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Purpose and Scope .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Conventions Used in this Manual............................................................................................................................................. 3
Document Cautions and Notes...................................................................................................................................................3
Related Publications ................................................................................................................................................................4
InterReach Fusion Wideband System Description ____________________________________ 5
System Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Wireless Standards and Air Interface Protocols.........................................................................................................................6
Key System Features....................................................................................................................
System Hardware .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
System OA&M Capabilities .................................................................................................................................................... 10
System Monitoring and Reporting ......................
Using Alarm Contacts ...............................................................................................................................................................12
System Connectivity .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
System Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................
System Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
2100 HP/1800 HP (FSN-W1-2118-1-HP)...................................................................................................................................19
2100 HP/2600 HP (FSN-W1-2126-1-HP)...................................................................................................................................20
2100 High Power RAU (FSN-W1-21HP-1) ........................
700/700 (Upper C) MIMO RAU (FSN-W2-7575-1)....................................................................................................................24
700/700 (Lower ABC) MIMO RAU (FSN-W2-7070-1)................................................................................................................24
700 ABC/AWS HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W4-702121-1-HP).......................................................................................
700 UC/AWS HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W4-752121-1-HP)...........................................................................................................26
850/1900 HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W5-851921-1-HP)................................................................................................................27
Main Hub LED Indicators .............................................................................................................
Unit STATUS LEDs ...................................................................................................................
Fiber Port LEDs .......................................................................................................................
Communications RS-232 Serial Connector
Fusion Wideband Main Hub Rear Panel.................................................................................................
Main Hub Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Expansion Hub Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................................44
LED Indicators...........................................................................................................................................................................45
Unit Status and DL/UL STATUS LEDs.................................................................................................................................45
Port STATUS LEDs ....................................................................................................................
Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages.................................................................................................................................. 49
ion Hub Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 50
Expans
.................................45
.........................................47
Remote Access Unit ___________________________________________________________ 51
RAU Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................55
RAU Back Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................56
RAU LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
TUS LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................57
STA
Faults and Warnings .............................................................................................................................................................. 58
Maximum Output Power Per Carrier...................................................................................................................................... 65
850/1900 HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W5-851921-1-HP)................................................................................................................73
2100 HP/1800 HP RAU (FSN-W1-2118-1-HP)...........................................................................................................................78
2100 HP/2600 HP RAU (FSN-W1-2126-1-HP)..............................................................................................
2100 High Power RAU (FSN-W1-21HP-1) .................................................................................................................................80
2600 MHz MIMO RAU (FSN-W3-2626-1) ....................................................................................................
Designing for Capacity Growth................................................................................................................................................. 81
System Gain........................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Equation 2—Path Loss Equation ..............................................................................................................................................84
Example Design Estimate for an 1900 MHz CDMA Application ..
Link Budget Analysis .............................................................................................................................................................. 90
nts of a Link Budget for Narrowband Standards ..................................................................................
Eleme
Narrowband Link Budget Analysis for a Microcell Application
Elements of a Link Budget for CDMA Standards .........................................................................................
Other CDMA Issues......................................................................................................................
CDMA Link Budget Analysis for a Microcell Application .
Considerations for Re-Radiation (Over-the-Air) System
Optical Power Budget .......................................................................................................................................................... 100
Connecting a Main Hub to a Base Station............................................................................................................................. 101
k Attenuation ..................................................................................................................
Uplin
RAU Attenuation and ALC ...............................................................................................................
Using the RAU 10 dB Attenuation Setting..............................................................................................
Using the Uplink ALC Setting ...........................................................................................................
General Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................109
Fiber Port Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................
Preparing for System Installation......................................................................................................................................... 111
Tools and Materials Required.................................................................................................................................................113
Installing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub ............................................................................................................................... 115
stalling a Fusion Wideband Main Hub in a Rack..................................................................................................................115
In
Installing an Optional Cable Manager in the Rack..................................................................................................................116
Installing a Main Hub Using the 12” Wall-Mounted Rack (PN 4712) .....................................................................
Installing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub Directly to the Wall.................................................................................................117
Connecting the Fiber Cables to the Main Hub .......................................................................................................................118
Prepare the Fiber Cables ............................................................................................................
Clean the Fiber Ports ......................................................................................................................................................118
Using Compressed Air.............................................................................................................................................118
Using Isopropyl Alcohol ..............................................................................................................
Cleaning the Fiber Ends ..................................................................................................................................................119
Testing the Fiber Cables .................................................................................................................................................119
Connecting the Fiber Cables...........................................................................................................
If the fiber jumper is labeled with 1 or 2................................................................................................................119
If the Fiber Jumper is Color-Coded .........................................................................................................................120
Making Power Connections............................................................................................................
AC Powered Main Hub ...................................................................................................................................................120
DC Powered Main Hub and Expansion Hub....................................................................................................................120
Optional Connection to DC Power Source..............................................................................................
Power on the Main Hub .........................................................................................................................................................126
Installing the Expansion Hub in a Rack...............................................................................................
Installing an Expansion Hub Using the 12” Wall-Mounted Rack............................................................................................128
Installing an Expansion Hub Directly to the Wall ...................................................................................................................129
Installing an Optional Cable Manager in the Rack......................................................................................
Powering on the Expansion Hub ........................................................................................................
Connecting the Fiber Cables to the Expansion Hub ...............................................................................................................130
Prepare the Fiber Cables ............................................................................................................
Connect the Fiber Cables............................................................................................................
If the Fiber Jumper Is Labeled with 1 or 2 ..............................................................................................................130
If the Fiber Jumper Is Color-Coded.....................................................................................................
Connecting the 75 Ohm CATV Cables.....................................................................................................
Troubleshooting Expansion Hub LEDs During Installation .................................................................................
Configuring the Fusion Wideband System............................................................................................................................ 138
Connecting the PC to the Main Hub to Run AdminBrowser ..................................................................................................138
Programming the Main Hub Using AdminBrowser................................................................................................................139
Using AdminBrowser...................................................................................................................
Option A: Fusion Wideband Splice the Fiber-Optic Cable to the SC/APC Pigtail....................................................................146
Option B: Fusion Wideband Splice the Fiber-Optic Cable to the SC/APC Pigtail........................................................
Interfacing the Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an RF Source ................................................................................................ 148
Connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub to an In-Building BTS...........................................................................
Connecting a Duplex Base Station to a Fusion Wideband Main Hub.....................................................................................149
Connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub RF Band to Multiple BTSs....................................................................................150
Connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub to a Roof-Top Antenna ...........................................................................
Connecting a Fusion Wideband Main Hub to Flexwave Focus............................................................................................... 152
Connecting Multiple Fusion Wideband Main Hubs to an RF Source......................................................................................152
Connecting Multiple Fusion Wideband Main Hubs to a Si
Connecting Multiple Fusion Wideband Main Hubs to a Duplex Repeater or BTS.......................................................... 154
Connecting Contact Alarms to a Fusion Wideband System................................................................................................... 156
Using FlexWave Focus to Monitor Fusion Wideband.....................................................................................................157
Using a Base Station to Monitor Fusion Wideband........................................................................................................158
Using a Base Station and AdminBrowser to Monitor Fusi
Direct Connection...................................................................................................................................................................162
Setting Up Fusion Wideband Modem (USR Modem) Using AdminBrowser.................................................................. 163
tting Up a PC Modem Using Windows........................................................................................................................164
Se
100 BASE-T Port Expander Connection ..................................................................................................................................169
POTS Line Sharing Switch Connection.................................................................................................
Ethernet LAN Connection.......................................................................................................................................................172
Replacing a RAU................................................................................................................................................................... 176
Replacing a Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub
Replacing a Fusion Wideband Main Hub .............................................................................................................................. 178
Cleaning the Fiber Ports ..............................................................................................................
Using Compressed Air ....................................................................................................................................................182
Using Isopropyl Alcohol...............................................................................................................
General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................192
Connectors and Tools for Cable Ends.....................................................................................................................................196
Standard Modem Cable ....................................................................................................................................................... 199
Fusion Wideband System Approval Status ........................................................................................................................... 205
InterReach Fusion Wideband Main Hub and Expansion Hub.................................................................................................207
Human Exposure to RF......................................................................................................................................................... 208
Appendix C: Faults, Warnings, Status Tables for Fusion, Fusion Wideband, Fusion SingleStar__
209
Faults Reported by Main Hubs ............................................................................................................................................. 210
Faults Reported for System CPU........................................................................................................................................... 213
Faults for Expansion Hubs.................................................................................................................................................... 214
Faults for RAUs ....................................................................................................................................................................
Messages for Main Hubs...................................................................................................................................................... 217
Status Messages ......................................................................................................................
Messages for System CPUs................................................................................................................................................... 222
Messages for Expansion Hubs .............................................................................................................................................. 223
Messages for RAUs .............................................................................................................................................................. 226
Appendix D: Contacting TE Connectivity _________________________________________ 229
Accessing the TE Customer Portal ........................................................................................................................................ 230
Purpose and Scope .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Document Cautions and Notes...................................................................................................................................................3
Related Publications ................................................................................................................................................................4
This document describes the InterReach Fusion Wideband system.
•“InterReach Fusion Wideband Sys
This chapter provides an overview of the Fusion Wideband hardware
tem Description” on page 5
and OA&M capabilities.
This chapter also contains system specifications and RF end-to-end performance tables.
•“Fusion Wideband Main Hub” on page 29
This chapter illustrates and describes the Fusion Wideband Main Hub, including co
nnector
and LED descriptions, and unit specifications.
