User Manual For RX-8123

USER MANUAL FOR RX-8123
RX-8123 GSM850MHZ DIGITAL CHANNEL SELECTIVE REPEATER

USER MANUAL
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Comba Telecom Ltd.
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RX-8123 II2 QI ENU Status : 1-0-1
Copyright - refer to title page
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CONTENTS
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CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... 2 INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES ..................................................................................... 4 HISTORY ............................................................................................................................... 5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ....................................................................................................... 6 SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS ...................................................................... 7 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 8 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................ 9 SYSTEM DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................. 9 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT ........................................................................................................ 10 EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTION ........................................................................................... 11 KIT OF PARTS .................................................................................................................... 12 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 13 WARNINGS AND ALERTS ................................................................................................. 13 SITE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................ 14 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................ 15 GOODS INWARDS INSPECTION ...................................................................................... 15 TOOLS................................................................................................................................. 15 PREPARATION ................................................................................................................... 15 WALL MOUNTING .............................................................................................................. 16 POLE MOUNTING OF MOUNTING RACK......................................................................... 17 DRIP-LOOP ......................................................................................................................... 17 EQUIPMENT CONNECTORS ............................................................................................ 18 CONNECTORS ................................................................................................................... 18 GROUNDING CONNECTION ............................................................................................. 19 LI-ION BATTERY CONNECTION ....................................................................................... 19 RF CONNECTION............................................................................................................... 19 EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTION ................................................................................... 19 CONNECTION BETWEEN PC AND EQUIPMENT ............................................................ 20 EXT ALARM CONNCETION ............................................................................................... 20 COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................... 21 PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS ......................................................................................... 21 MCU LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................................... 21 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 22 OMT ..................................................................................................................................... 24 LOCAL AND REMOTE CONNECTIONS TO OMT ............................................................. 24 LOCAL CONNECTION TO OMT ........................................................................................ 24 REMOTE CONNECTION TO OMT ..................................................................................... 25 OMT CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 25 RF PARAMETER ................................................................................................................ 26 SWITCH............................................................................................................................... 26 CHANNEL NO. .................................................................................................................... 27 ATT ...................................................................................................................................... 27 ALARM THRESHOLD ......................................................................................................... 28 ALARM INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 28 PROPERTIES INFO. ........................................................................................................... 29 EQUIPMENT ID ................................................................................................................... 29 COMM. CONFIG ................................................................................................................. 30
Section
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.4.7 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2
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USER MANUAL FOR RX-8123 6 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 31 APPENDICES...................................................................................................................... 32 APPENDIX A: TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ................................. 32 APPENDIX B: SERVICING POLICY AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT ............................. 33 APPENDIX C: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) FORM ............................. 34
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INDEX TO FIGURES AND TABLES
