TowerIQ GuardianB 1/2W Manuale utente
Document 5403795 Rev A
5/23
GuardianB™1/2W (3996134)
Class B Public Safety BDA
For First Responders
Long Island City, NY, 11101
https://toweriq.nyc
© 2021 TowerIQ, Inc.
FCC NOTICE
The TowerIQ GuardianB 1/2W" signal booster is Class B booster. Under Section 90.219(d)(5) of the Commission’s rules, all Part 90 Class B signal
booster installations must be registered with the FCC.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Filing Registrations. To register a Part 90 Class B signal booster, go to the Part 90 Signal Booster Registration and Discovery page at www.fcc.
gov/signal-boosters/registration. Enter an FCC Registration Number (FRN) and Password in the upper-right corner of the screen. Then click on
“LOGIN.”
On the Signal Booster Information page, enter either (1) latitude and longitude (in decimal degrees) of the booster location and click on the “Get
Address Info” button; or (2) the booster, city, and state, and click on the “Get Lat/Long button. The registration tool will provide a map of the booster
location to verify the location is correct. Next, check the box(es) for the frequencies within the operating range of the signal booster and enter at
least one call sign associated with the booster. Then enter the filer’s Company Information (Company Name, Company Attention, Address, Email
registration, enter Signature Information (Title, Name), and click “Submit.” The system will generate a confirmation, including a booster ID number,
which you may print for your records. Each booster must be submitted separately. Using the links in the upper-right corner of the Signal Booster
Confirmation page, you can “Add a Booster,” “View Your Boosters” or “Log out.”
Accessing Registrations. Each registration will be available to the public on the same day it is filed with the Commission. Registrations may be
accessed at: www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration. Click on “View All Boosters” from the Part 90 Signal Booster Registration and Discovery
page. The registrations can be searched and sorted by booster ID number, name of the filer, city, county, state, zip code, latitude/longitude, or call
sign.
For further information please contact the FCC Licensing Support Hotline at (877) 480-3201 or submit an online help request at https://esupport.
fcc.gov/onlinerequest.htm. Support hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00–6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, except for Federal holidays.
Applicant's name: TowerIQ, Inc.
Address: 13723 Riverport Drive
C/O Potter Electric Signal Company
Saint Louis, MO 63043
FCC Contact information is https://signalboosters.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/ Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 1-888-225-5322
TTY: 1-888-835-5322
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Product Overview......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Additional Items Needed .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Key Features & Benefits ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Optional Accessories.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 How it Works ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 A Word About Safety.................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: BDA Interface & Connections .............................................................................................................. 7
2.1 GuardianB 1/2W BDA Interface Overview ..................................................................................................... 7
2.2 ON/OFF Switch............................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 RF Interfaces (A6 & A1) ................................................................................................................................ 8
2.4 Power Wiring for AC and DC Power for 24V UPS/Battery Backup ................................................................. 8
2.5 GUI Interface................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.6 Fire Alarm I/O Interface................................................................................................................................. 9
2.7 VSWR Alarm Trigger Criteria ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.8 Oscillation Detected Alert Trigger Criteria .................................................................................................... 10
2.9 Component Alert Trigger Criteria................................................................................................................. 12
2.10 Load Restrictions ..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.11 Ethernet Interface .................................................................................................................................... 12
2.12 USB Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.13 Alarm LEDs ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3: Planning the Installation..................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Installation Overview................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Exterior Antenna Overview.......................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Interior Antenna Overview........................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Antenna Separation.................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 BDA Location ............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.6 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................... 17
3.7 Need Help?................................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 4: Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Soft Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Exterior Antenna ........................................................................................................................................ 18
4.3 Interior Antennas........................................................................................................................................ 19
4.4 Mounting the BDA...................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 5: Configuration & Testing...................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Powering on the BDA................................................................................................................................. 20
5.2 DIP Switch Configuration............................................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 6: Testing And Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 23
6.1 Band LED Conditions ................................................................................................................................. 23
6.2 LED Conditions.......................................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Testing & Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 7: Sentry Configuration & Monitoring..................................................................................................... 24
7.1 Sentry Software Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Software Installation ................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 24
7.4 User Registration ....................................................................................................................................... 25
7.5 Device Registration .................................................................................................................................... 26
7.6 Device Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 26
7.7 Sentry Operation........................................................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 8: Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 9: Safety And Compliance ..................................................................................................................... 30
9.1 FCC Compliance ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 10: Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 31
10.1 Warranty Periods .......................................................................................................................................... 31
10.2 Three-Year Product Warranty.................................................................................................................... 31
10.3 Limitations of Warranty, Damages and Liability .......................................................................................... 31
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Introduction & Overview
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW
1.1 Product Overview
GuardianB 1/2W is a Class B, "1/2"-watt, bi-directional amplifier with a maximum gain of 80 dB supporting both the 700 and 800 MHz Public Safety frequency
bands.
