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Table 5-9Average Signal Loss of Common Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Table 5-10 Frequency Bands and the Value of the First Term in Equation (3). . . 5-15
Table 5-11Estimated Path Loss Slope for Different In-Building Environments . 5-16
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Table 5-12 Approximate Radiated Distance from Antenna
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1.1Firmware Release
For the latest Software and Firmware Release and associated documentation, access
the LGC Wireless customer portal at lgcwireless.com.
1.2Purpose and Scope
This document describes the InterReach Fusion SingleStar system.
• Section 2 InterReach Fusion SingleStar System Description
This section provides an overview of the Fusion SingleStar hardware and OA&M
capabilities. This section also contains system specifications and RF end-to-end
performance tables.
• Section 3 Fusion SingleStar Hub
This section illustrates and describes the Fusion SingleStar Hub. This section
includes connector and LED descriptions, and unit specifications.
• Section 4 Remote Access Unit
This section illustrates and describes the Remote Access Unit. This section also
includes connector and LED descriptions, and unit specifications.
• Section 5 Designing a Fusion SingleStar Solution
This section provides tools to aid you in designing your Fusion SingleStar 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.
and checklists. The installation procedures include guidelines for troubleshooting
using the LEDs as you install the units.
• Section 7 Replacing Fusion SingleStar Components
This section provides installation procedures and considerations when you are
replacing an Fusion SingleStar component in an operating system.
• Section 8 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Assistance
This section provides contact information and troubleshooting tables.
• Appendix A Cables and Connectors
This appendix provides connector and cable descriptions and requirements. It also
includes cable strapping, connector crimping tools, and diagrams.
• Appendix B Compliance
This section lists safety and radio/EMC approvals.
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1.3Conventions in this Manual
The following table lists the type style conventions used in this manual.
ConventionDescription
boldUsed for emphasis
BOLD CAPS
MALL CAPSSoftware menu and window selections
S
This manual lists measurements first in metric units, and then in U.S. Customary System of units in parentheses. For example:
0° to 45°C (32° to 113°F)
This manual uses the following symbols to highlight certain information as described.
NOTE: This format emphasizes text with special significance or importance, and provides supplemental information.
Labels on equipment
Conventions in this Manual
CAUTION: This format indicates when a given action or omitted
action can cause or contribute to a hazardous condition. Damage
to the equipment can occur.
WARNING: This format indicates when a given action or omitted
action can result in catastrophic damage to the equipment or cause
injury to the user.
Procedure
This format highlights a procedure.
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Standards Conformance
1.4Standards Conformance
• Fusion SingleStar uses the TIA/EIA 568 and 570 cabling standards for ease of
installation.
• Refer to Appendix B for compliance information.
1.5Related Publications
• AdminBrowser User Manual, LGC Wireless part number D-620607-0-20 Rev. A
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SECTION 2InterReach Fusion SingleSt ar
System Description
InterReach Fusion SingleStar is a multi-band (frequencies) 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 smaller buildings.
Fusion SingleStar provides the same RF characteristics as InterReach Fusion, which
is designed for large public and private facilities such as campus environments, airports, shopping malls, subways, convention centers, sports venues, and so on. Fusion
SingleStar 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 com ponents and the associated cable
infrastructure, and a host of additional capabilities.
The Fusion SingleStar system supports major wireless standards and air interface protocols in use around the world, including:
• Data Protocols: CDPD, EDGE, GPRS, WCDMA, CDMA2000, 1xRTT, EV-DO,
and Paging
The Fusion SingleStar system supports two configurable bands:
• Band 1 in 35 MHz and can be configured for 850 MHz, or 900 MHz.
• Band 2 in 75 MHz and can be configured for 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, or 2100 MHz
Both bands support all protocols.
Fusion remote access units contain combinations of Band 1 and Band 2 frequenciesto
support various world areas, that is 850 MHz/1900MHz for North America or 900
MHz/2100 MHz for Europe and Asia. Refer to Table 4-1 on page 4-3 for a specific
list of these RAU frequency combinations.
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Key System Features
• Multi-Band, supports two or more full band frequencies for spectrum growth.
• Superior RF performance, particularly in the areas of IP3 and noise figure.
• High downlink composite power and low uplink noise figure enables support of
a large number of channels and larger coverage footprint per antenna.
