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User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

OM-OnlineOperation and Maintenance Online

Version R2A

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English

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This manual describes installation, function, operation and maintenance of the Allgon OM-Online software version R2A.

Communication between Allgon repeater units and operators is carried out either by using Allgon OM-Online (Operation and Maintenance Online), or Allgon OMS (Operation and Maintenance System), both developed by Allgon. OM-Online is described in this manual. OMS is described in the Advanced Repeater OMS, User’s Manual.

Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subjected to continuous development and improvement. Consequently, there may be minor discrepancies between the information in the document and the performance or design of the product. Specifications, dimensions and other statements mentioned in this document are subject to changes without prior notice.

In this manual, the ’<>’ brackets are used to indicate function keys contrary to a series of key strokes: ’<Del>’ = the Del(ete) key, ’Del’ = D, e, l.

Allgon and its suppliers shall not be liable for any damages related to this product, or for any other damages whatsoever caused of the use of or inability to use any Allgon product. This is applicable even if Allgon has been advised of the damage risk. Under any circumstances, Allgon’s entire liability shall be limited to replace

such defective software or hardware which was originally purchased from Allgon.

LinDAS is a trademark of Allgon Systems AB. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc. Java, Java Applet and JavaScript are trademarks or registered

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This manual is produced by El, Tele & Maskin Ingenjörsfirma AB, Huddinge, Sweden.

Allgon Systems AB, SE-187 80 Täby, SwedenPhone: +46 8 540 822 00 – Fax: +46 8 540 834 80 – Internet: www.allgon.se

This document or parts of it may not be reproduced without the written permission of Allgon Systems AB. Infringements will be prosecuted. All rights reserved.

Copyright © Allgon Systems AB, Sweden, 1994 – 2003.


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Contents

Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. ix

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1Systems and Units ............................................................................................... 1-2New Features in OM-Online Version R2A ........................................................... 1-3

2. Installation .................................................................................................................. 2-1Requirements ...................................................................................................... 2-1Software Installation ............................................................................................ 2-2Program Folder .................................................................................................... 2-3

Allgon CommServer (standalone) ................................................................... 2-3Allgon OM-Alarm ............................................................................................. 2-3Allgon OM-Online Help ................................................................................... 2-3Allgon OM-Online R2A .................................................................................... 2-3Cellular Channel Calculator ............................................................................ 2-3Uninstall .......................................................................................................... 2-3

Uninstalling OM-Online ........................................................................................ 2-4

3. Help ............................................................................................................................ 3-1OnLine Help ......................................................................................................... 3-1

Dialog Box Help .............................................................................................. 3-1Button Hints .................................................................................................... 3-1

Manuals ............................................................................................................... 3-2

4. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 4-1Preparation .......................................................................................................... 4-1

Cable Connection ........................................................................................... 4-1Modem Connection ......................................................................................... 4-1

IP Settings ........................................................................................................... 4-2Starting Up OM-Online ........................................................................................ 4-3

OM-Online Main Window ................................................................................ 4-3Adding Connection Entries .................................................................................. 4-4

Connection Types ........................................................................................... 4-6Connection Properties .................................................................................... 4-7

Connecting and Logging On to a Repeater ......................................................... 4-9Disconnecting ...................................................................................................... 4-13

5. OM-Online Features ................................................................................................... 5-1Main Window Description .................................................................................... 5-2

Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 5-3Button Bar ....................................................................................................... 5-3Menu Tree ...................................................................................................... 5-4User Settings .................................................................................................. 5-5Message Log .................................................................................................. 5-5About OM-Online ............................................................................................ 5-5

Phone Book ......................................................................................................... 5-6Command Line Interface ..................................................................................... 5-7Cellular Channel Calculator ................................................................................. 5-8Exiting OM-Online ............................................................................................... 5-9


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6. Repeater Operations ................................................................................................... 6-1Menu Tree Cross-References ............................................................................. 6-2Operational Data in General ................................................................................ 6-4

Refreshing Operational Data ........................................................................... 6-4Modifying Operational Data ............................................................................. 6-4Printing Operational Data ................................................................................ 6-4

FON, Fiber-Optic Node ........................................................................................ 6-5FON Configuration .......................................................................................... 6-6FON Status ..................................................................................................... 6-8FON Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-9

BSEL, Band Selective Standard Repeater .......................................................... 6-10BSEL Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-10BSEL Status .................................................................................................... 6-12BSEL Testpoints ............................................................................................. 6-14

BSC, Band Selective Compact Repeater ............................................................ 6-16BSC Configuration .......................................................................................... 6-16BSC Status ...................................................................................................... 6-17BSC Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-18

CDMA, Channel Selective CDMA / WCDMA Repeater ....................................... 6-19CDMA Configuration ....................................................................................... 6-19CDMA Status .................................................................................................. 6-22CDMA Testpoints ............................................................................................ 6-24

CSEL, Channel Selective Repeater ..................................................................... 6-26CSEL Configuration ........................................................................................ 6-26RSSI Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-28CSEL Status .................................................................................................... 6-29RSSI Status ..................................................................................................... 6-34CSEL Testpoints ............................................................................................. 6-35

WRH, Wideband Radio Head .............................................................................. 6-36WRH Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-36WRH Status .................................................................................................... 6-37WRH Testpoints .............................................................................................. 6-38

DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Repeater ................................................. 6-40DMB Configuration .......................................................................................... 6-40DMB Status ..................................................................................................... 6-42DMB Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-43

CU, Control Unit ................................................................................................... 6-44CU Software .................................................................................................... 6-44Repeater Rebooting ........................................................................................ 6-46Repeater CU Software Downloading .............................................................. 6-46CU Testpoints ................................................................................................. 6-48

MRX, Measurement Receiver .............................................................................. 6-50MRX Hardware and Software Requirements .................................................. 6-51Functional Description ..................................................................................... 6-52Antenna Supervision ....................................................................................... 6-53Spectrum Analyzer .......................................................................................... 6-56Return Loss Analyzer ...................................................................................... 6-58MRX Testpoints ............................................................................................... 6-61MRX Software ................................................................................................. 6-62

BA Unit ................................................................................................................. 6-63BA Testpoints .................................................................................................. 6-63

Repeater Hardware Units .................................................................................... 6-64Board Revisions ................................................................................................... 6-66


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Password and Callback ....................................................................................... 6-67Callback Phone Numbers ............................................................................... 6-68

Login Registry ...................................................................................................... 6-69Report .................................................................................................................. 6-70

Full Settings Report ........................................................................................ 6-70Customized Settings Report ........................................................................... 6-71

Area Locking ........................................................................................................ 6-72Repeater Name ................................................................................................... 6-73Repeater Date and Time ..................................................................................... 6-73Repeater Modem Parameters ............................................................................. 6-74

Modem Commands ......................................................................................... 6-75Notepad ............................................................................................................... 6-76

7. Network ...................................................................................................................... 7-1Terminology ......................................................................................................... 7-2IP Network Description ........................................................................................ 7-4

Requirements ................................................................................................. 7-5IP Network Characteristics .............................................................................. 7-6W-Net Characteristics ..................................................................................... 7-8F-Net Characteristics ...................................................................................... 7-9Communication Units ...................................................................................... 7-10Communication Subunits – BSC/CU and FON ............................................... 7-14Network Overview ........................................................................................... 7-16IP Protocol ...................................................................................................... 7-17IP Addresses .................................................................................................. 7-19Network Mask Characteristics ........................................................................ 7-20Subnet Characteristics .................................................................................... 7-20

IP Network Planning ............................................................................................ 7-21Address Consumption and Default Numbering ............................................... 7-21Subnetting Example ........................................................................................ 7-22

IP Network Configuration ..................................................................................... 7-28WLI/FLI Network Overview ............................................................................. 7-29WLI/FLI Node Configuration ........................................................................... 7-30WLI Link Transfer Speed ................................................................................ 7-31WLI/FLI Network Statistics .............................................................................. 7-32IP Parameters ................................................................................................. 7-33PPP Users ...................................................................................................... 7-34Alarm Servers ................................................................................................. 7-36

R2R Network Description .................................................................................... 7-37Requirements ................................................................................................. 7-38Protocol ........................................................................................................... 7-38

R2R Network Configuration ................................................................................. 7-39R2R Network Overview ................................................................................... 7-40R2R Node Configuration ................................................................................. 7-41R2R Link Transfer Speed ............................................................................... 7-42R2R Network Statistics ................................................................................... 7-43

8. Alarms and Events ..................................................................................................... 8-1Alarm Overview ................................................................................................... 8-2

Alarm Levels ................................................................................................... 8-2Alarm Indication .............................................................................................. 8-2Internal and External Alarms ........................................................................... 8-3

External Alarm Configuration ............................................................................... 8-4Alarm Polling ....................................................................................................... 8-6

Configuration .................................................................................................. 8-6Status .............................................................................................................. 8-7


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Alarm Modem Configuration ................................................................................ 8-8Alarm Call Criteria ................................................................................................ 8-10Alarm Reception .................................................................................................. 8-11

Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 8-12Alarm Entries List ............................................................................................ 8-14Status Bar ....................................................................................................... 8-14Important Settings for Alarm Reception .......................................................... 8-15

Alarm Reset ......................................................................................................... 8-16Alarm Reference List ........................................................................................... 8-17Event Log ............................................................................................................. 8-24

9. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 9-1IP Cable Connection ............................................................................................ 9-2OM-Online Modem .............................................................................................. 9-3

Connection Error ............................................................................................. 9-3Repeater Modem ................................................................................................. 9-5

Modem Testpoints ........................................................................................... 9-5Link Transfer Speed ............................................................................................ 9-6

Remote Modem Connection ........................................................................... 9-6Direct Cable Connection ................................................................................. 9-6

Index ................................................................................................................................ I-1

Questionnaire ................................................................................................................. Q-1


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FiguresFigure 1-1. Cable and modem connection .................................................................... 1-1

Figure 4-1. Phone book entry ........................................................................................ 4-2Figure 4-2. OM-Online main window before logging on ................................................ 4-3Figure 4-3. Connection manager ................................................................................... 4-4Figure 4-4. Creating connection type ............................................................................ 4-6Figure 4-5. Connection properties ................................................................................. 4-7Figure 4-6. Selecting connection type ........................................................................... 4-9Figure 4-7. Entering PPP user data ............................................................................... 4-10Figure 4-8. Selecting phone number ............................................................................. 4-11Figure 4-9. Gateway connection .................................................................................... 4-12Figure 4-10. Disconnecting repeater ............................................................................. 4-13Figure 4-11. Connection timeout ................................................................................... 4-13

Figure 5-1. OM-Online main window after logging on ................................................... 5-2Figure 5-2. OM-Online main menu ................................................................................ 5-3Figure 5-3. Dialog collection/positions ........................................................................... 5-5Figure 5-4. Phone book ................................................................................................. 5-6Figure 5-5. Command Line Interface ............................................................................. 5-7Figure 5-6. Cellular channel calculator .......................................................................... 5-8

Figure 6-1. FON configuration ....................................................................................... 6-6Figure 6-2. FON status .................................................................................................. 6-8Figure 6-3. BSEL configuration ..................................................................................... 6-10Figure 6-4. BSEL status ................................................................................................ 6-12Figure 6-5. BSC gain control ......................................................................................... 6-16Figure 6-6. CDMA common parameters ........................................................................ 6-19Figure 6-7. CDMA channel specific parameters ............................................................ 6-20Figure 6-8. Gain reduction ............................................................................................. 6-21Figure 6-9. CDMA common status ................................................................................ 6-22Figure 6-10. CDMA channel specific status .................................................................. 6-23Figure 6-11. CSEL configuration ................................................................................... 6-26Figure 6-12. RSSI configuration .................................................................................... 6-28Figure 6-13. CSEL common channel status .................................................................. 6-29Figure 6-14. CSEL channel specific status .................................................................... 6-30Figure 6-15. RSSI max. and RSSI min. ......................................................................... 6-31Figure 6-16. Antenna isolation margin test .................................................................... 6-32Figure 6-17. Gain regulation at poor antenna isolation ................................................. 6-32Figure 6-18. WRH configuration .................................................................................... 6-36Figure 6-19. CU software page ..................................................................................... 6-44Figure 6-20. Software file to be downloaded ................................................................. 6-47Figure 6-21. Downloading software to repeater ............................................................ 6-47Figure 6-22. Repeater with MRX ................................................................................... 6-52Figure 6-23. MRX antenna supervision ......................................................................... 6-54Figure 6-24. MRX spectrum analyzer ............................................................................ 6-57Figure 6-25. MRX return loss analyzer .......................................................................... 6-59Figure 6-26. MRX software page ................................................................................... 6-62Figure 6-27. Detected hardware .................................................................................... 6-64Figure 6-28. Password configuration for IP and SLW repeater ..................................... 6-67Figure 6-29. Creating full report ..................................................................................... 6-70Figure 6-30. Creating customized report ....................................................................... 6-71Figure 6-31. Customized report ..................................................................................... 6-71Figure 6-32. Repeater modem parameters ................................................................... 6-74


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Figure 7-1. W-net, F-net or R2R net .............................................................................. 7-3Figure 7-2. W-link, F-link or R2R link ............................................................................. 7-3Figure 7-3. W-net with four repeater node ..................................................................... 7-8Figure 7-4. F-net with four receiving nodes ................................................................... 7-9Figure 7-5. OM-Online connected to a stand-alone repeater ........................................ 7-12Figure 7-6. OM-Online connected to a W-net ................................................................ 7-12Figure 7-7. OM-Online connected to an F/W-net ........................................................... 7-13Figure 7-8. BSC/CU with communication interfaces ...................................................... 7-14Figure 7-9. FON with communication interfaces ............................................................ 7-15Figure 7-10. Repeater network overview ....................................................................... 7-16Figure 7-11. IP protocol diagram ................................................................................... 7-17Figure 7-12. Communication example ........................................................................... 7-18Figure 7-13. Node IP interfaces ..................................................................................... 7-19Figure 7-14. Server assigned PPP addresses ............................................................... 7-19Figure 7-15. BSC, CU and FON addresses ................................................................... 7-21Figure 7-16. Number of subnets .................................................................................... 7-22Figure 7-17. Most number of subnet addresses ............................................................ 7-23Figure 7-18. Subnet IDs ................................................................................................. 7-25Figure 7-19. BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet ................................................................ 7-26Figure 7-20. F-subnet .................................................................................................... 7-27Figure 7-21. W-subnet ................................................................................................... 7-27Figure 7-22. W-net and F-net node configuration ......................................................... 7-30Figure 7-23. W-net and F-net statistics .......................................................................... 7-32Figure 7-24. IP address parameters .............................................................................. 7-33Figure 7-25. PPP user settings ...................................................................................... 7-35Figure 7-26. Alarm servers settings ............................................................................... 7-36Figure 7-27. R2R network with four nodes .................................................................... 7-37Figure 7-28. R2R node configuration ............................................................................. 7-41Figure 7-29. R2R net statistics ....................................................................................... 7-43

Figure 8-1. External alarm configuration ........................................................................ 8-4Figure 8-2. Alarm modem list ......................................................................................... 8-8Figure 8-3. Three gateway repeaters in a network ........................................................ 8-9Figure 8-4. Alarm call criteria ......................................................................................... 8-10Figure 8-5. OM Alarm window ....................................................................................... 8-11Figure 8-6. OM Alarm main menu .................................................................................. 8-12Figure 8-7. OM Alarm filter ............................................................................................. 8-13

Figure 9-1. DCD adapter ................................................................................................ 9-2Figure 9-2. IP connection properties .............................................................................. 9-3Figure 9-3. Connection properties ................................................................................. 9-4


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Abbreviations Abbreviations used in the document, in the software and in supported

hardware:

3G Third Generation mobile system.AGC Automatic Gain Control.ALI Alarm Interface (board).ALR Allgon Low power Repeater (usually called Compact repeater).ALT Allgon low power Repeater in Train.AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone Service.AR Allgon Repeater (usually called standard repeater).BCCH Broadcast Control Channel.BMU Base station Master Unit.BA Booster Amplifier.BS Base Station.BSA Band Selective Amplifier (board).BSC Band Selective Compact repeater (board).BSel Band Selective repeater.BTS Base station Transceiver System.CDMA Code Division Multiple Access.CH Central Hub.CHA Channel Amplifier (board).CMB Combiner (unit).CSA CDMA/WCDMA Segment Amplifier (board).CSel Channel Selective repeater.CU Control Unit (board).CW Continuous Wave.DAMPS Digital Advanced Mobile Phone Service.DAS Distributed Antenna System.DC Directional Coupler.DCS Digital Communication System (same as PCN).DFB Distributed Feedback.DIA Distribution (board).DIF Diplex Filter.DL Downlink (signal direction from base station, via repeater, to mobile station).DNS Domain Name Server.DMB Digital Multimedia Broadcasting.DPX Duplex (filter).EEPROM Electrical Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.EGSM Extended Global System for Mobile communication.ETACS Extended Total Access Communication System.ETS European Telecommunications Standards.F2F Fiber to Fiber link (renamed to F-link/FLI).FCC Federal Communications Commission.FLI Fiber Link Interface.F-link Fiber link.F-net Fiber network.FON Fiber-Optic Node (board).FOR Fiber-Optic Repeater.FOT Fiber-Optic Transceiver.FOU Fiber-Optic Unit.GSM Global System for Mobile communication.GPS Global Position System.HW Hardware.ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol.IM Intermodulation.IP Internet Protocol.LAN Local Area Network.


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LED Light Emitting Diode.LinDAS Light Indoor Distributed Antenna System.LNA Low Noise Amplifier (unit).MACID Physical address to RIA or CU board (comparable with Ethernet card MACID).MRX Measurement Receiver (board).MS Mobile Station.MSC Mobile Switching Center.NAPT Network Address and Port Translation.NMT Nordic Mobile Telephone (system).NS Name Server.OCM Optical Converter Module.OM-Online Operation and Maintenance Online.OMS Operation and Maintenance System.OMT16 Operation and Maintenance Terminal (replaced with OMT32).OMT32 Operation and Maintenance Terminal (replaced with OM-Online).OSP Optical Splitter.PA Power Amplifier (board).PEP Peak Envelope Power.PCN Personal Communication Network (same as DCS).PCS Personal Communication System.PPP Point to Point Protocol.PSM Power Supply Module.PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network.PSU Power Supply Unit.PTFE Polytetrafluoro Ethylene (Teflon).R2R Repeater to Repeater (Allgon specific network).R2R net R2R network.RAS Remote Access Service.RCC Remote Communication Control (unit).RCM RF Combiner Module.RCU Remote Control Unit.RF Radio Frequency.RH Remote Hub.RIA Repeater Interface Adapter (board).RMS Root Mean Square.RMU Repeater Master Unit.RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication.RTC Real Time Clock.RX Receiver.SLW Sliding Window (Allgon specific protocol).SW Software.TACS Total Access Communication System.TDMA Time Division Multiple Access.TX Transmitter.UDP User Datagram Protocol.UL Uplink (signal direction from mobile station via repeater to base station).UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply.VAC Voltage Alternating Current.VDC Voltage Direct Current.WAN Wide Area Network.WBA Wideband Amplifier (board).WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access.WCS Wideband Coverage System.WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexer.WLI Wire Link Interface.W-link Wire link.W-net Wire network.WRH Wideband Radio Head.

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1. Introduction The OM-Online (Operation and Maintenance Online) is a software package

used to set up, supervise, and maintain Allgon repeaters, remote hubs, and fiber-optical devices. It can be performed either by connecting a desktop or notebook to the unit with a cable, or remotely via a modem.

Figure 1-1. Cable and modem connection

Remote connection can be performed either via a modem connected to the workstation, or via a network server with one or more modems.

The OM-Online software contains a platform-independent Java GUI part and a communication server that handles the repeater connection for both local and remote connection. These two software parts can be run on the same computer or on different computers, for instance in a network.

All Allgon repeaters and remote hubs can be controlled by using the OM-Online software.

Both R2R and IP networks are supported by OM-Online. Wire as well as fiber optical communication is supported in IP networks.

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Systems and Units OM-Online can be used for all Allgon repeater units in the following systems:

• Band and channel selective cellular coverage systems.

• WCS – Wideband Coverage System.

• LinDASTM – Distributed Antenna System.

• DMB – Digital Multimedia Broadcasting.

Examples of supported Allgon units for these systems are:

– AR, Standard Allgon Repeater.

– ALR, Compact Allgon Low Power Repeater.

– BMU, Base Station Master Unit.

– DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Repeater.

– FON, Fiber Optic Node.

– FOR, Fiber-Optic Repeater.

– OCM, Optical Converter Module.

– RH, Remote Hub.

– RMU, Repeater Master Unit.

– WRH, Wideband Radio Head.

’Repeater’ and ’Node’ The word ’repeater’ is used as a common designation for all the above listed

units in this manual and in the OM-Online software. The word ’node’ is, in the same way, used for all the various units in network descriptions.

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New Features in OM-Online Version R2ANew features added after the OMT32 version R2A.

• Support of Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

• Client / server design.

• Platform independent Java client user interface.

• Full support of fiber-optical and IP repeater networks.

• New user interface with tree structures rather than traditional menu options.

• Support of WRH units (Wideband Radio Head) in WCS systems (Wideband Coverage System).

• Alarm Receiver (LE) with support for both IP and SLW protocols, and simple external ASCII interface.

• CommServer supporting proxy for both IP and SLW protocols.

• Report generation and print functionality.

• Multi-language support (English and Chinese).

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2. Installation In this chapter, you will find the requirements for the desktop and how to

install the OM-Online software.

Also, you will find information about automatic OM-Online start and recovery, screen savers, and how to remove OM-Online from the system.

Requirements The system requirements for OM-Online:

• 32MB free hard disk space.

• A free serial COM port (for local and remote connection).

• CD-ROM drive.

• Monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 by 600 pixels.

• A Hayes compatible modem (for remote connection).

• Windows 98 SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with the latest service pack (can be downloaded from www.microsoft.com).

OM-Online is available on the Allgon Repeater Software & Manual CD.

A complete installation includes, in addition to the OM-Online, also CommServer and Sun Java JRE.

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Software InstallationIf you already have the Sun Java JRE version 1.4 or later on the system, then you can choose to install the omonline_R2A_nojava.exe file (the OM-Online without the Sun Java JRE). If not, install the omonline_R2A.exe file (the OM-Online with the Sun Java JRE).

1. Start Windows. To be able to install the Sun Java JRE on a Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operative system, you have to log on as Administrator.

2. Make sure that no application except Windows is running.

3. Insert the Allgon Repeater Software & Manual CD in the CD drive.

4. In the start page, select the omonline_R2A.exe file for a complete installation, or omonline_R2A_nojava.exe for installation without the Sun Java JRE.

Sun Java JRE installation5. Accept to install the Sun Java JRE.

6. In the License Agreement box, read and accept the license agreement.

7. In the Setup Type box, select Typical and click Next>.

The Sun Java JRE is installed.

OM-Online installation8. In the License Agreement box, read and accept the license agreement.

9. In the Choose Components box, you can add or remove components to be installed. All the components are shortly described in the dialog box. The following components are further described in the manual:

– CommServer see Chapter 4.

– Alarm Receiver, see the Alarm Reception section in Chapter 8.

When ready, click the Next> button.

10. In the Choose Install Location box, set the program folder name and path and click the Install button.

The selected program components are now installed. For installation of program components added to the typical installation, follow the instructions on the monitor.

If you have an earlier version of the program on the system, then you can accept to copy the old configuration files and thus keep all connections and the phone book entries.

After the installation is completed the OM-Online will start automatically and the OM-Online main window will be shown (provided the start box was checked).

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Program Folder A new OM-Online program folder is created. It contains start icons for OM-

Online and its components.

The installation program does not delete start icons from previous OMT installations. So, if you have a previous installed OMT that you are not going to use, remove the program and the old start icons manually.

Allgon CommServer (standalone) Starts the CommServer console window that shows detected modem drivers

and ports. Can only be shown when the OM-Online program is not running.

Allgon OM-Alarm Starts the Alarm Receiver described on page 8-11.

Allgon OM-Online Help This option is used to open the OM-Online software help without starting the

OM-Online program. This is further described in Chapter 3, Help.

Allgon OM-Online R2AOM-Online is started by selecting Allgon OM-Online in the start menu or by double-clicking the program icon.

If you place the start icon in the Startup folder, OM-Online will start automatically. You can move or create a new start shortcut for OM-Online and move it to the Startup folder at any time. A shortcut in the Desktop folder can also be useful.

Information about creating and moving shortcuts is found in the Windows manual and in the Windows online help.

Cellular Channel Calculator Starts a cellular channel calculator, described on page 5-8.

Uninstall Software uninstallation program, described on page 2-4.

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Uninstalling OM-Online If you want to uninstall OM-Online, select the OM-Online Uninstall option in

the start menu.

For further information about uninstalling programs, refer to the Windows manual and online help.

