RadioFrame Networks Inc MCRB10 User Manual
MC-Series System Installation & Testing
Final Checkout and Commissioning
RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
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For each channel, enter the frequency into the R2660 and verify that the SQE, frequency
error, and power level are all within specifications (refer to section 2.5.9.2 Transmitter
Performance Summary).
error, and power level are all within specifications (refer to section 2.5.9.2 Transmitter
Performance Summary).
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Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 for each sector.
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Review the Active Alarm Manager for any un-cleared alarms.
Refer to section 7.4 System Manager Alarms for more information.
5.5 Connect the MC-Series System to the Third-party RF Distribution
System
1
All MC-Series System elements can remain powered during removal of or connection to other
equipment.
equipment.
2
Refer to the third-party RF Distribution System manufacturer's power procedures.
3
Measure the composite output from the Tx 1, Tx 2, and Tx 3 connectors at the top of the
cabinet using a digital RF power meter.
cabinet using a digital RF power meter.
4
Use the variable Tx ATTENUATION knob on the front panel of each RF shelf to adjust the
composite output of each sector to accommodate the power budget of the DAS.
composite output of each sector to accommodate the power budget of the DAS.
The outside knob adjusts in 10 dB increments, and the inside knob adjusts in 1 dB
increments, up to 50 dB maximum.
increments, up to 50 dB maximum.
NOTE: The variable attenuators only impact the RF downlink. If large values of attenuation
are required, consider adding external attenuation to the uplink of the Rx port to maintain link
balance.
are required, consider adding external attenuation to the uplink of the Rx port to maintain link
balance.
5
Make sure the Nextel-provided coax jumpers have been swept.
6
Connect the jumpers between Tx 1 and DAS RF IN, and then connect the jumpers between
Rx 1 and DAS RF OUT.
Rx 1 and DAS RF OUT.
Connect the jumpers to the DAS commensurate with the sector coverage area and hub
locations per Nextel design.
locations per Nextel design.
7
Measure the output at the DAS remote unit(s) to verify power budget accuracy.
5.6 Functionality
Test
RadioFrame Networks recommends that a certification process be completed to ensure proper
operational performance and to verify the integrity of the following services:
operational performance and to verify the integrity of the following services:
• Voice quality for 3:1 Interconnect Voice
• Voice quality for 6:1 Private Group Dispatch Voice
• Call setup reliability for 3:1 Interconnect Voice
• Call setup reliability for 6:1 Private and Group Dispatch Voice
• Call stability for all of the above voice services
• Connection quality, stability, delay and perceived throughput for the Packet Data service
• Connection setup reliability for Packet Data
• Voice quality for 6:1 Private Group Dispatch Voice
• Call setup reliability for 3:1 Interconnect Voice
• Call setup reliability for 6:1 Private and Group Dispatch Voice
• Call stability for all of the above voice services
• Connection quality, stability, delay and perceived throughput for the Packet Data service
• Connection setup reliability for Packet Data