Axell Wireless MBF-40 Series User manual

AXELL MBF-40 AMERICAS REPEATERS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
Axell MBF-40 Multi Band Repeater-Americas
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
Doc No. 00071UM Rev. 3.2
Single/Dual-Band
Repeater Tri/Quad-Band Repeater Quad-Band with Fan Hood Repeater

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THIS DOCUMENT IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING MBF-40 MODELS:
MBF-40 US Repeaters
Dual Band MBF-3708-3719; MBF-3707-3917; MBF-3707-3719;
MBF-3707-4317; MBF-4317-3919; MBF-4317-4319;
Tri-Band MBF-3708-3917-3719; MBF-3707-3708-3917;
MBF-3707-3708-3719;
Quad-Band MBF-3707-3708-3917-3719;
MIMO MBF-3917-3917M-3719
MBF-40 Canada Repeaters
Single Band MBF-4307-AO; MBF-3707S-AO;
Dual Band MBF-3708S-3709S-M; MBF-4317-4326-M;
Quad-Band MBF-4308-4317-4319-4326-M-F
MIMO MBF-4307-4307-M-AO

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be covered by this document. The manufacturer's liability for any errors in the document is limited to the
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About This Manual
This Product Manual provides the following information:
•Description of the MBF-40 Americas Repeaters
•Procedures for setup, configuration and checking the proper operation of the MBF-40
•Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
Intended Audience
This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers. It is
assumed that the customers installing, operating, and maintaining Axell Wireless
Remotes are familiar with the basic functionality of Remote repeaters.
Notice
Confidential - Authorized Customer Use
This document may be used in its complete form only and is solely for the use of Axell
Wireless employees and authorized Axell Wireless channels or customers. The material
herein is proprietary to Axell Wireless. Any unauthorized reproduction, use or disclosure
of any part thereof is strictly prohibited.
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Disclaimer of Liability
Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Axell Wireless reserves the
right to change the contents without prior notice. The information furnished by Axell
Wireless in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Axell
Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use. In no event shall Axell Wireless be liable
for any damage resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Axell
Wireless further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special,
consequential or other similes damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all
products, publications and services during and after the warranty period.
Guarantees
•All antennas must be installed with lightning protection. Damage to power
modules, as a result of lightning are not covered by the warranty.
•Antennas must be connected before switching on AC or DC power. Switching
power on prior to the connection of antenna cables is regarded as faulty installation
procedure and therefore not covered by the Axell Wireless warranty.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Axell
Wireless shall not be viable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any legal theory.

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Compliance with FCC
FCC Part 20 Warning Statement
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.
Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including
penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
FCC Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to RF reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Unauthorized Changes to Equipment
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Limits
This unit complies with FCC RF exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment must be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 75 cm. between
the radiator and any person’s body.
Antenna Installation
Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. The
antenna used for this booster must be mounted on outdoor or indoor permanent
structures.
Compliance with IC
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada.

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To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful communication.
The Manufacturer's rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation.
For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be
reduced by 3.5dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause
interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input
power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à
l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
La puissance de sortie nominale indiquée par le fabricant pour cet appareil concerne son
fonctionnement avec porteuse unique. Pour des appareils avec porteuses multiples, on
doit réduire la valeur nominale de 3.5dB, surtout si le signal de sortie est retransmis et
qu'il peut causer du brouillage aux utilisateurs de bandes adjacentes. Une telle réduction
doit porter sur la puissance d'entrée ou sur le gain, et ne doit pas se faire au moyen
d'un atténuateur raccordé à la sortie du dispositif.

