RFI ASM1317 User manual

User’s Manual
Antenna System
Monitor
ASM1317 ASM3852
ASM7487 ASM8796
Base Line 2.83
Document Number: INS40821-3
Australian Standard Patent No. 2011218778
Australian Patent Application No. 2016250327
U.S. Patent No. 8,983,415
U.S. Patent Application No. 15/343,133

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Company Overview
RFI has been serving the needs of the wireless communications market for over 35 years. First founded as a manufacturer of
antenna systems, RFI has grown to be a key player in the development, manufacturing and distribution of wireless technology
and energy products. Through our extensive network of resellers, systems integrators and retail outlets, RFI is a key supplier to
both industry and Government.
Our research and manufacturing facilities have talented people, sophisticated test equipment, state of the art software with class
leading manufacturing systems and techniques. Additionally, we have in place a quality management program which is certified
to ISO9001, environmental management system certification to ISO14001 and occupational health and safety standard AS4801
giving you complete confidence in everything we do.
RFI’s products are truly innovative and as a result we are active around the globe taking our Australian designed and
manufactured products to key markets in Asia Pacific, the Americas and EMEA regions via offices ‘In-region’ in addition to
exporting directly to in excess of 50 countries.
One of RFI’s key principals is to remain totally customer focused as we recognise our future depends on the success of our
customers. We know that to be chosen as your supplier we must add value to your business and to achieve this we will work
hard to deliver the best product when and where you need it and back this up with the very best technical support available.

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Document Number INS40821-3
Copyright 2011 RF Industries Pty Ltd
First Printing: 1st March 2011
Version Number
Version Date
1
1ST March 2011
1.2
2nd May 2011
1.4
4th July 2011
1.4c
9th November 2011
1.6
28th December 2011
1.7
04th January 2012
1.8
20th February 2012
1.9
15th April 2012
1.9a
30th May 2012
1.95
12th July 2012
2.0
29th August 2012
2.05
25th September 2012
2.10
05th May 2013
2.20
11th October 2013
2.30
8th January 2014
2.40
24th January 2014
2.50
14th March 2014
2.50b
22nd April 2014
2.50c
17th September 2014
2.50d
09th December 2014
2.50e
11th March 2015
2.60
15th July 2015
2.62
19th January 2016
2.70
15th March 2016
2.80
30th January 2017
2.81
27th April 2017
2.82
03rd July 2017
2.83
14th September 2017
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Disclaimer
Product part numbering in photographs and drawings is accurate at the time of printing. Part number labels on RFI products
supersede part numbers given within this manual. Information is subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 10
2. APPLICATION DIAGRAM ................................................................................................... 12
3. ASM - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................... 13
4. COUPLER - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 14
5. CAM/SAM/RSM - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................... 14
6. ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 16
7. UNPACKING........................................................................................................................ 18
8. FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT................................................................................. 19
9. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 20
10. OPERATION...................................................................................................................... 21
10.1 Ethernet Connection, Set-up, and Reset .......................................................................... 22
10.2 Log In Page......................................................................................................................... 24
10.3 System Overview................................................................................................................ 25
10.4 Status Menu........................................................................................................................ 26
10.5 Status –System Isolation Tests......................................................................................... 27
10.6 Status –Receive Systems Module..................................................................................... 30
10.7 Status - Rx Channels 1-20 ................................................................................................. 33
10.8 Status –Tx Port 1............................................................................................................... 35
10.9 Status –System................................................................................................................... 37
10.10 Status –Alarm Modules - Menu..................................................................................... 40
10.11 Status –Alarm Modules - SAM...................................................................................... 41
10.12 Status –Alarm Modules - CAM ..................................................................................... 44
10.13 Status –Communications................................................................................................ 47
10.14 History Menu.................................................................................................................... 49
10.15 History –Isolation Tests.................................................................................................. 50
10.16 History –Isolation Tests File........................................................................................... 56
10.17 History –Rx Power Chart............................................................................................... 57
10.18 History –Rx Power File................................................................................................... 60
10.19 History –Tx Power Chart............................................................................................... 61
10.20 History –Tx Power File................................................................................................... 64
10.21 History –Alm Mod I/P Chart......................................................................................... 65
10.22 History –Alm Mod I/P File............................................................................................. 66
10.23 History –Alarm Event Log............................................................................................. 67
10.24 History –Access Event Log............................................................................................. 69
10.25 Channel Diagnostics......................................................................................................... 70
10.26 Configuration Menu ........................................................................................................ 73
10.27 Configuration –User Data.............................................................................................. 74
10.28 Configuration –Isolation Tests....................................................................................... 76
10.29 Configuration –Receive Systems Module...................................................................... 79
10.30 Configuration –Channels - Menu .................................................................................. 81
10.31 Configuration –Rx Channels 1-20 ................................................................................. 82
10.32 Configuration –Tx Port 1 Channels .............................................................................. 85
10.33 Configuration –Alarms Settings Menu ......................................................................... 87
10.34 Configuration –Alarm Settings –Isolation Tests ......................................................... 88
10.35 Configuration –Alarm Settings –Receive Systems Module ........................................ 90
10.36 Configuration –Alarm Settings –Rx Channels ............................................................ 92
10.37 Configuration –Alarm Settings - Tx Port 1................................................................... 94
10.38 Configuration –Alarm Settings –System...................................................................... 96
10.39 Configuration –Alarm Modules - Menu........................................................................ 98
10.40 Configuration –Alarm Modules –Channel Alarm Module......................................... 99
10.41 Configuration –Alarm Modules –Site Alarm Module .............................................. 104

