TMA USER MANUAL

ACTION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LIMITED

CONTENTS
1. How to Use this Manual ................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Prior to Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Product Description / Operation ...................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 TMA DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 TMA BLOCK DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................. 8
3. Installation & Commissioning......................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Installation Instruction ................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Commissioning Instruction.......................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 PDU............................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.2Bias Tee ......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.3Adjust gain of TMA ........................................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Safety .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Commencement of Work ............................................................................................................. 18
3.3.2 Supervision ................................................................................................................................... 18
4.Service after Sale ............................................................................................................................. 19

1. HOW TO USE THIS M ANUAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION
It is recommended that you read this manual prior to installing and using the TMA. This manual gives you a
complete guide for how to mount, operate the product, the installation engineers of Operator and other
personnel concerned.

1.3 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

A thorough study of the site conditions and transmission path requirements should be undertaken prior to
installing the repeater system. The location of antennas, repeater and cable lengths are all important
considerations that must be addressed.

The repeater has been designed for simple easy installation requiring no special tools. With just a few site
preparation tasks out of the way, installation can be accomplished in several hours.

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / OPERATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overall description and operation of the repeater system. This system may be used to
address Network Coverage Enhancements such as those required by Cellular Network Operators.

Tower Mounted Amplifier System TMA is used to amplify uplink signal and improve the uplink sensitivity of
BTS. The TMA system is made up of three main components:

TMA: A Low Noise Amplifier(LNA), which is mounted close to the antenna, with bypass switch
Bias Tee: A device used to inject of DC current on the RF cable
PDC: A power distribution device that provides power and alarm handling for TMA

The following figure is a typical TMA deployment example.

2.2 TMA DESCRIPTION

The tower mounted amplifier is designed for use with vertical or cross-pole antenna. The unit is

installed near the antenna at the tower top to improve receiver sensitivity of the base station. The
employment of TMA will result in an increase of successful call attempts, reduction of call drops,
maximized data transmission rate, improved call quality and extended handset talk time. Quality
improvements will lead to increased traffic volume and user satisfaction, hence increasing network
revenue. It is recommended for use in new network roll-outs to minimize base station count, or for
upgrading of existing base stations to improve signal quality and drop call performance.

The TMA comprises of high quality band-pass filters, a pair of balanced low noise amplifiers (LNA),

bias tee, lightning protection and by-pass circuitries. The LNA bypass circuitry is activated when the DC
supply is switched off or when there is a fault in the system.

Power is supplied via external bias tees that connect between the TMA and the PDU. Each PDU is

constructed into a 19 1U form factor, and can provide power for single TMA or three units of TMA.

Main features of TMA are shown as below:

Balanced LNA design and power failure bypass for high reliability
Alarm management: DC current load simulation
Light weight and compact design
Salt spray resistance, IP67
Built-in lightning protection and vented enclosure design
EMP protection with excellent MTBF

2.3 TMA BLOCK DIAGRAM

It shows the system block diagrams of dual duplex TMA respectively. Feeder cable is connected at the BTS
port of the TMA to the BTS via a bias tee and the antenna is connected to the ANT port.

For dual duplex

TMA, one bias tee is needed for each feeder cable connected to the BTS port. Downlink and uplink signals
transmitted through the TMA are separated by filters. The uplink signal is amplified by a pair of balanced LNA
while the downlink signal takes the TX path without amplification.
In the event of DC power or LNA failure, the RF bypass will be activated to provide an alternate path for
uplink signal back to the BTS.

Figure 2 - 1 System block diagram of dual duplex TMA

To Antenna

To Antenna

Bias Tee

Bias Tee

+16V
Alarm
To BTS

BTS

PDU

Figure 2 - 2 Typical Application Diagram

Figure 2 - 3 TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS FOR THREE SECTORS TMA CELL

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3. INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING

3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUC TION
Please follow the steps below to install the TMA:

Mounting Bracket
Clamp

Pole

Figure 3- 1 pole mounting of TMA

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Choosing the position on the tower to fasten the TMA tightly.

Connecting the existing feeder cable from BTS to the BTS port of TMA via RF jumper cable.

Connecting the ANT port of TMA to the existing antenna of BTS via RF jumper cables.
Checking if the RF feeder cables are securely and correctly connected.
Applying electrical tape, mastic rubber and waterproof tape on the connectors exposed
Mount the PDU to the 19 rack or cabinet, using two bolts on each side to secure the installation, as

shown in the following figure.

Connecting the power supply cable to each Bias Tee from PDU.