Figure 1: RX-8123 System Diagram .............................................................................................................9 Figure 2: RX-8123 Internal Layout ............................................................................................................. 10 Figure 3: Mounting Rack Overview ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 4: Wall Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 16 Figure 5: Pole Mounting Overview ............................................................................................................. 17 Figure 6: Bottom Panel Interface Diagram ................................................................................................ 18 Figure 7: The Connection between Equipment and PC ............................................................................ 20 Figure 8: Connection Type ......................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 9: Serial Port Configuration............................................................................................................. 24 Figure 10: Remote Connection .................................................................................................................. 25 Figure 11: OMT Main Window ................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 12: Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 13: Channel No. .............................................................................................................................. 27 Figure 14: Frequency Calculator................................................................................................................ 27 Figure 15: ATT ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 16: Alarm Threshold ....................................................................................................................... 28 Figure 17: Master Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 28 Figure 18: External Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 29 Figure 19: Equipment ID ............................................................................................................................ 29 Figure 20: Com. Config. ............................................................................................................................. 30 Table 1: Equipment Constitution ................................................................................................................ 11 Table 2: Equipment KOP ........................................................................................................................... 12 Table 3: Cable Connection ........................................................................................................................ 14 Table 4: RX-8123 Connectors ................................................................................................................... 18
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HISTORY
ENU 1-0-0 1-0-1 Details Of Change RX-8123 user manual first created on 24 Mar 2010. Revised the modem cable drawing, KOP, front panel drawing as well as Thailand address in April 2011.
Change No. 1 2
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ALC ATT AFC BTS CSA dB dBm DL DPX DT E/O, O/E FSK FOU GSM Hz ID LNA MCU MHz MT MTBF NF OMC OMT OP PA PLL PSU RF RFU RX SMA SIU TX UL VAC VSWR WDM Automatic Level Control Attenuation Antenna Feedback Cancellation Base Transceiver Station Cross Sectional Area Decibel Decibels relative to 1 milliwatt Downlink Duplexer Donor Terminal Electrical/Optical, Optical/Electrical Frequency Shift Keying Fiber Optical Unit Global Standard for Mobile Communication Hertz Identification Low Noise Amplifier Main Control Unit Megahertz Mobile Terminal Mean Time Between Failures Noise Figure Operation & Maintenance Center Operation & Maintenance Terminal Optical Fiber Power Amplifier Phase Locked Loop Power Supply Unit Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Unit Receive Sub-Miniature A Connector Slide-In-Unit Transmit Uplink Volts Alternating Current Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Wavelength Division Multiplexer
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SAFETY NOTICES AND ADMONISHMENTS
This document contains safety notices in accordance with appropriate standards. In the interests of conformity with the territory standards for the country concerned, the equivalent territorial admonishments are also shown. Any installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the equipment must only be carried out by trained, authorized personnel. At all times, personnel must comply with any safety notices and instructions. Specific hazards are indicated by symbol labels on or near the affected parts of the equipment. The labels conform to international standards, are triangular in shape, and are coloured black on a yellow background. An informative text label may accompany the symbol label. Hazard labeling is supplemented by safety notices in the appropriate equipment manual. These notices contain additional information on the nature of the hazard and may also specify precautions.
Warning:
These draw the attention of personnel to hazards that may cause death or injury to the operator or others. Examples of use are cases of high voltage, laser emission, toxic substances, point of high temperature, etc. Alert: These draw the attention of personnel to hazards that may cause damage to the equipment. An example of use is the case of static electricity hazard. Caution notices may also be used in the handbook to draw attention to matters that do not constitute a risk of causing damage to the equipment but where there is a possibility of seriously impairing its performance, e.g. by mishandling or gross maladjustment. Warnings and Cautions within the main text do not incorporate labels and may be in shortened form. CAUTION: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The RX-8123 GSM850 digital channel selective repeater is designed for 850MHz network. It can wireless transmit, two-way amplify GSM uplink and downlink signals and is designed for eliminating communicational coverage blind spots. By using the new Comba AFC (Antenna Feedback Cancellation) technique, the system isolation tolerance has been greatly improved: Imax>G-15dB, which was obliged to be higher than G+15dB under conventional technique. Characteristics of RX-8123 are as follows: Supports multiple carriers. Uplink and downlink with digital carrier selective frequency can efficiently amplify BS signal. With AFC function Adopt high linear PA and ensure GSM signal efficiently being amplified. With out-of- band suppression and supports automatic gain temperature compensation function which can maintain regular operation among working temperature. Local Operation and Maintenance Terminal (OMT): operating status and parameters can be set or monitored by OMT PC locally. It can also check the downlink power and download the latest OMT version. Operation Maintenance Center (OMC): system working parameters and communication configuration can be set or inquired remotely through the build-in GSM modem. If alarm is generated, the equipment will dial up to OMC automatically in the mode of SMS or GPRS. Build-in Li-ion battery ensures that alarm information can automatically report to OMC in case of equipment power failure. Designed for all weather outdoor application waterproof, damp-proof and Omni-sealed (IP65).
The following figure shows the enclosure of the RX-8123.
372
492
276
POWER
MODEM
ALARM
228
DT
MT
Figure 1: Views of RX-8123 Enclosure End of Section
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2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
2.1 SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Figure 1: RX-8123 System Diagram As shown in the above figure, the downlink BS signals go through DT port to the system and then to downlink by duplexer separation. The DL signals will go through DT duplexer then to AFC digital processing module for digital filtering and self-oscillation elimination. Then the DL signals will be sent to downlink PA to amplify power and filter via duplexer. After amplification, the signals are transmitted at the MT port to the service antenna. On the UL, the signals transmitted by the mobile go through MT integration duplexer and AFC digital processing module then to uplink PA to power amplify and filter via duplexer, finally get back to BS by donor antenna.
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2.2
EQUIPMENT LAYOUT
The following figure shows RX-8123 internal layout.
PSU
Li-ion Battery
UL PA
DL PA
Distribution Board
Duplexer AFC Digital Module

