SpotCell 250Xe User Manual.book
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1. 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 IS 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 OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE WE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT EXCEED FOURTY DOLLARS SOME STATES COUNTRIES 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 250Xe Table of Contents SpotCell 250Xe INMOOUCIION naana aaa 0G eee HERG DHSS OO 1 This Manual 1 ee ees 1 No Special Knowledge 2 00 cee eee 1 SpotCell System ata Glance aaan aaa ASAAN 252 d 6 6 5 3 amp p oe POG oe ws Eke 6S Se OSE SUE eee Ee s Preparation 2 ee ee2. iii 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 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
3. 10 dB fully adaptive Downlink Operating Range 85 to 45 dBm EIRP composite 105 to 85 dBm at reduced coverage Maximum Input Level Uplink 10 dBm receive isotropic power Downlink 45 dBm Output Level EIRP Uplink 30 dBm EIRP maximum fully adaptive fully adaptive Downlink maximum 5 dBm composite Third Order Intercept PCS Uplink 50 dBm Downlink 15 dBm EIRP radiated Cell Uplink 53 dBm Downlink 15 dBm A 4 1 Physical ee DONOR UNIT COVERAGE UNIT Operating 40 to 130 F 32 to 104 F Temperature 40 to 55 C O to 40 C Size 14x 125X32 in 2 7 5 XxX 6 x 1 25 in 36 x 31 5 Xx 8 cm 7 0 x 15 3 x 3 2 cm Weight 12 Ib 5 5 kg lt 0 5 Ib 0 23 kg RF Connectors Type F Coverage Port weatherproof Type F Donor Port RF Cable Coverage specification is met with up to 25m RG 6 9 dB insertion loss cable between Donor amp Coverage Unit Power Supply Universal power adapter 90 260 VAC 47 63 Hz 28 SpotCell 250Xe A 4 2 Installation Installation Time Less than one hour typical Donor outward facing No prior 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 for installation Easy to read LED indicators guide installation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic A 4 3 Diagnostics User Interface Built in power LE
4. 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 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
5. a 3 meter 10 foot RG6 coaxial cable on the bottom and indicators for showing received signal strength and system status on the back AHi Figure 1 2 Bottom view of DU and cable Status light Signal strength Figure 1 3 Back view of DU SpotCell 250Xe INTRODUCTION 1 3 2 The Coverage Unit The CU for the SpotCell 250Xe has one F type coaxial port a power adapter port and a power indicator on the front coaxial port power adapter port Power CU cover indicator 1 3 3 SpotCell 250Xe Configuration The basic SpotCell 250Xe 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 4 Basic SpotCell configuration With the optional 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 f T EES Figure 1 5 SpotCell configured with BIAS T power inserter 4 SpotCell 250Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 2 Installation 2 1 Preparation The following are general considerations and preparations that should be looked at before installing the SpotCell 250Xe system 2 1 1 Signal Strength The SpotCell system brings signals from an area of adequate signal level to an area with poor or non existent signal level It is the DU which captures a good signal and the CU that provides the
6. 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 Tower Downlink i Uplink A ms Coverage Unit Donor Unit CU DU 9 Downlink Uplink Spotwave Wireless Inc 1 INTRODUCTION The SpotCell system receives signals from a wireless base station and relays the signal to areas where cell phones do not work or work poorly due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location Donor Unit DU Coverage Y Unit CU Figure 1 1 SpotCell 250Xe in building coverage The basic SpotCell adaptive coverage 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 250Xe adaptive system provides dual band carrier selective on frequency in building coverage in the cellular and PCS bands The SpotCell 250Xe supports all network types GSM GPRS EDGE UMTS CDMA 1xRTT and 1xXEVDO The SpotCell system uses proprietary patented adaptive techniques that allow a SpotCell solution to be installed and operated without engineering intervention or Support 2 SpotCell 250Xe INTRODUCTION 1 3 1 The Donor Unit DU The DU has
7. much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices Caution To maintain compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guidelines this equipment shall be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body Unauthorized modification of any hardware and attachment may violate FCC regulations Warning The use of shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to nearby radio or television reception It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Maximum Permissible Exposure Statement The SpotCell 250Xe is a low power repeaters for in door coverage The electromagnetic radiation emitted is much less than what is specified by FCC The products have been evaluated under the FCC Bulletin Office of Engineering Technology 65c Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields This equipment is complaint to the requirements as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulation 47 section 2 1091 Radio frequency radiation exposure evaluation section 1 1310 Radio frequency Radiation Exposure Limits Nevertheless this equipment shall be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and y
