SpotCell 2500 Xl User Manual
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1. 3 Status My cell phone does not work around the location would like to install the SpotCell DU Action Try positioning the DU externally as high as possible 4 Status The DU and CU are installed properly but your cell phone only works in close proximity to the CU Action There are three factors that may be affecting coverage as described below Visually inspect the area around the CU Ensure that there are not any large metallic objects directly between the CU and the area where cell phone coverage is not adequate Remount the CU so that it is out in the open Ifthe signal the DU is receiving is very weak although still strong enough to allow operation the area around the CU within which a cell phone can function will be relatively small An effort can be made to improve system performance by raising or otherwise repositioning the DU in an effort to obtain a stronger signal Check with your vendor that your SpotCell product is compatible with your cell phone service Spotwave Wireless Inc 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5 Status The coverage area around the CU suddenly shrinks after a long period of reliable operation Action This is most likely due to man made environmental influences such as a large building being erected somewhere in between the DU and the location the DU is receiving a signal from Repeating the install procedure with the DU in its current position may improve system performance i e re aligni2. and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes modifications not approved by the responsible party could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes wy SPOTWAVE coverage made simple www spotwave com Spotwave Wireless Ltd 500 Van Buren Street Kemptville ON KOG 1JO Canada 2011 Spotwave Wireless Ltd All rights reserved Printed in Canada Spotwave and SpotCell are trademarks of Spotwave Wireless Ltd Patents pending 780 00043 04 02
3. and RF cables that are normally connected directly to the CU 3 3 1 BIAS T power inserter The BIAS T power inserter is used to power the system from a discreet or more conveniently located AC outlet To install the BIAS T 1 Choose an indoor location along the coaxial cable run to install the BIAS T The BIAS T location must be within 20 feet 6 meters of an AC outlet so that the power adapter cord can reach SpotCell 2500Xe 2 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 2 Ifthe AC adapter can reach the end of the 10 ft 3m cable attached to the DU then simply attach the BIAS T to the DU cable and then the cable coming from the CU Figure 3 8 BIAS T inserted near DU Or If the DU is too far from the AC outlet cut the coaxial cable at the chosen location properly terminate both ends with Spotwave approved connectors and attach the the BIAS to the two new connectors Figure 3 9 BIAS T inserted far from DU 3 Connect the power supply to the BIAS T and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet 28 SpotCell 2500Xe MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Q 3 3 2 F 90 connectors The 90 degree F connectors included in the kit allow the coaxial cables to be run through the CU mounting bracket and directly into the wall opening Figure 3 10 F 90 connector used to hide coaxial cable shows how the cable runs from the cut in ring in the wall through the mounting bracket and connects to the F 90 connector on the CU The second F 90
4. block SpotCell 2500Xe MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Grounding the DU When the DU is installed outside electrical or building code calls for the outer conductor of the coaxial cable to be grounded at or near the point of entrance of the cable into the building A ground block is provided with the Outdoor Installation kit Ground block Figure 3 2 Ground coaxial cable with ground block Drip Loops While securing the cable outside ensure that a drip loop is fashioned on both sides of the ground block and fasten a tie wrap around the loop to keep the loop secured wall penetration sR to CU N Figure 3 3 Drip loops on both sides of ground block lf where the cable enters the building is not next to the ground block then another drip loop will also have to fashioned at this point The drip loop prevents water from collecting around the cable where it attaches to the block or where it enters the building SpotCell 2500Xe 23 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU A Ideally the ground block should be bonded to the roof ground network a metal cold water pipe structural steel or metal electrical conduit Use 10 AWG solid copper wire minimum Green insulation is preferred Alternatively uninsulated 8 AWG aluminum may be permitted Be sure to check national and local code requirements Connect the ground wire to the cold water pipe or alternative using an appropriate crimp on ring or lug connector Ground conductor and
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6. of the DU must be in place and tightened even if only two of the nuts are holding the bracket to the DU Use U bolts to mount the unit to a 2 in pipe The pipe mount allows for complete left to right rotation with no range of up tilt or down tilt SpotCell 2500Xe MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Q Extended Vertical Surface Mount This configuration can be used to mount the DU from an overhead vertical surface such as a beam or truss and allows for full rotation either left to right or up and down depending on how the mount is fastened to the DU The second bracket required for this mounting configuration is provided with the optional DU Indoor Installation kit 3 1 2 DU Outdoor Mounting The mounting bracket has holes keyhole slots and rounded slots for 1 4 in lag bolts Mounting to a wood structure Use the holes in mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations Drill 1 8 in diameter holes approximately 2 5 in deep Install the DU mounting bracket using at least two 1 4 in lag bolts Fasten the DU to the mounting bracket I a Mounting to a brick or concrete structure Use holes in mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations Use a masonry drill bit to drill 5 16 in diameter holes 2 in deep Insert masonry screw anchors so that the anchor is flush to the mounting surface Install the DU mounting bracket using at least two 1 4 lag bolts Fasten the DU to the mounting bracket ae
