FiberHome/SM/GZF850-VH

GZF850-VH Repeater
(B40Y02JW02YF)

User Manual

Nov. 2010
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 Instruction for your safety
Please be sure to pay attention to all cautions and warnings
before using the system.
Incorrect usage could lead to an electrical shock, damage to
the system or a fire hazard.

■Warning
 Do not modify, disassemble or remove the cover. These actions could cause electrical
shock. We shall never be responsible for any problems caused by your reconstruction or
modification.
 Do not touch the internal components. They may have high voltage or high temperature.
You may get electrical shock or burnt.
 When the system is operating, keep your hands and face away from it. Otherwise, you
may get injured by an accident.

■Caution
 Please read catalogue and instruction manual carefully before use.
 Use the products within the specified input voltage, temperature and humidity. Use of
products in non-specified condition may damage the product.
 Connect the frame ground terminal to the ground terminal of the device for safety. Use
of the products without ground connection may cause an electrical shock.
 Do not use the product in the environment with strong electromagnetic field, gas and
conductive substances.

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 Preface

GZF850-VH Repeater is widely used for constructing a hybrid mobile communications

network. It receives and amplifies forward and reverse Radio Frequency (RF) signal to

extend the coverage of base station. This user manual covers the system frame, technical

specification, operation and maintenance of software of the repeater.

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 INDEX
1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 SYSTEM FRAME ................................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENT .......................................................... 3
1.3.1 Computer Hardware ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.2 Computer Software ............................................................................................................... 3
1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 3
1.4.1 Specification of GZF850 – VH ............................................................................................ 3
1.4.2 Other Specification ............................................................................................................... 3
1.5 INTERFACES ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.1 Figure of Repeater ................................................................................................................ 5
1.6.2 Figure of Side Panel ............................................................................................................. 5
1.6.3 Dimension .............................................................................................................................. 6

2. APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 6

3 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 INSTALLATION FLOW ........................................................................................................................ 8

3.2 PROJECT PREPARATIONS ................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 User’s Cooperation ............................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 On-site Survey....................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 Installation Tools ................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.4 Technical Documentation................................................................................................... 10
3.3 INSTALLATION CONDITIONS............................................................................................................ 10
3.3.1 Basic Installation Conditions ............................................................................................. 10
3.3.2 Recommended Environment Requirements ................................................................... 10
3.4 EQUIPMENT CHECK ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.1 Counting the Goods ........................................................................................................... 11
3.4.2 Unpacking Inspection ......................................................................................................... 11
3.5 INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN CHASSIS OF THE REPEATER ............................................................... 12

4. SITE COMMISSIONING .................................................................................................................. 13

4.1 CONFIGURE THE SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................... 13

4.1.1 Configure the Communication Server.............................................................................. 13
4.1.2 Configure the Monitor Software ........................................................................................ 16

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1. General

1.1 System Frame

The following figure shows the system frame of GZF850-VH repeater.

Forward

BTS BCS MS

PD PD PA
LNA
D BCS D
L L
Monitor Door
X & Battery Sensor X
C C
P PA P
LNA
Reverse
Modem
Power Supply

RF signal flow Monitoring signal flow Antenna

GZF850-VH

(B40Y02JW02YF)

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1.2 Product Features

 Excellent RF performance: FiberHome provides wireless repeaters with

state-of-the-art performance such as minimized noise figure, time delay and IMD,

excellent link balance and out-of-band suppression.

 Modular design: Modular design is easier for operators to make upgrade and

maintenance.

 Monitor and control (M&C): The interior M&C module is the core to control the whole

repeater and implements four functions: detection, control and communication.

 Perfect query, statistic and report: It can support query, statistic and report for the

history data including log, repeater data and query data etc.

 Reliability: Industrial-level components are used, which can sustain a temperature

range of -25°C ~ +55°C (for outdoor repeater only) so that the product can work

reliably in a wide range of environments; the power supply of the integrated system is

designed with high redundancy to make sure that the power module can work under

normal load in 55°C and start normally in -25°C; the repeater is provided with

multi-level lightning protection devices to ensure reliable lightning protection for the

power supply, antenna and feeder. The lightning protection device of the power supply

is a combination of a gas discharge tube and a piezo-resistor and is designed with

2-level protection, so that it can absorb very high lightning strike energy as well as

remove residual voltage satisfactorily.

