GSM Micro Repeater

User Manual
Model: AC3020-G019

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Table of Content
ABBREVIATION
ABBREVIATION............................................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNINGS................................................................................................................................................... 4
1. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................... 5
SYSTEM OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION .........................................................................................................................................6
FEATURES ....................................................................................................................................................................6
2. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION
CONNECTION......................................................................................................................... 8
PANEL INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 8
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................... 8
CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
3. INITIALIZATION
INITIALIZATION...................................................................................................................................................... 11
POWER ON................................................................................................................................................................. 11
LED
LED........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SYSTEM SET UP........................................................................................................................................................ 11
4. MICRO FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 12
BLOCK DIAGRAM...................................................................................................................................................... 12
MODULE STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................................... 13
CABLE CONNECTION LIST........................................................................................................................................ 15
5. OMT INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................. 16
HARDWARE REQUIREMENT.......................................................................................................................................16
INSTALLATION STEPS................................................................................................................................................ 16
6. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................. 17
OPERATION PREPARATION ........................................................................................................................................17
OMT CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................... 17
REMOTE CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................................. 21
7. MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................................................22
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR NOTES......................................................................................................................... 22
EMERGENCY MEASURES.......................................................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE....................................................................................................................................... 22
8. APPENDIX I: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................... 24
GSM MICRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 24

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Abbreviation
Abbreviations would be used in this manual:

AC
ACPR
AGC
ALC
BS
BTS
CDMA
CPU
CW
DC
DCS
EMC
GSM
HW
LED
IF
LNA
MODEM
MS
MTBF
MTTR

Alternating Current
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Level Control
Base Station
Base Station
Code-Division Multiple Access
Central Processing Unit
Continuous Wave Radar
Direct Current
Digital Cell System
Electro Magnetic Compatibility
Global System For Mobile Communication
Hardware
Low Emitting Diode
Intermediate Frequency
Low Noise Amplifier
Modem
Mobile System
Mean Time Between Failure
Mean Time To Failures

OMT

Operation Maintenance Terminal

OP

Optic Fiber

PA
PHS
PLL
Repeater
RX
RF
SAGEM

Power Amplifier
Personal Handyphone System
Phase Locked Logic
Repeater
Receive Port
Radio Frequency
SAGEM in France

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TDMA

Time Division Multiple Access

TX
UPS
VCO
WCDMA

Transmit Port
Uninterrupted Power System
Vector Controlled Oscillator
Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access

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Safety Warnings
1. MICRO Repeater receives and amplifies signal from donor BTS and distributes it to the
mobile station through antennas in indoor coverage systems.

MICRO Repeater also receives and

amplifies signal from mobile station in indoor coverage systems, and distributes it to BTS.

MICRO

Repeater is designed for this application only. Outdoor repeater must be placed at a safe position to
avoid possible damages caused by its falling down.

Users are not supposed to maintain or replace

components, which may cause irrevocable damages to repeater.

Laser is destructive to eyes, so

please do not place optic fiber direct to the eyes.

2. Repeater must follow system requirements with proper grounding & thunder-proof
facilities.

Power supply voltage must satisfy safety requirements. Anybody who operates repeater

must cut off power supply first. Only certified maintenance staff can operate with power-on.

3. Repeater radiates electromagnetic wave, which will cause damage to human body.
People other than maintenance staff please keep away.

4. Electro-Static Discharge can't injure human body but may damage the key components of
repeater if dealt improperly.

Most of parts on PCB are vulnerable to static. Unless have to, do not

touch PCB and the conductors without insulator. If have to, please take ESD protection measures or
touch the repeater cabinet first. Keep clothing away from PCB or the conductors without insulator.
Use ESD bag to protect PCB.

5. MICRO Repeater must be away from fire, as electronic components may explode upon
fire.

6. Co-axial Cable insulator is made from polytetrafluoroethylene, which will emit hydrogen
fluoride when heated. Do not use heating tools to remove the insulator layer. Standby battery is Nibattery. Please put battery to professional recycling site.

