Portable Antenna Controller-AISG Manual KMW Communications

Portable Antenna Controller-AISG Manual

KMW Communications

Copyright © 2008 KMW Communications, All Rights Reserved

Table of Contents

1. Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. General........................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3. Reference .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Controller Kit................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.1. Kit configuration......................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2. Functions .................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3. Check item.................................................................................................................................................. 5

3. Shape and description of PAC-A .................................................................................................................. 6

3.1. Shape and description................................................................................................................................. 6

3.2. Explanation................................................................................................................................................. 7

4. Preparation.................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.1. Power and battery check............................................................................................................................. 8

4.2. Connection block diagram.......................................................................................................................... 9

5. Booting, Download and Device Scan......................................................................................................... 10

5.1. Booting message....................................................................................................................................... 10

5.2. PAC-A application description ................................................................................................................. 10

5.3. Download using PAC-A application..........................................................................................................11

5.4. Device Scan .............................................................................................................................................. 17

6. Monitoring of TTLNA................................................................................................................................ 18

6.1. Getting information from TTLNA............................................................................................................ 18

6.2. Error Status of TTLNA............................................................................................................................. 18

6.3. Mode of TTLNA....................................................................................................................................... 19

6.4. Gain of TTLNA ........................................................................................................................................ 20

6.5. Calibration: Not supported ....................................................................................................................... 21

6.6. Address Assign of TTLNA ....................................................................................................................... 21

7. Controlling and monitoring of RET ........................................................................................................... 21

7.1. Getting information from RET ................................................................................................................. 22

7.2. Error Status of RET .................................................................................................................................. 22

7.3. Tilt Control ............................................................................................................................................... 24

7.4. Steering Control........................................................................................................................................ 25

7.5. Calibration of RET ................................................................................................................................... 26

7.6. Address Assign of RET............................................................................................................................. 26

8. PAC-A Specification................................................................................................................................... 27


8.1. Electrical Specification............................................................................................................................. 27

8.2. D-Sub 9P (RS-485/422) Pin Specification ............................................................................................... 27

8.3. Environmental Specification .................................................................................................................... 27

8.4. Mechanical Specification.......................................................................................................................... 28

9. Conversion Bias-T Specification ................................................................................................................ 28

9.1. Electrical Specification............................................................................................................................. 28

9.2. Environment Specification ....................................................................................................................... 29

9.3. Mechanical Specification.......................................................................................................................... 29

9.4. Drawing .................................................................................................................................................... 30

10. Caution...................................................................................................................................................... 31

11. After Service ............................................................................................................................................. 31


1. Preface

1.1. Purpose1.1.1. This document explains how to use PAC-A (Portable Antenna Controller - AISG) for

Antenna control.

1.1.2. This controller is hand-held and convenient to control an antenna in BTS.

1.1.3. This controller also maximizes the capability to control an antenna in BTS.

1.2. General1.2.1. This controller is fully compatible with AISG V2.0.

1.2.2. This controller can control the RET and monitor the TTLNA.

1.2.3. This controller uses a graphic LCD, and 4x4 Key Function.

1.3. Reference1.3.1. Control interface for antenna line devices, AISG v2.0: Issue 2.0, 13-JUN-2006

1.3.2. UTRAN Iuant Interface: General aspects and principles, 3GPP TS 25.460 V6.2.0 (2005-03)

1.3.3. UTRAN Iuant Interface: Layer 1, 3GPP TS 25.461 V6.4.0 (2005-09)

1.3.4. UTRAN Iuant Interface: Signaling transport, 3GPP TS 25.462 V6.3.0 (2005-09)

1.3.5. UTRAN Iuant Interface: Remote Electrical Tilting (RET) antennas Application Part(RETAP)

signaling, 3GPP TS 25.463 V6.4.0 (2005-09)


2. Controller Kit2.1. Kit configuration

Item Quantity SpecificationPAC-A 1RechargeableBattery(included) 1 3.7V, 3CELL(11.1V, 1.5A)

