AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS User manual

AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA REPEATER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
SMR 700/800 Digital Multi-Channel IP65
(NEMA 4) Ban Selective Repeater
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
for AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA REPEATER
UMCD00013 Rev 2.2
D-MBR 3007-3008 PS NFPA

AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA REPEATER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
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AXELL D-MBR 3007-3008-PS NFPA REPEATER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
© Axell Wireless Ltd UMCD00013 Rev 2.2 III
About This Manual
This Pro uct Manual provi es the following information:
•Description of the Repeater
•Proce ures for setup, configuration an checking the proper operation of the
Repeater
•Maintenance an troubleshooting proce ures
For whom it is inten e
This Pro uct Manual is inten e for experience technicians an engineers. It is assume
that the customers installing, operating, an maintaining Axell Wireless Mini-Repeaters
are familiar with the basic functionality of Repeaters.
Notice
Confi ential - Authorize Customer Use
This ocument may be use in its complete form only an is solely for the use of Axell
Wireless employees an authorize Axell Wireless channels or customers. The material
herein is proprietary to Axell Wireless. Any unauthorize repro uction, use or isclosure
of any part thereof is strictly prohibite .
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to change the contents without prior notice. The information furnishe by Axell Wireless
in this ocument is believe to be accurate an reliable. However, Axell Wireless assumes
no responsibility for its use. In no event shall Axell Wireless be liable for any amage
resulting from loss of ata, loss of use, or loss of profits an Axell Wireless further
isclaims any an all liability for in irect, inci ental, special, consequential or other similes
amages. This isclaimer of liability applies to all pro ucts, publications an services
uring an after the warranty perio .
Guarantees
•All antennas must be installed with lightning protection. Damage to power
mo ules, as a result of lightning are not covere 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 regar e as faulty installation
proce ure an therefore not covere by the Axell Wireless warranty.
•The repeater box should be closed using the two screws. The screws must be
fully tightene . Failure to o so may affect the IP65 compliancy an therefore any
warranty.
Exclusive Reme ies
The reme ies provi e herein are the Buyer’s sole an exclusive reme ies. Axell Wireless
shall not be viable for any irect, inci ental, or consequential amages, whether base on
contract, tort, or any legal theory.

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Compliance with FCC
Note the following: This repeater can be operated as Part 90 Class A repeater.
FCC Part 90 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.
This is a Class A signal booster.
You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at
www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration.
Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
Note the following
The installation proce ure must result in the signal booster complying with FCC
requirements 90.219( ). In or er to meet FCC requirements 90.219(d , it may be
necessary for the installer to re uce the UL an /or DL output power for certain
installations.
FCC Part 15
This evice complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two con itions:
1. This evice may not cause harmful interference, an
2. This evice must accept any interference receive , inclu ing interference that may
cause un esire operation.
This equipment has been teste an foun to comply with the limits for a Class A igital
evice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are esigne to provi e
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operate in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, an can ra iate ra io
frequency energy an , if not installe an use in accor ance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to ra io communications. Operation of this
equipment in a resi ential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be require to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Only for in-buil ing applications
One must be aware that FCC regulation man ate that this repeater is to be use only for
in-buil ing applications an thus fee passive or active DAS (Distribute Antenna
Systems) accor ingly.
FCC RF Exposure Limits
This unit complies with FCC RF exposure limits for an uncontrolle environment. This
equipment can only be installe in in-buil ing applications, riving passive or active DAS
systems. All antennas must be operate at a minimum istance of 35 cm between the
ra iator an any person’s bo y.
Antenna Installation
Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. The
antenna use for this transmitter must be mounte on permanent structures.
The FCC regulation man ate that the EIRP of type B signal boosters shoul not excee
5W.
Therefore the max antenna gain allowe for this type of signal booster shoul be limite
to the values given by equation (1) for the service antenna an equation (2) for the onor
antenna
Equation (1) - Max SERVICE antenna gain
Max SERVICE antenna gain (dBi) = 37dBm[EIRP] – (33dbi – 10log(N)(dB) – cable loss in dB).
For example:
No. of Antennas Cable Losses Max Allowed Antenna Gain
4 2 37 - (33+6-2) = 0 B
1 2 37- (33+0-2) = 6 B
10 2 37- (33+10-2) = -2 B
Note :0 B = 2.15 Bi
Equation (2) - Max DONOR antenna gain
Max DONOR antenna gain (dBi) = 37 – (27dbi - cable losses in dbi).

