KMW Communications PAC-I User manual

KMW Communications
Portable Antenna Controller
(PAC-I™)
User’s Guide
Document: KC-50-0001-03
10/17/2005
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2004 KMW Communications, Inc.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. KMW assumes no liability for
omissions or inaccuracies in this document, or from the furnishing or use of the information
herein. KMW reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein and does not
assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product described herein.
This document and the information in it is the proprietary and confidential information of KMW
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document, please return it immediately to KMW at the address contained herein at KMW’s cost.
Revision History
Date Version Description
06/06/2004 KC-50-0001-Draft Version Initial production release of the portable
antenna controller (PAC-I) for KMW remote
controlled antenna products.
07/20/2004 KC-50-0001-01 Production release
10/22/2004 KC-50-0001-02 Revision update
04/13/2007 KC-50-0001-03 Company information change
If you have questions or comments about the content of this document, please contact:
KMW Communications
1521 East Orangethorpe Ave.
Suite A.
Fullerton, CA 92831
714-895-3659
http://www.kmwcomm.com
[email protected]m
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9. Troubleshooting Guide
9.4. Description of Alarm Codes
Item Code (Hex) Description
Same Code Over Count 0x01 Current position was detected after a fixed number of
trials. Check torque or control voltage.
Open Code Over Count 0x02 Open value was detected after a fixed number of trials.
Check connections between Bias-T, cable, and antenna.
Unknown Code Detection 0x04 Unknown position value was detected. Failure due to
motor box encoder inside antenna, Bias PCB, Bias-T, AD
converter of the controller, etc.
Maximum Limit Detection 0x08 Out of control range. Failure due to motor malfunction
or incorrect actuating voltage.
Minimum Limit Detection 0x10 Out of control range. Failure due to motor malfunction
or incorrect actuating voltage.
Next Code Not Detection 0x20 Control position failure. Failure due to insufficient
torque, motor encoder, etc.
Miss Path Detection 0x40 Failure in control path relay, controller, incorrect position
of motor during antenna assembly, etc.
Note: The above alarms include failures that may not be repaired by end-users. Contact KMW
Technical Support for further assistance.
9.5. General Information
•PAC reset while operating:
This may be caused by insufficient amount of remaining battery power. Check the battery level
and recharge if necessary.
•Recovering from Alarm:
For any alarms listed above (Table 6-1), the PAC automatically recovers from the alarm. If an
alarm continues to appear, user may try to recover from the alarm by pressing ‘ENT’ key after
alarm appeared. If the alarm continues after the manual recovery process, contact KMW Technical
Support for further assistance.
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Table of Contents
1. Preface___________________________________________________________5
1.1 Purpose_____________________________________________________________5
1.2 General Information ___________________________________________________5
1.3 Related Documents____________________________________________________5
2. Overview of Portable Antenna Controller Kit _____________6
2.1 Controller Kit Packing List _____________________________________________6
2.2 Controller Functions___________________________________________________7
2.3 PAC-I Operating Requirements __________________________________________7
3. Overview of PAC-I ____________________________________________8
3.1 External View________________________________________________________8
3.2 Part Description ______________________________________________________9
4. Preparation ____________________________________________________10
4.1 PAC-I Packing List __________________________________________________10
4.2 Power Supply/Battery_________________________________________________10
4.3 Connecting PAC using Control Cable ____________________________________11
4.4 Connecting Optional PAC Communication Cables__________________________11
4.5 Connecting Optional PAC Communication Cables__________________________12
5. Operating PAC-I______________________________________________14
5.1 Key Functions_______________________________________________________14
5.2 Verifying User ID and password ________________________________________15
5.6. Antenna Beam Direction Control________________________________________19
6. PAC Menu Structure__________________________________________22
6.4. Menu Diagram ______________________________________________________22
7. PAC PC Application User’s Guide__________________________23
7.4. Operating Environment _______________________________________________23
7.5. Program Installation and Execution______________________________________23
7.6. Start-up Window ____________________________________________________23
7.7. Getting Started ______________________________________________________25
8. Cautions _______________________________________________________31
9. Troubleshooting Guide _______________________________________32
9.4. Description of Alarm Codes____________________________________________32
9.5. General Information __________________________________________________32
10. Portable Antenna Controller Specifications_______________33
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11. Technical Support_____________________________________________33
Reader Survey Form ____________________________________________________34
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1. Preface
1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 The purpose of this document is to explain how to operate PAC-I (Portable Antenna
Controller – First Edition of Controller Series: herein “PAC-I”) for antenna beam control of
KMW’s adjustable antennas (1-Way EDTA, Hybrid 2-Way Antenna).
