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BSF-3302 VHF Fiber Optic Repeater
Product Description and User’s Manual

Doc No. PN 3302 61-200001 Series-UM Rev. 1.0

THIS DOCUMENT IS VALID FOR THE

BSF 3302 (150/174MHz) REPEATERS for the US Market

Summary of Contents for BSF-3302

Page 1: ...BSF 3302 VHF Fiber Optic Repeater Product Description and User s Manual Doc No PN 3302 61 200001 Series UM Rev 1 0 THIS DOCUMENT IS VALID FOR THE BSF 3302 150 174MHz REPEATERS for the US Market...

Page 2: ...on Requirements 17 3 1 1 Safety Guidelines 17 3 1 2 Criteria for Repeater Installation Location 17 3 1 3 RF Cable Installation Guidelines 18 3 1 4 F O Cable Installation Guidelines 18 3 2 Service Ante...

Page 3: ...8 6 3 2 Date Time 49 6 3 3 Configure External Alarms 49 6 3 4 IP Address 50 6 4 Remote Communication Setup 51 6 4 1 TCP IP and Ethernet 51 6 4 2 Modem Setup 52 6 4 2 1 Packet Switched Modem Configurat...

Page 4: ...o the correction of errors and the aforementioned advisory services This document has been prepared to be used by professional and properly trained personnel and the customer assumes full responsibili...

Page 5: ...rmation furnished by Axell Wireless in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However Axell Wireless assumes no responsibility for its use In no event shall Axell Wireless be liable for...

Page 6: ...harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions th...

Page 7: ...mpliance with FCC deployment rule regarding the radiation of noise Good engineering practice must be used in regard to the signal booster s noise radiation Thus the gain of the signal booster should b...

Page 8: ...vice antennas antenna splitter losses 11 dB Based on equation 3 Input antenna noise to the antenna 60 2 11 15 81dBm The Out of band input noise to the antenna should be 60 2 12 11 81dbm NOTE In this e...

Page 9: ...protection such as gloves Caution RF Exposure RF radiation arising from transmitter outputs connected to AWL s equipment must be considered a safety hazard This condition might only occur in the event...

Page 10: ...vity Observe electrostatic precautionary procedures ESD Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device Static electricity can be conducted to the semiconductor chip from the center pin of the RF input conne...

Page 11: ...ecting the OMU II and the most distant last remote unit that the OMU supports This offers great flexibility when providing RF coverage in areas where it is not possible to rely on off air transmission...

Page 12: ...ng via OMU II Remote configuration and management Via OMU II intuitive Web GUI Via AEM automatically detected via AEM no local setup required Optionally via Ethernet or GSM GSM R PSTN modem SNMP v1 v2...

Page 13: ...the ALC function for one and two carriers 2 3 Operating Temperature The BSF 3302 is designed primarily for multi carrier purposes If the repeater is run at full output power over a long period of time...

Page 14: ...nfiguration of an IP address or via GSM GSM R PSTN modem 2 5 Interfaces The BSF 3302 unit provides the following interfaces Lockable door catches for protection and security External TX and RX antenna...

Page 15: ...Downlink output connection to TX Antenna N type connector female U L DAS RF Port Uplink input connection from RX Antenna N type connector female Cable Gland The fiber optic cable link from the master...

Page 16: ...up Figure 2 4 Repeater with Door Open Feature Description Rechargeable Backup Battery provides the Control Module and modem with enough capacity to send an alarm in case of input power failure See sec...

Page 17: ...s cables to connect the antennas to the Repeater Class 1 Laser This product is equipped with class 1 lasers as per definition in EN 60825 1 Un terminated optical receptacles may emit laser radiation D...

Page 18: ...mined by the Remote installation plan When calculating the cable length take into account excess cable slack so as not to limit the insertion paths Recommended fiber optic cable Single mode type fiber...

Page 19: ...antennas in dB cable losses in dB For example No of Antennas Cable Losses Max Allowed Antenna Gain 4 3 39 1 37 6 3 11 1dBi 1 3 39 1 37 0 3 5 1dBi 10 3 39 1 37 10 3 15 1dBi Typical Antenna Types Indoo...

Page 20: ...m any personnel within the area 3 3 RF Cabling Requirements For all coaxial connections to from the Repeater high performance flexible low loss 50 coaxial communications cable All cables shall be weat...

Page 21: ...ireless contains Checklist with delivered items Repeater with attached wall mounting brackets Mains lead Keys to repeater Rubber inset for fiber inlet cable gland CD containing User s Manual and RMC A...

Page 22: ...below and overall dimensions of the BSF 3302 enclosure The BSF 3302 is fitted with wall mounting brackets which provide adequate ventilation between the BSF 3302 and the wall to which it is fixed Pla...

