SpotCell 100 Series User Manual
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1. 2 3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink 1850 1910 MHz Downlink 1930 1990 MHz Sub Bands Full or partial A D B E F amp C bands BW of 5 7 5 10 15 or 20 MHz Formats Supported SP111 GSM TDMA GPRS EDGE SP112 CDMA 1xRTT EVDO Coverage Area Fully adaptive supports us simultaneous users Up to 25 000 ft 2300 m System Gain Automatic fully adaptive Maximum 92 dB downlink 82 dB uplink Downlink Operating Range 106 to 44 dBm receive isotropic power Coverage reduced at levels below 92 dBm Overload Protection Uplink Fully adaptive Downlink Fully adaptive n Input Level Uplink 5 dBm receive isotropic power Downlink 44 dBm Max Output RF Levels radi Uplink 30 dBm EIRP maximum composite ated Downlink 7 dBm max composite 0 dBm per channel managed per channel Third Order Intercept radi Uplink 50 dBm EIRP ated Downlink 30 dBm EIRP Power Supply Universal power adapter 6 ft AC cable and 20 ft DC cable AC Input 120 240V DC Output 7 5 VDC and 10 25 VDC that connects to the indoor unit Outdoor unit power is supplied via the RF cable 2 3 1 Physical DONOR UNIT COVERAGE UNIT 40 to 130 P 32 to 104 j Temperature 40 to 55 C 0 to 40 C Size 14x11x4in 7 9 X 510 X 20 In 35 x 28 x 10 cm 19 x 14 x 6 cm Weight 4 b 2 kg 2 b 1 kg RF Connectors CU Port Type F weatherproof DU Port Type F Coverage Extension Port MCX RF Cable Standar2. GREEN BS signal is within 5 dB of highest level flashing 3 2 Antenna Specifications Spotwave Wireless Inc 37 3 3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink 806 821 MHz Downlink 851 866 MHz Coverage Area Fully adaptive supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 25 000 ft 2300 m System Gain Uplink 0 to 90 dB under control of adaptive algorithm Downlink 0 to 90 dB under control of adaptive algorithm Downlink Operating Range 95 to 25 dBm receive isotropic power Coverage reduced at levels below 95 dBm Overload Protection Uplink Fully adaptive Downlink Fully adaptive Typical 20 dB BW Uplink 18 3 MHz Downlink 18 0 MHz Max Output RF Levels radiated Uplink 40 dBm EIRP maximum composite Downlink 14 dBm max composite 0 dBm per channel man aged per channel Third Order Intercept radiated Uplink 60 dBm EIRP Downlink 33 dBm EIRP Power Supply Universal power adapter 6 ft AC cable and 20 ft DC cable AC Input 120 240V DC Output 3 8 VDC 5 8 VDC and 27 VDC that connects to the CU DU power Is supplied via the RF cable 3 3 1 Physical e E E DONOR UNIT COVERAGE UNIT Operating 40 to 130 j 32 to 1049 f Temperature 40 to 55 C O to 40 C Size 14 x 11 x4 in f 0X 0 0 X20 L 35 x 28 x 10 cm 19 x 14 x 6 cm Weight 6 lb 3 kg 2 Ib 1 kg RF Connectors CU Port Type F weatherproof DU Port Type F Coverage Extension Port MCX RF Cable Standard RG6 Quad shie
3. SPOTWAVE coverage made simple SpotCell 100 Series User Manual SpotCell 100 111 112 141 142 amp 163 Q Technical Support SpotCell M serial numbers must be available to authorize technical support and or to establish a return authorization for defective units The serial numbers are located on the back of the Coverage Unit CU and the Donor Unit DU as well as on the box in which they were delivered Additional support information may be obtained by accessing the Spotwave Wireless Inc website at www spotwave com To contact support by telephone call your local Spotwave vendor or if you are unable to reach your vendor contact Spotwave Wireless at 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 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 When deploying the extended coverage antenna there must be a minimum sepa
4. 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 Ifthe mounting is in a solid wood surface or a stud covered by drywall drill a 5 32 inch diameter hole Mount the unit with 2 inch wood screws Or If the mounting is in drywall drill a 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 4 5 Mounting the CU The SpotCell 100 series of products have two different types of mounting systems ceiling The dual band product SC141 142 uses a mounting clip that is attached to the wall The clip inan must be mounted at least 4 inches from the ceiling 4 inches to allow the CU to slip into the bracket LES Figure 4 10 SC141 142 CU mounting bracket All other SpotCell 1xx systems can either be surface mounted flat or can be attached using the optional ball bracket The ball 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 CU bracket Figure 4 11 CU mounting bracket 18 SpotCell 100 Series MOUNTING THE DU
5. AND CU Mounting the dual band SC14x CU 1 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 2 Fasten the mounting bracket insert to the back of the CU Figure 4 12 Fasten mounting bracket insert to SC141 142 CU 3 If mounting on a solid wood surface or stud covered by drywall drill a 1 8th inch diameter hole at least 4 5 inches from the ceiling to allow the CU to slip into the bracket and then fasten the mounting clip with 6 x 1 5 screws Or If mounting in drywall drill a 4 inch diameter hole at least 4 5 inches from the ceiling to allow the CU to slip into the bracket insert the screw anchors and then fasten the mounting clip with 1 2 screws Mount the CU by sliding the insert into the bracket 5 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 screws Mounting other non dual band CUs 1 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 2 If mounting on a 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