1.1.2 The main use of this portable, easy-to-carry controller is to control vertical and horizontal
beam width of KMW’s adjustable antennas.
1.1.3 The purpose of PAC-I is to increase the effectiveness of base station operations by offering
easier and cost-effective network optimization through remote control capability of antenna
beam direction control.
1.2 General Information
1.2.1 By incorporating RS-485/422 communications interface, PAC-I is designed to be interoperable
with the base station systems.
1.2.2 By incorporating RS-232 communications interface, PAC-I supports the value-added features
such as user registration, antenna beam control data log management, firmware download,
etc.
1.2.3 PAC-I is designed to be portable and user-friendly and features Graphic LCD Screen and 4×4
key function.
1.3 Related Documents
1.3.1 PAC-I Specifications
1.3.2 Communications protocol between PAC and PAC PC Application software (KMW
proprietary protocol)
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2. Overview of Portable Antenna Controller Kit
2.1 Controller Kit Packing List
Items Qty. Size Part Number
PAC-I KIT 1 - KMDAN0104000
PAC-I 1
Refer to product specification in
Section 10 KMDAN0103000
Rechargeable Battery
(included in PAC-I) 1 3.7V, 3CELL(11.1V, 1.5A)
LI-POLYMER PXZZMD0280A
AC/DC SMPS
Adaptor 1 Input: 100~240V, 50/60Hz 1.5A
Output: 19VDC, 3.68A 70W XW01MD028ZA
AC Power Cable 1 250V, 2M XMJ0MD028ZA
AC Power Plug 1 220V to 110V PXZZMD0281A
Control Cable 1 SMA(M)-to-SMA(M),
RG316Type, 2 meter KCA051011056
RS-232 Cable 1 DSUB(M) to DSUB(F), 2 meter WA01MD0519A
Bias-Injector with
DIN-Barrel Adaptor 1 - KASCTR182019
Shoulder Strap 1 2 meter PXZZMD0282A
Carrying Case 1 410×310×125 mm GC91MD0519A
User guide 1 - KC-50-0001-02
Program CD 1 PAC PC Application -
Adaptor 1 DIN(M) – DIN(M) KAD828211000
Figure 2-1. Inside View of PAC Kit
Carrying Case
PAC-I Bias Injector
AC/DC SMPS
Adaptor
AC Power Cable
& Control Cable
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2.2 Controller Functions
•Vertical (electrical) and/or horizontal (mechanical) antenna beam control
•Antenna model (EDTA 1-way, Hybrid 2-way) and sector selection
•User ID and password input for security protection
•Base station ID input for history log
•Data interoperability between PAC and PAC PC Application
oRegistration of user ID and password
oRegistration of base station ID
oAntenna control data upload and management
oFirmware (F/W) download
•Power detector and indicator
oAC/DC Adaptor connection detector
oBattery level indicator
•Time and date display
•Automatic speed control of antenna beam controlling motor
•Automatic recovery of antenna control alarm
•Various communications protocol support
oRS-232: PAC-I ↔PAC PC Application
oRS-485/422: PAC-I ↔Base station systems
2.3 PAC-I Operating Requirements
•PAC-I allows antenna control of KMW’s remotely adjustable antennas only.
•User has the basic operations knowledge of the KMW current antenna products. For new antenna
models KMW develops in the future, user may need to update the software.
•PAC-I uses rechargeable battery as its main source of power, and user should frequently check
and charge the battery to maintain its optimal power level.
•Although PAC-I has Super User ID and BTS ID already stored in it, it is advised that the user
registers its own user ID and BTS ID using PAC PC Application software in order to secure and
manage the data effectively.
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3. Overview of PAC-I
3.1 External View
Figure 3-1. External View of PAC-I
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3.2 Part Description
•RS-232 Port:
This is for communication between PAC-I and PAC PC Application software (RS-232
communications standard) installed on a PC.
