CommScope EGS5 User manual

Modem Kit EGS5(-3)
for
MRx18
Remote Monitoring
Option – SMS
User's Manual
M0139AKH

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DISCLAIMER:
This document has been developed by CommScope, and is intended for the use of its
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disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpretation of the information
contained herein. The information contained herein does not claim to cover all details or
variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible incident to be met in connection
with installation, operation, or maintenance. This document describes the performance of the
product under the defined operational conditions and does not cover the performance under
adverse or disturbed conditions. Should further information be desired, or should particular
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Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH, 28-February-2018

Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 6
1.1. ABBREVIATIONS 6
1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 6
1.3. PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNINGS 7
1.4. COMPLIANCE 7
1.5. ABOUT COMMSCOPE 11
1.6. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 12
2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 14
3. COMMISSIONING 15
3.1. GENERAL 15
3.2. ETHERNET CONNECTOR 16
3.3. INSERTING THE SIM CARD 17
3.3.1. External Modem of MR418 17
3.3.2. Internal Modem of MR418 17
4. INSTALLATION 18
4.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 18
4.1.1. Property Damage Warnings for Mechanical Installation 18
4.1.2. Wall Mounting 18
4.1.3. Wall Mounting without Mounting Sheet 18
4.1.4. Wall Mounting the Modem to the MRx18 Single-Band / MR418 19
4.1.5. Wall Mounting the Modem to MRx18 Dual-Band and Dual/ Triple Segment with
Mounting Sheet 19
4.1.5.1. Complete Equipment of Modem – LEFT side 20
4.1.5.2. Complete Equipment of Modem – RIGHT Side 21
4.1.5.3. Subsequent Upgrade of Modem – LEFT Side 22
4.1.5.4. Subsequent Upgrade of Modem – RIGHT side 23
4.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 24
4.2.1. General 24
4.2.2. Power Connection of External Modem with the MRx18 24
4.2.3. Power Connection of External Modem with the MR418 25
4.2.4. Power Connection of Internal Modem with the MR418 26
5. MODEM CONTROL AND REMOTE ACCESS VIA SMS 27
5.1. OPTIONAL ALARMING AND ADJUSTMENTS VIA SMS 27
5.2. SMS INTERFACE – COMMANDS AND NOTIFICATIONS 27

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5.3. SMS COMMANDS 28
5.3.1. SET / GET Commands 29
5.3.1.1. Config SMS 29
5.3.1.2. Service Center Number 29
5.3.1.3. Heartbeat Interval 30
5.3.1.4. Alarm Severity 30
5.3.1.5. Alarming Status 31
5.3.1.6. Technical Setup (Settings - Radio Frequency) 31
5.3.1.7. External Alarms (only MR418) 36
5.3.2. GET-Only Commands 37
5.3.2.1. Active Alarms 37
5.3.2.2. RSSI 37
5.3.2.3. Actual Gain and Output Power 38
5.3.2.4. Cell Information 38
5.3.2.5. Software Version 39
5.3.2.6. Repeater Type (Model) 39
5.3.2.7. Repeater Data 39
5.3.3. SET-Only Command: Reboot 40
5.4. NOTIFICATIONS 40
5.4.1. Alarm 40
5.4.2. Heartbeat 41
5.4.3. System Startup 42
5.4.4. System Configuration Changed 42
5.5. REPEATER SETUP AND ALARMING VIA ETHERNET (WEBPAGES) – MODEM
CONTROL 43
5.5.1. Setup and Alarming via Ethernet (Webpages) 43
5.5.2. Settings - Modem Control 44
5.5.3. Maintenance - Modem Debugging 46
6. MAINTENANCE 47
7. APPENDIX 48
7.1. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 48
7.1.1. Electrical Specifications 48
7.1.2. Mechanical Specifications 48
7.1.3. Environmental and Safety Specifications 48
7.2. SPARE PARTS 48
8. INDEX 49
9. LIST OF CHANGES 50

