UltraSite Antenna System Overview

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Contents



Contents

1 About this document 6

2 Introduction to Nokia UltraSite Antenna System 72.1 Antenna line without a Masthead Amplifier 72.2 Antenna line with a Masthead Amplifier 9

3 Features 113.1 Concurrent roll-out 113.2 Modular design 123.3 New choices for site locations 123.4 Integration to Nokia UltraSite 123.5 Co-siting 133.6 Customer Benefits 143.6.1 Cross Polarised Antennas 143.6.2 Dual band Antennas 153.6.3 UltraSite Masthead Amplifier 15

4 Examples of applications and configurations 174.1 Typical urban GSM site 174.2 Typical urban GSM dualband site 184.3 Typical urban GSM co-site 184.4 Typical Suburban GSM Site 194.5 Typical Rural GSM Site 204.6 Typical GSM Road Site 204.7 Urban WCDMA Site 214.8 Urban WCDMA Site with Smart Radio Concept 224.9 WCDMA / GSM Co Site 23

5 Management 25

6 Main Components of Nokia UltraSite AntennaSystem 26

6.1 Antennas 266.2 Masthead Amplifiers 266.3 Feeders 276.4 Antenna line components 276.5 Options 28

7 Technical Specifications 297.1 Antennas 297.1.1 Antennas for GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 networks 297.1.2 Antennas for WCDMA networks 307.2 Masthead Amplifiers 317.2.1 MHAs for GSM networks 317.2.2 MHA for WCDMA Networks 32



7.3 Feeders 337.4 Antenna line components 337.5 Options 34

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Version: Date: Author: Notes:

1.0 05 Oct 99 N. T. Thomas Issue 1.

2.0 16 Jan 00 N. T. Thomas Issue 1. Incorporation of minor changes.



1 About this document

This document is an overview of Nokia UltraSite Antenna System and containsthe following information:

• an introduction to Nokia UltraSite Antenna System in Chapter 2.

• the features of Nokia UltraSite Antenna System in Chapter 3.

• examples of applications and configurations in Chapter 4.

• the product structure of Nokia UltraSite Antenna System in Chapter 5.

• technical specifications in Chapter 6.

For more detailed information on the Nokia UltraSite Macrocellular Solutionand related products, see the Nokia UltraSite Solution Description and theProduct Overviews for the Nokia UltraSite BTS, Nokia FlexiHopperMicrowave Radio and Nokia UltraSite Support.

Introduction to Nokia UltraSite Antenna System



2 Introduction to Nokia UltraSite AntennaSystem

Growth of mobile penetration and industrial change towards data andmultimedia increases the challenges of macro cellular solutions. There is acontinuous need for high density traffic and transmission capabilities in additionto support for the ongoing data evolution. A concurrent need for capacity andquality improvements raise ever increasing demands for network operations.Cellular operators are responding to these demands by providing high capacitysites. The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is designed for serving thesedemands.

The Nokia antenna line and the Nokia UltraSite Masthead Amplifier (MHA) arespecially designed and tested, and are ideal for use with Nokia UltraSite BaseTranceiver Stations (BTS). The MHAs are a part of the Nokia antenna line andtogether with the BTS, form an integral part of a Nokia built GSM andWCDMA networks.

Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is a ‘state of the art’ solution for NokiaUltraSite applications from low capacity road sites to high capacity urban sites.It represents the latest technology where special requirements of high qualitymacro cellular sites are fulfilled. Due to modularity, the Nokia UltraSiteAntenna System is an extremely flexible design.

2.1 Antenna line without a Masthead Amplifier

The purpose of the antenna line is to distribute the RF signal from the BTS tothe surrounding atmosphere with a minimum of losses. Each component in theantenna line system is thoroughly tested, first individually, then as part of thesystem. High contact pressure in the components eliminates unnecessary inter-modulation of the products and ensures mechanical stability. All metalliccomponents, connectors and installation hardware are made of corrosionresistant materials. The insulating materials are UV resistant and can withstandall types of air pollution.