TX ANT RX
VSWR Module MODEM Surge Arrestor
Figure 2: RX-8123 Internal Layout
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2.3
EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTION
RX-8123 consists of the modules described as below: Name LNA Frequency Conversion Unit IF unit AFC Digital Module Digital Processing Module AFC unit Processes and filters base band data Supports digital adaptive process, counteracts oscillation signal and base-banded selects useful signals Amplifier uplink and downlink power Realize UL/DL TX and RX isolation Converts the input voltage into a stable DC to provide power for other modules Test the antenna and cable systems of MT end. This provides protection to the PSU. It is assumed that the antenna system will have ample lightning protection. Provides power to the Main Control Unit to send alarm signals in the event of power failure Table 1: Equipment Constitution Can sampling, quantization and numbering and transmit BS signal into digital base band signal. Description
Uplink/Downlink PA Duplexer PSU VSWR Module Surge Arrestor
Li-ion Battery
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2.4
KIT OF PARTS
For this system, the following are shipped: Product Identifier RX-8123 QI Mounting Rack Fuse Key Local Commissioning Cable M10110 M10 x 85 x 110 5.5mm OMT-D Factory Test Report Description This equipment manual on CD-Rom Quantity 1 1 2 2 1 4 2 1 1 1
RRU-040L-5811
Delay fuse for PSU N/A R-9122C/R-9122AC Masonry Bolt U Bolt (with 2 nuts, flat washer, spring washer per bolt) Allen Key OMT software on CD-Rom N/A Table 2: Equipment KOP
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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 WARNINGS AND ALERTS
Radio Frequency Energies There may be situations, particularly for workplace environments near high-powered RF sources, where recommended limits for safe exposure of human beings to RF energy could be exceeded. In such cases, restrictive measures or actions may be necessary to ensure the safe use of RF energy.
High Voltage The equipment has been designed and constructed to prevent, as far as reasonably, practicable danger. Any work activity on or near equipment involving installation, operation or maintenance must be, as far as reasonably, free from danger. Where there is a risk of damage to electrical systems involving adverse weather, extreme temperatures, wet, corrosive or dirty conditions, flammable or explosive atmospheres, the system must be suitably installed to prevent danger.
Protective Earthing Equipment provided for the purpose of protecting individuals from electrical risk must be suitable for the purpose and properly maintained and used.
Handling Precautions This covers a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, holding or restraining an object, animal or person. It also covers activities that require the use of force or effort, such as pulling a lever, or operating power tools.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Observe standard precautions for handling ESD-sensitive devices. Assume that all solid-state electronic devices are ESD-sensitive. Ensure the use of a grounded wrist strap or equivalent while working with ESD-sensitive devices. Transport, store, and handle ESD-sensitive devices in static-safe environments.
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3.2
SITE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Site Considerations The site considerations are listed below: The distance between the donor antenna and the BS should satisfy line of sight requirements for maximum coverage area. The received spots accept field intensity at least -70dBm. Make sure that TX and RX antennas isolation should more than the max gain that of -15dB. Supply power near by the BS and easily access to the grounding spot.
Installation Location Mounting surface shall be capable of supporting the weight of the equipment. In order to avoid electromagnetic interference, a proper Mounting location must be selected to minimize interference from electromagnetic sources such as large electrical equipment. Chassis output interface should install higher 1.2m than the ground. Environmental Humidity has an adverse effect on the reliability of the equipment. It is recommended to install the equipment in locations having stable temperature and unrestricted air-flow which should under the temperature that of 0oC ~40oC and relative humidity of maximal 85%. The installation location for the product should be well ventilated. The equipment has been designed to operate at the temperature range and humidity level as stated in the product specifications in the datasheet. Direct sun light exposure to the equipment should be avoided. Provide additional shelter if necessary. Powering The power supply unit (PSU) provides power to all modules within the equipment. Depending on the product variant, it is recommended that the PSU operates on a dedicated circuit breaker or fused circuit. Grounding Requirement Verify that the equipment has been well grounded. This includes antennas and all cables connected to the system. Ensure lightning protection for the antennas is properly grounded. Cable Routing Depending on equipment configuration, a variety of types of cables are required. Where applicable, ensure cables are properly routed and secured so that they are not damaged. Cable requirements are as follow: NAME Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable RS 232 Cable CONNECTION N to N N to N RS 232 Table 3: Cable Connection DESCRIPTION Connect BS cable to DT port Connect serve antenna cable to MT port
Manual Handling During transportation and installation, take necessary handling precautions to avoid potential physical injury to the installation personnel and the equipment.
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3.3
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
3.3.1 GOODS INWARDS INSPECTION