•“Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub” on page 41
This chapter illustrates and describes the Expansion Hub, including connector
and LED
descriptions, and unit specification.
•“Remote Access Unit” on page 51
This chapter illustrates and describes the Remote
Access Unit, including connector and LED
descriptions, and unit specifications.
•“Designing a Fusion Wideband Solution” on page 61
This chapter provides tools to aid you in
designing your Fusion Wideband system, including
tables of the maximum output Power Per Carrier at the RAU and formulas and tables for
calculating path loss, coverage distance, and link budget.
•“Installing Fusion Wideband” on page 105
This chapter provides installation procedure
s, requirements, safety precautions, and
checklists. The installation procedures include guidelines for troubleshooting using the LEDs
as you install the units.
•“Replacing Fusion Wideband Components” on page 175
This chapter provides installation
procedures
and considerations when you are replacing an
Fusion Wideband component in an operating system.
•“Maintenance and Trou
This chapter provides contact information
leshooting” on page 181
b
and troubleshooting tables.
•“Appendix A: Cables and Connectors” on page 191
This appendix provides connector and cable desc
riptions and requirements. It also includes
cable strapping, connector crimping tools, and diagrams.
•“Appendix B: Compliance” on page 203
This appendix lists safety and
•“Appendix C: Faults, Warnings, Sta
radio/EMC approvals.
tus Tables for Fusion, Fusion Wideband, Fusion SingleStar”
The following table lists the type style conventions used in this manual.
Measurements
This manual lists measurements first in metric units, and then in U. S. Customary System of units
in parentheses. For example: < 5.5 kg (< 12 lbs.) or 0° to 45°C (32° to 113°F).
Document Cautions and Notes
Two types of messages, identified below, appear in the text:
CAUTION!Caution text indicates operations or steps that could cause personal injury, induce a safety
problem in a managed device, destroy or corrupt information, or interrupt or stop services.
NOTE:Note text contains information about
special circ
umstances.
Document Fonts
You will find the following font conventions in use throughout the document.
•This font represents a reference to
other parameter.
•<This Font> in
configuration option, or other parameter that is a variable. The text within the angle brackets
changes according to a get or set command. For example:
–The Password for <username> has been changed me
–The Password for J
•This font represents non-variable text that you type at a prompt.
•
THIS FONT represents keys that you need to press on your keyboard.
angle brackets represents a reference to an EMS dialog box, menu item,
ohnSmith has been changed message displays.
an EMS dialog box, menu item, configuration option, or
System Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Wireless Standards and Air Interface Protocols.........................................................................................
Key System Features...................................................................................................................................................................6
System Hardware .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
System OA&M Capabilities
System Monitoring and Reporting ...........................................................................................................................................11
Using Alarm Contacts ...............................................................................................................................................................12
System Connectivity .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
tem Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Sys
System Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
2100 HP/1800 HP (FSN-W1-2118-1-HP)...................................................................................................................................19
2100 HP/2600 HP (FSN-W1-2126-1-HP).....................................................................................................
2100 High Power RAU (FSN-W1-21HP-1) .................................................................................................................................20
700/700 (Upper C) MIMO RAU (FSN-W2-7575-1)....................................................................................................................24
700/700 (Lower ABC) MIMO RAU (FSN-W2-7070-1)..........................................................................................
700 ABC/AWS HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W4-702121-1-HP).........................................................................................................25
700 UC/AWS HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W4-752121-1-HP)...........................................................................................................26
850/1900 HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W5-851921-1-HP)..........................................................................................
InterReach Fusion Wideband is an intelligent fiber optics/CATV, multi-band wireless networking
system designed to handle both wireless voice and data communications over licensed
frequencies. It provides high-quality, ubiquitous, seamless access to the wireless network in large
buildings.
Fusion Wideband provides RF characteristics designed for large pu
as campus environments, airports, shopping malls, subways, convention centers, sports venues,
and so on. Fusion Wideband uses microprocessors to enable key capabilities such as
software-selectable band settings, automatic gain control, ability to incrementally adjust
downlink/uplink gain, end-to-end alarming of all components and the associated cable
infrastructure, and a host of additional capabilities.
The Fusion Wideband system supports three configurable bands:
•Band 1 in 60
MHz, or 2600 MHz
•Band 2 i
MHz, or 2600 MHz
•Band 3 (o
FSN-W2-7575-1, FSN-W4-702121-1-HP, FSN-W4-752121-1-HP, and
FSN-W5-851921-1-HP). For example, the FSN-W2-808519-1 RAU Band 3 is a 25 MHz
sub-band of the 60 MHz Band and Band 1 is an 18 MHz sub-band of the 60 MHz Band.
Band 1, Band 2, and Band 3 s
Fusion Wideband Remote Access Units (RAUs) contain combinations o
3 frequencies to support various world areas. These frequencies are 1800 MHz/2100 MHz for
Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, or 800 MHz/850 MHz/1900 MHz for North America. Refer to
Table 4 on page 16 for a specific list of supported RAUs.
MHz—can be configured for 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2500
75 MHz—can be configured for 1700 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2500
n
nly used for North America: FSN-W2-808519-1, FSN-W2-7021-1, FSN-W2-7070-1,
upport al
l protocols.
f Band 1, Band 2, and Band
Key System Features
The Fusion Wideband system has the following key system features.
•Multi-Band, supports two or more ful
•Superior RF performance,
•High downli
number of channels and larger coverage footprint per antenna.
•Software configurableMain
configured in the field.
•Ei
ther single-mode or multi-mode fiber can b
alternatives (in addition to standard CATV 75 Ohm cabling). You can select the cabling type
to met the resident cabling infrastructure of the facility and unique building topologies.
•Extended system “reach.” Using single-mode fiber, fiber runs can be as long as 6 kilometers
(creating a total system “wingspan” of 12 kilometers). Alternatively, with multi-mode fiber,
fiber runs can be as long as 500 meters.
nk composite power and low uplink noise figure enables support of a large
particularly in the areas of IP3 and noise figure.
and Expansion Hubs, allow the frequency bands to be
l-band frequencies for spectrum growth.
e used, supporting flexible cabling
System Overview
•Standard 75 Ohm CATV cable, if using CommScope 2065V, 2279V, and 2293K cables (or
equivalent), can be run up to
–13
0 meters for RG-59 cable
–140 meters for RG-6 cable
–235 meters for RG-11 cable.
•Flexible RF c
–System gain, with the ability to
onfiguration capabilities, including:
manually set gain in 1 dB steps, from 0 to 15 dB, on both
downlink and uplink.
–RAU:
RAU uplink and downlink gain can be independently attenuated at 0 or 10 dB.
Uplink level control protects the system from input overload and can be optimized for
either a single operator or multiple operators/protocols.
VSWR check on RAU reports if there is a disconnected antenna.
•Firmware update
s are downloaded (either locally or remotely) to the system when any
modifications are made to the product, including the addition of new software capabilities
and services.
•OA&M capabilities, i
nc luding fault is olat ion to th e fi eld repl ace able uni t, re porting of all fault
and warning conditions, and user-friendly web browser user interface OA&M software
package.
The InterReach Fusion Wideband system consists of three modular components:
•19" rack-mountable Main Hub
–connects to up to four Expansion Hubs
that supports 1 Expansion Hub)
–conve
–microproc
–auto-configurab
rts RF signals to optical IF on
essor controlled (for alarms, monitoring, and control)
le bands
–simplex interface to RF source
–periodically polls a
ll downstream RAUs for system status, and automatically reports any
fault or warning conditions.
•19” rack mountable Expansion Hub
–connects to up to eight Remote Access Units
–optical signal conversion to
–microproc
–software c
essor controlled (for alarms, monitoring, and control)
onfigurable band (based on commands from the Main Hub)
–supplies DC power to RAUs ove
electrical on the downlink; electrical to optical on the uplink
r CATV cable.
(except for the One Port Main Hub configuration
the downlink; optical IF-to-RF on the uplink
•Remote Access Uni
–converts IF signals to RF on the d
–microproc
t (RAU)
ownlink; RF-to-IF on the uplink
essor controlled (for alarms, monitoring, and control)
–multi-band protocol independent, frequency specific units.
The min
imum configuration of a Fusion Wideband system is o
ne Main Hub, one Expansion Hub,
and one RAU (1-1-1). The maximum configuration of a system is one Main Hub, four Expansion
Hubs, and 32 RAUs (1-4-32). Multiple systems can be combined to provide larger configurations.
NOTE:The Fusion Wideband One Port Main Hub (PN: FSN-W1-MH-2-1P, FSN-W1-MH-3-1P,
FSN-W2-MH-3-1P, FSN-W3-MH-1P, FSN-W4-MH-1P, and FSN-W5-MH-1P) configuration is a
cost-reduced version of the Fusion Wideband Main Hub and supports only one Expansion Hub
(up to 8 RAUs).
CAUTION!The Fusion Wideband One Port Main Hub is “software locked” to 1 port 2 fiber ports. Additional
rts ar
po
so voids the product warranty.
e disabled internally. Do not attempt to remove the front panel fiber port plate, as doing
Use AdminBrowser to configure or monitor a local or remote Fusion Wideband system.
PC/Laptop running a
Standard Browser
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
SYSTEM OA&M CAPABILITIES
InterReach Fusion Wideband is microprocessor controlled and contains firmware to enable much
of the operations, administration, and maintenance (OA&M) functionality.