• Software configurable Hub allows the frequency bands to be configured in the
field.
• Standard 75 CATV Ohm cable, can be run up to 150 meters for RG-59 cable
(170 meters for RG-6; 275 meters for RG-11).
• System gain:
– Ability to manually set gain in 1 dB steps, from 0 to 15 dB, on both down-
link and uplink.
•RAU:
– RAU uplink and downlink gain can be independently attenuated 10 dB in 1
dB steps.
– 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 Updates 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, including fault isolation to the field replaceable unit, report-
ing of all fault and warning conditions, and user-friendly web browser user interface OA&M software package.
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2.1System Hardware Description
The InterReach Fusion SingleStar system consists of two modular components:
• 19" rack-mountable Hub (connects to up to 8 Remote Access Units)
• Converts RF signals to IF on the downlink; IF to RF on the uplink
• Microprocessor controlled (for alarms, monitoring, and control)
• Auto-configurable bands
• Simplex interface to RF source
• Periodically polls all downstream RAUs for system status, and automatically
reports any fault or warning conditions
• Supplies DC power to RAUs over CATV cable
• Remote Access Unit (RAU)
• Converts IF signals to RF on the downlink; RF to IF on the uplink
• Microprocessor controlled (for alarms, monitoring, and control)
• Multi-band protocol independent, frequency specific units
System Hardware Description
The minimum configuration of a Fusion SingleStar system is one Hub and one RAU
(1-1). The maximum configuration of a system is one Hub and 8 RAUs (1-8). Multiple systems can be combined to provide larger configurations.
Figure 2-1 Fusion SingleStar System Hardware
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System OA&M Capabilities Overview
2.2System OA&M Capabilities Overview
InterReach Fusion SingleStar is microprocessor controlled and contains firmware which
enables much of the operations, administration, and mainten ance (OA&M) functionality.
Complete alarming, down to the field replaceable unit (that is, Fusion SingleStar Hub
and Remote Access Unit) and the cabling infrastructure, is available. All events
occurring in a system, defined as a Fusion SingleStar Hub and all of its associated
Remote Access Units, are automatically reported to the Hub. The Hub monitors system status and communicates that status using the following methods:
• Normally closed (NC) alarm contact closures can be tied to standard NC alarm
• Connection Methods:
monitoring systems or directly to a base station for basic alarm monitoring.
• The Hub’s front panel RJ-45 port connects directly to a PC (for local Ethernet
access).
• The Hub’s front panel RS-232 serial port connects directly to a modem (for
remote access).
• Remote access is also available with an optional 100BASE-T LAN switch connections to the RJ-45 port.
Use AdminBrowser to configure
or monitor a local or a remote
Fusion SingleStar system.
Figure 2-2 Three Methods for OA&M Communications
PC/Laptop
running a
Standard Browse r
RS-232Ethernet
Fusion SingleStar Hub
F-conn.
RAU
RS-232
R-J-45
Ethernet
t
Admin Browser
Modem
2
TCP/IP
1
3
LAN
Switch
Ethernet
Fusion SingleStar Hub
Fusion SingleStar Hub
PSTN
Modem
Fusion SingleStar Hub
AdminBrowser OA&M software runs on the Fusion SingleStar Hub microprocessor
and communicates to its downstream RAUs. Using AdminBrowser, you can configure a newly installed system, change system parameters, perform an end-to-end system test, or query system status from any standard web browser (Internet Explorer)
running on your PC/laptop system.
Refer to the AdminBrowser User Manual (D-620607-0-20 Rev A) for information
about installing and using the AdminBrowser software.
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2.2.1System Monitoring and Reporting
Each Fusion SingleStar Hub in the system constantly monitors itself and its downstream RAUs for internal fault and warning conditions. The results of this monitoring
are stored in memory and compared against new results.
When a Hub detects a change in status, it reports a fault or warning. Faults are indicated locally by red status LEDs. Both faults and warnings are reported to AdminBrowser software and displayed on a PC/laptop connected to the Hub’s RJ-45 port.
Passive antennas connected to the RAUs are not monitored automatically. Perform
the System Test in order to retrieve status information about antennas.