7. supplied by the installer 2 2 3 Hidden Cable Kit The Hidden Cable kit makes it easier to hide the RF and power cables that are normally connected directly to the CU The Hidden Cable kit is shipped with the following components 90 F connectors 2 o BIAS T power inserter Cut in mounting ring Figure 2 3 Hidden Cable kit The BIAS T power inserter is for indoor use only and cannot be installed outdoors 2 2 4 DU Outdoor Install Kit When the DU is mounted outside the SpotCell Enterprise system requires additional lightning protection components that are included in the DU Outdoor Installation kit along with an extra angle mount grounding block and U bolts 10 SpotCell 2500Xe INSTALLATION Q Note You may also need to purchase additional hardware specific to your mounting environment such as a non penetrating roof mount before you begin the installation ITI 2 2 5 Unpacking the Equipment Physically inspect the box for shipping damage before unpacking the SpotCell System 1 Remove the SpotCell 2500XI components from the box 2 Remove all packing material from the Donor Unit DU and the Coverage Unit CU Save the packaging in case the system is ever stored or shipped for service 3 Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything ordered and the kits contains all the listed parts Check the DU and CU for shipping damage Pay particular attention to the unit s outer
8. termination hardware are not supplied Warning Failure to properly ground the DU will leave the unit and building vulnerable to damage from lightning strikes Check local building and electrical code requirements and comply with both local and national regulations Ideally the DU ground wire should be bonded to the roof ground network For roofs without such a network use a metal cold water pipe structural steel or metal conduit 3 1 3 DU indoor mounting 24 To mount the DU indoors 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations 2 Ifthe mounting is in a solid wood surface or a stud covered by drywall drill a 5 32 inch diameter hole Mount the unit with 2 inch wood screws or If the mounting is in drywall drill a 1 4 diameter hole and insert an anchor Mount the unit with 1 2 inch pan head screws 3 Attach cables to the wall using tie wraps and mount directly to the wall where possible using 1 2 inch pan head screws If an anchor is required drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole insert the anchor and fasten with 1 2 inch pan head screws SpotCell 2500Xe MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Q 3 2 Mounting the CU Find a suitable location to mount the unit that will provide good signal coverage Refer to section 2 4 Choosing a location for the CU The SpotCell 2500XI CU is surface mounted using the provided bracket and can be either mounted to a wall or hung from a ceiling To mount the CU 1 Fasten
9. 0X does not require any specialized technical knowledge The SpotCell coverage system can be installed by any person s with the ability to use a screwdriver and in some situations may require the use of a ladder drill and additional related tools 1 3 SpotCell 2500XI at a Glance The purpose of the SpotCell system is to enable personal wireless communications in specific locations within a wireless service area where cell phones do not work or work poorly for example inside a building or at the cell boundary Base station ower m t 4 y Uplink A Coverage Unit DU Unit CU Uplink Spotwave Wireless Inc INTRODUCTION The SpotCell 2500XI system receives signals from one or more wireless base stations and relays the signal to areas where cell phones do not work or work poorly due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location Figure 1 1 SpotCell 2500XI in building coverage The basic SpotCell 2500XI system is comprised of a Donor Unit DU a Coverage Unit CU and a power supply The DU is the outward facing part of the system that communicates with the base station The DU is connected via coaxial cable to the CU which provides wireless coverage to indoor areas The SpotCell 2500XI adaptive system is capable of dual band and split band coverage and provides band selective on frequency in building coverage in the 700 MHz and futurely in AWS bands It uses proprietary patented adaptive tec
10. 2 1 5 Distance between DU and CU Although you should separate the DU and CU as much as possible the maximum length of RG 6 cable that can be used to connect the two units is 115 feet 35 meters For greater DU to CU separation RG 11 copper core double shielded cable can be used to connect the two units Using RG 11 copper core cable extends the maximum DU to CU distance to 245 feet 75 meters Plenum rated RG 6 and RG 11 copper core cable may also be used for installations in return air ceilings floor to floor riser use and elevator shafts The maximum Plenum cable lengths that can be used are 100 feet 30 meters for RG 6 and 215 feet 65 meters for RG 11 non Plenum Plenum RG 6 115 ft 35m 100 ft 30 m RG 11 245 ft 75m 215 ft 65m Table 1 Maximum copper core cable length for connecting units Exceeding the cable lengths listed in Table 1 will result in reduced system coverage Make sure the general location of the two units is within these limits Use only Spotwave Wireless approved cable 2 1 6 Distance between main CU and auxiliary CU The maximum cable lengths that can be used to connect two CUs is the same as that for connecting a CU and DU see Table 1 Maximum separation of the CUs and back to back positioning will optimize system performance 2 1 7 Orientation of DU relative to CU If possible face the DU and CU in opposite directions and back to back while maintaining maximum separation While not a requi
