01. General Information
02. Introduction
03. Installation
04. Donor and Service Antennas
05. Hardware Cabling
06. Power-up Procedure
07. System Configuration
09. Appendix A - Required Tools
10. Appendix B - Diagnostics and Testing
11. Appendix C - Unit LED Status Tables
12. Appendix D - Preventative Maintenance
13. Appendix E - General System Specifications and Dimensions 13. Appendix F - NMS (Portal) Firewall Settings

01. GENERAL INFORMATION

Public Safety Notes

The SHIELD SOLO shall be installed in accordance with following Model Building and Installation Codes:

Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services
Communications Systems, NFPA 1221
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
Fire Code NFPA 1
Life Safety Code, NFPA 101

Opening and Safety Notes

Electric Shock
Opening any of the SHIELD SOLO components may result in electric shock and cause severe injury.

Exposure to RF
Working with the equipment while in operation may expose the technician to RF electromagnetic fields that exceed FCC rules for human exposure. Visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety to learn more about the effects of exposure to RF electromagnetic fields.

Please maintain a minimum safe distance of at least 40 cm while operating near the donor and the server antennas. The safe distance can be reduced if a lower antenna gain is used. Also, the donor antennas should be mounted outdoors on a permanent structure.

Hot Surface
In certain conditions, the equipment may become hot and may cause minor injuries if handled without any protection.

Warranty
Opening or tampering with any of the SHIELD SOLO components voids all warranties.

Lithium batteries
The battery may explode if it's replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.

Note: The RA uses an internal lithium ion battery to maintain RA LED alarms states after MBBU main battery power backup capacity has been exhausted. This battery does not require maintenance and is not user replaceable.

Ethernet instructions
This equipment is for indoor use only. All cabling should be installed indoors.

02. INTRODUCTION

During an emergency incident, every minute is critical. First responders need to be able to communicate with each other inside and outside of any structure at any time. Nextivity's SHIELD SOLO is a lower power Public Safety solution designed to provide complete-code compliant radio coverage to higher performance standards in less time. For larger buildings, refer to the more powerful QUATRA RED system.

This guide also refers to additional tools and resources, such as the Cel-Fi WAVE PRO Mobile app, and the COMPASS RED device. This guide only explains their usage as they pertain to SHIELD SOLO. For more information on how your business may benefit from these resources, please refer to the product page on cel-fi.com.

System Overview

SHIELD SOLO takes off-air signals from a 700/800 MHz LMR donor antenna, and boosts them for retransmission through local service antennas that may be optionally monitored. 12 hour backup power is supplied to the system by a Cel-Fi Battery Backup Unit (BBU), or a suitable BBU from another manufacturer. There is a WAN connection to the internet that enables powerful cloud management and effortless diagnostics through the Cel-Fi WAVE Portal, and the WAVE PRO cell phone app is used to upload the system configuration and enable many additional features and tools to make installation faster and more comprehensive. Optional accessories include an RA, EPO switch, active (monitored) service antennas, and the COMPASS RED site survey tool. The system automates many traditional install complications, helping to ensure faster system deployment and certification, and the system is unconditionally network safe and prevents oscillations (No Noise Guarantee).

SHIELD SOLO Architecture

SHIELD SOLO is a modular solution with the following components:

SHIELD SOLO ERCES Integrated PS BDA – Class A
SHIELD SOLO ERCES Integrated PS BDA – Class B
SHIELD SOLO Battery Backup Unit (BBU)
LPDA-R (resistive sense monitored donor antenna)
WAVE Portal (cloud based monitoring and diagnostics)
WAVE PRO app (iOS or Android local GUI)
Optional: RED Remote Annunciator (RA)
Optional: RED Emergency Power-Off switch (EPO)
Optional: RED Active Service Antenna (AA)
Tools: COMPASS RED (works with the WAVE PRO app)

Nextivity recommends the use of Category cable (CAT5e or superior) when connecting optional RA and EPO accessories (provides power and data for the accessory).

Multiple SHIELD EXTEND/SOLO and GO RED systems may be installed together to form a more extensive solution, and linked to a single Site address in the WAVE Portal for remote cloud management.

SHIELD SOLO provides a sophisticated network-safe design that has been engineered to minimize the embedded effects of signal amplification.

Note: There is no technical limitation to the number of Cel-Fi systems or solutions that may be installed at a site.

Main Features

SOLO RED is a complete LMR capable system
SOLO RED consists of one LMR BDA and one BBU
Conducted DL power is 27 dBm (½ watt) for each 700/800 MHz LMR band simultaneously
Compatible with the Cel-Fi RED Active (service) Antenna and diagnostics
Class A device with up to 64 channels, 12.5kHz filter bandwidth
Class B device with up to 56 channels, 100kHz, 150kHz filter bandwidth configurable
System delay – approx. 35us@12.5kHz, 15us@100kHz, 13.6us@150kHz
Automatic setting of uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) gain during the commissioning phase
Industry best Talk-In and Talk-Out performance due to real-time, slot-to-slot gain control
System can detect and report Time Delay Interference (TDI) from other systems in the area (optimize MOQ)
Up to 100 dB gain
Remote Management through the Cel-Fi WAVE portal
Remote diagnostics reduces site visit time and costs
High Site direction and distance automatically calculated
Downlink gain automatically set to 20dB isolation per NFPA 1221 (plus override option)
Near real-time uplink (UL) automatic gain control (AGC)
Uplink AGC and gating can respond in <1.2ms to changing inputs levels, making the SHIELD SOLO
system very robust against the near-far effect
Built-in Grid testing (DL/UL) without support from the dispatch center (using COMPASS RED).
NEMA 4 Rated, Listed to UL 2524

Ordering Info

SHIELD SOLO is available in two different radio configurations. BBU and accessories sold separately.

