AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL High Selectivity Digital 700MHz Repeater Product Description and User’s Manual for Axell 3307D Repeater THIS DOCUMENT IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING REPEATER MODELS: D-SBR 3307 D-SBR 3307-12
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Copyright © 2011 Axell Wireless Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language without the prior written permission of Axell Wireless Ltd. The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this document are adequate and free of errors and omissions.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL About This Manual This Product Manual provides the following information: • Description of the Repeater • Procedures for setup, configuration and checking the proper operation of the Repeater • Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures For whom it is Intended This Product Manual is intended for experienced technicians and engineers.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL General Safety Warnings Concerning Use of This System Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this product. Only a qualified and authorized personnel should carry out adjustment, maintenance or repairs to the components of this equipment.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 Features ................................................................................................................................ 2 Modem Support ....................................................................................................................
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.1.3 Login to the Repeater .............................................................................................. 23 4.2 Navigating the Web GUI Application ................................................................................ 24 4.2.1 Operation Buttons.................................................................................................... 24 4.2.2 Band Pane and Tabs .................................................
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1 Introduction Axell 3307D is a 700 MHz band LTE technology selective indoor mid-repeater that simultaneously supports the LTE lower and upper frequency range: Lower700MHz A,B,C and Upper 700MHz C. The Repeater supports advanced digital filtering capabilities. Up to 8 or 12 (model dependent) LTE non-contiguous sub-bands can be selected via simple intuitive GUI, where each sub-band is independently tunable across the entire LTE band.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.1 Features • Indoor Repeater supporting simultaneously the LTE band: Lower A,B,C and Upper C 700MHz • Up to 8 or 12 (model dependent) software selectable non-contiguous sub-bands in any combination • Each sub-band can be set over the full LTE band for the following bandwidths: 1.4MHz, 3MHz, 5MHz, 10MHz or 15MHz or 20MHz to meet the LTE 36.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Smart-ALC Function The Smart Automatic Level Control (Smart-ALC) is an innovative algorithm for automatic repeater gain adjustment. Combined with advanced control algorithms, SALC is capable of learning the traffic load characteristics and adjusting the Repeater RF Gain to the desired value. Smart ALC eliminates the need to perform initial settings for maximal traffic load conditions and on-site gain adjustments.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2 Antenna Requirements This chapter provides information on the specifications of the donor and service antennas suitable for operation with this repeater, and on the installation requirements of the antennas. 2.1 Base (Donor) Antenna The Base (Donor) antenna is usually installed outdoors and is either a directional antenna such as a Yagi or a Panel antenna. 2.1.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2 Mobile (Service) Antenna The Mobile (Service) antenna is installed indoors, where the type of antenna depends on the application. 2.2.1 Required Antenna Information The following antenna requirements, specifications and site considerations should be met.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.3 High Isolation Requirements - Antenna Considerations High isolation configurations There are four typical configurations for high isolation installations – two vertical and two horizontal. The configurations described above are detailed in the following sections. 2.3.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3 Installing the Repeater 3.1 Repeater Pre-Installation Requirements 3.1.1 Safety Guidelines Before installing the Repeater, review the following safety information: • Follow all local safety regulations when installing the Repeater. • Only qualified personnel are authorized to install and maintain the Repeater. • Ground the Repeater with the grounding bolt located on the external lower side of the Repeater).
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.1.4 RF Cable Installation Guidelines Required: • For all coaxial connections to/from the Repeater - high performance, flexible, low loss 50Ω coaxial communications cable. • All cables shall be weather-resistant type. • Cable length - determined by the Repeater installation plan. When calculating the cable length, take into account excess cable slack so as not to limit the insertion paths. 3.1.5 Power Requirements 3.1.5.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3 Required Tools and Materials The following tools are required for the 3307D installation procedure: • Standard professional tool box (not supplied) • Adjustable wrench (not supplied) • Power Drill Driver (not supplied) - supporting 12 mm concrete drills • Allen screwdriver (supplied) 3.4 Unpacking Upon receiving the 3307D unit, perform the following: • Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Additional (supplied) installation components: No. Description 1 Flange nut, 5/16 2 Wedge anchor, ∅ 12 x 65 mm 3 Hex washer head screw, ∅ 8 mm 4 Washer, spring, ∅ 8 mm 5 Washer, flat, ∅ 8 mm 6 Clamp 7 Washer, flat, ∅ 28 mm 8 Screwdriver, Allen 10 Qty. 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 Figure 7.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.5 Mounting the 3307D 3.5.1 Pre-Mounting Procedure 1. Choose the location of the Repeater on the wall according to the following criteria: • The location should be at normal eye level height, above ground. • Be sure to allow easy access to the Repeater for maintenance and on-site inspection. 2.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.5.2 Installing the Mounting Bracket To install the mounting bracket 1. Insert the four wedge anchors (see item no. 2 in Figure 7. Installation Components) into the drilled holes and secure them with an adjustable wrench. 2. Remove the hex nut, spring washer and flat washer from each wedge anchor, revealing a screw from each anchor. 3. Insert a flat washer 28mm in diameter in each of the anchors (see item 7 in Figure 7. Installation Components).
