SpotCell 200 Series User Manual
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1. NS A e St Figure 2 1 Components of the SpotCell package Spotwave Wireless Inc 5 GETTING STARTED 2 2 Auxiliary CU kit The SpotCell Auxiliary CU is shipped in a single box containing Coverage Unit CU Power Adapter Intelligent Hub 10 metre cable connects hub to DU 2 25 meters cables used to connect hub to CUs QuickStart Card mounting hardware Figure 2 2 Auxiliary CU kit 2 3 Unpacking and inspecting Physically inspect the box for shipping damage before unpacking the SpotCell 1 2 Remove the SpotCell components from the box Remove all packing material from the Donor Unit DU and the Coverage Units CUs Save the packaging in case the SpotCell is ever stored or shipped to SpotWave for Service Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything ordered and verify that the mounting kit contains all the listed parts Check the DU CUs for shipping damage Pay particular attention to the unit s outer shell casing SpotCell 200 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 3 Installation 3 1 Preparing for installation The following are general considerations and preparations that should be looked at before installing the SpotCell 3 1 1 Signal Strength The SpotCell 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 signa2. Hotate the face of the unit from left to right within the constraints allowed by the wall wall lt SpotCell 200 Series INSTALLATION gt 10 As you are rotating you will notice that the LED on the back of the DU will light up green red or amber this is normal 11 Again rotate the DU as step 6 this time stopping each time the LED is green and note the direction the DU 15 facing the LED may turn green once or multiple times This is an indication of the signal strength the DU is receiving from the wireless phone tower The DU should be mounted facing the direction the DU was pointed when the LED was green for the longest period of time during its rotation 12 For inside installation and exterior wall mountings it is recommended that various walls and locations within the structure be tested as suitable locations to position the DU For each location the DU is tested and the LED is green the display on the bottom of the CU indicates the relative signal strength that the DU is receiving Figure 3 5 Displayed signal strength Mount the DU in the location that has the highest indicated signal level Note On the upper floors of tall buildings it may be necessary to tilt the DU down to get a good signal green LED 13 Proceed to page 19 for mounting instructions once the DU location has been optimized 3 3 Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU The CU should be optimized and mount
3. Less than one hour typical No prior knowledge of base station location required Built in alignment algorithm LED Indicator on outdoor unit None required User Controls A 3 3 Diagnostics Fault Indicators No RF knowledge required for installation None setup and operation is fully automatic LED on DU during installation only LCD and LED indicator on indoor unit Remote Connectivity Serial data port on indoor unit System Interrogation LCD indicator on indoor unit SpotCell 200 37 SPOTCELL 200 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 38 SpotCell 200 Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix SpotCell 211 using SpotCell 111 CUs System Specifications The SpotCell 211 solution incorporates 2 SpotCell 111 CUs providing up to 50 000 sq ft of coverage The following specification describes the SpotCell 111 product Specifications for the SpotCell B 1 DU LED signal indications RED BS signal too low YELLOW BS signal present and within range GREEN BS signal is at maximum B 2 Antenna beam width B 2 1 CU Antenna Summary Gain 3 dBi a Azimuth Beamwidth 145 a Front to back 15 dB Elevation 160 SpotCell 211 39 SPOTCELL 211 USING SPOTCELL 111 CUs SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS B 2 2 DU Antenna Summary Gain 12 dBi 13 dB nominal directivity Elevation Beamwidth 36 F B26dB Azimuth 46 B 3 Architecture Frequency Band Full A D B E C band and sub band C1 C
4. Start stop receive band frequency must be specified at time of order Formats Supported CDMA Coverage Area Fully adaptive supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 20 000 Sq feet 50 000 sq ft in open areas oystem Gain Uplink Automatic fully adaptive Maximum 81 dB including antennas oystem Gain Downlink Automatic fully adaptive maximum 9208 including antennas Downlink Operating 106 to 44 dBm Rx Isotropic Power Range Inout Overload Uplink Fully adaptive Protection Downlink Fully adaptive Maximum Output Levels Uplink Fully adaptive up to 30 dBm EIRP radiated Composite Downlink Fully adaptive up to 7 dBm EIRP Composite Third Order Intercept Uplink 50 dBm EIRP radiated Downlink 30 dBm EIRP Power Supply 7 5 VDC 10 25 VDC Universal power adapter that connects to the Indoor Unit Donor Unit power is supplied via the RF cable 44 SpotCell 212 SPOTCELL 212 USING SPOTCELL 112 CUS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS C 3 1 Physical Operating Temperature Donor unit 40 to 55 C Coverage unit 0 to 40 C oize Donor unit 15 w 12 4 d Coverage unit 9 w 7 25 2 5 d Weight Donor unit 4 lb 2 kg Coverage unit 2 lb 1 kg HF Connectors F weatherproof HF Cable RG6 quad shield 82 or 25 m supplied System supports 164 ft or 50 m C 3 2 Installation Installation Time ess than one hour typical Outdoor Unit Alignment No prior knowledge of base station locat
