miniRepeater

MRx18
Key Features

Multi-functional capabilities and modular design

Continuously monitors and adapts to the

RF environment via Autogain feature

Lightweight and compact footprint for easy

installation
Easy commissioning and setup via web-based

browser
Fixed bandwidth to be matched to Band A and

AE or Band B and BE
Variable positioning of filters within the frequency

band by individual start frequency setting

LEDs for local alarm indicators
LCD display for RSSI, Gain, Output Power,

and Status Indication

Remote alarming through SNMP alarm traps
Connection to LAN
Compliant with all regulatory agencies

MR8518/8518
Indoor Coverage and 850 MHz
Cellular Applications

Simple, affordable, compact, and extremely easy to setup,

the MRx18 miniRepeater is the ideal solution for extending
coverage in small venues ranging from 2,300 square meters
(25,000 square feet) and smaller. Two band segments are provided by the MRx18, particularly to cover Band A and AE or
Band B and BE. The positioning of the filters can be determined
by entering the start frequency via web based GUI.
Eliminating the need for bulky and expensive test equipment
like spectrum analyzers, everything you need to determine
proper signal levels can be viewed on the LCD display. No
special software or hardware is required to set up the MRx18
miniRepeater. Autogain functionality enables automatic gain
adjustment in order to maximize the units performance, while
still allowing gain to be set manually if desired. The Ethernet
port on the unit allows for easy connectivity and commissioning
through a web-based browser.
The MRx18 allows remote monitoringalarms are forwarded via
SNMP V1 traps.

Specifications

MR8518/8518

Electrical
Power Supply

Uplink

Frequency range, MHz

824 to 849 . . . . . . . . . . 869 to 894

RF output power, dBm

+22 @ 1 carrier . . . . . . . +22 @ 1 carrier

+19 @ 2 carriers . . . . . . . +19 @ 2 carriers

OICP3, dBm

+41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +41

Antenna port

P-1dBc, dBm

+28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +28

Indoor antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional

Noise figure
maximum gain, dB
Spurious emission, dBm

Downlink

8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-13

Gain, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Gain adjust range, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 in steps of 1

Mains Power, Vac . . . . . . . . 100 to 240

Local Power, Vdc . . . . . . . . 6

Power consumption, watts* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . SMA Female
Return loss, dB . . . . . . . . . 10

Antenna gain, dBi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0

System Supervision and Control
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature, current,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALC, heartbeat
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMS-Alarming

Bandwidth options, MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed Bandwidth

Band Segment 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Band Segment 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .start frequency adjustable

Environmental

Flatness, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ingress protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP30

Operating temperature range, C . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5 to +40

Delay, s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mechanical
Height, width, depth, mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 x 240 x 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(9.5 x 9.5 x 1.4)
Weight, kg (lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 (3.3)
* without power supply
All figures are typical values

Status, Setting, and Maintenance interfaces

make for easy configuration

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