VM10001 en Rev 1A OM Online Manual

User’s Manual
VM100 01/EN - English

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Allgon Systems AB 313RPMRI 4VIJEGI
User’s Manual
OM-Online
Operation and Maintenance Online
Version R2A
English
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4VIJEGI 313RPMRI Allgon Systems AB
This manual describes installation, function, operation and maintenance of the Allgon OM-Online software version R2A.
Communication between Allgon repeater units and operators is carried out either by using Allgon OM-Online (Operation and
Maintenance Online), or Allgon OMS (Operation and Maintenance System), both developed by Allgon. OM-Online is described
in this manual. OMS is described in the Advanced Repeater OMS, User’s Manual.
Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subjected to continuous development and improvement.
Consequently, there may be minor discrepancies between the information in the document and the performance or design of
the product. Specifications, dimensions and other statements mentioned in this document are subject to changes without prior
notice.
In this manual, the ’<>’ brackets are used to indicate function keys contrary to a series of key strokes: ’<Del>’ = the Del(ete)
key, ’Del’ = D, e, l.
Allgon and its suppliers shall not be liable for any damages related to this product, or for any other damages whatsoever caused of the use of or inability to use any
Allgon product. This is applicable even if Allgon has been advised of the damage risk. Under any circumstances, Allgon’s entire liability shall be limited to replace
such defective software or hardware which was originally purchased from Allgon.
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This manual is produced by El, Tele & Maskin Ingenjörsfirma AB, Huddinge, Sweden.
Allgon Systems AB, SE-187 80 Täby, Sweden

Phone: +46 8 540 822 00 – Fax: +46 8 540 834 80 – Internet: www.allgon.se
This document or parts of it may not be reproduced without the written permission of Allgon Systems AB.
Infringements will be prosecuted. All rights reserved.
Copyright © Allgon Systems AB, Sweden, 1994 – 2003.

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Contents
Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. ix
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1

Systems and Units ............................................................................................... 1-2
New Features in OM-Online Version R2A ........................................................... 1-3
2. Installation .................................................................................................................. 2-1

Requirements ...................................................................................................... 2-1
Software Installation ............................................................................................ 2-2
Program Folder .................................................................................................... 2-3
Allgon CommServer (standalone) ................................................................... 2-3
Allgon OM-Alarm ............................................................................................. 2-3
Allgon OM-Online Help ................................................................................... 2-3
Allgon OM-Online R2A .................................................................................... 2-3
Cellular Channel Calculator ............................................................................ 2-3
Uninstall .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Uninstalling OM-Online ........................................................................................ 2-4
3. Help ............................................................................................................................ 3-1

OnLine Help ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Dialog Box Help .............................................................................................. 3-1
Button Hints .................................................................................................... 3-1
Manuals ............................................................................................................... 3-2
4. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 4-1

Preparation .......................................................................................................... 4-1
Cable Connection ........................................................................................... 4-1
Modem Connection ......................................................................................... 4-1
IP Settings ........................................................................................................... 4-2
Starting Up OM-Online ........................................................................................ 4-3
OM-Online Main Window ................................................................................ 4-3
Adding Connection Entries .................................................................................. 4-4
Connection Types ........................................................................................... 4-6
Connection Properties .................................................................................... 4-7
Connecting and Logging On to a Repeater ......................................................... 4-9
Disconnecting ...................................................................................................... 4-13
5. OM-Online Features ................................................................................................... 5-1

Main Window Description .................................................................................... 5-2
Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 5-3
Button Bar ....................................................................................................... 5-3
Menu Tree ...................................................................................................... 5-4
User Settings .................................................................................................. 5-5
Message Log .................................................................................................. 5-5
About OM-Online ............................................................................................ 5-5
Phone Book ......................................................................................................... 5-6
Command Line Interface ..................................................................................... 5-7
Cellular Channel Calculator ................................................................................. 5-8
Exiting OM-Online ............................................................................................... 5-9
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6. Repeater Operations ................................................................................................... 6-1

Menu Tree Cross-References ............................................................................. 6-2
Operational Data in General ................................................................................ 6-4
Refreshing Operational Data ........................................................................... 6-4
Modifying Operational Data ............................................................................. 6-4
Printing Operational Data ................................................................................ 6-4
FON, Fiber-Optic Node ........................................................................................ 6-5
FON Configuration .......................................................................................... 6-6
FON Status ..................................................................................................... 6-8
FON Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-9
BSEL, Band Selective Standard Repeater .......................................................... 6-10
BSEL Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-10
BSEL Status .................................................................................................... 6-12
BSEL Testpoints ............................................................................................. 6-14
BSC, Band Selective Compact Repeater ............................................................ 6-16
BSC Configuration .......................................................................................... 6-16
BSC Status ...................................................................................................... 6-17
BSC Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-18
CDMA, Channel Selective CDMA / WCDMA Repeater ....................................... 6-19
CDMA Configuration ....................................................................................... 6-19
CDMA Status .................................................................................................. 6-22
CDMA Testpoints ............................................................................................ 6-24
CSEL, Channel Selective Repeater ..................................................................... 6-26
CSEL Configuration ........................................................................................ 6-26
RSSI Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-28
CSEL Status .................................................................................................... 6-29
RSSI Status ..................................................................................................... 6-34
CSEL Testpoints ............................................................................................. 6-35
WRH, Wideband Radio Head .............................................................................. 6-36
WRH Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-36
WRH Status .................................................................................................... 6-37
WRH Testpoints .............................................................................................. 6-38
DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Repeater ................................................. 6-40
DMB Configuration .......................................................................................... 6-40
DMB Status ..................................................................................................... 6-42
DMB Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-43
CU, Control Unit ................................................................................................... 6-44
CU Software .................................................................................................... 6-44
Repeater Rebooting ........................................................................................ 6-46
Repeater CU Software Downloading .............................................................. 6-46
CU Testpoints ................................................................................................. 6-48
MRX, Measurement Receiver .............................................................................. 6-50
MRX Hardware and Software Requirements .................................................. 6-51
Functional Description ..................................................................................... 6-52
Antenna Supervision ....................................................................................... 6-53
Spectrum Analyzer .......................................................................................... 6-56
Return Loss Analyzer ...................................................................................... 6-58
MRX Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-61
MRX Software ................................................................................................. 6-62
BA Unit ................................................................................................................. 6-63
BA Testpoints .................................................................................................. 6-63
Repeater Hardware Units .................................................................................... 6-64
Board Revisions ................................................................................................... 6-66
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Password and Callback ....................................................................................... 6-67

Callback Phone Numbers ............................................................................... 6-68
Login Registry ...................................................................................................... 6-69
Report .................................................................................................................. 6-70
Full Settings Report ........................................................................................ 6-70
Customized Settings Report ........................................................................... 6-71
Area Locking ........................................................................................................ 6-72
Repeater Name ................................................................................................... 6-73
Repeater Date and Time ..................................................................................... 6-73
Repeater Modem Parameters ............................................................................. 6-74
Modem Commands ......................................................................................... 6-75
Notepad ............................................................................................................... 6-76
7. Network ...................................................................................................................... 7-1

Terminology ......................................................................................................... 7-2
IP Network Description ........................................................................................ 7-4
Requirements ................................................................................................. 7-5
IP Network Characteristics .............................................................................. 7-6
W-Net Characteristics ..................................................................................... 7-8
F-Net Characteristics ...................................................................................... 7-9
Communication Units ...................................................................................... 7-10
Communication Subunits – BSC/CU and FON ............................................... 7-14
Network Overview ........................................................................................... 7-16
IP Protocol ...................................................................................................... 7-17
IP Addresses .................................................................................................. 7-19
Network Mask Characteristics ........................................................................ 7-20
Subnet Characteristics .................................................................................... 7-20
IP Network Planning ............................................................................................ 7-21
Address Consumption and Default Numbering ............................................... 7-21
Subnetting Example ........................................................................................ 7-22
IP Network Configuration ..................................................................................... 7-28
WLI/FLI Network Overview ............................................................................. 7-29
WLI/FLI Node Configuration ........................................................................... 7-30
WLI Link Transfer Speed ................................................................................ 7-31
WLI/FLI Network Statistics .............................................................................. 7-32
IP Parameters ................................................................................................. 7-33
PPP Users ...................................................................................................... 7-34
Alarm Servers ................................................................................................. 7-36
R2R Network Description .................................................................................... 7-37
Requirements ................................................................................................. 7-38
Protocol ........................................................................................................... 7-38
R2R Network Configuration ................................................................................. 7-39
R2R Network Overview ................................................................................... 7-40
R2R Node Configuration ................................................................................. 7-41
R2R Link Transfer Speed ............................................................................... 7-42
R2R Network Statistics ................................................................................... 7-43
8. Alarms and Events ..................................................................................................... 8-1

Alarm Overview ................................................................................................... 8-2
Alarm Levels ................................................................................................... 8-2
Alarm Indication .............................................................................................. 8-2
Internal and External Alarms ........................................................................... 8-3
External Alarm Configuration ............................................................................... 8-4
Alarm Polling ....................................................................................................... 8-6
Configuration .................................................................................................. 8-6
Status .............................................................................................................. 8-7
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Alarm Modem Configuration ................................................................................ 8-8

Alarm Call Criteria ................................................................................................ 8-10
Alarm Reception .................................................................................................. 8-11
Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 8-12
Alarm Entries List ............................................................................................ 8-14
Status Bar ....................................................................................................... 8-14
Important Settings for Alarm Reception .......................................................... 8-15
Alarm Reset ......................................................................................................... 8-16
Alarm Reference List ........................................................................................... 8-17
Event Log ............................................................................................................. 8-24
9. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 9-1

IP Cable Connection ............................................................................................ 9-2
OM-Online Modem .............................................................................................. 9-3
Connection Error ............................................................................................. 9-3
Repeater Modem ................................................................................................. 9-5
Modem Testpoints ........................................................................................... 9-5
Link Transfer Speed ............................................................................................ 9-6
Remote Modem Connection ........................................................................... 9-6
Direct Cable Connection ................................................................................. 9-6
Index ................................................................................................................................ I-1
Questionnaire ................................................................................................................. Q-1
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Figures
Figure 1-1. Cable and modem connection .................................................................... 1-1
Figure 4-1. Phone book entry ........................................................................................ 4-2

Figure 4-2. OM-Online main window before logging on ................................................ 4-3
Figure 4-3. Connection manager ................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-4. Creating connection type ............................................................................ 4-6
Figure 4-5. Connection properties ................................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4-6. Selecting connection type ........................................................................... 4-9
Figure 4-7. Entering PPP user data ............................................................................... 4-10
Figure 4-8. Selecting phone number ............................................................................. 4-11
Figure 4-9. Gateway connection .................................................................................... 4-12
Figure 4-10. Disconnecting repeater ............................................................................. 4-13
Figure 4-11. Connection timeout ................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 5-1. OM-Online main window after logging on ................................................... 5-2

Figure 5-2. OM-Online main menu ................................................................................ 5-3
Figure 5-3. Dialog collection/positions ........................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-4. Phone book ................................................................................................. 5-6
Figure 5-5. Command Line Interface ............................................................................. 5-7
Figure 5-6. Cellular channel calculator .......................................................................... 5-8
Figure 6-1. FON configuration ....................................................................................... 6-6

Figure 6-2. FON status .................................................................................................. 6-8
Figure 6-3. BSEL configuration ..................................................................................... 6-10
Figure 6-4. BSEL status ................................................................................................ 6-12
Figure 6-5. BSC gain control ......................................................................................... 6-16
Figure 6-6. CDMA common parameters ........................................................................ 6-19
Figure 6-7. CDMA channel specific parameters ............................................................ 6-20
Figure 6-8. Gain reduction ............................................................................................. 6-21
Figure 6-9. CDMA common status ................................................................................ 6-22
Figure 6-10. CDMA channel specific status .................................................................. 6-23
Figure 6-11. CSEL configuration ................................................................................... 6-26
Figure 6-12. RSSI configuration .................................................................................... 6-28
Figure 6-13. CSEL common channel status .................................................................. 6-29
Figure 6-14. CSEL channel specific status .................................................................... 6-30
Figure 6-15. RSSI max. and RSSI min. ......................................................................... 6-31
Figure 6-16. Antenna isolation margin test .................................................................... 6-32
Figure 6-17. Gain regulation at poor antenna isolation ................................................. 6-32
Figure 6-18. WRH configuration .................................................................................... 6-36
Figure 6-19. CU software page ..................................................................................... 6-44
Figure 6-20. Software file to be downloaded ................................................................. 6-47
Figure 6-21. Downloading software to repeater ............................................................ 6-47
Figure 6-22. Repeater with MRX ................................................................................... 6-52
Figure 6-23. MRX antenna supervision ......................................................................... 6-54
Figure 6-24. MRX spectrum analyzer ............................................................................ 6-57
Figure 6-25. MRX return loss analyzer .......................................................................... 6-59
Figure 6-26. MRX software page ................................................................................... 6-62
Figure 6-27. Detected hardware .................................................................................... 6-64
Figure 6-28. Password configuration for IP and SLW repeater ..................................... 6-67
Figure 6-29. Creating full report ..................................................................................... 6-70
Figure 6-30. Creating customized report ....................................................................... 6-71
Figure 6-31. Customized report ..................................................................................... 6-71
Figure 6-32. Repeater modem parameters ................................................................... 6-74
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Figure 7-1. W-net, F-net or R2R net .............................................................................. 7-3

Figure 7-2. W-link, F-link or R2R link ............................................................................. 7-3
Figure 7-3. W-net with four repeater node ..................................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-4. F-net with four receiving nodes ................................................................... 7-9
Figure 7-5. OM-Online connected to a stand-alone repeater ........................................ 7-12
Figure 7-6. OM-Online connected to a W-net ................................................................ 7-12
Figure 7-7. OM-Online connected to an F/W-net ........................................................... 7-13
Figure 7-8. BSC/CU with communication interfaces ...................................................... 7-14
Figure 7-9. FON with communication interfaces ............................................................ 7-15
Figure 7-10. Repeater network overview ....................................................................... 7-16
Figure 7-11. IP protocol diagram ................................................................................... 7-17
Figure 7-12. Communication example ........................................................................... 7-18
Figure 7-13. Node IP interfaces ..................................................................................... 7-19
Figure 7-14. Server assigned PPP addresses ............................................................... 7-19
Figure 7-15. BSC, CU and FON addresses ................................................................... 7-21
Figure 7-16. Number of subnets .................................................................................... 7-22
Figure 7-17. Most number of subnet addresses ............................................................ 7-23
Figure 7-18. Subnet IDs ................................................................................................. 7-25
Figure 7-19. BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet ................................................................ 7-26
Figure 7-20. F-subnet .................................................................................................... 7-27
Figure 7-21. W-subnet ................................................................................................... 7-27
Figure 7-22. W-net and F-net node configuration ......................................................... 7-30
Figure 7-23. W-net and F-net statistics .......................................................................... 7-32
Figure 7-24. IP address parameters .............................................................................. 7-33
Figure 7-25. PPP user settings ...................................................................................... 7-35
Figure 7-26. Alarm servers settings ............................................................................... 7-36
Figure 7-27. R2R network with four nodes .................................................................... 7-37
Figure 7-28. R2R node configuration ............................................................................. 7-41
Figure 7-29. R2R net statistics ....................................................................................... 7-43
Figure 8-1. External alarm configuration ........................................................................ 8-4

Figure 8-2. Alarm modem list ......................................................................................... 8-8
Figure 8-3. Three gateway repeaters in a network ........................................................ 8-9
Figure 8-4. Alarm call criteria ......................................................................................... 8-10
Figure 8-5. OM Alarm window ....................................................................................... 8-11
Figure 8-6. OM Alarm main menu .................................................................................. 8-12
Figure 8-7. OM Alarm filter ............................................................................................. 8-13
Figure 9-1. DCD adapter ................................................................................................ 9-2

Figure 9-2. IP connection properties .............................................................................. 9-3
Figure 9-3. Connection properties ................................................................................. 9-4
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Abbreviations
Abbreviations used in the document, in the software and in supported
hardware:
3G Third Generation mobile system.

AGC Automatic Gain Control.
ALI Alarm Interface (board).
ALR Allgon Low power Repeater (usually called Compact repeater).
ALT Allgon low power Repeater in Train.
AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone Service.
AR Allgon Repeater (usually called standard repeater).
BCCH Broadcast Control Channel.
BMU Base station Master Unit.
BA Booster Amplifier.
BS Base Station.
BSA Band Selective Amplifier (board).
BSC Band Selective Compact repeater (board).
BSel Band Selective repeater.
BTS Base station Transceiver System.
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access.
CH Central Hub.
CHA Channel Amplifier (board).
CMB Combiner (unit).
CSA CDMA/WCDMA Segment Amplifier (board).
CSel Channel Selective repeater.
CU Control Unit (board).
CW Continuous Wave.
DAMPS Digital Advanced Mobile Phone Service.
DAS Distributed Antenna System.
DC Directional Coupler.
DCS Digital Communication System (same as PCN).
DFB Distributed Feedback.
DIA Distribution (board).
DIF Diplex Filter.
DL Downlink (signal direction from base station, via repeater, to mobile station).
DNS Domain Name Server.
DMB Digital Multimedia Broadcasting.
DPX Duplex (filter).
EEPROM Electrical Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
EGSM Extended Global System for Mobile communication.
ETACS Extended Total Access Communication System.
ETS European Telecommunications Standards.
F2F Fiber to Fiber link (renamed to F-link/FLI).
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
FLI Fiber Link Interface.
F-link Fiber link.
F-net Fiber network.
FON Fiber-Optic Node (board).
FOR Fiber-Optic Repeater.
FOT Fiber-Optic Transceiver.
FOU Fiber-Optic Unit.
GSM Global System for Mobile communication.
GPS Global Position System.
HW Hardware.
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol.
IM Intermodulation.
IP Internet Protocol.
LAN Local Area Network.
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LED Light Emitting Diode.

LinDAS Light Indoor Distributed Antenna System.
LNA Low Noise Amplifier (unit).
MACID Physical address to RIA or CU board (comparable with Ethernet card MACID).
MRX Measurement Receiver (board).
MS Mobile Station.
MSC Mobile Switching Center.
NAPT Network Address and Port Translation.
NMT Nordic Mobile Telephone (system).
NS Name Server.
OCM Optical Converter Module.
OM-Online Operation and Maintenance Online.
OMS Operation and Maintenance System.
OMT16 Operation and Maintenance Terminal (replaced with OMT32).
OMT32 Operation and Maintenance Terminal (replaced with OM-Online).
OSP Optical Splitter.
PA Power Amplifier (board).
PEP Peak Envelope Power.
PCN Personal Communication Network (same as DCS).
PCS Personal Communication System.
PPP Point to Point Protocol.
PSM Power Supply Module.
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network.
PSU Power Supply Unit.
PTFE Polytetrafluoro Ethylene (Teflon).
R2R Repeater to Repeater (Allgon specific network).
R2R net R2R network.
RAS Remote Access Service.
RCC Remote Communication Control (unit).
RCM RF Combiner Module.
RCU Remote Control Unit.
RF Radio Frequency.
RH Remote Hub.
RIA Repeater Interface Adapter (board).
RMS Root Mean Square.
RMU Repeater Master Unit.
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication.
RTC Real Time Clock.
RX Receiver.
SLW Sliding Window (Allgon specific protocol).
SW Software.
TACS Total Access Communication System.
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access.
TX Transmitter.
UDP User Datagram Protocol.
UL Uplink (signal direction from mobile station via repeater to base station).
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply.
VAC Voltage Alternating Current.
VDC Voltage Direct Current.
WAN Wide Area Network.
WBA Wideband Amplifier (board).
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access.
WCS Wideband Coverage System.
WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexer.
WLI Wire Link Interface.
W-link Wire link.
W-net Wire network.
WRH Wideband Radio Head.
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Allgon Systems AB 313RPMRI Introduction
1. Introduction
The OM-Online (Operation and Maintenance Online) is a software package
used to set up, supervise, and maintain Allgon repeaters, remote hubs, and
fiber-optical devices. It can be performed either by connecting a desktop or
notebook to the unit with a cable, or remotely via a modem.
PSTN
Figure 1-1. Cable and modem connection
Remote connection can be performed either via a modem connected to the

workstation, or via a network server with one or more modems.
The OM-Online software contains a platform-independent Java GUI part and

a communication server that handles the repeater connection for both local
and remote connection. These two software parts can be run on the same
computer or on different computers, for instance in a network.
All Allgon repeaters and remote hubs can be controlled by using the OM-
Online software.
Both R2R and IP networks are supported by OM-Online. Wire as well as fiber
optical communication is supported in IP networks.
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Systems and Units

OM-Online can be used for all Allgon repeater units in the following systems:
• Band and channel selective cellular coverage systems.
• WCS – Wideband Coverage System.
• LinDASTM – Distributed Antenna System.
• DMB – Digital Multimedia Broadcasting.
Examples of supported Allgon units for these systems are:
– AR, Standard Allgon Repeater.
– ALR, Compact Allgon Low Power Repeater.
– BMU, Base Station Master Unit.
– DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Repeater.
– FON, Fiber Optic Node.
– FOR, Fiber-Optic Repeater.
– OCM, Optical Converter Module.
– RH, Remote Hub.
– RMU, Repeater Master Unit.
– WRH, Wideband Radio Head.
’Repeater’ and ’Node’

The word ’repeater’ is used as a common designation for all the above listed
units in this manual and in the OM-Online software. The word ’node’ is, in the
same way, used for all the various units in network descriptions.
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New Features in OM-Online Version R2A

New features added after the OMT32 version R2A.
• Support of Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

• Client / server design.
• Platform independent Java client user interface.
• Full support of fiber-optical and IP repeater networks.
• New user interface with tree structures rather than traditional menu
options.
• Support of WRH units (Wideband Radio Head) in WCS systems (Wideband

Coverage System).
• Alarm Receiver (LE) with support for both IP and SLW protocols, and
simple external ASCII interface.
• CommServer supporting proxy for both IP and SLW protocols.

• Report generation and print functionality.
• Multi-language support (English and Chinese).
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Allgon Systems AB 313RPMRI Installation
2. Installation
In this chapter, you will find the requirements for the desktop and how to
install the OM-Online software.
Also, you will find information about automatic OM-Online start and
recovery, screen savers, and how to remove OM-Online from the system.
Requirements
The system requirements for OM-Online:
• 32MB free hard disk space.
• A free serial COM port (for local and remote connection).
• CD-ROM drive.
• Monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 by 600 pixels.
• A Hayes compatible modem (for remote connection).
• Windows 98 SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with the
latest service pack (can be downloaded from www.microsoft.com).
OM-Online is available on the Allgon Repeater Software & Manual CD.
A complete installation includes, in addition to the OM-Online, also

CommServer and Sun Java JRE.
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Software Installation
If you already have the Sun Java JRE version 1.4 or later on the system, then
you can choose to install the omonline_R2A_nojava.exe file (the OM-Online
without the Sun Java JRE). If not, install the omonline_R2A.exe file (the OM-
Online with the Sun Java JRE).
1. Start Windows. To be able to install the Sun Java JRE on a
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operative system, you
have to log on as Administrator.
2. Make sure that no application except Windows is running.
3. Insert the Allgon Repeater Software & Manual CD in the CD drive.
4. In the start page, select the omonline_R2A.exe file for a complete

installation, or omonline_R2A_nojava.exe for installation without the
Sun Java JRE.
Sun Java JRE installation

5. Accept to install the Sun Java JRE.
6. In the License Agreement box, read and accept the license agreement.
7. In the Setup Type box, select Typical and click Next>.
The Sun Java JRE is installed.
OM-Online installation
8. In the License Agreement box, read and accept the license agreement.
9. In the Choose Components box, you can add or remove components to be

installed. All the components are shortly described in the dialog box. The
following components are further described in the manual:
– CommServer see Chapter 4.
– Alarm Receiver, see the Alarm Reception section in Chapter 8.
When ready, click the Next> button.
10. In the Choose Install Location box, set the program folder name and
path and click the Install button.
The selected program components are now installed. For installation of

program components added to the typical installation, follow the instructions
on the monitor.
If you have an earlier version of the program on the system, then you can
accept to copy the old configuration files and thus keep all connections and
the phone book entries.
After the installation is completed the OM-Online will start automatically

and the OM-Online main window will be shown (provided the start box was
checked).
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Program Folder
A new OM-Online program folder is created. It contains start icons for OM-
Online and its components.
The installation program does not delete start icons from previous OMT
installations. So, if you have a previous installed OMT that you are not going
to use, remove the program and the old start icons manually.
Allgon CommServer (standalone)

Starts the CommServer console window that shows detected modem drivers
and ports. Can only be shown when the OM-Online program is not running.
Allgon OM-Alarm
Starts the Alarm Receiver described on page 8-11.
Allgon OM-Online Help

This option is used to open the OM-Online software help without starting the
OM-Online program. This is further described in Chapter 3, Help.
Allgon OM-Online R2A

OM-Online is started by selecting Allgon OM-Online in the start menu or by
double-clicking the program icon.
If you place the start icon in the Startup folder, OM-Online will start
automatically. You can move or create a new start shortcut for OM-Online
and move it to the Startup folder at any time. A shortcut in the Desktop folder
can also be useful.
Information about creating and moving shortcuts is found in the Windows
manual and in the Windows online help.
Cellular Channel Calculator

Starts a cellular channel calculator, described on page 5-8.
Uninstall
Software uninstallation program, described on page 2-4.
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Uninstalling OM-Online
If you want to uninstall OM-Online, select the OM-Online Uninstall option in
the start menu.
For further information about uninstalling programs, refer to the Windows

manual and online help.
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3. Help
There are two kinds of help for operating and configuring the OM-Online.
• Online help as described below.