5. loop strap directly to the wall where possible using a 6 x 1 5 wood screw Figure 4 6 Cable strap 22 SpotCell amp 200 Series MOUNTING gt To attach the cable to a brick or concrete wall 1 Drill a 3 16 diameter x 1 1 4 inch deep hole using a masonry drill bit 2 Insert the anchor flush with the mounting surface 3 Use cable clamps and screws to attach cable to the wall 4 3 5 Bringing the cable indoors bring the cable indoors it may be necessary to drill a hole through the wall 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 5 8 inch diameter hole 2 Pass the connector and cable through the wall 3 Use the putty sealant provided to fill the hole 4 3 6 Grounding Ensure there is a connection to earth ground Use an appropriate conductor connected from the stud on the DU to earth ground ground amp stud di RH Warning Failure to properly ground the DU will leave the unit vulnerable to damage from lightning strikes Check local building code requirements for lightning protection and comply with local regulations 4 4 DU indoor mounting To mount the DU indoors 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations Mark the two regular holes if no motion is required or mark the hole and the slot if motion is required 2 If the mounting is a solid wood surface or a stud cove
6. 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 Place the Auxiliary CU in the location showing maximum number of bars See Figure 3 7 Displayed Signal Strength and Coverage Area In the event the number of bars is not changing which is very possible choose a location that is most convenient Hefer to page 24 for mounting instructions Note Each time the Auxiliary CU is moved wait approximately 25 seconds for the coverage area bars 1 to stabilize INSTALLATION 3 5 Auxiliary Antenna SpotCell Coverage Extension kit purchased separately can extend coverage into hard to reach places that are blocked by obstructions such as dense walls or shadowed by elevator shafts or ductwork Auxiliary antenna connection Figure 3 8 Auxiliary antenna connection on CU Instructions for connecting and mounting the auxiliary antenna are included in the Coverage Extension kit 16 SpotCell amp 200 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 4 Mounting All necessary hardware required for mounting on internal external walls or pipes is included in the mounting kit 4 1 Running the cable through a wall If it is necessary to run a cable through a wall use a masonry or wood drill bit to drill a 5 8 inch diameter hole After passing the cable through use the putty in the installat
7. appropriate position Table 1 CU Display States SpotCell amp 200 Series Action if required DISPLAY INFORMATION Display with alternating display if present Poor Signal Poor Signal INSTALL MODE Try turning DU another appropriate System will not function Turn the DU to position Signal Overdrive Signal Overdrive INSTALL MODE Try turning DU Turn the DU to another appropriate position Check the RF cable OUT OF SERVICE CHECK CABLE System Fault CONNECTIONS and verify that it is connected properly Make sure the length of the RF cable is less than 75 meters Call product support OUT OF SERVICE CALL PRODUCT System Fault SUPPORT Telephone 1 877 610 9586 Y uil ull IN SERVICE Ta CHXxxx ull IN SERVICE All OK No action required Signal weak but working Turn the DU to OUT SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE Signal Overdrive Try turning DU position No action required another appropriate Table 1 CU Display States SpotCell 200 Series 29 DISPLAY INFORMATION Display with alternating display if present Action if required Move the CU to an Y ull alternate location MOVE CU preferable farther away from the DU Move the CU to an OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE alternate location Poor Isolation Try moving CU preferable farther away from th
8. has been rotated in a circle and established the level of signal available it now sets a threshold based on the surroundings to determine when the LED will illuminate green If the DU is not pointing in a direction that is within a certain range of the highest signal it encountered since being in Install mode the LED will not turn green Additionally the LED will not illuminate green if a minimum signal level is not achieved during the initial rotation SpotCell amp 200 Series 33 TROUBLE SHOOTING INFORMATION 34 SpotCell 200 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix SpotCell 200 System Specifications The SpotCell 200 solution incorporates 2 SpotCell 100 Series CUs providing up to 50 000 ft of coverage The following specification describes the SpotCell 100 Series product A 1 DU LED signal indications RED BS signal too low YELLOW BS signal present and at minimum operating range GREEN BS signal is within normal operating range A 2 Antenna beam width A 2 1 CU Antenna Summary Gain 3 dBi 10 dB maximum directivity Elevation Beamwidth 180 a Azimuth Beamwidth 175 a Front to Back 12 dB Horizontally Polarized SpotCell 200 35 e SPOTCELL 200 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS A 2 2 DU Antenna Summary Gain 10 dBi 10 maximum directivity Elevation Beamwidth 62 Azimuth 50 a Front to Back 20 dB Vertically Polarized A 3 Architecture Frequency Band Uplink 824
