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

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6 Graphical user interface
6.1 General operation
The graphical user interface (GUI) of the ALC has the following properties:
●The GUI is operated via the ALC touch-screen.
●All GUI content can be accessed from the main menu. Tab. 1, p. 14 provides an overview
of the GUI menu structure and contains cross-references to the corresponding sections
in these instructions.
●Example descriptions of the displays and controls of the GUI are given below.
Note
The displays and controls in this section marked * are assumed to be known for the
remainder of the document.
2
1
3
4
①Title of the page*
②Charge status of the ALC rechargeable battery*
③Switches to the last main view;* changes are not applied.
④Buttons for opening sub-menus
Fig. 3: Navigating within a sub-menu
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c
b
a
8
2
3
Fig. 4: Navigating within a
sub-menu and setting
values
①Title of the page*
②ⓐCharge status of the ALC rechargeable battery*
ⓑA site-sharing adapter is connected.
Lock open: No password has been assigned to protect the
conguration of the site-sharing adapter against unauthorised
access.
Lock closed: A password has been assigned.
③Switches to the last main view;* changes are not applied.
⑥Button that switches to a subpage on which the value can be
changed; the subpage may contain:
●A list for selecting a value (⑨in Fig. 5)
●A keyboard for inputting a value (⑫in Fig. 6)
⑦Opens a pop-up selection ⓒ
⑧Navigates between related pages*

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⑨Selection list
⑩Navigates within the selection list/highlights another list item*
⑪Applies the highlighted list item/the modied value and switches
to the next-highest level or the next page*
Fig. 5: Setting values in a sub-menu
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15
⑫Keyboard* for inputting text or a number (here: numerical keypad
for inputting a number)
⑬Conrms the input value*
⑭Value range within which the input value must fall*
⑮Input value
Fig. 6: Numerical keypad for inputting a number
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⑯Error status:*
no Error: There is no error message present for the connected
device.
Error: An error message is present.
►Press ⑯ to display the error list with additional information
(⇛Fig. 8).
Fig. 7: Error status

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Fig. 8: List with error information

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Graphical user interface
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6.2 Menu structure
Connect to ALD
Menu ALD Configuration ALD Overview
Antenna Conf. Wizard
ALD Report File
ALD Download FW / Bootloader File
Configuration File
Site Sharing Conf Connect to ALD
Site Conf. Wizard
Site Conf. Report File
Site Conf. Overview Base Station Ports
FlexRETs
Sensor Devices
Site Conf. Info
Site Conf. Password Set Password
Change Password
Clear Passord
Preferences
AISG Bus [V][mA]
Mechanic´s Level
ALC Setup Switch HF Voltage
Network Configuration
Softwareupdate ALC
System Information
System Configuration
Manage Config Files Antenna Table (XML)
Antenna Conig File
FW / Bootloader File
Configuration File
Reportfile to USB
3GPP / AISG2+AISG1
⇛ 7.1, p. 16
⇛ 7.2, p. 31
⇛ 7.3, p. 34
⇛ 7.4, p. 35
⇛ 8.1, p. 36
⇛ 8.2, p. 36
⇛ 8.3, p. 38
⇛ 8.4, p. 38
⇛ 8.5, p. 40
⇛ 8.6, p. 41
⇛ 9, p. 42
⇛ 10, p. 43
⇛ 11.1, p. 44
⇛ 11.2, p. 45
⇛ 11.3, p. 46
⇛ 11.4, p. 47
⇛ 11.5, p. 48
⇛ 11.6.1, p. 49
⇛ 11.6.2, p. 50
⇛ 11.6.3, p. 50
⇛ 11.6.4, p. 51
⇛ 11.7, p. 52
Tab. 1: ALC menu structure