LI-POLYMERAC/DC SMPSAdaptor 1 Input : 100-240V~, 50/60Hz 1.5A

Output : 19VDC, 3.75A 70WAC Power Cable 1 110V, 65inch485 Adaptor 1 9pin D-sub to Circular Connector, 15feetShoulder trap 1 40inchCarrying Case 1 16.14*12.2*4.92 inchUser Manual 1 -Conversion Bias-T 1 See 9. Conversion Bias-T Specification

Table 2-1. Kit configuration

2.2. Functions1) Control function of Antenna Tilt, and Steering degree

2) Alarm monitoring of ALD(Antenna Line Device)

3) Battery monitoring function

4) Address assignment function for ALD

2.3. Check item1) Only for AISG2.0 ALD

2) Always check the battery status; if the battery output voltage is low it would cause the

abnormal operation.


3. Shape and description of PAC-A3.1. shape and description

(1) RS-232 Port(3) RS-485

Port

(5) Display Window

(6) Membrane S/W

(7) Power Switch (8) AC/DC AdaptorInput Port

(4)Shoulderstrap clamp

PAC-A

Figure 3-1. The shape and description of PAC-A


3.2. ExplanationRS-232 Port

This port is used for upgrading the PAC-A firmware. The bitrates is 9600bps for the RS-232c

protocol.

RS-485 Port

This is AISG communication port.

D-Sub(9S) Circular Remark

1 3 RS-485B

6 5 RS-485A

5, 9 1, 6 Vdc

4, 8 7 GND(DC Return)

3 4 RS-485GND

Case Case F GND

Table 3-1. The pin map between D-Sub(9S) and Circular connector

Shoulder strap clamp

This is used to fix the shoulder strap.

Display Window

Display the ALD’s status, and control using this.

Membrane S/W

This is used for controlling the ALD.

Power Switch

This is power on/off switch.

AC/DC Adaptor Input Port

This is used for external DC input.


4. Preparation4.1. Power and battery check

After power on, check the display status of battery. If the status is “LOW”, the antenna control is not

available. So charge the battery using AC/DC adapter provided by KMW Inc.

KMW PAC-A

[UNIQUE ID]

ALD SCAN [ ]

Figure 4-1. The shapre and description of PAC-A

Table 4-1. Battery status

Battery status Description

More than 75%

Less than 75%

Less than 50%

LOW Less than 25%


4.2. Connection block diagram

Antenna

RET

TTLNA

MainDiv

PAC-A

ConversionBias-T

Figure: 4-2. Block diagram

Connect PAC-A to TTLNA via Conversion Bias-T. Use the cable provided by KMW Inc. from PAC-A

to Conversion Bias-T.

Port DescriptionANT Connect to RF Feeder line(to TTLNA)RET Connect to PAC-A RS485/422 portBTS Connect to RF Feeder line(to BTS)GND Not used

Table 4-2. Conversion Bias-T Port description

RF Feeder Cable

5. Booting, Download and Device Scan5.1. Booting message

After power on, the version information of PAC-A will be displayed like as figure 5-1.

P A CKMW[PAC-A]

BOOT V1.00

Figure 5-1. Booting process

5.2. PAC-A application descriptionThe main display of PAC-A application is like as figure 5-2-1.

Figure 5-2-1. Main display

The RS-232 interface baud rate is 9600bps. It can be set using Port properties dialog box like as figure

5-2-2. This dialog box will be showed if you click “Port set” sub-menu from “Port” menu. And then

choose COM port and baud rate.

Figure 5-2-2. Port properties

5.3. Download using PAC-A applicationThe console window will be showed if you click “TX/RX Data Log” sub-menu from “View” menu.

After power on of PAC-A, the controller will send the boot message like as figure 5-3-1.

If there is no input from PC application within 3 seconds, the controller does not wait the input

anymore. And then normal booting process will start, the normal booting message is like as figure 5-3-

2.