9. in addition to or inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this letter of agreement shall not be binding and shall not apply even if accepted by Spotwave MANUAL DISCLAIMER Product specifications pricing packaging technical support and information Specifications and all claims features representations and or comparisons provided are correct to the best of our knowledge of the date of publication but may contain errors or omissions and are subject to change without notice INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY SPOTWAVE WIRELESS INC ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW STATUTE USAGE OF TRADE COURSE OF DEALING OR OTHERWISE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED 15 ASSUMED BY YOU WE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT LOST OR DAMAGED DATA COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THEY ARE FORESEEABLE WE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS A THIRD PARTY OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT EXCEED FOURTY DOLLARS SOME STATES COUNTRI
10. recommended the DU be installed facing a window when installed indoors The CU does not have to be in its final position at this time but it should not be brought outdoors 2 Mount the hub in an indoor location 3 Connect the DU to the hub connector labelled DU with the 10 meter RG11 cable 4 Connect the 2 meter RG6 cables to each CU and then connect the hub to the appropriate CUs with the remaining RG11 cables and adapters Note If one of the CUs is an older model with stripped wires for connecting the power then this CU must be installed as the MAIN CU Auxiliary CU Figure 3 2 CU installation Main CU older unit 5 Tighten the cables to the DU CUs and hub with a wrench a 1 4 of a turn tighter than finger tight SpotCell amp 200 Series 11 INSTALLATION 6 Connect the power supply to MAIN CU as shown below EE C E See mcr Figure 3 3 Connecting power supply to CU 7 Ensure the switch on the MAIN CU is in the Install position Figure 3 4 CU switch location 8 Plug the power supply adapter into a wall socket 9 loalign hold the DU upright and Indoors Roof External wall Hotate the face of the DU from left to right in front of the window lt window If not in front of a window rotate the DU in a complete circle Hotate it in a full circle A time of 10 seconds is appropriate to fully complete the rotation
11. separation of 10cm between the main CU and the extended coverage antenna with the antennas facing in opposite directions 116 extended coverage antenna should be mounted in locations where people will not approach within 20cm in front of the antenna This manual outlines installation instructions and the appendix offers practical safety tips see page 47 entitled Safety Hints If you are not sure about a safe installation do not attempt to install it yourself Call a professional installer for help Spotwave Wireless Inc i TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1 What is 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 e
12. 2 C3 C4 C5 selectivity 5 7 5 10 15 20 MHz Passband Bandwidth Start stop receive band frequency must be specified at time of order Formats Supported GSM TDMA Coverage Area Fully adaptive supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 20 000 Sq feet 50 000 sq ft open areas oystem Gain Uplink Automatic fully adaptive Maximum 81 dB including antennas System Gain Downlink Automatic fully adaptive maximum 9208 including antennas Downlink Operating 106 to 44 dBm Rx Isotropic Power Range Inout Overload Uplink Fully adaptive Protection Downlink Fully adaptive Maximum Output Levels Uplink Fully adaptive up to 4 30 dBm EIRP Composite radiated Downlink Fully adaptive up to 7 dBm EIRP Composite Third Order Intercept Uplink 50 dBm EIRP radiated Downlink 30 dBm EIRP Power Supply 7 5 VDC 10 25 VDC Universal power adapter that connects to the Indoor Unit Donor Unit power is supplied via the RF cable B 3 1 Physical Operating Temperature Donor unit 40 to 55 C Coverage unit 0 to 40 Size Donor unit 15 w 12 4 d Coverage unit 9 w 7 25 2 5 d Weight Donor unit 4 15 2 kg Coverage unit 2 Ib 1 kg RF Connectors Type F weatherproof RF Cable RG6 quad shield 82 or 25 m supplied System supports 164 ft or 50 m SpotCell 211 SPOTCELL 211 USING SPOTCELL 111 CUS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS o B 3 2 Installation Installation Time ess than one hour typical