6. 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 SpotCell 100 Series TROUBLE SHOOTING 8 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 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 u Mount the DU and CU in a back to back manner u It is 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 9 Info
7. perform 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 CU must be located within 20 feet 6 meters of a power source Spotwave Wireless Inc 5 INSTALLATION 3 1 5 Distance between DU and CU Although you should separate the DU and CU as much as possible there are only 82 feet 25 meters of cable see following note provided to connect the two units Make sure the general location of the two units is within this limit The standard cable is quad shield RG 6 Use only Spotwave Wireless supplied cable Note 1 For greater DU to CU separations RG 11 quad shield cable can be ordered This extends the DU to CU distance to 164 feet 50 meters 2 Plenum rated RG 6 and RG 11 cable may be ordered Plenum cable is needed for installations in return air ceilings floor to floor riser use and elevator shafts 3 1 6 Orientation of DU relative to CU If possible face the DU and CU in opposite directions and back to back while mainta
8. 0 1 3 2 Installation Installation Time Less than one hour typical Outdoor Unit Align No prior knowledge of base station location required ment Built in alignment algorithm LED Indicator on outdoor unit Test Equipment None required No RF knowledge required for installation Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the installation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic 1 3 3 Diagnostics Fault Indicators CU LCD display and LED indicator DU LED used during installation only Remote Connectivity Serial data port on indoor unit system Interrogation LCD indicator on indoor unit 1 3 4 Optional Coverage Extension Kit 800 MHz passive with same specifications as CU antenna Cables Standard RG6 Quad shielded 82 ft 25 m c w F connectors and MCX right angle adapter kit Alternate RG6 Plenum rated cable with above MCX adapter kit SpotCell 100 31 32 SpotCell100 Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix B SpotCell 111 112 System Specifications Note Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice 2 1 DU LED signal indications BS signal too low or too high YELLOW BS signal is 5 dB or more below highest level but within operational range GREEN BS signal is within 5 dB of highest level 2 2 Antenna Specifications Elevation Beamwidth typical dg Azimuth Beamwidth typical dg Spotwave Wireless Inc 33
9. 4 2 Antenna Specifications Spotwave Wireless Inc 41 4 3 Architecture Frequency Bands PCS Uplink 1850 1910 MHz Downlink 1930 1990 MHz Cell Uplink 824 849 Mhz Downlink 869 894 Mhz Sub Bands Full or partial A D B E F amp C bands BW of 5 7 5 10 15 or 20 MHz Formats Supported SP141 supports dual band PCS amp Cellular GSM SP142 supports dual band PCS amp Cellular CDMA Fully adaptive supports multiple simultaneous users Up to 25 000 ft 2300 m Max System Gain Automatic fully adaptive Uplink 82 dB Downlink 92 dB Downlink Operating 106 to 44 dBm receive isotropic power Range Coverage reduced at levels below 92 dBm Overload Protection Uplink Fully adaptive Downlink Fully adaptive Max Input Level Uplink 5 dBm receive isotropic Downlink 44 dBm power Max Output RF Lev Uplink 30 dBm EIRP maximum composite els radiated Downlink 7 dBm max composite Rated downlink output per carrier is OdBm for a maximum of five carriers If number of carriers exceeds five per carrier power is reduced such that the composite downlink power never exceeds dBm EIRP for a nominal antenna gain of OdBi For n carriers the power per carrier is reduced by 10log n for the stated com posite power Third Order Intercept Uplink 50 dBm EIRP radiated Downlink 30 dBm EIRP RF Port Impedance DU RF port impedance 7S5ohm CU RF port impedance 50ohm CU Coverage Extension RF port impedance 75
10. 869 894 MHz Sub Bands Complete A or B sub bands Formats Supported AMPS CDMA 1xRTT TDMA GSM GPRS EDGE Coverage Area Fully adaptive supports us simultaneous users Up to 25 000 ft 2350 m system Gain Automatic fully adaptive Maximum 93 dB downlink 86 dB uplink Downlink Operating Range 106 to 44 dBm receive isotropic power coverage reduced at levels below 92 dBm Overload Protection Uplink Fully adaptive Downlink Fully adaptive Input Level Uplink 10 dBm receive isotropic power Downlink 44 dBm Maximum Output RF Levels radiated Uplink 30 dBm EIRP maximum composite Downlink 7 dBm max composite 0 dBm per channel man aged per channel Third Order Intercept radiated Uplink 52 dBm EIRP Downlink 30 dBm EIRP Power Supply Universal power adapter with 6 ft AC cable and 20 ft DC cable AC Input 120 240V DC Output 7 5 VDC and 10 25 VDC that connects to the indoor unit Outdoor unit power is supplied via the RF cable 1 3 1 Physical DONOR UNIT COVERAGE UNIT Operating 40 to 130 32 to 104 j Temperature 40 to 55 C O to 40 C Size 14x 11x 4 in 1 0 050 2 5 lh 35 x 28 x 10 cm 19 x 14 x 6 cm Weight 4 b 2 kg 2 b 1 kg RF Connectors CU Port Type F weatherproof DU Port Type F Coverage Extension Port MCX RF Cable Standard RG6 Quad shielded 82 ft 25 m Alternate RG11 Quad shielded 164 4 50 m Other RG6 and RG11 Plenum rated 30 SpotCell 10