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3. Help There are two kinds of help for operating and configuring the OM-Online.

• Online help as described below.

• Manual as hard-copy or PDF-document, see the Manuals section below.

OnLine HelpThe following online help is available:

• Help found under the Allgon OM-Online Help option in the start menu (page 2-3) and under the Help Topics option in the OM-Online Help menu. In both cases, the OM-Online help feature with a Table of Contents in a tree structure is opened.

• Dialog box help.

• Tool tips.

Dialog Box HelpThere is a Help button in most of the dialog boxes. This button opens a help window containing an explanation of the dialog box items and other information about the function.

Button HintsWhen the mouse pointer is placed over a button in the main window button bar, a button hint is shown at the mouse pointer. A blue text means an active button and a grey text means an inactive button.

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ManualsThe following manual is available for the OM-Online software:

• OM-Online, User’s Manual (this manual).Part # VM100 01/EN (English).

The following manuals are available for the Allgon repeater systems:

• AR Repeaters, User’s ManualPart # VD203 66/EN (English).

• ALR Compact Repeater, User’s ManualPart # VD203 67/EN (English).

• LinDAS, Installation GuidePart # VD205 03/EN (English).

• OMT32, User’s ManualPart # VD202 65/EN (English).

• R2R, Repeater to Repeater Link Kit, Installation GuidePart # VD202 91/EN (English).

These manuals are available on the Allgon Repeater Software & Manual CD. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free from www.adobe.com.

Some of these manuals may also be available as hard-copy manuals. Please, contact your Allgon representative for further information about available hard-copy manuals.

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4. Getting Started In this chapter you will find a description of how to get the OM-Online system

in operation. The description also comprises preparation for direct connection via cable and remote connection via modem.

If the workstation with the OM-Online software is not already connected to a repeater, modem or a network that includes a communication server with modem, then perform the preparation described below. Then proceed as follows:

• For connection to an IP repeater, proceed with IP Settings on page 4-2.

• For connection to an R2R repeater, proceed with Starting Up OM-Online on page 4-3.

PreparationPrepare for either cable or modem connection as described below.

Cable Connection If you intend to control a repeater directly, make the following preparations:

1. Connect a cable between the PC with the CommServer software and the repeater. Use a serial cable and connect the repeater to a free COM port on the PC.

For further information about cable connection to a repeater, refer to the manual for the current repeater.

2. Turn the repeater on.

3. Turn the PC on and proceed on page 4-2 (IP) or page 4-3 (R2R).

If you get sporadic line lost problems when connected via cable, see the Troubleshooting section on page 9-2.

Modem Connection If you intend to set up a stand-alone workstation for repeater communication,

or a communication server in a network, make the following preparations:

1. Ensure that the PC with the CommServer is connected to a modem.

2. Ensure that the repeater to be connected is on.

3. Turn the modem and PC on and proceed on page 4-2 (IP) or page 4-3 (R2R).

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IP SettingsTo be able to access repeaters with IP protocol, the RAS service has to be installed and a phonebook entry be set up in the communication workstation. This applies to all workstations that are to be used for cable or modem connection to repeaters. These workstations require also the CommServer software.

Refer to the operative system manual or the OM-Online help for information about how to install the RAS service and set up a phonebook enty. The OM-Online help has separate descriptions for the supported operative systems.

Figure 4-1 shows an example of a phone book entry in Windows NT.

Figure 4-1. Phone book entry

If you intend to use a workstation for both cable connection and modem connection, then you have to set up two phone book entries, one entry for each of the connection alternatives.

Further information about IP protocol and IP networks are found in Chapter 7, Network.

When ready, proceed with the Starting Up OM-Online section on page 4-3.


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Starting Up OM-OnlineStart the OM-Online by clicking the Allgon OM-Online icon on the desktop or by selecting the Allgon OM-Online option in the start menu.

When the OM-Online is running, the main window is shown, see below.

OM-Online Main Window The OM-Online main window is shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2. OM-Online main window before logging on

The items in the OM-Online main window is further detailed on page 5-2.

Now, you have to add at least one new connection entry, see the next section.


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Adding Connection EntriesSelect the Connections option in the Access menu.

The Manage Connections dialog box, used for adding and editing connection entries, is shown.

This dialog box can alsobe opened by clicking

the Connections buttonin the Connect dialog

box.

Figure 4-3. Connection manager

NameThe user’s name of the connections.

ProtocolThe connection protocol, that can be:

– PPPR for PPP remote connection via modem.– PPPD for PPP direct connection via cable.– SLWR for SLW remote connection via modem.– SLWD for SLW direct connection via cable.

DeviceRAS entry for PPP connections, modem type for SLW remote connection, or selected COM port for SLW direct cable connection.

CS HostThe name or the IP address of the computer running the CommServer that is to be used by this connection.

CS PortThe CommServer port number (default 8001). OM-Online version R2A can handle port number 8000 and 8001. OM-Online version R1A can handle port number 8000 only.

AddIf you want to add a new connection entry, click this button and choose connection type. These are described in the Connection Types section on page 4-6.


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EditIf you want to edit an existing connection entry, select the desired entry and click this button. Then you can change the entry properties, which are further described in the Connection Properties section on page 4-7.

RemoveIf you want to delete an existing connection entry, select the entry and click this button.

Move Up, Move DownMoves a highlighted entry up or down in the list.

DoneWhen you have finished the connection entry settings, click this button. The new entries are now available in the Connect dialog box and you can connect to a repeater, see page 4-9.


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Connection TypesIf you are about to add a new entry and have clicked the Add button, you have to choose connection type.

Figure 4-4. Creating connection type

Select one of the following connection types:

SLWD - SLW Direct Cable ConnectionSelect this option if you want to connect to an SLW repeater directly via a cable (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater in an R2R network.

SLWR - SLW Modem ConnectionSelect this option if you want to connect to an SLW repeater remotely via a modem (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater in an R2R network.

PPPD - PPP Direct Cable ConnectionSelect this option if you want to connect to an IP repeater directly via a cable (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater in an IP network.

PPPR - PPP Modem ConnectionSelect this option if you want to connect to an IP repeater remotely via a modem (see page 4-1), either to a stand-alone repeater or to a repeater in an IP network.

When ready, click Next>. See the next section.


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Connection PropertiesIf you are about to add, copy or edit an entry, then you can modify the entry properties in a dialog box like in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5. Connection properties

Some of the entries in the dialog box are dependent on the current connection type. The following list covers all the entries for the available connection types.

Connection NameThe name of the connection entry displayed in the Connect dialog box. Use any descriptive name making it easy to select the appropriate connection.

CommServer HostIP address or host name of computer running the CommServer program. Use localhost for running the CommServer in the same computer as the OM-Online program.

CommServer PortSocket port number used for the CommServer. Default setting is 8000 or 8001.

RAS EntryFor PPP connection only.

The dial-up networking phone book entry name used for a direct or remote PPP connection.

If you click the button on the right-hand side of this field, then you get a list of existing phone book entries.

Callback NumberThe phone number to the modem, which is used in case a repeater is connected using the callback feature.

Callback requirement is defined in a Repeater PPP Users dialog box (page 7-34) for an PPP connection, and in a Password Configuration dialog box (page 6-67) for an SLW connection.


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ModemFor SLW modem connection only.

The name of the modem to be used for this connection entry. The name entered must correspond to one of the modem names listed in the CommServer console window (see page 2-3).

If you click the button on the right-hand side of this field, then you get a list of existing installed modems.

Serial PortFor SLW cable connection only.

The number of the serial port to be used for cable connection (on the computer running CommServer).

When ready, click the Finish button.

Click the Add button and repeat this procedure until you have added the desired connection types.

When ready, click the Done button.

The new connection types are now available in the Connect dialog box where you can select them, see the next section.


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Connecting and Logging On to a RepeaterClick the Connect button or select the Connect option in the Access menu.

The Connect dialog box, in which you can select a connection type, is opened.

Figure 4-6. Selecting connection type

To access repeaters with IP protocol, the phone book entry described on page 4-2 is required.

Select connection type and click Next> (or double-click the desired entry).

If you choose:

– PPP modem connection, see page 4-10.

– PPP cable connection, see page 4-10.

– SLW modem connection, see page 4-11.

– SLW cable connection, see page 4-12.


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PPP connection via modem or cableIf you have chosen PPP connection via modem or cable, the next step is to enter your PPP user name and password.

Figure 4-7. Entering PPP user data

The PPP user name and password have to match a name and its associated password stored in the gateway repeater.

You can choose to let the OM-Online remember the entered password for future connections.

When ready, click Next>.

If you are about to make a:

– Modem connection, see page 4-11.

– Cable connection, see page 4-12.


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PPP and SLW modem connectionIf you have chosen to connect via modem, the next step is to select phone number to be used.

Figure 4-8. Selecting phone number

In this dialog box you can select either a phone number associated with a repeater, or just a phone number.

By means of the buttons, you can add new entries and edit or remove existing entries.

You can also merge entries from another file, for instance if you want to use entries crated by someone else. To merge entries, click the Merge button and choose file.

Select the desired repeater or phone number and click Next>.

The logon dialog box is shown, see page 4-12.

Phone numbers can also be added an edited in a phone book feature, described on page 5-6.


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Gateway connectionFigure 4-9 shows the gateway connection box for an SLW connection.

Figure 4-9. Gateway connection

The connection boxes for PPP and SLW are identical with two exceptions. The first exception is that the PPP connection box shows the IP addresses in the Address column, the SLW box shows the network identity (Nw ID) described on page 7-41. The second difference is the Callback check box that is included only in the SLW connection box (see below).

To access a repeater, select repeater, enter the password associated with the desired login level and click Next> (or double-click the repeater entry).

If you intend to log on to an SLW repeater with a password that requires callback, then check the Callback box. The repeater will then call you back, provided the phone number to your modem is stored in the repeater and included in the connection properties (Figure 4-5).

After logging on a repeater the repeater menu tree will be shown in the OM-Online main window. This is detailed in the next chapter.

If you are logged on to a repeater in a network and want to log on to another repeater in the same network, click the Change login level button or open the Access menu and select Login. Then you can select another repeater in the dialog box.

The Status field then shows the text Current for the currently logged on repeater.


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DisconnectingWhen you want to disconnect from the repeater, click the Disconnect button or open the Access menu and select Disconnect.

Figure 4-10. Disconnecting repeater

Confirm the disconnection in the dialog box.

Remote connection time is limited. If you do not disconnect a remote connection manually, the system will prompt for either disconnection or extended connection time.

Figure 4-11. Connection timeout

If you do not select to extend the connection time, then the system will disconnect automatically.


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5. OM-Online FeaturesThis chapter describes the OM-Online program and its operation, including OM-Online main window and features that do not require connection to a repeater. Operations that require connection to a repeater are found in Chapter 6, Repeater Operations.

The following descriptions are found in this chapter:

• Main window description, page 5-2.

• Phone book, page 5-6.

• CLI, Command Line Interface, page 5-7.

• Cellular Channel Calculator, page 5-8.

• Exiting OM-Online, page 5-9.

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Main Window Description After logging on, the main window is shown with all features available.

Figure 5-1. OM-Online main window after logging on

The OM-Online main window can be enlarged to full screen size, be resized to the customized size and be minimized by clicking the buttons in the upper right corner of the window.


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Main MenuThe main menu works in the traditional Windows manner with underlined letter shortcuts (Alt + shortcut letter).

The following menu options are found in the main menu:

Figure 5-2. OM-Online main menu

Some of the menu options have also buttons in the button bar. These are described below. The other menu options are described either in the following sections or in Chapter 3 (Help Topics), Chapter 4 (Connections) and Chapter 6 (Report).

Button BarSome of the most frequent commands have buttons in the main window button bar. These are:

Connect opens the Connect dialog box (Figure 4-6). This command is the same as the Connect option in the Access menu.

Disconnect logs off the current repeater and disconnects the communication (see page 4-13). This command is the same as the Disconnect option in the Access menu.

Change login level makes it possible to log on to another repeater in a network via the logon window (Figure 4-9). This command is the same as the Login option in the Access menu.

Configuration opens the configuration page for the current repeater. This is further described in Chapter 6.

Status opens the status page for the current repeater. This is further described in Chapter 6.

Event Log opens the event and alarm log that contains all the repeater alarms. This is further described on page 8-24.

Current alarm level in the button bar is not a button but an alarm indicator that shows the highest current alarm level from the connected repeater.

Alarm reset clears all alarms and resets all process counters in the repeater. This is further described in the Alarm Reset section on page 8-16.


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Show page in a dialog box releases the current page into a separate window that can be shown simultaneously with other windows. See the CU Software window in Figure 5-1. This command is the same as the Dialog option in the Window menu.

Save Desktop saves the current desktop with all released windows when you click the button.

Restore Desktop arranges all released windows in the same order as they were when you saved with the Save Desktop button.

Close All Unit Dialogs closes all released windows. If the desktop was saved, then you can restore the desktop again by clicking the restore button.

Menu TreeThe menu tree to the left in the main window contains all the repeater information structured in a tree shape. The tree appearance is dependent on the current repeater type. Figure 5-1 shows an example of a CDMA repeater for which the CU Software is selected.

Tip Once you have selected an option in the menu tree, you can select the adjacent options with the arrow keys, but also select specific options with the character keys. You can also expand and collapse menu options with the left and right arrow keys.

All the menu options are described in the following chapters in this manual.


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User SettingsIn the User Settings option in the Settings menu you can see the user and company names of the OM-Online holder in the User tab.

In the Appearance tab you can select if you want the same collection and positions of released windows (described on the previous page) be saved with the Save Desktop button, or if you want every repeater type to save its own collection and positions.

Select by checking/unchecking the Single set of dialog positions box.

Figure 5-3. Dialog collection/positions

• Checked box is the default setting and it means that the same collection and positions of released windows will be saved for all repeater types.

• Unchecked box means that an individual collection and individual positions of released windows will be saved for each repeater type.

Message Log This option opens a message log that contains all commands and OM-Online

actions in chronological order from the OM-Online was started.

About OM-Online An information box with the OM-Online part number and version is shown if

you open the Help menu and select the About option.


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Phone Book A phone book, in which you can manage repeater phone numbers, is included

in the OM-Online.

To open the phone book, select the Phone Book option in the Access menu and PPP or SLW depending on the connection type.

Figure 5-4. Phone book

In this dialog box you can manage phone numbers associated with repeaters.

By means of the buttons, you can add new entries and edit or remove existing entries.

You can also merge entries from another file, for instance if you want to use entries crated by someone else. To merge entries, click the Merge button and choose file.

Entries in this phone book are included in the connection dialog box shown when connecting repeaters, see Figure 4-8 on page 4-11.


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Command Line Interface The Command Line Interface, CLI, is provided as a quick way of

communicating with a connected repeater. Rather than using dialog boxes the user can interact with repeaters more directly.

The CLI provides several advantages:

• Users accustomed to a keyboard based operating system do not have to adjust immediately to an entirely novel system.

• Without touching the mouse, the experienced user can perform operations quicker.

• Using the CLI prevents the screen from getting clogged up with lots of windows.

To access the CLI command line dialog box, open the Window menu and select the Command Line option.

Figure 5-5. Command Line Interface

Type the commands on the command line. You get help on the status line as you type.

Previous entered commands can be retrieved with the command line scroll buttons or by pressing the <up arrow> or <down arrow> keys.

Enter ’?’ for command list with syntax. Enter ’? [command]’ for command help.


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Cellular Channel Calculator A calculator for channel data is included in the OM-Online. This calculator is

intended to be a help for cell planning work.

To open the calculator, select Help > Cellular Channel Calculator in the main menu.

Figure 5-6. Cellular channel calculator

The calculator shows channel data for various cellular systems and channels as follows:

1. Select the desired system in the box to the left.

2. Select channel number by typing or dragging the slide.

The channel data is shown for the selected system and channel.


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Exiting OM-Online To close the OM-Online, open the File menu and select Exit.

You can also close it as follows:

– Press <Alt>+<F4> simultaneously (or <Alt>+F+X).

– Double-click the close icon in the upper left corner of the main window.

– Click the close box in the upper right corner of the main window.

If you are currently logged on to a repeater, you will be properly logged off prior to exiting the OM-Online.

Alt F4


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6. Repeater OperationsThis chapter describes repeater operations (operations that require connection to a repeater). It also describes repeater operational data in general.

The descriptions listed below are found in this chapter.

General information• Cross-references as in the software menu tree, page 6-2.

• Operational data in general, page 6-4.

Repeater and unit configuration, status and testpoints• FON, Fiber-Optic Node, page 6-5.

• BSEL, Band Selective Standard Repeater, page 6-10.

• BSC, Band Selective Compact Repeater, page 6-16.

• CDMA/WCDMA Channel Selective Repeater, page 6-19.

• CSEL, Channel Selective GSM Repeater, page 6-26.

• WRH, Wideband Radio Head, page 6-36.

• DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Unit, page 6-40.

• CU, Control Unit with CU software, page 6-44.

• MRX, Measurement Receiver, page 6-50.

• BA, Booster Amplifier page 6-63.

Repeater hardware and software• Repeater Hardware Units, page 6-64.

• Board Revisions, page 6-66.

Access• Password and Callback, page 6-67.

• Login Registry, page 6-69.

Miscellaneous• Report, page 6-70.

• Area Locking, page 6-72.

• Repeater Name, page 6-73.

• Repeater Date and Time, page 6-73.

• Repeater Modem Parameters, page 6-74.

• Notepad, page 6-76.

Networks are described in Chapter 7, Network.Alarms are described in Chapter 8, Alarms and Events.

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Menu Tree Cross-ReferencesThe cross-reference tree structure below corresponds to the OM-Online menu tree. This makes it easy and quick to find appropriate information about various items in the OM-Online.

CommonEvent Log .................................................................................... page 8-24Access

Password ......................................................................................... 6-67Login Registry ................................................................................. 6-69Callback ........................................................................................... 6-67PPP .................................................................................................. 7-34Alarm Servers ................................................................................. 7-36Modem Parameters ......................................................................... 6-74Area Locking ................................................................................... 6-72

AlarmAlarm Call ....................................................................................... 8-10Alarm Modem ................................................................................. 8-8External Alarm ............................................................................... 8-4Alarm Polling

Config ......................................................................................... 8-6Status .......................................................................................... 8-7

NetworkWLI

Network ...................................................................................... 7-29Statistics ..................................................................................... 7-32Node Config ................................................................................ 7-30Link Speed .................................................................................. 7-31

FLINetwork ...................................................................................... 7-29Statistics ..................................................................................... 7-32Node Config ................................................................................ 7-30

IP Param ......................................................................................... 7-33Network ............................................................................................ 7-40Statistics........................................................................................... 7-43Node Config ..................................................................................... 7-41Link Speed ....................................................................................... 7-42

RevisionsHardware ........................................................................................ 6-64Board Revisions .............................................................................. 6-66CU Software .................................................................................... 6-44

General SettingsName ............................................................................................... 6-73Notepad ........................................................................................... 6-76Date and Time ................................................................................ 6-73


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OptoConfig .................................................................................................. 6-6Status ................................................................................................... 6-8

RadioBSEL Param ....................................................................................... 6-10BSEL Status ........................................................................................ 6-12BSC Advanced

Gain Control ................................................................................... 6-16Attenuations ........................................................................................ 6-19Channels .............................................................................................. 6-19CDMA Status ...................................................................................... 6-22CDMA Channel 1 Status .................................................................... 6-22CDMA Channel 2 Status .................................................................... 6-22CSel Parameters .................................................................................. 6-26Common ............................................................................................... 6-29Ch 1 ..................................................................................................... 6-29Ch 2 ..................................................................................................... 6-29RSSI .................................................................................................... 6-28RSSI Status ......................................................................................... 6-34Attenuations ........................................................................................ 6-40Channels .............................................................................................. 6-40DMB Status ......................................................................................... 6-42DMB Channel 1 Status ....................................................................... 6-42

WBA1Parameters ........................................................................................... 6-36Status DL ............................................................................................. 6-37Status UL1 .......................................................................................... 6-37Status UL2 .......................................................................................... 6-37

TestpointsCU ..................................................................................................... 6-48Modem ................................................................................................. 9-5BSA DL ................................................................................................ 6-14BSA UL ............................................................................................... 6-14RF ..................................................................................................... 6-18CSA 1/PA 2 .......................................................................................... 6-24CHA 1 .................................................................................................. 6-35FON ..................................................................................................... 6-9BA ..................................................................................................... 6-63

MRXSoftware .............................................................................................. 6-62Testpoints ........................................................................................... 6-61Spectrum Analyzer ............................................................................. 6-56Return Loss Analyzer ......................................................................... 6-58Antenna Supervision .......................................................................... 6-53


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Operational Data in GeneralIn this section you will find information about how to handle operational data, including:

• How to refresh, modify, and print operational repeater data.

• Repeater data for combi-repeaters.

Refreshing Operational DataTo ensure that a the latest data is shown in a repeater data dialog box, click the Get button in the bottom right corner of the window.

After clicking this button, all fields in the window will be updated with the latest data from the repeater.

Status and testpoint windows are, however, continuously updated with a time interval of about two seconds. To get the information refreshed between the intervals in these windows, click the Refresh button.

Modifying Operational DataIf you want to change repeater data, modify the desired data in the operational dialog box and click the Set button in the bottom right corner of the window.

All entered values are checked by the system and values out of range are not accepted.

Note that gray fields in dialog boxes show read only information that cannot be modified.

When the Set button is activated, all data from the dialog box is downloaded to the repeater. Changed data as well as unchanged data is downloaded.

It is important that the latest data is shown in all the fields when modifying any data. Click the Get button before editing if you are not quite sure.

Printing Operational DataIf you want to print out repeater data, click the Print button in the bottom right corner of the window.


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FON, Fiber-Optic Node The FON board converts RF signals to optic signals and the other way round.

Also, it contains very much of repeater control features, such as:

• Supervision of the RF and optical signaling.

• Internal and external alarm handling.

• interface ports for local and remote control.

• Functionality and interface ports for WLI and FLI.

• Battery backup with charger.

This section describes configuration, status and testpoints for the FON unit.


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FON Configuration Select Opto > Config in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.

The Fiberoptical configuration page is opened.

Figure 6-1. FON configuration

The upper part of the page contains common Receiver and Transmitter parameters.

Common parametersFiberoptical enable

If checked, the optical transmitter and receiver (laser diode and optical detector diode) on the FON board will be in operation.

If unchecked, the FON board is not in operation in the fiber-optics network.

Fiberoptical powersave enable If checked, the RF and optical parts are turned off on a power supply fault

after an alarm has been sent. The internal battery backup on the FON board is then used to increase the operating time during an external power failure.

It is recommended to uncheck this box for master FON units, making it possible for connected slave units to transmit alarms during a supply power loss.


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ReceiverType

Text or number identifying the type of the optical detector diode.

Attenuation Adjustable RF attenuation in the receiver part.

Warning level Optical signal strength error level. If not suppressed, a Warning alarm is

issued if the received optical power falls below this level.

Error level Optical signal strength error level. If not suppressed, an Error alarm is

issued if the received optical power falls below this level.

Error level should be set below (more negative than) Warning level.

Valid range for both Warning level and Error level are hardware dependent. Typical range is –20dBm to 0dBm optical power.

Supress alarms If checked, alarms due to low received optical signal strength will be

suppressed.

TransmitterType

Text or number indicating the type of the optical transmitter diode.

Attenuation Adjustable RF attenuation in the transmitter part.

Fixed att Fixed RF attenuation in the transmitter part.

Wavelength Wavelength in nanometers of the laser diode. This information may be of

importance if two or more transmitters share the same optical fiber. if two or more laser diodes are transmitting on the same wavelength there is a small risk of optical signal interference.

Low power If checked, the optical transmitter laser diode operates in a low power

mode. Low power mode can be used if the optical path loss is low.

If this mode is set, the following warning text is displayed:

Reduced laser power. Nodes may be unreachable via optical network!


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FON Status Select Opto > Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.

The Fiber optical node status page is opened.

Figure 6-2. FON status

This page shows continuously updated operational status. The upper part of the page contains common Receiver and Transmitter status.

Common statusFON General Status

General status for the FON unit that can be: OK, OFF, PowerSave, ERROR or Warning.

ReceiverReceiver status

Receiver status that can be: OK, OFF, PowerSave, ERROR, Warning, Suppressed or N/A.

Received level Optical signal strength in dBm, or an indication weather the signal

strength is below (<) or above (>) the range.

TransmitterTransmitter status

Transmitter status that can be: OK, OFF, PowerSave, ERROR or N/A.

Transmitter level The transmitter level that can be: High or Low.


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FON Testpoints This section describes the testpoints on the FON board. Other testpoints in

the unit are found on the following pages:

• CU on page 6-48.

• Modem on page 9-5.

Select Testpoints > FON in the menu tree.

The Fiber optical testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values.

