CSI-DSP85-250-PS7, CSI-DSP85-251-PS7 & CSI-DSP85-250-PS8, CSI-DSP85-251-PSS8
Table of Contents Document Purpose / Intended Users ................................................................................................................................. 4 Application ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Product Registration Information .............................................................................................................
Product Registration Information The serial number may be found on the label on the bottom panel near the power connectors. Note this number below. Retain this manual, along with proof of purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE POINT OF SALE COMPANY DISCLAIMER: All information and statements contained herein are accurate to the best of the knowledge of Cellular Specialties, Inc.
Important Safety Information Antennas used for the purpose of radiating signals indoors are limited to a maximum gain of 3 dBi. The outdoor antenna used for the purpose of communicating to the wireless infrastructure is limited to 14dBi gain, or any combination of gain and loss that equates to 14dB at input. Each antenna must be positioned to observe minimum separation requirements from all users and bystanders. The following guidelines should be used when considering separation distances.
700 MHz Filter Naming Convention and Band Plan CSI Public Safety 700 MHz Band Filter File Naming Convention Band ID Channel Width ID Single Channel Block Filter File Name Example Public Safety 700 MHz band, 6.25 KHz Cannels, Uplink Start Freq of 794.0500 MHz, Uplink Stop Freq of 795.0500 MHz, Downlink Start Freq of 764.0500 MHz, Downlink Stop Freq of 765.0500 MHz with standard guard band.
800 MHz Filter Naming Convention and Band Plan CSI SMR 800 Filter File Naming Convention Band ID Modulation ID Single Channel Block Filter File Name Example SMR 800 band, P25 Modulation, Uplink Start Freq of 806.1000 MHz, Uplink Stop Freq of 807.0125 MHz, Downlink Start Freq of 851.1000 MHz, Downlink Stop Freq of 852.0125 MHz with standard guard band.
Functional Overview CSI digital repeaters incorporates the following features for convenient operation, access, protection, and control. • Network Configuration and Control using either a webpage style GUI through any standard browser or a menu driven user interface using the serial port. • Note: GUI does not require Internet access. User Gain Control (affects all passbands) • • Automatic Gain Control Automatic Power Control • • • • • • • • • • Oscillation Protection Over Drive Protection (P.A.
Local Communication Interface Ports To allow monitoring and control, the repeater is equipped with four ports that provide external communication access (1 Ethernet CAT-5, 2 DB-9 serial, and 1 USB). The Ethernet, CAT-5 port is provided as a primary communications port to the PC. One serial interface provides communications to local PC and the second to an external modem when provided. The USB interface provides a means to download files from a memory device and may also be used by an external modem.
System Set-Up Considerations All cables should be checked for shorts and opens. Also verifiy that there are no cables with loose or poor connections. RF leakage could cause oscillation to occur under some conditions. The rooftop antenna (Donor Antenna), if directional, should be checked for proper alignment along the calculated compass heading. Typically, the directional antenna would be aimed at the same site that your handset uses, but it may not always be so.
SERVER PORT Server port attenuation may also be necessary, particularly where a powered DAS is present. The selection guidelines below apply to both server and donor ports. In order to properly measure uplink signal strength, a signal generator should be used. If a signal generator is not available, placing a test call while under the server antenna with the least path loss to the repeater should provide reasonable data.
Mounting the Digital Repeater The following diagrams illustrates the methods for mounting the repeater(s) in a typical wall or rack installation. Brackets are provided for both options. Rack mount of the repeaters requires just two brackets mounted to the front corners of each module. Note: the CSI digital repeaters must be supported in the rack system with a shelf or slide rail. Do not rely on the brackets exclusively to support all the weight of the modules.
Warning: On the standard model, power supply cable connectors are keyed for proper orientation, but if forced can be inserted incorrectly. Great care should be taken to avoid this as it may damage the connectors and/or the repeater. This does not apply to the weather resistent model, which uses an internal power supply Keyed for proper alignment, do not force connector into place.
