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FIBER-FED PUBLIC SAFETY BAND BIDIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIER EQUIPMENT MANUAL MODEL # BDA1200-3EB8A
(821 - 824, 866 - 869 MHz)

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Issue: November 8, 2001 Copyright 2001 Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved

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2001 Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication, or any software included with it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. This document contains proprietary information of Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. The contents are confidential and any disclosure to persons other than the officers, employees, agents or subcontractors of the owner or licensee of this document, without the prior written consent of Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc., is strictly prohibited. Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. provides this document as is, without any warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose. Kaval Wireless Technologies may make changes or improvements in the equipment, software, or specifications described in this document at any time and without notice. These changes will be incorporated in new releases of this document. This document may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. waives responsibility for any labour, materials, or costs incurred by any person or party as a result of using this document. Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc., and any of its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages (including, but not limited to, consequential, indirect or incidental, special damages or loss of profits or date) even if they were foreseeable and Kaval Wireless Technologies has been informed of their potential occurrence, arising out of or in connection with this document or its use. Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. 60 Gough Road, Markham. Ontario. L3R 8X7 Tel : (905)940-1400 Fax : (905)940-1402 http://www.kaval.com/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 2 FCC NOTICE........................................................................................................................... III INTRODUCTION TO BDAS.................................................................................................... 1
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 BDA LINE AMPLIFIER SYSTEM APPLICATION ......................................................................................... 1 BDA LINE AMPLIFIER DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................... 1 BDA OFF-THE-AIR AMPLIFIER SYSTEM APPLICATION .......................................................................... 2 BDA OFF-THE-AIR DRAWING ........................................................................................................... 2 FIBER-FED BI-DIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIER SYSTEM ................................................................................... 3 BDA1200-3EB8A FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 4 BDA ALARM STATE DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................... 6 BDA DATA PORT PIN LAYOUT ............................................................................................................ 7 BDA CORD CONNECTOR PIN LAYOUT ................................................................................................. 8 BDA1200-3EB8A SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH CONTROLLER .......................................................... 9 BDA1200-3EB8A COMPONENTS IN ENCLOSURE WITH CONTROLLER ....................................................10 FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................11 BDA1200-3EB8A SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................13 FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................14 POWER DE-RATING REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................15 AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL (AGC) ....................................................................................................15 AGC THRESHOLD LEVEL SETTING ......................................................................................................16 BDA PER CHANNEL POWER DE-RATING & AGC THRESHOLD SETTING .................................................17 PREPARATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BDA ENCLOSURES ................................................................18 MOUNTING THE BDA ENCLOSURE ......................................................................................................18 CONNECTING THE COAXIAL AND FIBER OPTIC CABLES ..........................................................................20 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLES .....................................................................................................21 SECURING THE DOOR ........................................................................................................................21

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BDA1200-3EB8A BI-DIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIER DESCRIPTION ........................................ 4

3.1 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12

BDA ALARM............................................................................................................................ 6

BDA ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 18

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5

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ANTENNA INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 22 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 23

7.1 7.2 7.3 MAINTENANCE & SAFETY ...................................................................................................................23 MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY ...............................................................................................................23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................23

8 STANDARD WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 26 9 PRODUCT SERVICE PROCEDURE..................................................................................... 27 10 ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 28 11 GLOSSARY........................................................................................................................ 29

Please refer to Manuals DCM000000023 and DCM000000024 respectively for the information on the BDA Controller and BDA Amplifier.

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1 FCC NOTICE

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the owners expense.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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INTRODUCTION TO BDAs

Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs) are radio frequency amplifiers that amplify signals in two directions. There are two basic BDA Applications; Line Amplifiers and Off-the-Air...

2.1

BDA Line Amplifier System Application

In-building RF distribution system usually takes on one of several forms including, but limited to, radiating cable, distributed tapped radiators, or high power repeater antennas. For in-building RF distribution system that requires some gain to compensate for the system loss, line amplifier is the best device for the job. Line Amplifiers provides amplifications of RF signals to recover signal loss contributed by radiating cable and other system components. Figure 1-1 shows an example of a subway tunnel RF distribution system using Line Amplifiers. The system consists of Line Amplifiers strategically inserted between radiating cables. As the RF signal travelling along the radiating cable, it loses strength because some of its energy is converted into heat. Line amplifiers recover the RF loss by amplifying the signal to the desired signal strength before sending it down the next section of radiating cables. Hence, the in-building RF seamless coverage can be maintained.