Complete alarming, from each unit
the system (defined as a Fusion Wideband Main Hub and all
in
of its associated Expansion Hubs and Remote Access Units) and the cabling infrastructure is
available. All events occurring in a system are automatically reported to the Main Hub. The Main
Hub monitors system status and communicates that status using the following methods:
•Normally clo
sed (NC) alarm contact closures can be tied to standard NC alarm monitoring
systems or directly to a Base Station (BTS) for basic alarm monitoring.
•Connectio
–Th e Main H ub’s fr ont pan el RJ- 45 port connec ts dir ectly t o a PC
–The Main Hub’s front panel RS-232 serial port conn
n Methods:
(for local Ethernet access).
ects directly to a modem (for remote
access).
–Remote access is also available with an optional 10 0BASE-T LAN switch
Use a standard
browser to communicate
with remotely or locally
installed Fusion Wideband
systems running
AdminBrowser.
If a fault or warning
condition is reported,
the AdminBrowser
graphical user interface
indicates the problem
on your standard PC
browser.
The Main Hub queries status
of each Expansion Hub and
each RAU and compares it
to previously stored
status.
If a fault is detected,
LEDs on the front panel turn
red.
The Expansion Hub queries
the status of each RAU and
compares it to the previously
stored status.
If a fault is detected, LEDs
on the front panel turn red.
Each RAU passes its status to
the Hub.
If a fault is detected, the
Alarm LED is red. If no
fault is detected, the LED
is green.
AdminBrowser OA&M software runs on the Fusion Wideband Main Hub microprocessor and
communicates to its downstream Expansion Hubs and associated RAUs. Using AdminBrowser,
you can perform the following from any standard web browser (such as Internet Explorer)
running on your PC/laptop system:
•configure a newly installed system
•change system parameters
•perform an end-to-end system test
•query system status.
Refer to the AdminBrowser User
Manual (D-620607-0-20) for information about installing and
using the AdminBrowser software.
System Monitoring and Reporting
Each Fusion Wideband Main Hub in the system constantly monitors itself, its Expansion Hubs,
and their downstream RAUs for internal fault and warning conditions. The results of this
monitoring are stored in memory and compared against new results.
f
When a Main or Expansion Hub detects a change in status, it reports a
Faults are also indicated locally by red STATUS LEDs. Both faults and warnings are reported to
the AdminBrowser software and displayed on a PC/laptop connected to the Main Hub’s RJ-45
port. Passive antennas connected to the RAUs are not monitored automatically (perform a System
Test to retrieve status information about antennas).
Using AdminBrowser, you can install a ne
w system or new components, change system
parameters, and query system status. Figure 4 illustrates how the system reports its status to
AdminBrowser.
You can connect the DB-9 female connector on the rear panel of the Fusion Wideband Main Hub
to a local BTS or to a daisy-chained series of Fusion and/or FlexWave Focus systems.
When you connect FlexWave Focus or a
BTS to the Fusion Wideband, the Fusion Wideband Main
Hub outputs the alarms (alarm source), and then FlexWave Focus or the BTS receives the alarms
(alarm sense). This is described in “Alarm Source” on page 157
The double-star architecture of the Fusion Wideband system, illustrated in Figure 5, provides
excellent system scalability and r
antenna points. This makes any system expansion, such as adding an extra antenna for additional
coverage, potentially as easy as pulling an extra CATV cable.
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4
eliability. The system requires only one pair of fibers for eight
One RJ-45, female
One 9-pin D-sub, male for
optional modem
Fiber Connectors
LED Alarm and Status
Indicators
(c)
4 pair, SC/APC
Unit Status (One pair):
•Power
ain Hub Status
• M
Downstream Unit Status
(One per fiber port):
• Expansion Hub/RAU
Power (AC Option)Rating: 100–240V AC, 1A,
0–60
Hz
5
Operating Range: 90–132V
AC/170-250V
AC auto-
ranging
Power (DC Option)Rating: 38–64V DC, 2.5ARating: 38-64V DC, 14A
Power Consumption (W)304 RAUs: 290 typical, 360 max.
(e)
Enclosure Dimensions
(height ´ width ´ depth)
89 mm × 438 mm × 381 mm
(3.5 in. × 17.25 in. × 15 in.)
2U
Weight< 5.5 kg (< 12 lbs.)< 6.6 kg (< 14.5 lbs.)< 2.1 kg (< 4.6 lbs.)
a6-type N, female connectors for FSN-W2-MH-1, FSN-W2-MH-3, FSN-W4-MH-1, and FSN-W5-MH-1 Main Hub.
b2-type N, female connectors for FSN-W1-1921-1, FSN-W2-80851
FSN-W4-702121-1-HP, FSN-W4-752121-1-HP, FSN-W5-851921-1-HP, and FSN-2525-1-TDD RAUs.
89 mm × 438 mm × 381 mm
(3.5 in. × 17.25 in. × 15 in.)
54 mm x 286 mm x 281 mm
(2.13 in. × 11.25 in. × 11.13 in.)
2U
9-1, FSN-W2-7575-1, FSN-W2-7070-1, FSN-W3-2626-1,
SC/APC fiber connectors are used throughout the fiber network, including fiber distribution
FSN-W4-MH-1P, and FSN-W5-MH-1P support only one pair,
System Specifications
NOTE:Note: The Fusion Wideband Main Hub’s typical power consumption assumes that the CATV
RG-59 cable length is no more than 130 meters, the RG-6 cable length is no more than 140
meters, and RG-11 cable length is no more than 235 meters using CommScope 2065V, 2279V, and
2293K cables.
Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) 2015
Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB)4.54.5
Output IP3 (dBm)42
Input IP3 (dBm)-5
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)30
Noise Figure 1 MH, 1 EH, 8 RAUs (dB)17
Noise Figure 1 MH, 4 EH, 32 RAUs (dB)23
Typical
Downlink Uplink
Table 10. 2600 MHz RF End-to-End Performance
Parameter
Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB) 2015
Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB)4.54.5
Output IP3 (dBm)42
Input IP3 (dBm)–5
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)30
Noise Figure 1 MH, 1 EH, 8 RAUs (dB)17
Noise Figure 1 MH, 4 EH, 32 RAUs (dB)23
Typical
Downlink Uplink
2100 High Power RAU (FSN-W1-21HP-1)
Table 11. 2100 MHz High Power RF End-to-End Performance
Parameter
a,b
Average gain with 130 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB)
Ripple with 130 m RG-59 (dB)4.55
Output IP3 (dBm)44
Input IP3 (dBm)–5
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)33
Noise Figure 1 MH, 1 EH, 8 RAUs (dB)17
Noise Figure 1 MH, 4 EH, 32 RAUs (dB)23
aThe system Downlink gain is adjustable in
High Power RAU adds 7 dB of Downlink gain).
bThe system Uplink gain is adjustable in 1 dB steps from 0 to 15 dB.
Main Hub LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................................................33
Unit STATUS LEDs .............................................................................................................................................................34
Fiber Port LEDs .......................................................................................................................
Communications RS-232 Serial Connector ...............................................................................................................................35
Fusion Wideband Main Hub Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................36
Main Hub Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Downlink Path: The Main Hub receives up to 3 individual (Band1, 2, or 3) downlink RF signals from a base station, repeater,
or FlexWave Focus system using 50 Ohm coaxial cable. It converts the signals to IF then to optical and sends them to up to
four Expansion Hubs using fiber optic cable.
The Main Hub also sends OA&M communication to the Expansion Hubs using the fiber optic cable. The Expansion Hubs,
in turn, communicate the OA&M information to the RAUs using CATV cable.
Uplink Path: The Main Hub receives uplink optical signals from up to four Expansion Hubs using fiber optic cables. It converts
the signals to IF then to RF and sends them to the respective Band1, 2, or 3 base station, repeater, or FlexWave Focus system
using 50 Ohm coaxial cable.
The Main Hub also receives status information from the Expansion Hubs and all RAUs using the fiber optic cable.
RF1, 2, and 3
Downlink to Main Hub
Uplink from Main Hub
RF1, 2, and 3
Downlink to Main Hub
Uplink from Main Hub
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
RAU
FUSION WIDEBAND MAIN HUB OVERVIEW
The Fusion Wideband Main Hub (shown in Figure 8) distributes up to three individual (Band 1, 2,
and 3) downlink RF signals from a Base
Expansion Hubs, which in turn distribute the signals to up to 32 Remote Access Units. The Main
Hub also combines uplink signals from the associated Expansion Hubs.
Fusion Wideband is a multi-band sy
and the other RF source (Band 2 or RF2) goes to the 75 MHz band. Band 3 (or RF3) goes to a 25
MHz sub-band of the 60 MHz band and is functional only with the following RAUs:
800/850/1900, 700/AWS, 700/700 (Upper C) MIMO, 700/700 (Lower ABC) MIMO, 700
ABC/AWS HP/AWS HP, 700 UC/AWS HP/AWS HP, and 850/1900 HP/AWS HP RAU. The system
installs in a 19”equipment rack and is usually co-located with the RF source in a
telecommunications closet.
Station, repeater, or FlexWave Focus system to up to four
s
tem. One RF source (Band 1 or RF1) go es to th e 60 MHz ban d
Figure 8.
Main Hub in a Fusion Wideband System
Figure 9 on page 31 shows a detailed view of the major RF and optical functional blocks of the
Main Hub.