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Compliance with FCC eployment rule regar ing the ra iation of noise
Goo engineering practice must be use in regar to the signal booster’s noise ra iation.
Thus, the gain of the signal booster shoul be set so that the EIRP of the output noise
from the signal booster shoul not excee the level of -43 Bm in 10 kHz measurement
ban wi th.
In the event that the noise level measure excee s the aforementione value, the signal
booster gain shoul be ecrease accor ingly.
In general, the ERP of noise on a spectrum more than 1 MHz outsi e of the pass ban
shoul not excee -70 Bm in a 10 kHz measurement ban wi th.
The 3308 signal booster has a noise level of -43 Bm in 10 kHz measurement at 1 MHz
spectrum outsi e the passban of the signal booster an an in-band noise level at aroun
-37 Bm in a 10 kHz ban wi th. Therefore, the noise at the antenna input port shoul be
calculate base on equation (3).
Equation (3) - Input Noise to service antenna
Input Noise to service antenna:
-43 dBm + Service Antenna gain – Antenna splitter losses in dBi – cable loss in dB
Example:
Signal booster connecte to 10 service antennas with a 100m long ½ inch cable.
•Losses of such a cable with the connectors = ~ 11 B
•Gain = ~ 2 Bi
Assuming 10 service antennas: antenna splitter losses = 11 B
Base on equation (3) Input antenna noise (to the antenna) = -43+2-11 -11=-63 Bm
The inban input noise to the antenna shoul be -37+2 -11-11= -57 bm
NOTE: In this example you may be required in general to add an external bandpass filter that would
attenuate by additional 7 dB the out of band noise.
Conclusion:
Goo engineering practice requires that in general when the out of ban noise measure
at the service antenna input is more than -70 bm per 10 kHz measurement ban wi th,
an external ban pass filter shoul be a e to attenuate the out of ban noise level.
Compliance with IC
Un er In ustry Cana a regulations, this ra io transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type an maximum (or lesser) gain approve for the transmitter by In ustry
Cana a. To re uce potential ra io interference to other users, the antenna type an its
gain shoul be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically ra iate power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful communication.
The Manufacturer's rate output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation.
For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating woul have to be
re uce by 3.5 B, especially where the output signal is re-ra iate an can cause
interference to a jacent ban users. This power re uction is to be by means of input
power or gain re uction an not by an attenuator at the output of the evice.

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This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 ra iation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolle environment. This equipment shoul be installe an operate with minimum
istance of 35 cm between the antenna an your bo y.
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. ans 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.
Cet appareil est conforme aux limitations de la norme IC RSS-102 concernant l’exposition
aux radiations dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être installé et
utilisé avec une distance minimale de 30 cm entre l’antenne et le corps de l’utilisateur.

