BSF-3604-A UHF Fibre Optic Repeater BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeaters for U.S. and Canada BSF3604-410-430-DP-AC 61-105001 PBE Axell, a division of PBE Europe Ltd. BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Document № 00048UM Issue 1.1 | ECO C13958 October, 2022 www.pbeaxell.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Copyright notice..................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Contact Information .............................................................
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.7.2 Power Connections...................................................................................................................... 39 4.7.2.1 Backup Battery............................................................................................................................. 40 4.7.3 Power ON............................................................................................................................
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.4.3 Power Supply LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 77 8 Appendix A: Specifications............................................................................................................................... 78 9 Appendix B: F/O Cleaning Procedure ............................................................................................
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1 About This Manual This Product Manual provides the following information: Description of the Repeater unit Procedures for setup, configuration and checking the proper operation of the unit Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures For whom it is intended This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.1 Copyright notice Copyright © 2021 PBE Axell, a division of PBE Europe Ltd. All rights reserved.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.3 FCC Compliance Part 90 Signal Boosters THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS B DEVICE WARNING. This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENCEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENCE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.3.4 Antenna Installation Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. The antenna used for this transmitter must be mounted on permanent structures. The FCC regulations mandate that the ERP of type B signal boosters should not exceed 5 W, this is equivalent to 8.2 W EIRP.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.4 Compliance with ISED/ Conformité avec ISDE WARNING! This is NOT a CONSUMER device. This device is designed for installation by an installer approved by an ISED LICENSEE. You must have an ISED LICENSE or express consent of an ISED Licensee to operate this device.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.5 FCC & ISED deployment compliance/Conformité de déploiement ISDE et FCC 1.5.1 Compliance with FCC & ISED deployment rules regarding the radiation of noise The deployment rules require that the ERP of intermodulation products should in general not exceed -30 dBm in a 10 kHz measurement bandwidth.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual NOTE: In this example there is no need to reduce the gain of the equipment to attenuate the in- band noise. Example: Intermodulation products Signal booster connected to 10 service antennas with a 100 m long ½ inch cable.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.5.2 Conformité aux règles de déploiement FCC et ISDE concernant le rayonnement du bruit Les règles de déploiement exigent que l'ERP des produits d'intermodulation ne dépasse en général pas -30 dBm dans une bande passante de mesure de 10 kHz.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Exemple: Bruit dans la bande Amplificateur de signal connecté à 10 antennes de service avec un câble ½ pouce de 100 m de long.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.6 General Safety Warnings/Avertissements généraux de sécurité 1.6.1 General safety warnings concerning use of this system Caution labels! Danger: Electrical Shock Caution: Safety to personnel Warning: Restricted Access Location Caution: RF Exposure Caution: Safety to equipment Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Attention: Electrostatic Sensitivity Caution: Class 1 Laser Observe electrostatic precautionary procedures. ESD = Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device. Static electricity can be conducted to the semiconductor chip from the centre pin of the RF input connector, and through the AC connector pins.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1.6.2 Sécurité générale concernant l'utilisation du système Lables Attention! Choc Électrique Attention : la sécurité au personnel Attention: Emplacement à accès restreint Tout au long de ce manuel , il y a des avertissements "Prudence".
