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Dali Wireless Matrix PS Installation & Commissioning Manual

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  • Page 1 Matrix ® Public Safety System airHost PS | hdHost PS | hd33 PS | Matrix Console PS I NS T AL L A T I O N & C O M M I S S I O NI NG GU I D E...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2018 Dali Wireless Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Canada. Dali Wireless is a registered trademark of Dali group of companies, Dali Wireless, Inc. and Dali Wireless (Canada), Inc. The Dali Wireless logo is a registered trademark of Dali group of companies, Dali Wireless, Inc.
  • Page 3 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dali Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to operate this equipment. Caution Do not use this equipment with unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices not conforming with ERP/EIRP and/or indoor-only restrictions.
  • Page 4 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide The Class B device described in this Installation and Commissioning Guide only has a composite output power of 33 dBm. With a typical antenna gain of 5 dB and distribution loss of cable and passive components, it will not exceed the 5 Watt ERP limit.
  • Page 5 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| v TYPE 1 CHASSIS Intermodulation airHost33 PS Dual B and Uplink 150 MHz Band, Mode B (5 W)  Example 12 dB of minimum distribution loss when 1-Carrier composite power is 37 dBm...
  • Page 6 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 150 MHz Band, Mode B (5 W)  Examples 15 dB of minimum distribution loss when 1-Carrier composite power is 37 dBm 450 MHz Band, Mode A (2 W) ...
  • Page 7 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| vii 800 MHz Band, Mode A (2 W) 900 MHz Band, Mode A (2 W) Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...
  • Page 8 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide RF Exposure According to FCC Part 1.1307(b)(1), systems operating under the provisions of this section shall be operated in a manner that ensure that the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy level in excess of the Commission’s guidelines.
  • Page 9 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| ix 5012 As shown above, the minimum safe distance where the MPE limit is reached is 45 cm from the unit with a 3 dBi antenna and no distribution loss. If the antenna will be positioned closer to end users than 45 cm, then the installer must calculate the safe distance for a given installation using the formulas provided.
  • Page 10 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide The antenna connected to the product is specific to the deployment. The worst case scenario occurs when using a very high gain antenna. However a typical indoor antenna is shown in the following example: The highest conducted output power is 37 dBm.
  • Page 11 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| xi If the antenna will be positioned closer to end users than 32 cm, then the installer must calculate the safe distance for a given installation using the formulas provided. 800 MHz Band, Mode A (2 W)
  • Page 12 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide The highest expected output power is 33.2 dBm at 937.5MHz. For an output level of 33.2 dBm with an indoor antenna gain of 3 dBi, the EIRP is 36.2 dBm.
  • Page 13 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| xiii RF Exposure hd33 P S Q uad B and Band 1: 450 MHz In the Frequency Range of 300 to 1500 MHz, the maximum power density limit for the occupational/controlled exposures is f/300 mW/cm for an average time of 6 minutes.
  • Page 14 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide The antenna connected to the product is specific to the deployment. The worst case scenario occurs when using a very high gain outdoor/indoor antenna. However a typical indoor antenna is shown in the following example: The highest expected output power is 35.1 dBm at 772MHz.
  • Page 15 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| xv Conducted Output Max Antenna Max EIRP Power Density Limit Safe Distance Power (dBm) Gain (dBi) (mW) Allowed (mW/cm²) (cm) 35.5 7943 0.574 As shown above, the minimum s a f e distance where the MPE limit is reached is 34 cm from the unit with a 3.5 dBi antenna and no distribution loss.
  • Page 16 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Disclaimer Dali Wireless, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this publication. Dali reserves the right to make changes this publication at any time without notice as part of our continuing effort to improve our products.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| xvii CO NT ENT S Regulatory Compliance .....................iii Signal Booster Installation Guidelines ..............iv TYPE 1 CHASSIS ....................v TYPE 2 CHASSIS ....................xii Disclaimer......................xvi Contents........................xvii Preface ........................xxiii Contacting Dali Customer Service................ xxiii Overview......................24...
  • Page 18 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 3.1.2 Rack Mounting Requirements ..............45 3.1.3 Warnings .....................45 3.1.4 Weight ....................45 Rack Mounting the hdHost PS ..............46 3.2.1 Installing Cable Management Trays .............48 Grounding the hdHost PS ................48 3.3.1 Attaching the Chassis Ground..............49 3.3.2...
  • Page 19 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| xix 6.6.1 Option 1: Using a DC Power Connector and Cable ......82 6.6.2 Option 2: Using the Matrix AC/DC Power Supply .........83 Verifying Power and Standby Mode .............85 Locking the Unit ..................87 airHost PS &...
  • Page 20 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide PART 2 System Commissioning ................114 IP Network Configuration ................115 12.1 About the System Controller ..............115 12.2 IP Network Overview ................. 115 12.2.1 Customer IP Network ................. 116 12.2.2...
  • Page 21 Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| xxi 14.3.3 Clearing Alarms ................. 166 14.3.4 Resolving Critical Alarms ..............166 14.4 Managing Missing Units, RF Modules and Optical Ports ......166 14.4.1 Missing Host or Remote ..............167 14.4.2 Missing RF Modules ................167 14.4.3...
  • Page 22 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 150 MHz, Mode B (5 W)..................213 800 MHz, 900 MHz Mode A (2W) ..............214 Type 2 hd33 PS Remote ..................215 Matrix Console PS ....................217 Appendix B: External Interfaces ................218 hdHost PS ......................

  • Page 23: Contacting Dali Customer Service

    Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide| xxiii P R EFACE The Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide describes how to install and commission the Matrix® PS public safety system. This guide is for technicians, installers, and integrators responsible for installing the airHost PS off-air host unit, hdHost PS base station host unit, and the hd33 PS remote, and Matrix Console PS.

  • Page 24: Overview

    24 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide OV ERV I E W The Matrix PS public safety system is a digital-over-fiber distributed antenna system that delivers mobile coverage and capacity in all types of environments. The Matrix PS system ensures that public safety communications function reliably and without interruption within commercial and residential buildings, airports, government establishments, tunnels and metros.

  • Page 25: Matrix Ps System Architecture

    Figure 1-1: Matrix PS System Architecture The Matrix PS system consists of the following host units, digital remote radio units, and system controllers. ...

  • Page 26: Public Safety Band Selection

    26 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Public Safety Band Selection The supported public safety frequency bands are:  VHF or 150 MHz (150-174 MHz, bandwidth: 24 MHz, 2 W)  UHF or 450 MHz (450-512 MHz, bandwidth: 62 MHz, 2 W) ...
  • Page 27 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 27 Figure 1-2: hdHost PS Base Station Host Unit Features Description Band frequencies VHF/150 MHz, UHF/450 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz Up to 4 RF modules with digital conversion RF modules...

  • Page 28: Airhost Ps Off-Air Host Unit

    28 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide airHost PS Off-Air Host Unit The airHost PS is a dual or quad-band off-air fed host unit. The airHost PS accepts DL analog RF signals from off-air donor antennas and transmits UL RF signals back to the macro towers at 2 W or 5 W depending on the number of bands.
  • Page 29 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 29 Features Description VHF (150 MHz), UHF (450 MHz), 700 MHz, Band frequencies 800 MHz, 900 MHz RF interfaces Simplex interfaces for VHF and UHF bands Donor antenna ports for each band...