Figure 3- 2 mounting of PDU

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3.2 COMMISSIONING INSTRU CTION

3.2.1 PDU
The 1 or 2 or 3pcs PDU can be installed into one case based on needs. And the case can be installed in 19rack.
When boot time, the PDU will self-check, all of LED indicators will light on, and it will take about 10 seconds;

Figure 3- 3 Front view of PDU

LED indicator

Descriptions

This green LED is used to indicate whether the DC supply voltage is normal or not.
Power
On = Normal; Off = Abnormal

This green LED is used to indicate whether working status is normal or not.
Normal
Blinking=Normal;Off=Abnormal

This red LED is used to indicate that the PDU is working or bypass
Bypass
On=Bypass;Off=Working

This red LED is used to indicate whether DC output port(AISG PORT) is connected to
Open

load(TMA)
On=Not connected to load (TMA) or TMA bypass ; Off=Connected to load (TMA)
This red LED is used to indicate whether DC output port is short circuit or normal.

Short
On= Short circuit; Off=Normal

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AISG port of PDU connecting to Bias Tee is for DC power supply, when the Manual Switch is at bypass side,
it means DC power for TMA is cut off; so the Manual Switch is at WORK side by default.
AISG port

-48v

Gronud

DC power supply

Pin1

Pin3

Pin2

Alarm Port

Manual Swtich

Ground point

Figure 3- 4 Back view of PDU

Alarm Port

Descriptions

Pin 1

Not used

This two-pin connector connects to the normally

Pin 2& Pin 3

opened terminal of the alarm connector on the BTS.

Alarm is sent to the BTS by means of relay closure,
this occurs when PDU is open or short

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AISG Port(DC Output)

1X8Pin female connector

Pin1

16V DC

Pin2&Pin4&Pin6& Pin8

Not used

Pin3

RS485 B

Pin5

RS485 A

Pin7

DC Return

3.2.2BIAS TEE
The PDU is connected to the Bias Tee using the Date cable. The cable has a 8-pin connector on one end that
connects to the AISG connector on the PDU, and the other end, a AISG connector, that connects to the Bias
Tee.

Port 1

7-16 Female(connect to BTS)

Port 2

7-16 Male(connect to antenna)

AISG Connector

Male

Frequency Range

698-2700MHz

Figure 3- 5 Bias Tee

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3.2.3ADJUST GAIN OF TMA

Install Protable Control in the Unit folder "HabilisPSetup" Software from CD:

Connent the TMA to protable control unit by data cable,then click on search button
connected, TMA directory will be connected under the TMA row, then double-click the TMA.

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after TMA

Then will pop-up dialog box, click Get Gain to get the current gain ;

Select gain from Current Gain pull-down menu according to requirements, and finally click Set Gain.

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3.3 SAFETY
Working on tower is potentially hazardous for person whether directly or indirectly involved in the work.
Having a safety guidelines or procedure can minimize or eliminate these hazards. With this, we considered the
below mentioned requirements before actual implementation, they are as follows:

Thorough planning
Strict supervision
Personal fitness of workers
Right tools and safety gadgets

3.3.1 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

In majority, work on Tower site will be on the property not owned by the Cellular Operators; mostly it is
located in vacant lot near residential areas or building rooftops. With this, it is necessary for the team that will
be involved in the project to conduct a survey to make a detailed planning prior to actual work
commencement.
3.3.2 SUPERVISION
Strict supervision by the Project Team Leader / Supervisor must be executed for the safety of those people
who climb the tower. It is the responsibility of the Team Leader/Supervisor to make sure that all safety
measures are taken before and during work activity.
Persons involved in climbing tower must be aware that once climbing has commenced, there are changes like
wind velocity.

Working on tower and high level requires a level of physical fitness and working on this must

be voluntary.
Factors to be considered that may stop the workers or not proceed in climbing towers:

Tower construction is not completed

Tower is not earthed
Wet paint
Rain
Risk of lightning
High winds
Poor visibility

If personnel are already working on tower, they must be alert for any sudden change in weather conditions. If
sudden change in weather is encountered, personnel working must stop and descend immediately.

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4.SERVICE AFTER SALE

Your satisfaction is our priority. Offering a quick and effective technical support, we always put the
customer first. Please dont hesitate to contact us by the following ways if you have any questions.

ACTION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LIMITED

Address: 3/F, Lifeng Building, 42# of Liuxian 1st Road ,Baoan 71st District ,Shenzhen,China
Tel: +86-755-86023910, 26466353
Fax: +86-755-26495994

E-mail: actiontek@gmail.com
Website: www.action-intl.com

TMA User Manual

Edition 1.0 (July 2014)

ACTION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LIMITED

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