Manual

Installation guidelines/Software description

Portable Control Adapter

Contents
Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
General instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Mains lead ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
General information ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
1. USB port interface ........................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Mounting of the Kathrein PCA ................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Installing the USB serial port ..................................................................................................................... 13
1.3 Kathrein PCA Drivers Installation Guide for Windows 7 ............................................................................ 17
1.3.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.2 Installing Drivers ................................................................................................................................. 17
2. PCA software installation ................................................................................................................................. 26
3. PCA software description ................................................................................................................................ 29
3.1 Menu button Wizard Setup ...................................................................................................................... 35
3.2 Menu button Device Status...................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.1 RCU Status ........................................................................................................................................ 39
3.2.1.1 Button Set Tilt ............................................................................................................................ 39
3.2.1.2 View detail window RET ............................................................................................................. 40
3.2.1.2.1 Button Set Tilt ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.2.1.2.2 Button Calibrate .................................................................................................................. 41
3.2.1.2.3 Button Set Type .................................................................................................................. 42
3.2.1.2.4 Button Reset ....................................................................................................................... 42
3.2.1.2.5 Button Clear Errors ............................................................................................................. 43
3.2.1.2.6 Button Set Antenna Serial Number ..................................................................................... 43
3.2.2 TMA Status ......................................................................................................................................... 44
3.2.2.1 Button Set Mode ........................................................................................................................ 44
3.2.2.2 View detail window TMA.............................................................................................................. 45
3.2.2.2.1 Button Set Sector ID ........................................................................................................... 45
3.2.2.2.2 Button Get Mode................................................................................................................. 46
3.2.2.2.3 Button Get Gain .................................................................................................................. 46
3.2.2.2.4 Button Set Gain .................................................................................................................. 47
3.2.2.2.5 Button Reset ....................................................................................................................... 48
3.2.2.2.6 Button Clear Errors ............................................................................................................. 48
3.3 Menu button Software Update ................................................................................................................. 49
3.3.1 Update Device Data File ................................................................................................................... 49
3.3.2 Update the Software from the AISG device........................................................................................ 49
3.4 Menu button Report File .......................................................................................................................... 52
3.5 Menu button View [V] / [mA] .................................................................................................................... 53
3.6 Change the RF voltage of the feeder cable............................................................................................... 54
3.7 Change Device Protocol Version............................................................................................................... 55
3.7.1 RCU.................................................................................................................................................... 55
3.7.2 TMA .................................................................................................................................................... 56
Abbreviation index ............................................................................................................................................... 57
Addresses............................................................................................................................................................ 58

Disclaimer
USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Kathrein Werke KG; Anton Kathrein Strasse 1-3; 83022
Rosenheim (hereinafter referenced as Kathrein)
agrees to grant to Customer, and Customer accepts, a
license to the identified Licensed Software to the terms
and conditions of this agreement.
Kathrein develops and manufactures Remote Electric Tilt
antennas and systems including Mast Head Amplifiers
for Mobile Communication Networks. For control and
management of RET antennas and systems, Kathrein
has developed the software Portable Control Adapter
(PCA)
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1.1 Licensed Software means all Kathrein computer
programs associated with the Portable Control
Adapter (PCA), including any modifications,
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Disclaimer
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TERM AND TERMINATION

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Safety instructions
Definitions
WARNING

Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.

Death or severe injuries may occur.

NOTICE

Provides information on ensuring the safety of persons or objects.

General instructions
WARNING
The details given in the installation guide and the product documentation must be carefully
followed during the installation and operation of the PCA (read the installation guide and the PCA
product documentation thoroughly before connecting the system to the power supply).
The installation guide has to be used in combination with the PCA product documentation on the
CD-Rom (PCA Software and Documentation) delivered with each PCA.

The installation team must be properly qualified and also be familiar

with the relevant national safety regulations! Non-observance of these
instructions may damage or destroy the devices. Death or severe injuries
may occur!
WARNING
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry,
and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Only trained and qualified personnel is allowed to install, replace or service this equipment.
Use only the power supply included in delivery to power the PCA.
Do not work on the system or (dis)connect cables during a thunderstorm.
The plug socket combination must be accessible at all times, as it serves as the main
disconnecting device.