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Attention: la sécurité à l'équipement Attention : sensibles aux décharges électrostatiques Attention: laser de classe 1 Lors de l'installation, de remplacement ou d'utiliser ce produit, respecter toutes les consignes de sécurité lors de la manipulation et de l'exploitation.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 2 Introduction to BSF 3604 The BSF 3604 is a fibre optic fed UHF repeater. It is part of a system that is fed from a PBE Axell Optical Master Unit Mk. 2 (OMU II), supporting WDM technology, lowering the number of fibres needed per system. The maximum optical loss of up to 10dB is allowed over the fibre interconnecting the OMU II and the most distant last remote unit that the OMU supports.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 2.1 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Features and Capabilities Supports frequency bands 410 to 430 MHz Nominal bandwidth: 5.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 2.2 Automatic Level Control The repeater is equipped with Automatic Level Control (ALC). The ALC feature enables maintaining the maximum defined output level. Output Power Level, dBm ALC +20 Gain 70dB -50 Figure 2-2: ALC Input Signal, dBm The repeater has a defined maximum output level. If the input signal amplified by the gain set exceeds the set output limit, an ALC loop is activated.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 2.4 Management WEB GUI BSF-3604 is remotely commissioned and monitored via an OMU II session. Local access to the unit is not required for commissioning. Additional configuration and troubleshooting options are available via a direct connection to the BSF-3604 IP address. A direct session can be opened locally or remotely.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 2.5.2 External Interfaces The repeater's external interfaces are located on the right-hand side of the unit Figure 2-5: ports and connections The following table provides a description of the ports and connections. Port RF Port Cable Gland Power Connection Grounding Connection Description Downlink output and Uplink Input connection remote LCX/DAS The fibre optic cable link from the master site is routed through this gland.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 2.5.3 Internal Interfaces This section shows the internal interfaces for the repeater.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 3 Antenna and Repeater Installation Requirements This chapter provides information on the Remote installation site requirements, on the installation requirements of the antennas, the specifications of the service antennas suitable for operation with this remote and RF and F/O cable requirements. 3.1 BSF-3604 Installation Requirements 3.1.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 3.1.3 RF Cable Installation Guidelines Required: ● ● ● 3.1.4 For all coaxial connections to/from the Repeater - high performance, flexible, low loss 50 Ω coaxial communications cable. All cables shall be weather-resistant type. Cable length - determined by the Repeater installation plan. When calculating the cable length, take into account excess cable slack so as not to limit the insertion paths.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 3.2.2 Indoor Installations 3.2.2.1 Recommended Antennas The following describes the requirements for an omnidirectional mobile used for indoor applications. Specifications: ● ● One or a combination of the following antennas can be used: Ceiling Mount Patch antenna, Wall Mount Patch antenna, Corner Reflector. Choose an antenna with high side lobe attenuation which enables maximum isolation from other colocated antennas.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 3.2.2.3 Installation Criteria Determine the antenna installation configuration, according to the transmission requirements and the installation site conditions. Installation requirements: ● An indoor antenna should be installed at a convenient location. It should be free of metallic obstruction. Install the Service Antenna at the designated height and tune it roughly toward the Service coverage area. 3.2.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4 Installation 4.1 Unpacking Inspect the shipped material before unpacking the equipment, document any visual damage and report according to routines.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.2.1 ● ● ● ● Selecting a Location to Ensure Proper Cooling Mount the repeater so that heat can be dispersed from it. The repeater wall mounting brackets ensure an optimum airflow between the wall and the heat-sink on the rear of the repeater. Do not block this air channel as it will cause the MTBF of the repeater to drop dramatically, or even in the worst case cause the repeater to fail completely.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual BSF-3604 should be fixed to a solid wall (these include brickwork, blockwork, and concrete.), due to the weight of the cell enhancer, fixing to a hollow wall is not recommended. Always check that there are no pipes or cables hidden in the wall beneath the area to be drilled. Various pipe and cable detectors are available to check this. To provide secure fixing to a solid wall, the most common method is drilling and plugging.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.2.3 Mount the Repeater on the Wall The Repeater wall mount brackets assembly should be fixed to a solid wall (these include brickwork, blockwork, and concrete.); (Due to the weight of the Repeater, it is NOT recommended to fix to a hollow wall). m 100m dia. 8mm Sleeve/Anchor Bolt head Washer Figure 4-4: M8 Rawlbolt – recommended for wall mount.