Model Number	Product Description
L41-7E	SHIELD SOLO ERCES Integrated PS BDA – Class A, 700/800MHz LMR
L41-7EB	SHIELD SOLO ERCES Integrated PS BDA – Class B, 700/800MHz LMR
F44-00	SHIELD SOLO BBU
F42-10R-100	RED Remote Annunciator Panel
F42-10E-100	RED Emergency Power-Off Switch
F42-10A-100	RED Monitored Server Antenna
A11-V43-101	Indoor Omni Antenna N-F connector
A32-	Wideband Directional Donor Antenna with resistor
A62-	LPDA-R Donor Antenna with resistor
C21-200-100	Optional SHIELD EXTEND Donor Antenna Sensor (resistor)
K03-100-100	COMPASS
K03-100-120	COMPASS RED (add on to COMPASS)

NOTE: For more information about battery charging and capacity, please see Appendix B – Rechargeable Standby Power Calculations.

03. INSTALLATION

Installation Area

All the components of the SHIELD SOLO solution are NEMA 4X rated once installed. However, during installation or maintenance, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent water or debris damage to open units or cable connections.

The installation location for the product must be well ventilated. The equipment has been designed to operate at the temperature range and humidity level, as stated in the product specifications. The mounting surface must be able to support the weight of the equipment.

Direct sunlight exposure to the equipment should be avoided. Provide additional shelter if necessary.

Installation Overview

Unpacking and Package Contents (all units)

When receiving any SHIELD SOLO component, perform the following checks:

Inspect the shipping container for damage before unpacking the unit.
Look for any physical damage to the equipment.
Check that all the items listed in the packing list are included.
The SHIELD SOLO is supplied with waterproof Ethernet fittings and mounting hardware. Ethernet cables are user supplied.

Lockable Housing Doors

The BDA and BBU housings may be locked with padlocks for security.

Mounting the SHIELD SOLO ERCES BDA

The BDA is the centerpiece of the SHIELD SOLO system. The BDA serves as the RF amplifier, and it processes all alarming, service configuration, and system control functions. The installation procedure described in this manual is identical for CLASS A or CLASS B models.

BDA Mounting

SHIELD SOLO may be used with a SHIELD SOLO 12VDC BBU, or another vendor’s 12VDC Public Safety BBU that is UL2524 rated. If from another vendor, please follow their installation instructions. Either BBU type will require you to connect the Loss of AC Power and Battery Charger Fail alarm wires between the BBU and SOLO RED as indicated in this manual.

The SHIELD SOLO BBU is designed to be wall-mounted. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, etc.) are included in the standard kit.
The SHIELD SOLO BDA has four (4) metal mounting fins with four (4) mounting holes; two on the top, and two on the bottom.

Caution: Make sure the area behind any mounting surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling.

See the Appendix for unit dimensions.
Determine where and how the BDA will be mounted, with consideration for wall support, door clearance, and clearance for all conduit and waterproof cable connections.
Hold the unit level in place and mark the four mounting screw locations.
Using a drill, drill holes for the wall anchors.
Hammer in the wall anchors.
Place the BDA against the wall anchors and affix all anchor screws.

Note: The top two mounting fins have key-hole screw holes, allowing the unit to be lifted into place if the top two screws are loosely installed first.

BDA Grounding

Connect a suitable green grounding cable between the GND bolt (1/4in x 20) on the underside of the BDA, and a suitable grounding bar. The door of the BDA is grounded to the BDA housing through the door piano hinge.

Mounting the Battery Backup Unit (BBU)

The BBU provides 12 hour, 12 VDC backup power to the BDA through an Electrical Metallic Conduit (½ inch IMC). 24 hour backup options are also available. The BBU also receives EPO shut-down signals from the BDA, and the BBU sends alarm signals to the BDA.

The SHIELD SOLO BBU is UL2524 listed as a component of the SHIELD SOLO System. Using the SHIELD SOLO BBU ensures UL2524 compliance. However, a suitable BBU from another vendor may be used, if it meets the following requirements:

UL2524 (If UL2524 is required for the SHIELD SOLO installation)
Terminal block power DC wiring through ¾ inch Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) for power cable connections from the BBU to the BDA.
The BBU must report the following alarms (N.O. or N.C.) to the BDA, through ½ inch metal electrical conduit.
- Loss of AC Power
- Battery Charger Failure
EPO shutoff signals from the BDA (O.C. or S.C.)

Note: Even though this manual explains how to install and wire the battery inside the BBU, the unit doesn't include the battery. Please refer to the "BBU Model & Battery Selection Chart" for battery selection.

BBU Mounting

The SHIELD SOLO BBU with battery installed is heavy and should be on the floor with the back side secured against a wall. Leveling feet or casters should be used, or a non-conductive material to insulate the unit from the floor. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, etc.) are included in the standard kit.

The SHIELD SOLO BBU has metal mounting fins with mounting holes; three on the top, and two on the bottom.

Caution: Make sure the area behind any mounting surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling, and only install the batteries after the MBBU is securely mounted.

See the Appendix for unit dimensions.
Determine where and how the MBBU will be mounted, with consideration for base and wall support, door clearance, and clearance for all top connections.
Level the unit in place using leveler feet or castors, or another suitable non-conductive material that supports the base of the unit.
Hold the unit against the wall and use a pencil or similar marker to mark the top and bottom anchor points.
Using a drill, drill holes for the wall anchors.
Hammer in the wall anchors.
Place the MBBU against the wall anchors and affix all anchor screws.

