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EMS EkoMini, Installation Manual

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Figure 1:  EkoMini

TM

 Repeater Illustration 

 
 
 
 

Reset

Mounting Flange

OFF

ON

Rerad Connector

Donor Connector

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

 

 

Figure 2:  EkoMini

TM

 Configuration Switches 

 
 

3.1  Switches 1 and 2:  Uplink Gain Offset 

 
Pre-set these switches to “off”.  After initial power on tests, these switches can be 
adjusted if necessary.  See Appendix A for full details. 
 
 

 

Model

Number

Sticker

Configuration

Switch Removable

Panel

Reset

Button

DC Power
Connector

Signal

Level LEDs

Telephone

Connector

Donor

Antenna

Connector

Power "ON" Indictor

(Green)

Alarm Indicator (Red)

Re-Rad (Server) Antenna

Port (rear panel)

 

Summary of Contents for EkoMini

Page 1: ...Installation Guide EkoMiniTM Repeater 2850 Colonnades Court Norcross GA 30071 U S A 1 770 582 0555 Fax 1 770 729 0075 900 1100 017 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...ctors or DIN 7 16 depending on the antenna connector option Mounting hardware for the donor antenna Weatherproofing compound Other miscellaneous installation items 3 0 Pre setting the Configuration Switches The EkoMiniTM is shown in Figure 1 It has a set of eight configuration DIP switches located under a small removable panel See Figure 2 For many installations these switches are set properly at ...

Page 3: ...link Gain Offset Pre set these switches to off After initial power on tests these switches can be adjusted if necessary See Appendix A for full details Model Number Sticker Configuration Switch Removable Panel Reset Button DC Power Connector Signal Level LEDs Telephone Connector Donor Antenna Connector Power ON Indictor Green Alarm Indicator Red Re Rad Server Antenna Port rear panel ...

Page 4: ... For proper set up follow the guidelines in the chart below If Your Repeater Model is Go to Section 800 MHz Cellular A Band Series EkoMini 8 11 CA 3 2 1 800 MHz Cellular B Band Series EkoMini8 14CB 3 2 2 All other 800 MHz Models Cellular Full Band SMR Public Safety Band etc Skip to Section 3 3 EkoMini 1 9 15 1900 MHz 15 MHz 3 2 3 EkoMini 1 9 5 1900 MHz 5 MHz 3 2 4 ...

Page 5: ...ls Switch 3 Position Switch 4 Position In AMPS channel 317 333 region Zone 1 879 500 880 000 MHz On On Other area s of the A Band spectrum Off Off Cellular Channel A DL Cellular Channel B DL Control Channel Zone 1 879 500 880 000 MHz AMPS Channel 317 333 Figure 3 Control Channels in Zone 1 879 500 880 000 MHz ...

Page 6: ...ls Switch 3 Position Switch 4 Position In AMPS channel 334 350 region Zone 2 880 000 880 500 MHz On On Other area s of the B Band spectrum Off Off Cellular Channel A DL Cellular Channel B DL Control Channel Zone 2 880 000 880 500 MHz AMPS Channel 334 350 Figure 4 Control Channels in Zone 2 880 000 880 500 MHz ...

Page 7: ...by the DC LED indicator flashing green Off Off Table 3 Switches 3 and 4 set up for PCS 5 MHz models 3 2 3 EkoMini 1 9 15 1900 MHz 15 MHz Bandwidth Bands A B or C Model To properly set the PCS band see Table 2 below Band Selection Switch 3 Position Switch 4 Position A On On B On Off C Off On Error Fault indicated by the DC LED indicator flashing green Off Off Table 2 Switches 3 and 4 set up for PCS...

Page 8: ...t expressly approved by EMS Wireless could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The EkoMiniTM is designed for indoor use only It should not be mounted outside Determine the donor and server antenna s locations Choose a location for the EkoMiniTM that will minimize coaxial cable lengths to these antennas while maintaining adequate isolation Also choose a protected area such as an ele...

Page 9: ... to a wall or ceiling Allow access clearance to the small removable panel on the side of the repeater near the model number sticker for access to the configuration switches the reset button the telephone connector jack if remote alarming will be used and both coaxial Reset Mounting Flange Rerad Connector Donor Connector Reset Mounting Flange Rerad Connector Donor Connector ...

Page 10: ...tallation procedure Install flexible coaxial cable from the server antenna pigtail to the Rerad port of the EkoMiniTM repeater Most common installations will provide enough electrical isolation between the donor and server antennas In general keep the donor and server antennas separated by more than 75 feet If there is any question whether the isolation is adequate in a particular installation con...

Page 11: ...r the repeater is turned on the unit must be reset for the new switch configuration to take effect This is done by using a bent paperclip Press and hold the reset button until the front panel LEDs flash generally a few seconds Release the switch and allow the unit to re start Alternatively the DC power cable can be unplugged from the repeater and then plugged in again This will initiate a reset se...

Page 12: ...g procedures are described in the table below Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action No Power Green power LED is off Power Supply problem Reconnect power supply to repeater Verify AC power source plug in power supply if necessary Alarm Light is On No Downlink Signal Check downlink signal level with a spectrum analyzer Check band switches 3 and 4 on PCS models Low Downlink Signal possibly with al...

Page 13: ...els by moving phone away from server antenna etc Flashing green Power LED Configuration switches 3 and 4 are both turned off on PCS models Toggle switches to correct frequency band then reset unit Unable to log in with HyperTerminal etc Remote alarm option not installed Check unit model number N indicates remote alarming is not installed ...

Page 14: ...the repeater UL signal may be inserted by toggling switches 1 and 2 according to the table below Note This manual control overrides the automatic set up software It also unbalances the UL gain relative to the DL gain UL Gain Offset Relative to DL Switch 1 Position Switch 2 Position 0 dB Off Off 2 dB On Off 4 dB Off On 6 dB On On Be sure to press the reset button to make these changes effective ...

Page 15: ...ge using switches 6 7 and 8 Note This manual control overrides the automatic set up software DL Peak Power Limit dBm Switch 6 Position Switch 7 Position Switch 8 Position 20 Off Off Off 18 On Off Off 16 Off On Off 14 On On Off 12 Off Off On 10 On Off On 8 Off On On 6 On On On Be sure to press the reset button to make these changes effective ...

Page 16: ...telephone number The repeater should answer after approximately two rings Press the ENTER key The prompt Password will appear Enter the default password of 11111 followed by the Enter key After a few seconds the following screen should appear shown in Figure C 1 below Figure C 1 EkoMiniTM Remote Login Session Repeater Serial Number System Date and Time Software Version DL and UL RF Power Output Le...

Page 17: ...ors in the repeater cannot register an accurate level at less than 10 dBm If 10 dBm is listed for any parameter it is likely the level is lower than that In the case of Figure C 1 above the DL RF output is shown as 10 dBm because no downlink signal was connected Complete details of the available remote software commands are shown in the Operator s Manual ...

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