Figure 1 shows an antenna line without an MHA. The significance of thenumbers is as follows:



Item Description

1 The antennas can be either vertically polarised or cross-polarized anddirectional or omni-directional antenna.

2 The jumper cable is a flexible low loss cable (1/2") which is used atthe ends of the feeder. It protects the connectors from the forcescaused by the feeder cable. Jumpers are IP68 classified.

3 The inner conductors of the 7/16 connector are made of silver platedbrass or a special grade of copper. All connectors are IP68-classified.

4 The grounding kit ensures that the Antenna line is DC grounded as aprotection against lightning.

5 The RF-feeder is corrugated coaxial cable. It can be of different sizes,i.e. 1/2”, 7/8” and 1 5/8”, depending on the length of the mast andthe desired attenuation.

6 Cable clamps are made of stainless steel and plastic and they are easyand quick to install. Design of the clamps prevents over tightening ofa feeder cable.

7 A compact EMP protector protects the BTS against lightning andover voltage that may occur down the antenna line.

8 The wall feed through kit facilitates the connection of the feeders tothe inside of a building without the ingress of water.

Introduction to Nokia UltraSite Antenna System



Figure 1. Antenna line without an MHA

2.2 Antenna line with a Masthead Amplifier

Figure 2 shows an antenna line with an MHA system. The numbers 9, 10 and 11in the figure are identified as follows:

IndoorOutdoor

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

2384



Item Description

9 The Nokia MHA is used to compensate cable losses between the BTSand the antenna and, thus, prevent the imbalance between thedownlink and the uplink.

10 An extra jumper cable needs to be added. The jumper cable is a ½”jumper with 7/16 male/male connectors.

11 The Bias-Tee, with or without VSWR monitoring, supplies the MHAwith a DC voltage from the BTS.

Figure 2. Antenna line with an MHA

IndoorOutdoor

1

10

3

4

5

6

11

2384

9

2

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3 Features

The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System has many features which contribute to itsflexibility and usage. The following sections describe the many qualitiespertinent to the Nokia UltraSite Antenna System.

All the features described provide a customer with a cost effective network,optimum cellular coverage and aesthetic qualities.

3.1 Concurrent roll-out

One complete solution is the safest and most economical. When building acomplete site which is designed as a system, the result is less complicated andmore efficient to implement and to operate. There is less co-ordinationproblems, fewer misunderstandings, less elements and a common interface forroll-out. The one solution method reduces the time span of roll-out, i.e.operation of the site can be implemented sooner.

Nokia UltraSite Antenna System and other elements of a BTS site havecommon logistics and can, therefore, be implemented together. Identical designof cabinets eases implementation and accelerates roll-out, hence revenuegeneration begins sooner. Common logistics also have a heavy impact oninventory and, therefore, releases capital for service creation.

Time to market is critical, particularity in dense urban areas where roll-out ismore challenging due to itemised regulations. Fast roll-out creates lessinterference to the surrounding community and, therefore, eases necessarypermits.

The Antenna line products are linked to Planning Services. The PlanningService provides advice about antenna selections and planning of the radionetwork. In addition, Implementation Services gives advice about theinstallation and the equipment required.



3.2 Modular design

Modularity means flexibility when fitting antenna systems to different sites.Modular product structure consists of standard building blocks and kits forstandard solutions. Also, site installation is made easy and expedient because ofmodular design.

The use of standard building blocks and kits facilitates expansion and upgradingof existing BTS sites. Also the design of the Nokia UltraSite Antenna Systemtook account of the easy expandability and upgrading for future requirementswhich modularity allows.

3.3 New choices for site locations

The antennas are designed to make site acquisition easier and faster.

Use of cross-polarized and dual band antennas has an impact on operationalexpenditure by minimising site rental costs and the number of antenna feeders.

A coordinated design with the Nokia UltraSite Antenna System gives anaesthetic appearance and eases acceptance by site owners by reducing visualpollution.

3.4 Integration to Nokia UltraSite

The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is designed for supporting NokiaUltraSite.

Integrated dual band duplex units in the GSM BTS and dual band antennas are acompact solution, minimizing the number of antenna feeders required.