13. 849 MHz Downlink 869 894 MHz Complete A or B sub bands factory set adjacent carrier rejection Must be specified at time of order Formats Supported AMPS 5 CDMA Coverage Area Fully adaptive supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 20 000 Sq feet 1850 Sq Meters or 50 000 feet in open unobstructed areas System Gain Automatic fully adaptive Maximum 93dB downlink 89 dB uplink HF Environment Up to 147 path loss to from the base station Input Overload Protection Uplink Fully adaptive Downlink Fully adaptive Maximum Output Levels Uplink Fully adaptive up to 30 dBm composite radiated Downlink Fully adaptive up to 9 dBm EIRP composite Third Order Intercept Uplink 52 dBm EIRP radiated Downlink 30 dBm EIRP Power Supply 7 5 VDC 10 25 VDC universal power adapter that connects to the indoor unit Donor Unit power is supplied via the RF cable A 3 1 Physical Operating Temperature Donor unit 40 to 55 C Coverage unit O to 40 C oize Donor unit 15 w 12 4 d Coverage unit 9 w 7 25 2 5 d Weight Donor unit 4 15 2 kg Coverage unit 2 Ib 1 kg RF Connectors Type F outdoor unit supplied with weather proof boot RF Cable RG6 Quad shielded 82 or 25 meters supplied System supports up to 164 ft or 50 m 36 SpotCell 200 A 3 2 Installation Installation Time Outdoor Unit Alignment Test Equipment SPOTCELL 200 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
14. AN BE FOUND TO BE CORRECTED System performance is dependant upon 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 WHITING 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 PURCHASER OR OTHERS ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE INABILITY TO USE ANY SYSTEM WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE ARISES OUT OF CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NEGLIGENCE OR CLAIMS A THIRD PARTY EVEN IF SPOTWAVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES 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 au
15. ES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU All product font and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SpotCell 200 Series TECHNICAL SUPPORT iv SpotCell 200 Series Table of Contents 3 PSU ee PPS 1 his manual 1 About Installation 1 Product Overview 1 SpotCell 200 series 3 Getting 189 6 Packing list 5 Axiality CU Kit 7 Unpacking and inspecting 8 Installation 9 Preparing for installation 9 Positioning the SpotCel DU 11 Installing the DU 11 Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU 15 Positioning the CU 16 Positioning the Auxiliary 17 To position the Auxiliary CU 17 Auxiliary Antenna 18 1119 19 Running the cable through a wall 19 Mounting the DU 19 Mounting the 20 Display Information 2 Trouble Shooting Information 31 opotCell 200 System Spec
16. Outdoor Unit Alignment No prior knowledge of base station location required Built in alignment algorithm with LED indicator on Donor Unit Test Equipment No test equipment required No RF knowledge required for installation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic B 3 3 Diagnostics System Status LCD display and LED on Coverage Unit LED on Donor Unit SpotCell 211 41 SPOTCELL 211 USING SPOTCELL 111 CUS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 42 SpotCell 211 Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix SpotCell 212 using SpotCell 112 CUs System Specifications The SpotCell 212 solution incorporates 2 SpotCell 112 CUs providing up to 50 000 sq ft of coverage The following specification describes the SpotCell 112 product C 1 DU LED signal indications RED BS signal too low YELLOW BS signal present and within range GREEN BS signal is at maximum C 2 Antenna beam width C 2 1 CU Antenna Summary Gain 3 dBi Elevation Beamwidth 160 a Azimuth Beamwidth 145 a Front to Back 15 dB Horizontally Polarized SpotCell 212 43 SPOTCELL 212 USING SPOTCELL 112 CUs SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS C 2 2 DU Antenna Summary Gain 11 5 dBi Elevation Beamwidth 36 a Azimuth Beamwidth 46 a Front to Back 25 dB Vertical Polarization C 3 Architecture Frequency Band Full A D B E F C band and sub band C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 selectivity Passband Bandwidth 5 7 5 10 15 20 MHz
17. Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple SpotCell 200 Series User Manual SpotCell 200 211 212 amp 263 Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Technical Support The SpotCell serial number must be available to authorize technical support and or to establish a return authorization for defective units The serial number is located on the back of the Coverage Unit CU and Donor Unit DU as well as the box in which they were delivered Additional support information may be obtained by accessing the SpotwaveWireless Inc website at www spotwave com To contact support by telephone call your local Sootwave vendor or if you are unable to reach your vendor contact Spotwave Wireless at 1 877 610 9586 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 cell phone antenna avoid unneccessary contact with the front of the units after installed Mount the units in a 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