• Manual as hard-copy or PDF-document, see the Manuals section below.
OnLine Help
The following online help is available:
• Help found under the Allgon OM-Online Help option in the start menu
(page 2-3) and under the Help Topics option in the OM-Online Help menu.
In both cases, the OM-Online help feature with a Table of Contents in a tree
structure is opened.
• Dialog box help.

• Tool tips.
Dialog Box Help

There is a Help button in most of the dialog boxes. This button opens a help
window containing an explanation of the dialog box items and other
information about the function.
Button Hints
When the mouse pointer is placed over a button in the main window button
bar, a button hint is shown at the mouse pointer. A blue text means an active
button and a grey text means an inactive button.
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Manuals
The following manual is available for the OM-Online software:
• OM-Online, User’s Manual (this manual).

Part # VM100 01/EN (English).
The following manuals are available for the Allgon repeater systems:
• AR Repeaters, User’s Manual

Part # VD203 66/EN (English).
• ALR Compact Repeater, User’s Manual

• LinDAS, Installation Guide

• OMT32, User’s Manual

• R2R, Repeater to Repeater Link Kit, Installation Guide

These manuals are available on the Allgon Repeater Software & Manual CD.
Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free from www.adobe.com.
Some of these manuals may also be available as hard-copy manuals. Please,

contact your Allgon representative for further information about available
hard-copy manuals.
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4. Getting Started
In this chapter you will find a description of how to get the OM-Online system
in operation. The description also comprises preparation for direct connection
via cable and remote connection via modem.
If the workstation with the OM-Online software is not already connected to a

repeater, modem or a network that includes a communication server with
modem, then perform the preparation described below. Then proceed as
follows:
• For connection to an IP repeater, proceed with IP Settings on page 4-2.

• For connection to an R2R repeater, proceed with Starting Up OM-Online
on page 4-3.
Preparation
Prepare for either cable or modem connection as described below.
Cable Connection
If you intend to control a repeater directly, make the following preparations:
1. Connect a cable between the PC with the CommServer software and the
repeater. Use a serial cable and connect the repeater to a free COM port
on the PC.
ALLGON
For further information about cable connection to a repeater, refer to

the manual for the current repeater.
2. Turn the repeater on.
3. Turn the PC on and proceed on page 4-2 (IP) or page 4-3 (R2R).
If you get sporadic line lost problems when connected via cable, see the
Troubleshooting section on page 9-2.
Modem Connection
If you intend to set up a stand-alone workstation for repeater communication,
or a communication server in a network, make the following preparations:
1. Ensure that the PC with the CommServer is connected to a modem.
2. Ensure that the repeater to be connected is on.
3. Turn the modem and PC on and proceed on page 4-2 (IP) or page 4-3
(R2R).
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IP Settings
To be able to access repeaters with IP protocol, the RAS service has to be
installed and a phonebook entry be set up in the communication workstation.
This applies to all workstations that are to be used for cable or modem
connection to repeaters. These workstations require also the CommServer
software.
Refer to the operative system manual or the OM-Online help for information
about how to install the RAS service and set up a phonebook enty. The OM-
Online help has separate descriptions for the supported operative systems.
Figure 4-1 shows an example of a phone book entry in Windows NT.
Figure 4-1. Phone book entry
If you intend to use a workstation for both cable connection and modem
connection, then you have to set up two phone book entries, one entry for each
of the connection alternatives.
Further information about IP protocol and IP networks are found in

Chapter 7, Network.
When ready, proceed with the Starting Up OM-Online section on page 4-3.
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Starting Up OM-Online
Start the OM-Online by clicking the Allgon OM-Online icon on the desktop or
by selecting the Allgon OM-Online option in the start menu.
When the OM-Online is running, the main window is shown, see below.
OM-Online Main Window

The OM-Online main window is shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. OM-Online main window before logging on
The items in the OM-Online main window is further detailed on page 5-2.
Now, you have to add at least one new connection entry, see the next section.
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Adding Connection Entries

Select the Connections option in the Access menu.
The Manage Connections dialog box, used for adding and editing connection
entries, is shown.
This dialog box can also

be opened by clicking
the Connections button
in the Connect dialog
box.
Figure 4-3. Connection manager
Name
The user’s name of the connections.
Protocol
The connection protocol, that can be:
– PPPR for PPP remote connection via modem.
– PPPD for PPP direct connection via cable.
– SLWR for SLW remote connection via modem.
– SLWD for SLW direct connection via cable.
Device
RAS entry for PPP connections, modem type for SLW remote connection,
or selected COM port for SLW direct cable connection.
CS Host
The name or the IP address of the computer running the CommServer
that is to be used by this connection.
CS Port
The CommServer port number (default 8001). OM-Online version R2A
can handle port number 8000 and 8001. OM-Online version R1A can
handle port number 8000 only.
Add
If you want to add a new connection entry, click this button and choose
connection type. These are described in the Connection Types section on
page 4-6.
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Edit
If you want to edit an existing connection entry, select the desired entry and
click this button. Then you can change the entry properties, which are
further described in the Connection Properties section on page 4-7.
Remove
If you want to delete an existing connection entry, select the entry and
click this button.
Move Up, Move Down

Moves a highlighted entry up or down in the list.
Done
When you have finished the connection entry settings, click this button.
The new entries are now available in the Connect dialog box and you can
connect to a repeater, see page 4-9.
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Connection Types
If you are about to add a new entry and have clicked the Add button, you have
to choose connection type.
Figure 4-4. Creating connection type
Select one of the following connection types:
SLWD - SLW Direct Cable Connection

Select this option if you want to connect to an SLW repeater directly via
a cable (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater in
an R2R network.
SLWR - SLW Modem Connection

Select this option if you want to connect to an SLW repeater remotely via
a modem (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater
in an R2R network.
PPPD - PPP Direct Cable Connection

Select this option if you want to connect to an IP repeater directly via a
cable (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater in an
IP network.
PPPR - PPP Modem Connection

Select this option if you want to connect to an IP repeater remotely via a
modem (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater in
an IP network.
When ready, click Next>. See the next section.
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Connection Properties
If you are about to add, copy or edit an entry, then you can modify the entry
properties in a dialog box like in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5. Connection properties
Some of the entries in the dialog box are dependent on the current connection
type. The following list covers all the entries for the available connection
types.
Connection Name
The name of the connection entry displayed in the Connect dialog box. Use
any descriptive name making it easy to select the appropriate connection.
CommServer Host
IP address or host name of computer running the CommServer program.
Use localhost for running the CommServer in the same computer as the
OM-Online program.
CommServer Port
Socket port number used for the CommServer. Default setting is 8000 or
8001.
RAS Entry
For PPP connection only.
The dial-up networking phone book entry name used for a direct or
remote PPP connection.
If you click the button on the right-hand side of this field, then you get a
list of existing phone book entries.
Callback Number
The phone number to the modem, which is used in case a repeater is
connected using the callback feature.
Callback requirement is defined in a Repeater PPP Users dialog box

(page 7-34) for an PPP connection, and in a Password Configuration
dialog box (page 6-67) for an SLW connection.
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Modem
For SLW modem connection only.
The name of the modem to be used for this connection entry. The name
entered must correspond to one of the modem names listed in the
CommServer console window (see page 2-3).
If you click the button on the right-hand side of this field, then you get a
list of existing installed modems.
Serial Port
For SLW cable connection only.
The number of the serial port to be used for cable connection (on the
computer running CommServer).
When ready, click the Finish button.
Click the Add button and repeat this procedure until you have added the
desired connection types.
When ready, click the Done button.
The new connection types are now available in the Connect dialog box where
you can select them, see the next section.
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Connecting and Logging On to a Repeater

Click the Connect button or select the Connect option in the Access menu.
The Connect dialog box, in which you can select a connection type, is opened.
Figure 4-6. Selecting connection type
To access repeaters with IP protocol, the phone book entry described on

page 4-2 is required.
Select connection type and click Next> (or double-click the desired entry).
If you choose:
– PPP modem connection, see page 4-10.
– PPP cable connection, see page 4-10.
– SLW modem connection, see page 4-11.
– SLW cable connection, see page 4-12.
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PPP connection via modem or cable

If you have chosen PPP connection via modem or cable, the next step is to
enter your PPP user name and password.
Figure 4-7. Entering PPP user data
The PPP user name and password have to match a name and its associated
password stored in the gateway repeater.
You can choose to let the OM-Online remember the entered password for
future connections.
When ready, click Next>.
If you are about to make a:

– Modem connection, see page 4-11.
– Cable connection, see page 4-12.
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PPP and SLW modem connection

If you have chosen to connect via modem, the next step is to select phone
number to be used.
Figure 4-8. Selecting phone number
In this dialog box you can select either a phone number associated with a
repeater, or just a phone number.
By means of the buttons, you can add new entries and edit or remove existing
entries.
You can also merge entries from another file, for instance if you want to use
entries crated by someone else. To merge entries, click the Merge button and
choose file.
Select the desired repeater or phone number and click Next>.
The logon dialog box is shown, see page 4-12.
Phone numbers can also be added an edited in a phone book feature, described
on page 5-6.
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Gateway connection
Figure 4-9 shows the gateway connection box for an SLW connection.
Figure 4-9. Gateway connection
The connection boxes for PPP and SLW are identical with two exceptions.
The first exception is that the PPP connection box shows the IP addresses in
the Address column, the SLW box shows the network identity (Nw ID)
described on page 7-41. The second difference is the Callback check box that
is included only in the SLW connection box (see below).
To access a repeater, select repeater, enter the password associated with the
desired login level and click Next> (or double-click the repeater entry).
If you intend to log on to an SLW repeater with a password that requires

callback, then check the Callback box. The repeater will then call you back,
provided the phone number to your modem is stored in the repeater and
included in the connection properties (Figure 4-5).
After logging on a repeater the repeater menu tree will be shown in the OM-
Online main window. This is detailed in the next chapter.
If you are logged on to a repeater in a network and want to log on to another
repeater in the same network, click the Change login level button or open the
Access menu and select Login. Then you can select another repeater in the
dialog box.
The Status field then shows the text Current for the currently logged on
repeater.
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Disconnecting
When you want to disconnect from the repeater, click the Disconnect button
or open the Access menu and select Disconnect.
Figure 4-10. Disconnecting repeater
Confirm the disconnection in the dialog box.
Remote connection time is limited. If you do not disconnect a remote

connection manually, the system will prompt for either disconnection or
extended connection time.
Figure 4-11. Connection timeout
If you do not select to extend the connection time, then the system will
disconnect automatically.
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5. OM-Online Features
This chapter describes the OM-Online program and its operation, including
OM-Online main window and features that do not require connection to a
repeater. Operations that require connection to a repeater are found in
Chapter 6, Repeater Operations.
The following descriptions are found in this chapter:
• Main window description, page 5-2.

• Phone book, page 5-6.
• CLI, Command Line Interface, page 5-7.
• Cellular Channel Calculator, page 5-8.
• Exiting OM-Online, page 5-9.
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Main Window Description

After logging on, the main window is shown with all features available.
Figure 5-1. OM-Online main window after logging on
The OM-Online main window can be enlarged to full screen size, be resized to
the customized size and be minimized by clicking the buttons in the upper
right corner of the window.
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Main Menu
The main menu works in the traditional Windows manner with underlined
letter shortcuts (Alt + shortcut letter).
The following menu options are found in the main menu:
Figure 5-2. OM-Online main menu
Some of the menu options have also buttons in the button bar. These are
described below. The other menu options are described either in the following
sections or in Chapter 3 (Help Topics), Chapter 4 (Connections) and
Chapter 6 (Report).
Button Bar
Some of the most frequent commands have buttons in the main window
button bar. These are:
Connect opens the Connect dialog box (Figure 4-6). This command is the same
as the Connect option in the Access menu.
Disconnect logs off the current repeater and disconnects the communication
(see page 4-13). This command is the same as the Disconnect option in the
Access menu.
Change login level makes it possible to log on to another repeater in a network
via the logon window (Figure 4-9). This command is the same as the Login
option in the Access menu.
Configuration opens the configuration page for the current repeater. This is
further described in Chapter 6.
Status opens the status page for the current repeater. This is further
described in Chapter 6.
Event Log opens the event and alarm log that contains all the repeater alarms.
This is further described on page 8-24.
Current alarm level in the button bar is not a button but an alarm indicator
that shows the highest current alarm level from the connected repeater.
Alarm reset clears all alarms and resets all process counters in the repeater.
This is further described in the Alarm Reset section on page 8-16.
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Show page in a dialog box releases the current page into a separate window
that can be shown simultaneously with other windows. See the CU Software
window in Figure 5-1. This command is the same as the Dialog option in the
Window menu.
Save Desktop saves the current desktop with all released windows when you
click the button.
Restore Desktop arranges all released windows in the same order as they were
when you saved with the Save Desktop button.
Close All Unit Dialogs closes all released windows. If the desktop was saved,
then you can restore the desktop again by clicking the restore button.
Menu Tree
The menu tree to the left in the main window contains all the repeater
information structured in a tree shape. The tree appearance is dependent on
the current repeater type. Figure 5-1 shows an example of a CDMA repeater
for which the CU Software is selected.
Tip Once you have selected an option in the menu tree, you can select the adjacent
options with the arrow keys, but also select specific options with the character
keys. You can also expand and collapse menu options with the left and right
arrow keys.
All the menu options are described in the following chapters in this manual.
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User Settings
In the User Settings option in the Settings menu you can see the user and
company names of the OM-Online holder in the User tab.
In the Appearance tab you can select if you want the same collection and
positions of released windows (described on the previous page) be saved with
the Save Desktop button, or if you want every repeater type to save its own
collection and positions.
Select by checking/unchecking the Single set of dialog positions box.
Figure 5-3. Dialog collection/positions
• Checked box is the default setting and it means that the same collection and
positions of released windows will be saved for all repeater types.
• Unchecked box means that an individual collection and individual positions

of released windows will be saved for each repeater type.
Message Log
This option opens a message log that contains all commands and OM-Online
actions in chronological order from the OM-Online was started.
About OM-Online
An information box with the OM-Online part number and version is shown if
you open the Help menu and select the About option.
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Phone Book
A phone book, in which you can manage repeater phone numbers, is included
in the OM-Online.
To open the phone book, select the Phone Book option in the Access menu and
PPP or SLW depending on the connection type.
Figure 5-4. Phone book
In this dialog box you can manage phone numbers associated with repeaters.
By means of the buttons, you can add new entries and edit or remove existing
entries.
You can also merge entries from another file, for instance if you want to use
entries crated by someone else. To merge entries, click the Merge button and
choose file.
Entries in this phone book are included in the connection dialog box shown
when connecting repeaters, see Figure 4-8 on page 4-11.
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Command Line Interface

The Command Line Interface, CLI, is provided as a quick way of
communicating with a connected repeater. Rather than using dialog boxes the
user can interact with repeaters more directly.
The CLI provides several advantages:
• Users accustomed to a keyboard based operating system do not have to

adjust immediately to an entirely novel system.
• Without touching the mouse, the experienced user can perform operations
quicker.
• Using the CLI prevents the screen from getting clogged up with lots of
windows.
To access the CLI command line dialog box, open the Window menu and select
the Command Line option.
Figure 5-5. Command Line Interface
Type the commands on the command line. You get help on the status line as
you type.
Previous entered commands can be retrieved with the command line scroll
buttons or by pressing the <up arrow> or <down arrow> keys.
Enter ’?’ for command list with syntax. Enter ’? [command]’ for command
help.
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Cellular Channel Calculator

A calculator for channel data is included in the OM-Online. This calculator is
intended to be a help for cell planning work.
To open the calculator, select Help > Cellular Channel Calculator in the main
menu.
Figure 5-6. Cellular channel calculator
The calculator shows channel data for various cellular systems and channels
as follows:
1. Select the desired system in the box to the left.
2. Select channel number by typing or dragging the slide.
The channel data is shown for the selected system and channel.
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Exiting OM-Online
To close the OM-Online, open the File menu and select Exit.
You can also close it as follows:

– Press <Alt>+<F4> simultaneously (or <Alt>+F+X).
Alt F4
– Double-click the close icon in the upper left corner of the main
window.
– Click the close box in the upper right corner of the main window.
If you are currently logged on to a repeater, you will be properly logged off
prior to exiting the OM-Online.
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6. Repeater Operations
This chapter describes repeater operations (operations that require
connection to a repeater). It also describes repeater operational data in
general.
The descriptions listed below are found in this chapter.
General information
• Cross-references as in the software menu tree, page 6-2.
• Operational data in general, page 6-4.
Repeater and unit configuration, status and testpoints
• FON, Fiber-Optic Node, page 6-5.
• BSEL, Band Selective Standard Repeater, page 6-10.
• BSC, Band Selective Compact Repeater, page 6-16.
• CDMA/WCDMA Channel Selective Repeater, page 6-19.
• CSEL, Channel Selective GSM Repeater, page 6-26.
• WRH, Wideband Radio Head, page 6-36.
• DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Unit, page 6-40.
• CU, Control Unit with CU software, page 6-44.
• MRX, Measurement Receiver, page 6-50.
• BA, Booster Amplifier page 6-63.
Repeater hardware and software
• Repeater Hardware Units, page 6-64.
• Board Revisions, page 6-66.
Access
• Password and Callback, page 6-67.
• Login Registry, page 6-69.
Miscellaneous
• Report, page 6-70.
• Area Locking, page 6-72.
• Repeater Name, page 6-73.
• Repeater Date and Time, page 6-73.
• Repeater Modem Parameters, page 6-74.
• Notepad, page 6-76.
Networks are described in Chapter 7, Network.
Alarms are described in Chapter 8, Alarms and Events.
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Menu Tree Cross-References

The cross-reference tree structure below corresponds to the OM-Online menu
tree. This makes it easy and quick to find appropriate information about
various items in the OM-Online.
Common
Event Log .................................................................................... page 8-24
Access
Password ......................................................................................... 6-67
Login Registry ................................................................................. 6-69
Callback ........................................................................................... 6-67
PPP .................................................................................................. 7-34
Alarm Servers ................................................................................. 7-36
Modem Parameters ......................................................................... 6-74
Area Locking ................................................................................... 6-72
Alarm
Alarm Call ....................................................................................... 8-10
Alarm Modem ................................................................................. 8-8
External Alarm ............................................................................... 8-4
Alarm Polling
Config ......................................................................................... 8-6
Status .......................................................................................... 8-7
Network
WLI
Network ...................................................................................... 7-29
Statistics ..................................................................................... 7-32
Node Config ................................................................................ 7-30
Link Speed .................................................................................. 7-31
FLI
Network ...................................................................................... 7-29
Statistics ..................................................................................... 7-32
Node Config ................................................................................ 7-30
IP Param ......................................................................................... 7-33
Network ............................................................................................ 7-40
Statistics........................................................................................... 7-43
Node Config ..................................................................................... 7-41
Link Speed ....................................................................................... 7-42
Revisions
Hardware ........................................................................................ 6-64
Board Revisions .............................................................................. 6-66
CU Software .................................................................................... 6-44
General Settings
Name ............................................................................................... 6-73
Notepad ........................................................................................... 6-76
Date and Time ................................................................................ 6-73
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Config .................................................................................................. 6-6
Status ................................................................................................... 6-8
Radio
BSEL Param ....................................................................................... 6-10
BSEL Status ........................................................................................ 6-12
BSC Advanced
Gain Control ................................................................................... 6-16
Attenuations ........................................................................................ 6-19
Channels .............................................................................................. 6-19
CDMA Status ...................................................................................... 6-22
CDMA Channel 1 Status .................................................................... 6-22
CDMA Channel 2 Status .................................................................... 6-22
CSel Parameters .................................................................................. 6-26
Common ............................................................................................... 6-29
Ch 1 ..................................................................................................... 6-29
Ch 2 ..................................................................................................... 6-29
RSSI .................................................................................................... 6-28
RSSI Status ......................................................................................... 6-34
Attenuations ........................................................................................ 6-40
Channels .............................................................................................. 6-40
DMB Status ......................................................................................... 6-42
DMB Channel 1 Status ....................................................................... 6-42
WBA1
Parameters ........................................................................................... 6-36
Status DL ............................................................................................. 6-37
Status UL1 .......................................................................................... 6-37
Status UL2 .......................................................................................... 6-37
Testpoints
CU ..................................................................................................... 6-48
Modem ................................................................................................. 9-5
BSA DL ................................................................................................ 6-14
BSA UL ............................................................................................... 6-14
RF ..................................................................................................... 6-18
CSA 1/PA 2 .......................................................................................... 6-24
CHA 1 .................................................................................................. 6-35
FON ..................................................................................................... 6-9
BA ..................................................................................................... 6-63
MRX
Software .............................................................................................. 6-62
Testpoints ........................................................................................... 6-61
Spectrum Analyzer ............................................................................. 6-56
Return Loss Analyzer ......................................................................... 6-58
Antenna Supervision .......................................................................... 6-53
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In this section you will find information about how to handle operational
data, including:
• How to refresh, modify, and print operational repeater data.

• Repeater data for combi-repeaters.
Refreshing Operational Data

To ensure that a the latest data is shown in a repeater data dialog box, click
the Get button in the bottom right corner of the window.
After clicking this button, all fields in the window will be updated with the
latest data from the repeater.
Status and testpoint windows are, however, continuously updated with a time
interval of about two seconds. To get the information refreshed between the
intervals in these windows, click the Refresh button.
Modifying Operational Data

If you want to change repeater data, modify the desired data in the
operational dialog box and click the Set button in the bottom right corner of
the window.
All entered values are checked by the system and values out of range are not
accepted.
Note that gray fields in dialog boxes show read only information that cannot
be modified.
When the Set button is activated, all data from the dialog box is downloaded
to the repeater. Changed data as well as unchanged data is downloaded.
It is important that the latest data is shown in all the fields when modifying
any data. Click the Get button before editing if you are not quite sure.
Printing Operational Data

If you want to print out repeater data, click the Print button in the bottom
right corner of the window.
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FON, Fiber-Optic Node

The FON board converts RF signals to optic signals and the other way round.
Also, it contains very much of repeater control features, such as:
• Supervision of the RF and optical signaling.

