RSP-APA-002 (A-Band) User’s Manual
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual Contents 1. Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 2. Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2.1 System specifications ------------------------------------------------------- 6 2.2 Antenna specifications ------------------------------------------------------ 8 2.3 Donor Antenna Diagrams -------------------------------------------------- 9 2.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 1. Overview Figure 1.1 RSP-APA-002 Repeater R-tron RSP-APA-002 Repeater can be used in CDMA service hole spots like in-buildings, underground and tunnels to cover its service area. This repeater system designed for dual and simultaneous service, namely, it receives signals from the base station through donor antenna, amplifies the signals and re-transmits it to one or other mobile terminals.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 2. Specifications 2.1 Repeater specifications SPECIFICATION ITEM DOWN-LINK UP-LINK Repeater Type Band Specific Frequency Band A-Band Frequency Bandwidth 15MHz Frequency Range 1930 ~ 1945MHz CDMA Frequency Error < ± 0.05ppm Rho (Pilot Only) > 0.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual Input voltage Size (W x H x D) Weight 110Vac +30%/-20% 600 X 400 X 262 mm / 23.62 x 15.75 x 10.31 in Less than 36.5Kg / Less than 80.47 lbs Table 2.1 Repeater Specification Figure 2.1 A body of the RSP-APA-002 R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 2.2 Antenna Specifications Specification Parameter Donor Distribution Frequency range 1850 ~ 1990MHz Frequency bandwidth 140MHz Antenna gain 16dBd ±1dB 12dBd ±1dB Horizontal 20°±3° 48°±5° Vertical 20°±3° 25°±3° Polarization Horizontal/Vertical Vertical VSWR < 1.5 First Sidelobe Suppression > 13dB Impedance 50 Ω Power Capability 200 Watts Front to back ratio > 40dB Antenna Connector Port Type 1x7/16-Female Weight 9kg / 19.8lbs 5.5kg / 12.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 2.3 Donor Antenna Diagrams Figure 2.2 Donor Antenna R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 2.4 Distributor Antenna Diagrams Figure 2.3 Distributor Antenna RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION The antenna used for this transmitter must not exceed 20dBi and must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of 1.5m from all persons. R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 3. System Configuration 3.1 Block Diagram RF Input range -61 ~ -31 dBm RF Output (DL) 34dBm/Total System Gain : 95 dB -2 dB +45 dB +54 dB -9 dBm -63 ~ -33 dBm Donor Ant. G : 16dBd 15MHz (or 5MHz) SAW Filter 36 dBm Distributor Ant. G : 12dBd HPA Att.(3) RF SA W 45dB Att.(2) Att.(1) PLL:Variable Duplexer HPA Att.(3) PLL:Variable Att.(2) +45 dB 25 dBm Duplexer 15MHz (or 5MHz) SAW Filter RF SA W 45dB -2 dB -2 dB Att.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 4. Installation 4.1 Installation Overview The following gives you guide how you can install R-tron repeater properly, considering field situation and installation specific conditions. 4.2 Safety 4.2.1 Purpose The following information gives you how you can proceed your job correctly and eliminate dangerous condition. 4.2.2 Application Range Installation supervisor should check and do the proper thing to check preliminary dangerous condition. 4.3 Installing information 4.3.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 4.4 Installing the repeater & Antenna The installation of the repeater depends on the types of support, location, and the demand of the carrier. Figure 4.1 Repeater Installation (electric pole type) R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 4.4.1 General Condition - Check whether the repeater status is correctly horizontal angle. - Check whether there is enough space for maintenance and repair. - About roof-top steel pole, its feeder line should be installed 3 points at least or more. 4.4.2 Installing Band set - Repeater main box should be installed 8.2 inches at least, above from the ground. - When you install the repeater main box, do not impact on its installation to other repeaters maintenance.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual Figure 4.2 Band installation diagram (electric pole type) R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual Figure 4.3 Band installation diagram 2 (location of repeater) Figure 4.4 Band set R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 4.4.3 Installing Antenna 4.4.3.1 Precautions - Antenna is an elaborated device. Therefore, be careful, not damaged and not transform. - When you install the antenna, do not hurry and do not overpower. - Antenna sustain plate should be zinc. - Select proper antenna installation candidate place which keeps away from topological obstacles or higher buildings for good frequency receipt and transmittance.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual El ect r i c Pol e ( 2) El ect r i c Pol e ( 1) Figure 4.5 Antenna Installation R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 4.4.4 Installing the feeder cable 4.4.4.1 General Condition - Coaxial main power line should be handled carefully when you move it to another place or keep it in the warehouse. Especially be careful for humidity and rainwater inflow. - Cable should be installed as short as possible, be straight, not be curved, with tagged. - Cables should be installed not twisted, not crossed and maintaining allowed line of curvature. 4.4.4.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual - Installation should be done within max. ground 3pcs or ground resistance 20 ohm. - Dig 27.55 inches from the ground and isolate over 118 inches at least and then drive in ground pole. - Drive thunder arrest outlet in the ground, using GV 38mm² x 1C - To preserve ground line, put ground line into zinc cable(length 141.73 inches). Figure 4.6 Ground Cable Diagram 4.4.5.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 4.4.6 Installing AC power cable 4.4.6.1 General Condition - Using compressed outlet, power cable outlet should be installed. Avoid voltage down as the result of connection resistance between repeater outlet and main power. 4.4.6.2 Installing AC power cable - Main cable is composed of a rectifier, AC & DC power. Repeater input power is AC and output power is DC. - After putting AC power cable(CV 5.5mm² x 2C) into flexible Conduit(22mm) and then installed it. Figure 4.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5. Graphic User Interface (for maintenance) 5.1. Overview The following picture is RSP-APA-002 GUI Configuration. Figure 5.1 Main window When you first execute main window, you can see the above picture and it show you repeater status. R-tron., Inc.