Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Digital IP-65 Channel/Band Selective High Power Repeater Product Description and User’s Manual for Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater Doc PN 00038UMCD Rev. 1.
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Axell D-SBR 3709S 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 D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Compliance with FCC WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. This device designed for installation by FCC LICENCEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You must have an FCC LICENCE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. This is a Class B signal booster. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Antenna Installation Installation of an antenna must comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. The antenna used for this transmitter must be mounted on permanent structures. The FCC regulation mandates that the EIRP of type B signal boosters should not exceed 5W.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL NOTE: In this example there is no need to add an external bandpass filter to attenuate the out band noise. Conclusion: Good engineering practice requires that in general when the out of band noise measured at the service antenna input is more than -70 dbm per 10 kHz measurement bandwidth, an external band pass filter should be added to attenuate the out of band noise level.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Caution: Safety to personnel. Caution: Safety to equipment Warning: Restricted Access Location Attention: Electrostatic Sensitivity Caution: Battery Replacement © Axell Wireless Ltd Before installing or replacing any of the equipment, the entire manual should be read and understood. The user needs to supply the appropriate AC or DC power to the repeater. Incorrect power settings can damage the repeater and may cause injury to the user.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Features and Capabilities .................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Model Ordering Information ................................................................................................ 2 1.3 Smart-ALC Function ..........
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 5 The Communication Configuration Tab .................................................................. 28 IP Address Setup and Repeater Name ................................................................... 29 AEM (Axell Element Manager) Configuration ......................................................... 30 Administrative Operations ...................................................................................
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1 Introduction This manual describes the Axell D-SBR 3709S IP65 High Power Digital Channel/Band Selective Repeater. The repeater is designed for indoor installations and includes advanced filtering capabilities to support the SMR 900MHz band for public safety and commercial operations.
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Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.4 Front Panel Interfaces and LEDs The D-SBR Repeater includes external and internal interfaces (that require opening the repeater). The interfaces relevant to the user are described in the following sections. 1.4.1 External Interfaces The D-SBR Repeater external connections and READY LED are located on the underside panel of the unit. Two additional LEDs are located inside the repeater, as described in 6.1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 1.4.2 Internal Interfaces The D-SBR repeater includes internal UL and DL LEDs – required for troubleshooting purposes (see section 6.1) LEDs Figure 1-2. Axell D-SBR 3709 Internal View 4 Doc PN 00038UMCD Rev. 1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2 Antenna Specifications and Installation 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 either a directional antenna such as a Yagi or a Panel antenna. 2.1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.2 Service Antenna Requirements WARNING!!! • The installer is held accountable for implementing the rules required for deployment. • Good engineering practice must be used to avoid interference. • Output power should be reduced to solve any IMD interference issues. 2.2.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 2.3 Repeater Pre-Installation Requirements 2.3.1 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. • Follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions. 2.3.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3 Installing the Repeater 3.1 Overview of the Installation Procedure NOTE: The Donor and Mobile antennas can be positioned and installed (without connection to the Repeater) at any time either before or after mounting and grounding the Repeater. 1. Determine an appropriate location for the system according to the requirements described in section 2.3. 2. Unpack the Repeater kit (see 3.3). 3.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.3 Unpacking Upon receiving the D-SBR Repeater perform the following: 1. Examine the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit. 2. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment. 3. Verify that all of the equipment (listed below) is included. Otherwise contact Axell Wireless Ltd. The D-SBR Repeater is shipped with the following equipment: D-SBR Repeater single-band Ethernet RJ-45 LAN cable Ext.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.4 Mounting the Repeater Notes: 1. The weight of the unit requires that two people mount the unit on the wall. 2. Washers are not supplied with the repeater. Mounting the D-SBR Repeater consists of assembling the brackets on the repeater and then mounting the unit on to the wall. To mount the Repeater on the wall IMPORTANT!! The D-SBR repeater mounting procedure is for concrete or brick walls only. 1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3. Place the brackets against the wall and mark the four holes to be drilled. Bracket-to-wall mounting holes x 2 Bracket-to-wall mounting holes x 2 4. Drill the four holes in the wall. 5. Align the bracket-to-wall mounting holes with those drilled in the wall. 6. Use the appropriate bolts (supplied) and washers (not supplied) to secure the bracket firmly to the wall. © Axell Wireless Ltd Doc PN 00038UMCD Rev. 1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.5 Grounding WARNING!!! Do not use the grounding bolt to connect external devices. Requirements for grounding wires • Protective grounding conductor - should be aluminum with cross-section 10AWG.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.6 Verifying Isolation between Donor and Mobile Antennas WARNING! Perform this procedure before connecting the antennas to the Repeater or powering on the Repeater. The Repeater should not be operated prior to the verification of the operating parameter in its installation environment.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.8 Antenna Connections CAUTION! Do not connect the antenna cables to the Repeater before verifying the installation parameters specifically the isolation between the antennas. DO NOT POWER-ON the Repeater without either the antennas being connected or the antenna connections terminated with dummy loads.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.9 Powering Up the Repeater The Repeater operates from a 110 VAC power source. WARNING!!! Electrical Shock This equipment must be installed indoors. To prevent electrical shock when installing or modifying the system power wiring, disconnect the wiring at the power source before working with uninsulated wires or terminals. DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING CAUTION! To power up the repeater 1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 3.10 External Alarm Connections The front panel Alarm port supports two alarm connections from two external sources. Note the following: • The alarms can be connected any time, before or after the system is powered-on. • The alarms cable is supplied in the product kit. • The connections must conform to the following load restrictions: maximum repetitive reverse voltage: 28V; Impedance load: “0” = 0V or GND; “1” = 3.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4 Initial Setup and Commissioning This section provides the setup procedures for the D-SBR 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) via a local Web connection and verifying that the system is operating properly.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.1 Open a Local Web Session to the Repeater 4.1.1 Connect the Repeater to the Computer To connect Repeater to Computer Interconnect the computer and the Repeaters’ front panel Ethernet ports with the supplied cable as shown below. Axell D-SBR Repeater Ethernet cable 4.1.2 Configure the Computer Network Parameters Configure the computer network parameters to communicate with the Repeater.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4. Click the Properties button. The Networking tab appears. 5. In the Items list, double-click the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP*IPv4)” item. 6. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog appears. Note: The Repeater is supplied with the default IP address 192.168.1.253. 7. Assign your computer an IP address in the same subnet, in order to communicate with the unit. • In the IP address area: • Enter the IP address 192.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 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. Open a standard Flash-enabled browser (e.g. IE or Firefox). 2. In the address line, enter the IP address of the Repeater. http://192.168.1.253.
Axell D-SBR 3709S 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 – Communication parameters, dry-contact alarm configuration and software upgrade options. configuration, software download and upload and and communication parameter settings.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2.1 Main Window Operation Buttons The following main window operation buttons are available. Item Description / Values Selected Item Tree Shows the currently selected topology tree item.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.2.3 CMU Pane and Tabs When the CMU item is selected in the Topology Tree, the following menu items are available. Item Description / Values Axell CMU Info Shows Repeater level information such as SW and HW versions and identification number. In addition, enables setting minimum alarm levels (see 5.2.1). Communication Configuration Used to set parameters Alarms Log Log of past and current alarms (see 6.3).