Figures and Tables
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FIGURES AND TABLES
figure 3-1 Ethernet connector of MRx18................................................................... 16
figure 3-2 Ethernet connector of MR418................................................................... 16
figure 3-3 Location of SIM card within external modem board.................................. 17
figure 3-4 SIM-card cover of internal modem............................................................ 17
figure 3-5 SIM-card opening of internal modem........................................................ 17
figure 4-1 Wall-mounting screws of modem.............................................................. 18
figure 4-2 Mounting the modem to the MRx18 Single-Band..................................... 19
figure 4-3 Modem with bracket and mounting sheet, left, complete equipment........ 20
figure 4-4 Modem mounted at left side of MRX18, complete equipment.................. 20
figure 4-5 Modem with bracket and mounting sheet, right, complete equipment...... 21
figure 4-6 Modem mounted at right side of MRX18, complete equipment................ 21
figure 4-7 Mounting modem with bracket and mounting sheet, left, subsequent
upgrade.................................................................................................. 22
figure 4-8 Modem mounted at left side of MRX18, subsequent upgrade.................. 22
figure 4-9 Modem with bracket and mounting sheet, right, subsequent upgrade...... 23
figure 4-10 Modem mounted at right side of MRX18, subsequent upgrade.............. 23
figure 4-11 Power connection of modem kit with the MRx18.................................... 24
figure 4-12 Power connector of external modem...................................................... 25
figure 4-13 Power connector of MR418.................................................................... 25
figure 4-14 Power connection of external modem with MR418................................. 25
figure 4-15 Power connection of modem with MR418.............................................. 26
figure 5-1 Modem Control, normal layout ................................................................. 44
figure 5-2 Maintenance - Modem Debugging, normal layout.................................... 46
table 5-1 Settings - Modem Control.......................................................................... 45
table 5-2 Maintenance - Modem Debugging............................................................. 46

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1. General
1.1.Abbreviations
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership
Project Channel
ALC Automatic Level Control
BCCH Broadcast Control
BITE Built-In Test Equipment
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CF Center Frequency
CFO Center Frequency Offset
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DL Downlink
DoC Declaration of Conformity
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM
Evolution
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETS European Telecommunication
Standard
ETSI European Telecommunication
Standards Institute
GSM Global System for Mobile
Communication
GUI Graphical User Interface
I2C-Bus Inter-Integrated Circuit Bus
(Philips)
ID No Identification Number
IF Intermediate Frequency
ISDE Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique
Canada
ISED Innovation, Science and
Economic Development
Canada; formerly IC / Industry
Canada
LED Light Emitting Diode
LMT Local Maintenance Terminal
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
MCC Mobile Country Code
MNC Mobile Network Code
MR Microwave Repeater
MS Mobile Station
OIP-3 Output Intercept Point of the
3rdOorder
OMC Operation and Maintenance Center
PA Power Amplifier
PCS Personal Communication System
PSTN Public Switched Telephone
Network
PSU Power Supply Unit
RED Radio Equipment Directive
Rev Revision
RF Radio Frequency
RoHS Directive on Restriction of certain
Hazardous Substances
RLP Radio Link Protocol
RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indication
RTC Real-Time Clock
RX Receiver
SCL Serial Clock
SDA Serial Data
SMSC Short Message Service Center
TCH Traffic Channel
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TX Transmitter
UE User Equipment
UL Uplink
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommuni-
cation System
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply
URL Uniform Resource Locutor
1.2.Health and Safety
1. Caution: High frequency radiation in operation. Risk of health hazards associated
with radiation from the antenna(s) connected to the unit. Implement prevention
measures to avoid the possibility of very close proximity to the antenna(s) while in
operation.

