DAMM TetraFlex V7.6 User manual

TetraFlex®V7.6
(w. US remarks)
Manual version 1.00
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INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended for installation and maintenance of BS4xx TetraFlex®Base Station,
including additional units, installation software, and how to configure the system for
operational use.
Remark: TetraFlex®ver. 7.6 is not compatible with earlier versions! Please follow the update
instructions or contact DAMM support if you have systems with older software versions.
Indoor Base station models
BS411
BS414
Max. 8 carriers Max. 4 carriers
Max. 32 carriers
Outdoor station
BS421 + SB 421
Max. 4 carriers

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It is recommended that engineers doing the installation and configuration of a BS4xx have
practical experience in installation of radio and computer systems, and have made
themselves familiar with the BS4xx equipment through appropriate DAMM training courses
and study of the content of this manual.
This installation guide covers the installation of indoor as well as outdoor Base Stations as
well as single units. Please skip the sections, which are not relevant for the actual case.
The manual is divided into more sections which may be printed separately. When doing so
please print the Table of contents, introduction, update sheets and Index (all pages prior to
page 1-1 and after page 4-x) and insert these in the printed section
IMPORTANT:
Updates / changes / important information related to the TetraFlex® system and software
may be downloaded from the protected part of www.damm.dk
Please check this URL for updated information before attempting to install or correct errors
NOTE: Chapters marked with a indicate areas where special care must be taken to
avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Before starting installation and configuration, please read the entire
manual carefully.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the system owner / operator to ensure
that only authorized service persons has access to the keys / inside
circuits of the SB412 / BS4xx.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the system owner / operator to ensure
that all local legislation, rules and regulations are complied with.
The SB412 / BS4xx are protected by internal fuses. Always replace with
fuses of equivalent value and type.

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General Warning
This manual contains important safety and operational information. Please read and follow
the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could be hazardous and result in damage to
your device.
Changes and modifications to this device not expressly proved by DAMM could void the
user’s authorization to operate this device
North America regulations
The Base Station Transceivers and products devices mentioned in this User Manual comply to
FCC part 90 and Industry Canada (IC) RS119 regulations for such equipment.
The 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. The
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
RF Exposure
The DAMM developed transmitting devices mentioned in this User Manual have the Nemko
approval concerning “Maximum Permissible Exposure Calculations” which are the European
limits for maximum permissible exposure defined in the document 1995/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12. July 1999. The results are to be found in the Nemko Document
128948/5 in the appendix of this User Manual.
Antennas
The outside antenna connected to this device must be installed on an outdoor permanent
structure with a separation of at least 20 feet from all persons during normal operation.
Notice
Do not modify any part of this device for any reason
Do not place any combustible material near the transceiver
Do not spray any liquid over the device
Ensure that the power and antenna connections are securely made, using cables
recommended and with excess capacity for the power being utilized.

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
For detailed information’s regarding the TetraFlex®release and features supported, please
consult the documents listed below:
No.:
Document Title
Document Contents
1
TetraFlex v7.6 System description.pdf *
TetraFlex®system overview
2
TetraOM_7.6.pdf
TetraFlex®OM manual
3
TetraFlex_RN_7.60_2012-11-09_01.pdf *
TetraFlex®system release note
4
TetraFlex 7.6 update.pdf
Update guideline for ver.7.x to 7.6
5
TetraFlex 7.6 BS41x redundant setup.pdf
Redundancy sw setup guideline for
BS41x
6
TetraFlex 7.6 SB421 redundant setup.pdf
Redundancy sw setup guideline for
SB421
*) These documentsare a part of the TetraFlex®release and placed in the C:\tetra\Active\Doc directory
All documents can be found on www.damm.dk extranet.
TETRAFLEX®MANUAL BREAKDOWN
Section
Description
Level
Part 1
Physical hardware installation
Tech
Part 2
Software installation and configuration of software and system
Tech
Part 3
User manual intended for operators and non technical personnel
User
Part 4
Technical reference
Tech
Part 5
Hardware Units Ref.
Tech
Part 6
List of figures and Alphabetic index
All