Name, Value5VA (TX)

Testpoint in the laser transmitter that shows the text On when the +5V supply voltage is within the allowed range, otherwise Off.

5VB (RX)Testpoint in the optical receiver that shows the text On when the +5V supply voltage is within the allowed range, otherwise Off.

5VNegTestpoint for –5V. Should be approximately –5V.

TX stable Control loop voltage for laser transmitter current. Should be

approximately 1V.

RX level Optical signal strength in dBm, or an indication weather the signal

strength is below (<) or above (>) the range.

AlarmA red dot in this field indicates that the testpoint has trigged an alarm.


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BSEL, Band Selective Standard RepeaterThis section describes configuration, status and testpoints for band selective standard repeaters.

BSEL Configuration Select Radio > BSEL Param in the menu tree or click the Configuration

button.

The Band Selective Amplifier Parameters page is opened.

Figure 6-3. BSEL configuration

The upper part of the page contains common Downlink and Uplink parameters.

Common parametersRepeater on

The band selective repeater, or the band selective part of a combined repeater, can be turned on/off by checking/unchecking this box.

If the band selective repeater is turned off, then the PA boards and the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) are also turned off.

Bandwidth Current bandwidth and bandwidth status (fixed or adjustable). For

variable bandwidth both the current and the maximum bandwidths are shown.


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DownlinkHigh edge

The high band edge for the downlink signal. The edge frequency can be increased or decreased by clicking the arrow buttons. Values can also be typed into the field. The frequency is changed in frequency steps that are depending on the system.

For fixed bandwidth, this field shows the downlink high band edge but it cannot be changed.

Center Shows the current downlink center frequency.

Low edge The low band edge for the downlink signal.

For adjustable bandwidth, this field can be set in the same way as the High edge field.

Gain Downlink gain (the total gain from antenna port to antenna port). The

setting range is found in the online help.

UplinkAll the uplink frequencies are depending on the system duplex frequency spacing.

High edge Shows the high band edge for the uplink signal.

Center Shows the current uplink center frequency.

Low edge Shows the low band edge for the uplink signal.

Gain Uplink gain (the total gain from antenna port to antenna port). The

setting range is found in the online help.


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BSEL Status Select Radio > BSEL Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.

The Band Selective Amplifier Status page is opened.

Figure 6-4. BSEL status

This page shows continuously updated operational status. The upper part of the page shows common Downlink and Uplink status.

Common statusAlarm Level

Shows the text None when there is no active alarm. The highest active alarm level is shown if one or more alarms are active.

Alarm and alarm levels are further detailed in the Alarm Overview section on page 8-2.

Specific StatusGain set to

Downlink and uplink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-10).

Control to Calculated downlink and uplink values based on the Gain set to values.

Normally, they coincide with the Gain set to values.

Used gain Currently used gain for downlink and uplink. This field reveals if the

automatic gain control or antenna isolation test feature has reduced the downlink signal strength.

The antenna isolation test feature is described on page 6-32.


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AGC Shows whether the AGC, Automatic Gain Control, is on or off.

The purpose of the AGC is to protect the PA amplifiers from being over-loaded.

AGC for downlink and uplink is switched on/off by entering one of the following commands in the Command Line Interface:

bsel-agc D Onbsel-agc U Onbsel-agc D Offbsel-agc U Off

where D = Downlink and U = Uplink.

The Command Line Interface is further described on page 5-7. See also the command list in the online help.

PA Shows whether the PA, Power Amplifier board, is on or off.

PA is on when the Repeater on configuration box (page 6-10) is checked.


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BSEL Testpoints This section describes the testpoints on the BSA and PA boards. Other

testpoints in the unit are found on the following pages:



Select Testpoints > BSA DL or BSA UL for downlink or uplink respectively in the menu tree.

The BSA Downlink Testpoints or BSA Uplink Testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values.

Name, Valuen/a in a Value field means that there is no such voltage on the board.

PA Temp Power amplifier board temperature, which should be below +90°C.

If the PA power amplifier board is switched off, this field is blank.

Amplifier PEP Output power from the PA board in dBmPEP (Peak Envelope Power).

Shows '–' if the output power is below a minimum level.

IF Det IF detector voltage. Higher voltage indicates higher IF signal, and vice

versa. Voltage range is 0 – 5VDC.

IPAL Collector current in the left output PA amplifier stage measured in Amp.

Typical current at high power is 0.6 – 0.7 Amp, low power 0.4 – 0.5 Amp.

IPAR Collector current in the right output PA amplifier stage measured in

Amp.


IDRV Driver current in an 800/900MHz output PA amplifier stage measured in

Amp.


5V1A, 5V1B, 5V1C, 5V1D, 5V1E, 5V1FThese testpoints are located on the BSA board and they show the text On when the supply voltage is within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

5V1E and 5V1F show no voltages for repeaters with fixed bandwidth.


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RF Synt, IF Synt1, IF Synt2 PLL synthesizer status that show the text Locked when the RF and IF

synthesizers are locked, otherwise Unlocked.

IF Synt1 and IF Synt2 show no locking status for repeaters with fixed bandwidth.



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BSC, Band Selective Compact RepeaterThis section describes configuration, status and testpoints for band selective Compact repeaters.

BSC Configuration With respect to the configuration, a band selective Compact repeater is

identical to a band selective standard repeater.

The BSEL Configuration section on page 6-10 is thus applicable also to band selective Compact repeaters. The only difference is that a Compact repeater has no separate PA board but the PA stages are integrated on the BSC board.

However, the Compact repeater has an additional advanced gain control that is described below.

Advanced gain controlSelect Radio > BSC Advanced > Gain Control in the menu tree.

The Band Selective Gain Control Parameters page is opened.

Figure 6-5. BSC gain control

This configuration comprises advanced gain control settings for band selective repeaters. Displayed parameters depends on the repeater type and the hardware capabilities. Figure 6-5 is an example of this page.

Spurious level Shown for BSC repeaters only.

Select –30/36dBm for ETSI GSM with ALC limit.Select –13dBm for USA FCC CDMA / TDMA with ALC limit.

ALC Type Shown for BSC repeaters only.

Select Fast for all systems except for CDMA.Select Slow for CDMA.


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Gain Trail Shown in train and maritime repeaters only.

Select On to get the uplink gain follow downlink variations.Select Off for independent downlink and uplink gain control.

Recovery Time Shown in train and maritime repeaters only.

Recovery time in minutes between a detected instability and a new attempt to increase the gain.

The setting range is 5 – 60 minutes. Value 0 means 60 minutes.

Recovery Gain Shown in train and maritime repeaters only.

Attempted recovery gain increase.

The setting range is 1 – 10dB. Value 0 means 10dB.

BSC Status With respect to the status, a band selective Compact repeater is identical to a

band selective standard repeater.

The BSEL Status section on page 6-12 is thus applicable also to a band selective Compact repeater. The only difference is that a Compact repeater has no separate PA boards but the PA stages integrated on the BSC board.


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BSC Testpoints This section describes the RF testpoints on the BSC board. Other testpoints

in the unit are found on the following pages:



Select Testpoints > RF in the menu tree.

The RF Testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values for downlink and uplink.

Name, ValueDL Output Power, UL Output Power

Output power from the BSC board in dBmPEP (Peak Envelope Power).

DL IF Det, UL IF Det IF detector voltage. Higher voltage indicates higher IF signal, and vice

versa. Voltage range is 0 –5VDC.

DL Temp, UL Temp Board temperature near the PA stage, which should be below +90°C.

DL Synth 1, DL Synth 2, UL Synth 1, UL Synth 2 PLL synthesizer status that show the text Locked when the synthesizers

are locked, otherwise Unlocked.

DL 5V, UL 5VSupply voltage testpoints, 5V, that show the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

DL 5V Neg, UL 5V NegNegative 5V supply voltage testpoints that show the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.



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CDMA, Channel Selective CDMA / WCDMA RepeaterThis section describes configuration, status and testpoints for channel selective CDMA and WCDMA repeaters.

CDMA Configuration Configuration of a CDMA or WCDMA repeater is made on two OM-Online

pages. The first page contains common parameters that affect all channels. The second page contains channel specific parameters that affect each channel individually.

Common parametersSelect Radio > Attenuations in the menu tree.

The Attenuations page is opened.

Figure 6-6. CDMA common parameters

Combiner Attenuation

Downlink and uplink attenuation between the amplifier board ports and the combiner antenna port in double-equipped repeaters, see the figure.

This loss is considered when the repeater calculates and controls gain and power.

The setting range is found in the online help.

Input Attenuation Downlink and uplink input attenuation. Can be selected from 0dB to

21dB attenuation (may vary for different repeater types).

CMB


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Channel specific parametersSelect Radio > Channels in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.

The Channels page is opened.

Figure 6-7. CDMA channel specific parameters

Max Total Power Downlink and uplink maximum output power. The setting range is found

in the online help.

Repeater Channel The channel number in the repeater.

RF Checked box means that the channel is on.

Channel Number Channel number within a range limited by the system:

J-STD-008 : 0 to 1199.IS-95 : 1 to 799 and 991 to 1023.

Downlink Gain (dB), Uplink Gain (dB) Downlink and uplink gain. The setting range is found in the online help.

To copy the gain from the first active repeater channel to the subsequent channels, click the adjacent arrow button.

Allow Non-Preferred Channles Suppresses warning for setting non-preferred J-STD-008 channels. For

IS-95 the non-preferred channels are not allowed.

Gain Reduction Alarm Checked box means that the repeater generates alarms on gain reduction.

The principal of the gain reduction is described below.

Limit Limit level for gain reduction. Alarms are suppressed if this parameter is

set to 0. See the description of the gain reduction below.



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Gain reductionTo keep the output power level at increasing input signal strength (RSSI), the Used Gain is decreased below Gain Set To, see Figure 6-8.

Figure 6-8. Gain reduction

The main purpose of this gain control is to protect the PA amplifiers from being over-loaded. The gain reduction is controlled by the AGC.

Gain reduction is indicated with a Gain reduced message in the AGC field in the status window (page 6-23). It is also revealed as a difference between the Used Gain and Gain Set To values in the same window.

When the difference between Used Gain and Gain Set To exceeds the value set in the Limit field and the check box for the Gain Reduction Alarm is checked, then an alarm is generated (provided the Limit is not set to 0).

Gain Set To

Used Gain

Max Total PowerOutput Power

Limit

RSSI


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CDMA Status Status for a CDMA or WCDMA repeater is shown on two or more OM-Online

pages. The first page contains common status from all channels. The following pages contain channel specific status, one channel on each page.

Common statusSelect Radio > CDMA Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.

The CDMA Status page is opened.

Figure 6-9. CDMA common status

This page shows continuously updated operational status.

AGC Status field for the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) that normally is blank.

Can show messages like Gain reduced, see page 6-21 and Error at signal amplification failure.

MRX Status field for the MRX (Measurement Receiver).

Input Attenuation Downlink and uplink input attenuation.

Output Power Downlink and uplink output power from the PA boards, reduced with the

DPX and cable loss.

Not shown for repeaters with MRX.

Channel specific statusTwo channels can be contained in a plain repeater, four in a double-equipped repeater.

For channel 1, select Radio > CDMA Channel 1 Status in the menu tree.


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The CDMA Channel 1 Status page is opened.

Figure 6-10. CDMA channel specific status


CDMA Channel Selected channel for which the information below is displayed.

Mode The current operational mode, which can be:

– Start upSystem startup. Normal startup time is 10 – 20 seconds after the mains is switched on.

– OperateSelected channel is in operation.

– BlockSelected channel is not in operation. An error may have occurred.

– OFFSelected channel is not set to On, see page 6-20.

Gain Set To Downlink and uplink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-20).

Used Gain Downlink and uplink actual momentary gain based on the Gain Set To

value. Normally, Used Gain coincides with Gain Set To.

Used Gain can be decreased not to exceed the Max Total Power set (see page 6-20). See also Gain reduction on page 6-21.

RSSI Received input signal strength in dBm.

AGC Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

is on or off.

PA Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the PA (Power Amplifier) board is

on or off.


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CDMA Testpoints This section describes the testpoints on the CSA and PA boards in a CDMA

or WCDMA repeater. Other testpoints in the unit are found on the following page:



The CSA and PA boards in a CDMA or WCDMA repeater contain the following channels:

– CSA 1/PA 2 contain channel 1 – 2 in the downlink direction. The CSA board is located in board position 1 and the PA board in position 2.

– CSA 3/PA 4 contain channel 1 – 2 in the uplink direction. The CSA board is located in board position 3 and the PA board in position 4.

Two CSA/PA board pairs with two channels can be contained in a plain repeater, four boards with four channels in a double-equipped repeater.

For CSA board 1, select Testpoints > CSA 1/PA 2 in the menu tree.

The CSA 1/PA 2 page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values for the boards.

Name, ValueCSA Temp

The CSA board temperature, which should be below +90°C.

Chn 1 GC A, Chn 1 GC B, Chn 1 GC C, Chn 2 GC A, Chn 2 GC B, Chn 2 GC C Gain control voltages. Should be between 0V and 5V.

Chn 1 OUTATT, Chn 2 OUTATT Control voltages. Should be between 0V and 5V.

Chn 1 SYNT_D, Chn 2 SYNT_D PLL synthesizer status that show the text Locked when the synthesizers


Chn 1 5V A, Chn 1 5V B, Chn 1 5V C, Chn 2 5V A, Chn 2 5V B, Chn 2 5V CSupply voltage testpoints for 5V that show the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

PA Temp The PA board temperature, which should be below +90°C.

CDMA Power PA output power. Should be within a range from 1dBm to 34dBm, or to a

maximum level set by the system specifications.

PAPIN PA gain control voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.


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VBIAS PA bias voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.

IPA Collector current in the output PA amplifier stage. Should be between

0 Amp and 3 Amp.

IDRV Current in the PA driver stage. Should be between 0 Amp and 1.5 Amp.



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CSEL, Channel Selective RepeaterThis section describes configuration, status and testpoints for channel selective GSM, EGSM, RGSM, DCS or PCS repeaters.

Also, it contains configuration and status for RSSI traffic statistics.

CSEL Configuration Select Radio > CSel Parameters in the menu tree or click the Configuration

button.

The Channel Selective Amplifier Parameters page is opened.

Figure 6-11. CSEL configuration

The upper part of the page contains common parameters that affect all channels.

Common parametersCombiner attenuation



Set the combiner attenuation as follows:0dB for 2 channels (channel selective operation only).3dB for 4 channels (channel selective operation only).6dB for 4 and 6 channels (channel selective operation only).3dB for 2 channels (channel selective + band selective operation).6dB for 4 channels (channel selective + band selective operation).

Input attenuation Downlink and uplink input attenuation. Can be selected from 0dB to 6dB

attenuation.

Max channel power Downlink and uplink maximum channel output power for DCS/PCS

repeaters. Limits the output power for all the channels. The setting range is found in the online help.

CMB


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Channel amplifier settingsCh

Repeater channel number.

Active Checked box means that the channel is on.

Channel Channel number within a range limited by the system:

GSM : 1 to 124.EGSM : 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.RGSM : 955 to 974 (former R1 to R19).DCS1800 : 512 to 885.PCS1900 : 512 to 810.

Downlink Gain(dB), Uplink Gain(dB) Downlink and uplink gain. The setting range is found in the online help.

To copy the gain from the first active repeater channel to the subsequent channels, click the adjacent arrow button.


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RSSI Configuration The purpose of the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) configuration

is to set the criteria for traffic status and statistics calculation. Status can be shown as described on page 6-34. The traffic statistics can be shown by using the OMS (see the Advanced Repeater OMS, User’s Manual).

Select Radio > RSSI in the menu tree.

The RSSI page is opened.

Figure 6-12. RSSI configuration

RSSI Limit Uplink, RSSI Limit DownlinkInput signal strength (RSSI) threshold level for active downlink or uplink input time slots. The figure shows four active uplink time slots.

Further information about the time slot threshold level is found under Active Time Slots on page 6-31.


Collect Statistics Data Checked box means that statistics data is collected.

Traffic Alarm After ... h of inactivity Checked box means that traffic supervision is turned on. It will generate

a Low Traffic Alarm if there is no uplink traffic in any of the channels during the time set in the box.

The time period can be set between 1 and 168 hours.

BCCH Alarm After ... h of inactivity Checked box means that BCCH (Broadcast Control Channel) supervision

is turned on. It will generate a BCCH Lost Alarm if the repeater cannot find a downlink broadcast control channel during the time set in the box.

The time period can be set between 1 and 168 hours.

1 8

RSSI LimitUplink


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CSEL Status Status for a CSEL repeater is shown on two or more OM-Online pages. The

first page contains common status from all channels. The following pages contain channel specific status, one channel on each page.

CSEL repeaters can also show traffic statistics on a RSSI status page. This is described on page 6-34.

Common statusSelect Radio > Common in the menu tree or click the Status button.

The Channel Selective Amplifier Common Status page is opened.

Figure 6-13. CSEL common channel status


Input Attenuation Downlink and uplink input attenuation.

Alarm Level Shows the text None when there is no active alarm. The highest active

alarm level is shown if one or more alarms are active.

Alarm and alarm levels are further detailed in the Alarm Overview section on page 8-2.


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Channel specific statusUp to four channels can be contained in a plain repeater, eight in a double-equipped repeater.

For channel 1, select Radio > Ch 1 in the menu tree.

The Status for Channel 1 page is opened.

Figure 6-14. CSEL channel specific status


Channel Number Selected channel for which the information below is displayed.


– Start upSystem startup. Normal startup time is 10 – 20 seconds after the mains is switched on.

– OperateThe channel is in operation.

– BlockThe channel is not in operation. An error may have occurred.

– OFFThe channel is not set to Active, see page 6-26.

Gain Set To Downlink and uplink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-26).

Control To Calculated downlink and uplink values based on the Gain Set To values.

Normally, they coincide with the Gain Set To values.

Used Gain Downlink and uplink actual momentary gain based on the Gain Set To

value. See Antenna isolation test on page 6-32.

Output Power Downlink and uplink channel output power. Shows '–' if the output power

is below a minimum level.

The accuracy is better than ±2dB.


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RSSI Max The RSSI Max status applies to GSM repeaters only.

The strongest input time slot signal level during a period of 2 seconds (see Figure 6-15), individually displayed for downlink and uplink.

Figure 6-15. RSSI max. and RSSI min.

Shows ’>’ if the signal level is above the measuring range.Shows ’<’ if the signal level is below the measuring range.

The measuring range is 50dB approximately and the upper limit is determined of that input level which gives the maximum output level from the repeater at the current gain setting.

Minimum level is –100dBm approximately (at 90dB gain).

The accuracy is typical ±3dB.

RSSI Min The lowest input time slot signal level during a period of 2 seconds (see

Figure 6-15), individually displayed for downlink and uplink.

The measuring range and accuracy is the same as RSSI Max.

Active Time SlotsNumber of active input time slots for which the signal level is higher than the RSSI Limit Uplink level or RSSI Limit Downlink level set in the RSSI configuration window (page 6-28).

The figure shows four active uplink time slots.

The active time slots field can show 0 – 8.

1 8

2 seconds

Input time slot signal levels

RSSI Max

RSSI Min

1 8

RSSI LimitUplink


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Antenna isolation test The momentary used gain for the uplink transmission is supervised by an

antenna isolation test feature.

When the antenna isolation is good and the uplink signal strength is normal the Used Gain values coincide with the Gain set to values. If instability due to poor antenna isolation is detected, then the gain is decreased to a level 13dB below the lowest instability level. A Warning alarm is activated when instability is detected and a Ceasing is activated when the instability has ceased.

The antenna isolation test feature regulates the gain as follows:

– After powering up, resetting or updating, the gain is increased to 13dB above the Control To level (see Figure 6-16).

Figure 6-16. Antenna isolation margin test

The purpose of this 13dB over-gain is to test if there is a 13dB antenna isolation margin. The gain increase can be seen in the Control To and Used Gain fields.

– If no instability due to poor antenna isolation is detected during the antenna isolation test, then the gain is decreased to the Control To level after 30 seconds.

Figure 6-17. Gain regulation at poor antenna isolation

– If instability due to poor antenna isolation is detected during the antenna isolation test, then the gain is decreased to a level 13dB below the lowest detected poor antenna isolation level (see Figure 6-17).

A Warning alarm is activated when instability is detected and a Ceasing when the instability has ceased.

The decreased gain level is kept for the next 60 minutes. Then, a new antenna isolation margin test is performed.

93dB

Control To 80dB

Instability 85dBControl To 80dB

72dB

60 min.


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Output gain regulation is performed as soon as poor antenna isolation is detected during operation.

If instability due to poor antenna isolation is detected at the lowest output gain, then the channel is blocked and Block mode is indicated in the status window. In this case an Error alarm is activated when instability is detected and a Ceasing when the instability has ceased.

The antenna isolation supervision is performed in the uplink path. Gain regulation is then performed for both uplink and downlink using the uplink measured values.

Constant CW signal in the GSM band A constant CW signal in the GSM frequency band is a ’jammer’ which may be

harmful to the cellular system. A BTS might, in worst case, be disabled. The Allgon repeaters can, however, detect strong CW signals. If a constant CW signal is detected (CHA board test point Power 1 or Power 2 >27dBm), the channel is blocked and Block mode is indicated in the status window. An Error alarm is activated when the channel is blocked and a Ceasing when the blocking has ceased.

The CW signal strength supervision is performed in the uplink path. Gain regulation is then performed for both uplink and downlink using the uplink measured values.

Antenna isolation test is a valuable feature to reveal isolation problems when installing repeaters. Also, it is very useful when making site specific repeater adjustments such as antenna configuration (donor and service antenna vertical and horizontal positions, beam alignment, and gain). The antenna isolation test is also useful to reveal other environmental problems that must be considered, for instance reflections from buildings, masts, and traffic.

After performing the antenna isolation test, set the repeater gain to the value obtained (13dB under the instability level). The repeater will then work with a safe gain margin to instability.

It is not recommended to use the repeater isolation test in an instable environment to automatically and continuously adjust the gain from the gain set by the operator.


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RSSI Status Select Radio > RSSI Status in the menu tree.

The RSSI Status page is opened. It shows continuously updated operational status.

Statistics Shows whether the statistics feature is on or off, current use, and active

channels.

Shows also if the repeater has found a BCCH and, in that case, in which channel it is found.

Database Shows the last statistics reading, which is done every 15th minute.

Shows also the percentage of relevant statistics in the database. If, for instance, the repeater has been off half of the time, then this entry will display 50%.

One week statistics can be shown in an OMS system.

Alarms Shows Low Traffic and BCCH lost status.

On means that alarms have been generated.

Off means that alarm has not been generated.


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CSEL Testpoints This section describes the testpoints on the CHA board. Other testpoints in

the unit are found on the following pages:



The CHA boards in a CSEL repeater contain the following channels:

– CHA 1 contains channel 1 and 2 in the downlink direction.– CHA 2, contains channel 3 and 4 in the downlink direction.– CHA 3 contains channel 1 and 2 in the uplink direction.– CHA 4 contains channel 3 and 4 in the uplink direction.

Up to four CHA boards with four channels can be contained in a plain repeater, eight boards with eight channels in a double-equipped repeater.

For CHA board 1, select Testpoints > CHA 1 in the menu tree.

The CHA 1 page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values for channel 1 downlink and channel 2 downlink.

NameTemp 1, Temp 2

Power amplifier temperatures, which should be below +90°C.

Power 1, Power 2 Output power. The setting range is found in the online help.

GC 1, GC 1B, GC 2, GC 2B Gain control voltages. Should be between 0V and 5V.

MPC 1, MPC 2 Maximum power control voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.

PA Bias 1, PA Bias 2 PA bias voltage. Should be between 0V and 5V.

Synth 1D, Synth 2D PLL synthesizer status that show the text Locked when the synthesizers


5V 1A, 5V 1B, 5V 2A, 5V 2BSupply voltage testpoints for 5V that show the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

Neg 5VNegative 5V supply voltage testpoint that shows the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.



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WRH, Wideband Radio HeadThis section describes configuration, status and testpoints for WRH, Wideband Radio Head, units.

WRH Configuration Configuration of the WRH units is performed on one OM-Online page for each

frequency band. The first page contains downlink and uplink parameters for the first band located on the first WBA/PA board pair. The second page contains the second band located on the second WBA/PA board pair, and so on.

Two frequency bands can be contained in a plain WRH unit, four in a double-equipped unit.

For board 1, select WBA1 > Parameters in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.

The Radio Head Parameters - WBA Board 1 page is opened.

Figure 6-18. WRH configuration

The upper part of this page contains Downlink settings, the lower part Uplink settings.

Active Checked box means that the downlink or uplink channel is active. This

applies to the included units (WBA and PA and, if used, also BA).

Gain The total gain from the FON port to the antenna port.