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1.3. Property Damage Warnings
1. Attention: Due to power dissipation, the unit may reach a high temperature. Do
not operate this equipment on or close to flammable materials. Use caution when
servicing the unit.
2. Notice: ESD precautions must be observed. Before commencing maintenance
work, use the available grounding (earthing) system to connect ESD protection
measures.
3. Notice:Only suitably qualified personnel are allowed to work on this unit and only
after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and
maintenance procedures contained in this manual.
4. Notice: Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available to
all users.
1.4. Compliance
1. Notice: For installations, which have to comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, the antenna selection and installation must be completed in a way
to ensure compliance with those FCC requirements. Depending on the RF
frequency, rated output power, antenna gain, and the loss between the repeater
and antenna, the minimum distance D to be maintained between the antenna
location and human beings is calculated according to this formula:
]/[
][
][
2
4
cmmW
mW
cm PD
P
D∗∗ =
π
where
•P (mW) is the radiated power at the antenna, i.e. the max. rated repeater
output power in addition to the antenna gain minus the loss between the
repeater and the antenna.
•PD (mW/cm²) is the allowed Power Density limit acc. to 47 CFR 1.1310 (B)
for general population / uncontrolled exposures which is
oF (MHz) / 1500 for frequencies from 300MHz to 1500MHz
o1 for frequencies from 1500MHz to 100,000MHz
RF exposure compliance may need to be addressed at the time of licensing, as
required by the responsible FCC Bureau(s), including antenna co-location
requirements of 1.1307(b)(3).
2. Notice:For installations which have to comply with European EN50385 exposure
compliance requirements, the following Power Density limits/guidelines (mW/cm²)
according to ICNIRP are valid:
o0.2 for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz
oF (MHz) / 2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz
o1 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz

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3. Notice: For installations which have to comply with FCC/ISED requirements:
English:
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device
should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s
requirement. Information can be obtained at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-
semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Antenna Stmt for ISED:
This device has been designated to operate with the antennas having a maximum gain
of 9 dBi. Antennas having a gain greater than 9 dBi are prohibited for use with this
device without consent by ISED regulators. The required antenna impedance is 50
ohms.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 100 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided
with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance.
French:
Cet appareil est conforme à FCC Partie15. Son utilisation est soumise à Les deux
conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet
appareil doit accepter Toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer
un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6. Le programme
d’installation de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-
delà de I’exigence de Santé Canada. Les informations peuvent être obtenues:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-fra.php
Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par la partie
responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l’autorité de l’utilisateur à utiliser cet
équipement.
Antenne Stmt pour ISDE:
Ce dispositif a été désigné pour fonctionner avec les antennes ayant un gain maximal de
9 dBi. Antennes ayant un gain plus grand que 9 dBi sont interdites pour une utilisation
avec cet appareil sans le consentement des organismes de réglementation d’ISDE.
L’impédance d’antenne requise est 50 ohms.
L’antenne (s) utilisé pour cet émetteur doit être installé pour fournir une distance de
séparation d’au moins 100 cm de toutes les personnes et ne doit pas être co-localisées
ou opérant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou émetteur. Les utilisateurs et les
installateurs doivent être fournis avec des instructions d’installation de l’antenne et des
conditions de fonctionnement de l’émetteur pour satisfaire la conformité aux expositions
RF.

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4. Notice: Installation of this equipment is in full responsibility of the installer, who
has also the responsibility, that cables and couplers are calculated into the
maximum gain of the antennas, so that this value, which is filed in the FCC Grant
and can be requested from the FCC data base, is not exceeded. The industrial
boosters are shipped only as a naked booster without any installation devices or
antennas as it needs for professional installation.
5. Notice: Corresponding local particularities and regulations must be observed. For
national deviations, please refer to the respective documents that can be
downloaded as well.
6. Notice: The power supply of the unit complies with Overvoltage Category II. It
also complies with the surge requirement according to EN 61000-4-5 (fine
protection); however, installation of an additional medium (via local supply
connection) and/or coarse protection (external surge protection) is recommended
depending on the individual application in order to avoid damage caused by
overcurrent.
For Canada and US, components used to reduce the Overvoltage Category shall
comply with the requirements of IEC 61643-series. As an alternative, components
used to reduce the Overvoltage Category may comply with ANSI/IEEE C62.11,
CSA Certification Notice No. 516, CSA C22.2 No. 1, or UL 1449. Suitability of the
component for the application shall be determined for the intended installation.
7. Note: For a Class A digital device or peripheral:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
8. Note: For a Class B digital device or peripheral:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference.
9. Note: This unit complies with European standard EN60950-1 / EN62368-1.

