R tron APEX730 LTE Band Repeater User Manual

R-tron Inc. LTE Band Repeater Users Manual

Users Manual

APEX730 LTE Band Repeater User’s Manual Please read this manual before operating this product. After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL........................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 NOTICE .............................................................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................2 1.3 VERSION HISTORY..........................................................................................................................................................................3 1.3.1 Manual Version History List.................................................................................................................................................3 1.3.2 Firmware Version History List.............................................................................................................................................3 1.3.3 WEB GUI Version History List.............................................................................................................................................3 1.4 GLOSSARY .......................................................................................................................................................................................4 2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 APEX730 ........................................................................................................................................................................................5 2.2 APEX730 KEY FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................5 2.3 COMPONENT....................................................................................................................................................................................6 2.3.1 APEX730..................................................................................................................................................................................6 2.4 DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................................................7 2.4.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................7 2.4.2 INTERNAL CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................................................8 2.4.3 RFU (RF Unit).........................................................................................................................................................................8 2.4.4 Duplexer...................................................................................................................................................................................8 2.4.5 PSU (Power Supply Unit)......................................................................................................................................................8 2.4.6 NCU (Network Control Unit)...............................................................................................................................................8 3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 9 3.1 CONFIRM ITEM FROM LIST............................................................................................................................................................9 3.2 MOUNTING.......................................................................................................................................................................................9 3.3 GROUNDING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 3.4 RF CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 3.5 POWER ON.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 4. GUI OPERATION............................................................................................................................................. 13 4.1 GUI OPERATION FLOW CHART ................................................................................................................................................. 14 4.2 INTERNET NETWORK SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 4.2.1 Windows 7 (Refer to 5.9 for other versions of Windows)........................................................................................ 15 4.3 SYSTEM LOGIN............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 4.4 SYSTEM SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 4.4.1 Time Setting........................................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.4.2 Network Setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.5 GUI SYSTEM CONTROL.............................................................................................................................................................. 18 4.5.1 SYSTEM CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.5.2 Operating Control................................................................................................................................................................ 