For downlink, this includes input attenuation, WBA board, PA amplifier, BA amplifier (if used), and output attenuation.

For uplink, this includes input attenuation, LNA amplifier, WBA board, and output attenuation.

Min gain Minimum gain, which is depending on the input and output attenuations.

Max gain Maximum gain, which is depending on the input and output attenuations.


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WRH Status

WRH status can be shown on three different pages. The first page for downlink, the second page for uplink via uplink stripe one on the WBA board, and the third page for uplink via uplink stripe two, see the figure.

Downlink statusSelect WBA1 > Status DL in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.

The Radio Head Status - Downlink Board 1 page is opened. It shows continuously updated operational status.

WBA Shows whether the WBA, Wideband Amplifier board, is on or off.

PA Shows whether the PA, Power amplifier board, is on or off.

BA Shows whether the BA, Booster amplifier board, is on or off.

Set gain Downlink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-36).

Used gain Currently used gain for the downlink signal. This field shows the

automatic gain control at high downlink signal strength.

Detector Shows the downlink output power detector level in dBm at the last output

stage, which can be WBA, PA, or BA.

AGC state Shows whether the AGC, Automatic Gain Control, is in operation or not.

AGC alarm Shows whether an alarm is to be sent if the AGC reduces the gain (On) or

if no alarm is to be sent (Off).

Uplink status, UL1Select WBA1 > Status UL1 in the menu tree.

The Radio Head Status - Uplink Board 1 page is shown. It shows continuously updated operational status.

WBAShows whether the WBA, Wideband Amplifier board, is on or off.

WBA output power Shows the WBA board uplink output power.

Set gainUplink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-36).

WBA

DL

UL1

UL2


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Used gain Currently used gain for the uplink signal.

AGC alarm Shows whether an alarm is to be sent if the AGC reduces the gain (On) or

if no alarm is to be sent (Off).

Uplink status, UL2Select WBA1 > Status UL2 in the menu tree.

The Radio Head Status - Uplink Diversity Board 1 page is opened.

This page contains the same status as the UL1 page.

WRH Testpoints This section describes the testpoints on the WBA and PA boards. The CU

testpoints in the unit are found on page 6-48.

For WBA 1, select Testpoints > WBA 1 in the menu tree.

The Radio Head Testpoints - WBA Board 1 page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values.

Name, ValueWBA POUT

Output power from the PA amplifier board, in dBm.

WBA PAON Shows whether the PA, Power amplifier board, is on or off.

PDET DL, PDET UL1, PDET UL2 WBA power detector level in dBm for downlink, uplink 1 and uplink 2.

Temperature WBA board temperature.

PA Temp Power amplifier board temperature, which should be below +90°C.

If the PA power amplifier board is switched off, this field is blank.

IPA Collector current in the output PA amplifier stage measured in Amp.


IDRV Driver current in the PA amplifier stage measured in Amp.



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PAATT The PA board attenuation control voltage.

5VDA, 5VDB, 5VU1A, 5VU1B, 5VU2A, 5VU2BThese testpoints are located on the WBA board and they show the text On when the supply voltage is within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

AGC DL, AGC UL1, AGC UL2 AGC threshold level for downlink, uplink 1 and uplink 2.

There are two types of AGC in this system. A hardware AGC for fast gain control, and a software AGC for slow gain control.

These status entries apply to the fast hardware AGC and show numerical threshold levels, or zero for not used board stripes.

7V, 13VCurrent voltage levels for the board power supply voltages.

PATYPE The PA board type.



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DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting RepeaterThis section describes configuration, status and testpoints for DMB L-band repeaters.

DMB Configuration Configuration of a DMB repeater is made on two OM-Online pages. The first

page contains common parameters that affect all channels. The second page contains channel specific parameters that affect each channel individually.

Common parametersSelect Radio > Attenuations in the menu tree.

The Attenuations page is opened. The DMB repeater contains downlink channels only.

Combiner attenuation




Input attenuation Downlink input attenuation. The setting range is found in the online

help.

Channel specific parametersSelect Radio > Channels in the menu tree or click the Configuration button.

The Channels page is opened. The DMB repeater contains downlink channels only.

Common parameters for the channels on the current board:

Max total power Downlink maximum output power. The setting range is found in the

online help.

Gain reduction alarm Checked box means that the repeater generates alarms on gain reduction.

The gain reduction description for the channel selective CDMA repeater on page 6-21 is applicable also to the DMB repeater.

Limit Limit level for gain reduction. Alarms are suppressed if this parameter is

set to 0. See the description of the gain reduction on page 6-21.


CMB


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Specific parameters for the channels of the current board:

Channel The repeater channel.

RF Checked box means that the channel is on.

Center frequency Center frequencies in MHz, which should be set from 1452.960MHz to

1490.624MHz in 16KHz steps, according to the ETS300401 specification.

Block If the frequency is set to a specified center frequency, then the block

number is shown.

Gain Downlink channel gain. The setting range is 40dB to 90dB.

To set the gain for all the channels to the same value as shown on the first line, click the adjacent arrow button.


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DMB Status Status for a DMB repeater is shown on two or more OM-Online pages. The

first page contains common status from all channels. The following pages contain channel specific status.

Common statusSelect Radio > DMB Status in the menu tree or click the Status button.

The DMB Status page is opened. It shows continuously updated operational status.

AGC Status field for the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) that normally is blank.

Can show messages like Gain reduced, see page 6-21 and Error at signal amplification failure.

Input attenuation Downlink input attenuation.

Output power Downlink output power.

Channel specific statusTwo channels can be contained in a plain repeater, four in a double-equipped repeater.

For channel 1, select Radio > DMB Channel 1 Status in the menu tree.

The DMB Channel 1 Status page is opened. It shows continuously updated operational status.

Center freq. The channel center frequency.

Block The name of the frequency band.


– OperateThe selected channel is in operation.

– OFFThe selected channel is not set to On, see page 6-41).

Gain set to Downlink gain set in the configuration window (page 6-41).


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Used gain Downlink actual momentary gain based on the Gain set to value.

Normally, Used gain coincides with Gain set to.

Used gain can be decreased not to exceed the Max total power set (see page 6-40). See also Gain reduction on page 6-21.

RSSI Received signal strength for the channel.

AGC Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

is on or off.

PA Shows the text On or Off to indicate if the PA (Power Amplifier) board is

on or off.

DMB Testpoints DMB repeaters use CSA/PA boards that are identical to the boards used in the

CDMA repeaters. The testpoint description for CDMA on page 6-24 is thus applicable also to the DMB testpoints. The only difference is that DMB repeaters have only the downlink signal direction.

The CDMA description is applicable also to the CU and modem testpoints.


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CU, Control UnitIn the following sections you will find descriptions of:

• The CU software.

• Repeater rebooting.

• CU software downloading.

• CU testpoints.

CU SoftwareThis section describes the OM-Online CU software page that contains information about part number and revision status for the CU software. It also gives opportunity to reboot the repeater and download new CU software from OM-Online, which is further described in the following sections.

Select Common > Revisions > CU Software in the menu tree.

The CU Software page is opened.

Figure 6-19. CU software page

The software page shows information about the current application, boot version, application 1, application 2, and the hardware.


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Current Application, Application 1 and Application 2Current Application

Shows the part number and revision status of the application that is currently running.

Current application can be loaded from Application 1 or Application 2.

Application 1 Application 1 is a CU software that can be stored on the CU board. The

repeater can run this application, which then becomes the current application.

Application 2Application 2 is a second CU software that also can be stored on the CU board, be run by the repeater and then be the current application.

Application 1 and Application 2 can have the following status:

PRIMARY Indicates that the repeater will start on this application and thus be the current application.

SECONDARY Indicates that the repeater will not start on this application, unless the PRIMARY application is erroneous, BLOCKED or SOFT BLOCKED. If so, the repeater will start on this application.

This application can be set to PRIMARY by clicking the Primary button.

BLOCKED Indicates that the operator has blocked this application and the repeater will not start on it.

To block an application, click the Block button.

SOFT BLOCKED Indicates that the repeater will not try this application any more because it has failed more than ten times. The SOFT BLOCKED status remains until the application is first blocked and then unblocked, or to the next power up.

NOT EXISTING The application area is erroneous. No application can be stored in it.

ERROR There is no application loaded, or an error or interruption occurred when the application was downloaded.

For information about what software is compatible with various hardware versions, see the OM-Online online help.

Boot Version

Current Application

Application 1 Application 2


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Repeater RebootingTo reboot a repeater means that the repeater is restarted on the PRIMARY application.

The reboot process can be done either locally via cable or remotely via modem.

Reboot the repeater as follows:

1. Ensure that the repeater will reboot on the right application. The PRIMARY application will be used. You can select application with the Primary button.

2. Click the Reboot button.

3. Confirm the reboot command (or cancel if you do not want to continue).

You will be disconnected by the repeater before the reboot process is started.

When the reboot process is completed the repeater runs the application that previously was set to PRIMARY.

Repeater CU Software DownloadingDo not load or reboot the CU software unless you are authorized and trained to do it.

The purpose of this procedure is to download software to the Application 1 or Application 2 area on the CU board.

After downloading an application, the repeater can run this application after rebooting on the downloaded application.

The download process can be performed either locally via cable or remotely via modem.

Do not download CU software to the primary area because an interrupted process will result in an incomplete CU software, on which the repeater cannot reboot.

If the secondary software area is empty or contains unusable software and incorrect primary software is downloaded, or the primary download process is interrupted, then the repeater can be blocked. A visit to the repeater site will, in best case, be necessary. In the worst case, the repeater can be totally blocked and the CU board must be sent to Allgon for service.

Download the CU software as follows:

1. If the software to be downloaded is stored on a floppy disk, insert the disk in the disk drive.

2. Click the Load 1 button to download to the Application 1 area, or click the Load 2 button to download to the Application 2 area.

Boot Version

Current Application



Current Application

Boot Version


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3. Select a software file to be downloaded.

Figure 6-20. Software file to be downloaded

You can still cancel the downloading by clicking the Cancel button.

If you want to continue downloading the CU software to the repeater, then click the Download button.

4. If you continue, the OM-Online starts downloading the software to the repeater. The elapsed time for the downloading is shown.

Figure 6-21. Downloading software to repeater

5. When the downloading is complete you can start the repeater on the downloaded software by selecting it to be the primary application and reboot the repeater as described on page 6-46.


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CU Testpoints This section describes the testpoints on the CU board, and the CU testpoints

on the BSC board in compact repeaters.

Select Testpoints > CU in the menu tree.

The CU Testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values.

Name, Value Uplink Input LNA Att Ctrl, Downlink Input LNA Att Ctrl

Gain control voltages attached to the uplink and downlink LNA antenna input low noise amplifiers, LNA.

Low value (<0.5VDC) means maximum gain for 800 – 950MHz LNA.

High value (>4.5VDC) means maximum gain for 1800 – 1900MHz LNA.

Voltage range is 0 – 5VDC.

Current TempCurrent CU board temperature.

Highest TempThe highest measured CU board temperature since the last alarm reset.

This temperature is reset to the currently measured temperature when an alarm reset is performed. Alarm reset is described in Chapter 8, Alarms and Events.

Lowest TempThe lowest measured CU board temperature since the last alarm reset.

CU BatteryThe voltage of the CU board battery used by the calendar clock and event log memory.

The battery voltage should be between 2.7V and 3.5V.

PSM, PSU, PSU1, PSU2On/off status of the power supply unit, that can be a PSM located in a compact repeater, a PSU located in a FON unit, a PSU1 located in a repeater cabinet, or a PSU2 located in a repeater cover.

EAL1, EAL2, EAL3, EAL4The alarm status of the four external alarm inputs.

The external alarm inputs are further described in the Alarm Overview section on page 8-2, and in the repeater manual.

10VPower supply voltages for the BSC board in compact repeaters.

This voltage shall be between 9.5V and 11V.


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6VPower supply voltages for the BSC board in compact repeaters.

This voltage shall be between 5.8V and 7V.

DoorThe state of the door open alarm in compact repeaters.

ReferenceA reference voltage (2.20V) in compact repeaters.

AccessoryIndicates either the connected repeater board type to a FON unit or whether an RCC (Remote Communication Control unit) or a FON board is connected to a BSC board.



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MRX, Measurement Receiver The MRX (Measurement Receiver) is a system available for CDMA/WCDMA

repeaters.

The main task of the MRX is to supervise the channel spectrum of active channels in an Allgon channel-selective CDMA/WCDMA repeater in order to maximize output gain and output power and minimize such problems as low antenna isolation and bad antenna adaptation.

The MRX can also be used as a spectrum monitor built into a repeater.

The MRX measures signals amplified by the repeater at the repeater output. It cannot measure signals outside the frequency bands amplified by the repeater, or directly measure the signals received at the input.

The following MRX descriptions are found in this section:

• Functional description, page 6-52.

• Antenna supervision, page 6-53.

• Spectrum analyzer, page 6-56.

• Return loss analyzer, page 6-58.

• MRX testpoints, page 6-61.

• MRX software, page 6-62.


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MRX Hardware and Software RequirementsThe MRX can be used in Allgon 800 and 1900MHz CDMA repeaters and in 2100MHz WCDMA repeaters provided they are configured with the following hardware and software (or higher):

– DIA board K105/1 R2A.

– CU board K103/2 R2A or K103/3 R1A.

– CU software SA102 02/2 R2A.

– OM-Online software SA102 51/3 R1B.

– MRX board K104/x, K224/x.


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Functional Description A repeater equipped with an MRX measurement receiver is shown in

Figure 6-22.

Figure 6-22. Repeater with MRX

The repeater with the MRX measurement receiver works as described below.

A downlink signal from a BTS is received by a repeater donor antenna (BS in Figure 6-22). The signal passes a directional coupler (DC) in the repeater, is filtered by a DPX filter, amplified and again filtered by a DPX filter. Then it passes a directional coupler (DC) before it is transmitted to a mobile via a service antenna (MS).

The same path but the other way round applies to an uplink signal, from the mobile to the BTS.

The MRX receiver is fed with a portion of the output power signals from the directional couplers (DC). It can measure forward and reflected output power both for the downlink (forward) and uplink (reverse) paths.

By means of these values, the MRX receiver can calculate any needed attenuation to counteract instability and avoid self-oscillation due to the antenna isolation. If instability or self-oscillation is detected, alarms are initiated.

The measured return loss levels are also compared with the return loss limit levels set. If exceeded, alarms are initiated.

The MRX receiver transfer the attenuation and alarm information to the CU board, which controls the repeater amplifiers and handles the alarms.

DC DCDPXDPX

MRX

CU

BS MS

Repeater

Receiver


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Antenna Supervision The MRX unit supervises both the antenna isolation and the return loss as

described below.

Antenna isolation supervision The MRX continuously supervises both the donor and service antenna

isolation. The system detects low margins to instability and self-oscillation.

Two different alarm types (Warning and Ceasing) can be initiated by the MRX unit due to poor antenna isolation:

– If a low margin to instability is detected, a Warning alarm is initiated and the gain is reduced gradually to a value that gives a 13dB margin to instability.

– If the MRX unit detects self-oscillation, a Warning alarm is initiated and the gain is reduced gradually to a value that gives a 13dB margin to self-oscillation.

– When the MRX unit no longer senses any isolation problems a Ceasing signal is initiated and the gain is increased to the level set by the operator.

There are no settings for the antenna isolation supervision. It works with an algorithm that has fixed time and attenuation values that cannot be changed. Only one setting can be made, which is to switch the antenna isolation supervision off and on (described on page 6-55).

Return loss (VSWR) supervision The return loss can continuously be supervised both at the donor antenna and

at the service antenna in order to detect bad antenna adaptation.

The return loss measurement follows the active channel center frequency and 500kHz (IS 95) on both sides of the center frequency.

Two different alarm types (Warning and Ceasing) can be initiated by the MRX unit due to the return loss level:

– If the return loss decreases below a certain alarm level set by the operator, then a Warning alarm is initiated.

– When the return loss increased above the alarm level a Ceasing signal is initiated.

The return loss limit levels for initiating alarms can be set in the OM-Online MRX Antenna Supervision page (described below). In this page the return loss supervision can also be switched on/off.


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Antenna supervision setting pageSelect MRX > Antenna Supervision in the menu tree.

The MRX Antenna Supervision page is opened.

Figure 6-23. MRX antenna supervision

In the Return Loss section there are settings for the antenna return loss supervision. Both the donor and service antennas can be selected. If none of the antennas are selected, then the antenna return loss supervision is off.

Service Checked box means that the downlink service antenna is measured.

Alarm Limit The return loss alarm limit level can be set in this box. If the downlink

service antenna return loss is below this level, then a Warning alarm is initiated. If the return loss level increases and passes above this level again, then a Ceasing signal is initiated.

Donor Checked box means that the uplink donor antenna is measured.

Due to the system nature, the uplink signal is normally too low to give a usable return loss measurement. Consequently, this box should not be checked.

Alarm Limit The same function as the previous limit box, but for the uplink donor

antenna.

In the Antenna Isolation section the donor and service antenna supervision can be switched on/off. If none of the antennas are selected, then the antenna isolation supervision is off. See also the next section.

Service Checked box means that the downlink service antenna is measured.

Donor Checked box means that the uplink donor antenna is measured.

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Switching the supervision offThere are mainly two reasons for switching the antenna isolation or return loss supervision off:

1. If the repeater uses fiber-optic donor or service communication, there is no antenna isolation to measure. The antenna isolation supervision should then be permanently switched off.

2. To speed up the spectrum monitoring (described on page 6-56) or the return loss monitoring (described on page 6-58) as the antenna supervision takes much of the computer power. In these cases, switch the antenna supervision on again when ready with the monitoring.

The antenna isolation supervision can also be switched on/off by entering one of the following commands in the Command Line Interface:

mrx-opc D Onmrx-opc U Onmrx-opc D Offmrx-opc U Off

where D stands for Downlink and U for Uplink.

The Command Line Interface is further described on page 5-7. See also the command list in the online help.

The antenna isolation supervision on/off state remains after powering down/powering up.


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Spectrum Analyzer The MRX is able to measure output forward and reverse power in both

downlink (forward link) and uplink (reverse link). The result can be presented in an OM-Online window as a graph.

During a repeater installation and commissioning, this built-in spectrum analyzer is a useful tool for monitoring the radio environment.

The MRX unit measures the output signals amplified by the repeater. Consequently, it cannot measure signals outside the current frequency band, or measure received input signals.

It should be noted that this built-in monitor is not to be looked upon as a precision instrument like traditional spectrum analyzers.

The spectrum analyzer windowSelect MRX > Spectrum Analyzer in the menu tree.

The MRX Spectrum Analyzer window is opened, see Figure 6-24. It can show a spectrum graph with a span of 2MHz, an amplitude resolution of 1dB, and a frequency resolution of 30KHz.

The reference level of the graph can be set as described below.

To speed up the measurement, you can switch the antenna supervision off, see page 6-55.

Items in the spectrum analyzer windowThe spectrum graph is shown in the left part of the window, see Figure 6-24. The gray buttons to the right in the window indicate the selected channel, antenna, direction and measurement type. Below the buttons there is a status box for messages regarding the measurement.

Channel These buttons show the currently configured CDMA channels. Click a

button to select channel to measure.

Antenna Antenna to be measured. Toggling between these buttons changes the

frequency with the duplex distance.

– ServiceForward link (downlink).

– DonorReverse link (uplink).

Direction Power direction to measure.

– ForwardOutput power from the repeater to the antenna.

– ReflectedReflected power from the antenna to the repeater.


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Figure 6-24. MRX spectrum analyzer

Type The measurement type.

– SingleMakes a single measurement.

– PeriodicStarts a periodic measurement that is running until Single is selected or the MRX Spectrum Analyzer window is closed.

Center The service or donor center frequency of the selected CDMA channel.

Span The current frequency span.

Res BW The resolution bandwidth, 30KHz.

Ref Lev Sets the vertical graph scale top reference level in dBm.

Status Shows status for the current measurement.

Click the Measure button to start a single measurement.

If you have switched the antenna supervision off, do not forget to switch it on again, see page 6-55.


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Return Loss Analyzer The MRX is able to measure the return loss (VSWR) and forward output

power. The result can be presented in an OM-Online window as a graph.

During a repeater installation and commissioning, this built-in return loss analyzer is a useful tool for checking the antenna adaptation.

The return loss monitorSelect MRX > Return Loss Analyzer in the menu tree.

The MRX Return Loss Analyzer window is opened, see Figure 6-25. It can show a graph of the return loss and forward output power for a selected channel.

The reference level of the graph can be set as described below.

To speed up the measurement, you can switch the antenna supervision off, see page 6-55.

Items in the return loss monitorThe return loss and forward output power graph is shown in the left part of the window, see Figure 6-25.

The right axis in the graph represents the forward output power. The reference level for this axis can be set (described below).

The left axis in the graph represents the return loss. The reference level for this axis cannot be changed. Full reflection (0dB return loss) is always located at the top of this axis.

The gray buttons to the right in the window indicate the selected channel, antenna, and measurement type. Below the buttons there is a status box for messages regarding the measurement.

Channel These buttons show the currently configured CDMA channels. Click a

button to select channel to measure.

Antenna Antenna to be measured. Toggling between these buttons changes the

frequency with the duplex distance.

– ServiceForward link (downlink).

– DonorReverse link (uplink).





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Figure 6-25. MRX return loss analyzer




Center The service or donor center frequency of the selected CDMA channel.

Span The current frequency span.

Res BW The resolution bandwidth.

Ref Lev Sets the right graph scale top reference level in dBm, representing the

forward output power.

The left graph scale, representing the return loss, cannot be changed. Full reflection (0dB return loss) is always located at the top of this axis.

Min Loss Shows the measured top peak of a return loss measurement.


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Legend Shows the current measurements for the left and right graph axes

(Return Loss and Forward Power).

Status Shows status for the current measurement.

Click the Measure button to start a single measurement.

If you have switched the antenna supervision off, do not forget to switch it on again (see page 6-55).


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MRX Testpoints This section describes the testpoints on the MRX board.

Select MRX > Testpoints in the menu tree.

The MRX Testpoints page is opened. It shows continuously updated measured values.

Name, Value Temperature

Current MRX board temperature.

5V A, 5V B, 5V C, 5V D, 5V FSupply voltage testpoints for 5V that show the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

5V NEGNegative 5V supply voltage testpoint that shows the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

RF Synth, IF Synth PLL synthesizer status testpoints that show the text Locked when the

synthesizers are locked, otherwise Unlocked.



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MRX Software MRX

The OM-Online MRX software page contains information about part number and revision status for the MRX software. It also gives opportunity to reboot the MRX and download new MRX software from OM-Online.

Select MRX > Software in the menu tree.

The MRX Software page is opened.

Figure 6-26. MRX software page

The software page shows information about the current application, boot version, MRX application, and the hardware.

The software description of the CU Control Unit on page 6-44 is applicable also to the MRX unit. This includes the software description, rebooting and software downloading.

However, the following differences have to be considered:

• MRX has only one application on which the MRX always starts.

• The load status for MRX is LOADED instead of PRIMARY and SECONDARY.

• The Reboot button restarts only the MRX unit, not the entire repeater.

• The download button is marked Load 3 because the MRX is loaded in the CU software memory bank 3.


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BA UnitThe BA, Booster Amplifier unit, can be applied to CDMA repeaters, BSEL repeaters, and to WRH units. The BA unit is always added to the downlink direction.

There is no configuration or status for the BA unit, only testpoints.

BA Testpoints This section describes the testpoints in the BA, Booster Amplifier unit.

CDMA repeaters:

Select Testpoints > BA in the menu tree.

The BA Testpoints page is opened.

WRH units:

Select Testpoints > BA 1 or BA 2 in the menu tree.

The Booster Amplifier Testpoints - BA Board 1 page or the Booster Amplifier Testpoints - BA Board 2 is opened.

The selected testpoint page shows continuously updated measured values.

Name, ValueBA

Shows whether the BA unit is on or off.

Output Output power from the board.

Output RMS Output power in dBm RMS from the BA board.

Temperature Current BA board temperature.

Current The current consumption for the BA unit.

NEG5Negative 5V supply voltage testpoint that shows the text On when within an allowed range, otherwise Off.

Some BA boards do not have this voltage.

Supply The BA power supply voltage.



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Repeater Hardware Units Select Common > Revisions > Hardware in the menu tree.

The Detected Hardware window is opened.

Figure 6-27. Detected hardware

This window contains detected hardware and hardware related data. The contents differ depending on the selected repeater type. Figure 6-27 shows an example of a CSEL repeater.

HardwareMRX Measurement receiver type.

WLI Wire Link Interface type.

FLI Fiber Link Interface type.

Modem Installed modem type.

Accessory Installed extra accessories.


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SubunitsInstalled amplifier boards for standard repeaters. Not shown for FON units or compact repeaters.

Channel settingsDisplayed only for channel selective repeaters.