11. GES 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 100 Series Table of Contents SpotCell 100 Series MITOGUGTON ic a d b t a 1 TS Manual i eee sana n l nan Bee 1 No Special Knowledge 1 Product Overview 1 Getting Started 3 PACKING LISU ES e sa ka H re r eee ake ao ees 3 Unpacking Re an cou 4 lslame n lva tg Annan vat A m n Preparation Positioning the DU 6 Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU 11 Positioning the CU VVEKE en 12 Auxiliary Antenna 12 Mounting the DU and CU 13 Running Cable Through Walls 13 Mounting the DU 550 4 9 eek w baked eoou wee Ras 13 DU Outdoor Mounting 15 DU indoor mounting 18 Mounting the CU 18 Display Information 21 DU LED Color 21 GO LEL OOO as e ke r s ata s z se a ak 21 Trouble Shooting 25 SpotCell 100 System Specifications 29 SpotCell 111 112 System Specifications 33 SpotCell 163 System Specifications 37 SpotCell 141 142 System Specifica
12. LATION 8 10 Alignment Step 2 Repeat the above rotation a second time This time monitor the color of the LED The LED color is an indication of the signal strength the DU is receiving from the wireless basestation tower Stop the rotation each time the LED is green and note the direction the DU is facing when it is GREEN the LED may turn green once or multiple times The GREEN direction is the direction the DU must face when installed for best system performance When multiple GREEN locations are present mount the DU facing the direction where the LED was green for the longest period of time during this second rotation For dual band systems SC141 142 set the band select switch to 1900 MHZ and with the 1900 MHZ DU repeat steps 7 and 8 to align the second DU It Is recommended that various outside roof and exterior wall locations and locations within the building be tested to identify the best DU location The LCD display on the DU will help you identify the location where the signal strength is strongest The LCD display on the CU indicates the signal strength that the DU is receiving Figure 3 6 Shows 5 bars of signal strength Five bars is maximum IA ce WSL MODE HH Figure 3 6 Displayed signal strength Mount the DU in the location that has the highest indicated signal level Then aim the DU in the direction that provides the highest indicated signal level on the CU LCD display Note On the upper floors of tal
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14. a where cell phone coverage is not adequate Remount the CU so that it is out in the open a 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 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 Status The coverage area around the CU suddenly shrinks after a long period of reliable operation Action This is most likely due to man made environmental influences such as a large building being erected somewhere in between the DU and the location the DU is receiving a signal from Repeating the install procedure with the DU in its current position may improve system performance i e 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 XXXX IS necessary at this point Information Remote installation SpotCell characteristics In order for the SpotCell system to function there are two basic parameters that must be met The DU must receive
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16. ctive on frequency in building coverage in the cellular PCS or SMR bands It uses proprietary patent pending adaptive techniques that allow a SpotCell solution to be installed and operated without engineering intervention or support The SpotCell solution is generally format specific AMPS CDMA 1xRTT 1xEVDO TDMA GSM GPRS EDGE and iDEN formats When ordering a SpotCell solution be sure to specify the format frequency band and sub band For PCS band equipment it is helpful if the start and stop frequencies for the operational sub band are provided 2 SpotCell 100 Series SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 2 Getting Started 2 1 Packing List The SpotCell solution is shipped in a single 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 a Cable used to connect the CU and DU together a Mounting Kit SpotCell 141 142 The SpotCell 141 and SpotCell 142 Dual Band systems include a second DU and extra cables to connect the two DUs Power Adapter Figure 2 1 Components of the SpotCell package Spotwave Wireless Inc 3 GETTING STARTED 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 in
17. d RG6 Quad shielded 82 ft 25 m Alternate RG11 Quad shielded 164 GODI Other RG6 and RG11 Plenum rated 34 SpotCell 111 112 2 3 2 Installation Installation Less than one hour typical Time Outdoor Unit No prior knowledge of base station location required Alignment Built in alignment algorithm LED Indicator on outdoor unit Test Equipment None required No RF knowledge required for installation Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the instal lation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic 2 3 3 Indicators amp Diagnostics Fault Indicators CU LCD display and LED indicator DU LED used during installation only Remote Connectivity serial data port on indoor unit System Interrogation LCD indicator on indoor unit 2 3 4 Optional Coverage Extension Kit Antenna 1900 MHz passive with same specifications as CU antenna Cables Standard RG6 Quad shielded 82 ft 25 m c w F con nectors and MCX right angle adapter kit Alternate RG6 Plenum rated cable with above MCX adapter kit SpotCell 111 112 35 36 SpotCell 111 112 SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix C SpotCell 163 System Specifications Note Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice 3 1 DU LED signal indications RED BS signal too low or too high flashing YELLOW BS signal is 5 dB or more below highest level but within operational range flashing