20 4.5.3 Alarm Control....................................................................................................................................................................... 21 4.5.4 Band Select............................................................................................................................................................................ 21 4.6 GUI SYSTEM SETUP.................................................................................................................................................................... 22 4.6.1 Easy Setup............................................................................................................................................................................. 22 4.6.2 MANUAL GAIN SETTING ................................................................................................................................................... 24 4.7 GUI STATUS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 4.7.1 System..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 4.7.2 Operating............................................................................................................................................................................... 27 4.7.3 Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 4.8 FILE UPDATE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 28 4.8.1 MCU Firmware, Web GUI Download............................................................................................................................. 28 4.9 ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 30 5.9.1 Internet Network Setting...................................................................................................................................................... 30 5. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 32 5.1 LED ALARM................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 5.2 GUI ALARM.................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 5.3 COMMUNICATION ALARM.......................................................................................................................................................... 35 6. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 37 6.1 RF CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................................................................ 37 6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................................. 37 6.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION...................................................................................................................................................... 38 6.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................................................... 38 7. APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................ 39 7.1 US LTE CHANNEL....................................................................................................................................................................... 39 7.2 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 7.3 RETURN MATE R IA L AUTHORIZATION (RMA) PROCEDURE.................................................................................................. 42
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 11. General 1.1 Notice Trademark R-tron is a registered trademark of R-tron Inc. Other products and company names mentioned here in this manual might be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright © R-tron Inc. 2000-2011 All Rights Reserved Any reproduction, distribution, or revisions of any or all portions of this manual is prohibited without written permission from R-tron Inc. Notice This document describes the specifications, installation, and operation of the APEX730 repeater. Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subject to continuous development and improvement. Consequently, there may be minor discrepancies between the information in the document, performance, and design of the product. Specifications, dimensions, and other statements mentioned in this document are subject to change without notice. Questions or Comments Address: R-tron Inc. 6402 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: +1-913-344-9977, 1-888-317-8766 Fax: +1-913-344-9988 e-mail: info@r-tronamerica.com Website: www.rtronamerica.com
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 2 1.2 Safety Precautions Opening the APEX730 equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury. Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground. Operating the APEX730 with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to severe damage to the repeater. RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION A minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user and the external antenna of the repeater to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov This equipment is for indoor use only and enables the communication wiring to communicate inside the building.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 3 1.3 Version History 1.3.1 Manual Version History List Revision History Approval Ver. Issue Ver. Date Item/Description Reason V1.0 V1.0 2011. 06. 15 Initial Version 1.3.2 Firmware Version History List Revision History Approval Ver. Issue Ver. Date Item/Description Reason V1.0.00 V1.0.00 2011. 06. 15. Initial Version 1.3.3 WEB GUI Version History List Revision History Approval Ver. Issue Ver. Date Item/Description Reason V1.0.00 V1.0.00 2011. 06. 15 Initial Version