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................................................2
Reference documents..................................................................................................................................5
TetraFlex®Manual breakdown.....................................................................................................................5
Revision ....................................................................................................................................................16
Abbreviations / Definitions........................................................................................................................18
PART-1: HARDWARE INSTALLATION...............................................................................................1-1
1.1 SB421- Installation ...........................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.1 Environmental / climatic requirements ...................................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Placement.................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Grounding.................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.4 SB421 basic elements...............................................................................................................................1-3
1.1.4.1 SB421 Variants ......................................................................................................................................1-3
1.1.4.2 Mechanical Lock....................................................................................................................................1-3
1.1.4.3 Power supply / charger .........................................................................................................................1-3
1.1.4.4 BSC421 Base Station Controller ............................................................................................................1-4
1.1.4.4.1 SB421 Processor board internal backup battery................................................................................1-4
1.1.4.4.2 Storage unit........................................................................................................................................1-4
1.1.4.4.3 BSC connections .................................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.4.4.4 BSC421 LED’s and Fuses .....................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.4.5 Interconnection Board ..........................................................................................................................1-6
1.1.4.5.1 Connections........................................................................................................................................1-6
1.1.4.5.2 Switches .............................................................................................................................................1-6
1.1.4.5.3 Interconnections board LED’s ............................................................................................................1-7
1.1.4.5.4 TR1/TR2 connection module..............................................................................................................1-7
1.1.4.5.5 PS Connection to TR1 and TR2 ...........................................................................................................1-8
1.1.4.5.6 LAN Connection to TR1 and TR2 ........................................................................................................1-8
1.1.4.5.7 LAN/WAN/SEC/Alarm Connection module........................................................................................1-8
1.1.4.5.8 Connections........................................................................................................................................1-8
1.1.4.5.9 Redundant SB421 operation ..............................................................................................................1-9
1.1.4.5.10 Temperature sensor (TS) Connection ............................................................................................1-10
1.1.4.5.11 Alarm Connection...........................................................................................................................1-10
1.1.4.6 Mains Connection block......................................................................................................................1-10
1.1.4.7 Internal -48V battery assembly (option).............................................................................................1-10
1.1.5 HW change for redundant SB421 / 3 and 4 carrier operation .............................................................1-11
1.1.6 SB421 Internal Battery Assembly...........................................................................................................1-12
1.1.6.1 Battery kit maintenance......................................................................................................................1-12
1.1.6.1.1 SB421 - Installing batteries...............................................................................................................1-12
1.1.7 External -48 battery kit (option) connection block ................................................................................1-14
1.2 BS421- Installation .........................................................................................................................1-16
1.2.1 Environmental / climatic requirements .................................................................................................1-16
1.2.2 Placement...............................................................................................................................................1-16
1.2.3 Grounding...............................................................................................................................................1-16
1.2.4 BS421 main components........................................................................................................................1-17
1.2.5 Attaching RX/TX antennas......................................................................................................................1-18
1.2.5.1 Single Carrier BS installation recommendation (1 x BS421) ...............................................................1-18

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1.2.5.2 Dual Carrier BS installation recommendation (2 x BS421)..................................................................1-18
1.2.6 Power connection to SB421 ...................................................................................................................1-19
1.2.6.1 System Connector ...............................................................................................................................1-20
1.2.6.1.1 Easy connection scheme ..................................................................................................................1-21
1.3 BS41x - Installation ........................................................................................................................1-22
1.3.1 Environmental/climatic requirements ...................................................................................................1-22
1.3.2 Placement...............................................................................................................................................1-22
1.3.3 Grounding...............................................................................................................................................1-23
1.3.4 Attaching antennas ................................................................................................................................1-24
1.3.5 BS41x Status and warning LED’s: ..........................................................................................................1-25
1.3.6 Connection to Battery ............................................................................................................................1-26
1.3.7 Connection to AC Mains.........................................................................................................................1-27
1.3.8 Connection Box CB412 ...........................................................................................................................1-29
1.3.8.1 Ethernet connect.................................................................................................................................1-29
1.3.8.2 External alarm connections.................................................................................................................1-30
1.3.9 Back-up battery for BS41x......................................................................................................................1-30
1.3.9.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................1-30
1.3.9.2 Selecting external batteries ................................................................................................................1-31
1.3.9.3 External battery installation................................................................................................................1-32
1.3.9.4 Battery charging ..................................................................................................................................1-32
1.3.9.5 Battery deep discharge protect...........................................................................................................1-33
PART-2: SW INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION....................................................................2-34
2.1 Basic system parameters................................................................................................................2-35
2.1.1 System capability....................................................................................................................................2-35
2.2 Virus protection.............................................................................................................................2-36
2.2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................2-36
2.2.2 Virus Threat............................................................................................................................................2-36
2.2.2.1 Standard PC.........................................................................................................................................2-36
2.2.2.2 BSC.......................................................................................................................................................2-37
2.2.3 MS Security Essentials............................................................................................................................2-37
2.3 Dongle Configuration .....................................................................................................................2-38
2.3.1 License Dongles......................................................................................................................................2-38
2.3.1.1 Site versus Node:.................................................................................................................................2-38
2.3.1.2 Dongle types........................................................................................................................................2-38
2.3.1.3 Dongle Update ....................................................................................................................................2-40
2.3.1.4 Spare part Dongle:...............................................................................................................................2-40
2.3.1.5 Dongle exchange and information of content ....................................................................................2-41
2.3.1.6 Dongle Reader:....................................................................................................................................2-42
2.3.1.7 Partners access to Software Releases:................................................................................................2-47
2.3.1.8 Programming of Dongle Application Date Limit: ................................................................................2-48
2.3.1.9 Consequences for Partner and End-User:...........................................................................................2-48
2.4 Software installation......................................................................................................................2-49
2.4.1 CF Storage media ...................................................................................................................................2-49
2.4.2 Windows License....................................................................................................................................2-50
2.4.3 TetraFlex®Installation/Upgrade .............................................................................................................2-50
2.4.3.1 Preconditions ......................................................................................................................................2-50
2.4.3.2 Log Server running on Service Box with 2 Gbyte CF Card...................................................................2-51
2.4.3.3 Installing a new image on SB421 and BSC412.....................................................................................2-51
2.4.4 Installing individual parts of the TetraFlex package...............................................................................2-53
2.4.4.1 BSC.......................................................................................................................................................2-53

