Kathrein ALC Instructions For Use Manual

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 supply 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 7

3 Preconditions for operation 8

4 Structure 9

5 First installation 10

6 Graphical user interface 11

6.1 General operation 11

6.2 Menu structure 14

6.3 Start-up screen 15

6.4 Main menu 15

7 ALD conﬁguration 16

7.1 ALD overview 16

7.1.1 Select ALD 17

7.1.2 RET properties 18

7.1.3 TMA properties 21

7.1.4 ASD properties 22

7.1.5 ATS properties 25

7.1.6 GLS properties 27

7.1.7 ACS properties 28

7.1.8 Kathrein FlexRET 29

7.1.9 Kathrein RFID RCU 30

7.2 Antenna conﬁguration wizard 31

7.3 Write report ﬁle 34

7.4 ALD download 35

8 Site sharing conﬁguration 36

8.1 Connect to ALD 36

8.2 Site conﬁguration wizard 36

8.3 Site conﬁguration report ﬁle 38

8.4 Site conﬁguration overview 38

8.5 Site conﬁguration password 40

8.6 Preferences 41

9 AISG bus [V] [mA] 42

10 Mechanic´s level 43

11 ALC setup 44

11.1 Switch HF voltage 44

11.2 Network conﬁguration 45

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11.3 Software update ALC 46

11.4 System information 47

11.5 System conﬁguration 48

11.6 Manage conﬁguration ﬁles 49

11.6.1 Antenna table (XML) 49

11.6.2 Antenna conguration le 50

11.6.3 Firmware/bootloader le 50

11.6.4 Conguration le 51

11.7 Report ﬁle to USB 52

12 Web browser 53

12.1 User interface (GUI) 54

12.1.1 Start page 54

12.1.2 Menu structure 55

12.2 Connect ALC to web-enabled device via WLAN/USB 59

12.2.1 Connect via WLAN using Windows 7 59

12.2.2 Connect via USB using Windows 7 60

12.2.3 Connect via USB using Windows 8 (32-/64 bit) 62

13 Calibrate touch-screen 64

14 Disposal 65

15 Appendix 66

15.1 Disclaimer 66

15.2 FCC Statements 68

15.3 Open Source License 69

15.3.1 Used Open Source Components 69

15.3.2 Support 69

15.4 Java Platform 70

15.5 GPL Version 3 94

15.6 RUNTIME LIBRARY EXCEPTION 99

15.7 LGPL version 2.1 102

15.8 Zlib license 105

15.9 Boost Software License 105

15.10 Public Domain 106

15.11 MIT License 106

15.12 New RSD License 106

15.13 Apache Software License 106

15.14 Eclipse Public License v 1.0 108

16 Adresses 110

17 List of ﬁgures 114

18 List of tables 115

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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. A damaged mains cable must be replaced 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 specied 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-off xture and must be 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.

Attention

Risk of damage or destruction of devices.

● Read the ALC product documentation

1)

in full before connecting the system to the

power supply.

● Retain the ALC product documentation

1)

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 Congurator (ALC), version/type 8601.0156

Address of

manufacturer

See last page

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1.3 Scope of supply

● 1 x Antenna Line Congurator (ALC) with cover for the connections

● 1 x 24 V/3 A charger, can also be used as external power supply

● 1 x display guard with push buttons

● 1 x transport case

● 1 x USB cable, 1 m, for connection to a PC/notebook

● 1 x RET cable, 1 m, order number 86010007, for connection to the components to be

congured

● 1 x HF cable SMB/7-16, 1.8 m

● 1 x instructions for use

1.4 Intended use

The Antenna Line Congurator (ALC) must be used only to congure the RET system.

The ALC offers the following functions:

● Conguration of AISG-compatible antennas (ALDs) such as RET and TMA

● First installation and service

● First installation of Kathrein ALDs using the installation wizard

● Conguration 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 les

● 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 Congurator (ALC).