NOTE:The Fusion Wideband One Port Main Hub (PNs: FSN-W1-MH-2-1P, FSN-W2-MH-3-1P,
The uplink/downlink optical-fiber ports transmit and receive optical signals between the Main
Hub and up to four Expansion Hubs using industry-standard SMF or MMF cable. There are four
fiber ports on the front panel of the Main Hub—one port per Expansion Hub. Each optical-fiber
port has two female SC/APC connectors:
•UPLINK Co
•DOWNLINK Connector—transmits the dow
CAUTION! To avoid damaging the Main Hub’s fiber connector ports, use only SC/APC fiber cable connectors
nnector—receives the uplink optical signals from an Expansion Hub.
nlink optical signals to an Expansion Hub.
when using either single-mode or multi-mode fiber. Additionally, it is critical to system
performance that only SC/APC fiber connectors are used throughout the fiber network, including
fiber distribution panels.
Main Hub LED Indicators
The unit’s front panel LEDs indicate faults and commanded or fault lockouts. The LEDs do not
indicate warnings or whether the system test has been performed. Use the LEDs to provide basic
information only, or as a backup when you are not using AdminBrowser.
Upon power up, the Main Hub goes through a 20-second test to check the
time, the LEDs blink through the states shown in Table 31 on page 34, letting you visually verify
hat the LED lamps and the firmware are functioning properly. Upon
t
the LEDs stay in one of the first two states shown in Table 31 on page 34.
The Main Hub automatically sends the
program
bands command to all connected RAUs. A
mismatched band causes a fault message to be displayed in AdminBrowser and places the RAU in
a disabled condition.
LED lamps. During this
completion of initialization,
NOTE:Refer to “Troubleshooting Using LEDs” on page 185 for troubleshooting using the LEDs.
NOTE:AdminBrowser should be used for troubleshooting the system. Only use LEDs for backup or
confirmation. However, if there are communication problems within the system, the LEDs may
provide additional information that is not available using AdminBrowser.
The Main Hub has one fiber port LED for each of the four fiber ports. The LED can be in one of the
states shown in Table 32 on page 35. This LED can be:
•Off
•Steady green
•Steady red
•Flashing red (60 ppm)
Table 32. Fusion Wideband Hub Port LED States
LED StateIndicates
Off• The Expansion Hub is not connected.
Green
Red
(60 PPM)
Red
(Steady)
Green
(60-ppm)
• The Expansion Hub is connected.
There
•
• There was a loss of communications with th
• The Expansion Hub is disconnected.
• The
• The Expansion Hub or any connected RAU reported a lockout condition.
are no faults from the Expansion Hub or any connected RAU.
e Expansion Hub.
Expansion Hub or any connected RAU reported a fault.
Communications RS-232 Serial Connector
•Remote Monitoring—Use a standard serial cable to connect a modem to the 9-pin D-sub
male serial connector for remote monitoring or configuring. The cable typically has a DB-9
female and a DB-9 female connector. Refer “DB-9 to DB-9 Null Modem Cable” on page 201 to
for the cable pinout diagram.
Remote monitoring is also available by connecting the RJ-45 (AD
switch for remote Ethernet LAN access or direct dial-up router access.
•Local Monitoring—Use
a crossover Ethernet cable (PN-4069-ADB) to connect a laptop or PC
to the RJ-45 female connector for local monitoring or configuring using the AdminBrowser
resident software. The cable typically has a RJ-45 male connector on both ends. Refer to
“TCP/IP Cross-Over Cable” on page 200 for the cable pinout.
1UL1 - UL3 connectorsThree 50 Ohm N-type connector pairs for each
uplink RF signals to a repeater, local Base Station, or FlexWave Focus system.
2Alarms connectorA 9-pin D-sub female connector that prov
warning system alarm monitoring. Table 33 lists the pin function on the 9-pin
D-sub connector. This interface can both generate two source contact alarms
(Fault an
d Warning) and sense 3 single external alarm contacts (Alarm Sense
Input 1 through 3).
3DL1 - DL3 connectorsThree 50 Ohm N-type connector pairs for each
downlink RF signals from a repeater, local Base Station, or FlexWave Focus
system.
4Air-exhaust ventsTwo vents that allows air to circulate through the unit.
5AC Power connectorAC power cord connector.
6Ground lugConnects the unit to frame ground.
of the 3 bands that transmits
ides a contact alarm for fault and
o
f the 3 bands that receives
CAUTION!The uplink (UL1 - UL3) and downlink (DL1 - DL3) ports cannot handle a DC power feed from the
local Base Station. If DC power is present, a DC block must be used or the Fusion Wideband hub
may be damaged.
a Excluding angle brackets for the 19”
b It is critical to system performance that only SC/APC fiber connectors are used throughout the fiber network, including fiber
distribution panels.
c 6 N, female connectors for FSN-W2-MH-1, FSN-W2-MH-3, FSN-W4-MH-
(contact clo
f
ace ConnectorOne RJ-45, female
sure)One 9-pin D-sub, female
rack
mounting of the Hub.
89 mm x 438 mm x 381 mm
3.5 in. x 17.25 in. x 15 in.
2U
<12 lb
+32° to +113°F
–4° to +185°F
Maximum: 40 mA @ 40V DC
Typical: 4 mA @ 12V DC
One 9-pin D-sub, male for optional modem
(b)
(c)
, female (50 Ohm), 1 Downlink/Uplink pair per band
pair):
•Power
ain Hub Status
• M
Downstream Unit/Link Status (One per
• Link/E-Hub/RAU
Operating Range: 90-132V AC/170-250V AC auto-ranging
1, and FSN-W5-MH-1
fiber port):
NOTE:The Fusion Wideband One Port Main Hub (PNs: FSN-W1-MH-2-1P, FSN-W2-MH-3-1P,
FSN-W3-MH-1P, FSN-W4-MH-1P, and FSN-W5-MH-1P) configuration is a cost reduced version of
the Fusion Wideband Main Hub and supports only one Expansion Hub (up to 8 RAUs).
The Fusion Wideband Main Hub monitors and reports changes or events in system performance
to ensure that:
•f
iber receivers, amplifiers and IF/RF paths are functioning properly
•Expansion Hubs and Remote Access
Units are connected and functionin
g properly.
Events
An event is classified as fault, warning, or status message, in which
•faults are service impacting
•warnings indicate a possible service impact
•status and informational mes
The Fusion Wideband Main Hub periodically queries attached Expansion
Units for their status. Both faults and warnings are reported to a connected PC/laptop running a
standard browser communicating with the AdminBrowser software. Only faults are indicated by
the POWER, MAIN HUB STATUS, and fiber-optic port LEDs.
For more information regarding
•“Appendix C: Faults, Warnings, Sta
on page 209 for Main Hub
ults
–fa
–warnings
–status messages
sages are generally not service impacting.
Hub and Remote Access
th
e events, refer to:
tus Tables for Fusion, Fusion Wideband, Fusion SingleStar”
•“M
aintenance and Troub
leshooting” on page 181 for troubleshooting Main Hub LEDs.
In AdminBrowser 1.0 or higher, use the Set Alarm Display Preferences page (shown below) to
select the type of events to be displayed.
To modify alarm display settings:
1In AdminBrowser, select Alarms >
Set Alarm Display Preferences.
2Select the desired choice.
3Click Set Alarm Disp
AdminBrowser refreshes and updates the tree
NOTE:The setting is strictly visual and only in AdminBrowser. There is no affect on the hardware itself.
By default, the event filtering is set to “Enable viewing of Faults only”.
lay Preferences.
view according to the new setting.
The only exception to when the event filtering is ignored is during the Install/Configure
command. All events are displayed regardless of the event filtering setting. This ensures a smooth
installation.
LED Indicators...........................................................................................................................................................................45
Unit Status and DL/UL STATUS LEDs.................................................................................................................................45
Port STATUS LEDs ...................................................................................................................
Faults, Warnings, and Status Messages.................................................................................................................................. 49
Downlink Path: The Expansion Hub receives downlink (Band 1, 2, and 3) optical signals from the Main Hub using fiber optic
cable. It converts the signals to electrical and sends them to up to eight Remote Access Units (RAUs) using CATV cables. The
Expansion Hub also receives configuration information from the Main Hub using the fiber optic cable and relays it to the RAUs
using CATV cable.
Uplink Path: The Expansion Hub receives uplink (Band 1, 2, and 3) IF signals from up to eight RAUs using CATV cables. It
converts the signals to optical and sends them to a Main Hub using fiber optic cable.
The Expansion Hub also receives RAU status information using CATV cable and sends it and its own status information to the
Main Hub using the fiber optic cable.
RF1, 2, and 3
Downlink to Main Hub
Uplink from Main Hub
RF1, 2, and 3
Downlink to Main Hub
Uplink from Main Hub
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
RAU
EXPANSION HUB OVERVIEW
The Expansion Hub acts an interface between the Main Hub and the Remote Access Unit(s) by
converting optical signals to electrical signals and vice versa, as shown in Figure 10. It also
supplies control signals and DC power
the RAUs to the Main Hub.
to operate the RAUs, and passes status information from
Figure 10.
Expansion Hub in a Fusion Wideband System
Figure 11 on page 43 shows a block diagram for the Expansion Hub within a Fusion system.
pair for eight ports, labeled Portn, where n = 1 - 8
• One port LED per type F connector port for link status and downstream RAU status (8
pair total). See “Unit Status and DL/UL STATUS LEDs” on page 45.
• Eight CATV cable, type F connectors for the CATV cables used to transmit and receive
signals to and from RAUs. Use only 75 ohm type F connectors on the CATV cable. The
CATV cable also delivers DC electrical power to the RAUs. The Expansion Hub’s DC
voltage output is 54V DC nominal. A current limiting circuit protects the Hub if any port
draws excessive power.
Note: For system perfo
conductor CATV cable with quality type F connectors that use captive centerpin
connectors. Refer to “Appendix A: Cables and Connectors” on page 191 for
approved cables and connectors.
