5W (37dBm) PCS RF Repeater 2G+3G Users Manual

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1 FOREWORD .............................................................................................................................................. 1 2 SAFETY WARNINGS................................................................................................................................. 2 3 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 3 4 APPLICATION SCOPE .............................................................................................................................. 4 5 REPEATER DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................... 5 5.1 CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................................................................................... 5 5.2 APPEARANCE OF REPEATERS ...................................................................................................................... 5 5.3 INTERNAL MODULES ................................................................................................................................... 6 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 9 6.1 STRUCTURAL & POWER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 9 6.2 ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 9 6.3 RF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 9 6.4 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................11 7 COMPOSITION OF APPLICATION SYSTEM ......................................................................................... 12 7.1 MAJOR PARTS IN APPLICATION SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 12 7.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................... 12 8 INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 13 8.1 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................... 13 8.2 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................... 13 8.2.1 Position selection................................................................................................................................ 13 8.2.2 Power request .................................................................................................................................... 13 8.2.3 Installation tools and enclosure .......................................................................................................... 13 8.2.4 Chassis Installation............................................................................................................................. 14 8.3 CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 17 8.3.1 Electrical Interfaces ............................................................................................................................ 17 8.3.2 Grounding ........................................................................................................................................... 17 8.3.3 Power supply connecting.................................................................................................................... 18 8.3.4 System inspection .............................................................................................................................. 18 9 COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 19 9.1 COMMISSIONING TOOLS ........................................................................................................................... 19 9.2 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE AND COMMISSIONING BASIS ........................................................................ 19 9.2.1 Testing VSWR of Antenna and Feeder System ................................................................................. 19 9.2.2 Obtaining Required Donor Signals by Adjusting Donor Antenna ....................................................... 19 9.2.3 Testing Downlink Received Power at Donor Port of Repeater........................................................... 20 9.2.4 Testing Effective Downlink Path Loss................................................................................................. 20 9.2.5 Downlink gain setting.......................................................................................................................... 21 9.2.6 Uplink gain setting .............................................................................................................................. 22 9.2.7 Adjusting System Isolation ................................................................................................................. 22 9.2.8 Detecting Repeater............................................................................................................................. 23 10 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 24 10.1 INTEGRATED MODULE............................................................................................................................. 24 10.2 REPEATERS WORKING FREQUENCY SETTING ........................................................................................... 24 10.2.1 Driver installation .............................................................................................................................. 24 10.2.2 Cable connection.............................................................................................................................. 24 10.2.3 Software operation ........................................................................................................................... 24

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1 Foreword
This manual describes the installation, operation, commissioning, and maintenance of the S37-DB radio repeater. Before installing and operating the S37-DB repeater, please read this manual carefully. Note about this manual: No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Suggestions on this manual are welcome.

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2 Safety Warnings
Users must follow the below principles

Repeater should follow system requirement of communication equipment, assure good groundings and lightning protection.

The power supply voltage of repeater should meet the standards of security requirement; any repeater-operator can operate only after cutting power in advance. Only the professional can operate electrified.

Do not dismantle machine, maintain or displace accessories by yourself, because in this way, the equipment may be damaged or even get an electric shock.

Do not open the repeater, touch the module of repeater, even not to open the cover of module to touch the electronic component, the components will be damaged due to electrostatic

Please keep away from heating-equipment, because the repeater will dissipate heat when working. And do not cover repeater with anything that influences heat-dissipation.