18. able may be inserted to a maximum of 50 meters total length 3 1 6 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 requirement some installations will perform better if the units are positioned in this manner 3 1 7 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 3 2 Positioning the SpotCell DU outward facing unit It may not be possible to install the DU indoors when installing the SpotCell 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 10 SpotCell amp 200 Series 3 2 1 Installing the DU INSTALLATION Three methods of positioning the DU based on location are outlined in the following procedure Specifically they refer to installing inside buildings on external walls and on rooftops 1 Position the DU but do not mount it as close to the final desired mounting location as possible The CU does not have to be in its final location while positioning the DU and it is helpful to have the CU Main CU for a double coverage installation near the DU Indoors Roof External wall While not strictly required it is highly
19. ars Gut to stabilize Note Each time the CU is moved wait approximately 25 seconds for the coverage area Figure 3 7 Displayed Signal Strength and Coverage Area 5 Hefer to page 19 for mounting instructions 14 SpotCell amp 200 Series INSTALLATION 3 4 Positioning the Auxiliary CU The Auxiliary CU should be optimized and mounted after the MAIN CU has 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 if mounted on a ceiling the Auxiliary CU should be downward facing and in the center of the area requiring cell phone coverage if mounted on a wall the Auxiliary CU should be positioned in the middle of the area to be covered side to side and off centered slightly front to back approximately as shown below in Figure 3 6 CU position and signal coverage the Auxiliary CU should be mounted as high on the wall as possible 3 4 1 To position the Auxiliary CU 1 2 SpotCell 200 Series 15 Ensure the switch on the Auxiliary CU is set to 2 active Connect the extra power supply to the Auxiliary CU and plug the adapter into an AC outlet 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 signal strength and coverage area
20. e DU Temporary loss of OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE service Loss of Signal Searching i No action required OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE bn Loss of Signal Try turning DU more than 24 hours Turn the DU to another appropriate position Table 1 CU Display States 30 SpotCell amp 200 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 6 Trouble Shooting Information 1 Status The display on the bottom of the CU dynamically displays information regarding the SpotCell system and environment during installation and operation Action Look at the information display to determine if the SpotCell system is indicating a fault 2 Status The LED on the DU is not illuminating during the installation Action Ensure the following a The provided cable is connected to the CU and DU power supply is connected to the CU 116 power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet switch on the back of the CU is in the Install position o If the LED is still not illuminating contact technical support 3 Status My cell phone does not work around the location would like to install the SpotCell DU Action Iry positioning the DU externally as high as possible 4 Status While optimizing the DU for installation you found that the LED turned green in multiple locations indicating each had adequate signal strength How do you determine which location is optimal for the DU Act
21. ed after the DU has been optimized and mounted Generally the CU should be mounted in a location as far as possible from the DU while being within the area where you require improved coverage If mounted on a ceiling the unit should be downward facing and in the center of the area requiring cell phone coverage If mounted on a wall the unit should be positioned in the middle of the area to be covered side to side and off centered slightly front to back approximately as shown below in Figure 3 6 CU position and signal coverage The unit should be mounted as high on the wall as possible SpotCell amp 200 Series 13 INSTALLATION Coverage Unit Figure 3 6 CU position and signal coverage 3 3 1 Positioning the CU Ts 2 3 Ensure that the DU position has been optimized and has been mounted in place Move the switch on the CU from Install to Active Hold the CU in the position it is to be mounted In an ideal application the display on the CU will show 5 bars of signal strength and coverage area If the display is not showing 5 bars for coverage area and there are alternate possible 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 Figure 3 7 Displayed Signal Strength and Coverage Area In the event the number of bars is not changing which is very possible choose a location that is most convenient b