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 41.4 Glossary The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual. Abbreviation Definition AC Alternating Current LTE Long Term Evolution DC Direct Current DL Downlink GUI Graphic User Interface LED Light Emitting Diode PSU Power Supply Unit RF Radio Frequency UL Uplink VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio NCU Network Control Unit MCU Main Control Unit AGC (Automatic Gain Control) AGC prevents the repeater from exceeding its maximum output power by reducing the gain automatically. AGC is used to adjust the gain to an appropriate level for a range of input signal levels. ASD (Automatic Shutdown) ASD helps protect the amplifier from over load. ASD helps protect the network by preventing excessive signal output power. There are three parameters: ASD Level, ASD Time, and ASD Iteration. If the output power exceeds higher than the “ASD LEVEL”, the repeater will shut down for “ASD TIME” seconds. If shutdown repeats “Iteration” times, the repeater will require manual re-start.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 5 2. Introduction 2.1 APEX730 APEX730 is used to fill out areas in APEX systems, such as base station fringe areas, business and industrial building, etc. APEX730 receives signals from a base station, amplifies and retransmits the signals to the mobile stations. It also receives, amplifies and retransmits signals in the opposite direction. Both directions are served simultaneously with the following features: < Basic Organization > 2.2 APEX730 Key Features ◈ Design
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 6- Digital filtering allows for customized channel selections. - Digital filtering high quality, out of band rejection, and high performance ◈ User friendly design. - Local monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface - Remote monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface. - Reports the status of connection as a function of SNMP regularly and reports an alarm if the event occurred. ◈ Protection function - Easy setup - Isolation Check - Auto Gain Control - Auto Shutdown 2.3 Component 2.3.1 APEX730 APEX730 Package Index Items Q’ty 1 Repeater 1 2 Wall Mount Bracket 1 3 LAN Cable 1 4 AC Cable 1 5 Bolt (M4*8mm) 2 6 Bolt (M6*12mm) 4 7 Bolt (16/5*50mm) 4 8 Direct LAN Cable 1 9 Quick Guide 1 10 User’s Manual CD 1
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 72.4 Description 2.4.1 Overview
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 82.4.2 Internal Configuration 2.4.3 RFU (RF Unit) The RFU (RF Unit) is a bi-directional amplifier that sharply filters out unwanted noise. 2.4.4 Duplexer A duplexer is a device that combines two or more signals onto a common channel or medium to increase its transmission efficiency. 2.4.5 PSU (Power Supply Unit) The AC-DC adaptor supplies a steady DC power to the APEX730 equipment by drawing power from the general in-wall AC outlets. 2.4.6 NCU (Network Control Unit) The NCU (Network Control Unit) is the control unit of the APEX730. The NCU controls and monitors operational parameters, alarms, records event and performs many other functions.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 9 3. Mechanical Installation The installation procedure is as follows: • Confirm Items from List • Mounting • Grounding • RF Cable Connection • Power On 3.1 Confirm Item from List APEX730 Package Index Items Q’ty 1 Repeater 1 2 Wall Mount Bracket 1 3 LAN Cable 1 4 AC Cable 1 5 Bolt (M4*8mm) 2 6 Bolt (M6*12mm) 4 7 Bolt (16/5*50mm) 4 8 Direct LAN Cable 1 9 Quick Guide 1 10 User’s Manual CD 1 3.2 Mounting Step 1 Drill holes directly through the template. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using provided bolts (16/5*50mm) or extra screws.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 10 Step 2 Lean the APEX730 to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and push toward the wall to mount. Step 3 Fix the repeater using the 4 bolts (M6*12mm) provided.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 11 Step 4 Fix the repeater using the 2 Bolts (M4*8mm) provided.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 123.3 Grounding Step 1: A rod on the left side is intended for a building ground. Step 2: Connect the ground cable to the rod. 3.4 RF Cable Connection Step 1: Connect a cable from the donor antenna to the Donor Antenna Port. Step 2: Connect a cable from a repeater’s service antenna to the Sever Antenna Port.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 13 3.5 Power On Notice: Antenna cables must be installed before connecting AC Power. Step 1: Connect the power cord to the Repeater Step 2: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Step 3: Turn the red power button on Step 4: Check if the green LED at the Top turns on. 4. GUI Operation APEX730 operates on a customer provided PC based platform with the following system requirements: • Windows® XP or Windows® Vista, Windows 7 • Internet Explorer 6.0(Recommended) or higher • 128 MB RAM or higher • Pentium Ⅲ processor or higher
