CEL-FI QUATRA RED® Installation and User Guide Draft Nextivity, Inc. 16550 West Bernardo Dr.
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CONTENTS Copyright ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 Disclaimer of Liability .................................................................................................................................. 2 Revision History .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Change List...............
CU unpacking and package content .................................................................................................... 21 CU ports layout ................................................................................................................................... 23 Coverage Unit (CU) Mounting ............................................................................................................. 23 CU Grounding ......................................................................
Isolation calculation and setting ......................................................................................................... 38 Uplink output power configuration ......................................................................................................... 39 Band configuration (FirstNet) ............................................................................................................. 39 Channel configuration (LMR) .......................................................
Table of Figures Figure 1. QUATRA RED System Architecture .............................................................................................. 10 Figure 2. Waterproof RJ45 Inline connector assembly ............................................................................... 13 Figure 3. MBBU Wall Mounting .................................................................................................................. 14 Figure 4. Batteries inside MBBU (Place holder)............................
GENERAL INFORMATION Safety Notices Electric Shock Opening any of the QUATRA RED components may result in electric shock and may cause severe injury Exposure to RF Working with the equipment while in operation may expose the technician to RF electromagnetic fields that exceed FCC rules for human exposure. Visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic fields.
Warranty Opening or tampering with any of the QUATRA RED components voids all warranties. Lithium battery The battery may explode if it's replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions. Ethernet instructions This equipment is for indoor use only. All cabling should be installed indoors.
INTRODUCTION During an emergency incident, every minute is critical; first responders need to be able to communicate with each other inside and outside of any structure at any time. Nextivity's Cel-Fi QUATRA RED for Public Safety solutions are designed to provide coverage in the most challenging and complicated buildings and structures to ensure complete-code compliant coverage throughout the facility.
QUATRA RED Architecture Cel-Fi QUATRA RED is a modular solution with five (5) foundational components: Network Unit (NU) Coverage Units (CU) Monitoring and Battery Backup Unit (MBBU) Remote Annunciator Panel (RA) Emergency Power-Off Switch (EPO) Cel-Fi by Nextivity recommends the use of Category cable (CAT5e or superior) for data transmission and to provide electrical power supply (Power-over-Ethernet) to all the components in the system except were is indicated in this user manual.
Main Features Antenna pointing algorithm to optimize FirstNet donor signals Uplink gain automatically calculated and set based on donor site location Near real-time uplink (UL) automatic gain control (AGC). Coverage footprint provided via Power over Ethernet (PoE) up to 325 ft (100m) range from NU to CU. A single NU and up to six (6) CU's may be attached.
INSTALLATION Installation Area All the components of the QUATRA RED solution are NEMA 4 rated; however, temporary protection should be taken when the equipment packaging is opened for installation or maintenance in an outdoor environment. The installation location for the product must be well ventilated. The equipment has been designed to operate at the temperature range and humidity level, as stated in the product specifications. The mounting surface must be able to support the weight of the equipment.
Waterproof RJ45 Inline connectors assembly This section applies to all the components in the Cel-Fi QUATRA RED solution using RJ45 connectors. Use a CAT 5e cable or higher category to interconnect the units. Each QUATRA RED component includes a set of waterproof RJ45 inline connectors to be installed on each side of the Ethernet cable. 1. Pass the cable thru the screw-on cap 2. Insert the cable into the split sleeve and washers 3. Push the screw-on cap and washers in the receptacle 4.
Caution. Make sure the area behind any surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling. 1. To mount the MBBU, first determine the approximate location on the wall for the unit. 2. Hold the unit against the wall and use a pencil or similar marker to mark the top and bottom anchor points. 3. Using a drill, drill holes for the wall anchors. 4. Hammer in the wall anchors. 5. Place the MBBU against the wall anchors and affix all anchor screws. Figure 3.
MBBU Battery connections 1. Ensure both circuits breakers A & B (AC and Batteries) are in the OFF position. 2. Install batteries into enclosure per Figure 5. 3. Connect the battery series jumpers, as indicated in Figure 6. 4. Connect battery cables from circuit breaker B (Battery Breaker) and DC ground terminal block to 48-volt battery string terminals, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 4. Batteries inside MBBU (Place holder) Figure 5.
Figure 6. Battery connection diagram MBBU Power Supply Connection 1. Connect the AC power cord to standard 115 VAC outlet 2. Turn ON circuit breaker A (AC Power) and verify the battery controller AC-OK LED turns on solid green (Figure 8). 3. Confirm battery polarity is correct and turn ON circuit breaker B. 4. Verify battery voltage is approximately 55 VDC. 5. Turn OFF circuit breakers A & B and continue with the installation as indicated in this manual.
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Network Unit (NU) The Network Unit is referred to as the NU and itis the signal processing head end for the QUATRA RED system. The signal sources (LMR & LTE) are connected to the NU, digitized, and distributed over Category cable to the Coverage Units. Figure 8. Network Unit (NU) NU unpacking and package content When receiving the NU, perform the following checks: Examine the box for damage before unpacking the unit. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment.
NU Mounting The Cel-Fi QUATRA NU is designed to be wall-mounted. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors for common material types (drywall, plywood, etc), are included in the standard kit. The QUATRA RED NU has four (4) secure mounting tabs, two on each side. The two topmost tabs have been keyholed to allow the unit to hang from preinstalled wall anchors. Caution. Make sure the area behind any surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling. 6.
Figure 11. Grounding the NU Donor antenna connection Connection to the donor antennas is made via two Type-N female connectors. The RF connector labeled "LMR" must be connected to the antenna pointing towards the LMR base station. The LMR port can receive both 700 and 800MHz public safety signals. The RF connection labeled "Cellular" must be connected to the antenna pointing towards the "LTE/Cellular" base station. The RF connections must be made using cables with an impedance of 50 ohms.