18. d 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 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 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 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 Spotwave Customer Service at 1 877 610 9586 Spotwave may at Spotwave s sole option use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components whe
19. d during installation only Remote Connectivity serial data port on indoor unit system Interrogation LCD indicator on indoor unit 4 3 4 Optional Coverage Extension Kit 1900 MHz passive with same specifications as CU antenna Cables Standard RG6 Quad shielded 82 ft 25 m c w F connectors and MCX right angle adapter kit Alternate RG6 Plenum rated cable with above MCX adapter kit SpotCell 141 142 43 44 SpotCell 141 142 SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix E Safety Hints Customer safety is a concern we would like to address in 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 E 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 E 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 E 2 1 Power Tools Proper eye protecti
20. erage Extension CE kit A CE will provide coverage for an area about 25 of that provided by the CU 12 SpotCell 100 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 4 Mounting the DU and CU 4 1 Running Cable Through Walls 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 After passing the cable through use the putty in the installation kit to fill the hole around the cable 4 2 Mounting the DU The DU or two DUs for dual band SC141 142 systems may be indoor or outdoor mounted Based on the direction the DU will point consider possible mounting locations All necessary hardware required for mounting on internal or external walls or on pipes is included in the mounting kit The illustrations on the following pages show some of the possible mounting options 4 2 1 Wall Mount Figure 4 1 Wall Mount Upper circular slot The mounting shown in Figure 4 1 allows for no significant left or right rotation but provides a wide range of down tilt when the lower circular slot on the angle backplate is used a wide range of up tilt when the upper circular slot is used but no up tilt or down tilt when the center hole on the backplate is used the center hole is hidden from view in Figure 4 1 Lower circular slot Spotwave Wireless Inc 13 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 4 2 2 Overhead Mount Figure 4 2 Overhead Mount The mounting shown in Figure 4 2 prov
21. from the DU OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE Poor Isolation Try moving CU Move the CU to an alternate location preferable farther away from the DU OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE Loss of Signal Searching Temporary loss of service No action required OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE Loss of Signal Try turning DU Loss of service for more than 24 hours Turn the DU to another appropriate position Table 1 CU Display States 23 DISPLAY INFORMATION The following table shows how dual band SC141 142 differs from the other SpotCell systems Display with alternating display if present Action if required All OK Y all CHXXX C Y mil CHxxx P ue a n u ty opexe US KE upper right indicates the position of the band select switch on the dual band CU No action required Y wil CHXXX C Y sall CHxxx P INSTALL MODE INSTALL MODE Table 2 Dual band messages 24 SpotCell 100 Series SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 6 Trouble Shooting 1 Status The display and LED on the bottom of the CU dynamically displays information regarding the SpotCell system and environment during installation and operation Action red LED on the CU indicates a system alarm condition Look at the information display to determine if the SpotCell system is indicating a fault Status The LED on the DU is not illuminating during the installat
22. ides left to right rotation and a wide range of down tilt using the upper circular slot or a small amount of up tilt and down tilt when the bottom circular slot is used 4 2 3 Horizontal Surface Mount Figure 4 3 Horizontal Surface Mount The mounting shown in Figure 4 3 allows for left to right rotation and a wide range of upward tilt using the lower circular slot or a small amount of down tilt and down tilt when the upper circular slot is used 4 2 4 Pipe Mount Figure 4 4 Pipe Mount Use hose clamps to mount the unit to a 2 in to a 9 in pipe TL The mounting shown in Figure 4 4 allows for complete left to right rotation with a limited range of up tilt or down tilt If the hose clamp bracket is reversed to extend down then the up tilt range will increase if the DU is mounted at the top of the pipe but the ye _J down tilt range is unchanged 14 SpotCell 100 Series MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 4 3 DU Outdoor Mounting The mounting bracket has 4 mounting holes for 1 4 in lag bolts Three are in a triangular pattern the fourth is a circular slot Only the circular slot and one other hole is shown in the previously given figures 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 one hole and the circular slot if motion is required for optimizing the orientation of