• For information on the Port LEDs, see “Port STATUS LEDs” on page 47.
2POWER LED
3DL STATUS LEDSee “Unit Status and DL/UL ST
4, 5UPLINK and DOWNLINK
fiber-optic ports
ne standard female SC/APC connector for MMF/SMF output (UPLINK), and one
O
standard female SC/APC connector for MMF/SMF input (DOWNLINK). See “Optical Fiber
Uplink/Downlink Connectors” on page 45.
6UL STATUS LEDSee “Unit Status and DL/UL ST
7EH STATUS LED
8ADMIN/LAN connectorOne RJ-45 female connector for system
PC/laptop with direct connect or using a LAN switch. Use a crossover Ethernet cable
(PN-4069-ADB) to directly connect a laptop or PC to the RJ-45 female connector for local
monitoring or configuring the Expansion Hub and associated RAUs using the
AdminBrowser-EH resident software. The cable typically has a RJ-45 male connector on
both ends. Refer to “TCP/IP Cross-Over Cable” on page 200 for
AdminBrowser manual.
9CONSOLE connectorThis console port is only used by TE
ANYTHING TO IT.
10Power switchTurns the Expansion Hub on or off.
rmance, it is important to use only low loss solid copper center
The optical fiber uplink/downlink port transmits and receives optical signals between the
Expansion Hub and the Main Hub using industry-standard SMF or MMF cable. The fiber port has
two female SC/APC connectors:
Up
•Optical Fiber
signals to the Main Hub.
link Connector—The UPLINK connector transmits (output) uplink optical
•Optical Fiber Down
link Connector—The DOWNLINK connector receives (input) downlink
optical signals from the Main Hub.
CAUTION! To avoid damaging the Expansion Hub’s fiber connector ports, use only SC/APC fiber cable
connectors. Additionally, use only SC/APC fiber connectors throughout the fiber network,
including fiber distribution panels. This is critical for ensuring system performance.
LED Indicators
The unit’s front panel LEDs indicate fault conditions and commanded or fault lockouts. The LEDs
do not indicate warnings or whether the system test has been performed. Only use the LEDs to
provide basic information or as a backup when you are not using AdminBrowser.
Upon power up, the Expansion Hub goes through a five-second test to check
During this time, the LEDs blink through the states shown in Table 35, letting you visually verify
that the LED lamps and the firmware are functioning properly.
NOTE:Refer to “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” on page 181 for troubleshooting using the LEDs.
Unit Status and DL/UL STATUS LEDs
The Expansion Hub unit status and DL/UL STATUS LEDs can be in one of the states shown in
Table 35. These LEDs can be:
the LED lamps.
Steady green
Steady red
Off
Table 35. Expansion Hub Unit Status and DL/UL STATUS LED States
• The Expansion Hub is connected to
supplies are operating.
• The Expansion Hub is not reporting a fault or lockout
condition; but the system test may need to be performed or
a warning condition could exist (use AdminManager to
determine this).
• Optical power received is above minimum (the Main Hub is
connected) although the cable optical loss may be greater
than recommended maximum.
• Optical power transmitted (uplink laser) is normal and
communications with the Main Hub are normal.
power and all power
Fusion Wideband Expansion Hub
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
POWER
EH STATUS
DL STATUS
UL STATUS
Table 35. Expansion Hub Unit Status and DL/UL STATUS LED States (Cont.)
LED StateIndicates
Green/Green
Red/Green
Green/Green
Green/Green (60-ppm)
Green/Red
Red/Green
Green/Green
Red/Red
Green/Red
Red/Red
Green/Off
Green/Off
• Optical power received is above minimum (the Main Hub is
connected) although the cable optical loss may be greater
than recommended maximum.
• Optical power transmitted (uplink laser) is normal and
communications with the Main Hub are normal.
• The Expansion Hub is reporting a fault.
• Optical power received is above min
imum (the Main Hub is
connected) although the cable optical loss may be greater
than recommended maximum.
• Optical power transmitted (uplink laser) is normal and
communications with the Main Hub are normal.
• The Expansion Hub is reporting a commanded lockout.
• A fault condition was detected; optical
power received is
below minimum.
(The Main Hub is not connected, is not powered, or the Main
Hub’s downlink laser has failed, or the downlink fiber is
disconnected or damaged.)
• The Expansion Hub is reportin
g a fault
condition.
• Optical power received is above minimum (Main Hub is
connected) although the cable optical loss may be greater
than recommended maximum.
• Optical power transmitted is below minimum (Expansion
Hub uplink laser has failed; unable to communicate with
Main Hub). UL STATUS LED state must be checked within
the first 90 seconds after power on. If initially green, then
red after 90 seconds, it means that there is no
communication with the Main Hub. If red on power up,
replace the Expansion Hub.
• Optical power received is below minimum
not
connected, is not powered, or the Main Hub’s downlink
(the Main Hub is
laser has failed, or the downlink fiber is disconnected or
damaged.)
• Optical power transmitted is below minimum (the Expansion
Hub uplink laser has failed; is unable to communicate with
the Main Hub). UL STATUS LED state must be checked
within the first 90 seconds after power on. If initially green,
then red after 90 seconds, it means that there is no
communication with the Main Hub. If red on power up, the
uplink laser has failed, replace the Expansion Hub.
mode, return it to the
• Expansion Hub is in factory te
st
factory.
ec
Red/Don’t Care
Red/Don’t Care
Green/Red
• One or more power supplies are out of sp
hub needs to be replaced.
• Expansion Hub failure. The Hub must be replaced.
The Expansion Hub has a PORT LED for each of the eight 75 Ohm, Type F ports. The PORT LEDs
can be in one of the states shown in Table 36. These LEDs can be:
Off
Steady green
Steady red
Off—no color (valid only during 90 second power cycle)
Flashing red at 60 Pulses per Minute (PPM)
Table 36. Fusion Expansion Hub Port LED States
LED StateIndicates
OffThe RAU is not connected.
ar
GreenThe RAU is connected or there
e no faults from the RAU.
Flashing red Flashing red at 60 Pulses
per Minute (PPM).
• The RAU was disconnected.
• The RAU is not communicating.
• The RAU port power is tripped.
Red The RAU is disconnected or the RAU is reporting a fau
3One 9-pin D-sub female connector labeled ALARMS for contact alarm monitoring; for pinouts, see Table 37. This
interface can monitor three single external alarm contacts (Alarm Sense Input 1). This interface monitors the output
contact closures from a Universal Power Supply (UPS). Verify the output contact closure state (normally closed or
normally open) of the UPS, and set the appropriate contact definition using AdminBrowser.
• Faults are service impacting.
W
arnings indicate a possible service impact.
•
• Status messages are generally not service impacting.
RAU Front Panel ......................................................................................................................
RAU Back Panel........................................................................................................................
RAU LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
STATUS LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................57
Faults and Warnings .............................................................................................................................................................. 58
The Remote Access Unit (RAU) is an active transceiver that connects to an Expansion Hub using
industry-standard CATV cable, which delivers RF signals, configuration information, and
electrical power to the RAU.
RAUs pass converted IF to RF (Downlink) and converted RF to
IF (Uplink) signals between an
Expansion Hub and an attached passive antenna, where the signals are transmitted to wireless
devices as shown in Figure 13. Figure 14 shows the RAU block diagram.
Downlink Path: The RAU receives downlink IF signals from a Fusion Wideband Hub using 75 Ohm CATV cable. It converts
the signals to RF and sends them to a passive RF antenna using 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Also, the RAU receives configuration
information from the Fusion Wideband Hub using the 75 Ohm CATV cable.
Downlink
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
Fusion Wideband
Main Hub
Uplink
from RAU
to RAU
RAU
Uplink from
antenna
Uplink Path: The RAU receives uplink RF signals from a passive RF antenna using 50 Ohm coaxial cable. It converts the
signals to IF and sends them to a Fusion Wideband Hub using 75 Ohm CATV cable. Also, the RAU sends its status information
to the Fusion Wideband Hub using CATV cable.
The RAU receives 54VDC power from the Fusion Wideband Hub port through the 75 Ohm CATV cable center pin.
Figure 13.
Remote Access Unit in a Fusion Wideband System
Downlink
to antenna
Gain, RF Filter &
Power Amplifier
Band 1
Diplexer
Gain & RF Filter
Diplexer
Gain, RF Filter &
Power Amplifier
Band 2
Diplexer
Gain & RF Filter
* For FSN-W2-80519-1 RAU when Band 3 is active.
RF
Connector
CATV
Connector
Signals
DL IF
UL IF
DC Power
FSK
Ref Clock
DC
Power
FSK
&
Micro
Diplexer
Gain
Control
Band 1/3*
Gain
Control
Gain
Control
Band 2
Gain
Control
PLL
PLL
Figure 14. Remote Access Unit Block Diagram (Multiband)
The Fusion Wideband RAUs are manufactured to a specific set of bands: one 60 MHz Band 1 (split
into two sub-bands 1A and 1B for the FSN-W2-808519-1 RAU), and one 75 MHz Band 2. Table 39
lists the Fusion Wideband RAUs, the
Fusion Wideband Band, and the frequency bands they cover.
175 Ohm Type-F ConnectorThe RAU has one type-F female connector on its front pan
Wideband Hub using CATV 75 Ohm cable. Use RG-59, 6, or 11 solid copper center
conductor cables.
Note: For system performance, it is important that you use o
center conductor CATV cable with quality F connectors that use captive centerpin
conductors. Refer to “Appendix A: Cables and Connectors” on page 191 for
specific information.