11. 500Xe 13 INSTALLATION 14 5 Note the direction the DU is facing when the greatest number of bars is displayed and the Status LED is blue no faults Figure 2 7 Note the DU direction with maximum number of bars and no faults This is the direction the DU must face when it is mounted When multiple locations show the same greatest number of bars mount the DU facing in the direction where the number of bars was displayed for the longest period of time during rotation It is recommended that various outside roof and exterior wall locations and locations within the building be tested to identify the best DU location On the upper floors of tall buildings it may be necessary to tilt the DU down to get the strongest signal Proceed to mounting the DU in the location that has the highest indicated signal level and installing the coaxial cable see Mounting the DU on page 19 After the DU is mounted it is recommended that you temporarily re connect the CU to the DU and quickly verify that the expected greatest number of bars as found in steps 4 and 5 is displayed SpotCell 2500Xe INSTALLATION 2 4 Choosing a location for the CU The CU location is optimized after the DU location and orientation have been optimized the DU has been mounted and the copper core coaxial cable has been pulled from the DU to the location requiring improved coverage Generally the CU should be mounted in a location as far a
12. Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple SpotCell 2500X1 User Manual Technical Support SpotCell serial numbers must be available to authorize technical support and or to establish a return authorization for defective units The serial numbers are located on the back of the Coverage Unit CU and the Donor Unit DU as well as on the box in which they were delivered Additional support information may be obtained by accessing the Spotwave Wireless Inc website at www spotwave com To contact support by telephone call your local Spotwave vendor or if you are unable to reach your vendor contact Spotwave Wireless at 866 704 9750 Important Safety Information Warning For your safety beware of power lines and ensure appropriate safety measures are maintained at all times during the installation of the SpotCell equipment If equipment not shipped with the SpotCell system is to be used during installation or mounting follow all equipment manufacturer s instructions in proper use to ensure injury is avoided The DU and CU of the SpotCell are low power transmitters As with a cell phone antenna avoid unneccessary contact with the front of the units when they units are operating Mount the units ina location where people will not approach within 1 meter of the front of the DU and 20 centimeters in front of the CU When deploying the extended coverage antenna there must be a minimum separation of 10 cm between the main CU and the extended co
13. SY SpotCell 2500Xe 21 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 22 Mounting to a pipe 1 Fasten the bracket to the DU before mounting to the pipe 2 Feed the u bolts from the Outdoor Install kit through the rounded rectangular slots as shown in Use U bolts to mount the unit to a 2 in pipe 3 Aim the DU at the signal source and tighten the u bolts Routing the cable When routing the cable on a roof be sure to locate it where it will not be tripped over Use tie wraps to attach the cable to an existing pipe or cable run l Figure 3 1 Cable Strap Secure the cable to wood or siding walls using 6 x 1 5 in wood screws and cable loop straps as shown in Figure 3 1 Cable Strap To attach the cable to a brick or concrete wall 1 Drill a 3 16 in diameter x 1 1 4 in deep hole using a masonry drill bit 2 Insert the anchor flush with the mounting surface 3 Use cable clamps and screws to attach the cable to the wall Bringing the cable indoors If it is necessary to run a cable through a wall use a masonry or wood drill bit to drill a 3 4 inch diameter hole To bring the cable through an exterior wall 1 Depending on the material the wall is made of use a wood or masonry drill bit to drill a 3 4 in diameter hole Pass the connector and cable through the wall Use the putty sealant provided with Outdoor Installation kit to fill the hole 4 Fashion a drip loop in the cable if the hole is not next to the ground
14. as been optimized and mounted The guidelines for positioning the Auxiliary CU are the same as those for mounting the MAIN CU mount the Auxiliary CU in a location as far as possible from the DU while being within the area where you require improved coverage the Auxiliary CU should be positioned in the middle of the coverage area side to side and off centered slightly front to back approximately as shown in Figure 2 9 the Auxiliary CU should be mounted as high on the wall as possible To position the Auxiliary CU 1 Temporarily connect the port labelled 1 on the auxiliary CU to the port labelled 2 on the main CU Auxiliary CU Main CU 2 Connect the extra power supply to the Auxiliary CU and plug the adapter into an AC outlet 3 Hold the Auxiliary CU in the position it is to be mounted In an ideal application the display on the CU will show 5 bars of coverage area If the display is not showing 5 bars for coverage area and there are alternate possible mounting locations move the Auxiliary CU to the alternate locations and check the display 4 Place the Auxiliary CU in the location showing maximum number of bars In the event the number of bars is not changing which Is very possible choose a location that is most convenient 5 Once the Auxiliary CU is positioned for optimal coverage permanently run the copper core coaxial cable from the MAIN CU to the Auxiliary CU location 6 Refer to Mounting the CU on pa
15. connector is included in the kit for systems that use an auxialliary CU F 90 connector py Figure 3 10 F 90 connector used to hide coaxial cable With the CU cover in place the connector and cable are hidden from view SpotCell 2500Xe 29 Q MOUNTING THE DU anp CU 3 4 CU Ceiling Mount kit The CU Ceiling Mount kit is used to hang the CU directly from a ceiling This kit replaces the standard CU mounting bracket with metal bracket that attaches to the bacl of the CU and fastens either directly to the ceiling or to the supplied t bar hanger The kit includes 1 Back cover 2 Ceiling bracket 3 Twist fastener t bar hanger Figure 3 11 CU Ceiling Mount kit 30 SpotCell 2500Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 4 Trouble Shooting 1 Status The LED on the back of the DU and CU display information regarding the SpotCell system during operation Action Ared LED indicates a fault condition a yellow LED indicates an overdrive condition and blue indicates power on no faults A green LED on the CU indicates reduced coverage due to a signal isolation condition 2 Status The LED on the DU is not illuminating Action Ensure the following o The cable from the DU Is connected to the CU port labelled 1 o The power supply is connected to the CU or BIAS T power inserter o he power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet o Ifthe LED is still not illuminating contact technical support