2.2

BDA Line Amplifier Diagram

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2.3

BDA Off-the-Air Amplifier System Application

The Bi-Directional Amplifier is intended to extend Cellular coverage into areas with coverage deficiency such as inside office buildings, shopping malls, hospitals etc. It is designed to be located independent of the donor site and must be equipped with its own antenna systems - one to communicate with the donor site and the other(s) to communicate with portables in the shadow zone. A typical in-building coverage extension system is shown in Figure 1-2. The head-end subsystem, namely Kaval bi-directional amplifier, is responsible for the amplification of both incoming off-the-air downlink signal and outgoing uplink signals. The in-building distribution antenna system comprises of Coaxial cable, Signal taps, splitters and antennas to extend coverage on every floor, basement and underground parking garage.

2.4

BDA Off-the-Air Drawing

This distributed antenna system is based on Kavals patented Tapped Radiator RF signal distribution approach. The technology makes use of coaxial cable with Signal Taps strategically located and connected to Omni-directional ground plane antennas. This technology offers flexibility in system design, installation and optimization. Once the RF cable backbone has been installed, additional signal taps and antennas can quickly and easily be added to a live system, without the need to take the system out of service. Hence, new coverage areas can be added, or the system can easily be modified if the layout should change (e.g. modernization retrofits or process modifications).

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2.5

Fiber-fed Bi-Directional Amplifier System

The Dual Fiber-Optic BDA system has several advantages over a typical Off-the air amplifier system. a) Only the intended frequencies of the customer will be fed to the BDA. This means the BDA will operate at maximum signal level for the given number of channels. b) There are no isolation problems because the signal that feeds the optical transmitter is tapped from the main repeater site. There is little degradation of the existing signal level (0.5-1.0 dB max). Essentially, the fiber optics provide a closed medium free from RF interference. c) By using fiber optics, the BDA can be more centrally located near the outdoor antenna. This translates into higher ERP transmitting from the outdoor antenna for the downlink. The uplink is also improved because the BDA is moved closer to the antenna improving the uplink noise figure. The difference between the fiber-optic BDA and a typical off-the air BDA is the fiber optic transceivers located at the BDA. The fiber-optic link contains both downlink (866-869MHz) and uplink (821824MHz) signals on two separate fibers. The uplink and downlink are transmitted on the optical link at a wavelength of 1310nm.

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3 BDA1200-3EB8A Bi-Directional Amplifier Description

The BDA1200-3EB8A consists of two parts, a RF to fiber interface and a BDA1200 bi-directional amplifier. The BDA houses the fiber to RF interface, amplifiers and power supply.

3.1

BDA1200-3EB8A Functional Description

The BDA1200-3EB8A Amplifier is a compact, yet flexible bi-directional amplifier. It is equipped with a microprocessor-based controller to provide a friendly user interface and to simplify set up and operating procedures.

The BDA1200-3EB8A consists of the following functions: ( Refer to 3.2 BDA1200-3EB8A System Block Diagram with Controller )

Amplifier A1: Amplifies the downlink signals (74 dB gain linear amplifier). The gain is adjustable via the BDA controller and automatic gain controller. Amplifier A2: Amplifies the uplink signals (84 dB gain low power linear amplifier). The gain is adjustable via the BDA controller. Power Amplifier PA: Amplifies the downlink signals from Amplifier A1 with 15 dB of gain to provide up to 35 watts of composite power output. Two fans are provided for cooling the heat sink. Heat sink: Transfers heat that dissipated from Amplifiers. Fans (FAN A & FAN B): FAN A is the primary fan that exhausts internal heat to the outside through ventilation louvers. FAN B is a backup fan that automatically engages if the primary fan fails or if its motion is obstructed in any way. BDA controller: An enclosed unit with micro controller, LED indicators, buttons, and two line display that provides all control, fault monitoring and settings for the BDA. Duplexers D1 & D2: D1 passes the downlink frequency band to the in-building antenna and D2 passes the uplink frequency band to the donor antenna and provide extra isolation between the uplink and downlink frequency bands. Duplexer D3: Passes the Downlink frequency band to the mobile antenna and the Uplink frequency band to the donor antenna and provides the isolation between the Uplink and Downlink frequency bands. Dual Fiber Optic Transceiver: Consists of a separate optical transmitter and an optical receiver at 1310 nm. Isolators C1, C2: Provide consistent matching for amplifier output. (821-869 MHz, 35Watt, SMA connector) 30 dB Attenuator (2): Attenuates the uplink and downlink signals to the level for proper BDA operation.