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1. Introduction
System Overview
In cellular mobile communication systems, due to geographical factors, there will be shadow area in
BTS signal transmission, which seriously affects normal communication. To solve this problem,
installation of repeaters is an ideal solution for network optimization.
SUNWAVE GSM MICRO is a dual-direction signal amplifier, which effectively enhances the signals in
shadow areas caused by terrestrial irregularity & buildings, as well as places where BTS signal
cannot reach. Sunwave GSM MICRO is designed for GSM network signal coverage, which is
applicable to subway, underground shopping malls, amusement parks, hospitals, office buildings, etc.
Sunwave GSM MICRO adopts modularized design. It boasts of many advantages such as small size,
low weight, easy installation, high stability, low power consumption, low system noise, etc.

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Product Classification
Output
Power
19dBm

MODEL
AC3020-G019

Bandwidth
7.5MHz

Product Description
GSM MICRO Repeater
with remote control and
monitoring function

Operating
Frequency
UL: 897.5~905MHz;
DL: 942.5~950MHz

Remarks:
GSM MICRO repeater uses 220VAC power supply.

Features

plete Product Range

Com
Complete

With its abundant experience in RF engineering, Sunwave have developed a complete range of
repeaters include band selective, channel selective, fiber optical, and frequency translating products.
The products cover all frequency bands in mobile communication, including GSM, DCS, TETRA,
GSM-R, etc.

Excellent RF Performance
Sunwave repeaters optimized RF design ensures a transparent and trouble-free up and down link
RF path through the delicacy of balancing & control over parameters like noise figure, up/downlink
power output and link budget, out of band rejection, self-oscillation, ACPR, IMD3, , and time delay
etc.

Mechanical Design
The self-developed aluminum die cast cabinet is ideal for tough weather conditions. Cabinet cooling
undergoes heat simulation tests, which proves that Sunwave Micro can achieve excellent heat
distribution with small size. Uplink & downlink RF circuit is module-designed with high accuracy in
dimension; the surface is conductive-oxidation treated with good conductivity and erosion resistance.
The module complies with all EMC requirements. Sunwave repeater conforms to indoor & outdoor
requirements.

Remote Control & Monitoring Options

Remote control module is the core part of remote control, which has 3 functions: parameter
configuration, data query & alarm processing. There is standby battery so system may continue to
work when power supply is off. System will send power-off alarm.

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Network Management Center

Network Management Center provides high quality Network Management System (NMS).
Communication Protocol complies with mobile operator standard. Its user-friendly interface,
advanced structure & unique communication mode facilitate user management.

Product Reliability
All components are industrial-level with operating temperature range at -40~+85C, to ensure booster
reliability. The power supply is with redundancy-design so that power supply module works with load
normally at 75; starts normally at -30. MTBF is no less than 50000 hours.

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2. Installation & Connection

Panel Introduction
Sunwave GSM MICRO dimension is 320*220*125 mm and 5 Kg in weight.
The panel of MICRO (with OMC function) case is shown as below Figure 2-1.

MS: N-F, connect to Service Antenna Port;

BS: N-F, connect to Donor Antenna Port;

Power Supply: connect to AC220V power supply;

POWER: Power Supply Indicator;

ALARM: Alarm Indicator;

GND: Grounding port.

BS

POWER

ALARM

MS

GND

220VAC

Figure 2-1

Equipment Installation
It is usually wall mounting.
To choose a proper site:

Make sure access is restricted to qualified personnel;

Install the product where power supply and feeder cable are accessible;

Site location should be far away from heat source and damp environment;

The place of installation shall be at least 2 M vertically away from the ground.

Installation Steps:

Use the plastic wall plug in the carton to fix the installation bracket onto the wall as Figure 22 and 2-3.

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Figure 2-2 Installation Bracket Size

Figure 2-3 Installation Bracket Fixing

Put the #2 case into the installation bracket, and tighten the bolts with the installation
bracket inside the repeater case shown as Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 #2 Case Appearance Structure

Connect the RF cables, power supply and data cable.

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Connection
Panel Connection:
See Figure 2-1 for interfaces, including MS interface, BS interface, power supply interface, USB
interface and LED.