BBU Wall Mounting

Notes:

The unit mounting procedure is for concrete walls only
The weight of the unit may require two people to manipulate the unit
The unit must be installed horizontally with the connectors on the top side

BBU Battery Install

Once the BBU cabinet is mounted and secured, follow these steps to install and connect the 12-volt battery. A UL 1989 listed 80 AH battery shall be used (for 12 hour battery backup). The following battery is approved:

Capacity	Manufacturer Part Number
80 Ah	NPD-12-80

Caution: Batteries can discharge at a high dangerous current rate if the terminals are shorted. Always leave battery terminal protective covers attached until they must be removed to connect wire leads. If opening the BBU to perform maintenance, always cover any exposed battery terminals or wiring.

Make sure that the Battery Controller and DC breaker are in the OFF (down) position (see figure).
Place the battery inside the enclosure with the terminals towards the right side of the unit.
Connect battery cables from the Battery Controller to 12-volt battery terminals, as shown below.

Note 1 – The DC breaker controls DC power to the external BDA.
Note 2 – The Battery Controller ON/OFF switch controls power to the Battery Controller and Power Supply. Both switches must be in the OFF position to completely power down the BBU (and the AC Mains breaker feeding the BBU if input power is also to be disabled).

Battery connection scheme

BBU Grounding

Connect a suitable green grounding cable between the GND bolt (1/4in x 20) on the top right side of the BBU, and a suitable grounding bar. The door of the BBU is grounded to the BBU housing through the door piano hinge.

Mounting the Optional Remote Annunciator Panel (RA)

The SHIELD SOLO Remote Annunciator Panel provides automatic supervisory signals for malfunctions of the ERRCS. It includes FORM-C dry relay contacts compatible with any fire alarm control unit (open or short circuits). The RA is connected to and powered by the Ethernet cable that connects it to the BDA.

RA Ports

The image below shows the RJ45 port to connect the Remote Annunciator (RA) with SHIELD SOLO (BDA) using an Ethernet cable, and the Form-C 24-pin cable for connecting with the Fire Alarm Control Panel.

RA Mounting

The Remote Annunciator is designed to be wall-mounted. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, concrete) are included in the standard kit. The SHIELD SOLO RA has two (2) secure mounting tabs, one on each top/bottom side.

Caution: Make sure the area behind any surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling.

See the Appendix for unit dimensions.
To mount the NU, first determine a suitable location on the wall for the unit that is within reach of the NU power cable that is supplied with the MBBU.
Holding the unit level against the wall, mark all four screw anchor points.
Drill pilot holes for the wall anchors or screws.
Hammer in the wall anchors if using them.
Secure the NU against the mounting holes or anchors with the supplied screws.

RA Grounding

Mounting the Emergency Power Off Switch (EPO)

Nextivity's SHIELD SOLO Emergency Power Off Switch (EPO) can instantaneously shut down the ERRCS from a single point, and it can be installed in any location acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

EPO Ports

The RJ45 port on the EPO connects to SHIELD SOLO (BDA) with an Ethernet cable.

EPO Mounting

The Emergency Power-off Switch (EPO) is designed to be wall-mounted. Mounting accessories, including screws and anchors, for common material types (drywall, plywood, concrete) are included in the standard kit. The SHIELD SOLO EPO has two (2) secure mounting tabs, one on each top/bottom side.

Caution: Make sure the area behind any surface is free of electrical wires or other dangerous elements before drilling.

See the Appendix for unit dimensions.
To mount the CU, first determine a suitable location on the wall for the unit.
Holding the unit level against the wall, mark all four screw anchor points.
Drill pilot holes for the wall anchors or screws.
Hammer in the wall anchors if using them.
Secure the CU against the mounting holes or anchors with the supplied screws.

EPO Grounding

The EPO does not require earth grounding.

EPO Operation

In an emergency, it might be necessary to shut down all the radio communication systems.

To turn the system OFF

Locate the EPO, open the protective button cap, and press the button to automatically turn-off all SHIELD SOLO components. This causes the BBU internal DC breaker to trip.

To turn the system ON

To turn the system back on, twist the EPO button clockwise while pulling it out to the ON position, and close the protective button cap. Then open the BBU front door panel and switch the DC breaker OFF and then ON.

04. DONOR AND SERVICE ANTENNAS

Install, Cable and Aim the Donor Antennas

The SHIELD SOLO has two RF ports (N-type female) on the top of the housing. One port is to be connected to the outdoor donor antenna which is pointed at the High Site to receive 700/800 MHz LMR signals. The other port is to be connected to the service antennas providing in-building LMR service. Each of these ports is labeled. The RF connections must be made using cables with an impedance of 50 ohms.

IMPORTANT: Use Cel-Fi donor antennas exclusively with SHIELD SOLO. We can't guarantee optimal operation of the unit if a different antenna model is used.

The approved antenna models from Cel-Fi are:

BEST - Cel-Fi LPDA-R Antenna (Model Number A62-V44-200)
GOOD - Cel-Fi DIRECTIONAL-R Antenna (Model Number A32-V32-201)

The LMR donor antenna is aimed towards the 700/800 MHz LMR High Site serving the address as dictated by the AHJ or Radio Shop.

Install and Cable the Service Antennas

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you intend to use the system’s build-in Uplink (talk-out) Grid Test feature with greater accuracy, the service antennas must also operate at 462.675 MHz (FRS Channel 20).

SHIELD SOLO hardware must remain in 2 Hour fire rated spaces and is coaxially cabled to service antennas throughout the areas to be covered. Details about service antenna installation and cabling go beyond the scope of this document, but the following rules must be observed:

Cables and antennas must be 50 ohms.
Donor and Service antennas must be rated to 2 watts minimum input power @ 50 ohms.
To prevent damage, the BDA should not be powered up unless the RF ports are terminated into 50 ohm loads or cables.