Nokia UltraSite MHAs are an integral element of a site and use BiasTees(one/MHA) installed in the BTS for their power supply and VSWR monitoring(of the antenna line). Operation of the MHAs can be monitored through theNetwork Management System (NMS).

Tested compatibility of each building block to the whole system ensures a riskfree alternative for an operator.

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3.5 Co-siting

Existing antennas and antenna lines can be utilised when Nokia UltraSite isbuilt in an existing site. This minimize investment costs and makes theinstallation much easier and faster.

The antenna system can be shared either fully or partially based on the intendedconfiguration and existing antenna scheme. Sharing the existing antennas andfeeders depends on how they are utilised by the existing BTS. Utilizing existingfacilities makes the network expansion feasible and cost effective.

If antenna line losses are the main concern, the best solution is to install newantennas and antenna lines. In this case there are not any added losses(combiners; diplexers) to the antenna line.

3.5.1 Co-siting between GSM BTSs

If Nokia UltraSite GSM BTS is built in an existing Talk-family BTS site, thereare various possibilities to utilise common antenna lines.

3.5.1.1 No-diversity solution

Sharing the existing antennas and feeders depends on the way the Talk-familyBTS uses them. If they are all used for transmitting by the Talk-family BTSand if no new antennas can be introduced, then the only way to share theantennas and feeders is to do external hybrid combining before sending thesignals to the feeders. The disadvantage of this is the reduced output powercaused by the extra combining.

3.5.1.2 Diversity solution

In cases where the Talk-family BTS uses only some of the antennas fortransmitting, the diversity branch can be used for transmitting by NokiaUltraSite GSM BTS and the receiver diversity information can be exchangedbetween the BTSs using a separate cable set.

The diversity branch cabling as well as the different gains of the diversity pathscoming from the other cabinet degrade the diversity receiver sensitivity.

3.5.1.3 MHA solution

Use of MHAs is possible only if Talk and UltraSite GSM BTSs have their ownantenna lines and antennas. Talk family MHAs can also be connected to theUltraSite BTS but because current consumption of the MHAs is different, theUltraSite BTS has to be configured so that it can monitor Talk MHA currents.This is done when commissioning the BTS. Also, the gain of an UltraSite BTSduplexer unit has to be adjusted so that it is suitable for the Talk family MHA.Because UltraSite MHAs have more gain than Talk family MHAs, they cannotbe connected to the Talk BTS.



3.5.1.4 Dual band solution

If Nokia UltraSite GSM BTS is used to provide dual band capability to anexisting single band Talk family site, the difference compared to a pure singleband case is that only the antennas need to be changed to dual band antennaswhich have integrated diplexers. Using one dual band cross-polarized antennaper sector saves antenna installation space. Existing 900MHz antennas can beutilized if new 1800MHz antennas can be installed.

If a dual band sector is built within the UltraSite BTS, employment ofintegrated dual band duplex units in Nokia UltraSite BTS allow sharing of thefeeders. If existing 900MHz Talk BTS is expanded with 1800MHz UltraSiteBTS, external diplexers have to be used in the BTS end of the antenna line inorder to minimize the number of antenna feeders.

3.5.2 Co-siting with WCDMA

Dual band antennas for WCDMA GSM 900 and for WCDMA GSM 1800makes antenna sharing possible. There are also dual band antennas withdifferent angles for both bands. By using this type of antenna it is possible tointegrate a 3-sector GSM site and a 6-sector WCDMA site in an optimal way.

Antenna line sharing has been implemented by Nokia triplexers which haveseparate branches for GSM 900, GSM 1800 and WCDMA. In the case of twonetworks only, the empty branch can be left unused.

The WCDMA branch of the triplexer has a built-in DC-pass function thatmakes it possible to use MHAs. This applies only for a WCDMA branch. Ifadditional MHAs are required, they have to be equipped with direct DC feed.

3.6 Customer Benefits

Increased macro cellular capacity and quality are achieved using the NokiaUltraSite Antenna System. The diversity of antenna construction and theaddition of an MHA system to the antenna line facilitates this feature.

Uplink imbalances and losses between the BTS and antenna are considerablyreduced by the MHA system.