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Power Supply: Operates on 120/230VAC to provide 24V DC to amplifiers and BDA Controller. BDA enclosure: Rugged Stainless Steel NEMA 4, (26 x 24 x 13) with heat sink attached to transfers heat that dissipated from Amplifiers directly to the outside of the BDA enclosure. AC Junction Box (ACJB): This box consists of AC power switch, AC outlet and AC surge protector. 1 Status LED designated L1: Door mounted status LED will be lit (RED) when NO faults exist in the BDA. This LED will turn off if any fault occurs in the BDA.

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4 BDA Alarm
4.1 BDA Alarm State Definitions

There are two types of alarms related to fiber-fed BDA: BDA alarm and Fiber alarm. Fiber alarm types are the following: 1. Optical Alarm 2. Laser Alarm The receiver Optical power alarm detects a reduction in optical power. The transmitter Laser bias alarm is triggered when the laser current exceeds 100 mA. An alarm is also activated due to failure in BDA. The alarm is originated from BDA under following conditions: 1. BDA alarm activated Up Amplifier Overcurrent Dn Amplifier Overcurrent Dn PA Overcurrent Up Amplifier Undercurrent Dn Amplifier Undercurrent Dn PA Undercurrent Fan A Fail Fan B Fail Primary Power Fail Over temperature Up Amplifier Internal Up PA Internal Dn Amplifier Internal Dn PA Internal Controller Fault

2. Laser alarm (Tx) activated -Transmitter failure at BDA optical transceiver (Tx) -Power failure at BDA optical transceiver 3. Optical alarm (Rx) activated -Disconnected or damaged fiber link between headend unit and BDA -Power failure at headend optical transceiver (Tx) -Transmitter failure at headend optical transceiver (Tx)

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4.2

BDA Data Port PIN Layout

The following Table 7.2explains PIN functions for the BDA Alarm Data Port (Switchcraft EN3P8M 8-PIN Male Connector).

Table 7.2 Pin Number and functions (8pins)

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IMPORTANT NOTE:

Function NO, Fiber Fault COMMON, Fiber Fault NC, Fiber Fault Not Connected NO, BDA Fault COMMON, BDA Fault NC, BDA Fault Not Connected

Please refer to the CAB000000287, regarding the PIN numbering (see REAR View Drawing of the Switchcraft EN3P8M connector in the top right corner of the document). NO Normally Open (Closed for Fault) NC Normally Closed (Open for Fault)

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4.3

BDA Cord Connector PIN Layout

Switchcraft EN3C8F, female cord connector should be used for the connection with the BDA Alarm Data Port. The following drawing provides PIN Layout numbering and functions:

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4.4

BDA1200-3EB8A System Block Diagram with Controller

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4.5

BDA1200-3EB8A Components in Enclosure with Controller

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4.6

Fiber Optic Transceiver Functional Description

Invisible Laser Radiation emitting from optical connector. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 50 mW max. Class IIIb. Product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.