05. HARDWARE CABLING

The wiring diagram below illustrates wiring for the entire system, including optional Remote Annunciator (RA) and Emergency Power Off (EPO) cables.

WAN and RA Ethernet Cabling

The BDA includes two RJ45 Ethernet cable ports to connect the BDA to the optional Remote Annunciator (RA), and to connect the BDA to the WAVE Portal remote network management system in the cloud (WAN port). The WAN port connection is optional, but highly recommended and is intended to be permanent, as it enables remote monitoring and diagnostics. Please refer to Appendix F – NMS (Portal) Firewall Settings for more information.

Ethernet cables and RJ45 connectors are not supplied with the system. However, waterproof RJ45 inline connector assemblies are provided in order to waterproof the cable end connectors (see instructions below).

Waterproof RJ45 Ethernet Connector Adapters

Use a CAT 5e cable (24 AWG minimum) or higher category to interconnect the units. Each SHIELD SOLO component includes a set of waterproof RJ45 inline connectors to be installed on each side of the Ethernet cable.

Pass the cable thru the screw-on cap
Insert the cable into the split sleeve and washers
Push the screw-on cap and washers in the receptacle
Apply on the screw-on cap a maximum mating torque of 4.1 - 6.1 in-lbs

EPO Ethernet Cabling

The optional EPO switch also uses an Ethernet cable to connect it to the BDA, however the EPO switch does not use Ethernet signaling. It is merely a wired relay connection.

For the EPO switch end of the EPO cable, connect a standard RJ45 connector and waterproof the connector using the supplied RJ45 waterproof connector assembly, as illustrated in the previous section.

For the BDA end of the EPO cable, hardwire the cable to the BDA as instructed below (this allows the use of 3rd party EPO switches, and the EPO OUT cable hole supports ½ inch conduit if desired):

The EPO cable will pass into the housing and be secured with the supplied water-tight gland shown below.
Locate and remove the “EPO OUT” cable port plug on the bottom of the BDA housing.
Insert the threaded gland barrel into the housing hole from the outside of the BDA housing, and secure it internally with the locknut. The Pressure Fingers should be outside the housing.
Slide the Pressure Dome and Sealing Sleeve onto the cable, and feed the cable into the housing through the barrel about 18 inches.
Slide the Sealing Sleeve into the Pressure Fingers and secure with the Pressure Dome.
The barrel nut and Pressure Dome should be snug and the cable should not move. Do not over-tighten.

Route the EPO cable through the two cable clamps to the larger DC Terminal Block.
Strip ½ inch of wire insulation from wires 7 and 8 (the brown and brown/white wires) and screw securely into the two small terminal block ports.
The unused cable wires should be cut back to the cable jacket and may be protected with electrical tape. They are unused and not connected on the EPO Switch end of the cable.

Fire Alarm Control Panel Cabling

Both the SHIELD SOLO BDA and the optional Remote Annunciator use a Form-C cable to connect to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.

The included Form-C 24-pin cable may be used with the RA or the MBBU to send alarm signals to the building Fire Alarm Panel. The cable has three pins per alarm. The first one is a normal-close signal, the second one is a common signal, and the third is a normal-open signal. Choose the appropriate signal according to the type of fire alarm control panel in the building.

When not using an RA, connect the Form-C cable from the ALARMS port on the MBBU to the Fire Alarm Panel.
When using an RA, connect an Ethernet cable between the MASTER port on the RA and the RAMOTE ANNUNCIATOR port on the MBBU, using waterproof RJ45 inline connectors, and then connect the Form-C cable from the ALARMS port on the RA to the Fire Alarm Panel.
Choose the appropriate pins (normal-open / common / normal-close) to set up the alarms in the main fire alarm control panel.

BBU to BDA Power and Alarm Connections

DC power wires, alarm wires and conduit are not supplied with the system. Use ½ inch water-tight conduit and fittings to route DC power and BBU alarm wiring to the BDA. These BBU alarms are for Loss of AC Power and Battery Charger Fail. All other alarms are triggered within the BDA.

See the wiring diagram below for terminal block wire connections within the BDA and BBU. The minimum DC cable gauge is 12 AWG. The minimum alarm wire gauge is 24 AWG.

Strip ½ inch of wire insulation from the end of each wire to be connected. Insert each wire into the appropriate terminal block socket and tighten the set screw. A gentile pull on each wire should not cause it to separate from the terminal block socket.

If using a BBU from another manufacturer, please wire the BBU to the BDA alarms in NC (Normally Closed) mode.

See the wiring diagram below for terminal block wire connections within the BDA and BBU. The minimum DC cable gauge is 12 AWG. The minimum alarm wire gauge is 24 AWG (common category cabling makes for excellent alarm wire since it is bundled in jacket, and color coded for easy matching to alarm wires 1-6).

BBU Power Requirements:

All external circuits intended to be connected to non power-limited wire shall contain either current-limiting or overcurrent protection to prevent fault currents in excess of the current rating for the gauge wire size permitted by the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or as specified in the installation wiring diagram/instructions.

BBU Main Supply Circuit:

The BBU must be wired to AC mains using ½ inch water-tight conduit and fittings.

SHIELD SOLO BBU Input Power

Voltage	125/230 VAC
Current Max	4.0/2.0 A
Frequency	50/60 Hz

Shut off AC main breaker panel power while wiring the BBU.

Follow the wiring diagram below for wiring AC power to the BBU. Feed the AC wires into the BBU housing using water-tight conduit. Pass the AC wires through the internal wire clamp to the terminal block as shown below.

BBU Battery Charger

The current limit for the system is set to 12A with an output (and charging) voltage of 12-14VDC. The total current sourcing ability of the system is divided between the load and the battery charging function. At maximum average load, the maximum battery charging current is 6.8A.