Important Installation Notes • Inadequate isolation between the outside and inside antennas may cause regenerative feedback in the system. This feedback can cause the amplifier to emit a continuous signal at maximum amplitude and, in some cases, interfere with normal operation of the dispatch site. Careful consideration of the layout and placement of the system is imperative.
Mechanical Specifcations Parameter Specification Notes Repeater Size Height 3.48 in. Width 19.00 in. Depth 18.00 in. Box Weight 11.6lbs / 5.3 kg Box Thermal Management Fan cooled Surface Coating Powder Coat Color Satin Black Environmental Requirements Parameter Specification Temperature Range 0 to +50 C 0 0 (32 to +122 F) Relative Humidity 5% to 95% 0 Notes 0 Non-condensing AC Power Specifications Parameter Specification AC Voltage 100 - 240 VAC AC Current 1.7 Amps 0.
Operating Power Parameters Parameter Maximum RF input Power without damage Linear Gain Pass Band Ripple Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Manual Gain Control Specification Notes +10 dBm 85 dB Factory Calibrated Gain +/-1.5 dB 30 dB max range 53.5-85 dB max In 0.5 dB steps In 0.5 dB steps Linear Output Power CSI-DSP85-250-PS7 and CSI-DSP85-250-PS8 + 27dBm max Uplink and Downlink CSI-DSP85-251-PS7 and CSI-DSP85-251-PS8 OIP3 + 30dBm max + 43 dBm Noise Figure (Avg) 5.
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Web based GUI Session Primary access to the repeater is gained using a LAN connection and a web browser program such as Firefox by Mozilla, or Internet Explorer from Microsoft. The repeater ships with the default IP address of 192.168.1.100, but it can be changed later if required. If connecting directly to the repeater from a laptop or PC with a crossover CAT-5E cable or over a LAN the user types the IP address of the repeater into the browser address line to connect.
Local Network: If the user selects Local Network from the System Status page, the following screen is displayed and from here network configuration can be modified as required. The default is set to Static. Check with your IT department for explanation and approval of the DHCP and DHCP Server options you plan to use before you select them. *NOTE: In units with software version 2.2.4 or prior, only letters, numbers and underscores are acceptable nomenclature. In units with software version 2.3.
RF Configuration: If the user would like to modify RF configuration select RF Configuration in the navigation box and the screen below is displayed. The user inputs the gain value desired. Gain values from 53.5 dB to 85.0 dB may be selected. The repeater will not allow the user to set values outside this range. If a new filter set is required, the new filter may be selected from the “Program a Filter page” below.
Remote Network: If the repeater includes a USB modem kit, click on Remote Network in the navigation box and the screen below is displayed. Highlight the carrier on whose network the repeater and modem will be configured and click the Change Settings button. Refer to the documentation included with the modem kit for addtional information on configuring the modem. If the repeater is connected to an ethernet device for remote access and/or monitoring, this feature must be disabled.
System Health: By clicking System Health the current state of the repeater can be reviewed. **** *** ***The user may clear LED indicators, alarms and the Event Log by clicking the Clear Log button. **** If required in your municipality, visit the “System Health” screen and click on “Trigger Test Alarm” and wait for confirmation that the Service Provider representative that is responsible for monitoring the repeater has been notified of the alarm.
Reboot: Alarm Configuration: The Alarm Configuration page allows the user to specify what events will trigger an alarm. *NOTE: Letters, numbers & hyphens are the only acceptable nomenclature for the Location field and hyphens may not be used as the first or last character. If a reboot of the repeater becomes necessary click on the Reboot option in the navigation box and the Reboot page is displayed.
Log Configuration: The Log Configuration page provides the user with the means to modify three aspects of how log files are created and stored as shown below. Change Password: To end the session exit the browser, the user will be automatically logged out.