These instructions for use are available in additional languages and can be downloaded

from www.kathrein.com ▶ Solutions ▶ Mobile Communication Solutions ▶ Support ▶

Technical Documents ▶ User Manuals

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

Danger Immediate risk of death or serious physical injury

Warning Possible risk of death or serious physical injury

Caution Possible risk of slight or moderately severe physical injury

Attention Risk of material damage

Note Note regarding the operation or use of the instructions

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

Input via selection from a pop-up list

Input via keyboard or numerical keypad (separate page)

● Input via selection from a list (separate page)

● Display of a list (separate page)

Display (value cannot be changed)

2.3.2 Markings in the text

Error Controls and labels of the ALC and the ALC software.

✔

Requirement that must be met in order for the function to be available.

1., 2., 3. etc.

Procedural instructions comprising several steps

►

Procedural instructions comprising a single step

⇛

Reference to further information.

<Variable> Variable (placeholder)

2.3.3 Abbreviations and technical terms

ACS Antenna Clock Sensor

ACW Antenna Conguration Wizard: Wizard for recording antenna data from Kath-

rein antennas with an external RCU; ⇛ 7.2, p. 31

ALC Antenna Line Congurator

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 Identication: System for automatic and contactless identi-

cation and localisation using radio waves

RCU Remote Control Unit

TMA Tower Mounted Amplier

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Preconditions for operation

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3 Preconditions for operation

● The RCUs and ALDs that are congured with the ALC must be correctly installed and

connected to the AISG bus.

● Each RCU must be calibrated before the initial conguration 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 imprecise conguration of the

inclination angle.

● Correct calibration requires the RCU to be installed at the antenna interface provided.

● The PC/notebook

1)

must have Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000, XP, Vista (Ultimate/Home

Premium), 7, 8 or 10 installed.

● The USB stick

2)

must have ≥ 512 MB of storage space and be formatted with FAT 32.

1)

The PC/notebook is required only if the ALC is to be operated via web browser.

See Web browser, p. 53 et seqq for more information.

2)

The USB stick is required for transferring data to/from the ALC;

see e.g. Software update ALC, p. 46.

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4 Structure

1

2

7 8 9 10

11

12

13

3

4 5 6

①

Touch-screen

②

LED is lit: Data is being transmitted to the AISG bus

③

LED is lit: ALC is charging

④

Protective cap for the WLAN antenna

⑤

Connection for the AISG bus

⑥

HF connection for the AISG bus

⑦

On/off button

⑧

Mini USB port for a PC

⑨

USB port for a USB stick

⑩

Charger connection

⑪

Protective clip

⑫

Cover for connections ⑧⑨⑩

⑬

Push buttons for attaching the display guard

Fig. 1: Structure of the ALC

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First installation

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5 First installation

When the ALC is switched on for the rst time, the display shows the System Conﬁgura-

tion (Fig. 2).

1)

1. Adjust the date and time as required.

2. Press Set Data to conrm the settings.

➯ The ALC restarts and the display shows the start-up screen.

2)

1)

See more under 11.5, p. 48

2)

See more under 6.3, p. 15

Fig. 2: Display when switching on for the rst time

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6 Graphical user interface

6.1 General operation

The graphical user interface (GUI) of the ALC has the following properties:

● The GUI is operated via the ALC touch-screen.

● All GUI content can be accessed from the main menu. Tab. 1, p. 14 provides an overview

of the GUI menu structure and contains cross-references to the corresponding sections

in these instructions.

● Example descriptions of the displays and controls of the GUI are given below.

Note

The displays and controls in this section marked * are assumed to be known for the

remainder of the document.

2

1

3

4

①

Title of the page*

②

Charge status of the ALC rechargeable battery*

③

Switches to the last main view;* changes are not applied.

④

Buttons for opening sub-menus

Fig. 3: Navigating within a sub-menu

1

6

7

c

b

a

8

2

3

Fig. 4: Navigating within a

sub-menu and setting

values

①

Title of the page*

②

ⓐ Charge status of the ALC rechargeable battery*

ⓑ A site-sharing adapter is connected.

