User's Manual

Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.1 Highlights ................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.2 Parts List..................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3 Repeater Quick View ................................................................................................................................. 14
1.4 Warnings and Hazards ............................................................................................................................... 15
2. Overview for each module ................................................................................................................................ 18
2.1 NMS ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.1 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.2 Ethernet Port and Host/Remote Switch ............................................................................................. 18
2.1.2.1 Ethernet Port ............................................................................................................................ 18
2.1.2.2 Host/Remote Switch ................................................................................................................. 18
2.1.3 DC Power Port & Debug Port. ............................................................................................................. 19
2.1.4 Communication Port & NMS Power Port ........................................................................................... 19
2.1.5 NMS Power Port & Power Outlet for Channel Card ........................................................................... 20
2.1.6 Master AC outlet ................................................................................................................................ 20
2.2 RF Module .................................................................................................................................................. 21
2.2.1 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2.2 RF Ports............................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2.3 Power Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.4 Back Up Battery Port .......................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.5 Communication Port & Mode Select Switch ...................................................................................... 22
2.2.6 Communication Port & Mode Select Switch ...................................................................................... 23
2.3 Channel Combiner (SDR-CHC) .................................................................................................................... 23
2.3.1 RF Ports............................................................................................................................................... 23
3. Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Message Board Alarms and Notification ................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
4. Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
4.1 Installation Procedures .............................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.1 Wall Mount Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.2 Rack Mount Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.3 SDR CHC Mount Procedure ................................................................................................................ 28
4.2 Grounding .................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.3 Antenna Separation/Isolation .................................................................................................................... 30
4.4 Line of Sight ............................................................................................................................................... 31
5. SDR Web-GUI Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.1 Repeater/PC Connection Using Web-GUI .................................................................................................. 32
5.2 Status Tab .................................................................................................................................................. 33