  • Page 30: Hd33 Ps Remote Radio Unit

    30 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide hd33 PS Remote Radio Unit The hd33 PS is a dual-band or quad band remote radio unit (RRU) that provides 2 W or 5 W of output power depending on the number of bands.
  • Page 31 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 31 Features Description Band frequencies Up to four bands supported Frequencies: VHF or 150 MHz, UHF or 450 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz RF interfaces Simplex interfaces for VHF and UHF bands...

  • Page 32: Matrix Console Ps

    32 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Matrix Console PS Matrix Console PS is a 1RU system controller unit that manages Matrix devices from a central location. Matrix Console PS software, called the system controller, stores configuration settings, monitors alarms, displays performance data, and provides access to the Matrix Element Management System (EMS) web application.

  • Page 33: Part 1 Installation

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 33 PART 1 I NSTAL L AT I O N Part 1 of this guide is intended for RF designers and field installers responsible for planning and installing Matrix equipment. Use this guide in conjunction with the site-specific deployment documents, including: the RF design, fiber plan, rack layout plan, clock distribution plan, network design document, and gain lineup plan.

  • Page 34: Installation Requirements

    34 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide I NSTAL L AT I O N R EQ U I R EME NT S This chapter describes the prerequisites for installing the Matrix PS system, including:  Matrix PS installation and commissioning workflow ...

  • Page 35: Matrix Ps Installation And Commissioning Workflow

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 35 Matrix PS Installation and Commissioning Workflow Figure 2-1 describes the recommended workflow for installing and commissioning the hdHost PS, airHost PS, and remote radio units. Figure 2-1: Matrix PS Installation and Commissioning Flow...

  • Page 36: Documentation Requirements

    Gain lineup spreadsheet containing base station gain settings System Level Requirements 2.3.1 Safety Warnings Before installing and commissioning components of the Matrix PS system, there are a number of important preparation tasks that will ensure the process goes safely and smoothly. Make sure you: ...
  • Page 37 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 37 All safety precautions should be read and understood prior to installing and commissioning the components of the Matrix PS system.  This equipment is to be installed in a Restricted Access Area.

  • Page 38: Equipment Room Preparation

    38 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 2.3.2 Equipment Room Preparation Item Description  Equipment room temperature The maximum ambient temperature (Tma) in the equipment room should be no higher than 50°C (122°F), and/or 55°C (131°F) for 4 hours.

  • Page 39: Fiber Plant

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 39 2.3.4 Fiber Plant The fiber plant for single mode fiber and LC connectors can be terminated in the equipment room to accommodate fiber patch cables from hdHost PS modules in the chassis and the network of digital remotes.

  • Page 40: Rf Antenna Infrastructure

    Matrix remote. When validating the Matrix PS system design for an indoor or outdoor venue, crosscheck antennas and passive components to ensure they have been installed in the right locations, with proper orientation of ports and cabling, and appropriate terminations.

  • Page 41: Installation Requirements

    Ensure that all shipping containers are received and inspected for visible signs of damage. Unpack each shipping container while checking contents for damage and verifying shipped contents against packing slip for each Matrix PS component. Contact Dali Customer Service if the box contents do not match the packing list or if any equipment appears damaged.

  • Page 42: Power Supply And Grounding

    42 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Unit Packing List  airHost PS, type 2 chassis Quad-band off-air host unit with RF modules installed  Mounting bracket and hardware  DC power cable assembly  Optical connector assembly and optical fiber adapter kit ...

  • Page 43: Cables

    2.4.4 Cables The cable requirements for Matrix PS units will vary according to the nature and size of the system deployment, as well as the required adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. The following cables need to be fabricated on site.

  • Page 44: Hdhost Ps Installation

    44 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide HDHO ST P S I N STAL L AT I O N This chapter describes how to:  Install the hdHost PS in a 2–post or 4–post equipment rack ...

  • Page 45: Rack Mounting Requirements

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 45 3.1.2 Rack Mounting Requirements The hdHost PS should be installed in a restricted access location. Before installing the unit, be familiar with the following rack mounting requirements:  Elevated Operating Ambient: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.

  • Page 46: Rack Mounting The Hdhost Ps

    46 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Rack Mounting the hdHost PS Before rack mounting the hdHost PS, you need:  Mounting bracket and hardware  #2 Phillips screwdriver To mount the unit in a 2-post or 4-post equipment rack: 1.
  • Page 47 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 47 Figure 3-2: hdHost PS Unit Installation in Rack 3. Secure the chassis to the bracket using four fasteners appropriate for the rack type. Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 48: Installing Cable Management Trays

    48 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 3.2.1 Installing Cable Management Trays Install horizontal cable management trays and vertical cable management channels to manage base station feed, optical fiber, power, and Ethernet cabling. Figure 3-3: Installed Cable Management Trays...

  • Page 49: Attaching The Chassis Ground

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 49 3.3.1 Attaching the Chassis Ground The ground lug for the hdHost PS is located at the rear of the unit. Figure 3-4: hdHost PS Ground Connction To ground the hdHost PS: 1.

  • Page 50: Connecting Hdhost Ps Ground To Rack Ground

    50 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 3.3.2 Connecting hdHost PS Ground to Rack Ground Connect the unit ground wire to the rack ground bus bar. Ground the hdHost PS to the rack ground bus bar before connecting any host cables.

  • Page 51: Option 1: Using A Dc Power Connector And Cable

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 51 3.4.1 Option 1: Using a DC Power Connector and Cable If the power source equipment is supplying DC power, use a DC cable at a suitable gauge given the distance from the fuse panel to the host, and assemble the provided DC power connector onto the cable.
  • Page 52 52 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Stripping Lengths Outer jacket 0.78 inch (20 mm) Wire 0.35 inch (9 mm) Figure 3-7: DC Power Cable Assembly Ensure that wire leads on DC-input power wires are not exposed.

  • Page 53: Option 2: Using The Matrix Ac/Dc Power Supply

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 53 To attach the DC power cable to the unit 1. Connect the power cable to the DC power interface on the unit and tighten the locking ring. The fit should be snug. Do not overtighten.
  • Page 54 54 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 3-10: AC/DC Power Supply Installation for the hdHost PS 2. Plug the AC cable into the power source. And connect the DC connector to the Power interface on the front panel. Insert the connector, and turn the black locking ring clockwise to tighten.

  • Page 55: Verifying Power And Standby Mode

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 55 Verifying Power and Standby Mode After the power is connected to the grounded hdHost PS, confirm the unit starts up and enters Standby mode. Power and Alarm LEDs on the top left of the unit report a startup sequence.

  • Page 56: Hdhost Ps Rf Cabling

    56 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide HDHO ST P S R F C AB L I NG This chapter describes how to:  Verify RF cable power and performance  Connect base station RF feeds to the hdHost PS...

  • Page 57: Connecting Rf Cables To The Hdhost Ps

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 57 4.1.2 Connecting RF Cables to the hdHost PS The hdHost PS has up to eight, N-type simplex RF interfaces for connecting a maximum of four public safety bands. For each band, connect the uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) feed cable.

  • Page 58: Airhost Ps & Remote Type 1 Chassis Installation

    58 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide AI R HO ST P S & R EM OT E T Y P E 1 CHA S S I S I NSTAL L AT I O N This chapter describes how to: ...

