NetComm NRB-0206-02-01 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Smart Antenna Tool
NRB-0206-02-01
Model: NRB-0206

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Welcome
This quick start guide is designed to familiarize you with the features and use of
the NetComm Wireless Smart Antenna Tool.
The Smart Antenna Tool is a battery-powered tool which connects to the
alignment port on the back of a NetComm Wireless Outdoor Unit, providing power
and a wireless access point. The installer can then use a portable wireless device,
such as a laptop or tablet, to connect to the Outdoor Unit to read signal strength
data and align it in the optimal position.

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Package contents
The NRB-0206-02-01 package includes:
1 x NRB-0206-02-01 Smart Antenna Tool
1 x Quick Start Guide1 x WiFi security card
1 x Micro USB to Type-A charge cable 1 x AC wall charger (5V/2A)*
1 x Smart Antenna Tool pouch
* Photo for illustration purposes only, actual charger may vary

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Device overview
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1Connector
protective cap
Protects the connector from dust and moisture when the
Smart Antenna Tool is not in use.
2Power button Push once to power the Smart Antenna Tool on. In
approximately three (3) seconds the LEDs will illuminate.
When turned on and not connected to the Outdoor Unit,
the Smart Antenna Tool displays the remaining battery
charge level. See the LED indicator section for details on
the battery level indication.
Press and hold the Power button for four (4) seconds to
turn off the Smart Antenna Tool. The LEDs will all turn off.
Press and hold the Power button for eight (8) seconds to
reboot the Smart Antenna Tool.
The device will automatically power off after 15 minutes of
inactivity. Also note that once turned off, the unit may not
be powered on again for the next 30 seconds.
3Micro USB
port to charge
the battery
The Micro USB port connects to a USB power source
using the supplied USB cable to charge the internal
battery. Connect the Smart Antenna Tool to a 5V/2A
power source for optimum charging speed.
4Multipurpose
LED indicators
The LED indicators on the Smart Antenna Tool are
multifunctional. They display:
1. Remaining battery level when power is on and the
unit is not in any of the following three modes
2. Compass recalibration required
(Compass Calibration mode)
3. RF signal strength during alignment
(Cell scanning mode)
4. System status when the Outdoor Unit is in
normal operation (Normal operation mode)
See the LED indicator section for more information.

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Charging the Smart
Antenna Tool
The included USB cable can be used to charge the Smart Antenna Tool. Connect
the USB cable from the Micro USB port on the Smart Antenna Tool to the included
AC wall charger or another 5V/2A power source for optimum charging speed.
The LED indicators on the side of the Smart Antenna Tool light up and may ash
depending on the remaining battery level. See the LED indicator section for details
on reading the battery level.
NOTE: The battery cannot be charged while it is connected to an Outdoor Unit. Do
not power off the Smart Antenna Tool while it is charging.
WARNING: Wait at least 10 seconds after powering off the Smart Antenna Tool
before connecting the USB charge cable. Failure to do so will require you to remove
the charge cable and reboot the tool by holding the power button down for 8
seconds.

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LED Indicators
WARNING: The LED indicators are designed to be bright so that they are visible
outdoors. Do not view the LED indicators from close proximity or for long periods.
The same LED indicators can have different meanings depending on the mode of
operation which the Smart Antenna Tool is currently in.
a) Battery check mode – When the Smart Antenna Tool is powered on and
not connected to an Outdoor Unit or the battery is charging.
95-100% 80-94% 65-79% 50-64%
35-49% 20-34% 0-19%

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b) Compass Calibration mode - The Smart Antenna Tool contains an
electronic compass which periodically requires calibration in order to
provide the most accurate orientation possible.
Calibrate the device at every start and recalibrate when all three LED
indicators ash both red and green twice a second.
To calibrate the device, rst isolate it from any magnetic eld or metal
structures (for example vehicles, the antenna pole, power lines, etc.) and
then rotate the unit fully through all three axes, see drawings below.
When recalibration is successful, the LEDs will stop ashing.
All LEDs ashing Turn Spin Flip
c) Cell scanning mode - When the Smart Antenna Tool is connected to and
powering an Outdoor Unit (i.e. Power over Ethernet is not provided to the
Outdoor Unit). This mode is used when installing the Outdoor Unit.
Strong signal Medium signal Low signal No cell detected

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LED 1 indicates the Ethernet
connection status of the Outdoor Unit.
LED 1 DESCRIPTION
Link is up
Activity on Ethernet
LED 2 indicates the Cellular
connection status of the Outdoor Unit.
LED 2 STATUS DESCRIPTION
Data APN attached
Data APN attaching
+LTE registered
+LTE registering
LTE not registered
LED 3 indicates the Power status of
the Outdoor Unit.
LED 3 STATUS DESCRIPTION
No power
Power on
d) Normal operation mode – When the Smart Antenna Tool is connected
to an Outdoor Unit and Power over Ethernet is also being supplied to the
Outdoor Unit. This mode is used on an existing installation.

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Before beginning to align an Outdoor Unit, press the Power button on the bottom
of the Smart Antenna Tool and observe the battery level indicated by the LED
indicators. Ensure that you have an adequate charge level for the installation.
To align an Outdoor Unit:
1. Prepare the Outdoor Unit as per the Installation Guide.
2. On the Outdoor Unit, locate the alignment port and remove the protective
cap from it.
Using the Smart Antenna
Tool to align an Outdoor
Unit

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3. Power on the Smart Antenna Tool and calibrate the compass as described
on page 8. Remove the protective cap from the Smart Antenna Tool’s
connector then connect the Smart Antenna Tool to the alignment port of
the Outdoor Unit as shown below.

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4. Wait approximately 1 minute for the Outdoor Unit to go through its
boot up process.
5. Using a portable wireless device such as a laptop or tablet, scan for
nearby wireless networks. Connect to the network being broadcast
by the Smart Antenna Tool using the Network Name and Password
which are printed on the label and on the WiFi security card included
in the package.
6. When the wireless connection has been established, use your
wireless device to browse to the IP address of the Smart Antenna Tool
(http://192.168.3.1).
WARNING: When the Smart Antenna Tool is connected to the Outdoor Unit, do not point
the front panel of the Outdoor Unit directly at other people or yourself. Always maintain a
separation distance of 8 inches between any part of your body and the front of the Outdoor
Unit (the ofcial FCC recommendation species 20cm separation). We recommend that
you disconnect the PoE cable and Smart Antenna Tool if you are working in proximity to the
Outdoor Unit and it is not required to be on.
NOTE: If the web interface does not show immediately, ensure that you have waited long
enough for the antenna to have completed its boot process.
7. To complete the installation, follow the Installation Guide that comes
with your Outdoor Unit.

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Safety & Regulatory
Information

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RF Exposure
The NRB-0206-02-01 contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives
and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your device, the system
handling your connection controls the power level at which your device transmits.
The NRB-0206-02-01 meets the government’s requirements for exposure to
radio waves. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits
for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government.
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 5mm between the radiator and your body.

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FCC Statement
FCC compliance
Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless
device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certied to
the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure.
FCC regulations
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving Outdoor Unit.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

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Product Warranty
For warranty information please visit
http://support.netcommwireless.com/warranty-info
Safety and product care
Please refer to the user guide for safety and product care information.
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Head Ofce, 18-20 Orion Road
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