COBHAM MBF-40 User Manual

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MBF-40
SMR700/SMR800 PS Repeater
High Selectivity Digital Multi-Band Repeater
User Manual – 00046UM Rev. 2.1
THIS DOCUMENT IS VALID FOR THE MBF-40 HIGH SELECTIVITY DIGITAL MULTI-
BAND REPEATER SUPPORTING THE FOLLOWING FREQUENCY BANDS: SMR700
and SMR800

COBHAM MBF-40 Specifications

General

Brand	COBHAM
Model	MBF-40
Category	Repeater
Language	English

Summary

About This Manual

Intended Audience

Defines the target users and their assumed knowledge for this product manual.

Disclaimer of Liability

Outlines Cobham Wireless's liability limitations and terms of use for the document.

General Safety Warnings

Electrical Shock Precautions

Critical safety advice on preventing electrical shock during system installation and modification.

RF Exposure Safety

Guidance on RF radiation hazards, antenna placement, and safe operating distances for personnel.

Electrostatic Sensitivity

Procedures and precautions for handling ESD-sensitive components to prevent damage.

Introduction

Features and Capabilities

Overview of the MBF-40 repeater's key features, performance specifications, and operational advantages.

MBF-40 Basic Interfaces

Description of the physical interfaces for connecting power, fiber optics, antennas, and alarms.

Installation Requirements and Procedure

Service Antenna Requirements

Detailed requirements for selecting and installing service antennas, covering indoor and outdoor use.

Infrastructure and Cabling Considerations

Guidelines for RF cabling, grounding, power, fiber optic installation, and EMV protection.

Repeater Installation

Step-by-step instructions for unpacking, mounting (rack/wall), and securing the MBF-40 repeater.

Getting Started

Opening a Repeater Session

Instructions for establishing a direct local session or a remote session via the OMU II.

Navigating the Web Interface

Guide to using the MBF-40's Web GUI, including Home screen and menu options.

Commissioning the Repeater

Procedures for site identification, optical loss adjustment, and RF balancing for initial setup.

Direct Access Menu Options

Configuration Screen Overview

Overview of the configuration screen and its available management and troubleshooting options.

General Parameters

How to view site info, set date/time, configure alarms, and manage IP address settings.

User Accounts

Information on default user accounts, access levels, and password management for system access.

Monitoring and Fault Sourcing

Monitoring Via the MBF-40 Home Screen

How to monitor system status, component status, and internal module information.

Logs Screen

Accessing and interpreting system logs, alarms, and event history for troubleshooting.

Module LEDs

Detailed description of LEDs on Control, F/O Converter, and Power Supply modules for status indication.

Maintenance

Cautions and General Statements

General maintenance advice, troubleshooting, module replacement, and product disposal guidelines.

Batteries

Information on repeater batteries, types, and safety precautions for handling and disposal.

Appendix A - Specifications

Americas (FCC) Specifications

Technical specifications for the MBF-40 repeater compliant with FCC regulations.

Canada (IC) Specifications

Technical specifications for the MBF-40 repeater compliant with Industry Canada regulations.

Appendix B - F/O Cleaning Procedure

Dry F/O Cleaning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for cleaning fiber optic connectors using dry cleaning methods.

Wet F/O Cleaning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for cleaning fiber optic connectors using wet cleaning methods.