NEXTIVITY Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 User manual

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CEL-FI QUATRA 4000
Installation and User Guide
Revision: 3 draft
Nextivity, Inc.
16550 West Bernardo Drive
Building 5, Suite 550
San Diego, CA 92127
858-485-9442
www.cel-fi.com/support

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Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................................................2
Table of Figures.............................................................................................................................................................4
About This Guide ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................5
CAUTION.................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction to QUATRA 4000.....................................................................................................................................5
Understanding Cellular Coverage..............................................................................................................................5
The Cel-Fi QUATRA Solution..................................................................................................................................5
A Solution Anyone Can Confidently Deploy............................................................................................................6
Regulatory // Model Number: Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000..................................................................................................6
Bands Supported Under This FCC Certification .......................................................................................................7
System Overview...........................................................................................................................................................8
How Does It Work?...................................................................................................................................................8
Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 Key Features ........................................................................................................................9
Hardware Components ..................................................................................................................................................9
Network Unit (NU)..................................................................................................................................................10
Power Supply Cable ............................................................................................................................................12
Coverage Unit (CU).................................................................................................................................................12
Accessories..............................................................................................................................................................13
QUATRA 4000 Range Extender (QRE4K).........................................................................................................13
Donor Antennas...................................................................................................................................................14
Server Antenna ....................................................................................................................................................15
Couplers...............................................................................................................................................................15
The WAVE Portal .......................................................................................................................................................16
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................16
Alarms, Alerts, and Policies ....................................................................................................................................16
The Main Alarms.................................................................................................................................................17
User Profiles............................................................................................................................................................17
Installation...................................................................................................................................................................18
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................18
NU ...........................................................................................................................................................................18
Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................18

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Connecting Donor Source....................................................................................................................................21
Power...................................................................................................................................................................22
CU ...........................................................................................................................................................................22
Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting Server Antenna(s).............................................................................................................................24
Connecting NU and CU...........................................................................................................................................25
Using a QRE........................................................................................................................................................25
LEDs............................................................................................................................................................................25
NU ...........................................................................................................................................................................25
CU ...........................................................................................................................................................................26
Diagnostics and Testing...............................................................................................................................................28
WAVE PRO and COMPASS ..................................................................................................................................28
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................28
COMPASS is a hand-held battery operated device specifically designed to simplify the installation of all
QAUTRA variants, without the need for an Internet connection to the WAVE Portal in the cloud. ..................28
CEL-FI QUATRA INSTALLATION FEATURES ............................................................................................28
CEL-FI QUATRA OPTIMIZATION FEATURES.............................................................................................30
Advanced Information. Antennas and QUATRA 4000...............................................................................................32
Donor Antennas.......................................................................................................................................................32
Donor Signals ......................................................................................................................................................32
Antenna Selection................................................................................................................................................32
Grounding and Lightning Protection ...................................................................................................................33
Server Antennas.......................................................................................................................................................33
Antenna Selection................................................................................................................................................33
Mounting (Coverage Unit) ..................................................................................................................................33
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................35
Trademarks..................................................................................................................................................................39
Warranty & Limitation of Liability .............................................................................................................................39
Compliance..................................................................................................................................................................39
Glossary.......................................................................................................................................................................39
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................................40
Alarm Table.............................................................................................................................................................40
Support / Help..............................................................................................................................................................41

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Table of Figures
Figure 1. Architecture Overview...................................................................................................................................8
Figure 3. NU Image.....................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 4. SMA Connectors on the NU ........................................................................................................................11
Figure 5. QUATRA 4000 CU......................................................................................................................................12
Figure 6. CU Antenna..................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 7. CU Server Antenna ......................................................................................................................................13
Figure 8. QRE-4K........................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 9. Using QRE-4K.............................................................................................................................................14
Figure 10. Donor Antenna Connection........................................................................................................................14
Figure 11. Cel-Fi LPDA-R antenna.............................................................................................................................15
Figure 12. Server Antenna Connects ...........................................................................................................................15
Figure 13. NU Mounting Illustration...........................................................................................................................19
Figure 14, NU Mounting Template .............................................................................................................................20
Figure 15. Leveling the NU.........................................................................................................................................21
Figure 16. NU Power Cord..........................................................................................................................................22
Figure 17. Attach CU to bracket..................................................................................................................................23
Figure 18. Attaching antenna to CU............................................................................................................................24
Figure 19. CU port assignment on the NU ..................................................................................................................25
Figure 20. QR Code for WAVE PRO..........................................................................................................................28