Detected SystemThe detected system. Supported systems are listed in the online help.

Min Gain, Max GainThe gain in dB.

Min MPC Uplink, Max MPC Uplink, Min MPC Downlink, Max MPC DownlinkMax. Power Control in dBm.

Min Comb Att, Max Comb AttCombiner attenuation in dB.

In AttInput attenuation on/off.

Comb AttCombiner attenuation on/off.

MPCMax. Power Control on/off.

PairingChannel pairing on/off.

Active ChannelsAmplifier channels with power on.

Allowed ChannelsAllowed frequency channels.

ExceptChannels expected from interval of allowed frequency channels.


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Board RevisionsSoftware and hardware version, serial number and manufacturing data for the repeater boards are found in a board revision page.

Select Common > Revisions > Board Revisions in the menu tree.

The Board Revisions page is opened.

Available unitsThe following units are available in this window:

BA – Booster amplifier board.

BSA – Band selective amplifier board.

CHA – Channel amplifier board.

CSA – CDMA segment amplifier board.

MRX – The MRX return loss analyzer board.

PA – Power amplifier board.

R2R – The R2R interface board (RIA card). Shows also repeater MACID.

RCC – Remote communication control unit

RCI – Remote control interface board.

WBA – Wideband amplifier board.


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Password and Callback Select Common > Access > Password in the menu tree.

The Password Configuration page is opened.

Figure 6-28. Password configuration for IP and SLW repeater

Choose Full, Write, or Read password level. Enter the current password for the selected level in the Current box, the new password in the New box and repeat the new password in the Confirm box.

Passwords not allowed to be changed on the current login level have a gray box.

Password levels Full The highest password level with no limitations.

Write A mid password level with some restrictions for network settings.

Read No changes are allowed except for changing the Read password and callback information.

Callback requiredFor SLW repeaters, callback check boxes are also included in the password configuration page. If you check a callback box, then the repeater must call you back prior to a remote login.

Your phone number must be included in the ’Repeater Callback Numbers’ list stored in the repeater, and in the ’Callback Number’ list stored in OM-Online. Otherwise, the repeater will not be able to call you back.

The Repeater Callback Numbers list can be opened as described in the next section.

Callback requirement for an IP repeater is defined in a Repeater PPP Users dialog box (page 7-34).


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Callback Phone Numbers Select Common > Access > Callback in the menu tree.

The Repeater Callback Numbers page is opened.

The list in this page contains those phone numbers that are allowed to be used by the repeater when Callback required is selected in the Password Configuration dialog box.

If Callback required is selected, then the phone number to the OM-Online modem must be included in the Phone Numbers list. Otherwise, it will not be possible to connect to the repeater remotely from the OM-Online.

Maximum 25 phone numbers can be included.

A phone number in this list must correspond, character by character, to the phone number in the connection property list in OM-Online (see the ’Connection Properties’ section on page 4-7).

This is applicable to spaces as well. To be sure, type only numerals with no spaces or other characters. If the phone numbers do not correspond, character by character, then the repeater will not be able to call back. And, you will not be able to log on remotely and correct the number.

The following buttons are available if you are currently logged on with privileges to change the callback numbers.

New Adds a new callback phone number to the list.

Edit Selected phone number can be edited after clicking this button.

Delete Deletes the selected phone number.


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Login Registry The purpose of the login registry is to make it possible to see who and when

someone has been logged on to a repeater.

Select Common > Access > Login Registry in the menu tree.

The Login Registry page is opened. It contains information about:

• Connection time.

• Connection port (OMT/OM-Online, Local/Remote and OMS Remote).

• Phone number of connecting OMT/OM-Online/OMS (remote connection only).

• Login level (Full/Write/Read).

• OMT/OM-ONline/OMS registered company.

• OMT/OM-Online registered user or OMS logged on user.

• The network unit acting as gateway.

The latest 20 logon entries are included in the logon register.

By clicking the Print button you can print out the entire logon register.


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Report A settings report can be generated for the currently connected repeater. The

report can contain full settings, or be customized as described below.

Full Settings Report Select the Report option in the File menu.

The Create Report dialog box is opened.

Figure 6-29. Creating full report

Choose if you want to write to a browser only (Browser) or to a file. If you choose to write to a file, then the file can be automatically opened by checking the Open When Done box.

If you choose to write to a file, enter a HTM file name.

When ready, click the Next> button.

Wait until all setting information is transferred and prepared for display, it may take some time.

The report is completed either when the report named Full report is displayed, or when Done is displayed in the dialog box.


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Customized Settings Report Customize the report template as follows:

1. Copy the full.rd file, found in the Templates folder under the OM-Online program folder (keep it in the same folder).

2. Rename this file (it is called MyTemplate.rd in this example).

3. Open the MyTemplate.rd file.

4. In the <sections> part, delete those entries you do not want to be reported.

5. In the <HTML> part, change the report name from Full report to something else (it is called MyTemplate report in this example).

6. In the <HTML> part, you can also change the entry order in the report by moving the sections in a new order.

7. Create a new report and select the customized template.

Figure 6-30. Creating customized report

8. When ready, click the Next> button.

Figure 6-31. Customized report

Figure 6-31 shows the upper part of the new customized report.


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Area Locking This feature is available only for train and ferry repeaters in the GSM system.

Area locking means locking of mobile repeaters in certain areas. The feature disables a repeater if it leaves the designated operator area to prevent repeaters on trains or ferries to disrupt the cellular network in other countries.

Select Common > Access > Area Locking in the menu tree.

The Area Locking page is opened.

The following parameters can be used in the cellular modem located in the repeater. All criteria must match for the repeater to operate. Setting a value to 0 disables the criteria.

It is recommended to use only MCC/MNC for area locking in normal cases.

MCC Sets the Mobile Country Code.

MNC Sets the Mobile Network Code.

LAC Sets the Local Area Code.

Cell ID Sets the Cell Identity.

TA Max Sets the Timing Advance maximum.


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Repeater Name The repeater name can be set as described below.

Select Common > General Settings > Name in the menu tree.

In the Name page, change the name in the Repeater Name box.

The repeater name can contain up to 32 characters, where space is allowed.

It is highly recommended to use unique names on each repeater.

Repeater Date and Time The real time system clock in the repeater is used to set date and time for all

events, such as alarms. This clock can be shown and set as described below.

Select Common > General Settings > Date and Time in the menu tree.

The Date and Time page is opened.

The left part of the page shows the repeater date and time, the right part the PC date and time.

Set date and time by clicking the arrows in the dialog box.

You can set the displayed current PC date and time to the repeater by clicking the Set as PC button.


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Repeater Modem Parameters The repeater modem parameters can be set in a modem parameter window.

Select Common > Access > Modem Parameters in the menu tree.

The Modem Parameters page is opened.

Figure 6-32. Repeater modem parameters

Modem Init String In this field you can change the default modem initiation string. It should,

however, not be changed unless necessary.

Be careful not to set an incorrect string at remote control. A visit to the repeater site may be the result, and you will get no alarm until a correct string has been entered. The default string should not be changed.

PIN Code If a PIN code is to be used for the repeater mobile phone, enter the PIN

code in this field. Otherwise, leave this field blank.

Speed The modem transfer speed (baud rate) in bps (bits per second) for the

repeater modem. Default value is 19200.

This field is available only when OM-Online is locally connected to a repeater.

Area Code Area code to the place where the repeater is located.

Country CodeCountry code to the place where the repeater is located.

Local PrefixPrefix for local dialing.

Long Distance PrefixPrefix for long distance dialing.

Dialing MethodSelect tone or pulse dialing. Pulse might be used in old switch systems.


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Modem Commands To set the repeater modem in an adequate operational mode for the current

configuration, an initiation string consisting of a number of modem commands have to be entered into the modem.

This initiation string is automatically generated by the CU board in the repeater, provided the repeater is equipped with the K103/2 type CU board (or a higher number).

For repeaters equipped with the K103/1 type CU board, the below detailed initiation string should be used as default.

Refer to the latest RCC/RCU installation guide available from your local Allgon representative.

Default modem initiation stringThe default modem initiation string is: atq0v1s0=0e0x4

The string is limited to contain maximum 39 characters.

Indispensable commandsQ0 Return result codes.V1 Display result codes as words.&S0 Assert DSR signal always.

Recommended commandsE0 Do not echo characters sent to the modem.S0=1 Answer on the first ring signal.&D2 An ON-to-OFF transition of DTR signal causes a modem hang up.X4 Provide basic call progress result codes, connection speed, and busy

signal detection.

Commands to use if necessaryT Dials using tone method.P Dials using pulse method.&K3 Enable RTS/CTS local flow control. Recommended on line modem.


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Notepad There is a note pad included in the repeaters. The purpose of the note pad is

to be able to store repeater related information in the repeater, for instance setting comments, maintenance and service information. This information is then available for operators and service personnel, locally or remotely connected.

Open the repeater note pad as follows:

Select Common > General Settings > Notepad in the menu tree.

Information saved in the Notepad is stored in an EEPROM. The information remains intact after a power failure.

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7. NetworkThis chapter contains separate descriptions of the following Allgon repeater networks:

• IP network

IP (Internet Protocol) network is the latest Allgon repeater network type with UDP/IP protocol and many features, such as wire or fiber connection, PPP, routing capabilities for many sub networks, etc.

The IP network description is found on page 7-4.

• R2R network

R2R (Repeater to Repeater) network is an older Allgon specific repeater network type with SLW protocol for wire connection.

The R2R network description is found on page 7-37.

These two network types are completely separate networks that cannot communicate to each other.

Most of the descriptions in this chapter are focused on remote connection to repeaters. All features described are, however, applicable also to local connection.

The terminology used in this chapter is described in the next section.

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Terminology In the descriptions of the IP and R2R networks the terminology in the

following table is used.

Abbreviations IP Internet Protocol.

R2R Repeater to Repeater.

SLW Sliding Window (Allgon specific protocol).

W-net Wire network.F-net Fiber network.R2R net R2R network.

W-link Wire link.F-link Fiber link.

WLI Wire Link Interface.FLI Fiber Link Interface.

Other abbreviations used in this manual are found in the Abbreviations section in the beginning of this manual.

Network type IP R2RProtocol IP SLWNetwork name W-net F-net R2R netLink name W-link F-link R2R linkLink media Wire Fiber WireLink interface WLI FLI R2R


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Net and Link The following two figures show what a net means and what a link means in

this manual.

Figure 7-1 shows a W-net, F-net or R2R net with WLI, FLI or R2R interface respectively.

Figure 7-1. W-net, F-net or R2R net

Figure 7-2 shows a W-link, F-link or R2R link with WLI, FLI or R2R interface respectively.

Figure 7-2. W-link, F-link or R2R link


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IP Network Description Allgon IP network utilizes the latest network technology for communication

in repeater networks. The network communication includes communication between repeaters as well as communication between an OM-Online, OMT or OMS station and repeaters.

Communication can be initiated either by an OM-Online, OMT, or OMS station or by a repeater.

When initiated by an OM-Online, OMT, or OMS station, an operator connects to a repeater network and logs on to a desired repeater. The OMS station can also initiate communication by means of a scheduled activity that automatically connects to a repeater network and logs on to a repeater.

A repeater initiates communication when an alarm is to be transferred, normally to an OMS station. It also initiates communication if callback is included in a logon session.

About this descriptionThis description comprises the IP network characteristics, the IP protocol and addressing, and contains also two examples of subnet addressing.

The description is divided into the following main parts:

• Requirements for IP networks, page 7-5.

• Characteristics for IP network, page 7-6.

• Units in IP networks, page 7-10.

• Active subunits in IP networks, page 7-14.

• Network overview, page 7-16.

• The IP protocol and communication flow, page 7-17.

• IP addresses and server assigned PPP addresses, page 7-19.

• Network masks, page 7-20.

• IP network planning.– Address consumption, page 7-21.– An example of subnet addressing, page 7-22.

• IP network configuration with OM-Online, page 7-28.

Figures in this chapter contain only communication paths, not RF paths.

This manual is not intended to be a textbook for IP networks in general. It only describes how Allgon repeaters utilize common IP network technology. You need basic knowledge about IP network technology to fully understand all the features mentioned in this chapter and to be able to configure Allgon repeater networks.


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Requirements To be able to use an IP network, the repeater hardware and software listed

below is required. Hardware and software that does not meet the requirements below can be upgraded in all Allgon repeaters.

An OM-Online station intended to be used for an IP network has to be configured as described below.

Repeater hardwareDIA board K105/1 version R2A or higher.CU board K103/3 version R1A or higher.BSC board K304 or K308.FON board K129.

Repeater softwareCU/CHA SA102 07/4 version R1A or higher.CU/BSA SA102 07/5 version R1A or higher.CU/CDMA SA102 07/2 version R1A or higher.BSC SA102 06/1 version R1A or higher.FON SA102 05/1 version R1A or higher.

OM-Online/OMT32/OMSOM-Online SA102 60/1 version R1A or higher.OMT32 SA102 51/3 version R2A or higher.OMS SA102 54/1 version R2A or higher.

OM-Online configurationTo be able to access repeaters with IP protocol, the RAS service has to be installed and a phonebook entry be set up in the communication workstation. This applies to all workstations that are to be used for cable or modem connection to repeaters. These workstations require also the CommServer software.



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IP Network CharacteristicsThe characteristics listed below is applicable to the Allgon IP network. First, supported network features are listed, then not supported features.

Supported network features• Uses UDP/IP (User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol version 4).

• Routing protocol with capabilities for many subnets.

– Internal routing protocol.

– Allgon specific RIP version 1 substitute protocol.

– No configuration needed.

– 10 minutes repeater removal delay time per subnet.

– Allgon specific Name Server.

• ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is used.

• Local and remote external connection with PPP (Point to Point Protocol).

– Meets RFC 1661 (except for callback that is Microsoft specific).

– LCP, IPCP, PAP and CBCP.

– MRU 1500 bytes.

– No compression.

– Watchdog: 20 minutes / 2 hours.

– NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation) used for remote connection.

• One or more network nodes can communicate simultaneously.

• One user only can be logged on to a node.

• Two or more users can be logged on to different nodes in a network.

• Wire and optical fiber links with ANSI X3.28 control protocol.

• W-link characteristics:

– Twisted pair RS-485 bus.

– Bi-directional communication.

– IP carrier.

• F-link characteristics:

– Separate TX and RX fibers.

– Multi-drop link communication.

– Transfer rate is 66kBit per second.

– Sub carrier below the RF frequency.


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Not supported network features• The SLW (Sliding Window) protocol used by the R2R network cannot be

used in any node.

• TCP is not supported.

• IGMP is not supported.

• Multicast is not supported.

• Microsoft MS-CHAP is not supported.

• DNS is not supported. An Allgon specific Name Server is used instead.


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W-Net CharacteristicsA W-net uses a twisted pair of RS-485 bi-directional bus with a master unit and slave units.

An example of a W-net with four repeater nodes is shown in Figure 7-3.

Figure 7-3. W-net with four repeater node

A W-net can contain maximum 13 nodes.

Gateway One or several of the W-net nodes can be gateway nodes, containing an RCC or RCU and thus be able to communicate with an OM-Online or OMS station via modem.

The W-net in Figure 7-3 contains two gateway nodes (PSTN).

Control Station Capability All repeaters in a W-net should be assigned Control Station Capability, which means that it can be the master unit if the current master unit ceases to work.

Control Station Capability is further described on page 7-30.

PSTNPSTN


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F-Net CharacteristicsAn F-net uses separate TX and RX fibers and multi-drop link communication with a dedicated master unit and slave units (M and S respectively in the left figure).

The communication transfer rate is 66KBit per second and the F-net has a sub carrier below the RF frequency.

Figure 7-4 shows a simplified schematic view of an F-net with a single fiber communication path (or an F-net with WDM, one DL wavelength and four different UL wavelengths).

Figure 7-4. F-net with four receiving nodes

An F-net can contain one root node (the left repeater in Figure 7-4) and up to approximately four receiving nodes (the right repeaters in the figure) due to the signal power sharing in the splitters. In Figure 7-4 there are three 50/50 percent splitters that reduce a signal from the root node to 25% of the generated signal power to each of the four receiving nodes.

Gateway In Figure 7-4, the root node is a gateway node (PSTN). It contains an RCC or RCU and can communicate with an OM-Online or OMS station via modem.

Control Station Capability The root node (CS in Figure 7-4) only shall have Control Station Capability and thus be the master unit. None of the other nodes are allowed to have Control Station Capability. The reason is that this is a master/slave communication on separate RX/TX links. Only one node can speak at the same time.


M S S

PSTN

50/50

50/50

50/50

CS


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Communication Units This section describes some configuration examples for different repeater

types for being usable in an IP network. It also shows some examples of communication between an OM-Online station and repeater networks.

The following repeater units can communicate in an IP repeater network (provided they meet the requirements listed on page 7-5):

• All types of Allgon repeater units containing a CU, BSC or FON unit.

• OM-Online

• OMT32

• OMS

Repeater configurationAn Allgon repeater can be configured with the following repeater subunits for communication and RF functionality:

– RF circuitry for the repeater radio functionality with donor/service antennas or RF ports.

– BSC/CU controls the repeater and the communication in a W-net. Compact repeaters have a BSC board, standard repeaters have a CU board.

– RIA is an optional board that previously was required for standard repeaters in R2R networks. The RIA board is not required in IP networks. It can, however, remain in the repeater making it possible to use the old wires when upgrading from R2R network to IP network.

– FON is a fiber-optic node unit that can communicate both in an F-net and in a W-net.

– RCC (Remote Communication Control) unit is a combined RF and wire modem. Old standard repeaters may have an RCU modem for RF communication only.

Basic repeaterA basic repeater or remote hub has a BSC or CU board and RF circuitry. It can communicate with other nodes in a W-net.

Gateway repeaterA gateway repeater or remote hub has an optional RCC or RCU in addition to the basic repeater. It can communicate with other nodes in a W-net.

PSTN

RF

FON

BSC/CU (RIA)

RCC/RCU

BSC/CU

RF

BSC/CU

RCC/RCUPSTN

RF


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RMU – Repeater Master Unit

An RMU has a donor antenna but no service antenna. Instead, it has a FON unit that can receive and transmit optical signals via fiber on the service side, normally to a FOR (Fiber Optic Repeater) connected to the other end of the fiber.

An RMU can communicate with other repeaters both in the F-net and in a W-net. It can be configured as a gateway repeater with an RCC or RCU.

FOR – Fiber Optic Repeater

A FOR has a service antenna but no donor antenna. Instead, it has a FON unit that can receive and transmit optical signals via fiber on the donor side, normally to a BMU (Base station Master Unit) or to an RMU.

A FOR can communicate with other repeaters both in the F-net and in a W-net. It can be configured as a gateway repeater with an RCC or RCU.

RH – Remote HubA remote hub for LinDAS is very similar to the FOR unit and it has the same network functions as the FOR unit.

BMU – Base station Master UnitA BMU has one or more FON units that can convert RF signals, normally from a base station, to optical signals and vice versa. The unit can receive and transmit optical signals via fiber to the connected repeaters, normally to FOR units. If there are more than one FON unit in the BMU, these are normally interconnected via an internal W-net (that also can include other nodes).

A BMU can communicate with other repeaters both in the F-net and in a W-net. It can be configured as a gateway BMU with an RCC or RCU.

OCM – Optical Converter ModuleAn OCM unit for LinDAS is, functionally, similar to the BMU and it has the same network functions as the BMU. The OCM has, however, a different cabinet (for 19" rack).

OM-Online/OMSOM-Online is a PC workstation loaded with the OM-Online software and configured with a modem. It can be connected to all repeaters that have an RCC or RCU and communicate with all repeaters in connected W-nets and F-nets.

This is applicable also to an OMS station, which is described in the Advanced Repeater OMS, User’s Manual.

FON

BSC/CU

RCC/RCUPSTN

RF

FON

BSC/CU

RCC/RCUPSTN

RF

RCC/RCUPSTN

RFFON

FON

PSTN


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OM-Online connected to a stand-alone repeaterFigure 7-5 shows the simplest case of communication between an OM-Online station and a repeater.

Figure 7-5. OM-Online connected to a stand-alone repeater

The OM-Online station is, in this case, connected remotely to a stand-alone repeater.

A stand-alone repeater with IP protocol is treated as an IP network with only one node.

OM-Online connected to a W-netFigure 7-6 shows an OM-Online station connected to a W-net.

Figure 7-6. OM-Online connected to a W-net

The OM-Online station can communicate with any of the repeaters included in the W-net.

BSC/CU

RCC/RCUPSTN

RF

RCC/RCUPSTN

RF RF RF

BSC/CU BSC/CU BSC/CU


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OM-Online connected to an F/W-netFigure 7-7 shows an OM-Online station connected to an F-net, which is also connected to two W-nets.

Figure 7-7. OM-Online connected to an F/W-net

The fibers between the BMU and the FOR units are used for both RF transmission and repeater communication.

An internal W-net in the BMU interconnects the FON units for communication.

The two FOR units are also included in two W-nets together with two additional basic repeaters in each of these W-nets.

The OM-Online station in Figure 7-7 can communicate with any of the seven repeaters included in the F-net and W-nets.

LinDAS For LinDAS, there is an OCM unit instead of the BMU, and RH units instead of the FOR units. Also, for LinDAS it is not relevant to use the W-net for further units as shown in Figure 7-7.

RCC/RCUPSTN

BSC/CU

BSC/CU

RF

RF

RF

RF

RF

BMU/OCM

FOR/RH

FON

FON

RF

FON

RF

FON

RF

RF BSC/CU

BSC/CU

BSC/CU

BSC/CU

FOR/RH


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Communication Subunits – BSC/CU and FONThis section describes the most important subunits needed for repeater networks. These subunits, BSC/CU and FON, are here described as blocks with network interfaces.

BSC/CU unit BSC stands for ’Band Selective Compact repeater board’ and it is the main

board in compact repeaters.

CU stands for ’Control Unit’ and it is the repeater control board in standard repeaters.

The BSC/CU unit controls the entire repeater, including the network communication. The unit contains all software and protocols required for W-net communication.

Figure 7-8 shows the BSC board in the compact repeater or the CU board in the standard repeater with the communication interfaces pointed out.

Figure 7-8. BSC/CU with communication interfaces

Local is the port used for cable connection between the repeater and an OM-Online station. PPP is used for communication via this port.

Remote is the port is used for remote connection via modem between the repeater and an OM-Online or OMS station. PPP is used for communication via this port.

WLI is the communication port for W-net.

BSC/CUWLI

Local Remote

W-net


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FON FON means ’Fiber-Optic Node’ and the FON board can be used in all the

Allgon repeater types.

The FON board contains all software and protocols required for both W-net and F-net communication, routing included. A sole FON board can be a complete node in an F-net as well as in a W-net.

Figure 7-9 shows the FON board with the communication interfaces pointed out. The figure shows also some of the most important function blocks on the FON board. The small figure is a simplified block of the FON board.

Figure 7-9. FON with communication interfaces

The CPU unit and the software (SW) controls the FON unit including the network communication. The FON unit has the same functionality as an entire repeater, except for the RF part. The RF block in Figure 7-9 converts electrical signals to optical signals and vice versa.

Local is the port used for cable connection between the repeater and an OM-Online station. PPP is used for communication via this port.

Remote is the port is used for remote connection via modem between the repeater and an OM-Online or OMS station. PPP is used for communication via this port.

WLI is the communication port for W-net.

FLI is the communication port for F-net. This part of the FON board in Figure 7-9 is marked to indicate an optical part.

The W-net and F-net are interconnected in the FON board, which makes it possible to interconnect several F-nets via a W-net, see the small figure.

FON FLI

RX

TX

WLI RF

CPU

SW

FON

Local Remote

W-net F-net

FON

FON

FON


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Network OverviewAn example of a repeater network is shown in Figure 7-10.

Figure 7-10. Repeater network overview

This network has a BMU with three FON units as F-net root nodes. Two of which are gateway units. A backbone W-net interconnects the three FON units.

The three F-subnets (FLI) are connected to a number of other FON nodes. These are connected to compact repeaters (BSC) and standard repeaters (CU) via W-subnets (WLI).

In this network there are four gateway units connected to an RCC or RCU unit.

LinDAS For LinDAS, there is an OCM unit instead of the BMU. Also, there are only BSC boards in the remote hubs (no CU boards).

FON

RCC

FON

RCC

FON

BMU/OCM

FON

BSC

FON

BSC

FON

CU

FON

CU

FON

BSC

FON

CUBSC BSC

RCC RCU

WLI

WLIWLI

WLI

WLI

WLI

FLI

FLI

FLI

WLI


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IP Protocol The IP protocol is the latest Allgon repeater communication protocol that

includes routing functionality for both wire and fiber nets and IP addressed nodes.

The most important characteristics for the repeater IP network are listed on page 7-6.

