Kathrein ALC User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
MOBILE
COMMUNICATION
Configuration and control of AISG antenna line products
Version 4.0
ALC (Antenna Line Configurator)

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Contents
1 General 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Identification 4
1.3 Scope of supply 5
1.4 Intended use 5
2 About these instructions 6
2.1 Overview 6
2.2 Target group 6
2.3 Markings 6
2.3.1 Symbols and signal words 6
2.3.2 Markings in the text 7
2.3.3 Abbreviations and technical terms 7
3 Preconditions for operation 8
4 Structure 9
5 First installation 10
6 Graphical user interface 11
6.1 General operation 11
6.2 Menu structure 14
6.3 Start-up screen 15
6.4 Main menu 15
7 ALD configuration 16
7.1 ALD overview 16
7.1.1 Select ALD 17
7.1.2 RET properties 18
7.1.3 TMA properties 21
7.1.4 ASD properties 22
7.1.5 ATS properties 25
7.1.6 GLS properties 27
7.1.7 ACS properties 28
7.1.8 Kathrein FlexRET 29
7.1.9 Kathrein RFID RCU 30
7.2 Antenna configuration wizard 31
7.3 Write report file 34
7.4 ALD download 35
8 Site sharing configuration 36
8.1 Connect to ALD 36
8.2 Site configuration wizard 36
8.3 Site configuration report file 38
8.4 Site configuration overview 38
8.5 Site configuration password 40
8.6 Preferences 41
9 AISG bus [V] [mA] 42
10 Mechanic´s level 43
11 ALC setup 44
11.1 Switch HF voltage 44
11.2 Network configuration 45

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11.3 Software update ALC 46
11.4 System information 47
11.5 System configuration 48
11.6 Manage configuration files 49
11.6.1 Antenna table (XML) 49
11.6.2 Antenna conguration le 50
11.6.3 Firmware/bootloader le 50
11.6.4 Conguration le 51
11.7 Report file to USB 52
12 Web browser 53
12.1 User interface (GUI) 54
12.1.1 Start page 54
12.1.2 Menu structure 55
12.2 Connect ALC to web-enabled device via WLAN/USB 59
12.2.1 Connect via WLAN using Windows 7 59
12.2.2 Connect via USB using Windows 7 60
12.2.3 Connect via USB using Windows 8 (32-/64 bit) 62
13 Calibrate touch-screen 64
14 Disposal 65
15 Appendix 66
15.1 Disclaimer 66
15.2 FCC Statements 68
15.3 Open Source License 69
15.3.1 Used Open Source Components 69
15.3.2 Support 69
15.4 Java Platform 70
15.5 GPL Version 3 94
15.6 RUNTIME LIBRARY EXCEPTION 99
15.7 LGPL version 2.1 102
15.8 Zlib license 105
15.9 Boost Software License 105
15.10 Public Domain 106
15.11 MIT License 106
15.12 New RSD License 106
15.13 Apache Software License 106
15.14 Eclipse Public License v 1.0 108
16 Adresses 110
17 List of figures 114
18 List of tables 115

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General
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1 General
1.1 General safety instructions
Warning
Risk of electric shock.
●Make sure that the mains cable (power supply cable) for the device (ALC) is not
damaged. A damaged mains cable must be replaced immediately.
●Do not use the device with a damaged mains cable.
●Use only the supplied power supply unit to supply the device with power.
●Connect the power supply unit only to the voltages specied on the type label/
data sheet.
●Refrain from performing any work on the installation in stormy conditions. In particular,
do not connect any cables and do not disconnect any cable connections.
●The plug connection between the device and the installation serves as the main mains
cut-off xture and must be accessible at all times.
●There are voltages of up to 30 V present at the device outputs.
●Familiarise yourself with the methods of accident prevention required during the instal-
lation of antennas.
Attention
Risk of damage or destruction of devices.
●Read the ALC product documentation1) in full before connecting the system to the
power supply.
●Retain the ALC product documentation1) and pass it on to the next owner.
1) See data supplied in the memory of the ALC. To display the data on a PC, connect the ALC to
the PC via USB and export the data.
1.2 Identification
Feature Description
Type Antenna Line Congurator (ALC), version/type 8601.0156
Address of
manufacturer
See last page