1. Verify the number of packages received against the packing list. 2. Check all packages for external damage; report any external damage to the shipping courier. If there is damage, a shipping agent should be present before unpacking and inspecting the contents because damage caused during transit is the responsibility of the agent. 3. Open and check each package against the packing list. If any items are missing, please contact Comba. 4. Do not remove items from antistatic packing until ready for installation. If damage is discovered at the time of installation, contact the shipping agent.
3.3.2 TOOLS
See Appendix A for a full list of the recommended tools required for installation and maintenance.
3.3.3 PREPARATION
Wall mounting with the masonry bolts supplied, which make use of the outer holes. Pole Mounting with the clamp kit supplied, which make use of the inner holes.
8- 13 For Pole Mounting
For Wall Mounting
85 200
Figure 3: Mounting Rack Overview
402
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3.3.4 WALL MOUNTING

Drill holes on the wall by using the position of the four round holes on the Mounting rack as a guide. Insert the masonry bolts M10x110 through the round holes and tighten them to take the weight of the entire enclosure. Hook the enclosure up onto the mounting rack and align the hole positions to that of the mounting rack, then installed the hex socked bolt (M8 x 20) to complete the installation.
Hex Socket Bolt M8x20 (5.5) Plain Washer Spring Washer
Mounting Rack
Masonry Bolt M10
Plain Washer Spring Washer
Figure 4: Wall Mounting
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3.3.5 POLE MOUNTING OF MOUNTING RACK

The equipment can be mounted on a pole of about 60~75mm in diameter. Insert and tighten the two U bolts to secure the mounting rack onto the pole. The remaining installation to secure the enclosure to the mounting rack is identical to wall mounting.
Pole
Side Bolt
Mounting Rack
Nut M10
U-Bolt M10x85x110
Hex Socket Bolt M8x20 (5.5) Spring Washer Flat Washer Spring Washer Flat Washer
Figure 5: Pole Mounting Overview
3.3.6 DRIP-LOOP
Comba recommends that every horizontal cable entry to the equipment forms a 'U' before its entry to the equipment. Water on the cable will drip down at the bottom of the loop and will not accumulate at the equipment connectors.
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3.4
EQUIPMENT CONNECTORS
3.4.1 CONNECTORS
POWER
MODEM
ALARM
DT
MT
. Figure 6: Bottom Panel Interface Diagram
The connection interfaces are shown below: Connector MT DT Power

1
Description N-female connector, for external mobile antenna N-female connector, for external donor antenna Power Supply Interface Reserved Table 4: RX-8123 Connectors
MODEM
1 The voltage identification is a variant due to electricity system diversity of global regions. The power cable gland might be identified for AC 220V, AC 110V, AC 220V/110V, DC -48V, or DC +24V respectively. Please refer to specific product or contact local sales if any doubt.
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3.4.2 GROUNDING CONNECTION