3.6.1 Cross Polarised Antennas

The cross-polarized antennas are required when polarisation diversity is usedinstead of spatial diversity. The advantage of polarization diversity is that siteacquisition is easier and installation is faster. The antennas of one site can beinstalled around one small tube instead of a support structure needed to create

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the necessary spatial separation for diversity. Only one physical antenna isrequired per cell although it has two separate arrays that have their ownconnectors. The environmental impact is improved by using cross-polarizationantennas.

The efficiency of polarisation diversity is nearly the same as that of spatialdiversity in an urban environment. In a rural environment it may be slightly lesscompatible. Anyhow, benefits justify the slightly weaker performance.

The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is provided with a diverse range ofantennas which provides the customer with a number of advantages. Theantennas are listed in section 7.1.

3.6.2 Dual band Antennas

Dual band cross-polarised antennas are used in dual band BTSs instead ofseparate antennas. Only one physical antenna is required per cell although it hastwo separate cross-polarised arrays for both bands having their own connectors.This gives logistical and reliability advantages.

The advantages of dual band antennas are a better visual impact reducing visualpollution, minimised site rental costs, easy site installation and easier and fastersite acquisition.

GSM dual band antennas are also available with integrated diplexers. Use ofdiplexers reduces the number of feeder cables because both bands can use thesame feeder.

The use of dual band antennas at the onset of constructing a single band siteensures easy upgrading at a later date.

3.6.3 UltraSite Masthead Amplifier

The Nokia MHA system solution is highly recommended to be used with aNokia UltraSite BTS.

The benefits of using the Nokia MHA is that the cell sizes can be extended. Thismeans that fewer BTSs are needed in the network to acquire the same coverage,thereby providing cost savings for the operator in coverage limited areas. It alsoprovides larger receiver coverage area to mobile phone users.

Uplink imbalance is caused by improvements in handset technology where thereceiving performance is not matched to the transmitting performance andexcessive feeder losses between the BTS and the antenna. To prevent thisuplink imbalance, the Nokia MHA is used for increasing the BTS receiving cellsize in the uplink direction.

The MHA compensates for antenna line losses between the Rx antenna and thefront end of the BTS receiver. It also improves the noise figure of the system byapproximately the difference of the system noise figures obtained with and



without an MHA. A lower Noise Figure is achieved which ensures bettersensitivity, thus increasing network quality.

An MHA can be used on both the main (transmitting/receiving) antenna and thediversity (receiving) antenna.

EMP protection of the antenna line is provided by the Bias Tee; no additionalEMP protection devices are needed.

Examples of applications and configurations



4 Examples of applications andconfigurations

The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System provides an affordable antenna system forall Nokia UltraSite applications.

4.1 Typical urban GSM site

Capacity solution for outdoor ‘rooftop’ urban sites. Three-sector BTS which includes4+4+4 transceivers with wide band combining (4:1) offers a flexible evolution pathfrom small configurations to large capacities. Use of 2-way diversity means twofeeders and one X-polarization antenna per sector.

TX/RX ant.

RX div ant.

Antenna

BTSEMP



4.2 Typical urban GSM dual band site

Capacity solution for indoor urban sites. High traffic capacity for voice and datais configured with two bands, three-sector BTS which includes 8+8+8 / 4+4+4transceivers with wide band combining (4:1, 2:1). Integrated diplexers in theBTS allow use of common antenna feeder cables for both bands. Two dual bandXX-polarization antennas with integrated diplexers per sector are needed.

4.3 Typical urban GSM co-site

Capacity upgrade solution for existing Talk family sites. Three-sector BTSwhich includes existing 2+2+2 transceivers (2:1 combining) is upgraded withnew 2+2+2 transceivers with wide band combining (2:1).

BTS

diplexer

TX/RX ant. for 900/1800

RX div ant. for 900/18000

DualbandAntenna

TX/RX ant. for 900/1800

RX div ant. for 900/18000

DualbandAntenna




4.4 Typical Suburban GSM Site

Outdoor ‘greenfield’ solution for suburban sites provides large coverage areaand high capacity. This is provided by a three-sector BTS which includes 6+6+6transceivers with RTC combining (6:1) and 2-way diversity. Only one cross-polarization antenna and two Masthead Amplifiers (MHAs) for each sector arerequired.

