Graybar can help you complete your DAS project on-time and on-budget

Graybar can help you complete your DAS projecton-time and on-budget

What is a Distributed Antenna System (DAS)?A network of cable/fiber and antennas with

head-end electronics and wireless RF sources that enables wireless technology in your building

Public Safety Requirements - NFPA and ICC have national codes to ensure first responder radios and

their cell phones work inside your building.

Why do you need a DAS?

Why do you need a DAS? So visitors can make 911 calls inside your building. Did you know that 70% of 911 calls are made on cell phones?

911

Why do you need a DAS? To communicate with your visitors via text message

in the event of an emergency.

Why do you need a DAS? To avoid legal liabilities. The cost of a DAS is

far less than the cost of a lawsuit.

Besides public safety, why else do you need a DAS?

Why do you need a DAS? So your visitors can makevoice calls on their cell phones.

Why do you need a DAS? So your visitors can use their devices to share data.

Did you know? The average person has 3 devices.

Can you handle your current traffic? In 2016, it is estimated that traffic will be

16 times more than today. Is your network ready?

So Why Haven’t You Deployed a DAS Yet?

There are a lot of questions...

CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY?

Who should I buy from?Can I get if for free?

Am I required to provide 1st responder coverage?

WHICH MANUFACTURER IS THE BEST?

Graybar can help bringall the pieces together.

Contractor

Carrier/PublicSafety

OEMManufacturer

NeutralHost

SystemIntegrator

But it’s not a fast project.Most DAS projects take 6 months to a year or more.

Why do they take so long?

RequirementsGathering

Proposal and Pricing

DAS Turn Up and Integration

Project Documentation and Close Out

Warranty and Maintenance

Infrastructure Build

CarrierCoordination

Survey and Design

System Test and Verification

First, we need to understand your currentand future needs.

• Current Needs - i.e. Public Safety • Future Needs - i.e. Expansion Capabilities

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

Next, we conduct a Site Survey.Site Features to Evaluate: • Cable Pathways• Equipment Locations• Building RF Propagation Characteristics (walls, elevators)• Ambient RF Environment• Aesthetics

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

Then, we decide what the designwill look like.Design Elements: • Active or Passive DAS• RF Link Budgets• Carrier Approvals - Required

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

Infrastructure is InstalledDelivery is staged to match

installation schedules.

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

Don’t forget to get the carriers involvedThe carriers must always be involved: • DAS systems rebroadcast FCC licensed and regulated spectrum• Carrier approval and legal agreements are required

If carriers are not involved:• They have the right to shut down the system and keep it off-air• The DAS owner paid money for an unusable system• There is usually no recourse; a system redesign meeting carrier approval must be performed or remain off-air

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

Carriers are busy. Make sure you test and verify your system works before engaging with the carriers.

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Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

We continue to optimize and fine tuneafter the carriers run their tests.

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

We create documentationon how the system was built.

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

Always make sure you get a warranty and maintenance agreement to make sure your

system works for the long-term.

Graybar’s DAS Roadmap

Now you know:• What a DAS is• How it can improve your building• What a DAS installation process looks like

Ready to start your project?

Graybar can help you complete your DAS projecton-time and on-budget.

Contact us for a Free ConsultationVisit graybar.com/DAS-contact or call 1-800-GRAYBAR

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