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 14• RJ-45 Cable required 4.1 GUI Operation Flow Chart Isolation will calculate the Available Maximum Gain. 1. Time Setting Automatically set to your PC time.2. System Information Input Input Cascade Code and Location Information. 3. Ethernet Setting IP address and SNMP IP Input.1. Band SelectSet the center frequency and bandwidth. 2. Isolation Check You can see system, operating, and alarm information on Status page. 3. AGC controlAGC automatically assigns gain. 4. Manual ControlGain value set by User. Setting in order to acquire the IP address automatically.The user can control the repeater locally using the built-in WEB GUI. APEX730 operation access to Web GUI and Log in. [2] GUI Log-in[1] Internet Network Setup[3] GUI Network Setup[4] GUI System Control[5] GUI Status Check
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 154.2 Internet Network Setup 4.2.1 Windows 7 (Refer to 5.9 for other versions of Windows) Step 1: Click the Start button and select Control Panel. Step 2: Click Network and Internet. Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center. Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection. Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window will appear. Click OK. Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 16Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 8: Close all windows. 4.3 System Login For APEX730 operation access, go to Web GUI and Log in. Step 1. Open your Web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 into the URL address box. Then press the Enter key. Step 2. Confirm a User ID and type the password into the password box. User ID is “operator”, Type “rtron” for the password and then click OK. Step 3. The pop-up message for the login success will appear. Click OK. Step 4. When the login process is complete, the initial screen will appear.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 174.4 System Setup When you click Network you can set up User Note, Comment, Ethernet, and time setting. 4.4.1 Time Setting The time will automatically set to your PC time when you click the set time In the above page, you can set system time and update time-related information. 4.4.2 Network Setup <Network Set-ups> ¾ SYSTEM • Cascade Code: Type the pre-assigned cascade code. Otherwise, you cannot access the system setup. ¾ ETHERNET SETTING
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 18• Ethernet IP Mode / IP Address: Enables you to set a connection mode for the network connected to the APEX730 remote LAN port. When you “select” Auto, the device automatically assigns the IP address. When you select “Static”, it is possible to set an IP address of your choosing. • SNMP: In order to send Heartbeat and alarm related information to a remote monitoring server, you can set a server IP address. The factory default IP address is 10.22.25.15. • Heartbeat Interval: Sets the time to transmit the Heartbeat to the NMC Server. (Default value is 20 minutes.) 4.5 GUI System Control
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 194.5.1 System Control • Easy Setup is a fast start function. The function measures isolation, detects input level and assign gain to achieve maximum output power. The function ends with the repeater set to amplify siganals in both directions within the confines of the band selection. Before runing easy setup, set the center frequency and bandwidth Maximum output power requires at least -60dBm input power and suficient antenna isolaiton. • Isolatoin Check can be executed at anytime to measure isolation between the donor and server antennas. Isolation Check momentarily disables service. Isolation check automatically runs when factory default is initiated. • Factory Default restores the amplifier to its initial state. The function ends with amplifiers off, AGC mode off, gain set to minimum(60dB) and UL gain offset set to 0dB. Band sellection and all other system parameters are not changed. The featurs is usefull in claering abnormal conditions. • System Reset cycles the microporcessor unit. The function is similar to switching off/on the repeater power switch.