Non-observance of these instructions may damage or destroy the devices.

Death or severe injuries may occur!
Mains lead
WARNING
Make sure that the mains lead (power supply lead) is undamaged!
Never put the PCA into operation if the mains lead is damaged.
This can jeopardize the electrical safety of the PCA.

Safety instructions
NOTICE
The disposal of this product should be effected according to all national laws and
regulations.

NOTICE
The power supply and the PCA are designed for indoor use.

NOTICE
Only operate the power supply of the PCA using the main voltages indicated on
the PCA data sheet.

NOTICE
Non-observance of these instructions may result in unsuccessful operation of the
RET components or destruction of the devices.

NOTICE
For installing and servicing the RET system, follow the instructions in the
RET manual on the PCA CD-Rom.

NOTICE
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

General information
The information published in this manual was up to date on printing.
However, we reserve the right to change without notice.
The PCA software is to be used with Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
(Ultimate / Home Premium) supporting USB ports.

NOTICE
In order to control the devices properly, it is essential to install the RCU on the
antenna and to connect all devices to the PCA before it is switched on.

NOTICE
A precondition for the proper control of the devices are correctly mounted
components.
Each RCU must be calibrated before the initial downtilt setting and after each
manual adjustment of the downtilt or after each dismantling of the RCU.
Non-compliance of this instruction may result in an undefined down-tilt setting.

NOTICE
The RCU being installed on the appropriate antenna is essential for a correct
RCU calibration.
If this is not observed, the calibration cannot be carried out correctly.

Introduction
The RCU and TMA are mounted of and controlled with the PCA via a RS 485 bus
according to the AISG standard.
The PCA is connected to a PC or laptop via the USB port. The software to drive
the PCA requires a Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Win7 operating
system.

1. USB port interface

1.1 Mounting of the Kathrein PCA
Connect the PCA to the PC via a USB power supply cable.
Connect the PCA to the main adapter.

NOTICE
The installation on the PC described in the following applies to the Microsoft
Windows 2000 operating system.
USB connected, Kathrein PCA found.

Click on Next to continue the installation.

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1. USB port interface

Select Search for a suitable driver for my device.
Click on button Next.

Select either Specify a location or CD-ROM drives.

Click on button Next.

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1. USB port interface

Click on button Next to install the driver for the PCA.

To complete the installation of the Kathrein PCA click on button Finish.

Now the Kathrein PCA is installed.

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1. USB port interface

1.2 Installing the USB serial port
After the installation of the PCA is finished, the driver for the USB serial port
must be installed.
The following window pops up automatically.

Click on button Next.

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1. USB port interface

Select Search for a suitable driver for my device.
Click on button Next.

Select either Specify a location or CD-ROM drives.

Click on button Next.

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1. USB port interface

NOTICE
File FTDIPORT.inf is being searched.
If the suitable driver file has been found, the following window will open:
Click on button Next to install the driver.

Click on button Finish.

Now all components are installed.

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NOTICE
Open the Ports menu under:
Start
/
Settings
/
Control
Panel
/
System
/
System Properties / Device Manager / Ports (Com&LPT).
This menu displays the COM port where the Kathrein PCA is connected.

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1.3 Kathrein PCA Drivers Installation Guide for Windows 7
1.3.1 Introduction
The purpose of this application note is to provide users of Kathrein PCA with a
simple procedure for installing device drivers for Kathrein PCA devices under
Microsoft Windows 7.

1.3.2 Installing Drivers

To install drivers for a Kathrein PCA under Windows 7, follow the instructions
below:
Connect the device to a spare USB port on your PC.
If no suitable driver is automatically found the described procedure should be
followed.
Press the Windows start button to bring up the start menu and select Control
Panel.

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1. USB port interface

From the Control Panel window select Device Manager.

In the Device Manager window there will be a device under Other devices
with a yellow warning symbol to indicate a problem e.g. no driver installed.

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1. USB port interface

Double click on the other device (KATHREIN PCA) to bring up the Properties
window.

From the displayed menu select Update Driver.

The following window displays the option for an automatic search or a manual
search:

Select the second option to browse manually.

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1. USB port interface

In the address box put the exact location where the drivers are located. This
is normally on the CD delivered with your KATHREIN PCA. It is not necessarily the exact same drive letter as shown in the screenshot.

