BSA Manual

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ThalliumLine
Band Selective Amplifier (BSA) Operation Manual
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Operation Manual ThalliumLine Band Selective Amplifier (BSA) This document refers to the products 24 012 600 ThalliumLine BSA 800 and 24 012 802 ThalliumLine BSA 900
If you have, despite all our efforts, any trouble with our product and software, its operation or performance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
AdCoCom GmbH Advanced Communication Components TecCenter 31162 Bad Salzdetfurth Germany Phone: Fax: Email: Internet: +49 (0)5063 907 -100 +49 (0)5063 907 -101 info@adcocom.com http://www.adcocom.com June 2004
Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA
A/N: 24012887c Manual BSA Errors and omissions excepted. 2
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................... 3 About this Manual.................................................... 4 Product Description ................................................. 5 Volume of Delivery .................................................. 6 Accessories ............................................................. 6 Technical Data ......................................................... 7 Safety Remarks ....................................................... 8 Device Connectors .................................................. 9 Getting Started ...................................................... 10 Device Installation ..................................................11 Device Display....................................................... 12 Software Installation .............................................. 13 Configuration Software .......................................... 15 Software Handling ................................................. 16 Tab General ........................................................ 18 Tab Device State ................................................. 19 Tab Frequencies .................................................... 20 Tab Amplifier ....................................................... 21 Tab Level Control ................................................ 22 Hidden links ........................................................... 22 Tab Miscellaneous .............................................. 23 Index...................................................................... 24 Warranty ................................................................ 24 Questionnaire ........................................................ 25
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About this Manual

About this Manual
This manual introduces ThalliumLine Band Selective Amplifiers (BSA) from AdCoCom, it provides product information as well as instructions for using the basic product package and available options. It should be kept in a safe place for reference for the life of this equipment. This manual will not be amended by the issue of individual revised pages. Instead, any revision will be a complete reissue. If passing a BSA to a third party, please make sure to also provide the relevant documentation. This manual is addressed to engineering staffs and service technicians charged with installation of mobile equipment. This manual supposes that the user has a good working knowledge of mobile transmission technology in general. The manual is divided into the following major sections: - Introduction to manual and product - Configuration software functions - Additional information
An included Installation Instruction informs about the assembling of a BSA. Further copies of these manuals can be ordered from the address you find on page 2.
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Product Description
Product Description
BSAs of the AdCoCom ThalliumLine are amplifiers in the 800 MHz or 900 MHz frequency range of Cellular 800/AMPS or GSM mobile networks. The BSA amplified frequency range can be moved in its boundaries. Selected frequencies are amplified - appropriate to the assigned frequencies of the operator. BSAs are suited for the use as a PickUp Repeater: They connect a Base Transmitter Station (BTS) of an operator with any in-building coverage solution. The connection between a BTS and the BSA is possible via cable or alternatively via a pickup antenna. In direction to the mobile the BSA is connected to an indoor antenna or to an active (for example AdCoCom ArgonLine) or passive (for example AdCoCom HeliumLine) In-Building Coverage system. BSAs have no integrated antenna. The configuration of a BSA has to be performed with a Windows Personal Computer with a special (provided) software. The BSA has to be connected to the serial port. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc.
Mobile 01: BSA front side
UPLINK DOWNLINK UPLINK DOWNLINK
BTS
Antenna OR
BSA
OR Antenna IBC
GSM 900 915
CDMA 800 849
880
925
960 MHz
824
869
894 MHz
Assigned to an operator and selectively amplified
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Scope of Supply
Scope of Supply
1 BSA Unit 1 Installation Instruction 1 Operation Manual 1 Mounting set, 6 screws and anchors 1 CD-ROM (Configuration Software, Product Information)
02: BSA package
Accessories
For the operation of the BSA standard coaxial RF and serial computer cables as well as power supplies are needed. RF coaxial cable N-9, male - male Coaxial cable BNC, male - male Serial cable, DB-9, female -female Power Supply, 40 Watt, 110/230 VAC (for BSA 800) Power Supply, 60 Watt, 110/230 VAC (for BSA 900)
03: Accessories
Important Note: Use power supplies with a current consumption less then 10 Ampere only! 6
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Technical Data
Technical Data BSA 900
Frequency range Bandwidth Nom. gain @ 25MHz BW Max. gain ripple over frequency Gain variation over temperature Composite output power (ETSI) @ max. gain Output power reduction adjustment range (ref. to max. gain) Delay ALC range Max. input power without damage Noise figure @ max. gain @ f-center Return loss BTS port Return loss antenna port DC power supply (via DC plug or RF connector) Current consumption @ 24V Max. power dissipation Input & output RF connectors Input power connectors Size (H x W x D) without connectors Protection Operating temperature Conditions for storage and transport User interface Signaling Interface Weight MHz MHz MHz dB dB dB dBm dB s dB dBm dB dB dB V A W Uplink Downlink 60 2 2 2 201 20 <6 10 10 <6 >10 >10 880 - 915 935 - 960 0.2 -25
(separate for UL and DL in steps of 20.5 dB)
+12...30 <1.9 <45 N-Type, female BNC, male