23. ining maximum separation While not a requirement some installations will perform better if the units are positioned in this manner This is generally more important for an inside mounted DU than one mounted outside on a roof or an external wall 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 DU The DU is the outward facing unit It is the unit that picks up the signal from and communicates with the service providers basestation 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 installation is in a remote area Use your mobile phone handset to identify the inside location where the strongest signal is received or the outside roof or external wall location where the strongest signal is 6 SpotCell 100 Series INSTALLATION 3 2 1 Installing 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 Position the DU but do not mount it as close to the final desired mounting location as possible It is helpful to have the CU near the DU The CU does not have to be in its final location a
24. ion Action Ensure the following o The provided cable is connected to the CU and DU a The power supply is connected to the CU a The power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet a The switch on the back of the CU is in the Install position u If the LED is still not illuminating contact technical support Status My cell phone does not work around the location would like to install the SpotCell DU Action Try positioning the DU externally as high as possible 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 Action 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 XY wil es e eze Figure 6 1 Displayed signal strength Spotwave Wireless Inc 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5 Status The DU and CU are installed properly but your cell phone only works in close proximity to the CU Action There are three factors that may be affecting coverage as described below o Visually inspect the area around the CU Ensure that there are not any large metallic objects directly between the CU and the are
25. l buildings it may be necessary to tilt the DU down to get the strongest signal 11 10 Proceed to Chapter for mounting instructions once the DU location has been optimized SpotCell 100 Series INSTALLATION 3 3 Choosing a location for the SpotCell CU The CU location is optimized after the DU location and orientation has been optimized and the DU has been 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 facing downward and in the center of the area requiring coverage When mounted facing down horizontal the coverage pattern is circular for an open are with minimum obstructing walls When mounting the CU horizontally place it in the centre of the area needing improved coverage Coverage Unit Figure 3 7 CU position and signal coverage If mounted vertically on a wall facing away from the wall the coverage pattern for an open area with minimum obstructing walls is as shown in Figure 3 7 When mounting the CU vertically the unit should be positioned in the middle of the area to be covered side to side and off centered front to back as shown below in Figure 3 7 The coverage area to the front is about twice that to the back of the CU if the wall it is mounted on is a typical interior drywall partition wall and not one constructed of a dense material s
26. lded 82 ft 25 m Alternate RG11 Quad shielded 164 ft 50 m Other RG6 and RG11 Plenum rated 38 SpotCell163 8 3 2 Installation Installation Less than one hour typical Time Outdoor Unit No prior knowledge of base station location required Alignment Built in alignment algorithm LED Indicator on DU Test Equipment None required No RF knowledge required for installation Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the instal lation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic 3 3 3 Indicators amp Diagnostics Fault Indicators CU LCD display and LED indicator DU LED used during installation only Remote Connectivity serial data port on indoor unit System Interrogation LCD indicator on indoor unit 3 3 4 Optional Coverage Extension Kit Antenna 1900 MHz passive with same specifications as CU antenna Cables Standard RG6 Quad shielded 82 ft 25 m c w F con nectors and MCX right angle adapter kit Alternate RG6 Plenum rated cable with above MCX adapter kit SpotCell 163 39 40 SpotCell 163 Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix D SpotCell 141 142 System Specifications Note Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice 4 1 DU LED signal indications BS signal too low or too high YELLOW BS signal is 5 dB or more below highest level but within opera tional range GREEN BS signal is within 5 dB of highest level
27. 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 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