Lock open: No password has been assigned to protect the

conguration of the site-sharing adapter against unauthorised

access.

Lock closed: A password has been assigned.

③

Switches to the last main view;* changes are not applied.

⑥

Button that switches to a subpage on which the value can be

changed; the subpage may contain:

●

A list for selecting a value (⑨ in Fig. 5)

●

A keyboard for inputting a value (⑫ in Fig. 6)

⑦

Opens a pop-up selection ⓒ

⑧

Navigates between related pages*

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9

10 10

11

⑨

Selection list

⑩

Navigates within the selection list/highlights another list item*

⑪

Applies the highlighted list item/the modied value and switches

to the next-highest level or the next page*

Fig. 5: Setting values in a sub-menu

12

13

14

15

⑫

Keyboard* for inputting text or a number (here: numerical keypad

for inputting a number)

⑬

Conrms the input value*

⑭

Value range within which the input value must fall*

⑮

Input value

Fig. 6: Numerical keypad for inputting a number

16

⑯

Error status:*

no Error: There is no error message present for the connected

device.

Error: An error message is present.

► Press ⑯ to display the error list with additional information

(⇛ Fig. 8).

Fig. 7: Error status

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Fig. 8: List with error information

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6.2 Menu structure

Connect to ALD

Menu ALD Configuration

ALD Overview

Antenna Conf. Wizard

ALD Report File

ALD Download

FW / Bootloader File

Configuration File

Site Sharing Conf

Connect to ALD

Site Conf. Wizard

Site Conf. Report File

Site Conf. Overview

Base Station Ports

FlexRETs

Sensor Devices

Site Conf. Info

Site Conf. Password

Set Password

Change Password

Clear Passord

Preferences

AISG Bus [V][mA]

Mechanic´s Level

ALC Setup

Switch HF Voltage

Network Configuration

Softwareupdate ALC

System Information

System Configuration

Manage Config Files

Antenna Table (XML)

Antenna Conig File

FW / Bootloader File

Configuration File

Reportfile to USB

3GPP / AISG2+AISG1

⇛ 7.1, p. 16

⇛ 7.2, p. 31

⇛ 7.3, p. 34

⇛ 7.4, p. 35

⇛ 8.1, p. 36

⇛ 8.2, p. 36

⇛ 8.3, p. 38

⇛ 8.4, p. 38

⇛ 8.5, p. 40

⇛ 8.6, p. 41

⇛ 9, p. 42

⇛ 10, p. 43

⇛ 11.1, p. 44

⇛ 11.2, p. 45

⇛ 11.3, p. 46

⇛ 11.4, p. 47

⇛ 11.5, p. 48

⇛ 11.6.1, p. 49

⇛ 11.6.2, p. 50

⇛ 11.6.3, p. 50

⇛ 11.6.4, p. 51

⇛ 11.7, p. 52

Tab. 1: ALC menu structure

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6.3 Start-up screen

2

1

3

When the device is switched on, the start-up screen is displayed.

All functions of the ALC can be accessed from here.

①

Scans the AISG bus for connected FlexRET/site-sharing compo-

nents and establishes a connection with the ALDs found

②

Selects the AISG protocol used when scanning with ①

③

Switches to the main menu ⇛ 6.4

6.4 Main menu

2

1

3

4

5

Once the AISG bus has been successfully scanned, the following

controls are available within the main menu.

①

Congure individual ALDs ⇛ 7, p. 16 et seqq

Note

If no ALD is found when scanning the AISG bus, ① is not

available.

