YOU'RE HEARD, LOUD AND CLEAR. Installation and Operation Manual for the SBIII Channelized Signal Booster Model 611-70A Manual Part Number 7-9469 8625 Industrial Parkway, Angola, NY 14006 Tel: 716-549-4700 Fax: 716-549-4772 sales@birdrf.com www.bird-technologies.
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Table of Contents Overview............................................................................................................... 1 Down / Up Conversion......................................................................................... 1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 2 Installation............................................................................................................ 2 Location .......
Appendixes Appendix A: Front Panel Ethernet Connectivity .................................................13 Ethernet Connectivity ..........................................................................................13 Direct Connection ..............................................................................................13 Required Equipment ........................................................................................13 Procedure .....................................................
OVERVIEW Signal boosters extend radio coverage into areas where abrupt propagation losses prevent reliable communication. The system receives an RF signal, raises its power level, and couples it to an antenna so that it can be re-radiated. The TXRX model 61170A channelized signal booster is designed to operate in the 450 to 512 MHz range. The system is based on a module design with each module capable of handling one uplink and one downlink channel simultaneously.
(1) Freq IF = Freq IN - Freq LO Location The layout of the signal distribution system will be the prime factor in determining the mounting location of this unit. However, safety and serviceability are also key considerations. The unit should be located where it can not be tampered with by the general public, yet is easily accessible to service personnel. Also, consider the weight of the unit and the possibility for injur y if it should become detached from its mounting for any reason.
Connections All RF cabling connections to the booster should be made and checked for correctness prior to powering up the system. Connectors are available from the filter assemblies for connection to the signal distribution system. Make sure the correct branch of the distribution system is connected to its corresponding uplink/downlink connector or the system will not work properly. Using high quality connectors with gold center pins is advised.
External Antenna (YAGI) Internal Signal Distribution System (Omni-directional Antennas) Signal Generator Isolation (dB) Zero Loss Reference Spectrum Analyzer Figure 2: Typical test equipment interconnection for measuring antenna isolation. RF EXPOSURE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 100 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
Downlink XXXX MHz Uplink XXXX MHz From Filters To Filters Downlink XXXX MHz Distribution Amp 3-22340 Uplink XXXX MHz 6-Way Power Divider 3-16676 Active Combiner 3-22318 Downlink XXXX MHz Uplink XXXX MHz Downlink XXXX MHz Uplink XXXX MHz Downlink XXXX MHz Active Combiner 3-22318 6-Way Power Divider 3-16676 Uplink XXXX MHz Distribution Amp 3-22340 To Filters From Filters To All Channel Modules Control Module +28VDC to Channel Modules Power Supply Power Source Figure 3: Functional block diag
Modules User Interface Connector Power ON LED Indicator Figure 4A: Booster cabinet front view (four channel system shown as an example). Figure 4B: Booster cabinet rear view. TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9469-1.
Module Configuration The channelized signal booster provides front panel Ethernet connectivity that allows access to a web-based interface for programming the individual modules. Programming will require connecting your laptop computer to the User Interface connector on the front of the booster cabinet. Figure 4A shows the interface connector (LAN). A standard Ethernet crossover cable is used to make the connection between your laptop and the booster cabinet.
Figure 6: The Web-Page Interface screen. Password protection is disabled by default when your system leaves the factory. To enable password protection for your system perform the following steps; 1) Launch the web page interface in your web browser. 2) Click the “Admin” tab at the top of the interface screen (see figure 6). 3) Enter your password. Write your password down somewhere for safe keeping in case you forget it.
Settings - this is a user interactive area where the field engineer can program the operating characteristics of the selected module. Each parameter in the settings area can be changed by clicking in the box and typing in the new values or by pointing at an arrow to display a drop down box. Most of the adjustable parameters have adjustment limitations which can be displayed in a message box by clicking on the question mark symbol next to the parameter. The parameters are self-explanatory.
