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RODUCT

ANUAL

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EPEATER

EKO

2119 D

EKOLINK

IRELESS

Pub. 313-2006 Rev. 2.01S

Proprietary Data

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LOSSARY

The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used throughout this document.

Abbreviation/Term

Definition

AGC

Automatic Gain Control

ALC

Automatic Level Control

AMP (P_amp)

Amplifier (power amplifier)

ATR

Acceptance

Test

Results

BTS

Base Transceiver Station

DAS

Distributed

Antenna

System

Downlink

Downlink

The path covered from the Base Transceiver
Station (BTS) to the subscribers/service area
via the Repeater

ESD

Electro-Static

Discharge

Intermediate

Frequency

Model

Number

NMT

Network Management Tool

PCS

Personal Communications Service

PLL

Phased Locked Loop

Radio

Frequency

RMS

Repeater

Management

System

SALC

Smart-ALC (Automatic Level Control)

SIM

Subscriber Identification Module

SQE

Signal Quality Estimate

Uplink

Uplink

The path covered from the subscribers/service
area to the Base Transceiver Station (BTS)
via the Repeater

VSWR

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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Page 3: ... to change the contents without prior notice The information furnished by Dekolink Wireless Ltd in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However Dekolink Wireless Ltd assumes no responsibility for its use In no event shall Dekolink Wireless Ltd be liable for any damage resulting from loss of data loss of use or loss of profits and Dekolink Wireless Ltd further disclaims any and all...

Page 4: ...tors elating to the product and its operating environment which could pose a safety hazard GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CONCERNING USE OF THIS SYSTEM Always observe standard safety precautions during installation operation and maintenance of this product Only a qualified and authorized personnel should carry out adjustment maintenance or repairs to the components of this equipment Danger Electrical Sho...

Page 5: ... System DL Downlink Downlink The path covered from the Base Transceiver Station BTS to the subscribers service area via the Repeater ESD Electro Static Discharge IF Intermediate Frequency MN Model Number NMT Network Management Tool PCS Personal Communications Service PLL Phased Locked Loop RF Radio Frequency RMS Repeater Management System SALC Smart ALC Automatic Level Control SIM Subscriber Ident...

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Page 7: ... Safety Instructions 12 4 3 Installation Site Considerations 12 4 4 Tools and Materials 12 4 5 Installation Procedures 12 4 6 Antenna Installation Site Considerations 14 4 7 Connection to Antennas and to Power 14 4 8 Operating Procedures 15 4 9 Donor Antenna Alignment 16 4 10 RF Exposure Warning 17 5 DUAL BAND MINI REPEATERS CONFIGURATION 18 6 DAISY CHAINED DUAL BAND MINI REPEATERS 19 7 SETUP moni...

Page 8: ...a Pub 313 2006 Rev 2 01S 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 38 8 1 General 38 8 2 Periodic Maintenance 38 8 3 Failure Display 38 8 4 Status LEDs Troubleshooting 38 8 5 Mini Repeater Alarms and Troubleshooting 40 8 6 Dry Contact Alarms 44 Appendix A Dekolink Wireless Limited Warranty 45 ...

Page 9: ...are configured with 70 dB gain only This manual is valid for both configurations In addition Deko2119 features a special configuration for dual band coverage using a Combiner It enables interconnecting with another Mini Repeater such as Deko2408 to provide coverage in the Deko2119 bandwidth as well as for CDMA by Deko2408 The dual band combination supports a single Distribution Antenna System to p...

Page 10: ...ble Bandwidth option This function enables more efficient and better adaptability of the Repeater to your needs This capability enables you to install the Repeater in different operation environments or adapt it to the evolving operating environment In standard configuration the Switchable Bandwidth function provides the capability to set up to three pre determined different frequency blocks of 5 ...

Page 11: ... 5 Dual Band Configuration The Deko2119 can be operated in a dual band configuration with a DEKO2408 Mini Repeater This configuration supports a single Distribution Antenna System DAS to enable dual coverage of the PCS range by Deko2119 and the Cellular range by Deko2408 Deko2119 includes a special purpose diplexer at the input and output interfaces to enable the dual band interconnection 1 5 CONT...

Page 12: ...r Indicators Panel Table 1 Mini Repeater LEDs Function LED DESCRIPTION FUNCTION FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY Green Red Orange Blinking Green DL Downlink Downlink path status indication Normal operation Major malfunction High input power Low power transmission Power Power Major alarms status indication Normal operation Major malfunction Blinking Panel Mask UL Uplink Uplink path status indication Normal opera...

Page 13: ...ing examples In these cases the Model Number includes the following information MW CCSR PCS 1W80 xx Sxy yy Syz zz Where MW CCSR PCS 1W80 represents the PCS Mini Repeater Deko2119 and xx is the first block yy is the second block xy is the separation between the first two blocks and yz is the separation between the second block and the third one All values are in MHz unnecessary values are omitted F...