8. 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 See Appendix B 250Xe Coverage Area vs RSSI for information on coverage expectations based on the received signal strength CD se eS n 2 1 2 DU Height In fringe areas locating the DU as high as possible above the ground will provide optimal performance Spotwave Wireless Inc 5 INSTALLATION 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 Y Y 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 Coverage Unit Placement 2 1 4 Proximity to power source The indoor unit CU must be located within 12 feet 8 meters of a power source unless the optional Hidden Cable kit is used This optional kit includes a power inserter that allows the system to be powered from a AC outlet located within 20 feet 6 meters anywhere along the coaxial cable See Using the Hidden Cable kit on page 21 2 1 5 Distance between DU and CU Although you should separate the DU and CU as much as poss
9. 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 as possible behind the DU while being near the center of the area where you require improved coverage and within reach of the maximum allowed cable length see Distance between DU and CU on page 6 Wall mounted CU If mounted on a wall the coverage pattern for an open area would be similar to that as shown in Figure 2 6 q Coverage Unit Figure 2 6 Coverage pattern in front of CU 12 SpotCell 250Xe INSTALLATION The unit should be mounted as high on the wall as possible Ceiling Mounted CU When mounting the CU on a ceiling the unit should be mounted vertically and positioned in the middle of the area to be covered Coverage Unit Figure 2 7 Coverage pattern from CU mounted on ceiling 2 4 1 Positioning the 250Xe 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 in the area needing coverage but do not physically mount at this time 2 Temporarily connect the cable from the DU to the coaxial port on the top of the CU Connector CU SpotCell 250Xe 13 INSTALLATION Figure 2 8 Connect CU to DU 3 Connect
10. 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 a claim 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 RMA is required prior to any return To locate your nearest authorized service facility call Sootwave Customer Service at 1 877 610 9586 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 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 Sootwave determines that any System is not covered by this Limited Warranty Purchaser must pay the costs for
11. D on Coverage Unit Built in signal strength display on Donor Unit SpotCell 250Xe 29 Q Q 30 SpotCell 250Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix B 250Xe Coverage Area vs RSSI The coverage area around the CU is dependent on the received signal strength at the DU Figure B 1 Expected coverage vs signal strength at DU shows the different levels of coverage that can be expected if the DU is mounted where a cell phone showed between 2 and 5 bars of signal strength For example if you were to mount the DU in a location where your cell phone showed 4 bars of signal strength you could expect the SpotCell 250Xe to have a working range of up to 30 feet free of obstacles from the CU DU 40ft 30ft 25ft 20ft Figure B 1 Expected coverage vs signal strength at DU For the system to improve coverage there must be at least 2 bars of signal strength showing on the DU Spotwave Wireless Inc 31 32 NOTES FCC Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with CFR 47 Part 15 19 of the FCC rules Operation of the equipment is subject to the following conditions m This device may not cause harmful interference and m This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Information to the User for Class B Digital Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of t
12. Figure 3 3 Drip loops on both sides of ground block If 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 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 SpotCell 250Xe 19 gt MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Connect the ground wire to the cold water pipe or alternative using an appropriate crimp on ring or lug connector Ground conductor and termination hardware are not supplied Warning Failure to properly ground the DU will leave the unit and building vulnerable to AN 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 To mount the DU indoors 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the hole locations 2 If the mounting is in a solid wood surface or a stud covered b
13. OTWAVE 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 Sootwave are not authorized 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 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
14. Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple SpotCell 250Xe User Manual Technical Support SpotCell 250Xe 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 Sootwave vendor or if you are unable to reach your vendor contact Spotwave Wireless at 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 a cell phone antenna avoid unneccessary contact with the front of the units when they units are operating 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 This manual provides installation instructions but if you are not sure about a safe installation do not attempt to instal
15. ables that are normally connected directly to the CU The optional Hidden Cable kit ships with SpotCell 250Xe 90 F connectors 2 power inserter assembly cut in mounting ring Note The power inserter is for indoor use only and cannot be installed outdoors INSTALLATION 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 2 2 2 Unpacking the Equipment Physically inspect the box for shipping damage before unpacking the SpotCell System 1 Remove the SpotCell 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 shell casing and the short cable attached to the DU 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 It 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