• Internal and external alarm handling.
• interface ports for local and remote control.
• Functionality and interface ports for WLI and FLI.
• Battery backup with charger.
This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for the FON unit.
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FON Configuration
Select Opto > Config in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.
The Fiberoptical configuration page is opened.
Figure 6-1. FON configuration
The upper part of the page contains common Receiver and Transmitter
parameters.
Common parameters
Fiberoptical enable
If checked, the optical transmitter and receiver (laser diode and optical
detector diode) on the FON board will be in operation.
If unchecked, the FON board is not in operation in the fiber-optics

network.
Fiberoptical powersave enable

If checked, the RF and optical parts are turned off on a power supply fault
after an alarm has been sent. The internal battery backup on the FON
board is then used to increase the operating time during an external
power failure.
It is recommended to uncheck this box for master FON units, making it

possible for connected slave units to transmit alarms during a supply
power loss.
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Receiver
Type
Text or number identifying the type of the optical detector diode.
Attenuation
Adjustable RF attenuation in the receiver part.
Warning level
Optical signal strength error level. If not suppressed, a Warning alarm is
issued if the received optical power falls below this level.
Error level
Optical signal strength error level. If not suppressed, an Error alarm is
issued if the received optical power falls below this level.
Error level should be set below (more negative than) Warning level.
Valid range for both Warning level and Error level are hardware
dependent. Typical range is –20dBm to 0dBm optical power.
Supress alarms
If checked, alarms due to low received optical signal strength will be
suppressed.
Transmitter
Type
Text or number indicating the type of the optical transmitter diode.
Attenuation
Adjustable RF attenuation in the transmitter part.
Fixed att
Fixed RF attenuation in the transmitter part.
Wavelength
Wavelength in nanometers of the laser diode. This information may be of
importance if two or more transmitters share the same optical fiber. if two
or more laser diodes are transmitting on the same wavelength there is a
small risk of optical signal interference.
Low power
If checked, the optical transmitter laser diode operates in a low power
mode. Low power mode can be used if the optical path loss is low.
If this mode is set, the following warning text is displayed:

Reduced laser power. Nodes may be unreachable via optical network!
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FON Status
Select Opto > Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.
The Fiber optical node status page is opened.
Figure 6-2. FON status
This page shows continuously updated operational status. The upper part of
the page contains common Receiver and Transmitter status.
Common status
FON General Status
General status for the FON unit that can be: OK, OFF, PowerSave,
ERROR or Warning.
Receiver
Receiver status
Receiver status that can be: OK, OFF, PowerSave, ERROR, Warning,
Suppressed or N/A.
Received level
Optical signal strength in dBm, or an indication weather the signal
strength is below (<) or above (>) the range.
Transmitter
Transmitter status
Transmitter status that can be: OK, OFF, PowerSave, ERROR or N/A.
Transmitter level
The transmitter level that can be: High or Low.
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FON Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints on the FON board. Other testpoints in
the unit are found on the following pages:
• CU on page 6-48.
• Modem on page 9-5.
Select Testpoints > FON in the menu tree.
The Fiber optical testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously

updated measured values.
Name, Value
5VA (TX)
Testpoint in the laser transmitter that shows the text On when the +5V
supply voltage is within the allowed range, otherwise Off.
5VB (RX)
Testpoint in the optical receiver that shows the text On when the +5V
supply voltage is within the allowed range, otherwise Off.
5VNeg
Testpoint for –5V. Should be approximately –5V.
TX stable
Control loop voltage for laser transmitter current. Should be
approximately 1V.
RX level
Optical signal strength in dBm, or an indication weather the signal
strength is below (<) or above (>) the range.
Alarm
A red dot in this field indicates that the testpoint has trigged an alarm.
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BSEL, Band Selective Standard Repeater

This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for band selective
standard repeaters.
BSEL Configuration
Select Radio > BSEL Param in the menu tree or click the Configuration
button.
The Band Selective Amplifier Parameters page is opened.
Figure 6-3. BSEL configuration
The upper part of the page contains common Downlink and Uplink
parameters.
Common parameters
Repeater on
The band selective repeater, or the band selective part of a combined
repeater, can be turned on/off by checking/unchecking this box.
If the band selective repeater is turned off, then the PA boards and the
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) are also turned off.
Bandwidth
Current bandwidth and bandwidth status (fixed or adjustable). For
variable bandwidth both the current and the maximum bandwidths are
shown.
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Downlink
High edge
The high band edge for the downlink signal. The edge frequency can be
increased or decreased by clicking the arrow buttons. Values can also be
typed into the field. The frequency is changed in frequency steps that are
depending on the system.
For fixed bandwidth, this field shows the downlink high band edge but it
cannot be changed.
Center
Shows the current downlink center frequency.
Low edge
The low band edge for the downlink signal.
For adjustable bandwidth, this field can be set in the same way as the
High edge field.
Gain
Downlink gain (the total gain from antenna port to antenna port). The
setting range is found in the online help.
Uplink
All the uplink frequencies are depending on the system duplex frequency
spacing.
High edge
Shows the high band edge for the uplink signal.
Center
Shows the current uplink center frequency.
Low edge
Shows the low band edge for the uplink signal.
Gain
Uplink gain (the total gain from antenna port to antenna port). The
setting range is found in the online help.
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BSEL Status
Select Radio > BSEL Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.
The Band Selective Amplifier Status page is opened.
Figure 6-4. BSEL status
This page shows continuously updated operational status. The upper part of
the page shows common Downlink and Uplink status.
Common status
Alarm Level
Shows the text None when there is no active alarm. The highest active
alarm level is shown if one or more alarms are active.
Alarm and alarm levels are further detailed in the Alarm Overview
section on page 8-2.
Specific Status
Gain set to
Downlink and uplink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-10).
Control to
Calculated downlink and uplink values based on the Gain set to values.
Normally, they coincide with the Gain set to values.
Used gain
Currently used gain for downlink and uplink. This field reveals if the
automatic gain control or antenna isolation test feature has reduced the
downlink signal strength.
The antenna isolation test feature is described on page 6-32.
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AGC
Shows whether the AGC, Automatic Gain Control, is on or off.
The purpose of the AGC is to protect the PA amplifiers from being over-
loaded.
AGC for downlink and uplink is switched on/off by entering one of the
following commands in the Command Line Interface:
bsel-agc D On
bsel-agc U On
bsel-agc D Off
bsel-agc U Off
where D = Downlink and U = Uplink.
The Command Line Interface is further described on page 5-7. See also
the command list in the online help.
PA
Shows whether the PA, Power Amplifier board, is on or off.
PA is on when the Repeater on configuration box (page 6-10) is checked.
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BSEL Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints on the BSA and PA boards. Other
testpoints in the unit are found on the following pages:
Select Testpoints > BSA DL or BSA UL for downlink or uplink respectively

in the menu tree.
The BSA Downlink Testpoints or BSA Uplink Testpoints page is

opened. It shows continuously updated measured values.
Name, Value
n/a in a Value field means that there is no such voltage on the board.
PA Temp
Power amplifier board temperature, which should be below +90°C.
If the PA power amplifier board is switched off, this field is blank.
Amplifier PEP
Output power from the PA board in dBmPEP (Peak Envelope Power).
Shows '–' if the output power is below a minimum level.
IF Det
IF detector voltage. Higher voltage indicates higher IF signal, and vice
versa. Voltage range is 0 – 5VDC.
IPAL
Collector current in the left output PA amplifier stage measured in Amp.
Typical current at high power is 0.6 – 0.7 Amp, low power 0.4 – 0.5 Amp.
IPAR
Collector current in the right output PA amplifier stage measured in
Amp.
IDRV
Driver current in an 800/900MHz output PA amplifier stage measured in
Amp.
5V1A, 5V1B, 5V1C, 5V1D, 5V1E, 5V1F

These testpoints are located on the BSA board and they show the text On
when the supply voltage is within an allowed range, otherwise Off.
5V1E and 5V1F show no voltages for repeaters with fixed bandwidth.
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RF Synt, IF Synt1, IF Synt2

PLL synthesizer status that show the text Locked when the RF and IF
synthesizers are locked, otherwise Unlocked.
IF Synt1 and IF Synt2 show no locking status for repeaters with fixed
bandwidth.
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BSC, Band Selective Compact Repeater

This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for band selective
Compact repeaters.
BSC Configuration
With respect to the configuration, a band selective Compact repeater is
identical to a band selective standard repeater.
The BSEL Configuration section on page 6-10 is thus applicable also to band
selective Compact repeaters. The only difference is that a Compact repeater
has no separate PA board but the PA stages are integrated on the BSC board.
However, the Compact repeater has an additional advanced gain control that
is described below.
Advanced gain control

Select Radio > BSC Advanced > Gain Control in the menu tree.
The Band Selective Gain Control Parameters page is opened.
Figure 6-5. BSC gain control
This configuration comprises advanced gain control settings for band

selective repeaters. Displayed parameters depends on the repeater type and
the hardware capabilities. Figure 6-5 is an example of this page.
Spurious level
Shown for BSC repeaters only.
Select –30/36dBm for ETSI GSM with ALC limit.

Select –13dBm for USA FCC CDMA / TDMA with ALC limit.
ALC Type
Shown for BSC repeaters only.
Select Fast for all systems except for CDMA.

Select Slow for CDMA.
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Gain Trail
Shown in train and maritime repeaters only.
Select On to get the uplink gain follow downlink variations.

Select Off for independent downlink and uplink gain control.
Recovery Time
Recovery time in minutes between a detected instability and a new

attempt to increase the gain.
The setting range is 5 – 60 minutes. Value 0 means 60 minutes.
Recovery Gain
Attempted recovery gain increase.
The setting range is 1 – 10dB. Value 0 means 10dB.
BSC Status
With respect to the status, a band selective Compact repeater is identical to a
band selective standard repeater.
The BSEL Status section on page 6-12 is thus applicable also to a band
selective Compact repeater. The only difference is that a Compact repeater
has no separate PA boards but the PA stages integrated on the BSC board.
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BSC Testpoints
This section describes the RF testpoints on the BSC board. Other testpoints
in the unit are found on the following pages:
Select Testpoints > RF in the menu tree.
The RF Testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured

values for downlink and uplink.
Name, Value
DL Output Power, UL Output Power
Output power from the BSC board in dBmPEP (Peak Envelope Power).
DL IF Det, UL IF Det
IF detector voltage. Higher voltage indicates higher IF signal, and vice
versa. Voltage range is 0 –5VDC.
DL Temp, UL Temp
Board temperature near the PA stage, which should be below +90°C.
DL Synth 1, DL Synth 2, UL Synth 1, UL Synth 2

PLL synthesizer status that show the text Locked when the synthesizers
are locked, otherwise Unlocked.
DL 5V, UL 5V
Supply voltage testpoints, 5V, that show the text On when within an
allowed range, otherwise Off.
DL 5V Neg, UL 5V Neg
Negative 5V supply voltage testpoints that show the text On when within
an allowed range, otherwise Off.
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CDMA, Channel Selective CDMA / WCDMA Repeater

This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for channel
selective CDMA and WCDMA repeaters.
CDMA Configuration
Configuration of a CDMA or WCDMA repeater is made on two OM-Online
pages. The first page contains common parameters that affect all channels.
The second page contains channel specific parameters that affect each
channel individually.
Common parameters
Select Radio > Attenuations in the menu tree.
The Attenuations page is opened.
Figure 6-6. CDMA common parameters
Combiner Attenuation
Downlink and uplink attenuation between the amplifier board ports and
the combiner antenna port in double-equipped repeaters, see the figure.
CMB This loss is considered when the repeater calculates and controls gain and
power.
The setting range is found in the online help.
Input Attenuation
Downlink and uplink input attenuation. Can be selected from 0dB to
21dB attenuation (may vary for different repeater types).
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Channel specific parameters

Select Radio > Channels in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.
The Channels page is opened.
Figure 6-7. CDMA channel specific parameters
Max Total Power

Downlink and uplink maximum output power. The setting range is found
in the online help.
Repeater Channel
The channel number in the repeater.
RF
Checked box means that the channel is on.
Channel Number
Channel number within a range limited by the system:
J-STD-008 : 0 to 1199.
IS-95 : 1 to 799 and 991 to 1023.
Downlink Gain (dB), Uplink Gain (dB)

Downlink and uplink gain. The setting range is found in the online help.
To copy the gain from the first active repeater channel to the subsequent
channels, click the adjacent arrow button.
Allow Non-Preferred Channles

Suppresses warning for setting non-preferred J-STD-008 channels. For
IS-95 the non-preferred channels are not allowed.
Gain Reduction Alarm

Checked box means that the repeater generates alarms on gain reduction.
The principal of the gain reduction is described below.
Limit
Limit level for gain reduction. Alarms are suppressed if this parameter is
set to 0. See the description of the gain reduction below.
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Gain reduction
To keep the output power level at increasing input signal strength (RSSI), the
Used Gain is decreased below Gain Set To, see Figure 6-8.
RSSI
Gain Set To Limit

Used Gain
Max Total Power
Output Power
Figure 6-8. Gain reduction
The main purpose of this gain control is to protect the PA amplifiers from
being over-loaded. The gain reduction is controlled by the AGC.
Gain reduction is indicated with a Gain reduced message in the AGC field in
the status window (page 6-23). It is also revealed as a difference between the
Used Gain and Gain Set To values in the same window.
When the difference between Used Gain and Gain Set To exceeds the value
set in the Limit field and the check box for the Gain Reduction Alarm is
checked, then an alarm is generated (provided the Limit is not set to 0).
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CDMA Status
Status for a CDMA or WCDMA repeater is shown on two or more OM-Online
pages. The first page contains common status from all channels. The
following pages contain channel specific status, one channel on each page.
Common status
Select Radio > CDMA Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.
The CDMA Status page is opened.
Figure 6-9. CDMA common status
This page shows continuously updated operational status.
AGC
Status field for the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) that normally is blank.
Can show messages like Gain reduced, see page 6-21 and Error at signal
amplification failure.
MRX
Status field for the MRX (Measurement Receiver).
Input Attenuation
Downlink and uplink input attenuation.
Output Power
Downlink and uplink output power from the PA boards, reduced with the
DPX and cable loss.
Not shown for repeaters with MRX.
Channel specific status

Two channels can be contained in a plain repeater, four in a double-equipped
repeater.
For channel 1, select Radio > CDMA Channel 1 Status in the menu tree.
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The CDMA Channel 1 Status page is opened.
Figure 6-10. CDMA channel specific status
CDMA Channel
Selected channel for which the information below is displayed.
Mode
The current operational mode, which can be:
– Start up
System startup. Normal startup time is 10 – 20 seconds after the
mains is switched on.
– Operate
Selected channel is in operation.
– Block
Selected channel is not in operation. An error may have occurred.
– OFF
Selected channel is not set to On, see page 6-20.
Gain Set To
Used Gain
Downlink and uplink actual momentary gain based on the Gain Set To
value. Normally, Used Gain coincides with Gain Set To.
Used Gain can be decreased not to exceed the Max Total Power set (see
page 6-20). See also Gain reduction on page 6-21.
RSSI
Received input signal strength in dBm.
AGC
Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
is on or off.
PA
Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the PA (Power Amplifier) board is
on or off.
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CDMA Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints on the CSA and PA boards in a CDMA
or WCDMA repeater. Other testpoints in the unit are found on the following
page:
The CSA and PA boards in a CDMA or WCDMA repeater contain the

following channels:
– CSA 1/PA 2 contain channel 1 – 2 in the downlink direction. The CSA

board is located in board position 1 and the PA board in position 2.
– CSA 3/PA 4 contain channel 1 – 2 in the uplink direction. The CSA

board is located in board position 3 and the PA board in position 4.
Two CSA/PA board pairs with two channels can be contained in a plain
repeater, four boards with four channels in a double-equipped repeater.
For CSA board 1, select Testpoints > CSA 1/PA 2 in the menu tree.
The CSA 1/PA 2 page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured

values for the boards.
Name, Value
CSA Temp
The CSA board temperature, which should be below +90°C.
Chn 1 GC A, Chn 1 GC B, Chn 1 GC C, Chn 2 GC A, Chn 2 GC B, Chn 2 GC C

Gain control voltages. Should be between 0V and 5V.
Chn 1 OUTATT, Chn 2 OUTATT

Control voltages. Should be between 0V and 5V.
Chn 1 SYNT_D, Chn 2 SYNT_D

Chn 1 5V A, Chn 1 5V B, Chn 1 5V C, Chn 2 5V A, Chn 2 5V B, Chn 2 5V C

Supply voltage testpoints for 5V that show the text On when within an
PA Temp
The PA board temperature, which should be below +90°C.
CDMA Power
PA output power. Should be within a range from 1dBm to 34dBm, or to a
maximum level set by the system specifications.
PAPIN
PA gain control voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.
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VBIAS
PA bias voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.
IPA
Collector current in the output PA amplifier stage. Should be between
0 Amp and 3 Amp.
IDRV
Current in the PA driver stage. Should be between 0 Amp and 1.5 Amp.
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CSEL, Channel Selective Repeater

This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for channel
selective GSM, EGSM, RGSM, DCS or PCS repeaters.
Also, it contains configuration and status for RSSI traffic statistics.
CSEL Configuration
Select Radio > CSel Parameters in the menu tree or click the Configuration
button.
The Channel Selective Amplifier Parameters page is opened.
Figure 6-11. CSEL configuration
The upper part of the page contains common parameters that affect all
channels.
Common parameters
Combiner attenuation
CMB
This loss is considered when the repeater calculates and controls gain and
power.
Set the combiner attenuation as follows:

0dB for 2 channels (channel selective operation only).
3dB for 4 channels (channel selective operation only).
6dB for 4 and 6 channels (channel selective operation only).
3dB for 2 channels (channel selective + band selective operation).
6dB for 4 channels (channel selective + band selective operation).
Input attenuation
Downlink and uplink input attenuation. Can be selected from 0dB to 6dB
attenuation.
Max channel power

Downlink and uplink maximum channel output power for DCS/PCS
repeaters. Limits the output power for all the channels. The setting range
is found in the online help.
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Channel amplifier settings

Ch
Repeater channel number.
Active
Channel
Channel number within a range limited by the system:
GSM : 1 to 124.
EGSM : 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.
RGSM : 955 to 974 (former R1 to R19).
DCS1800 : 512 to 885.
PCS1900 : 512 to 810.
Downlink Gain(dB), Uplink Gain(dB)

Downlink and uplink gain. The setting range is found in the online help.
To copy the gain from the first active repeater channel to the subsequent
channels, click the adjacent arrow button.
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RSSI Configuration
The purpose of the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) configuration
is to set the criteria for traffic status and statistics calculation. Status can be
shown as described on page 6-34. The traffic statistics can be shown by using
the OMS (see the Advanced Repeater OMS, User’s Manual).
Select Radio > RSSI in the menu tree.
The RSSI page is opened.
Figure 6-12. RSSI configuration
RSSI Limit Uplink, RSSI Limit Downlink

1 8 Input signal strength (RSSI) threshold level for active downlink or uplink
input time slots. The figure shows four active uplink time slots.
RSSI Limit
Uplink Further information about the time slot threshold level is found under
Active Time Slots on page 6-31.
Collect Statistics Data

Checked box means that statistics data is collected.
Traffic Alarm After ... h of inactivity

Checked box means that traffic supervision is turned on. It will generate
a Low Traffic Alarm if there is no uplink traffic in any of the channels
during the time set in the box.
The time period can be set between 1 and 168 hours.
BCCH Alarm After ... h of inactivity

Checked box means that BCCH (Broadcast Control Channel) supervision
is turned on. It will generate a BCCH Lost Alarm if the repeater cannot
find a downlink broadcast control channel during the time set in the box.
The time period can be set between 1 and 168 hours.
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CSEL Status
Status for a CSEL repeater is shown on two or more OM-Online pages. The
first page contains common status from all channels. The following pages
contain channel specific status, one channel on each page.
CSEL repeaters can also show traffic statistics on a RSSI status page. This is
described on page 6-34.
Common status
Select Radio > Common in the menu tree or click the Status button.
The Channel Selective Amplifier Common Status page is opened.
Figure 6-13. CSEL common channel status
Input Attenuation
Downlink and uplink input attenuation.
Alarm Level
Shows the text None when there is no active alarm. The highest active
alarm level is shown if one or more alarms are active.
Alarm and alarm levels are further detailed in the Alarm Overview
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Up to four channels can be contained in a plain repeater, eight in a double-
equipped repeater.
For channel 1, select Radio > Ch 1 in the menu tree.
The Status for Channel 1 page is opened.
Figure 6-14. CSEL channel specific status
Channel Number
Selected channel for which the information below is displayed.
Mode
– Start up
System startup. Normal startup time is 10 – 20 seconds after the
mains is switched on.
– Operate
The channel is in operation.
– Block
The channel is not in operation. An error may have occurred.
– OFF
The channel is not set to Active, see page 6-26.
Gain Set To
Control To
Calculated downlink and uplink values based on the Gain Set To values.
Normally, they coincide with the Gain Set To values.
Used Gain
Downlink and uplink actual momentary gain based on the Gain Set To
value. See Antenna isolation test on page 6-32.
Output Power
Downlink and uplink channel output power. Shows '–' if the output power
is below a minimum level.
The accuracy is better than ±2dB.
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RSSI Max
The RSSI Max status applies to GSM repeaters only.
The strongest input time slot signal level during a period of 2 seconds (see
Figure 6-15), individually displayed for downlink and uplink.
Input time slot signal levels
RSSI Max 1 8
RSSI Min
2 seconds
Figure 6-15. RSSI max. and RSSI min.
Shows ’>’ if the signal level is above the measuring range.

Shows ’<’ if the signal level is below the measuring range.
The measuring range is 50dB approximately and the upper limit is

determined of that input level which gives the maximum output level
from the repeater at the current gain setting.
Minimum level is –100dBm approximately (at 90dB gain).
The accuracy is typical ±3dB.
RSSI Min
The lowest input time slot signal level during a period of 2 seconds (see
Figure 6-15), individually displayed for downlink and uplink.
The measuring range and accuracy is the same as RSSI Max.
Active Time Slots

1 8 Number of active input time slots for which the signal level is higher than
the RSSI Limit Uplink level or RSSI Limit Downlink level set in the
RSSI Limit RSSI configuration window (page 6-28).
Uplink
The figure shows four active uplink time slots.
The active time slots field can show 0 – 8.
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Antenna isolation test

The momentary used gain for the uplink transmission is supervised by an
antenna isolation test feature.
When the antenna isolation is good and the uplink signal strength is normal
the Used Gain values coincide with the Gain set to values. If instability due to
poor antenna isolation is detected, then the gain is decreased to a level 13dB
below the lowest instability level. A Warning alarm is activated when
instability is detected and a Ceasing is activated when the instability has
ceased.
The antenna isolation test feature regulates the gain as follows:
– After powering up, resetting or updating, the gain is increased to 13dB

above the Control To level (see Figure 6-16).
93dB
Control To 80dB
Figure 6-16. Antenna isolation margin test
The purpose of this 13dB over-gain is to test if there is a 13dB antenna

isolation margin. The gain increase can be seen in the Control To and
Used Gain fields.
– If no instability due to poor antenna isolation is detected during the
antenna isolation test, then the gain is decreased to the Control To
level after 30 seconds.
Instability 85dB
Control To 80dB
72dB
60 min.
Figure 6-17. Gain regulation at poor antenna isolation
– If instability due to poor antenna isolation is detected during the

antenna isolation test, then the gain is decreased to a level 13dB below
the lowest detected poor antenna isolation level (see Figure 6-17).
A Warning alarm is activated when instability is detected and a

Ceasing when the instability has ceased.
The decreased gain level is kept for the next 60 minutes. Then, a new
antenna isolation margin test is performed.
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Output gain regulation is performed as soon as poor antenna isolation is

detected during operation.
If instability due to poor antenna isolation is detected at the lowest output
gain, then the channel is blocked and Block mode is indicated in the status
window. In this case an Error alarm is activated when instability is detected
and a Ceasing when the instability has ceased.
The antenna isolation supervision is performed in the uplink path. Gain

regulation is then performed for both uplink and downlink using the uplink
measured values.
Antenna isolation test is a valuable feature to reveal isolation problems

when installing repeaters. Also, it is very useful when making site
specific repeater adjustments such as antenna configuration (donor and
service antenna vertical and horizontal positions, beam alignment, and
gain). The antenna isolation test is also useful to reveal other
environmental problems that must be considered, for instance
reflections from buildings, masts, and traffic.
After performing the antenna isolation test, set the repeater gain to the
value obtained (13dB under the instability level). The repeater will then
work with a safe gain margin to instability.
It is not recommended to use the repeater isolation test in an instable

environment to automatically and continuously adjust the gain from
the gain set by the operator.
Constant CW signal in the GSM band

A constant CW signal in the GSM frequency band is a ’jammer’ which may be
harmful to the cellular system. A BTS might, in worst case, be disabled. The
Allgon repeaters can, however, detect strong CW signals. If a constant CW
signal is detected (CHA board test point Power 1 or Power 2 >27dBm), the
channel is blocked and Block mode is indicated in the status window. An
Error alarm is activated when the channel is blocked and a Ceasing when the
blocking has ceased.
The CW signal strength supervision is performed in the uplink path. Gain

regulation is then performed for both uplink and downlink using the uplink
measured values.
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RSSI Status
Select Radio > RSSI Status in the menu tree.
The RSSI Status page is opened. It shows continuously updated operational

status.
Statistics
Shows whether the statistics feature is on or off, current use, and active
channels.
Shows also if the repeater has found a BCCH and, in that case, in which
channel it is found.
Database
Shows the last statistics reading, which is done every 15th minute.
Shows also the percentage of relevant statistics in the database. If, for
instance, the repeater has been off half of the time, then this entry will
display 50%.
One week statistics can be shown in an OMS system.
Alarms
Shows Low Traffic and BCCH lost status.
On means that alarms have been generated.