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2.4.4.2 Start Menu ..........................................................................................................................................2-54
2.4.4.3 OM.......................................................................................................................................................2-54
2.4.4.4 NM.......................................................................................................................................................2-54
2.4.4.5 Dispatcher ...........................................................................................................................................2-54
2.4.4.6 Log Server............................................................................................................................................2-55
2.4.4.7 Log Client.............................................................................................................................................2-56
2.4.4.8 PS421...................................................................................................................................................2-56
2.4.4.9 TR412...................................................................................................................................................2-56
2.4.4.10 BS421.................................................................................................................................................2-56
2.4.4.11 Installing TEA2 encryption.................................................................................................................2-57
2.5 SB421 Configuration ......................................................................................................................2-58
2.5.1 Initial setup.............................................................................................................................................2-58
2.5.1.1 Ethernet Connection ...........................................................................................................................2-58
2.5.1.2 Turn on the SB421...............................................................................................................................2-58
2.5.1.3 System BIOS configuration..................................................................................................................2-58
2.5.1.3.1 Hard disk disable ..............................................................................................................................2-59
2.5.1.3.2 BIOS setup for the BSC412 and SB 421 Hardware ver. 2 .................................................................2-59
2.5.1.4 IP address set-up.................................................................................................................................2-62
2.5.1.4.1 Default network card IP address setup............................................................................................2-62
2.5.1.5 MAC address Set-up............................................................................................................................2-62
2.6 BS421 Configuration ......................................................................................................................2-64
2.6.1 Ethernet Connection ..............................................................................................................................2-64
2.6.1.1 Set-up of IP address.............................................................................................................................2-64
2.6.1.1.1 DHCP (Typical TetraFlex®single node) .............................................................................................2-64
2.6.1.1.2 How does DHCP work with the SB421 (BSC)?..................................................................................2-64
2.6.1.1.3 Changing the BS421 IP .....................................................................................................................2-65
2.6.1.1.4 Static IP.............................................................................................................................................2-67
2.6.1.1.5 TR421 Update / Install......................................................................................................................2-68
2.6.2 Installing Windows CE on BS421 ............................................................................................................2-69
2.6.2.1 Copy NK.bin (WinCE) to BS421............................................................................................................2-69
2.6.2.2 Configure admin user..........................................................................................................................2-71
2.6.2.3 Configure host name...........................................................................................................................2-72
2.6.2.4 Configure file-server user....................................................................................................................2-72
2.6.3 Copy to and from Compact Flash Card (CF Card) on BS421...................................................................2-73
2.6.4 Add a transceiver ...................................................................................................................................2-74
2.6.4.1 Diversity configuration........................................................................................................................2-75
2.6.4.2 RX-B setting (Diversity) in TetraOM: ...................................................................................................2-75
2.6.4.3 3 And 4 carrier operation ....................................................................................................................2-75
2.6.4.4 Synchronization...................................................................................................................................2-75
2.6.4.4.1 GPS setup commands.......................................................................................................................2-79
2.6.4.5 BS421 manual frequency adjustment procedure ...............................................................................2-79
2.7 BS41x Configuration.......................................................................................................................2-80
2.7.1 Turn on Base Station power...................................................................................................................2-80
2.7.2 Special precautions ................................................................................................................................2-80
2.7.3 Set-up of IP address................................................................................................................................2-80
2.7.4 Add a Transceiver...................................................................................................................................2-81
2.7.5 TX alarm..................................................................................................................................................2-82
2.7.6 Diversity..................................................................................................................................................2-83
2.7.7 Add a Power Supply ...............................................................................................................................2-83
2.7.8 Combiner adjustment ............................................................................................................................2-83
2.7.9 Antenna measurement ..........................................................................................................................2-84
2.7.10 Save BSC and TR configuration.............................................................................................................2-84
2.7.11 TMA/TMD installation adjustment ......................................................................................................2-84

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2.7.11.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................2-84
2.7.11.2 Tools and Equipment ........................................................................................................................2-85
2.7.11.3 Adjustment Procedure ......................................................................................................................2-85
2.7.11.4 BS41x manual frequency adjustment procedure..............................................................................2-86
2.8 Common settings for BS41x and SB421...........................................................................................2-88
2.8.1 Setting the main parameters .................................................................................................................2-88
2.8.2 TX Power ................................................................................................................................................2-90
2.8.3 BS Power reduced ..................................................................................................................................2-91
2.9 Network Management Installation.................................................................................................2-92
2.9.1 The DAMM Network management Application.....................................................................................2-92
2.9.2 NM Installation on an external PC .........................................................................................................2-92
2.9.3 SNMP gateway .......................................................................................................................................2-93
2.9.3.1 SNMP installation................................................................................................................................2-94
2.9.3.2 SNMP Manually PC installation...........................................................................................................2-94
2.9.3.3 SNMP MIB Tree ...................................................................................................................................2-96
2.10 Dispatcher Installation .................................................................................................................2-98
2.10.1 The DAMM Dispatcher Application......................................................................................................2-98
2.10.2 Dispatcher Installation: ........................................................................................................................2-98
2.10.3 Dispatcher Installation on a PC with Windows 7 .................................................................................2-99
2.10.4 Configurations to be done on the node.............................................................................................2-100
2.11 Log Server..................................................................................................................................2-101
2.11.1 General Description............................................................................................................................2-101
2.11.2 LogServer License...............................................................................................................................2-101
2.11.3 Logserver Tray Configuration .............................................................................................................2-102
2.11.4 Log API................................................................................................................................................2-105
2.11.5 Log server Installation ........................................................................................................................2-106
2.11.5.1 Internal Log Server: .........................................................................................................................2-106
2.11.5.2 External Log Workstation and Log Server .......................................................................................2-106
2.11.5.3 Log Client:........................................................................................................................................2-110
2.11.5.4 Log Client installation on a PC with Windows 7:.............................................................................2-110
2.11.5.5 SQL Server .......................................................................................................................................2-111
2.11.5.5.1 General Description .....................................................................................................................2-111
2.11.5.5.2 ODBC Access to SQL Server..........................................................................................................2-111
2.11.5.6 Log server maintenance ..................................................................................................................2-111
2.12 Voice Gateway........................................................................................................................... 2-112
2.12.1 Voice Gateway configuration.............................................................................................................2-113
2.12.2 Innovaphone IP800 Configuration .....................................................................................................2-115
2.12.2.1 Example of the IP800 objects..........................................................................................................2-117
2.12.2.2 IP 800 Route table example ............................................................................................................2-117
2.13 Packet Data Gateway .................................................................................................................2-118
2.13.1 PD GW configuration..........................................................................................................................2-119
2.13.2 Packet data PC network configuration...............................................................................................2-122
2.13.2.1 Network configuration ....................................................................................................................2-122
2.13.2.2 MS configuration.............................................................................................................................2-122
2.13.3 Main router ........................................................................................................................................2-123
2.14 Application Gateway.................................................................................................................. 2-124
2.14.1 Application Programming Interface (API) ..........................................................................................2-124
2.14.2 API Support.........................................................................................................................................2-125
2.14.3 API Compatibility................................................................................................................................2-125
2.14.4 API Test applications ..........................................................................................................................2-125
2.14.5 API Configuration ...............................................................................................................................2-125
2.14.6 API Installation ...................................................................................................................................2-125
2.14.6.1 To install the API client (dispatcher) ...............................................................................................2-125