To be able to use the IP protocol, the BSC and CU software and the FON software in each node included in the network has to support the IP protocol. Contact your Allgon sales representative if in doubt about the software support for the IP protocol version.

A diagram over the protocols and buses is shown below.

Protocol diagram Figure 7-11 shows a protocol diagram that also includes the communication

bus types used. It also indicates the purposes of the protocols.

Figure 7-11. IP protocol diagram

A communication example is found in the next section.

UDP

IP

PPP

RS-232 RS-485

X3.28

ROUTEICMP

NS

Session

Local Remote Wire Fiber

Transport

Network and routing

Link and media control

Physical layers


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Communication example Figure 7-12 shows an example of communication flow in a W-net.

Figure 7-12. Communication example

The example in the figure shows an OM-Online station that is remotely connected to the gateway repeater 1 and logged on to repeater 2.

The example also shows another OM-Online station that is locally connected to repeater 2 and logged on to repeater 1.

These connections can be performed simultaneously.

The OMS station in the figure has a modem pool for connecting to several nodes simultaneously.

UDP

1

UDP

2

PSTN

OMT32

PPP

IP

RS-232

OMT32

SW

IP

PPP

RS-232RS-485

WLI

RS-485

WLI

OMSSW

W-net


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IP Addresses This section describes node interface addresses and PPP addresses.

Node interface addresses Figure 7-13 shows the IP interfaces for a communication node, which can be

a BSC, CU or FON unit.

Figure 7-13. Node IP interfaces

Example of IP addresses for the BSC, CU and FON interfaces:

PPP addresses Figure 7-14 shows server assigned PPP addresses for an OM-Online or OMS

station and a repeater node.

The left part of Figure 7-14 shows a repeater terminated call and the right part a repeater originated call, for instance a callback or an alarm call.

Figure 7-14. Server assigned PPP addresses

LAN = 172.16.0.0 /16, repeater network = 172.30.0.0 /16.

WLI

BSC/CU

PPPPPP

IP

PPPPPP

WLI FLI IP

FON

Local

W-link F-link

Internal

Local Remote

W-link

Internal

Remote

Interface BSC and CU FON

Internal 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1

WLI 172.30.0.1 172.30.0.1

PPP – Local 172.30.0.2 172.30.0.2

PPP – Remote 172.30.0.4 172.30.0.4

FLI 172.30.1.1

OMT32 OMT32

172.30.0.3 172.30.0.2 172.16.35.56 172.16.35.45


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Network Mask Characteristics • Repeater nodes connected to each other must be within the same network.

• There are no gaps allowed in the mask.

• To avoid IP address collision the remote modem repeater port can use an IP address from any class regardless of the repeater IP network class.

Subnet Characteristics • The maximum mask size is 30 bits.

• There are two reserved addresses in every subnet:

– Zero is the address of the subnet itself.

– Max is the broadcast address.

• There are two types of broadcast:

– Network broadcast for the entire A, B or C net.

– Subnet broadcast within the subnet.

Instructions for IP network planning is found in the next section.


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IP Network Planning This section describes IP network planning with two examples. The step

order in these examples should be kept when planning real networks.

Before starting the network planning, a few words about address consumption and default numbering of node interfaces.

Address Consumption and Default Numbering The addresses for the BSC, CU and FON units are shown in Figure 7-15.

Figure 7-15. BSC, CU and FON addresses

BSC and CU unitsFive IP addresses (#1 – #5 in Figure 7-15) are required for a BSC/CU with a modem for remote connection. Three IP addresses (#1 – #3) are required for a BSC/CU without a modem.

Address #1 is the WLI interface to BSC/CU in a W-net.Address #2 is the PPP interface to BSC/CU for local connection.Address #3 is the PPP interface to an OM-Online/OMS for local connection.Address #4 is the PPP interface to BSC/CU for remote connection.Address #5 is the PPP interface to the modem for remote connection.

These addresses belong to the same subnet.

The remote port can use an IPaddress from any class, see

page 7-20.

The interfaces are, by default, assigned the address numbers above. If a subnet has the last IP address bit 0, then the WLI interface address is 1, the local BSC/CU address 2, and so on.

FON unitThe FON unit has five WLI and PPP addresses identical to the addresses for the BSC/CU unit.

An additional address #1 is the FLI interface to the FON unit in an F-net. This address is, by default, assigned the next number after the subnet number (address 1 if the subnet address is 0).

The WLI interfaces and the FLI interface belong to different subnets.

#1

#2

BSC/CU

#4

#3 #5

#1

#2

FON

#4

#3 #5

#1

Local Remote Local Remote

W-net F-netW-net


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Subnetting Example This section describes how to find an adequate mask for the subnets in a

network, and how to create the IP addresses for these.

The subnetting is performed in the following steps:

1. Determining the number of subnets.

2. Finding the subnet with the most host addresses.

3. Determining network class (A, B or C).

4. Selecting subnet addresses.

1. Determining the number of subnetsFigure 7-16 shows an example of a triple-band repeater network with a BMU/OCM gateway containing two modem gateways and a backbone subnet.

Figure 7-16. Number of subnets

The number of subnets in this network is 17. Four of which are F-nets and the rest are W-nets.

BMU/OCM

RCC

FON

BSC

RCC

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

FON

BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC

BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC BSC




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2. Finding the subnet with the most host addressesFigure 7-17 shows one of each subnet type with the addresses indicated as dots.

Figure 7-17. Most number of subnet addresses

The BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet contains 16 addresses, which is the highest number of addresses in any of the subnets.

3. Determining network class (A, B or C)In this example there are:

– 17 subnets.– 16 host addresses at the most in a subnet.

First, try with class C network (255.255.255.0).

For the 17 subnets, a mask with five subnet bits (25 = 32) is required.

This gives: 255.255.255.ssshhhhh where sss = subnet bits.

Three bits remain for the host addresses, which give 23 – 2 = 6 host addresses (two addresses are required for 1 subnet ID address and 1 subnet broadcast address).

The class C network is not enough for this example.

A class B network has to be used (255.255.0.0).

The 17 subnets require a mask with five subnet bits (25 = 32) and the 16 host addresses require a mask with four host bits (24 = 16).

The following 21 bit subnet mask will perhaps match this example:

(11111111.11111111.11111000.00000000)2 = 255.255.248.0 (/21).

It gives 32 subnets with 2048 host addresses, which is an avoidable number of host addresses.

RCC

FON

FON

FON

FON

RCC

BSC

FON FON FON

FON

FON

BSC BSC

F-subnet, 4 addresses

W-subnet, 12 addresses

BMU/OCM W-subnet, 16 addresses


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The subnet mask can be changed to:

(11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000)2 = 255.255.255.0 (/24).

It gives 256 subnets with 256 – 2 = 254 host addresses, which will do.

4. Selecting subnet addressesThe private network address ranges are:

Class A 10.0.0.0Class B 172.16.0.0 – 172.31.0.0 (16)Class C 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.0 (256)

To avoid interference with commonly used private IP addresses, we recommend to use the following class B and class C address ranges:

Class B 172.17.x.x – 172.30.x.xClass C 192.168.10.x – 192.168.250.x

If the customer’s network address is known, then select another network address.

The remote port can use an IP address from any class, see page 7-20.

In this example a class B network address is required.

Start with subnet ID 172.17.0.0 and select addresses from the following subnet address list for mask 255.255.255.0 (/24).

IP address mask 255.255.255.0 (/24)# Subnet ID Address range Broadcast1 172.17.0.0 172.17.0.1 – 172.17.0.254 172.17.0.2552 172.17.1.0 172.17.1.1 – 172.17.1.254 172.17.1.2553 172.17.2.0 172.17.2.1 – 172.17.2.254 172.17.2.2554 172.17.3.0 172.17.3.1 – 172.17.3.254 172.17.3.2555 172.17.4.0 172.17.4.1 – 172.17.4.254 172.17.4.2556 172.17.5.0 172.17.5.1 – 172.17.5.254 172.17.5.2557 172.17.6.0 172.17.6.1 – 172.17.6.254 172.17.6.2558 172.17.7.0 172.17.7.1 – 172.17.7.254 172.17.7.2559 172.17.8.0 172.17.8.1 – 172.17.8.254 172.17.8.255

10 172.17.9.0 172.17.9.1 – 172.17.9.254 172.17.9.25511 172.17.10.0 172.17.10.1 – 172.17.10.54 172.17.10.25512 172.17.11.0 172.17.11.1 – 172.17.11.254 172.17.11.25513 172.17.12.0 172.17.12.1 – 172.17.12.254 172.17.12.25514 172.17.13.0 172.17.13.1 – 172.17.13.254 172.17.13.25515 172.17.14.0 172.17.14.1 – 172.17.14.254 172.17.14.25516 172.17.15.0 172.17.15.1 – 172.17.15.254 172.17.15.25517 172.17.16.0 172.17.16.1 – 172.17.16.254 172.17.16.255... ... ... ... ...

256 172.17.255.0 172.17.256.1 – 172.17.255.254 172.17.255.255


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It is recommended to use an IP subnet calculator when planning IP network addresses. An example of such a tool is a freeware calculator that can be downloaded from www.wildpackets.com.

In the following sections you can see the subnet IDs and addresses for this example.

Subnet IDsFigure 7-18 shows the subnet IDs in the current example.

Figure 7-18. Subnet IDs

BMU/OCM

RCC

FON

172.

17.0

.0

172.17.1.0

172.17.2.0

172.17.3.0

172.17.4.0

172.17.5.0 172.17.6.0 172.17.7.0

172.17.8.0 172.17.9.0 172.17.10.0

172.17.11.0 172.17.12.0 172.17.13.0

172.17.14.0 172.17.15.0 172.17.16.0

RCC

FON

FON

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON

BSC BSC BSC

FON


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BMU/OCM backbone W-subnetThe IP addresses in the BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet are detailed below.

Figure 7-19. BMU/OCM backbone W-subnet

Subnet: 1Subnet ID: 172.17.0.0Range: 172.17.0.1 – 172.17.0.254Broadcast: 172.17.0.255

Gateway address 0.0.0.0 is a modem gateway address used if the unit has an own modem.

It is recommended not to configure the modem units (FON 1 and FON 4) in the backbone W-net as Name Servers. If FON 2 and FON 3 are configured as Name Servers instead, then the workload will be better distributed. FON 2 is selected to be the primary Name Server and FON 3 the secondary Name Server.

Name server, Primary: 172.17.0.6Name server, Secondary: 172.17.0.11

BMU/OCM

FON 4

FON 3

FON 2

RCC

FON 1

172.

17.0

.0

RCC

Unit WLI Gateway Modem

FON 1 172.17.0.1 0.0.0.0 172.17.0.4

FON 2 172.17.0.6 172.17.0.1

FON 3 172.17.0.11 172.17.0.16

FON 4 172.17.0.16 0.0.0.0 172.17.0.19


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F-subnetThe IP addresses in one of the F-subnets are detailed below.

Figure 7-20. F-subnet


W-subnetFinally, the IP addresses in one of the W-subnets.

Figure 7-21. W-subnet


FON 1172.17.1.0

FON 1:1 FON 1:2 FON 1:3

BSC1:1:1

BSC1:1:2

BSC1:1:3

BSC1:2:1

BSC1:2:2

BSC1:2:3

BSC1:3:1

BSC1:3:2

BSC1:3:3

Unit FLI Gateway Control station

FON 1 172.17.1.1 0.0.0.0 Yes

FON 1:1 172.17.1.2 172.17.1.1 No

FON 1:2 172.17.1.3 172.17.1.1 No

FON 1:3 172.17.1.4 172.17.1.1 No

172.17.5.0

FON 1:1

BSC1:1:1

BSC1:1:2

BSC1:1:3

Unit WLI Gateway Control station

FON 1:1 172.17.5.1 0.0.0.0 Yes

BSC 1:1:1 172.17.5.6 172.17.5.1 No

BSC 1:1:2 172.17.5.11 172.17.5.1 No

BSC 1:1:3 172.17.5.16 172.17.5.1 No


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IP Network ConfigurationThis section describes how to configure repeater nodes in IP networks.

Information about how to log on to an IP repeater node is found in Chapter 4, Getting Started.

The W-net and F-net description is divided into the following main parts:


• Node configuration, page 7-30.

• Link transfer speed, page 7-31.

• Network statistics, page 7-32.

• IP Parameters, page 7-33.

• PPP Users, page 7-34.

• OMS alarm PPP users, page 7-36.


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WLI/FLI Network Overview Current network information can be shown in an information page.

Select Common > Network > WLI > Network in the menu tree for a W-net, or Common > Network > FLI > Network for an F-net.

The WLI (Wire Link Interface) Network Overview page for a W-net, or the FLI (Fiber Link Interface) Network Overview page for an F-net is shown. No modification can be made in this page.

Name The name of the repeater.

Address The network ID of the node.

Physical ID The MAC ID of the node.

Logical ID The logical ID of the node.

Active true – The node is in operation.

false – The master node gets no poll reply from this node.

PCS true – The node is currently the master node (primary control station)

and controls the net communication.

false – The node is not currently the master node.

CS true – The node has Control Station Capability.

false – The node has not Control Station Capability.



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WLI/FLI Node Configuration Current W-net or F-net node information can be shown in a dialog page.

Select Common > Network > WLI > Node Config in the menu tree for a W-net, or Common > Network > FLI > Node Config for an F-net.

The WLI (Wire Link Interface) Node Config page for a W-net, or the FLI (Fiber Link Interface) Node Config page for an F-net is shown.

Figure 7-22. W-net and F-net node configuration

IdentityPhysical ID

Shows the MAC ID of the CU board.

AbilitiesControl Station Capability

Checked box means that this node becomes the master node. Only one node in a W-subnet or F-subnet is allowed to be set to Control Station Capability.

Select the root node for Control Station Capability. The root node is the node marked CS in Figure 7-4 on page 7-9.

Only one node is allowed to be set to ’Control Station Capability’ in a W-net or F-net and it has to be the root node.

If more than one node is set to Control Station Capability, then the net will not work.

The repeater has to be restarted to set a change in effect.

Current Role Shows the current Control station status.


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WLI Link Transfer SpeedThe link transfer speed in a W-net has to be correct set, otherwise it will not work.

There is no transfer speed setting for F-net.

The link transfer speed must be the same for all nodes in a network. Set the link speed to the default value, that is 38400 baud.

Select Common > Network > WLI > Link Speed in the menu tree.

The Link Speed page is shown.

The current speed is shown and can be set in the Link speed box.



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WLI/FLI Network Statistics Current W-net or F-net statistics can be shown in an information page.

Select Common > Network > WLI > Statistics in the menu tree for a W-net, or Common > Network > FLI > Statistics for an F-net.

The WLI (Wire Link Interface) Statistics page for a W-net, or the FLI (Fiber Link Interface) Statistics page for an F-net is shown. No modification can be made in this page.

Figure 7-23. W-net and F-net statistics

IdentityDisplays the network ID and physical ID of the repeater.

TimeStarted

Shows when the statistics collection was started, in repeater time.

Refreshed Shows when the statistics data has reached the OM-Online. The time is

the local OM-Online PC-time.

MessagesShows the number of transmitted, received, retransmitted and lost messages.

BytesShows the number of transmitted, received, and retransmitted characters, the latter both as an absolute character count and as a relative percentage value.

The Reset button resets the statistics calculation.


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IP ParametersThis section describes IP address settings for a W-net or an F-net.

Select Common > Network > IP Param in the menu tree.

The Internet Protocol Parameters page is shown.

Figure 7-24. IP address parameters

The information shown in Figure 7-24 refers to the FON 1 node in the W-subnet described on page 7-26 and in the F-subnet described on page 7-27.

The following parameters are further described in the IP Network Planning section on page 7-21.

Address The repeater or FON unit address in a Wire interface / Fiber interface

network.

Mask The subnet bit mask that defines the address spaces for units connected

to Wire interface / Fiber interface networks.

Gateway The address to the gateway node in a Wire interface / Fiber interface

subnet that can be used to reach the other nodes in the network. This address is set to zero for gateway nodes.

Name server The addresses to the nodes that are responsible for the Name Service at

the network backbone. A valid Name Server address is required for access to other units in the network.

If the Primary address is the same as the Wire interface Address, then it acts like a Name Server.

For stand-alone repeaters, the Primary address and the Wire interface Address should be the same.

Alarm server The Primary address to an alarm reception unit, for instance an OMS.

This address is set to zero if no alarm server is used.


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Modem Modem address that can be selected as follows:

– No modem

No modem connected to the unit. The wire side consumes three addresses, see Address Consumption and Default Numbering on page 7-21.

– Default

Modem allocated address. The wire side consumes five addresses, see Address Consumption and Default Numbering on page 7-21.

– Custom

The desired address is entered into the address box.

The repeater has to be restarted to set changes in effect.

PPP UsersThis list contains the ID of all the PPP users that are allowed to connect to the network. It also indicates whether callback is required for connection.

This information is used for authorization a RAS (Remote Access Server) connection to an IP repeater or FON unit using PPP (Point to Point Protocol).

It is possible to access a repeater or FON unit without any PPP user records, by using blank user name and password. However, for security reasons this is not recommended.

Select Common > Access > PPP in the menu tree.

The Repeater PPP Users page is shown.

User name PPP user identity. Up to 25 users can be stored.

Callback Callback mode used for modem connection.

Can be none, may or must for each user, which also reflects the callback requirement.

New user can be added by clicking the New button.

The user name can be changed by clicking the Edit button.

The password can be changed by clicking the Password button.

Selected user can be deleted by clicking the Delete button. It means that this user cannot connect to the repeater any longer.


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When adding or editing an PPP User Settings dialog box is shown.

Figure 7-25. PPP user settings

User User name (1 – 8 characters).

Callback Applicable to modem connection only.

Select none, may or must.

– none means that callback is not used.

– may means that the user of the OM-Online can decide whether callback should be used or not. Callback will be used only if the Callback Number entry in the connection properties dialog box (page 4-7) contains a callback phone number.

– must means that callback must be used for a modem connection. The Callback Number entry in the connection properties dialog box (page 4-7) must contain a valid callback phone number.

Old password Shown only when editing the password. Note that there is no indication

about a current password length or whether it exist.

New password Password (0 – 8 characters) for PPP connection.

Confirm new Must match the entered new password.


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Alarm ServersThis list contains the ID of the alarm servers that are used for PPP alarm connection from IP repeaters or FON units to a computer running a RAS server, where the alarm servers name must be present as a user on the computer or the domain.

Callback is not supported for alarm reception servers.

Current program version is restricted to contain only one alarm server.

Select Common > Access > Alarm Servers in the menu tree.

The Repeater Alarm Servers page is shown.

User name Alarm server name. Two server names can be stored.

New alarm server can be added by clicking the New button.

The alarm server name can be changed by clicking the Edit button.

The password can be changed by clicking the Password button.

Selected alarm server can be deleted by clicking the Delete button. It means that the repeater cannot report alarms to this server any longer.

When adding or editing an Alarm Servers Settings dialog box is shown.

Figure 7-26. Alarm servers settings

User Alarm server user name (1 – 32 characters). Must match the

corresponding computer user name. If this is a domain user, you might need to add 'domainname\' before the user name.

Old password Shown only when editing the password. Note that there is no indication

about a current password length or whether it exist.

New password Password (0 –16 characters) for alarm connection. Must match the

corresponding computer user password.

Confirm password Must match the entered new password.


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R2R Network Description This section describes the R2R (Repeater to Repeater) network and node

configuration for R2R networks.

Figure 7-27. R2R network with four nodes

The R2R network is an Allgon specific repeater network that can handle up to 13 repeaters, one or several of which can be gateway repeaters for communication with an OM-Online or an OMS station via modem.

All new Allgon repeaters have the R2R functionality. Old repeaters can be upgraded with an R2R network kit, provided the repeaters meet the below described requirements.

PSTNPSTN


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RequirementsTo be able to use an R2R network, the following hardware and software is required.

HardwareDIA board K105/1 version R2A or higher.

RIA board The RIA board is required if the K105/1 DIA board has a version lower than R3A.

CU board K103/2 version R1A or higher.

SoftwareCU SA102 02/1 version R3A or higher.

Information for upgrading old repeaters with the R2R network is found in an R2R installation guide (Allgon part # VD202 91/EN).

Protocol SLW (Sliding Window) is an Allgon specific protocol developed for the R2R

network.

The SLW protocol and the IP protocol do not support each other and they can, consequently, not be mixed in any node.


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R2R Network ConfigurationThis section describes how to configure repeater nodes in R2R networks.

Information about how to log on to an R2R repeater node is found in Chapter 4, Getting Started.

The description is divided into the following main parts:


• Node configuration, page 7-41.

• Link transfer speed, page 7-42.

• Network statistics, page 7-43.


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R2R Network OverviewCurrent network information can be shown in an information page.

Select Common > Network > Network in the menu tree.

The Network Overview page is shown. No modification can be made in this page.

Physical ID The MAC ID of the node.

Logical ID The logical ID of the node.

Nw ID The node number in the network (see page 7-41). Can be from 1 to 13.

Active Yes – The node is in operation.

No – The node is not in operation.

PCS Yes – The node is currently the master node (primary control station)

and controls the net communication.

No – The node is not currently the master node.

CS Yes – The node has Control Station Capability.

No – The node has not Control Station Capability.



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R2R Node ConfigurationCurrent R2R node information can be shown in a dialog page.

Select Common > Network > Node Config in the menu tree.

The R2R Node Config page is shown.

Figure 7-28. R2R node configuration

IdentityPhysical ID

Shows the MAC ID of the RA or CU board.

Network ID The network node number that has to be set to a unique number between

1 and 13. Use number 0 for a stand-alone repeater.

Network ID can be abbreviated to Nw ID or NUID in this system.

AbilitiesNetwork Enable

Check this box to enable the node for R2R network. Uncheck for stand-alone repeater.

Control Station Capability Checked box means that this node can be the master node if the current

master node has ceased to work. Several nodes in an R2R net are allowed to be assigned Control Station Capability.

At least one node must be assigned ’Control Station Capability’ in a network. It is recommended to assign all nodes ’Control Station Capability.’

Current Role Shows the current Control station status.

The repeater has to be restarted to set changes in effect.


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R2R Link Transfer SpeedThe link transfer speed in an R2R-net has to be correct set, otherwise it will not work.

The link transfer speed can only be set when the repeater is connected via a cable (not via a modem).

The link transfer speed must be the same for all nodes in a network. The default speed, 38400 baud, is recommended.

Select Common > Network > Link Speed in the menu tree.

The Link Speed page is shown.

The current speed is shown and can be set in the Link speed box.



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R2R Network Statistics Current R2R-net statistics can be shown in an information page.

Select Common > Network > Statistics in the menu tree.

The R2R Link Statistics page is shown. No modification can be made in this page.

Figure 7-29. R2R net statistics

IdentityDisplays the network ID and physical ID of the repeater.

TimeStarted

Shows when the statistics collection was started, in repeater time.

Refreshed Shows when the statistics data has reached the OM-Online. The time is

the local OM-Online PC-time.

MessagesShows the number of transmitted, received, retransmitted and lost messages.

BytesShows the number of transmitted, received, and retransmitted characters, the latter both as an absolute character count and as a relative percentage value.

The Reset button resets the statistics calculation.


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Allgon Systems AB 31�3RPMRI Alarms and Events

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8. Alarms and EventsThe following alarm and event descriptions are included in this chapter:

AlarmsAlarm overview, page 8-2.

External alarm configuration, page 8-4.

Alarm polling, page 8-6.

Alarm modems, page 8-8.

Alarm call criteria, page 8-10.

Alarm reception, page 8-11.

Alarm reset, page 8-16.

Alarm reference list, page 8-17.

Events• Event log, page 8-24.

Alarms and Events 31�3RPMRI Allgon Systems AB

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Alarm Overview All repeater alarms are classified in the following levels depending on how

serious the causing events are to the repeater operation.

Alarm Levels

NoneNone is initiated by an event that has no effect to the repeater operation.

None can be considered as event information. If no alarm is active, None can be indicated as alarm status in various windows.

WarningWarning is initiated by an event that decreases the repeater performance.

Warning is not a serious alarm. It can, for instance, be caused by poor antenna isolation or low traffic activity.

ErrorError is initiated by an event that makes a part of the repeater not functioning.

Error is a serious alarm. It can, for instance, be caused by a synthesizer fault or an external alarm.

CriticalCritical is initiated by an event that makes the entire repeater out of operation.

Critical is a fatal alarm. It can, for instance, be caused by a mains breakdown or an external alarm such as fire.

CeasingCeasing is initiated by an event that eliminates the cause of an alarm.

Ceasing is, for instance, applicable to an antenna isolation alarm when poor antenna isolation is no longer detected.

Alarm IndicationAlarms are indicated with a LED on the repeater front and can be polled to an OMS or OM-Online.

Combined repeaters indicate alarms for both the repeater units if an alarm has been activated in either of the units.