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1.3 Hardware and Software Configuration Requirement

1.3.1 Computer Hardware

 CPU primary frequency：1.8G or above, 256M memory or above, above 16M

graphic memory, 15" display with pixel of 800×600;

 Options: 16-bit sound card, sound box, laser or jet printer.

1.3.2 Computer Software

 If installing V5.1.0 (Local version), it is suggested to install Window2000/

XP/Window2003. It is necessary to install DirectX (8.0 or above) for

Window98/ME.

 There is no special requirement for configuring communication server.

1.4 Technical Specification

1.4.1 Specification of GZF850 – VH

Technical Specification
UPLINK DOWNLINK
Frequency Band 824 ~ 849MHz 869 ~ 894MHz
Number of Band Adjustable Modules 2
Filter Bandwidth 2-15MHz and 1-6MHz
Output Power 33±2dBm 40±2dBm
System Gain 90±2dB
Automatic Level Control Within2 dB or shut off
ATT Range in 1dB Step 0~25dB

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Ripple in pass band ≤6dB
Noise Figure ≤6dB
VSWR ≤1.5
Group Delay ≤9μs(System delay)

9kHz~1GHz/100kHz ≤-36dBm
Spurious Emission
1GHz~12.75GHz/1MHz ≤-30dBm

1.4.2 Other Specification

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

Dimensions Approx. 513×462×232mm

Weight Approx. 17.4kg

Ingress Protection Class IP65
ENVIRONMENT SPECIFICATION
Operating Temperature -25 ～ +55℃
Humidity ≤95%
OTHER SPECIFICATION
System Impedance 50Ω
RF Connector N-type
Power Supply AC 220V 45 ~ 65Hz

1.5 Interfaces

Antenna interface: N-type connector

Laptop interface: RS232

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1.6 Structure

1.6.1 Figure of Repeater

1.6.2 Figure of Side Panel

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1.6.3 Dimension

2. Applications

Accessing the signal by using a small Yagi antenna or Logarithm period antenna, low

power repeater amplifies the signal and combines the indoor distribution system, which

quickly improve the signal in shadowy or blind zones.

Yagi ANT

Ceiling ANT
Repeater Splitter

Power Switch
Cable

Ceiling ANT

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Indoor Distribute System

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3 Installation

3.1 Installation Flow

The general workflow of the repeater is shown in Fig. 3-1.

Start

Project Preparation

Unpacking&goods checking

Antenna&feeder installation

Repeater installation

Grounding

AC power connection

End
Fig. 3-1 the general workflow of the repeater

To ensure safety during the installation, make sure to wear safety belt for

overhead operations and wear safety hats for on-the-ground operations, and

take care never to work in rainstorms.

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3.2 Project Preparations

3.2.1 User’s Cooperation

Technicians will take charge of the equipment installation and the user’s technicians

should provide help if necessary. To ensure the normal running and maintenance of

the equipment, the user’s technicians should proactively work together with engineers

and technicians and get familiar with the installation, structure, cabling, debugging

procedure, etc.

3.2.2 On-site Survey

Before installation, the installation technicians should consult with the project manager

of the user and learn whether the installation site is ready for equipment installation.

Specifically, they should survey such items as the installation site, iron tower or high

pole, surrounding environment (temperature and humidity) and power supply. Where

conditions permit, they should make an on-site survey together with the relevant

persons of the user.

3.2.3 Installation Tools

Installation tools include: electric percussion drill, iron hammer, pulley, rope, safety belt,

safety hat, ladder, screwdriver, hacksaw, knife, pliers, spanner, compass, tape,

tweezers, electric iron, etc.

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3.2.4 Technical Documentation

The installation technicians should keep on hand, and read in advance, such

documents as Project Design Document, Equipment Installation Specifications, and

User Manual for the GZF850-VH.