16. erage Unit Built in signal strength display on Donor Unit A 4 5 Coverage Extension Coverage Area Second Coverage Unit provides an additional 25 000 sq ft 2 300 m2 coverage when connected to the primary Coverage Unit with up to 164 ft 50m of RG 6 cable or 328 ft 100m of RG 11 cable 38 SpotCell 2500Xe Appendix B 2500XI DU Assembly The SpotCell 2500XI initial version includes a DU box and an external antenna as displayed in the following picture Appendix C 2500XI CU Assembly The SpotCell 2500XI initial version includes a CU box and an external antenna as displayed in the following picture Notes l 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 his own expense This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference
17. ermittent 2 bars indicate a back off between 13 and 16dB Small coverage area that is likely to vary in size 3 bars indicate a back off between 9 and 12dB Reduced coverage area that may vary in size 4 bars indicate a back off between 5 and 8dB Good coverage area that will remain stable 5 bars indicates 0 to 4 dB back off coverage maximized at 0 dB Optimum and stable coverage area SpotCell 2500Xe A 2 DU signal level indicators The SpotCell 2500XI DU has two indicators on the back a mult color LED for status and a 5 bar indicator for received signal level Note Both indicators automatically shut off after the system has been powered for 20 minutes To re activate the display either cycle the system power off on or disconnect and then re connect the DU s coaxial cable DU Status LED The status of the SpotCell system is indicated by the single multi color LED located on the back of the DU The meaning of each status LED color is listed below J Power on no faults Q Yellow Overdrive condition either adjacent orin band notdiscriminated Q Red Fault condition could indicate a system fault upgrade failure or expired activation period SpotCell 2500Xe 35 DU Signal Level Indicator The graduated bars on the back of the DU indicate the signal level received by the DU O bars indicate the received signal is too low less than 95 dBm or that the power is off 1 barindicates the received si
18. ge but do not physically mount at this time 2 Temporarily connect the cable from the DU to the port labelled 1 on the top of the CU Figure 2 10 Connect CU to DU 3 Connect the power supply to the CU and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet 16 SpotCell 2500Xe INSTALLATION 4 Hold the CU in the position it is to be mounted Ideally the display on the back of the CU will show 5 bars for coverage area Figure 2 11 Coverage display on CU If it is not showing 5 bars for coverage area and there are alternate mounting locations move the CU to the alternate locations and check the display Place the CU in the location showing maximum number of bars See CU indicators on page 33 for more information on the CU Coverage Indicator lf the number of bars is not changing which is very possible choose a CU mounting location that is convenient for the area requiring coverage 5 Once the CU is positioned for optimal coverage permanently run the copper core coaxial cable from the DU to the CU location See Routing the cable and Bringing the cable indoors on page 22 6 Tighten the cable connection to the CU with a wrench a 1 4 of a turn tighter than finger tight to ensure moisture does not penetrate 7 Refer to Mounting the CU on page 25 for mounting instructions SpotCell 2500Xe 17 Q INSTALLATION 2 5 Positioning the Auxiliary CU 18 The Auxiliary CU should be optimized and mounted after the MAIN CU h
19. ge 25 for mounting instructions SpotCell 2500Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 3 Mounting the DU and CU Mount the DU and CU only after the optimal locations for each unit has been determined see 2 3 Choosing a location for the DU and 2 4 Choosing a location for the CU 3 1 Mounting the DU The DU may be indoor or outdoor mounted Based on the direction the DU will point consider possible mounting locations The SpotCell 2500XI ships with basic hardware for mounting the DU to an inside wall and also includes either a DU Indoor Mounting kit or an Outdoor Mounting kit The illustrations on the following pages show some of the possible mounting options 3 1 1 Mounting Options Overhead Mount The overhead mount provides left to right rotation but no up or down tilt Spotwave Wireless Inc 19 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Wall Mount The wall mount configuration allows for some left to right rotation but no up or down tilt The second bracket required for this mounting configuration is provided with the optional Outdoor Mounting kit Side Surface Mount indoor only Pipe Mount 20 The side surface mount allows for some up and down tilt but no left to right rotation There are two important concerns with this mounting configuration 1 This configuration cannot withstand strong winds and should only be used indoors 2 To keep the bracket secure all four mounting nuts on the back
20. general considerations and preparations that should be looked at before installing the SpotCell 2500X system 2 1 1 Signal Strength The SpotCell 2500XI system brings signals from an area of adequate coverage to an area with poor or non existent coverage It is the DU which captures a good signal and the CU that provides the signal to the area with poor cell phone coverage The DU can be mounted inside or outside as long as it is in an area where your cell phone works Generally the better your cell phone works at the location the DU is mounted the better the system will perform 2 1 2 DU Height In fringe areas locating the DU as high as possible will provide optimal performance 2 1 3 Avoid obstructions General placement of the DU and CU must be in unobstructed areas For example the CU should not be placed on a wall behind any type of furniture behind items such as metal filing cabinets would be a particularly poor location Similarly for the DU the front of the unit should not be directly facing any type of metal structures which are often found on building rooftops Spotwave Wireless Inc 7 Q INSTALLATION 2 1 4 Proximity to power source The indoor unit CU must be located within 20 feet 6 meters of a power source unless the Hidden Cable kit is used This kit includes a BIAS T power inserter that allows the system to be powered from a AC outlet located within 20 feet 6 meters anywhere along the coaxial cable