Page 14: ...mage before unpacking the unit Perform a visual inspection to reveal any physical damage to the equipment Verify that the equipment is complete as listed below Contact Dekolink Wireless Ltd if any of this equipment is missing Your Mini Repeater comes with the following equipment Mini Repeater AC cable 6 ft RS232 Female to Female cable Mini Repeater Product Manual RMS Software Installation CD Accep...

Page 15: ...the Repeater see Figure 3 The incoming RF signal from either the Base antenna from the BTS or from the Mobile antenna from the mobile handset enters the Repeater through a diplexer that enables dual band support The signal is filtered by the Duplexer followed by an Automatic Gain Control AGC amplifier AMP The signal is then down converted to an Intermediate Frequency IF Figure 3 Mini Repeater Bloc...

Page 16: ...illations that may occur due to insufficient isolation thus preventing oscillations while maintaining the gain in a linear range operation Smart ALC effectively reduces isolation problems To reset the Repeater to its highest set gain value it is sufficient to simply disconnect the Repeater power cable for several seconds and reconnect anew In addition the power amplifier includes power monitoring ...

Page 17: ... PCS range 1930 1990 MHz 1850 1910 MHz Filter bandwidth that the Repeater can handle However one at a time 5 10 15 MHz 5 10 15 MHz Passband Gain 82 2 dB 82 2 dB Gain Attenuation Range 0 to 30 dB in 1 dB steps 0 to 30 dB in 1 dB steps Average Output Power Composite Power 1 8 W 21 dBm 1 8 W 21 dBm Noise Figure Max Gain 5 dB Typical 5 dB Typical Propagation Delay 5 µsec 5 µsec Conformance Standard FC...

Page 18: ...ONS Element Value Size H x W x D 310 x 270 x 70 mm 12 2 x 10 6 x 2 8 inch Weight Approximately 6 kg 13 2 lbs 3 5 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS The Mini Repeater is designed for indoor installation It meets the European IP54 standard for indoor equipment Condition Value Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C Storage temperature 30 C to 80 C ...

Page 19: ... Mobile antenna port see Figure 4 It includes seven external connectors in its bottom panel as described below Connector Type RF Connectors BASE MOBILE N type Female DC Power 9 V Circular 4 pin Communications RS 232 male D Type 9 pins Coupling Connectors 20 dB Base Mobile SMA female Alarms Dry Contacts 3 pins Normally close NC Common Normally Open NO Figure 4 Mini Repeater Connectors Panel ...

Page 20: ... reach area The Repeater is convection cooled so the area should be unblocked to ensure airflow 4 4 TOOLS AND MATERIALS Measurement tools are most always never needed No special tools are necessary However a standard professional tool box is required for the installation procedures 4 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The wall mount installation is the preferred method of installation for the Repeater Dete...

Page 21: ...DEKOLINK WIRELESS LTD MINI REPEATER DEKO2119 PRODUCT MANUAL Pub 313 2006 Rev 2 01S Proprietary Data Page 13 Figure 5 Mini Repeater Deko2119 Dimensions ...

Page 22: ... a Distributed Antenna System DAS This antenna in the context of the DAS serves to distribute signals indoors in buildings tunnels basements parking lots shopping centers etc 4 6 3 Antenna Isolation For proper Repeater operation Dekolink recommends that the isolation between the Base Donor and the Mobile Service antennas be 8 dB in contrast with the 15 dB isolation required by conventional repeate...

Page 23: ...hat the RF cables are connected to the proper BASE and MOBILE connectors 2 Connect the AC connector of the DC power supply unit to the Mains 110V 220 VAC The Repeater is turned on Note Maximum power consumption 35W 3 When the unit is powered on the front panel shows the built in test procedures the LEDs DL Power UL turn from Orange to Red to Green see Figure 6 4 If all the functions operate proper...

Page 24: ...atus No action 2 Blinking Green Low input power signal at Donor antenna as provided by Input power Required output power Gain Note The Mini Repeater is currently operating properly providing coverage but not at maximum capability Rotate or relocate the Donor antenna until the DL LED is lit in steady green 3 Blinking Orange Two causes are probable 1 Too strong input signal from Donor antenna 2 Poor...

Page 25: ... length of the cable This antenna is installed outdoor and has very sharp beam Yagi type or panel pointed to the BTS This type of antenna has about 10 dBi gain The Donor antenna typical specifications are Gain 8 dBd 10 1 dBi VSWR Better than 1 5 1 Impedance 50 Ohm The outdoor antenna must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of 30 cm 11 7 in from any personnel within the area 4 10...