In the majority of cases, newly constructed buildings with considerable size, or existing buildings that increase capacity by expanding the building footprint are
required to have signal strength of -95 dBm or better in designated critical areas – Emergency Command Centers, Fire Pump Rooms, stairwells, standpipe,
cabinets, etc. – in order to receive a certificate of occupancy. Guardian B meets the code for NFPA 72/1221 and IFC 510 and features a Type 4 rated amplifier
housing.
Additionally, the GuardianB comes equipped with integrated alarming compatibility, UPS and Ethernet enabled remote monitoring. TowerIQ provides an industry
leading 3-year warranty
1.2 Package Contents
Your BDA box contains the following items:
• GuardianB bi-directional amplifier with Type 4 rated housing and mounting kit
• Integrated alarm cable (5 ft)
1.3 Additional Items Needed
The GuardianB needs the following additional components for a complete install:
• One External antenna (directional Yagi)
• Multiple Inside antennas (omnidirectional domes and/or directional panels)
• Cable splitter for inside antennas
• Sufficient lengths of ultra-low loss interior/exterior cable, 50-ohm
• Lightning surge arrestor
• Grounded surge suppressor for DC power supply
• Ethernet cable
Note: Some component options are listed in table below. Not all accessories are listed.
1.4 Key Features & Benefits
• Improves coverage for Public Safety Band cellular network frequencies: (UL: 788-805, 806-816MHz | DL: 758-775, 851-861MHz)
• 80 dB gain, 1/2 W system
• UL2524 Certified
• Meets the code for NFPA 72/1221 and IFC 510
• Type-4 rated amplifier housing. No additional Type 4 enclosure needed
• Supplementary ethernet port with built-in TowerIQ Sentry™ remote monitoring hardware
• Integrated alarming
• Connects to UL2524 LIsted UPS for external battery backup
• Automatic gain control (AGC) and Oscillation Detection
• Energy-saving operation allows bands to remain dormant when not in use
• A/C 110V and D/C 24V power option
• Independently adjustable frequency attenuation for uplink and downlink (Reduce gain in -1 dBm increments)
• Industry leading 3-year warranty
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1.5 Optional Accessories
TowerIQ provides many optional features and accessories for the GuardianB Amplifier. Note, some component options are listed in table below. Not all
accessories are listed.
See your TowerIQ sales person for all compatible part numbers
Outdoor Antenna Options
3996048 - Directional Wide Band 50Ω Yagi Antenna (698-960 MHz); N-Female connectors; 8 dBi. Note: Must use at least 2 dB insertion loss
Inside Antenna Options
3996140 - Omni-directional Wide Band 50 Ω Dome Antennas (698 -960 MHz); N-Female connectors; 3 dBi
3996141 - Directional Wide Band 50 Ω Panel Antennas (698-960 MHz); N-Female connectors; 6 dBi. Note: Must use at least 4 dB insertion loss cable for this option
Note: The sum of antenna gain (dBi) and cable loss (dB) cannot exceed 2.
Ultra Low-Loss Coaxial Cable
3996129 - Trilogy 1/2 inch air dielectric plenum rated cable
Splitters, Couplers & Accessories
Wide Band Couplers (698-2700 MHz)
Wide Band Splitters (698-2700 MHz)
TQ-LP Lightning Protector
5 dB; 10 dB; 20 dB RF Attenuator
TQ-Mount-Pole: L Bracket mount with U bolt hardware for donor antenna mount to J-bar
TQ-Mount-JBar: Steel 1 inch J-Bar mount for donor antenna. Antenna mount not included
TowerIQ’s fire-rated plenum cable is UL-rated for plenum ceilings (UL E473791)
Introduction & Overview
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1.6 How it Works
The GuardianB amplifies signals that reach a building from the nearest radio tower, and from radios inside the building going back to the tower. This compensates
for weak reception caused by distance, topography, building structure, etc. The BDA receives the signal from an outside antenna, amplifies that signal, and then
rebroadcasts it via antenna(s) inside the building, where it can then be picked up by radios inside. In the reverse direction, interior antennas also pick up signals
coming from radios, where they are amplified by the BDA, and then passed to the exterior antenna for rebroadcast back to the tower.
1.7 A Word About Safety
Follow all safety precautions in this manual. This information is designed to prevent personal injury, equipment malfunction, and/or radio interference. You are
responsible for ensuring a safe installation.