22. ifications 3D opotCell 211 System Specifications 39 opotCell 212 System Specifications 43 Safety HINtS 47 SpotCell 200 Series e e vi SpotCell 200 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 1 Introduction 1 1 This manual The contents of this manual complements the Quick Install Guide and provides specific details that may be referred to if necessary during installation of the SpotCell system 1 2 About Installation Installation of the SpotCell does not require any specialized technical knowledge The SpotCell 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 Product Overview The purpose of the SpotCell 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 Spotwave Wireless Inc 1 INTRODUCTION The SpotCell system receives signals from one or more wireless base stations and re transmits the signal to areas where cell phones do not work or work poorly due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location Base statio transmitter Figure 1 1 Base station signal does not reach wireless subscribers Base station transmitter Figure 1 2 SpotCell improves w
23. ion Look at the signal level indicated on the display on the bottom of the CU each time the green light appears on the DU during alignment Mount the DU in the location as indicated having the highest signal level Figure 6 1 Displayed signal strength below shows an example of the signal strength display Spotwave Wireless Inc 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING INFORMATION Figure 6 1 Displayed signal strength 5 Status The DU and CU are installed properly but your cell phone only works in close proximity to the CU Action here 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 a the 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 In Install mode signal strength is shown on the CU display a Check with your vendor that your SpotCell product is compatible with your cell phone service otatus The coverage area around the CU suddenly shrinks after a long period of reliable operation Action This is most likely due to man made e
24. ion required Built in alignment algorithm with LED indicator on Donor Unit Test Equipment No test equipment required No HF knowledge required for installation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic 3 3 Diagnostics oystem Status display and LED on Coverage Unit ED on Donor Unit SpotCell amp 212 45 SPOTCELL 212 USING SPOTCELL 112 CUs SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 46 SpotCell 212 Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix 0 Safety Hints Customer safety is a concern we would like to address a sensible and proactive manner To this end the following notes have been provided as a reference to help installers remain safe and think about safety in all aspects of the installation The following notes are to be considered as informational only and not exhaustive or complete D 1 Lightning Never attempt to install the DU outdoors while a lightning storm is in progress in your immediate or neighboring vicinity The National Lightning Institute says for every five seconds between the flash of lightning and a thunderclap the lightning is one mile away If lightning is within 3 miles 15 second count between flash and thunder of your location do not attempt an installation D 2 Working Aloft When working aloft it is best to work in pairs Avoid attempting procedures alone that are best carried out with a spotter or by two people D 2 1 Power Tools Proper eye protection sh
25. ion use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any System or replace a System with a rebuilt reconditioned or new System Repaired Systems 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 THAT ALL ERRORS OR DEFECTS IN THE SYSTEMS C
26. ion kit to fill the hole around the cable 4 2 Mounting the DU The DU may be indoor or outdoor mounted Based on the direction the DU will point consider possible mounting locations illustrations on the following pages show some of the possible mounting options Note Mount the angle bracket on the flanged side of the mounting bracket and use the two mounting holes if no horizontal movement is required Spotwave Wireless Inc 19 MOUNTING 4 2 1 Wall mounting Figure 4 1 Wall mounting arrangement This mounting allows for rotation and some upward tilt but mainly downward tilt 4 2 2 Overhead mounting Figure 4 2 Overhead mounting arrangement This mounting allows for rotation and some upward tilt but mainly downward tilt 4 2 3 Horizontal surface mounting Figure 4 3 Horizontal mounting arrangements 20 SpotCell amp 200 Series MOUNTING These mountings allow for rotation and some downward tilt but mainly upward tilt 4 2 4 Pipe mounting Figure 4 4 Pipe mounted DU Use hose clamps to mount the unit to a pipe The hose clamp range is 2 to 5 This mounting allows for rotation and limited up and down tilt 4 3 DU outdoor mounting 4 3 1 Mounting to a wood structure 1 Use the holes in mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations Mark two regular holes if no motion is required or the hole and the slot if motion is required 2 Drill two 125 diameter holes approximate