Battery Type

A UL 1989 listed 80 AH battery shall be used (for 12 hour battery backup). The following battery is approved:

Capacity	Manufacturer Part Number
80 Ah	NPD-12-80

Battery Capacity

The battery backup system has been sized to provide 12 hours of backup capability per the requirements of UL2524. The table below shows that the reserved battery capacity exceeds 20% for the worst-case load conditions for all product configurations.

Power Consumption

Power to BDA	49.88 watts
Power to BBU	6.0 watts
Power to RA	3.60 watts
Active Antenna	2.50 watts
Total Power	61.98 watts
Total current from battery	5.2 amps (@ 12 VDC)
Standby time	12 hours
Required Ah battery	62 AH
Safety margin (per UL2524 47.11)	20%
Minimum Required battery	74.4 AH
Required battery selected	80 AH

BBU Power Output Circuit

The BBU has the following output circuit:

Output	Min Wire Gauge	VDC (max)	Current (max)
BDA Power	12 AWG	+12 VDC	5.2 Amps

BDA Signal Output Circuits

The BDA has the following output signal circuits:

Output Ethernet	Min Wire Gauge	VDC (max)	Current (max)
WAN Ethernet (STD 10/100)	24 AWG	3.3 VDC	3.3 mA
Remote Annunciator Ethernet PoE	24 AWG	56 VDC	200 mA

BBU Signal Output Circuits

The BDA has the following output signal circuits:

Alarms Out	Min Wire Gauge	VDC (max)	Current (max)
Loss of AC Power alarm	24 AWG	3.3 VDC	3.3 mA
Battery Charger Fail alarm	24 AWG	3.3 VDC	3.3 mA

06. POWER-UP PROCEDURE

Before system start-up, all SHIELD SOLO hardware should be installed and cabled. This includes all service antennas, and the LMR donor antenna which should have been aimed towards the High Site.
Note that the donor antenna must be a Cel-Fi Public Safety donor antenna, or a suitable 50 ohm LMR donor antenna with a SHIELD SOLO Donor Antenna Sensor 10k ohm resistor adapter.

Power ON the SHIELD SOLO system

Power ON the AC Mains breaker to the BBU.
If EPO equipped, verify that the EPO Switch is on the ON position.
Open the BBU cabinet door panel and turn the TRACO POWER Battery Controller switch ON.
Turn the BBU DC breaker switch ON.
Temporarily close the BBU door panel and verify that the NORMAL AC POWER LED turns solid green (it may take a minute or two for any alarms to clear).
Verify battery voltage is approximately 12-14 VDC.
Close BBU and BDA doors and secure all door latches

NOTE: The system interrogates and memorizes all system components upon power up. Always restart the system after adding or removing any Cel-Fi hardware components (RA, antennas, etc.).A=

Verify the Connection to the WAVE Portal

Once the BBU is powered up, the BDA will automatically connect to the WAVE Portal over the internet (WAN port).

To get access to the portal:

Log onto the portal, select New Systems on the Dashboard tab, and search for your system by NU serial number. If you do not see your NU serial number, select Request Access from the Options menu or contact your point of sale for assistance.

07. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Once you have all the SHIELD SOLO components installed and energized, the next step is to configure and commission the system. Helpful tutorial videos of the process below may be found by selecting your product at cel-fi.com/support/

NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES:

This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems, UL 2524 certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below.

Program feature or option	Permitted in UL 2524? (Y/N)	Possible Settings	Settings permitted in UL 2524
Channel, Isolation, Uplink Power	None	None	None

The general process to commission SHIELD SOLO:

WAVE Portal:

Create a channel list for the High Site in the File Manager tab of the portal
Create a Site (install address used for calculating UL power)
Within the newly created Site, complete the Install Package
OPTIONAL: From the Site page, select Options>Survey Editor and create floorplan grid layouts. These are only needed if you intend to use the COMPASS/COMPASS RED to perform Grid Tests of coverage.

WAVE PRO:

Install the WAVE PRO App on your mobile phone and enable Bluetooth
Connect the app to the BDA over Bluetooth
Select the Install Package option, select the desired Install Package, and upload the Install
Package to the system. The system will then calibrate.
Within the app, select Battery Capacity and input the battery AH capacity.
Your system is now fully operational.

Additional WAVE PRO app features:

Aim donor antennas
Run the battery capacity alarm test
Upload edited Install Packages (for example if you needed to manually adjust the UL power)
Perform DL Grid Tests using COMPASS RED
Perform UL Grid Tests using an FRS radio

The WAVE PRO app is available for Android and IOS devices. Scan the QR codes below to download and install the app in your mobile phone.

Commissioning Instructions

This section details the commissioning process using the WAVE Portal and WAVE PRO app.

STEP 1 - Use the Portal File Manager to Create a Configuration file

The File Manager is where you create and manage High Site configuration files (LMR channels, Class A/B, and Isolation targets). This configuration file may be reused by other project sites within a jurisdiction. You may also save files such as documents and photos for your projects in the File Manager.

To create a configuration file:

Select "File Manager" tab from the main navigation.
Click on the "Add Config File" button, enter a name for the new config file, and click "Add" to save your file.
A new window will open for you to enter isolation values and frequencies according to the requirements in your area. Notice that only the Downlink Frequency box needs to be filled in, and mark the channels serving as control channels. If selecting Class B operation, please also select the desired Filter Bandwidth for each channel. Click Save to save the file.

STEP 2 – Create a Site

From the Sites tab, select "New Site" under the Options menu and add your new Site. The site address will be used by the system to calculate UL power and a donor antenna heading to the High Site.

STEP 3 – Create the Installation Package

The portal will take you to the newly created Site, or you can find it using the Search function on the Site page.