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3 Overview
Nowadays personal mobile communication is developing faster than ever, and people are having higher requirements on mobile communication. A high-speed and large-capacity communication system has become the trend of future development. Presently, the second-generation mobile communications system, GSM, is widely used all over the world. There will be no, definitely, breakthroughs in the improvement of its communication rate and capacity. As a third-generation mobile communication technology, WCDMA is widely used in Europe, North America and Korea. The Code Division Multi Access (CDMA) technology used in WCDMA greatly extends the signal width -- the so-called spread spectrum modulation. As an advanced wireless communication technology, WCDMA features good multi-channel access capability, anti-multipath fading capacity, anti-narrowband interference capability and security protection capability. The WCDMA network has the cell breathing effect. That is, the coverage will gradually shrink as the cell load increases. The cell breathing effect makes network planning more complicated. The CDMA technology itself determines that the load of the WCDMA network at the early stage of construction should be higher than that of the GSM network. Therefore, adding carriers is a major means of the WCDMA network capacity expansion, and adding Node B base stations is an auxiliary means of capacity expansion. The WCDMA radio network should provide a continuous coverage, instead of hotspot coverage. The cost of a repeater is low and the construction is simple, it has the functions of a mini Node B. On the WCDMA network, repeaters can help Node B to achieve the optimal network quality at the minimum cost. The WCDMA system features large capacity and small coverage. After a Node B is constructed, the capacity is large, but the coverage radius is small. Therefore, the number of users who access it is very small. In this way, a large amount of channel resources are wasted. The best way of solving this problem is to use repeaters to extend the coverage radius to fully utilize the telecommunication resources. For example, in the WCDMA network construction in China, repeaters are not considered as peripheral devices to cover blind areas any longer, but a part of the network. The complete coverage is not only a prerequisite for a high quality mobile cellular network, but also a factor that attracts users. From this point of view, a network operator should first consider providing a radio network with a complete coverage. The seamless coverage in urban areas, heavy traffic areas, office buildings, super markets, and top grade hotels is the first step to consummate the network. In such a background, we successfully developed the 37dBm repeaters that are applicable to the WCDMA+PCS indoor distributed system.

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4 Application Scope
Wireless repeater is a common method for mobile network optimization, mainly used for extension the coverage for BTS and eliminate the blind areas. Compare to BTS, the features are: low engineering cost, short construction period, simple installation and maintenance.

Donor ant.

Server ant.

repeater Base station coverage area Repeater coverage area

S37-DB is also equipped with industry grade remote and monitoring function, to realize the functions as setting the repeater, power switch, store all the diaries for alarms and operating, repair dealing, to get the operating status for all the repeaters on time, it can greatly save times for operator to maintain, and timely to maintain the stable operating of equipment. So when many equipments from Huaptec are being used in one city, they can be controlled and monitored by unified management.

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5 Repeater Description
5.1 Characteristics
Full modulated design, easy maintenance, and flexibility repair Leading power amplification linear technology Low consumption and high selectivity Advanced microwave design, stable and reliable product performance Working frequency of the repeater can be moved by local USB or remote monitoring interface

5.2 Appearance of repeaters

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5.3 Internal Modules

S37-DB multi-band Select repeater is actually a mobile communication signal relay amplification device with the same frequency. It has two separate internal amplification links, uplink (or forward link) and down link (or reverse link). Downlink receives signals from BTS (Adopt donor antenna and BTS by air coupling), send the signals to coverage area after amplification. At the same time, the uplink receives the signals from MS through server antenna. After amplification, the signals are sent back to BTS through donor antenna. Thereby smooth and clear communication is achieved. Within the device, there are four independent selection modules for each uplink and downlink. Corresponding to various combinations of PCS and WCDMA.

Remark: The working frequency for S37 Band1Uplink:1850-1865MHzDownlink1930-1945 MHzcan provide 3 WCDMA channels or 75 GSM channels. Please reference the following illustration. Band 2Uplink1895-1910 MHz:Downlink1975-1990 MHz, can provide 3 WCDMA channels or 75 GSM channels. Uplink 1850 A Downlink 1930 B C 1945 Channel No. Uplink Downlink B - 6 Uplink 12 412 37 1865 1895 D 1975 E F 1990 MHz 1910 MHz

Channel A

Channel Centre frequency 1852.5MHz 1932.5 MHz 1857.5 MHz

PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual Downlink C D E F Uplink Downlink Uplink Downlink Uplink Downlink Uplink Downlink 437 62 462 237 637 262 662 287 687 1937.5 MHz 1862.5 MHz 1942.5 MHz 1897.5 MHz 1977.5 MHz 1902.5 MHz 1982.5 MHz 1907.5 MHz 1987.5 MHz

According to the systems requirements, should select 5MHz to provide the service of WCDMA, and the leftovers for 25 MHz provide PCS service. So there are several possible, the FC modules will be set automatically as shown in the following illustration. WCDMA Band A B C D E F PCS BAND 1 Close A Close Close D Close PCS BAND 2 B+C:10M model C:5M model A+B:10M model E+F:10M model F:5M model D+E:10M model PCS BAND 3 D+E+F D+E+F D+E+F A+B+C A+B+C A+B+C

Specific functions for all the modules as shown in the following illustration:

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PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual Duplexer: The main purpose of duplexer is to combine downlink and uplink to share the same antennas, the duplexer is composted of one pair of band pass filter that can not only reject the spurious interference, but also increase the isolation of Uplink and Downlink LNA: LNA is the first active sub system of the repeater, of which low noise and high linearity is requested under strong input signals. LNA is the major sub system that determines the noise figure of the repeater system. S37 LNA module including the functions for 4-way splitter and 4-way coupler. FC (band selective module): SAW filer is adopted in FC sub system to reject signals of other operators to make sure the signals clean and increase the UL and DL isolation. S37 includes 4 groups of FC modules. HPA: The power amplifier sub system helps the repeater to reach its targeted output power, linearity of which decides the linearity of the repeater Power supply is to supply power electricity to all repeaters modules Control unit is to do sampling of repeaters internal modules and send correct feedback or alarms to engineers through its USB or Modem, and can also indicate some status through LED. Control panel also sends orders from the engineers to monitor and configure the repeaters. Wireless MODEM is to provide remote communication between the control panel and remote OMT software. Battery: the battery enables the control panel and its wireless modem to work for over 4 hours when main electricity is off.

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Technical Specifications

6.1 Structural & Power Technical Specifications

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dimensions Weight Grade of protection Heat dissipation mode Input voltage range Frequency range Overall power consumption 565x 400 x 180 (mm x mm x mm) 35 kg IP55 Natural dissipation AC 90~290V 47-63Hz 280 W

6.2 Environment Conditions

1 2 3 4 5 Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Pressure Odor -25C to +55C -40C to +80C 5% to 95% 86 kPa to 106 kPa No smell or no poisonous gas

6.3 RF Technical Specifications

Uplink Band 1 Frequency Range Band 2 PCS Max .Gain WCDMA PCS Max .Output Power WCDMA 20dBm 37dBm 85dB 20dBm 90dB 37dBm 1894.9~1909.9MHz 85dB 1974.9~1989.9MHz 90dB 1850.1~1864.9MHz Downlink 1930.1~1944.9MHz

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PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual PCS Band width (-3dB) WCDMA WCDMA UARFCN UL WCDMA UARFCN DL MGCStep Attenuation Automatic Level Control PCS Gain Flatness WCDMA Noise Figure Return Loss (Min) Group Delay Frequency stability 400KHz PCS Out of Band Rejection 600KHz PCS Intermodulation Products PCS Spurious Emission WCDMA Out of Band Gain 1MHz 5MHz 2dB@3.84MHz 6dB -14 dB 5s 0.01ppm 30dBc 40dBc 50dBc 50dBc -36dBm @ 3KHz -45dBc @ 3KHz -36dBm @ 3KHz -30dBm @ 3KHz 5M moved around within A & C Band 9262 - 9538 , additional 12, 37, 62, 87, 112, 137,162, 187, 212, 237, 262, 287 9662 - 9938 , additional 412, 437, 462, 487, 512, 537,562, 587, 612, 637, 662, 687 31dB / 1dB step 15dB, auto shut off after 15dB 5dB (p-p) 5or10M, 5M, 15M (5or10MHz by switch)

9KHz~1GHz 1GHz~12.75GHz 9KHz~1GHz 1GHz~12.75GHz f_offset 2.7f_offset3.5MHz 3.5f_offset7.5MHz 7.5f_offset12.5MHz

<55dB <45dB <45dB

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PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual 12.5f_offset WCDMA Intermodulation &Spurious Emission <35dB Comply with 3GPP TS 25.106 DL -15dB relative to output power WCDMA Out of band emissions for 2.7 f_offset < 3.5 MHz UL -70dBm @ 100KHz WCDMA Spurious Emission Mask WCDMA Modulation Accuracy WCDMA Peak Code Domain Error WCDMA ACRR Comply with 3GPP TS 25.106 11.5% -37dB@Spreading Factor 256 30dB@5MHz& 50dB@10MHz

6.4 Software Specifications

Local Monitoring Remote Monitoring PC via USB Port Via PCS GPRS Modem 1. Repeater info Controlled Parameters 3. Up/Down MGC 5. Band selective 1. Repeater info Monitoring Parameters 3. Alarm Message 5. Up/Down MGC 7. Band selective 1.DL Over power, Alarm Items 3.DL insufficient power, 5.Power Off, 1.Support SNMP, need to OMC Other Functions 2.Buildsite Report, Maintenance Report, Polling Report, Polling System 2Alarm Enable 4. RF Switch (LNA,FC,PA) 6. Power Switch (DC Power) 2. Alarm Enable 4. UL,DL Gain 6. RF & Power Switch 8. DL Output Power 2.PLL Failure, 4.PA Failure,

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7 Composition of Application System

7.1 Major Parts in Application System
Donor antenna Server antenna Repeater Lightning arrester RF coaxial cable AC power

7.2 System Configuration

Donor ant.