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 5. As the bolt pulls its way in, the sides of the anchor section are forced outwards, gripping the surrounding surface. Figure 4-6: Anchor Sides Pushed Outwards. 6. Once all four fixings are in place, carefully withdraw the four bolts. Figure 4-7: Withdraw Bolts. 7. Align repeater with the four fixings. Great care should be exercised here as the repeater is very heavy.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.3 Grounding CAUTION! This equipment must be grounded. Connect the grounding protection as follows: PRUDENCE! Cet équipement doit être mis à la terre. Connectez la protection de mise à la terre comme suit : ● ● ● ● Ensure that good grounding protection measures are taken to create a reliable repeater site. Make sure to use adequately dimensioned grounding cables.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.4 Ensure Good Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV) Protection CAUTION! If insufficient Electromagnetic Protection is provided, or if EMV measures are not taken, warranties issued by PBE Axell are not valid. PRUDENCE! Si insuffisante protection électromagnétique est fourni, ou si des mesures ne sont pas prises EMV, les garanties émises par PBE Axell sans fil ne sont pas valides.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Figure 4-11: Example of protective device installed in connection with the power supply BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Document № 00048UM Issue 1.1 | ECO C13958 October, 2022 www.pbeaxell.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.5 Fibre Optic Connection Class 1 Laser: This product is equipped with class 1 lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1. CAUTION! Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation. Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments. PRUDENCE! Récipients optiques qui ne sont pas terminées peuvent émettre un rayonnement laser. Ne pas regarder le faisceau ou voir avec des instruments optiques.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 3. Remove any protective caps from the SC/APC connector and SC/APC receptacle and mate the free connector to the receptacle. Figure 4-13: Remove protective cap NOTE: Clean the fibre connector before connecting it to the system. See instruction in Appendix B: F/O Cleaning Procedure Figure 4-14: Connecting the fibre 4. To ensure IP65 compliancy and provide a degree of strain relief rubber sealing insert should be employed.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.6 External Alarm and Relay Connections The repeater is equipped with an external alarm interface card. The connector terminal block for the external alarms is located at the base of the repeater. Connect the alarm cords to the plinth according to the pin layout below (pins 14 – 18 are not used).
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.7 Power and Backup Battery CAUTION! Make sure the antenna cables or 50 ohm terminations are connected to the repeater’s antenna connectors before the repeater is turned on. Be sure a CIRCUIT BREAKER meeting the instructions given in this section is connected near the unit at an easily reachable and accessible location from the unit.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.7.2.1 Backup Battery ● ● ● ● ● A rechargeable battery pack is mounted in a small recess on the PSU module. The PSU module also includes charging and supervision electronics. The backup battery will provide the Control Module and modem with enough capacity to send an alarm in case of input power failure. The battery can be switched on and off. The switch is placed adjacent to the main power on/standby switch on the PSU module.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.7.3 Power ON 4.7.3.1 Connecting the Power Source ● The BSF unit is supplied with an AC Mains cable with a free socket which mates with the panel plug on the side of the unit. ● Power Source: 120 V ac, 60 Hz ● The power supply module has a switch which allows it to be set in "on" position or in "stand by".
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4.8 Closing and Securing the Repeater Close the door, tighten the quarter-turn door catches and lock repeater with the keys provided. Continue with the following section "Commissioning" to setup the repeater. NOTE: The two door catches must be fully closed and locked. Failure to do so will affect the IP65 compliancy and therefore any warranty.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 5 BSF-3604 Commissioning After the repeater is connected, it is identified by the OMU II via the fibre connection and the unit is commissioned from the OMU II. The commissioning process consists of a few simple steps. To commission the BSF-3604 - overview: Open an OMU II session. This is used to access the BSF-3604 configuration window (via OMU II). Perform Optical Loss Adjustment.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 5.2 BSF-3604 Optical Loss Adjustment (OLA) BSF-3604 OLA is performed from the OMU II. To perform BSF-3604 OLA (via OMU II): 1. From the OMU II main window, click the Opto Adjust button. Figure 5-2: OMU II Main window The OLA screen appears. The screen lists the OLA options (and status) for each link. (The links are listed according to the OMU II slot to which the remote is connected.).
