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Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the
contents without prior notice. Should the content of printed user documentation shipped with
product differ from documentation provided on a product CD (inclusive of the associated Help
modules), the printed user documentation supersedes the documentation on the product CD. In no
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and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other
similar damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all products, publications and services during
and after the warranty period.
Specific Disclaimer for High-Risk Activities
This Product is not specifically designed, manufactured, tested or intended for use in high-risk
activities including, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, on-line control of aircraft, air
traffic, aircraft navigation or aircraft communications; or in the design, construction, operation or
maintenance of any nuclear facility. ADC (including its affiliates) and its suppliers specifically
disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for such purposes or any other purposes.
The InterReach Spectrum user documentation is intended for system
administrators, engineers and installers responsible for planning, administering,
configuring, and maintaining ADC InterReach Spectrum systems.
Table 1 lists the
manuals that correspond to this InterReach Spectrum release.
Table 1. InterReach Spectrum User Documentation
TitleADCP Number
InterReach Spectrum Quick Start GuideADCP-77-165
InterReach Spectrum Host Unit Installation GuideADCP-77-166
InterReach Spectrum Expansion Module Group Installation GuideADCP-77-167
InterReach Spectrum Remote Access Unit Installation GuideADCP-77-168
InterReach Spectrum™ Element Management System 7.2 User ManualADCP-77-189
FCC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of Title 47 CFR, Part 22
(800 MHz Cellular), Part 24 (1900 MHz - PCS), Part 90 (800/900 - SMR), and Part
27 (700 MHz, 2100 MHz - AWS).
IC: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of RSS-131 (800/900 –
SMR), RSS-132 (800 - Cellular), and RSS-133 (1900 – PCS). The term “IC:” before
the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada Technical
Specifications were met.
The Manufacturer's rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier
operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating
would have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is
re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. This power
reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an
attenuator at the output of the device.
NOTE:The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has developed guidelines for
evaluation of human exposure to RF emissions. The guidelines incorporate limits for
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) for power density of transmitter operating at
frequencies between 300 kHz and 100 GHz. Limits have been set for portable, mobile, and
fixed equipment. ADC products fall in the category of fixed equipment; products intended
to be permanently secured and exposures are evaluated for distances greater than 20cm
(7-7/8”). Portable devices fall into exposures of less than 20cm, where SAR evaluations
are used.
Preface
Antenna gain is restricted to 1.5 W ERP (2.49 W EIRP) in order to satisfy RF exposure
compliance requirements. If higher than 1.5 W ERP, routine MPE evaluation is needed.
The antennas should be installed to provide at least 20cm from all persons to satisfy MPE
requirements of FCC Part 2, 2.1091.
UL/CUL: This will be installed in a restricted access location. This equipment
complies, per UL and CUL 50, Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
UL/CUL: This equipment complies with UL and CUL 60950-1 Standard for Safety
for Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment.
UL: This equipment is UL Plenum rated under UL 2043.
CAUTION!Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
InterReach Spectrum supports up to eight frequency bands in a single system.
Each antenna location supports those bands in modular, group pairings. Each
location includes a Main Remote Access Unit (MRAU), which can power up to three
additional Secondary Remote Access Units (SRAUs). An MRAU supports two
frequency bands, and each SRAU can support up to two frequency bands, for a
total of up to eight frequency bands. MRAUs and SRAUs are grouped logically,
based on common service provider groupings and include, as an example:
•850/1900
•700/700 MIMO
•800/900 SMR
•1900/AWS.
To add more frequency bands, you connect an SRAU to the existing MRAU.
Figure 1 illustrates how RF and IF signals are sent between Spectrum units and
modules.
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NOTE:This book refers to the Omni Antenna (4214-M727), which is the antenna that ADC
recommends. Other antennas may be used. For further information on the Omni Antenna,
see
“Appendix C: Omni Antenna” on page 21.
Product Overview
Main Remote Access Units
The Main Remote Access Unit (MRAU) receives FWD IF signals from an IF
Expansion Unit (IFEU), which is part of the Spectrum Expansion Module Group,
using 75
a passive RF antenna using 50
configuration information and power from and sends its status information to the
IFEU.
The MRAU receives REV RF signals from a passive RF antenna using 50 coaxial
cable. It converts the signals to IF and sends them to the IFEU using 75
cable.
MRAU Ports, Cable, and Connectors
CATV cable. The MRAU converts the IF signals to RF and sends them to
coaxial cable. The MRAU also receives
CATV
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REV IF OUT REV SECONDARY PORTS
Ref # ComponentDeviceFunction
RF SubMiniature version A
1
(SMA) cable
2Antenna port 50 N-type connectorConnects to an antenna.
3FWD IF IN connectorF connector port
4FWD SECONDARY PORTS (1 - 3) F connector ports
5REV SECONDARY PORTS (1 - 3) F connector ports
8REV IF OUT connectorF connector port
(1) The AWS/PCS MRAUs does NOT have an RF SMA cable, and has two Antenna ports.
(1)
1 2 3
5
50 RF SMA-to-SMA cable
LINK STATUS
FWD SECONDARY PORTS
1 2 3
4
Connects two RF bands together when there is only one
N-type connector on the RAU.
For cases when there is an N-type connector for each RF
band (700MIMO or PCS/AWS), there will not be an SMA
cable.
Connects to the IFEU FWD Module IF OUT connector via
CATV cable.
Connect to a SRAU SECONDARY FWD connector via
CATV cable.
Connect to a SRAU SECONDARY REV connector via
CATV cable.