②

Congure the connected site-sharing adapter ⇛ 8, p. 36 et seqq

③

Display the voltage and current of the feeder cable and the AISG

bus ⇛ 9, p. 42

④

Measure the mechanical downtilt of an antenna ⇛ 10, p. 43

⑤

Display the menu for general ALC settings ⇛ 11, p. 44 et seqq

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ALD conﬁguration

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7 ALD conﬁguration

2

1

3

4

①

Display and edit settings for the detected ALDs ⇛ 7.1, p. 16

②

Start the conguration wizard for connection to an antenna with

an external RET ⇛ 7.2, p. 31

③

Generate a report le with device data for the ALDs connected to

the AISG bus and save internally ⇛ 7.3, p. 34

④

Update rmware or conguration les for the connected ALDs

⇛ 7.4, p. 35

7.1 ALD overview

▷

ALD Conﬁguration ▶ ALD Overview

Topics

Select ALD, p. 17

RET properties, p. 18

TMA properties, p. 21

ASD properties, p. 22

ATS properties, p. 25

GLS properties, p. 27

ACS properties, p. 28

Kathrein FlexRET, p. 29

Kathrein RFID RCU, p. 30

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7.1.1 Select ALD

2

1

a b

Fig. 9: List of found ALDs

①

List of found ALDs, sorted by device type

ⓐ Number of devices per type

ⓑ Device type (RET, TMA, ASD, ATS, GLS, ACS)

②

Switches to list ④ (Fig. 10)

4

5

④

List of devices of the device type highlighted in ① (Fig. 9)

⑤

Switches to the properties of the device highlighted in ④

Note

The properties of the device types are described in sections

7.1.2 to 7.1.9.

Fig. 10: List of devices of the device type highlighted in Fig. 9

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7.1.2 RET properties

RET properties, page 1

2

1

3

4

5

76

①

Electric downtilt

②

Information about the sector or the base station;

The table below indicates the permitted number of characters

(bold numbers) for various AISG protocol versions.

Protocol mode AISG 1 3GPP/AISG 2

Sector ID 4 32

Base station ID 12 32

③

✔ An RCU without RFID is used.

Antenna type (Fig. 12)

④

Frequency band of the antenna type selected for ③

⑤

Downtilt range of the antenna type selected for ③

⑥

Starts the calibration of the RET for the antenna type selected

for ③

⑦

Error status

Fig. 11: Properties 1 (RET)

A

Ⓐ

List of Kathrein antenna types

Fig. 12: List of antenna types

RET properties, page 2

2

1

3

4

5

7

6

Additional data

①

Antenna serial number

②

Date of installation

③

Installer ID

④

Base station ID

⑤

Antenna bearing

⑥

Mechanical downtilt; the value can

● be entered via keyboard

● be adopted from the ALC sensor (Fig. 14)

⑦

AISG protocol; the table p. 18 shows the permitted number of

characters for various AISG protocol versions (bold numbers).

Fig. 13: Properties 2 (RET)

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8

⑧

Adopts the downtilt value measured by the inclination sensor of

the ALC; in order for the measured value to match, the ALC must

lie with its rear panel at against the antenna.

Fig. 14: Numerical keypad and button for adopting the sensor value

RET properties, page 3

2

1

3

4

ALD data:

①

Product number

1)

②

Hardware version

1)

③

Software version

1)

④

Restarts the connected ALD

1)

Value exported from the RCU

Fig. 15: Properties 3 (RET)

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RET properties, page 4

2

1

Transfer conguration data for the antenna to the ALD (RCU):

①

Transfer conguration data from the internal memory of the ALC

to the ALD (RCU) (Fig. 19 and ③④ in Fig. 17)

②

Transfer conguration data from the USB stick

1)

to the ALD

(RCU) (Fig. 17)

1)

USB stick is connected to the ALC

Fig. 16: Properties 4 (RET)

2

1

3

4

①

Select USB stick (Fig. 18)

②

Select conguration data (Fig. 19)

③

Start transfer of conguration data

④

Status of transfer

(✓ = transfer successful, ✕ = error)

Fig. 17: Transfer conguration data from USB stick

Fig. 18: Select USB stick Fig. 19: Select conguration data (le)

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