Talk BTS

Antenna

UltraSite BTS

AFE TRX1 TRX2

DUxx

WCxTRX1

TRX2M2xA

1. sector1. sector

2+2+2 900 AFE Talk extended with2+2+2 900 WBC UltraSite, 2-way diversity

TX/RX ant.RX div ant.

Antenna

BTSBiasT

MHA MHA



4.5 Typical Rural GSM Site

Coverage solution for outdoor ‘greenfield’ rural sites. A three-sector BTS whichincludes 2+2+2 transceivers with by-pass combining and 2-way diversity isutilised. High output power (28W) ensures a large coverage area, therebyreducing the number of sites required. The number of antennas is minimisedusing cross-polarization antennas. This solution gives low visual impact. TwoMasthead Amplifiers (MHAs) for each sector are used to compensate losses oflong feeder cables which are typical for rural sites.

4.6 Typical GSM Road Site

Coverage solution for outdoor ‘greenfield’ road sites. A two-sector BTS whichincludes 1+1 transceivers with boosters is utilised. High output power (60W) andgreatly increased sensitivity with Mastehead Amplifiers (MHAs) means a largecoverage area and less sites in a network. An MHA extends the uplink coveragein a large cell. If 4-way diversity (combination of space and polarisationdiversity) is used, four feeders, two cross-polarization antennas and MHAs forboth sectors are needed.


Antenna

BTSBiasT

MHA MHA




4.7 Urban WCDMA Site

The amount of bandwidth available for the operator has a direct impact on the siteconfigurations to be used. The typical urban site has three sectors with 1 to 4 carriersor six sectors with 1 to 2 carriers. Because of the improved system noise figure anduplink sensitivity, the use of MHAs is always recommended.

MHA MHA


Antenna

MHA MHA

BTSBiasT

RX div ant.RX div ant.

Antenna

3 sect: WCDMA X-pol 65 deg antenna

Antenna

BTSBiasT with MHA control and

VSWR sensing

MHA MHAWCDMA MHA with 12 dB step

adjustable gain

3 sector site:

Antennas 3 pcs

MHAs 6 pcs

Feeder l ines 6 pcs

6 sector site:

Antennas 6 pcs

MHAs 12 pcs

Feeder l ines 12 pcs

6 sect: WCDMA X-pol 45 deg antenna



4.8 Urban WCDMA Site with Smart Radio Concept

The performance of a three-sector WCDMA site can be enhanced by the use ofSmart Radio Concept (SRC). SRC means coverage improvement by the use of4-way diversity and capacity increase by the use of downlink diversity. The useof SRC requires 4 separate feeder lines for each sector. The antennas can haveeither vertical or cross-polarisation.

WCDMA X-pol 65 deg antenna

WCDMA BTS

BiasTs with MHA control and

VSWR sensing

MHA MHA

3 sector site with SRC:

Antennas 6 pcs (X- pol)

MHAs 12 pcs

Feeder l ines 12 pcs

20 - 150 cm

Antenna lines in one sector:

Antenna line 1: Tx1, Tx2 div, Rx1, Rx2 div 2

Antenna line 2: Rx1 div 1, Rx2 div 3

Antenna line 3: Tx2, Tx1 div, Rx2, Rx1 div 2,

Antenna line 4: Rx 2 div 1, Rx1 div 3




4.9 WCDMA/GSM Co-Site

In this configuration example, three (GSM 900, GSM 1800 and WCDMA)networks utilise the same antennas and antenna lines. Antenna sharing has beenimplemented by using GSM 900/GSM 1800 dual band antennas. Antenna linesharing has been implemented by using Nokia triplexers which allow the use ofMHAs in the WCDMA branch.