User Interface The table below shows the LED interface (front) to indicate system status.
22 Check that all the items listed in the packing list are included.
CU ports layout The Coverage Unit (CU) has one N-type female connector for RF signals; one PoE port for communication with the Network Unit (NU) and a LAN port for local connection to the unit. N-type Female connector LAN port Data / PoE port Figure 14. CU port layout Coverage Unit (CU) Mounting The Cel-Fi QUATRA CU is designed to be wall-mounted. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, concrete) are included in the standard kit.
Figure 15. CU Mounted on a wall CU Grounding 1. Connect one side of the grounding cable to the grounding terminal on the equipment with a ¼" – 20 Bolt. 2. Connect the other end to the main grounding bar installed inside the fire room. The recommended cable gauge is AWG #10 or AWG #12 and color code green/yellow. Figure 16.
CU user interface The table below shows the LED interface (front) to indicate system status.
REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL (RA) Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Remote Annunciator Panel provides automatic supervisory signals for malfunctions of the ERRCS. It includes FORM-C dry relay contacts compatible with any fire alarm control unit (open or short circuits). Figure 17. Remote Annunciator Panel RA unpacking and package content Examine the box for damage before unpacking the unit. Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment.
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RA Mounting The Remote Annunciator is designed to be wall-mounted. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, concrete) are included in the standard kit. The QUATRA RED RA has two (2) secure mounting tabs, one on each top/bottom side. Caution. Make sure the area behind any surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling. 1. To mount the RA, first determine the approximate location on the wall for the unit. 2.
RA Ethernet connection Remote annunciator connection to the MBBU is thru a PoE (Power Over Ethernet) cable. You can find assembly instructions on page 12 of this manual. Form-C cable connection to Fire Alarm Control Panel Included in the box is a Form-C cable with three pins per alarm. The first one is a normal-close signal, the second one is a common signal, and the third is a normal-open signal. Choose the appropriate signal according to the type of fire alarm control panel in the building. Figure 19.
Figure 21. Alarm Cable Configuration RA user interface The table below shows the color coding for any alarm condition in the Remote Annunciator. LEDs will be OFF if there is no alarm. If an alarm is present LEDs will be RED. If there is a communications fault (open, shorted to ground or disconnected cable) between the Fire Alarm Control Unit and the Remote Annunciator Panel, the LEDs will flash.
EMERGENCY POWER-OFF SWITCH (EPO) Cel-Fi's QUATRA RED Emergency Power Off Switch (EPO) can instantaneously shut down the ERRCS from a single point to eliminate the risk of combustion caused by electricity or static. Designed to prevent inadvertent operation and can be installed in any location acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Figure 23. Emergency Power-off Switch (EPO) EPO unpacking and package content Examine the box for damage before unpacking the unit.
EPO Mounting The Emergency Power-off Switch (EPO) is designed to be wall-mounted. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, concrete) are included in the standard kit. The QUATRA RED EPO has two (2) secure mounting tabs, one on each top/bottom side. Caution. Make sure the area behind any surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling. 1. To mount the EPO, first determine the approximate location on the wall for the unit.
EPO Operation In the scenario of an emergency, it might be necessary to shut down all the radio communication systems. 1. Locate the EPO and press the bottom to automatically turn-off all the QUATRA RED units, including the MBBU. 2. To turn the system back on, twist the EPO button clockwise, then follow the instructions on the WAVE PRO APP.
QUATRA RED SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Once you have all the QUATRA RED components installed and energized, the next step is to configure and commission the system. The general process to commission QUATRA RED is explained in the next figure 1. Request Access to 1. Install the WAVE the WAVE Portal 1. Install Config File PRO App on your 2. Register your 2. Optimize system mobile phone equipment 2. Download config file 3. Create a config file Figure 26.
Cel-Fi WAVE Portal For channel partners and installers, the WAVE portal is a cloud-based management solution to keep track of systems in the field.
1. Click on the "File Manager" button on the left side menu 2. Click on the "Add Config File" button, enter a name for the new config file, and click "Add" to save your file. 3. A new window will open for you to enter isolation values and frequencies according to the requirements in your area. Notice that only the "Downlink Frequency" box needs to be filled in and mark those channels serving as control channels.
The Cel-Fi WAVE App is designed for end-users, installers, and channel partners to activate and manage the Cel-Fi product line. The app connects to the device via Bluetooth and is available on smartphones and tablets. By following the next steps, you will be able to configure your QUATRA RED System: 1. Open the WAVE PRO app and search for Cel-Fi devices 2. Select the device labeled "Master Battery Backup Unit." 3.
COMPASS Features and Functions Updating QUATRA RED Software From time to time, the QUATRA RED firmware is updated for feature improvements and bug fixes. Updating QUATRA RED firmware can be accomplished in either of two ways: 1. Connect the LAN port on the QUATRA RED NU to an active Ethernet LAN. The unit updates its firmware automatically, communicating with Nextivity's cloud. a. Make sure the NU's Internet connection can get through the firewall. 2.
Uplink output power configuration In this section, you will learn how to set a value for the output transmit power to reach the high-site without blocking the receiver. Two pieces of information are required to determinate the most optimal value. Decimal coordinates from both the high-site and QUATRA RED and the desired signal level reaching the remote site (the default value is -95dBm). 1. Open the WAVE PRO app and select "Uplink output power configuration." 2. Enter the coordinates of the remote site 3.
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Antennas and QUATRA RED Donor Antennas The donor antenna is a crucial element when designing a public safety DAS. Typically this component is mounted on the roof of the building and is exposed to signal interference caused by reflections or direct signals hitting the antenna from every direction. To avoid excessive interference going into the repeater is vital to pick an antenna according to the RF environment.
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