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 204.5.2 Operating Control • DL and UL Path Control allows the user to toggle on or off the power amplifiers. • DL and UL Gain is available when AGC mode is off. The user may enter gain values manually. Manual gain control is an alternative to automatic gain control(AGC). Manual gain is disabled (grayed out) when AGC mode is on. Gain cannot be controlled manually above the available gain found on the status page. The system will not allow gain to be increased such that maximum output power(30dBm) is exceeded. • Gain Tracking sets UL gain equal to DL gain. The feature helos maintain forward and reverse link balance. The function control is grayed out when AGC mode is on. • Automatic Gain Control : - In contrast to manual gain control, automatic gain control (AGC) sets gain such that the desired amplifier output level (dBm) is automatically set. - The user controls gain by adjusting the AGC level. The user may set the level from 0dBm to 30dBm. AGC can be used to control the signal level radiated from the server antenna. - AGC may also be user to match the repeater to a DAS (distributed antenna system). AGC level may be restricted by available gain and DL input power. • UL Gain offset is used in conjuction with AGC to reduce the amount of amplification in the reverse direction (uplink). In the cases UL offset is set to -2dB. • Automatic Shutdown (ASD): - ASD temporarily shuts down the amplifier if the ASD level is exeded. It is not necessary to turn off ASD. ASD events are stored in the alarm hostory log. Repeated ASD events will
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 21evenually shutdown the amplifier permanently and trigger the external shutdown lamp. - ASD Level is set to 33dBm by default. It is not necessary to change the default level. 4.5.3 Alarm Control • Alarm response time may be set between 1 and 5 minutes. • Alam Mask allows the user to customize the type of alarms sent to the SNMP server when remote monitoring is in use. 4.5.4 Band Select • Band select sets the digital filter to the center frequency and bandwidth of the local service for which the repeater is intended to amplify. Likewise, all other signals outside of the selected Center Frequency and Bandwidth are rejected. • The user can select one, two three distinct sections within the LTE band. Each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd filter blocks can be set to 4.52MHz or 9.02MHz of Bandwidth. Only the downlink center frequency is set by the user. The uplink center frequency are automatically set in acordance with the downlink frequencies.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 224.6 GUI System Setup 4.6.1 Easy Setup Step 1. Click Apply after setting Center Frequency and Band Width in use. Step 2. Input AGC Level desired and click Apply. 1) AGC Level 30dBm 2) AGC Level 25dBm Step 3. Easy Setup proceeds to: • Data Initial execution • Isolation Test exeduted • Calculation of Available Maximum Gain by the isolation • DL/UL Path On • AGC On to obtain DL Output Power AGC Level or Maximum Gain 90dB • ASD On • AGC Off • Easy setup takes about 60seconds.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 23Click Execute button of Easy Setup Result 1. Constant Maximum DL Output Power 30dBm (AGC Level 30dBm) If the DL input Power ≥ -60dBm Result 2. Constant Maximum DL Output Power 20dBm (AGC Level 20dBm) If the DL input Power ≥ -71dBm
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 244.6.2 Manual Gain Setting 4.6.2.1 AGC mode On Setting Step 1. Repeat Step 1 through Step 2 Step 2. Isolation Check The Isolation will calculate the Available Maximum Gain which defines the maximum gain to be setup. Click Isolation Step 3. AGC must be turned on. AGC automatically assigns gain in accordance with AGC level. Use AGC level to increase or decrease gain. (Gain Offset is a gain differential between DL Output gain and UL output gain.) Ex>AGC Level 30dBm, Gain Offset -3dB → DL Gain 90dB, UL Gain 87dB AGC Level 25dBm, Gain Offset 0dB → DL Gain 85dB, UL Gain 85dB
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 25 Step 4. Turn on the DL and UL path controls. 4.6.2.2 AGC mode Off setting When you want to set gain value not using Auto Gain control refer to the following. Step 1. For manual gain control AGC must be turned off.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 26 Step 2. The user can select any gain value as long as it does over-drive the amplifier or exceed isolation requirements. Gain is automatically limited where conditions do not permit high gain. Select the DL and UL Gain values. Turn on the DL and UL path controls.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 27 4.7 GUI Status The status page display system, control, and alarm information. When you set any value on the Control page the change will be reflected on Status page. <Status> 4.7.1 System • Firmware version and location are displayed under Repeater Information. • The Band Information setting, set from the control page, is shown in bold font. 4.7.2 Operating • DL Path Monitor displays input from the donor antenna circuit, output power at repeater server antenna port, and downlink amplifier gain. • UL Path Monitor displays input from the server antenna circuit, output powr at repeater donor port, and uplink amplifier gain. • Isolation Status shows isolation value (dB) between the donor antenna and server antennas. • Available gain allowed by isolation measurement. Available gain is derived from the antenna isolation value plus 15dB. Full system gain (90dB) is available if the antenna isolation value is at least 105dB. 4.7.3 Alarm • If an alarm occurs, the alarm LED on the repeater will turn on.