Canam Technology, Inc. MARK-IV Assembly instructions

MARK-IV UHF NARROWBAND SIGNAL BOOSTER
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section A. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 4
Section B. GLOSSARY............................................................................................. 6
Section C. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 7
C.1 Equipment Handling and Installation ......................................................... 7
C.2 Power Supplies ............................................................................................... 7
C.3 MCPA Modules............................................................................................... 7
C.4 RF Exposure ..................................................................................................... 7
Section D. THEORY OF OPERATION ...................................................................... 9
D.1 Description ...................................................................................................... 9
D.2 Functional Block Diagram ..........................................................................10
D.3 Features .........................................................................................................11
D.4 Specifications ...............................................................................................12
D.5 FRONT AND REAR PANEL PORTS AND INTERFACES.................................. 14
D.6 LCD-Display & Keypad assembly ..............................................................16
Section E. INITIAL CONFIGURATION ...................................................................17
E.1 General guidelines regarding RF connections & operations with test
instruments ..............................................................................................................18
E.2 Antenna Installation ....................................................................................19
Section F. WEB-SERVER GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE .................................... 20
F.1 First-Time Start Configuration......................................................................20
F.1.1 Connecting System directly to PC computer...................................... 20
F.1.2 Connecting System to local area network ..........................................26
F.2 Web Server Operations............................................................................... 28
F.2.1 Main Status Page......................................................................................28
F.2.2 Main Settings Page ..................................................................................31
F.2.3 Filter Settings Page ................................................................................... 34

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 –MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal Booster General Block Diagram .............................10
Figure 2 –System Front-Panel.................................................................................................................14
Figure 3 - Rear Panel details. ..................................................................................................................15
Figure 4 –LCD and Keypad Interface..................................................................................................16
Figure 5 –System connected directly to PC computer....................................................................20
Figure 6 –Menu options for Local Area Connection. .......................................................................21
Figure 7 –Local Area Connection Properties. .....................................................................................22
Figure 8 –Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. .................................................................................23
Figure 9 –Local Area Connection Status. ............................................................................................24
Figure 10 –Local Area Connection Properties. ...................................................................................25
Figure 11 –System connected into local area network. ..................................................................26
Figure 12 –Main Status page .................................................................................................................28
Figure 13 –Main Settings page..............................................................................................................31
Figure 14 –Filter Settings page (1/2).....................................................................................................34
Figure 15 –Filter Settings page (2/2).....................................................................................................35

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Section A. INTRODUCTION
The MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal Booster is a Class A Narrowband Signal
Booster to operate within range 450-512MHz for Land Mobile radio FCC Part
90.
This document is the MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal Booster Operations
and Maintenance Manual, intended for the Radio Technical Personnel.
This manual is intended to be used with the MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal
Booster Equipment only. It is not to be used with any other equipment unless
it is authorized by Canam Technology, Inc.
Canam Technology, Inc provide this document “as is” without any
warranty of any kind. Canam Technology may make changes to the
equipment, software or specifications in this document at any time
without notice to the user. These changes will be notified to the
party responsible for FCC compliance and they will be incorporated
in future releases of this document.
This document may contain typographical errors and technical
inaccuracies. Canam Technology will not accept any liability from
the use and misuse of this manual, the information contained within,
or the consequences of any actions resulting from the use of this
information.
Signal boosters such as the MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal Booster
generate radio signals and, therefore, electromagnetic fields. The
technical personnel should have a complete understanding of FCC
CFR Title 47 sections 1.1307 and 1.1310. Recommendations are
included in this Manual, but they do not substitute the FCC
guidelines.

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MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal Booster Key Features:
Narrowband Class A Signal Booster, per FCC Part 90.
Maximum Output Power at the antenna port 37 dBm per
carrier.
AGC circuit provides a constant output power, regardless of
the input power.
This device may require the use of antennas for proper functioning,
depending on the application. The installation of the antennas
should be performed by qualified technical personnel. All antennas
should be fixed mounted and physically secured to one location
The people must be away from the antennas at least 1.0 meters to
comply with the RF Human Maximum Permissible Exposure limits, as
long as the antenna system gain is lower than 9 dBi. If greater gain is
used the separation should be increased, please refer to the FCC
Rules.
If service should be performed on the antenna, please shut down
the transmitter or lower its power in order to comply with the
maximum permissible exposure.