Laser Warning:

DC Power: Modules in the BDA use the same 28 VDC Power Cable as a BDA Controller. This cable can have its terminal lugs connected directly to the BDA's 28 VDC or any other 24/28 VDC Power Supply. Modules in the Head End shelf use 24 28 VDC from an AC power supply built in to the Fibre Optic Interface Module (FIM). Fiber-Optic Connections: All Fiber-Optic Cabling must use 9/125 or similar Single-Mode (yellow jacketed) highquality cable. This cable should typically have less than 0.5 dBo (optical dB) insertion loss per kilometer. From the cable manufacturer's specification, minimum bend radius must be observed. Most Kaval products use SC/APC connectors. Note that the "APC" is critical. These are angle-polished connectors and are required to reduce reflections. Fiber-Optic Patchcords should be avoided; Fusion-Splices are preferred to reduce reflections. Fiber-Optic Connectors, both on cables and equipment, should always have their dust caps in place when not in use. The connector tips must be kept clean and scratch free, and should always be cleaned properly before being connected. Optical Reflections back into laser diodes cause a disturbance in the lasers gain cavity creating noise and distortion. An OTDR or other Fiber-Optic Instruments should be used to check optical reflections. Fiber-Optic Return Loss should be less than -50 dBo. There is a 2 to 1 Relationship between optical loss and RF loss. One dBo (optical dB) of optical loss corresponds to 2 dB of RF loss. RS232 Connection: The RS232 Connection is via a standard 9-pin Female D-Sub Connector. It is capable of operating at 300 to 9600 Baud. It is a 3-wire connection with... DB9 Pin # 2 3 5 Signal RS232 Transmit RS232 Receive Ground

A "Null-Modem" connection may be used if required. NOTE: The quality of the RS232 Interface is related to the quality of the Fiber-Optic connection; reflections due to patch cords, poor splices, improper connector matching, etc. can cause RS232 bit-errors. EVEN WHEN THE FIBER-OPTIC CONNECTION IS OF HIGH QUALITY, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO GET OCCASIONAL RS232 BIT ERRORS - THIS SHOULD BE PLANNED FOR IN THE SYSTEM DESIGN.

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EQUIPMENT MANUAL BDA1200-3EB8A Fault Relay Connections: Fault Relay Connections are via a 15-pin Female D-Sub Connector... DB15 Pin # 9 10 11 13 14 15 Loss-of-Optical Signal Open for Fault Common Terminal Closed for Fault Laser Failure

Open for Fault Common Terminal Closed for Fault

Laser Enable Connection: The Laser Enable is on the same 15-pin Female D-Sub Connector as the Fault Relays... DB15 Pin # 1 2 Signal +12 VDC Laser Enable

The Fiber-Optic Interface Module's Laser Transmitter is Enabled when there is a short-circuit jumper connection between pins 1 and 2. This is intended to allow an external relay to control the Laser Transmitter, and if that function is not needed, it is necessary to provide a jumper between those two pins. NOTE: If this Laser Enable Connection is not made, the Fiber-Optic Interface Module WILL NOT Operate.

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4.7

BDA1200-3EB8A Specifications RF Performance Frequency Range (MHz) Passband Ripple (dB) Nominal Max. Gain (dB) Digital Gain Adjustment (dB) AGC Dynamic Range (dB) 3rd Order Intercept Point IP3 (dBm) Noise Figure (dB) Propagation Delay (s) Impedance (ohm) VSWR Maximum RF Input (dBm) Electrical Specifications Primary Voltage Primary Power Mechanical Characteristics Dimensions W x H x D Weight Housing Connectors Operating Temperature Range
Humidity

Downlink 866 - 869 2.0 80 31 40 551dB <8.5 <5 50 <2:1 +10

Uplink** 821 - 824 2.0 50 31 40 151dB <8.5 <5 50 <2:1 +10

110/230VAC 10%, 50-60Hz 400 VA 24 x 26x13 110 lbs. approx. Rugged Nema Style Steel Cabinet - Wall Mountable N female -30C to +60C
95% RH Max, Non-Condensing