  • Page 59: Preparing For Installation

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 59 Preparing for Installation Before installing the units, be familiar with the following installation workflow, power consumption, and warnings. For Declaration of Conformity, FCC compliance and Safety Information, see Regulatory Compliance at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 60: Wall Mounting

    60 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Wall Mounting The type 1 chassis can be wall mounted. The removable cover, or shell, serves as both a protective enclosure and a mounting bracket for the unit. The bracket depth depends on the RF interface options available.
  • Page 61 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 61 Figure 5-2: Type 1 Chassis Mounting Bracket 3. Confirm that there will be sufficient space to connect cables, and to inspect and maintain the unit after it is mounted. 4. Pre-drill pilot holes for the bracket installation screws.
  • Page 62 62 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 5-3: Type 1 Chassis Wall Mounting Installation 7. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the locking screws on both sides of the unit to secure the unit to the bracket.

  • Page 63: Rack Mounting

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 63 Rack Mounting For mounting the type 1 chassis on a 2-post or 4-post 19" rack, a standard rack mount kit is available. To rack mount the type 1 chassis, you need: ...
  • Page 64 64 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide The type 1 standard rack kit mounts the unit in front of the rack posts and comes with two flat mounting bars, four pre-installed snap-in nuts, and mounting hardware: Figure 5-6: Type 1 Chassis Standard Rack Mounting Kit To rack mount the unit: 1.
  • Page 65 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 65 Figure 5-7: Type 1 Bracket and Bar Assembly 3. With the bars attached, mount the bracket assembly to the rack using hardware appropriate for the rack type. Figure 5-8: Type 1 Bracket and Bar Assembly Installation...
  • Page 66 66 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 4. With the back of the unit facing the bracket, insert the shoulder bolts into the slots on the bracket, and slide the unit down so that it locks in place.

  • Page 67: Other Rack Mounting Options

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 67 5.4.1 Other Rack Mounting Options A recessed rack kit is also available for mounting the unit inside a cabinet or enclosed rack. Figure 5-10: Type 1 Recessed Rack Mounting Kit Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 68: Grounding

    68 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Grounding To ground the type 1 chassis, you need:  Ground lug (provided on the unit)  #2 Phillips screwdriver  #10 AWG ground wire and crimping tool Figure 5-11: Type 1 Chassis Ground Connection To ground the unit: 1.

  • Page 69: Option 1: Using A Dc Power Connector And Cable

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 69 5.6.1 Option 1: Using a DC Power Connector and Cable If the power source equipment is supplying DC power, use a DC cable at a suitable gauge given the distance from the fuse panel to the remote, and assemble the provided DC power connector onto the cable.

  • Page 70: Verifying Power And Standby Mode

    70 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. Plug the AC cable into the power source. 3. Connect the DC connector to the Power interface on the front panel. Insert the connector, and turn the black locking ring clockwise to tighten.
  • Page 71 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 71 Figure 5-14: Type 1 Chassis LEDs Unit LEDs Color Description  Green Power is on  Orange Minor alarm indicating no RF signal detected RF LEDs Color Description  RF signals are not being sent or received ...

  • Page 72: Airhost Ps & Remote Type 2 Chassis Installation

    72 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide AI R HO ST P S & R EM OT E T Y P E 2 CHAS S I S I NSTAL L AT I O N This chapter describes how to: ...

  • Page 73: Preparing For Installation

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 73 Preparing for Installation Before installing the unit, become familiar with the following installation workflow, power consumption, and warnings. For FCC compliance and Safety Information, see the FCC statements at the beginning of this document.

  • Page 74: Wall Or Post Mounting

    74 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Wall or Post Mounting The type 2 chassis can be wall mounted to a wall or post using the mounting bracket provided. For unit dimensions, see Appendix B. To wall mount the type 2 chassis, you need: ...
  • Page 75 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 75 Figure 6-2: Type 2 Chassis Mounting Bracket 1. Pre-drill pilot holes for the bracket installation screws. 2. Use screws suitable for the type of wall to secure the bracket to the surface.
  • Page 76 76 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 6-3: Type 2 Bracket Post Mounting 4. Tension the strapping firmly, but not enough to bend the bracket, and then crimp. Ensure that the bracket is level and vertical, with the securing flange on the bottom.

  • Page 77: Rack Mounting

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 77 2. Install the two M6 screws through the front of the unit into the bracket flange, and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver. Figure 6-5: Type 2 Unit Securing Screws Rack Mounting For mounting the type 2 chassis on a 2-post or 4-post 19-inch rack, a standard rack mount kit is available.
  • Page 78 78 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 6-6: Type 2 Rack Mounting Option The type 2 standard rack kit mounts the unit in front of the rack posts and includes two flat mounting bars, six pre-installed snap-in nuts, and mounting hardware.
  • Page 79 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 79 To rack mount the unit: 1. Ensure the equipment rack has adequate support, and is bolted to the floor and ceiling as required by local regulatory authorities. 2. Attach the bars to the bracket using the hardware provided. One installed, the bars are spaced 9RU apart.
  • Page 80 80 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 6-9: Type 2 Bracket Bracket and Bar Assembly Installation 4. With the back of the unit facing the bracket, insert the shoulder bolts into the slots, and slide the unit down so that it locks in place.

  • Page 81: Grounding

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 81 Figure 6-10: Type 2 Chassis Rack Mounting Installation 5. Install the two M6 screws through the front of the unit into the bracket flange, and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver. Grounding To ground the type 2 chassis, you need: ...

  • Page 82: Connecting Dc Power

    82 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide To ground the unit: 1. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground lug. 2. Insert #10 AWG ground wire into the ground lug and crimp. 3. Reattach the ground lug to the remote and tighten both screws.

  • Page 83: Option 2: Using The Matrix Ac/Dc Power Supply

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 83 The following table describes the maximum distance between the power source equipment and the unit. The values assume a maximum recommended loss of 3%. The voltages shown are voltages at the power sourcing equipment.
  • Page 84 84 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 6-14: AC/DC Power Supply for the Type 2 Chassis 4. Plug the AC cable into the power source. 5. Connect the bar DC cable to the terminal block inside the unit, as described in Connecting the DC Power Cable.

  • Page 85: Verifying Power And Standby Mode

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 85 To connect the power cable to the terminal block: 1. Open the door to the unit, and then open the orange clamps on the terminal block. 2. Insert the DC cable through the grommet on the interface panel.
  • Page 86 86 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 6-17: Type 2 Chassis LEDs Unit LEDs Color Description  Green Power is on  Orange Minor alarm indicating no RF signal detected Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 87: Locking The Unit

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 87 Locking the Unit The type 2 chassis is equipped with a locking door to restrict access. Keys are common to all units. Figure 6-18: Type 2 Chassis Lock Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 88: Airhost Ps & Remote Rf Cabling

    88 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide AI R HO ST P S & R EM OT E R F CAB L I NG The airHost PS and remote have a number of RF interface options for connecting to public safety signal sources.

  • Page 89: Connecting Rf Feed Cables: Simplex Rf Interface Option For Low Frequency

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 89 Connecting RF Feed Cables: Simplex RF Interface Option for Low Frequency Bands For units connected to an external pass-band filter, connect the downlink and uplink RF cables to the N-type RF interfaces. This option is suitable for low frequency public safety bands, such as 150 MHz and 450 MHz.

  • Page 90: Connecting Rf Feed Cables: Internal Duplexer/Multiplexer Option

    90 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Connecting RF Feed Cables: Internal Duplexer/Multiplexer Option For units with an internal duplexer or multiplexer, connect the RF cable coming from antennas or RF combining equipment to a single N-type RF port.