After entering the address select Next to start the installation.

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1. USB port interface

If you are certain of the source of the driver the warning can be ignored and
you can continue installation by selecting Install this driver software anyway.

When the installation has finished a completion screen is displayed.

Press Close to close this window.

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1. USB port interface

Press Close to close the Properties window and go back to the Device-Manager Window.

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1. USB port interface

The Device Manager will still show a device under Other devices but in addition to this there is a new entry under USB Controller indicated in the screenshot above as the USB Serial Converter. This indicates the bus layer of the
driver is installed. Installing the virtual Com Port layer of the driver is almost a
repeat of the last few steps.

Double click on the Other devices (USB Serial Port) to bring up the Properties
window as shown below.

From the displayed menu select Update Driver.

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1. USB port interface

This then displays the option for an automatic search or a manual search.

Select the second option to browse manually.

In the address box put the exact location where the drivers are located. This
is normally on the CD delivered with your PCA. It is not necessarily the exact
same drive letter as shown in the screenshot:

After entering the address select Next to start the installation.

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1. USB port interface

When the installation is finished a completion screen is displayed:

Note this screen also displays the COM post assigned to the device. Press
Close to close this window and go back to the Device Manager Window.

This time the Device Manager does not have a USB Serial Port under Other
devices but shows entries under USB-Controller and Ports (COM & LPT). The
above screen shot displays a correct installation. The Device is now ready to
use on COM3.
Note: Not all devices will install to COM3. The COM port allocation is determined by the installation wizard on the basis of the next free com port
as designated in the PC registry.

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2. PCA software installation

To install the Kathrein PCA software open the Install folder on the CD and
double click on setup_PCA_V2-3-0.exe.
e.g.: E:\>install>setup_PCA_V2-3-0.exe
The following window will open:
Read through the license agreement and if you accept click on button
I Agree.

Select the components to install.

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2. PCA software installation

Select the directory, you want to install the Kathrein PCA software to.
If you want to install to a different directory, click on the button Browse and
select your directory.
Close the directory window with the button OK and then click on Install.

During installation the following window pops up:

Click on button Show details to show details for installation.

Click on button Close to complete the Setup.

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3. PCA software description

Together with the PCA, the connected hardware (RCU, TMA) is installed and
controlled via the RS 485 bus according to the AISG standard.
The PCA is connected to a PC or laptop via the USB port. The software for
the drive of the PCA requires at least the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating
system.

NOTICE
Before starting the PCA software make sure that:
1. The PCA is connected with the power supply.
2. All devices (which should be installed) are connected to the AISG connector.
The following screenshot shows the main window of the PCA software.

main menu

dialogue window

status line

NOTICE
If you operate an older PCA device, the software will than show the following
main menu.

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NOTICE
If the PCA does not find the devdata.bin file, an error dialogue field appears.

NOTICE
If the PCA is not connected to the USB port, or in case of a COM port conflict,
an error dialogue field appears.

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3. PCA software description

If you click Select COM port, the following window appears.

You must select the correct COM port for the PCA device.
If the selected COM port is correct, the PCA software starts connecting for
devices.

These selections are stored in the PCA.ini file.

NOTICE
The COM port is inquired only on the initial software boot, then these data are
stored in the PCA.ini file.
Then, the COM port is correctly set permanently.

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3. PCA software description

To start the PCA software click on the Kathrein PCA.exe button in your
directory.
You can select the language (English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese,
Russian, Arabian, Chinese).

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You must select the protocol mode and then click on the Start Scan and
Connect button.
These selections are stored in the PCA.ini file.

The scanning procedure can also be stopped by clicking on the Stop Scan
and Connect button.

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The PCA main window pops up and the PCA software starts connecting for
devices.
If the device was correctly connected, then switch the status from
SCANNING to OK.

If you have devices with different protocol modes, open the following dialogue
field.

When the device scan is finished, all detected devices are listed as shown in
the screenshot below.

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3.1 Menu button Wizard Setup
Open the Wizard Setup by clicking the corresponding button in the main
menu and the following window will appear:

Enter or modify the device data (Sector ID, Antenna Type, Inst. Date, Installer
ID, Basestation ID).
Number of characters are different.
By setting the checkbox, the settings (Inst. Date, Installer ID, Basestation ID)
from the upper line will be stored to all the devices.
Click the Button Set Data to set and verify the entered data.
Press Cancel to cancel and open the status window.