Page 26: ...ar and PCS coverage over a single Distribution Antenna System DAS Two Mini Repeaters Deko2119 Combiner and Deko2408 are interconnected through the Cellular Band Diplexing Port see Figure 4 in the Deko2119 and are connected to a single DAS This setup provides support for dual band coverage for different providers Figure 7 shows the connections of this dual band configuration Figure 7 Two Mini Repea...

Page 27: ...on can be daisy chained to support a large in building installation in different floors such as a high rise building or separate areas using several repeater sets all the while being connected to a single Donor antenna An example is provided in Figure 8 which shows two dual band mini repeaters in a daisy chain configuration Figure 8 Two Dual Band Mini Repeaters Setup in Daisy Chain Configuration ...

Page 28: ...ation about the repeater such as monitoring and parameters setting as well as alarms The setup is performed in a local defined as automatic in the software mode with the help of the RMS software installed on a host computer usually a laptop 7 2 LOCAL MODE CONNECTION To set up a local connection see Figure 9 Turn on the Repeater and wait for the three LEDs on the front panel to turn on and show ste...

Page 29: ... software can be installed on Windows 9x 2000 XP operating systems The RMS allows a local connection for control of the Repeater 7 3 2 Software Installation The RMS software is supplied with the Mini Repeater Deko2119 on a CD To install the RMS Software perform as follows 1 Insert the CD in your PC CD driver 2 Select with Windows Explorer the following file in the CD RMS650_Setup_ddmmyy exe where ...

Page 30: ... software icon onto the Desktop screen from c program_files dekolink rms650 c RMS650 1C4 8 Double click on the RMS650 icon on the screen see Figure 11 Figure 11 RMS Software Install Command Screen 9 The Login screen is shown Keep User Name as displayed and enter password 12345 for operator and press the OK button Figure 12 RMS Software Login Screen ...

Page 31: ... Deko2119 It is divided into two areas On the left the RMS650 management tree in a separate window For Mini Repeater Deko2119 the management tree is not applicable On the right the configuration and monitoring screens The monitoring screens consist of three panes selected by clicking on three tabs Configuration of the unit and Control of its operation and setting Parameters Alarms for status troub...

Page 32: ...Automatic Selection of Mini Repeater To connect initiate a local setup session see fig 14 1 Press the Connect button at the bottom of Controls and Parameters screen 2 The Deko RMS software initiates a communication session with the Mini Repeater 3 Watch the unit connection procedure When the connection is reached the upper window rectangle in the main screen is colored green 4 The identification w...

Page 33: ...between the two Deko2119 with 80 dB Gain or with 70 dB Gain To select the Mini Repeater type proceed as follows 1 Drag the mouse tip to the Technician box see Figure 15 in the Management Tree at bottom and right click on it 2 The Configuration window of the Deko RMB is displayed 3 Select the appropriate Mini Repeater either Deko2119P 80dB or Deko2119P 70dB in the Communicator PN combo box 4 In the...

Page 34: ... Parameters screen 7 The Deko RMS software initiates a communication session with the Mini Repeater 8 Watch the unit connection procedure When the connection is reached the upper window rectangle in the main screen is colored green see Figure 14 9 The Controls and Parameters screen of the Mini Repeater is displayed Figure 15 Deko2119 Mini Repeater Selection Procedures ...

Page 35: ...ee Figure 16 2 Check that the main operational boxes are on for proper operation see Figure 17 3 Optional Press the Get Parameters button to pull out the parameters values from the Mini Repeater last setup values see Figure 16 4 Select and verify the values for the main parameters in the Link and Smart ALC data fields see Figure 17 to Figure 19 5 Check the values of the measured parameters as show...

Page 36: ...UAL MINI REPEATER DEKO2119 DEKOLINK WIRELESS LTD Page 28 Proprietary Data Pub 313 2006 Rev 2 01S Figure 16 Displaying the Controls and Parameters Screen Figure 17 Link Main Fields in Controls and Parameters Screen ...

Page 37: ...01S Proprietary Data Page 29 Figure 18 Link Fields Values in Controls and Parameters Screen Figure 19 Measurement Fields in Controls and Parameters Screen Note All default settings are usually optimal except the Max Power and Max Gain values in the Link box that are site dependent ...

Page 38: ...procedures consist of setting the Mini Repeater bandwidth within its frequency range These procedures are performed in the Channeler area in the lower part of the Controls and Parameters screen as shown below 7 7 1 Channeler Area Main Fields and Tools The main fields and tools in the Channeler area are provided in Figure 20 Figure 20 Channeler Sub Screen Main Fields and Tools ...

Page 39: ...NUAL Pub 313 2006 Rev 2 01S Proprietary Data Page 31 7 7 2 Channeler Area Channels Display The Channeler area provides three options to display the frequency range of the channels as shown in Figure 21 Figure 21 Channeler Sub Screen Frequency Range Displays ...

