Vecima Networks AP5857 VCom brochure

THE VCOM AP5857

STRAND RADIO SYSTEM

The VCom AP5857 strand radio system wirelessly extends the CATV HFC

network into underserved and hard to reach areas. Operating in the 5.8 GHz

unlicensed UNII band, the system provides a transparent full-duplex link for

DOCSISTMservice with the same 64 QAM/256 QAM (downstream) and

QPSK/16 QAM (upstream) signals that are used on the wired network.

The AP5857, working in conjunction with the VCom TRI5758, significantly

enhances market penetration of broadband wireless DOCSISTMservices while

minimizing the infrastructure investment and maintaining advanced services.

Product Features

• Wirelessly extend CATV HFC networks to provide broadband wireless DOCSIS

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services to areas outside the reach of the wired plant

• Strand mount design with fully weather-proof enclosure for quick and easy
integration into the outdoor CATV HFC network

• Supports SNMP management for remote control as well as local control via RS-232
interface for on site configuration and monitoring

• Internal demodulator/remodulator ensures excellent downstream signal,
independent of CATV downstream signal quality

• Incorporates a number of features to control upstream ingress, protecting current
wired customers and ensuring network integrity, such as:

- Automatic upstream muting

- Remote monitoring of upstream levels

- Control of upstream gain and muting

VCom Inc.

(formerly WaveCom Electronics Inc.)

150 Cardinal Place

Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7L 6H7

TEL: [phone]

FAX: [phone]
Website: www.vcom.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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ARDINAL PLACE, SASKATOON, SK S7L 6H7

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EL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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PECIFICATIONS

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AP5857 S

TRANDRADIOSYSTEM

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ACCESS POINT

AP5857

SUBSCRIBER UNIT

TRI5758 (WITH OPTION AP)

DOWNSTREAM

Transmit RF Output Frequency Range 5799 to 5823 MHz
Transmit EIRP +15 to +28 dBm
IF Input Frequency Range 91 to 857 MHz
IF Input Level Range 0 to +20 dBmV per channel
Downstream Modulation 64QAM, 5.06 MSym/sec or

256QAM, 5.36 MSym/sec

Downstream Flatness 1 dB p-p over 5 MHz, typical

UPSTREAM

Receive RF Input Frequency Range 5727 to 5751 MHz
Noise Figure (at RF connector) 6 dB max at max gain
Image Rejection 90 dB minimum
IF Output Frequency Range 18 to 42 MHz
Gain Range 36 ± 2 dB to 76 ± 2 dB

at mid band
IF Level 17 to 50 dBmV
Gain Flatness (frequency response) ± 0.5 dB over 3.2 MHz,

2 dBpp full band
Spectral Inversion No spectral inversion
Return Loss (IF) 13 dB: 5 to 42 MHz and

88 to 857 MHz

GENERAL

Upstream Ingress Mitigation Automatic upstream IF mute

Upstream gain control
Upstream mute control via remote access

Upstream power detector
IF Connector F female, 75 ohms
Power Requirements 35 to 90 VAC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 27 W maximum
Management Remote and local status monitoring

and control

SNMPv1.1 remote access

RS232 command line local craft interface
Operating Temperature Range -40 to +60 °C
Antenna Integrated: 60° horz. & 30°

vert. beamwidth
Downstream Link Margin
(line of sight)

16.5 dB (64QAM, 1 mile);

3.8 dB

(256QAM, 2 miles)

EMC Compliance FCC CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B

FCC Part 15 subpart E, section 15.401

Industry Canada RSS-210 6.2.2 (q1)

LELAN devices
Configurations Strand mount, utility pole mount, pipe

mount (options STRAND, POLE, PIPE)
Size 60.2 x 22.3 x 12.4 cm (23.7 x 8.8 x 4.9”)
Weight 7.1 kg (15.6 lbs)

DOWNSTREAM

RF Input Frequency 5799 to 5823 MHz
IF Output Frequency 540 to 564 MHz
Gain (Integrated) 36 dBi ± 2 dB
Gain Flatness (Frequency Response) ± 1.5 dB full range

± 0.5 dB any 6 MHz range
Gain Stability Over Temperature ± 2.0 dB
Noise Figure 6.0 dB typical, 7dB max
Image Rejection 90 dB minimum
Discrete Spurious (at IF port) -80 dBm between 540 and 564 MHz

-50 dBm from 5 MHz to 540 MHz and

from 564 MHz to 860 MHz
Phase Noise (IF) <-85 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz typical
Spectral Inversion No spectral inversion

U

PSTREAM

IF Input Frequency 18 to 42 MHz
RF (upstream) Output Frequency 5727 to 5751 MHz
Gain (Integrated) 26 dBi ± 2 dB
Gain Flatness (Frequency Response) ± 1 dB full band

± 0.5 dB over any 3.2 MHz band
Gain Stability Over Temperature ± 2.0 dB
Linear Output Power +5 dBm into antenna

(16 QAM, QPSK)
Spurious (at transmit port) -40 dBm 9 kHz to 21.4 GHz
Phase Noise < -85 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz typical
Spectral Inversion No spectral inversion
Return Loss (IF) 10 dB in transmit

and receive bands
IF Level for RF Activation + 5 dBmV
RF Activation/Mute Response Time <2 microseconds

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ENERAL

Integrated Flat Panel Antenna

Gain 23 dBi
Beamwidth 9.0 degrees
Polarity Vertical or horizontal

Cross Polarization Isolation 20 dB

Front/Back Ratio 30 dB
IF Connector F female, 75 ohms
DC Supply 18 to 24 VDC, 12W max.
Operating Temperature -40°C to +60°C
Size 30.5 x 30.5 x 7.5 cm (12 x 12 x 3")
Mounting Pole mount

1" to 2.5" dia. pole or wall
mount with 90 deg pol,

az and el adjustment
Weight 2.7 kg max.
Part Number TRI5758, option AP