Ground Connection To ensure safe operation of the product, a ground (earth) connection is required. For single phase AC power source, the product must be grounded by connecting the earth wire of the power cord to the ground terminal of the AC supply.
3.4.3 LI-ION BATTERY CONNECTION

Li-ion battery is provided with this system to ensure power is supplied to the system monitoring unit and MCU and to ensure the alarm message could be sent to OMC effectively in case of mains power failure. Caution: Be careful of the risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
3.4.4 RF CONNECTION
Donor antenna connection: Connect the cable form donor antenna to DT port Mobile antenna connection: Connect the cable form mobile antenna to MT port
3.4.5 EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTION

The external alarm port is used to connect with other external equipment and alarm ports. Connection is not must in case there is no external alarm port.
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3.4.6 CONNECTION BETWEEN PC AND EQUIPMENT

The below shows the connection:
Monitoring Center
GSM Network/PSTN
Wire/Wireless Modem
Wireless
Build-in GSM Modern
Realize remote monitor
RS-232 RS232 cable
Local Monitoring
Figure 7: The Connection between Equipment and PC Note that when connect the RS-232 with PC, the equipment should be power off and Li-ion battery output connector is disconnected.
3.4.7 EXT ALARM CONNCETION

The EXT ALARM port is a 7-pin CPC connector. The following figure and table show the pin allocation and definition. Pin numbering are shown looking-into the connector on the enclosure.
1 3 6
2 5 7
Figure 2: Pins Allocation for EXT_ALM Port Pin number Alarm definition 1 EXT. Alarm 1 2 EXT. Alarm 2 3 EXT. Alarm 3 4 GND 5 EXT. Alarm 4 6 Reserved 7 Reserved
Table 1: Pin Definition of EXT_ALM Port
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4 COMMISSIONING
4.1 PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS
After equipment installation, perform the following steps before equipment powering and commissioning, check that the expected voltage, current, and power levels do not violate any ratings. Double check all connections including ground before applying power. Do not manipulate circuits or make changes when power is applied: Visually inspect the power connection within the equipment. Ensure that the power cable is correctly and securely connected, including grounding wire, RF cable and optical cable. Check grounding connection and verify that the ground resistance is less than 5. Connect the equipment to the PC installed with OMT software. Check antenna system return loss which working frequency band return loss should less than -14dB (VSWR < 1.5) The online commissioning can be commenced with following the commissioning steps.
4.2
MCU LED INDICATORS
Three diagnostic LEDs are located on MCU, each indicates the status of a particular function:
MCU
LED 4 LED 1 LED 3 LED 2
Connector to Distribution Board
Figure 3: LEDs on MCU Identifier LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Colour Green Green Red Red Indication Initiation indicator, flashes one time after supplying power Operation indicator Flashes once every second to indicate normal system operation. Alarm indicator. ON = alarm; OFF = no alarm Modem status indicator. Flashes during initiating, and go off after that. If the indicator is continuous on then the initiating fails. Table 2: MCU LEDs
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4.3
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES
Perform the following procedures for system commissioning.