•ANT Port:
This is for antenna beam control. Connect DC input port of Bias-T and ANT Port with Control
Cable.
•RS-485/422 Port:
This is for communication between PAC-I and base station systems. For its use, protocol should
be discussed with the customer.
•Shoulder Strap Holder:
Used to hold shoulder strap.
•Display Window:
Displays the date, time, battery level, and antenna control information and status.
•Membrane S/W:
This is the keypad to input antenna control information. 4×4 Matrix Key Function is used to
enhance easy operation and support multiple functionalities PAC-I offers.
•Power Switch:
Switch for power supply.
•AC/DC Adaptor Input Port:
This is the input port for outside power supply. It connects PAC-I to outside power supply in case
the built-in battery dies or does not have enough power charged to operate PAC-I.
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4. Preparation
4.1 PAC-I Packing List
User should make sure that there is no missing part from PAC-I Kit to prevent any control failure or
error during operation. (Refer to Section 2.1)
4.2 Power Supply/Battery
After turning on the power switch of PAC-I, user should check the battery indicator located on the top
right corner of LCD screen to verify if the battery is charged sufficiently to operate PAC-I. If this
indicator blinks every second, user needs to recharge the battery.
Figure 4-1. View of LCD Screen
Battery
Indicator
Figure 4-2. Battery Level Indicator
Battery
Indicator Power Level
75% to 100% full
50% to 75% full
25% to 50% full
Below 25% full
If power level is below 20%, the indicator blinks every
second to warn the user to recharge.
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4.3 Connecting PAC using Control Cable
As shown in Figure 4-3, connect DC input port of the Bias-T to the ANT port of the PAC using the
SMA(M)-to-SMA(M) RG316 type control cable.
Figure 4-3. Interface between the PAC-I and KMW remote adjustable antennas
RF feed lines
KMW antennas
Bias-T
PAC-I
SMA(M)-to-SMA(M)
control cable
Bias-T
RF
(
to BTS
)
RF/DC
(
to ANT
)
DC Input
SMA
(
F
)
+45°
Slant
−45 °
Slant
RF
/
C
TRL
RF
DC Bypass
Lightning
Arrestor
(Optional)
Important: There should be direct DC path from the PAC through Bias-T to the antenna in order for
the remote control signal to flow up to the antenna. If additional lightning protection is required, use a
lighting arrestor with DC bypass feature.
4.4 Connecting Optional PAC Communication Cables
When configuring PAC using the PAC PC Application software or connecting PAC to the base station,
use RS-232 cable (included in the PAC Kit) and/or RS-485/422 cable (not included in the PAC Kit) to
connect the PAC to a PC or to a base station system as shown in Figure 4-4.
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Figure 4-4. Interface between the PAC-I and Personal Computer/Base Station System
Note: RS-485/422 cable is not included in the PAC Kit.
4.5 Connecting Optional PAC Communication Cables
KMW’s remotely adjustable antenna products follow the following direction conventions.
When using the Portable Antenna Controller, please refer to the following conventions for the changes
in the peak gain direction.
The positive horizontal beam steering angles mean clockwise rotation from the boresight of the
antenna (i.e., the perpendicular direction of the mounting surface) and the negative horizontal beam
steering angles mean counterclockwise rotation from the boresight of the antenna.
As for the vertical downtilt, the positive angles mean the electrical downtilt angles, and no electrical
uptilt is currently available.
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Figure 4-5. Antenna Configuration Direction Convention
+ direction
(positive direction)
: Vertical Downtilt
+ direction
(positive direction)
: Horizontal Steering
−direction
(negative direction)
: Horizontal Steering
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5. Operating PAC-I
5.1 Key Functions
Figure 5-1. Key Pad Layout
1
.QZ
2
ABC
3
DEF
SEL
MENU
4
GHI
5
JKL
6
MNO FWD
7
PRS
8
TUV
9
WXY REV
◀0 ▶ENT
5.1.1 Numeric (Character) Key
Used when inputting password, time, date and etc.
5.1.2 Function Key
•‘SEL/MENU’ Key
Used to change antenna configuration (vertical, horizontal). To select the MENU option,
press SEL/MENU key for more than a second.