2LINK LEDIndicates whether the RAU is receiving power and communications from
Wideband Main Hub.
3ALARM LEDIndicates whether the RAU has any active alarm states.
1, 250 Ohm Type-N ConnectorThe RAU has one or two female type-N connectors, that is a
port that connects to a standard 50W passive antenna using coaxial cable. When there is
only one N connector, it will be on the right (in the position of reference item 2 above).
The following RAUs have two female type-N connectors:
Up on po wer up, the R AU g oes thro ugh a tw o-se con d te st to che ck the LED lamps. During this time,
the LEDs blink green/green red/red, letting you visually verify that the LED lamps and the
firmware are functioning properly.
NOTE:Refer to “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” on page 181 for troubleshooting using the LEDs.
STATUS LEDs
The RAU LEDs can be in one of the states shown in Table 41. These LEDs can be:
Steady green
Steady red
Off
Table 41. Remote Access Unit LED States
LED StateIndicates
Off
Off
Green
Green
Green
Red
Red
Red
Green (60-ppm)
Green (60-ppm)
The RAU is not receiving DC power.
The RAU is powered and is not indicating a
Fusion Wideband Hub is normal; however, the system test may need to be performed
or a warning condition may exist (use AdminBrowser to determine this).
The RAU is indicating a fault or lockout condition, but communication with the
W
ideband Hub is normal.
The RAU is reporting a fault and is not able to
Hub.
The RAU is reporting a lockout condition, but communication with the Fusion Wideband
Hub is normal.
imum Output Power Per Carrier...................................................................................................................................... 65
700 MHz (Upper C) MIMO RAU (FSN-W2-7575-1) ...................................................................................................................67
700 MHz (Lower ABC) MIMO RAU (FSN-W2-7070-1)..........
700 ABC/AWS HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W4-702121-1-HP).........................................................................................................68
700 UC/AWS HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W4-752121-1-HP)...........................................................................................................69
850/1900 HP/AWS HP RAU (FSN-W5-851921-1-HP)................................................................................................................73
2100 HP/1800 HP RAU (FSN-W1-2118-1-HP)...........................................................................................................................78
2100 HP/2600 HP RAU (FSN-W1-2126-1-HP)...........................................................................................................................79
2100 High Power RAU (FSN-W1-21HP-1) ........................
2600 MHz MIMO RAU (FSN-W3-2626-1) .................................................................................................................................80
Designing for Capacity Growth.......................................................................................................
System Gain........................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Equation 2—Path Loss Equation ..............................................................................................................................................84
Example Design Estimate for an 1900 MHz CDMA Application ...............................................................................................88
Link Budget Analysis .............................................................................................................................................................. 90
Elements of a Link Budget for Narrowband Standards ..................................................................................
Narrowband Link Budget Analysis for a Microcell Application ................................................................................................92
Elements of a Link Budget for CDMA Standards ......................................................................................................................94
Other CDMA Issues......................................................................................................................
CDMA Link Budget Analysis for a Microcell Application...........................................................................................................96
Considerations for Re-Radiation (Over-the-Air) Systems.........................................................................................................99
Optical Power Budget .......................................................................................................................................................... 100
Connecting a
Uplin
RAU Attenuation and ALC...............................................................................................................
Main Hub to a Base Station............................................................................................................................. 101
k Attenuation .................................................................................................................................................................102
Using the RAU 10 dB Attenuation Setting ......................................................................................................................103
Using the Uplink ALC Setting ..........................................................................................................
Designing a Fusion Wideband solution is a matter of determining coverage and capacity needs.
This requires the following steps:
1Determine the wireless service provider’s requirements;
refer to “Do
wnlink RSSI
Design Goal” on page 64.
The following information is typical
ly provided by the service provider:
•Frequency (for example, 1900 MHz)
•Band (for example, “A-F” band in
the PCS spectrum)
•Protocol (for example, CDMA, GSM, 1xRTT, GPRS, and so on)
•Number of
sectors and peak capacity per sector (translates to the number of RF carriers
that the system will have to transmit)
•Downlink RSSI design goal (RSSI, received si
gnal strength at the wireless handset, for
example, –85 dBm)
The design goal is always a stronger signa
l than the mobile phone needs. It includes
inherent factors which affect performance.
•RF source (Base Station or bidirectional amp
or repeater), type of equipment if
lifier
possible.
2Determin
e the downlink Power Per Carrier from the RF source through the DAS; refer
to “Maximum Output Power Per Carrier” on page 65.
The maximum Power Per Carrier is a
function
of modulation type, the number of RF carriers,
signal quality issues, regulatory emissions requirements, and Fusion Wideband’s RF
performance. Power Per Carrier decreases as the number of carriers increases.
3Develop an RF link budget; refer to “Est
imating RF Coverage” on page 83.
Knowing both the Power Per Carrier and RSSI design goal, you can develop an RF downlink
link
budget which estimates the allowable path loss from a RAU’s antenna to the wireless
4Determine the in-building environment; refer to “Estimating RF Coverage” on page 83.
•Determine which areas of the building requir
e coverage (entire building, public areas,
parking levels, and so on).
•Ob
tain floor plans to determine floor space in a b
uilding and the wall layout of the
proposed areas to be covered. Floor plans are also useful when you are selecting antenna
locations.
•If possibl
e, determine the building’s construction materials (sheetrock, metal, concrete,
and so on).
•Determine the type of environment:
–open layout (for example, a convention center)
–dense, close
–mixed use (for example, an office building with hard wall offices
5Determine the appropriate estimated path
walls (for example, a hospital)
and cubicles).
loss slope that corresponds to the type of
building and its layout, and estimate the coverage distance for each RAU; refer to
“Estimating RF Coverage” on page 83.
Use the Path Loss Slope (PLS), which gives a value to the RF propagation cha
racteristics
within the building, to convert the RF link budget into an estimate of the coverage distance
per antenna. This helps establish the quantities of Fusion Wideband equipment you need. The
actual path loss slope that corresponds to the specific RF environment inside the building can
also be determined empirically by performing an RF site-survey of the building. This involves
transmitting a calibrated tone for a fixed antenna and making measurements with a mobile
antenna throughout the area surrounding the transmitter.
6Determine the items required to connec
t to the Base Station; refer to “Connecting a
Main Hub to a Base Station” on page 101.
Once you know the quantities of Fusion Wideband
equipment to be used, you can determine
the accessories (combiners/dividers, surge suppressors, repeaters, attenuators, circulators,
and so on.) required to connect the system to the Base Station.
c
The individual elements that must be
onsidered in designing a Fusion Wideband solution are
explained in the following sections.
NOTE:Access the TE Customer Portal for on-line dimensioning and design tools; see “Accessing the TE
Wireless service providers typically provide a minimum downlink signal level and an associated
confidence factor when specifying coverage requirements. These two figures of merit are a
function of wireless handset sensitivity and margins for fading and body loss. Wireless handset
sensitivity is the weakest signal that the handset can process reliably and is a combination of the
thermal noise in the channel, noise figure of the handset receiver front end and minimum
required SNR. Fade margins for multipath fading (fast or small-scale) and log-normal shadow
fading (slow or large-scale) are determined by the desired confidence factor, and other factors.
Downlink Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) design goal calculations for the GSM protocol
are shown below for a 95% area coverage confidence factor.
Noise Power
10 Log (KT)+10 Log (200 kHz); K=1.38X10
Wireless Handset Noise Figure8 dB
Required SNR9 dB
Multipath Fade Margin
95% Reliability for Rician K=6 dB
Log-normal Fade Margin
95% Area/87% Edge Reliability for 35 dB PLS and 9 dB Sigma
Body Attenuation+ 3 dB
Downlink RSSI Design Goal (P
Signal level received by wireless handset at edge of coverage area
DesignGoal
-23
, T=300 degrees Kelvin
)
Downlink design goals on the order of –85 dBm are typ
-121 dBm
6 dB
10 dB
-85 dBm
ical for protocols such as GSM. Wireless
service providers may choose a higher level to ensure that in-building signal dominates any
macro signal that may be leaking into the building.
The following tables show the recommended maximum Power Per Carrie r ou t of t he R AU 50 Ohm
Type-N connector for different frequencies, protocols, and numbers of carriers. These maximum
levels are dictated by RF signal quality and regulatory emissions issues. In general, as the number
of RF carrier increases, the maximum Power Per Carrier decreases. If these levels are exceeded,
signal quality will be degraded and/or regulator requirements will be violated. The maximum
input power to the Hub is determined by subtracting the system gain from the maximum output
power of the RAU. System gain is software selectable from 0 dB to 15 dB in 1 dB steps.
Additionally, both the uplink and downlink gain of each RAU can be attenuated 0 or 10 dB.
When connecting a Hub to a Base Station or repeater, attenuation on
the downlink is typically
required to avoid exceeding Fusion Wideband’s maximum output power recommendations.
CAUTION!Exceeding the maximum input power may cause permanent damage to the Hub. Do not exceed
the maximum composite input power of 1W (+30 dBm) to the Hub at any time.
d
NOTE:These specifications are for
ownlink power at the RAU output (excluding antenna).
ation at or above these output power levels
may prevent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF
performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and
EN55022 emissions requirements.
Power Per Carrier (dBm)
Table 51. AWS Power Per Carrier
Number of
Carriers
123.023.0
220.020.0
318.018.0
417.017.0
516.016.0
ation
Note: Oper
may prevent Fusion Wideband from meeting RF
performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and
EN55022 emissions requirements.
ove these output power levels may prevent Fusion Wideband
from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022
emissions requirements.
ove these output power levels may prevent Fusion Wideband
from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022
emissions requirements.
above these output power levels may prevent Fusion
Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15
and EN55022 emissions requirements.