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2.14.6.2 Bringing the API to work on your system:.......................................................................................2-126
2.14.6.2.1 In the subscriber register: ............................................................................................................2-126
2.14.6.2.2 In the Application (Dispatcher) folder:.........................................................................................2-126
2.14.7 API Dongle settings ............................................................................................................................2-128
2.14.8 API Configuration file .........................................................................................................................2-129
2.14.9 Test of API function............................................................................................................................2-130
2.14.9.1 API test tool.....................................................................................................................................2-130
2.14.9.1.1 Check API connection...................................................................................................................2-131
2.14.9.1.2 Test via API OM ............................................................................................................................2-131
2.14.9.1.3 Useful commands.........................................................................................................................2-132
2.15 Terminal Gateway......................................................................................................................2-134
2.16 TetraOM.................................................................................................................................... 2-137
2.16.1 TetraOM .............................................................................................................................................2-137
2.16.2 Power supply addressing outdoor (SB421) ........................................................................................2-138
2.16.3 TR412, Combiner, Power supply addressing indoor (BS4xx) .............................................................2-138
2.16.3.1.1 Functional Description .................................................................................................................2-139
2.16.3.1.2 Commands ...................................................................................................................................2-139
2.16.3.1.3 Repeating commands...................................................................................................................2-140
2.16.3.1.4 Simultaneous commands.............................................................................................................2-140
2.16.3.1.5 Local blocking mode.....................................................................................................................2-140
2.16.3.2 Parameters ......................................................................................................................................2-140
2.16.3.3 Saving Configuration .......................................................................................................................2-142
2.16.3.4 TetraOM set up ...............................................................................................................................2-142
2.16.3.5 TetraOM Help..................................................................................................................................2-145
2.16.3.6 TetraOM Editor ...............................................................................................................................2-147
2.16.3.7 TetraOM logging..............................................................................................................................2-148
2.16.3.7.1 Logging to File ..............................................................................................................................2-148
2.16.3.8 Some useful TetraOM Commands ..................................................................................................2-150
2.17 BS421Remote desktop communication (VNC) ............................................................................. 2-154
2.17.1 VNC setup...........................................................................................................................................2-154
2.17.2 File transfer via to/from BS ................................................................................................................2-155
2.17.3 Changing General setup and Sync......................................................................................................2-156
2.18 IP Backbone network layout and configuration ...........................................................................2-157
2.18.1 Multi node router considerations ......................................................................................................2-157
2.18.2 Network layout principle....................................................................................................................2-157
2.18.3 Backbone network physical connection.............................................................................................2-158
2.18.3.1 Outdoor/SB421 ...............................................................................................................................2-158
2.18.3.2 Indoor/BS41x...................................................................................................................................2-158
2.18.3.3 Redundant BSC –SB421 or BS41x..................................................................................................2-159
2.18.4 IP addressing schemes .......................................................................................................................2-159
2.18.5 Considerations about network bandwidth ........................................................................................2-162
2.18.5.1 Group call: .......................................................................................................................................2-163
2.18.5.2 Full duplex: ......................................................................................................................................2-163
2.18.5.3 Half duplex: .....................................................................................................................................2-163
2.18.5.4 Replication:......................................................................................................................................2-163
2.18.5.5 Control packets: ..............................................................................................................................2-163
2.18.5.6 Log server: .......................................................................................................................................2-164
2.18.5.7 Multi vocoder:.................................................................................................................................2-164
2.18.6 The IP interconnection scheme of TetraFlex®per site .......................................................................2-164
2.18.7 Recommendation...............................................................................................................................2-166
2.18.8 Recommended router hardware .......................................................................................................2-166
2.18.9 Applicable router techniques.............................................................................................................2-166
2.18.9.1 VPN..................................................................................................................................................2-166