Figure 5-3-1. Console window

Figure 5-3-2. Normal boot message

If you want to download new firmware, please follow the instruction below.

Within 3 seconds after POWER ON, please type “****” using console winodow. And then the boot

menu will be showed like as figure 5-3-3.

Figure 5-3-3. Boot menu

Type ‘1’ for the update process, and then “Firmware Update” process will start.

Figure 5-3-4. Firmware update process

In figure 5-2-1, click “…” button on the right. And then Figure 5-3-5 will shows.

Choose the firmware file to download, and click “Open” button.

After the process, the main display will update the download file like as figure 5-3-6.

Figure 5-3-5. Choosing a proper firmware file

Figure 5-3-6. Main display after choosing a firmware file

In figure 5-3-6, click “Download” button. And then the download process will start. During download,

the download status will be varied like as figure 5-3-7.

Figure 5-3-7. Download process

If the download process finishes normally, the “Firmware download done.” message will be displayed

like as figure 5-3-8.

Figure 5-3-8. Download finish

Type “0” to exit the menu and run application. The main display of LCD screen will be displayed like

as figure 5-3-10 about 2 seconds.

Figure 5-3-9. Running an application


P A CKMW[PAC-A]

VER: 4.00

31 AUG, 2007

Figure 5-3-10. Initial Display

If there is any information of ALD stored, the information of UNIQUE ID will be displayed.

If not, there is no display of information of ALD like as figure 5-3-11.

KMW PAC-A

[UNIQUE ID]

ALD SCAN [ ]

Figure 5-3-11. Initial Display


5.4. Device ScanIf you want to move the arrow cursor to UP or DOWN direction, use FWD(Up) or REV(Down) key.

Move to “ALD SCAN” line using REV key.

Move the arrow cursor to “ALD SCAN” line, and press “ENT” key.

The device scan is on progress, the processing mode will be displayed like as following figure 5-4-1. It

takes about 30 seconds.

KMW PAC-A

[UNIQUE ID]

ALD SCAN [ / ]

Figure 5-4-1. Before device scan

After device scan, the UNIQUE ID of TTLNA and RET will be displayed like as following figure 5-4-

2. The maximum number of ALD to be scanned is 3.

KMW PAC-A

[UNIQUE ID]

ALD SCAN [ ]

KMTK0770105

KMICK0770063

Figure 5-4-2. After device scan

TTLNA

RET

On progress

Device Scan End


6. Monitoring of TTLNA6.1. Getting information from TTLNA

The unique ID of TTLNA begins with ‘T’ character which means TTLNA. The string “KM” means the

vendor code of KMW Inc.

KMW PAC-A

[UNIQUE ID]

ALD SCAN [ ]

KMTK0770105

KMICK0770063

Figure 6-1-1. After device scan

Move to arrow cursor to “KMTK----“line using “FWD” key, and press “ENT” key. And then the

controller begins to connect to ALD, and get information from ALD. It takes about 5 seconds.

Getting information is on progress, the LCD screen will be displayed like as figure 6-1-2.

*TTLNA MODEL*

KM-TK0770105

ALD: --

Figure 6-1-2. Getting information

*TTLNA MODEL*

KM-TK0770105

ALD: TDD TTLNA

Figure 6-1-3. Completion of getting information


The information is received from TTLNA successfully; the LCD screen will be changed like as figure

6-1-3.

If there is problem connecting to ALD, the “DICON” string will be displayed on left top of LCD

screen like as figure 6-1-4.

*TTLNA MODEL*

KM-TK0770105

ALD: --

DISCON

Figure 6-1-4. Disconnection status

6.2. Error Status of TTLNAMove to “ERROR STATUS” screen using “REV” key, and then the screen displays any error status of

TTLNA. If there is no error, the following figure 6-2-1 is displayed.

