Supply And Install Cel-Fi Fitted

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Cel-Fi Mobile Signal Repeater with 8dBi Internal Coverage Antenna – Fitted

This professionally fitted mobile signal repeater package is designed to improve compatible mobile voice and data coverage inside trucks, motorhomes, expedition vehicles and other suitable vehicle modules where a usable signal from the selected mobile network is available outside.

The system combines a carrier-specific Cel-Fi mobile signal repeater, a compact external omnidirectional vehicle antenna and an upgraded 8dBi internal panel coverage antenna. The external antenna receives the available network signal, the repeater processes and amplifies it, and the internal panel antenna distributes the improved signal through the vehicle’s occupied area.

The repeater module is installed on the front wall of the driver’s-side refrigerator within the vehicle module. This provides a protected and accessible installation position close to the internal coverage area.

Cel-Fi repeaters are carrier-specific. The customer must specify their mobile network provider when ordering, such as Telstra, Optus or Vodafone, so the appropriate repeater version can be supplied and configured.

The complete system is professionally mounted, electrically connected, configured and operationally tested by AAV4x4 at our Brendale workshop.

Key Features

  • Professionally fitted in-vehicle mobile signal repeater system
  • Designed to improve compatible mobile voice and data coverage
  • Carrier-specific repeater selected to suit the nominated mobile network
  • Customer must specify their mobile provider when ordering
  • Suitable carrier options may include Telstra, Optus or Vodafone
  • Compact external omnidirectional vehicle antenna
  • Heavy-duty stainless-steel spring antenna base
  • Low-loss external antenna cable
  • Upgraded 8dBi internal panel coverage antenna
  • Wide 70-degree internal antenna beam
  • 690–4000MHz wideband panel-antenna element
  • Bluetooth connection to the Cel-Fi WAVE application
  • Automatic signal and gain management
  • Repeater mounted on the front wall of the driver’s-side refrigerator
  • Professionally installed, configured and tested by AAV4x4

Improved Mobile Coverage Inside the Vehicle

The system is designed to take an available mobile signal from outside the vehicle and provide improved coverage inside the cabin or living module.

The system operates in three stages:

  1. The external omnidirectional antenna receives the available signal from the selected mobile network.
  2. The carrier-specific Cel-Fi repeater filters, manages and amplifies the supported signal.
  3. The internal 8dBi panel antenna distributes the improved signal through the selected interior coverage area.

The repeater can improve signal reliability, voice quality and mobile-data performance where a compatible carrier signal is available outside the vehicle. It cannot create network coverage where no usable supported signal reaches the external antenna.

Carrier-Specific Configuration

Cel-Fi repeaters operate with a nominated mobile network rather than amplifying every carrier simultaneously. The correct network version must therefore be selected before the system is supplied and installed.

At the time of ordering, the customer must specify their mobile service provider, such as Telstra, Optus or Vodafone.

The repeater model, supported frequencies and carrier configuration supplied with the installation will be selected to suit the nominated network. A repeater configured for one network will not automatically amplify services from another network.

Customers using a mobile virtual network operator should confirm which underlying carrier network their service uses before ordering.

Dedicated Repeater Mounting Position

The repeater module is installed on the front wall of the driver’s-side refrigerator within the vehicle module.

This designated mounting position keeps the repeater:

  • Securely fixed within the module
  • Protected from normal external exposure
  • Accessible for inspection and system-status checks
  • Positioned close to the internal coverage area
  • Integrated neatly with the vehicle’s fitted electrical equipment

The installation is arranged to maintain suitable cable routing, ventilation and separation between the external donor antenna and the internal coverage antenna.

External Omnidirectional Antenna

The external vehicle antenna receives the available mobile signal from surrounding network towers without requiring manual aiming.

Its omnidirectional pattern is suited to mobile applications where the vehicle may regularly change direction or travel between different network towers.

The compact fibreglass antenna uses a stainless-steel spring base to allow controlled movement during normal vehicle vibration, rough-road travel and exposure to wind.

Low-Loss External Antenna Cable

A low-loss coaxial cable connects the external antenna to the repeater’s donor-antenna connection.

The cable is routed and protected against:

  • Sharp metal edges
  • Abrasion
  • Excessive heat
  • Moving vehicle components
  • Unnecessary tight bends

Careful cable routing helps preserve the signal received by the external antenna before it reaches the repeater.

Upgraded 8dBi Internal Panel Antenna

The package includes an upgraded 8dBi panel antenna for distributing the repeated mobile signal through the vehicle module.

The antenna has a wide 70-degree beam and a frequency range of 690–4000MHz. Its directional coverage pattern allows it to be aimed toward the main cabin, seating or living area where improved mobile coverage is required.

The panel is housed in a compact white UV-protected ABS enclosure and includes a 200mm RG402 pigtail with an SMA male connector.