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2.18.9.2 Multicast networking ......................................................................................................................2-167
2.18.9.2.1 Routing multicast: ........................................................................................................................2-167
2.18.9.2.2 Group management in multicast: ................................................................................................2-167
2.18.10 Applicable tools for router programming ........................................................................................2-168
2.18.10.1 Ultraedit: .......................................................................................................................................2-168
2.18.10.2 WordPad: ......................................................................................................................................2-168
2.18.10.3 HyperTerminal:..............................................................................................................................2-168
2.18.10.4 Putty: .............................................................................................................................................2-168
2.18.10.5 3CDeamon:....................................................................................................................................2-168
2.18.10.6 Tftp32: ...........................................................................................................................................2-168
PART-3: TETRAFLEX®APPLICATIONS......................................................................................... 3-169
3.1 General system description ..........................................................................................................3-170
3.1.1 TetraFlex V7.6 General System description .........................................................................................3-170
3.1.2 Site versus Node:..................................................................................................................................3-170
3.1.3 Software packages: ..............................................................................................................................3-170
3.1.3.1 Software packages execution or update:..........................................................................................3-170
3.2 Base Station Controller ................................................................................................................ 3-172
3.2.1 BSC.exe description..............................................................................................................................3-172
3.2.2 BSC-GUI ................................................................................................................................................3-172
3.3 Network Management .................................................................................................................3-178
3.3.1 Network Management .........................................................................................................................3-178
3.3.2 Toolbar .................................................................................................................................................3-178
3.3.3 NM menu..............................................................................................................................................3-179
3.3.3.1 File .....................................................................................................................................................3-179
3.3.3.2 View...................................................................................................................................................3-183
3.3.3.3 Tools ..................................................................................................................................................3-183
3.3.3.4 Help ...................................................................................................................................................3-183
3.3.4 Graphical tools for fast Access and information overview ..................................................................3-183
3.3.4.1 Notification Icons ..............................................................................................................................3-183
3.3.4.2 Selection Icons...................................................................................................................................3-184
3.3.4.3 Nodes ................................................................................................................................................3-185
3.3.4.4 Status.................................................................................................................................................3-187
3.3.4.5 Map ...................................................................................................................................................3-188
3.3.4.6 BSC list...............................................................................................................................................3-189
3.3.4.6.1 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................3-189
3.3.4.6.2 Status..............................................................................................................................................3-190
3.3.4.6.3 Config .............................................................................................................................................3-190
3.3.4.6.4 Subscriber.......................................................................................................................................3-191
3.3.4.6.5 Sub. Chk..........................................................................................................................................3-192
3.3.4.6.6 IP’s ..................................................................................................................................................3-193
3.3.4.6.7 Radio Status....................................................................................................................................3-194
3.3.4.6.8 Radio Config ...................................................................................................................................3-195
3.3.4.6.9 Carrier Numbers.............................................................................................................................3-197
3.3.4.6.10 Neighbor cells...............................................................................................................................3-198
3.3.4.6.11 Voice GW......................................................................................................................................3-198
3.3.4.6.12 SIP Setup.......................................................................................................................................3-199
3.3.4.6.13 PD GW ..........................................................................................................................................3-201
3.3.4.6.14 App GW ........................................................................................................................................3-202
3.3.5 Subscribers ...........................................................................................................................................3-203
3.3.5.1 Subscriber definition .........................................................................................................................3-203