Message Context Ready to connect The Applet has finished loading and has not attempted to connect to the control board. Network connection established Upon successful connection to the control board. Not connected The Applet either is not connected or has failed to connect to the control board. No network connection Unable to reconnect to the control board. Table 3: Connection status messages.
Message Context The device clear errors command was sent Errors have been cleared successfully. Submitting the settings User clicked the “Submit” button on the channel modules page. The settings have been submitted successfully The settings have been sent to the control board and saved successfully. Reloading the admin values User clicked the “Reload” button on the admin page. Reloading the system values User clicked the “Reload” button on the System page.
Figure 8: The design filter interactive display screen. ADDITIONAL INTERACTIVE PAGES In addition to interfacing with the individual channel modules the web-based interface also provides access to two additional areas of interaction including Admin and System. Access to these additional areas is through the tabs at the very top of the display/interactive area. When a tab is clicked the page associated with that tab will be displayed and you can interact with the functions.
APPENDIX A Front Panel Ethernet Connectivity ETHERNET CONNECTIVITY The front panel User Interface connector on the booster provides for 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet connection using the TCP-IP protocol. This product feature allows access to a web-based interface for programming the individual modules within the booster. The web based interface requires a JAVA runtime environment (version 1.6.0 or later) to be installed on your laptop.
1 Transmit (1 & 2) Receive (3 & 6) 8 1 Orange/White Orange Green/White Blue Blue/White Green Brown/White Brown Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 Green/White Green Orange/White Blue Blue/White Orange Brown/White Brown Receive (1& 2) Transmit (3 & 6) Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used CAT-5 Cross-Over Cable Figure A1: Direct connection to the booster using crossover cable. 5) Launch your web browser software on the laptop.
1 Transmit (1 & 2) Receive (3 & 6) 8 1 Pin Orange/White 1 Orange 2 Green/White 3 Blue 4 Blue/White 5 Green 6 Brown/White 7 Brown 8 8 Pin 1 Orange/White 2 Orange 3 Green/White 4 Blue 5 Blue/White 6 Green 7 Brown/White 8 Brown Receive (1& 2) Transmit (3 & 6) Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used 4 Port Ethernet Hub 1 2 3 4 4 Port Ethernet Hub 1 2 3 4 Internet Modem/Router Modem/Router CAT-5 Straight-Through Cable Remote PC System Figure A2: WAN connection to the booster using straight-through cable
ment version 1.6.0 or later, and a web browser such as Internet Explorer must also be installed on the laptop. PROCEDURE Before a networked connection can be established, the booster LAN Port must be changed to an IP address that’s compatible with your network. If you are unsure how to determine this address check with your IT support personnel.
APPENDIX B Changing Your Service Computers IP Address When you initially direct connect your laptop service computer to the booster it will be necessary to change the computers IP address. The procedure for doing this varies depending upon your operating system. As an example, this appendix illustrates how to make the change using the Microsoft XP operating system. The procedure for other operating systems will vary slightly from this example. Consult with your IT support personnel if needed.
Figure B2: Select the “Network Connections” icon. Figure B3: Select the “Local Area Connection” icon. TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9469-1.
Figure B4: Select the “Properties” tab. Figure B5: Make sure the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” choice is highlighted. Then select “OK”. TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9469-1.
Figure B6: Select “Use the Following IP Address”. Figure B7: Enter the new IP Address and Subnet mask Values. TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9469-1.
Return Loss vs. VSWR Watts to dBm Return Loss VSWR Watts dBm 30 1.06 300 54.8 25 1.11 250 54.0 20 1.20 200 53.0 19 1.25 150 51.8 18 1.28 100 50.0 17 1.33 75 48.8 16 1.37 50 47.0 15 1.43 25 44.0 14 1.50 20 43.0 13 1.57 15 41.8 12 1.67 10 40.0 11 1.78 5 37.0 10 1.92 4 36.0 9 2.10 3 34.8 2 33.0 1 30.
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