Off means that alarm has not been generated.
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CSEL Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints on the CHA board. Other testpoints in
the unit are found on the following pages:
The CHA boards in a CSEL repeater contain the following channels:

– CHA 1 contains channel 1 and 2 in the downlink direction.
– CHA 2, contains channel 3 and 4 in the downlink direction.
– CHA 3 contains channel 1 and 2 in the uplink direction.
– CHA 4 contains channel 3 and 4 in the uplink direction.
Up to four CHA boards with four channels can be contained in a plain

repeater, eight boards with eight channels in a double-equipped repeater.
For CHA board 1, select Testpoints > CHA 1 in the menu tree.
The CHA 1 page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values

for channel 1 downlink and channel 2 downlink.
Name
Temp 1, Temp 2
Power amplifier temperatures, which should be below +90°C.
Power 1, Power 2
Output power. The setting range is found in the online help.
GC 1, GC 1B, GC 2, GC 2B
Gain control voltages. Should be between 0V and 5V.
MPC 1, MPC 2
Maximum power control voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.
PA Bias 1, PA Bias 2
PA bias voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.
Synth 1D, Synth 2D

5V 1A, 5V 1B, 5V 2A, 5V 2B

Neg 5V
Negative 5V supply voltage testpoint that shows the text On when within
Alarm
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WRH, Wideband Radio Head

This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for WRH,
Wideband Radio Head, units.
WRH Configuration
Configuration of the WRH units is performed on one OM-Online page for each
frequency band. The first page contains downlink and uplink parameters for
the first band located on the first WBA/PA board pair. The second page
contains the second band located on the second WBA/PA board pair, and so
on.
Two frequency bands can be contained in a plain WRH unit, four in a double-
equipped unit.
For board 1, select WBA1 > Parameters in the menu tree or click the
Configuration button.
The Radio Head Parameters - WBA Board 1 page is opened.
Figure 6-18. WRH configuration
The upper part of this page contains Downlink settings, the lower part Uplink
settings.
Active
Checked box means that the downlink or uplink channel is active. This
applies to the included units (WBA and PA and, if used, also BA).
Gain
The total gain from the FON port to the antenna port.
For downlink, this includes input attenuation, WBA board, PA amplifier,

BA amplifier (if used), and output attenuation.
For uplink, this includes input attenuation, LNA amplifier, WBA board,
and output attenuation.
Min gain
Minimum gain, which is depending on the input and output attenuations.
Max gain
Maximum gain, which is depending on the input and output attenuations.
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WRH Status
WRH status can be shown on three different pages. The first page for
WBA
downlink, the second page for uplink via uplink stripe one on the WBA board,
DL and the third page for uplink via uplink stripe two, see the figure.
UL1
Downlink status
UL2 Select WBA1 > Status DL in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.
The Radio Head Status - Downlink Board 1 page is opened. It shows

continuously updated operational status.
WBA
Shows whether the WBA, Wideband Amplifier board, is on or off.
PA
Shows whether the PA, Power amplifier board, is on or off.
BA
Shows whether the BA, Booster amplifier board, is on or off.
Set gain
Downlink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-36).
Used gain
Currently used gain for the downlink signal. This field shows the
automatic gain control at high downlink signal strength.
Detector
Shows the downlink output power detector level in dBm at the last output
stage, which can be WBA, PA, or BA.
AGC state
Shows whether the AGC, Automatic Gain Control, is in operation or not.
AGC alarm
Shows whether an alarm is to be sent if the AGC reduces the gain (On) or
if no alarm is to be sent (Off).
Uplink status, UL1

Select WBA1 > Status UL1 in the menu tree.
The Radio Head Status - Uplink Board 1 page is shown. It shows

continuously updated operational status.
WBA
Shows whether the WBA, Wideband Amplifier board, is on or off.
WBA output power

Shows the WBA board uplink output power.
Set gain
Uplink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-36).
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Used gain
Currently used gain for the uplink signal.
AGC alarm
Shows whether an alarm is to be sent if the AGC reduces the gain (On) or
if no alarm is to be sent (Off).
Uplink status, UL2

Select WBA1 > Status UL2 in the menu tree.
The Radio Head Status - Uplink Diversity Board 1 page is opened.
This page contains the same status as the UL1 page.
WRH Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints on the WBA and PA boards. The CU
testpoints in the unit are found on page 6-48.
For WBA 1, select Testpoints > WBA 1 in the menu tree.
The Radio Head Testpoints - WBA Board 1 page is opened. It shows

continuously updated measured values.
Name, Value
WBA POUT
Output power from the PA amplifier board, in dBm.
WBA PAON
Shows whether the PA, Power amplifier board, is on or off.
PDET DL, PDET UL1, PDET UL2

WBA power detector level in dBm for downlink, uplink 1 and uplink 2.
Temperature
WBA board temperature.
PA Temp
Power amplifier board temperature, which should be below +90°C.
If the PA power amplifier board is switched off, this field is blank.
IPA
Collector current in the output PA amplifier stage measured in Amp.
IDRV
Driver current in the PA amplifier stage measured in Amp.
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PAATT
The PA board attenuation control voltage.
5VDA, 5VDB, 5VU1A, 5VU1B, 5VU2A, 5VU2B

These testpoints are located on the WBA board and they show the text On
when the supply voltage is within an allowed range, otherwise Off.
AGC DL, AGC UL1, AGC UL2

AGC threshold level for downlink, uplink 1 and uplink 2.
There are two types of AGC in this system. A hardware AGC for fast gain
control, and a software AGC for slow gain control.
These status entries apply to the fast hardware AGC and show numerical
threshold levels, or zero for not used board stripes.
7V, 13V
Current voltage levels for the board power supply voltages.
PATYPE
The PA board type.
Alarm
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DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Repeater

This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for DMB L-band
repeaters.
DMB Configuration
Configuration of a DMB repeater is made on two OM-Online pages. The first
page contains common parameters that affect all channels. The second page
contains channel specific parameters that affect each channel individually.
Common parameters
Select Radio > Attenuations in the menu tree.
The Attenuations page is opened. The DMB repeater contains downlink

channels only.
Combiner attenuation
CMB This loss is considered when the repeater calculates and controls gain and
power.
Input attenuation
Downlink input attenuation. The setting range is found in the online
help.
Channel specific parameters

Select Radio > Channels in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.
The Channels page is opened. The DMB repeater contains downlink

channels only.
Common parameters for the channels on the current board:
Max total power

Downlink maximum output power. The setting range is found in the
online help.
Gain reduction alarm

Checked box means that the repeater generates alarms on gain reduction.
The gain reduction description for the channel selective CDMA repeater
on page 6-21 is applicable also to the DMB repeater.
Limit
Limit level for gain reduction. Alarms are suppressed if this parameter is
set to 0. See the description of the gain reduction on page 6-21.
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Specific parameters for the channels of the current board:
Channel
The repeater channel.
RF
Center frequency
Center frequencies in MHz, which should be set from 1452.960MHz to
1490.624MHz in 16KHz steps, according to the ETS300401 specification.
Block
If the frequency is set to a specified center frequency, then the block
number is shown.
Gain
Downlink channel gain. The setting range is 40dB to 90dB.
To set the gain for all the channels to the same value as shown on the first
line, click the adjacent arrow button.
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DMB Status
Status for a DMB repeater is shown on two or more OM-Online pages. The
first page contains common status from all channels. The following pages
contain channel specific status.
Common status
Select Radio > DMB Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.
The DMB Status page is opened. It shows continuously updated operational

status.
AGC
Status field for the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) that normally is blank.
Can show messages like Gain reduced, see page 6-21 and Error at signal
amplification failure.
Input attenuation
Downlink input attenuation.
Output power
Downlink output power.

Two channels can be contained in a plain repeater, four in a double-equipped
repeater.
For channel 1, select Radio > DMB Channel 1 Status in the menu tree.
The DMB Channel 1 Status page is opened. It shows continuously updated

operational status.
Center freq.
The channel center frequency.
Block
The name of the frequency band.
Mode
– Operate
The selected channel is in operation.
– OFF
The selected channel is not set to On, see page 6-41).
Gain set to
Downlink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-41).
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Used gain
Downlink actual momentary gain based on the Gain set to value.
Normally, Used gain coincides with Gain set to.
Used gain can be decreased not to exceed the Max total power set (see
page 6-40). See also Gain reduction on page 6-21.
RSSI
Received signal strength for the channel.
AGC
Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
is on or off.
PA
Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the PA (Power Amplifier) board is
on or off.
DMB Testpoints
DMB repeaters use CSA/PA boards that are identical to the boards used in the
CDMA repeaters. The testpoint description for CDMA on page 6-24 is thus
applicable also to the DMB testpoints. The only difference is that DMB
repeaters have only the downlink signal direction.
The CDMA description is applicable also to the CU and modem testpoints.
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CU, Control Unit

In the following sections you will find descriptions of:
• The CU software.
• Repeater rebooting.
• CU software downloading.
• CU testpoints.
CU Software
This section describes the OM-Online CU software page that contains
information about part number and revision status for the CU software. It
also gives opportunity to reboot the repeater and download new CU software
from OM-Online, which is further described in the following sections.
Select Common > Revisions > CU Software in the menu tree.
The CU Software page is opened.
Figure 6-19. CU software page
The software page shows information about the current application, boot
version, application 1, application 2, and the hardware.
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Current Application, Application 1 and Application 2

Current Application
Application 1 Application 2 Shows the part number and revision status of the application that is
currently running.
Current Application
Boot Version Current application can be loaded from Application 1 or Application 2.
Application 1
Application 1 is a CU software that can be stored on the CU board. The
repeater can run this application, which then becomes the current
application.
Application 2
Application 2 is a second CU software that also can be stored on the CU
board, be run by the repeater and then be the current application.
Application 1 and Application 2 can have the following status:
PRIMARY Indicates that the repeater will start on this application

and thus be the current application.
SECONDARY Indicates that the repeater will not start on this

application, unless the PRIMARY application is
erroneous, BLOCKED or SOFT BLOCKED. If so, the
repeater will start on this application.
This application can be set to PRIMARY by clicking the

Primary button.
BLOCKED Indicates that the operator has blocked this application

and the repeater will not start on it.
To block an application, click the Block button.
SOFT BLOCKED Indicates that the repeater will not try this application
any more because it has failed more than ten times. The
SOFT BLOCKED status remains until the application is
first blocked and then unblocked, or to the next power up.
NOT EXISTING The application area is erroneous. No application can be

stored in it.
ERROR There is no application loaded, or an error or interruption

occurred when the application was downloaded.
For information about what software is compatible with various hardware

versions, see the OM-Online online help.
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Repeater Rebooting
Application 1 Application 2 To reboot a repeater means that the repeater is restarted on the PRIMARY
application.
Current Application
Boot Version The reboot process can be done either locally via cable or remotely via modem.
Reboot the repeater as follows:
1. Ensure that the repeater will reboot on the right application. The
PRIMARY application will be used. You can select application with the
Primary button.
2. Click the Reboot button.
3. Confirm the reboot command (or cancel if you do not want to continue).
You will be disconnected by the repeater before the reboot process is

started.
When the reboot process is completed the repeater runs the application
that previously was set to PRIMARY.
Repeater CU Software Downloading

Do not load or reboot the CU software unless you are authorized and trained
to do it.
The purpose of this procedure is to download software to the Application 1 or
Application 1 Application 2 Application 2 area on the CU board.
Current Application
After downloading an application, the repeater can run this application after
Boot Version rebooting on the downloaded application.
The download process can be performed either locally via cable or remotely
via modem.
Do not download CU software to the primary area because an interrupted
process will result in an incomplete CU software, on which the repeater cannot
reboot.
If the secondary software area is empty or contains unusable software and

incorrect primary software is downloaded, or the primary download process is
interrupted, then the repeater can be blocked. A visit to the repeater site will,
in best case, be necessary. In the worst case, the repeater can be totally
blocked and the CU board must be sent to Allgon for service.
Download the CU software as follows:

1. If the software to be downloaded is stored on a floppy disk, insert the
disk in the disk drive.
2. Click the Load 1 button to download to the Application 1 area, or click
the Load 2 button to download to the Application 2 area.
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3. Select a software file to be downloaded.
Figure 6-20. Software file to be downloaded
You can still cancel the downloading by clicking the Cancel button.
If you want to continue downloading the CU software to the repeater,

then click the Download button.
4. If you continue, the OM-Online starts downloading the software to the

repeater. The elapsed time for the downloading is shown.
Figure 6-21. Downloading software to repeater
5. When the downloading is complete you can start the repeater on the
downloaded software by selecting it to be the primary application and
reboot the repeater as described on page 6-46.
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CU Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints on the CU board, and the CU testpoints
on the BSC board in compact repeaters.
Select Testpoints > CU in the menu tree.
The CU Testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured

values.
Name, Value
Uplink Input LNA Att Ctrl, Downlink Input LNA Att Ctrl
Gain control voltages attached to the uplink and downlink LNA antenna
input low noise amplifiers, LNA.
Low value (<0.5VDC) means maximum gain for 800 – 950MHz LNA.
High value (>4.5VDC) means maximum gain for 1800 – 1900MHz LNA.
Voltage range is 0 – 5VDC.

Current Temp
Current CU board temperature.
Highest Temp
The highest measured CU board temperature since the last alarm reset.
This temperature is reset to the currently measured temperature when

an alarm reset is performed. Alarm reset is described in Chapter 8,
Alarms and Events.
Lowest Temp
The lowest measured CU board temperature since the last alarm reset.
CU Battery
The voltage of the CU board battery used by the calendar clock and event
log memory.
The battery voltage should be between 2.7V and 3.5V.

PSM, PSU, PSU1, PSU2
On/off status of the power supply unit, that can be a PSM located in a
compact repeater, a PSU located in a FON unit, a PSU1 located in a
repeater cabinet, or a PSU2 located in a repeater cover.
EAL1, EAL2, EAL3, EAL4
The alarm status of the four external alarm inputs.
The external alarm inputs are further described in the Alarm Overview
section on page 8-2, and in the repeater manual.
10V
Power supply voltages for the BSC board in compact repeaters.
This voltage shall be between 9.5V and 11V.
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6V
Power supply voltages for the BSC board in compact repeaters.
This voltage shall be between 5.8V and 7V.
Door
The state of the door open alarm in compact repeaters.
Reference
A reference voltage (2.20V) in compact repeaters.
Accessory
Indicates either the connected repeater board type to a FON unit or
whether an RCC (Remote Communication Control unit) or a FON board
is connected to a BSC board.
Alarm
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MRX, Measurement Receiver

The MRX (Measurement Receiver) is a system available for CDMA/WCDMA
repeaters.
The main task of the MRX is to supervise the channel spectrum of active
channels in an Allgon channel-selective CDMA/WCDMA repeater in order to
maximize output gain and output power and minimize such problems as low
antenna isolation and bad antenna adaptation.
The MRX can also be used as a spectrum monitor built into a repeater.
The MRX measures signals amplified by the repeater at the repeater output.
It cannot measure signals outside the frequency bands amplified by the
repeater, or directly measure the signals received at the input.
The following MRX descriptions are found in this section:
• Functional description, page 6-52.

• Antenna supervision, page 6-53.
• Spectrum analyzer, page 6-56.
• Return loss analyzer, page 6-58.
• MRX testpoints, page 6-61.
• MRX software, page 6-62.
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MRX Hardware and Software Requirements

The MRX can be used in Allgon 800 and 1900MHz CDMA repeaters and in
2100MHz WCDMA repeaters provided they are configured with the following
hardware and software (or higher):
– DIA board K105/1 R2A.
– CU board K103/2 R2A or K103/3 R1A.
– CU software SA102 02/2 R2A.
– OM-Online software SA102 51/3 R1B.
– MRX board K104/x, K224/x.
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Functional Description
A repeater equipped with an MRX measurement receiver is shown in
Figure 6-22.
BS MS
Repeater
DC DC
DPX DPX
CU
MRX
Receiver
Figure 6-22. Repeater with MRX
The repeater with the MRX measurement receiver works as described below.
A downlink signal from a BTS is received by a repeater donor antenna (BS in

Figure 6-22). The signal passes a directional coupler (DC) in the repeater, is
filtered by a DPX filter, amplified and again filtered by a DPX filter. Then it
passes a directional coupler (DC) before it is transmitted to a mobile via a
service antenna (MS).
The same path but the other way round applies to an uplink signal, from the
mobile to the BTS.
The MRX receiver is fed with a portion of the output power signals from the
directional couplers (DC). It can measure forward and reflected output power
both for the downlink (forward) and uplink (reverse) paths.
By means of these values, the MRX receiver can calculate any needed
attenuation to counteract instability and avoid self-oscillation due to the
antenna isolation. If instability or self-oscillation is detected, alarms are
initiated.
The measured return loss levels are also compared with the return loss limit
levels set. If exceeded, alarms are initiated.
The MRX receiver transfer the attenuation and alarm information to the CU
board, which controls the repeater amplifiers and handles the alarms.
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Antenna Supervision
The MRX unit supervises both the antenna isolation and the return loss as
described below.
Antenna isolation supervision

The MRX continuously supervises both the donor and service antenna
isolation. The system detects low margins to instability and self-oscillation.
Two different alarm types (Warning and Ceasing) can be initiated by the
MRX unit due to poor antenna isolation:
– If a low margin to instability is detected, a Warning alarm is initiated

and the gain is reduced gradually to a value that gives a 13dB margin
to instability.
– If the MRX unit detects self-oscillation, a Warning alarm is initiated

and the gain is reduced gradually to a value that gives a 13dB margin
to self-oscillation.
– When the MRX unit no longer senses any isolation problems a Ceasing
signal is initiated and the gain is increased to the level set by the
operator.
There are no settings for the antenna isolation supervision. It works with an
algorithm that has fixed time and attenuation values that cannot be changed.
Only one setting can be made, which is to switch the antenna isolation
supervision off and on (described on page 6-55).
Return loss (VSWR) supervision

The return loss can continuously be supervised both at the donor antenna and
at the service antenna in order to detect bad antenna adaptation.
The return loss measurement follows the active channel center frequency and
500kHz (IS 95) on both sides of the center frequency.
Two different alarm types (Warning and Ceasing) can be initiated by the
MRX unit due to the return loss level:
– If the return loss decreases below a certain alarm level set by the
operator, then a Warning alarm is initiated.
– When the return loss increased above the alarm level a Ceasing signal
is initiated.
The return loss limit levels for initiating alarms can be set in the OM-Online
MRX Antenna Supervision page (described below). In this page the return
loss supervision can also be switched on/off.
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Antenna supervision setting page

Select MRX > Antenna Supervision in the menu tree.
The MRX Antenna Supervision page is opened.
Figure 6-23. MRX antenna supervision
In the Return Loss section there are settings for the antenna return loss
supervision. Both the donor and service antennas can be selected. If none of
the antennas are selected, then the antenna return loss supervision is off.
Service
Checked box means that the downlink service antenna is measured.
Alarm Limit
The return loss alarm limit level can be set in this box. If the downlink
service antenna return loss is below this level, then a Warning alarm is
initiated. If the return loss level increases and passes above this level
again, then a Ceasing signal is initiated.
Donor
Checked box means that the uplink donor antenna is measured.
Due to the system nature, the uplink signal is normally too low to give a
usable return loss measurement. Consequently, this box should not be
checked.
Alarm Limit
The same function as the previous limit box, but for the uplink donor
antenna.
In the Antenna Isolation section the donor and service antenna supervision
can be switched on/off. If none of the antennas are selected, then the antenna
isolation supervision is off. See also the next section.
Service
Checked box means that the downlink service antenna is measured.
Donor
Checked box means that the uplink donor antenna is measured.
The signal strength from the donor antenna is normally too low also for
this purpose.
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Switching the supervision off

There are mainly two reasons for switching the antenna isolation or return
loss supervision off:
1. If the repeater uses fiber-optic donor or service communication, there is
no antenna isolation to measure. The antenna isolation supervision
should then be permanently switched off.
2. To speed up the spectrum monitoring (described on page 6-56) or the

return loss monitoring (described on page 6-58) as the antenna
supervision takes much of the computer power. In these cases, switch
the antenna supervision on again when ready with the monitoring.
The antenna isolation supervision can also be switched on/off by entering one
of the following commands in the Command Line Interface:
mrx-opc D On
mrx-opc U On
mrx-opc D Off
mrx-opc U Off
where D stands for Downlink and U for Uplink.
The Command Line Interface is further described on page 5-7. See also the
command list in the online help.
The antenna isolation supervision on/off state remains after powering down/
powering up.
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Spectrum Analyzer
The MRX is able to measure output forward and reverse power in both
downlink (forward link) and uplink (reverse link). The result can be
presented in an OM-Online window as a graph.
During a repeater installation and commissioning, this built-in spectrum

analyzer is a useful tool for monitoring the radio environment.
The MRX unit measures the output signals amplified by the repeater.
Consequently, it cannot measure signals outside the current frequency band,
or measure received input signals.
It should be noted that this built-in monitor is not to be looked upon as a

precision instrument like traditional spectrum analyzers.
The spectrum analyzer window

Select MRX > Spectrum Analyzer in the menu tree.
The MRX Spectrum Analyzer window is opened, see Figure 6-24. It can
show a spectrum graph with a span of 2MHz, an amplitude resolution of 1dB,
and a frequency resolution of 30KHz.
The reference level of the graph can be set as described below.
To speed up the measurement, you can switch the antenna supervision off,
see page 6-55.
Items in the spectrum analyzer window

The spectrum graph is shown in the left part of the window, see Figure 6-24.
The gray buttons to the right in the window indicate the selected channel,
antenna, direction and measurement type. Below the buttons there is a status
box for messages regarding the measurement.
Channel
These buttons show the currently configured CDMA channels. Click a
button to select channel to measure.
Antenna
Antenna to be measured. Toggling between these buttons changes the
frequency with the duplex distance.
– Service
Forward link (downlink).
– Donor
Reverse link (uplink).
Direction
Power direction to measure.
– Forward
Output power from the repeater to the antenna.
– Reflected
Reflected power from the antenna to the repeater.
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Figure 6-24. MRX spectrum analyzer
Type
The measurement type.
– Single
Makes a single measurement.
– Periodic
Starts a periodic measurement that is running until Single is selected
or the MRX Spectrum Analyzer window is closed.
Center
The service or donor center frequency of the selected CDMA channel.
Span
The current frequency span.
Res BW
The resolution bandwidth, 30KHz.
Ref Lev
Sets the vertical graph scale top reference level in dBm.
Status
Shows status for the current measurement.
Click the Measure button to start a single measurement.
If you have switched the antenna supervision off, do not forget to switch it on
again, see page 6-55.
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Return Loss Analyzer

The MRX is able to measure the return loss (VSWR) and forward output
power. The result can be presented in an OM-Online window as a graph.
During a repeater installation and commissioning, this built-in return loss

analyzer is a useful tool for checking the antenna adaptation.
The return loss monitor

Select MRX > Return Loss Analyzer in the menu tree.
The MRX Return Loss Analyzer window is opened, see Figure 6-25. It can
show a graph of the return loss and forward output power for a selected
channel.
The reference level of the graph can be set as described below.
To speed up the measurement, you can switch the antenna supervision off,
see page 6-55.
Items in the return loss monitor

The return loss and forward output power graph is shown in the left part of
the window, see Figure 6-25.
The right axis in the graph represents the forward output power. The
reference level for this axis can be set (described below).
The left axis in the graph represents the return loss. The reference level for
this axis cannot be changed. Full reflection (0dB return loss) is always located
at the top of this axis.
The gray buttons to the right in the window indicate the selected channel,
antenna, and measurement type. Below the buttons there is a status box for
messages regarding the measurement.
Channel
These buttons show the currently configured CDMA channels. Click a
button to select channel to measure.
Antenna
Antenna to be measured. Toggling between these buttons changes the
frequency with the duplex distance.
– Service
Forward link (downlink).
– Donor
Reverse link (uplink).
Type
– Single
– Periodic
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Figure 6-25. MRX return loss analyzer
Type
– Single
– Periodic
Center
The service or donor center frequency of the selected CDMA channel.
Span
The current frequency span.
Res BW
The resolution bandwidth.
Ref Lev
Sets the right graph scale top reference level in dBm, representing the
forward output power.
The left graph scale, representing the return loss, cannot be changed. Full
reflection (0dB return loss) is always located at the top of this axis.
Min Loss
Shows the measured top peak of a return loss measurement.
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Legend
Shows the current measurements for the left and right graph axes
(Return Loss and Forward Power).
Status
Shows status for the current measurement.
Click the Measure button to start a single measurement.
If you have switched the antenna supervision off, do not forget to switch it on
again (see page 6-55).
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MRX Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints on the MRX board.
Select MRX > Testpoints in the menu tree.
The MRX Testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated

measured values.
Name, Value
Temperature
Current MRX board temperature.
5V A, 5V B, 5V C, 5V D, 5V F
5V NEG
RF Synth, IF Synth
PLL synthesizer status testpoints that show the text Locked when the
synthesizers are locked, otherwise Unlocked.
Alarm
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MRX Software
MRX
The OM-Online MRX software page contains information about part number
and revision status for the MRX software. It also gives opportunity to reboot
the MRX and download new MRX software from OM-Online.
Select MRX > Software in the menu tree.
The MRX Software page is opened.
Figure 6-26. MRX software page
The software page shows information about the current application, boot
version, MRX application, and the hardware.
The software description of the CU Control Unit on page 6-44 is applicable

also to the MRX unit. This includes the software description, rebooting and
software downloading.
However, the following differences have to be considered:
• MRX has only one application on which the MRX always starts.
• The load status for MRX is LOADED instead of PRIMARY and
SECONDARY.
• The Reboot button restarts only the MRX unit, not the entire repeater.
• The download button is marked Load 3 because the MRX is loaded in the
CU software memory bank 3.
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BA Unit
The BA, Booster Amplifier unit, can be applied to CDMA repeaters, BSEL
repeaters, and to WRH units. The BA unit is always added to the downlink
direction.
There is no configuration or status for the BA unit, only testpoints.
BA Testpoints
This section describes the testpoints in the BA, Booster Amplifier unit.
CDMA repeaters:
Select Testpoints > BA in the menu tree.
The BA Testpoints page is opened.
WRH units:
Select Testpoints > BA 1 or BA 2 in the menu tree.
The Booster Amplifier Testpoints - BA Board 1 page or the
Booster Amplifier Testpoints - BA Board 2 is opened.
The selected testpoint page shows continuously updated measured values.
Name, Value
BA
Shows whether the BA unit is on or off.
Output
Output power from the board.
Output RMS
Output power in dBm RMS from the BA board.
Temperature
Current BA board temperature.
Current
The current consumption for the BA unit.
NEG5
Some BA boards do not have this voltage.
Supply
The BA power supply voltage.
Alarm
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Repeater Hardware Units

Select Common > Revisions > Hardware in the menu tree.
The Detected Hardware window is opened.
Figure 6-27. Detected hardware
This window contains detected hardware and hardware related data. The
contents differ depending on the selected repeater type. Figure 6-27 shows an
example of a CSEL repeater.
Hardware
MRX Measurement receiver type.
WLI Wire Link Interface type.
FLI Fiber Link Interface type.
Modem Installed modem type.
Accessory Installed extra accessories.
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Subunits
Installed amplifier boards for standard repeaters. Not shown for FON units
or compact repeaters.
Channel settings
Displayed only for channel selective repeaters.
Detected System
The detected system. Supported systems are listed in the online help.
Min Gain, Max Gain

The gain in dB.
Min MPC Uplink, Max MPC Uplink, Min MPC Downlink, Max MPC Downlink
Max. Power Control in dBm.
Min Comb Att, Max Comb Att

Combiner attenuation in dB.
In Att
Input attenuation on/off.
Comb Att
Combiner attenuation on/off.
MPC
Max. Power Control on/off.
Pairing
Channel pairing on/off.
Active Channels
Amplifier channels with power on.
Allowed Channels
Allowed frequency channels.
Except
Channels expected from interval of allowed frequency channels.
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Board Revisions
Software and hardware version, serial number and manufacturing data for
the repeater boards are found in a board revision page.
Select Common > Revisions > Board Revisions in the menu tree.
The Board Revisions page is opened.
Available units
The following units are available in this window:
BA – Booster amplifier board.
BSA – Band selective amplifier board.
CHA – Channel amplifier board.
CSA – CDMA segment amplifier board.
MRX – The MRX return loss analyzer board.
PA – Power amplifier board.
R2R – The R2R interface board (RIA card). Shows also repeater MACID.
RCC – Remote communication control unit
RCI – Remote control interface board.
WBA – Wideband amplifier board.
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Password and Callback

Select Common > Access > Password in the menu tree.
The Password Configuration page is opened.
Figure 6-28. Password configuration for IP and SLW repeater
Choose Full, Write, or Read password level. Enter the current password for
the selected level in the Current box, the new password in the New box and
repeat the new password in the Confirm box.
Passwords not allowed to be changed on the current login level have a gray
box.
Password levels
Full The highest password level with no limitations.
Write A mid password level with some restrictions for network settings.
Read No changes are allowed except for changing the Read password and
callback information.
Callback required
For SLW repeaters, callback check boxes are also included in the password
configuration page. If you check a callback box, then the repeater must call
you back prior to a remote login.
Your phone number must be included in the ’Repeater Callback Numbers’ list
stored in the repeater, and in the ’Callback Number’ list stored in OM-Online.
Otherwise, the repeater will not be able to call you back.
The Repeater Callback Numbers list can be opened as described in the next
section.
Callback requirement for an IP repeater is defined in a Repeater PPP Users

dialog box (page 7-34).
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Callback Phone Numbers

Select Common > Access > Callback in the menu tree.
The Repeater Callback Numbers page is opened.
The list in this page contains those phone numbers that are allowed to be used
by the repeater when Callback required is selected in the Password
Configuration dialog box.
If Callback required is selected, then the phone number to the OM-Online

modem must be included in the Phone Numbers list. Otherwise, it will not be
possible to connect to the repeater remotely from the OM-Online.
Maximum 25 phone numbers can be included.

