Spotwave Wireless SpotCell 612 User manual

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Technical Support
The SpotCell
TM
serial number must be available to authorize
technical support and/or to establish a return authorization for
defective units. The serial number is located on the back of the
High Power Coverage Unit (HPCU), Adaptive Repeater Unit (ARU)
and Donor Unit (DU), as well as the box in which they were
delivered. Support information may be obtained by accessing the
Spotwave Wireless Inc. website at www.spotwave.com. To contact
support by telephone, call your local Spotwave vendor, or if you
are
unable to do so, call Spotwave Wireless at 1-877-610-9586.
Important Safety Information
Warning! For your safety, beware of power lines and ensure
appropriate separation distances, and safety measures, are
maintained at all times during the SpotCell equipment
installation. If equipment supplied by others is to be used during
installation or mounting, follow all equipment manufacturer’s
instructions to ensure injury is avoided.
If you are installing the SpotCell near high voltage power lines,
or in any way are not sure about a safe installation, do not
attempt to install it yourself. Call a professional installer for
help.
The DU and HPCU of the SpotCell are low power transmitters. As
with a cell phone antenna, avoid unneccessary contact with the
front of the units after installed. Mount the units in a location
where people will not approach within 1 meter of the front of the
DU or HPCU.

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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Warranty
1. What is Covered and for How Long?
Spotwave Wireless Inc. (“Spotwave”) warrants to the original Purchaser that the
Spotwave SpotCell System (the “System”) is free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the
date of shipment from Spotwave (the “Limited Warranty Period”).
2. What is Not Covered?
This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the System by the
Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover (and will become null and void
in the event of): (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,
neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, modification of
the System or any part thereof, or cosmetic damage; (b) removal, alteration or
defacing of the serial number or other identifying marks on the System; (c) all
plastic surfaces and other externally exposed components that are scratched or
damaged due to normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of the System
in conjunction with accessories, products or (ancillary) or peripheral equipment
not provided by Spotwave; or (e) defects or damage from unauthorized or
improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, servicing or adjustment of
the System. Any repairs or replacements provided by Spotwave outside of the
Limited Warranty Period (including repairs to or replacement after the end of the
Warranty Period), or in excess of the services provided during the Limited
Warranty Period, will subject to Spotwave's then prevailing rates.
3. What are Spotwave's Obligations and how do you make a claim?
During the Limited Warranty Period, Spotwave will repair or replace, at
Spotwave's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component of
the System, provided that the System is returned promptly upon discovery of the
defect and during the Limited Warranty Period. To obtain service, Systems must
be returned to an authorized service facility in the original packaging or
packaging adequate for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or
comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase and the serial
number of the System. A valid RMA is required prior to any return.
To locate your nearest authorized service facility, call Spotwave
Customer Service at 1-877-610-9586
.
Spotwave may, at Spotwave's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts
or components when repairing any System or replace a System with a rebuilt,
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equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty Period for the original
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or equipment shall become the property of Spotwave. If Spotwave determines that
any System is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay the costs
for all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such System.
4. What are the Limits on Spotwave's Liability?

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OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED OR THAT ALL ERRORS OR DEFECTS
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dependant upon the performance and availability of services or technology
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and reliability, reception, or other performance related limitations associated
with use of the Systems. NO AGREEMENTS VARYING OR EXTENDING THE TERMS
OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WILL BE BINDING ON SPOTWAVE UNLESS IN
WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED SIGNING OFFICER OF SPOTWAVE
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE SYSTEM. SPOTWAVE'S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE
LIABILITY TO PURCHASER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY
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NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT
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Spotwave, and the Spotwave System pricing reflects this allocation of
risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty.
The agents, employees, distributors, dealers or representative of
Spotwave are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited
Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on Spotwave.
Accordingly, additional statements such as advertising or presentations,
whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by Spotwave and
should not be relied upon.