Server ant.

Coaxial cable

Repeater AC Power BTS MS

Coaxial cable

Lightning arrester

Lightning arrester Jumper cables

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8 Installation Description
8.1 Mechanical Characteristics
The cabinet of the repeater is given sandblasting treatment. The overall cabinet is characterized by the following: Radiation protection Natural heat dissipation Length (mm) 565 Width (mm) 400 Height (mm) 180 Weight (kg) 35

8.2 Installation
S37-DB wireless repeater is applied to source for indoor distribution system and outdoor areas coverage, air humidity and temperature may affect the reliability of repeater. So the installation should take full account of temperature, humidity, dust, interference, power, space requirements. 8.2.1 Position selection Install in the place that not easy to be reached by irrelevant people. Install the place that is convenient for power supply and cabling. Avoid heat source and moist environment. Install at the draught space, hang on the wall or mast vertically in order to assure good heat distribution. The upper should keep away from the wall more than 50cm, and the under should be over 100cm away from the wall during hanging on the wall. 8.2.2 Power request AC power supply of 90~290VAC/505Hz. 8.2.3 Installation tools and enclosure Installation tools Adjustable wrench Diagonal pliers Tool for preparing cables - 13 Socket wrench s=6 Diagonal pliers Scissors Phillips screwdriver Sharp-nose pliers Crimping tool

PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual (specially for Andrew cables) Installation materials 3-meter-long waterproof insulation tape Indoor cable ties In addition, the following are required for the system grouping: Lightning arrestor Grounding rod (angle steel) Grounding down lead Grounding flat steel Installing support and fittings Copper lug

8.2.4 Chassis Installation Installation on the wall A. Installation dimension

B. Installation block diagram

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C. installation procedure: 1) According to 300*460mm back shelf installation position, drill 4 *M8 holes on the wall, assembly 4 pieces expansion screws. 2) Put the rack onto the 4 expansion screws, to fix it on the wall with nuts. 3) The repeater hang along the bayonet on mounting bracket, then install two hex screws through the holes from mounting bracket and fixing nut rod of host, tightening screws and fix the host onto the mounting bracket. 4) Ensure the firm and correct installation. Mast installation A.Rod diameter: 3.5-6 inch. B.Modify the rack according to The following chart

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C. Fasten the rack tightly to the vertical rod

D. Installation procedure: 1) Tighten the clamp with bolt on the mast or pole. 2) Fix the bracket on the clamp with 6 pcs expansion M880 screws. 3) The repeater hang along the bayonet on mounting bracket, then install two hex - 16 -

PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual screws through the holes from mounting bracket and fixing nut rod of host, tightening screws and fix the host onto the mounting bracket. 4) Ensure the firm and correct installation.

8.3 Connection
8.3.1 Electrical Interfaces

MS port: To sever antenna

BTS port: To donor antenna

AC IN: AC Power

Ground column

After finishing installation GSM wind band wireless repeater, interface panel down. RF cable connecting: BTS portN-Female, Connecting BTS port with cables from donor antenna(BTS direction) MS port N-FemaleConnecting MS port with cables from server antenna( users direction) Lightening Arrestor can be installed if necessary 8.3.2 Grounding Connect one the end of a copper wire with the intersection of grounding screw, and connecting the other end with grounding system of the building, it is requested that the grounding impedance shall be less than 10 Ohm. - 17 -

PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual 8.3.3 Power supply connecting Installation of air switch is recommended for the convenience of power supply switch off. Please use three-pin plug to assure the good grounding. Please connecting repeater shell and grounding wire with grounding screw, nut and washer. Lightening arrestor can be installed if necessary.

8.3.4 System inspection After installation, inspection as following: Grounding impedance < 10. Shell, antenna plug, cable, bracket can close to grounding. Lightening for power wire. Lightening for building. Lightening for cable and antenna.

