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Introduction

Introducing SureCall’s Force3 PSB Public Safety Band Amplifier. Please read this entire manual be

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fore proceeding with the installation. This manual applies to the Force3 PSB  model

1.1 - Package Contents

Your BDA box contains the following items: 
• Force3 PSB Bi-Directional Amplifier 
• Mounting kit (not shown).
• DC power supply (not shown).
• Wall anchors (not shown).

1.2 - Features & Benefits

The Force3 PSB BDA offers the following features
and benefits:
• Powerful in-building BDA with 31dB of adjustable gain level.
•  Extends signals in areas with poor coverage due to geographical location 

and/or building design. 

•  Suitable for large areas up to approximately 80,000 square feet depending 

on outside signal strength.

• Power control maintains maximum output power at 3 watts EIRP.
•  Automatic oscillation detection and protection system powers down the BDA 

to prevent harmful radio interference.

1.3 - Additional Items Needed

The Force3 PSB BDA requires the following additonal components for a 
complete installation: 

• External antenna 
• Lightning protector 
• Cable splitter if installing multiple antennas.
• Sufficient SC-400 ultra low loss interior/exterior cable of 50 ohm.
•  Multiple antennas (omnidirectional domes and/or panels by SureCall).
•  Grounded surge suppressor for DC power supply.

Note:

  Due to the recent change of our company name from Cellphone-Mate (CM) to SureCall (SC) we have changed the prefix on all of our 

antennas, cables and accessories from CM to SC-.

Содержание Force3 PSB

Страница 1: ...s device You MUST register Class B signal boosters as defined in CFR 90 219 Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties including penalties in excess of 100 000 for each continuing...

Страница 2: ...decimal degrees of the signal booster location and click on the Get Address Info button or 2 the booster city and state and click on the Get Lat Long button The registration tool will provide a map of...

Страница 3: ...tallation 13 4 1 Selecting the Locations 13 4 2 Soft Installation 13 4 3 Exterior Antenna 13 14 4 4 Internal Antennas 15 4 5 Mounting the BDA 16 CHAPTER 5 Configuration Testing 17 5 1 DIP Switches and...

Страница 4: ...ion and or building design Suitable for large areas up to approximately 80 000 square feet depending on outside signal strength Power control maintains maximum output power at 3 watts EIRP Automatic o...

Страница 5: ...rtant safety information designed to prevent personal injury equipment malfunction and or radio interference You are responsible for ensuring a safe installation 2 1 Safety Warnings You are responsibl...

Страница 6: ...terior antenna and the BDA Always power off the BDA before working on the roof of the building or anywhere in close proximity to the external antenna Allow at least 24 inches 60cm of separation betwee...

Страница 7: ...antenna and the BDA 2 Decide where to mount the interior antenna s being sure to take separation requirements into account In general long narrow spaces will benefit most from directional flat panel a...

Страница 8: ...receives and transmits sig nals over a focused area and must be aimed directly line of sight toward the radio tower that provides the best signal to the building The exterior antenna and mast if any...

Страница 9: ...as provide 360 degree hemispherical coverage suitable for mostly square areas while flat panel antennas provide a focused zone of coverage suitable for long narrow areas The follow ing example uses tw...

Страница 10: ...is essential in order to prevent signal oscillation feedback that can interfere with the radio tower Separation is measured in a straight line from the exterior antenna to the closest interior antenn...

Страница 11: ...d to obtain proper coverage throughout the building or area where you need to boost the signal If you are using a Yagi exterior antenna you should normally aim it away from all interior antennas regar...

Страница 12: ...following Cable clips Use these to secure the cables to interior and exterior walls ceilings Appropriately rated sealant caulking Use this to waterproof the opening where the cable from the exterior...

Страница 13: ...fixtures during this initial phase Please refer to Chapter 5 of this manual for configuration and testing instructions Proceed with the final installation once configuration and testing are complete...

Страница 14: ...ENNA TOWARD ANY INTERIOR ANTENNA 1 Mount the antenna 2 Connect a length of cable to the antenna and tighten until hand tight 3 Run the cable along the planned route 4 Install a properly grounded SC LP...

Страница 15: ...er Dome antennas should be mounted in the ceiling as close to the center of the desired coverage area as possible with the domed side pointing down Flat panel antennas should be wall mounted as close...

Страница 16: ...BDA is to be situated Plywood should be flush against wall Once mounted screw the BDA to the plywood sheet The top side of the BDA with the lights and DIP switches should be facing away from the wall...

Страница 17: ...k 2 PS UL dip wsitches control 700 band and 800 band uplink 3 PS 800 DL dip wsitches control 800 band downlink 4 SMR 900 UL dip wsitches control 900 band uplink 5 SMR 900 UL dip wsitches control 900 b...

Страница 18: ...witch 1 in a bank 1dB attenuation BDA maximum gain is reduced by 1dB Turning ON Switches 1 3 and 5 in a bank 1 4 16dB attenuation 21dB attenuation For example in an 80dB BDA this means the selected ch...

Страница 19: ...4 Testing Once the BDA is powered on and no Warning lights are illuminated walk around the entire area to test the voice and or data signal Refine the antenna locations and or gain levels as needed an...

Страница 20: ...ork properly you may need to install an additional interior antenna and or a different type of interior antenna and or relocate interior antennas Note In general the uplink and downlink DIP switches s...

Страница 21: ...e date of purchase This protects the customer from any defects or problems the product may have that are solely the fault of SureCall Incorrect installation or misuse will void this warranty Upon the...

Страница 22: ...365 6283 Any returns received by SureCall without an RMA number clearly printed on the outside of the shipping container will be returned to sender In order to receive full credit for signal BDAs all...

Страница 23: ...ved All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners This warranty does not apply to any product determined by SureCall to have been subjected to misuse abuse negle...

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