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Ownership and Risk of Loss
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The System is protected by Canadian, US and international copyright law and
other intellectual property protection laws and treaties. Purchaser acknowledges
that Spotwave and its licensors are the owner of all intellectual property,
including, without limitation, patents and copyright,
relating to the System and the trademarks used in association with the System.
Purchaser agrees that it will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare
derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or other attempt to
derive the source code of any software contained within the System.
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Risk of loss for the System passes to Purchaser upon the delivery to Purchaser or to
a carrier for shipment, which ever is earlier. Title to the Systems (excluding any
software) will pass upon payment in full for the Systems. Title to any software
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(together with any proceeds, including insurance proceeds) and agrees that a copy
of this letter of agreement or any other appropriate document may be registered
as required to perfect the security interest granted. Systems may be resold by
Purchaser in normal course of business, but until paid for in full, Purchaser will
not pledge or otherwise encumber the Systems. Purchaser agrees to immediately
report to Spotwave, any seizure or attachment of the Systems by creditors; (ii) any
petition in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar proceedings filed by,
or against Purchaser; or (iii) any arrangement, composition or similar agreement
for the benefit of creditors. Systems held for Purchaser by Spotwave are at
Purchaser's sole risk and expense.
OTHER TERMS:
8. What terms govern our relationship?
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the Systems constitute the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and
conditions between us regarding the Systems and cannot be altered, amended or
modified except in writing executed by Spotwave. This letter of agreement and
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of this letter of agreement shall not be binding and shall not apply, even if
accepted by Spotwave.

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SPOTCELLTM 612 ADAPTIVE REPEATER
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
This Manual 1
Installer Qualifications 1
Product Overview 3
Chapter 2 Getting Started 5
Required Equipment and Material 5
Unpacking and Inspecting 8
Chapter 3 Performance Considerations 9
Overview 9
Performance Factors 13
Approved Installation Methods 16
Geographic Coordinates and Azimuth 17
Chapter 4 Installation 21
Safety 21
ARU Installation 23
HPCU Installation 27
Alignment 30
Dominant Alignment 32
Non-Dominant Alignment 34
Installation Completion 36
Chapter 5 Display Information 37
DU & HPCU LED Indicators 37
ARU LCD Action Messages 39
ARU LCD Standard Messages 41
SpotCell 612 Specifications 45
Compliance 45
Antennas: 46
Architecture 46
Physical
48
Installation
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 This Manual
The contents of this manual complements the Quick Install
Guide, and provides specific details that may be referred to if
necessary during installation of the SpotCell™ system.
1.2 Installer Qualifications
1.2.1 Work Near High-Tension Power Lines
Warning! If your installation requires the SpotCell adaptive
repeater to be located near high voltage power lines, such as on
or near an electrical power pole or tower, the installation of the
Donor Unit (DU), Coverage Unit (HPCU) and associated coaxial
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power-line professional. This professional must be knowledgeable
and experienced in high voltage electrical safety, including safe
separation distances and safety measures.
The trained professional shall maintain appropriate separation
distances from high voltage lines and follow applicable safety
measures at all times during the installation.
1.2.2 Connection of AC Power
The connection of AC power to the SpotCell Adaptive Repeater
Unit (ARU) shall be done only by a fully qualified, licensed
electrician in full accordance with local and national code
requirements.
1.2.3 Repeater Set-up and Alignment
The SpotCell 612 adaptive repeater installation does not require
any specialized radio frequency technical knowledge. It requires
no special RF installation tools. For some installations the
following may be required:
 GPS satellite receiver (most current models are suitable)
 A good quality magnetic compass
To complete the work quickly and efficiently it is recommended
that the installer have completed the Spotwave Wireless installer
training program, and be Level I Certified.

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1.3 Product Overview
The purpose of the SpotCell 612 is to enable personal wireless
communications in specific locations within a wireless service
area where cell phones do not work, or works poorly, for example
along a highway right-of-way where it dips down into a valley,
coulee or draw, or the signal is obstructed by buildings or trees.
Figure 1.1 Base station signal does not reach wireless subscriber
The SpotCell system receives signals from a wireless base station
and re-transmits them to areas where cell phones do not work
well due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location.
Figure 1.2 SpotCell improves wireless communications
The SpotCell™ 612 is a fully adaptive repeater that provides
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band-selective, on-frequency, out-of-building (and for specific
applications - in-building) coverage in the PCS Band. It uses
proprietary, patent-pending, adaptive techniques that allow
SpotCell to be installed and operated without engineering
intervention or support.