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Internal and External Alarms There are a number of internal alarms and four external alarm inputs.

The internal alarms have fixed alarm levels. They are initiated by the CU, BSC or FON software and are listed in the repeater manual.

The external alarm inputs, EAL1 – EAL4, can be configured for various alarm levels and alarm purposes in the External Alarm window (described on page 8-4). The external alarm inputs can, instead of being external alarm inputs, be used for the purposes described below.

EAL1The EAL1 external alarm input can also be used for mains breakdown alarm. The mains breakdown device is described in the repeater manual.

EAL2The EAL2 external alarm input can also be used for battery backup alarm.

EAL3The EAL3 external alarm input can also be used for fiber-optics alarm, provided a FON or FOT board is used.

EAL4The EAL4 external alarm input can also be used for an alarm which is activated if the repeater door is open.

External alarm CeasingThe external alarm inputs can be selected with or without Ceasing.

• With ceasing, for instance Warning w ceasing, means that activated alarms as well as ceased alarms are reported to an OMS or OM-Online. Ceased alarms are reported as Ceasing.

• Without Ceasing, for instance Warning w/o ceasing, means that an activated alarm will be reported to an OMS or OM-Online. When the cause of the alarm has ceased, the event is assigned the None level.


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External Alarm Configuration The external alarms, EAL1 – EAL4, can be configured in an external alarm

configuration page.

Select Common > Alarm > External Alarm in the menu tree.

The External Alarm page is shown.

Figure 8-1. External alarm configuration

Select alarm level for each of the external alarm inputs 1 – 4. Available alarm levels are: Critical, Error, Warning and None. Each of which can be selected with or without Ceasing. Select None for external alarms not to be used.

All alarms (except for the Door alarm) are activated 1 second after initiation.

Inverted Input is described separately below.

Alarm 1External alarm 1

For external alarm sensor. Change to a descriptive text (supported in SA102 02/1 R2D and later) and choose any alarm level.

Mains BreakdownAlerts for power supply failure, provided that a mains breakdown relay (optional) is used. The alarm level is always set to Critical w ceasing. The mains breakdown relay is detailed in the repeater manual.


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Same as for External alarm 1.

Battery Backup UnitAlerts for battery backup failure, provided that a backup battery unit (optional) is used. You can choose any alarm level. This option sets automatically Alarm 1 to Mains Breakdown with the Error w ceasing alarm level.

Supported in SA102 02/1 R2D and later.



FiberAlerts for link errors between the repeater and the base station, if fiber-optic interface (optional) is used. You can choose any alarm level.



DoorAlerts for open repeater door, provided that a door switch is used. You can choose any alarm level. The door alarm is activated 30 seconds after initiation, which makes it possible to open the door and turn the alarm off before the alarm is activated.

Inverted InputChecking/unchecking this box toggles the alarm switch connection from being active closed to active open (further detailed in the repeater manual).

LEDThe brightness of the led visible from the outside of the repeater. This feature makes it possible to reduce the brightness, for instance to eliminate the risk of disturbance or misunderstanding when placed in subways.

Supported in SA102 02/1 R2A and later.

External alarm output relaySets the repeater alarm level at which the external alarm output relay should be activated. Available alarm levels are: Undefined, Warning, Error, Critical and Off.


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Alarm PollingThis section describes configuration and status for the alarm polling.

Configuration The alarm polling configuration is used to set a repeater to poll other repeater

nodes in the same network for their availability and alarm status.

Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Polling > Config in the menu tree.

The Alarm Polling Configuration page is shown.

Set the polling parameters as described below.

Poll interval and timeoutPoll interval

Polling interval in seconds. Setting range is 1 – 200 seconds.

Poll timeout Maximum number of times a repeater can fail to answer before an alarm

is generated. Setting range is 1 – 200 times where ’0’ switches the polling feature off.

Polled units (IP) / Polled units (SLW) Unit 1 – Unit 8

Poll addresses in the network:

– IP addresses for an IP network.

– Network IDs (1 – 13) for an R2R network.


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Status The alarm polling status page shows the current status for polled repeaters.

Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Polling > Status in the menu tree.

The Alarm Polling Status page is shown.

Address Polled repeater addresses in the network:

– IP addresses for an IP network.

– Network IDs (1 – 13) for an R2R network.

Poll State The polling status can be:

– OKThe repeater is polled.

– IDLEThe repeater has not yet been polled.

– ERRORThe repeater has exceeded the polling timeout.

Alarm Level Shows the highest alarm level for each polled repeater.

Operating Indicates whether the polled repeaters are in operation or not.

No can also indicate an incorrect poll address (see page 8-6).


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Alarm Modem Configuration This configuration defines which modems to be used for automatic alarm

reporting, the order they are to be used, and the number of attempts in case of error.

When reporting alarms to an OMS or OM-Online station, the repeaters in a network can use modems connected to themselves (local modems) or modems connected to other nodes in the same network. This is a way to keep up a reliable alarm transmission with a low number of modems, as other modems can be used if the first modem does not work.

To achieve this behavior, the alarm modems have to be configured in the Alarm Modem List page. Otherwise, the repeaters will try to use a local modem once.

Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Modem in the menu tree.

The Alarm Modem List page is shown.

Figure 8-2. Alarm modem list

Figure 8-2 shows the Alarm Modem List page for an IP network. The page for an R2R network is identical to the IP page, except for the Network ID (NwID) number that is included in the R2R lists.

Modem List This list contains the currently used modems (repeaters). The order of the

modems in the list reflects the order in which they are to be used. You can change the order by moving a highlighted modem upwards or downwards with the buttons.

Repeaters can be added and removed from the list by means of the left and right arrow buttons.


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Available Repeaters This list contains the available repeaters in the network.

For IP networks, the repeaters that have reported a modem to the Name Server are displayed first in this list with a small modem icon in front of the repeater name, see Figure 8-2.

Use up to ... modems from the list before giving up. This number defines how many modems from the Modem List list to try

before giving up in case of uncompleted alarm reporting.

Set this parameter to at least the number of repeaters in the Modem List.

If you set a higher number, the repeater will continue from top of the list again.

If you set a lower number, the last modems in the list will not be used.

ExampleFigure 8-3 shows a part of a network that includes repeaters numbered from 1 to 13. Three of which have a modem (marked ’PSTN’ in the figure).

Figure 8-3. Three gateway repeaters in a network

Assume that the Modem List contains the three gateway repeaters in the number order and the number of attempts is set to 5:

Number 1Number 2Number 3

Use up to 5 modems from the list before giving up.

This will result in the following modem order (if the reporting fails):

Repeater 1 – Repeater 2 – Repeater 3 – Repeater 1 – Repeater 2 – giving up.

2 3 4113

PSTN PSTN PSTN


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Alarm Call Criteria Phone numbers, time, and minimum alarm level for automatic alarm

reporting from a repeater to an OMS or OM-Online can be set in a configuration page.

Select Common > Alarm > Alarm Call in the menu tree.

The Alarm Call Criteria page is shown.

Figure 8-4. Alarm call criteria

Call on level ... or higher Selected alarm level and higher are reported to the OMS or OM-Online.

In OM-Online, the reported alarms can be displayed in the OM Alarm LE (page 8-11).

If you for instance choose the Error level, then Critical and Error alarms will be reported by the repeater.

The repeater will report both when an alarm event occurs and when it ceases.

Phone ... between ... and The primary phone number for alarm reporting with usage time period.

Phone ... at all other times The secondary (backup) phone number for alarm reporting on times

outside the primary phone usage time period, or when the primary phone number cannot be used.

Try up to ... times, pausing for ... minutes between calls Number of call attempts at busy or no answer, and the time between the

call attempts.


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Alarm Reception

Figure 8-5. OM Alarm window

OM Alarm LE (Figure 8-5) is an alarm browser that can be used to receive, view, filter and print alarms reported by Allgon repeaters.

OM Alarm LE is a separate program started with the Allgon OM-Alarm option in the Allgon OM-Online program group.

This program can handle maximum two modems, one of which is intended for SLW connection and one for PPP connection. OM Alarm LE can thus receive alarms from one SLW repeater and one IP repeater simultaneously.

OM Alarm LE can only be used as one instance in a computer.

The 100 last reported alarms are stored and can be displayed in the OM alarm window.

Each alarm is written into a user definable alarm text file as it arrives.

The OM Alarm LE has a single user licence.

OM Alarm interface and important settingsThe OM Alarm LE main window has a menu, an alarm entries list, and a bottom status bar for SLW, IP and filters. These items are described below.

After the interface description, you will find a section about important settings for alarm reception.


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Main MenuThe main menu has the options shown in Figure 8-6.

Figure 8-6. OM Alarm main menu

File Print

Prints to the system HTML browser, from which you can print the alarm list on paper.

PreferencesOpens a dialog box in which you can define the file name and path for the alarm file into which all received alarms are written. You can also choose if you want a sound for each received alarm.

ExitExits the OM Alarm LE program.

Edit Select All

Selects (highlights) all entries. To unselect all entries, double-click any mark check box. To select desired entries, use the Shift and Ctrl keys and click the entry lines in the standard Windows manner.

DeleteDeletes selected (highlighted) entries.

Delete AllDeletes all entries.

MarkMarks all selected (highlighted) entries (the mark boxes are checked). Marked entries are affected by the filters, see below. You can also mark desired entries by clicking the check boxes.

UnmarkUnmarks all selected (highlighted) entries. You can also unmark desired entries by clicking the check boxes.

Mark AllMarks all entries. To unmark all entries, select Select All and Unmark.


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View Filter

Opens the filter option box in which you can choose various filter combinations by checking the hide check boxes. You can also set the filter feature on or off, with the settings retained.

Figure 8-7. OM Alarm filter

SLW Activate

You can activate or deactivate alarm reception from SLW repeaters by selecting these options.

ConfigureIn deactivated state, you can configure the SLW CommServer Host, CommServer Port and Modem. To be able to receive alarms, these settings have to be correctly set. They are described on page 4-7.

IP Activate

You can activate or deactivate alarm reception from IP repeaters by selecting these options.

ConfigureIn deactivated state, you can configure the IP CommServer Host and CommServer Port. To be able to receive alarms, these settings have to be correctly set. They are described on page 4-7.

Help Help Topics

Shows available OM Alarm LE help.

AboutShows program version.


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Alarm Entries ListThe alarm list information, shown in Figure 8-5, does not need any further explanation as the column headlines are self-explaining.

The mark check boxes are located to the left in the window.

The latest 100 received alarms are stored in the alarm file and can be shown and filtered as described above.

Status BarThe status bar has three information parts.

The fist part shows whether the SLW connection is active or inactive, and the SLW connection status.

The second part shows the same information for IP connection.

The third part has a check box for setting the filter feature on or off. It also has a button that opens the same filter dialog box described for the Filter option above.


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Important Settings for Alarm Reception The alarm configuration described below is very important for the alarm

reception.

Repeater settings The repeaters have to be properly configured. The following settings are

important:

• The repeater modems have to be properly configured, see page 6-74.

• The repeaters have to be configured for network modem usage, see the description on page 8-8.

• The repeaters have to be configured for alarm calls, see page 8-10.

• A PPP alarm user has to be created for IP repeaters, see page 7-36.

CommServer host settings The CommServer configuration is dependent on the operative system. The

following settings are, however, important:

• Properly installed modems. One modem is required for each repeater type (one for IP and one for SLW).

• A PPP alarm user, which must correspond to the one configured in the repeaters, has to be created for IP repeater connection, see page 7-36.

• A RAS service configured for Receive calls only for the installed modem must be configured.

OM Alarm LE settings The OM Alarm LE has to be configured to find the CommServer, and for SLW

connection, also the right modem. Consequently, for the OM Alarm LE the following settings are important:

• Properly set CommServer Host and CommServer Port, see the IP and SLW menus above and page 4-7.

• For SLW repeaters, correct Modem setting, see the SLW menu above and page 4-7.


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Alarm Reset The following actions are performed when making an alarm reset:

• All alarms are cleared in the repeater.

• All process counters are cleared.

• The highest value stored for the CU board temperature (Highest Temp) is reset to the currently measured temperature (the CU board is described in the CU Testpoints section on page 6-48).

• Only remaining active alarms are considered as active alarms.

The reset procedure does not affect uplink or downlink communication in progress.

Alarm reset can be performed as follows:

– Click the alarm reset button in the OM-Online main menu window.

– Click the alarm reset button in the Event Log window (page 8-24).


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Alarm Reference List This alarm reference list includes all alarms recognized by OM-Online. These

alarms can be displayed in the OM Alarm LE window (page 8-11).

Additional alarms may have been added to the system after issuing this manual.

Remarks for the alarms are found after the table.

ID Alarm text Alarm unit Alarm level Description

1 Power supply PSU 1 Critical PSU1 in the cabinet does not work properly.

A sum signal from the PSU1 indicates that at least one voltage output has dropped. If no mains breakdown relay is used, then the alarm will also be sent at mains breakdown.

Ceasing PSU1 in the cabinet works properly again.

Ceasing is sent if the PSU1 works at start-up, and there is a corresponding critical PSU1 alarm logged in the Events log. The repeater will restart when the power is back and this alarm will be sent.

PSU 2 Critical PSU2 in the cover does not work properly.

A sum signal from the PSU2 indicates that at least one voltage output has dropped. If no mains breakdown relay is used, then the alarm will also be sent at mains breakdown.

Ceasing PSU2 in the cover works properly again.

Ceasing is sent if the PSU2 works at start-up, and there is a corresponding critical PSU2 alarm logged in the Events Log. The repeater will restart when the power is back and this alarm will be sent.

FON Charger Error The FON 10 Volt charger voltage is below limit.

Suggested remedy: Replace the FON board.

Ceasing The cause of the alarm has ceased.

2 Repeater restart CU None Power on start, or user ordered reboot.

Logged to indicate a normal power up, or a restart ordered by the operator.

Warning Software error restart, 1st – 7th time.

Restart 1st to 7th time during a 14 day period. The counter is reset every 14th day, counted from power up.

Error Software error restart 8th – 10th time.

Restart 8th to 10th time during the 14 day period. At the 11th time, the SW bank will be blocked and not used anymore until a user ordered reset is performed, or power is switched off/on.

3 Mains breakdown External Critical The mains power is gone.

Used with an external relay indicating mains breakdown. The external relay should be connected to External Alarm 1 and the repeater configured to indicate this alarm. If no relay is used, a mains breakdown will be reported as a PSU fault.

Ceasing The mains power is back.

Sent if there is a corresponding critical mains breakdown alarm logged in the Events Log. The repeater will restart when the power is back.


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4 Alarm reset CU None Alarm reset by the user.

All alarms are reset. The cause of the alarm will be re-evaluated and reported, if still active.

5 Local bus error CHA #,BSA #

Error Error when communicating on the bus.

The CU has no contact with the CHA or BSA board, which is taken out of service.

6 Mains bkd w backup External Error Used to indicate that the mains is no longer available. Repeater is powered by external battery backup unit.

Suggested remedy: Check the mains power.


7 Err in AD-converter Warning The analog-to-digital converter on the CU board does not give reliable values.

8 New unit detected None Compared to the last power on, the CU has recognized at least one additional hardware unit.

9 Inst. unit lost Error Compared to the last power on, the CU lacks at least one hardware unit.

10 EEPROM error CU Error EEP read or write fail.

Data cannot be written or read from the EEPROM on the CU board. User parameters are stored in the EEPROM.

11 Log memory fault Error Log memory fault.

Indicates that the log memory on the CU board is faulty. The repeater will not work. Not available in all CU software versions.

12 High temperature CU Warning The CU board temperature is higher than 90°C.

Ceasing The CU board temperature has fallen below 90°C.

13 REFO error Error AR: Significant REFO drift or error detected by CU. ALR: Low level from REFO detected by CU.

14 Ext refo error Warning An external reference is lost (e.g. GPS reference receiver, if used). The repeater now uses the internal reference.

Suggested remedy: Check the reference source and the cables.

15 CU battery fault CU Warning CU RAM battery fault.

The battery for the RAM on the CU board has a voltage outside the normal 2.7 to 3.5 Volt. An alarm may be initiated at start-up if the repeater has been stored out of power for a long time.

Suggested remedy: Ensure jumper P3 on the CU board is mounted to charge the battery.


16 SW load error CU Error Software load error.

An error has occurred during a software load process. The flash memory does not contain a proper software.

Suggested remedy: Check the CU software using the OM-Online SW Manager. Do NOT restart the repeater.

17 Log cleared CU None Log memory has been cleared.

The check sum in the Events Log memory is faulty. The log is cleared. Can be caused of a bad RAM battery backup or low voltage to the RAM.



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18 RTC restarted CU None The time is changed by the operator (logged to keep track of changes made to the RTC).

Warning Time reset to 1994-01-01.

The RTC was unable to keep track of the time and did a reset.

Suggested remedy: Ensure jumper P3 on the CU board is mounted to charge the battery.

19 RTC error Error RTC does not operate.

The CU has detected an error in the RTC operation which makes the time unreliable.

Suggested remedy: Replace the CU board.

20 Door open alarm External Configurable The door has been open more than 30 seconds without disabling the alarm.

Ceasing The door has been closed more than 30 seconds, or the alarm is disabled.

21 External alarm 1 External Configurable External alarm input EA1 active more than 1 second.

Ceasing External alarm input EA1 no longer active.







30 No modem found Remote ctrl None No modem found, that is no answer is returned on a poll string to the modem.

33 No connection Remote ctrl None No connection at callback.

The repeater has tried to call as many times as stated in the alarm call settings. No connection was established.

Warning No connection at alarm call.

The repeater has tried to call as many times as stated in the alarm call settings. No connection was established. This alarm does not generate a new attempt to report alarm by alarm call.

34 Login failed None Invalid repeater password.

35 Remote connection Remote ctrl None Modem connection to OM-Online opened.

Not logged on CU2. Login Registry gives the same function and more information about CU2.

36 Modem init failed Remote ctrl None Initiation string to modem not OK.

The initiation string sent to the modem is not OK. The string may contain commands not recognized by the modem. An alarm might be sent anyway.

Suggested remedy: Check the modem using the OM-Online or OMS modem debugger.

37 Remote timeout Remote ctrl Warning The time limit of 20 minutes is exceeded without extending the timer. The modem connection is terminated by the repeater.

38 PIN code failed Remote ctrl Warning The PIN code sent to MS is incorrect. To unlock the MS/SIM card, the PUK code will probably be needed.




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39 No phone detected Remote ctrl Warning When using a PC-card together with the MS, the alarm indicates contact with the PC-card, but MS is not present or turned off.

Note: A Nokia MS does not power-up after power failure.

Suggested remedy: Ensure the cellular phone is connected.


40 Battery fault RCC unit, FON charger

Error The backup battery on the RCC unit or the FON board does not work properly.

Suggested remedy: Check cables or replace battery.


41 RF blocking Channel #, UL/DL

Error Constant carrier, PA off.

Uplink carrier has been constantly above 27dBm for more than 10 seconds.

Ceasing The cause of the alarm has not been detected for 10 seconds.

42 Antenna isolation BSA #, Channel #, UL/DL

Warning Low antenna isolation.

The antenna isolation is lower than the gain set. Gain is reduced by 10dB – 13dB below the oscillation point.

Suggested remedy: Decrease gain or increase antenna isolation.

Error Low antenna isolation at lowest gain.

The gain has been reduced as much as possible but the oscillation still remains. The amplifier is turned off.

Suggested remedy: Decrease gain or increase antenna isolation.

Ceasing Normal operation again, that is no oscillation can be detected 13dB above the gain set.

44 Low stability margin Channel #, UL/DL

Warning MRX has detected that antenna isolation is below the gain set. The gain is reduced 10 – 13dB below oscillation point.

Suggested remedy: Decrease the gain or increase the antenna isolation.


48 Battery backup fault External Error If a battery backup unit alarm is connected to external alarm 2, then the operator can configure the repeater to display this alarm when the battery backup unit indicates alarm.


50 Fiberoptical error FOT fiber optics

Configurable If a fiber unit alarm is connected to external alarm 3, then the operator can configure the repeater to display this alarm when the fiber optical unit indicates alarm.


55 WLI Queue full CU None WLI transmit queue is full, messages are lost.

Suggested remedy: Check configuration and cables.

56 WLI Node lost CU None An WLI node is lost.

Suggested remedy: Check if node is still connected and operating.

Warning An WLI node is lost.

Suggested remedy: Check if node is still connected and operating.



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57 WLI HW error RIA Error WLI HW failure because the CU cannot read the MAC-ID of the RIA board or any other HW error in the WLI logic.

Suggested remedy: Replace the RIA board.

BSC WLI Error WLI HW failure because the CU cannot read the MAC-ID or any other HW error in the WLI logic.

Suggested remedy: Replace the repeater.

FON WLI,FON FLI

Error WLI HW failure because the CU cannot read the MAC-ID or any other HW error in the WLI logic.


60 Low traffic activity RSSI Statistics

Warning No signal strength on the channel was above the limit set longer than the time set in the configuration, indicating possible problems with service antenna. The area that the repeater is servicing may be covered by another stronger repeater or BTS.

Suggested remedy: Ensure that the antennas and the cellular phone works in the area to be covered, and that repeater supported channels are used.


61 No BCCH detected RSSI Statistics

Warning Signal strength on the BCCH channel was below the limit set longer than the time set in the configuration, indicating possible malfunction in the BTS or donor antennas.

Suggested remedy: Ensure that the repeater is configured to the BCCH channel and that the signal from the BTS has enough strength.


65 Gain reduction Channel #, UL/DL

Warning The gain is reduced below the limit.

The gain is reduced because the output power has been above the MPC limit more than the preset limit allows.


66 Overpower alarm Channel #, UL/DL

Warning Input power too high, output power above maximum limit.


70 Bad table alarm CU Error Requested table contains incorrect information (SW error).

71 Table not found CU Error Requested table not found in the database (SW or calibration error).

72 Table database error CU Error Table database not found (calibration error).

80 Antenna SWR alarm Donor antenna,service antenna

Error Too low antenna return loss, caused either by cables, connectors, or antenna problems.

Suggested remedy: Check antenna and cables.


90 FON Power alarm FON RF Error A DC voltage on a FON board is out of range.



91 FON TxStable alarm FON RF Error Laser transmitter control loop voltage out of range.


Creasing The cause of the alarm has ceased.



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92 FON Laser Rx Fault FON Warning Received optical level is below any of the two limits (one for Warning and one for Error).

Suggested remedy: Check optical cables.

Error Received optical level is below any of the two limits (one for Warning and one for Error).

Suggested remedy: Check optical cables.


93 FON SPI Alarm FON FLI Error The SPI bus connection to the RF modem does not work properly.


97 No GPS signal GPS Warning The GPS device cannot find any satellites. If active antenna is used, then the power supply for it can be faulty or wrongly configured.

Suggested remedy: Check the GPS antenna and cables. If an active antenna is used, then the jumper switch should be set accordingly.


98 No GPS device GPS Error The GPS device cannot be detected although an adapter board is mounted.

Suggested remedy: Check the GPS board.


99 GPS antenna power GPS Error The power supply to the GPS antenna is faulty or there is a power supply to a passive antenna.

Suggested remedy: Check the GPS antenna and cables. If an active antenna is used, then the jumper switch should be set accordingly.


100 Startup error CHA # Error A hardware error is detected on the board at powering up.

101 Synthesizer fault CHA # Error Unlocked synthesizer.

The frequency synthesizer is unlocked and the transmission can take place on an unknown frequency.

102 Volt Reg. fault CHA # Error DC voltage missing.

A DC voltage to an analog part of the board is missing.

103 PA fault CHA # Error Low power amplifier gain.

The PA board has too low output power for the RSSI and gain set. Not available in all CU software versions.

104 Param R/W error CHA # Error EEPROM read or write failure on the board.

105 High temperature CHA # Warning The CHA board temperature is higher than 85°C.

Error The CHA board temperature is higher than 95°C.

Ceasing The CHA board temperature has fallen below 70°C.

110 SW incompatibility MRX Error The MRX and CU software is not compatible.

Suggested remedy: Check the software versions and replace the incompatible one.

120 Startup error BSA # Error A hardware error is detected on the BSA board at powering up.

121 Synthesizer fault BSA # Error Unlocked synthesizer.

The frequency synthesizer is unlocked and the transmission can take place on an unknown frequency.

122 Volt Reg fault BSA # Error A DC voltage to an analog part of the board is missing.



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Remarks

A testpoint value is 0000 outside the valid range and 0001 inside the valid range.

The Mains breakdown alarm (3) requires a relay not included in the repeater.The Door open alarm (20) requires an optional door switch.The Battery backup fault alarm (48) requires an optional battery backup unit.The Fiber optical error alarm (50) requires an optional fiber optical interface.