Power Supply Connection

Connection::
GSM MICRO is configured with interior power supply module and the 220VAC power cord has
connected the plug. Before connecting to the AC220V power supply, connect the AC port with the air
switch, and then connect to remote power.

RF Co-axial Cable Connection

Connection::
The RF input/output GSM MICRO connector is N type. Connect N type connectors to Rx/Rx antenna
by N type RF cable.

USB Cable Connection:

The GSM MICRO can be configured by RS232 interface on ARM board. It is mainly used for repeater
query and parameter setting of local connection. When connecting, open the repeater door, and use
the RS232 cable to connect the RS232 interface on ARM board.

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3. Initialization
Before power on GSM MICRO, please read the safety warnings carefully. Make sure installation is
reliable; connection cable is well done; power supply cable is well connected; the voltage of power
supply complies with the claimed voltage in GSM MICRO. After the aforesaid examination is done,
user can power on GSM MICRO.

Power on
GSM MICRO has no power supply switch. An air switch can be added in front of the power supply for
protection.

LED
There are POWER and ALARM LED lights on the panel of GSM MICRO. After power-on, there will
be CPU self-test for 2 seconds, where the green/red/yellow LED flashes alternatively and then the
green light is on. The green light on means GSM MICRO works normally; the red light is on means
that there is alarm. See the following table:

Status

ALARM LED

POWER LED

Green

Normal, No alarm

Normal

Red

Alarm

Normal

Yellow

Downloading the software

No Color

No power supply or power supply defective

Red/Yellow/Green LED
flashes alternatively

Power on or CPU self-test

System Set up
After power on, there might be alarm or limit indication. Necessary actions shall be done to remove
the alarm or limit indication.

If the green light is on, it means the GSM MICRO is at normal working

status.

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4. MICRO Functions
GSM MICRO is a dual direction RF amplification device. BTS downlink signal reaches GSM MICRO
through outdoor Rx antenna, after signal amplification through GSM MICRO, the amplified signals are
transmitted to indoor coverage antenna systems to the target coverage area.

Uplink signals from

mobile stations go through indoor coverage antennas, then amplified by GSM MICRO, then
transmitted to RX antenna to BTS.
GSM MICRO is connected through donor antenna to BTS through N type co-axial cable. GSM
MICRO has wireless connection with BTS through donor antenna via N type co-axial cable. GSM
MICRO connects to MS Tx antenna with N type co-axial cable. The LED on the panel gives
indications on the working status of GSM MICRO (please refer to LED section).

Block Diagram

Figure 4-1

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Module Structure

10
04
MS

05

08

12
CPU

02

06

Battery
07

03
04
01

03
11

11

BS

02
Power
Supply

Coupler

01

12

07
0506
9V
5V
08
GND
12V
13.8V
GND
L
N
10
FG

Figure 4-2

Table 4-1: Module List

No.

Module Name

Code

Qty.

RF Module

SW7820159C

Coupler

SWCP-3720B

CPU

SW7820104E

MODEM Board

SW7820115D

Power Supply

LMAD033M9-4C1

Monitoring Battery

12V1.2AH/20HR

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RF Module:

Including Uplink and Downlink LNA, IF, PA, RS-485 interface, LNA malfunction detection, PA current
detection, LNA switch, Output power and reflection power detection, Gain setting, Amplitude limiting
and detection, PLL control and detection, Temperature detection, Frequency compensate and
temperature compensate, PA switch and so on.

CPU
CPU::

Including CPU, GSM MODEM interface, LAN Ethernet interface, Power detection interface, I2C
interface, Fiber Optical 232 interface, Master-Remote 485 interface (2 ports); to control the repeater
system for Master-remote communication and communicate with OMC according to the protocol.

MODEM Board:

Including the power supply interface and RS232 interface for communication with CPU; to complete
the SMS and data communication between CPU board and remote OMC.

Power Supply Module:

To provide the power supply with requested voltage, power and quality for repeater modules.

Coupler:

To couple the MODEM monitoring signal from donor antenna port (BS port).