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Column Description Pos Each Rack corresponds to an OMU unit whereas each Slot corresponds to an Opto-Module. Slots are numbered according to their position in the OMU Chassis (numbered left to right). Select All Node 2. 3. Batch selection options: - mark all remotes for UL opto-adjustment. - mark all remotes for DL opto-adjustment. - mark all remotes for DL and UL adjustment. Node list number and identification (e.g.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 5.3 RF Balancing The BSF-3604 RF Balancing procedure can be performed manually (the automatic option specified in section 5.3.2 will be available in the future) via the OMU II web interface. 5.3.1 Manual RF Balancing NOTE: If connected locally, enter the BSF-3604 Home screen and skip to step 2.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Figure 5-5: Example of Partial view of BSF-3604 Configuration window 3. In the Downlink section: Verify the Amplifier is set to ON. Set Attenuation to maximum value (15 dB). Lower the Attenuation level step by step until the desired Output power level is reached (Zero attenuation = maximum gain). ● Verify the Amplifier Saturation is GREEN.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 4. ● ● In the Uplink: Verify the Power Level is set to Max. Set UL Attenuation == DL Attenuation value. Figure 5-7: BSF-3604 Uplink Configuration Section 5. 5.3.2 If noise is detected, adjust only the uplink value. Automatic RF Balancing NOTE: This feature will be available in future release. To access the Automatic RF Adjustment pane 1. Access the OMU II Home window and click on RF Adjustment.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 2. The following pane appears. Figure 5-9: Automatic RF Balancing 3. 4. Select the bands of each remote to be adjusted (e.g. 1900 MHz band on Node #3) Adjust the following for each band: ● Nominal Level (dBm) ● Uplink Delta (dB) 5. Click Adjust. The procedure may take several minutes depending on the number of units selected. 5.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6 BSF-3604 Full GUI Description This chapter provides a detailed description of the complete BSF-3604 Web GUI that is accessed when a direct session is opened to the BSF-3604. When an indirect session (via OMU II) is opened to the BSF-3604, only the BSF-3604 Main window is available. The additional options are available when a direct session is opened to the BSF-3604 (not via OMU II).
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 1. Open the web browser and type "axell-ne" in the address bar. Figure 6-2: Address bar The login dialog appears. Figure 6-3: Login Screen 2. Use the following username and password to login: ● Username: axell ● Password: AxellPasswd For backwards compatibility, you may also use: ● Username: Avitec ● Password: AvitecPasswd NOTE: It is highly recommended to change the default password according to section 6.6.3.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.2 Navigating the Web Interface The Web GUI window provides access to the management options of the BSF-3604. Several tabs (and sub-tabs) are available: Home, Nodes, Logs, etc., while the Home tab (illustrated below), is displayed on login. Menu options buttons Home screen BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Document № 00048UM Issue 1.1 | ECO C13958 October, 2022 www.pbeaxell.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual Figure 6-4: Examples of BSF-3604 Home Screen BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Document № 00048UM Issue 1.1 | ECO C13958 October, 2022 www.pbeaxell.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.2.1 Management Options Buttons The following table briefly describes the main functions of each tab: Figure 6-5: Management Options Buttons Tab Description Provides a general status and alarm information. Switching to Advanced View will toggle a more detailed view of each band and module. Section 7.2. Lists the remote nodes – corresponding OMU and units connected the specific OMU. List of recent operations. Section 7.3.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.2.2 Home Screen Overview The screen is divided into four basic areas: 1. General ● Controller – shows general information on the BSF-3604 such as identification and temperature level. ● External Alarms – shows status of external alarms and the defined names. Figure 6-6: General 2. RF Status ● Frequency Range – shows frequency range used per DL/UL.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 3. ● Fibre Optic Unit Shows status on connection to remote OMU and allows for optical link adjustment. Figure 6-8: Fibre Optic Unit 4. Sub-systems ● Shows overall status of all sub-systems such as power supplies, battery, communication etc. Figure 6-9: Sub-systems BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Document № 00048UM Issue 1.1 | ECO C13958 October, 2022 www.pbeaxell.