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General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of This System
Always observe stan ar safety precautions uring installation, operation an
maintenance of this pro uct.
Caution labels!
Throughout this manual, there are "Caution" warnings. "Caution"
calls attention to a proce ure or practice, which, if ignore , may
result in injury or amage to the system, system component or
even the user. Do not perform any proce ure prece e by a
"Caution" until the escribe con itions are fully un erstoo an
met.
Danger: Electrical
Shock
This equipment must be installe in oors only. . To prevent
electrical shock when installing or mo ifying the system power
wiring, isconnect the wiring at the power source before working
with un insulate wires or terminals.
Caution: Safety to
personnel
Before installing or replacing any of the equipment, the entire
manual shoul be rea an un erstoo .
The user nee s to supply the appropriate AC or DC power to the
repeater. Incorrect power settings can amage the repeater an
may cause injury to the user.
Please be aware that the equipment may, uring certain
con itions become very warm an can cause minor injuries if
han le without any protection, such as gloves.
Caution: Safety to
equipment
When installing, replacing or using this pro uct, observe all
safety precautions uring han ling an operation. Failure to
comply with the following general safety precautions an with
specific precautions escribe elsewhere in this manual violates
the safety stan ar s of the esign, manufacture, an inten e
use of this pro uct.
Axell Wireless assumes no liability for the customer's failure to
comply with these precautions. This entire manual shoul be rea
an un erstoo before operating or maintaining the repeater.
Warning: Restricte
Access Location
Access to the Axell unit installation location is restricte to
SERVICE PERSONNEL an to USERS who have been instructe on
the restrictions an the require precautions to be taken.
Attention:
Electrostatic
Sensitivity
Observe electrostatic precautionary proce ures.
ESD = Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device.
Semicon uctor transmitters an receivers provi e highly reliable
performance when operate in conformity with their inten e
esign. However, a semicon uctor may be amage by an
electrostatic ischarge ina vertently impose by careless
han ling.
Static electricity can be con ucte to the semicon uctor chip
from the centre pin of the RF input connector, an through the
AC connector pins. When unpacking an otherwise han ling the
repeater, follow ESD precautionary proce ures inclu ing use of
groun e wrist straps, groun e workbench surfaces, an
groun e floor mats.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Main Features ........................................................................................................................2
1.2 Repeater Model......................................................................................................................3
1.3 NFPA Installation Architecture ...............................................................................................3
1.4 Smart-ALC Function...............................................................................................................4
1.5 Interfaces................................................................................................................................4
1.6 Navigating the Web GUI Application......................................................................................5
1.6.1 Topology Tree Branches ...........................................................................................5
1.6.2 Operation Buttons .....................................................................................................6
1.6.3 Band Pane and Tabs.................................................................................................6
1.6.4 CMU Pane and Tabs.................................................................................................7
2 Antenna Installation Requirements ...........................................................................................8
2.1 Base (Donor) Antenna Requirements....................................................................................8
2.1.1 Required Antenna Information ..................................................................................8
2.1.2 Donor Antenna Specifications ...................................................................................8
2.1.3 Installation Criteria.....................................................................................................8
2.2 Service Antenna Requirements .............................................................................................9
2.2.1 Required Information .................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Indoor Antenna Installations......................................................................................9
2.2.3 Outdoor Installations ...............................................................................................10
3 Installing the Repeater ..............................................................................................................13
3.1 Repeater Pre-Installation Requirements ..............................................................................13
3.1.1 Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................................13
3.1.2 Required BTS Information.......................................................................................13
3.1.3 Installation Location and Environment ....................................................................13
3.1.4 RF Cable Installation Guidelines .............................................................................14
3.1.5 Grounding Wires Requirements..............................................................................14
3.2 Overview of the Installation Procedure ................................................................................14
3.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................15
3.4 Mounting the D-MBR............................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Pre-Mounting Procedure .........................................................................................16
3.4.2 Installing the Mounting Bracket ...............................................................................17
3.4.3 Preparing Power Supply Cables .............................................................................17
3.4.4 Mounting the Repeater............................................................................................18
3.5 Grounding.............................................................................................................................20
3.6 Before Connecting Antennas or Powering On! ....................................................................20
3.6.1 Verifying Isolation between Donor and Mobile Antennas .......................................20
3.6.2 Verifying the Link between the BTS and the Repeater ...........................................21
3.7 Antenna Connections...........................................................................................................21
3.8 Powering Up the D-MBR......................................................................................................22
3.8.1 Standard Power Connection ...................................................................................22
3.8.2 D-MBR-PS NFPA Power Connection......................................................................23
3.9 Alarm Connections...............................................................................................................23
3.9.1 Alarm Connector Pinout ..........................................................................................24
3.9.2 Load Restrictions.....................................................................................................24
3.9.3 Summary Alarms Trigger Criteria............................................................................25
3.9.4 D-MBR-PS-NFPA Installation Alarm Connections ..................................................25

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4 Initial Setup and Commissioning .............................................................................................26
4.1 Open a Session to the Repeater..........................................................................................26
4.1.1 Connect the Repeater to the Computer ..................................................................26
4.1.2 Configure the Computer Network Parameters ........................................................26
4.1.3 Login to the Repeater..............................................................................................29
4.2 Configuring RF Parameters and Channels ..........................................................................30
4.2.1 Control Params Tab ................................................................................................30
4.3 Setting Date and Time..........................................................................................................34
4.4 Configuring the External Alarms ..........................................................................................35
4.5 Setting the IP Address..........................................................................................................36
5 Administrative Operations ........................................................................................................37
5.1 User Management................................................................................................................37
5.1.1 User Levels..............................................................................................................37
5.1.2 Viewing the List of Defined Users ...........................................................................37
5.1.3 Adding Users ...........................................................................................................38
5.1.4 Editing a User ..........................................................................................................38
5.1.5 Deleting a User........................................................................................................38
5.2 Repeater and Band Level Information .................................................................................39
5.2.1 Viewing Repeater Level Information .......................................................................39
5.2.2 Viewing Band Level Info..........................................................................................39
5.3 Configuration Files Backup/Restore.....................................................................................40
5.3.1 The Backup/Restore Tab ........................................................................................41
5.3.2 Backup of Repeater Configuration ..........................................................................42
5.3.3 Restoring Previous Repeater Configuration............................................................42
5.3.4 Uploading New Configuration File to Repeater.......................................................43
5.3.5 Saving Configuration File to Computer ...................................................................43
5.4 CMU Software Upgrade .......................................................................................................44
6 Monitoring and Troubleshooting..............................................................................................47
6.1 Front Panel LED...................................................................................................................47
6.2 GUI Alarm Descriptions........................................................................................................48
6.3 Alarms Log ...........................................................................................................................50
Appendix A: Specifications ..........................................................................................................51