Monitoring Battery:

To supply for monitoring board when power interruption to ensure it can send power down alarm to
OMC.

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Cable Connection List

No.

Cable Code

01

Connection Point 1

Connection Point 2

Module

Port

Module

SW6.640.212

CPU

LED

Panel

02

SW6.640.213

Power Supply

CON2

CPU

Port
POWER,
ALARM
IO

03

SW6.640.216

CPU

MODEM

MODEM

MODEM

04

SW6.640.368

CPU

RF Module

RS485

05

SW6.640.369

Power Supply

RS485
CON3 (5V, GND,
12V)

CPU

POWER

06

SW6.640.369

Power Supply

MODEM

POWER

07

SW6.640.369

Power Supply

Battery

Red, Blk

08

SW6.640.369

Power Supply

CON3 (5V, GND)

CON3 (13.8V,
GND)
CON3 (9V, GND)

09

SW6.640.370

Power Supply

CON1 (L, N, FG)

10

SW6.645.526

RF Module

MS

Panel

MS

11

SW6.645.527

RF Module

BS

Coupler

Through port

12

MXTK88TK4000

MODEM

Coupler

Coupling port

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5. OMT Installation
Repeater can realize the control function by Operation Maintenance Terminal (OMT). OMT can
directly set, query and shown real-time alarm information for repeater RF specifications and status
parameters. OMT can operate and maintain the equipment by local connection, wireless data and
SMS methods.

Hardware Requirement
OMT software installation minimum system requirement:

100MHz Intel Pentium Processor

32M RAM

32M usable diskspace

Vacant COM serial port

Hays compatible MODEM

Windows 95/98 or Windows NT4.0, with Service Pack 3 or higher version.

Installation Steps
When installation, ensure no other program operating except this system.

Insert OMT disc and run the installation program automatically.

If the program does not operate automatically, open the disc and choose the file
setup.exe to install.

When the Welcome frame comes up, click Next button to continue installation.

Choose your desired the installation path and click Next.

Then confirm if the input information is correct. Click Installation for continue program
installation.

Finally click Complete button to complete the program installation. The OMT software
has successfully installed to your computer.

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6. System Configuration
In this section, the OMT operation will be introduced including OMT program and how to connect the
repeater by local and remote connection.

Operation Preparation
To local or remote control the repeater by following steps.
Local Control:
1.

Power on Repeater;

2.

Power on PC;

3.

Using a RS232 cable to connect the PC (with OMT installed)

and MICRO repeater.

Remote Control:
1.

Connect the PC (with OMT installed) with the MODEM of

PC;

2.
3.

Power on Repeater (repeater has SIM card inside);

Power on MODEM and PC.

Before system configuration, please read the above all sections carefully to ensure correct operations.
Make sure that GSM MICRO is intalled, connected and powered on. Get ready a PC with OMT
software installed and USB cable.

OMT Connection
Connects GSM MICRO with USB cable, and start OMT system. See below OMT interface:

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Basic parameter query & configuration:

RF Switch status setup and query

MICRO AGC ON or AGC OFF working mode set up and query

Set MICRO uplink/downlink output power in the mode of AGC ON

Uplink/downlink attentuation setup in the mode of AGC OFF

Uplink/downlink gain & output power query

MICRO serial number & software version query

Uplink/downlink operating channel setup & query; operating channel bandwidth query.

Alarm query & enable

Click Click here to enter the advanced interface at the left bottom to enter OMT advanced
management mode. See below:

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Model No.: MICRO model No. provided by manufacturer.

Serial No. set by manufacturer.

Software Check Sum: MICRO software version check sum.

Site No.: there is one site No. corresponding to one MICRO. Site No. can be modified
by user.

MICRO No.: not to be modified. Software auto sets to 255.

Lonitude/latitude: the co-ordincation value for the longitude/latitude of the site.

Unit: , keeping 5 digits after the decimal point. User can input the information to
MICRO through OMT.

Manufacturer Logo: the logo to differentiate from other manufacturers. Default 14.

Type of Equipment: set by manufacturer, in this case, it is set to MICRO.

Software version number: the version No. of the remote control software inside the
MICRO.