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.2.3 Configuration Screen Overview The configuration screen provides access to the BSF-3604 configuration options. To access the configuration screen: Click on the Config menu option in the Main window. The following screen appears.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.3 Configuring General Parameters 6.3.1 Site Information – BSF-3604 Identification It is recommended to assign each BSF-3604 a recognizable name that will identify the location, site name, etc. The Site Information button provides access to BSF-3604 hardware and software version information. To set BSF-3604 TAG: 1. In the Home window, click the edit button next to Tag. Figure 6-11: Set BSF-3604 TAG Name 2.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.3.2 Date & Time NOTE: The date and time are automatically set from the OMU II. Be sure to set the correct date and time in order to accurately timestamp all events occurring on the BSF-3604. To set the Date & Time: Click the Config button. Click on Date & Time. Do one of the following: ● Either, enter the correct date and time according to the displayed formats.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.3.4 IP Address This procedure describes how to set up the IP address either manually or configure for acquisition via DHCP (usually configured for local management options). To configure the IP address: In the Main menu, click the Config button. Click on Ethernet. For manual IP address configuration: ● Select Manually Configure IP Address. ● Set the IP, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS addresses. ● Click Apply. 4.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.4 Remote Communication Setup This section describes the Ethernet and modem setup. The SNMP setup option also available in this dialog is described in section SNMP Support. Select an option (ETH TCP, Modem or SNMP) and configure. Then select the next relevant option. NOTE: The configuration of each option is saved and active. It is not relevant which option is currently selected (ETH TCP, Modem or SNMP). 6.4.1 1. 2. 3.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.4.2 Modem Setup NOTE: This section is relevant only if a modem is installed in the system. If connecting directly via Ethernet, see section 6.4.1. The BSF-3604 can operate over two types of modem: Packet Switched (GPRS, GSM etc.) or Circuit Switched (PSTN/GSM). The available options depend on the modem type installed in your system. Modem Setup Overview: 1. 2.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.4.2.2 Circuit Switched Modem (PSTN/GSM) Using a circuit switched modem requires a landline connection be present at the site (for PSTN) or a SIM card supporting this feature (for wireless). Communication Setup: 1. 2. 3. From Device:Method select STD:DTC (Stadnard AT:DataCall). In the modem initialization string type: AT+CBST=7,0,1. Click Apply.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.5 SNMP Support The BSF-3604 includes SNMP support, including an SNMP Agent and SNMP traps (alarms). All SNMP queries and traps are supported either via the OMU II or a direct connection to the unit. 6.5.1 SNMP Traps Parameters The BSF-3604 sends SNMP traps to user defined destination addresses. NOTE: One destination address can currently be defined via the Web.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual To activate the BSF-3604 SNMP Agent: 1. Click on the Config button (top right corner) and select SNMP Agent Config. The following pane appears: Figure 6-21: SNMP Agent 2. 3. 4. Set the SNMP Agent toggle to ON. Set the port and the Read-Only community. Click Apply. 6.6 User Accounts The BSF-3604 comes pre-configured with default usernames and passwords in various administration levels.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.6.2 User Access Levels In this generation of the system, standard users can be promoted to login via the Web Interface, inheriting the Read-Write or Read-Only access to this interface.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.7 Reboot Use this function in Emergency Cases ONLY! To reboot the Control Module: 1. 2. 3. Click the Config tab. Click on the Reboot icon. Approve the Reboot sequence. Figure 6-23: Reboot System 6.8 Axell Shell, Command Line Interface (CLI) To access the Axell Shell: 1. 2. Click on the Config button. Select the Axell Shell option. Figure 6-24: CLI screen The Axell Shell button invokes the CLI screen.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 6.9 Attribute Reference To access the Attribute Reference: 1. 2. Click on the Config button. Select the Attribute Reference option. Figure 6-25: Attribute Reference screen The Attribute Reference lists all available CLI commands and includes details and examples on how to use the commands. Additional information may be found in the BSF-3604 Commands and Attributes document.