28. n repairing any System or replace a System with a rebuilt reconditioned or new System Repaired Systems LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty Period for the original System or for 90 days whichever is longer All replaced parts components boards or equipment shall become the property of Spotwave If Spotwave determines that any System is not covered by this Limited Warranty Purchaser must pay the costs for all parts shipping and labor charges for the repair or return of such System 4 What are the Limits on Spotwave s Liability EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY IN PARAGRAPH 1 THE SYSTEMS AND ANY ASSOCIATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY SPOTWAVE ON AS AS IS BASIS AND THERE ARE NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL ARISING BY STATUTE OPERATION OF LAW COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE REGARDING THEM OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR SERVICE PROVIDED HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH BY SPOTWAVE SPOTWAVE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF DURABILITY MERCHANT ABILITY MERCHANTABLE QUALITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SPOTWAVE DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SYSTEMS WILL MEET ANY OR ALL OF PURCHASERS PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS THAT THE SYSTEMS WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED OR THAT ALL ERRORS OR DEFECTS IN THE SYSTEMS CAN BE FOU
29. nd 5C141 142 PCS DU Figure 4 6 Drip Loops for dual band PCS DU When routing the cable on a roof be sure to locate it where it will not be tripped over Use tie wraps to attach the cable to an existing pipe or cable run Figure 4 7 Cable Strap Secure the cable to wood or siding walls using 6 x 1 5 in wood screws and cable loop straps as shown in Figure 4 7 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 4 3 5 Bringing the cable indoors To bring the cable indoors it may be necessary to drill a hole through the wall 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 the putty sealant provided to fill the hole 16 SpotCell 100 Series MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 4 3 6 DU Grounding outside DU only When the DU is installed outside electrical or building code calls for the DU to be grounded A ground stud is provided on the back of the DU for this see Figure 4 8 Ensure there is a connection to earth ground Figure 4 8 DU Ground Stud When grounding the DU use 10 AWG solid copper Ground Stud wire minimum Green insulation is preferred Alternati
30. ohm Power Supply Universal power adapter 6 ft AC cable and 20 ft DC cable AC Input 120 240V DC Output 7 5 VDC and 10 25 VDC that connects to the indoor unit Outdoor unit power is supplied via the RF cable 4 3 1 BW Measurements PCS UL BW measured at 20dB down for 20MHz 22 3MHz PCS DL BW measured at 20dB down for 20MHz 22 MHz Cellular Band A DL BW measured 20dB down 23 5MHz Cellular Band B DL BW measured at 20dB down 14 3MHz 42 SpotCell 141 142 4 3 2 Physical DONOR UNIT COVERAGE UNIT Operating 40 to 130 a 32 to 104 j Temperature 40 to 55 C 0 to 40 C Size 14 x 11 x 4 in f o X0 X ONE 35 X 28X10 cm 19 x 14 x 12 cm Weight 4 Ib 2 kg 3 2 lb 1 5 kg RF Connectors CU Port Type F weatherproof DU Port Type F Coverage Extension Port MCX RF Cable Standard RG11 Quad shielded 82 ft 25 m Standard RG6 Quad shielded 6 ft 2 m x 2 Other RG11 Plenum rated 4 3 3 Installation Installation Time Time Less than one hour typical CSL Unit Align No prior knowledge of base station location required ment Built in alignment algorithm LED Indicator on outdoor unit Test Equipment None required No RF knowledge required for installation Easy to read LCD display and LED indicators guide the installation User Controls None setup and operation is fully automatic Indicators amp Diagnostics Fault Indicators CU LCD display and LED indicator DU LED use
31. on should be worn when using a drill or any other type of power tool E 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 E 2 3 Grounding Ensuring the DU is properly grounded in external installations will help to prevent property damage and personal injury during lightening storms Spotwave Wireless Inc 45 SAFETY HINTS E 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 46 Safety Hints SPOTWAVE coverage made simple www spotwave com Spotwave Wireless Inc 1 Hines Road Ottawa ON K2K 3C7 Canada 2005 Spotwave Wireless Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada Spotwave and SpotCell are trademarks of Spotwave Wireless Inc Patents pending
32. otCell 100 Series INSTALLATION from another SpotCell system may damage the unit and cause it to fail Note Only use the power supply provided with the SpotCell system Connecting a power supply 5 Ensure the mode switch on the CU is in the Install 1 position For dual band systems SC141 SC142 set the band select switch to 800 MHZ band select switch mode switch Figure 3 5 CU witch locations 6 Plug the power supply adapter into a wall socket 7 Alignment Step 1 Hold the DU upright and pointing away from you If installing a dual band system SC141 142 ensure you are holding the 800 MHZ DU Ignore the color of the LED on the back of the DU while Indoor DU Outdoor DU On a Roof Outdoor DU on an External Wall Rotating the DU left to right with the DU facing to the Window or Exterior Wall If not in front of a window rotate the DU in a complete 360 circle see roof location diagram outside through the window Rotating the DU ina complete 360 circle Rotating the DU left to right with the DU facing away from the exterior wall Exterior Wall aaa SpotCell 100 Series 163 IDEN Product Only For the 163 product only the LED on the DU flashes When rotating the DU from time to time the flashing will stop and the LED turns OFF when this occurs momentarily pause the rotation then resume when flashing restarts INSTAL