  • Page 91: Remote Ethernet Cabling

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 91 R EMOT E ET H ER N ET CAB L I NG Remotes have two Power over Ethernet (POE) interfaces for connecting Wi-Fi equipment:  Use ETH 1 to connect a local laptop for logging into the EMS on site.
  • Page 92 92 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 8-1: airHost PS and Remote Ethernet Connections Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...
  • Page 93 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 93 Ethernet cables are connected to the unit using a weatherproof, field installable RJ-45 connector assembly provided by Dali Wireless. Installers are required to provide the Ethernet cable and crimping tool. Figure 8-2: Weatherproof RJ-45 Connector For remotes installed in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), connect ferrite cores to the Ethernet cables.

  • Page 94: Optical Fiber Installation

    94 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide O P T I CAL F I B ER I N STAL L AT I O N This chapter describes how to:  Prepare for installing optical fiber  Understand optical fiber topologies ...

  • Page 95: Installation Requirements

    NECA/FOA 301 Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optic Cables, including receiving and handling fiber optic cables on site, support structures, fiber stopping, and grounding. The specific requirements for installing fiber for the Matrix PS system are:  Install premises cabling in cable trays, ladder racks, j-hooks, or other appropriate support structures.

  • Page 96: Fiber Topologies

    96 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Fiber Topologies Remotes can be connected to the host units in a number of different fiber topologies: star, daisy-chain, and hybrid. 9.3.1 Star Configuration In a star configuration, each remote connects to a different optical port on the host unit. Each...

  • Page 97: Daisy Chain Configuration

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 97 9.3.2 Daisy Chain Configuration In a daisy-chain configuration, the first remote in the chain is connected to the host. The first remote connects to a second remote, and the second to a third, and so on.

  • Page 98: Hybrid Configuration

    98 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 9.3.3 Hybrid Configuration In a hybrid configuration, multiple daisy-chains of remotes connect to different optical ports on the host. The total number of remotes supported depends on maximum round trip delay and maximum allowed noise contribution.
  • Page 99 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 99 The dual LC/UPC optical interface on the hdHost PS, airHost PS and remote is housed in an environmentally sealed adaptor with protective screw-on cover. Figure 9-6: hd30 Optical Port Inteface IMPORTANT Before connecting the optical cable, remove all dust plugs from both the optical interface on the unit, and from the cable.

  • Page 100: Optical Fiber Adapter Kit

    100 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 9-7: Optical Connector Assembly 9.4.1 Optical Fiber Adapter Kit If your optical terminations are either SC/APC, FC/APC, use the Matrix optical adapter kit. The adapter kit comes with an LC adapter and a patch cord pre-fitted with the desired termination.

  • Page 101: Daisy Chaining Hosts And Remotes

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 101 Daisy Chaining Hosts and Remotes You can connect host and remote units in daisy-chain configuration to expand the optical port capacity of the system. Signals from of multiple bands are combined and sent over single fiber to the remote location.
  • Page 102 102 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide To daisy chain host units:  On the upstream host, use optical ports O2 to O8) to connect to the downstream host port O1  Use O2 to O8 to connect remotes ...

  • Page 103: Matrix Console Ps Installation

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 103 MAT R I X CO NS O L E P S I NSTAL L AT I O N This chapter describes how to:  Rack mount the Matrix Console PS ...

  • Page 104: Firewall Protection

    104 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 10.1.3 Firewall Protection To protect Matrix system from cyber-attacks, the customer network must be protected from the public Internet through a firewall. Do not connect Matrix Console PS to your IP network without a firewall in place.
  • Page 105 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 105 2. Slide the unit into the bracket from the front of the rack, until the front mounting brackets (ears) are flush with the front rack posts. Figure 10-2: hdHost PS Unit Installation in Rack 3.

  • Page 106: Connecting Ethernet Cables

    Figure 10-3: Matrix Console PS Ethernet Connections Ethernet cables are connected to the unit using a weatherproof, field installable RJ-45 connector provided by Dali Wireless. Installers are required to provide the Ethernet cable and crimping tool. For units installed in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), connect ferrite cores to the Ethernet cables.

  • Page 107: Connecting To Multiple Host Units

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 107 Figure 10-4: Weatherproof RJ-45 Connector 10.3.1 Connecting to Multiple Host Units If the system has more than one host, connect the host units to the Matrix Console PS using available Ethernet interfaces. For example, connect ETH2 on the first host unit, to ETH2 on the second host.

  • Page 108: Powering On The Unit

    108 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 10.3.2 Connecting Redundant System Controllers For uninterrupted monitoring and control of hosts and remote units, you can install redundant system controllers: a Primary controller for managing configuration changes through the EMS, and a Secondary controller, or backup unit. If a Primary controller fails, you can manually switch to the Secondary controller.

  • Page 109: Installation Verification

     Troubleshooting for LED alarms When the Matrix PS system is powered on after installation, the host units and remotes are automatically placed in Standby. If there is an alarm, the LEDs indicate an alarm condition to be reviewed or resolved.

  • Page 110: Startup Led Sequence

    11.1 Startup LED Sequence When DC input power is applied, the LEDs display the following sequence, indicating the Matrix PS application software is starting, loading, and then finally running. The startup sequence lasts approximately two minutes. Power LED Alarm LED Description ...

  • Page 111: Airhost Ps & Remotes

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 111 11.2.2 airHost PS & Remotes 11.2.2.1 Ty pe 1 Chassis Figure 11-2: Type 1 Chassis LEDs Unit LEDs Color Description  Green Power is on  Orange Minor alarm indicating no RF signal detected...
  • Page 112 112 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 11.2.2.2 Ty pe 2 Chassis The type 2 chassis does not display RF module LEDs. Figure 11-3: Type 2 Chassis LEDs Color Description  Green Power is on  Orange...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting Led Alarms

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 113 11.3 Troubleshooting LED Alarms 11.3.1 Alarm LED ALM LED Possible Alarm Conditions  Green No alarm  Orange Minor  Standby mode  Downstream optical link failure causing a downstream unit to be offline/disconnected ...

  • Page 114: Part 2 System Commissioning

    114 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide PART 2 SYST EM CO MMI S S I O NI NG Part 2 of this guide is intended for IT and system integrators responsible for commissioning an installed Matrix PS system.

  • Page 115: Ip Network Configuration

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 115 I P NE T WO R K CO NF I G U R AT I O N This chapter describes how to:  Understand system controller software as part of Matrix Console PS ...

  • Page 116: Customer Ip Network

    116 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide In Figure 12-1, you can see the system controller is the central access point for the WAN and LAN sides of the network. NMS servers and Dali Customer Support (through a firewall) connect to the WAN bridge interfaces, WAN1 and WAN2.

  • Page 117: Ports

    12.3 System Controller IP Addresses The system controller supports eight IP addresses: three default IPv6 link-local addresses pre-configured by Dali Wireless, and up to five IP addresses assigned by the network administrator. The following default IPv6 link-local addresses are read-only: ...
  • Page 118 118 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide The following table lists the possible IP address configurations for each bridge interface. Bridge Interface Address Type Static/Dynamic Physical Port WAN1 Default IPv6 Link-local (read-only) Static or Dynamic WAN1 User-assigned IPv4 or IPv6...
  • Page 119 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 119 Likewise, if there are cables plugged into WAN1 and ETH1, then the Network view lists WAN1 IPv6 link-local and ETH IPv6 link-local. If an Ethernet cable is connected later, the EMS updates the Network view automatically to show the link-local address of the associated port.
  • Page 120 120 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. Record the IP addresses. Any one of these addresses can be used to log into the EMS when a laptop is connected directly to the system controller. 3. Turn off your laptop Wi-Fi so that the laptop doesn't connect to other wireless networks in the area.
  • Page 121 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 121 You can log into the EMS only when the IP addresses are Active. Configured addresses that are in Standby are not available. 12.4.3 Adding Dynamic IP Addresses You can add a dynamic IPv4 or IPv6 address to the WAN1 and WAN2 bridge interface.
  • Page 122 122 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 12.4.5 Troubleshooting IP Address Configurations Problem Solution Status button toggles back to There is a problem with the address format. Standby when activating  Verify that all IP values are correct.
  • Page 123 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 123 12.5 Logging Into the EMS Before logging into the EMS:  If you are using a static IPv4 address, make sure the laptop computer is assigned to the same LAN or WAN subnet as the system controller ...