•‘FWD’ Key
Used to increase (targeted) antenna steering angle. Also used when selecting MENU (UP
Key).
•‘REV’ Key
Used to decrease (targeted) antenna steering angle. Also used when selecting MENU
(DOWN Key)
•‘ENT’ key
Used to select menu and activate antenna control.
5.1.3 Shift Key
•Left Shift Key (◀)
Used to move cursor to the left.
•Right Shift Key (▶)
Used to move cursor to the right.
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5.2 Verifying User ID and password
In order to prevent unauthorized use of PAC and to track/manage user data, all users must go
through the user verification process.
1. Check to make sure that ANT Port(F) on PAC is
connected to DC Input Port(F) on Bias-T with
SMA(M)-to-SMA(M) Control Cable.
2. Turn on the power switch at the bottom of PAC-I.
PAC-I
TM
VER:1.1.2.01
3. Select USER ID by using left (◀) or right (▶)
‘Shift’ key, then pressing ‘ENT’.
User can register up to 10 USER ID’s using both
PAC-I and PAC PC Application.
4. Type in four-digit password.
Note: If the inputted password is correct, the
next screen will appear automatically. If the
password is incorrect, it will flash “Retry..!”
then ask for the password again.
PASSWORD
01/01 00:00
****
5. If the correct password is entered and the user is
verified, the MENU screen will appear.
MENU
01/01 00:00
[1] Setup
[2] Antenna Control
[3] Measurement VSWR
[4] Memory Clear
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5.3. Menu
MENU brought up during antenna beam control has the same menu items and uses as the
MENU appeared in the beginning. To bring up MENU while controlling antenna, press ‘SEL’
for more than a second. Re-press ‘SEL’ to go back to the previous screen.
MENU
01/01 00:00
[1] Setup
[2] Antenna Control
[3] Measurement VSWR
[4] Memory Clear
[1] Setup : Selecting different options for antenna beam control and data management.
[2] Antenna Control : Vertical, Horizontal, Beam Width control
[3] Measurement VSWR : Measuring VSWR. It is not used currently.
[4] Memory Clear : Deleting antenna beam control data stored in memory.
5.4. Setup
While on the above MENU screen, press ‘1’ on the keypad to bring up ‘Setup’ menu. To go
back to the previous menu, press ‘SEL.’
SET UP
01/01 00:00
[1] User Change
[2] BTS Num. Change
[3] Date Set
[4] Time Set
5.4.1. [1] User Change
Used to change the current user. From SET UP menu screen, press ‘1’ on the keypad to
select ‘User Change.’ In order to cancel the selection, press ‘SEL’ and go back to the
previous menu.
1. Using Left(◀) or Right(▶) ‘Shift’ Key,
select the registered USER’S I/D and
press ‘ENT.’ User can register up to 10
USER I/Ds using both PAC-1 and PAC
PC Application.
USER
01/01 00:00
Super ID ▶
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2. Type in four-digit password.
Note: If the inputted password is
correct, the next screen will appear
automatically. If the password is
incorrect, it will flash “Retry..!” then
ask for the password again.
PASSWORD
01/01 00:00
****
5.4.2. [2] BTS Num. Change
Used to change the BTS Number. From SET UP menu screen, press ‘2’ to select ‘BTS
Num. Change.’ In order to cancel the selection, press ‘SEL’ and go back to the previous
menu.
Using left(◀) or right(▶) ‘Shift’ Key,
select the registered BTS Number and
press ‘ENT.’ Up to 10 BTS Numbers can
be registered using PAC PC Application.
BTS NUMBER
01/01 00:00
KMW BTS ▶◀
5.4.3. [3] Date Set
Used to set the date. From SET UP menu screen, press ‘3’ to select ‘Date Set.’ In order to
cancel the selection, press ‘SEL’ key and go back to the previous menu.
1. Using the keypad, input the DATE. The
cursor automatically shifts to the right
when numbers are entered, however, it
can also be moved by pressing left(◀) or
right(▶) ‘Shift’ key. Press ‘ENT’ to
complete the date set up.
DATE SET
01/01 00:00
2000/01/01
5.4.4. [4] Time Set
Used to set the time. From SET UP menu screen, press ‘4’ to select ‘Time Set.’ In order
to cancel the selection, press ‘SEL’ key and go back to the previous menu.