*ERROR STATUS*

KM-TK0770105

Figure 6-2-1. No Error status

*ERROR STATUS*

KM-TK0770105

1B: TMA Major Fault

1F: Bypass Mode

Figure 6-2-2. Error status


If some error is monitored from TTLNA, the error status will be displayed like as figure 6-2-2. The

maximum number of error to be displayed is 2. Table 6-2 shows the error code which can be displayed.

There are more errors in AISG v2.0, but PAC-A just displays below error codes.

ERORR CODE Description Remark02 Motor Jam Motor cannot move.03 Actuator Jam Actuator jam has been detected. No movement of

the actuator, but movement of the motor wasdetected.

05 Busy The device is busy and cannot respond until anongoing activity is complete.

0E Not Calibrated The device has not completed a calibrationoperation, or calibration has been lost.

0F Not Configured Actuator configuration data is missing.11 Hardware Error Any hardware error which cannot be classified.1A TMA Minor Fault1B TMA Major Fault LNA alarm, TDD S/W alarm1F Bypass Mode The TMA subunit is in bypass mode and cannot

report a correct gain value.Table 6-2. Error codes

6.3. Mode of TTLNAMove to “TTLNA MODE” screen using “REV” key, and then the screen displays mode of TTLNA for

each subunit. There is two kinds of mode in TTLNA, that is NORMAL or BYPASS.

*TTLNA MODE*

KM-TK0770105

SUBUNIT1: NORMAL

SUBUNIT1: NORMAL

Figure 6-3. TTLNA MODE


6.4. Gain of TTLNAMove to “TTLNA GAIN” screen using “REV” key, and then the screen displays gain of TTLNA for

each subunit.

*TTLNA GAIN*

KM-TK0770105

SUBUNIT1: 13.0

SUBUNIT1: 13.0

Figure 6-4. TTLNA GAIN

6.5. Calibration: Not supported

*CALIBRATION*

KM-TK0770105

NOT SUPPORTED

Figure 6-5. Not supported message

6.6. Address Assign of TTLNAMove to “ASSIGN ALD I/D” screen using “REV” key. If you want to assign new ID to ALD, select

the number that you want to assign. Usually this function is used when the connection to ALD is

“DISCON” status like as Figure 6-1-4. The field number is from 1 to 254 according to AISG v2.0.

*ASSIGN ALD I/D*

KM-TK0770105

CUR I/D : 001

NEW I/D : 000

Figure 6-6-1. Address assign screen


If you enter number 5 using KEY pad, the new I/D goes to the screen like as figure 5-7-2. And then

press “ENT” key.

*ASSIGN ALD I/D*

KM-TK0770105

CUR I/D : 001

NEW I/D : 005

Figure 6-6-2. New address assign

If there is no problem from PAC-A to ALD, the new I/D than you entered goes to CUR I/D line like as

figure 5-7-3. And then NEW I/D line goes to initial state that is 0.

*ASSIGN ALD I/D*

KM-TK0770105

CUR I/D : 005

NEW I/D : 000

Figure 6-6-3. Completion of address assign

7. Controlling and monitoring of RET7.1. Getting information from RET

After monitoring the status of TTLNA, press “SEL[menu]” key. And then goes to the screen like as

figure 6-1-1.

KMW PAC-A

[UNIQUE ID]

ALD SCAN [ ]

KMTK0770105

KMICK0770063

Figure 7-1-1. Top menu display


The unique ID of TTLNA begins with ‘I’ or ‘R’ character which means RET. The string “KM” means

the vendor code of KMW Inc.

Move to arrow cursor to “KMICK----“ line using “REV” key, and press “ENT” key. And then the

controller begins to connect to ALD, and get information from ALD. It takes about 5 seconds.

Getting information is on progress, the LCD screen will be displayed like as figure 7-1-2.

*ALD-ANT MODEL*

KM-ICK0770063

ALD: --

ANT: --

Figure 7-1-2. Getting information from RET

The information is received from RET successfully; the LCD screen will be changed like as figure 7-

1-3.