  • Page 124: If Using Ipv6 Access

    124 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 6. Click OK to save settings, and then Close to exit the properties window and wait while Windows runs network diagnostics. 7. Ensure the laptop is connected with a CAT5 cable to the ETH port on a host or remote.
  • Page 125 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 125 5. Ensure the laptop is connected to the system controller through the customer IP network. 6. Open a web browser and enter the link local IPv6 address in square brackets ([ ]) to connect to the controller.

  • Page 126: Logging In With The Default Username And Password

    126 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 12.5.3 Logging in with the Default Username and Password Use the following default EMS username and password:  Username: admin  Default password: dali1234 The default username cannot be changed. To change the password, see Changing the Password.

  • Page 127: Configuring Snmp

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 127 2. Enter a new password and click Submit. 12.6 Configuring SNMP For system monitoring and fault management, Matrix supports SNMP Version 3 and works with SNMP network management systems. To configure the system controller to send SNMP traps to an NMS, install the Dali MIB file in your NMS, and assign the IP addresses of up to four SNMP trap receivers.

  • Page 128: Configuring Snmp Trap Receivers

    128 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 3. Click Download MIB to save the file DALI-10G-MIB.mib to a hard drive. 4. Install the MIB in a location used by the NMS, or through SNMP command line tools, such as snmpset and snmpget.
  • Page 129 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 129 12.7 Configuring Redundant System Controllers For large Matrix systems requiring network redundancy, you can install Primary and Secondary system controllers to provide uninterrupted monitoring, control, and visibility of hosts and remote units.
  • Page 130 130 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 12-3: Redundant Controllers with Six Host Units 12.7.1.2 Include s Etherne t Sw itche s - More than S ix Hosts In this example, two Ethernet switches supporting STP (spanning tree protocol), extend the number of hosts connected to the Matrix IP network.
  • Page 131 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 131 Figure 12-4: Redundant Controllers with Ethernet Switches – More than Six Host Units 12.7.2 Turning On Redundant Controllers after Installation For information on installing Matrix Console hardware, see Matrix Console Installation.
  • Page 132 132 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 12.7.3 Logging into Primary and Secondary Controllers Primary and Secondary controllers do not appear together in the EMS system tree and do not communicate directly. The tree displays only the controller you are logged into.
  • Page 133 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 133 When you are logged into the Secondary controller, the EMS displays a banner in the Unit view. All fields are grayed out, and read-only. 12.7.4 Identifying System Controller Failure s A system controller outage can occur as a result of hardware and software failures.
  • Page 134 134 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 12.7.4.2 P owe r Cy cling Doe s not R e cov er the Sy ste m Controlle r If the system controller does not start up correctly, or fails to turn on after power is applied, suspect a hardware issue.
  • Page 135 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 135 Example For example, in Figure 12-5, the Primary controller (P) maintains the system configuration settings (XYZ) and pushes them to the host and remote units. The host and remote units acknowledge the settings to the Primary and Secondary controller (S), keeping configuration data up to date on all units.
  • Page 136 136 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 12.7.5.2 R e cov ering a Faile d P rimary Controller Once you fail over to the Secondary controller, you can continue operating normally. Both system controllers are identical in network and system management capabilities.
  • Page 137 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 137 12.7.5.3 S y ncing Primary Controller and S econdary Controlle rs When an offline controller is reconnected to the network, its configuration data may be out of date. Syncing controllers ensures both Primary and Secondary controllers have the latest configuration.
  • Page 138 138 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Example For example, in Figure 12-7, the online Primary unit has pushed configuration changes to host and remote units. The configuration in the failed controller is out of date. Figure 12-7: Failed Controller is Out of Date Once the failed Primary controller is recovered, you can switch it to Secondary.
  • Page 139 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 139 When you select Sync on the Primary controller, as in Figure 12-9, the configuration data from Primary is pushed to the host and remote units. The host and remotes then acknowledge, or send the updates back to both controllers to be saved.
  • Page 140 140 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 12.7.6 Managing Secondary Controller Failures If the Secondary controller fails, no failover is required since the Secondary controller is considered the backup unit. However, after recovering the failed unit, you should sync controllers to ensure the configuration data is up to date on both units.
  • Page 141 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 141 After recovering the Secondary controller, you can sync controllers, as shown in Figure 12-12. The latest configuration data sent from the Primary controller to the host and remote units, is then saved on both controllers.

  • Page 142: Matrix Ems Overview

    142 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide MAT R I X E MS OV ERVI EW This chapter describes how to:  Log into Matrix EMS  Work with EMS screens  Display information about units, RF modules, and optical ports ...

  • Page 143: Browser Support And Troubleshooting

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 143 13.2 Browser Support and Troubleshooting The EMS supports the latest version of the following Windows browsers:  Chrome, version 48 or later  Firefox, version 45 or later  Internet Explorer 11 or later If the EMS seems slow to respond to mouse-clicks or text entry, try clearing the Windows browser cache.

  • Page 144: System Tree

    144 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 13.3.1 System Tree The system tree displays hierarchical list of Matrix equipment. At the top of the tree sits the system controller, with the host and remote units nested below it. Remotes appear below the host they are connected to.

  • Page 145: Unit And Band Information Views

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 145 13.3.2 Unit and Band Information Views The EMS provides configuration options for units and bands. Unit views contain information about the hdHost PS, airHost PS, and hd33 PS. Band views contain information about RF modules.
  • Page 146 146 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Host Remote Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 147: Rf Module Fields

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 147 Field Description Serial Number Displays the serial number located on the side of the module or unit. Software Version Displays the unit level software version. Configures a user-defined name for identifying the unit by operator or Unit Name location.
  • Page 148 148 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Remote Field Description DL Input Maximum Sets the maximum downlink RF power allowed from the signal source to the Power airHost PS or hdHost PS. hdHost PS range: -10 dBm to 10 dBm...
  • Page 149 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 149 Field Description DL Output Power Rating Displays the maximum output power the RF module is capable of handling. DL Gain Host Displays the gain of the downlink path at the airHost PS or hdHost PS as configured in the UL Input Attenuation field or DL Input Maximum Power field.

  • Page 150: Optical Port Fields

    150 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 13.4.3 Optical Port Fields Optical port information for host units and remotes is available by clicking the blue title bar for the unit, and the Optical Information icon Host Remote...
  • Page 151 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 151 Field Description Displays the receive power for the SFP. Compare to Tx Power on the other Rx Power (dBm) end of the optical link in order to determine fiber loss. Temperature (°C) Displays the SFP optical transceiver temperature.

  • Page 152: Status Descriptions

    152 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Field Description Selects Static or Dynamic. When Static is selected, either an IPv4 or IPv6 DHCP addresses can be specified. When Dynamic is selected, DHCP is enabled for the interface and IP addresses will be assigned by a DHCP server. The address fields become grayed out and unavailable for editing.