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General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of
System
Caution labels!
Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings.
"Caution" calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if
ignored, may result in injury or damage to the system,
system component or even the user. Do not perform any
procedure preceded by a "Caut
ion" until the described
conditions are fully understood and met.
Electrical Shock
Danger:
To prevent electrical shock when installing or
modifying the system power wiring, disconnect the wiring at
the power source before working with un insulated wires or
terminals.
Caution: Safety to
personnel
Before installing or replacing any of the equipment, the entire
manual should be read and understood.
The user needs to supply the appropriate AC or DC power to
the repeater. Incorrect power settings can
damage the
repeater and may cause injury to the user.
Please be aware that the equipment may, during certain
conditions become very warm and can cause minor injuries if
handled without any protection, such as gloves.
Caution: RF Exposure
RF radiation,
arising from transmitter outputs connected to
AWL’s equipment, must be considered a safety hazard.
This condition might only occur in the event of cable
disconnection, or because a ‘spare’ output has been left un-
terminated. Either of these conditions woul
d impair the
system’s efficiency. No investigation should be carried out
until all RF power sources have been removed. This would
always be a wise precaution, despite the severe mismatch
between the impedance of an N type connector at 50 ohm,
and that of free space at 377 ohm, which would severely
compromise the efficient radiation of RF power. Radio
frequency burns could also be a hazard, if any RF power
carrying components were to be carelessly touched!
Antenna positions should be chosen to comply with
re
quirements (both local & statutory) regarding exposure of
personnel to RF radiation. When connected to an antenna, the
unit is capable of producing RF field strengths, which may
exceed guideline safe values especially if used with antennas
having appreciable gain. In this regard the use of directional
antennas with backscreens and a strict site rule that
personnel must remain behind the screen while the RF power
is on, is strongly recommended.
Where the equipment is used near power lines or in
association w
ith temporary masts not having lightning
protection, the use of a safety earth connected to the case-
earthing bolt is strongly advised.

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Caution: Safety to
equipment
When installing, replacing or using this product, observe all
safety precautions during handling and operation. Failure to
comply with the following general safety precautions and with
specific precautions described elsewhere in this manual
violates the safety standards of the design, manufacture, and
intended use of this product.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Axell Wireless assumes no liability for the customer's failure
to comply with these precautions. This entire manual should
be read and understood before operating or maintaining the
repeater.
Warning: Restricted
Access Location
Access to the Axell unit installation location is restricted to
SERVICE PERSONNEL and to USERS who have been
instructed on the restrictions and the required precautions to
be taken.
Attention:
Electrostatic
Sensitivity
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. When unpacking and otherwise
handling the repeater, follow ESD precautionary procedures
inclu
ding use of grounded wrist straps, grounded workbench
surfaces, and grounded floor mats.
Caution: Class 1
Laser
The repeaters described in this manual are equipped with
class 1 lasers, as per definition in EN 60825-1
Caution - Un-terminated optical receptacles may emit laser
radiation. Exercise caution as follows:
•Do not stare into beam or view with optical instruments.
Optical transmitters in the Fiber optic converter can send
out high energy invisible laser radiation. There is a risk for
permanent damage to the eye.
•Always use protective cover on all cables and connectors
which are not connected.
•Never look directly into a Fiber cable or a connector.
•Consider that a Fiber can carry transmission in both
directions.
•During handling of laser cables or connections, ensure
that the source is switched off.
•Regard all open connectors with respect and direct them
in a safe direction and never towards a reflecting surface.
Reflected laser radiation should be regarded as equally
hazardous as direct radiation.

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Table of Contents
Unauthorized Changes to Equipment................................................................................................V
FCC RF Exposure Limits.......................................................................................................................V
Antenna Installation ...............................................................................................................................V
1Introduction................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Features and Capabilities............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 ALC..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 MIMO Topology............................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Five-Band Configuration............................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Operating Temperature................................................................................................................. 5
1.6 MBF-40 Management Web GUI.................................................................................................... 5
1.7 MBF-40 Basic Interfaces............................................................................................................... 5
1.7.1 Securing the Unit ................................................................................................................ 6
1.7.2 External Interfaces.............................................................................................................. 7
1.7.3 Internal Interfaces............................................................................................................... 8
2Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................11
2.1 MBF-40 Installation requirements ............................................................................................ 11
2.1.1 Safety Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 11
2.1.2 Criteria for Repeater Installation Location..................................................................... 11
2.1.3 RF Cable Installation Guidelines.................................................................................... 12
2.1.4 F/O Cable Installation Guidelines................................................................................... 12
2.2 Service Antenna Requirements (English).............................................................................. 13
2.2.1 Required Antenna Information........................................................................................ 13
2.2.2 Recommended Antennas................................................................................................ 13
2.2.3 Recommended Splitters and Couplers.......................................................................... 14
2.3 Service Antenna Requirements (French)............................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Antenne Informations Requises...................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 FCC et IC conformité de l'installation intérieure........................................................... 15
2.3.3 Critères d'installation de l'antenne d'installation d'intérieur ........................................ 15
2.3.4 Indoor Installations Service/Mobile Antenna Requirements....................................... 15
2.3.5 Outdoor Installations......................................................................................................... 15
3Repeater Installation..............................................................................................................16
3.1 Location Criteria ........................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Standard Repeater Installation.................................................................................................. 17
3.2.1 Unpacking.......................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Parts List............................................................................................................................ 17
3.2.3 Bracket Assembly............................................................................................................. 18
3.2.4 Wall Marking and Drilling................................................................................................. 19
3.2.5 Mount the Repeater.......................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Repeater with Fan Hood Installation ....................................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Dimensions........................................................................................................................ 24
3.3.2 Parts List............................................................................................................................ 25
3.3.3 Fan Hood and Bracket Assembly................................................................................... 26
3.4 Five-Band System Installation................................................................................................... 30
3.4.1 Required Items for a Master Slave System .................................................................. 31
3.4.2 Mounting the Master and Slave Units............................................................................ 31
3.4.3 Connecting Master and Slave Units............................................................................... 32
3.4.4 Master/Slave Connections for External Alarms............................................................ 34