Directional Interior Coverage

The internal panel antenna directs more of its coverage toward the front face of the panel rather than distributing the signal equally in every direction.

This allows the antenna to be positioned toward the primary area where phones, tablets and other compatible mobile devices are normally used.

Internal coverage depends on factors including:

  • Available external network signal strength
  • Selected carrier and locally available frequency bands
  • Vehicle-module size and internal layout
  • Wall, cabinet and insulation materials
  • External and internal antenna separation
  • Internal antenna position and direction

External and Internal Antenna Separation

Correct separation between the external donor antenna and internal coverage antenna is essential to repeater performance.

The antennas are positioned to reduce direct feedback between them while directing the repeated signal into the required interior area. The Cel-Fi system then automatically manages the available gain according to the completed installation and prevailing signal conditions.

Automatic Signal Management

The Cel-Fi repeater automatically monitors signal conditions and adjusts its operation to provide suitable amplification without causing harmful interference to the selected mobile network.

Depending on the carrier-specific repeater supplied, system-management functions may include:

  • Automatic gain control
  • Echo cancellation
  • Channel-select filtering
  • Adaptive signal equalisation
  • Automatic uplink-power management
  • System fault monitoring

Cel-Fi WAVE Application

Bluetooth connectivity allows supported Cel-Fi repeaters to communicate with the Cel-Fi WAVE application on a compatible smartphone or computer.

Available functions may include:

  • System commissioning
  • Repeater status monitoring
  • Carrier-profile management
  • Signal and performance information
  • System diagnostics
  • Notifications
  • Compatible software updates

Available application functions depend on the specific carrier-compatible repeater supplied.

Professional Installation

This mobile signal repeater package is professionally fitted by AAV4x4 at our Brendale workshop. Installation includes:

  • Confirming the customer’s nominated mobile network
  • Supplying the appropriate carrier-specific Cel-Fi repeater
  • Inspecting the vehicle and proposed installation areas
  • Selecting a suitable external antenna position
  • Mounting the external omnidirectional antenna
  • Routing and protecting the low-loss external antenna cable
  • Mounting the repeater on the front wall of the driver’s-side refrigerator within the module
  • Installing the upgraded 8dBi internal panel antenna
  • Positioning the internal antenna toward the required coverage area
  • Connecting the repeater to a suitable protected power supply
  • Checking external and internal antenna separation
  • Configuring and commissioning the repeater for the nominated carrier
  • Testing repeater status and interior mobile coverage

Final antenna positions and cable routes depend on the individual vehicle, module construction, internal cabinetry, existing equipment and required coverage area.

Internal Panel Antenna Specifications

Antenna type Wideband directional panel coverage antenna
Antenna gain 8dBi
Frequency range 690–4000MHz
Beam width 70 degrees
Connector SMA male
Pigtail cable 200mm RG402
Housing material UV-protected ABS
Colour White
Dimensions 210 x 180 x 44mm
Weight 350g
Installation environment Indoor or covered mounting position

System Specifications

Product Cel-Fi Mobile Signal Repeater Package – Fitted
System type Carrier-specific in-vehicle mobile signal repeater
Required network selection Customer must nominate their mobile network when ordering
Example network options Telstra, Optus or Vodafone, subject to the repeater version available
External antenna type Compact spring-mounted fibreglass omnidirectional vehicle antenna
Internal antenna type 8dBi directional panel coverage antenna
Repeater mounting position Front wall of the driver’s-side refrigerator within the vehicle module
System management Compatible Cel-Fi WAVE application
Vehicle application Compatible trucks, motorhomes, four-wheel drives and expedition vehicles
Installation Professionally fitted by AAV4x4 at Brendale

Included

  • 1 x carrier-specific Cel-Fi mobile signal repeater
  • 1 x compact spring-mounted external omnidirectional antenna
  • 1 x low-loss external antenna cable
  • 1 x 8dBi wideband internal panel coverage antenna
  • 1 x 200mm RG402 internal antenna pigtail with SMA male connector
  • Required repeater and antenna mounting components
  • Professional installation by AAV4x4
  • Carrier configuration and system commissioning
  • Completed-system operational testing

Important Note

The customer must specify their mobile network provider when ordering, for example Telstra, Optus or Vodafone. The repeater supplied will be selected and configured for the nominated carrier.

The repeater is installed on the front wall of the driver’s-side refrigerator within the module.

The system improves an existing compatible mobile signal. It cannot provide coverage where no usable signal from the selected carrier reaches the external antenna.

The exact repeater model, supported bands and electrical requirements may vary according to the nominated mobile network.

Final performance varies with external signal strength, carrier coverage, terrain, antenna placement, antenna separation, vehicle construction and the frequencies available at the vehicle’s location.

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