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 28Alarms shown on the status page will have orange (alarm) or green (normal) background. • Details for alarm events are displayed on the Alarm History page. For corrective action please refer to 6. Troubleshooting section. 4.8 File Update 4.8.1 MCU Firmware, Web GUI Download Step 1. If you are not sure, follow the LAN cable from the repeater receiving the update to the host repeater. The LAN port number on the host repeater is the slot number for the repeater receiving the update. Use the browse button to locate the update file.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 29Step 2. NCU firmware file has a “.RTR“ filename extention. Click Open. Step 3. Click Update. Step 4. When File updating completed, go to Log-in page. Log-in and confirm the firmware version has been updated.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 30 4.9 Attachment 5.9.1 Internet Network Setting 4.9.1.1 Window XP Step 1: Click the Start button and select My Network places. Step 2: Click View network connections. Step 3: Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties to view the shortcut menu. Step 4: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 5: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Step 6: Close all widows.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 314.9.1.2 Windows Vista Step 1: Click the Start button and select Control panel. Step 2: Click Network and Internet Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center. Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection. Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window will appear. Click OK. Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically and Click OK. Step 8: Close all windows.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 325. Troubleshooting Before contacting your service dealer, refer to the following guidelines. If the APEX730 repeater does not work normally after completing the following troubleshooting, please contact your local dealer or R-tron America’s Tech support line (1-888-31R-TRON). External alarm lamps on the front of the repeater indicate current condition. Green lamp indicates power to the repeater, yellow indicates caution, and red indicates shut sown 5.1 LED Alarm Problem Check Point Solution Critical PWR LED is Flicking Power supply out of range - Confirm AC 110 - 220V common use power and power cable. TD LED is red Tamper detected - Front Cover open 상태인지 확인한다. BTF LED is red Built-in test failure - Web GUI alarm 상태를 통하여 아래 알람 중 어느 알람이 발생하였는 지 확인한다. - UL Out-of-band emissions, DL Spurious emissions, DL Interferer power exceeded, DL Low isolation, Over temperature - Case 2) When Alarm indicator 으로 문제 해결 RMF LED is red Replaceable module failure - reset Repeater’s power - Repeater’s alarm LED is still red, ContactTechnical Support OSC LED is red Oscillation detected - Donor / Server ant. Isolation을 확인하여 Gain+15dB 이하인 경우 ant 위치 조정을 하여 Isolation을 확보한다. SD LED is red Shutdown - Web GUI를 이용하여 S/D reason을 확인한다.- Manual HPA Off인 경우 다시 On 시킨다. - Overpower S/D이 발생하고, Manual Gain 설정 상태인 경우 Gain 설정을 적절하게 낮춘다.- Overpower S/D이 발생하고, ALC 기능이On되어 있는 경우 ALC Level을 1~3dB 낮게 설정하고 장시간 모니터링한 후 이상이 없으면 확정한다. (본 증상은 Input Power 변화가 심한 환경에서 발생할 수 있음) Minor DCF LED is orange Donor Circuitry failure - DL Donor Power too high - 중계기 입력으로 들어오는 DL input Power를 확인한 후 중계기 허용치 이상일 경우 외부 Atten을 달거나 ant 위치를 조정하여 허용치 이내로 들어오게 한다. DPL LED is orange Donor power too low - DL Donor Power too low - 중계기 입력으로 들어오는 DL input Power가
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 33너무 낮은 경우이며, 입력을 높일 수 있게 ant 위치를 조정한다. CCF LED is orange Coverage Circuitry failure - UL Power at coverage high, DL VSWR - DPL LED가 정상인 상태에서 CCF LED만 발생한 경우 UL Gain을 줄인다. (ALC On 상태에서는 Gain Offset 조정으로 줄일 수 있다.) RE LED is orange Reset engaged - Reset alarm - 중계기가 reset 되는 중이므로 외부에서 절대 중계기 조작을 해서는 안된다. AGC LED is Flicking AGC active - AGC On시 - ALC On 상태로 동작되고 있음을 표시하며 알람 상황은 아님. 5.2 GUI Alarm Problem Check Point Solution General Tamper detected 장비의 조립 상태를 확인하고 front cover의 조립 상태가 정상인지 확인한다. Power supply out of range - 입력 전원이 AC 110 - 220V 이내인지 확인 후 이상이 없으면 Contact Technical Support Communication failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Field replaceable module failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Reset alarm 중계기가 reset 되는 중이므로 외부에서 절대 중계기 조작을 해서는 안된다. Manual shutdown alarm 설치 환경을 재 확인 후 이상이 없을 경우 해당 HPA On 한다. Heartbeat Remote NMS Cable 연결 상태를 확인한다. Web GUI내 Heartbeat 주기를 확인한다. Uplink Oscillation detected Donor / Server ant. Isolation을 확인하여 Gain+15dB 이하인 경우 ant 위치 조정을 하여 Isolation을 확보한다. Power at coverage port too high UL Input Power가 너무 높은 경우이며, Coverage ant 설치 환경을 다시 확인한다. Synthesizer failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Hardware failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Software failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Out-of-band emissions out of spec 타사 신호등 불요파 성분을 너무 높을 경우 발생할 수 있으며, ant 위치 조정이 필요함. Downlink Donor Power too high/low DL Input Power를 확인하고, ant 위치 조정이 필요 Low isolation Donor / Server ant. Isolation을 확인하여 Gain+15dB 이하인 경우 ant 위치 조정을 하여 Isolation을 확보한다.