Duo-i6525 USER MANUAL Version 1.2 2607 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA Tel: 323-254-8131 Fax: 323-254-4928 www.adrftech.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document.
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Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Duo-i6525 ............................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 5 1.1.1 Highlights........................................................................................... 6 1.1.2 Parts List ............................................................................
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 1. Duo-i6525 1.1 Introduction Duo-i6525 is a dual band SMR (800 and 900 MHz) RF repeater which enhances in-building wireless coverage in the most effective and cost efficient way. For its intelligent design and versatility, the Duo-i6525 is the ideal choice for wireless coverage problems indoors. Duo-i6525 can be used as a stand-alone repeater with passive antennas connected to it or it can also be used as a feeder repeater to a DAS (Distributed Antenna System). 1.1.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 1.1.2 Parts List Label A B C D E F Qty 1 1 1 1 4 1 Description iDEN Repeater AC Power Cable Ground Cable Ethernet Cable (Twisted) Anchor Bolts CD Table 1 – Parts List Figure 1 – Duo-i6525 Repeater Parts List ** CD includes: (1) Duo-i6525 User Manual & (2) Duo-i6525 Quick Start Guide Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 1.1.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 1.2 Warnings and Hazards WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK Opening the Duo-i6525 could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RF Working with the repeater while in operation, may expose the technician to RF electromagnetic fields that exceed FCC rules for human exposure. Visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic fields.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 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.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 2.2 Operation Modes 2.2.1 Local Web GUI Simply connect one end of the ethernet cable on the repeater monitor port and the other end on the PC’s LAN port. After doing so, launch the Microsoft Internet Browser (Internet Explorer) and the Local Web GUI will be launched through typing the IP address (http://192.168.63.1/home.asp) 2.2.2 Remote NMS (Modem Option) A CDMA wireless modem can be integrated within a Duo-i6525 repeater.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Noise Filter DHCP Sub Board Quad-Plexer Quad-Plexer Down Converter Up Converter Controller Interface Board Digital Filter Digital Filter Power Supply Figure 5 – Duo-i6525 Repeater Internal Components Diagram 2.3.5 Quad-Plexer It consists of four BPFs (band-pass filters) each of the four RF signal paths: SMR 800 (Tx & Rx) and SMR 900 (Tx & Rx) 2.3.6 Digital Filter It is composed of A/D (analog to digital) and D/A (digital to analog) converters.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 2.4 Switches & Indicators 2.4.1 LEDs Duo-i6525 has three LEDs on the top panel of the repeater as show below in Figure 4. Figure 6 – Duo-i6525 Repeater LED View POWER If the LED is lit GREEN, it indicates that there is AC power to the repeater. SOFT FAIL If the LED is lit YELLOW, it indicates that there is a soft fail alarm in the system. The detailed alarm information can be viewed via the local web GUI.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 2.4.2 Power Switch The AC Power on/off switch is located on the bottom of repeater. The switch should be powered on after the repeater has been installed properly. Figure 7 – Duo-i6525 Repeater Power Switch View 2.4.3 Mode Selection Switch The Ethernet port and the mode selection switch for DHCP are located on bottom of the repeater as shown below in Figure 5. The mode selection switch has two modes: Host Mode & Remote Mode.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Host Mode This mode should be selected only if a Duo-i6525 is used alone without being connected to a collocated Sprint Nextel CDMA repeater functioning as a host. Remote Mode This mode should be selected if a Sprint Nextel CDMA repeater is being installed along with aDuo-i6525 and the ethernet port is being used for communicating with the CDMA repeater. In this case, a Duo-i6525 works as a remote sending its information to the collocated Host CDMA repeater. 2.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Figure 9 – Repeater Mounting Instructions Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 2.5.3 Grounding The Duo-i6525 has locks on the side of the enclosure preventing from the door opening. In addition, a ground cable is also included in the box and should be connected to repeater. Figure 10 – Ground Cable Connection 2.5.4 Antenna Separation/Isolation Separation between antennas is necessary to prevent oscillation.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Figure 11 - RF Repeater Oscillation To prevent feedback, the donor and server antennas must be separated by an appropriate distance to provide sufficient isolation. Isolation is attained by separating antennas a sufficient distance so that the output of one antenna does not reach the input of the other. This distance is dependent on the gain of the repeater. A sufficient isolation value is 13 ~ 15 dB greater than the maximum gain of the repeater.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 2.5.5 Line of Sight The donor antenna which points towards the base station typically has a narrow beam antenna pattern. As a result, a slight deviation away from the direction of the BTS can lead to less than optimum results. In addition, obstacles between the repeater and the BTS may impair the repeater from obtaining any BTS signal. As a result, the repeater cannot transmit signal to the coverage area.