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About This Guide
There are a variety of Cel-Fi QUATRA product variants available, supporting a variety of band configurations, for
multiple regions. This manual is applicable to the Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 ONLY, and does not apply to any other
QUATRA variants.
Safety Precautions
Use Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 indoors. It should not be used outdoors.
These products are designed to be used with the power supply unit that shipped with the Network Unit.
When installing the equipment, all the requirements of the manufacturer and the referenced standards must
be met.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Nextivity may void your right
to operate the equipment.
Introduction to QUATRA 4000
Understanding Cellular Coverage
Spotty cellular coverage, poor voice quality, dropped calls, and dead zones continue to plague occupants in
buildings of all shapes and sizes. Cel-Fi QUATRA solves that problem. It is an affordable, all-digital solution,
providing uniform, high quality cellular signal throughout a building. Cel-Fi QUATRA is scalable to fit buildings of
all sizes, and is carrier approved and guaranteed network safe.
Unlike traditional analog boosters and passive DAS technology, Cel-Fi QUATRA delivers a cellular signal that is up
to 1000x stronger, utilizing CAT 5e (or better) cabling for the connection between the head end and each remote.
The remotes are powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE), delivering an un-attenuated signal throughout the building.
Cel-Fi QUATRA can be installed in just days (compared to months typical of other solutions), and at a price point
that meets the middleprise budget.
The Cel-Fi QUATRA Solution
While cellular networks are outside, the majority of calls take place inside. A recent study showed 80% of business
users inside complain of poor coverage or dropped calls. Modern building materials, while improving energy
efficiency, will block or inhibit cellular service from the outside network. To exacerbate the issue, cellular coverage
is increasingly critical. In fact, cellular coverage can be considered a safety or even regulatory requirement,
depending on the region. Building owners need a flexible, high-quality solution. Installers and Value-Added
Resellers need a product that can serve the majority of building types and not take months to deploy.
Cel-Fi created a new solution category that combines its core technology with the architecture of an Active
DAS –to deliver an Active DAS Hybrid –carrier-grade but built for Installers.

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Integrators and Carriers have partnered with Cel-Fi to deliver a smart solution designed for middleprise
buildings –Cel-Fi QUATRA solutions.
Cel-Fi provides the QUATRA BOM Estimator to help installers select the appropriate equipment in the
right quantity, to eliminate the heavy cost / time of the (pre) planning effort.
Cel-Fi’s all-digital, scalable, PoE Category cable-based solution makes it ideal for Single or Multi-Carrier
environments.
Speed of Installation, higher quality in-building cellular solutions, and cost savings –are some of the reasons
building owners, facility managers, and IT professionals are making the smart investment in Cel-Fi QUATRA
solutions.
A Solution Anyone Can Confidently Deploy
Cel-Fi QUATRA is designed to improve indoor signal coverage without any risk of interference on the mobile
network. Cel-Fi QUATRA provides a sophisticated network-safe solution that has been rigorously tested globally,
through multiple generations, engineered to deliver multiple levels of network protection:
Uplink power control to prevent desensitizing the network
Echo-cancellation and feedback control
Uplink muting, when handsets (UE) are not detected
Signal qualification (channels are individually qualified, so noise or very poor signals won’t be amplified
and degrade the network)
The Cel-Fi WAVE Platform cloud-based portal enables an operator to monitor equipment and network
KPI’s, such as channel configurations, RSRP, RSCP, SINR, and system gains, providing control and
optimization insight.
Regulatory // Model Number: Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000
The QUATRA 4000 is FCC Part 20 certified. It supports bands 4,5,12,13 and 25.

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Bands Supported Under This FCC Certification
Verizon
Band 4, 13 and 25
Sprint Support
Band 2, 25
AT&T Support
Band 4, 5, 12, 25
T-Mobile Support
Band 4, 12, 25

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System Overview
How Does It Work?
Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 is a powerful cellular signal distribution solution. Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 is fundamentally
comprised of a Network Unit (NU) and up to six (6) Coverage Units (per NU). The Network Unit takes the donor
input from up to four (4) carrier signal sources. The signal source can be off-air (over-the-air (OTA)) from the
macro network, or delivered via a small cell.
The NU receives and individually processes channels from each carrier, allowing higher gain for weaker channels
(up to 100 dB). The channels are digitized and sent over a pair of Ethernet cables to each CU for retransmission
through one or more service antennas.
Architecture Overview
Figure 1. Architecture Overview