NOTICE
protocol mode

AISG 1

3GPP / AISG 2

Sector ID

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Basestation ID

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32

In the protocol mode AISG 1, the number of characters allowed for Sector ID
and Basestation ID differ, with up to 4 or 12 characters respectively. In the
3GPP/AISG 2 mode, 32 characters can be entered for both Sector ID and
Basestation ID.

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Window for the indication of the setup (parameters).
Hit Back to go back (to change the settings).
Click Write Data and the setup for each RCU and TMA will be carried out.
Press Cancel to cancel and open the status window.

Status indication of the setup-procedure.

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Press Finish to complete the Wizard Setup.
The PCA now opens the Device Status menu and a new device scan will
start automatically.

NOTICE
If the Antenna Type of the RCU has been changed, the status bar of the RCU
will show an Error. To solve this error, please calibrate the RCU. For further
information see chapter 3.2.1 RCU Status.

3.2 Menu button Device Status

By clicking the respective button, a device scan will be started.
The scan results are displayed accordingly.

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View Multi-Ret Status

View detail window Multi-ret

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3.2.1 RCU Status
3.2.1.1 Button Set Tilt
Enter the tilt value, and press the button Set Tilt to adjust the downtilt value.

If the entered tilt value is out of the downtilt range, the following message
pops up:

Clicking Details, opens a new window where the selected devices data
are shown.

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3.2.1.2 View detail window RET
In this window all data and errors of the RCU are visible, and it is also
possible to change the settings of the RCU.
Hit Back to return to the device status window.

3.2.1.2.1 Button Set Tilt

Enter the tilt value and press the button Set Tilt.

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If the tilt value is out of the setting range, the programme gives an alarm
message. Value out of range!

3.2.1.2.2 Button Calibrate

Click the button Calibrate to start the calibration.

NOTICE
The default tilt value at the end of the calibration is 0.

If the RCU is calibrated but the Error status is NOT_CONFIGURED, you

must select another antenna type with another Spindle length.
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3.2.1.2.3 Button Set Type
Click on the box to select the Antenna Type on which the RCU is mounted
to.
Click Set Type to write the Antenna Type to the RCU.

NOTICE
If the antenna type was changed, the RCU has to be recalibrated.

3.2.1.2.4 Button Reset

Button Reset forces the RCU to do a software restart

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3.2.1.2.5 Button Clear Errors
To clear the devices errors, click the corresponding button.

3.2.1.2.6 Button Set Antenna Serial Number

Enter or modify the Antenna Serial Number.
Click Set to write the data to the RCU.

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3.2.2 TMA Status
3.2.2.1 Button Set Mode
If you click on the box, the mode of the TMA can be selected.

Click Set Mode to set the mode to the TMA.

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3.2.2.2 View detail window TMA
In this window the device details are shown and the errors reported.
It is also possible to change the settings of the TMA in this window.
Click Back to return to the status window.

3.2.2.2.1 Button Set Sector ID

It is possible to set a sector ID to each TMA.
Click Set Mode to save the entered ID.

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NOTICE
protocol mode

AISG 1

3GPP / AISG 2

Sector ID

32

Basestation ID

12

32

In the protocol mode AISG 1, the number of characters allowed for Sector ID
and Basestation ID differ, with up to 4 or 12 characters respectively. In the
3GPP/AISG 2 mode, 32 characters can be entered for both Sector ID and
Basestation ID.

3.2.2.2.2 Button Get Mode

Button Get Mode retrieves the current mode of the selected TMA.

3.2.2.2.3 Button Get Gain

Button Get Gain retrieves the TMAs current gain value.

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3.2.2.2.4 Button Set Gain
When the TMA has variable gain values, the gain value must be selected.

Click on the box to select the TMA gain value.

Then click Set Gain to confirm the new gain value.

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3.2.2.2.5 Button Reset
Button Reset forces the TMA to do a software restart.

3.2.2.2.6 Button Clear Errors

To clear the TMAs errors, click the corresponding button.

