User's Manual

EMS Wireless Operator’s Manual
EkoLink II
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2.6 Multiple Hub Installation
For installations requiring more than one Hub, there will be one Hub designated as
the Master and the other Hubs will be slaved to the Master. Up to three additional
Hubs can be slaved to a single Master Hub. The BTS will only interface to the
Master Hub. An optional Master Alarm Controller may be purchased to allow
alarms to be reported to an offsite monitoring station. If purchased, the Master
Alarm Controller will be factory installed.
• Identify the Master Hub and using a Philips screwdriver and the provided
screws, secure the Master Hub in a standard 19” equipment rack near the
BTS
• Install the Slave Hub(s) using a Philips screwdriver and the provided screws,
secure the Hub(s) in a standard 19” equipment rack near the Master Hub
• Using SMA cables, connect the Slave Downlink Outputs on the rear of the
Master Hub to the Slave Downlink Inputs on the Slave Hub(s)
• Using SMA cables, connect the Slave Uplink Inputs on the rear of the Master
Hub to the Slave Uplink Inputs
• If purchased, connect a standard RJ-45 phone cable to the Master Alarm
Controller located on the rear of the Master Hub.
2.7 Combiner Installation
To install the combiner, locate it as close as possible to the BTS and Hub
installation site. All connections should be made with High quality, low loss RF
cables with 50 Ω, type N terminations.
• Connect the Duplexed BTS Input from service Provider A to the Combiner
Port A
• Connect the Duplexed BTS Input from service Provider B to the Combiner
Port B
• Connect the Combined TX Port on the Combiner to the Hub RF Input Port
• Connect the Combined RX Port on the Combiner to the Hub RF Output Port
2.8 Remote Installation
To install the remote(s), locate it as nearly as possible to the designated antenna.
• Mechanically secure the Remote in an equipment rack near the Antenna or in
its designated location.