Click Device Status in the left column, as shown below:

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Check the alarm enable switch, see if there are items in red. If red, this indicates some problems in
the MICRO. Click Working parameter, as shown below:

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Set uplink output power: set output power in the AGC ON mode

Uplink output level: the actually measured MICRO uplink output power

Uplink attenuation: applicable to repeaters with uplink attenuation adjustment functions,

for uplink gain adjustment.

Uplink gain: the current MICRO uplink gain.

Uplink center frequency: the center frequency of MICRO uplink operating channel.

Uplink operating bandwidth: uplink operating channel bandwidth

Set downlink output power: output power set in the AGC ON mode.

Downlink output level: the actually measured MICRO downlink output power.

Downlink attenuation: applicable to device with downlink attenuation adjustment

functions, for downlink gain adjustment.

Downlink gain: the current MICRO downlink gain.

Downlink center frequency: the center frequency of MICRO downlink operating channel.

Downlink operating bandwidth: uplink operating channel bandwidth.

PA temperature: the current operating temperature of MICRO

AGC switch: set MICRO to AGC OFF or auto AGC ON mode

RF switch: control the power supply for RF part in MICRO.

Remote Connection
For repeater remote control by OMC, pls refer to the SUNWAVE OMC USERs MANUAL.

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7. Maintenance
Maintenance and Repair notes

Disassembling the system

Cut off the outside air circuit breaker;

Pull out the power plug of the repeater;
Dont operate under thundercloud;

Cleaning

Cut off the outside air circuit breaker;

Pull out the power plug of the repeater;
Dont clean the system with the liquid to prevent from short circuit;
Use the dry cloth.

Grounding

Use grounding power plug (3-point plug).

Power

Pay attention to voltage and frequency of outside power. Check whether they are compliant with
the repeater.

Parts Replacement

Users shouldnt repair the system or replace the parts themselves. They may get an electric
shock while disclosing the system. Only authorized specialist can implement repair and
replacement.

Waterproofing and humidity proofing

Dont power on/off under humid condition while the door is open.

Emergency Measures
It is suggested to turn off the repeater system under following conditions

Power supply not working.

Rain or liquid flow into the repeater.

Abnormal phenomenon like overheated, peculiar smell, abnormal sundries)

Case impaired;

Performance fell;

Near by fire;

Flooded.

Troubleshooting guide
How to detect failures

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Check the repeater to detect the failed part of the repeater:
Repeater
Failure

Alarm LED

Green

Red

Off

Not
working
Adjust antenna
and cable until
it works

Not
working
Check antenna
and cable
status

Check
repeater status
through OMT

Ok

Check power
supply status

Adjust Power
Supply until it
works

Ok

Contact
Repeater
Supplier

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8. Appendix I: Technical Specification

GSM MICRO Technical Specification
Parameter

Uplink

Downlink

Frequency Range

897.4-905MHz

942.4-950MHz

Gain

70dB

75dB

Output Power

12dBm2dB

19dBm2dB

Gain Adjustment Range

30dB

30dB

Gain Step

1dB

1dB

Gain Adjustment Step Error

ALC

1dB/(1-10dB); 1dB/(10-20dB); 1.5dB/(20-30dB)

12dBm2dB or off

Max. Input Power before

+10dBm

damage
In band Ripple

3dBp-p
+/-600KHz: >=30dB

Out of Band Rejection

Transmission Delay
IMD

19dBm2dB or off

+/-1MHz: >=40dB
5s

5s
In working band: <=-45dBc

Out of Working Band: <=-36dBm@9K~1GHz

-36dBm/100KHz (9KHz1GHz)

Spurious Emission
-30dBm/1MHz (1GHz12.75GHz)
RF connector

N-F/50

Local Monitoring

RS232

Remote Monitoring

Inside GSM Modem, GSM SMS

Power Supply

AC 220V+/-20%/45~55Hz

Working Temperature

0 - 60

Relative Humidity

<=85%

Power Consumption

15W

Protection Level

IP45

Dimension

320*220*125mm

Weight

< 5Kg

MTBF

>50000 hours

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