mm C C
kg
215x268x57 IP54 -5...+45 (ETS 300 019-1-3, Class 3.2) -30...+70 (ETS 300 019-1-1, Class 1.3) Software on PC LED, bicolor RS232, 9-pin male <3.8
At full band, gain at 100 kHz off the transmission ragen limits can be 3 dB lower than the nominal gain. Power supply has to be less than 100W output power.
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Technical Data
Technical Data BSA 800
Frequency range Bandwidth Nom. gain @ 25MHz BW Max. gain ripple over frequency Gain variation over temperature Channel power with IS95 Signal @ max. gain Output power reduction adjustment range (ref. to max. gain) Delay ALC range Max. input power without damage Noise figure @ max. gain @ f-center @ 25 C Return loss BTS port Return loss antenna port DC power supply (via DC plug or RF connector) Current consumption @ 24V Max. power dissipation Input & output RF connectors Input power connectors
MHz MHz MHz dB dB dB dBm dB s dB dBm dB dB dB V A W
Uplink Downlink 0.03 -25 60 2 2 2 22 1 20 <6 10 10 <6 >10 >10
824 - 849 869 - 894
(separate for UL and DL in steps of 20.5 dB)
+12...30 <1.25 <30 N-Type, female BNC, male 215 x 268 x 58 IP54 0...+50 -30...+70 Software on PC LED, bicolor RS232, 9-pin male <3.8
Size (H x W x D) without connectors Protection Operating temperature Conditions for storage and transport User interface Signaling Interface Weight
mm C C
kg
At full band, gain at 100 kHz off the transmission ragen limits can be 3 dB lower than the nominal gain. Power supply has to be less than 100W output power.
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Safety Remarks
Safety Remarks
The product has been developed and manufactured according to all relevant safety standards. Observing the instructions for safety and operations mentioned in the manual using the BSA does not cause any hazardous situation for man or matters. The setting into operation and maintenance of the BSA shall only be performed by qualified personnel. Its not necessary to open the BSA during regular operation. Operations on the internal hardware shall be performed by qualified AdCoCom personnel only. Unqualified operations on hard- and software as well as neglecting the safety notes stated on the device may lead to personal or material damage. All relevant safety and accident prevention instructions have to be observed during commissioning, operation and maintenance. All safety regulations and accident prevention instructions according to the specific operation scenario have to be observed. The BSA shall be used only for the range of operations mentioned in this manual. Any other usage or operation will be treated as not agreed. Loosening the bolted fastening on the top of the BSA affects unwished radiations and may lead to functional deficiency. The heat development on the backside of the BSA can reach up to 70 degree Celsius. The unit complies to the requirements of IP 54.
Before setting into operation, check conformity of the voltage range the BSA is specified for and the provided power supply. Due to the radiated heat make sure not to touch the BSAs housing during and directly after the operation.
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Device Connectors
Device Connectors
The BSA has five connectors: - in direction to the mobile (indoor antenna / IBC network) - in direction to the BTS - for the power supply - to a personal computer - ground Always protect all unconnected coaxial N-9 connectors with the plastic cups supplied with the BSA.
Coaxial RF N-9 female (to mobile) Connector 04: BSA top side
Serial RS-232 DB-9 male (to PC) Connector Coaxial RF N-9 female (to BTS/Network) Connector Coaxial BNC female (to Power supply, DC 12...30V) Connector M6 screw / ground
05: BSA bottom side
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Getting Started
Getting Started
The BSA is pre-configured for the immediate use in a mobile network without any further configurations. Use two coaxial N-9 cables to connect the BSA to an antenna or IBC system as well as to the BTS. Connect the BSA to the power supply using a coaxial BNC cable. The BSA needs a power supply with a voltage range of 12 to 30 Volt, 3.0 Ampere. Or the BTS supplies the voltage via the RF connector. The BSA has four LEDs, indicating the operational status (see page 13). To configure the BSA via the serial port of any Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 or XP computer you have to install the BSA configuration software tool. Connect the BSA with your computer using a serial DB-9 female-female cable and start the BSA configuration tool (see page 12). Before installing make sure you have read the software license agreement (see Appendix A of this Manual). Please note that the installing of the BSA controlling software presumes that you agree to the terms of this software license agreement.
Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA 06: BSA unit connections
Antenna or IBC System
BSA
Power supply BTS Computer
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Device Installation
Device Installation BSA
For a continuous operation please mount the BSA with the included four screws at the marked holes vertically on a stable wall. Adjust the unit vertically, to allow an air circulation at the back side of the BSA. Please leave a space of 24cm / 10 inch over and under the BSA for a better air circulation.
07: BSA screw hole positions
BSA
BSA
08: BSA orientation at the wall
BSA
09: BSA vertical orientation
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BSA
BSA
BSA
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Device Displays
Device Display
The BSA has four LEDs on its front side: - Status - Downlink Automatic Level Control - Uplink Automatic Level Control - DC at Antenna Port Additional to their functions the LEDs indicate the correct power supply of the BSA (Status, Downlink and Uplink ALC LEDs are green).
The top LED indicates the functional status of the BSA. If the function status is negative (LED is red), make a reset by unplugging the power connection of the BSA for at least 10 seconds. In the next step connect the BSA with a personal computer and read out the actual values from the BSA with the configuration software. The second LED indicates the Automatic Level Control (ALC) activation of the downlink. When it is active, the BSA gets an unexpected high RF signal from the BTS. The ALC adjusts the signal down. The third LED indicates in parallel to the second LED the activation of the Uplink ALC (for the signals up to the BTS). The fourth and last LED indicates the power at the antenna port.
11: Status OK (green), Bad status (red) Downlink ALC unused (green), Downlink ALC in use (orange) Uplink ALC unused (green), Uplink ALC in use (orange) DC at Antenna port off (off), in use (green). 10: BSA without power (all LEDs off), with power (first three LEDs are green)
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Software Installation
Software Installation
The configuration of the BSA is performed using the configuration software on a standard Windows PC. The PC and the BSA are connected via the serial port. You can use any standard serial cable (NO Zero Modem) with DB-9 female connectors on both ends to connect the BSA with a PC.
12: Serial Cable
The configuration software is supplied on a CD-ROM with the BSA . Please ask for another media, if a floppy disk or email attachment version is required. Before installing make sure you have read the software license agreement (see Appendix A of this Manual). Please note that the installing of the BSA controlling software presumes that you agree to the terms of this software license agreement. For the software installation start your Windows PC. Minimum requirements: Windows 98 or higher, Pentium processor, 8 MB RAM, 2MB hard disk space, serial port, CD-ROM (or floppy disk, internet access). Put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Open the CD-ROM with the Windows Explorer. Run the setup.exe application and follow the instructions. Install the software on the local hard disk. When exiting the application, the current settings are saved in an ini-file, BSA... .ini.
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Configuration Software
Configuration Software
The BSA configuration has to be performed with the special (and included) Windows based configuration software. This application allows to read out the actual values of the BSA and to write own settings into the BSA. The configuration software of the BSA 800 and BSA 900 have nearly the same user interface. To explain the functions, in the following screenshots of the BSA 800 software are used exemplary. Software functions of both, BSA 800 and BSA 900, are: Get Set Bandwidth Get State Phase Level Lock (UpLink/DownLink) Get Set Attenuation (UpLink/DownLink) Get State Autolevel Control Set Power amplifier switch-off Get Faults: current, PLL, temperature Set Field replaceable firmware Get BSA serial number, software version Get BSA system status
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Software Handling
Software LEDs grey: no contact to BSA green: ON, or value OK red: OUT, or value out of range
Software Handling
The configuration software application is programmed with the standard Microsoft Windows user interface elements. The application uses different in-/output and controlling elements for the communication between the PC and the BSA.
output field input field input field with adjustment buttons input field via throttle
checkbox for choosing one value input field with drop-down list
radio-button for choosing a specific value. clicking on button executes command directly