Text Menu Interface (Local Access) Local access to the repeater TMI, also known as the console interface, is made by connecting a serial cable (optional), as shown in figure 1, from the serial connector of the laptop to either of the serial ports on the bottom end panel of the repeater. These connectors are labeled COM 1 and COM 2. In some cases, if the gender of the connector is not the same as shown in figure 1, a null modem adapter (optional) as shown in figure 2 may also be required.
Terminal Emulation Set-up Pressing “OK” will open up a blank dialog screen. Go to the setup dropdown menu and select Serial port to make changes to the serial port setup. Configure the terminal program for the correct COM port, in this case COM 1 and 115200 baud rate as shown below.
TMI Login After completing the serial port changes (pressing the enter key will be required to complete the action) the user will be prompted for a user name and password. The default user name is “smrband”. The password is “csi1234”. After entering the password and pressing return the TMI main menu will appear. Note: by default the Set Parameters option is disabled. To reenable the user will press 1 and will be prompted for a username and password. The default user name is csi and the password is csi1234.
Each “Set Parameter” selection, when chosen will be expanded to allow changing or setting of that parameter. For example from the Link Configuration menu on the previous page, selecting 1 - Adjust Gain will display the menu shown below. After selecting option 1, downlink, the current user gain is displayed and the option to change it is accomplished by typing the desired gain at the prompt. The user is then returned to the previous menu.
All the other options operate in much the same way. Some of the options will offer the user additional selections and will be self-explanatory. Below is one example of these additional options, the one shown below is the result of selecting (3) Filter Programming. Note: Graceful session termination is important. Use Disconnect under the file dropdown menu to terminate a session, otherwise the port may become disabled and force the system to be rebooted.
Telnet Session Login Pressing the “OK” button will bring the user to the following screen, which will require the user to log in. The default user name is “user”. The default password is “csi1234”. In the field after the prompt, type the user name and password. After typing the password press the enter key and the main menu will be displayed as shown next.
Telnet and serial sessions both provide access to the same Text Menu Interface. We have already shown many of the options available and all are self explanatory, so they will not be repeated. Modem Interface (Remote Access with login) A modem can also be used to gain remote access to the unit provided the repeater has been properly equipped. A selection of modems is available as an option.
Additional Tips Instructions to change TCP/IP settings on your Windows computer. Click in the Network Connections Icon in the Control Panel. See below. Right click on Local Area Connection - and select “Properties”. Scroll down to “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the “Properties” button.
If you are set up to use DHCP, the window shown below will be displayed. Select “Use the following IP address:” and enter “192.168.1.2.” The subnet mask should automatically populate to “255.255.255.0”. Nothing else will need to be chosen or entered. Click “OK”, then “OK again and retry connection. A crossover Ethernet cable (supplied) must be used for Web Interface access. As a reminder, you must verify the Ethernet port on your laptop is powered.
Suggested spectrum analyzer setting: When troubleshooting RF issues, and when surveying challenging RF environments, it’s important to have a spectrum analyzer capable of measuring the frequency that you are working with. An attenuator should be used to protect the input, when connected to a source of RF power such as the repeater or a powered DAS. Both Uplink and Downlink should be measured.
One Year Limited Warranty Seller warrants that its products are transferred rightfully and with good title; that its products are free from any lawful security interest or other lien or encumbrance unknown to Buyer; and that for a period of one year from the date of installation or fifteen months from the date of original shipment, whichever period expires first, such products will be free from defects in material and workmanship which arise under proper and normal use and service.
Index H A Height 15 AC Current 15 AC Power Frequency 15 AC Power Specifications 15 AC Voltage 15 Additional Tips 32 AGC 5 Alarm Configuration 23 APC 5 Application 4 AUI 5 Automatic Gain Control 16 I B Box Thermal Management 15 Box Weight 15 C CDMA RHO 16 Change Password 24 Circuit Operational Description 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Color 15 Connectors 16 CPU 5 CSI 5 D DAS 5 Depth 15 DHCP 5 Document Purpose / Intended Users 4 DSP 5 E EEPROM 5 Email Configuration: 23 Environmental Requirements 15 ERP 5 Et
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