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Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance
Please observe the meanings of the following symbols used in our equipment and
the compliance warnings:
Symbol
Compliance
Meaning / Warning
--- FCC
For industrial (Part 20) signal booster:
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is
designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC
LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to
operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in
significant forfeit
ure penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
For (Part 90) signal booster:
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is
designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC
LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to
operate this device. You MUST register Class B signal
boosters (as defi
ned 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.
--- ISED
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is
designed for installation by an installer approved by an
ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or
the express consent of an ISED licensee to operate this
device.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit N’EST PAS un appareil
de CONSOMMATION. Il est conçu pour être installé par
un installateur approuvé par un titulaire de licence
d’ISDE. Pour utiliser cet appareil, vous DEVEZ détenir
une LICENCE d’ISDE ou avoir obtenu le consentement
exprès d’un titulaire de licence autorisé par ISDE.
CE
To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or authorized
installers – no harmonized
frequency bands, operation
requires license. Intended use: EU and EFTA countries
Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014/53/EU
and/or RoHS directive 2011/65/EU.
CE
Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014/53/EU
and RoHS directive 2011/65/EU certified by the notified
body no. 0700.

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1.5. About CommScope
CommScope is the foremost supplier of one-stop, end-to-end radio frequency (RF)
solutions. Part of the CommScope portfolio are complete solutions for wireless
infrastructure from top-of-the-tower base station antennas to cable systems and
cabinets, RF site solutions, signal distribution, and network optimization. For patents
see www.cs-pat.com.
CommScope has global engineering and manufacturing facilities. In addition, it
maintains field engineering offices throughout the world.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH based in Buchdorf/ Germany, which is part of
CommScope, is a leading manufacturer of coverage equipment for mobile radio
networks, specializing in high performance, RF and optical repeaters. Our optical
distributed networks and RF repeater systems provide coverage and capacity
solution for wireless networks in both indoor installations and outdoor environments,
e.g. tunnels, subways, in-trains, airport buildings, stadiums, skyscrapers, shopping
malls, hotels and conference rooms.
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH operates a quality management system in
compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and TL 9000. All equipment is
manufactured using highly reliable material. To maintain highest quality of the
products, comprehensive quality monitoring is conducted at all fabrication stages.
Finished products leave the factory only after a thorough final acceptance test,
accompanied by a test certificate guaranteeing optimal operation.
Hereby Andrew Wireless Systems declares that the radio equipment type Repeater
is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration is available at the following internet address:
www.commscope.com/collateral/Declarations_of_Conformity/.
According to the DoC, our “CE”-marked equipment can be used in all member
states of the European Union.
Note: Exceptions of and national deviations from this intended use may be
possible. To observe corresponding local particularities and regulations,
please refer to the respective documents (also in national language)
which can be downloaded as well.
To make the most of this product, we recommend you carefully read the instructions
in this manual and commission the system only according to these instructions.
For technical assistance and support, please also contact the local office or
CommScope directly at one of the addresses listed in the following chapter.