button executes commands indirectly, after a second request 13: Input/Output fields and buttons as seen in the software
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Software Handling
The BSA and the PC are connected to each by a serial cable. Data movements are displayed on the bottom line of the software. Grouping the configuration parts of the BSA the configuration software is split into in six areas, six different tab sheets. Most of them have different input and output fields. Start the software with a double-click on the symbol of BSAx00.exe. At first the software starts the serial port auto detect automatically to find the BSA. Press start to start the detection. You will see the tab sheet Device State. With a correct connection between PC and BSA (and the BSA is connected to power) the application tries to find the BSA on the first COM ports of the used PC. The BSA is found, all its values are automatically read out and are shown in the application input and output fields. Please check the tab sheet General if you have any troubles with the connection and to choose the COM port manually. All actual values of the BSA can be displayed with the configuration software. Some of them are hidden and protected by a password. If values change, the actual data can be read out by double-clicking on the read button. To write new settings to the BSA double-click on the write button. Double-click on a write button starts immediately the data transmission to the BSA, without any further request! You can close the application by double-clicking on the standard close button at the right top corner of the window
17: Starting window: grey LEDs with unplugged and green LEDs with plugged BSA.
14: Data movements underline of the configuration software
15: Tab sheets of the configuration software
16: Device Autodetect
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"General"
Tab General
The tab sheet General shows the configuration settings of the application and the PC hardware to communicate with the BSA via the serial port. Automatic Value Read The read out procedure from the BSA to the PC can be set on automatic for certain intervals (10,20,30 sec). Read Options You can choose whether the software has to read out all values after clicking any Read button (All Items), or only one requested value (Single Items). Load and Save Settings Settings and configurations can be saved. Version Displays the BSA serial number and the software revision. Commports If more than one serial COM port exists (see the Windows configuration of your PC and Windows Software) you can switch between the ports. Baudrate The data speed on the serial port will be set in baudrates. The default setting is 2400 baud. You can change it, for example to speed up a firmware update to 19200 baud. Use the Autodetect button for an automatic device search over all COM ports.
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"Device State"
Tab Device State
DC Power at Atenna port Indicates if DC voltage passes through the antenna port at the BSA. Power Amplifier State Indicates the status of the Uplink and Downlink Amplifier. Current States Indicates the current actually used from the BSA and the value over the min. and max. boundaries. PLL (Phase Lock Loop) State To monitor the PLLs and regulate the boundaries of the chosen frequency range. The errors of both PLLs - for the low and high boundary - is indicated. Hardware Indicates the functional status of the internal BSA Digital Analog Converter, memory unit, hardware revision and frequency band. Temperature State Indicates the temperature, actually measured in the BSA, and the degree over the min. and max. boundaries.
Read Button for a manual read out of all BSA values on this tab sheet. The BSA switches off automatically if the temperature or current exceeds the defined boundaries. A hardware error causes the same. The function status LED on the BSA front side will indicate an inadequate status.
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"Frequency"
Tab Frequency
Choosing the band selective area: Frequencies Allows to set the boundaries for a band selective frequency area. Frequency Low and High indicates the low and high frequencies within the Uplink band. Make sure the low boundary Frq. Low really states a value lower then the upper boundary Frq. High. The low boundary has to be lower than the high one. You can put the values in via keyboard, mouse (with the throttles) or arrow keys. By clicking on the Read button the values from the BSA in application are entered. By clicking on the Write button the settings are transmitted to the BSA. PLL (Phase Lock Loop) State To monitor the PLLs monitor and to regulate the boundaries of the chosen frequency range. The errors of both PLLs - for the low and high boundary - are indicated.