From the newly created Site, select "Installation Package" from the Options menu. Select the config file (channel list etc.) you created that belongs with this project Site jurisdiction, and complete the rest of the form. The High Site Latitude and Longitude must be entered in decimal format (easily generated using various apps such as Google Earth).

Select "Calculate Path" Loss to have the portal calculate the path loss from the donor antenna to the High Site. Then continue entering link budget information further down in the Install Package form, and finally select "Save Installation Package".

NOTE: Any form data in a box may be edited now, or in the future if changes to the link budget are necessary.

All SHIELD SOLO setup information has now been generated, and is ready to be uploaded into SHIELD SOLO using the WAVE PRO app to complete the installation and put the system into service

OPTIONAL – Survey Editor

If performing DL or UL Grid Tests with the COMPASS tool, select the Survey Editor from the Options menu. This editor lets you quickly input floorplans, critical areas, equipment locations, and grids that the WAVE PRO app accesses when performing measurement Surveys. See COMPASS documents for more information.

STEP 4 - Use the WAVE PRO app to load the Installation Package into the BDA

In this final step, you will use the WAVE PRO app to upload the Installation Package into the BDA and calibrate the system.

The Cel-Fi WAVE App is designed for end-users, installers, and channel partners to activate and manage the Cel-Fi product line. The app connects to the system via Bluetooth and is available for smartphones and tablets.

Follow these steps to configure your SHIELD SOLO System:

Open the WAVE PRO app in the presence of the BDA.
The app will auto-connect if only one system is found, or you may select it from a list.
Select Configure System to run the configuration tool.
Select Download Packages (you may be asked to log into the portal).
Select the desired Installation Package from the list and click Sync Packages to load them into the app.
Select Install & Calibrate System. Your system is now ready to provide Public Safety service.
You can make changes to the configuration in the portal at any time, and upload the new configuration to your SHIELD SOLO system using the app.

Set Isolation using the app

SHIELD SOLO automatically calculates and sets isolation according to any value given. The default isolation value is 20 dB. To enter a new value for isolation:

Click on the current isolation value
Type-in the new value
Click on calculate and set

A message will appear on the screen once the system has been adjusted to the new value.

If you can't achieve enough isolation, you can try one of the options below:

Increase the spatial separation between the donor and the closer server antenna.
Try a larger value for the coupler feeding the antenna causing the issue
Look for a donor antenna location with some physical obstructions such as walls or columns.
If you're using a wide-angle donor antenna, consider replacing it by a high-isolation antenna.

Set Uplink power using the app

In this section, you will learn how to set a value for the output transmit power to reach the high-site without blocking the receiver. Two pieces of information are required to determinate the most optimal value. Decimal coordinates from both the high-site and SHIELD SOLO and the desired signal level reaching the remote site (the default value is -95dBm).

Open the WAVE PRO app and select "Uplink output power configuration"
Enter the coordinates of the remote site
Enter the coordinates of the building
Enter the desired value in dB to reach the high-site
Press the "Calibrate" button and wait until you see the message "System has been calibrated."

Appendix A - Required Tools

The following are the recommended list of tools for new installation and routine maintenance.

Slotted Screwdriver (2.5mm, 3.5mm, 7mm)
Philips Screwdriver
Wrench set (Assorted metric and standard sizes)
Masonry drill bit (¾” or 19mm)
Electrically operated drill and masonry drill bits (Assorted size: 5~10mm)
Anti-static Wrist Strap
Side Cutter
Voltmeter (e.g., Fluke)

Appendix B - Diagnostics and Testing

General System Alarms

Alarm	Description	Troubleshooting
NU1	NA	NA
Modem	NA	NA
Normal AC Power	Normal operation. Not an alarm	NA
Loss of Normal AC Power	AC power interruption, battery backup is engaged	Check AC power source and wiring. Fully depleted batteries will recharge once AC power has been restored, but the BBU will remain in alarm until battery capacity has been restored.
Battery Charger Fail	Battery charging fault	Make sure the battery cables are clean and properly connected, and that the DC breaker is ON. A battery that has failed or are not sufficiently charged may cause this alarm. Allow the battery to charge, and test the battery if the alarm does not clear.
Low Battery Capacity	The BBU has detected less that optimum battery capacity	See the Preventative Maintenance section for more information.
Donor Antenna Disconnection	There is a coaxial disconnect to one or more donor antennas	Check donor antenna, coax, and connectors. The DC resistance at the donor antenna port should measure 10k ohms. Note that a lightning arrestor must be DC pass-through. The donor antenna must be a Cel-Fi Public Safety donor antenna with 10k resistor, or a suitable antenna with a 10k ohm SHIELD SOLO Donor Antenna Sensor.
Active RF Emitting Device Malfunction	The BDA is malfunctioning	Go to the WAVE Portal for alarm information and guidance.
System Component Malfunction	One of the SHIELD SOLO components is reporting an alarm	Observe the LEDs states for all components, and log onto the portal for diagnostic information. If a RA or monitored antenna is added or removed, restart the system so all hardware reregisters with the system.
Donor Antenna Malfunction	One or both donor antennas is reading improper impedance	Check donor antenna, coax, and connectors. The DC resistance at the donor antenna port should measure 10k ohms. Note that a lightning arrestor must be DC pass-through. The donor antenna must be a Cel-Fi Public Safety donor antenna with 10k resistor, or a suitable antenna with a 10k ohm QAUTRA RED Donor Antenna Sensor.