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9 Commissioning and Maintenance

9.1 Commissioning Tools
Commissioning tools and instruments VSWR tester and fittings Spectrum analyzer (MS2711B) Signal generator Drive test devices Test cable Compass Notebook PC Wrench and safety belt Multimeter

9.2 Commissioning Procedure and Commissioning Basis

9.2.1 Testing VSWR of Antenna and Feeder System The maximum VSWR of the antenna and feeder system that is tested at the donor antenna and the transmitting antenna should be less than 1.5. Otherwise, check whether all interfaces of the antenna and feeder system are connected tightly or whether the feeder is intact. 9.2.2 Obtaining Required Donor Signals by Adjusting Donor Antenna Connect the donor antenna to the external antenna port of the test UE through a feeder. Connect the test UE to the notebook PC through a data line. Fasten the donor antenna horizontally and vertically. PCS SYSTEM: Run the test software to check the signal strength and the Communication error rate (BER better than 0.4%). Adjust the azimuth and down tilt of the donor antenna so that the selected carrier signal reaches the maximum (the signal strength better than -50dBm, communication can not switch and drop in the 3 minutes, the time of BER better than 0.4% more than 90%) At the same time donor antenna must have clear signals, request the signal strength of district should be stronger, and more than 6dBm. WCDMA SYSTEM: Run the test software to check the signal strength and the Ec/Io of each PN Adjust the azimuth and downtilt of the donor antenna so that the Ec/Io of the PN of the selected carrier signal reaches the maximum and is greater than 7, and Ec/Io of other PNs is less than 15. - 19 -

PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual 9.2.3 Testing Downlink Received Power at Donor Port of Repeater After donor antenna is installed, please connect with the cable and pull the cable to where the repeater is installed, and then connect with engineering mobile phone to test again the donor signals. PCS SYSTEM: PCS BCCH signal strength better than -50dBm, communication can not switch and drop in the 3 minutes, the time of BER better than 0.4% more than 90% Donor antenna must have clear signals, request the signal strength of district should be stronger, and more than 6dBm GSM BCCH signal level shall be less than 40dBm.Please add external attenuator if the input signal level is strong (External attenuator wont increase the noise figure much) WCDMA SYSTEM: Connect the donor antenna to the spectrum analyzer through a feeder. Set the intermediate frequency (IF) and the channel bandwidth to 5 MHz on the spectrum analyzer. Test the power of signals that the donor antenna receives. Usually, the level of signals received by the donor antenna should be less than 40 dBm. If the signal level is greater than40 dBm, adjust the attenuator so that the signal level is less than 40 dBm. Since the WCDMA network has breathing effect, the output power level shall have 7~10dB spare for traffic, therefore the level of received signals shall be less than 58dBm( 10dB spare in areas with more traffic) or 55dBm(7dB with standard traffic), more than that will lead to breathing effect of coverage area. The signals (WCDMA pilot signals) tested by the spectrum analyzer are spectrum signals with a bandwidth of 3.84 MHz. There are no other signals around this bandwidth. 9.2.4 Testing Effective Downlink Path Loss PCS SYSTEM: The downlink path loss between BTS and the donor antenna is as follows: (PBTS PORT BCCH refers to the BCCH power level to the LD-link = PBTS-PBTS PORT BCCH Repeater input port, the value can be obtained by engineering mobile phone) The macro BTS in the urban area usually has the output power level of 4~6W as per each carrier, while the microcell has 1~2W as per each carrier For example, donor BCCH power level is 4W: LD-link =36- PBTS PORT BCCH Budgeting Maximum Uplink Low Noise Power Output at Donor Port of Repeater In usual cases, the effective uplink path loss is roughly equal to the effective downlink path loss. Because GSM system requests that the uplink noise power from the repeater to BTS is less than 121dBm Therefore the repeater UL gain shall be Gup LD-link NF , Noise figure) Suppose Gnoise= LD-linkNF. (NF is the repeater Uplink

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PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual WCDMA SYSTEM: The downlink path loss between node B and the donor antenna is as follows: LD-link = Pnode B-Pdonor (Pdonor is the downlink signal power received at the donor end) Suppose: The maximum transmitting power of node B is 20 W and the overhead power accounts for 20%. When there is no traffic, the transmitting power of node B is as follows: Pnode B=20W*20%=4W=36 dBm The effective downlink path loss is as follows: LD-link=36-Pdonor

9.2.5 Downlink gain setting There are three factors to be followed to set DL gain of indoor repeater: Meet with isolation requirement of G1= LISO-10dB The repeaters gain shall be less than Isolation I -10dB, and if it allows, the gain shall be less than Isolation I -15dB Meet with UL noise Gnoise The UL noise from the repeater shall be less than the thermal noise floor when reaching BTS tower. The DL gain G2 shall be set so that the repeater can reach its full downlink output power Finally to set the gain GDL= MING1Gnoise +8dBG2 UL Gain GUL= MING1GnoiseG2 Gnoise +8dB explanation: The downlink gain can be maximum 8dB higher than uplink gain in indoor repeater solutions