Power Per Carrier (dBm)
WCDMA
no baseband clipping.
LTE
Designing a Fusion Wideband Solution
2100 HP/1800 HP RAU (FSN-W1-2118-1-HP)
Table 62. 1800 MHz Power Per Carrier
Number of
Carriers
120.020.020.0
217.017.017.0
315.015.015.0
414.014.014.0
513.013.013.0
612.012.012.0
711.511.511.5
811.011.011.0
910.510.5
1010.010.0
119.59.5
129.09.0
138.58.5
148.58.5
158.08.0
167.57.5
206.56.5
305.05.0
Note: Operation
Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15
and EN55022 emissions requirements.
GSMEDGE
at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion
above these output power levels may prevent Fusion
Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15
and EN55022 emissions requirements.
Power Per Carrier (dBm)
WCDMA
no baseband clipping.
LTE
2100 HP/2600 HP RAU (FSN-W1-2126-1-HP)
Table 64. 2100MHz Power Per Carrier
Maximum Output Power Per Carrier
Number of Carriers
123.023.0
220.020.0
318.018.0
417.017.0
516.016.0
615.015.0
714.514.5
814.014.0
Note: M
Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion
easurements were taken with
Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15
and EN55022 emissions requirements.
Power Per Carrier (dBm)
WCDMA
no baseband clipping.
LTE
Table 65. 2600MHz Power Per Carrier
Number of Carriers
123.023.0
220.020.0
318.018.0
417.017.0
516.016.0
615.015.0
714.514.5
814.014.0
Note: M
Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion
easurements were taken with
Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15
and EN55022 emissions requirements.
Note: Me
Note: Operation at or above these output power levels may prevent Fusion
asurements were taken with
Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15
and EN55022 emissions requirements.
2500/2500 TDD RAU (FSN-2525-1-TDD)
Table 67. 2500 MHz TDD LTE Power Per Carrier per MIMO Port
Number of Carriers
122.0
219.0
317.0
Note: M
Note: Operation at or
easurements taken with no baseband clipping.
above these output power levels may prevent Fusion
Wideband from meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15
and EN55022 emissions requirements.
Power Per Carrier (dBm)
WCDMA
no baseband clipping.
Power Per Carrier (dBm)
WCDMA
2600 MHz MIMO RAU (FSN-W3-2626-1)
Table 68. 2600 MHz Power Per Carrier
Number of Carriers
118.018.0
215.015.0
313.013.0
412.012.0
511.011.0
Note: Operation at
meeting RF performance specifications or FCC Part 15 and EN55022 emissions
requirements.
these output power levels may prevent Fusion Wideband from
WCDMA
Power Per Carrier (dBm)
LTE
Maximum Output Power Per Carrier
Designing for Capacity Growth
Fusion Wideband systems are deployed to enhance in-building coverage and/or to off-load
capacity from a macro cell site. In many instances, subscriber usage increases with time and the
wireless provider responds by increasing the load on the installed Fusion Wideband system. For
example, the initial deployment might only require two RF carriers, but four RF carriers may be
needed in the future based on capacity growth forecasts. There are two options for dealing with
capacity growth needs:
esign the initial coverage with a maximum Power Per Carrier for
1D
four RF carriers. This will
likely result in additional RAUs.
2Design the initial coverage for two RF carriers, but reserve RAU ports on the Hub for future
use. The
se ports can be used to fill potential coverage holes once the Power Per Carrier is
lowered to accommodate the two additional carriers.
The system gain of the Fusion Wideband defaults to 0 dB or can be set up to 15 dB in 1 dB
increments. In addition, uplink and downlink gains of each RAU can be independently attenuated
by 0 or 10 dB using AdminBrowser.
The recommended maximum lengths of CATV cable are as follows:
•For RG-59
•For RG-6 c
•For RG-11
cable 130 meters for CommScope PN 2065V
able 140 meters for CommScope PN 2279V
cable 235 meters for CommScope PN 2293K.
If the maximum distance is not required, then copper-clad over steel c
be use to reduce cable costs.
If the CATV cable is longer than the recommended distance per cab
le type, the gain of the system
will decrease, as shown in Table 69.
Table 69.
Cable
Type
RG-592065VYesX130180
RG-62279VYesX140190
RG-112293KYesX235320
* Exceeding the distance of copper-clad
non-functional. If the distance of a cable run is at its maximum and is of concern, use solid copper
cable to ensure successful operation.
The maximum output Power Per Carrier (based on the number and type of RF carriers being
trans mitted) and the minimum acceptable received power at the wirele ss devi ce (that is, the RSSI
design goal) essentially establish the RF downlink budget and, consequently, the maximum
Allowable Path Loss (APL) between the RAU’s antenna and the wireless device. Since in-building
systems, such as the Fusion Wideband, are generally downlink-limited, this approach is
applicable in the majority of deployments.
L
= Coaxial cable loss
coax
RAU
Figure 15.
G = Antenna Gain
power per carrier
P =
from the RAU
Determining APL between the Antenna and the Wireless Device
Equation 1
Equation 1 is as follows:
APL = (P – L
where:
•APL = the maximum allowable path loss in dB
•P = the Power Per Carrier tran
+ G) – RSSI
coax
smitted by the RAU in dBm
Distance = d
RSSI =
power at the
wireless device
•L
= the coaxial cable loss between the RAU and passive antenna in dB
coax
•G = the gain of the passive antenna in dBi
Coaxial
cable is used to connect the RAU to an antenna. Table 70 lists coaxial cable loss for various
cable lengths.
Table 70.
Length of Cable
(.195 in. diameter)
0.9 m (3 ft)0.60.8
1.8 m (6 ft)1.01.5
3.0 m (10 ft)1.52.3
Coaxial Cable Losses (L
Loss at 850 MHz (dB)Loss at 1900 MHz (dB)
You can calculate the distance (d), corresponding to the maximum allowable pat
Use “Equation 1” on page 83 and “Equation 2—Path Loss Equation” on page 84 to estimate the
distance from the antenna to where the RF signal decreases to the minimum
the wireless device.
acceptable level at
Equation 2 can be simplified to Equatio
n 3, with d0 set to one meter and Path Loss Slope (PLS)
defined as 10n:
PL(d) = 20log
(4πf/c) + PLS·log10(d)
10
Table 72 gives the value of the first term of Equation 3 (that is, (20log
frequency bands.
Table 72.
FrequencyBand (MHz)Mid-Band
800 MHz SMR806-824851-86983830.9
850 MHz Cellular824-849869-89485931.1
1800 MHz DCS1710-1785 1805-1880179537.5
1900 MHz PCS1850-19101930-1990192038.1
2.1 GHz UMTS1920–1980 2110–2170204538.7
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS 1710-1755 2110-21552132.5*39.0
2.5 GHz TDD LTE 2496-2690 2496-2690259540.7
* Due to the wide frequency spread between the Uplink and Downlink ban
Frequency Bands and the Value of the First Term in Equation 3
20log10(4πf/c)
UplinkDownlink
the mid-band frequency of the Downlink band was chosen for 1.7/2.1 GHz
AWS.
Frequency
(MHz)
(4πf/c)) for various
10
ds,
Table 73 shows estimated PLS for various environments that have different “clut
objects that attenuate the RF signals, such as walls, partitions, s
tairwells, equipment racks, and so
forth).
Table 73. Estimated Path Loss Slope for Different In-Building Environments
Environment TypeExamplePLS for
Open Environment
very few RF obstructions
erately Open Environment
Mod
low-to-medium amount of RF obstructions
Mildly Dense Environment
medium-to-high amount of RF obstructions
Moderately Dense Environment
medium-to-high amount of RF obstruction
Dense Environment
large amount of RF obstructions
Parking Garage, Convention Center33.730.1
Warehouse, Airport, Manufacturing3532
Retail, Office Space with approximately 80%
cubicles
Of
s
50% hard
Hospital, Office Space with approximately 20%
cubicles an
By setting the path loss to the maximum allowable level (PL = APL), Equation 3 can be used to
estimate the maximum coverage distance of an antenna connected to a R AU, f or a given fre quen cy
and type of in-building environment.
d = 10^((APL - 20log
(4πf/c))/PLS)
10
For reference, Table 74 through Table 80 on page 88 show the distance covered by an antenna for
various in-building environments, in which the f
ollowing assumptions were made:
•6 dBm output per carrier at the RAU output
•3 dBi antenna gain
•RSSI design goal is equal to –85 dBm, which is typical for n
arrowband protocols, but not for
spread-spectrum protocols.
Table 74.
Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna for 800 MHz SMR Applications
Environment TypeDistance from Antenna
MetersFeet
Open Environment75244
Moderately Open Environment64208
Mildly Dense Environment56184
Moderately Dense Environment48156
Dense Environment40131
Table 75. Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna for 850 MHz Cellular Applications
Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna for 2.5 GHz TDD LTE Applications
Distance from Antenna
Facility
MetersFeet
Open Environment59194
Moderately Open Environment47152
Mildly Dense Environment41134
Moderately Dense Environment35112
Dense Environment2583
Example Design Estimate for an 1900 MHz CDMA Application
1Design goals:
•PCS
(1920 MHz = average of the lowest uplin
MHz PCS band)
•CDMA provide
r
•eight CDMA carriers in the system
•–85 dBm design goal (to 95% of the bu
wireless device
and the highest downlink frequency in 1900
k
ilding); the minimum received power at the
•Base station with
2Power Per Carrier: The
simplex RF connections.
tables in “Maximum Output Power Per Carrier” on page 65 provide
maximum Power Per Carrier information. Table 58 on page 75 indicates that Fusion
Wi deband can sup port ei ght ca rriers with a recomm ended m aximu m Power
Per Carrier of 9.0
dBm. The input power should be set to the desired output power minus the system gain.