On line & Inquiry Status
Set Channel NO .
Signal Input Adjust Downlink ATT and Measure Downlink Output Power
Remote Connection to OMC No Yes Configure [Equipment ID]
Comm. Comfig
Select Monitoring Parameters
External Alarm Yes Enable External Alarm and Configure Voltage applied to EXT Alarm
No
Test-Call
Double Check No Interference to BTS and Antenna Isolation Meets Requirements
Exit from OMT
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Commissioning Tasks 1. On-line and Inquiry status 2. Set Channel No. 3. Adjust Downlink Output Power and align donor antenna 4. Configure [Equipment ID] 5. Comm. Config 6. Select Monitoring Parameters
3. 1.
2.
7. Test coverage area field intensity and adjust service antenna.
4.
8. Verify UL gain and ensure test call produces good voice quality and there is no interfering BTS
5.
Observation Activate the OMT Main window. The system Initialization will completed in about 2 minutes. Click Connect button to enquire the repeaters status. Proceed if there is no alarm; else check the failure and attend to the alarm. Keep RF switch ON and set the channel number of the repeaters operating frequency. Observe DL input power from measured value. Align the direction of donor antenna until the DL input power reading is maximized. Note: To ensure that the measured DL input power is accurate, one should set the DL ATT to 0 before performing the check. Go to [Properties Info] and set [Equipment ID]. Enable the power supply by selecting On in [RF] -> [Switch]; go to [Properties Info.] -> [Comm. Config.] and set OMC Phones No. , the service No. of SMSC, Report Mode. Select the equipment controlled and monitored parameters. If the external devices are connected to the equipment for management, please enable in the [External Alarm Info.] Interface. Use test-handset to verify field intensity within the coverage area. If needed, realign the service antenna to achieve the desired coverage. Note: If during operation, the equipment gain could not be set to maximum or the output power is not high enough due to insufficient donor and service antennas isolation, then the antennas position should be changed to increase isolation. If the output power is too high and ALC is activated, then adjust the DL ATT to achieve optimal DL Gain. Adjust UL gain and perform test calls. Typically, the UL gain is set around 5dB less than DL gain. Perform test calls in the coverage area while adjusting UL gain if required. Note: If the repeater is near the BTS and the test call performance is poor, this may be due to UL noise interference to the BTS. Users can calculate and determine if the repeater UL noise will interfere with the BTS. Verify again that there is no unacceptable interference to BTS. Table 3: Commissioning
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5 OMT
The equipment can be monitored and controlled by OMT software running on a local PC with local commissioning cable, remote connection to the equipment via wireless GSM / CDMA network. OMT software running on a local PC with serial connection to the equipment. OMC (optional) software with remote connection to the equipment over wireless GSM / CDMA network. This chapter is to introduce how to apply local and remote connection to OMT for the first installation, for the detailed OMT information, please refer to OMT user manual and other references. Notice: The OMC software with remote connection to the equipment over wireless GSM / CDMA network is optional for customers.
5.1
LOCAL AND REMOTE CONNECTIONS TO OMT
After installing OMT software on the PC, connection to the equipment can be done locally or remotely. Double click the OMT explorer icon, the OMT Explorer main screen window will appear.
5.1.1 LOCAL CONNECTION TO OMT

After database configuration is done successfully, the following window will pop up and select [Local connection via RS-232] for local connection.
Figure 8: Connection Type Select the desired communication port and click OK, it will enter into the main window of OMT.
Figure 9: Serial Port Configuration
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5.1.2 REMOTE CONNECTION TO OMT

If remote connection is needed, users can select [Remote connection via modem] in connection type window. Select desired serial port and click OK in [Serial Port Configuration] window to go to OMT main window and start modem initialization. Click connect and the [Remote Connection] window will show up.
Figure 10: Remote Connection Config: Enter the correct phone number (Users don't have to enter the password) and click connect, it will be connected remotely. Notice: Please enable the SIM card to support Circuit Switch Data.
5.2
OMT CONFIGURATION
After entering the OMT main screen, click the Connect button on the toolbar, to connect the equipment to the OMT. Successful connection will be indicated by a message Online Ok and equipment parameters can be read and/or set. Users can configure the parameters, and then offset the parameters according to desired coverage level and interference to other BTS signals. OMT parameters include: Common Information, RF Information, Alarm Information, and Properties Information.
Figure 11: OMT Main Window
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5.3
RF PARAMETER
It is recommended to configure the following RF parameters for the first installation.
5.3.1 SWITCH
Switch is to enable/disable power for internal modules. When user checks and sets non-RF parameters, such as checking physical antenna connection, switching off will disable equipment power temporarily to protect PA in operation.
Figure 12: Switch Self-oscillation opposed switch: if the switch off , the repeater is the same as the normal repeater; if the switch is on, the repeater can work under the condition of the isolation of DT and MT antenna is more than the value of the gain minus 15dB. Self-oscillation control switch: if the repeater cant oppose the oscillation, and the switch is on, the repeater will set the ATT to decrease the system gain itself according to the isolation. RF Switch: Turn off DL PA and UL PA. Config: Select the required state in setting columns of RF information window for RF switch, then press [Enter] or [Config] button to finish the configuration operation.
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5.3.2 CHANNEL NO.

