SureCall Force3 PSB Manuel utilisateur
This is an in-building DAS
Part 90 Signal Boosters ,THIS IS A 90.219 CLASS B DEVICE
Force3 PSB Industrial
Tri-Band Radio Communications BDA
for First Responders
User Guide
This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS . You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC
Licensee to operate this device. You MUST register Class B signal boosters as dened in CFR
90.219. Unauthorized use may result in signicant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in
excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
WARNING
WARNING. This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC
LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express
consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in signicant
forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
This is a 90.219 Class B Device.
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. In February 2013, as part of the Commission’s eorts to support the continued use
of signal boosters in the Private Land Mobile Radio Services and Public Safety Radio Services, the Commis-
sion adopted a registration requirement for existing and future Part 90 Class B signal booster installations. The
Commission found that a Class B signal booster registration system would be a valuable tool to help resolve
interference should it occur.
All Part 90 licensees and signal booster operators must register existing Part 90 Class B signal boosters with
the Commission by November 1, 2014. In addition, any new Class B signal booster installed after November 1,
2014 must be registered prior to operation.
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 and enter an FCC Registration Number (FRN)
and Password in the upper right hand 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 signal
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 that the location
appears 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. In addition, enter the ler’s Company Information (Com-
pany Name, Company Attention, Address, Email registration, enter Signature Information (Title, Name) and click
“Submit.” The system will generate a conrmation, 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 hand corner of the Signal
Booster Conrmation page you may “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 led 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 ler, 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 onlinr
help request at https://esupport.c.gov/onlinerequest.htm. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00– 6:00 pm.
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FCC Notice
CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1
1.1 - Package Contents 4
1.2-Features&Benets4
1.3 - Additional Items Needed 4
1.4 - How It Works 5
CHAPTER 2: Safety 5
2.1 - Safety Warnings 5-6
CHAPTER 3: Planning 7
3.1 - Overview 8
3.2 - Exterior Antenna 8
3.3 - Interior Antennas 9
3.4 - Antenna Separation 10-11
3.5 - BDA Location 12
3.6 - Accessories 12
3.7 - Need Help? 12
CHAPTER 4: Installation 13
4.1 - Selecting the Locations 13
4.2 - Soft Installation 13
4.3 - Exterior Antenna 13-14
4.4 - Internal Antennas 15
4.5 - Mounting the BDA 16
CHAPTER 5: Conguration & Testing 17
5.1 - DIP Switches and Lights 17-18
5.2-InitialConguration19
5.3 - Powering on the BDA 19
5.4 - Testing 19
5.5 - Adjusting the BDA 19-20
5.6 - Automatic Shutdown 20-21
CHAPTER 6: Warranty & Specications 21
6.1 - Warranty Information 21
6.2-Specications22
6.3 - Contact Information 23
Contents
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Introduction
Introducing SureCall’s Force3 PSB Public Safety Band Amplier. Please read this entire manual be-
fore proceeding with the installation. This manual applies to the Force3 PSB model
1.1 - Package Contents
Your BDA box contains the following items:
• Force3 PSB Bi-Directional Amplier
• Mounting kit (not shown).
• DC power supply (not shown).
• Wall anchors (not shown).
1.2 - Features & Benets
The Force3 PSB BDA oers the following features
and benets:
• Powerful in-building BDA with 31dB of adjustable gain level.
• Extends signals in areas with poor coverage due to geographical location
and/or building design.
• Suitable for large areas up to approximately 80,000 square feet depending
on outside signal strength.
• Power control maintains maximum output power at 3 watts EIRP.
• Automatic oscillation detection and protection system powers down the BDA
to prevent harmful radio interference.
1.3 - Additional Items Needed
The Force3 PSB BDA requires the following additonal components for a
complete installation:
• External antenna
• Lightning protector
• Cable splitter if installing multiple antennas.
• Sucient SC-400 ultra low loss interior/exterior cable of 50 ohm.
• Multiple antennas (omnidirectional domes and/or panels by SureCall).
• Grounded surge suppressor for DC power supply.
Note: Due to the recent change of our company name from Cellphone-Mate (CM) to SureCall (SC) we have changed the prex on all of our
antennas, cables and accessories from CM to SC-.
1.4 - How It Works
The Force3 PSB BDA amplies signals from the nearest radio tower to a building and from those radios
back to the tower to compensate for weak reception caused by distance, topography, building
structure etc. The BDA receives the signal from an outside antenna, amplies that signal, and then
rebroadcasts it via the interior antenna(s) where it is picked up by radios. The interior antennas also pick
up signals from radio devices and pass them to the BDA. The BDA amplies these signals and passes them
to the exterior antenna for rebroadcast back to the tower.
CHAPTER 2: Safety
This chapter contains important safety information designed to prevent personal
injury, equipment malfunction, and/or radio interference. You are responsible for
ensuring a safe installation.