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 34 Synthesizer failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Hardware failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Software failure 장비의 전원을 reset한 후에도 동일한 알람이 유지되면 Contact Technical Support Spurious emissions out of spec 타사 신호등 불요파 성분을 너무 높을 경우 발생할 수 있으며, ant 위치 조정이 필요함. Interferer power exceeded 타사 신호등 불요파 성분을 너무 높을 경우 발생할 수 있으며, ant 위치 조정이 필요함.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 35 5.3 Communication Alarm When you cannot login to the web GUI. Solution 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and then click Disable. After clicking Disable, click Enable again. 1. Click My Network places Æ View network connections. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection and then click Disable. 3. Double click the Local Area Connection and then click the Support tab Æ Repair.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 36 Solution 4. Open the Internet Browser, select Tools Æ Internet Options. Click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet files section. 5. Click Start and select Run. Type “ping 192.168.0.1-t” and click OK.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 37 6. Specifications 6.1 RF Characteristics 700MHz Band Parameter TX(Down-Link) RX(Up-Link) Frequency Range 728~745 MHz (ABC block) 746 - 756 MHz (C block) 698~715 MHz (ABC block) 777 - 787 MHz (C block) Channel Select Non-continuous A/B/C(Lower)/C(Upper) band Selectable. Service LTE Service Max. Composite Input Power -30dBm Composite Output Power Range 30 dBm 30 dBm Gain Range 60 - 90 dB 60 - 90 dB Gain Offset recommend -2dB Waveform EVM Compliance @carrier to noise ratio 25dB (max output, max gain, AGC 30dB) EVM Compliance @carrier to noise ratio 20dB (max output, max gain, AGC 30dB) ALC Range 30 dB Gain Ripple ± 0.5-1 dB peak to peak Noise Figure ≤ 5 dB ≤ 5 dB EVM 8%-12.5% 12.5%-17.5% Spurious Emission FCC role Inter-modulation (two tone) -40dBm Input@1MHz from band edge (@MAX GAIN, MAX OUT PWR) -40dBm Input@2MHz from band edge (@MAX GAIN, MAX OUT PWR) Output Power Variation<10dB / EVM 규격 변동 없을 것. Single Tone Input -40dBm Input@1MHz from band edge (@MAX GAIN, MAX OUT PWR) Output Power Variation +2 to -4dBm / EVM 규격 변동 없을 것.Return Loss > 15dB Propagation Delay < 6 μs @ high roll-off performance(60 dBc) < 3 μs @ normal roll-off performance(50 dBc) 6.2 Environmental Specification Parameter Specification Operating Temp -10˚C~50˚C (14˚F~122˚F) Environmental Humidity 20%~90%RH
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 38Cooling method Convection. 6.3 Electrical Specification Parameter Specification AC Input AC 110-220V DC Output +24V/6.5A (150W) Frequency 60Hz 6.4 Mechanical Specification Parameter Specifications Remark RF connectors N-female x 2 Dimensions (WxHxD) 10.1 * 17.91 * 7.38 Inch 257 * 455 * 187.5 mm W * D * H Weight 37.04lbs 16.8 Kg max
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 39 7. Appendix 7.1 US LTE Channel 700M Band Down Link Up Link No Block Channel Center Start Stop BW Center Start Stop BW 1 A 731.000 728.7425 733.2575 4.515 701.000 698.7425 703.2575 4.515 2 B 737.000 734.7425 739.2575 4.515 707.000 704.7425 709.2575 4.515 4 C(L) 743.000 740.7425 745.2575 4.515 713.000 710.7425 715.2575 4.515 3 C(U) 751.000 746.4925 755.5075 9.015 782.000 777.4925 786.5075 9.015 152.4mm (6 inch) 203.2mm (8 inch) 254mm (10 inch) 257mm (10.11inch)455mm (17.91inch)
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APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 41 7.2 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY This product, as supplied and distributed by R-tron, in the original carton, is warranted by R-tron against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: Five (5) Year Parts and Labor This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. R-tron will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of R-tron and must be returned to R-tron. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty. This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement, use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in installation; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by R-tron which damage this product or result in service problems; or incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instruction. R-tron does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON R-tron.
APEX730 USER MANUAL V1.0.00 Tech Support: 1-888-317-8766 42 7.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure The return and exchange of products are not allowed without prior approval from R-tron America, Inc. Please follow the exchange procedure below. 1. Call Tech Support for troubleshooting. 2. If the device has a hardware problem, R-tron will replace it if it is within warranty. A RMA number will be issued for the return. 3. R-tron will ship the replacement unit with a return shipping label. 4. The customer must return the product using the original packaging, including all accessories and/or parts.

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