2. Using the keypad, input the TIME (00:00
~ 23:59). The cursor automatically shifts
to the right when numbers are entered,
however, it can also be moved by
pressing left(◀) or right(▶) ‘Shift’ key.
Press ‘ENT’ to complete the date set up.
TIME SET
01/01 00:00
00:00
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5.5. Antenna Control(Finding current antenna beam configuration)
This menu is for antenna beam controls. User must go through the below steps to control
antenna beams. From the main MENU screen, press ‘2’ to select ‘Antenna Control.’ In order to
cancel the selection, press ‘SEL’ key and go back to the previous screen.
5.5.1. Antenna Type Selection
1. Using left(◀) or right(▶) ‘Shift’ Key to
select the ANTENNA TYPE to be
controlled and press ‘ENT.’
ANTENNA TYPE
01/01 00:00
HBRD 2-Way ▶◀
* Antenna Type List
Antenna Type Description
EDTA 1-Way Vertical beam tilt capability
HBRD 2-Way Vertical beam tilt and horizontal steering capability
<3> Sector 3 Sector Antenna control
Dual Band Vertical beam tilt and horizontal steering capability for 2 different
frequency band
Qaud Band Vertical beam tilt and horizontal steering capability for 2 same
frequency band
<3> Column Beam width control and horizontal steering capability
5.5.2. Antenna Model Selection
Select Antenna Model for the Antenna Type selected in the above menu.
1. Using left(◀) or right(▶) ‘Shift’ Key to
select the ANTENNA MODEL, and
press ‘ENT.’
ANTENNA MODEL
01/01 00:00
<IMT2000> HB-X
-IB-17-65-00T ▶◀
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* Antenna Model by Antenna Type
Antenna
Type
Antenna Model Ver No.1
Range
Ver No.2
Range
Horizontal
Range
Remark
AM-X-CB-15-65-00T 0°~14°- - Cellular 800
AM-X-CB-15-65-06T 6°~20°- Cellular 800
AM-X-CB-17-65-00T 0°~14°- - Cellular 800
AM-X-GB-15-65-00T 0°~14°- GSM 900
AM-X-DB-17-65-00T 0°~16°- - DCS 1800
AM-X-PA-17-65-00T 0°~16°- - US PCS
EDTA
1-Way
AM-X-IB-17-65-00T 0°~16°- - IMT 2000
HB-X-CB-15-65-00T 0°~14°- -30°~ +30°Cellular 800
HB-X-GB-15-65-00T 0°~14°- -30°~ +30°GSM 900
HB-X-CB-15-65-06T 6°~20°- -30°~ +30°Cellular 800
HB-X-PA-17-65-00T 0°~16°- -30°~ +30°US PCS
HBRD
2-Way
HB-X-IB-17-65-00T 0°~16°- -30°~ +30°IMT 2000
E3-X-CB-15-65-00T 0°~14°- - Cellular 800
<3>Sector H3-X-PA-17-65-00T 0°~16°- -15°~ +15°US PCS
Dual Band HD-X-CA-FH-65-00T 0°~16°0°~14°-30°~ +30°US PCS /
Cellular 800
Quad Band HQ-X-PA-17-65-00T 0°~16°0°~16°-30°~ +30°US PCS*2
<3>Column HH-X-PA-18-VA-02T 35°,65°,
90°,120°
- -30°~ +30°Beam
Width
5.5.3. Antenna Sector Selction
Select Antenna Sector for the Antenna Model selected in the above menu.
1. Using left(◀) or right(▶) ‘Shift’ Key to
select the ANTENNA SECTOR to be
controlled and press ‘ENT.’
ANTENNA SECTOR
01/01 00:00
Alpha ▶
2. When all the above set up process is
completed, PAC will automatically
start finding the current antenna
configuration, and when it’s found,
PAC allows user to control/change
antenna beam configuration.
HB-X-IB-17-65-00T[a]
01/01 00:00
▶VB1: 0.0° [ OK ]
HB1: 0.0° [ OK ]
VB2: --.-° [ ---- ]
5.6. Antenna Beam Direction Control
5.6.1. LCD Screen
Figure 5-2. View of LCD Screen
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