Type Acceptance FCC Type Acceptance Industry Canada (DOC) Type Acceptance

H6M-BDA 1200 1541311193A

**Uplink specifications are measured at the output of the isolator.

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4.8

Fiber Optic Transceiver Specifications

Specification Optical Interface ASY00169 Single Bi-Directional Singlemode Fiber 1310 nm Yes ASY00170 Single Bi-Directional Singlemode Fiber 1550 nm Yes 9/125 um Singlemode, SC/APC Connector(s) 12 dBo Max. for RF operation, 10 dBo Max. for RS232 operation. (Note that for every 1 dBo Optical Loss, there is 2dB RF Loss) SMA 100 to 2000 MHz -2 to +2 dB 1.8:1 Max at Input and Output +/- 1.5 dB Typical 103 dbM/Hz Minimum -132 dbM/Hz Typical +29 dBm Typical +10 dBm Maximum 50 dB minimum, 60 dB 50 dB minimum, 60 dB N/A typical typical RS232 at 300 to 9600 Baud via a DB9 Connector (Inactivated if there is a loss of optical signal) Use a contact-closure rated at 28VDC, 0.2 Amp via a DB15 Connector Each is a Form-C rated at 30 VDC, 1 Amp via a DB15 Connector 20 to 28 VDC, via a Kaval CAB000000001 or CAB000000159 Cable 450 mA Maximum -30 to +50 C ASY00187 19" Rack-Mount Head End Chassis Standard 19" Rack-Mount 1U, 1.75" Approx. 12" 120 VAC @ 1A Standard One to Three ASY00171 Two Uni-Directional Singlemode Fiber 1310 nm No

Optical Transmit Wavelength WDM (1310/1550nm Split) Fiber and Connector Type Fiber-Optic Path Loss RF Connectors RF Frequency Range RF Link Gain (not incl. F.O. Losses) RF VSWR RF Gain Ripple RF Spur Free Dynamic Range RF Noise Floor RF Input IP3 Max. RF Input RF Port to Port Isolation for Single Fiber Models RS232 Interface Laser Enable Fault Relays DC Supply Voltage DC Supply Current Operating Temperature Specification Width Height Depth Power Supply Number of Fiber-Optic Interface Modules

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4.9

Power De-Rating Requirements

A BDA will amplify all signals that fall within its Pass-Band range. The output power will be shared between all channels being amplified. Another multiple channel effect is intermodulation signals produced from non-linear effects between the intended channel signals. These intermodulation components may cause interference to receiving equipment. In order to minimize intermodulation signals, power de-rating must be applied. In the USA there are FCC Intermodulation Specifications published in the EIA Standard PN2009. The tables 2.2 shows the maximum per channel Output Levels allowed as a function of the number of channel. Note that depending on the actual amplifier input levels, the gain of the BDA may need to be reduced to comply with the above regulations.

4.10 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

The downlink path is equipped with AGC. The Amplifier based AGC has a dynamic attenuation range that ensures that a field set (adjustable) nominal composite output power is not exceeded. The AGC gain varies dynamically to maintain this composite power level by limiting strong signal levels which could cause excessive intermodulation. For example, if the AGC limit is set for +25 dBm and the gain of the unit is set for 40dB , then the AGC circuit will begin to attenuate composite incoming signals at +25dBm 40dBm = -15dB (composite power input). The AGC circuit will maintain this composite power limit even if the input signals increased. This composite level would be maintained by reducing the gain from 40 dB. For every 1dB increase in input signal there would be a 1dB decrease in the gain. The BDA Controller is used to set the AGC composite power threshold level. The AGC setting is a value ranging from 0 to 255.

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4.11 AGC Threshold level Setting

BDA Controller AGC Setting # 204 153 121 97 66 Composite Power Level Setting (+/- 1 dB) +28 dBm +23 dBm +18 dBm +15 dBm +8 dBm

BDAs may be shipped with an AGC setting chart specific to that unit. This includes a 2 dB insertion loss for the internal Duplexers. Consult the Factory for more information. The AGC Threshold level (in dBm) for the number of channels to be amplified is shown on the next page. This AGC threshold should be set to ensure intermodulation products do not exceed 13dBm. This table also shows the de-rated power per channel for the number of channels to be amplified.