Page 40: ...enables to slide the selected channel along the bandwidth range in order to set the selected frequency range Proceed as follows 1 Determine the sub band 5 MHz 10 MHz or 15 MHz by clicking on the sub band box to select it If the sub band is out of bounds therefore not shown click on the arrow buttons to bring it within the PCS band then click on its box to select it 2 Click on the selected sub band...

Page 41: ...rietary Data Page 33 7 7 4 Locating and Moving a Sub Band with Arrow Buttons The Channeler area provides three slide buttons to slide and position the sub bands along the frequency range of the Repeater as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 Channeler Sub Screen Sub Band Frequency Range Setting ...

Page 42: ...119 DEKOLINK WIRELESS LTD Page 34 Proprietary Data Pub 313 2006 Rev 2 01S 7 8 FINALIZING THE OPERATION PROCEDURES To finalize the parameters selection procedures proceed as follows Figure 24 Deko2119 Final Setting Acceptance Procedures ...

Page 43: ... failure whenever the Mini Repeater fails The Alarms page is divided into three functional areas each with status Leds of major features for fast troubleshooting A green Led indicates proper operation and it turns to red when the function module fails Refer to Section 8 5 for a description of the alarms their troubleshooting and the recommended action for repair Figure 25 RMS Software Alarms Selec...

Page 44: ...s button in any screen The comprehensive fields in this screen provide the full identification of the Mini Repeater and of its major components such as software versions and serial numbers of hardware items These data are stored in the Mini Repeater at the manufacturing process and cannot be changed by the operator They are provided for information only It provides you the necessary identification...

Page 45: ... Proprietary Data Page 37 7 11 EXITING THE RMS SOFTWARE The Repeater will stay online until forced to disconnect by Pressing the Disconnect button on its configuration screen To end the setup and to exit the RMS Software proceed as follows Figure 27 Mini Repeater Setup Exit Procedure ...

Page 46: ...e Deko RMS display 8 4 STATUS LEDS TROUBLESHOOTING 8 4 1 Status LEDs Indications The Mini Repeater includes three LEDs DL Power UL on its front panel see Figure 2 Check the following normal LEDs status on the front panel of the Repeater At turn on the LEDs show the built in test procedures the LEDs turn from Orange to Red to Green During normal operation all LEDs are green LEDs in Red signify majo...

Page 47: ...olation is satisfactory the Repeater is faulty Replace the unit 8 4 4 DL LED Is Constantly Lit In Red A red DL LED indicates a major malfunction Most probable cause Repeater failure Corrective action Replace the unit 8 4 5 UL LED Is Constantly Lit In Orange A constant orange UL LED indicates uplink signal saturation Most probable cause Isolation of the system or internal problem If the DL Led is a...

Page 48: ...006 Rev 2 01S 8 5 MINI REPEATER ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 8 5 1 General The Mini Repeater alarms screen is displayed by clicking in the Alarms tab The Alarms are divided in three functional areas Power amplification area Channeler area General function area Figure 28 Mini Repeater Alarms Screen ...

Page 49: ...rameters screen If the value is lower than the value in the Amp FWD forward Threshold combo box in the Alarms screen select a lower value in this screen 8 5 2 2 PAmp Current This LED shows malfunction similarly for the Downlink and Uplink paths Most probable cause Downlink Uplink power amplifier module outputs a low current Corrective action Check the LEDs in the Mini Repeater See paragraph 8 4 8 ...

Page 50: ... 3 1 Lock Detect This LED shows malfunction similarly for the Downlink and Uplink paths Most probable cause Downlink Uplink Channeler module lock detect failure Corrective action Check the LEDs in the Mini Repeater See paragraph 8 4 8 5 4 General Purpose Alarms and Troubleshooting The general purpose alarms are provided for the Mini Repeater as a unit and are not linked to the operation of the Dow...

Page 51: ...cooling is possible CAUTION Do not cool with water 8 5 4 3 System Mute Most probable cause Mini Repeater amplification is muted automatically Corrective action Check the LEDs in the Mini Repeater See paragraph 8 4 8 5 4 4 User Mute Most probable cause Mini Repeater amplification is muted manually Corrective action This is the result of an operator action Check RF Transmission box in Link area in t...

Page 52: ...ary Data Pub 313 2006 Rev 2 01S 8 6 DRY CONTACT ALARMS The Repeater includes three dry contacts for alarm visual see Figure 4 You can connect an external warning lamp and or a loudspeaker in either NC or NO configuration that shall alert the maintenance team in case of failure ...

Page 53: ... or by act of vandalism or repaired or altered in any way that adversely affects its performance or reliability To obtain warranty service Purchaser may upon the prior written authorization of Dekolink or its authorized service representative return the defective Product to Dekolink s authorized service center All shipping and insurance charges are the sole responsibility of Purchaser and are not ...

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