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3.3.5.2 Organization......................................................................................................................................3-204
3.3.5.3 Profile ................................................................................................................................................3-206
3.3.5.4 Subscriber Common settings ............................................................................................................3-215
3.3.5.4.1 Mobile subscriber...........................................................................................................................3-217
3.3.5.4.2 Group subscriber............................................................................................................................3-219
3.3.5.4.3 Application subscriber....................................................................................................................3-221
3.3.5.4.4 Terminal subscriber........................................................................................................................3-222
3.3.5.4.5 Dial-in subscriber............................................................................................................................3-224
3.3.5.4.6 Emergency subscriber ....................................................................................................................3-225
3.3.5.5 Security Key.......................................................................................................................................3-226
3.3.6 Log Servers ...........................................................................................................................................3-228
3.4 Authentication and Encryption..................................................................................................... 3-230
3.4.1 Description ...........................................................................................................................................3-230
3.4.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................3-230
3.4.3 Description ...........................................................................................................................................3-230
3.4.4 Backup..................................................................................................................................................3-231
3.4.5 Restore .................................................................................................................................................3-231
3.5 Dispatcher ...................................................................................................................................3-233
3.5.1 General Description..............................................................................................................................3-233
3.5.2 TetraFlex®Dispatcher Functionality .....................................................................................................3-234
3.5.3 Views ....................................................................................................................................................3-235
3.5.3.1 Connection Configuration .................................................................................................................3-236
3.5.3.2 Dispatcher Configuration ..................................................................................................................3-237
3.5.3.2.1 Audio ..............................................................................................................................................3-237
3.5.3.2.2 Language ........................................................................................................................................3-238
3.5.3.2.3 Calls ................................................................................................................................................3-239
3.5.3.2.4 Map View .......................................................................................................................................3-240
3.5.3.2.5 Mobile Positions Storage ...............................................................................................................3-242
3.5.3.2.6 SDS..................................................................................................................................................3-243
3.5.3.2.7 External Devices .............................................................................................................................3-243
3.5.3.2.8 Updates ..........................................................................................................................................3-244
3.5.3.3 Subscriber Register............................................................................................................................3-245
3.5.4 Phonebook functionality ......................................................................................................................3-247
3.5.4.1 Mobile indicators in the phonebook.................................................................................................3-248
3.5.4.2 Phone book docking..........................................................................................................................3-249
3.5.4.3 Phone Book Search............................................................................................................................3-249
3.5.4.4 Direct call...........................................................................................................................................3-250
3.5.4.5 Call dialog ..........................................................................................................................................3-250
3.5.4.6 Show Associated Organizations ........................................................................................................3-252
3.5.4.7 Show favorites...................................................................................................................................3-253
3.5.4.7.1 Show only registered subscribers ..................................................................................................3-254
3.5.4.8 Voice Calls .........................................................................................................................................3-255
3.5.4.9 Subscriber always displayed..............................................................................................................3-255
3.5.4.10 Volume control................................................................................................................................3-255
3.5.4.11 Master PTT button ..........................................................................................................................3-256
3.5.4.12 USB foot switch ...............................................................................................................................3-256
3.5.4.13 Standard PTT Button .......................................................................................................................3-256
3.5.4.13.1 Alternative audio devices.............................................................................................................3-257
3.5.4.14 Audio device error...........................................................................................................................3-257
3.5.4.15 Standard voice call ..........................................................................................................................3-257
3.5.5 Call Authorized by Dispatcher (CAD)....................................................................................................3-259
3.5.6 Call Merge (dispatching) ......................................................................................................................3-260
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3.5.8 Voice Call History..................................................................................................................................3-261
3.5.9 DGNA....................................................................................................................................................3-262
3.5.9.1 Assigning subscribers to DGNA .........................................................................................................3-262
3.5.9.2 De-assigning subscribers to DGNA....................................................................................................3-265
3.5.9.3 Showing DGNA history ......................................................................................................................3-265
3.5.10 SDS Functionality................................................................................................................................3-266
3.5.10.1 SDS details.......................................................................................................................................3-267
3.5.10.2 Receiving Emergency SDS ...............................................................................................................3-268
3.5.10.3 ADU200 emergency alarm box .......................................................................................................3-268
3.5.11 Map ....................................................................................................................................................3-269
3.5.12 Detach Map........................................................................................................................................3-269
3.5.12.1 Positioning.......................................................................................................................................3-269
3.5.12.2 Configuring positioning ...................................................................................................................3-271
3.5.12.3 Overlay file in ESRI map (.shp) format ............................................................................................3-271
3.5.12.4 Other map options ..........................................................................................................................3-273
3.5.12.5 RSSI measurement plot...................................................................................................................3-274
3.5.12.6 Send file...........................................................................................................................................3-274
3.6 Log Server....................................................................................................................................3-277
3.6.1 Description ...........................................................................................................................................3-277
3.6.2 General Description..............................................................................................................................3-277
3.6.2.1 The TetraFlex®Network and the Log Server .....................................................................................3-277
3.6.2.2 Log Server Tray..................................................................................................................................3-279
3.7 Log Client..................................................................................................................................... 3-280
3.7.1 Description ...........................................................................................................................................3-280
3.7.2 Functionality.........................................................................................................................................3-280
3.7.3 Statistics View ......................................................................................................................................3-281
3.7.3.1 Node..................................................................................................................................................3-282
3.7.3.2 Radio..................................................................................................................................................3-283
3.7.4 Radio Cell Alarm ...................................................................................................................................3-283
3.7.4.1 Radio Cell Timeslot............................................................................................................................3-283
3.7.4.2 Radio Cell Congestion........................................................................................................................3-284
3.7.5 Voice GW..............................................................................................................................................3-285
3.7.5.1 Voice GW Alarm ................................................................................................................................3-285
3.7.5.2 Voice GW Channels ...........................................................................................................................3-285
3.7.5.3 Voice GW Congestion........................................................................................................................3-285
3.7.6 Packet Data GW ...................................................................................................................................3-286
3.7.7 Application GW ....................................................................................................................................3-286
3.7.7.1 Application GW alarms......................................................................................................................3-286
3.7.7.2 Application GW registration..............................................................................................................3-287
3.7.7.3 Application GW streams....................................................................................................................3-287
3.7.8 Terminal GW ........................................................................................................................................3-288
3.7.8.1 Terminal GW alarms..........................................................................................................................3-288
3.7.8.2 Terminal GW registrations ................................................................................................................3-289
3.7.8.3 Terminal GW Streams .......................................................................................................................3-289
3.7.9 CDR View ..............................................................................................................................................3-290
3.7.10 MS Registration View .........................................................................................................................3-292
3.7.10.1 Latest MS Registrations...................................................................................................................3-293
3.7.10.2 MS Registration History...................................................................................................................3-293
3.7.10.3 MS RSSI History ...............................................................................................................................3-294
3.7.11 Status Views .......................................................................................................................................3-294
3.7.11.1 Status tab ........................................................................................................................................3-295
3.7.11.2 Common..........................................................................................................................................3-296
3.7.11.3 Subscriber........................................................................................................................................3-296