16. 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 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 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 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 WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED SIGNING OFFICER OF SP
17. ardware for mounting the DU to an inside or outside wall 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 15 gt 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 matching bracket halves should be mounted to the DU and wall seperately and then fixed together F The side surface mount allows for some up and down tilt but no left to right rotation WALL 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 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 16 SpotCell 250Xe MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 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 3 1 2 DU Outdoor Mounting Th
18. ation 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 aligning 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 8 is necessary at this point 6 Information Performance in remote locations 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 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 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 7 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 wi
19. e 5 PAOKI OE wus rerien EErEE E EEE T Choosing a location forthe DU nananana naaa 8 Choosing a location for the CU 045 12 Mounting the DU and CU ke 15 Mounting the DU saa at bch hea ee eh ew ee a 15 Mounting the CU 1 aaa 20 Using the Hidden Cable kit 00 000 c eee 21 rouble Shooting onanan naaa Beds 23 250Xe System SpecificationS ee 25 CU WIGICAIONS gua v4 cs0 dbo ae we ewan ee eae eee 25 DU signal level indicators nannaa eee 26 Antenna Specifications uuaa aaa ee 21 Architecture geata24 de dees amp haeeeeeneuees een eee 28 250Xe Coverage Area vs RSSI 2 2 ee 31 FCC Declaration of Conformity 0 0 00 eee ee 33 Health and Authorization for Use 000008 33 Q SpotCell 250Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 1 Introduction 1 1 This Manual The content of this manual complements the SpotCell 250Xe Quick Install Guide It provides more detailed information that may be referred to if necessary during installation of a SpotCell adaptive coverage system 1 2 No Special Knowledge Installation of the SpotCell SpotCell 250Xe 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 System at a Glance The purpose of the SpotCell system is to
20. e F connector included in the kit allows the coaxial cable to be run through the CU mounting bracket and directly into the wall opening Figure 3 6 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 CU is fastened to the cut in ring with a single 3 screw provided power inserter J assembly F 90 connector Figure 3 6 F 90 connector used to hide coaxial cable With the CU cover in place the connector and cable are hidden from view 22 SpotCell 250Xe gt SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 4 Trouble Shooting 1 Status The Status LED on the back of the DU should normally be blue signifying that the system Is operating normally The Status LED can also be red yellow or off when the system is not operating correctly Action Ared DU LED indicates a fault condition a yellow LED indicates an overdrive condition and blue indicates power on no faults A blue LED on the CU indicates the system is powered 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 coaxial port o The blue LED on the CU is illuminated o The power supply is connected to the CU or BIAS T power inserter o The power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet o If the LED is still not illuminating contact technical support 3 Status M
21. e mounting bracket has holes keyhole slots and rounded slots for 1 4 in lag bolts Mounting to a wood structure as 2 3 4 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 Mounting to a brick or concrete structure 1 A i E SpotCell 250Xe 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 17 gt MOUNTING THE DU AND CU Mounting to a pipe 1 Fasten the bracket to the DU before mounting to the pipe 2 Feed the u bolts through the rounded rectangular slots as shown in Pipe Mount on page 16 3 Aim the DU at the signal source and tighten the u bolts HII Routing the cable Take care not to kink or damage the short coaxial cable extending from the DU when routing the cable especially in cold weather When routing the cable on a roof be sure to locate it where it will not be tripped over and use tie wraps to attach the cable to existing pipes or other cable runs a Figure 3 1 Cable Strap Secure the cable to wood or
22. he FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver a Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected a Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been tested and complies with the following FCC requirements a FCC Part 22 subpart H Cellular Radioteleohone Services m FCC Part 24 subpart E Broadband PCS a FCC Part 15 subpart C Intentional radiators Regulatory Notes and Statements Health and Authorization for Use The SpotCell 250Xe emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy to enhance signals received by mobile devices for in building coverage However the energy level of these emissions is by far