27. ireless communications 2 SpotCell 200 Series INTRODUCTION 1 4 The SpotCell 200 series The SpotCell 200 series is able to connect two Coverage Units CUs to one Donor Unit 00 providing a more cost effective solution for coverage areas up to 50 000 square feet Auxiliary CU Main CL Figure 1 3 SpotCell 200 series dual CU deployment The SpotCell 200 series retains all the benefits of the existing SpotCell family of adaptive coverage systems and can be used to easily expand existing installations SpotCell 200 Series 3 INTRODUCTION 4 SpotCell 200 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 2 Getting Started 2 1 Packing list SpotCell The SpotCell is shipped in two boxes The first box containing a Donor Unit DU this is the outward facing part of the system a 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 Cable used to connect the CU and DU together a Mounting Kit which includes Note Parts are provided for the majority of installation options but do not cover all possibilities You may need to purchase additional hardware specific to your mounting environment before you begin the installation A tripod and mast would be typical additional equipment purchased for mounting the SpotCell DU on a rooftop Power gt Adapter di a m 4 FL SNNT NUN
28. l and the CU that provides the signal to the area with poor cell phone coverage For greater in building coverage an Auxiliary CU kit can also be purchased which allows two CUs to be connected to DU DU 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 Figure 3 1 Installation with extra CU for greater coverage Spotwave Wireless Inc 9 INSTALLATION 3 1 2 DU Height In fringe areas locating the DU as high as possible will provide optimal performance 3 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 3 1 4 Proximity to power source The indoor unit must be located within 20 feet of a power source 3 1 5 Distance between DU and CU Although you should separate the DU and CU as much as possible there are only 25 meters of cabling provided to connect the two units Make sure the general location of the two units is within 25 meters Note An additional cable extension made from copper core RG6 quad shield c
29. ll function In this instance it may be possible that only one cell phone will be capable of using the system at a time 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 9 Information Residential or 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 will become smaller improve performance in this scenario it is important to Maximize the height of the DU a Separate the DU and CU horizontally as much as possible Mount the DU and CU in a back to back manner o recommended to use 50 meters of cable in between the DU and CU if possible in an effort to vertically and horizontally separate the system units 10 Information Proper alignment rotation Action Make sure the DU is rotated once completely within the area available for rotation and then move through the same rotation again DU alignment is based on optimizing the direction the DU is facing after initially establishing the range of signal available by rotating the DU in a circle Once the DU
30. ly 2 5 deep Install the DU using the two 1 4 lag bolts 4 3 2 Mounting to a brick or concrete structure 1 Use the holes in mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations Mark the two regular holes if no motion is required or the hole and the slot if motion is required Use a masonry drill bit to drill two 5 16 diameter holes 2 inches deep Insert masonry screw anchors so that the anchor is flush to mounting surface Install the DU using the two 1 4 lag bolts 4 3 3 Mounting to a pipe or tubing Use the two stainless steel hose clamps supplied in the mounting kit for the following procedure 1 Feed the end of the hose clamp through the holes as shown in Figure 4 4 Pipe mounted DU SpotCell amp 200 Series 21 MOUNTING 2 Rotate the unit to point the unit to the signal source and tighten clamps 4 3 4 Attaching the cable While securing the cable ensure that a drip loop is fashioned near the DU to prevent water from collecting around the cable where it attaches to the DU and secured in place as shown in Figure 4 5 Drip loop below Figure 4 5 Drip loop Fashion the drip loop and fasten a black tie wrap around the loop to keep the loop fastened To attach the cable to an existing pipe or cable run Use tie wraps to attach the cable to an existing pipe or cable run attach the cable to wood or siding secure the cable to the wall using a cable loop strap as shown below Mount the
31. nvironmental 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 Putting the CU switch into Install and spinning the DU around twice aligning it in the direction indicated by the green LED on the second spin If this does not help the DU may have to be physically repositioned at a different location going through the install procedure starting at page 9 is necessary at this point otatus The Auxiliary CU of a SpotCell 211 will not function properly after the breaking and re establishing of the cable connection Action If the cable connection between the AUX CU and the SpotCell 211 hub is broken then the AUX CU must be re set manually after the cable connection has been re established by powering the CU off and then back on SpotCell amp 200 Series TROUBLE SHOOTING INFORMATION o 8 Information Remote installation SpotCell characteristics In order for the SpotCell system to function there are two basic parameters that must be met 116 DU must receive a minimum amount of wireless signal and a 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 a very limited area around the CU in which a cell phone wi