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3.5 Grounding....................................................................................................................................... 35
3.6 Ensure Good EMV Protection....................................................................................................36
3.7 Fiber Optic Connection ...............................................................................................................38
3.8 External Alarm and Relay Connections.................................................................................. 41
3.8.1 External Alarm................................................................................................................... 41
3.8.2 Relay................................................................................................................................... 41
3.9 Power and Backup Battery.........................................................................................................42
3.9.1 Dual Power Supply Models ............................................................................................. 42
3.9.2 Circuit Breaker................................................................................................................... 42
3.9.3 Connecting the Power Source ........................................................................................43
3.9.4 115 VAC Power Source................................................................................................... 43
3.9.5 -48V Power Source Connection...................................................................................... 44
3.9.6 Backup Battery.................................................................................................................. 45
3.10Power ON........................................................................................................................................46
3.10.1 Switching Power ON.........................................................................................................46
3.10.2 Verifying LEDs................................................................................................................... 46
3.11Closing and Securing the Repeater......................................................................................... 46
4Opening a Session and Navigating GUI ...........................................................................47
4.1 Opening a Direct Web Session..................................................................................................47
4.1.1 Connecting Locally............................................................................................................ 47
4.1.2 Remote Connection and Login ....................................................................................... 48
4.2 Open a Session to the MBF-40 via the OMU II.......................................................................49
4.3 Navigating the Web Interface.....................................................................................................50
4.3.1 Management Options Buttons......................................................................................... 51
4.3.2 Home Screen Overview................................................................................................... 52
4.3.3 Configuration Screen Overview...................................................................................... 53
4.3.4 Five Service System GUI................................................................................................. 54
5MBF-40 Commissioning........................................................................................................56
5.1 MBF-40 Optical Loss Adjustment (OLA).................................................................................56
5.2 RF Balancing.................................................................................................................................. 58
5.2.1 Manual RF Balancing....................................................................................................... 58
5.2.2 Automatic MBF-40 RF Balancing ................................................................................... 60
5.3 Integration into the AEM .............................................................................................................61
5.4 What Next? .....................................................................................................................................61
6MBF-40 Full GUI Description ...............................................................................................62
6.1 Configuring General Parameters..............................................................................................62
6.1.1 Site Information – MBF-40 Identification ....................................................................... 62
6.1.2 Date & Time....................................................................................................................... 63
6.1.3 Configure External Alarms............................................................................................... 63
6.1.4 IP Address..........................................................................................................................64
6.2 Remote Communication Setup .................................................................................................65
6.2.1 TCP/IP and Ethernet ........................................................................................................ 65
6.3 SNMP Support ...............................................................................................................................66
6.4 User Accounts...............................................................................................................................67
6.4.1 Default User Accounts......................................................................................................67
6.4.2 User Access Levels.......................................................................................................... 67
6.4.3 Change Password............................................................................................................. 68
6.5 Reboot .............................................................................................................................................68
6.6 Axell Shell (Command Line Interface).....................................................................................69
6.7 Attribute Reference ......................................................................................................................70