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.5.3 Mounting the Repeater 1. Pick up the Repeater and align the Repeaters’ four installation holes with the Mounting Brackets’ pins (see Figure 7. Installation Components). 2. Slide the brackets pins through the Repeater holes until the upper side is locked with the installation head nuts at the top of the bracket. See Figure 7. Installation Components. 3. Release the four captive screws locking the Repeater cover. Figure 10.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6. Insert the clamps including the screws in to the upper orifices leading inside the Repeater. Figure 12. Locking Clamp 7. Using the Allen screwdriver (item 8 in Figure 7. Installation Components), tighten the hex screw of the clamp. 8. Insert two hex washer head screws (item 3 in Figure 7. Installation Components) including spring washers (item 4 in Figure 7. Installation Components) and flat washers (item 5 in Figure 7.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.6 For GPS/GPRS Modems - Inserting SIM Card NOTE: This section is only relevant to units in which GPS/GPRS modems are installed. For units in which CDMA modems are installed, configure according to section 4.7.4. WARNING!!! BEFORE INSERTING OR REMOVING THE SIM CARD BE SURE THAT THE REPEATER IS POWERED OFF (DISCONNECT THE DC POWER CONNECTOR) 1. If the Repeater door is not open, open the Repeater door by releasing the four captive screws.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.7 Grounding Requirements for grounding wires • Protective grounding conductor - should be aluminum with cross-section 10AWG. • Lug of the protective grounding conductor - should be aluminum • Washers and screw - should be high Cr stainless steel, or 12% Cr stainless steel, or Cr on, Ni on steel, tin on steel • The protective grounding conductor is copper with a 10AWG cross-section.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To measure the isolation, proceed as follows: 1. Inject a known signal from a signal generator into one antenna (preferably the Donor antenna). 2. Measure the coupled output from the Service antenna, using the Spectrum analyzer and LNA if applicable. 3. Perform this procedure across the frequency range of both the Uplink and Downlink bands. 4. Register the lower result for system operation. 3.8.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.9 Antenna Connections CAUTION! DO NOT CONNECT THE ANTENNA CABLES TO THE REPEATER BEFORE VERIFYING THE INSTALLATION PARAMETERS. DO NOT POWER-UP THE REPEATER WITHOUT EITHER THE ANTENNAS BEING CONNECTED OR THE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TERMINATED WITH DUMMY LOADS.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL The color configuration of the alarm wires is as follows The following table provides a description of the Alarm connector pinout and the corresponding cable wire color-match pin. Description Pin No. Operation External Alarm_1 1 Triggers Alarm ID 1 (if set in the External Alarms tab). GND 5 Ground, galvanic short to Repeater chassis. External Alarm_2 2 Triggers Alarm ID 2 (if set in the External Alarms tab).