Alarm Testing

FACP Alarms	Meaning	How to Test the Alarms
Loss of Normal AC Power	The MBBU/MU/BDA is no longer being supplied with AC power and is running on battery backup.	Turn off the AC breaker in the MBBU/BBU or from the mains circuit feeding the unit.
Battery Charger Fail	Turn off the DC breaker on the	Turn off the DC breaker in the MBBU/BBU or unplug a battery cable (be careful not to short the battery cable to the housing or another battery terminal).
Low Battery Capacity	Battery capacity has been depleted to 30% or a battery is failing to hold a charge properly.	Method 1) Run the Battery Capacity Test on the WAVE PRO phone app and follow the directions. 2) Turn off AC power and let the system run on battery power until the alarm triggers.
Donor Antenna Disconnection	There is a coaxial disconnect to one or more donor antennas	Disconnect a donor antenna feed.
Active RF Emitting Device Malfunction	An active RF device such as an NU, CU or BDA has malfunctioned	Disconnect a CU cable for QUATRA RED, or disconnect the SHIELD SOLO internal BDA DC power plug.
System Component Malfunction	A component of the system has malfunctioned	Unplug the RA or Active Service Antenna if used. Or disconnect the SHIELD SOLO internal BDA DC power plug.
Donor Antenna Malfunction	The donor antenna is connected but is having an impedance problem	Connect an Attenuator in-line with the donor antenna cable.

Additional (non-FACP) Alarm Testing

Additional MU/BDA/RA LEDs	Meaning	How to Test the Alarms
NU/Status	The NU is reporting an error (normally off, red if in alarm)	While the system is operating normally, unplug the Ethernet cable connecting the NU and MBBU/MU.
MBBU/MU/RA LINK	If an RA is used, the RA monitors its link to the MBBU/MU, and the MBBU/MU monitors its link to the RA. A green LED indicates normal operation.	While the system is operating normally, unplug the Ethernet cable connecting the MBBU/MU and RA.
WAN/MODEM	Your system may connect to the cloud NMS Portal with a modem or LAN. Green is operating normally.	While the system is operating normally, unplug the LAN/WAN cable if a LAN is used. If a modem is used, remove the modem antenna connection.

WAVE Portal Alarms

The WAVE portal has additional system alarm capabilities that go beyond what the Remote Annunciator and Fire Alarm panel can provide. These alarms and troubleshooting guidance are shown in the table below.

Bit	Variable Name	Category	Definition	UI Message
0	PS_STATUS_SYSTEM_OSCILLATION	Oscillation	System Oscillation	Check the isolation parameters in the configuration file try to commissioning the system again. You may need to increase the isolation value or the spatial separation between donor and server antennas.
1	PS_STATUS_ALL_CU_LINK_DOWN	CU LINK	All CU Link down?	The network unit may have been disconnected or is having issues communicating with the CU. Please check for alarms in the system.
2	PS_STATUS_NU_LINK_NOT_READY	LINK	NU Link down?	The Ethernet cable between the NU and the MBBU may have been disconnected, or the network unit may be turned off.
3	IPS_STATUS_CU_LINK_UNSTABLE_ERROR	CU Cable	CU Link keep changing error	Look for any sign of damage in the data cable and make sure the RJ45 connector is making good contact
4	PS_STATUS_NU_CU_CRC_SYNC_FAIL	CU Cable	NU/CU CRC sync fail	The NU and CU are having problems communicating with each other. Power cycling the system may help, if it doesn't, please contact support for assistance.
5	PS_STATUS_FINAL_OKTORELAY_FAIL	LINK	Final OkToRelay results fail	Check the channel configuration on the install package. If the issue persists, please contact technical support.
6	PS_STATUS_LMR_PS_ANTENNA_MALFUNCTION	DONOR ANTENNA	LMR PS antenna malfunction	The antenna may be damaged or is the wrong type. Use Cel-Fi antennas A62-V44-200 or A32-V32-201 only.
7	PS_STATUS_LMR_PS_ANTENNA_DISCONNECTED	DONOR ANTENNA	LMR PS antenna disconnected	The cable from the donor antenna is disconnected or damaged. Reconnect or replace the cable to clear the alarm.
8	PS_STATUS_ETHUNKER_FREQ_CLEAR_FAIL	MBBU LAN	FREQ HAMMS msg fail (Ethunker)	The MBBU is experiencing an abnormal operation; please contact support for assistance
9	PS_STATUS_FLASH_FREQ_TABLE_CRC_ERROR	FLASH Memory	FREQ TABLE CRC Error	The unit found an error, please try again or contact support for assistance
10	PS_STATUS_CALIBRATION_UL_FAIL	CALIBRATION	Calibration UL Fail	The calibration process couldn't be completed. Check the parameters in the configuration file and clear all the alarms in the system.
11	PS_STATUS_CALIBRATION_DL_FAIL	CALIBRATION	Calibration DL Fail	The calibration process couldn't be completed. Check for errors or alarms in the coverage unit and try again
20	PS_STATUS_CU_LINK_CHANGED_2_MIN	CU LINK	CU Link stat change for 2 min	Communication with the network unit has been unstable for the last two minutes. Please check for alarms in the unit and cables integrity.
21	PS_STATUS_CU_LINK_CHANGED_5_MIN	CU LINK	CU Link stat change for 5 min	The communication with the network unit has been unstable for the last five minutes. Please check for alarms in the unit and cables integrity.
22	PS_STATUS_WRONG_LTE_ANTENNA	DONOR ANTENNA	Wrong LTE antenna	The antenna is the wrong type. Use Cel-Fi antennas A62-V44-200 or A32-V32-201 exclusively with QUATRA RED
23	PS_STATUS_HAMMS_TCPIP_CONN_FAIL	MBBU Management	TCP/IP connection fail	Check the LAN configuration and cable connections. If the problem persists, please contact technical support.
24	PS_STATUS_HAMMS_PONG_NOT_RECEIVED	MBBU Management	PONG msg not received	The MBBU is not responding. Look for alarms in the system and check your IP settings
25	PS_STATUS_FLASH_SYSGAIN_TABLE_ERROR	CALIBRATION	SYSTEM Gain table Error	The system gain cannot be calculated. Check the parameters in the configuration file and try again. Contact technical support if the issue persists.