A phone number in this list must correspond, character by character, to the
phone number in the connection property list in OM-Online (see the
’Connection Properties’ section on page 4-7).
This is applicable to spaces as well. To be sure, type only numerals with no

spaces or other characters. If the phone numbers do not correspond, character
by character, then the repeater will not be able to call back. And, you will not
be able to log on remotely and correct the number.
The following buttons are available if you are currently logged on with
privileges to change the callback numbers.
New Adds a new callback phone number to the list.

Edit Selected phone number can be edited after clicking this button.
Delete Deletes the selected phone number.
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Login Registry
The purpose of the login registry is to make it possible to see who and when
someone has been logged on to a repeater.
Select Common > Access > Login Registry in the menu tree.
The Login Registry page is opened. It contains information about:
• Connection time.
• Connection port (OMT/OM-Online, Local/Remote and OMS Remote).
• Phone number of connecting OMT/OM-Online/OMS (remote connection
only).
• Login level (Full/Write/Read).
• OMT/OM-ONline/OMS registered company.
• OMT/OM-Online registered user or OMS logged on user.
• The network unit acting as gateway.
The latest 20 logon entries are included in the logon register.
By clicking the Print button you can print out the entire logon register.
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Report
A settings report can be generated for the currently connected repeater. The
report can contain full settings, or be customized as described below.
Full Settings Report

Select the Report option in the File menu.
The Create Report dialog box is opened.
Figure 6-29. Creating full report
Choose if you want to write to a browser only (Browser) or to a file. If you

choose to write to a file, then the file can be automatically opened by checking
the Open When Done box.
If you choose to write to a file, enter a HTM file name.
When ready, click the Next> button.
Wait until all setting information is transferred and prepared for display, it
may take some time.
The report is completed either when the report named Full report is
displayed, or when Done is displayed in the dialog box.
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Customized Settings Report

Customize the report template as follows:
1. Copy the full.rd file, found in the Templates folder under the OM-Online
program folder (keep it in the same folder).
2. Rename this file (it is called MyTemplate.rd in this example).
3. Open the MyTemplate.rd file.
4. In the <sections> part, delete those entries you do not want to be

reported.
5. In the <HTML> part, change the report name from Full report to
something else (it is called MyTemplate report in this example).
6. In the <HTML> part, you can also change the entry order in the report
by moving the sections in a new order.
7. Create a new report and select the customized template.
Figure 6-30. Creating customized report
8. When ready, click the Next> button.
Figure 6-31. Customized report
Figure 6-31 shows the upper part of the new customized report.
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Area Locking
This feature is available only for train and ferry repeaters in the GSM system.
Area locking means locking of mobile repeaters in certain areas. The feature
disables a repeater if it leaves the designated operator area to prevent
repeaters on trains or ferries to disrupt the cellular network in other
countries.
Select Common > Access > Area Locking in the menu tree.
The Area Locking page is opened.
The following parameters can be used in the cellular modem located in the
repeater. All criteria must match for the repeater to operate. Setting a value
to 0 disables the criteria.
It is recommended to use only MCC/MNC for area locking in normal cases.
MCC Sets the Mobile Country Code.
MNC Sets the Mobile Network Code.
LAC Sets the Local Area Code.
Cell ID Sets the Cell Identity.
TA Max Sets the Timing Advance maximum.
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Repeater Name
The repeater name can be set as described below.
Select Common > General Settings > Name in the menu tree.
In the Name page, change the name in the Repeater Name box.
The repeater name can contain up to 32 characters, where space is allowed.
It is highly recommended to use unique names on each repeater.
Repeater Date and Time

The real time system clock in the repeater is used to set date and time for all
events, such as alarms. This clock can be shown and set as described below.
Select Common > General Settings > Date and Time in the menu tree.
The Date and Time page is opened.
The left part of the page shows the repeater date and time, the right part the
PC date and time.
Set date and time by clicking the arrows in the dialog box.
You can set the displayed current PC date and time to the repeater by clicking
the Set as PC button.
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Repeater Modem Parameters

The repeater modem parameters can be set in a modem parameter window.
Select Common > Access > Modem Parameters in the menu tree.
The Modem Parameters page is opened.
Figure 6-32. Repeater modem parameters
Modem Init String

In this field you can change the default modem initiation string. It should,
however, not be changed unless necessary.
Be careful not to set an incorrect string at remote control. A visit to the
repeater site may be the result, and you will get no alarm until a correct
string has been entered. The default string should not be changed.
PIN Code
If a PIN code is to be used for the repeater mobile phone, enter the PIN
code in this field. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
Speed
The modem transfer speed (baud rate) in bps (bits per second) for the
repeater modem. Default value is 19200.
This field is available only when OM-Online is locally connected to a

repeater.
Area Code
Area code to the place where the repeater is located.
Country Code
Country code to the place where the repeater is located.
Local Prefix
Prefix for local dialing.
Long Distance Prefix

Prefix for long distance dialing.
Dialing Method
Select tone or pulse dialing. Pulse might be used in old switch systems.
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Modem Commands
To set the repeater modem in an adequate operational mode for the current
configuration, an initiation string consisting of a number of modem
commands have to be entered into the modem.
This initiation string is automatically generated by the CU board in the

repeater, provided the repeater is equipped with the K103/2 type CU board (or
a higher number).
For repeaters equipped with the K103/1 type CU board, the below detailed
initiation string should be used as default.
Refer to the latest RCC/RCU installation guide available from your local
Allgon representative.
Default modem initiation string

The default modem initiation string is: atq0v1s0=0e0x4
The string is limited to contain maximum 39 characters.
Indispensable commands
Q0 Return result codes.
V1 Display result codes as words.
&S0 Assert DSR signal always.
Recommended commands
E0 Do not echo characters sent to the modem.
S0=1 Answer on the first ring signal.
&D2 An ON-to-OFF transition of DTR signal causes a modem hang up.
X4 Provide basic call progress result codes, connection speed, and busy
signal detection.
Commands to use if necessary

T Dials using tone method.
P Dials using pulse method.
&K3 Enable RTS/CTS local flow control. Recommended on line modem.
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Notepad
There is a note pad included in the repeaters. The purpose of the note pad is
to be able to store repeater related information in the repeater, for instance
setting comments, maintenance and service information. This information is
then available for operators and service personnel, locally or remotely
connected.
Open the repeater note pad as follows:
Select Common > General Settings > Notepad in the menu tree.
Information saved in the Notepad is stored in an EEPROM. The information

remains intact after a power failure.
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Allgon Systems AB 313RPMRI Network
7. Network
This chapter contains separate descriptions of the following Allgon repeater
networks:
• IP network
IP (Internet Protocol) network is the latest Allgon repeater network type
with UDP/IP protocol and many features, such as wire or fiber connection,
PPP, routing capabilities for many sub networks, etc.
The IP network description is found on page 7-4.
• R2R network
R2R (Repeater to Repeater) network is an older Allgon specific repeater
network type with SLW protocol for wire connection.
The R2R network description is found on page 7-37.
These two network types are completely separate networks that cannot
communicate to each other.
Most of the descriptions in this chapter are focused on remote connection to

repeaters. All features described are, however, applicable also to local
connection.
The terminology used in this chapter is described in the next section.
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Network 313RPMRI Allgon Systems AB
Terminology
In the descriptions of the IP and R2R networks the terminology in the
following table is used.
Network type IP R2R

Protocol IP SLW
Network name W-net F-net R2R net
Link name W-link F-link R2R link
Link media Wire Fiber Wire
Link interface WLI FLI R2R
Abbreviations
IP Internet Protocol.
R2R Repeater to Repeater.
SLW Sliding Window (Allgon specific protocol).
W-net Wire network.
F-net Fiber network.
R2R net R2R network.
W-link Wire link.
F-link Fiber link.
WLI Wire Link Interface.
FLI Fiber Link Interface.
Other abbreviations used in this manual are found in the Abbreviations

section in the beginning of this manual.
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Net and Link

The following two figures show what a net means and what a link means in
this manual.
Figure 7-1 shows a W-net, F-net or R2R net with WLI, FLI or R2R interface
respectively.
Figure 7-1. W-net, F-net or R2R net
Figure 7-2 shows a W-link, F-link or R2R link with WLI, FLI or R2R interface
respectively.
Figure 7-2. W-link, F-link or R2R link
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IP Network Description
Allgon IP network utilizes the latest network technology for communication
in repeater networks. The network communication includes communication
between repeaters as well as communication between an OM-Online, OMT or
OMS station and repeaters.
Communication can be initiated either by an OM-Online, OMT, or OMS

station or by a repeater.
When initiated by an OM-Online, OMT, or OMS station, an operator connects

to a repeater network and logs on to a desired repeater. The OMS station can
also initiate communication by means of a scheduled activity that
automatically connects to a repeater network and logs on to a repeater.
A repeater initiates communication when an alarm is to be transferred,

normally to an OMS station. It also initiates communication if callback is
included in a logon session.
About this description

This description comprises the IP network characteristics, the IP protocol
and addressing, and contains also two examples of subnet addressing.
The description is divided into the following main parts:
• Requirements for IP networks, page 7-5.

• Characteristics for IP network, page 7-6.
• Units in IP networks, page 7-10.
• Active subunits in IP networks, page 7-14.
• Network overview, page 7-16.
• The IP protocol and communication flow, page 7-17.
• IP addresses and server assigned PPP addresses, page 7-19.
• Network masks, page 7-20.
• IP network planning.
– Address consumption, page 7-21.
– An example of subnet addressing, page 7-22.
• IP network configuration with OM-Online, page 7-28.
Figures in this chapter contain only communication paths, not RF paths.
This manual is not intended to be a textbook for IP networks in general. It only
describes how Allgon repeaters utilize common IP network technology. You
need basic knowledge about IP network technology to fully understand all the
features mentioned in this chapter and to be able to configure Allgon repeater
networks.
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Requirements
To be able to use an IP network, the repeater hardware and software listed
below is required. Hardware and software that does not meet the
requirements below can be upgraded in all Allgon repeaters.
An OM-Online station intended to be used for an IP network has to be

configured as described below.
Repeater hardware
DIA board K105/1 version R2A or higher.
CU board K103/3 version R1A or higher.
BSC board K304 or K308.
FON board K129.
Repeater software
CU/CHA SA102 07/4 version R1A or higher.
CU/BSA SA102 07/5 version R1A or higher.
CU/CDMA SA102 07/2 version R1A or higher.
BSC SA102 06/1 version R1A or higher.
FON SA102 05/1 version R1A or higher.
OM-Online/OMT32/OMS
OM-Online SA102 60/1 version R1A or higher.
OMT32 SA102 51/3 version R2A or higher.
OMS SA102 54/1 version R2A or higher.
OM-Online configuration
installed and a phonebook entry be set up in the communication workstation.
This applies to all workstations that are to be used for cable or modem
connection to repeaters. These workstations require also the CommServer
software.
Refer to the operative system manual or the OM-Online help for information
about how to install the RAS service and set up a phonebook enty. The OM-
Online help has separate descriptions for the supported operative systems.
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IP Network Characteristics
The characteristics listed below is applicable to the Allgon IP network. First,
supported network features are listed, then not supported features.
Supported network features

• Uses UDP/IP (User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol version 4).
• Routing protocol with capabilities for many subnets.
– Internal routing protocol.
– Allgon specific RIP version 1 substitute protocol.
– No configuration needed.
– 10 minutes repeater removal delay time per subnet.
– Allgon specific Name Server.
• ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is used.

• Local and remote external connection with PPP (Point to Point Protocol).
– Meets RFC 1661 (except for callback that is Microsoft specific).
– LCP, IPCP, PAP and CBCP.
– MRU 1500 bytes.
– No compression.
– Watchdog: 20 minutes / 2 hours.
– NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation) used for remote
connection.
• One or more network nodes can communicate simultaneously.

• One user only can be logged on to a node.
• Two or more users can be logged on to different nodes in a network.
• Wire and optical fiber links with ANSI X3.28 control protocol.
• W-link characteristics:
– Twisted pair RS-485 bus.
– Bi-directional communication.
– IP carrier.
• F-link characteristics:
– Separate TX and RX fibers.
– Multi-drop link communication.
– Transfer rate is 66kBit per second.
– Sub carrier below the RF frequency.
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Not supported network features

• The SLW (Sliding Window) protocol used by the R2R network cannot be
used in any node.
• TCP is not supported.
• IGMP is not supported.
• Multicast is not supported.
• Microsoft MS-CHAP is not supported.
• DNS is not supported. An Allgon specific Name Server is used instead.
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W-Net Characteristics
A W-net uses a twisted pair of RS-485 bi-directional bus with a master unit
and slave units.
An example of a W-net with four repeater nodes is shown in Figure 7-3.
PSTN PSTN
Figure 7-3. W-net with four repeater node
A W-net can contain maximum 13 nodes.

Gateway One or several of the W-net nodes can be gateway nodes, containing an RCC
or RCU and thus be able to communicate with an OM-Online or OMS station
via modem.
The W-net in Figure 7-3 contains two gateway nodes (PSTN).

Control Station Capability All repeaters in a W-net should be assigned Control Station Capability, which
means that it can be the master unit if the current master unit ceases to work.
Control Station Capability is further described on page 7-30.
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F-Net Characteristics
An F-net uses separate TX and RX fibers and multi-drop link communication
M S S with a dedicated master unit and slave units (M and S respectively in the left
figure).
The communication transfer rate is 66KBit per second and the F-net has a
sub carrier below the RF frequency.
Figure 7-4 shows a simplified schematic view of an F-net with a single fiber
communication path (or an F-net with WDM, one DL wavelength and four
different UL wavelengths).
50/50
50/50
50/50
CS
PSTN
Figure 7-4. F-net with four receiving nodes
An F-net can contain one root node (the left repeater in Figure 7-4) and up to
approximately four receiving nodes (the right repeaters in the figure) due to
the signal power sharing in the splitters. In Figure 7-4 there are three 50/
50 percent splitters that reduce a signal from the root node to 25% of the
generated signal power to each of the four receiving nodes.
Gateway In Figure 7-4, the root node is a gateway node (PSTN). It contains an RCC or
RCU and can communicate with an OM-Online or OMS station via modem.
Control Station Capability The root node (CS in Figure 7-4) only shall have Control Station Capability
and thus be the master unit. None of the other nodes are allowed to have
Control Station Capability. The reason is that this is a master/slave
communication on separate RX/TX links. Only one node can speak at the
same time.
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Communication Units
This section describes some configuration examples for different repeater
types for being usable in an IP network. It also shows some examples of
communication between an OM-Online station and repeater networks.
The following repeater units can communicate in an IP repeater network

(provided they meet the requirements listed on page 7-5):
• All types of Allgon repeater units containing a CU, BSC or FON unit.
• OM-Online
• OMT32
• OMS
Repeater configuration
An Allgon repeater can be configured with the following repeater subunits for
communication and RF functionality:
– RF circuitry for the repeater radio functionality with donor/service
RF
antennas or RF ports.
BSC/CU (RIA)
FON – BSC/CU controls the repeater and the communication in a W-net.

PSTN RCC/RCU Compact repeaters have a BSC board, standard repeaters have a CU
board.
– RIA is an optional board that previously was required for standard

repeaters in R2R networks. The RIA board is not required in IP
networks. It can, however, remain in the repeater making it possible
to use the old wires when upgrading from R2R network to IP network.
– FON is a fiber-optic node unit that can communicate both in an F-net

and in a W-net.
– RCC (Remote Communication Control) unit is a combined RF and

wire modem. Old standard repeaters may have an RCU modem for RF
communication only.
Basic repeater
A basic repeater or remote hub has a BSC or CU board and RF circuitry. It
RF
can communicate with other nodes in a W-net.
BSC/CU
Gateway repeater
A gateway repeater or remote hub has an optional RCC or RCU in addition to
RF
the basic repeater. It can communicate with other nodes in a W-net.
BSC/CU
PSTN RCC/RCU
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RMU – Repeater Master Unit

An RMU has a donor antenna but no service antenna. Instead, it has a FON
RF
unit that can receive and transmit optical signals via fiber on the service side,
BSC/CU
normally to a FOR (Fiber Optic Repeater) connected to the other end of the
FON
fiber.
PSTN RCC/RCU
An RMU can communicate with other repeaters both in the F-net and in a W-
net. It can be configured as a gateway repeater with an RCC or RCU.
FOR – Fiber Optic Repeater

A FOR has a service antenna but no donor antenna. Instead, it has a FON
RF
unit that can receive and transmit optical signals via fiber on the donor side,
BSC/CU
normally to a BMU (Base station Master Unit) or to an RMU.
FON
PSTN RCC/RCU A FOR can communicate with other repeaters both in the F-net and in a W-
net. It can be configured as a gateway repeater with an RCC or RCU.
RH – Remote Hub
A remote hub for LinDAS is very similar to the FOR unit and it has the same
network functions as the FOR unit.
BMU – Base station Master Unit

A BMU has one or more FON units that can convert RF signals, normally
RF
FON from a base station, to optical signals and vice versa. The unit can receive and
FON transmit optical signals via fiber to the connected repeaters, normally to FOR
units. If there are more than one FON unit in the BMU, these are normally
PSTN RCC/RCU interconnected via an internal W-net (that also can include other nodes).
A BMU can communicate with other repeaters both in the F-net and in a W-
net. It can be configured as a gateway BMU with an RCC or RCU.
OCM – Optical Converter Module

An OCM unit for LinDAS is, functionally, similar to the BMU and it has the
same network functions as the BMU. The OCM has, however, a different
cabinet (for 19" rack).
OM-Online/OMS
OM-Online is a PC workstation loaded with the OM-Online software and
PSTN
configured with a modem. It can be connected to all repeaters that have an
RCC or RCU and communicate with all repeaters in connected W-nets and F-
nets.
This is applicable also to an OMS station, which is described in the Advanced

Repeater OMS, User’s Manual.
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OM-Online connected to a stand-alone repeater

Figure 7-5 shows the simplest case of communication between an OM-Online
station and a repeater.
RF
BSC/CU
PSTN RCC/RCU
Figure 7-5. OM-Online connected to a stand-alone repeater
The OM-Online station is, in this case, connected remotely to a stand-alone

repeater.
A stand-alone repeater with IP protocol is treated as an IP network with only

one node.
OM-Online connected to a W-net

Figure 7-6 shows an OM-Online station connected to a W-net.
RF RF RF
BSC/CU BSC/CU BSC/CU
PSTN RCC/ RCU
Figure 7-6. OM-Online connected to a W-net
The OM-Online station can communicate with any of the repeaters included
in the W-net.
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OM-Online connected to an F/W-net

Figure 7-7 shows an OM-Online station connected to an F-net, which is also
connected to two W-nets.
RF RF RF
RF BSC/CU BSC/CU BSC/CU
FON FON
RF
FON
FOR/RH
PSTN RCC/RCU
BMU/OCM RF RF RF
RF BSC/CU BSC/CU BSC/CU
FON
FOR/RH
Figure 7-7. OM-Online connected to an F/W-net
The fibers between the BMU and the FOR units are used for both RF
transmission and repeater communication.
An internal W-net in the BMU interconnects the FON units for

communication.
The two FOR units are also included in two W-nets together with two
additional basic repeaters in each of these W-nets.
The OM-Online station in Figure 7-7 can communicate with any of the seven
repeaters included in the F-net and W-nets.
LinDAS For LinDAS, there is an OCM unit instead of the BMU, and RH units instead
of the FOR units. Also, for LinDAS it is not relevant to use the W-net for
further units as shown in Figure 7-7.
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Communication Subunits – BSC/CU and FON

This section describes the most important subunits needed for repeater
networks. These subunits, BSC/CU and FON, are here described as blocks
with network interfaces.
BSC/CU unit
BSC stands for ’Band Selective Compact repeater board’ and it is the main
board in compact repeaters.
CU stands for ’Control Unit’ and it is the repeater control board in standard
repeaters.
The BSC/CU unit controls the entire repeater, including the network
communication. The unit contains all software and protocols required for W-
net communication.
Figure 7-8 shows the BSC board in the compact repeater or the CU board in
the standard repeater with the communication interfaces pointed out.
Local Remote
W-net WLI BSC/CU
Figure 7-8. BSC/CU with communication interfaces
Local is the port used for cable connection between the repeater and an OM-
Online station. PPP is used for communication via this port.
Remote is the port is used for remote connection via modem between the
repeater and an OM-Online or OMS station. PPP is used for communication
via this port.
WLI is the communication port for W-net.
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FON
FON means ’Fiber-Optic Node’ and the FON board can be used in all the
Allgon repeater types.
The FON board contains all software and protocols required for both W-net
and F-net communication, routing included. A sole FON board can be a
complete node in an F-net as well as in a W-net.
Figure 7-9 shows the FON board with the communication interfaces pointed
out. The figure shows also some of the most important function blocks on the
FON board. The small figure is a simplified block of the FON board.
Local Remote
CPU RX
W-net WLI FON RF FLI F-net
SW
TX
FON
Figure 7-9. FON with communication interfaces
The CPU unit and the software (SW) controls the FON unit including the
network communication. The FON unit has the same functionality as an
entire repeater, except for the RF part. The RF block in Figure 7-9 converts
electrical signals to optical signals and vice versa.
Local is the port used for cable connection between the repeater and an OM-
Online station. PPP is used for communication via this port.
Remote is the port is used for remote connection via modem between the
repeater and an OM-Online or OMS station. PPP is used for communication
via this port.
WLI is the communication port for W-net.

FLI is the communication port for F-net. This part of the FON board in
FON Figure 7-9 is marked to indicate an optical part.
The W-net and F-net are interconnected in the FON board, which makes it
FON
possible to interconnect several F-nets via a W-net, see the small figure.
FON
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Network Overview
An example of a repeater network is shown in Figure 7-10.
RCC RCU
BSC BSC CU BSC CU

BMU/OCM WLI WLI
WLI
RCC FON FON FON
FLI
FON
WLI
BSC CU BSC
WLI WLI WLI
RCC FON FON FON

FLI
FON
FLI
FON
Figure 7-10. Repeater network overview
This network has a BMU with three FON units as F-net root nodes. Two of
which are gateway units. A backbone W-net interconnects the three FON
units.
The three F-subnets (FLI) are connected to a number of other FON nodes.
These are connected to compact repeaters (BSC) and standard repeaters (CU)
via W-subnets (WLI).
In this network there are four gateway units connected to an RCC or RCU
unit.
LinDAS For LinDAS, there is an OCM unit instead of the BMU. Also, there are only
BSC boards in the remote hubs (no CU boards).
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IP Protocol
The IP protocol is the latest Allgon repeater communication protocol that
includes routing functionality for both wire and fiber nets and IP addressed
nodes.
The most important characteristics for the repeater IP network are listed on
page 7-6.
To be able to use the IP protocol, the BSC and CU software and the FON
software in each node included in the network has to support the IP protocol.
Contact your Allgon sales representative if in doubt about the software
support for the IP protocol version.
A diagram over the protocols and buses is shown below.
Protocol diagram
Figure 7-11 shows a protocol diagram that also includes the communication
bus types used. It also indicates the purposes of the protocols.
Session
NS
UDP Transport
ICMP IP ROUTE Network and routing
PPP X3.28 Link and media control
RS-232 RS-485 Physical layers
Local Remote Wire Fiber
Figure 7-11. IP protocol diagram
A communication example is found in the next section.
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Communication example
Figure 7-12 shows an example of communication flow in a W-net.
1 2
SW SW
OMS
UDP UDP
IP IP
PPP WLI WLI PPP
RS-232 RS-485 RS-485 RS-232
PSTN
W-net
OMT32 OMT32
Figure 7-12. Communication example
The example in the figure shows an OM-Online station that is remotely

connected to the gateway repeater 1 and logged on to repeater 2.
The example also shows another OM-Online station that is locally connected
to repeater 2 and logged on to repeater 1.
These connections can be performed simultaneously.
The OMS station in the figure has a modem pool for connecting to several
nodes simultaneously.
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IP Addresses
This section describes node interface addresses and PPP addresses.
Node interface addresses

Figure 7-13 shows the IP interfaces for a communication node, which can be
a BSC, CU or FON unit.
Local Remote Local Remote
PPP PPP PPP PPP
W-link WLI IP W-link WLI IP FLI F-link
Internal Internal
BSC/CU FON
Figure 7-13. Node IP interfaces
Example of IP addresses for the BSC, CU and FON interfaces:
Interface BSC and CU FON

Internal 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1
WLI 172.30.0.1 172.30.0.1
PPP – Local 172.30.0.2 172.30.0.2
PPP – Remote 172.30.0.4 172.30.0.4
FLI 172.30.1.1
PPP addresses
Figure 7-14 shows server assigned PPP addresses for an OM-Online or OMS
station and a repeater node.
The left part of Figure 7-14 shows a repeater terminated call and the right
part a repeater originated call, for instance a callback or an alarm call.
OMT32 OMT32
172.30.0.3 172.30.0.2 172.16.35.56 172.16.35.45
Figure 7-14. Server assigned PPP addresses
LAN = 172.16.0.0 /16, repeater network = 172.30.0.0 /16.
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Network Mask Characteristics

• Repeater nodes connected to each other must be within the same network.
• There are no gaps allowed in the mask.
• To avoid IP address collision the remote modem repeater port can use an IP
address from any class regardless of the repeater IP network class.
Subnet Characteristics
• The maximum mask size is 30 bits.
• There are two reserved addresses in every subnet:
– Zero is the address of the subnet itself.
– Max is the broadcast address.
• There are two types of broadcast:

– Network broadcast for the entire A, B or C net.
– Subnet broadcast within the subnet.
Instructions for IP network planning is found in the next section.
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IP Network Planning
This section describes IP network planning with two examples. The step
order in these examples should be kept when planning real networks.
Before starting the network planning, a few words about address

consumption and default numbering of node interfaces.
Address Consumption and Default Numbering

The addresses for the BSC, CU and FON units are shown in Figure 7-15.
Local Remote Local Remote

#3 #5 #3 #5
#2 #4 #2 #4
W-net #1 BSC/CU W-net #1 FON #1 F-net
Figure 7-15. BSC, CU and FON addresses
BSC and CU units

Five IP addresses (#1 – #5 in Figure 7-15) are required for a BSC/CU with a
modem for remote connection. Three IP addresses (#1 – #3) are required for
a BSC/CU without a modem.
Address #1 is the WLI interface to BSC/CU in a W-net.