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1.6.International Contact Addresses for Customer Support
Canada
A
M
E
R
I
C
A
S
United States
CommScope Canada
Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company
Mail
505 Consumers Road, Suite 803
Toronto M2J 4V8, Canada
Mail
620 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, NC 27529, U.S.A.
Phone
[phone] (Office)
[phone] (Cell)
Phone [phone]
Fax
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]
Caribbean & South American Region
Caribbean & Central American Region
CommScope Cabos do Brasil Ltda.
CommScope Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Mail
CALA Tech Support for Distributed
Coverage & Capacity Solutions (DCCS)
products:
Rua Guaporanga, 49
Praça Seca – Rio de Janeiro – RJ
ZIP: 21320-180, Brazil
Mail
CALA Tech Support for Distributed
Coverage & Capacity Solutions
(DCCS) products:
Av. Insurgentes Sur 688, Piso 6
Col. Del Valle, CP: 03100
Mexico City, Mexico
Phone
[phone] (Cell)
[phone] (Office)
Phone [phone] (Office)
Fax
+ 55-15-2102-4001
Fax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]
China, India and Rest of Asia
A
P
A
C
Australia & New Zealand
Andrew International Corporation
Andrew Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Mail
Room 915, 9/F
Chevalier Commercial Centre
8 Wang Hoi Rd
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Mail
Unit 1
153 Barry Road
Campbellfield
VIC 3061, Australia
Phone
[phone]
Phone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]
Middle East & North Africa
Africa
&
Middle
East
South Africa
CommScope Solutions International Inc.
(Branch)
Andrew Wireless Solutions Africa
(PTY) LTD
Mail
PO Box 48 78 22
Unit 3206, Floor 32,
Jumeirah Business Center 5,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mail
11 Commerce Crescent West
Eastgate, Sandton
PO Box 786117
Sandton 2146
South Africa
Phone
[phone]
Phone
+ 27 11-719-6000
Fax
[phone]
Fax
+ 27 11-444-5393
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]

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United Kingdom
E
U
R
O
P
E
Scandinavia
Andrew Wireless Systems UK Ltd
Andrew Norway (AMNW)
Mail
Unit 15, Ilex Building
Mulberry Business Park
Fishponds Road
Wokingham Berkshire
RG41 2GY, England
Mail
P.O. Box 3066
Osloveien 10
Hoenefoss 3501
Norway
Phone
[phone]
Phone
+ 47 32-12-3530
Fax
[phone]
Fax
+ 47 32-12-3531
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]
Germany
France
Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH
CommScope France
Mail
Industriering 10
86675 Buchdorf
Germany
Mail
Immeuble Le Lavoisier
4, Place des Vosges
92052 Courbevoie, France
Phone
[phone]
Phone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]
Austria
Switzerland
Andrew Wireless Systems (Austria) GmbH
CommScope Wireless Systems AG
Mail
Weglgasse 10
2320 Wien-Schwechat
Austria
Mail
Tiergartenweg 1
CH-4710 Balsthal
Switzerland
Phone
[phone]
Phone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]
Italy
Iberia Region - Spain & Portugal
CommScope Italy S.r.l., Faenza, Italy
Andrew España S.A. A CommScope Company
Mail
Via Mengolina, 20
48018 Faenza (RA)
Italy
Mail
Avda. de Europa, 4 - 2ª pta.
Parque Empresarial de la Moraleja
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108, Spain
Phone
[phone]
Phone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]
E-mail
[e-mail]
Czech Republic
CommScope Solutions Czech Republic
C-Com, spol. s r.o
Mail
U Moruší 888
53006 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Phone
[phone] (Office)
[phone] (Mobile)
Fax
[phone]
E-mail
[e-mail]