21. gnal level from the base station is very low 85 to 95 dBm Operation may be intermittent 2 bars indicate the received signal is just within operational range between 85 and 75 dBm 3 bars indicate the received signal is between 75 and 65 dBm 4 bars indicate the received signal is between 65 and 55 dBm 5 bars indicate the received signal is atthe highest level greater or equalto 55 dBm A 3 Antenna Specifications Gain dBi TBD TBD Elevation Beamwidth typical dg 03e o ao TBD Azimuth Beamwidth typical dg TBD Front to Back Ratio dB TBD TBD Polarization Vertical 36 SpotCell 2500Xe A 4 Architecture Dual Band 700 MHz AWS Coverage System Frequency Bands AWS Uplink 1745 1755 MHz Downlink 2145 2155 MHz pee NOL DEION 700 MHz Uplink 777 787 MHz Downlink 746 756 MHz Sub Bands Operator sub bands Operator Specific Primary sub band 700 MHz Upper C AWS None secondary AWS split band options None Formats Supported 700 MHz 3GPP LTE AWS TBD includes antenna Downlink 0 to 70 2dB maximum Maximum Input Level Uplink 10dBm receive isotropic power Downlink 45 dBm Output Level EIRP Uplink 28 dBm 2 dB EIRP maximum Downlink 5 dBm 2 dB EIRP maximum Third Order Intercept AWS Uplink TBD Downlink TBD EIRP radiated 700 MHz Uplink 53dBm Downlink 27dBm A 4 1 Physical DONOR UNIT COVERAGE UNIT Operating 40 to 130 F 32 to 104 F Te
22. he top of the CU with copper core coax cable Note Do not directly connect CU to the 10 ft 8 m cable already attached to the DU Directly connecting the CU to the DU cable may cause the system to malfunction Figure 2 4 Temporarily connect CU to DU 3 Connect the power supply to the CU and plug the power supply adapter into a wall socket Note Only use the power supply provided with the SpotCell 2500XI system Connecting a power supply from another SpotCell system may damage the unit and cause it to fail 12 SpotCell 2500Xe INSTALLATION 4 Alignment Hold the DU upright and pointing away from you while Indoor DU Outdoor DU On a Roof Outdoor DU on an External Wall Rotating the DU left to right Rotating the DUina Rotating the DU left to with the DU facing to the complete 360 circle right with the DU facing outside through the window away from the exterior or exterior wall wall Exterior Wall S e H Window or Exterior Wall If not in front of a window rotate the DU in a complete 360 circle Monitor the number of bars displayed on the signal strength indicator during the rotation The number of bars is an indication of the signal strength the DU is receiving from the wireless base station See DU signal level indicators on page 35 for details on the signal level indicator Signal Status Strength Figure 2 6 Signal strength indicator on back of DU SpotCell 2
23. hniques that allow a SpotCell solution to be installed and operated without engineering intervention or support 2 SpotCell 2500Xe INTRODUCTION 1 3 1 The Donor Unit DU The DU has a 2 meter 6 foot RG6 coaxial cable on the bottom and indicators for showing received signal strength and system status on the back Figure 1 2 Bottom view of DU and cable NOTE In the initial version the DU assembly is composed by a DU box and an external antenna See Appendix B for a picture of the assembly The antenna will be enclosed in the box in future versions as depicted in Figure 1 2 Signal strength Status light Figure 1 3 Back view of DU SpotCell 2500Xe 3 Q INTRODUCTION wa 1 3 2 The Coverage Unit O The CU has two F type coaxial ports a power adapter port and indicators for showing coverage level and system status CU cover Coverage level Figure 1 4 CU with cover removed NOTE In the initial version the CU assembly is composed by a DU box and an external antenna See Appendix C for a picture of the assembly The antenna will be enclosed in the box in future versions as depicted in Figure 1 4 Power adapter port w Lm E i arda dr BE _ O F connector to DU F connector to auxiliary CU Figure 1 5 Top view of CU and connectors The SpotCell 2500XI is generally format specific CDMA 1xRTT 1xEVDO and TDMA GSM GPRS EDGE 3GPP LTE formats When ordering a SpotCell solu
24. l become smaller To improve performance in this scenario it is important to o Maximize the height of the DU o Separate the DU and CU horizontally as much as possible within the maximum cable limits as shown in Table 1 Maximum copper core cable length for connecting units on page 8 o Mount the DU and CU in a back to back manner SpotCell 2500Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix A 2500XI System Specifications A 1 CU indicators The SpotCell 2500X I CU has two indicators on the front a mult color LED for status and a 5 bar indicator for coverage Status and Coverage indicators CU Status LED The status of the SpotCell system is indicated by the single multi color LED located on the front of the CU The meaning of each status LED color is listed below t Power on no faults Q Yellow Overdrive condition either adjacent or in band not discriminated Reduced coverage due to signal isolation condition Q Red Fault condition could indicate a system fault upgrade failure or expired activation period Spotwave Wireless Inc 33 CU Coverage bars The graduated bars on the CU indicate the level of coverage which is determined by the isolation required to generate optimum output power at the CU O bars indicate either a gt 20dB back off or that the power is off System will not operate 1 barindicates a back off between 17 and 20qB Very small coverage area Operation may be int
25. l product font and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Table of Contents Technical Support Important Safety Information AMO GUCUIOM 7x36 a 25h wii aon ote ape as Oe Bee Sx 1 HsStalaloN e 2 endgee hee ance ad detec dane ee oe 7 Preparato ics secre cheats Sek and a oh dee ed 7 PACKING LIS cris nereta aa a eee 9 Choosing a location for the DU 11 Choosing a location for the CU 15 Positioning the Auxiliary CU 18 Mounting the DU and CU 19 Mounting TS rites con acct ew Sea a Bow wh gies 19 Mounting the CU 0 2 0 0 002 ee 25 Using the Hidden Cable kit 27 Trouble Shooting sirere ee eee eee eee 31 2500XI System Specifications 33 CUMAOS 5 5 t0 aes oserit wieretesia ee 4 ee aes 33 DU signal level indicators 35 Antenna Specifications 0006 36 Architecture Dual Band 7OOMHZ AWS 37 FCC Declaration of Conformity Health and Authorization for USe 41 vi Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 1 Introduction 1 1 This Manual The content of this manual complements the SpotCell 2500XI Quick Install Guide It provides specific details that may be referred to if necessary during installation of a SpotCell 2500XI adaptive coverage system 1 2 No Special Knowledge Installation of the SpotCell 250