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3.3 Menu button Software Update
Open the following window by clicking the button Software Update in the
main menu.

3.3.1 Update Device Data File

With Search you can open a directory window to select the file to upload the
devdata.bin file.

3.3.2 Update the Software from the AISG device

NOTICE
All RCUs and TMAs for the software download are listed there.
With Select you can open a directory window to select the file for the
firmware update or bootloader update.

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Select the appropriate file.
Click Open to accept the file.

This procedure has to be repeated for each RCU or TMA.

Click Start to start the download.

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NOTICE
The download for one RCU takes about 6 min and for the DTMA about 7 min.

Attention!

The download progress is shown in the status indication bar.

An abort is possible with Cancel.

NOTICE
Attention!

In case of an abort, the RCU operates only with the bootloader (minimum
instruction set) and requires a firmware update!

When the download is finished, the button Finish becomes active.

Press Finish to change to the window Device Status and a new device
scan will start automatically.

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NOTICE
Attention!

The downloads for the boot loader and firmware are executed in sequential and
separately.
Please consider the following:
The first four digits (e.g. 01.01) of the boot loader version number must
comply with the firmware version number.

NOTICE
The file devdata.bin is located in the PCA folder.
You must update this file for new antennas. You can download it from the customer portal on our homepage: www.kathrein.de.

3.4 Menu button Report File

NOTICE
All device data are saved in the report file in ASCII format. The file extension
is .txt.

All device data of all connected components can be saved in a report file.
Additional comments as well as Installation Company, Installers Name
and Installation Date can be entered in the corresponding field.
Press Cancel to return to the status window.
Click Save to open the Save as dialogue.
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Select the folder where the report file should be stored.

Enter the files name and click Save.

3.5 Menu button View [V] / [mA]

The new PCA hardware can measure the current and voltage from the AISG
bus and the RF socket.

Measurement range:
Voltage

current

Feeder

10 - 30 V

10 - 2500 mA

AISG 12V

10 - 15 V

10 - 2500 mA

AISG 24V

20 - 30 V

10 - 2500 mA

NOTICE
The PCA will shut down if output power from all currents and voltages exceeds
70 W or if the maximum current from one line is higher than 3000 mA.

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3.6 Change the RF voltage of the feeder cable
The new Kathrein PCA has a special RF socket.
You can change the voltage of the RF socket from 12V to 24V.
Before you change the voltage, you must press the button yes in the first
messagebox and in the second messagebox.

The second messagebox is for safety, because not all devices support 24V.

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3.7 Change Device Protocol Version
When * appears on the right next to RCU Detailed Setup or TMA Detailed Setup,
click * to open a new dialog.

3.7.1 RCU

* opens a new dialog

In this dialog you can load a new config data file in the RCU.
Select the file with click File and send the data with the button Set.

NOTICE
The asterisk is only visible if the PCA is able to switch ALD protocol version.

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3.7.2 TMA

* opens a new dialog

NOTICE
The asterisk is only visible if the PCA is able to switch ALD protocol version.
TMA and RCU views are different!

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Abbreviation index
AISG
CCU
CD-ROM
DHCP
EEPROM
HTML
HTTP
ID
IP
LAN
PAP
PC
PCA
PPP
RAM
RCU
RET
TMA
TCP/IP
UMTS
URL
USB
WAN

Antenna Interface Standard Group

Central Control Unit
Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Hypertext Markup Language
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Identification
Internet Protocol
Local Area Network
Password Authentication Protocol
Personal Computer
Portable Control Adapter
Point to Point Protocol
Random Access Memory
Remote Control Unit
Remote Electrical Tilt
Tower Mounted Amplifier
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
Uniform Resource Locator
Universal Serial Bus
Wide Area Network

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Addresses
For all marketing-related enquiries:
Fax: +49 8031 184-820
E-mail: central.sales@kathrein.de

RET hotline for technical information:

Fax: +49 8031 184-973
E-mail: antennas.mobilcom@kathrein.de

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NOTICE

Internet: http://www.kathrein.de
KATHREIN-Werke KG . Phone +49 8031 184-0 . Fax +49 8031 184-494
Anton-Kathrein-Strae 1 3 . P.O. Box 10 04 44 . 83004 Rosenheim . Germany