Axell D-SBR 3709S 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 supported band's sub-bands and Max UL/DL Power. This section describes each of the fields.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • If the composite output power exceeds the defined value, the Smart ALC feature begins working. Set the Max Composite UL Output Power according to your site requirements. Additional parameters (not required for initial setup) are: • Oscillation Prevention Enable - Enables oscillation detection mechanism that maintains repeater functionality. • Temperature - Displays Repeater ambient temperature.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL • UL Gain Δ - used for noise control. Sets the difference between UL and DL gain. • UL Measured Ch. Gain band. - measured UL Gain (dB) for the selected sub- 7. Click Send (top window area option). 8. After the channels have been configured and the required coverage is attained for the location, verify that no Alarms are generated: • Click the Alarms tab • Verify that all the indicators are GREEN in the Alarms tab. 4.3.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.4 Configuring the External Alarms Any connected alarms (section 3.10) must be enabled and configured according to the instructions provided in this section. To configure external alarms 1. Click on CMU in the tree pane. 2. Click the External Alarms tab. The following dialog appears. Two Options for External Alarms Not in use 3. For each connected alarm: • Checkmark the Active checkbox. • Set the alarm Normal Mode as High or Low.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.5 Communication and System Parameters The Communication Configuration tab provides the 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. 4.5.1 The Communication Configuration Tab To access the Communication Configuration tab In the left tree pane, click CMU.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.5.2 IP Address Setup and Repeater Name The Repeater supports both Static and DHCP addresses. A unique technology enables applying both types to the same Ethernet port. Both addresses may enable local and remote management. • Local IP Address – Static IP assigned by the user to the system. The default Static IP address is 192.168.1.253. It is highly recommended to preserve this setup.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 4.5.3 AEM (Axell Element Manager) Configuration AEM repeater management configuration is performed only on the AEM side – it is only required to add the new repeater (element) IP address to the AEM. This section describes how to configure the repeater for Auto Replacement. Auto Replacement is used when a repeater is replaced. The new repeater is assigned the same IP address as the previous repeater and configured with Auto Replacement.
Axell D-SBR 3709S 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. • Software upgrade 5.1 User Management This section describes how to perform the user management operations.
Axell D-SBR 3709S 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 D-SBR 3709S 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. 5.2 Viewing Repeater and Band Information 5.2.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.2.2 Viewing Band Information Use the Repeater Information screen to view the hardware and software versions of the Axell D-SBR Repeater and to assign the Repeater a recognizable name. Note: Usually, these fields are grayed-out. Grayed-out fields indicate that the display is Read-only. Active fields indicate that the parameter values can be defined. To access the Repeater Information window 1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 5.3 CMU 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. To Upgrade the Repeater 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. Choose the version to upload and perform the procedure according to the instructions in the screen. 5.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL To access Backup/Restore tab 1. From the Tree Pane, select the Band item (i.e. 900). 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 D-SBR 3709S 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. Note: The following figure is only an example of the Backup/Restore tab. 3. Click on the Control and Params tab and verify that the required configuration settings have been restored. 5.4.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6 Monitoring and Troubleshooting The D-SBR repeater provides the following indications of Repeater failure: • LEDs: on Repeater front panel and inside the repeater • Alarms screen in Web access application • Alarms Log – used to view a record of past generated alarms The following sections provide a description of the troubleshooting procedures according to the Repeater LED indicators and the Web access Alarms. 6.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.1.2 Internal LEDs Two LEDs (UL and DL) located inside the repeater provide an indication on the UL and DL signals. The following figures show an example of the LED locations (the location may differ on your unit). UL LEDs DL Figure 6-2. Axell D-SBR 3709S Internal View The following table provides a description of the UL and DL LED troubleshooting procedures.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.2 Repeater Alarms and Troubleshooting The Alarms tab provides the alarms generated by the Repeater, enabling the user to monitor the system operation. To access the Alarms window From the Tree Pane, select the Band item (e.g. 900) and choose the Alarms tab. The relevant parameters are displayed. See the following page for alarm descriptions. Click Ack All to reset the alarms 40 Doc PN 00038UMCD Rev. 1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Alarm Fault cause System Mute Cause: Repeater amplification is muted (automatically). ----- User Mute Cause: Repeater amplification is muted (manually) as a result of an operator action. ----- Built In Test Cause: Self test. ----- Temperature Fault: High temperature. Most probable cause: Unit temperature becomes high. Excessive heat.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL 6.3 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 (see 4.3.3). To view the CMU log screen: 1.
Axell D-SBR 3709S Repeater PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL Appendix A: Specifications (@+25°C) Electrical Parameter Downlink Uplink Frequency Range (GSM) 935-940MHz 896-901MHz Passband Gain 90 dB Passband Ripple ± 2 dB Gain Attenuation Range 0-25 dB (in 1 dB steps) Composite Output Power +37dBm Number of Filters (*) 1 to 8 Noise Figure (typical) @ Maximum ± 2 dB +23dBm Gain 5 dB Propagation Delay 6 µsec General Power Supply 110VAC, 350W Total RF Input Power (No Damage) + 10