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2. Functional Description
Modem for MRx18 Remote Monitoring Option – SMS
Remote Control and Alarm Monitoring Option via GSM-SMS for MRx18
miniRepeater
The Modem for MRx18 Remote Monitoring Option – SMS is a cost-effective solution
for monitoring MRx18 miniRepeater remotely and gives designers a simple tool to
forward alarms via GSM SMSs and to change parameters of the MRx18
miniRepeater.
The MRx18 Remote Monitoring Option only requires an additional modem kit
consisting of a modem and cables. The modem is supplied by the MRx18, thus, no
additional PSU is needed. Apart from the MR418, all MRx18 are equipped with an
internal coupler, therefore no external coupler is required. The antenna port of the
modem is simply connected to the coupling port of the MRx18, so RF signals to/from
the modem are received/ transmitted at the donor antenna port of the MRx18.
Depending on the configuration, the MR418 may optionally be equipped with an
internal modem. The modem antenna is connected to a separate port at the MR418;
there is no common antenna port for donor antenna of the repeater and antenna for
the modem. Beside the internal modem, also this external modem that is designed
for the MRx18 repeaters can be utilized for the MR418. In this case the antenna for
the modem has to be connected to the modem RF port. Commands and behavior of
the internal modem are identical to the ones of the external modem. Deviations from
the commands for the MR418 compared to the commands for MRx18 repeaters in
general, are stated in this manual.
The modem provides remote supervision via SMS in GSM850 GSM900, GSM1800,
and GSM1900 mobile networks.
In case an alarm occurs, an alarm SMS is forwarded to a SMS receiver (e.g. a
mobile phone) or to A.I.M.O.S.
A heartbeat SMS is sent at certain time intervals in order to inform whether the
system is in operation. Furthermore parameters/settings of the MRx18 can be
changed via SMS commands or A.I.M.O.S.; status information of the MRx18 can be
queried, too.
The monitoring via SMS can be easily commissioned via web-pages of the MRx18 or
via a configuration SMS sent from A.I.M.O.S. or e.g. a mobile phone.
Features:
•Easy installation due to light weight and small dimensions
•Smart design
•Commissioning via MRx18 web pages
•No additional external DC converters necessary
•Alarming (including heartbeat)
•Modification of MRx18 settings
•Query of MRx18 status
•Support of A.I.M.O.S.

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3. Commissioning
3.1.General
Read and observe chapter 1.2.
Note: The electrical installation has to be performed in accordance with the
safety regulations of the local authorities. Due to safety reasons, the
electrical installation must be performed by qualified personnel only.
The repeater must not be opened.
The following installation steps must be carried out to commission the modem:
1. Insert the SIM card into the drawer (as described in chapter 3.3 Inserting the SIM
Card).
2. Provide connection of modem kit with miniRepeater MRx18 (as described in
chapter 4.2 Electrical Installation).
3. Mount miniRepeater and modem kit to a wall (see chapter 4.1 Mechanical
Installation)
4. Connect miniRepeater to mains.
5. Configure modem via Ethernet webpage – Modem Control Page (as described in
chapter 5.5) or via config SMS and SMS commands (see chapter 5.3.1 SET /
GET Commands). The external modem is initialized during the boot process; the
internal modem of the MR418 * has to be selected manually in the Modem
Control page.
When an external modem is connected to the MR418 with internal modem, the
external modem is activated during the boot process, even if the internal modem
has been selected before. Hence, the internal modem will be disabled after the
boot process.
* This modem type has been discontinued and is no longer available.

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3.2.Ethernet Connector
The Ethernet connector is used to configure the entire modem settings via the
Modem Control webpage (as described in chapter 5.5. Locally, the web pages are
accessible via the Ethernet connector (as described in the MRx18 manual).
figure 3-1 Ethernet connector of MRx18
figure 3-2 Ethernet connector of MR418
Ethernet
connector
Ethernet
connector
MRx18
MR418

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3.3.Inserting the SIM Card
3.3.1. External Modem of MR418
In order to insert the SIM card, the
modem has to be opened. To prevent
the SIM card from abuse and theft, it is
hidden inside the modem. In order to
access the SIM-card drawer proceed as
follows:
-
Remove the modem from the
mounting sheet by opening the metric
M3x12 tallow-drop torx screws.
-
Remove the cover at the rear side of
the modem.
- Insert the SIM card into the drawer.
-
Close the cover and fasten the
modem to the mounting sheet again.
figure 3-3 Location of SIM card within
external modem board
3.3.2. Internal Modem of MR418
Note: This modem type has been discontinued and is no longer available.
The SIM card is protected
by a black plastic cover.
Re
move the plastic cover
to get access to the SIM-
card drawer.
figure 3-4 SIM-card cover of internal modem
Use a pen or any other
appropriate too
l to press
on the yellow button and
open the drawer. After
insertion, push onto the
drawer carefully and
remount the plastic cover.
figure 3-5 SIM-card opening of internal modem
SIM-card
drawer
Black plastic cover
SIM-card cover
removed
Yellow button