23. ible the maximum length of Spotwave RG 6 cable that can be used to connect the two units is 82 feet 25 meters For greater DU to CU separation use 164 feet 50 m of RG 11 Spotwave double shielded cable Make sure the general location of the two units is within these limits Use only Spotwave Wireless approved cable 2 1 6 Orientation of DU relative to CU If possible locate the CU so it is behind the DU while maintaining maximum separation While not a requirement most 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 2 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 6 SpotCell 250Xe INSTALLATION 2 2 Packing List The SpotCell 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 Coaxial cable Mounting Kit for mounting the DU and CU Quick Installation Guide coaxial cable Figure 2 1 SpotCell 250Xe kit 2 2 1 Hidden Cable Kit The optional Hidden Cable kit makes it easier to hide the RF and power c
24. 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 See Appendix B 250Xe Coverage Area vs RSSI for information on coverage expectations based on the received signal strength 8 SpotCell 250Xe INSTALLATION 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 Although it is sometimes convenient to recommended the DU be installed 3 temporarily have the CU outside while to 4 feet away from the glass when positioning the DU the CU should not be facing a tinted window brought outdoors if it is raining below freezing or above 105 F 40 C a Tinted windows may contain metallic particles which can degrade the radio signal more than the adjacent exterior wall 2 Temporarily connect the DU to the coaxial port on the top of the CU with copper core coax cable The full 82 feet 25 meters of supplied coax cable must be used to make this connection and it is recommended that the CU be l
25. l it yourself Call a professional installer for help 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 externally 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 Spotwave outside of the Limited Warranty Period including repairs to or replacement after the end of
26. level indicators on page 26 for details on the signal level indicator Signal Status Strength Figure 2 4 Signal strength indicator on back of DU 6 Note the direction the DU is facing when the greatest number of bars is displayed and the Status LED is blue normal operation This is the direction the DU must face when it is mounted Do not position the DU in a direction where the status LED is yellow as this will reduce the available coverage due to signal overload possibly caused by a different carrier s base station Figure 2 5 Note the DU direction with maximum number of bars and blue Status LED SpotCell 250Xe 11 INSTALLATION When multiple locations show the DU mounting same greatest number of bars direction mount the DU facing in the direction a all where the number of bars was aill displayed for the longest period of time during rotation It is recommended that various l all outside roof and exterior wall locations and locations within the building be tested to identify the best DU location 7 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 15 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 2 4 Choosing a location for
27. ll 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 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 Distance between DU and CU on page 6 o Maximum separation between the DU and CU and back to back positioning of the CU behind the DU will optimize performance 24 SpotCell 250Xe Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix A 250Xe System Specifications A 1 CU indicators The SpotCell 250Xe CU has one power LED indicator on the front Power LED CU CU Power LED The power of the SpotCell system is indicated by the single blue LED located on the front of the CU ee Spotwave Wireless Inc A 2 DU signal level indicators The SpotCell 250Xe DU has two indicators on the back a mult color LED for status and a 5 bar indicator for received signal level Signal Strength 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 Status o Power on no faults QO Yellow Overdrive condition either adjacent or in band not discriminated Q Red Fault condition could indicate a system fault upgrade failure or ex
28. ly a 1 4 inch gap between the head of the screws and the wall 3 Align the Coverage Unit s two keyholes over the screws and slide the unit down until it snaps into place 4 Fit the cover onto the Coverage Unit 3 3 Using the Hidden Cable kit The Hidden Cable kit includes a BIAS T power inserter and a F 90 connector that make it easier to hide the power and RF cables that are normally connected directly to the CU 3 3 1 BIAS T power inserter The BIAS T power inserter is for indoor use only and 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 2 Ifthe AC adapter can reach the end of the 10 ft 8m 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 4 BIAS T inserted near DU SpotCell 250Xe 21 gt MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 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 5 BIAS T inserted far from DU 3 Connect the power supply to the power inserter and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet 3 3 2 F 90 connectors The 90 degre
