Kathrein ALC Manuale utente
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
MOBILE
COMMUNICATION
Configuration and control of AISG antenna line products
Version 4.0
ALC (Antenna Line Configurator)
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Contents
1 General 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Identification 4
1.3 Scope of Delivery 5
1.4 Intended Use 5
2 About These Instructions 6
2.1 Overview 6
2.2 Target Group 6
2.3 Markings 6
2.3.1 Symbols and Signal Words 6
2.3.2 Markings in the Text 7
2.3.3 Abbreviations and Technical Terms 8
3 Preconditions for Operation 9
4 Controls and Connections 10
5 Performing the Initial Set-Up 11
6 Operating the ALC 12
6.1 Turning the ALC On and OFF 12
6.1.1 Turning the ALC ON 12
6.1.2 Turning the ALC O 12
6.2 Putting the ALC into the Stand-by Mode 12
6.3 Forcing a Hard Shutdown of the ALC 13
7 Charging the Battery 14
8 Connecting a PC to the ALC 16
9 Installing Microsoft RNDIS Driver for Windows 7, 8, 1018
10 Graphical User Interface 21
10.1 General Operation 21
10.1.1 Navigating within a Sub-Menu 21
10.1.2 Entering Values 22
10.2 Main Menu 23
10.3 Menu Structure 23
11 Showing and Changing the ALD Setup 24
11.1 AISG Bus (Current, Voltage) 24
11.2 Mechanical Level 25
11.3 Network Configuration 26
11.3.1 Turning the Wi-Fi on and o 26
11.3.2 Changing the IP Address 27
11.3.3 Changing the Password 28
11.3.4 Changing the SSID 28
11.3.5 Selecting a Wi-Fi Channel 29
11.4 System Information 30
11.5 Changing System Configuration 30
11.5.1 Changing Date and Time 31
11.5.2 Updating the ALC Firmware 33
11.5.3 Resetting the ALC to Factory Settings 35
11.5.4 Managing ALD Files 36
11.6 Changing User Configuration 41
11.7 Performing Service 42
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11.8 Download Manual 46
11.9 Download License 47
12 Operating the ALC in the
Devices
Mode 48
12.1 Searching for an ALD 48
12.1.1 Selecting the AISG Protocol Scanning Options 50
12.2 Connecting to an ALD 51
12.3 Operating the Kathrein FlexRET 52
12.3.1 Configuring the FlexRET Subunits 53
12.3.2 Changing the FlexRET Settings 57
12.3.3 Selecting the Report Type 58
12.4 Operating the Kathrein RET 59
12.4.1 Configuring the Kathrein RET 60
12.4.2 Changing the RET Settings 63
12.4.3 Selecting the Report Type 65
12.5 Operating the Kathrein TMA 66
12.5.1 Configuring the Kathrein TMA 66
12.5.2 Changing the TMA Settings 69
12.5.3 Selecting the Report Type 70
13 Operating the ALC in the
Sharing
Mode 71
13.1 Searching for an Site-Sharing Adapter 71
13.2 Creating a Site-Sharing Report 73
13.3 Configuring the Site-Sharing Adapter Settings 74
13.3.1 Operating
Password Options 75
14 Creating ALD and Site-Sharing Reports 79
14.1 Opening the Reports Submenu 79
14.1.1 Managing ALD Reports 80
14.1.2 Managing Site-Sharing Reports 82
15 Disposal 83
16 Appendix 84
16.1 Disclaimer 84
16.2 FCC Statements 86
16.3 IC Statements 86
17 Adresses 87
19 List of figures 92
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General
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1 General
1.1 General safety instructions
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
●Make sure that the mains cable (power supply cable) for the device (ALC) is not
damaged. Replace the damaged mains cable immediately.
●Do not use the device with a damaged mains cable.
●Use only the supplied power supply unit to supply the device with power.
●Connect the power supply unit only to the voltages specified on the type label/
data sheet.
●Refrain from performing any work on the installation in stormy conditions. In particular,
do not connect any cables and do not disconnect any cable connections.
●The plug connection between the device and the installation serves as the main mains
cut-o fixture. Make sure it is accessible at all times.
●There are voltages of up to 30 V present at the device outputs.
●Familiarise yourself with the methods of accident prevention required during the instal-
lation of antennas.
NOTICE
Risk of damage or destruction of devices!
●Read the ALC product documentation1) in full before connecting the system to the
power supply.
●Retain the ALC product documentation1) and pass it on to the next owner.
1) See data supplied in the memory of the ALC. To display the data on a PC, connect the ALC to
the PC via USB and export the data.
1.2 Identification
Feature Description
Type Antenna Line Configurator (ALC), Version 86010158
Address of
manufacturer
See last page
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1.3 Scope of Delivery
●1 x Antenna Line Configurator (ALC) with cover for the connections
●1 x 24V/3A charger, can also be used as external power supply
●1 x display guard
●1 x transport case
●1 x USB cable, 1m, for connection to a PC/notebook
●1 x RET cable, 1m, order number 86010007, for connection to the components to be
configured
●1 x HF cable SMB/7-16, 1.8m
1.4 Intended Use
The Antenna Line Configurator (ALC) must be used only to configure the RET system.