Page 23: ...eight of the cell enhancer fixing to a hollow wall is not recommended Always check that there are no pipes or cables hidden in the wall beneath the area to be drilled Various pipe and cable detectors...

Page 24: ...ng and plugging The size of fixing is dependent on the item to be fixed and the nature of the wall The Repeater should be fixed with mild steel M8 100mm rawlbolts or similar 1 Mark out the fixing cent...

Page 25: ...in place carefully withdraw the four bolts Figure 4 6 Withdraw Bolts 7 Align repeater with the four fixings Great care should be exercised here as the repeater is very heavy Once repeater is held in...

Page 26: ...ction as follows Ensure that good grounding protection measures are taken to create a reliable repeater site Make sure to use adequately dimensioned grounding cables The minimum recommended conductive...

Page 27: ...sensitivity of the electronics systems Ensure that lightning protection measures are taken to create a reliable repeater site Protect all coaxial cables and power cables from the transients caused by...

Page 28: ...61 200001 Series Repeater Product Description and User s Manual Axell Wireless Ltd Doc No PN 3302 61 200001 Series UM Rev 1 0 28 Figure 4 10 Example of protective device installed in connection with t...

Page 29: ...er Single mode type fiber 9 125 Use SC APC connectors 8 degree angle for all connections Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable 1 The fiber optic cable with its SC APC connector must be passed through the c...

Page 30: ...provide a degree of strain relief rubber sealing insert should be employed The insert has a slit along one side on the outside of the repeater pass the fiber optic cable through the slit in the insert...

Page 31: ...ive low when there is no voltage the alarm indicator will turn red Active high an applied voltage of between 12 and 24 V will cause the external alarm indicator to turn red The repeater can supply 15...

Page 32: ...set in the on or standby position Setting the switch to standby will disable the repeater In the standby position the PSU module and repeater are still connected to the AC power supply but the PSU mo...

Page 33: ...ted The battery is replaced by removing the restraining clip and lifting the battery pack out of the recess and disconnecting the cable Figure 4 13 Backup Battery 4 7 2 2 Connecting the Power Source T...

Page 34: ...the PSU module on standby switch in the standby position the repeater is still connected to the AC power supply but is not operational 4 7 3 2 Verifying LEDs Verify the LEDs from the following module...

Page 35: ...gain levels 4 Assign the unit a recognizable name according to its location 5 1 Open a Session to the BSF 3302 via the OMU II 1 Open a local or remote session to the host OMU II Remote session open a...

Page 36: ...via OMU II 1 From the OMU II main window click the Opto Adjust button Figure 5 2 OMU II Main window The OLA screen appears The screen lists the OLA options and status for each link The links are liste...

Page 37: ...t number and identification e g AHFK Status Displays an Error if process failed If successful the pilot tone used and the adjustment level will be displayed Resulting Attenuation Compensation level us...

Page 38: ...rifying the DL RF output level is maximized by setting the required DL attenuation of the signal Setting the UL attenuation according to the DL In case of noise adjusting the UL attenuation to reduce...

Page 39: ...ration window 3 In the Downlink section Verify the Amplifier is set to ON Set Attenuation to maximum value 15dB Lower the Attenuation level step by step until the desired Output power level is reached...

Page 40: ...DL Attenuation value Figure 5 7 BSF 3302 Uplink Configuration Section 5 If noise is detected adjust only the uplink value 5 3 2 Automatic BSF 3302 RF Balancing NOTE This feature will be available in...

Page 41: ...orts should be sent to and optionally with a secondary IP address where the repeater can connect to in case connection to primary IP fails When heartbeat reports and alarms are sent from the repeater...

Page 42: ...en such a session is opened 6 1 Opening a Direct Web Session You may open a direct Web session to the BSF 3302 by connecting to the unit either A Locally B Remotely via an Ethernet modem connection re...

Page 43: ...rds compatibility you may also use User Name Avitec Password AvitecPasswd NOTE It is highly recommended to change the default password according to section 0 The Web GUI Main Window appears This is th...

Page 44: ...001 Series UM Rev 1 0 44 6 2 Navigating the Web Interface The Web GUI window provides access to the management options of the BSF 3302 Several tabs and sub tabs are available Home Nodes Logs etc while...

Page 45: ...ctions of each tab Tab Description Provides a general status and alarm information Switching to Advanced View will toggle a more detailed view of each band and module Section 0 Lists the remote nodes...

Page 46: ...rnal Alarms shows status of external alarms and the defined names 2 RF Status Frequency Range shows frequency range used per DL UL Uplink Downlink gain attenuation and connection status in the specifi...

Page 47: ...s See section 6 3 3 Change password Used to update system login password for the logged in user See section 0 Date and Time Used to configure the time stamp for dating BSF 3302 events See section 0 Et...