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4 Initial Setup and Commissioning This section provides the setup procedures for the 3307D Repeater. The Repeater is designed for simple plug-and-play operation, only requiring the setup of a number of parameters (such as DL Output Power, bandwidth, and gain) through a local Web connection and verifying that the system is operating properly. The setup procedure consists of the following steps: 1.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.1.2 Configure the Computer Network Parameters Configure the computer network parameters to communicate with the Repeater. Note that the procedure may vary slightly depending on the operating system installed on your computer. The following procedure is for Windows 7. To configure the computer’s network parameters: 1. Click the Start menu and choose Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel, click Network and Internet. 3.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5. In the Items list, double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP*IPv4) item. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog appears. Note: The Repeater is supplied with the default IP address 192.168.1.253. 6. Assign your computer an IP address in the same subnet, in order to communicate with the unit. 22 • In the IP address area: • Enter the IP address 192.168.1.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • Click OK. The computer communication parameters are now defined and you can open a session to the Repeater. 4.1.3 Login to the Repeater NOTE: The Repeater is factory assigned the address 192.168.1.253. Initial login is performed using this address; however it is recommended to make the necessary modifications according to information provided by your network administrator. To login to the Repeater 1.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2 Navigating the Web GUI Application This section describes how to navigate the Web Management application. The Web Access interface provides three groups of options, listed in the left side Topology Tree items: • CMU – management, monitoring , configuration and administration options at the Repeater level. • LTE (or band name) – band level RF parameters control and monitoring options.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2.2 Band Pane and Tabs The upper area of each selected pane shows the tabs corresponding to the selected band (i.e. LTE). Item Alarms Control and Params Band Info Backup/Restore Description / Values Repeater level alarms. RF parameters and configuration of sub-channels for the band Information on hardware relevant to this band. Configuration files management options. (configuration files can be stored on the Repeater for access). 4.2.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.3.2 Adjusting the Signal Levels and Configuring Channels The Control and Params (parameters) window is used to configure each of the 700 MHz sub-bands and Max UL/DL Power. This section describes each of the fields.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Note: Be sure to click Send with each change. 3. Set the System Level parameters: • Verify that the RF Transmission Enable parameter is checked. • Set the Max Composite DL Output Power according to your site requirements and click Send. The Measured Composite DL Output Power is displayed in the adjacent field. If the composite output power exceeds the defined value, the Smart ALC feature begins working.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6. More information on parameters for the selected sub-band: • DL Set Ch. Max. Gain Sets the power for the antennas. The value is about 15 dB less than the isolation between the donor antenna and the mobile antenna. The Value defined in the DL path is reflected in the UL path, however to define different UL and DL path values the Gain Delta parameter is used and its defined value is added to the UL value. DL Measured RSSI - measured DL signal.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.4 Setting Date and Time It is important to set the correct date and time on the unit since this provides the timestamp for each logged event and alarm. To set the Repeaters date and time 1. Click on CMU in the tree pane. 2. Click on Date & Time in the menu bar. The following dialog appears. 3. Set the date and time parameters and click on Set. 4. Reset the CMU (as described in the following section). 4.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.6 Communication and System Parameters The Communication Configuration tab provides the Modem, IP, AEM and SNMP trap configuration parameters. This section describes how to access the dialog. The following sub-sections provide detailed information on each configuration option. 4.6.1 The Communication Configuration Tab To access the Communication Configuration tab In the left tree pane, click CMU.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • DHCP server address – checkmark the option Request Additional DHCP Address. The assigned address can be seen in the DHCP Address field. 4.6.3 Configuring Notification Method - SNMP Trap or SMS The Repeater can be configured provide fault notification either by sending traps to defined IP addresses or by sending an SMS message to configured destinations (only one option can be selected). 4.6.3.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.6.3.2 Configuring SMS Notification Destinations You may configure up to five SMS destinations (mobile numbers). To set SMS Destination parameters 1. In the Use Destination field, select the SMS option from drop-down list. Select SMS option from drop-down list Define the SMS destinations (mobile 2. Define up to five SMS destinations (for example, + xxx541234567): 3. Click Send. 4.6.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.7.1 Available Modem Parameter Options To define the modem parameters Click CMU in the left tree pane and select the Communication Configuration pane. In the Modem area, select the Communication mode and define any additional parameters according to the table below. (Any defined fields in the figure below are only an example!) In the communication field, select … Fixed IP. Always ON. Direct CS. IP Callback For this communication mode.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • You may modify (optional) the Direct CS Modem IP – this is the Web address used to open a Repeater session. Otherwise, the default displayed value can be used. B. On your computer, set up a dial-up connection as follows: 1. Via Network Connections, create a Dial-up connection on your computer (Connect using a dialup modem). The procedure may vary slightly depending on your Operating System. 