Address #2 is the PPP interface to BSC/CU for local connection.
Address #3 is the PPP interface to an OM-Online/OMS for local connection.
Address #4 is the PPP interface to BSC/CU for remote connection.
Address #5 is the PPP interface to the modem for remote connection.
These addresses belong to the same subnet.

The remote port can use an IP The interfaces are, by default, assigned the address numbers above. If a
address from any class, see subnet has the last IP address bit 0, then the WLI interface address is 1, the
page 7-20. local BSC/CU address 2, and so on.
FON unit
The FON unit has five WLI and PPP addresses identical to the addresses for
the BSC/CU unit.
An additional address #1 is the FLI interface to the FON unit in an F-net.

This address is, by default, assigned the next number after the subnet
number (address 1 if the subnet address is 0).
The WLI interfaces and the FLI interface belong to different subnets.
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Subnetting Example
This section describes how to find an adequate mask for the subnets in a
network, and how to create the IP addresses for these.
The subnetting is performed in the following steps:

1. Determining the number of subnets.
2. Finding the subnet with the most host addresses.
3. Determining network class (A, B or C).
4. Selecting subnet addresses.
1. Determining the number of subnets

Figure 7-16 shows an example of a triple-band repeater network with a BMU/
OCM gateway containing two modem gateways and a backbone subnet.
BMU/OCM BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC
RCC
FON FON FON
FON
BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC
FON FON FON

FON
FON FON FON

FON
RCC
FON FON FON
FON
Figure 7-16. Number of subnets
The number of subnets in this network is 17. Four of which are F-nets and
the rest are W-nets.
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2. Finding the subnet with the most host addresses

Figure 7-17 shows one of each subnet type with the addresses indicated as
dots.
FON FON FON
RCC FON
F-subnet, 4 addresses
FON
FON BMU/OCM W-subnet, 16 addresses
FON BSC BSC BSC
FON
FON
RCC W-subnet, 12 addresses
Figure 7-17. Most number of subnet addresses
The BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet contains 16 addresses, which is the

highest number of addresses in any of the subnets.
3. Determining network class (A, B or C)

In this example there are:
– 17 subnets.
– 16 host addresses at the most in a subnet.
First, try with class C network (255.255.255.0).
For the 17 subnets, a mask with five subnet bits (25 = 32) is required.
This gives: 255.255.255.ssshhhhh where sss = subnet bits.
Three bits remain for the host addresses, which give 23 – 2 = 6 host addresses
(two addresses are required for 1 subnet ID address and 1 subnet broadcast
address).
The class C network is not enough for this example.
A class B network has to be used (255.255.0.0).
The 17 subnets require a mask with five subnet bits (25 = 32) and the 16 host
addresses require a mask with four host bits (24 = 16).
The following 21 bit subnet mask will perhaps match this example:
(11111111.11111111.11111000.00000000)2 = 255.255.248.0 (/21).
It gives 32 subnets with 2048 host addresses, which is an avoidable number

of host addresses.
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The subnet mask can be changed to:

(11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000)2 = 255.255.255.0 (/24).
It gives 256 subnets with 256 – 2 = 254 host addresses, which will do.
4. Selecting subnet addresses

The private network address ranges are:
Class A 10.0.0.0
Class B 172.16.0.0 – 172.31.0.0 (16)
Class C 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.0 (256)
To avoid interference with commonly used private IP addresses, we

recommend to use the following class B and class C address ranges:
Class B 172.17.x.x – 172.30.x.x
Class C 192.168.10.x – 192.168.250.x
If the customer’s network address is known, then select another network
address.
The remote port can use an IP address from any class, see page 7-20.
In this example a class B network address is required.
Start with subnet ID 172.17.0.0 and select addresses from the following
subnet address list for mask 255.255.255.0 (/24).
IP address mask 255.255.255.0 (/24)

# Subnet ID Address range Broadcast
1 172.17.0.0 172.17.0.1 – 172.17.0.254 172.17.0.255
2 172.17.1.0 172.17.1.1 – 172.17.1.254 172.17.1.255
3 172.17.2.0 172.17.2.1 – 172.17.2.254 172.17.2.255
4 172.17.3.0 172.17.3.1 – 172.17.3.254 172.17.3.255
5 172.17.4.0 172.17.4.1 – 172.17.4.254 172.17.4.255
6 172.17.5.0 172.17.5.1 – 172.17.5.254 172.17.5.255
7 172.17.6.0 172.17.6.1 – 172.17.6.254 172.17.6.255
8 172.17.7.0 172.17.7.1 – 172.17.7.254 172.17.7.255
9 172.17.8.0 172.17.8.1 – 172.17.8.254 172.17.8.255
10 172.17.9.0 172.17.9.1 – 172.17.9.254 172.17.9.255
11 172.17.10.0 172.17.10.1 – 172.17.10.54 172.17.10.255
12 172.17.11.0 172.17.11.1 – 172.17.11.254 172.17.11.255
13 172.17.12.0 172.17.12.1 – 172.17.12.254 172.17.12.255
14 172.17.13.0 172.17.13.1 – 172.17.13.254 172.17.13.255
15 172.17.14.0 172.17.14.1 – 172.17.14.254 172.17.14.255
16 172.17.15.0 172.17.15.1 – 172.17.15.254 172.17.15.255
17 172.17.16.0 172.17.16.1 – 172.17.16.254 172.17.16.255
... ... ... ... ...
256 172.17.255.0 172.17.256.1 – 172.17.255.254 172.17.255.255
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It is recommended to use an IP subnet calculator when planning IP network

addresses. An example of such a tool is a freeware calculator that can be
downloaded from www.wildpackets.com.
In the following sections you can see the subnet IDs and addresses for this
example.
Subnet IDs
Figure 7-18 shows the subnet IDs in the current example.
172.17.5.0 172.17.6.0 172.17.7.0

BMU/OCM BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC
RCC
FON FON FON
172.17.1.0
FON
172.17.8.0 172.17.9.0 172.17.10.0

FON FON FON

172.17.2.0
FON
172.17.0.0
172.17.11.0 172.17.12.0 172.17.13.0

FON FON FON

172.17.3.0
FON
172.17.14.0 172.17.15.0 172.17.16.0

FON FON FON

172.17.4.0
FON
RCC
Figure 7-18. Subnet IDs
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BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet

The IP addresses in the BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet are detailed below.
BMU/OCM
RCC
FON 1
FON 2
172.17.0.0
FON 3
FON 4
RCC
Figure 7-19. BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet
Subnet: 1
Subnet ID: 172.17.0.0
Range: 172.17.0.1 – 172.17.0.254
Broadcast: 172.17.0.255
Unit WLI Gateway Modem

FON 1 172.17.0.1 0.0.0.0 172.17.0.4
FON 2 172.17.0.6 172.17.0.1
FON 3 172.17.0.11 172.17.0.16
FON 4 172.17.0.16 0.0.0.0 172.17.0.19
Gateway address 0.0.0.0 is a modem gateway address used if the unit has an
own modem.
It is recommended not to configure the modem units (FON 1 and FON 4) in

the backbone W-net as Name Servers. If FON 2 and FON 3 are configured as
Name Servers instead, then the workload will be better distributed. FON 2 is
selected to be the primary Name Server and FON 3 the secondary Name
Server.
Name server, Primary: 172.17.0.6

Name server, Secondary: 172.17.0.11
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F-subnet
The IP addresses in one of the F-subnets are detailed below.

1:1:1 1:1:2 1:1:3 1:2:1 1:2:2 1:2:3 1:3:1 1:3:2 1:3:3
FON 1:1 FON 1:2 FON 1:3

172.17.1.0
FON 1
Figure 7-20. F-subnet
Subnet: 2
Subnet ID: 172.17.1.0
Range: 172.17.1.1 – 172.17.1.254
Broadcast: 172.17.1.255
Unit FLI Gateway Control station

FON 1 172.17.1.1 0.0.0.0 Yes
FON 1:1 172.17.1.2 172.17.1.1 No
FON 1:2 172.17.1.3 172.17.1.1 No
FON 1:3 172.17.1.4 172.17.1.1 No
W-subnet
Finally, the IP addresses in one of the W-subnets.
172.17.5.0
BSC BSC BSC
1:1:1 1:1:2 1:1:3
FON 1:1
Figure 7-21. W-subnet
Subnet: 5
Subnet ID: 172.17.5.0
Range: 172.17.5.1 – 172.17.5.254
Broadcast: 172.17.5.255
Unit WLI Gateway Control station

FON 1:1 172.17.5.1 0.0.0.0 Yes
BSC 1:1:1 172.17.5.6 172.17.5.1 No
BSC 1:1:2 172.17.5.11 172.17.5.1 No
BSC 1:1:3 172.17.5.16 172.17.5.1 No
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IP Network Configuration
This section describes how to configure repeater nodes in IP networks.
Information about how to log on to an IP repeater node is found in Chapter 4,

Getting Started.
The W-net and F-net description is divided into the following main parts:

• Node configuration, page 7-30.
• Link transfer speed, page 7-31.
• Network statistics, page 7-32.
• IP Parameters, page 7-33.
• PPP Users, page 7-34.
• OMS alarm PPP users, page 7-36.
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WLI/FLI Network Overview

Current network information can be shown in an information page.
Select Common > Network > WLI > Network in the menu tree for a W-net,
or Common > Network > FLI > Network for an F-net.
The WLI (Wire Link Interface) Network Overview page for a W-net, or
the FLI (Fiber Link Interface) Network Overview page for an F-net is
shown. No modification can be made in this page.
Name
The name of the repeater.
Address
The network ID of the node.
Physical ID
The MAC ID of the node.
Logical ID
The logical ID of the node.
Active
true – The node is in operation.
false – The master node gets no poll reply from this node.
PCS
true – The node is currently the master node (primary control station)
and controls the net communication.
false – The node is not currently the master node.
CS
true – The node has Control Station Capability.
false – The node has not Control Station Capability.
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WLI/FLI Node Configuration

Current W-net or F-net node information can be shown in a dialog page.
Select Common > Network > WLI > Node Config in the menu tree for a W-
net, or Common > Network > FLI > Node Config for an F-net.
The WLI (Wire Link Interface) Node Config page for a W-net, or the FLI
(Fiber Link Interface) Node Config page for an F-net is shown.
Figure 7-22. W-net and F-net node configuration
Identity
Physical ID
Shows the MAC ID of the CU board.
Abilities
Control Station Capability
Checked box means that this node becomes the master node. Only one
node in a W-subnet or F-subnet is allowed to be set to Control Station
Capability.
Select the root node for Control Station Capability. The root node is the
node marked CS in Figure 7-4 on page 7-9.
Only one node is allowed to be set to ’Control Station Capability’ in a W-net
or F-net and it has to be the root node.
If more than one node is set to Control Station Capability, then the net
will not work.
The repeater has to be restarted to set a change in effect.
Current Role
Shows the current Control station status.
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WLI Link Transfer Speed

The link transfer speed in a W-net has to be correct set, otherwise it will not
work.
There is no transfer speed setting for F-net.

The link transfer speed must be the same for all nodes in a network. Set the
link speed to the default value, that is 38400 baud.
Select Common > Network > WLI > Link Speed in the menu tree.
The Link Speed page is shown.
The current speed is shown and can be set in the Link speed box.
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WLI/FLI Network Statistics

Current W-net or F-net statistics can be shown in an information page.
Select Common > Network > WLI > Statistics in the menu tree for a W-net,
or Common > Network > FLI > Statistics for an F-net.
The WLI (Wire Link Interface) Statistics page for a W-net, or the FLI
(Fiber Link Interface) Statistics page for an F-net is shown. No
modification can be made in this page.
Figure 7-23. W-net and F-net statistics
Identity
Displays the network ID and physical ID of the repeater.
Time
Started
Shows when the statistics collection was started, in repeater time.
Refreshed
Shows when the statistics data has reached the OM-Online. The time is
the local OM-Online PC-time.
Messages
Shows the number of transmitted, received, retransmitted and lost messages.
Bytes
Shows the number of transmitted, received, and retransmitted characters,
the latter both as an absolute character count and as a relative percentage
value.
The Reset button resets the statistics calculation.
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IP Parameters
This section describes IP address settings for a W-net or an F-net.
Select Common > Network > IP Param in the menu tree.
The Internet Protocol Parameters page is shown.
Figure 7-24. IP address parameters
The information shown in Figure 7-24 refers to the FON 1 node in the W-
subnet described on page 7-26 and in the F-subnet described on page 7-27.
The following parameters are further described in the IP Network Planning

Address
The repeater or FON unit address in a Wire interface / Fiber interface
network.
Mask
The subnet bit mask that defines the address spaces for units connected
to Wire interface / Fiber interface networks.
Gateway
The address to the gateway node in a Wire interface / Fiber interface
subnet that can be used to reach the other nodes in the network. This
address is set to zero for gateway nodes.
Name server
The addresses to the nodes that are responsible for the Name Service at
the network backbone. A valid Name Server address is required for access
to other units in the network.
If the Primary address is the same as the Wire interface Address, then it
acts like a Name Server.
For stand-alone repeaters, the Primary address and the Wire interface
Address should be the same.
Alarm server
The Primary address to an alarm reception unit, for instance an OMS.
This address is set to zero if no alarm server is used.
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Modem
Modem address that can be selected as follows:
– No modem
No modem connected to the unit. The wire side consumes three
addresses, see Address Consumption and Default Numbering on
page 7-21.
– Default
Modem allocated address. The wire side consumes five addresses, see
Address Consumption and Default Numbering on page 7-21.
– Custom
The desired address is entered into the address box.
The repeater has to be restarted to set changes in effect.
PPP Users
This list contains the ID of all the PPP users that are allowed to connect to
the network. It also indicates whether callback is required for connection.
This information is used for authorization a RAS (Remote Access Server)

connection to an IP repeater or FON unit using PPP (Point to Point
Protocol).
It is possible to access a repeater or FON unit without any PPP user records,
by using blank user name and password. However, for security reasons this is
not recommended.
Select Common > Access > PPP in the menu tree.
The Repeater PPP Users page is shown.
User name
PPP user identity. Up to 25 users can be stored.
Callback
Callback mode used for modem connection.
Can be none, may or must for each user, which also reflects the callback
requirement.
New user can be added by clicking the New button.

The user name can be changed by clicking the Edit button.
The password can be changed by clicking the Password button.
Selected user can be deleted by clicking the Delete button. It means that this
user cannot connect to the repeater any longer.
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When adding or editing an PPP User Settings dialog box is shown.
Figure 7-25. PPP user settings
User
User name (1 – 8 characters).
Callback
Applicable to modem connection only.
Select none, may or must.
– none means that callback is not used.
– may means that the user of the OM-Online can decide whether
callback should be used or not. Callback will be used only if the
Callback Number entry in the connection properties dialog box
(page 4-7) contains a callback phone number.
– must means that callback must be used for a modem connection. The
Callback Number entry in the connection properties dialog box
(page 4-7) must contain a valid callback phone number.
Old password
Shown only when editing the password. Note that there is no indication
about a current password length or whether it exist.
New password
Password (0 – 8 characters) for PPP connection.
Confirm new
Must match the entered new password.
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Alarm Servers
This list contains the ID of the alarm servers that are used for PPP alarm
connection from IP repeaters or FON units to a computer running a RAS
server, where the alarm servers name must be present as a user on the
computer or the domain.
Callback is not supported for alarm reception servers.

Current program version is restricted to contain only one alarm server.
Select Common > Access > Alarm Servers in the menu tree.
The Repeater Alarm Servers page is shown.
User name
Alarm server name. Two server names can be stored.
New alarm server can be added by clicking the New button.

The alarm server name can be changed by clicking the Edit button.
The password can be changed by clicking the Password button.
Selected alarm server can be deleted by clicking the Delete button. It means
that the repeater cannot report alarms to this server any longer.
When adding or editing an Alarm Servers Settings dialog box is shown.
Figure 7-26. Alarm servers settings
User
Alarm server user name (1 – 32 characters). Must match the
corresponding computer user name. If this is a domain user, you might
need to add 'domainname\' before the user name.
Old password
Shown only when editing the password. Note that there is no indication
about a current password length or whether it exist.
New password
Password (0 –16 characters) for alarm connection. Must match the
corresponding computer user password.
Confirm password
Must match the entered new password.
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R2R Network Description

This section describes the R2R (Repeater to Repeater) network and node
configuration for R2R networks.
PSTN PSTN
Figure 7-27. R2R network with four nodes
The R2R network is an Allgon specific repeater network that can handle up
to 13 repeaters, one or several of which can be gateway repeaters for
communication with an OM-Online or an OMS station via modem.
All new Allgon repeaters have the R2R functionality. Old repeaters can be
upgraded with an R2R network kit, provided the repeaters meet the below
described requirements.
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Requirements
To be able to use an R2R network, the following hardware and software is
required.
Hardware
DIA board K105/1 version R2A or higher.
RIA board The RIA board is required if the K105/1 DIA board has a
version lower than R3A.
CU board K103/2 version R1A or higher.
Software
CU SA102 02/1 version R3A or higher.
Information for upgrading old repeaters with the R2R network is found in an
R2R installation guide (Allgon part # VD202 91/EN).
Protocol
SLW (Sliding Window) is an Allgon specific protocol developed for the R2R
network.
The SLW protocol and the IP protocol do not support each other and they can,
consequently, not be mixed in any node.
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R2R Network Configuration

This section describes how to configure repeater nodes in R2R networks.
Information about how to log on to an R2R repeater node is found in

Chapter 4, Getting Started.
The description is divided into the following main parts:

• Node configuration, page 7-41.
• Link transfer speed, page 7-42.
• Network statistics, page 7-43.
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R2R Network Overview

Current network information can be shown in an information page.
Select Common > Network > Network in the menu tree.
The Network Overview page is shown. No modification can be made in this

page.
Physical ID
The MAC ID of the node.
Logical ID
The logical ID of the node.
Nw ID
The node number in the network (see page 7-41). Can be from 1 to 13.
Active
Yes – The node is in operation.
No – The node is not in operation.
PCS
Yes – The node is currently the master node (primary control station)
and controls the net communication.
No – The node is not currently the master node.
CS
Yes – The node has Control Station Capability.
No – The node has not Control Station Capability.
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R2R Node Configuration

Current R2R node information can be shown in a dialog page.
Select Common > Network > Node Config in the menu tree.
The R2R Node Config page is shown.
Figure 7-28. R2R node configuration
Identity
Physical ID
Shows the MAC ID of the RA or CU board.
Network ID
The network node number that has to be set to a unique number between
1 and 13. Use number 0 for a stand-alone repeater.
Network ID can be abbreviated to Nw ID or NUID in this system.
Abilities
Network Enable
Check this box to enable the node for R2R network. Uncheck for stand-
alone repeater.
Control Station Capability

Checked box means that this node can be the master node if the current
master node has ceased to work. Several nodes in an R2R net are allowed
to be assigned Control Station Capability.
At least one node must be assigned ’Control Station Capability’ in a
network. It is recommended to assign all nodes ’Control Station
Capability.’
Current Role
Shows the current Control station status.
The repeater has to be restarted to set changes in effect.
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R2R Link Transfer Speed

The link transfer speed in an R2R-net has to be correct set, otherwise it will
not work.
The link transfer speed can only be set when the repeater is connected via a
cable (not via a modem).
The link transfer speed must be the same for all nodes in a network. The
default speed, 38400 baud, is recommended.
Select Common > Network > Link Speed in the menu tree.
The Link Speed page is shown.
The current speed is shown and can be set in the Link speed box.
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R2R Network Statistics

Current R2R-net statistics can be shown in an information page.
Select Common > Network > Statistics in the menu tree.
The R2R Link Statistics page is shown. No modification can be made in this
page.
Figure 7-29. R2R net statistics
Identity
Displays the network ID and physical ID of the repeater.
Time
Started
Shows when the statistics collection was started, in repeater time.
Refreshed
Shows when the statistics data has reached the OM-Online. The time is
the local OM-Online PC-time.
Messages
Shows the number of transmitted, received, retransmitted and lost messages.
Bytes
Shows the number of transmitted, received, and retransmitted characters,
the latter both as an absolute character count and as a relative percentage
value.
The Reset button resets the statistics calculation.
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Allgon Systems AB 313RPMRI Alarms and Events
8. Alarms and Events

The following alarm and event descriptions are included in this chapter:
Alarms
Alarm overview, page 8-2.
External alarm configuration, page 8-4.
Alarm polling, page 8-6.
Alarm modems, page 8-8.
Alarm call criteria, page 8-10.
Alarm reception, page 8-11.
Alarm reset, page 8-16.
Alarm reference list, page 8-17.
Events
• Event log, page 8-24.
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Alarm Overview
All repeater alarms are classified in the following levels depending on how
serious the causing events are to the repeater operation.
Alarm Levels
None
None is initiated by an event that has no effect to the repeater operation.
None can be considered as event information. If no alarm is active, None can

be indicated as alarm status in various windows.
Warning
Warning is initiated by an event that decreases the repeater performance.
Warning is not a serious alarm. It can, for instance, be caused by poor

antenna isolation or low traffic activity.
Error
Error is initiated by an event that makes a part of the repeater not
functioning.
Error is a serious alarm. It can, for instance, be caused by a synthesizer fault

or an external alarm.
Critical
Critical is initiated by an event that makes the entire repeater out of
operation.
Critical is a fatal alarm. It can, for instance, be caused by a mains breakdown

or an external alarm such as fire.
Ceasing
Ceasing is initiated by an event that eliminates the cause of an alarm.
Ceasing is, for instance, applicable to an antenna isolation alarm when poor
antenna isolation is no longer detected.
Alarm Indication
Alarms are indicated with a LED on the repeater front and can be polled to
an OMS or OM-Online.
Combined repeaters indicate alarms for both the repeater units if an alarm
has been activated in either of the units.
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Internal and External Alarms

There are a number of internal alarms and four external alarm inputs.
The internal alarms have fixed alarm levels. They are initiated by the CU,
BSC or FON software and are listed in the repeater manual.
The external alarm inputs, EAL1 – EAL4, can be configured for various alarm
levels and alarm purposes in the External Alarm window (described on
page 8-4). The external alarm inputs can, instead of being external alarm
inputs, be used for the purposes described below.
EAL1
The EAL1 external alarm input can also be used for mains breakdown alarm.
The mains breakdown device is described in the repeater manual.
EAL2
The EAL2 external alarm input can also be used for battery backup alarm.
EAL3
The EAL3 external alarm input can also be used for fiber-optics alarm,
provided a FON or FOT board is used.
EAL4
The EAL4 external alarm input can also be used for an alarm which is
activated if the repeater door is open.
External alarm Ceasing

The external alarm inputs can be selected with or without Ceasing.
• With ceasing, for instance Warning w ceasing, means that activated alarms
as well as ceased alarms are reported to an OMS or OM-Online. Ceased
alarms are reported as Ceasing.
• Without Ceasing, for instance Warning w/o ceasing, means that an

activated alarm will be reported to an OMS or OM-Online. When the cause
of the alarm has ceased, the event is assigned the None level.
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External Alarm Configuration