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Chapter 2 – Getting Started
2.1 Required Equipment and Material
2.1.1 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater Standard Kit
The SpotCell standard kit is shipped in 3 boxes containing:
 1-Donor Unit (DU) - this unit communicates with the service
provider’s (Carrier’s) existing mobile communications
network.
 1-HP Coverage Unit (HPCU) - this unit extends coverage to a
nearby area where service is required.
 1-Adaptive Repeater Unit (ARU) - this unit provides DC power
to the DU and HPCU, automatically and adaptively controls
gain so as to provide consistent coverage and protect the
spectrum by guaranteeing protection from instability,
provides a user interface for set-up and trouble shooting and
a wireless network operations interface.
 1-HPCU to ARU RG-11 Coaxial Cable (40-ft)
 1-stand-by battery c/w thermal isolator

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 Mounting Kit which includes:
1- ARU mounting bracket
2- antenna pipe mount kits (for DU and HPCU)
1- bag of hardware
Figure 2.1 below shows the SpotCell 612 system components.
Figure 2.1 SpotCell 612 Adaptive Repeater Parts List
2.1.2 Required Additional Material - Order from Spotwave
 1-DU to ARU RG-11 Coaxial Cable - this cable is ordered for
the required length ad application. Cable suitable for conduit
installation is stocked. Inquire about the availability of aerial
and direct bury cables.

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2.1.3 Required Additional Material - Supplied by Installation
Contractor
 DU and HPCU support structures (poles or towers)
 Stub pole for mounting ARU (where not installed on the
HPCU support pole)
 All grounding network material (ground rods, ground wire,
ground lugs, ground wire clamps, etc.)
 Conduit, ducts or poly-pipe as specified by the Carrier
 Antenna support pipes and hardware, these pipes attach to
the antenna support poles, the DU and HPCU units attach to
these pipes using the supplied pipe mounts.
 AC electrical service material (wire, conduit and disconnect
switch, and if required - meter, meter socket, service wire,
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2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting
Physically inspect the box for shipping damage before unpacking
the SpotCell.
1. Remove the SpotCell components from the box.
2. Remove all packing material from the Donor Unit (DU) and
the Coverage Unit (HPCU) and ARU (Adaptive Repeater Unit).
Save the packaging in case the SpotCell is ever stored or
shipped to SpotWave for service.
3. Check the contents of the package to make sure you have
received everything ordered and verify that the mounting kit
contains all the listed parts.
4. Check the DU, HPCU and ARU for shipping damage.

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Chapter 3 – Performance Considerations
3.1 Overview
The DU is typically attached to a utility pole or tower, a non-
penetrating roof mount support pipe, or the exterior wall of a
building.
The HPCU is typically attached to a second utility pole or tower,
a second non-penetrating roof mount support pipe, or the
exterior wall of a building. For inside building coverage the
HPCU may be wall or ceiling mounted.
This document focuses on applications using two utility poles.
The use of two utility poles is typical for a ‘right-of-way’ (ROW)
application. The goal of a ROW application is typically that of

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adding coverage to street and highway routes where coverage was
previously not provided, such as down in a dip in the road for
example.
There are 4 elements to an installation, 1) infrastructure
installation, 2) HPCU and ARU installation, 3) DU alignment and
system optimization and 4) installation completion.
Because utility pole installations often do not have AC power
available at the pole, the infrastructure work is usually greater
than for a roof-top application. Where this is the case, it would
be best to have the infrastructure work complete before the
SpotCell repeater installation begins. This permits the repeater
installers to complete the installation in one visit and in
minimum time.
However for locations where the repeater location is uncertain,
the performance at two or more locations may wish to be checked
and compared before any installation work starts.
3.1.1 Aerial Cable vs. Buried Cable
For some installations aerial coaxial cable c/w a steel support wire
will be used. The steel support wire is attached to the pole using
Carrier recommended hardware and methods. The aerial span is
Figure 3.1 Aerial Installation c/w ARU Stub Pole