Westell ProtectLink VHF-UHF User manual

Software version 1.0
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Part # 030-102000 Rev A January 2022
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PRODUCT MANUAL
Installation and Users Guide
ProtectLink
VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier

VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier Installation and Users Guide
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NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
Thisproductincorporatesfield‐programmablesoftware.Inorderfortheproducttocomplywiththe
requirementsintheStandardforIn‐building2‐WayEmergencyRadioCommunicationEnhancement
Systems,UL2524certainprogrammingfeaturesoroptionsmustbelimitedtospecificvaluesornot
usedatallasindicatedbelow.
Program feature or
option
Permitted in UL
2524? (Y/N)
Possible settings Settings permitted
in UL 2524
ALARM TEST screen
DISABLE AUDIBLE
HORN option
N DISABLE and
ENABLE
ENABLE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter LOF: List of Figures LOF-1
About this Preface Preface-i
Preface Preface-i
Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References Preface-ii
Document Conventions Preface-iii
Customer Assistance Preface-v
Chapter 1: General Information 1-1
1.1 Document Purpose and Intended Users 1-2
1.2 Product Application 1-2
1.3 Product Registration Information 1-2
1.4 Safety Guidelines 1-3
1.5 Important Antenna Safety Information 1-5
1.6 FCC Part 90 Signal Boosters Warnings 1-6
1.7 Product Labels 1-7
Chapter 2: Product Overview 2-1
2.1 Product Information 2-2
2.2 Product Features 2-3
2.3 Included Accessories 2-4
2.4 Optional Accessories 2-5
Chapter 3: Specifications and Product Appearance 3-1
3.1 RF Specifications 3-2
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3.2 Power and Fuse Specifications 3-5
3.3 Mechanical Specifications 3-6
3.4 Environmental Specifications 3-7
3.5 Trouble Status 3-8
3.6 Product Appearance 3-9
Chapter 4: Installation Guidelines 4-1
4.1 Important Installation Guidelines 4-2
4.2 Donor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4-4
4.3 Indoor Antenna Installation Guidelines 4-5
4.4 Determining cable entry selection 4-6
4.5 Mounting and Grounding the ProtectLink BDA 4-7
4.6 Connecting the Antennas 4-8
4.7 Verifying the Physical System Setup 4-9
4.8 Controlling the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier 4-10
4.9 Connecting the Emergency Power Off Button 4-11
4.10 Connecting to the Alarm Relay Panel 4-12
4.11 Connecting the Power Cable 4-14
4.12 Connecting the Battery Cable 4-16
4.13 Battery Specifications 4-17
4.14 Connecting the Remote Annunciator 4-18
Chapter 5: System Operation 5-1
5.1 Controls Inside the ProtectLink BDA 5-2
5.2 Accessing the ProtectLink BDA GUI 5-4
5.3 Web GUI System Status Display 5-6
5.4 BDA Alarms Page 5-9
5.5 RF Configuration 5-15
5.6 System Settings Page 5-21
5.7 Backup, Restore, and Print Configuration Tools 5-25
5.8 SNMP Trap Receivers 5-26
5.9 Alarm Tests 5-29
5.10 Fuse Replacement 5-31
Chapter 6: System Software Upgrade 6-1
6.1 Upgrading the System Software 6-2
6.2 System Reboot and Factory Reset 6-3
Appendix A: Important Product Information A-1

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A.1 Important Product Information A-2
Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations B-1
B.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations B-2

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LIST OF FIGURES
FCC and Product labels on right side of ProtectLink BDA 1-7
FCC warning labels on signal booster 1-8
ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for UHF model 1-8
ProtectLink VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier labels for VHF model 1-8
BDA Remote Annunciator product label 1-9
External configuration of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier 3-9
Bottom views of the VHF-UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier 3-10
View of the open ProtectLink BDA cabinet 3-11
Signal Booster Mounting brackets (circled) 4-7
Antenna ports on a 4-port model 4-8
Ethernet Cable 4-10
GUI port for Ethernet connection 4-10
Emergency Power Off connections 4-11
Stripped alarm wire 4-12
Conduit fittings and plugged cable ports 4-12
BDA Alarm Relay terminals 4-13
Bottom ports with conduit fittings 4-14
AC Power Connections 4-14
Battery cable connections to signal booster 4-16
Connections to the Remote Annunciator 4-18
ProtectLink BDA interior features 5-2
Network Connection Set-up 5-4
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Sign In screen 5-5
Web GUI System Status Screen 5-6
CONTACT and HELP popups with QR codes 5-8
Alarm Page 5-9
Popups revealing more alarm detail and/or multiple alarm sources 5-10
Second click reveals alarm settings 5-10
Accessing alarm configuration tools 5-12
BDA Alarms page with all alarms masked 5-13
Alarm History page 5-14
RF Configuration window 5-15
RF Configuration window with Mode wideband selected 5-15
Conducting an isolation test 5-16
RF Configuration page open for editing 5-17
Band Displays and Settings on RF Configuration Page 5-17
Filter settings display on RF Configuration page. 5-19
Filter settings open for editing 5-19
System Settings page 5-21
System Settings page opened for editing 5-22
Date picker popup for setting date and time 5-22
SNMP Trap Receivers page 5-26
Adding new SNMP trap receiver 5-27
SNMP Trap Receivers page opened for editing 5-27
Alarm Test window 5-29

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PREFACE
About this Preface
This preface includes the following information about this ProtectLink VHF-UHF
Bi-Directional Amplifier Users Guide.
Guide to this Preface
Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References
Document Conventions
Customer Assistance
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Document Purpose, Scope, Audience, and References
Purpose
This manual contains information and procedures for the operation of the Westell’s
ProtectLink VHF and UHF band Bi-Directional Amplifier.
Changes that occur after the publishing date may be incorporated by a complete
manual revision or as additions.
Scope
Reference this manual when there is a need to add enhanced signal capability to a
new or existing system, to monitor a system, make maintenance adjustments, or
address alarms.
Audience
This manual is intended for installers and users who are familiar with similar types of
equipment.
References
UL 2524 Firmware 3.2
FCC Part 90