Page 48: ...n button provides access to BSF 3302 hardware and software version information To set BSF 3302 TAG 1 In the Home window click the edit button next to Tag Figure 6 4 Set BSF 3302 TAG Name 2 Enter the N...

Page 49: ...ed formats Or click on Local Time to set the time according to the PC running the Web GUI 4 Click Apply Figure 6 6 Configure Date and Time 6 3 3 Configure External Alarms It is necessary to configure...

Page 50: ...for local management options To configure the IP address 1 In the Main menu click the Config button 2 Click on Ethernet 3 For manual IP address configuration Select Manually Configure IP Address Set t...

Page 51: ...on also available in this dialog is described in section 6 5 SNMP Select an option ETH TCP Modem or SNMP and configure Then select the next relevant option NOTE The configuration of each option is sav...

Page 52: ...then select Remote Communication from the displayed icons The following dialog appears 3 Verify that Remote Communication is ON 4 Select the Device Method communication method Select the option relev...

Page 53: ...CT RCD command via the Axell Shell or via Terminal to launch a modem restart if logged in restart will be performed on the first logout 2 Dial the modem number if PSTN or the data number if SIM card 3...

Page 54: ...itional addresses can be defined via the Axell Shell 5 Enter the destination address device Trap Port and its Community parameters 6 Click Apply 6 5 2 Activating and Configuring the SNMP Agent The SNM...

Page 55: ...een 6 6 1 Default User Accounts User Name Default Password Details axell AxellPasswd Default user name omcuname iwnkhoob Axell Element Manager AEM user account This account will not generate VLI LGO o...

Page 56: ...System Administrator omcuname sysadmin NOTE New users added to the system have read only access Users may be promoted to read write and or web access using the ACT USERPROMOTE command See Common Comm...

Page 57: ...nfig button 2 Select the Axell Shell option The Axell Shell button invokes the CLI screen It is used to run some of the commands that are currently not provided by the Web GUI user privileges and admi...

Page 58: ...1 0 58 6 9 Attribute Reference To access the Attribute Reference 1 Click on the Config button 2 Select the Attribute Reference option The Attribute Reference lists all available CLI commands and inclu...

Page 59: ...isolated from the power before anything is replaced In the event of a malfunction in the system the status of the antenna systems as well as the continuity of the cabling should be checked before repl...

Page 60: ...les This information can be used to aid in remotely troubleshooting the Remote To access the BSF 3302 Main Monitoring and Configuration window 1 Access the OMU II main windows click the Nodes button c...

Page 61: ...2 General Indicator Description Temperature Current ambient temperature Tag Name of Repeater user customizable Door Status Green if closed 7 2 2 Detailed view of the BSF 3302 RF Status The BSF 3302 RF...

Page 62: ...igure 7 4 BSF 3302 F O Status Indicator Description Module Overall optic module status Comm Optic connection status Temperature Temperature level and status indicator Tx Opto DL optic signal status Rx...

Page 63: ...5 Logs To receive a summary containing all information on a reported incident in the Log list simply hover with the mouse over the specified Log and view all details contained in the Log see below Fi...

Page 64: ...N 3302 61 200001 Series UM Rev 1 0 64 7 4 Module LEDs This section describes the LEDs of the internal modules The modules are accessed if the remote is opened Figure 7 7 Position of Module LEDs Module...

Page 65: ...t for a quick flash every 10th second Control Module switched on status OK Off permanent Control Module switched off Green LED Modem Power On Modem Power is on Off Modem Power is off Green LED Modem S...

Page 66: ...Error detected Off No error LED 3 UL Data Yellow On Communication is ongoing in the uplink direction Off No communication LED 4 DL Data Yellow On Communication is ongoing in the downlink direction Of...

Page 67: ...power supply operating Quick flash 15V power supply not operating or operating with malfunction LED 4 28V Red Slow flash every 10 seconds 28V power supply operating Quick flash 28V power supply not o...

Page 68: ...lour System Three Colour System Four Colour System Master 1310 10nm 1310 10nm 1310 10nm Slave 1 1550 3nm 1550 3nm 1550 3nm Slave 2 N A 1510 3nm 1510 3nm Slave 3 N A N A 1570 3nm Maximum optical output...

Page 69: ...tion Fiberscope connected to a PC running the appropriate viewing software It is highly recommended that some form of fiber viewing equipment such as a Fiberscope is used to ensure that all fiber conn...

Page 70: ...Cleaner 2 Begin by dry cleaning the F O bulkhead connector shown below is the Fujikura One Click in use IMPORTANT Always make sure there is a way of inspecting the connector after cleaning Cleaning c...

Page 71: ...not too wet Step 2 below 3 Insert the moistened lint free swab into the bulkhead adapter Lightly press and rotate several times in the same direction Step 3 below Wet Cleaning Technique 4 Immediately...

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