If there is problem connecting to ALD, the “DICON” string will be displayed on left top of LCD

screen like as figure 7-1-4.

Figure 7-1-3.

Completion of

getting information

*ALD-ANT MODEL*

KM-ICK0770063

ALD: --

ANT: --

DISCON

Figure 7-1-4. Disconnection status

*ALD-ANT MODEL*

KM-ICK0770063

ALD: WME1 RETANT: AMXWM176500T


7.2. Error Status of RETMove to “ERROR STATUS” screen using “REV” key, and then the screen displays any error status of

RET. If there is no error, the following figure 7-2-1 is displayed.

*ERROR STATUS*

KM-ICK0770063

Figure 7-2-1. No Error status

If some error is monitored from RET, the erros status will be displayed like as figure 7-2-2. The

maximum number of error to be displayed is 2. Table 6-2 shows the error code which can be displayed.

*ERROR STATUS*

KM-ICK0770063

0E: Not Calibrated

Figure 7-2-2. Error status

7.3. Tilt ControlMove to “TILT” screen using “REV” key, and then the screen displays current tilt degree of Antenna.

If you want to move some degree of antenna, you can use the number key or arrow key.

The Key means 0.5 degree decrease once pressed, and the Key means 0.5 degree increase once

pressed. The “SEL” key means minus function in tilt control mode.


*TILT*

KM-ICK0770063

CUR : 00.0˚

NEW : 00.0˚

Figure 7-3-1. Tilt mode

If you press number 5 in key-pad, the screen is changed like as figure 7-3-2. And press “ENT” key, the

antenna goes to 5 degree.

*TILT*

KM-ICK0770063

CUR : 00.0˚

NEW : 05.0˚

Figure 7-3-2. New tilt degree

When antenna moves to 5 degree, the screen shows “TILT (MOVING)” like as figure 7-3-3. After

finishing tilt process, the screen goes to like as figure 7-3-4. The current degree and new degree are

same.

*TILT(MOVING)*

KM-ICK0770063

CUR : 00.0˚

NEW : 05.0˚

Figure 7-3-3. Moving message


*TILT*

KM-ICK0770063

CUR : 05.0˚

NEW : 05.0˚

Figure 7-3-4. End of tilt control

If you want to move to 5.5 degree, press number 5 and press Key. It means 5.5 degree.

7.4. Steering ControlMove to “STEERING” screen using “REV” key, and then the screen displays current steering degree

of Antenna. It is only for Hybrid 2Way Antenna. The case of EDTA antenna, this function is not

supported.

If you want to move some degree of antenna, you can use the number key or arrow key.

The Key means 1.0 degree decrease once pressed, and the Key means 1.0 degree increase once

pressed. The “SEL” key means minus function in steering control mode.

Steering control process is same as tilt control except steering unit(1.0).

7.5. Calibration of RETMove to “CALIBRATION” screen using “REV” key.

If you want to calibrate the antenna, press “ENT” key as described in figure 7-5-1. The calibration is

on progress, “Calibrating” message shows in screen. Finishing of calibration the screen goes back to

figure 7-5-1.

After finishing the calibration, the motor position goes to 0 degree position.

*CALIBRATION*

KM-ICK0770063

ENTER TO CALIBRATE

Figure 7-5-1. Calibration


*CALIBRATION*

KM-ICK0770063

CALIBRATING .......

Figure 7-5-2. Calibration process

7.6. Address Assign of RETMove to “ASSIGN ALD I/D” screen using “REV” key. If you want to assign new ID to ALD, select

the number that you want to assign. Usually this function is used when the connection to ALD is

“DISCON” status like as Figure 6-1-4.

This process is same as 6.6 Address assign of TTLNA. Refer to 6.6.