Downlink gain setting procedures: PCS system Use engineering mobile phone to test the input signal strength at the repeaters BTS port, in order to get the exact values of PBTS PORT BCCH (GSM) The gain to meet the targeted output power Set G2=PDL MAX-PBTS PORT BCCH WCDMA system Set G2=PDL MAX-PBTS PORT PILOT-7dB -6dB explanation: pilot signal of WCDMA system only takes up 10% of the BTS total output power, and shall be set at 60% capacity, then the gain shall be set according to the input power level of Pilot CH in order to avoid breathing effect, therefore there will be 6dB left from the total output power to leave the capacity to traffic channels

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PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual The Downlink maximum gain GDLMIN (G2Gnoise +8dBLISO-10dB) , usually the value shall be the equal value, but if the coverage size is not big, please reduce the gain to some degree. The attenuation should be less than 30 dB when you set the downlink gain of the repeater and it would be the best to attenuate less than 15dB range, and in case more than 15dB attenuation is needed, please use external attenuator. 9.2.6 Uplink gain setting UL maximum gain GUL MINGDL, Gnoise, LISO-10dB With the condition of meeting above formula, GUL value is usually between GDL and GDL-4dB 9.2.7 Adjusting System Isolation When the repeater gain is set improperly, or the isolation between the donor antenna and the transmitting antenna is insufficient, self-oscillation often happens. A self-oscillated signal is a high amplitude signal of an in band frequency. Result of self oscillation: Slight self oscillation leads to non-linearity of repeaters output power, that would accordingly worsen the signal quality and cause noises, if it is more serious, there will be call drops, and the most serious one would lead to the collapse of BTS tower. Below methods are available to check if the repeater has self oscillation or not: Compare the spectrums in below two test result Illustration 1 the repeaters output power is connected with a load Illustration 2 the repeaters output power is connected with a server antenna When there is no self oscillation, the two spectrums shall be quite similar When there is self oscillation, some quite strong signals would be detected in Illustration 2, and many spurious signals would come out. Please try to reduce the gain of the repeater, you will see these spurious disappears immediately. Donor ant Repeater Donor ant Repeater

Sever ant 1 BTS Port MS Port BTS Port MS Port 30dB coupler

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PCS 2G+3G RF Repeater (37dBm) Users Manual This figure and the actual repeater and antenna will be different, but the meaning is the same expression An effective way of eliminating self-oscillation is to reduce the gain, adjust the azimuth and down tilt of the antenna, and increase the system isolation. the inequality LISO-Grep >10B is not satisfied after the repeater gain is determined, take the following measures to increase the system isolation: Tune the azimuth of the donor antenna Tune the down tilt of the donor antenna Tune the azimuth of the transmitting antenna Tune the down tilt of the transmitting antenna Add isolation net at the back of the antenna 9.2.8 Detecting Repeater When you cannot find the reason why the receiving or transmitting channel is abnormal, you can use a source-scanning spectrum analyzer to detect the repeater. (For the specifications, see the instructions for the repeater.) Note that the amplitude of the introduced signal must agree with the actual condition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: When testing the downlink power of the repeater, use couplers or attenuators to avoid burning out the tester. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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10 Maintenance
Check the following items when the repeater does not work normally:

10.1 Integrated Module

Check the integrated module as follows: Feel the integrated module to ensure that it is not hot. Check that the bands of the duplexer are matched. Check that the cable connectors are intact and tightened. Check that the input voltage is correct. Power Supply (Power Indicator Off) Check the power supply as follows: Check the indicator line is connected correctly and that the indicator is intact. Check that there is an output voltage. Check that the power socket is connected to the power supply.

10.2 Repeaters working frequency setting

10.2.1 Driver installation Please take out the CD from the repeater package and install the cable driver onto your PC. Installation USB-RS232 drive from the disk Install the OMT software from the disk 10.2.2 Cable connection Then please take out the data cable from the repeater package to connect the repeater with PC. The repeaters side is USB port, while PC side is USB port 10.2.3 Software operation Please release the software from compressed RAR, open the file, and then an interface will appear as below Please follow the detailed OMT software user manual to operate the software.

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