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.2 Preliminary Steps for GUI Execution & Maintenance 5.2.1 Preliminary Steps before using GUI a. Check all connection status during the installation. b. Set the baud rate which you are going to use. c. Connect the repeater main power cable. d. Connect RSP-APA-002 “LOCAL OMT” with PC, using RS232 cable. Figure 5.2 Connection RSP-APA-002 with PC 5.2.2 Executing GUI program a. Click “setup.exe” which is in GUI folder and then install GUI program. Figure 5.3 GUI Folder b.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual c. When you execute the GUI program, you can see the login pop-up window. (ID : operator / Password : spcs) Figure 5.5 login pop-up window d. When you execute the GUI program, the main window is opened. And then set the communication speed button witch is in the up-left side, communication can be started. (Communication Speed : 38,400 bit per a second) Figure 5.5 Personal Computer Port Connection 5.2.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.3 How to operate GUI and Functions Repeater can be controlled in Set-up mode. In Set-up pop-up window, you can input the value and control DL/UL Path, ALC, Shut down and attenuation. When you are going to change the setting value, you should click “Set” button which is in up-right side in the GUI screen. When you are going to check repeater status, click “Status mode” button which is in the up-right side in the screen.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.3.1 Pop-up window for repeater information indication Figure 5.8 Pop-up window for repeater information indication ▶ System Address : Indicates where the repeater is installed. ▶ System ID : Allocated number from base station. (from 0 to 16383) For example, when PCS & A band system ID is 0, Service will be indicated as “PCS B 0”. ▶ RTC Time: Display current time which currently set in MCU.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.3.3 Circumstance Condition Control This function enables you to set the internal temperature of the system and the upper/lower values of the voltage and current. To change the values, you can enter the desired settings and click the “SET” button at the upper part of the control window. In the status mode, you can see current settings for the internal temperature, voltage, and current of the system. Figure 5.10 Control Window of Environmental Conditions 5.3.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.3.6 System status window This window shows the status of the up-/down-link paths of the system and other status of the ALC (de-)activation; With the Path and ALC ‘On’, the indication turns blue; with the Path and ALC ‘Off’, it turns gray. Figure 5.13 System status window 5.3.7 Alarm indication window ▶ DC / AC alarm : Appears when DC/AC voltage exceeds the upper/lower values set in the “ENVIRONMENT” window.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.3.8 Menu selection window ▶ Alarm history: Shows details of alarms generated from the system ▶ Alarm Mask: Lets you select the alarms you want to use. ▶ ALC: Keeps repeater output at a certain level. ▶ Time Set: Lets you set the time on GUI and on PC. ▶ Reset: Lets you reboot the repeater MCU. ▶ Download: Lets you upgrade MCU when the firmware is upgraded.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual Figure 5.16 Alarm History Window 5.3.8.2 Alarm Mask This function enables you not to display frequently-made/unnecessary alarms with masking. Figure 5.17 Alarm Mask Window 5.3.8.3 ALC (Auto Level Control) Setting This function lets you control ALC settings and the ON/OFF status. To change a setting, you need to enter a value and click the SET button at the lower part of the Control Window.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual goes back to the active status after the ‘Shutdown-on’ time. If the output of the repeater is higher than the set target value, the repeater will be de-activated again after the set ‘Shutdownoff’ time. The repeater repeats the process by the Shutdown count. If the output of the repeater still exceeds the target value after the repetitive work, the repeater will turn completely off. Figure 5.18 ALC Setting window 5.3.8.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.3.8.6 Download When the firmware is upgraded, you can download a new firmware program to the MCU. Downloaded files should be in Binary code. Figure 5.20 Downloading window Ex) Downloading Firmware ① When you click the Download at the menu window, the window seen in Figure 5.20 appears. ② Click the File to open in the Download window. ③ Click a file to be upgraded. ④ If a desired file is selected in the “File Path Name”, you can press the Start button for upgrade.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 1. Modem system window ▶ General control - Communication Port : Connects MCU to the modem port. You can refer to the same settings as those in the main GUI. - Modem own number : Refers to the modem number, with which you can call using a modem. - Firmware version : Refers to the version of currently used software. ▶ WNMC configuration - Cascade code : Refers to the ID designated by operator where the repeater is installed. The ID is composed of ten-digit characters and figures.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual and verify the ‘Disconnected’ status and press the “WNMC” button. At this time, you need to check if the status window next to the “WNMC” button is changed: Disconnected ->calling-> PPP Connected. If the connection fails to be set in 60 seconds, the status will be ‘Disconnected’ due to timeout. In this case, you can press the “ WNMC” button again to set the connection.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual communication method, ‘Digital’ is displayed. - Lock Mode : Shows whether the current modem is locked/unlocked. ‘Locked’ means the current modem is locked; ‘Not Locked’, the modem is unlocked. - Service : Shows whether the current modem is available for calling. ‘No Service’ means the modem is not available; ‘In Service’ means the modem is available for you to try a call.
RSP-APA-002 User’s Manual 5.3.8.8 Debug This window shows communication status for repeater MCU and GUI. Figure 5.23 Debugging Window 5.3.8.9 Exit This function enables you to close the GUI program. As the status of the program is stored in MCU, you can see its latest status when executing the program later. R-tron., Inc.