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Section B. GLOSSARY
AC: Alternate Current.
AGC: Automatic Gain Control, typically used on narrowband channel
filters.
DL: Downlink. Transmission link from the base station to the mobile
station.
DSP: Digital Signal Processing/Processor
ECM: Embedded Control Module (also named as M4-ECM)
GUI: Graphical User Interface
iALC: Input Automatic Level Control (Input broadband limiter).
MCPA: Multi-Carrier High-Power Amplifier
PSU: Power Supply Unit
Relay: Electromechanical switch. The system uses Form-C (SPDT) relays
for external alarms
oCOM: Common contact or port
oNC: Normally-Closed contact or port
oNO: Normally-Open contact or port
RF: Radio Frequency
Rx: Receiver
SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol.
Tx: Transmitter
UL: Uplink. Transmission link from the mobile station to the base station.

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Section C. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Ensure that All Operating and Maintenance Personnel do follow INDUSTRY
standard Safety Methods and Precautions. There are system-specific
precautions that must be enforced, such as:
Site Safety Policies
Equipment Handling and Installation
AC power feeds and Power Supply Converters
Multi-Carrier (High) Power Amplifier (MCPA) modules hot surfaces
RF Exposure
C.1 Equipment Handling and Installation
1. The enclosure has a weight of 40 kg approximately.
C.2 Power Supplies
1. When servicing the internal Power Supply and wiring unit, be aware
that power lines are in screw terminal blocks.
2. CAUTION: Removal and Installation requires that the main power
switch be in the OFF position, and the power cord be disconnected
from the enclosure.
C.3 MCPA Modules
1. Internal MCPA modules are mounted to their corresponding heat
sinks and are used to dissipate DC power. Both the Heat Sink and the
MCPA module MAY be hot.
C.4 RF Exposure
The RF Field Strengths that an individual will be exposed to while doing
maintenance is well below the limits set forth by the FCC & State Laws.

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Nevertheless, there are Safety Precautions that should be adhered when
performing any RF Tests:
1. Never Operate a Transmitter, or Booster Amplifier without adequate
Load/Termination on the Output Port.
2. Ensure all Connections are tight and secured.
3. Ensure all Coaxial Cable Insulation covers the Outer Shield of the
cable.
4. Do Not Touch Exposed System Ports or Coaxial Cable if system is
Transmitting.
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RF Signs
Sign Examples

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Section D. THEORY OF OPERATION
D.1 Description
The MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal Booster is a stand-alone bi-directional &
multi-channel Signal Conditioner that performs on-channel processing
(narrowband filtering, automatic gain control and output level control) on
the received signals and provides a composite equalized multi-channel
signal suitable to drive its internal high-power amplifiers that feed the RF Tx
Output signals.
The core Digital Signals Processor (DSP) board uses state-of-art reconfigurable
logic to perform digital signal processing (channelization) thanks to its high-
speed parallel hardware, high speed/performance Analog-to-Digital
Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) to interface with
the analog (Radio Frequency) world. Advanced digital filtering techniques
deliver low group delay and excellent phase linearity to support current
analog transmissions as well as new digital encoding systems.
High-linearity/low-noise analog interface hardware provides pass-band
filtering and gain stages to perform proper signal conditioning to interface
with the DSP digital core sub-system.
Discrete Digital I/O alarms are available for external monitoring.
A built-in Web Server provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to ease in
remote monitoring & control. Access is obtained via a PC’s Web Browser
and a TCP/IP connection to the Unit.

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D.2 Functional Block Diagram
Antenna Rx
INPUT
.
.
.
AGC
AGC
AGC
Narrowband Filters Bank
with AGC per filter
Front-end
Down Converter
RF IF
70MHz
IF
70MHz
LO = 520 ~ 582 MHz
REF = 10MHz
Clk
25MHz
Clk
64MHz
Clk
225MHz
RF Tx
OUTPUT MCPA
BPF
Back-end
Up Converter
RF
LO = 520 ~ 582 MHz
REF = 10MHz
Clk
25MHz
Micro-Controller
Figure 1 –MARK-IV UHF Narrowband Signal Booster General Block Diagram