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7Monitoring, Fault Sourcing and Maintenance.................................................................71
7.1 Cautions and General Statements ........................................................................................... 71
7.2 Monitoring Via the MBF-40 Home Screen .............................................................................. 72
7.2.1 General Page Area........................................................................................................... 73
7.2.2 Detailed view of the MBF-40........................................................................................... 74
7.2.3 Detailed view of Fiber Optic Unit.................................................................................... 75
7.2.4 Subsystems ....................................................................................................................... 75
7.3 Logs Screen................................................................................................................................... 76
7.4 Module LEDs.................................................................................................................................. 77
7.4.1 Control Module LEDs....................................................................................................... 78
7.4.2 F/O Converter LEDs......................................................................................................... 78
7.4.3 Power Supply LEDs.......................................................................................................... 79
Appendix A - US Specifications..................................................................................................80
Appendix B - Canada Specifications.........................................................................................81
Appendix C – F/O Cleaning Procedure.....................................................................................82
Tools......................................................................................................................................................... 82
F/O Cleaning Procedure...................................................................................................................... 83
Dry Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 83
Wet Cleaning................................................................................................................................... 85

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1 Introduction
The Multi-Band Fiber optic fed system encapsulates solutions for both indoor and
outdoor environments for single or multi-operator use. It offers seamless coverage in
any indoor environment such as tunnels, subways and large buildings. Signals are
coupled off from a nearby base station using an Optical Master Unit (OMU) and then
distributed via Fiber to one or more MBF-40 repeaters.
The MBF-40's high output power allows for greater coverage whilst deploying fewer
units. Even though providing high output power, the MBF-40 uses convection cooling,
subsequently increasing the repeater's MTBF.
These remote units can be installed at a distance of up to 20 km from the base station
site, offering great flexibility when providing RF coverage in areas where off air
transmission is not a preferable solution.
A distributed antenna system (DAS) can be used to distribute the signal throughout the
area to be covered.
Axell Wireless can provide a complete solution including design, site surveys and
equipment related to the POI (Point Of Interface) such as combiners, filters, cross band
couplers, etc.
The MBF-High Power product family includes single, dual, triple and quad band options
conveniently co-located in a single, compact enclosure, as well as a five-band option
that requires an Slave unit.
Figure 1-1: Illustration of a standard OMU II MBF Remote Application

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1.1 Features and Capabilities
•High-power indoor/outdoor unit, single-band, dual-band, tri-band, quad-band
models, supporting the following bands (model dependent):
•LTE 700MHz (Upper and Lower band)
•SMR 700/800/900
•Cellular 850MHz
•PCS 1900MHz
•AWS 1700MHz (MIMO model available)
•2600
•Up to four frequencies in a single enclosure
•Five-band single fiber-optic solution – implemented using two units MBF-40 Master
and MBF-40 Slave models
•Single enclosure MIMO support
•Output power at the antenna (composite): 37dBm, 39dBm, 43dBm (model
dependent)
•Very low noise factor - minimizes interference to BTS and increases high speed data
throughput
•Single or Dual Fiber feed models available
•Remote commissioning and monitoring:
•Via OMU II intuitive Web GUI
•Via AEM – no local setup required
•SNMP v1/v2c support
•Plug-and-Play: Automatic detection and Optical Gain Setting via the OMU
•Automatic Level Control (ALC) -provides constant gain in both uplink and downlink
paths according to the defined maximum output level
•Backup battery for ‘last gasp’ indication (sending fault error before power failure)
•Optional - two internal power supplies provided for some models ensure robust unit
operation
•Power source: 115VAC or -48V power (model dependent)

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1.2 ALC
The repeater has a constant gain in both uplink and downlink paths. The repeater has a
defined maximum output level. If the input signal amplified by the gain set exceeds the
set output limit, an ALC (Automatic Level Control) loop is activated. This ALC ensures
that the amplifier does not add distortion to the radio signal. Below are examples of the
ALC function for one and two carriers.
Figure 1-2: ALC
1.3 MIMO Topology
MIMO configuration is supported by specific MBF-40 models. The physical casing of
these models supports two antenna ports and includes two (internal) optic conversion
modules (see section 1.7.3.4).
MBF-40 MIMO topology requires an OMU II unit that supports at least two sectors. Two
dedicated optic Fibers are routed from the OMU II towards the MBF-40.
Where relevant, MIMO specific installation instructions are provided in the manual.
Figure 1-3: MIMO OMU II-MBF-40 Remote Application
ALC one carrier
Input signal, dBm
Output power, dBm
+36,5
+33,8
-24 -16
Gain: 60 dB
+35
ALC two carriers