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"Amplifier"
Tab Amplifier
Amplifier settings: Amplifier Att. Uplink indicates the attenuation of the Uplink signal and is adjustable between 0 and 20 dB. (Any short attenuation is regulated by the ALC). The Att. Downlink indicates the downlink correction. Clicking the read button starts the read out of the actual BSA. Clicking the write button starts the transmission of the settings to the BSA. Power Amplifier State UL Ampl. On and DL Ampl. On indicate the functional status of the amplifier in the UpLink and DownLink. Clicking the read button starts the read out of the actual BSA.
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"Level Control"
Tab Level Control
BSA internal controller settings: Level Control Switches the Automatic Level Controls ON or OFF - both Uplink and Downlink. Clicking the read button starts the read out of the actual BSA. Clicking the write button starts the transmission of the settings to the BSA. DAC State Indicates the functional status of the internal Digital Analog Controller. Clicking the read button starts the read out of the actual BSA.
Hidden links
You can start the configuration software with command line parameters: -?, -h : help page -t : application starts with last opened tab sheet -c <COM port> : adds unrecognized ports to the COM list A double-click on the window underline opens a password request window. To get a password: - Copy the Temp. Code (press the right mouse button). - Do not close the window. - Paste the Temp Code in an Email, addressed to info@adcocom.com. - Enter the password you will get back via email. The password has a validity of six hours and allows you to see, get and set (normally) hidden settings of the BSA. 22
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"Micellaneous"
Tab Miscellaneous
Some more settings: DC Power at Antenna port Sets the DC power at the antenna port of the BSA. Clicking the read button starts the read out of the actual BSA. Clicking the write button starts the transmission of the settings to the BSA. Firmware Update The BSA is delivered with the Firmware Version 1.0.0.0. With a click on the Loadfile button a firmware update can be loaded and written to the BSA.
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Index - Warranty
Index/Glossary
ALC Att. BSA DAC DL PLL UL Automatic Level Control Attenuation Band Selective Amplifier Digital Analog Controller DownLink to Mobile Phase Lock Level UpLink to BTS
Warranty
AdCoCom grants a product warranty of one year. The BSA has non-serviceable parts and components inside. Opening the device and / or the replacement of components will lead to the expiry of the warranty granted by AdCoCom.
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Questionaire
Questionnaire 5 minutes for us!
To help us improve our BSA, please answer the following eight questions and send them back to us (FAX +49 (0)5063 907 -101). Thanks ! A. How does the testing environment look like? Please shortly describe the testing and procedures to be performed. B. Which technical parameters are not according to supplied specifications? C. Which technical parameters are judged as good or excellent? D. Which technical performance parameters are insufficient? E. Which mandatory product features are missing? F. Which nice-to-have product features are missing? G. Are you satisfied with the configuration software, the user interface? H. Do you have any other suggestions or comments?
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A/N: 24012887c Manual BSA Errors and omissions excepted. 2

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About this Manual

GSM 900 915

CDMA 800 849

Assigned to an operator and selectively amplified

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

02: BSA package

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

(separate for UL and DL in steps of 20.5 dB)

+12...30 <1.9 <45 N-Type, female BNC, male

MHz MHz MHz dB dB dB dBm dB s dB dBm dB dB dB V A W

Uplink Downlink 0.03 -25 60 2 2 2 22 1 20 <6 10 10 <6 >10 >10

824 - 849 869 - 894

(separate for UL and DL in steps of 20.5 dB)

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

05: BSA bottom side

Antenna or IBC System

Power supply BTS Computer

07: BSA screw hole positions

08: BSA orientation at the wall

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

09: BSA vertical orientation

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

14: Data movements underline of the configuration software

15: Tab sheets of the configuration software

16: Device Autodetect

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

Operation Manual - ThalliumLine BSA

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