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D.3 Features
UHF Digital Channelized Unidirectional Amplifier system.
State-of-the-art Multi-channel digital processing system for on-frequency
repeater applications (coverage extension, in-tunnel/in-building, etc).
Preserves the frequency stability, audio fidelity and data content of the
original over-the-air signal with minimum degradation
120 dB Gain per filter-window, maximum
Individual Automatic Gain Control (AGC) per filter ensures effective
recuperation of weak signals from far-end or worst case situations users,
despite other strong simultaneous signals on-scene. AGC delivers
constant output power level per channel regardless of their input level
variations.
High Input Sensitivity (<= -105 dBm) with programmable Individual Rx
Threshold level (Squelch) per filter-window.
Software-Defined Radio System architecture.
Fully software programmable channel frequencies, monitoring and
control settings & status indicators.
High-linearity/ low-noise analog processing blocks.
Embedded microcontroller for control and self-monitoring functions.
Remote control via web-server.
Discrete Digital I/O alarm signals available,
oOpto-coupler inputs and relay contact outputs
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D.4 Specifications
Parameter
Spec
Frequency range
450-512 MHz.
Duty Cycle
Continuous
Minimum Sensitivity for greater than 20 dB output SINAD (DAQ 3.4)
<-105 dBm
Group Delay Variation (GDV) flatness (std. deviation) over 50%
bandwidth
5µsec.
Filters Bandwidth
24kHz
Analog FM Modulation Distortion & Digital Modulations B.E.R.
3%
System net gain per filter window
120 dB max.
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) range, on a per filter-window basis
50 dB
Constant Output level regardless of input level variations, per filter
+/- 2 dB
Broadband Input Automatic Level Control (iALC) range to prevent
front-end undesired saturation
30dB
Broadband input power attenuator adjustment range
30dB
Maximum input power (composite) for no-damage
-30 dBm
Input (Rx) IM Rejection
>60 dB
System OIP3
>+58dBm
Output Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier (MCPA) capacity
>46 dBm (40 W)
FCC Certified maximum output power per carrier
37 dBm (5 W)
Composite output power level adjustment range
>20 dB
Output power level adjustment resolution
1 dB steps
Maximum output power per carrier to comply with out-of-channel
spurious emission limit (two-tone CW test)
FCC Mask B for 25 kHz spacing= -13 dBm
FCC Mask D for 12.5 kHz spacing= -20 dBm
(mandatory for all services beginning on Jan 2013)
+31 dBm/carrier
+27 dBm/carrier
RF Input & Output impedance (typ)
Built-in output circulators for infinite mismatch open load protection.
1.5:1 VSWR
Digital Modulations Support:
Seamless performance with all signaling and Trunked Radio
Systems, such as P25, iDEN, Motorola MCD-1200, among others. No
headers are lost.
Seamless
Major Software Defined Field-Programmable settings and readings
Filters central frequency (Fo)
in 3.125 KHz steps
Input (Rx) Threshold level
per filter window
Output power AGC set-point level
per filter window
Receive Signal Strength Indicator level –RSSI
per filter window
Output ALC set-point and Composite output power

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Parameter
Spec
CTCSS code select
Enable/disable CTCSS code detection
Adjustment of RF Power Output level
Input attenuator and input ALC set-point
Save & Load system settings, personality
Interface and Alarms
Human-Machine-Interface
LCD display with 7-button keypad
LED Indicators
Computer Interface
Embedded Web-server support over
TCP/IP network.
Internal Sensors, overall system
Temperature, DC Voltage & Current,
Output RF Forward & Reverse,
Input and Output RF Limiters
Summary Discrete I/O
4) Form-C Relays, dry-contacts
4) Opto-isolated inputs

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D.5 FRONT AND REAR PANEL PORTS AND INTERFACES
Figure 2 shows the system front panel. A brief explanation is given in Table 1.
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Figure 2 –System Front-Panel
Table 1 –Front Panel details
Item
Description
1
Intake fan 1
2
LCD Display/Keypad
3
Intake fan 2
4
Power ON LED (Green = ok, Red = bad)
5
Summary Alarm LED (Green = ok, Red = bad)
6
Reflected Power Alarm LED (Green = ok, Red = bad)
7
Cooling Alarm LED (Green = ok, Red = bad)

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Figure 3 shows the system rear panel. A brief explanation of each connector
is given in Table 2.
21 4 6 73 5
8910 11 12 13
Figure 3 - Rear Panel details.
Table 2 –Rear Panel details.
Item
Description
1
Antenna Rx Input
2
NOT USED
3
NOT USED
4
AUX Digital I/O Connector De-02
5
Not Used
6
Not Used
7
RF Tx Input
8
LAN Ethernet Data Port
9
LED Indicators
10
Discrete Digital I/O DB25 Connector
11
RS-232 Serial Port (Factory Debug)
12
AC Input Receptacle
13
AC Mains On/Off Switch