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4.12 BDA Per Channel Power De-Rating & AGC Threshold Setting (for maximum level of 3rd order IMD products of 13 dBm)
No. of Channels 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 64 Max. de-rated Composite Po/Channel, (dBm) Power (dBm) IP3=+55 Max. de-rated Composite Po/Channel, (dBm) Power (dBm) IP3=+15

32.1 29.3 27.4 25.9 24.7 23.7 22.8 22.1 21.4 20.8 20.2 19.7 19.3 18.9 18.5 18.1 17.7 17.4 17.1 16.8 16.5 16.2 16.0 15.7 15.5 15.3 15.1 14.9 14.7 14.5 14.3 10.3

35.1 34.1 33.4 32.9 32.5 32.1 31.9 31.6 31.4 31.2 31.0 30.9 30.7 30.6 30.5 30.4 30.3 30.2 30.1 30.0 29.9 29.9 29.8 29.7 29.7 29.6 29.5 29.5 29.4 29.4 29.3 28.3

5.4 2.6 0.7 -0.8 -2.0 -3.0 -3.8 -4.6 -5.3 -5.9 -6.4 -6.9 -7.4 -7.8 -8.2 -8.6 -8.9 -9.3 -9.6 -9.9 -10.2 -10.4 -10.7 -10.9 -11.2 -11.4 -11.6 -11.8 -12.0 -12.2 -12.4 -16.4

8.4 7.4 6.7 6.2 5.8 5.5 5.2 4.9 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 1.7

Note: Above levels are established with AGC disabled. De-ratings are based on values calculated using EIA standard PN2009. Actual Amplifier performance may exceed the above criteria.

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5 BDA Enclosure Installation

5.1
a.

Preparation for the installation of BDA enclosures

Equipment and hardware required
Each BDA is carefully packaged for air shipment. Any damage incurred during the transportation must be claimed from the shipper. Make sure the following necessary equipment and hardware are available and undamaged. BDA enclosure (supplied by Kaval) AC power cord (supplied by Kaval) Padlock (optional, not supplied by Kaval) 4 Washers (supplied by Kaval) 4 Hex bolts (not supplied by Kaval) 4 Spring Nuts (not supplied by Kaval) AC Outlet nearby (not supplied by Kaval) Mounting hardware such as: Washers and bolts (not supplied by Kaval)

b.

Preparing the installation site

Make sure the mounting area is large enough to accommodate the installation of the BDA enclosure (24Wx26Hx13D) and free airflow is available on both sides of the cabinet. RF cable must be in place and labeled clearly as In-building or Coverage Antenna.

5.2

Mounting the BDA Enclosure

The physical installation is accomplished by mounting the enclosure onto a vertical wall. Ensure that the unit is mounted in the upright position, as indicated by the upright Kaval logo and the door hinge is on the left side of the housing. Using four mounting lugs on the enclosure (see Figure 5-1) as a template, draw four holes on the wall to accommodate four bolts. Make sure the bolts are capable of supporting at least 67 Kg (150 lbs). The BDA enclosure can be mounted as described below (Figure 5-1).

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Figure 5-1 BDA Enclosure Outline

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5.3

Connecting the Coaxial and Fiber Optic cables

Connectors of the BDA are located on the bottom of the BDA enclosure (see Figure 5-2). RF cables and fiber optic cables can be connected to these connectors using proper jumper cables. 1. 2. 3. Connect one end of the RF jumper cable to the BDA connector marked Uplink Antenna. Connect the other end of the RF jumper cable to the connector from customers donor cell site antenna. Connect the FC/APC type fiber optic cable to Optical In/Out port of Fiber Transceiver inside the BDA enclosure.

Figure 5-2 RF and Fiber Optic Connections

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5.4

Connecting the Power Cables

Before connecting the power cables make sure that the AC Power and BDA Controller Power On/Off switches are in the OFF position. AC Power and RF Connections should be installed with all standard installation practices for lightning protection. This includes the grounding and electrical bonding together of all equipment racks and cabinets in the room. It also includes a grounding of the primary antenna cable and the installation of proper surge suppression (lightning arrestor) equipment at the entrance to the equipment room. It is highly recommended that AC Power Wiring be performed by a qualified Electrician so as to ensure compliance with all National and Local Electrical Wiring Regulations. Connect the power cables as follows: 1. 2. Locate the AC on/off switch inside the BDA enclosure. Turn the switch to the OFF position. The BDA enclosure can be grounded by connecting a No. 6 copper grounding wire to the grounding stud located on the bottom of the BDA enclosure. Connect the AC power cable to a 120 VAC receptacle. Turn the Power supply switch and the controller switch to the ON position. The light on the power supply switch should be luminous and the controller display should be BDA: OK. The cooling Fans should be running. Set BDA operating parameters and check the BDA Controller for any reported Fault conditions.