  • Page 153: Rf Module Status

     If the unit is reconnected in the same location or moved to another location in the Matrix PS system, then the missing unit alarm is cleared and the unit re-establishes the connection with the system controller. ...
  • Page 154 154 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide RF Module Status Description  Standby RF module has powered on successfully.  RF module is not sending or receiving RF signals.  RF module is ready for configuration or servicing (such as upgrades or restarts).

  • Page 155: Optical Port Status

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 155 13.5.3 Optical Port Status The EMS displays a number of status modes for optical ports. By default, optical ports are Active. If an optical port has a status of Standby or Failed, make sure the SFPs are installed and optical fiber is connected.

  • Page 156: Field And Slider Button Colors

    156 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 13.6 Field and Slider Button Colors When you edit a field or click a slider button, the outline color tells you if your changes have been applied successfully. Field Color...
  • Page 157 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 157 2. Click to display the Band Information view. The RF Signal Path button for a deactivated module is gray and labeled Standby. 3. If the button is red and Failed, a critical alarm has occurred. See...

  • Page 158: If An Rf Module Or Optical Port Cannot Activate

    158 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 13.7.1 If an RF Module or Optical Port Cannot Activate If the module or optical port cannot activate, the RF module or optical port changes to Failed or No Link.

  • Page 159: Placing Rf Modules Or Optical Ports In Standby

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 159 No Link For optical ports:  There is a problem with the optical fiber between an hdHost PS and remote, or between remotes.  RF modules and SFP are deactivated to prevent damaging optical signals from being passed over the fiber.
  • Page 160 160 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 3. Click Active and wait 6 to 10 seconds for the RF module to change to Standby. The button changes color from blue to gray. To place an optical port in Standby: 1.

  • Page 161: Host And Remote Configuration

    Configure RF signal thresholds 14.1 Configuring the Reference Clock Each host in the Matrix system needs a clock source to synchronize the RF signal between host and remotes. Matrix PS supports the following reference clocks: Reference Clock Description Internal (default) 10 MHz internal clock source provided by the airhost PS or hdHost PS.

  • Page 162: Selecting The Host Reference Clock

    162 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 14.1.1 Selecting the Host Reference Clock Configure the clock reference for each host. Remotes automatically acquire a clock source over optical fiber and do not require configuration in the EMS.

  • Page 163: Verifying Optical Ports

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 163 14.2 Verifying Optical Ports Unlike RF modules, optical ports are Active by default after the unit is powered on. To verify the status of optical ports: 1. Select the host or remote in the system tree, and click to display the Optical Information view.

  • Page 164: Reviewing And Resolving Alarms

    164 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 14.3 Reviewing and Resolving Alarms Once the reference clock is configured and optical ports are active, review any alarms displayed in the system tree. For Major and Critical alarms, address the cause and continue commissioning only when the alarm is cleared.

  • Page 165: Displaying Alarms By Slot

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 165 The alarm summary lists unit alarms, slot alarms for RF modules, and optical port alarms by unit. 14.3.2 Displaying Alarms by Slot To display alarms for RF modules, click the alarm icon in the gray bar of any RF module.

  • Page 166: Clearing Alarms

    166 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 14.3.3 Clearing Alarms Non-critical alarms are cleared automatically when the alarm condition is resolved. Critical alarms require a user action to clear, such as re-activating an RF module or acknowledging a missing unit.

  • Page 167: Missing Host Or Remote

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 167  Check all cabling connections and power, then refresh your browser or wait for the system tree to update.  If a unit still does not appear in the tree, disconnect and re-install the unit.

  • Page 168: Missing Optical Ports Or Sfps

    168 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 14.4.3 Missing Optical Ports or SFPs Optical ports or SFPs that are not responding also change status to Missing and cause a Critical alarm. To clear a missing optical port alarm, click Remove.

  • Page 169: Naming Units

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 169 To make an RF module Available: 1. In the Configuration view , click the Unavailable button for the RF module. 2. Wait 6 to 10 seconds until the button changes to blue Available.

  • Page 170: Naming Remotes And Rf Modules

    170 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. Enter a name in the Unit Name field. 3. Click to display the Configuration view. 4. For each RF module or band, enter a descriptive name. 14.5.3 Naming Remotes and RF Modules Give remote units names that identify the unit type and location.

  • Page 171: Configuring Optical Delay Compensation

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 171 14.6 Configuring Optical Delay Compensation The optical delay between the hdHost PS and the remote varies depending on the length of the optical fiber and the number of daisy-chained remotes. Optical delay compensation ensures the downlink (DL) signal from the originating hdHost PS is received by multiple remotes at the same time.
  • Page 172 172 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide To display the offset value applied to a remote: 1. Select the hdHost PS in the system tree, and click to display the list of optical ports. 2. Note the compensation value for each remote.

  • Page 173: Configuring Rf Input Power And Low Power Thresholds

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 173 14.7 Configuring RF Input Power and Low Power Thresholds Before activating RF modules in the host, you must set the maximum input power supplied by the off-air signal source or base station. This value should match the signal source power after the attenuation equipment.
  • Page 174 174 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. Enter the maximum power from the signal source in the DL Input Maximum Power field, calculated when all channels are active.  hdHost PS: -10 to +10 dBm ...

  • Page 175: Dl And Ul Gain Configuration

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 175 DL AN D U L G AI N CO NF I G U R AT I O N This chapter describes how to:  Understand the process for setting DL and UL gain ...

  • Page 176: Configuring The Downlink Path

    176 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. Click the RF Signal Path button to change the RF path from Standby to Active. See also Activating RF Modules or Optical Ports. If the RF module cannot activate, the button displays Failed. Click the alarm icon to display the alarm description.
  • Page 177 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 177 To achieve the appropriate DL output power at the remote: 1. Select the host in the system tree, and click to display the Band Information view. 2. Change DL Input Maximum Power to be the power expected at the input to the system.
  • Page 178 178 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Calibration Modes Units are calibrated for 2 W or 5 W depending on the output power required:  Mode A: 2 W  Mode B: 5 W airHost33 PS Dual Band Uplink Intermodulation This example is for airHost33 PS dual band units in the type 1 chassis style.
  • Page 179 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 179 hd33 PS Dual Band Downlink Intermodulation These examples are for hd33 PS dual band units in the type 1 chassis style. 150 MHz Band, Mode A (2 W)  Examples 8 dB of minimum distribution loss when 2-Carrier composite power is 34 dBm ...
  • Page 180 180 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 450 MHz Band, Mode A (2 W)  Examples 3 dB of minimum distribution loss when 2-Carrier composite power is 34 dBm  0 dB of minimum distribution loss when 2-Carrier composite power is 29 dBm...
  • Page 181 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 181 900 MHz Band, Mode A (2 W) Figure 15-7: Type 1 Chassis hd33 Downlink, 900 MHz, 2 W hd33 PS Quad Band Downlink Intermodulation This example is for hd33 PS quad band units in the type 2 chassis style.

  • Page 182: Configuring The Uplink Path

    182 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 15.4 Configuring the Uplink Path The goal of the uplink (UL) path is ensure UL power to the base station or off-air signal source meets the public safety system requirements. By default, the UL gain is at maximum and UL output attenuation is zero.

  • Page 183: Hdhost Ps

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 183 15.4.1 hdHost PS The expected UL gain of the hdHost PS when 0 dB of attenuation is applied is close to 10 dB. Figure 15-10: UL Attenuation – hdHost PS To add UL attenuation to the hdHost PS: 1.

  • Page 184: Airhost Ps

    184 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 15.4.2 airHost PS The expected, and maximum UL gain of the airHost PS when 0 dB of attenuation is applied is 47 dB. Figure 15-11: UL Attenuation – airHost PS To add UL attenuation to the airHost PS: 1.