Using AdminBrowser, you can install a new system or new components, change system parameters, and query system status. Figure 2-3 illustrates how the system
reports its status to AdminBrowser.
Figure 2-3 System Monitoring and Reporting
System OA&M Capabilities Overview
PC/Laptop
running a
standard
web browser
Use a standard browser to communicate with remotely or locally
installed SingleStarsystems running
AdminBrowser.
If a fault or warning condition is
reported, the AdminBrowser graphical user interface indicates the problem on your standard PC browser.
The 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.
Fusion
SingleStar
Hub Admin-
Browser
2.2.2Using Alarm Contact Closures
You can connect the DB-9 female connector on the rear panel of the Fusion SingleStar Hub to a local base station or to a daisy-chained series of Fusion, Unison,
LGCell, and/or MetroReach Focus systems.
• When you connect MetroReach Focus or a BTS to the Fusion SingleStar, the
Fusion SingleStar Hub outputs the alarms (alarm source) and MetroReach Focus
or the BTS receives the alarms (alarm sense). This is described in Section 6.6.1 on
page 6-33.
RAU
RAU
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.
• When you connect LGCell to the Fusion SingleStar, the Fusion SingleStar Hub
receives the alarms (alarm sense) from LGCell (alarm source). This is described in
Section 6.6.2 on page 6-36.
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System Connectivity
2.3System Connectivity
The system uses standard 75 Ohm CATV cable. This makes any system expansion,
such as adding an extra antenna for additional coverage, as easy as pulling thin Ethernet cable.
Figure 2-4 Fusion SingleStar’s Architecture
InterReach
Fusion SingleStar
(RG-59. 6, or 11)
RAURAURAU
CATVCATV CATV
up to 8 RAUs per Hub
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2.4System Operation
• Downlink (Base Station to Wireless Devices)
The Fusion SingleStar Hub receives downlink RF signals from a base station using
The Hub converts the RF signals to IF
Fusion SingleStar Hub
Fusion SingleStar Hub
The Fusion SingleStar Hub
sends the RF signals to a
base station using coaxial
signals and sends them to RAUs (up to 8)
using CATV cable.
• Uplink (Wireless Devices to Base Station)
The Hub receives the IF signals from the
RAUs (up to 8) using CATV cable and converts them to RF signals.
System Operation
RAU
The RAU converts the IF signals
to RF and sends them to passive
antennas using coaxial cable.
RAU
The RAU receives uplink RF
signals from the passive
antenna using coaxial cable an
converts them to IF signals.
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2.5System Specifications
Table 2-1 Physical Specifications
ParameterFusion SingleStar HubRemote Access Unit
IF/RF Connectors4N, female (50 ohms), 1 Downlink/Uplink pair per
band
8 F , female (CATV 75 Ohm)
External Alarm Connector
(contact closure)
1 9-pin D-sub, female
Maximum: 400 mA @ 60V AC/DC
Typical: 4 mA @ 12V DC
ADMIN/LAN Interface
Connectors
LED Alarm and
Status Indicators
1 RJ-45, female
1 9-pin D-sub, male for optional modem
Unit Status (1 pair):
•Power
• Status
Port Status (1 per SF connector port):
• Link/RAU
AC Power (Volts)Rating: 115/230V, 6/3A, 50–60 Hz
Operating Range: 90–132V/170–250V auto-ranging
DC Power (Volts)—54V (from the Hub)
Power Consumption
54 mm x 286 mm x 281 mm
(2.13 in. × 11.25 in. × 11.13 in.)
Weight< 9.5 kg (< 21 lbs.)< 2.1 kg (< 4.6 lbs.)
*Excluding angle-brackets for 19'' rack mounting of hub.
**The Fusion SingleStar Hub’s typical power consumption assumes that the CATV RG-59 cable length is no more than 150 meters, the RG-6
cable length is no more than 170 meters, and RG-11 cable length is no more than 270 meters.
Table 2-2 Environmental Specifications
ParameterUnison Accel HubRAU
Operating Temperature 0° to +45°C (+32° to +113°F)–25° to +45°C (–13° to +113°F)
Non-operating Temper ature –20° to +85°C (–4° to +185°F)–25° to +85°C (–13° to +185°F)
Operating Humidity; non-condensing 5% to 95%5% to 95%
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Table 2-3 Operating Frequencies
System Specifications
RF Passband
Fusion RAUPart Number
850/1900FSN-8519-1850869–894824–849
900//1800FSN-9018-1900925–960880–915
900/2100FSN-9021-1900925–960830–715
2.5.1RF End-to-End Performance
The following tables list the RF end-to-end performance of each protocol.