26. mperature 40 to 55 C 0 to 40 C Size 14x 12 5 x 3in 6 x 9 25 x 1 75 in 36 x 31 5 x 8cm 15 5 x 23 5 x 4 75 cm 1 kg Weight 12 Ib 5 5 kg 2 Ib 1 kg RF Connectors Type F Coverage Port weatherproof Type F Donor Port Type F Extension Antenna Port RF Cable Coverage specification is met with up to 25m RG 6 cable between Donor amp Coverage Units Optional RF Cable Plenum rated or RG 11 also available Power Supply Universal power adapter 90 260 VAC 47 63 Hz NOTE The 2500XI initially offers only Upper Band C for 700 MHz AWS is not implemented SpotCell 2500Xe 3 A 4 2 BW Measurements Uplink 6 MHz 700 MHz Band A bandwidth measurement at 20dB down Downlink 6 MHz Uplink 6 MHz 700 MHz Band B bandwidth measurement at 20dB down Downlink 6 MHz Uplink 10 MHz 700 MHz BandC bandwidth measurement at 20dB down Downlink 10 MHz Uplink TBD AWS 15MHz bandwidth measurement at 20dB down Downlink TBD A 4 3 Installation Installation Time Less than one hour typical Donor outward facing Noprior knowledge of base station location required Unit Alignment Built in alignment algorithm LED Indicator on Donor Unit Test Equipment None required No RF knowledge required forinstallation Easy to read LED indicators guide installation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic A 4 4 Diagnostics User Interface Built in LED coverage area display on Cov
27. ng it in the direction that provides greater signal strength If this does not help the DU may have to be physically repositioned at a different location going through the install procedure starting at Choosing a location for the DU on page 11 is necessary at this point Information Remote installation SpotCell characteristics In order for the SpotCell system to function there are two basic parameters that must be met The DU must receive a minimum amount of wireless signal anda physical environment that blocks wireless signals must be in between the DU and CU i e a wall If the DU is not receiving an adequate signal the system will not work or it will work but provide avery limited area around the CU in which a cell phone will function In this instance it may be possible that only one cell phone will be capable of using the system at atime This is typical of applications that are on the fringe or outside of a wireless providers advertised coverage area Improved performance will typically only be attained by moving the DU to a higher location Information Building installations that do not provide for brick concrete metal or other dense material between the DU and CU Action In this situation it is possible that the signal emitted by the DU will be received by the CU This will result in the system lowering the power of the signal it is emitting and therefore the area around the CU in which a cell phone will function wil
28. on the performance and availability of services or technology provided by third parties and Spotwave is not responsible for service continuity and reliability reception or other performance related limitations associated with use of the Systems NO AGREEMENTS VARYING OR EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WILL BE BINDING ON SPOTWAVE UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED SIGNING OFFICER OF SPOTWAVE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE SYSTEM SPOTWAVE S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO PURCHASER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE SYSTEM GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM SPOTWAVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS DAMAGES TO PURCHASER S PROPERTY OR INJURY TO PURCHASER OR OTHERS ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SYSTEM WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE ARISES OUT OF CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NEGLIGENCE OR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY EVEN IF SPOTWAVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE 5 This Limited Warranty allocates risk between Purchaser and Spotwave and the Spotwave System pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty The agents employees distributors dealers or representative of Spotwave are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty or make additi
29. onal warranties binding on Spotwave Accordingly additional statements such as advertising or presentations whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by Spotwave and should not be relied upon OWNERSHIP AND RISK OF LOSS 6 Who Owns the rights in the System The System is protected by Canadian US and international copyright law and other intellectual property protection laws and treaties Purchaser acknowledges that Spotwave and its licensors are the owner of all intellectual property including without limitation patents and copyright relating to the System and the trademarks used in association with the System Purchaser agrees that it will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or other attempt to derive the source code of any software contained within the System 7 Who bears the Risk of Loss Risk of loss for the System passes to Purchaser upon the delivery to Purchaser or to a carrier for shipment which ever is earlier Title to the Systems excluding any software will pass upon payment in full for the Systems Title to any software shall always remain with Spotwave or its licensors As security for payment Purchaser grants to Spotwave a purchase money security interest in the Systems together with any proceeds including insurance proceeds and agrees that a copy of this letter of agreement or any other appropriate document may be registered as required to