  • Page 185: Remote

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 185 15.4.3 Remote In extreme cases, additional uplink attenuation can be applied using the attenuator in the remote. However, is not advisable since the uplink noise figure will be adversely affected. Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 186: Part 3 Operations, Administration & Maintenance

    186 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide R E DU N DA NT SYST EM CO NT RO L L ER CO NF I G U R AT I O N For large Matrix systems in which network redundancy and visibility is critical, redundant system controllers provide uninterrupted monitoring and control of hosts and remote units.
  • Page 187 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 187 16.1 Connecting Redundant Controllers There are several ways to design a network with redundant controllers. You can connect up to six hosts directly to each Primary and Secondary controller. Or, if the system requires more than six hosts, you can use Ethernet switches to increase the network capacity.
  • Page 188 188 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 16.1.2 Connections to More than Six Hosts Using Ethernet Switches To expand the number of hosts connected to the IP network, you can use two Ethernet switches supporting STP (spanning tree protocol). If a host unit experiences an outage, the system continues service.
  • Page 189 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 189 6. Verify that you can log into both Primary and Secondary controller and display the EMS. 16.3 Logging into Primary and Secondary Controllers Primary and Secondary controllers do not appear together in the EMS system tree and do not communicate directly.
  • Page 190 190 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide When you are logged into the Secondary controller, the EMS displays a banner in the Unit view. All fields are grayed out, and display only. 16.4 Identifying System Controller Failures A system controller outage can occur as a result of hardware and software failures.
  • Page 191 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 191 16.4.2 System Controller Does Not Recover After Power Cycling If the system controller does not start up correctly, or fails to turn on after several attempts to apply power, suspect a hardware issue. If the unit is a Primary controller, manually switch to the Secondary controller.
  • Page 192 192 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Example For example, in Figure 16-3, the Primary controller (P) maintains the configuration settings (XYZ) and pushes them to the host and remote units. The host and remote units acknowledge the settings to the Primary and Secondary controller (S), keeping configuration data up to date on all units.
  • Page 193 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 193 16.5.2 Recovering a Failed Primary Controller Once you fail over to the Secondary controller, you can continue operating normally. Both system controllers are identical in network and system management capabilities. However, to recover the failed unit, you may have to replace or service the controller, and then restart it.
  • Page 194 194 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 16.5.3 Syncing Primary Controller and Secondary Controllers When an offline controller is reconnected to the network, its configuration data may be out of date. Syncing controllers ensures both Primary and Secondary controllers have the latest configuration.
  • Page 195 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 195 Example For example, in Figure 16-5, the online Primary unit has pushed configuration changes to host and remote units. The configuration in the failed controller is out of date. Figure 16-5: Out-of-date Configuration Settings on Failed Controller By switching the recovered Primary controller to Secondary (Figure 16-6), and then reconnecting the recovered unit to the network, the system controllers can be synced.
  • Page 196 196 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide When you select Sync on the Primary controller (Figure 16-7), the configuration data from the Primary controller is pushed to the host and remote units. The host and remotes then acknowledge, or send the updates back to both controllers to be saved.
  • Page 197 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 197 16.6 If the Secondary Controller Fails If the Secondary controller fails, no failover is required since the Secondary controller is considered the backup. However, after recovering the failed unit, you should sync controllers to ensure the configuration data is up to date on both controllers.
  • Page 198 198 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide After recovering the Secondary controller, you can select Sync. The latest configuration sent from the Primary controller to the host and remote units, is then saved on both controllers (Figure 16-10).
  • Page 199 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 199 PART 3 O P ER AT I O NS , ADMI NI ST R AT I O N & MAI NT E NA N CE Part 3 of this guide is intended for operations personnel responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of the Matrix PS system.

  • Page 200: Upgrading Units

    200 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide U P G R ADI NG U NI T S Contact Dali Customer Service. 778-945-5081 Toll-Free: 1-855-250-5081 support@daliwireless.com Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 201: System Monitoring And Performance

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 201 SYST EM MO NI TO R I NG A N D P E R FO R MA NC E This chapter describes how to:  Monitor alarms  Monitor RF power levels ...

  • Page 202: Monitoring Alarms For Broken Optical Links

    202 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Next, open the Alarm Summary or alarms per band to see alarm details. For information about displaying and clearing alarms, see Reviewing and Resolving Alarms. 18.2 Monitoring Alarms for Broken Optical Links There are several types of broken optical link alarms for both host units and remotes.

  • Page 203: Optical Link Failure Alarms On Daisy-Chained Hosts

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 203 Alarm Name Description Severity Alarm LED CRC Errors on Displays on an upstream unit when the Minor Orange Downstream Optical Link fiber signal could not be properly decoded (most likely due to a data rate mismatch), the received power levels are marginal, or the fiber is dirty and requires cleaning.

  • Page 204: Monitoring Rf Power Levels

    204 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 18.3 Monitoring RF Power Levels To monitor the downlink and uplink power levels for the host and remotes, select the host in the system tree, and click to display the Band Information view.

  • Page 205: Remote

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 205 18.3.2 Remote 18.3.2.1 Dow nlink  DL Output Power Rating: Maximum output power of the RF module  DL Output Power: Downlink power of remote to the RF distribution network ...

  • Page 206: Hardware Maintenance

    206 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide HAR DWAR E MAI NT EN A NC E This chapter describes how to:  Replace remote RF modules  Replace airHost PS or hd33 PS remote multiplexers 19.1 Replacing Remote RF Modules Both the airhost PS and remote have pluggable, RF band modules.
  • Page 207 D-sub interface on the chassis. Figure 19-2: Removal of hd33 PS RF Modules 4. Disconnect the QMA RF connectors. 5. Place the module in an antistatic bag for storage, or return to Dali Wireless for servicing. To replace an RF module 1.

  • Page 208: Replacing Multiplexers

    208 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 2. Make changes to the configuration as needed before activating the module. For example, give the frequency band a name for easy identification in the EMS, configure RF thresholds, and configure downlink and uplink attenuation.
  • Page 209 1. Unscrew the four N-type RF connectors connected to multiplexer. 2. Unscrew the four M3 screws securing the multiplexer to the unit. 3. Remove the multiplexer and place in an antistatic bag. Return to Dali Wireless for servicing. Figure 19-4: Type 1 Multiplexer Connections To replace the multiplexer: 1.

  • Page 210: Appendix A: Product Specifications

    210 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide AP P END I X A : P RO DU CT S P ECI F I C AT I O N S hdHost PS Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 211: Airhost Ps

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 211 airHost PS 150 MHz, Mode B (5 W) Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 212: Type 1 Hd33 Ps Remote

    212 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Type 1 hd33 PS Remote 150 MHz, 450 MHz Mode A (2 W) Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 213: 150 Mhz, Mode B (5 W)

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 213 150 MHz, Mode B (5 W) Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 214: 800 Mhz, 900 Mhz Mode A (2W)

    214 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 800 MHz, 900 MHz Mode A (2W) Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 215: Type 2 Hd33 Ps Remote

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 215 Type 2 hd33 PS Remote Optical hd33 150-450-700-800-900 PS (053018CH) Wavelength 1270 nm and 1330 nm Maximum Optical Loss 15 to 30 dBo (SFP dependent) Optical Ports 8 x LC/UPC Optical Fiber SMF 9/125 µm | MMF...
  • Page 216 216 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Power Consumption type 2: < 340 W Environmental Operating Temperature -30 to +50 °C Relative Humidity < 95 % Enclosure IP66 / NEMA 4 Standards UL and FCC certified Mechanical Size (W x H x D) type 2: 17.1”...