NOTE: The system gain is adjustable in 1 dB steps from 0 to 15 dB, and the
gain of each RAU can be attenuated up to 10 dB in 1dB steps.
850/1900 RAU
Table 2-4 850 MHz RF End-to-End Performance
Parameter
Average gain with 75 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB)1515
Ripple with 150 m RG-59 (dB)2.53
Output IP3 (dBm)38
Input IP3 (dBm)–5
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)26
Noise Figure 1 Hub-8 RAUs (dB)16
Fusion
Band
Downlink
(MHz)
Uplink
(MHz)
19001930–19901850–1910
18001805–18801710–1785
Typical
DownlinkUplink
Table 2-5 1900 MHz RF End-to-End Performance
Typical
Parameter
Average gain with 75 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB)1515
Ripple with 150 m RG-59 (dB)3.54
Output IP3 (dBm)38
Input IP3 (dBm)5
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)26
Noise Figure 1 Hub-8 RAUs (dB)17
DownlinkUplink
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900/1800 RAU
Table 2-6 900 MHz RF End-to-End Performance
Typical
ParameterDownlinkUplink
Average Downlink gain with 75 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB)1515
Ripple with 75 m RG-59 (dB)34
Output IP3 (dBm)38
Input IP3 (dBm)–5
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)26
Noise Figure 1 Hub-8 RAUs (dB)16
Table 2-7 1800 MHz RF End-to-End Performance
Typical
ParameterDownlinkUplink
Average gain with 75 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB)1515
Downlink ripple with 75 m Cat-5/5E/6 (dB)2
Uplink ripple with 75 m RG-59 (dB)2
Uplink gain roll off with 75 m RG-59 (dB)*
Output IP3 (dBm)38
Input IP3 (dBm)–12
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)26
Noise Figure 1 Hub-8 RAUs (dB)17
2
*Outside the center 60 MHz
900/2100 RAU
Table 2-8 900 MHz RF End-to-End Performance
Typical
ParameterDownlinkUplink
Average Downlink gain with 75 m RG-59 at 25°C (77°F) (dB)1515
Ripple with 75 m RG-59 (dB)34
Output IP3 (dBm)38
Input IP3 (dBm)–5
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)26
Noise Figure 1 Hub-8 RAUs (dB)16
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Table 2-9 2100 MHz RF End-to-End Performance
Typical
Parameter
DownlinkUplink
Average gain w/ 75 meters RG-59 @ 25°C (dB)1515
Ripple with 75 m RG-59 (dB)2.54
Spurious Output Levels (dBm)<–30
UMTS TDD Band Spurious Output Level
Output 1 dB Compression Point (dBm)26
Noise Figure 1 Hub-8 RAUs (dB)17
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SECTION 3Fusion SingleSt ar Hub
The Fusion SingleStar Hub interfaces between two individual RF sources (being base
station, repeater, or MetroReach Focus system) and up to eight Remote Access Units.
The Fusion SingleStar is a multi-band system. One RF source (Band 1 or RF1) goes
to the 35 MHz band and the other RF source (Band 2 or RF2) goes to the 75 MHz
band. The system installs in a 19" equipment rack and is usually collocated with the
RF source in a telecommunications closet.
• Downlink Path
The Fusion SingleStar Hub receives downlink RF signals from each RF source
(RF1, RF2) using coaxial cable. It converts the signals to IF and sends them to up
to eight RAUs using CATV cable. The Hub also sends OA&M communication to
the RAUs using the CATV cable.
• Uplink Path
The Fusion SingleStar Hub receives uplink IF signals from up to eight RAUs using
CATV cable. It converts the signals to RF and sends them to an RF source (RF1,
RF2) using coaxial cable. The Hub also receives status information from the RAUs
using the CATV cable.
Figure 3-1 shows a detailed view of the major RF and functional blocks of the Hub.
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Figure 3-1 Fusion SingleStar Hub Block Diagram
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