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1.4 Five-Band Configuration
Cost effective five-band support over a single fiber-optic is implemented using two MBF-
units: MBF-40 Slave unit and MBF-40 Master unit. The Master unit can be either tri-band
or quad-band unit, where the Slave provides single-band or dual-band support for a
total of five bands.
All the services are routed to the Master unit via the optic fiber. The relevant (tri or
quad) services are filtered by the Master unit and forwarded along with the unfiltered
Slave services towards the Slave unit. At the Slave unit, the additional services are
filtered and all five services are routed towards the service antenna for distribution.
Five-Band System installation instructions are provided in section 3.4.
NOTE: The Web interface displays the five band service system as a single, 5-band unit. See Section
4.3.4. The connections between the two units are detailed in section 3.4.
The following figure shows a Master/Slave configuration. The figure below shows a five
band configuration implemented using a quad-band Master and single-band Slave. The
example shows connections for a configuration WITHOUT external alarms.
Figure 1-4: Example of Five-band Configuration

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1.5 Operating Temperature
The MBF-40 is designed primarily for multi carrier purposes. If the repeater is run at full
output power over a long period of time, additional, external cooling may be required;
this can take the form of air-conditioning or an external fan assembly.
Specific MBF-40 models, whose power consumption exceeds 400W, are provided with an
additional fan hood cooling assembly.
NOTE: The repeater is equipped with a power management function that steps down the power and,
if needed, fully shuts down the amplifier chains until temperature reaches normal values.
1.6 MBF-40 Management Web GUI
MBF-40 is remotely commissioned and monitored via an OMUII session. Local access to
the unit is not required for commissioning.
Additional configuration and troubleshooting options are available via a direct connection
to the MBF-40 IP address. A direct session can be opened locally or remotely.
NOTE: Direct remote communication requires connecting the MBF-40 to an Ethernet network.
1.7 MBF-40 Basic Interfaces
NOTE: This section describes the interfaces for MBF-40 models supporting up to four services and
whose power consumption does not exceed 400W. MBF-40 models, supporting five services and
with power consumption exceeding 400W are described in the relevant sections in chapter 3.
The MBF unit provides several types of interfaces:
•Lock and screws for protection and security
•External service antenna and GND connections
•Internal connections for power, Fiber optics and alarm cables routed via openings in
the screen.
•Internal USB and Ethernet connections for local setup via Web GUI

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1.7.1 Securing the Unit
The repeaters are secured with two hex screws (M8) and can also be locked with a key.
NOTE: The two screws must be fully tightened. Failure to do so may affect the IP65 compliancy and
therefore any warranty.
Figure 1-5: Securing Single/Dual Band
Figure 1-6: Securing Tri/Quad Band
Screws
Lock
Connections
Screws
Lock
Connections

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1.7.2 External Interfaces
The repeater’s interfaces are located on the underside. Two basic models are available:
single and dual service antennas.
NOTE: The external connections at the bottom of the repeater can be protected with a cover which is
screwed in place.
Figure 1-7: Single Service Antenna
Figure 1-8: Dual/MIMO Service Antenna
The following table provides a description of the front screenl ports and connections.
Port Description
Server Service antenna connection - DIN 7/16” connector, female
Optic SC/APC Fiber optic inlet through which the optic Fiber is routed for
internal connections (section 3.7).
For MIMO models – route the two Fibers via the Fiber port.
NOTE: Optic Fiber Conduit hose fitter may be pre-assembled.
Power Plinth connection for routing power for internal connection (section
3.9)
Alarms Plinth connector for routing external alarms and relay wiring cable
for internal connections (section 3.8).
GND Grounding lug (section 3.5)
Power Fiber inputGround Server
antenna External alarms
Service
Antennas
Fiber Input Power Alarms

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1.7.3 Internal Interfaces
This section shows the internal interfaces for various models. You will need to open the
Repeater in order to do the following:
•Connect power
•Connect optic Fibers
•Connect alarms (if relevant)
•Power-on (Power-ON switch)
•Optional – USB/Ethernet port for local setup
1.7.3.1 Single/Dual-Band Single Antenna Model
Figure 1-9: Single Band Repeater with Door Open
Alarms and relay connections (
section 3.8)
F/O Converter LEDs and optic
connector to which routed optic
fiber is connected (section 3.7)
Power connections
(section 3.9)
Controller module - USB local
setup connections. Refer to
section 7.4.1 for LED descriptions
Rechargeable backup
battery pack, see 3.9.6
Power and battery
switches. See section 3.9
Ethernet Local Setup port