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Local Control Interface

Antenna Control Unit:

ATC200-LITE

RET System
The general ATC200 TELETILT variable electrical downtilt control system from Andrew
Corporation is shown above. This consists of the controller system, the RET/TMA, user
supplied interface, and accessories (i.e. cables, ground kits). The user supplied interface
can either be a personal computer or a laptop.

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System Hardware Components

TELETILT control system is comprised of several components. These are RET

capable antennas, actuators, low voltage cable assemblies, splitters, junction boxes,
and the TELETILT remote controller interface.
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RS-232 Serial Port

RS-485 RET Port
RS-232 Serial Cable,
Supplied

DC in Port

RS-485 RET
Cable, Supplied

Local Controller

The Local Controller provides the means to independently adjust the electrical
downtilt of each antenna. This controller requires only one low voltage control cable
to be taken up the tower to control up to thirty two devices (RET/TMA).
Because of it's small size, the local controller can be hand carried from site to site to
make downtilt adjustments. A site would have the actuators and cabling installed, and
the controller would be taken to the site only when downtilt adjustments are required.
This unit should not be installed at the site.

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Male Input Port

Actuator

The actuator unit allows the electrical downtilt of the antenna to be motorized.
The actuator can be fitted into an existing variable electrical downtilt antenna already
installed in the field easily and without the need to realign the antenna. The design is
also such that usually the retrofit can be performed without moving or disconnecting
the existing feeder cable.

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Low Voltage Cable

Cabling is used to connect from the local controller to the devices, and then (if
needed) between subsequent accessories. The cables are available in varying
lengths and are terminated on both ends with connectors.
Cables of standard lengths can be connected together. However its important to not
exceed 120 m (394 ft) from controller to the last device in line.
While engaging the cable connectors into the devices or controller connections, turn
the connector coupling clockwise until finger tight. The device and control cables are
weather resistant to IP67* when mated and do not require further weatherproofing.
The connectors are gender specific.
It is important to remember:
Female goes up and away (up the tower and away from the components)
*IP67 is outdoor rated for protection against elements.
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Antennas
Variable electrical downtilt antenna models, in production and under development, are
designed for use with the ATC200 TELETILT control system. These antenna types
include selected single band antennas, dual band and tri band antennas. The actuator
can be attached at the time of initial antenna installation or subsequent to the antenna
deployment, making the control system field retrofitting. If a user has a manually
adjustable variable electrical downtilt antenna in the field, the antenna can be field
retrofitted with the ATC200 control system, no realignment of the antenna is needed.
For dual polarized antennas, the adjustment mechanism for variable electrical downtilt
adjusts both polarizations at the same time. Users do not have to individually set the
electrical tilt of each polarization.
For multi-band antennas, each band of the antenna is individually adjustable. Devices
are attached to each band, and the controller can adjust each actuator.
For example, a dual band dual polarized antenna will require two devices, one for each
frequency band on the antenna. When the controller makes adjustments to the first
frequency band, both polarizations of this frequency band are adjusted. When the
controller makes adjustments to the second frequency band, both polarizations of that
frequency band are adjusted.
Note that devices are required for each single band antenna, or each frequency band
within a multi-band antenna. For example, two single antennas or a dual band antenna
would require two actuators and three actuators would be required for either three
single band antennas or a tri-band antenna.

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Tower Top / 2-Way Splitter / Dual Pol

Alpha
A2

A3

A4

A1

B1

C4

C3

B2

Beta
2

C2

B3

Gamma

C1

B4

Legend
1

= Dual Pole Remote Downtilt antenna

Sample BOM
QTY Part number
12
932LG65R2E-B
11
ATCB-B01-003 (12m cables)
11
ATS-A01-002 (2-way Splitters)
1
ATCB-B01-030 (60m cable)
1
ATC100-LITE-0004 (controller)

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* One 2-way - per dual pole antenna

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Roof Top / Star Configuration

One Per Quad Port Antenna

Alpha
A1
1

Signal Flow
In

A2
2

A3
4

A4
6

Signal Flow
Out

1
2

C4

B1

B2

BTS

B3

2
1

4:1 Splitter

C1

C2

Beta

Gamma

C3

B3

Legend
1

= 1 Quad Port Remote Downtilt antenna w/ 2 actuators

Sample BOM
QTY Part number
12
932QLG65R2E-B (Quad or DB)
13
ATS-B01-003
1
ATJB200-A01-004 (4-way JB)
9
ATCB-B01-003 (3m cables)
3
ATCB-B01-009 (9m cables)
1
ATCB-B01-060 (60m cable)
1
ATC100-LITE-0004 (controller)

