Digivance External Notch Filter Installation Instructions ADCP-75-244 Issue 1 12/2007 22419-A External Notch Filter Content Page INTRODUCTION............................................................ 1 1 DESCRIPTION.......................................................... 2 2 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 3 3 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED......................................... 4 4 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION............................................ 5 5 INSTALLATION......................................................... 5 6 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE................................. 8 INTRODUCTION This manual contains a description and installation instructions for the ADC Digivance external notch filter. The external notch filter mounts on a utility pole. Note: A customer provided 6 AWG ground cable and two customer provided RF coaxial cables, with male N type connectors on one end, are required to install this product. 1427868 Rev A Page 1
Revision History ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE 1 12/2007 Original. Trademark Information ADC and ADC Telecommunications are registered trademarks of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Admonishments Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. Admonishments in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence. Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided. Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided. Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided. 1 DESCRIPTION The Digivance external notch filter is a pole-mounted unit designed for use with a remote antenna in a distributed antenna system. The notch filter is positioned between the antenna and an ADC Digivance Spectrum Transport Module (STM) or similar device. The purpose of the notch filter is to notch out the 866-869 MHz spectrum of the SMR 800 Tx band to reduce interference with other operators in this band. The notch filter passes all other SMR spectrum (806-824 Rx and 851-865.4 Tx) within the SMR 800 band. It is intended for use during Phase 1 and Phase 2 of SMR rebanding. When Phase 3 rebanding goes into effect, the filter will no longer be needed and can be removed. Page 2
Figure 1 is a diagram showing the function of the notch filter. Note: Not shown in the diagram is the SMR 900 band which passes through unaffected. 806 MHz SMR 800 RX (UNAFFECTED) STM 851 MHz 824 MHz ANTENNA SMR 800 TX 866 MHz NOTCH FILTER 869 MHz 22442-A Figure 1. Notch Filter Function 2 SPECIFICATIONS Figure 2 shows the notch filter dimensions. Table 1 lists specifications. 7.53 IN. (19.1 CM) 1.00 IN. (2.5 CM) 13.95 IN. (35.4 CM) 5.76 IN. (14.6 CM) 5.31 IN. (13.5 CM) 15.96 IN. (40.5 CM) 22421-A Figure 2. Notch Filter Dimensions Page 3
Table 1. Notch Filter Specifications ITEM SPECIFICATION COMMENT Physical Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Electrical 13.95 x 7.53 x 5.31 in. (35.4 x 19.1 x 13.5 cm) 15.96 x 7.53 x 5.76 in. (40.5 x 19.1 x 14.6 cm) 20 lbs. (9.1 kg) Not including mounting bracket and connectors Including mounting bracket and connectors Notch band 866-869 MHz From SMR 800 Tx band Spectrum passed through ESMR 800 Tx band ESMR 800 Tx band ESMR 900 Tx band ESMR 900 Rx band 851-865.4 Mhz 806-824 Mhz 935-940 Mhz 896-901 Mhz Usage Phase 1, Phase 2 Not needed for Phase 3 Return loss Filtering RF power levels supported 5 db max in pass band 40 db min in notch band Peak to average ratio 14 db representative of 8 iden Legacy Base radios RMS power level 35 watts RMS plus 1dB margin for overdrive RF connectors Environmental Operating temperature N type female 30º C to +65º C ( 22º F to +149º F) Humidity range 10% to 95% humidity No condensation Altitude range Enclosure construction Up to 13,000 ft. (3.96 km) Meets requirements of IP65 for protection from environment (rain, ice, etc.) 3 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED The following tools and materials are required for installation: Banding tool (Panduit BT1HT recommended) Banding straps (ADC provided) Grounding wire (size 6 AWG recommended) RF coaxial cables (quantity 2) Page 4
4 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Open the shipping cartons and carefully unpack each component from the protective packing material. Check each component for broken or missing parts. If there are damages, contact ADC for an RMA (Return Material Authorization) and to reorder if replacement is required. For contact information, see Section 6 on Page 8. 5 INSTALLATION The notch filter is mounted on a utility pole using the mounting kit provided. Use the following procedure to install the notch filter. Warning: Never install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm. When installing or modifying communication lines, disconnect lines at the network interface before working with uninsulated lines or terminals. 1. Assemble the mounting bracket on the notch filter in the order shown in Figure 3. 22422-A Figure 3. Installing the Mounting Bracket Page 5
2. Determine and mark the location on the utility pole where the notch filter will be installed. 3. Insert two banding straps (provided) through the slots in the mounting bracket and place the filter in position for mounting. Note: Mount the notch filter with the two female N type connectors facing down. 4. Snug the banding straps manually. Using a level, assure the notch filter is level. 5. Snug the banding straps using a banding tool (Panduit BT1HT recommended). Follow the instructions provided with the tool by the tool manufacturer. Figure 4 shows the notch filter after being installed on the pole correctly. POLE SELF- LOCKING TIE FEMALE N-CONNECTORS GROUNDING LOCATION STEEL BANDS (2 PLACES) 22424-A Figure 4. Notch Filter on a Utility Pole Page 6
6. Connect an RF coaxial cable from either port of the external notch filter to the antenna. Connect another coaxial cable from the other port of the notch filter to the antenna port of the STM (or comparable device). See Figure 5. Note: It doesn t matter which port of the external notch filter connects to the antenna and which connects to the STM. There is no functional difference between the two configurations. 7. Install a 6 AWG ground cable from the grounding stud on the bottom of the filter to earth ground. For grounding location on the filter, refer to Figure 4 on the previous page. EXTERNAL NOTCH FILTER FROM ANTENNA TO CONTROL BOX 22425-A Figure 5. Cabling the Notch Filter Page 7
6 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE PHONE: WRITE: U.S.A. or CANADA Sales: 1-800-366-3691 Extension 73000 Technical Assistance: 1-800-366-3891 Connectivity Extension: 73475 Wireless Extension: 73476 EUROPE Sales Administration: +32-2-712-65 00 Technical Assistance: +32-2-712-65 42 EUROPEAN TOLL FREE NUMBERS Germany: 0180 2232923 UK: 0800 960236 Spain: 900 983291 France: 0800 914032 Italy: 0800 782374 ASIA/PACIFIC Sales Administration: +65-6294-9948 Technical Assistance: +65-6393-0739 ELSEWHERE Sales Administration: +1-952-938-8080 Technical Assistance: +1-952-917-3475 ADC Telecommunications (S PORE) PTE, LTD; 100 Beach Road, #18-01, Shaw Towers. Singapore 189702. ADC Telecommunications, INC PO Box 1101, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1101, USA ADC European Customer Service, INC Belgicastraat 2, 1930 Zaventem, Belguim PRODUCT INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: connectivity.tac@adc.com wireless.tac@adc.com euro.tac@adc.com asiapacific.tac@adc.com 13944-O Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all products, publications and services during and after the warranty period. Page 8