30. perfect the security interest granted Systems may be resold by Purchaser in normal course of business but until paid for in full Purchaser will not pledge or otherwise encumber the Systems Purchaser agrees to immediately report to Spotwave any seizure or attachment of the Systems by creditors ii any petition in bankruptcy insolvency receivership or similar proceedings filed by or against Purchaser or ili any arrangement composition or similar agreement for the benefit of creditors Systems held for Purchaser by Spotwave are at Purchaser s sole risk and expense OTHER TERMS 8 What terms govern our relationship These terms and any software license or warranty documentation accompanying the Systems constitute the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions between us regarding the Systems and cannot be altered amended or modified except in writing executed by Spotwave This letter of agreement and any disputes arising hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario Canada The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and any legislation implementing such Convention if otherwise applicable is expressly excluded Any terms and conditions of any purchase order or other instrument issued by Purchaser which are in addition to or inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this letter of agreement shall not be binding and shall not apply even
31. rement some installations will perform better if the units are positioned in this manner This is generally more important for an inside mounted DU than one mounted outside on a roof or an external wall 8 SpotCell 2500Xe INSTALLATION 2 1 8 Barrier between DU and CU The greater the physical obstruction between the DU and CU the better the performance Dense obstructions such as brick concrete or metal walls are better than wooden or plaster walls 2 2 Packing List This section describes the components that ship with the SpotCell 2500X system and the available options 2 2 1 SpotCell 2500XI The SpotCell 2500XI solution is shipped with the following components Donor Unit DU this is the outward facing part of the system Coverage Unit CU this is the indoor part of the system Power Adapter to be plugged into an electrical outlet and connected to the CU o Mounting Kit for mounting the DU and CU Quick Installation Guide DU Install Figure 2 1 SpotCell 2500XI kit SpotCell 2500Xe 9 INSTALLATION 2 2 2 SpotCell 2500XI Auxiliary CU The SpotCell 2500XI Auxiliary CU kit is shipped with the following components Auxiliary CU this is the second indoor part of the system Power Adapter to be plugged into an electrical outlet and connected to the CU Mounting kit Note The coaxial cable needed to connect the CU to the DU can either be ordered from Spotwave Wireless or can be
32. s possible behind the DU while being within the area where you require improved coverage and within reach of the maximum allowed cable length see Table 1 on page 8 lf mounted on a wall the coverage pattern for an open area with minimum obstructing walls is as shown in Figure 2 8 i Coverage Unit Figure 2 8 Coverage pattern in front of CU When mounting the CU on a ceiling the unit should be positioned in the middle of the area to be covered side to side and off centered front to back Figure 2 9 shows the coverage area when the CU is mounted closer to the center of room or if mounted on a typical interior drywall partition The back coverage area is reduced further if the partition wall is constructed of a dense material such as concrete or brick A Coverage Unit Figure 2 9 Back and front coverage pattern SpotCell 2500Xe 15 INSTALLATION The unit should be mounted as high on the wall as possible Note The 2500X CU has been designed for convection cooling There is insufficient airflow to guarantee proper operating temperature in all circumstances with the unit mounted horizontally To avoid an operating temperature problem the 2500X I CU should only be mounted vertically Do not mount the CU horizontally 2 4 1 Positioning the CU Before positioning the CU ensure that the DU position has been optimized and the DU has been mounted in place To position the CU 1 Place the CU inthe area needing covera
33. shell casing 2 3 Choosing a location for the DU The DU is the outward facing unit It is the unit that picks up the signal from and communicates with the service providers base station network lt may not be possible to install the DU indoors when installing the SpotCell solution in remote areas An effort should be made to install the DU outdoors and the DU should be installed as high as possible when the installation is in a remote area Use your mobile phone handset to identify the inside location with the strongest received signal or the outside roof or external wall location where the strongest signal is received 2 3 1 Positioning the DU The following outlines the procedure for locating a DU inside a building on a rooftop and on the outside surface of an external wall 1 Remove the angle bracket from the DU and position the DU but do not mount it as close to the final desired mounting location as possible Indoors Outside on a Roof Outside on an External Wall While not a requirement it is highly The CU should not be brought outdoors if it is recommended the DU be installed 3 raining below freezing or above 105 F 40C to 4 feet away from the glass when facing a window a Tinted windows may contain metallic particles which can degrade the radio signal more than the adjacent exterior wall SpotCell 2500Xe 11 INSTALLATION 2 Temporarily connect the DU to the port labeled Don t
34. t reconditioned or new System Repaired Systems LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty Period for the original System or for 90 days whichever is longer All replaced parts components boards or equipment shall become the property of Spotwave If Spotwave determines that any System is not covered by this Limited Warranty Purchaser must pay the costs for all parts shipping and labor charges for the repair or return of such System 4 What are the Limits on Spotwave s Liability EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY IN PARAGRAPH 1 THE SYSTEMS AND ANY ASSOCIATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY SPOTWAVE ON AS AS IS BASIS AND THERE ARE NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL ARISING BY STATUTE OPERATION OF LAW COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE REGARDING THEM OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR SERVICE PROVIDED HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH BY SPOTWAVE SPOTWAVE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF DURABILITY MERCHANT ABILITY MERCHANTABLE QUALITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SPOTWAVE DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SYSTEMS WILL MEET ANY OR ALL OF PURCHASERS PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS THAT THE SYSTEMS WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED OR THAT ALL ERRORS OR DEFECTS IN THE SYSTEMS CAN BE FOUND TO BE CORRECTED System performance is dependant up
