Axell D-MBR 3007-3008-PS-NFPA
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER’S MANUAL
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Installing the Repeater
3.1 Repeater Pre-Installation Requirements
3.1.1 Safety Guidelines
Before installing the Repeater, review the following safety information:
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Follow all local safety regulations when installing the Repeater.
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Only qualified personnel are authorized to install and maintain the Repeater.
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Ground the Repeater with the grounding bolt located on the external lower side of
the Repeater).
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Do not use the grounding bolt to connect external devices.
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Follow Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions.
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Use low loss cables to connect the antennas to the Repeater.
3.1.2 Required BTS Information
Required BTS Information
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BTS channels
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BTS output power per channel
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BTS antenna gain
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BTS antenna height
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Distance from Repeater site to BTS
3.1.3 Installation Location and Environment
WARNINGS!!!
The Repeater must always be installed vertically and top-down – with the
connectors on the underside for protection.
Horizontal installation on a bench for long time may cause damage to the
Repeater due to over-heating.
The following criteria should be considered when selecting the Repeater installation site
location:
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Application type – indoor or outdoor
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Distance from antenna site - It is recommended that the installation location be as
close as possible to the antenna site in order to maintain the cable loss to a
minimum.
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General surroundings and accessibility of location
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In outdoor applications it is recommended to install a cabinet or a shielding sunroof
for further protection against weather wear.
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Use a suitable mounting surface, such as a flat back rigid wall.
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The Repeater is convection cooled so airflow and alternation should be possible.
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Install the Repeater in a shielded, ventilated, and easy-to-reach area – preferably at
eye level.
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Ensure that adequate airflow and ventilation within the rack and around the installed
components so that the safety of the equipment is not compromised.