Channel #, UL/DL Repeater channel number (1 – 4) at channel selective operation, uplink or downlink.BSEL #, UL/DL Repeater channel number at band selective operation, uplink or downlink.CHA # CHA board number at channel selective GSM operation.CSA # CSA board number at channel selective CDMA, WCDMA or DMB operation.BSA # BSA board number at band selective operation.BSC # BSA board number in an ALR Compact repeater.

123 PA fault BSA # Error Low power amplifier gain.

The PA board has too low output power for the RSSI and gain set. Not available in all CU software versions.

124 Param R/W error BSA # Error EEPROM read or write failure on the BSA board.

125 High temperature BSA # Warning The BSA board temperature is higher than 85°C.

Error The BSA board temperature is higher than 95°C and the power is turned off.

Ceasing The temperature has fallen to below 70°C and the power is turned on again.

126 High PSU voltage BSA # Critical The PA supply voltage is too high.

Suggested remedy: Ensure that correct PSU is used.

127 Unsupported PA-type

BSA # Error The ID of the mounted PA board is not expected by the BSA board.

Suggested remedy: Ensure that correct PA board is used.

128 BA HW alarm BA # Error A HW error on the BA board has been detected.

Ceasing The BA board is working properly after failure.

129 PA Undervoltage alarm

PA/BA # Error PA voltage level below alarm limit.

Suggested remedy: Check the PSU.


BSC,UL/DL

Error PA voltage level below alarm limit.

Suggested remedy: Check the PSU.


245 Not in Allowed Area CU None Repeater is moved from the operating area and the RF HW is switched on or off.



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Event Log All repeater alarms are stored in the repeater and can be displayed in an event

log window in OM-Online when connected to the repeater.

Select Common > Event Log in the menu tree or click the Event Log button.

The Event Log page is shown.

The event list contains alarms in chronological order with the oldest at the top of the list.

AckCheck this box to acknowledge entries. The acknowledgement is executed by clicking the Set button. Acknowledged entries will get the text OPERATOR in the Status column.

All entries can be marked by clicking the arrow button above the Ack text.

DelCheck this box to delete entries. The deletion is executed by clicking the Set button.

All entries can be marked by clicking the arrow button above the Del text.

Date, TimeDate and time when the alarm event occurred.

AlarmAlarm text.

UnitThe unit in which the alarm is initiated.

LevelThe alarm level that can be: Critical, Error, Warning, Ceasing or None.

StatusThe alarm status that can be:

– SENTThe alarm is sent (and acknowledged) to an alarm receiver, typically an OMS.

– OPERATORThe alarm is acknowledged by the operator.

– NOT ACKEDThe alarm is either not yet sent or has a too low alarm level to be sent (see Call on level ... or higher in the Alarm Call Criteria window on page 8-10).

TP, TP ValueThe name and value of the testpoints that initiated the alarm.

Alarm ResetThis button performs an alarm reset, see the description on page 8-16.

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9. Troubleshooting This chapter contains troubleshooting information and testpoints.

The following descriptions are included:

IP cable connection, page 9-2.

OM-Online modem, page 9-3.

Repeater modem, page 9-5.

Link transfer speed, page 9-6.

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IP Cable ConnectionThis section describes a problem that might occur for cable connection to a repeater in an IP net, and the remedy for it.

Sporadic line lost For some types of PCs in combination with long RS-232 cable for IP

connection, the line may be lost sporadically. A message saying something about lost carrier is shown.

The cause of this problem is that the RAS driver uses the DCD (Data Carrier Detect) line to determine if the line is lost even for local connection. Since the DCD line is unconnected on the FON/BSC and DIA boards, the line is floating.

Due to this, a PC port with a high impedance line receiver might change the DCD line status sporadically and thus cause the RAS driver to hang up the connection.

RemedyConnect a D-SUB 9-pin adapter, interconnected as shown in Figure 9-1, to the PC port.

Figure 9-1. DCD adapter

Current FON, BSC and DIA boards have new design that eliminates this problem.

1. DCD

2. RXD

3. TXD

4. DTR

5. GND

6. DSR

7. RTS

8. CTS

9. RI

1. DCD

2. RXD

3. TXD

4. DTR

5. GND

6. DSR

7. RTS

8. CTS

9. RI

D-SUB D-SUB


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OM-Online ModemThis section describes connection problems related to the OM-Online modem and what to check to find the cause of the problem.

Connection Error

Cannot connect to an IP repeater via modem• Ensure the modem is on.

• Check the RAS and phone book settings.

To be able to access repeaters with IP protocol, the RAS service has to be installed and a phonebook entry be set up in the communication workstation. This applies to all workstations that are to be used for cable or modem connection to repeaters. These workstations require also the CommServer software.


• Make sure that all the connection parameters are correctly set (further information is found in Chapter 4).

Figure 9-2. IP connection properties

• Make sure that the PPP user name and password are correctly entered and that they correspond to the PPP user name and password stored in the repeater (further information is found in Chapter 4).


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Cannot connect to an SLW repeater via modem• Ensure the modem is on.

• Make sure that all the connection parameters are correctly set (further information is found in Chapter 4).

Figure 9-3. Connection properties

• Make sure that the PPP user name and password are correctly entered and that they correspond to the PPP user name and password stored in the repeater (further information is found in Chapter 4).


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Repeater ModemThis section describes how to display repeater modem parameters.

Modem Testpoints Select Testpoints > Modem in the menu tree.

The Modem Testpoints page is shown. It shows continuously updated measured values.

Name, ValueGeneral modem testpoints:

Type Detected repeater modem type.

State The connection state for the repeater modem.

Speed Modem transfer speed in bps (baud rate) between the modems at remote

connection.

Connection Time Current remote connection time (last remote time at cable connection).

The following testpoints are read from cellular modems. Supported cellular modems are found in the OM-Online help.

Error (CMEE), Error (CEER) Error codes from cellular modem.

Registration Status Network registration.

PIN Status PIN code status, if used.

Operator (MCC), Operator (MNC) MCC (country code) and MNC (network code) for the current network.

COPS Mode Shows whether an automatic or manual operator is selected.

RSSI Received signal strength by mobile phone.

Qualiy (Q1), Bit Errors (E1) ETSI quality value and bit error rate. Value 99 means no relevant value.



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Link Transfer SpeedA reason for communication problems can be an incorrect transfer speed setting. The following settings should be used for modem and cable connections.

Remote Modem ConnectionThe transfer speed between the modem and the repeater is depending on the modem type used and is normally factory set.

The transfer speed between the OM-Online PC and the connected modem is depending on the modem used. For GSM modems, try 9600 baud if you get problems.

See also the RAS configuration in the OM-Online help.

Direct Cable Connection

IPFor IP cable connection the transfer speed should be set to 19200 baud.

See also the RAS configuration in the OM-Online help.

SLWThe transfer speed is always 9600 baud and it cannot be changed.

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Index

AAbbreviations ................................................................................................... ixAccessory ..................................................................................................... 6-49Active ................................................................................................ 6-27, 6-36Active time slots ........................................................................................... 6-31Address .......................................................................................................... 8-7Address consumption .................................................................................... 7-21AGC .................................................................................................. 6-13, 6-42AGC alarm ........................................................................................ 6-37, 6-38AGC DL ....................................................................................................... 6-39AGC state ..................................................................................................... 6-37AGC UL ....................................................................................................... 6-39AGC, Automatic Gain Control ................................................ 6-10, 6-22, 6-23Alarm call criteria ......................................................................................... 8-10Alarm configuration ....................................................................................... 8-4Alarm Level ............................................................................. 6-12, 6-29, 8-7Alarm Limit ................................................................................................. 6-54Alarm modem ................................................................................................. 8-8Alarm overview .............................................................................................. 8-2Alarm phone numbers .................................................................................. 8-10Alarm reception ............................................................................................ 8-11

important settings ................................................................................... 8-15OM Alarm LE settings ............................................................................. 8-15repeater settings ...................................................................................... 8-15

Alarm reference list ...................................................................................... 8-17Alarm reset .................................................................................................. 8-16Alarms ......................................................................................................... 6-34ALC Type ..................................................................................................... 6-16Allow Non-Preferred Channles ..................................................................... 6-20ALR, Compact Allgon Low Power Repeater ..................................................... 1-2Amplifier PEP .............................................................................................. 6-14Antenna

Donor ........................................................................................... 6-56, 6-58Service .......................................................................................... 6-56, 6-58

Antenna isolation supervision, MRX ............................................................. 6-53Antenna isolation test ........................................................................ 6-32, 6-33AR, Standard Allgon Repeater ........................................................................ 1-2Attenuation .................................................................................................... 6-7Automatic OM-Online start ............................................................................ 2-3Available Repeaters ........................................................................................ 8-9

BBA ................................................................................................................ 6-37Bandwidth .................................................................................................... 6-10Battery backup alarm ..................................................................................... 8-5BCCH Alarm After...h of inactivity ................................................................ 6-28Block ............................................................................................................ 6-41BMU, Base Station Master Unit ........................................................... 1-2, 7-11BSC board .................................................................................................... 7-14

CCall on level ... or higher ............................................................................... 8-10Callback ....................................................................................................... 6-67Callback phone numbers ............................................................................... 6-68CDMA Channel ............................................................................................ 6-23

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CDMA Power ................................................................................................ 6-24Ceasing ........................................................................................................... 8-3Cellular channel calculator .............................................................................. 5-8Cellular Channel Calculator icon ..................................................................... 2-3Center .............................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59Center frequency .............................................................................. 6-11, 6-41Ch ................................................................................................................ 6-27Channel ...................................................................... 6-27, 6-41, 6-56, 6-58Channel Number .......................................................................................... 6-20Channel number ........................................................................................... 6-30Collect Statistics Data ................................................................................... 6-28Combiner attenuation ............................................................ 6-19, 6-26, 6-40Command Line Interface ................................................................................. 5-7Communication units .................................................................................... 7-10Configuration

BSEL, Band Selective standard repeater ................................................... 6-10CDMA Channel selective CDMA / WCDMA repeater ................................. 6-19CSEL, Channel Selective repeater ............................................................ 6-26DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting repeater ....................................... 6-40FON, Fiber Optical Node ............................................................................ 6-6RSSI ........................................................................................................ 6-28WRH, Wideband Radio Head .................................................................... 6-36

Connection Time ............................................................................................. 9-5Constant CW signal in GSM band .................................................................. 6-33Control Station Capability ............................................................................. 7-41Control to ......................................................................................... 6-12, 6-30COPS Mode .................................................................................................... 9-5CSA Temp .................................................................................................... 6-24CU battery .................................................................................................... 6-48CU board ...................................................................................................... 7-14CU software .................................................................................................. 6-44

Application 1 ................................................................................ 6-45, 6-46Application 2 ................................................................................ 6-45, 6-46BLOCKED ............................................................................................... 6-45Current application ...................................................................... 6-45, 6-46downloading ............................................................................................. 6-46ERROR .................................................................................................... 6-45NOT EXISTING ...................................................................................... 6-45PRIMARY ................................................................................................ 6-45reboot ...................................................................................................... 6-46SECONDARY .......................................................................................... 6-45SOFTBLOCKED ...................................................................................... 6-45

Current Role ................................................................................................. 7-41Current Temp ............................................................................................... 6-48

DDatabase ....................................................................................................... 6-34Date and time ............................................................................................... 6-73Default IP address numbering ....................................................................... 7-21Detector ........................................................................................................ 6-37Digital Multimedia Broadcasting ..................................................................... 1-2Direct cable connection ......................................................................... 4-1, 4-9Direction

Forward ................................................................................................... 6-56Reflected .................................................................................................. 6-56

Disconnecting repeater .................................................................................. 4-13Distribution Antenna System .......................................................................... 1-2DL IF det ...................................................................................................... 6-18DL Synth ...................................................................................................... 6-18DMB ............................................................................................................... 1-2DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Repeater ............................................. 1-2


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Donor ........................................................................................................... 6-54Door open alarm ............................................................................................. 8-5Downlink Gain (dB) ........................................................................... 6-20, 6-27Downlink Input LNA Att Ctrl ....................................................................... 6-48Downloading CU software ............................................................................ 6-46

EEAL .......................................................................................... 6-48, 8-3, 8-4Error (CEER) ................................................................................................. 9-5Error (CMEE) ................................................................................................ 9-5Error level ...................................................................................................... 6-7Event log ...................................................................................................... 8-24Exit dialog box ................................................................................................ 5-9Exit OM-Online .............................................................................................. 5-9External alarm ............................................................................................... 8-4External alarm configuration .......................................................................... 8-4

FFiber optics alarm ........................................................................................... 8-5Fiberoptical enable ......................................................................................... 6-6Fiberoptical powersave enable ........................................................................ 6-6Fixed att ......................................................................................................... 6-7FLI ................................................................................................................. 7-2F-link ............................................................................................................. 7-2F-net .............................................................................................................. 7-2F-net characteristics ....................................................................................... 7-9F-net overview .............................................................................................. 7-29F-net statistics .............................................................................................. 7-32FON board ................................................................................................... 7-15FON General Status ....................................................................................... 6-8FON, Fiber Optic Node .......................................................................... 1-2, 6-5FOR, Fiber Optic Repeater .................................................................. 1-2, 7-11

GGain ...................................................................................... 6-11, 6-36, 6-41Gain Reduction Alarm .................................................................................. 6-20Gain reduction alarm .................................................................................... 6-40Gain regulation at poor antenna isolation ..................................................... 6-32Gain set to ......................................................................................... 6-12, 6-30Gain Trail .................................................................................................... 6-17Gateway repeater ......................................................................................... 7-10GC 1 ............................................................................................................. 6-35GC 2 ............................................................................................................. 6-35GC A ............................................................................................................ 6-24GC B ............................................................................................................ 6-24GC C ............................................................................................................ 6-24Getting started ............................................................................................... 4-1

HHardware units ............................................................................................ 6-64Help

button hints ............................................................................................... 3-1dialog box help ........................................................................................... 3-1help menu .................................................................................................. 3-1status bar .................................................................................................. 3-1

High edge ..................................................................................................... 6-11Highest Temp ............................................................................................... 6-48


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IICMP ............................................................................................................ 7-17IDRV ..................................................................................... 6-14, 6-25, 6-38IF Synt1 ....................................................................................................... 6-15IF Synt2 ....................................................................................................... 6-15IF Synth ....................................................................................................... 6-61IFDet ............................................................................................................ 6-14Input Attenuation ................................ 6-19, 6-22, 6-26, 6-29, 6-40, 6-42Instability ......................................................................................... 6-32, 6-33Installation ..................................................................................................... 2-1Interface addresses ....................................................................................... 7-19Introduction ................................................................................................... 1-1IP ....................................................................................................... 7-2, 7-17IP addresses .................................................................................................. 7-19IP communication ......................................................................................... 7-18IP network description .................................................................................... 7-4IP network planning ..................................................................................... 7-21IP network requirements ................................................................................ 7-5IP protocol diagram ...................................................................................... 7-17IP terminology ................................................................................................ 7-2IPA ................................................................................................... 6-25, 6-38IPAL ............................................................................................................. 6-14IPAR ............................................................................................................ 6-14

LLegend .......................................................................................................... 6-60Limit ................................................................................................ 6-20, 6-40LinDAS ........................................................................................................... 1-2Link ................................................................................................................ 7-3Login registry ............................................................................................... 6-69Low edge ...................................................................................................... 6-11Low power ...................................................................................................... 6-7

MMain window .................................................................................................. 5-2Mains breakdown alarm .................................................................................. 8-4Max channel power ....................................................................................... 6-26Max gain ....................................................................................................... 6-36Max Total Power ............................................................................... 6-20, 6-40Message log ..................................................................................................... 5-5Min gain ....................................................................................................... 6-36Min Loss ....................................................................................................... 6-59Mode

BLOCK .................................................................................................... 6-23Block ........................................................................................... 6-30, 6-33OFF ............................................................................................. 6-23, 6-30OPERATE ............................................................................................... 6-23Operate .................................................................................................... 6-30START UP ............................................................................................... 6-23Start up ................................................................................................... 6-30

Modem List ..................................................................................................... 8-8Modem, repeater

Area Code ................................................................................................ 6-74Bit errors (E1) ............................................................................................ 9-5commands ................................................................................................ 6-75initiation string ........................................................................................ 6-74Modem speed ............................................................................................. 9-5Modem type ............................................................................................... 9-5PIN code .................................................................................................. 6-74PIN status ................................................................................................. 9-5


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Quality (Q1) .............................................................................................. 9-5RSSI .......................................................................................................... 9-5Speed ....................................................................................................... 6-74testpoints .................................................................................................. 9-5

MPC ............................................................................................................. 6-35MRX antenna isolation supervision ............................................................... 6-53MRX antenna supervision ............................................................................. 6-53MRX functional description .......................................................................... 6-52MRX return loss (VSWR) supervision ............................................................ 6-53MRX software ............................................................................................... 6-62MRX, Measurement Receiver ............................................................. 6-22, 6-50

NNet and link ................................................................................................... 7-3Network Enable ........................................................................................... 7-41Network ID .................................................................................................. 7-41Network mask characteristics ....................................................................... 7-20Node .............................................................................................................. 1-2Node interface addresses .............................................................................. 7-19Notepad ....................................................................................................... 6-76NUID ........................................................................................................... 7-41Nw ID .......................................................................................................... 7-41

OOCM, Optical Converter Module ..................................................................... 1-2OM Alarm LE ............................................................................................... 8-11

Edit menu ............................................................................................... 8-12File menu ................................................................................................ 8-12Help menu ............................................................................................... 8-13IP menu .................................................................................................. 8-13SLW menu ............................................................................................... 8-13View menu .............................................................................................. 8-13

OM-Onlineautomatic start .......................................................................................... 2-3CommServer start icon .............................................................................. 2-3help icon .................................................................................................... 2-3main window ............................................................................................. 4-3part number .............................................................................................. 5-5program folder ........................................................................................... 2-3start icon ................................................................................................... 2-3uninstallation ............................................................................................ 2-4version ...................................................................................................... 5-5

Operating ....................................................................................................... 8-7Operator (MCC) ............................................................................................. 9-5Operator (MNC) ............................................................................................. 9-5OUTATT ...................................................................................................... 6-24Output Power .................................................................................... 6-22, 6-30Output power ............................................................................................... 6-42

PPA ..................................................................................................... 6-13, 6-37PA Bias ........................................................................................................ 6-35PA Temp ............................................................................... 6-14, 6-24, 6-38PA, Power Amplifier board ........................................................................... 6-23PAATT ......................................................................................................... 6-39PAPIN ......................................................................................................... 6-24Password, repeater ....................................................................................... 6-67

Full privileges .......................................................................................... 6-67Read privileges ........................................................................................ 6-67Write privileges ........................................................................................ 6-67


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PATYPE ....................................................................................................... 6-39PDET DL ..................................................................................................... 6-38PDET UL ..................................................................................................... 6-38Phone ... at all other times ............................................................................ 8-10Phone ... between ... and ................................................................................ 8-10Phone book ..................................................................................................... 5-6Poll interval .................................................................................................... 8-6Poll State ........................................................................................................ 8-7Poll timeout .................................................................................................... 8-6Polled units .................................................................................................... 8-6Power ........................................................................................................... 6-35PPP .............................................................................................................. 7-17PPP addresses .............................................................................................. 7-19PSM ............................................................................................................. 6-48PSU .............................................................................................................. 6-48

QQuestionnaire ................................................................................................ Q-1

RR2R ................................................................................................................ 7-2R2R net .......................................................................................................... 7-2R2R network description ............................................................................... 7-37R2R network statistics .................................................................................. 7-43R2R terminology ............................................................................................. 7-2Reboot .......................................................................................................... 6-46Received level ................................................................................................. 6-8Receiver status ................................................................................................ 6-8Recovery Gain ............................................................................................... 6-17Recovery Time .............................................................................................. 6-17Ref Lev ............................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59Refreshed ..................................................................................................... 7-43Registration Status ......................................................................................... 9-5Remote connection ................................................................................ 4-1, 4-9Repeater ......................................................................................................... 1-2Repeater Channel ......................................................................................... 6-20Repeater hardware units ............................................................................... 6-64Repeater modem parameters ......................................................................... 6-74Repeater name .............................................................................................. 6-73Repeater on .................................................................................................. 6-10Requirements

hardware ................................................................................................... 2-1software ..................................................................................................... 2-1

Res BW ............................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59Return loss (VSWR) supervision, MRX .......................................................... 6-53Return loss analyzer ..................................................................................... 6-58RF .................................................................................................... 6-20, 6-41RF Synt ........................................................................................................ 6-15RF Synth ...................................................................................................... 6-61RH, Remote Hub ............................................................................................. 1-2RMU, Repeater Master Unit ................................................................ 1-2, 7-11ROUTE ........................................................................................................ 7-17RS-232 .......................................................................................................... 7-17RS-485 .......................................................................................................... 7-17RSSI ........................................................................... 6-20, 6-23, 6-28, 6-31RSSI Limit Downlink .................................................................................... 6-28RSSI Limit Uplink ........................................................................................ 6-28RSSI max ...................................................................................................... 6-31RSSI min ...................................................................................................... 6-31RX level .......................................................................................................... 6-9


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SService ......................................................................................................... 6-54Set gain ........................................................................................................ 6-37SLW .................................................................................................... 7-2, 7-38Span .................................................................................................. 6-57, 6-59Spectrum analyzer ........................................................................................ 6-56Sporadic line lost ............................................................................................ 9-2Spurious level ............................................................................................... 6-16Start icon ....................................................................................................... 2-3Started ......................................................................................................... 7-43State .............................................................................................................. 9-5Statistics ...................................................................................................... 6-34Status ............................................................................................... 6-57, 6-60

BSEL, Band Selective standard repeater .................................................. 6-12CDMA, Channel selective CDMA / WCDMA repeater ................................ 6-22CSEL, Channel selective repeater ............................................................. 6-29DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting repeater ...................................... 6-42FON, Fiber Optical Node ........................................................................... 6-8RSSI ........................................................................................................ 6-34WRH, Wideband Radio Head .................................................................... 6-37

Subnet characteristics .................................................................................. 7-20Subnetting ................................................................................................... 7-22Supress alarms ............................................................................................... 6-7SYNT_D ....................................................................................................... 6-24Synth 1D ...................................................................................................... 6-35Synth 2D ...................................................................................................... 6-35

TTemp ........................................................................................................... 6-35Temperature ..................................................................................... 6-38, 6-61Terminology ................................................................................................... 7-2Testpoints

BA board ................................................................................................. 6-63BSC, Band Selective Compact repeater ..................................................... 6-18BSEL, Band Selective standard repeater .................................................. 6-14CDMA, Channel selective CDMA / WCDMA repeater ................................ 6-24CSEL, Channel selective repeater ............................................................. 6-35CU board ................................................................................................. 6-48DMB, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting repeater ...................................... 6-43FON, Fiber Optical Node ........................................................................... 6-9modem ...................................................................................................... 9-5MRX ........................................................................................................ 6-61WRH, Wideband Radio Head .................................................................... 6-38

Traffic Alarm After...h of inactivity ............................................................... 6-28Traffic statistics ........................................................................................... 6-28Transmitter level ............................................................................................ 6-8Transmitter status ......................................................................................... 6-8Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 9-1Try up to ... times, pausing for ... minutes between calls ................................ 8-10TX stable ........................................................................................................ 6-9Type ............................................................................................................... 6-7

Periodic ............................................................................ 6-57, 6-58, 6-59Single ............................................................................... 6-57, 6-58, 6-59

UUDP .................................................................................................. 7-17, 7-18UL IF det ..................................................................................................... 6-18UL Synth ..................................................................................................... 6-18Uninstall ........................................................................................................ 2-4Uninstall icon ................................................................................................. 2-3


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Uplink Gain (dB) .............................................................................. 6-20, 6-27Uplink Input LNA Att Ctrl ............................................................................ 6-48Use up to ... modems from the list before giving up. ......................................... 8-9Used gain .................................................................... 6-12, 6-30, 6-37, 6-38

VVBIAS .......................................................................................................... 6-25

WWarning level .................................................................................................. 6-7Wavelength ..................................................................................................... 6-7WBA ............................................................................................................. 6-37WBA output power ........................................................................................ 6-37WBA PAON .................................................................................................. 6-38WBA POUT .................................................................................................. 6-38WLI ................................................................................................................ 7-2W-link ............................................................................................................ 7-2W-net ............................................................................................................. 7-2W-net characteristics ...................................................................................... 7-8W-net overview ............................................................................................. 7-29W-net statistics ............................................................................................. 7-32WRH, Wide Band Radio Head .......................................................................... 1-2

XX3.28 ............................................................................................................ 7-17

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Questionnaire The aim of this manual is to guide you when installing and operating the

Allgon repeaters, and to answer questions that may turn up. To ensure that we provide appropriate information for these purposes, we would appreciate your views and suggestions on how to improve the manual in this direction. Please, fill out the following questionnaire and send it to us.

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