Appendix C - Unit LED Status Tables

BDA LED User Interface

The table below shows the BDA LED display panel (front) to indicate the system status.

	Normal OK Status	Alarm
Normal AC Power	Green	Off
Loss of normal AC power	Off	Red
Battery Charger Fail	Off	Red
Low Battery Capacity	Off	Red
Donor Antenna Disconnection	Off	Red
Active RF Emitting Device Malfunction	Off	Red
System Component Malfunction	Off	Red
Donor Antenna Malfunction	Off	Red

RA LED User Interface

The table below shows the color coding for any alarm condition in the Remote Annunciator. Alarm LEDs will be OFF if there is no alarm. If an alarm is present LEDs will be RED.

In the event that power from the BBU is lost, the RA will continue to display the last known alarm state using its internal battery. To silence the alarms, press the EPO Switch. This will also trip the AC/DC breakers in the BBU. To restart the system, reset the EPO Switch and turn on the DC breaker within the BBU.

	Normal OK Status	Alarm
Normal AC Power	Green	Red
BBU Link	Green	Red
Loss of normal AC power	Off	Red
Battery Charger Fail	Off	Red
Low Battery Capacity	Off	Red
Donor Antenna Disconnection	Off	Red
Active RF Emitting Device Malfunction	Off	Red
System Component Malfunction	Off	Red
Donor Antenna Malfunction	Off	Red

Appendix D - Preventative Maintenance

BBU Main Batteries and Charging

Nextivity recommends Deep-Cycle batteries (inspect and maintain BBU batteries according to battery manufacturer instructions).

Normal Battery Voltage	48VDC
Charge Voltage	52-56VDC
Current (Max)	11A

Once a year, inspect the BBU battery for cracks or corrosion, and make sure wires and battery connections are not loose or corroded. Clean and tighten battery terminals if needed.

If the BBU Low Battery Capacity LED alarm is triggered, perform the following tests:

Step 1: Open the BBU door panel and power down the BBU by switching OFF both DC and AC circuit breakers.

Step 2: Remove all battery wire terminals, being careful not to short any wires to the BBU housing. Inspect and clean battery terminals and wire connections. Measure the Open Circuit voltage of each battery. The volt meter negative tester lead must connect to the battery's negative post and the positive tester lead to the positive post.

Step 3: If your gel battery displays a charge within the 12.85 to 12.95 range, it is 100 percent charged. All batteries should measure within this range if freshly charged. A voltage of 12.65 means it is only 75 percent charged, while a 12.35 reading correlates to a 50 percent charge. A voltage reading of 10.5 volts or lower usually indicates a dead or damaged cell battery which must be replaced.

Step 4: If any battery fails to fully charge after the wire terminators and battery terminals have been cleaned and properly attached, replace the battery.

Remote Annunciator Internal Lithium Battery

The RA internal battery requires no maintenance and it not user replaceable.

Other System Components

The EPO does not require maintenance.

Appendix E - General System Specifications and Dimensions

System RF Specifications (50 ohm)

	LMR
	700	800
Frequency Range, Downlink (MHz)	768-775	851-861
Frequency Range, Uplink (MHz)	798-805	806-816
Technology	P25/Analog	P25/Analog
Downlink Output Power (dBm)	27
Uplink Output Power (dBm)	26
Minimum Input Level (dBm) (DL/UL)	-100 / -91
Maximum Input Level (dBm) (DL/UL)	-35 / -20
System Maximum Gain (dB)	100
Noise Figure at Max Gain (dB)	5
Return Loss (dB)	-8
System Group Delay max @ 12.5 kHz (usec)	35
Operating Temperature	0°C - 50°C
Operating Humidity	95%

BDA

Width	Height	Depth	Weight
460 mm	290 mm	118 mm	9.1 kg

BBU

Width	Height	Depth	Weight
436 mm	391 mm	304 mm	7.3 kg (without battery)

Remote Annunciator Panel

Width	Height	Depth	Weight
115 mm	230 mm	230 mm	2.5 kg

Power	PoE
Output Connector Type	RJ45

EPO Switch

Width	Height	Depth	Weight
100 mm94	mm	140 mm	.25 kg

Switch Type	NC
Output Connector Type	RJ45

Appendix F - NMS (Portal) Firewall Settings

SHIELD SOLO uses the Nextivity’s WAVE platform to perform management and reporting functions. To facilitate this, the Cel-Fi SOLO BDA is connected to the internet through the install site LAN. Typical data payload is around 2kBytes once per hour, or 17 MB per year (system health data) or can increase temporarily during software updates or for remote troubleshooting. Commissioning requires this internet connection, even if temporary. Ping (ICMP) is not supported.

The WAVE system requires the following networking access:

DHCP (standard UDP port 67)
DNS (standard UDP port 53)
ntp.cel-fi.com (standard UDP port 123, used for internal certificate validation only.)
iot.cel-fi.com (TCP port 443 (HTTPS))
NextivityIoTHubQA.azure-devices.net (TCP port 443 (HTTPS))
nextivitystorageqa.blob.core.windows.net (TCP port 443 (HTTPS))

Connections are always initiated from the device side. There is no need to configure any inbound ports on the firewall, thereby reducing exposure to external threats. To achieve both these attributes and still remain responsive to external commands, SOLO uses Websockets. Websockets is a lightweight IETF protocol that is built on top of HTTP and establishes persistent TCP connections between a client and server. Since the connection is initiated on client side and uses regular HTTPS, typically no special inbound firewall configuration is needed, yet commands can be delivered to the device in real-time.

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