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3.7.11.4 Radio Status.....................................................................................................................................3-297
3.7.11.5 Radio Config ....................................................................................................................................3-297
3.7.11.6 Voice GW.........................................................................................................................................3-298
3.7.11.7 Packet Data-GW ..............................................................................................................................3-299
3.7.11.8 Application -GW ..............................................................................................................................3-299
3.7.11.9 Terminal-GW ...................................................................................................................................3-300
3.7.12 Settings View......................................................................................................................................3-301
3.7.12.1 Database..........................................................................................................................................3-301
3.7.13 Log Server Maintenance ....................................................................................................................3-302
3.7.13.1 Scheduled Maintenance..................................................................................................................3-302
3.7.13.2 Maintenance Now...........................................................................................................................3-304
3.7.13.3 Maintenance History.......................................................................................................................3-305
3.7.13.4 Manual backup of the database......................................................................................................3-306
3.7.13.5 Restoring a database.......................................................................................................................3-306
3.7.13.6 Nodes ..............................................................................................................................................3-309
3.7.13.7 Subscriber Register..........................................................................................................................3-310
3.7.13.8 Sound...............................................................................................................................................3-313
3.7.13.9 LogServer Licens..............................................................................................................................3-315
3.7.13.10 LogServer Config ...........................................................................................................................3-316
3.8 Group Bridge ............................................................................................................................... 3-317
3.8.1 Group Bridge Description.....................................................................................................................3-317
3.8.2 Group Bridge installation .....................................................................................................................3-319
3.8.3 Group Bridge Setup..............................................................................................................................3-320
3.8.3.1 Terminal Gateway Connection details: .............................................................................................3-322
3.8.3.2 Tetra Radio Device connection details:.............................................................................................3-323
3.8.3.3 Settings Piciorgros DVI-100 parameters ...........................................................................................3-325
3.8.3.4 Analog Radio Device Connection Details ..........................................................................................3-329
PART-4: TECHNICAL REFERENCES............................................................................................. 4-334
4.1 Antenna System for BS41x ........................................................................................................... 4-335
4.1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................4-335
4.1.2 Typical antenna configuration..............................................................................................................4-336
4.1.2.1 TMA412/TMD412..............................................................................................................................4-336
4.1.2.2 RX antenna ........................................................................................................................................4-337
4.1.2.3 TX antenna ........................................................................................................................................4-338
4.1.3 GPS antenna .........................................................................................................................................4-339
4.1.4 TX inter-modulation considerations ....................................................................................................4-340
4.2 TX Combiner for BS41x................................................................................................................. 4-343
4.2.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................4-343
4.2.2 Cavity combiner system .......................................................................................................................4-343
4.2.2.1 Circulator...........................................................................................................................................4-344
4.2.2.2 Cavity Filter........................................................................................................................................4-346
4.2.2.3 Junction cables ..................................................................................................................................4-346
4.2.2.4 Filter connection cable......................................................................................................................4-346
4.2.2.5 TX output filter ..................................................................................................................................4-347
4.2.2.6 Power measurement.........................................................................................................................4-347
4.2.2.7 TCC411 TX Combiner Controller........................................................................................................4-347
4.2.3 BS414 4-way Hybrid Combiner system ................................................................................................4-348
4.3 RX Multi coupler for BS41x........................................................................................................... 4-349
4.3.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................4-349
4.3.2 RX signal path description....................................................................................................................4-349

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4.3.3 Supply and alarm circuits .....................................................................................................................4-350
4.3.4 RF Test Loop path description..............................................................................................................4-351
4.4 TR412 Transceiver Description ..................................................................................................... 4-352
4.4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................4-352
4.4.2 Receiver................................................................................................................................................4-352
4.4.3 Transmitter...........................................................................................................................................4-353
4.4.4 Reference oscillators............................................................................................................................4-354
4.4.5 DSP .......................................................................................................................................................4-355
4.4.6 Micro Controller ...................................................................................................................................4-355
4.5 RX Diversity for BS41x..................................................................................................................4-356
4.5.1 Diversity implementation.....................................................................................................................4-356
4.5.2 Diversity gain versus correlation factor ...............................................................................................4-357
4.5.3 BER versus input signal TCH7.2 ............................................................................................................4-358
4.5.4 MER versus input signal SCH/F.............................................................................................................4-358
4.6 Power Supply for BS41x ............................................................................................................... 4-360
4.6.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................4-360
4.6.2 Rectifier ................................................................................................................................................4-360
4.6.3 +14V and +26V DC/DC converters .......................................................................................................4-361
4.6.4 Micro-controller ...................................................................................................................................4-361
4.7 Battery test SB421 .......................................................................................................................4-363
PART-5: HARDWARE UNITS...........................................................................................................5-367
5.1 Hardware Unit References ...........................................................................................................5-368
5.2 Recommended hardware............................................................................................................. 5-369
5.2.1 Sealed Coaxial cable 880014 ................................................................................................................5-370
5.2.2 Ethernet cable 105091 / 105092..........................................................................................................5-372
5.2.3 Power cable 105093 / 105094 .............................................................................................................5-376
5.2.4 SB421 internal battery 7980001 ..........................................................................................................5-377
5.2.5 GPS antenna 8230001..........................................................................................................................5-379
5.2.6 TetraFlex Fuses replacements............................................................................................................ccclxxx
PART-6: LIST OF FIGURES & INDEX....................................................................................... CCCLXXXI
6.1 List of Figures........................................................................................................................... ccclxxxii
6.2 Alphabetic Index.................................................................................................................... ccclxxxvii

