CommScope miniRepeater MR8518 User manual

MR8518/8518/1918/1918
miniRepeater
User's Manual
M0139AHJ

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Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 6
1.1. ABBREVIATIONS 6
1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 7
1.3. PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNINGS 7
1.4. COMPLIANCE 8
1.5. ABOUT COMMSCOPE 11
1.6. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 12
2. INTRODUCTION 14
2.1. PURPOSE 14
2.2. THE MR8518/8518/1918/1918 MINIREPEATER 14
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 16
3.1. GENERAL 16
3.2. DESIGN AND CONNECTORS 17
4. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 18
4.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 18
4.1.1. Health and Safety for Mechanical Installation 18
4.1.2. Property Damage Warnings for Mechanical Installation 18
4.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 19
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 23
5.1. LOGIN 23
5.2. MENU BAR – BUTTONS 24
5.3. STATUS BAR 24
5.4. STATUS 25
5.5. SETTINGS 27
5.5.1. Settings - Radio Frequency 28
5.5.2. Settings - Alarms 33
5.5.3. Settings - Modem Control 33
5.5.4. Settings - LAN Connectivity 35
5.5.5. Settings - User Account 37
5.6. MAINTENANCE 38

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5.7. LOGOUT 39
5.8. UPLOAD NEW SOFTWARE VERSION 40
6. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 41
6.1. EXTERNAL MODEM (KIT) 41
6.2. ANTENNA 41
6.3. ADAPTER CABLE 41
7. ALARMING AND SUPERVISION 42
7.1. ALARM LEDS 42
7.2. DISPLAY AND RESET & INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE BUTTON 43
8. APPENDIX 45
8.1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 45
8.2. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS 46
8.3. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 46
8.4. SPARE PARTS LIST 48
9. LIST OF CHANGES 48
10. INDEX 49

Figures and Tables
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FIGURES AND TABLES
figure 3-1 MR8518/8518/1918/1918 block diagram.................................................. 16
figure 3-2 Connectors of MR8518/8518/1918/1918.................................................. 17
figure 4-1 Wall-mounting bracket.............................................................................. 18
figure 4-2 Wall mounting procedure.......................................................................... 19
figure 4-3 Power connection of DC connector with MRx18....................................... 20
figure 5-1 Login page................................................................................................ 23
figure 5-2 Menu-bar buttons ..................................................................................... 24
figure 5-3 Status bar................................................................................................. 24
figure 5-4 Status - General & Alarms........................................................................ 25
figure 5-6 Settings - Radio Frequency...................................................................... 28
figure 5-8 Settings - Alarms...................................................................................... 33
figure 5-9 Settings - Modem Control......................................................................... 33
figure 5-10 Settings - LAN connectivity..................................................................... 35
figure 5-11 Settings - User Account.......................................................................... 37
figure 5-12 Maintenance........................................................................................... 38
figure 5-13 Logout .................................................................................................... 39
figure 5-14 Upload new software version ................................................................. 40
figure 6-1 Coverage antenna for MRx18, optional equipment.................................. 41
figure 7-1 Display and alarm LEDs........................................................................... 42
figure 7-2 Display with reset button and alarm LEDs................................................ 43
figure 7-3 Display - RSSI.......................................................................................... 44
figure 7-4 Display - Gain UL and DL......................................................................... 44
figure 7-5 Display - Pout UL and DL........................................................................... 44
figure 8-1 Cabinet drawing MR8518/8518/1918/1918.............................................. 47
table 5-1 Menu-bar buttons, description................................................................... 24
table 5-2 Status bar, description............................................................................... 24
table 5-3 Refresh and Auto Refresh buttons ............................................................ 25
table 5-4 Status – General........................................................................................ 26
table 5-5 Status - Alarms.......................................................................................... 27
table 5-6 Radio Frequency – Power......................................................................... 28
table 5-7 Radio Frequency – General....................................................................... 31
table 5-8 Radio Frequency - Auto Gain.................................................................... 32
table 5-9 Settings - Alarms ....................................................................................... 33
table 5-10 Settings - Modem Control........................................................................ 34
table 5-11 LAN Connectivity - General..................................................................... 36
table 5-12 LAN Connectivity - DHCP Settings.......................................................... 36
table 5-13 LAN Connectivity - SNMP Settings.......................................................... 37
table 5-14 Settings - User Account........................................................................... 37
table 5-15 Maintenance - Modem Debugging........................................................... 38
table 5-16 Maintenance - Software Update.............................................................. 39
table 5-17 Maintenance - Webpage Update............................................................. 39
table 7-1 Alarm LEDs ............................................................................................... 42

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1.General
1.1.Abbreviations
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership
Project
ALC Automatic Level Control
AMPS American Mobile Phone System
or Advanced Mobile Phone
System
BCCH Broadcast Control Channel
BITE Built-In Test Equipment
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CEPT Conférénce Européenne des
Postes et Télécommunications
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
ETACS Enhanced TACS
ETS European Telecommunication
Standard
ETSI European Telecommunication
Standards Institute
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
GSM Global System for Mobile
Communication
GUI Graphical User Interface
I2C-Bus Inter-Integrated Circuit Bus
(Philips)
ID No Identification Number
IF Intermediate Frequency
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
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
OIP-3 Output Intercept Point of the
3rdOorder
OMC Operation and Maintenance
Center
PA Power Amplifier
PCMCIA Personal Computer Modem
Communication International
Association
PCS Personal Communication
System
PSTN Public Switched Telephone
Network
PSU Power Supply Unit
R&TTE Radio & Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment
Rev Revision
RF Radio Frequency
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
TACS Total Access Communication
System
TCH Traffic Channel
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TX Transmitter
UE User Equipment
UL Uplink
UMTS Universal Mobile
Telecommunication System
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply
URL Uniform Resource Locator
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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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.
1.3.Property Damage Warnings
1. Notice: Although the repeater is internally protected against overvoltage, it is
strongly recommended to ground (earth) the antenna cables close to the repeater’s
antenna connectors for protection against atmospheric discharge.
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.
5. Notice: Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that
all warning labels are kept in a legible condition. Replace any missing or damaged
labels.
6. Notice: Only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to
operate this unit.
7. Notice: Make sure the repeater settings are correct for the intended use (refer to
the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirementsare met. Do not
carry out any modifications or fit any spare parts, which are not sold or
recommended by the manufacturer.
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by CommScope, CommScope’s general limited
product warranty (http://www.commscope.com/Resources/Warranties/) shall be the
warranty governing the MRx18 Units, including the installation, maintenance, usage
and operation of the MRx18 Units.

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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 theantenna location andhuman
beings is calculated according to this formula:
]/[
][
][ 2
4cmmW
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
3. 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.

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4. Notice: For installations which have to comply with FCC/Industry Canada
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.
French:
Cet appareil est conforme à FCC Partie15 d’Industrie Canada RSS standard
exempts de licence (s). 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.
5. 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.
6. Notice: Corresponding local particularities and regulations must be observed. For
national deviations, please refer to the respective documents that can be
downloaded as well.

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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.
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 Licenseeto operate
this device. Unauthorized use may result in significant
forfeiture 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 Licenseeto operate
this device. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as
defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-
boosters/registration
. Unauthorized use may result in
significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess
of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
CE
Alert sign to R&TTE
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 R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
certified by the notified body no. 0700.