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Next Generation
Signal Enhancement
repeater’s area to a neighboring site, the base station handles the hand-off
in the same way as for a mobile in the base station area.
8.3. I
nstallation
T
ools
Y
ou will need the following basic tools for installation:
a.
S
tandard wrenches
/
screwdrivers
/
cable stripper
/
cable cutter
/
pliers set
for installing the
DB6M
Unit and antennas.
(
Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations for installing the antennas
)
.
b.
RF
cable connection tool for installing connectors.
c.
M
ulti-meter.
d.
M
obile handset loaded with
N
et engineering software to be used for
signal level measurement.
e.
M
agnetic compass for measuring the azimuth of the
BTS
and
repeater site.
8.4. I
nstallation
P
rocedure
T
he
DB6M
M
odular repeater should be installed at an outdoor location
depending on the survey report.
T
he repeater unit shall be mounted vertically
to a mast, which means the
RF
connectors will be at the bottom side.
I
n case of wall mounting, minimum physical separation between the repeater
housing & the wall should be
50
mm
.
F
urthermore, the repeater shall be mounted in a way so that there is free
access to the individual units, while the door of the repeater is open.
T
herefore, enough clearance has to be provided for comfortable reach.
T
he repeater is mounted at the pre-selected site firmly placed with clamps
and other mechanical accessories. Connections as detailed below are carried
out:
•
RF
cable routed from
DONOR
antenna is connected at the
BTS
port
as indicated.
•
RF
cable routed to
SERVER
antenna is connected at
TX/RX
port
for signal distribution.
•
F
or energizing the system, the cable from
AC
mains is connected at
AC
mains port, range
100-240 V
.
•
USB
port is provided for carrying out configuration and monitoring.
I
mportant:
G
rounding of the unit has to be ensured before extending the
power to the repeater system.
F
ollowing points need considerations for laying of
RF
cable:
