mini Repeater MRx18/x18 & MRx18/x18/x18 & MRx18/y18/y18 & MRx18/y18 Dual- / Triple-Segment and Dual-Band User's Manual M0139ACC
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band © Copyright 2009 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope, Inc. All information contained in this manual has been revised thoroughly. Yet Andrew Solutions accepts no liability for any omissions or faults. Andrew Solutions reserves the right to change all hard- and software characteristics without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 5 1.1. USED ABBREVIATIONS 5 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 7 1.3. ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS 8 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR WIG CUSTOMER SUPPORT 9 2. INTRODUCTION 11 2.1. PURPOSE 11 2.2. THE MRX18 MINIREPEATER 11 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 13 3.1. 13 DESIGN AND CONNECTORS 4. INSTALLATION AND COMISSIONING 15 4.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 15 4.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 16 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 18 5.1. LOGIN 18 5.2. STATUS 18 5.3. 5.3.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band FIGURES AND TABLES figure 3-1 Connectors of MRx18....................................................................................13 figure 4-1 Wall-mounting bracket...................................................................................15 figure 4-2 Wall mounting procedure...............................................................................15 figure 4-3 Power connection of DC connector with MRx18...........................
1 General 1. GENERAL 1.1.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band SCL SDA SMSC TACS TCH TDMA TX UE UL UMTS UPS URL VSWR WCDMA WIG Page 6 Serial Clock Serial Data Short Message Service Center Total Access Communication System Traffic Channel Time Division Multiple Access Transmitter User Equipment Uplink Universal Mobile Telecommunication System Uninterruptable Power Supply Uniform Resource Locutor Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Wide Code Division Multiple Access Wireless Innovations Group M0139ACC_FCC Manual.
1 General 1.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Only suitably qualified personnel is allowed to work on this unit and only after becoming familiar with all safety notices, installation, operation and maintenance procedures contained in this manual. 2. Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that the warning labels are kept in a legible condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. 3.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band 1.3. ABOUT ANDREW SOLUTIONS Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH based in Buchdorf/ Germany, is a leading manufacturer of coverage equipment for mobile radio networks, specializing in low cost, high performance, RF and optical repeaters. Our optical distributed networks and RF repeater systems provide coverage for every application: outdoor use, indoor installations, tunnels, subways and many more.
1 General 1.4. INTERNATIONAL CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR WIG CUSTOMER SUPPORT Wireless Innovations Group (WIG) Americas: Canada United States Andrew Solutions Canada Andrew Solutions, Andrew LLC, A CommScope Company Mail 620 North Greenfield Parkway Garner, NC 27529 U.S.A. Mail 620 North Greenfield Parkway Garner, NC 27529 U.S.A. Phone +1-905-878-3457 (Office) +1 416-721-5058 (Mobile) Phone +1-888-297-6433 Fax +1-905-878-3297 Fax +1-919-329-8950 E-mail Peter.Masih@andrew.com WIsupport.us@andrew.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band Europe: United Kingdom France Andrew Solutions UK Ltd Andrew Solutions France Mail Unit 15, Ilex House Mulberry Business Park Fishponds Road Wokingham Berkshire RG41 2GY England Mail 28, Rue Fresnel Z.A Pariwest BP 182 78313 Coignières Cedex France Phone +44-1189-366-792 Phone +33 1 30 05 45 50 Fax +44-1189-366-773 Fax +33 1 34 61 13 74 E-mail WIsupport.uk@andrew.com E-mail WIsupport@andrew.
2 Introduction 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1. PURPOSE The MRx18 miniRepeater a bi-directional amplifier used to enhance signals between a mobile and a base station in a mobile network. It has been designed to increase signal strength in small and medium sized areas such as offices, shops, and basements. By boosting the signal level the MRx18 increases indoor coverage and allows high data rate connectivity.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band Features at a glance Up to three variable segments within one frequency band, or up to three variable segments allocated in two frequency bands Easy to install due to light weight, small dimensions and Auto Gain functionality Integrated combiner/ crossband coupler, no external devices required, common antenna ports for all bands/ segments equipped Easy commissioning via web-based GUI Automatic Level Control (ALC) Variable ba
3 Functional Description 3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band For your notes: Page 14 M0139ACC_FCC Manual.
4 Installation and Comissioning 4. INSTALLATION AND COMISSIONING 4.1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION To mount the MRx18 to a wall, proceed as follows: MRx18 miniRepater Wall-mounting bracket Wall 1. Fasten the wall-mounting bracket by means of 2 proper screws (through the pressedin thread nuts) to a wall. (The screw type depends on the quality of your wall). 2 thread nuts Wall behind bracket figure 4-1 Wall-mounting bracket rear side Wall front side 2 M5x50 screws 2.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band 4.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Note: The electrical installation has to be performed in accordance with the safety regulations of the local authorities. Due to safety reasons, the electrical installation must be performed by qualified personnel only. The repeater must not be opened. 1. Connect the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and the antennas. 2. Use only the power supply delivered with the unit.
4 Installation and Comissioning 3. Align the donor antenna towards the BTS. 4. Align the coverage antenna. As the default settings of the repeater are set to Auto Gain enabled, only the frequencies have to be adjusted. Additionally, the repeater can be customized with a laptop or PC via Ethernet connector: 5. For local connection, connect the straight CAT 6 patch cable to the Ethernet connector of the MRx18 and the network connector of a laptop or PC. Start a browser (e.g.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1. LOGIN Enter user name and password If an incorrect username or password has been entered, the following error / attention message "You have entered the wrong password. Please check the correct usage of upper and lower cases or check the CAPS LOCK key on your console." appears and prompts to insert your username or password anew. Click key F5 to refresh the login mask.
5 Software Setup 5.3. SETTINGS In the Settings pages - the second tab in the menu bar - current information on settings of all parameters is shown. The settings of parameters can be changed in those pages. 5.3.1. Settings - Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Description of Power Parameter Power To power on, check "Power ON Band MRx18" Uncheck "Power ON Band MRx18" to power down the RF-section of the respective band.
User’s Manual for MRx18 Dual-/ Triple-Segment and Dual-Band 5.3.2. Settings - Alarms Each alarm can be assigned by a severity level. It is also possible to disable alarms. The severity of alarms may be: disabled , warning, minor, major, critical Page 20 M0139ACC_FCC Manual.
6 Alarming and Supervision 6. ALARMING AND SUPERVISION For alarming and supervision, the MRx18 miniRepeater is provided with an alarming interface represented by three LEDs. 6.1. ALARM LEDS Denotation Colour of LED Off Green Function/ Indication If the LED is off, the respective MRx18 does not receive any DC power. A green light indicates the normal operation of the repeater. Power is present and the current consumption of the unit is within the specifications.
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