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Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 Key Features
Carrier Grade, FCC-certified Smart Signal Booster
Support for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint
Relays two (2) bands per operator, simultaneously
Independent donor ports for each operator allows for independent antenna optimization
Single combined (CU) server port enables driving either a serving antenna or passive DAS field
95-100 dB max system gain
140MHz total relay bandwidth
o6 channels x 20MHz
o2 channels x 10MHz
Support for up to six (6) CU via Cat5e cable (or better)
N-type RF connectors (donor and server)
Internal modem for remote management (SIM slot access)
Industrial aluminum powder-coated housing
Up to 100m distance between NU and CU (using Cat5e)
QUATRA Range Extender (QRE) extends the NU to CU distance by 100 meters
20-22dBm uplink power per operator per band
13-16dBm downlink power per operator per band
Hardware Components
Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 is a modular solution with two (2) foundational components: the Network Unit (NU) and the
Coverage Unit (CU). In traditional DAS terminology these could be known as the Head End (NU) and the Remote
Unit (CU).
Power is provided to the entire system through AC power at the NU. The CUs are powered via Power over Ethernet
(PoE), and therefore do not require a separate power source at their location.
Signal source is brought into the system at the NU, via a wired connection, like a small cell, or through a donor
antenna and an RF connection.

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Network Unit (NU)
The Network Unit, referred to as the NU, is the head end for the QUATRA 4000 system. The signal sources (one for
each port/carrier) are connected to the NU. Then they are digitized and purified, and distributed over dual Category
cables to the Coverage Units (CU).
Note: Only cellular signals may be connected to the donor ports. Other types of radio signals will not work, and may
damage the system.
The NU has four (4) N-type RF ports on the top. Each RF port is assigned, and marked, to a specific carrier.
There are two (2) SMA-female ports on the top of the NU. One functions as the external antenna connection for the
unit’s internal cellular modem, and the other is for GPS. (The GPS port is for future functionality)
Power
AC Power Supply (inside the NU)
AC power cord
Physical Interface
RJ45 ports (13)
oPaired RJ45 ports, 2 per CU served
oLAN port for Internet connection
Figure 2. NU Image

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SFP+ module dock (future use)
N-type Female RF Ports (4) for Donor Antenna
oOne for each carrier
SMA port (2)
oProvides an external antenna connection for the internal cellular modem (when used)
User Interface
LED interface (front) to indicate system status. (For detail on the LED go to LEDs.)
oPower
oCU1
oCU2
oCU3
oCU4
oCU5
oCU6
oSFP+
oLAN
oMODEM
Figure 3. SMA Connectors on the NU

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Power Supply Cable
Coverage Unit (CU)
The Coverage Unit (CU) receives the digitized cellular signal from the NU, converts back to RF, amplifies, and
distributes the service from its RF port. Service can be deployed through a single connected antenna, or through a
DAS field.
The Coverage Unit includes a multiband blade-style antenna that can be connected directly to the CU. See Figure 8.
CU Antenna
Figure 4. QUATRA 4000 CU
Figure 5. CU Antenna

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Accessories
QUATRA 4000 Range Extender (QRE4K)
Model Number: Q40-OE
Figure 7. QRE-4K
Figure 6. CU
Server Antenna

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The QRE-4K unit is a device that extends the standard 100 meter cable length from NU to CU by an additional 100
meters. It is inserted in-line between the NU and CU, and requires no external power. The RJ45 connectors are on
each side (two per side).
Donor Antennas
The donor antennas are used to provide off-air signals to individual carrier donor input ports. The objective is to
provide the best quality carrier signals to the NU. A variety of donor antennas are available from Nextivity. The
right donor antenna choice can make the difference between a good outcome and a great outcome. Please refer to
other antenna-specific documents for choosing the right donor antenna.
Cel-Fi LPDA-R Antenna
Model Number: A62-V44-200
Figure 8. Using QRE-4K
Figure 9. Donor Antenna Connection

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Nextivity recommends its LPDA-R antenna for use as a great donor antenna for most situations.
Check www.cel-fi.com/antennas for details and updates.
Server Antenna
The server antenna connects to the RF port on the CU.
A variety of Server antennas are available from Nextivity.
Check www.cel-fi.com/antennas for updates.
Couplers
RF couplers or tappers can be used in conjunction with the Cel-Fi QUATRA 4000 and 4000i, when multiple
antennas are required for the installation. Careful system design should be implemented to insure sufficient power
levels into all antennas.
Figure 11. Server Antenna Connects
Figure 10. Cel-Fi LPDA-R antenna