Your installation may require working in high locations such as roofs and/or ladders. Follow applicable safety regulations and best practices to avoid falling.
Take care not to drop objects from any high area. Cordon off ground areas directly below the section of roof you are working on, or below your ladder whenever
possible.
In addition, as a qualified installer, you are responsible for knowing and following all applicable codes and regulations and for obtaining all required permits and
inspections.
Always use appropriate personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, hard hat, etc. as needed, and as required. Failure to exercise caution when
working in high areas could cause a fall and personal injury.
.
RF SAFETY WARNING: ANY ANTENNA USED WITH THIS DEVICE MUST
BE LOCATED AT LEAST 8 INCHES FROM ALL PERSONS.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
TOWERIQ COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
1.8 Warning Notices:
Caution: notices may also be used in this manual to draw attention to matters that do not constitute a risk of causing damage to the equipment but where there
is a possibility of seriously impairing its performance, e.g. by mishandling or gross maladjustment. Warnings and Cautions within the main text do not incorporate
labels and may be in shortened form.
These draw the attention of personnel to hazards that may cause damage to the equipment. An example of use is the case of static electricity hazard.
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose used batteries according to the instructions.
Disconnection of the 2 RF connectors may cause damage to the equipment when power is on. The application antenna and RF cable are not provided. The sum
of antenna gain (dBi) and cable loss (dB)should not exceed 3 dB for inside antenna and 9 dBi for outside antenna, shortest distance from human is 0.805m
Important: Unauthorized antenna cables and/or coupling devices may not be used. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the TowerIQ could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices not conforming with ERP/EIRP and/or indoor only restrictions is prohibited
Home/ personal use are prohibited.
Note: If the insertion loss of the outside cable exceeds 3dB, the VSWR alarm will be affected.
Introduction & Overview
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CHAPTER 2: BDA INTERFACE & CONNECTIONS
2.1 GuardianB 1/2W BDA Interface Overview
Interface Type Description
A1 INSIDE N Female for INSIDE cable and antenna
A2 ETHERNET Cat5e Standard Ethernet Cable Device
A3 ALARM I/O To Fire Department Control Box
A4 DC INPUT Connect UPS, voltage range is 18.5-29V; DC power is the secondary power supply, and secondary
power (DC input) source shall be UL2524 listed.
A5 OUTSIDE N Female for OUTSIDE cable and antenna
A6 USB Used to initialize the network connection devices
A7 GROUNDING LUG Grounding lug
A8 POWER 110 VAC Connect to 110VAC or 110V of UL2524 listed UPS
A9 ALARM LEDs Indicate an alarm condition
BDA Interface & Connections
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BDA Interface & Connections
2.2 ON/OFF Switch
An ON/OFF switch is used to cut off the connection between RF module and both the DC input and the power supply output." with a
ON/OFF switch picture.
2.3 RF Interfaces (A6 & A1)
A6 — N-type Female for OUTSIDE
cable and antenna
A1 — N-type Female for INSIDE
cable and antenna
2.4 Power Wiring for AC and DC Power for 24 UPS/Battery Backup
DC+ Battery positive input (Red)
DC- Battery negative input (Black)
GND Ground (Green)
NAC N input (White)
LAC L input (Black)
Wire Gauge: 14 to 22 AWG
Note: 1/4" spacing is to be maintained between power limited and non-power limited Circuits
BDA Interface & Connections
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2.5 GUI Interface
GUI interfaces are for firmware update.
GUI1 is for Sentry Board; GUI2 is for RF board.
2.6 Fire Alarm I/O Interface
Number Definition
Wire Color on Cable
1VSWR Alert (N.O.) Black
2VSWR Alert (COM) Red
3VSWR Alert (N.C.) White
4Oscillation Detected Alert (N.O.) Green
5Oscillation Detected Alert (COM) Brown
6Oscillation Detected Alert (N.C.) Blue
7Component Alert (N.O.) Yellow
8Component Alert (COM) Purple
9Component Alert (N.C.) Gray
BDA Interface & Connections
Note: these connections need to be made to Power Limited sources.
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2.7 VSWR Alarm Trigger Criteria
The VSWR Alarm is triggered under the following:
• VSWR Alarm caused by outdoor VSWR abnormal
N.C.
N.O.
COM
N.C.
N.O.
COM
Relay Shown In Non-Alarm Condition for N.C. Alarm Condition for N.C.
N.C.
N.O.
COM
N.C.
N.O.
COM
Relay Shown In Non-Alarm Condition for N.O. Alarm Condition for N.O.
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BDA Interface & Connections
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