2.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.7.4 CDMA Modem 4.7.4.1 Configuring for CDMA Modem To configure for a CDMA modem 1. In the Modem area above, verify that: • Modem Communication = Always On • Remote Phone Number = #777 (Verizon) • Connection Init String = empty field (blank) • Enterprise ID = 3307. 2. Activate the modem in the Verizon network according to the following section.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.7.4.2 Activating the modem in the Verizon network WARNING!!! SETTINGS OF THE MODEM ARE SENSITIVE TO CHANGES. INSERT VALUES AND PARAMETERS WITH PARTICULAR CARE IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE REMOTE CONNECTION. Below is the activation procedure for the modem in the Verizon Wireless Network. 1. Open the Repeater and connect the RS-232 cable (provided in the accessory kit) to the CMU card. RS-232 connection for modem activation 2.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5 Administrative Operations The following administrative operations are described in this section: • User Management – defining and changing users and passwords. • Viewing the Repeater information such as software and hardware versions, serial number, etc. • Repeater software upgrade • Configuration files backup and restore 5.1 User Management This section describes how to perform the user management operations.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.1.3 Adding Users NOTE: User name and password entries are case sensitive. To add a user 1. From the Tree Pane, select Users. The list of users is displayed in the User's Pane. 2. From the User's Pane, click Add User. The Add User dialog box is displayed. 3. Enter the Login Name – name used by user to login. 4. Type the user's First Name and Last Name – used to identify the user. 5. Select the User Role – access level.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.1.5 Deleting a User To delete a user 1. From the Tree Pane Select Users. The list of users is displayed in the User's Pane. 2. Select the User to be deleted in the list. 3. From the User's Pane, click Del. An authorization message dialog box is displayed. 4. Click Yes. The User’s name is removed from the list. 5.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.3 Repeater Software Upgrade The procedure described in this section is used to upgrade the repeater CMU. Note: This procedure is performed for every new management version. The CMU (Repeater) SW upgrade procedure consists of loading the available updated versions and installing it in the Repeater. To Upgrade the CMU SW 1. From the Tree Pane, select CMU. 2. Select the Axell CMU SW Upgrade tab. The CMU SW Upgrade screen shown below appears. 3.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To access Backup/Restore tab 1. From the Tree Pane, select the LTE (band) item. 2. Select the Backup/Restore tab. The following tab appears. Note: The following figure is only an example of the Backup/Restore tab. The following table provides a description of the available options (buttons) in the Backup /Restore tab shown above. Button Description Backup Used to backup the current repeater configuration. See section 5.4.1.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.4.2 Restoring Previous Repeater Configuration To restore previous configuration 1. Select the required configuration file (enable corresponding radio button) from the available list in the Backup/Restore tab. 2. Click the Restore button. 3. Click on the Control and Params tab and verify that the required configuration settings have been restored. 5.4.3 Uploading New Configuration File to Repeater To upload configuration file to Repeater 1.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6 Monitoring and Troubleshooting 3307D provides three types of indications of Repeater failure: • Alarms screen in Web access application • Alarms Log – used to view a record of past generated alarms • Status LEDs on Repeater front panel The following sections provide a description of the troubleshooting procedures according to the Repeater LED indicators and the Web access Alarms. 6.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL The following table provides a description of the displayed alarms. Alarm System Mute User Mute Built In Test Temperature Donor Power Too Low PAmp Current RSSI VSWR Reduced Gain by IMOP Interferer Power Exceeded 44 Fault, most probable cause and recommendation Generates an alarm when Repeater amplification is muted (automatically) Repeater amplification is muted (manually) as a result of an operator action. Self test. High unit temperature.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.2 Viewing the Alarms Log The Alarms Logs screen lists the alarms (events) that have occurred. The CMU maintains log files listing every alarm triggered and in the Repeater. This screen provides an analysis tool to get information of any event that has occurred, its originator, when, if they return, and their type. Note: Set the clock in order to synchronize the events time of occurrence. Click on Date & Time. To view the CMU log screen: 1.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.3 3307D LED Troubleshooting The 3307D Repeater Power LED on its front panel (see 1.4) can be used for troubleshooting. The following table provides a description of the DL and Power LED troubleshooting procedures. LED Service Color Green Red Orange 46 Status, Probable Cause and Recommendation Normal operation Blinking - DL power below threshold--Steady - Major error. Replace the Repeater. Blinking – service muted by user.
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Appendix: 3307D Specifications RF Per Band Parameters Frequency Range (MHz) Selectable Sub-Bands (Model dependent) Passband Gain (max) Passband Ripple Gain Adjust Range (in 1dB steps) Composite Output Power Attenuation range Noise Figure @ Maximum Gain (typical) Propagation Delay Channel Allocation Conformance Standard DL UL L728-746 U746-757 8 to 12 (model dependent)* L698-716 U776-787 8 or 12 (model dependent)* 82 ±2 dB dB 82 ±2 dB dB 2dB
AXELL 3307D REPEATER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Connectors Connector RF Connectors: Base/Mobile DC Power Communications Alarms-optional 48 Type N-Type, Female Circular, 4-pin(**) RJ-45 See 3.
