User's Instructions

CellTrackIT user manual Version 0.8 Page 7
Planning and designing the CellTrackIT Site.
The CellTrackIT system installation consists of two phases:
PHASE 1: Planning where the network is conceptualized and designed prior
to an actual visit on site
PHASE 2: Installation phase where CellTrackIT components are installed in
the site according to the plan.
Both phases are essential in ensuring proper installation of the RAMAR
CellTrackIT system.
Basic concept is to reduce time and effort spent on site for installation by
designing the CellTrackIT system implementation before actually visiting the
site. The objective is to reduce uncertainty associated with any site by
properly planning installation and having the site prepared for installer venue.
The planning aspect of the installation is geared towards making the
connection radio-wise from the transponders to the Node Receiver by
effectively placing the node and repeaters, and determining the economical
viability of the cost per point projection.
Planning is important in that it sets the parameters, assumptions, and basic
layout of the installation.
• Planning Procedure Overview. The goal of an efficient site planning is to
minimize the number of repeaters per system while maximizing the
reception of each transponder signal. The following outlines the
procedure:
1. Gathering Data to characterize the site
2. Define the RF Range for First and Second Tiers
3. Place Node Receiver and Repeaters
4. Optimize for Network Efficiency
5. Calculate Costs per Point