeds the specified input level, it maintains a constant output level by automatically controlling the attenuator in the equipment. It has the “Over input protection function” as well. In case it exceeds the maximum input level, it operates to a certain level (over input protection area) by extending ALC.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual Output power Over input protection area (10dB) +30[dBm] Output Power Shutdown area ALC area（40dB） Shut Down -70[dBm] -30[dBm] -20[dBm] Input power -23[dBm] Shutdown Level ： -20[dBm] and over, for duration of 60 sec Auto-recovery Level ：-23[dBm] and over, for duration of 5 sec Figure 9 UL ALC/Auto Shutdown/Excessive Input Protection Image @gain 100 dB - 19 - Copyright 2014 Airpoint Limited
IRES-700US10-20 Manual -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note. This devices that support output power higher than the 5 W ERP limit. To meet FCC 47 CFR 90.219(e)(1) and 90.219(d)(3), this product designed with below specification. Therefore, the compliance is achieved. Airpoint does not produce antenna. To support the widest antenna range, the product is designed to support max. 15dBi antenna.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8 Software Setup (TBD) 8.1 LMT Installation The LMT software in the CD-ROM which is attached to the repeater is required to install the Repeater LMT software. Ensure the file is available on your PC and you have at least 10MB of free space. 1. To begin installation, select and run the “XXX.exe” file. 2. Select the directory for the LMT software to be installed. Click on the [Change] button if you wish to select another directory. 3.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8.2 Main Window After installing the LMT software and establishing connection with the repeater, run the XXX.exe file to start the LMT. A main window will be displayed as shown in the following figure. Figure 10 Main Window The main window shows the following information : Downlink Uplink. System Select the COM port of the PC to be used for the LMT.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8.3 Real Time Status Window Figure 11 Main Window Table 7 Downlink Window Parameter No. Items 1 Power Description Input Remarks Displays the level of Input power to Donor ANT. Output Displays the level of Output power from Service ANT. Displays the Downlink and Uplink each 2 Gain Gain Displays the current Gain of Repeater 3 Isolation Iso Displays the isolation between the Donor ANT. and Service ANT.
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IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8.7 LMT Setting For the LMT setting, follow the steps below. CONTROL Change Setting SET Yes OK STATUS 8.7.1 Downlink Target Gain Setting For the Gain setting, follow the steps below. 1. Click [CONTROL] button 2. To change a Downlink target Gain(Min. Value : 60dB, Max. Value : 100dB) 3. Click [SET] button 4. Click [Yes] button 5. Click [OK] button 6.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8.7.2 Uplink Target Gain Setting For the Gain setting, follow the steps below. 1. Click [CONTROL] button 2. To change a Uplink target Gain(Min. Value : 60dB, Max. Value : 100dB) 3. Click [SET] button 4. Click [Yes] button 5. Click [OK] button 6.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8.7.3 Downlink Gain Mode Setting For the Gain Mode setting, follow the steps below. 1. Click [CONTROL] button 2. To change a Downlink Gain Mode (GAIN SET or AGC) 3. Click [SET] button 4. Click [Yes] button 5. Click [OK] button 6.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8.7.4 Uplink Gain Mode Setting For the Gain Mode setting, follow the steps below. 1. Click [CONTROL] button 2. To change a Uplink Gain Mode (GAIN SET or BALANCE) 3. Click [SET] button 4. Click [Yes] button 5. Click [OK] button 6.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 8.7.5 Signal Select Pattern Setting The following figure shows signal select pattern(LTE5M, LTE10M) of repeater.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual For the signal select pattern setting, follow the steps below. 1. Click [CONTROL] button 2. To change a Select Pattern (Pattern1 ~ Pattern14) 3. Click [SET] button 4. Click [Yes] button 5. Click [OK] button 6.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 9 Reference Document 8. 3GPP Specifications - 3GPP TS36.106 「E-UTRA FDD repeater radio transmission and reception」 9. FCC Specifications - FCC Part 90 10.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10 Operation Instruction 10.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual Figure 21 Interface layout drawing External devices( Feeder Cable, Antennas, Coupling Device etc. ) are not provided by Manufacturer(Airpoint). Please refer to the Table1. Material List for the items provided by Manufacturer.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.1.1 Connector Type Connector type, pin assignment (equipment side) of equipment external interface is shown below. (Excluding RF connector) ① DC Power Input Port Table 12 DC Power Input Port Shape Pin Assign (Equipment Side) A -48 VDC INPUT B GND C N.C.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual ④ LAN Port for Mobile Router Table 15 LAN Port for Mobile Router 10.1.2 Equipment Status Indicators (LED) Equipment status indicators (LED) are described below.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.1.3 Connections and Conditions Figure 22 External Interface Connection Diagram Table 17 External Interface Connection Conditions ・ Please make sure that the cable type, cabling, ducting etc. are suitable for the operational environment.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.2 Operation Area (Performance Guaranteed) Please install the repeater as shown in Figure 21 below, so that operation environment can be maintained.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.3 Installation Install the bracket with its right way up. For the right direction of the bracket, please refer to Figures below. After the bracket is installed, , hang the ICS Repeater onto the dent at the top of the bracket with its upper bolt (1). Please mind the free space between the ICS Repeater and the bracket. And then, fit in the bolt (2) of the ICS Repeater into the dent at the lower part of the bracket.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.4 Turn-up Procedure The following shows turn-up procedure after completion of installation: Figure 26 Turn-up Procedure 10.4.1 Power-up Plug in the input power connecter to the DC -48V input port as shown in Figure 25 below. Then, turn on the breaker switches for the ICS Repeaters in the power box (auxiliary equipment). Note that the equipment itself does not have its own power switch.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.4.2 LMT connection Connect your LMT-PC to the local maintenance port on the external equipment interface as shown in Figure 26, using an A-A type USB cable. Then, boot the LMT on the LMT-PC. Figure 28 Local Maintenance Port 10.4.3 On-site test/Parameter provisioning An on-site test is conducted using the LMT on the LMT-PC.
IRES-700US10-20 Manual 10.4.4 RF Output Activation In the Downlink and Uplink fields on the LMT parameter provisioning window in Figure 28, set the PAU to “ON” respectively by clicking the ON/OFF button, and then, press the [Set] button to turn on the RF outputs in the directions of Downlink and Uplink respectively. Note that this operation must be conducted by a qualified engineer as the radio wave starts emitting by this operation. Figure 30 LMT PAU Provisioning Window 10.4.