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1.3 Scope of supply
●1 x Antenna Line Congurator (ALC) with cover for the connections
●1 x 24V/3A charger, can also be used as external power supply
●1 x display guard with push buttons
●1 x transport case
●1 x USB cable, 1m, for connection to a PC/notebook
●1 x RET cable, 1m, order number 86010007, for connection to the components to be
congured
●1 x HF cable SMB/7-16, 1.8m
●1 x instructions for use
1.4 Intended use
The Antenna Line Congurator (ALC) must be used only to congure the RET system.
The ALC offers the following functions:
●Conguration of AISG-compatible antennas (ALDs) such as RET and TMA
●First installation and service
●First installation of Kathrein ALDs using the installation wizard
●Conguration of the Kathrein site-sharing adapter
Other features of the ALC:
●Battery operated (stand-alone)
●Touch-screen graphical display
●Sturdy aluminium housing
●No need to install software on a laptop or PC
●Generate and save report les
●WLAN interface for control using a laptop, tablet PC or smartphone via a web browser
●Parallel operation of display and web browser
●Inclination sensor for mechanical alignment of the antenna
●Display of power and voltage on the AISG bus

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About these instructions
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2 About these instructions
2.1 Overview
These instructions for use contain all the information necessary to install and operate the
Antenna Line Congurator (ALC).
These instructions for use are available in additional languages and can be downloaded
from www.kathrein.com ▶Solutions ▶Mobile Communication Solutions ▶Support ▶
Technical Documents ▶User Manuals
2.2 Target group
Unless otherwise indicated, the target group of these instructions is experts. Experts refers
to individuals that, among other things:
●Are professionally trained as electricians, technicians etc.
●Possess knowledge of all the applicable terms and skills relating to the installation and
operation of mobile communication systems
●Are familiar with the applicable national safety regulations
2.3 Markings
2.3.1 Symbols and signal words
Signal words
Danger Immediate risk of death or serious physical injury
Warning Possible risk of death or serious physical injury
Caution Possible risk of slight or moderately severe physical injury
Attention Risk of material damage
Note Note regarding the operation or use of the instructions
Warning symbols
General risk of physical injury
Risk of physical injury from electric voltage
Risk of material damage

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Symbols for operation
Input via selection from a pop-up list
Input via keyboard or numerical keypad (separate page)
●Input via selection from a list (separate page)
●Display of a list (separate page)
Display (value cannot be changed)
2.3.2 Markings in the text
Error Controls and labels of the ALC and the ALC software.
✔Requirement that must be met in order for the function to be available.
1., 2., 3. etc. Procedural instructions comprising several steps
►Procedural instructions comprising a single step
⇛Reference to further information.
<Variable> Variable (placeholder)
2.3.3 Abbreviations and technical terms
ACS Antenna Clock Sensor
ACW Antenna Conguration Wizard: Wizard for recording antenna data from Kath-
rein antennas with an external RCU; ⇛7.2, p. 31
ALC Antenna Line Congurator
ALD Antenna Line Device
AISG Antenna Interface Standards Group; RET systems are controlled using the
AISG protocol.
ASD ALD Sensor
ATS ALD Temperature Sensor
GLS Geographic Location Sensor
GUI Graphical User Interface
RET Remote Electrical Tilt: System for the remote control of the electrical tilt of an
antenna
RFID Radio Frequency Identication: System for automatic and contactless identi-
cation and localisation using radio waves
RCU Remote Control Unit
TMA Tower Mounted Amplier

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Preconditions for operation
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3 Preconditions for operation
●The RCUs and ALDs that are congured with the ALC must be correctly installed and
connected to the AISG bus.
●Each RCU must be calibrated before the initial conguration of the inclination angle, after
each manual adjustment to the inclination angle and each time the RCU is removed.
●Failure to observe the above instructions can result in imprecise conguration of the
inclination angle.
●Correct calibration requires the RCU to be installed at the antenna interface provided.
●The PC/notebook1) must have Microsoft®Windows®2000, XP, Vista (Ultimate/Home
Premium), 7, 8 or 10 installed.
●The USB stick2) must have ≥ 512 MB of storage space and be formatted with FAT 32.
1) The PC/notebook is required only if the ALC is to be operated via web browser.
See Web browser, p. 53 et seqq for more information.
2) The USB stick is required for transferring data to/from the ALC;
see e.g. Software update ALC, p. 46.

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4 Structure
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①Touch-screen
②LED is lit: Data is being transmitted to the AISG bus
③LED is lit: ALC is charging
④Protective cap for the WLAN antenna
⑤Connection for the AISG bus
⑥HF connection for the AISG bus
⑦On/off button
⑧Mini USB port for a PC
⑨USB port for a USB stick
⑩Charger connection
⑪Protective clip
⑫Cover for connections ⑧⑨⑩
⑬Push buttons for attaching the display guard
Fig. 1: Structure of the ALC

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First installation
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5 First installation
When the ALC is switched on for the rst time, the display shows the System Configura-
tion (Fig. 2).1)
1. Adjust the date and time as required.
2. Press Set Data to conrm the settings.
➯The ALC restarts and the display shows the start-up screen.2)
1) See more under 11.5, p. 48
2) See more under 6.3, p. 15
Fig. 2: Display when switching on for the rst time