8. PAC-A Specification8.1. Electrical Specification

Item Specifications

InputVoltage

Rechargeable Battery 11.1V(3.7V 3Cell), 1.5AH, Li-Polymer

AC/DC Adaptor 19V, 3.75A(MAX)

Communication protocol RS-232, RS-485/422

Communication bitrates 9600, N, 8, 1

8.2. D-Sub 9P(RS-485/422) Pin Specification

8.3. Environmental Specification

Parameter Specification Comment

Operating Temperature 32 ∼ 104 FOperating Humidity 10％ ~ 75％ RHStorage Temperature -4 ∼ 158 FStorage Humidity 10％ ~ 75％ RH

Pin No. Description1 RS-485B6 RS-485A5, 9 Vdc(DC +15V)4, 8 DC GND3 RS-485GND


8.4. Mechanical Specification- Physical Dimension: 5.07*8.42*1.85 inch

- Weight: 750g (Include Rechargeable Battery)

- Connector Type

Parameter Specification Comment

DC +19V INPUT PORT DC Jack Male

RS-232 PORT D-SUB 9PIN FEMALE

RS-485/422 PORT D-SUB 9PIN MALE

9. Conversion Bias-T Specification9.1. Electrical SpecificationNo. Item Specification Remarks1 Frequency Range 2496 ~ 2690MHz

2 DC Voltage range 10V～30V At ANT Port or RET Port

3 DC Voltage at NonFeeder Cable Port

0V When follow the voltage at the other port,measured at BTS Port.

4 Current Range ≤2.3A ANT Port → RET Port5 DC Path voltage loss ≤1.2V ANT Port → RET Port When the current is

2.3A, the voltage loss is ≤1.2V.

6 RF Signal Path Loss 2.0dB, [email protected]+/-400KHz

ANT Port → RET Port

7 RF Signal PathReturn Loss

23dB, min@2496 ~ 2690MHz

ANT Port → BTS Port

8 RF Signal Path Loss 0.2dB, max@2496 ~ 2690MHz

ANT Port → BTS Port

9 RF signal Isolation ≥2.0dB @30~150MHz BTS Port → RET Port and ANT → RET Port.The open port is terminale with 50oHm duringthe all measurement.≥10.0dB @150~800MHz

≥10.0dB@3000~12750MHz

10 RF Path Power ≤80W ANT Port → BTS Port. PAR=12.0dB, Power80W and OFDM signal.

11 Surge Spec. 5 kA（8/20us） Test Port : RET Port. PAR=12.0dB, Power80W and OFDM signal.

20 kA (8/20us) Test Port : ANT Port

9.2. Environment SpecificationItem Specification Remarks

Operating Temperature -49 ~ +149 °F


Operating Humidity (condensing) 5 ~ 100 %

Storage Temperature -49 ~ +185 °F

Storage Humidity (condensing) 5 ~ 100 %

Weather Protection IP 65

9.3. Mechanical Specification

N O Parameter Spec Comment

1 RF Connector

BTS Port Din Female

ANT Port Din Female

RET Port RET Connector(SU-20SBR-8S)

2 Size 3.35 * 2.70 * 1.49 inch

3 Weight 1.3 pound


9.4. Drawing


10. CautionThis controller is designed to held-held and robustic, nevertheless do not impact during moving or

control.

This controller uses rechargeable battery, and there is the protection circuit for over-charging. But

please avoid over-charging for good capability of the battery.

If you want to charge or use the AC power, please use the AC/DC adapter provided by KMW Inc.

The accessory and battery use only the product provided by KMW Inc. If you open and repair this

controller without permission, the A/S is not available. If you have any problem, please contact our

A/S team.

If you have any question, please contact our A/S team.

11. After ServiceVisit our homepage if you want any information about this product.

Home-page : www.kmwcomm.com

Address: KMW Communications, Inc.

1521 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Ste A, Fullerton, CA 92831

TEL : 82-31-370-8600

FAX : 82-31-376-2898

E-mail : [email protected]


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