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D.6 LCD-Display & Keypad assembly
The LCD Display/keypad assembly allows the user/technician to read system
information.
Go to Main
Screen
Scroll Up
Not Used
Scroll Down
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Figure 4 –LCD and Keypad Interface
To view the System Network Information scroll down. If the user wishes to go
back to the main screen, use the Left arrow Key.
The “+” (plus) sign indicates when more screens are available. If a plus sign is
located in the upper right corner, use the Up Key to show the previous
screen. If a plus sign appears in the lower right corner (as in
Figure 4), then press the Down key in order to see the next screen.
Table 3 –Network Settings available at the Front Panel LCD
Parameters
Possible values
Remarks
Model Name
---
System Model Name
Serial Number
---
System Serial Number
Filter Model
---
Depends on firmware
IP ADDRESS
---
System IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
---
System Subnet Mask
DEFAULT GATEWAY
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System Default Gateway

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Section E. INITIAL CONFIGURATION
Canam Technology’s Equipment is factory configured. All setup
and wiring is performed by Canam’s Personnel. There is no need to
disconnect the equipment unless the units should be serviced.
If any module should be disconnected, it should only be done by
qualified technical personnel.
The unit operates stand-alone and only requires initial configuration, by
means of the Web Server Interface (over its LAN Ethernet interface).
The following guidelines provide information on how to get started with the
unit.
Make sure the power switch is OFF, and plug the AC power cord into
the IEC inlet receptacle.
Provide a connection from the off-air antenna interface to Antenna Rx
Input.
Provide a connection from the in-tunnel (in-building) antenna point-of-
interface to the RF Tx Output.
The dry-contact alarms are available on a pluggable mini-terminal
block on the shelf’s rear panel DB-25 connector.
Additional I/O signals are available on a 6-contacts pluggable terminal
block.
The technician’s computer shall be networked with the device, by
means of an Ethernet switch/hub or a direct PC-to-device connection
using a crossover cable. The computer shall have a Mozilla’s Firefox
web-browser software installed, or similar.
Provide a network connection to the system, directly into the ECM LAN
port.
oUse an Ethernet crossover cable for direct connection to a PC
computer LAN port.
oUse a standard straight-thru cord when using a network
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Once the physical connection has been established, power-on the device.
Wait a 2 minutes period for the embedded management software to load-
up.
After the load up is completed, the device’s LCD display will look like this
once:
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UHF DIGITAL BDA
Now the device is ready for management functions using the web-browser
on the PC computer.
E.1 General guidelines regarding RF connections & operations with test
instruments
Mute the MCPA prior to connect a signal source to Antenna Rx Input.
Avoid excessive input power.
oDo not drive the input signal above -30 dBm, which is the
recommended maximum input level (composite).
Make sure your RF Test Instrument (Communications Monitor, Spectrum
Analyzer, etc) has an input port rated for high RF power.
oDo not exceed the test-instrument’s input rating.
The system has been limited to a maximum gain of 120 dB. A -100 dBm
sensitivity will limit to +20dBm maximum output, and so on. For
example, to set one channel to +27 dBm desired output, the user may
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E.2 Antenna Installation
The Input and Output antennas are not included with this equipment.
Nevertheless, if this device is used in an application that requires direct
connection to an antenna, Canam Technology recommends
following the FCC guidelines for its installation:
Antenna Installation should be performed by qualified technical
personnel.
The installations instructions are for the purpose of complying with
FCC RF Exposure and are not optional.
All antennas should be fixed mounted and physically secured to
one location.
Non-building mounted antennas must be greater than 10 meters
above ground.
Minimum Separation to any body part of any person is 25cm.

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Section F. WEB-SERVER GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
F.1 First-Time Start Configuration
The system can be connected directly to PC computer using an Ethernet
crossover cable or to LAN using a standard straight-thru cord when using a
network switch/hub connection
Before to access system built-in Web Server verify your web browser is
working with java script enabled.
These are some web links showing HOW-TO enable java script.
http://support.mozilla.com/en-S/kb/Javascript#Enabling_and_disabling_JavaScript
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/154036
http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?answer=114662
F.1.1 Connecting System directly to PC computer
Use an Ethernet crossover cable for direct connection to a PC
computer LAN port.
Figure 5 –System connected directly to PC computer.
Connect the system to PC computer directly into the ECM LAN port.
oThe IP address of the equipment is shown in the LCD display. By
default it is 192.168.100.80 with Network Mask = 255.255.255.0.