The ALC oers the following functions:
●Configuration of AISG-compatible antennas (ALDs), such as RET and TMA
●First installation and service
●First installation of Kathrein ALDs using the installation wizard
●Configuration of the Kathrein site-sharing adapter
Other features of the ALC:
●Battery operated (stand-alone)
●Touch-screen graphical display
●Sturdy aluminium housing
●No need to install software on a laptop or PC
●Generate and save report files
●WLAN interface for control using a laptop, tablet PC or smartphone via a web browser
●Parallel operation of display and web browser
●Inclination sensor for mechanical alignment of the antenna
●Display of power and voltage on the AISG bus
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About These Instructions
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2 About These Instructions
2.1 Overview
These instructions for use contain all the information necessary to install and operate the
Antenna Line Configurator (ALC).
Tip Keep these instructions for further reference, and if the unit passes to another
owner, pass them on to the new owner.
2.2 Target Group
Unless otherwise indicated, the target group of these instructions is experts. Experts refers
to individuals that, among other things:
●Are professionally trained as electricians, technicians etc.
●Possess knowledge of all the applicable terms and skills relating to the installation and
operation of mobile communication systems
●Are familiar with the applicable national safety regulations
2.3 Markings
2.3.1 Symbols and Signal Words
Signal words
Warning Possible risk of death or serious physical injury
Caution Possible risk of slight or moderately severe physical injury
Notice Risk of material damage
Note Note regarding the operation or use of the instructions
Tip Usefu tips and recommendations
Warning Symbols
General risk of physical injury
Risk of physical injury from electric voltage
Risk of material damage
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Symbols for Operation
Save
button; saves changes
Download
button; downloads files from the ALC onto a USB stick
Delete
button; deletes a file
Upload
button; uploads a file from a USB stick onto the ALC
Upload
button; confirms, selects or deselects a setting
Scan
button; starts a scan
Connect
button; connects to an ALD
Rescan
button; starts a rescan
changes the ALC mode from
Devices
to
Sharing
and visa versa
cancels the ALC mode change
2.3.2 Markings in the Text
Error
Controls and commands of the ALC, the ALC software and the devices
connected to it
✔Condition for the execution of an operating instruction
►Operating instruction
1., 2., 3. etc. Operating instructions in a fixed order
➯Result of an operating instruction
⇛Reference to further information
●List/list entry
<
Variable
> Variable (placeholder)
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2.3.3 Abbreviations and Technical Terms
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
ACS Antenna Clock Sensor
ALC Antenna Line Configurator
ALD Antenna Line Device
AISG Antenna Interface Standards Group; RET systems are controlled using the
AISG protocol.
ASD ALD Sensor
ATS ALD Temperature Sensor
GLS Geographic Location Sensor
GUI Graphical User Interface
RET Remote Electrical Tilt: System for the remote control of the electrical tilt of an
antenna
RFID Radio Frequency Identification: System for automatic and contactless identi-
fication and localisation using radio waves
RCU Remote Control Unit
TMA Tower Mounted Amplifier
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3 Preconditions for Operation
●Make sure that the RCUs and ALDs that are configured with the ALC are correctly
installed and connected to the AISG bus.
●Make sure that each RCU is calibrated before the initial configuration of the inclination
angle, after each manual adjustment to the inclination angle and each time the RCU is
removed.
➯Failure to observe the above instructions can result in an imprecise configuration of
the inclination angle.
●Correct calibration requires the RCU to be installed at the antenna interface provided.
●Makee sure that the PC/notebook has Microsoft®Windows®2000, XP, Vista (Ultimate/
Home Premium), 7, 8 or 10 installed.
●Make sure that the USB stick has ≥ 512 MB of storage space and is formatted with
FAT 32.
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Controls and Connections
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4 Controls and Connections
1
7 8 910
13
13
4 5 6
2 3
11
12
①Touch screen
②LED is lit: Data is being transmitted to the AISG bus
③LED for the DC charging
●DC is lit in blue: ALC is in the stand-by mode
●DC is lit in yellow: ALC is turned on/o and the
battery is being charged
●DC is lit in green: the battery is fully charged
④HF connection for the AISG bus
⑤Connection for the AISG bus
⑥Protective cap for the WLAN antenna
⑦
On/o
button
⑧Mini USB port to connect to a PC/to establish a
network connection*
⑨USB port to use a USB stick
●to update the ALC software, see ⇛11.5.2, p. 33
●to update the software of the ALDs
●to export the data from the ALDs
⑩DC charger connection
⑪Protective clip
⑫Cover for connections ⑧⑨⑩
⑬Hook and loop fasteners for attaching the display
guard
Fig. 1: Structure of the ALC
*
NOTE
Before establishing a network connection by means of the mini USB, it is neces-
sary to install a Windows driver, see ⇛ 9,p.18.
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