3Buildi
•16 floor building with 9,290 sq. meters (100,000 sq. ft.) per floor;
ng information:
total 148,640 sq. meters
(1,600,000 sq. ft.)
•wall
s are sheetrock construction, suspended ceiling tiles
•antennas used are omni-directional, ceiling mounted
•standard office environment, 80% hard wall offices and 20% cubicles.
4Link Budget: I
n this example, a design goal of –85 dBm is used. Suppose 3 dBi
omni-directional antennas are used in the design. Then, the maximum RF propagation loss
should be no more than 97.0 dB (9.0 dBm + 3 dBi + 85 dBm) over 95% of the area being
covered. It is important to note that a design goal such as –85 dBm is usually derived taking into
account multipath fading and log-normal shadowing characteristics. Thus, this design goal will
only be met “on average” over 95% of the area being covered. At any given point, a fade may
bring the signal level underneath the design goal.
Note that this method of cal
culating a link budget is only for the downlink path. For
information to calculate link budgets for both the downlink and uplink paths, refer to “Link
5Path Loss Slope: For a rough estimate, Table 73 on page 85 shows that a building with 80%
hard wall offices and 20% cubicles, a
t 1920 MHz, has an approximate path loss slope (PLS) of
38.1. Given the RF link budget of 97.0 dB, the distance of coverage from each RAU will be 30.2
meters (99 ft). This corresponds to a coverage area of 2,868 sq. meters (30,854 sq. ft.) per
RAU (refer to “Equation 2—Path Loss Equation” on page 84 for details on path loss
estimation). For this case we assumed a circular radiation pattern, though the
actual area
covered depends upon the pattern of the antenna and the obstructions in the facility.
6Equipment Requ
ired: Since you know the building size, you can now estimate the Fusion
Wi deb and e qui pmen t qu antities n eed ed. Befo re y ou te st a ny R F levels in the building, you can
estimate that four antennas per level will be needed. This assumes no propagation between
floors. If there is propagation, you may not need antennas on every floor.
•4 antennas per floor × 16 floors = 64 RAUs
•64 RAUs ÷ 8 = 8 Expansion Hubs, as there is a maximum of 8 RAUs pe
•8 Expa nsion Hubs ÷ 4 = 2 Main Hubs, as there is a maxi mum of 4 E
r Expansion Hub
xpansion Hubs per Main
Hub
Check that the fi ber and CAT V cable distances are as recommende d
If the distances differ, use
.
the tables in “System Gain” on page 82 to determine system gains or losses. The path loss may
need to be recalculated to a
The above estimates assume that all cable le
ssure adequate signal levels in the required coverage distance.
ngth requirements are met. If Expansion Hubs
cannot be placed so that the RAUs are within the distance requirement, additional Expansion
Hubs may need to be placed closer to the required RAUs locations.
An RF Site Survey and Building Evaluation is required to accurately estab
lish the
Fusion
Wideband equipment quantities required for the building. The site survey measures the RF
losses within the building to determine the actual PLS, used in the final path loss formula to
determine the actual requirements of the Fusion Wideband system.
A link budget is a methodical way to account for the gains and losses in an RF system so that the
quality of coverage can be predicted. The end result can often b e sta ted as a “ des ign g oal ” in w hich
the coverage is determined by the maximum distance from each RAU before the signal strength
falls beneath that goal.
One key feature of the link budget is the maximum Power Per Carrier explained in “Maximum
Output Power Per Carrier” on page 65.
CAUTION!While the maximum Power Per Carrier is important as far as emissions and signal quality
requirements are concerned, it is critical that the maximum signal into the Main Hub never
exceed 1W (+30 dBm). Composite power levels above this limit could cause permanent damage
to the Main Hub.
e “A
NOTE:To obtain the on-line Link Budget Tool, go the TE Customer Portal; se
Customer Portal” on page 230.
Elements of a Link Budget for Narrowband Standards
The link budget represents a typical calculation that might be used to determine how much path
loss can be afforded in a Fusion Wideband design. This link budget analyzes both the downlink
and uplink paths. For most configurations, the downlink requires lower path loss and is therefore
the limiting factor in the system design. It is for this reason that a predetermined “design goal” for
the downlink is sufficient to predict coverage distance.
ccessing the TE
The link budget is organized in a simple
manner: the transmitted power is calculated, the airlink
losses due to fading and body loss are summed, and the receiver sensitivity (minimum level a
signal can be received for acceptable call quality) is calculated. The maximum allowable path loss
(in dB) is the difference between the transmitted power, less the airlink losses, and the receiver
sensitivity. From the path loss, the maximum coverage distance can be estimated using the path
loss formula presented in “Equation 2—Path Loss Equation” on page 84.
Table 81 on page 91 provides link budget considerations for narrowband systems.
Table 81. Link Budget Considerations for Narrowband Systems
ProtocolSignal
Bandwidth
Thermal Noise
TDMA30 kHz–129 dBm
GSM200 kHz–121 dBm
iDEN25 kHz–130 dBm
ConsiderationDescription
Link Budget Analysis
BTS Transmit PowerThe Power Per Carrier transmitted from the Base Station
Attenuation between
BTS and Fusion
Wideband
This includes all losses: cable, a
On the downlink, attenuation must be chosen so that the maximum Power Per Carrier going into the Main
Hub does not exceed the levels given in “Maximum Output Power Per Carrier” on page 65.
ttenuator, splitter/combiner, and so forth.
On the uplink, attenuation is chosen to keep the maximum uplink signal and
output.
noise level low enough to
prevent Base Station alarms but small enough not to cause degradation in the system sensitivity.
If the Fusion Wideband noise figure minus the attenu
ation is at least 10 dB higher than the BTS noise
figure, the system noise figure is approximately that of Fusion Wideband alone. Refer to “Connecting a
Main Hub to a Base Station” on page 101 for ways to independently set the uplink and downlink
attenuations between the Base Station and Fusion
Wideband.
Antenna GainThe radiated output power includes antenna gain. For example, if you use a 3 dBi antenna at the RAU that
nsmitting 0 dBm per carrier, the effective radiated power (relative to an isotropic radiator) is 3 dBm
is tra
per carrier.
BTS Noise FigureThis is the effective noise floor of
the Base Station input (usually Base Station sensitivity is this effective
noise floor plus a certain C/I ratio).
Fusion Wideband Noise
Figure
This is Fusion Wideband’s uplink noise figure, which varies depending on the number of Expansion Hubs
and RAUs, and
the frequen
cy band. Fusion Wideband’s uplink noise figure is specified for a 1-1-8
configuration. Thus, the noise figure for a Fusion Wideband system (or multiple systems whose uplink
ports are power combined) is NF(1-1-8) + 10*log(# of Expansion Hubs). This represents an upper-bound
because the noise figure is lower if any of the Expansion Hub’s RAU ports are not used.
Thermal NoiseThis is the noise level in the signal bandwidth (BW
Thermal noise
power = –174 dBm/Hz + 10Log(BW).
).
Required C/I ratioFor each wireless standard, a certain C/I (carrier to interference) ratio is needed to obtain acceptable
Mobile Transmit PowerThe maximum power the mobile can transmit (power t
demodulation performance. For narrowband systems, (TDMA, GSM, EDGE, iDEN, AMPS) this level
varies from about 9 dB to 20 dB.
r
ansmitted at highest power level setting).
This margin allows for a certain level of
fading due to multipath interference. On the inside of buildings
there is often one or more fairly strong signals and many weaker signals arriving from reflections and
diffraction. Signals arriving from multiple paths add constructively or destructively. This margin
accounts for the possibility of destructive multipath interference. In RF site surveys the effects of
multipath fading are typically not accounted for because such fading is averaged out over power level
samples taken over many locations.
This margin adds an allowance for RF shadowing
due to objects obstructing the direct path between the
mobile equipment and the RAU. In RF site surveys, the effects of shadowing are partially accounted for
since it is characterized by relatively slow changes in power level.
caused by the user’s head and body.
This is also referred to as the “design goal”. The link budget says that you can ach
ieve adequate coverage
if the signal level is, on average, above this level over 95% of the area covered, for example.
Designing a Fusion Wideband Solution
Narrowband Link Budget Analysis for a Microcell Application
Table 82.
Line Downlink
Transmitter
a.BTS transmit Power Per Carrier (dBm)33
b.Attenuation between BTS and Fusion Wideband (dB)–23
c.Power into Fusion Wideband (dBm)10
d.Fusion Wideband gain (dB)0
e.Antenna gain (dBi)3
f.Radiated Power Per Carrier (dBm)
Airlink
g.Multipath fade margin (dB)6
h.Log-normal fade margin with 9 dB std.
coverage, 87% ed
i.Body loss (dB)3
j.Airlink losses (not including facility path loss)19
Receiver
k.Thermal noise (dBm/30 kHz)–129
l.Mobile noise figure (dB)7
m.Required C/I ratio (dB)17
n.Minimum received signal (dBm)
Narrowband Link Budget Analysis: Downlink
deviation, 95% area
ge coverage
13
10
–105
p.Maximum path loss (dB)+99
•c = a + b
•f = c + d + e
•j = g + h + i
•n = k + l + m
•k: in this example, k represents the thermal noise for a TDMA sign