35. the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling lf mounting on a solid wood surface or stud covered by drywall drill a 1 8th inch diameter hole and then fasten the mounting bracket with 6 x 1 5 screws Figure 3 4 CU bracket fastened with screws or lf mounting to drywall drill a 1 4 inch diameter hole insert the screw anchors and then fasten the mounting bracket with 1 2 screws or lf mounting to aceiling or t bar use the bracket and clips that are supplied with the optional SpotCell Ceiling Mount Install kit SpotCell 2500Xe 25 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 2 Position the bottom of the CU into the hole at the bottom of the mounting bracket and push the top of the CU onto the bracket You should feel the CU snap securely into place Figure 3 5 Inserting the CU into the bracket 3 Position the CU cover such that the four pins align with the holes on the CU and push the cover securely into place Figure 3 6 Position CU cover over CU 26 SpotCell 2500Xe MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Figure 3 7 CU mounted with cover 4 Secure the cables to the wall using tie wraps and mount directly to the wall where possible using 1 2 inch pan head screws If an anchor is required drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole insert the anchor and fasten with 1 2 inch screws 3 3 Using the Hidden Cable kit The Hidden Cable kit includes a BIAS T power inserter and two F 90 connectors that make it easier to hide the power
36. the use of the System in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary or peripheral equipment not provided by Spotwave or e defects or damage from unauthorized or improper testing operation maintenance installation servicing or adjustment of the System Any repairs or replacements provided by Spotwave outside of the Limited Warranty Period including repairs to or replacement after the end of the Warranty Period or in excess of the services provided during the Limited Warranty Period will subject to Spotwave s then prevailing rates 3 What are Spotwave s Obligations and how do you make aclaim During the Limited Warranty Period Spotwave will repair or replace at Sootwave s sole option without charge to Purchaser any defective component of the System provided that the System is returned promptly upon discovery of the defect and during the Limited Warranty Period To obtain service Systems must be returned to an authorized service facility in the original packaging or packaging adequate for shipping accompanied by Purchaser s sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase and the serial number of the System A valid RMAis required prior to any return To locate your nearest authorized service facility call Sootwave Customer Service at 1 866 704 9750 Spotwave may at Spotwave s sole option use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any System or replace a System with a rebuil
37. tion be sure to specify the format frequency band and sub band For AWS band equipment it is helpful if the start and stop frequencies for the operational sub band are provided 4 SpotCell 2500Xe INTRODUCTION Alternatively specifying your mobile phone provider carrier and zip postal code on the Spotwave website will ensure the proper system is ordered 1 3 3 SpotCell 2500X Configurations The basic SpotCell 2500XI system configuration is one DU connected with a coaxial cable to a CU which is connected to an AC adapter that supplies power to both units Figure 1 6 Basic SpotCell 2500XI configuration With the Hidden Cable kit a BIAS T power inserter can be used to discreetly power the system or power the system from a more conveniently located AC outlet Figure 1 7 SpotCell 2500XI configured with BIAS T SpotCell 2500Xe 5 Q INTRODUCTION To expand the coverage area a second CU can also be added to the system Figure 1 8 SpotCell 2500XI configured with second Coverage Unit WIth a second CU in the system one or two BIAS T power inserters from the Hidden Cable kit can be used The BIAS T can be located between the DU and CU between the two CUs or both Figure 1 9 BIAS T installed between DU and CU CR a i Figure 1 10 BIAS T installed between main CU and auxiliary CU 6 SpotCell 2500Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 2 Installation 2 1 Preparation The following are
38. verage antenna with the antennas facing in opposite directions The extended coverage antenna should be mounted in locations where people will not approach within 20 cm in front of the antenna This manual outlines installation instructions and the appendix offers practical safety tips see Appendix E entitled Safety Hints lf you are not sure about a safe installation do not attempt to install it yourself Calla professional installer for help LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1 Whatis Covered and for How Long Spotwave Wireless Inc Spotwave warrants to the original Purchaser that the Spotwave SpotCell System the System is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Spotwave the Limited Warranty Period 2 What is not covered This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the System by the Purchaser This Limited Warranty does not cover and will become null and void in the event of a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress modification of the System or any part thereof or cosmetic damage b removal alteration or defacing of the serial number or other identifying marks on the System c all plastic surfaces and other externally exposed components that are scratched or damaged due to normal use d malfunctions resulting from
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