29. ocated at least 30 feet 10 meters behind the DU Figure 2 2 Temporarily connect CU to DU SpotCell 250Xe INSTALLATION 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 250Xe Connecting a power supply from another product or another SpotCell system may damage the unit and cause It to fail 4 Wait until the DU completes the self test and the DU status LED is solid blue takes approximately 60 seconds before proceeding to the next step 5 Alignment Hold the DU upright and pointing away from you while 10 Indoor DU Outdoor DU On a Roof Outdoor DU on an External Wall Slowly rotating the DU left to right with the DU facing to the outside through the window or exterior wall H Window or Exterior Wall If not in front of a window rotate the DU in a complete 360 circle Slowly rotating the DU in a complete 360 circle Slowly rotating the DU left to right with the DU facing away from the exterior wall Exterior Wall SpotCell 250Xe INSTALLATION 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 The DU should display at least 2 bars of signal strength in order to improve coverage at the CU See DU signal
30. our body Use of this equipment in a body worn manner is Strictly prohibited Safety Information The CSA mark indicates that this Equipment meets the CAN CSA C22 2 N 60950 00 and ANSI UL Std N 60950 00 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple www spotwave com Spotwave Wireless Inc 1 Hines Road Ottawa ON K2K 3C7 Canada 2007 Spotwave Wireless Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada Spotwave and SpotCell are trademarks of Spotwave Wireless Inc Patents pending 780 00062 01 02
31. pired activation period 26 SpotCell 250Xe DU Signal Level Indicator The graduated bars on 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 bar indicates the received signal 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 at the highest level greater or equal to 55 dBm A 3 Antenna Specifications CU Antenna CU Antenna Elevation Beamwidth typical dg a oo o oo a NA Front to Back Ratio dB 0 dB Co Polarization Vertical SpotCell 250Xe 27 A 4 Architecture Frequency Bands PCS Uplink 1850 1910 MHz Downlink 1930 1990 MHz Cell Uplink 824 849 MHz Downlink 869 894 Mhz Sub Bands Operator sub bands Operator Specific Primary Sub band Cell A A A or B B PGS 6 10 15 MHz Formats Supported GSM GPRS EDGE UMTS and IS 95 CDMA 1XRTT 1XEVDO Typical Coverage Area 2 500 sq ft 230 m2 if RSSI shown on DU is greater than 3 bars system Gain Uplink O to 70 dB maximum fully adaptive includes antenna Downlink O to 70 dB maximum System Stability Margin gt
32. 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 2 Pass the connector and cable through the wall 3 Use a putty or sealant to fill the hole around the cable Fashion a drip loop in the cable if the hole is not next to the ground block 18 SpotCell 250Xe 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 DU 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 toCU
33. the power supply to the CU and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet Verify the system is working by using your mobile phone to place a call in the room where the CU is placed If a call cannot be made or the quality is poor move the CU to other locations and try again Figure 2 9 Verify coverage with mobile phone 5 Once the CU is positioned 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 18 6 Tighten the cable connection to the CU with a wrench but be careful not to overtighten 7 Refer to Mounting the CU on page 20 for mounting instructions 2 5 Alternate cable The SpotCell 250Xe can use either 82 feet 25 m of RG 6 the cable supplied with the system to connect the DU to the CU or 164 feet 50 m of RG 11 solid copper core coaxial cable Using more than the recommended cable length may result in a reduction in coverage area or reduce the voltage at the DU below its safety threshold 14 SpotCell 250Xe 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 250Xe ships with the basic h
34. y cell phone does not work around the location would like to install the SpotCell DU Action Try finding another location possibly outside and as high as possible If no location can be found where your phone works then the SpotCell 250Xe will not work either 4 Status The DU and CU are installed properly blue Status LED on DU 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 o 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 o If 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 o Check with your vendor that your SpotCell product is compatible with your cell phone service Spotwave Wireless Inc 23 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 a change in the cellular network or man made environmental influences such as a large building being erected somewhere in between the DU and the loc
35. y 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 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 3 1 4 Cable inspection Make sure the cable jacket is not cut or damaged before finishing the DU installation 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 Coverage Unit can be mounted to a wall or ceiling If it makes cable routing easier you can also mount the Coverage Unit upside down on the wall with the cables extending downward Mount the Coverage Unit only after the optimal location for the Donor Unit has been determined and the DU has been mounted 20 SpotCell 250Xe MOUNTING THEDUANDCU 3 2 1 To mount the Coverage Unit 1 Find a suitable location to mount the unit that will provide good signal coverage not blocked by any obstructions and at least 3 feet away from where a mobile phone cordless phone WiFi device personal computer or microwave oven would typically be used 2 Fasten two 1 screws to the wall 3 inches apart Leave approximate
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