The external alarms, EAL1 – EAL4, can be configured in an external alarm
configuration page.
Select Common > Alarm > External Alarm in the menu tree.
The External Alarm page is shown.
Figure 8-1. External alarm configuration
Select alarm level for each of the external alarm inputs 1 – 4. Available alarm
levels are: Critical, Error, Warning and None. Each of which can be selected
with or without Ceasing. Select None for external alarms not to be used.
All alarms (except for the Door alarm) are activated 1 second after initiation.
Inverted Input is described separately below.
Alarm 1
External alarm 1
For external alarm sensor. Change to a descriptive text (supported in
SA102 02/1 R2D and later) and choose any alarm level.
Mains Breakdown
Alerts for power supply failure, provided that a mains breakdown relay
(optional) is used. The alarm level is always set to Critical w ceasing. The
mains breakdown relay is detailed in the repeater manual.
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Alarm 2
External alarm 2
Same as for External alarm 1.
Battery Backup Unit
Alerts for battery backup failure, provided that a backup battery unit
(optional) is used. You can choose any alarm level. This option sets
automatically Alarm 1 to Mains Breakdown with the Error w ceasing
alarm level.
Supported in SA102 02/1 R2D and later.
Alarm 3
External alarm 3
Fiber
Alerts for link errors between the repeater and the base station, if fiber-
optic interface (optional) is used. You can choose any alarm level.
Alarm 4
External alarm 4
Door
Alerts for open repeater door, provided that a door switch is used. You can
choose any alarm level. The door alarm is activated 30 seconds after
initiation, which makes it possible to open the door and turn the alarm off
before the alarm is activated.
Inverted Input
Checking/unchecking this box toggles the alarm switch connection from being
active closed to active open (further detailed in the repeater manual).
LED
The brightness of the led visible from the outside of the repeater. This feature
makes it possible to reduce the brightness, for instance to eliminate the risk
of disturbance or misunderstanding when placed in subways.
Supported in SA102 02/1 R2A and later.
External alarm output relay

Sets the repeater alarm level at which the external alarm output relay should
be activated. Available alarm levels are: Undefined, Warning, Error, Critical
and Off.
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Alarm Polling
This section describes configuration and status for the alarm polling.
Configuration
The alarm polling configuration is used to set a repeater to poll other repeater
nodes in the same network for their availability and alarm status.
Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Polling > Config in the menu tree.
The Alarm Polling Configuration page is shown.
Set the polling parameters as described below.
Poll interval and timeout

Poll interval
Polling interval in seconds. Setting range is 1 – 200 seconds.
Poll timeout
Maximum number of times a repeater can fail to answer before an alarm
is generated. Setting range is 1 – 200 times where ’0’ switches the polling
feature off.
Polled units (IP) / Polled units (SLW)

Unit 1 – Unit 8
Poll addresses in the network:
– IP addresses for an IP network.
– Network IDs (1 – 13) for an R2R network.
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Status
The alarm polling status page shows the current status for polled repeaters.
Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Polling > Status in the menu tree.
The Alarm Polling Status page is shown.
Address
Polled repeater addresses in the network:
– IP addresses for an IP network.
– Network IDs (1 – 13) for an R2R network.
Poll State
The polling status can be:
– OK
The repeater is polled.
– IDLE
The repeater has not yet been polled.
– ERROR
The repeater has exceeded the polling timeout.
Alarm Level
Shows the highest alarm level for each polled repeater.
Operating
Indicates whether the polled repeaters are in operation or not.
No can also indicate an incorrect poll address (see page 8-6).
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Alarm Modem Configuration

This configuration defines which modems to be used for automatic alarm
reporting, the order they are to be used, and the number of attempts in case
of error.
When reporting alarms to an OMS or OM-Online station, the repeaters in a

network can use modems connected to themselves (local modems) or modems
connected to other nodes in the same network. This is a way to keep up a
reliable alarm transmission with a low number of modems, as other modems
can be used if the first modem does not work.
To achieve this behavior, the alarm modems have to be configured in the

Alarm Modem List page. Otherwise, the repeaters will try to use a local
modem once.
Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Modem in the menu tree.
The Alarm Modem List page is shown.
Figure 8-2. Alarm modem list
Figure 8-2 shows the Alarm Modem List page for an IP network. The page for
an R2R network is identical to the IP page, except for the Network ID (NwID)
number that is included in the R2R lists.
Modem List
This list contains the currently used modems (repeaters). The order of the
modems in the list reflects the order in which they are to be used. You can
change the order by moving a highlighted modem upwards or downwards
with the buttons.
Repeaters can be added and removed from the list by means of the left and
right arrow buttons.
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Available Repeaters
This list contains the available repeaters in the network.
For IP networks, the repeaters that have reported a modem to the Name
Server are displayed first in this list with a small modem icon in front of
the repeater name, see Figure 8-2.
Use up to ... modems from the list before giving up.

This number defines how many modems from the Modem List list to try
before giving up in case of uncompleted alarm reporting.
Set this parameter to at least the number of repeaters in the Modem List.
If you set a higher number, the repeater will continue from top of the list
again.
If you set a lower number, the last modems in the list will not be used.
Example
Figure 8-3 shows a part of a network that includes repeaters numbered from
1 to 13. Three of which have a modem (marked ’PSTN’ in the figure).
13 1 2 3 4
PSTN PSTN PSTN
Figure 8-3. Three gateway repeaters in a network
Assume that the Modem List contains the three gateway repeaters in the
number order and the number of attempts is set to 5:
Number 1
Number 2
Number 3
Use up to 5 modems from the list before giving up.
This will result in the following modem order (if the reporting fails):
Repeater 1 – Repeater 2 – Repeater 3 – Repeater 1 – Repeater 2 – giving up.
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Alarm Call Criteria

Phone numbers, time, and minimum alarm level for automatic alarm
reporting from a repeater to an OMS or OM-Online can be set in a
configuration page.
Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Call in the menu tree.
The Alarm Call Criteria page is shown.
Figure 8-4. Alarm call criteria
Call on level ... or higher

Selected alarm level and higher are reported to the OMS or OM-Online.
In OM-Online, the reported alarms can be displayed in the OM Alarm LE
(page 8-11).
If you for instance choose the Error level, then Critical and Error alarms
will be reported by the repeater.
The repeater will report both when an alarm event occurs and when it
ceases.
Phone ... between ... and

The primary phone number for alarm reporting with usage time period.
Phone ... at all other times

The secondary (backup) phone number for alarm reporting on times
outside the primary phone usage time period, or when the primary phone
number cannot be used.
Try up to ... times, pausing for ... minutes between calls

Number of call attempts at busy or no answer, and the time between the
call attempts.
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Alarm Reception
Figure 8-5. OM Alarm window
OM Alarm LE (Figure 8-5) is an alarm browser that can be used to receive,

view, filter and print alarms reported by Allgon repeaters.
OM Alarm LE is a separate program started with the Allgon OM-Alarm

option in the Allgon OM-Online program group.
This program can handle maximum two modems, one of which is intended for
SLW connection and one for PPP connection. OM Alarm LE can thus receive
alarms from one SLW repeater and one IP repeater simultaneously.
OM Alarm LE can only be used as one instance in a computer.
The 100 last reported alarms are stored and can be displayed in the OM alarm
window.
Each alarm is written into a user definable alarm text file as it arrives.
The OM Alarm LE has a single user licence.
OM Alarm interface and important settings

The OM Alarm LE main window has a menu, an alarm entries list, and a
bottom status bar for SLW, IP and filters. These items are described below.
After the interface description, you will find a section about important
settings for alarm reception.
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Main Menu
The main menu has the options shown in Figure 8-6.
Figure 8-6. OM Alarm main menu
File
Print
Prints to the system HTML browser, from which you can print the alarm
list on paper.
Preferences
Opens a dialog box in which you can define the file name and path for the
alarm file into which all received alarms are written. You can also choose
if you want a sound for each received alarm.
Exit
Exits the OM Alarm LE program.
Edit
Select All
Selects (highlights) all entries. To unselect all entries, double-click any
mark check box. To select desired entries, use the Shift and Ctrl keys and
click the entry lines in the standard Windows manner.
Delete
Deletes selected (highlighted) entries.
Delete All
Deletes all entries.
Mark
Marks all selected (highlighted) entries (the mark boxes are checked).
Marked entries are affected by the filters, see below. You can also mark
desired entries by clicking the check boxes.
Unmark
Unmarks all selected (highlighted) entries. You can also unmark desired
entries by clicking the check boxes.
Mark All
Marks all entries. To unmark all entries, select Select All and Unmark.
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View
Filter
Opens the filter option box in which you can choose various filter
combinations by checking the hide check boxes. You can also set the filter
feature on or off, with the settings retained.
Figure 8-7. OM Alarm filter
SLW
Activate
You can activate or deactivate alarm reception from SLW repeaters by
selecting these options.
Configure
In deactivated state, you can configure the SLW CommServer Host,
CommServer Port and Modem. To be able to receive alarms, these settings
have to be correctly set. They are described on page 4-7.
IP
Activate
You can activate or deactivate alarm reception from IP repeaters by
selecting these options.
Configure
In deactivated state, you can configure the IP CommServer Host and
CommServer Port. To be able to receive alarms, these settings have to be
correctly set. They are described on page 4-7.
Help
Help Topics
Shows available OM Alarm LE help.
About
Shows program version.
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Alarm Entries List

The alarm list information, shown in Figure 8-5, does not need any further
explanation as the column headlines are self-explaining.
The mark check boxes are located to the left in the window.
The latest 100 received alarms are stored in the alarm file and can be shown
and filtered as described above.
Status Bar
The status bar has three information parts.
The fist part shows whether the SLW connection is active or inactive, and the
SLW connection status.
The second part shows the same information for IP connection.
The third part has a check box for setting the filter feature on or off. It also
has a button that opens the same filter dialog box described for the Filter
option above.
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Important Settings for Alarm Reception

The alarm configuration described below is very important for the alarm
reception.
Repeater settings
The repeaters have to be properly configured. The following settings are
important:
• The repeater modems have to be properly configured, see page 6-74.

• The repeaters have to be configured for network modem usage, see the
description on page 8-8.
• The repeaters have to be configured for alarm calls, see page 8-10.
• A PPP alarm user has to be created for IP repeaters, see page 7-36.
CommServer host settings

The CommServer configuration is dependent on the operative system. The
following settings are, however, important:
• Properly installed modems. One modem is required for each repeater type
(one for IP and one for SLW).
• A PPP alarm user, which must correspond to the one configured in the
repeaters, has to be created for IP repeater connection, see page 7-36.
• A RAS service configured for Receive calls only for the installed modem
must be configured.
OM Alarm LE settings
The OM Alarm LE has to be configured to find the CommServer, and for SLW
connection, also the right modem. Consequently, for the OM Alarm LE the
following settings are important:
• Properly set CommServer Host and CommServer Port, see the IP and SLW
menus above and page 4-7.
• For SLW repeaters, correct Modem setting, see the SLW menu above and
page 4-7.
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Alarm Reset
The following actions are performed when making an alarm reset:
• All alarms are cleared in the repeater.

• All process counters are cleared.
• The highest value stored for the CU board temperature (Highest Temp) is
reset to the currently measured temperature (the CU board is described in
the CU Testpoints section on page 6-48).
• Only remaining active alarms are considered as active alarms.

The reset procedure does not affect uplink or downlink communication in
progress.
Alarm reset can be performed as follows:

– Click the alarm reset button in the OM-Online main menu window.
– Click the alarm reset button in the Event Log window (page 8-24).
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Alarm Reference List

This alarm reference list includes all alarms recognized by OM-Online. These
alarms can be displayed in the OM Alarm LE window (page 8-11).
Additional alarms may have been added to the system after issuing this
manual.
Remarks for the alarms are found after the table.
ID Alarm text Alarm unit Alarm level Description

1 Power supply PSU 1 Critical PSU1 in the cabinet does not work properly.
A sum signal from the PSU1 indicates that at least one voltage
output has dropped. If no mains breakdown relay is used, then the
alarm will also be sent at mains breakdown.
Ceasing PSU1 in the cabinet works properly again.
Ceasing is sent if the PSU1 works at start-up, and there is a

corresponding critical PSU1 alarm logged in the Events log. The
repeater will restart when the power is back and this alarm will be
sent.
PSU 2 Critical PSU2 in the cover does not work properly.
A sum signal from the PSU2 indicates that at least one voltage
output has dropped. If no mains breakdown relay is used, then the
alarm will also be sent at mains breakdown.
Ceasing PSU2 in the cover works properly again.
Ceasing is sent if the PSU2 works at start-up, and there is a

corresponding critical PSU2 alarm logged in the Events Log. The
repeater will restart when the power is back and this alarm will be
sent.
FON Charger Error The FON 10 Volt charger voltage is below limit.
Suggested remedy: Replace the FON board.

Ceasing The cause of the alarm has ceased.
2 Repeater restart CU None Power on start, or user ordered reboot.
Logged to indicate a normal power up, or a restart ordered by the

operator.
Warning Software error restart, 1st – 7th time.
Restart 1st to 7th time during a 14 day period. The counter is reset
every 14th day, counted from power up.
Error Software error restart 8th – 10th time.
Restart 8th to 10th time during the 14 day period. At the 11th time,
the SW bank will be blocked and not used anymore until a user
ordered reset is performed, or power is switched off/on.
3 Mains breakdown External Critical The mains power is gone.
Used with an external relay indicating mains breakdown. The

external relay should be connected to External Alarm 1 and the
repeater configured to indicate this alarm. If no relay is used, a
mains breakdown will be reported as a PSU fault.
Ceasing The mains power is back.
Sent if there is a corresponding critical mains breakdown alarm

logged in the Events Log. The repeater will restart when the power
is back.
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4 Alarm reset CU None Alarm reset by the user.
All alarms are reset. The cause of the alarm will be re-evaluated
and reported, if still active.
5 Local bus error CHA #, Error Error when communicating on the bus.
BSA #
The CU has no contact with the CHA or BSA board, which is taken
out of service.
6 Mains bkd w backup External Error Used to indicate that the mains is no longer available. Repeater is
powered by external battery backup unit.
Suggested remedy: Check the mains power.

7 Err in AD-converter Warning The analog-to-digital converter on the CU board does not give
reliable values.
8 New unit detected None Compared to the last power on, the CU has recognized at least one
additional hardware unit.
9 Inst. unit lost Error Compared to the last power on, the CU lacks at least one hardware
unit.
10 EEPROM error CU Error EEP read or write fail.
Data cannot be written or read from the EEPROM on the CU board.

User parameters are stored in the EEPROM.
11 Log memory fault Error Log memory fault.
Indicates that the log memory on the CU board is faulty. The

repeater will not work. Not available in all CU software versions.
12 High temperature CU Warning The CU board temperature is higher than 90°C.
Ceasing The CU board temperature has fallen below 90°C.
13 REFO error Error AR: Significant REFO drift or error detected by CU. ALR: Low level
from REFO detected by CU.
14 Ext refo error Warning An external reference is lost (e.g. GPS reference receiver, if used).
The repeater now uses the internal reference.
Suggested remedy: Check the reference source and the cables.

15 CU battery fault CU Warning CU RAM battery fault.
The battery for the RAM on the CU board has a voltage outside the
normal 2.7 to 3.5 Volt. An alarm may be initiated at start-up if the
repeater has been stored out of power for a long time.
Suggested remedy: Ensure jumper P3 on the CU board is mounted

to charge the battery.
16 SW load error CU Error Software load error.
An error has occurred during a software load process. The flash

memory does not contain a proper software.
Suggested remedy: Check the CU software using the OM-Online

SW Manager. Do NOT restart the repeater.
17 Log cleared CU None Log memory has been cleared.
The check sum in the Events Log memory is faulty. The log is
cleared. Can be caused of a bad RAM battery backup or low
voltage to the RAM.
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18 RTC restarted CU None The time is changed by the operator (logged to keep track of
changes made to the RTC).
Warning Time reset to 1994-01-01.
The RTC was unable to keep track of the time and did a reset.
Suggested remedy: Ensure jumper P3 on the CU board is mounted

to charge the battery.
19 RTC error Error RTC does not operate.
The CU has detected an error in the RTC operation which makes

the time unreliable.
Suggested remedy: Replace the CU board.

20 Door open alarm External Configurable The door has been open more than 30 seconds without disabling
the alarm.
Ceasing The door has been closed more than 30 seconds, or the alarm is
disabled.
21 External alarm 1 External Configurable External alarm input EA1 active more than 1 second.
Ceasing External alarm input EA1 no longer active.
30 No modem found Remote ctrl None No modem found, that is no answer is returned on a poll string to
the modem.
33 No connection Remote ctrl None No connection at callback.
The repeater has tried to call as many times as stated in the alarm
call settings. No connection was established.
Warning No connection at alarm call.
The repeater has tried to call as many times as stated in the alarm
call settings. No connection was established. This alarm does not
generate a new attempt to report alarm by alarm call.
34 Login failed None Invalid repeater password.
35 Remote connection Remote ctrl None Modem connection to OM-Online opened.
Not logged on CU2. Login Registry gives the same function and
more information about CU2.
36 Modem init failed Remote ctrl None Initiation string to modem not OK.
The initiation string sent to the modem is not OK. The string may
contain commands not recognized by the modem. An alarm might
be sent anyway.
Suggested remedy: Check the modem using the OM-Online or

OMS modem debugger.
37 Remote timeout Remote ctrl Warning The time limit of 20 minutes is exceeded without extending the
timer. The modem connection is terminated by the repeater.
38 PIN code failed Remote ctrl Warning The PIN code sent to MS is incorrect. To unlock the MS/SIM card,
the PUK code will probably be needed.
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39 No phone detected Remote ctrl Warning When using a PC-card together with the MS, the alarm indicates
contact with the PC-card, but MS is not present or turned off.
Note: A Nokia MS does not power-up after power failure.
Suggested remedy: Ensure the cellular phone is connected.

40 Battery fault RCC unit, Error The backup battery on the RCC unit or the FON board does not
FON charger work properly.
Suggested remedy: Check cables or replace battery.

41 RF blocking Channel #, Error Constant carrier, PA off.
UL/DL
Uplink carrier has been constantly above 27dBm for more than
10 seconds.
Ceasing The cause of the alarm has not been detected for 10 seconds.
42 Antenna isolation BSA #, Warning Low antenna isolation.
Channel #,
UL/DL The antenna isolation is lower than the gain set. Gain is reduced by
10dB – 13dB below the oscillation point.
Suggested remedy: Decrease gain or increase antenna isolation.

Error Low antenna isolation at lowest gain.
The gain has been reduced as much as possible but the oscillation
still remains. The amplifier is turned off.
Suggested remedy: Decrease gain or increase antenna isolation.

Ceasing Normal operation again, that is no oscillation can be detected 13dB
above the gain set.
44 Low stability margin Channel #, Warning MRX has detected that antenna isolation is below the gain set. The
UL/DL gain is reduced 10 – 13dB below oscillation point.
Suggested remedy: Decrease the gain or increase the antenna

isolation.
48 Battery backup fault External Error If a battery backup unit alarm is connected to external alarm 2, then
the operator can configure the repeater to display this alarm when
the battery backup unit indicates alarm.
50 Fiberoptical error FOT fiber Configurable If a fiber unit alarm is connected to external alarm 3, then the
optics operator can configure the repeater to display this alarm when the
fiber optical unit indicates alarm.
55 WLI Queue full CU None WLI transmit queue is full, messages are lost.
Suggested remedy: Check configuration and cables.

56 WLI Node lost CU None An WLI node is lost.
Suggested remedy: Check if node is still connected and operating.

Warning An WLI node is lost.
Suggested remedy: Check if node is still connected and operating.
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57 WLI HW error RIA Error WLI HW failure because the CU cannot read the MAC-ID of the RIA
board or any other HW error in the WLI logic.
Suggested remedy: Replace the RIA board.

BSC WLI Error WLI HW failure because the CU cannot read the MAC-ID or any
other HW error in the WLI logic.
Suggested remedy: Replace the repeater.

FON WLI, Error WLI HW failure because the CU cannot read the MAC-ID or any
FON FLI other HW error in the WLI logic.

60 Low traffic activity RSSI Warning No signal strength on the channel was above the limit set longer
Statistics than the time set in the configuration, indicating possible problems
with service antenna. The area that the repeater is servicing may be
covered by another stronger repeater or BTS.
Suggested remedy: Ensure that the antennas and the cellular

phone works in the area to be covered, and that repeater supported
channels are used.
61 No BCCH detected RSSI Warning Signal strength on the BCCH channel was below the limit set longer
Statistics than the time set in the configuration, indicating possible
malfunction in the BTS or donor antennas.
Suggested remedy: Ensure that the repeater is configured to the

BCCH channel and that the signal from the BTS has enough
strength.
65 Gain reduction Channel #, Warning The gain is reduced below the limit.
UL/DL
The gain is reduced because the output power has been above the
MPC limit more than the preset limit allows.
66 Overpower alarm Channel #, Warning Input power too high, output power above maximum limit.
UL/DL Ceasing The cause of the alarm has ceased.
70 Bad table alarm CU Error Requested table contains incorrect information (SW error).
71 Table not found CU Error Requested table not found in the database (SW or calibration error).
72 Table database error CU Error Table database not found (calibration error).
80 Antenna SWR alarm Donor Error Too low antenna return loss, caused either by cables, connectors,
antenna, or antenna problems.
service
antenna Suggested remedy: Check antenna and cables.
90 FON Power alarm FON RF Error A DC voltage on a FON board is out of range.

91 FON TxStable alarm FON RF Error Laser transmitter control loop voltage out of range.

Creasing The cause of the alarm has ceased.
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92 FON Laser Rx Fault FON Warning Received optical level is below any of the two limits (one for
Warning and one for Error).
Suggested remedy: Check optical cables.

Error Received optical level is below any of the two limits (one for
Warning and one for Error).
Suggested remedy: Check optical cables.

93 FON SPI Alarm FON FLI Error The SPI bus connection to the RF modem does not work properly.

97 No GPS signal GPS Warning The GPS device cannot find any satellites. If active antenna is used,
then the power supply for it can be faulty or wrongly configured.
Suggested remedy: Check the GPS antenna and cables. If an

active antenna is used, then the jumper switch should be set
accordingly.
98 No GPS device GPS Error The GPS device cannot be detected although an adapter board is
mounted.
Suggested remedy: Check the GPS board.

99 GPS antenna power GPS Error The power supply to the GPS antenna is faulty or there is a power
supply to a passive antenna.
Suggested remedy: Check the GPS antenna and cables. If an

active antenna is used, then the jumper switch should be set
accordingly.
100 Startup error CHA # Error A hardware error is detected on the board at powering up.
101 Synthesizer fault CHA # Error Unlocked synthesizer.
The frequency synthesizer is unlocked and the transmission can

take place on an unknown frequency.
102 Volt Reg. fault CHA # Error DC voltage missing.
A DC voltage to an analog part of the board is missing.

103 PA fault CHA # Error Low power amplifier gain.
The PA board has too low output power for the RSSI and gain set.
Not available in all CU software versions.
104 Param R/W error CHA # Error EEPROM read or write failure on the board.
105 High temperature CHA # Warning The CHA board temperature is higher than 85°C.
Error The CHA board temperature is higher than 95°C.
Ceasing The CHA board temperature has fallen below 70°C.
110 SW incompatibility MRX Error The MRX and CU software is not compatible.
Suggested remedy: Check the software versions and replace the

incompatible one.
120 Startup error BSA # Error A hardware error is detected on the BSA board at powering up.
121 Synthesizer fault BSA # Error Unlocked synthesizer.
The frequency synthesizer is unlocked and the transmission can

take place on an unknown frequency.
122 Volt Reg fault BSA # Error A DC voltage to an analog part of the board is missing.
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123 PA fault BSA # Error Low power amplifier gain.
The PA board has too low output power for the RSSI and gain set.
Not available in all CU software versions.
124 Param R/W error BSA # Error EEPROM read or write failure on the BSA board.
125 High temperature BSA # Warning The BSA board temperature is higher than 85°C.
Error The BSA board temperature is higher than 95°C and the power is
turned off.
Ceasing The temperature has fallen to below 70°C and the power is turned
on again.
126 High PSU voltage BSA # Critical The PA supply voltage is too high.
Suggested remedy: Ensure that correct PSU is used.

127 Unsupported PA- BSA # Error The ID of the mounted PA board is not expected by the BSA board.
type
Suggested remedy: Ensure that correct PA board is used.
128 BA HW alarm BA # Error A HW error on the BA board has been detected.
Ceasing The BA board is working properly after failure.
129 PA Undervoltage PA/BA # Error PA voltage level below alarm limit.
alarm
Suggested remedy: Check the PSU.
BSC, Error PA voltage level below alarm limit.
UL/DL
Suggested remedy: Check the PSU.
245 Not in Allowed Area CU None Repeater is moved from the operating area and the RF HW is
switched on or off.
Remarks
A testpoint value is 0000 outside the valid range and 0001 inside the valid range.
The Mains breakdown alarm (3) requires a relay not included in the repeater.
The Door open alarm (20) requires an optional door switch.
The Battery backup fault alarm (48) requires an optional battery backup unit.
The Fiber optical error alarm (50) requires an optional fiber optical interface.
Channel #, UL/DL Repeater channel number (1 – 4) at channel selective operation, uplink or downlink.
BSEL #, UL/DL Repeater channel number at band selective operation, uplink or downlink.
CHA # CHA board number at channel selective GSM operation.
CSA # CSA board number at channel selective CDMA, WCDMA or DMB operation.
BSA # BSA board number at band selective operation.
BSC # BSA board number in an ALR Compact repeater.
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Event Log
All repeater alarms are stored in the repeater and can be displayed in an event
log window in OM-Online when connected to the repeater.
Select Common > Event Log in the menu tree or click the Event Log button.
The Event Log page is shown.
The event list contains alarms in chronological order with the oldest at the
top of the list.
Ack
Check this box to acknowledge entries. The acknowledgement is executed
by clicking the Set button. Acknowledged entries will get the text
OPERATOR in the Status column.
All entries can be marked by clicking the arrow button above the Ack text.
Del
Check this box to delete entries. The deletion is executed by clicking the
Set button.
All entries can be marked by clicking the arrow button above the Del text.
Date, Time
Date and time when the alarm event occurred.
Alarm
Alarm text.
Unit
The unit in which the alarm is initiated.
Level
The alarm level that can be: Critical, Error, Warning, Ceasing or None.
Status
The alarm status that can be:
– SENT
The alarm is sent (and acknowledged) to an alarm receiver, typically
an OMS.
– OPERATOR
The alarm is acknowledged by the operator.
– NOT ACKED
The alarm is either not yet sent or has a too low alarm level to be sent
(see Call on level ... or higher in the Alarm Call Criteria window on
page 8-10).
TP, TP Value
The name and value of the testpoints that initiated the alarm.
Alarm Reset
This button performs an alarm reset, see the description on page 8-16.
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Allgon Systems AB 313RPMRI Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting
This chapter contains troubleshooting information and testpoints.
The following descriptions are included:
IP cable connection, page 9-2.