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4. Installation
4.1.Mechanical Installation
4.1.1. Property Damage Warnings for Mechanical Installation
1. Attention: Do not install the unit in a way or at a place where the specifications
outlined in the Environmental and Safety Specifications leaflet of the supplier are
not met.
2. Attention: It is the responsibility of the installer to verify that the supporting
surface will safely support the combined load of the electronic equipment and all
attached hardware and components and to ensure that the unit is safely and
securely mounted.
3. Notice: Use proper mounting hardware depending on the structure of e.g. the
wall where the unit will be installed.
4.1.2. Wall Mounting
The MRx18 modem kit is designed for wall mounting or for mounting by using the
mounting sheet delivered with the modem.
Note: Wall-mounting screws are NOT equipped / included in the modem kit
delivery. The requirements for these screws depend on the wall where the
modem will be mounted.
4.1.3. Wall Mounting without Mounting Sheet
The following figures show a schematic view of the MRx18 including modem kit.
Slight variations in design compared to the unit illustrated are possible.
Note:
Before mounting the modem
to the wall, insert the SIM
card as described in chapter
3.3.1
External Modem of
MR418.
Mount the MRx18 modem kit
horizontally
to the wall with two screws
(circle-
marked in picture to the right)
suitable for your wall.
figure 4-1 Wall-mounting screws of
modem
The position of the modem has to be chosen depending on the length of the cables
(approx. 350 mm) that have to be installed between modem and miniRepeater. For
the flat and RF cables that must be installed between modem kit and MRx18 please
see chapter 4.2.2Power Connection of External Modem with the MRx18.
Wall-mounting
screws
(not equipped)

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4.1.4. Wall Mounting the Modem to the MRx18 Single-Band / MR418
Note: Before mounting the modem to the wall, insert the SIM card as
described in chapter 3.3.1 External Modem of MR418.
Select whether to mount the modem to the left or to the right side of the MRx18
Single-Band and/or MR418. Both mounting positions are possible.
To mount the modem to the MRx18 / MR418, loosen the screws by which the MRx18
is fastened to the wall slightly so that the bracket of the modem can be inserted.
Tighten the fastening screws of the MRx18 again.
figure 4-2 Mounting the modem to the MRx18 Single-Band
4.1.5. Wall Mounting the Modem to MRx18 Dual-Band and Dual/
Triple Segment with Mounting Sheet
Note: Before mounting the modem to the wall, insert the SIM card as
described in chapter 3.3.1 External Modem of MR418.
Note: The following mounting descriptions distinguish between complete
equipment of the Modem Kit & miniRepeater (i.e. the miniRepeater and
the external modem kit together are part of a new complete equipment)
and subsequent modem upgrade (i.e. the repeater has already been
delivered without the modem, and the modem has to be additionally
mounted afterwards).
Note: The modem can be located and mounted to the left or right side of the
mounting sheet. As delivered, the modem is pre-mounted for wall mounting
on the LEFT side.
Modem at right side of single-
band repeater
Modem at left side of single-
band repeater
Fastening screws of MRx18
Fastening screws of MRx18

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4.1.5.1. Complete Equipment of Modem – LEFT side
Hang in the modem together with the pre-mounted bracket to the repeater mounting
sheet according to the following illustrations.
figure 4-3 Modem with bracket and mounting sheet, left, complete equipment
When mounted correctly, it should look like this:
figure 4-4 Modem mounted at left side of MRX18, complete equipment
Modem LEFT of repeater –
complete equipment
Wall-mounting screws
(not included in equipment)
MRX18 mounting sheet
Modem and bracket
(pre-mounted together)
Modem
LEFT of
mounting
sheet &
repeater
Connectors
Pay attention to
direction!
Connectors