2.1 - Safety Warnings
• You are responsible for knowing and following all applicable codes and regulations and for obtaining all
required permits and inspections.
• Follow all safety precautions contained in this Installation Manual.
• The installation process may require working in high locations such as roofs and/or ladders. Follow ap-
plicable safety regulations and best practices to avoid falling. Take care not to drop objects o any high
area. Cordon o ground areas directly below roof or ladder work when possible.
• Always use appropriate personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, hard hat, etc. as needed
and as required.
Safety
WARNING: FAILURE TO EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN
WORKING IN HIGH AREAS COULD CAUSE A FALL
AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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• Some components may be heavy and/or bulky. Always use proper lifting and carrying techniques when
handling components, especially when working on a ladder, roof, or other area with a fall hazard.
• The exterior antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna.
• Always use a properly installed SureCall lightning protector between the exterior antenna and the BDA.
• Always power o the BDA before working on the roof of the building or anywhere in close proximity to
the external antenna.
• Allow at least 24 inches (60cm) of separation between interior antennas and humans or animals.
• Allow at least 24 inches (60cm) of separation between exterior antennas and all persons.
• Comply with all antenna separation requirements to prevent signal oscillation.
CAUTION: SIGNAL OSCILLATION CAN CAUSE
RADIO INTERFERENCE WITH RADIO TOWERS
AND RESULT IN CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL
PENALTIES.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL A
LIGHTNING PROTECTOR CAN RESULT IN DAM-
AGE TO THE BDA, ANTENNAS, AND WIRING.
Safety
CHAPTER 3: Planning
3.1 - Overview
The general BDA installation process follows these steps:
1. Decide where to mount the exterior antenna. This will generally be on the wall or roof of the building in
the location with the strongest signal. You will need to decide whether to use an omnidirectional antenna
mounted vertically or a directional Yagi antenna pointed directly at the radio tower (line of sight). You
must also consider attaching a grounded lightning protector between the exterior antenna and the BDA.
2. Decide where to mount the interior antenna(s), being sure to take separation requirements into account.
In general, long narrow spaces will benet most from directional at-panel antennas while more square
spaces will benet more from omnidirectional dome antennas.
3. Decide where to mount the BDA. This should be in a secure indoor location near a grounded power
source.
4. Decide where to route the cables between the exterior antenna and the BDA and between the BDA and
interior antennas.
5. Install the antennas as described in their respective Installation Manuals.
6. Route the cables to the BDA location.
7. Install the BDA as described in this manual.
8. Power on the BDA and perform the conguration and testing as described in this manual.
Overview
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Exterior Antenna
3.2 - Exterior Antenna
You may use either an omnidirectional antenna that covers (at areas with no obstructions)
or a directional Yagi antenna (to point directly at the tower). The omnidirectional antenna receives and
transmits signals over a horizontal 360-degree circle while the Yagi antenna receives and transmits sig-
nals over a focused area and must be aimed directly (line of sight) toward the radio tower that provides
the best signal to the building.
The exterior antenna and mast (if any) must be mounted in a location that meets all of
the following criteria:
• Best signal strength.
• Not colocated with other antennas or used in conjunction with other antennas.
• Away from all power lines.
• 6’ from lightning rod antennas.
• 24” from all persons.
These distances are general guidelines only; refer to the applicable building and electrical codes in
your area to determine local requirements.
Interior Antenna
3.3 - Interior Antennas
You may use any combination of omnidirectional (dome) and/or directional (at panel) interior
antennas needed to obtain optimal signal strength throughout the building or installation area.
Dome antennas provide 360-degree hemispherical coverage suitable for mostly square areas while
at panel antennas provide a focused zone of coverage suitable for long narrow areas. The follow-
ing example uses two dome antennas and one panel antenna to provide full coverage (exterior Yagi
antenna also shown):
Keep in mind that oor structures in multistory buildings can cause signicant signal loss, which
means that you may need to install interior antennas on more than one oor. Here is an example of
a multistory installation:
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Note: Vertical separation is more important than horizontal separation. If you are unable to obtain
the required separation horizontally, try raising the exterior antenna. You may also try reducing the
BDA gain as described in Chapter 5 of this manual.
Antenna Separation
3.4 - Antenna Separation
Proper antenna separation is essential in order to prevent signal oscillation (feedback) that can
interfere with the radio tower. Separation is measured in a straight line from the exterior antenna to
the closest interior antenna. The closest allowable distance depends on a number of factors such as
BDA gain level, building material, etc. Recommended separation distances are:
Note: You may or may not need antennas on every oor of a multistory building depending on factors
such as building material, BDA gain, etc.
40dB 5-6’
45dB 15-20’
50dB 50’
55dB 60’
65dB 75-80’
70dB 100’
75dB 100’-120’
80dB 120’-180’
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