OM-Online modem, page 9-3.
Repeater modem, page 9-5.
Link transfer speed, page 9-6.
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IP Cable Connection
This section describes a problem that might occur for cable connection to a
repeater in an IP net, and the remedy for it.
Sporadic line lost

For some types of PCs in combination with long RS-232 cable for IP
connection, the line may be lost sporadically. A message saying something
about lost carrier is shown.
The cause of this problem is that the RAS driver uses the DCD (Data Carrier
Detect) line to determine if the line is lost even for local connection. Since the
DCD line is unconnected on the FON/BSC and DIA boards, the line is floating.
Due to this, a PC port with a high impedance line receiver might change the
DCD line status sporadically and thus cause the RAS driver to hang up the
connection.
Remedy
Connect a D-SUB 9-pin adapter, interconnected as shown in Figure 9-1, to the
PC port.
D-SUB D-SUB
1. DCD 1. DCD
2. RXD 2. RXD
3. TXD 3. TXD
4. DTR 4. DTR
5. GND 5. GND
6. DSR 6. DSR
7. RTS 7. RTS
8. CTS 8. CTS
9. RI 9. RI
Figure 9-1. DCD adapter
Current FON, BSC and DIA boards have new design that eliminates this
problem.
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OM-Online Modem
This section describes connection problems related to the OM-Online modem
and what to check to find the cause of the problem.
Connection Error
Cannot connect to an IP repeater via modem

• Ensure the modem is on.
• Check the RAS and phone book settings.
installed and a phonebook entry be set up in the communication
workstation. This applies to all workstations that are to be used for cable
or modem connection to repeaters. These workstations require also the
CommServer software.
Refer to the operative system manual or the OM-Online help for

information about how to install the RAS service and set up a phonebook
enty. The OM-Online help has separate descriptions for the supported
operative systems.
• Make sure that all the connection parameters are correctly set (further
information is found in Chapter 4).
Figure 9-2. IP connection properties
• Make sure that the PPP user name and password are correctly entered and
that they correspond to the PPP user name and password stored in the
repeater (further information is found in Chapter 4).
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Cannot connect to an SLW repeater via modem

• Ensure the modem is on.
• Make sure that all the connection parameters are correctly set (further
information is found in Chapter 4).
Figure 9-3. Connection properties
• Make sure that the PPP user name and password are correctly entered and
that they correspond to the PPP user name and password stored in the
repeater (further information is found in Chapter 4).
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Repeater Modem
This section describes how to display repeater modem parameters.
Modem Testpoints
Select Testpoints > Modem in the menu tree.
The Modem Testpoints page is shown. It shows continuously updated

measured values.
Name, Value
General modem testpoints:
Type
Detected repeater modem type.
State
The connection state for the repeater modem.
Speed
Modem transfer speed in bps (baud rate) between the modems at remote
connection.
Connection Time
Current remote connection time (last remote time at cable connection).
The following testpoints are read from cellular modems. Supported cellular
modems are found in the OM-Online help.
Error (CMEE), Error (CEER)

Error codes from cellular modem.
Registration Status
Network registration.
PIN Status
PIN code status, if used.
Operator (MCC), Operator (MNC)

MCC (country code) and MNC (network code) for the current network.
COPS Mode
Shows whether an automatic or manual operator is selected.
RSSI
Received signal strength by mobile phone.
Qualiy (Q1), Bit Errors (E1)

ETSI quality value and bit error rate. Value 99 means no relevant value.
Alarm
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Link Transfer Speed

A reason for communication problems can be an incorrect transfer speed
setting. The following settings should be used for modem and cable
connections.
Remote Modem Connection

The transfer speed between the modem and the repeater is depending on the
modem type used and is normally factory set.
The transfer speed between the OM-Online PC and the connected modem is
depending on the modem used. For GSM modems, try 9600 baud if you get
problems.
See also the RAS configuration in the OM-Online help.
Direct Cable Connection
IP
For IP cable connection the transfer speed should be set to 19200 baud.
See also the RAS configuration in the OM-Online help.
SLW
The transfer speed is always 9600 baud and it cannot be changed.
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Index
A
Abbreviations ................................................................................................... ix
Accessory ..................................................................................................... 6-49
Active ................................................................................................ 6-27, 6-36
Active time slots ........................................................................................... 6-31
Address .......................................................................................................... 8-7
Address consumption .................................................................................... 7-21
AGC .................................................................................................. 6-13, 6-42
AGC alarm ........................................................................................ 6-37, 6-38
AGC DL ....................................................................................................... 6-39
AGC state ..................................................................................................... 6-37
AGC UL ....................................................................................................... 6-39
AGC, Automatic Gain Control ................................................ 6-10, 6-22, 6-23
Alarm call criteria ......................................................................................... 8-10
Alarm configuration ....................................................................................... 8-4
Alarm Level ............................................................................. 6-12, 6-29, 8-7
Alarm Limit ................................................................................................. 6-54
Alarm modem ................................................................................................. 8-8
Alarm overview .............................................................................................. 8-2
Alarm phone numbers .................................................................................. 8-10
Alarm reception ............................................................................................ 8-11
important settings ................................................................................... 8-15
OM Alarm LE settings ............................................................................. 8-15
repeater settings ...................................................................................... 8-15
Alarm reference list ...................................................................................... 8-17
Alarm reset .................................................................................................. 8-16
Alarms ......................................................................................................... 6-34
ALC Type ..................................................................................................... 6-16
Allow Non-Preferred Channles ..................................................................... 6-20
ALR, Compact Allgon Low Power Repeater ..................................................... 1-2
Amplifier PEP .............................................................................................. 6-14
Antenna
Donor ........................................................................................... 6-56, 6-58
Service .......................................................................................... 6-56, 6-58
Antenna isolation supervision, MRX ............................................................. 6-53
Antenna isolation test ........................................................................ 6-32, 6-33
AR, Standard Allgon Repeater ........................................................................ 1-2
Attenuation .................................................................................................... 6-7
Automatic OM-Online start ............................................................................ 2-3
Available Repeaters ........................................................................................ 8-9
B
BA ................................................................................................................ 6-37
Bandwidth .................................................................................................... 6-10
Battery backup alarm ..................................................................................... 8-5
BCCH Alarm After...h of inactivity ................................................................ 6-28
Block ............................................................................................................ 6-41
BMU, Base Station Master Unit ........................................................... 1-2, 7-11
BSC board .................................................................................................... 7-14
C
Call on level ... or higher ............................................................................... 8-10
Callback ....................................................................................................... 6-67
Callback phone numbers ............................................................................... 6-68
CDMA Channel ............................................................................................ 6-23
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CDMA Power ................................................................................................ 6-24

Ceasing ........................................................................................................... 8-3
Cellular channel calculator .............................................................................. 5-8
Cellular Channel Calculator icon ..................................................................... 2-3
Center .............................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59
Center frequency .............................................................................. 6-11, 6-41
Ch ................................................................................................................ 6-27
Channel ...................................................................... 6-27, 6-41, 6-56, 6-58
Channel Number .......................................................................................... 6-20
Channel number ........................................................................................... 6-30
Collect Statistics Data ................................................................................... 6-28
Combiner attenuation ............................................................ 6-19, 6-26, 6-40
Command Line Interface ................................................................................. 5-7
Communication units .................................................................................... 7-10
Configuration
BSEL, Band Selective standard repeater ................................................... 6-10
CDMA Channel selective CDMA / WCDMA repeater ................................. 6-19
CSEL, Channel Selective repeater ............................................................ 6-26
DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting repeater ....................................... 6-40
FON, Fiber Optical Node ............................................................................ 6-6
RSSI ........................................................................................................ 6-28
WRH, Wideband Radio Head .................................................................... 6-36
Connection Time ............................................................................................. 9-5
Constant CW signal in GSM band .................................................................. 6-33
Control Station Capability ............................................................................. 7-41
Control to ......................................................................................... 6-12, 6-30
COPS Mode .................................................................................................... 9-5
CSA Temp .................................................................................................... 6-24
CU battery .................................................................................................... 6-48
CU board ...................................................................................................... 7-14
CU software .................................................................................................. 6-44
Application 1 ................................................................................ 6-45, 6-46
Application 2 ................................................................................ 6-45, 6-46
BLOCKED ............................................................................................... 6-45
Current application ...................................................................... 6-45, 6-46
downloading ............................................................................................. 6-46
ERROR .................................................................................................... 6-45
NOT EXISTING ...................................................................................... 6-45
PRIMARY ................................................................................................ 6-45
reboot ...................................................................................................... 6-46
SECONDARY .......................................................................................... 6-45
SOFTBLOCKED ...................................................................................... 6-45
Current Role ................................................................................................. 7-41
Current Temp ............................................................................................... 6-48
D
Database ....................................................................................................... 6-34
Date and time ............................................................................................... 6-73
Default IP address numbering ....................................................................... 7-21
Detector ........................................................................................................ 6-37
Digital Multimedia Broadcasting ..................................................................... 1-2
Direct cable connection ......................................................................... 4-1, 4-9
Direction
Forward ................................................................................................... 6-56
Reflected .................................................................................................. 6-56
Disconnecting repeater .................................................................................. 4-13
Distribution Antenna System .......................................................................... 1-2
DL IF det ...................................................................................................... 6-18
DL Synth ...................................................................................................... 6-18
DMB ............................................................................................................... 1-2
DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Repeater ............................................. 1-2
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Donor ........................................................................................................... 6-54

Door open alarm ............................................................................................. 8-5
Downlink Gain (dB) ........................................................................... 6-20, 6-27
Downlink Input LNA Att Ctrl ....................................................................... 6-48
Downloading CU software ............................................................................ 6-46
E
EAL .......................................................................................... 6-48, 8-3, 8-4
Error (CEER) ................................................................................................. 9-5
Error (CMEE) ................................................................................................ 9-5
Error level ...................................................................................................... 6-7
Event log ...................................................................................................... 8-24
Exit dialog box ................................................................................................ 5-9
Exit OM-Online .............................................................................................. 5-9
External alarm ............................................................................................... 8-4
External alarm configuration .......................................................................... 8-4
F
Fiber optics alarm ........................................................................................... 8-5
Fiberoptical enable ......................................................................................... 6-6
Fiberoptical powersave enable ........................................................................ 6-6
Fixed att ......................................................................................................... 6-7
FLI ................................................................................................................. 7-2
F-link ............................................................................................................. 7-2
F-net .............................................................................................................. 7-2
F-net characteristics ....................................................................................... 7-9
F-net overview .............................................................................................. 7-29
F-net statistics .............................................................................................. 7-32
FON board ................................................................................................... 7-15
FON General Status ....................................................................................... 6-8
FON, Fiber Optic Node .......................................................................... 1-2, 6-5
FOR, Fiber Optic Repeater .................................................................. 1-2, 7-11
G
Gain ...................................................................................... 6-11, 6-36, 6-41
Gain Reduction Alarm .................................................................................. 6-20
Gain reduction alarm .................................................................................... 6-40
Gain regulation at poor antenna isolation ..................................................... 6-32
Gain set to ......................................................................................... 6-12, 6-30
Gain Trail .................................................................................................... 6-17
Gateway repeater ......................................................................................... 7-10
GC 1 ............................................................................................................. 6-35
GC 2 ............................................................................................................. 6-35
GC A ............................................................................................................ 6-24
GC B ............................................................................................................ 6-24
GC C ............................................................................................................ 6-24
Getting started ............................................................................................... 4-1
H
Hardware units ............................................................................................ 6-64
Help
button hints ............................................................................................... 3-1
dialog box help ........................................................................................... 3-1
help menu .................................................................................................. 3-1
status bar .................................................................................................. 3-1
High edge ..................................................................................................... 6-11
Highest Temp ............................................................................................... 6-48
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ICMP ............................................................................................................ 7-17
IDRV ..................................................................................... 6-14, 6-25, 6-38
IF Synt1 ....................................................................................................... 6-15
IF Synt2 ....................................................................................................... 6-15
IF Synth ....................................................................................................... 6-61
IFDet ............................................................................................................ 6-14
Input Attenuation ................................ 6-19, 6-22, 6-26, 6-29, 6-40, 6-42
Instability ......................................................................................... 6-32, 6-33
Installation ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Interface addresses ....................................................................................... 7-19
Introduction ................................................................................................... 1-1
IP ....................................................................................................... 7-2, 7-17
IP addresses .................................................................................................. 7-19
IP communication ......................................................................................... 7-18
IP network description .................................................................................... 7-4
IP network planning ..................................................................................... 7-21
IP network requirements ................................................................................ 7-5
IP protocol diagram ...................................................................................... 7-17
IP terminology ................................................................................................ 7-2
IPA ................................................................................................... 6-25, 6-38
IPAL ............................................................................................................. 6-14
IPAR ............................................................................................................ 6-14
L
Legend .......................................................................................................... 6-60
Limit ................................................................................................ 6-20, 6-40
LinDAS ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Link ................................................................................................................ 7-3
Login registry ............................................................................................... 6-69
Low edge ...................................................................................................... 6-11
Low power ...................................................................................................... 6-7
M
Main window .................................................................................................. 5-2
Mains breakdown alarm .................................................................................. 8-4
Max channel power ....................................................................................... 6-26
Max gain ....................................................................................................... 6-36
Max Total Power ............................................................................... 6-20, 6-40
Message log ..................................................................................................... 5-5
Min gain ....................................................................................................... 6-36
Min Loss ....................................................................................................... 6-59
Mode
BLOCK .................................................................................................... 6-23
Block ........................................................................................... 6-30, 6-33
OFF ............................................................................................. 6-23, 6-30
OPERATE ............................................................................................... 6-23
Operate .................................................................................................... 6-30
START UP ............................................................................................... 6-23
Start up ................................................................................................... 6-30
Modem List ..................................................................................................... 8-8
Modem, repeater
Area Code ................................................................................................ 6-74
Bit errors (E1) ............................................................................................ 9-5
commands ................................................................................................ 6-75
initiation string ........................................................................................ 6-74
Modem speed ............................................................................................. 9-5
Modem type ............................................................................................... 9-5
PIN code .................................................................................................. 6-74
PIN status ................................................................................................. 9-5
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Quality (Q1) .............................................................................................. 9-5

RSSI .......................................................................................................... 9-5
Speed ....................................................................................................... 6-74
testpoints .................................................................................................. 9-5
MPC ............................................................................................................. 6-35
MRX antenna isolation supervision ............................................................... 6-53
MRX antenna supervision ............................................................................. 6-53
MRX functional description .......................................................................... 6-52
MRX return loss (VSWR) supervision ............................................................ 6-53
MRX software ............................................................................................... 6-62
MRX, Measurement Receiver ............................................................. 6-22, 6-50
N
Net and link ................................................................................................... 7-3
Network Enable ........................................................................................... 7-41
Network ID .................................................................................................. 7-41
Network mask characteristics ....................................................................... 7-20
Node .............................................................................................................. 1-2
Node interface addresses .............................................................................. 7-19
Notepad ....................................................................................................... 6-76
NUID ........................................................................................................... 7-41
Nw ID .......................................................................................................... 7-41
O
OCM, Optical Converter Module ..................................................................... 1-2
OM Alarm LE ............................................................................................... 8-11
Edit menu ............................................................................................... 8-12
File menu ................................................................................................ 8-12
Help menu ............................................................................................... 8-13
IP menu .................................................................................................. 8-13
SLW menu ............................................................................................... 8-13
View menu .............................................................................................. 8-13
OM-Online
automatic start .......................................................................................... 2-3
CommServer start icon .............................................................................. 2-3
help icon .................................................................................................... 2-3
main window ............................................................................................. 4-3
part number .............................................................................................. 5-5
program folder ........................................................................................... 2-3
start icon ................................................................................................... 2-3
uninstallation ............................................................................................ 2-4
version ...................................................................................................... 5-5
Operating ....................................................................................................... 8-7
Operator (MCC) ............................................................................................. 9-5
Operator (MNC) ............................................................................................. 9-5
OUTATT ...................................................................................................... 6-24
Output Power .................................................................................... 6-22, 6-30
Output power ............................................................................................... 6-42
P
PA ..................................................................................................... 6-13, 6-37
PA Bias ........................................................................................................ 6-35
PA Temp ............................................................................... 6-14, 6-24, 6-38
PA, Power Amplifier board ........................................................................... 6-23
PAATT ......................................................................................................... 6-39
PAPIN ......................................................................................................... 6-24
Password, repeater ....................................................................................... 6-67
Full privileges .......................................................................................... 6-67
Read privileges ........................................................................................ 6-67
Write privileges ........................................................................................ 6-67
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PDET DL ..................................................................................................... 6-38
PDET UL ..................................................................................................... 6-38
Phone ... at all other times ............................................................................ 8-10
Phone ... between ... and ................................................................................ 8-10
Phone book ..................................................................................................... 5-6
Poll interval .................................................................................................... 8-6
Poll State ........................................................................................................ 8-7
Poll timeout .................................................................................................... 8-6
Polled units .................................................................................................... 8-6
Power ........................................................................................................... 6-35
PPP .............................................................................................................. 7-17
PPP addresses .............................................................................................. 7-19
PSM ............................................................................................................. 6-48
PSU .............................................................................................................. 6-48
Q
Questionnaire ................................................................................................ Q-1
R
R2R ................................................................................................................ 7-2
R2R net .......................................................................................................... 7-2
R2R network description ............................................................................... 7-37
R2R network statistics .................................................................................. 7-43
R2R terminology ............................................................................................. 7-2
Reboot .......................................................................................................... 6-46
Received level ................................................................................................. 6-8
Receiver status ................................................................................................ 6-8
Recovery Gain ............................................................................................... 6-17
Recovery Time .............................................................................................. 6-17
Ref Lev ............................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59
Refreshed ..................................................................................................... 7-43
Registration Status ......................................................................................... 9-5
Remote connection ................................................................................ 4-1, 4-9
Repeater ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Repeater Channel ......................................................................................... 6-20
Repeater hardware units ............................................................................... 6-64
Repeater modem parameters ......................................................................... 6-74
Repeater name .............................................................................................. 6-73
Repeater on .................................................................................................. 6-10
Requirements
hardware ................................................................................................... 2-1
software ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Res BW ............................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59
Return loss (VSWR) supervision, MRX .......................................................... 6-53
Return loss analyzer ..................................................................................... 6-58
RF .................................................................................................... 6-20, 6-41
RF Synt ........................................................................................................ 6-15
RF Synth ...................................................................................................... 6-61
RH, Remote Hub ............................................................................................. 1-2
RMU, Repeater Master Unit ................................................................ 1-2, 7-11
ROUTE ........................................................................................................ 7-17
RS-232 .......................................................................................................... 7-17
RS-485 .......................................................................................................... 7-17
RSSI ........................................................................... 6-20, 6-23, 6-28, 6-31
RSSI Limit Downlink .................................................................................... 6-28
RSSI Limit Uplink ........................................................................................ 6-28
RSSI max ...................................................................................................... 6-31
RSSI min ...................................................................................................... 6-31
RX level .......................................................................................................... 6-9
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Service ......................................................................................................... 6-54
Set gain ........................................................................................................ 6-37
SLW .................................................................................................... 7-2, 7-38
Span .................................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59
Spectrum analyzer ........................................................................................ 6-56
Sporadic line lost ............................................................................................ 9-2
Spurious level ............................................................................................... 6-16
Start icon ....................................................................................................... 2-3
Started ......................................................................................................... 7-43
State .............................................................................................................. 9-5
Statistics ...................................................................................................... 6-34
Status ............................................................................................... 6-57, 6-60
BSEL, Band Selective standard repeater .................................................. 6-12
CDMA, Channel selective CDMA / WCDMA repeater ................................ 6-22
CSEL, Channel selective repeater ............................................................. 6-29
DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting repeater ...................................... 6-42
FON, Fiber Optical Node ........................................................................... 6-8
RSSI ........................................................................................................ 6-34
Subnet characteristics .................................................................................. 7-20
Subnetting ................................................................................................... 7-22
Supress alarms ............................................................................................... 6-7
SYNT_D ....................................................................................................... 6-24
Synth 1D ...................................................................................................... 6-35
Synth 2D ...................................................................................................... 6-35
T
Temp ........................................................................................................... 6-35
Temperature ..................................................................................... 6-38, 6-61
Terminology ................................................................................................... 7-2
Testpoints
BA board ................................................................................................. 6-63
BSC, Band Selective Compact repeater ..................................................... 6-18
BSEL, Band Selective standard repeater .................................................. 6-14
CDMA, Channel selective CDMA / WCDMA repeater ................................ 6-24
CSEL, Channel selective repeater ............................................................. 6-35
CU board ................................................................................................. 6-48
DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting repeater ...................................... 6-43
FON, Fiber Optical Node ........................................................................... 6-9
modem ...................................................................................................... 9-5
MRX ........................................................................................................ 6-61
Traffic Alarm After...h of inactivity ............................................................... 6-28
Traffic statistics ........................................................................................... 6-28
Transmitter level ............................................................................................ 6-8
Transmitter status ......................................................................................... 6-8
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 9-1
Try up to ... times, pausing for ... minutes between calls ................................ 8-10
TX stable ........................................................................................................ 6-9
Type ............................................................................................................... 6-7
Periodic ............................................................................ 6-57, 6-58, 6-59
Single ............................................................................... 6-57, 6-58, 6-59
U
UDP .................................................................................................. 7-17, 7-18
UL IF det ..................................................................................................... 6-18
UL Synth ..................................................................................................... 6-18
Uninstall ........................................................................................................ 2-4
Uninstall icon ................................................................................................. 2-3
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Uplink Gain (dB) .............................................................................. 6-20, 6-27

Uplink Input LNA Att Ctrl ............................................................................ 6-48
Use up to ... modems from the list before giving up. ......................................... 8-9
Used gain .................................................................... 6-12, 6-30, 6-37, 6-38
V
VBIAS .......................................................................................................... 6-25
W
Warning level .................................................................................................. 6-7
Wavelength ..................................................................................................... 6-7
WBA ............................................................................................................. 6-37
WBA output power ........................................................................................ 6-37
WBA PAON .................................................................................................. 6-38
WBA POUT .................................................................................................. 6-38
WLI ................................................................................................................ 7-2
W-link ............................................................................................................ 7-2
W-net ............................................................................................................. 7-2
W-net characteristics ...................................................................................... 7-8
W-net overview ............................................................................................. 7-29
W-net statistics ............................................................................................. 7-32
WRH, Wide Band Radio Head .......................................................................... 1-2
X
X3.28 ............................................................................................................ 7-17
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VM100 01/EN - English

Allgon Systems AB, SE-187 80 Täby, Sweden

Copyright © Allgon Systems AB, Sweden, 1994 – 2003.

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1

2. Installation .................................................................................................................. 2-1

3. Help ............................................................................................................................ 3-1

4. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 4-1

5. OM-Online Features ................................................................................................... 5-1

6. Repeater Operations ................................................................................................... 6-1

Password and Callback ....................................................................................... 6-67

7. Network ...................................................................................................................... 7-1

8. Alarms and Events ..................................................................................................... 8-1

Alarm Modem Configuration ................................................................................ 8-8

9. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 9-1

Index ................................................................................................................................ I-1

Questionnaire ................................................................................................................. Q-1

Figure 4-1. Phone book entry ........................................................................................ 4-2

Figure 5-1. OM-Online main window after logging on ................................................... 5-2

Figure 6-1. FON configuration ....................................................................................... 6-6

Figure 7-1. W-net, F-net or R2R net .............................................................................. 7-3

Figure 8-1. External alarm configuration ........................................................................ 8-4

Figure 9-1. DCD adapter ................................................................................................ 9-2

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3G Third Generation mobile system.

LED Light Emitting Diode.

Figure 1-1. Cable and modem connection

Remote connection can be performed either via a modem connected to the

The OM-Online software contains a platform-independent Java GUI part and

Systems and Units

’Repeater’ and ’Node’

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New Features in OM-Online Version R2A

• Support of Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

• Support of WRH units (Wideband Radio Head) in WCS systems (Wideband

• CommServer supporting proxy for both IP and SLW protocols.

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A complete installation includes, in addition to the OM-Online, also

2. Make sure that no application except Windows is running.

3. Insert the Allgon Repeater Software & Manual CD in the CD drive.

4. In the start page, select the omonline_R2A.exe file for a complete

Sun Java JRE installation

7. In the Setup Type box, select Typical and click Next>.

The Sun Java JRE is installed.

9. In the Choose Components box, you can add or remove components to be

When ready, click the Next> button.

The selected program components are now installed. For installation of

After the installation is completed the OM-Online will start automatically

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Allgon CommServer (standalone)

Allgon OM-Online Help

Allgon OM-Online R2A

Cellular Channel Calculator

For further information about uninstalling programs, refer to the Windows

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• Online help as described below.

• Dialog box help.

Dialog Box Help

• OM-Online, User’s Manual (this manual).

• AR Repeaters, User’s Manual

• ALR Compact Repeater, User’s Manual

• LinDAS, Installation Guide

• OMT32, User’s Manual

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