32. ould be worn when using a drill or any other type of power tool D 2 2 Working with Ladders Properly secure your ladder and work in pairs Make sure the ladder is properly tied off and use an insulated ladder when working around power lines SpotCell 200 Series 47 SAFETY HINTS D 2 3 Grounding Ensuring the DU is properly grounded in external installations will help to prevent property damage and personal injury during lightning storms D 3 Overhead Power Lines While overhead power lines may appear to be insulated they most likely are not insulated Always thoroughly investigate your surroundings prior to installing masts or the DU in an outdoor location Never attempt installation without adequate lighting as shadows and trees can obscure power lines 48 SpotCell 200 Series Q coverage made simple www spotwave com opotwave Wireless Inc 1 Hines Road Ottawa ON K2K 357 Canada 2005 Spotwave Wireless Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada Spotwave SpotCell are trademarks of Spotwave Wireless Inc Patents pending 780 00003 01 03
33. red by drywall drill a 5 32 inch diameter hole Mount the unit with 2 inch wood screws Or SpotCell 200 Series 23 e MOUNTING 3 If the mounting is drywall drill diameter hole and insert an anchor Mount the unit with 1 2 inch pan head screws 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 arill a 3 16 inch diameter hole insert the anchor and fasten with 1 2 inch pan head screws 4 5 Mounting the CU 116 CU has a bracket attached as illustrated below The bracket can be rotated to allow mounting to a ceiling or wall such that the face of the unit is parallel to the floor or ceiling or positioned at any appropriate angle Figure 4 8 CU mounting bracket Mounting the CU 1 3 24 Find a suitable location to mount the unit that will provide good signal coverage Refer to section 3 3 Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU mounting solid wood surface or stud covered by drywall drill a 1 8th inch diameter hole and mount with 6 x 1 5 screws Or If mounting in drywall drill a inch diameter hole insert the nylon screw anchor and then mount with a 1 2 pan head screw 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 fas
34. ten with 1 2 inch screws SpotCell amp 200 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 5 Display Information 5 1 DU Donor Unit DU LED Figure 5 1 DU LED location LED is RED the DU is not capturing an adequate enough signal for the system to operate a LED is YELLOW the captured signal is within range and the system will function but the DU 15 not properly positioned to capture the strongest signal available in its current location LED is GREEN after one complete rotation of the DU this indicates the DU is optimally positioned in this location 27 Spotwave Wireless Inc DISPLAY INFORMATION 5 2 CU 5 2 1 LED 5 2 2 LCD 28 The CU LED indicates three conditions OFF no DC power supply present RED power present system alarm condition GREEN power present no alarm condition The CU LCD displays system status and signal strength The signal strength Is indicated by the signal strength bars and the coverage strength is indicated by the coverage bars E following table shows the various messages displayed if necessary what action should be taken Display with alternating display if present Action if required Spotwave Wireless Initializing V XX Date No action required Y ull INSTALL MODE System is not Y uull CHxxx Weak Signal optimally positioned INSTALL MODE Try turning DU Turn the DU to another
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36. thorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty or make additional 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 1 1 OWNERSHIP AND OF LOSS 6 Who Owns the rights in the System System is protected by Canadian US and international copyright law and other intellectual property protection laws and treaties Purchaser acknowledges that Spotwave 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 let
37. xternally exposed components that are scratched or damaged due to normal use d malfunctions resulting from 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 opotwave 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 What are Spotwave s Obligations and how do you make a claim During the Limited Warranty Period Spotwave will repair or replace at Spotwave 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 comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase and the serial number of the System A valid RMA is required prior to any return To locate your nearest authorized service facility call Spotwave Customer Service at 1 877 610 9586 Spotwave may at Spotwave s sole opt
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