3.3 Installation Conditions

3.3.1 Basic Installation Conditions

The repeater is designed to work outdoors under the temperature -25℃~55℃ and

relative humidity up to 95%, so it can work in the indoor/outdoor natural environments

in most areas. The following basic conditions should be ready before installation:

1. 220V AC power is available.

2. A grounding bar is available nearby.

3. There are appropriate buildings, iron towers or high poles to mount the donor

antenna and service antenna.

3.3.2 Recommended Environment Requirements

1. The installation height should be such as to facilitate RF cabling, heat radiation,

safety protection and maintenance.

2. Independent and stable 220V AC power should be provided, which mustn’t be

shared with other large-power communication equipment and electric appliances.

3. The installation building, iron tower or high pole should be provided with lightning

protection facilities and should be strong and stable enough.

4. The antenna backstay or roof should be provided with a pole to help mount the
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antenna. The diameter of the pole may be 50mm ~ 105mm, depending on the

antenna to be mounted. A ladder should also be available to help mount the

antenna. All metal parts should be properly grounded and provided with lightning

protection facilities.

3.4 Equipment Check

3.4.1 Counting the Goods

Check whether the packing box is intact in appearance. If any goods are wrong or

missing or if the outer package is damaged seriously, stop unpacking immediately and

find out the cause, and report to the relevant department.

3.4.2 Unpacking Inspection

Open the packing box if it is intact. Handle with care to avoid damaging anything.

After the packing box is opened, check whether the goods inside match the packing

list and whether the packing list matches the inspection list in the Unpacking

Inspection Report. If any goods are wrong or missing or if the outer package is

damaged seriously, find out the cause, and report to the relevant department.

After unpacking inspection, fill out the Unpacking Inspection Report. Both parties shall

sign the report, and then the goods shall be handed over to the user. Each party shall

hold one copy of the Unpacking Inspection Report, and the project supervisor should

feed back the “Inspection Conclusion” within seven days to the vendor for

documentation.

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3.5 Installation of the Main Chassis of the Repeater

The Repeater is attached with such installation fittings as installation board and fixing

pieces. The chassis of the repeater can be mounted either on the wall or on a high

pole. The bottom of the equipment is usually about 1.2 m above the ground.

Aluminum mould case mounting is shown below.

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4. Site Commissioning

Note: Please excuse us for not giving any further notice about any changes of

operation. FiberHome privileges to the final explanation of LMS.

We take local version software as an example to explain how to configure the

parameters. It is applicable in the windows2000, and windows XP operation system.

4.1 Configure the Software

The following steps are the process of connecting PC or laptop to the repeater on the

site. Be sure the connecting cable is RS232.

4.1.1 Configure the Communication Server

Open the LMS software file, running the LMS firstly, click the icon of LMS with the right

button of the mouse, and then choose open to get access into the LMS.

Then you will see the interface below:

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Step1: Choose the “Serial” which connect with testing equipment, then Click “open

serial”. We need RS232 cable to connect the repeater with the PC or laptop.

1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
Port 1 Port 2

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The pin 2 and pin 3 of the RS232 cable are crossing connected, and two pins 5 of the

two tie-ins are connected directly. Pins left are not connected.

Step 2: Click “on-line” to connect with testing equipment

Step 3: Click “save configuration”

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4.1.2 Configure the Monitor Software

Change software interface to “File View”, and then click file 850-VH that is related to
testing equipment. Then Click “Query” to ensure successful connection between the
PC and testing equipment.

Click “Set Parameter” to keep the RF switch open, and change the work channel.

The performance is shown as follows:

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Frequency Range Bandwidth Range of ARFCN

850MHz 25 MHz 128-251

Work Channel 1: It displays the start frequency (ARFCN) of the first adjustable band

Work Channel 2: It displays the stop frequency (ARFCN) of the first adjustable band

Work Channel 3: It displays the start frequency (ARFCN) of the second adjustable band

Work Channel 4: It displays the stop frequency (ARFCN) of the second adjustable band

Please click “Read” before Set.

Note: If users have any problems for above items, please refer to local

engineer’s suggestion for actual parameters.

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