Channel No. includes Low Edge Channel No. and High Edge Channel No. The value in [MaxValue] column is the upper limit of the range, while the value in [MinValue] column is the lower limit of the range.
Figure 13: Channel No. Config: Enter the required value in setting columns and click [Config] button to finish the configuration operation. There are two methods to insert the channel number: Insert the desired channel number (within the setting range) into the [Setting] column directly Right click the [Setting] column, the [Frequency Calculator] dialogue window seen as below will popup, insert the desired channel number. Then the corresponding frequency will turn up automatically. This function makes it easier for user to configure.
Figure 14: Frequency Calculator
5.3.3 ATT
ATT adjustment includes UL/DL ATT adjustment. The purpose of adjusting the ATT is to adjust system gain. DL/UL ATT setting range: 0~30dB
Figure 15: ATT Config: Select the required value in setting columns of RF information window for ATT, and press [Enter] or [Config] button to finish the configuration operation.
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5.3.4 ALARM THRESHOLD

Alarm Threshold includes Power threshold, Temperature threshold and VSWR threshold. Users can set alarm threshold according to the specific situation. If the measured value is lower than the threshold lower limit or more than the threshold upper limit, the appropriate alarm will be generated.
Figure 16: Alarm Threshold Config: Enter the required value in setting columns of RF information window for Alarm threshold, and press [Enter] or [Config] button to finish the configuration operation.
5.3.5 ALARM INFORMATION

Alarm information operation is to select alarm parameters for monitoring. Alarm parameters include Master Alarm, Channel Alarm and External Alarm. Click any tree node in [Alarm Info] group, [Alarm Parameter Information] window will appear in the right side. The picture below shows the master alarm information.
Figure 17: Master Alarm
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Figure 18: External Alarm Config: Tick the check box of [Item select] and [Enable] of the desired parameters and click [config] button to finish configuration operation. is to enable the alarm monitoring for system. Only if users enable the alarm Notice: [Enable] box by ticking the [Enable] box, the alarms can be monitored by the OMT/OMC. On the MCU, if any alarm is generated and this alarm is also enabled in [Enable] box, LED H2 turns RED; while it is OFF when normal working. On the OMT/OMC window, [Alarm Status] indicator keeps GREEN if no alarm and turns RED if an alarm is generated.
5.4
PROPERTIES INFO.
5.4.1 EQUIPMENT ID
Equipment ID is to be configured after local commission has been completed, which includes Site ID, and Site Sub ID.
Figure 19: Equipment ID See the table below for configuration details of each parameter. Item Site ID Site Sub ID Description Site ID is the unique equipment identification. It is a hexadecimal string of eight characters in the range of [00000000~FFFFFFFF]. e.g. 00000000 Site Sub ID is used for Master-Slave System. It is the unique identification of each Master/ Slave Unit and is a hexadecimal string of two characters in the range of [00~FF]. For the system located with single equipment, the Site Sub ID should be FF. For Master-Slave system, the Site Sub ID for Master Unit is 00, and the Site Sub ID for each Slave Unit is represented in the range of [01~FE] in ascending order. e.g. Master Site ID: 00, Slave Site ID: 01
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5.4.2 COMM. CONFIG

