User's Manual

Bi-directional Amplifiers

510 and 610 Series

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Preface

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to provide instructions to help the experienced technician/engineer install and

commission an in-building wireless enhancement system using Westell Technologies Bi-Directional Amplifiers.

Following the procedures outlined will minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and preclude service

interruptions. This document assumes the technician/engineer understands the basic principles and functionality

involved with repeater and in-building systems and addresses the practical concerns of the installation procedure.

Application

Apply this guide whenever a need exists to add enhanced signal capability to an existing system or when the repeater

is being included in a new installation.

Product Registration Information

The serial number is located on the label on the bottom panel, near the power connectors. Write this number in the

boxes shown in Figure 1-1. Retain this manual, along with proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your

purchase.

Figure 1-1: Product Registration Information

Safety Guidelines

The general safety information in this guideline applies to both operating and service personnel. Speciﬁc warnings

and cautions are located in other parts of this manual where they apply, but may not appear in this summary. Failure

to comply with these precautions or speciﬁc warnings elsewhere in the manual violates safety standards of design,

manufacture, and intended use of equipment. Westell assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with

these requirements:

Grounding: This bi-directional amplifier is designed to operate from 100-240 VAC and should always be

operated with the ground wire properly connected. Do not remove or otherwise alter the grounding lug on

the power cord.

Explosive atmospheres: To avoid explosion or ﬁre, do not operate this product in the presence of ﬂammable

gases or fumes.

Lightning danger: Do not install or adjust this unit during an electrical storm. Use of a suitable lightning

arrester, such as Westell’s model number CSI-CAP, is strongly recommended.