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 3. Duo-i6525 AROMS Setup i) Connect the LAN cable between laptop’s Ethernet port and repeater’ Ethernet port. Note: Under Local Area Connection in Network Settings, make sure to select Obtain an IP address automatically under Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 ii) Launch MS Internet Explorer (Version 6.0 or higher) Note: ADRF’s Web GUI is not compatible with any other web browsers (e.g. Netscape, FireFox, Mozilla, etc.). iii) Please type the following IP address on the address bar of MS Internet Explorer: http://192.168.63.1/home.asp iv) The following login screen will appear: If you are not the Super-User, please type in your assigned username & password which you should have received from the Super-User.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 v) If you click on Status tab, the following window will appear: In this window, the user can view the following: To change any parameters, e.g., iDEN Band, Gain Settings, you have to go to Install or Control Menu. - iDEN Band: Will display the center frequencies of the 800 and 900 MHz spectrums on the downlink and uplink respectively. - Power & Gain: Will display the repeater input, gain and output power on the downlink and uplink. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 - Alarm: Will display five alarms with three different status conditions (Normal, Soft Fail or Hard Fail). Message Board: Will show up to recent 20 log messages (Alarms & Heartbeats). Modem: Will display the status of the mode (e.g. Disabled, Not Connected or Connected) Installation: Will display repeater’s installation status (Not Installed or Installed). Repeater Info: Will display repeater’s serial number, modem ESN and MDN.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 In this window, the user can adjust the following parameters: General Setting - Automatic Gain Control (Default mode is Off) - Downlink HPA on/off (Default mode is On) - Uplink HPA on/off (Default mode is On) - Uplink Tracking mode on/off (Default mode is Off) Manual Gain Control - Downlink Gain Control (40 to 65 dB @ 0.5 dB step, default value: 25 dB) - Uplink Gain Control (40 to 65 dB @ 0.5 dB step, default value: 25 dB) - Downlink AGC Level (15 to 25 dBm @ 0.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 vii) If you click on Install tab, the following window will appear: - Band Selection: Simply click on the desired operating bandwidth. - Modem: By default, auto-connection box is checked so that the modem will connect automatically once sufficient donor signal is present. - SNMP: Type in the assigned site/cascade ID and manager IP address. Default Site ID and Manager IP address is ADRF and 100.10.10.100 respectively.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Note: If you are the Super User, you will see account management section under the System Window. If you are a local user, you will not be able to see the account management portion. Only the Super-User can add, delete and modify a user. The following window illustrates how a new user can be added by simply clicking on New Account. The following window illustrates how a new administrator can be added by simply clicking on Administrator.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 If you click on Firmware Upgrade, the following window will appear. You can browse through your PC and locate the firmware file. Once it’s selected, simply click on Update and it’ll upload the latest firmware automatically and close the session. You will need to re-login again. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 4. Maintenance Guide for Duo-i6525 4.1. Periodic Inspection Checklist a. Check for loose connections to the repeater and antennas. If connections are loose, make sure that all connections are tightly fastened properly. Cables and connectors are in good condition. Ensure that the repeater brackets are in good condition and that the repeater is securely fastened. b. c. 4.2. Preventive Measures for Optimal Operation 4.2.1.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 5. Warranty and Repair Policy 5.1. General Warranty The Duo-i6525 carries a Standard Warranty period of five (5) years unless indicated otherwise on the package or in the acknowledgment of the purchase order. 5.2. Limitations of Warranty Your exclusive remedy for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product. Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. may elect which remedy or combination of remedies to provide in its sole discretion.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 5.6 Return Material Authorization (RMA) No product may be returned directly to Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. without first getting an approval from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. If it is determined that the product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions in how to return the product. An unauthorized return, i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued, will be returned to you at your expense.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Appendix A: Specifications Electrical Specifications Parameters Specifications SMR800 DL Frequency SMR800 UL Comments 851 ~ 869 MHz or 862 ~ 869 MHz 806 ~ 824 MHz or 817 ~ 824 MHz SMR900 DL 935 ~ 940 MHz SMR900 UL 896 ~ 901 MHz Composite Output Power DL +25 dBm UL +25 dBm Gain Ripple DL / UL ≤ ±1.25 dB (Peak-to-Peak) Maximum 65 dB Range 0 ~ 25 dB Step 0.5 dB Tolerance ±0.5 dB Roll-Offs DL / UL ≥ 65 dBc @ 0.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Mechanical Specifications Parameters Specifications Comments Dimension 14.13 x 18.92 x 7.
Duo-i6525 RF Repeater User Manual V1.2 Mechanical Drawing Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.