Connects to the IFEU REV Module IF IN connector via
CATV cable.
A Secondary Remote Access Unit (SRAU) receives FWD IF signals from the MRAU,
using 75
a passive RF antenna using 50
receives configuration information and power from and sends its status
information to the IFEU.
The SRAU receives REV RF signals from a passive RF antenna using 50 coaxial
cable. It converts the signals to IF and sends them to the MRAU using 75
cable.
SRAU Ports, Cable, and Connectors
CATV cable. The SRAU converts the IF signals to RF and sends them to
coaxial cable. The SRAU, through the MRAU, also
CATV
Ref #ComponentDeviceFunction
1SECONDARY REV connectorF connector port
2RF SMA cable
3Antenna port 50 N-type connectorConnects to an antenna.
4SECONDARY FWD connector F connector port
(1) The 700 MIMO SRAUs does NOT have an RF SMA cable, and has two Antenna ports.
(1)
50 RF SMA-to-SMA cable
Connects to one of the MRAU REV SECONDARY ports (1 - 3)
via CATV cable.
Connects two RF bands together when there is only one
N-type connector on the RAU.
For cases when there is an N-type connector for each RF band
(700MIMO or PCS/AWS), there will not be an SMA cable.
Connects to one of the MRAU FWD SECONDARY ports (1 - 3)
via CATV cable.
NOTE:The IFEU should be powered up before starting this procedure; see the InterReach
Spectrum Expansion Module Group Installation Guide (ADCP-77-167).
4Follow these rules for the CATV cables when connecting the IFEU to the MRAU:
•The FWD and REV cables should be close to the same length.
•The FWD and REV cables should be the same cable type (both RG6 or both
RG11).
•A pair of CATV cables connects each MRAU to the IFEU. The IFEU REV
Module IF IN port and the IFEU FWD Module IF OUT port must match. For
example, if IFEU REV Module IF IN Port 3 is used, use IFEU FWD Module IF
OUT Port 3.
•Refer to “Appendix B: 75-Ohm CATV Cable” on page 16 for information on
maximum RG-6 or RG-11 CATV cable lengths.
5Test the cable termination for each CATV cable before installing it.
6Connect F connector CATV cables on the IFEU and MRAU, in the order given
below.
If the LEDs do not perform as described in this procedure, refer to “MRAU LEDs”
on page 6.
aConnect a CATV cable from one of the IFEU FWD Module IF OUT connectors
(1 - 8) to the MRAU FWD IF IN connector.
bConfirm that the MRAU FWD IF IN LED is yellow, which indicates a corre ct
physical connection.
cConnect a CATV cable from the IFEU REV Module IF IN connector (1 - 8) to
the MRAU REV IF OUT connector, making sure that you pair the port used
to the same port number selected in Step 6a.
If the connection is correct, the MRAU powers up and the MRAU FWD IF IN
LED turns green.
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CAUTION!To prevent interference, do not install an 850/1900 MRAU antenna near an 800/900 SRAU.
The 850 MHz band must be 20 feet away from the 800/1900 SRAU’s passive antenna.
7Use one of the following 6’ and 20’ CATV RG6 jumpers, available for purchase
from ADC, to connect an MRAU to SRAUs.
ADC Part Number DescriptionNote
300469-06’ RG-6 Cable; F Male to F Male
300469-120’ RG-6 Cable; F Male to F Male
CATV cable that connects the MRAU to SRAUs. Two
cables required per SRAU.
CATV cable that connects the MRAU to SRAUs. Two
cables required per SRAU.
8Test the cable termination for each CATV cable before installing it.
9Connect F connector CATV cables from the MRAU to an SRAU, in the order
given below. If the LEDs do not perform as described in this procedure, refer
to
“SRAU LEDs” on page 8.
aConnect a CATV cable from an MRAU FWD SECONDARY PORT (1, 2, or 3) F
connector to the SRAU SECONDARY FWD F co nnector.
bConfirm that the SRAU SECONDARY FWD LED is yellow, which indicates a
correct physical connection.
cConnect a CATV cable from an MRAU REV SECONDARY PORT (1, 2, or 3) F
connector to the SRAU SECONDARY REV F connector, matching the same
port number selected in Step 9a. That is, if in Step 9a you connected an F
connector to the MRAU FWD SECONDARY PORT 1, the paired CATV cable
must connect to the MRAU REV SECONDARY PORT 1.
If the connection is correct, the SRAU powers up and the SRAU SECONDARY
FWD LED turns green.
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Supported Frequency Blocks2 per Remote Antenna Unit; 1-8 per Host Unit
Bandwidth1.5 to 75 MHz non-contiguous
Frequency Band Supported850 Cellular; 800 iDEN; 900 iDEN; 1900 PCS;
2100 AWS; 700 Upper C Lower ABC
Propagation Delay
System Delay<12 microseconds
Delay Management Digital(Manual or Automatic)
Noise Figure
Noise FigureFor 1 Host, 1 DRU, 8 RAUs: < 17 dB
For 1 Host, 4 DRUs, 32 RAUs: < 23 dB
Input IP3>-10 dBm
Optical Specifications
Optical Budget10 dB (Standard); 26 dB (Optional)
Digital Transport Rate3.072 Gbps
Nominal Passband Gain
Average gain with
190m of CATV
at 25° C (77° F) (dB)
Operating Temp-25°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +70°C
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions11.50" x 9.00" x 3.50"
Weight7.49 Pounds
Power Source54VDC (from IFEU)