33. ration of 10 cm between the main CU and the extended coverage antenna with the antennas facing in opposite directions The extended coverage antenna should be mounted in locations where people will not approach within 20 cm in front of the antenna This manual outlines installation instructions and the appendix offers practical safety tips see Appendix E entitled Safety Hints If you are not sure about a safe installation do not attempt to install 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 damage
34. reement 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 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 DAMA
35. rmation 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 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 100 Series 27 TROUBLE SHOOTING 28 SpotCell 100 Series Q SPOTWAVE coverage made simple Appendix SpotCell 100 System Specifications Note Spotwave Wireless has the right to change specifications without notice 1 1 DU LED signal indications BS signal too low or too high YELLOW BS signal is 5 dB or more below highest level but within operational range GREEN BS signal is within 5 dB of highest level 1 2 Antenna Specifications Elevation Beamwidth typical dg Azimuth Beamwidth typical 90 dg Spotwave Wireless Inc 29 1 3 Architecture Frequency Bands Uplink 824 849 MHz Downlink
36. should be taken Display with alternating display if present Action if required Initializing Spotwave Wireless ce Pate No action required Y wll CHXXX INSTALL MODE System is not Y uull CHxxx Weak Signal optimally positioned INSTALL MODE Try turning DU Turn the DU to another appropriate position System will not Poor Signal Poor Signal function INSTALL MODE Try turning DU Turn the DU to another appropriate position Signal Overdrive Signal Overdrive Turn the DU to INSTALL MODE Try turning DU another appropriate position Check the RF cable and verify that it is OUT OF SERVICE CHECK CABLE connected properly System Fault CONNECTIONS 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 Table 1 CU Display States 22 SpotCell 100 Series SpotCell 100 Series DISPLAY INFORMATION Display with alternating display if present Action if required Y ll CHXXX All OK CI ll IN SERVICE I No action required Yu CHxxx Signal weak but CI ull IN SERVICE working No action required OUT OF SERVICE OUT OF SERVICE Signal Overdrive Try turning DU Turn the DU to another appropriate position Y ull XXX oO MOVE CU Move the CU to an alternate location preferable farther away
37. stallation A tripod and mast would be typical additional equipment purchased for mounting the SpotCell DU on a rooftop Figure 2 2 Components of SpotCell 141 142 Dual Band package 2 2 Unpacking 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 SpotCell System is ever stored or shipped to SpotWave for service 3 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 4 Check the DU and CU for shipping damage Pay particular attention to the unit s outer shell casing 4 SpotCell 100 Series SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 3 Installation 3 1 Preparation The following are general considerations and preparations that should be looked at before installing the SpotCell system 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 signal and the CU that provides the signal to the area with poor cell phone coverage The DU can be mounted inside or outside as long as it is in an area where your cell phone works Generally the better your cell phone works at the location the DU is mounted the better the system will
38. t this time 1 Indoors Outside on a Roof Outside on an External Wall The CU does not have to be in its final position at this time but it should not be brought outdoors if it is raining below freezing or above 105 F 40 C While not a requirement it is highly recommended the DU be installed facing a window when installed indoors a Tinted windows may contain metallic particles which can degrade the radio signal more than the adjacent exterior wall 2 For dual band systems SC141 1 42 a Connect a 6 foot 2 meter RG6 cable to the CU b Connect the other end of the RG6 cable to the RG11 cable using the provided adapter c Connect the RG11 cable to the upper connector on the PCS DU Back of CU Back of PCS DU Figure 3 1 Connecting SC141 142 CU to PCS DU SpotCell 100 Series INSTALLATION d Use the remaining RG6 cable to connect the PCS DU to the Cell DU Back of PCS DU Back of Cell DU Figure 3 2 Connecting SC141 142 PCS DU to Cell DU For all other non dual band systems a Connect the DU and CU with the enclosed cable Back of CU Back of PCS DU Figure 3 3 Connecting CU to DU 3 Tighten all cable connections to the DUs and CU with a wrench a 1 4 of a turn tighter than finger tight to ensure moisture does not penetrate 4 Connect the power supply as shown below Figure 3 4 Connecting power supply to CU 8 Sp
39. the DU 2 Drill two 1 8 in diameter holes approximately 2 5 in deep 3 Install the DU using the two 1 4 in lag bolts If additional security is required a third hole and lag bolt could be used after correct orientation is determined 4 3 2 Mounting to a brick or concrete structure 1 Use 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 slot if motion is required Use a masonry drill bit to drill two 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 using the two 1 4 lag bolts If additional security is required a third hole and lag bolt could be used after correct orientation is determined a u 4 3 3 Mounting to a pipe Use the supplied two stainless steel hose clamps 1 Feed the end of the hose clamp through the rectangular slots as shown in Figure 4 4 Pipe Mount 2 Aimthe DU at the signal source and tighten clamps Figure 4 5 Drip Loop 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 Fashion the drip loop and fasten a black tie wrap around the loop to keep the loop secured as shown in Figure 4 5 Drip Loop SpotCell 100 Series 15 MoUNTING THE DU AND CU shows drip loops secured for both cables near the dual ba
40. the screw anchor and then mount with a 1 2 pan head screw 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 screws SpotCell 100 Series 19 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 20 SpotCell 100 Series SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 9 Display Information 5 1 DU LED Color 2nd Rotation Figure 5 1 LED on back of DU LED is RED The DU is either not capturing an adequate Signal for the system to operate or capturing one that is too strong for the system rarely the case LED is YELLOW The captured signal is within range and the system will function but it is not the strongest signal available at the present location LED is GREEN The DU is capturing a signal that is either the strongest one available at the present location or DU LED nearly so 5 2 CU LED Color Figure 5 2 CU LED OFF NO Power RED Power Install Mode or RED Power Active Mode Alarm GREEN Power Active Mode NO Alarm Spotwave Wireless Inc 21 DISPLAY INFORMATION 5 2 1 LCD The CU LCD displays system status and signal strength The signal strength is indicated by the signal strength bars r ni and the coverage strength is indicated by the coverage bars Guu The following table shows the various messages displayed and if necessary what action
41. tions 41 SOWING g ecas cea see He ooo Me 45 SpotCell 100 Series SPOTWAVE coverage made simple 1 Introduction 1 1 This Manual The contents of this manual complements the Quick Install Guide lt provides specific details that may be referred to if necessary during installation of a SpotCell 100 Series adaptive coverage system 1 2 No Special Knowledge Installation of a SpotCell solution 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 Product Overview The purpose of the SpotCell system is to enable personal wireless communications in specific locations within a wireless service area where cell phones do not work or work poorly for example inside a building or at the cell boundary 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 Spotwave Wireless Inc 1 INTRODUCTION Base station transmitter Figure 1 1 Base station signal does not reach wireless subscriber Base station transmitter Figure 1 2 SpotCell improves wireless communications The SpotCell 100 Series adaptive coverage system provides band sele
42. uch as concrete The unit should be mounted as high on the wall as possible Alternatively the CU can be mounted vertically by suspending it from the t bars of a suspended ceiling T bar clips are commercially available that permit this SpotCell 100 Series 11 INSTALLATION 3 4 Positioning the CU 1 Ensure that the DU position has been optimized and has been mounted in place 2 Move the mode switch on the CU from Install to Active 3 Hold the CU in the position it is to be mounted Ideally the display on the CU will show 5 bars for coverage area If it is not showing 5 bars for coverage area and there are alternate mounting locations move the CU to the alternate locations and check the display Place the CU in the location showing maximum number of bars See Figure 3 7 Note Each time the CU is moved wait approximately 25 seconds for the coverage area bars Gut to stabilize 4 If the number of bars is not changing which is very possible choose a CU mounting location that is convenient for the area requiring coverage 5 Refer to Chapter for mounting instructions 3 9 Auxiliary Antenna The 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 Instructions for connecting and mounting the auxiliary antenna are included in the Cov
43. vely uninsulated 8 AWG aluminum may be permitted Be sure to check national and local code requirements Connect the ground wire to the DU ground terminal using a 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 A 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 4 3 7 Cable Grounding outside DU only 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 not supplied is required for this see Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Ground Block 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 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 SpotCell 100 Series 17 MOUNTING THE DU AND CU 4 4 DU indoor mounting To mount the DU indoors
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