  • Page 217: Matrix Console Ps

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 217 Matrix Console PS Interfaces Matrix Console PS (060618) Supports current Chrome and Firefox as well as IE11 and newer. Web Based GUI Formatted for PC, tablet or handheld device. SNMP SNMP v3 Gets, Sets and Traps. All transactions secured.

  • Page 218: Appendix B: External Interfaces

    218 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide AP P E ND I X B : E X T ER N AL I NT ER FAC ES hdHost PS Label Interface Description O1 to O8 LC/UPC Duplex Dual LC/UPC optical ports for single mode fiber...

  • Page 219: Airhost Ps | Hd33 Ps

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 219 airHost PS | hd33 PS Type 1 Chassis Labeling for the type 1 chassis is located on the front of the unit so they are visible when the unit is mounted. The grounding lug and LEDs are located on the side and front of the unit.
  • Page 220 220 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Label Interface Description DC Input Power 48 VDC input power Assembly C&M Not used ETH1, ETH2 RJ-45 1 Gbps Power over Etherent (POE) interfaces. Total POE power is 68 W with maximum 32 W per channel.

  • Page 221: Type 2 Chassis

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 221 Type 2 Chassis Label Interface Description C&M Dry Contact Not supported. Contact Dali Customer Service DC Input Power 48 VDC 48 VDC input power Assembly ETH1, ETH2 RJ-45 1 Gbps Power over Etherent (POE) interfaces...

  • Page 222: Matrix Console Ps

    222 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Matrix Console PS Label Interface Description USB, USB 3.0 USB 2, USB 3 (blue) Not used Ethernet ports for connecting to the customer IP WAN1 to WAN2 RJ-45 network ...

  • Page 223: Appendix C: Matrix Ac/Dc Power Supply

    The hdHost PS, airHost PS, and hd33 PS require a protected 48 VDC dual power supply. However, if you are installing units in a location with AC power, Dali Wireless provides a 100-240 VAC (4.0A) to +48V (5.0A) AC to DC power supply. Contact Dali Customer Service for more information.

  • Page 224: Mounting The Ac/Dc Power Supply

    224 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Mounting the AC/DC Power Supply The mounting location of the power supply is based on the host and chassis type. Type 1 Chassis Figure 19-5: Type 1 Chassis Mounted Power Supply For the type 1 chassis, mount the power supply on the side of the unit.

  • Page 225: Type 2 Chassis

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 225 Type 2 Chassis Figure 19-6: Type 2 Chassis Mounted Power Supply For the type 2 chassis, mount the power supply below the interface panel. Attach the power supply to the mounting plate and then to the bracket flange using the existing two M6 securing screws.

  • Page 226: Hdhost Ps

    226 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide hdHost PS Mount the power supply to the rear plate on the bracket using the hardware provided Figure 19-7: hdHost PS Mounted Power Supply Connecting the AC/DC Power Supply The AC/DC power supply comes with an assembled AC cable and plug for connecting to the power source, and an attached DC cable.

  • Page 227: Appendix D: Power Consumption

    AP P E ND I X D : P OW ER CO NS U MP T I O N This appendix lists the power consumption specifications for Matrix PS hardware. For a description of chassis types, see Type 1 Chassis Specifications Type 2 Chassis Specifications.

  • Page 228: Matrix Console

    228 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Matrix Console PS Unit Voltage Max Power Matrix Console PS 100/240 VAC 50 W Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

  • Page 229: Appendix E: Alarms

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 229 AP P E ND I X E : AL AR MS Alarm Description and Tips Severity  Backplane hardware failure Backplane cannot be configured for CRITICAL proper operation.  Card inserted in the slot is not...
  • Page 230 230 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Alarm Description and Tips Severity  Failed to Initialize Data Clock Operation is not possible. CRITICAL  Failed to Initialize PWM INFORMATION No user intervention necessary.  Failed to Initialize RF Module Operation is not possible.
  • Page 231 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 231 Alarm Description and Tips Severity  High Temperature May be caused by unit or remote fan MAJOR failures.  Check the ambient temperature to ensure it is not above the rated temperature.
  • Page 232 232 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Alarm Description and Tips Severity  Input Path High Power Input path power has exceeded safe CRITICAL levels and consequently the RF path has been deactivated.  Adjust input power setting or add external attenuation if input power is above the rated level.
  • Page 233 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 233 Alarm Description and Tips Severity  Output Path ALC Range Exceeded The output path power has exceeded CRITICAL safe levels and consequently the RF path has been deactivated.  The input path power may also be high or there has been a transient high input power.
  • Page 234 234 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Alarm Description and Tips Severity  Reboot to Recovery Console Check FPGA status on hosts and CRITICAL failed remotes. Reduce system load and try again.  RF Module Activating Error...
  • Page 235 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 235 Alarm Description and Tips Severity  Sync Loss on Downstream Optical The received laser power level is too low MINOR Link to achieve optical connection.  Fiber may have been disconnected or damaged.

  • Page 236: Appendix F: Optical Connector Cleaning Procedure

    236 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide AP P E ND I X F : O P T I CAL CO NNECTO R CL EA NI NG P RO CE DU R E Connector contamination due to fiber mishandling is the single greatest point of failure in many fiber-optic networks.

  • Page 237: Fiber Handling Guidelines

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 237  Point all fibers away from yourself and others at all times. Do not look into the ends of fibers, or point fibers at others. Most laser energy is invisible to the human eye and yet can be at very damaging power levels to the human eye.

  • Page 238: Fiber Bend Radius Guidelines

    238 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Figure 19-8: Poorly Cleaned Fiber-Optic Endfaces Figure 19-9 shows a properly cleaned endface. Figure 19-9: Clean Fiber-Optic Endface Fiber Bend Radius Guidelines All fiber-optic cables have a minimum bend radius, which is the minimum curve radius allowed while bending the fiber cable during installation or in its final resting position.

  • Page 239: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 239 The bend radius is specified by the fiber manufacturer. You can make larger curves but never smaller than specified. Macrobend—a bend in the fiber cable which exceeds the minimum bend radius.

  • Page 240: Types Of Fiber-Optic Cleaning Procedures

    240 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide Do not use of canned air because it is ineffective on oils, residues, and small static charged particles. Types of Fiber-Optic Cleaning Procedures There are three main methods of cleaning fiber-optic connectors: ...

  • Page 241: Wet-To-Dry Cleaning Method

    Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 241 Wet-to-Dry Cleaning Method The wet-to-dry cleaning method requires 99% isopropyl alcohol solution and optical grade lint-free tissues. To clean optical connectors using the wet to dry method: 1. Ensure the lasers are turned off before you begin, and inspect the connector through a fiberscope.

  • Page 242: Dry Cleaning Method

    242 | Dali Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide 9. Repeat the process as necessary until the end face is free from contamination. 10. Replace the end caps on the connector if not connecting immediately. Dry Cleaning Method The dry cleaning method requires lint-free optical grade tissues.
  • Page 243 Matrix PS System Installation and Commissioning Guide | 243 Dali Wireless, Inc. 8618 Commerce Court Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 4N6 Dali Wireless Customer Service 778-945-5081 Toll-Free: 1-855-250-5081 support@daliwireless.com Document: DW-MAN-036 Rev 06 Dali Wireless Proprietary and Confidential | DW-MAN-036 Rev 06...

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