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10.42 Configuration –History................................................................................................. 109
10.43 Configuration –Communications ................................................................................ 111
10.44 Calibration Menu........................................................................................................... 114
10.45 Calibration –System Isolation Tests............................................................................ 115
10.46 Calibration –Rx Port .................................................................................................... 117
10.47 Calibration –Tx Port 1................................................................................................. 120
10.48 VSWR Calibration......................................................................................................... 125
10.49 Maintenance Menu ........................................................................................................ 126
10.50 Maintenance –Access Management............................................................................. 127
10.51 Maintenance –Date & Time ......................................................................................... 129
10.52 Maintenance –Manager Interface ............................................................................... 131
10.53 Maintenance –Configuration Files .............................................................................. 133
10.54 Maintenance –Test Alarms .......................................................................................... 136
10.55 Maintenance –Firmware Update................................................................................. 137
10.56 Maintenance - Restart ................................................................................................... 140
10.57 About –Antenna System Monitor................................................................................ 141
10.58 Logout............................................................................................................................. 142
10.59 HELP Screens................................................................................................................. 143
11. SNMP............................................................................................................................... 144
12. CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................... 150
13. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR ADVICE................................................. 159
14. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) .................................................................. 160
15. SUPPORTING INFORMATION....................................................................................... 162
16. USER NOTES:................................................................................................................. 163
Note:
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.
The user is cautioned that changes and/or modifications not approved by the
responsible party could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
their own expense.

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Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
RF Industries Pty. Ltd. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. RF Industries Pty Ltd shall not be liable
for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance or use of the material.
All information contained in this manual has been reviewed. However RF Industries Pty Ltd accepts no liability for
any omissions, errors or construed information.
2011, RF Industries Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written
permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws.
For further information or help with this product contact your nearest RFI sales office or through the following;
Region
USA
EMEA
ASIA PACIFIC
Sales email
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Tech Support
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Telephone Intl
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
Telephone local
330 486 0706
01869 255 772
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Web
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rfiemea.com
rfi.com.au

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Antenna System Monitors
ASMxxxx Series
ASMxxxxK1 Series
ASMxxxxK2 Series
Front View
Rear View
Rear View

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Antenna Line Couplers
SP1318-2440-DFF1RU (132-174MHz)
SP3855-4440-DFF1RU (380-520MHz)
SP7496-4440-DFF1RU (746-960MHz)
Top View
Front View
Top View
Front View
Front View
Top View

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Optional Modules
CAM0000 Series
Channel Alarm Module (CAM) Front Panel Layout
Channel Alarm Module (CAM) Rear Panel Layout
SAM0000 Series
Site Alarm Module (SAM) Front Panel Layout
Site Alarm Module (SAM) Rear Panel Layout
RSM0000 Series
Receive Systems Module (RSM) Rear Panel Layout