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REVISION
Software covered by this manual:
Product
Released date
Version
ApiDll
2012-11-02
7.60
Android Client
2012-11-02
7.60
BSC
2012-11-02
7.60
Dispatcher
2012-11-02
7.60
Dongle
2012-11-06
7.60
Group Bridge
2012-11-07
7.60
Log Client
2012-11-02
7.61
Log Server
2012-11-02
7.61
Log Server Tray
2012-11-02
7.61
NM
2012-11-02
7.60
OM
2011-05-12
7.50
PS421
2008.05.21
1.01
SNMP Agent
2011.06.29
7.47
TR412
2012-11-02
7.60
TR421
2012-11-02
7.60
Record of Manual Versions Numbers
SW.
Ver.
Release Date
Main Cause of change
Author
Approved
7.40
2.00
01-11-2009
Initial release, Manual completely rearranged
BUK
JB
7.40
2.01
11-01-2010
Manual update, see record
BUK
JB
7.4
2.02
26-02-2010
Dispatcher new version 7.41, see record
BUK
JB
7.4
2.03
30-03-2010
Log server/client 7.42
TR421 / TR412 SW update to 7.41
See release notes and record of change
BUK
JB
7.4
2.04
29-04-2010
Dispatcher 7.42 + GIS-ESRI map option
BUK
JB
7.4
2.05
24-09-2010
General update, NM with SNMP added
JR
JB
7.5
1.00
08-12-2011
Updated for SW release 7.5
JR
JB
7.6
1.00
04-01-2013
Updated for SW release 7.6 incl. US remarks
JR
JB
Record of Changes of Documents since last Manual Version Number
Man.
ver.
Sec.
Page
Cause of change
Date
Initial
1.00
All
All
Complete revision
04-01-2013
JR

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date regarding information and readability.
To do this DAMM needs to get feedback from you.
So if you as reader find anything which could be done better, items which is not dealt with,
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ABBREVIATIONS /DEFINITIONS
Short
Explanation / Definition
AIE
Air interface encryption
API
Application Programming Interface
Application Date
Is checked against the Dongle Application Date Limit.
Software package execution is only possible if Application Date is equal or less than the
Dongle Application Date Limit.
The Application Date is hard coded into the software package and will normally be the
same date as the Release Date, but can be set to an earlier date.
Application Date
Limit.
All software packages with an Application Date earlier than this Application Date Limit can
be executed
Application PC
Any PC, with the exception of RF nodes, which are running DAMM application(s)
BS
Base Station, BS41x or a combination of SB421’s and BS421’s
BSC
Base Station Controller
BSC.exe
Base Station Controller Software
BSS
Base Station Switch
CAD
Call Authorized by Dispatcher
CDR
Call Data Records
Cell
(Radio) Cell –a radio node with one ore more transcievers
Cell ID
ID is broadcasted every 10 sec (configurable).
CF
Compact Flash memory card
CMoIP
Circuit Mode over IP
DB
Data Base
DCK
Derived Cipher Key
DGNA
Dynamic Group Number Assignment
Dongle
A USB dongle, programmed by DAMM, to be inserted in the node and/or application PC.
The dongle controls which functions and applications can be executed
Dongle Date
Limit
When this date is exceeded the dongle will not allow execution of DAMM software
packages
DSP
Digital Speech Processing
E2E
End to end encryption
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standard Institute
FACCH
Fast Associated Control Channel
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
GCK
Group Cipher Key
GIS
Geographical Information system
GPS
Global Positioning System
GSI
Group Subscriber Identity
GUI
Graphical User Interface
GW
Gate Way
IP
Internet Protocol
ITSI
Individual Tetra Subscriber Identity
L1 Warning
System function is not likely to be affected
L2 Alarm
System function is partly affected
L3 Blocked
Some components of the system are not active
LAN
Local Area Network (For TetraFlex® meaning connection BSC/TR and IP backbone)
MCC
Mobile Country Code
MCCH
Main Control Channel
Missing
A node which has been visible is missing
NM
Network Management
MNC
Mobile Network Code
MS
Mobile Station (Terminal)
Node
Any unit, with exception of redundant BSC(s), running the DAMM bsc.exe application
OM
See TetraOM
OS
Operation System. Windows XP, Vista, 7, CE etc.
PABX
Private Automatic Branch Exchange
PC
Normally the BSC, but could also refer to a standard consumer PC
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PEI
Peripheral Equipment Interface
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network
PTT
Push To Talk
RAM
Random Access Memory
Release Date.
The date where DAMM releases the software. This date is hard coded into the software
package
Release number
Hard coded into the software package and have 2 levels, separated with a dot (example:
7.40)
SACCH
Slow Associated Control Channel
SCCH
Secondary Control Channel
SCK
Static Cipher Key
SDS
Short Data Service
SELV
Safety Extra Low Voltage
Site
Geographical position of equipment or nodes
SLA
Service Level Agreement, earlier called “Service and Maintenance Agreement” (SMA).
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
Software
package
A package containing all functions and applications available on the release date.
SSI
Short Subscriber Identity
Subscriber
register
Register where the variable data regarding subscribers and profiles are stored.
TBD
To Be Determined
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
TEA1…
Tetra Encryption Algorithm 1… 2…. 3… 4… etc.
TEI
Tetra Equipment Identification
TETRA
Terrestrial Trunked Radio
TetraOM
The DAMM Tetra Operations & Management command line application
ToIP
Tetra over IP
TSI
Tetra Subscriber Identity, consist of MCC:MNC:SSI
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
User number
Unique DAMM subscriber reference used as an example by the voice GW and to manage
terminal exchange
UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair
VoIP
Voice over IP
WAN
Wide Area Network (For TetraFlex®meaning connection to www, gateways etc.)

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