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7 Monitoring, Fault Sourcing and Maintenance BSF-3604 provides the following monitoring and fault sourcing options: ● ● ● Web GUI Home screen Advanced mode – shows general status of system and components Web GUI Logs screen – provides logs of faults and operations Module LEDs – can be seen locally when opening the Repeater This chapter describes these fault sourcing tools.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.2 Monitoring Via the BSF-3604 Home Screen In addition to RF settings and readings, the BSF-3604 Home screen provides detailed information on the operation status of internal modules. This information can be used to aid in remotely troubleshooting the Remote. To access the BSF-3604 Main Monitoring and Configuration window 1.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.2.1 General Page Area This section displays general status parameters such as temperature, alarms and site name. Figure 7-2: BSF-3604 General Description Current ambient temperature Name of Repeater, user customizable Green if closed Indicator Temperature Tag Door Status 7.2.2 Detailed view of the BSF-3604 RF Status The BSF-3604 RF Status screen provides the RF balancing options as described in section 5.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.2.3 Detailed view of Fibre Optic Unit Figure 7-4: BSF-3604 F/O Status Indicator #Module Comm Temperature Tx Opto Rx Opto Pilot Tone Synth Firmware Received Pilot Level Optical Level Adjustment Optical Compensation 7.2.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.3 Logs Screen The Alarms Log displays the last 100 alarms and/or user actions on the remote system in a chronological order. By hovering with the mouse over each alarm, full alarm details are available, including alarm descriptions, severities, alarm classes and time of event.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.4 Module LEDs This section describes the LEDs of the internal modules. The modules are accessed if the remote is opened. Figure 7-8: Position of Module LEDs Module Control Module F/O Converter PSU Module Description See section 7.4.1. See section 7.4.2. See section 7.4.3. BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Document № 00048UM Issue 1.1 | ECO C13958 October, 2022 www.pbeaxell.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.4.1 Control Module LEDs Off (except for a quick flash every 10 seconds) Off (permanent) Modem Status Quick flash Status Blue LED - Login Login If the BSF-3604 is configured for Ethernet communication the two LEDs Modem Power and Modem Status do not fill any function and can be disregarded. Modem Power The Control Module has four LEDs which give information regarding the status of the BSF-3604.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual LED 1, PWR, Green On Off LED 2, ERR, Red On Off LED 3, UL Data, Yellow On Off LED 4, DL Data, Yellow On Off LED 5, Opto Rx, Green On Off LED 6, Opto Tx, Green On Off D O ata pt o Rx O pt o Tx Da ta DL UL ER R There are 6 LEDs on the module to indicate the status. R F/O Converter LEDs PW 7.4.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 7.4.3 Power Supply LEDs There are 4 LEDs on the PSU module to indicate the PSU module status; this section provides a description of the PSU LEDs and fault examples.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 8 Appendix A: Specifications Electrical Specifications Standard Operational Frequency Range Nominal bandwidth Duplexer Frequency Spacing Downlink Uplink 410 MHz to 430 MHz 410 MHz to 430 MHz 5.5 MHz 5.5 MHz 5 MHz typical 0.5 MHz / 4.5 MHz 2.0 MHz / 3.0 MHz Filter options (passband/guardband) 2.5 MHz / 2.5 MHz 3.0 MHz / 2.0 MHz 3.5 MHz / 1.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 9 Appendix B: F/O Cleaning Procedure NOTE: The process is demonstrated on an OMU F/O module and is similar to all F/O equipment supplied by PBE Axell. 9.1 Tools: Tool Description Fibrescope connected to a PC running the appropriate viewing software.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 9.2 The Cleaning Procedure: 9.2.1 Dry Cleaning CAUTION! Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation. Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments. PRUDENCE! Récipients optiques qui ne sont pas terminées peuvent émettre un rayonnement laser. Ne pas regarder le faisceau ou voir avec des instruments optiques. 1.
BSF 3604 (410/430 MHz) repeater 61-105001 Product Description and User Manual 9.2.2 Wet Cleaning CAUTION! Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation. Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments. PRUDENCE! Récipients optiques qui ne sont pas terminées peuvent émettre un rayonnement laser. Ne pas regarder le faisceau ou voir avec des instruments optiques. 1. Lightly moisten a new lint-free wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol. (Step 1 below).