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The WAVE Portal
Introduction
Cel-Fi WAVE is Nextivity’s SOC2 Type 1 compliant cloud-based software platform from which Cel-Fi apps and
connected capabilities are hosted and driven. Current-generation Cel-Fi products feature embedded connectivity that
allows them to connect to the WAVE cloud. The WAVE portal and apps are used to facilitate software updates,
registration, commissioning, installation, optimization, and troubleshooting. The Cel-Fi WAVE platform continues
to expand in features and function.
In order to use the WAVE portal and related capabilities, you must be registered with the system. To request access
to the WAVE portal go to:
https://cel-fi.com/account-request/
Once you are registered, the URL for the WAVE portal is:
https://wave.cel-fi.com/#/login
Alarms, Alerts, and Policies
Cel-Fi systems support a variety of standard alarm conditions.
Use the Notifications page in the WAVE portal to view a listing of notifications (alerts) sent to inform specified
users of alarm conditions occurring in installed systems, or assets within systems. You can access and view
Notification Detail by double-clicking a displayed notification.
A wide variety of standard alarm conditions are available.

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The Main Alarms
Error Indication
Name
Meaning
ES1
NU HW
Network Unit hardware error
ES2
Not Receiving Signal
Insufficient donor Signal
ES3
CU HW
Coverage Unit hardware error
ES4
Input too strong
Donor signal (RSRP) too strong
ES5
NU Overheating
Network Unit is overheating
ES6
CU Overheating
Coverage Unit is overheating
ES7
Too Close
Not applicable for QUATRA
ES8
Too Far
Not applicable for QUATRA
ES9
Disabled by operator
Not applicable for QUATRA
ES10
Location Lock
Not applicable for QUATRA
ES11
New Registration Required
Not applicable for QUATRA
ES12
Self-Test Failed
System self-test has failed
Ethernet Link Error
An error has been detected in the link
between the NU and CU
CU Shutdown from Portal
A CU has been shut down remotely
from the WAVE portal
User Profiles
User profiles are created in the Wave Portal. User Profile is where individual account information is stored, as well
as any Group assignments.

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Installation
Important:Before any permanent installation, make sure all the components are planned and accounted for, as well
as any wiring, cabling, power, mounting, antenna placements, and system access.
Overview
Several things need to be determined as part of installation planning and preparation. There isn’t a specific order
these items need to be resolved. Depending on the specific needs at the site, varying orders of activity may be
employed.
Perform any required indoor and outdoor signal surveys to understand current signal problems to solve and
to assess candidate donor antenna locations.
Determine where the NU(s) will be mounted.
oEnsure adequate power source.
oDetermine donor signal sources and cabling/routing.
oEnsure access to the Category cable runs, connecting to the CU(s).
Determine where the CU(s) will be mounted and how coverage is to be distributed.
oDetermine if the (included) Mini Panel Antenna will be used or a DAS field, for each CU.
oIf coaxial cable and antennas are planned for use then that should be considered at this point.
Note:IBWAVE (or other RF planning tools) designs are not required but are a good way to ensure the best
performance outcomes.
NU
Mounting
The Cel-Fi QUATRA NU is designed for simple wall mounting. Mounting accessories, including screws and
anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, etc) are included with each NU.
An NU Mounting Template is included in the NU box. The QUATRA 4000 NU Mounting Template can also be
downloaded from www.cel-fi.com/QUATRA4000.
Equipment Required for Mounting
Drill
Drill bit extender (3”+)
Hammer
Pencil, or other similar marker.
Level

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Caution:Make sure the area behind any surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements prior to
drilling.
The QUATRA 4000 NU has four (4) secure mounting tabs, two on each side. The two topmost tabs have been
keyholed.
Note: The Mounting Instructions below use the standard drywall mounting anchors and screws included with the
unit. If the NU is to be mounted onto other surfaces, make sure the appropriate anchors and screws are used (not
included).
Option 1. Using the NU Mounting Template
Use the mounting template included in the QUATRA 4000 NU box.
Figure 12. NU Mounting Illustration

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Figure 13, NU Mounting Template
Option 2. No Template
1. To mount the NU, first determine the approximate location on the wall for the unit.
2. Hold the unit up on the wall and, using a pencil or similar marker, mark one of the top (right or left) points.
3. Using a drill, drill the location for the wall anchor.
4. Hammer in the wall anchor.
5. Place the NU in the right location and screw on the mount.
6. Make the unit as level as possible, and mark the spot for the other top mounting hole on the wall.
7. Using the drill, drill the appropriate hole where marked.
8. Hammer in the anchor, appropriately.
9. Screw in the second NU tab.