If the equipment is to be monitored by OMC software over wireless GSM / CDMA network, users must finish the [Comm. Config.] in the next step. The Comm. Config information requires to be manually entered by users after successful connection to the equipment.
Figure 20: Com. Config. See the table below for configuration details of each parameter. Item Checking Control Description Select Enable or Disable from the drop down menu as shown to enable or disable the Phone Number Authentication feature. Refer to [Phone No.] in details. Based on the current network conditions, users can enter the IP address information of the equipment, which is connected to the OMT/OMC via Ethernet. This connection via Ethernet is not available at this stage. This is designed for authentication purpose when remote connection via modem is required. It is the phone number to dial the equipment. Only the phone number pre-defined in this field, will it be allowed to dial the equipment. It is required to manually enter the phone number. Up to 5 phone numbers are allowed. The use of phone number authentication can avoid unauthorized use of the OMT. In addition, it can prevent the equipment receiving piles of spam short messages, thus help the operator greatly reduce the cost. The Report No. is the SIM card number of the modem built into the OMC Server computer. The equipment will send alarm SMS to this number. If remote communication is needed via modem, users have to enable SMS mode and set the report phone No. by entering the SIM card number of the equipment built-in modem. It specifies the SMS center. Users have to set the service No. of SMSC for the first installation, so that the alarms can be sent to OMC. End of Section
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OMC Server IP
Phone No.
Report Config
SMSC No.
6 MAINTENANCE
The RX-8123 repeater is designed for trouble-free operation and generally does not need maintenance. Maintenance activities should only be carried out by trained personnel. The equipment operation status can be observed remotely through OMC. Periodic inspection of the repeater equipment(s) is recommended, the recommended tasks includes: Inspect and record operation status and output power of the repeater from OMC or OMT. Verify the direction and position of antennas. Re-align if necessary. Make sure the cable gland and sealing on the RF cable connectors are not damaged. Verify lightning and grounding protection is in good condition.
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7 APPENDICES
7.1 APPENDIX A: TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
The following are the recommended list of tools new installation and routine maintenance: Slotted screwdriver Philips screwdriver Ring spanner (Assorted size: 12~20mm) Electrically operated drill and masonry drill bits 10mm Anti-static wrist strap Allen key (M5.5) Side cutter Frequency counter (e.g. FLUKE PM6685R) RF Power Meter (e.g. Bird 5000) T-shaped Pentagon Key Wrench
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7.2
APPENDIX B: SERVICING POLICY AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT
The repair of individual units and modules of this equipment is not considered practicable without factory facilities. It is, therefore, the policy of Comba whereby faulty units or modules are returned to the local agent for repair. To enable an efficient, prompt after sales service to be provided for the diagnosis, repair and return of any faulty equipment, please comply with the following requirements. Items to be sent for repair should be packaged so as to provide both electrostatic and physical protection and a Repair Material Authorization (RMA) should be completed giving the required information. A sample RMA form is provided in Appendix. This request must be included with the item for repair. Items for repair should be sent to the nearest Comba office: COMBA TELECOM LTD. Hong Kong Office Address: 611 East Wing, No. 8 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Tai Po, Hong Kong. Tel: +852 2636 6861 Fax: +852 2637 0966 Singapore Office Address: No. 1 Kaki Bukit View, #02-10 Techview, Singapore 415941 Tel: + 65 6345 4908 Fax: + 65 6345 1186 Thailand Office Address: 240/34 Ayothaya Tower 18th Floor, Ratchadapisek Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320, Thailand Tel: +66 2274 1618-9 Fax: +66 2274 1620 India Office Address: Suite No. 2, E-172, TSH House, Greater Kailash I, New Delhi 110 048, India Tel: + 91 11 4173 9997 / 8 Fax: + 91 11 4173 9996 Sweden Office Address: Gustavslundsvagen 147, S- 167 51 Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 25 38 70 Fax: +46 8 25 38 71 Brazil Office Address: Avenida Engenheiro Luiz Carlos Berrini 1297, cj 122, 04571-090 Brooklin Novo, So Paulo, Brazil Tel: +55 11 35093700 Fax: +55 11 35093720 Dubai Office Address: P.O. Box 450583, DUBAI, U.A.E. Tel: +971 0 4 433 5320 Fax: +971 0 4 422 6774 US Office Address: Comba Telecom Inc. 2390 Bering Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, USA Tel: +1 408 526 0180 Fax: +1 408 526 0181 China Office Address: No.10, Shenzhou Road, Guangzhou Science City, Guangzhou, China Tel: + 86 20 2839 0000 Fax: + 86 20 2839 0136
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APPENDIX C: RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) FORM
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