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Tower Top / Daisy Chain

Alpha
A1
1

A2
3

A3
4

A4
6

1
2

C4

B1

C3

B2

Beta

C2

Gamma

B3

C1

B3

Legend
1

= 1 Quad Port Remote Downtilt antenna w/ 2 actuators

Sample BOM
QTY Part number
12
932QLG65R2E-B (Quad or DB)
12
ATS-B01-003
11
ATCB-B01-003 (3m cables)
1
ATCB-B01-060 (60m cable)
1
ATC100-LITE-0004 (controller)

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One Per Quad

Port Antenna

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Lightning Protection
The TELETILT remote control variable electrical downtilt system incorporates
lightning protection. The cabling assemblies are provided with shielding, and the cable
installation should be grounded at appropriate intervals. Data cables require grounding
at the top, bottom and on vertical runs greater than 60 m (200 ft) a ground connection
should be made at mid-span.
A lightning junction box protection unit ATJB-A01-004 is IP67* and the ability to be
installed at various places to the control cable entry into the base station housing in
order to protect valuable equipment inside. It is necessary to ground the housing to the
sites master ground bar.
This unit is only needed when the controller is permanently installed.
*IP67 is outdoor rated for protection against elements.
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1
Remove the knob located on the end of the
actuator rod.

2
Remove the compression nut and ring. The
compression ring is located inside the
compression nut, and compression ring
must all be removed to ensure proper
installation.

Compression nut
Compression ring

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3
Thread the lock nut onto the clear bushing
to the end of the thread (finger tight only).
Push in the actuator rod until the maximum
downtilt is reach (14 on the 6513; 7 on
the 6516; and 4.7 on the 6517).
Verify the adjustment rod is moving freely!

Lock nut
Gasket

4
Thread the actuator onto the actuator rod
until lightly snug. Unthread the actuator 1
turn or less until the actuator is aligned so
that the drain holes on the bottom of the
actuator are in front. This positions the
actuator so that it does not interfere with
the feeder cable. Tighten the lock washer
onto the actuator.
Do not apply excessive torque.

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Device Configuration and Operation

It is recommended that the user check for software/manual updates on the Andrew
web site (www.andrew.com) every 30 days.
PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. While on the ground, connect actuators, one at a time, to the controller and
test for proper function.
2. Record the following information on the Site Configuration Worksheet provided.
Serial Number
Antenna Type
Location Antenna will be installed at on Tower (for each actuator)

Device Addressing

Click Find Devices.

Can take up to 10 minutes
to complete, depending on
# of devices.

Click OK.

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3. Click Add Device.

2. Check the recommended address to assure it

is valid. Valid address can be 1 to 32. No 2
devices can have the same address. Edit the
address, if needed.
1. Click on unaddressed device (Gray LED) to select.

Click OK

Click OK
Repeat for each unaddressed device.

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Device Configuration

1. Click on non-configured device (see Status) to select.

2. Click Edit Selected.

Make appropriate
selections and text
entries. All configuration
data is stored in the
individual device.

*Denotes required
fields.
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If satisfied with new

configuration data,
click Yes.

Click OK

Changing Electrical Tilt For A Single Antenna

1. Click on the device (to be changed) to select.

2. Click Move Selected.

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2. Click Activate

1. Enter a new electrical tilt angle.

Review the electrical tilt range to verify that the new tilt
angle entered is valid for the antenna model.
Angles may be entered as whole degrees or as a
combination of whole degrees and tenths of a degree
(Ex: 5.0 or 5.5).

Click OK

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New tilt setting

becomes current tilt.

Click Close

Changing Electrical Tilt For An Antenna Sector

1. Click on a device within the sector (to be

changed) to select.
Click Sector

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1. Click on additional models with same Min and Max
tilt to be included in the move.

4. Click Active

3. Enter a new electrical tilt angle. Review the electrical tilt range
to verify that the new tilt angle entered is valid for the antenna
model.
Angles may be entered as whole degrees or as a combination
of whole degrees and tenths of a degree (Ex: 5.0 or 5.5).

Click OK

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INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

1. Climber:

Disconnect the data cables from the actuator and make sure
connectors are not damaged. Reconnect to actuator. Make sure
the connector coupling clicks on securely. Lightly tug on cable to
assure connection.

2. Ground Personnel: Type commands to move the actuator position to 0.

Climber: Visually confirms. Note: Within one or two tenths is ok.
3. Ground Personnel: Move actuator position to the maximum position.
Climber: Visually confirms.
4. Ground Personnel: Without disclosing to the climber, move actuator position
to a random position somewhere in the middle of the
range.
Climber: Visually confirms by signaling downtilt position.

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