3. 4.

5.

5.5

Securing the Door

The final step in installation BDA enclosure is to secure the door by fastening all the clamps and attaching padlock as follows:

1. 2.

Close the door and fastening all seven clamps. Attach padlock to BDA enclosure door if required.

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6 Antenna Installation
All Antenna Installation is to be performed by Qualified Technical Personnel only. Antenna Installation Instructions and locations below are for the purpose of satisfying FCC RF Exposure Compliance requirements. The Roof Top Antenna for linking to the Donor Site is a directional (high gain) Antenna fixedmounted physically on the side or top of a building, or on a tower. The Antenna Gain must be no more than 10 dB. The Roof Top Antenna location should be such that only Qualified Technical Personnel can access it, and that under normal operating conditions no other person can touch the Antenna, or approach within 10 meters of the Antenna. For Cellular Systems the Roof Top Antenna for linking to the Donor Site is a simple 1/4 Wavelength (0dB Gain) Antenna fixed-mounted physically on the side or top of a building, or on a tower. The Roof Top Antenna location should be such that only Qualified Technical Personnel can access it, and that under normal operating conditions no other person can touch the Antenna, or approach within 10 meters of the Antenna. The In-Building Antenna connection is via a coaxial cable distribution system with Signal Taps at various points connected to the fixed-mounted Indoor Antennae. This is shown in the figure in the Introduction. The Indoor Antennae are simple 1/4 Wavelength (0 dB Gain) types. They are used with Kaval 12, 16, or 20 dB Cable Taps. As such the maximum EIRP will be at the first Tapped Antenna, which will be 12 dB below the maximum signal level of the BDA1200 +28 dBm, or 0.63 Watts EIRP. These Antennae are to be installed such that no person can touch the Antenna, or approach within 0.2 Meters.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION WARNING

ALL ANTENNA INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL ONLY. ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCATIONS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SATISFYING FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND ARE NOT OPTIONAL. ALL ROOF TOP ANTENNA INSTALLATION MUST BE SUCH THAT NO PERSON CAN TOUCH THE ANTENNA, OR APPROACH CLOSER THAN 10 METERS. ALL IN-BUILDING ANTENNAE INSTALLATIONS MUST BE SUCH THAT NO PERSON CAN TOUCH THE ANTENNAE, OR APPROACH CLOSER THAN 0.2 METERS.

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7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

7.1 Maintenance & Safety
The BDA has been engineered for easy maintenance and for safe operation. This has been achieved as follows : BDA Controller provides fault monitoring and accurate status report through LED. The 28V DC Power-supply is over-rated for actual requirements. Boosters are monitored for both Over-current and Under-current (most failures are sensed this way). Cabinet temperature is monitored for excessive temperature. Components are easily removable via quick connect DC and RF connectors.

7.2

Maintenance Philosophy
Field maintenance should require a screwdriver, a multi-meter, spares of each of the active BDA component parts, and a Portable Radio to monitor off the air signals. There is no requirement to have any test equipment to accomplish most service repairs. All BDA component parts have been designed for reliable long life operation. The BDA Controller performs ongoing extensive built in diagnostics. Corrective action can often be taken without detailed technical knowledge or the need for any test equipment.

7.3

Troubleshooting Procedure
1. 2. 3. 4. Before attempting to troubleshoot the BDA, you should study the troubleshooting flowchart carefully. Always observe personal and equipment safety practices during troubleshooting. Follow each step of the troubleshooting flowchart to check for the fault and to replace the recommended component. Recommended Test Equipment: Multimeter Test cables, SMA adapter Spare components for substitution. Phillips screwdrivers

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Note: If you are not familiar with electronic system troubleshooting, Please contact Kaval at 1-888-86-KAVAL for assistance or ask for a RMA (Return Material Authorization) before sending BDA unit to an authorized service agent

Open BDA door and check BDA Controller Display

TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART

Start Troubleshooting Procedure

Yes

Status Display is lit?