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1. General Description
The Antenna System Monitor (ASM) is used to measure and monitor channel-specific Tx Forward and Reflected power between
transmitter combiners their associated antenna(s) for up to 80 channels. Rx Channel and or other frequency monitoring is also
available for up to 80 channels. The capability to perform a series of Tx-to-Rx system isolation (loop back), Rx sub-system
passband gain response, and Transmitter isolation (Tx carrier rejection) tests is also provided.
Four pairs of Tx Forward (FWD) and Tx Reverse (RFL) coaxial connector inputs fed from non-intrusive in-line directional
couplers give the ASM the capability of monitoring the output of up to four (or more) separate transmitter combiner/antenna
systems.
A Receive coaxial connector input port fed from either the receiver multicoupler system and/or an external “off-air” antenna
gives the ASM the capability of monitoring receiver system signal levels, or the propagation of transmitter channels located on
other sites.
For each combiner/antenna system being monitored, a 4-port Antenna Line Coupler (ALC) is inserted after the transmitter
combiner on the antenna feeder cable. These couplers have a low insertion loss (<0.2dB) and each is capable of handling up to
750Watts of RF power. The excellent PIM (<-150dBc) and PIP ratings of the coupler are maintained using 7/16 DIN (F)
connectors on the input “From Combiner” and output “To Antenna” ports, with N (F) termination connectors used on the “FWD”
and “RFL” coupling ports.
The ASM and the ALC unit(s) are intended for mounting into 19” rack mount equipment cabinets or open frames, but they can
be mounted in alternate configurations if required. As standard, the ASM is supplied with one ALC for connection to the first
combiner/antenna system - with additional ALCs available separately for applications requiring more than one combiner/antenna
system to be monitored.
RFI can also supply PIM-rated 7/16 DIN right-angle adapters if required to assist in rack cabinet layout and installation of the
coupler(s) if required.
The ASM communicates via an Ethernet port mounted on the rear of the unit. This facilitates configuration and monitoring using
a Graphical User Interface (GUI) via an integral web server. Access to the GUI is protected by a User Name and Password that
is progressively checked for security strength.
The (up to) 80 individual Tx and Rx frequencies configured in the ASM are divided across four GUI pages, each able to display
up to 20 channels each. This allows the user to view a large number of channels on a standard monitor screen size without the
excessive use of scrolling. It should be noted that each group of 20 Tx channels is not ‘physically’ assigned to a specific pair of
FWD and RFL ports, despite the GUI presenting them as four sets of 20 channels each (although it may be considered this way
if this assists in conveniently thinking of the channels and how they may be affiliated to the combiner/antenna that they are
connected to). As Tx channels are not physically assigned to a specific pair of FWD and RFL ports, one frequency cannot be
measured separately on multiple couplers (i.e. as may be desired if the multiple legs of a Distributed Antenna System were to
be monitored using multiple couplers connected to one ASM), and therefore each individual frequency can only be measured
“once” across all ports of the ASM.
All transmitter frequencies, channel bandwidths (12.5KHz and 25KHz), alarm level thresholds, and other relevant parameters
are user-programmable via the GUI.
A DB15 rear-mounted connector provides four (4) separate dry relay contact alarm reporting outputs which may be individually
user-assigned on an ad-hoc basis, to specific monitored channels, alarm groups (Network IDs), or to the system alarms in the
ASM, CAM(s), SAM(s) or RSM. This capability allows specific channels’ alarm conditions to be accessible via discrete alarm
outputs –allowing faulty equipment to be individually identified, reported, and action to be initiated as required, or used to
control basic alarm event actions such as antenna change-over (ACO) or main/standby base station switching, etc. SNMP
Traps, SNMP GET requests, SMTP (Email) and Manager Message UDP/TCPIP data packets are also available for alarm and
status reporting. LED’s on the front panel of the ASM provide visual indication of system alarms.
ASM monitoring is also supported by the Genesis Software GenWatch™ ASM Applet, or by the C² Systems SitePortal®
monitoring software.
The ASM is available in models that cover two DC input voltage ranges, 9-36V and 36-60V, and AC mains voltage models are
available using either a 90-264VAC plugpack-style 12VDC, or a 90-264VAC plugpack-style 48VDC PSU.