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6.3 Start-up screen
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1
3
When the device is switched on, the start-up screen is displayed.
All functions of the ALC can be accessed from here.
①Scans the AISG bus for connected FlexRET/site-sharing compo-
nents and establishes a connection with the ALDs found
②Selects the AISG protocol used when scanning with ①
③Switches to the main menu ⇛6.4
6.4 Main menu
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3
4
5
Once the AISG bus has been successfully scanned, the following
controls are available within the main menu.
①Congure individual ALDs ⇛7, p. 16 et seqq
Note
If no ALD is found when scanning the AISG bus, ①is not
available.
②Congure the connected site-sharing adapter ⇛8, p. 36 et seqq
③Display the voltage and current of the feeder cable and the AISG
bus ⇛9, p. 42
④Measure the mechanical downtilt of an antenna ⇛10, p. 43
⑤Display the menu for general ALC settings ⇛11, p. 44 et seqq

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ALD configuration
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7 ALD configuration
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3
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①Display and edit settings for the detected ALDs ⇛7.1, p. 16
②Start the conguration wizard for connection to an antenna with
an external RET ⇛7.2, p. 31
③Generate a report le with device data for the ALDs connected to
the AISG bus and save internally ⇛7.3, p. 34
④Update rmware or conguration les for the connected ALDs
⇛7.4, p. 35
7.1 ALD overview
▷
ALD Configuration ▶ALD Overview
Topics
Select ALD, p. 17
RET properties, p. 18
TMA properties, p. 21
ASD properties, p. 22
ATS properties, p. 25
GLS properties, p. 27
ACS properties, p. 28
Kathrein FlexRET, p. 29
Kathrein RFID RCU, p. 30

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7.1.1 Select ALD
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Fig. 9: List of found ALDs
①List of found ALDs, sorted by device type
ⓐNumber of devices per type
ⓑDevice type (RET, TMA, ASD, ATS, GLS, ACS)
②Switches to list ④(Fig. 10)
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5
④List of devices of the device type highlighted in ①(Fig. 9)
⑤Switches to the properties of the device highlighted in ④
Note
The properties of the device types are described in sections
7.1.2 to 7.1.9.
Fig. 10: List of devices of the device type highlighted in Fig. 9

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ALD configuration
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7.1.2 RET properties
RET properties, page 1
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3
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①Electric downtilt
②Information about the sector or the base station;
The table below indicates the permitted number of characters
(bold numbers) for various AISG protocol versions.
Protocol mode AISG 1 3GPP/AISG 2
Sector ID 4 32
Base station ID 12 32
③✔An RCU without RFID is used.
Antenna type (Fig. 12)
④Frequency band of the antenna type selected for ③
⑤Downtilt range of the antenna type selected for ③
⑥Starts the calibration of the RET for the antenna type selected
for ③
⑦Error status
Fig. 11: Properties 1 (RET)
A
ⒶList of Kathrein antenna types
Fig. 12: List of antenna types
RET properties, page 2
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1
3
4
5
7
6
Additional data
①Antenna serial number
②Date of installation
③Installer ID
④Base station ID
⑤Antenna bearing
⑥Mechanical downtilt; the value can
●be entered via keyboard
●be adopted from the ALC sensor (Fig. 14)
⑦AISG protocol; the table p. 18 shows the permitted number of
characters for various AISG protocol versions (bold numbers).
Fig. 13: Properties 2 (RET)

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8⑧Adopts the downtilt value measured by the inclination sensor of
the ALC; in order for the measured value to match, the ALC must
lie with its rear panel at against the antenna.
Fig. 14: Numerical keypad and button for adopting the sensor value
RET properties, page 3
2
1
3
4
ALD data:
①Product number1)
②Hardware version1)
③Software version1)
④Restarts the connected ALD
1) Value exported from the RCU
Fig. 15: Properties 3 (RET)

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ALD configuration
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RET properties, page 4
2
1
Transfer conguration data for the antenna to the ALD (RCU):
①Transfer conguration data from the internal memory of the ALC
to the ALD (RCU) (Fig. 19 and ③④ in Fig. 17)
②Transfer conguration data from the USB stick1) to the ALD
(RCU) (Fig. 17)
1) USB stick is connected to the ALC
Fig. 16: Properties 4 (RET)
2
1
3
4
①Select USB stick (Fig. 18)
②Select conguration data (Fig. 19)
③Start transfer of conguration data
④Status of transfer
(✓= transfer successful, ✕= error)
Fig. 17: Transfer conguration data from USB stick
Fig. 18: Select USB stick Fig. 19: Select conguration data (le)