1. Turn Power switch of BDA controller off and on Again. Yes 2. Check for approximately 28 VDC from the BDA DC power supply.

No 1. Reset the AC circuit breaker. 2. Turn AC power switch off, wait for 1 minute then turn it on again to clear DC power supply internal thermal fuse that has tripped. 3. Turn Power switch of BDA controller off and on again.

Donor Site & Portable Radio Equipment perform satisfactory?

Status LEDs are lit?

Yes

No Fix or Optimize Donor Site and / or Portable Radio Equipment

No

AC power and /or Battery backup power (if present) has been lost?

No

Replace BDA Controller Note: the new Controller should be programmed with the same settings as that of the existing controller prior to replacement.

Yes Check the AC Installation

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1 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART (Continued) Check Fault Status on: PA, Booster, Fans, Power supply and Battery

Under Current ?

No

Over Current ?

No

Over-temperature ?

Yes 1. Power and/ or control wiring to that component has been disconnected or broken. Suspected broken or faulty cables should be disconnected and reconnected to see if the Fault clears. 2. Clear all Faults. Yes Yes

Replace the Faulty Component

1. Make sure any ventilation openings are not blocked. 2. Clear all Faults.

The Fault clears?

Yes

End Troubleshooting

Yes

The Fault clears?

No Replace the Faulty Component specified by BDA Controller 1

No Replace over-heating component or any failed cooling Fans

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8 STANDARD WARRANTY
Products manufactured by Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. are warranted to be free under normal use and service from defect in workmanship or materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the original purchaser. This warranty supersedes and voids any and all other warranties expressed or implied. In no event shall Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, failure to operate or improper operation of any Kaval product or product accessory. Specifically excluded from this warranty is any claim of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or application. This warranty is void if the product has been subject to misuse, neglect, accidental damage, damage of a cosmetic nature, misapplication, extreme environmental conditions, unauthorized repair or alteration. Customer must contact Kaval Wireless Technologies before shipping a product for warranty services to obtain a Returned Material Authorization. Shipping charges for returned products must be PREPAID. A return shipping fee will be charged if a returned item is found by Kaval not to be defective or defective for a reason that voids the warranty.

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9 Product Service Procedure

Return and Repair Procedures
The BDA can be returned for repair by the following procedures: Contact Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. at 1888-86-KAVAL for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Please provide serial number and model number. Ship the defective part prepaid in the original shipping box to: Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. ATTN: Returned Part ; RMA number:XXXX 60 Gough Road Markham, On L3R 8X7 Canada

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10 Ordering Parts and Accessories

Parts ordering information
Parts and accessories for the BDA may be purchased by contacting Kaval Wireless Technologies Inc. at 1-888-86-KAVAL for prices and delivery. When ordering a replacement part, please provide model number, serial number and software version number (See BDA Controller Settings-As-Built list).

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11 Glossary
AGC Automatic gain control is an RF output limiter that protects against damage from oscillations and prevents excessive intermodulation distortion. A class A amplifier. BDA cabinet contains four amplifiers, two for the uplink/downlink path of A-band and two for the uplink/downlink path of Bband. Also called the forward path. In this path, the RF signal is transmitted by the donor cell then received, amplified and re-radiated by the distribution system to the portable/mobile radio equipment BDA controller function that allows the user to select (from Amplifier or PA menu) which modules are to be disabled in the even that component (Amplifier or PA) has a fault. Bi-directional amplifier that provides amplifications of RF signals to recover signal loss contributed by system components such as radiating cable, splitter and so on. Power Amplifier. To increase power, some BDA cabinet contains two PA, one for the uplink path and one for the downlink path. Also called the reverse path. In this path, the RF signal is transmitted by the portable/mobile radio equipment then received, amplified and reradiated by the distribution system to the donor cell.

Amplifier

Downlink

Interlock

Line Amplifier

PA

Uplink

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