Ant enna 1:

GSM 900 / 1800

Dual Band X- pol

Ant enna 2:

WCDMA X-pol

GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / WCDMA Triplexer- 1

WCDMA

MHA

WCDMA

MHA

WCDMA

BTS with Bias- Ts

GSM 900

BTS

GSM 1800

BTS

GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / WCDMA Triplexer- 2

3 sector site:

GSM 900/1800 antennas: 3 pcs

WCDMA antennas: 3 pcs

WCDMA MHAs: 6 pcs

Triplexers: 6 pcs

Feederlines: 6 pcs



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5 Management

Monitoring of the Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is effected by a VSWRmeasurement feature implemented in a Bias Tee (optional), and an alarm cable.

The status of each MHA unit is monitored by measuring its currentconsumption continuously by the corresponding BTS unit. The alarm states arerelayed from the BTS to the NMS. Additionally, these alarm states can bechecked locally at the BTS using a laptop computer.



6 Main Components of Nokia UltraSiteAntenna System

This chapter identifies and describes all the elements comprising a NokiaUltraSite Antenna System.

6.1 Antennas

Macro cell antennas:

• For GSM900, GSM1800 , GSM1900 and WCDMA

• Vertical polarized panels

• Cross-polarized panels

• GSM900/1800 dual band, cross-polarized panels with and without diplexers

• WCDMA/GSM900, WCDMA/GSM1800 dual band, cross-polarizedpanels without diplexers

• Omni directional.

Panel antennas are available with different gains and scales. Some models areequipped with an electrical tilting option.

Dual band cross-polarized, cross-polarized, panel and omni directional antennakits always consist of the antenna and clamps. Some kits also include a tiltingunit.

6.2 Masthead Amplifiers

The Nokia UltraSite High Gain Masthead Amplifier system comprises thefollowing items:

• Amplifier including mounting bracket and clips.

• Bias Tee, with or without VSWR monitoring feature.

Main Components of Nokia UltraSite Antenna System



• Power cable from BTS to Bias Tee.

• VSWR monitoring cable from BTS to Bias Tee (if VSWR monitoring isused).

• Jumper cable (between an antenna and the MHA).

The Nokia MHA uses a single antenna line feeder from the BTS. It is designedto deliver Rx gain (GSM version 33dB, WCDMA version 12 dB), a low Rxnoise figure, and a low Tx loss in a compact, low volume, lightweight sealedenclosure.

The MHA must be mounted close and connected to the BTS receiver (Rx)antenna. It provides amplification to the uplink signal from the mobile receivedby the BTS Rx antenna.

The signal is then passed to the BTS via the antenna line and Bias Tee (which isdirectly connected to the BTS antenna connector). The MHA, which uses aLow Noise Amplifier (LNA) with a low noise figure, reduces the overall noisecontribution of the antenna feeder losses, the net effect being an improvement inBTS receive sensitivity.

6.3 Feeders

The RF-feeder is a corrugated coaxial cable. It can be of different sizes, i.e. ½",7/8" and 1 5/8", depending on the length of the mast and the desired attenuation.

The RF-feeder is made of high quality copper conductors. The feeders areabrasion resistant and the sheath is made of high-density polyethylene.

The cable clamps are made of stainless steel and plastic and are easy and quickto install. Design of the clamps prevents over tightening of a feeder cable.

6.4 Antenna line components

The inner conductors of the 7/16 connectors are made of silver plated brass or aspecial grade of copper. All connectors are IP68-classified.

The grounding kit ensures that the Antenna line is DC grounded againstlightning.

A compact EMP protector protects the BTS against lightning and over voltagesignals that may pass down the antenna line.

The jumper cable is a flexible, low loss cable (1/2") which is used at the endsof the feeder. It protects the connectors from forces caused by the feeder cable.Jumpers are IP68 classified.



6.5 Options

Diplexers are used in dual band solutions. External diplexer units are required ifthe antenna or BTS does not include an integrated diplexer. There are differentdiplexers for GSM 900/1800 and PDC/WCDMA applications.

Triplexers are used in GSM 900, GSM 1800 and WCDMA dual band and triband applications. Nokia triplexers have a DC pass function that allows the useof an MHA in one branch. (If more MHAs are required they have to beequipped with direct DC feed.).

Technical Specifications



7 Technical Specifications

This chapter deals with the range of antennas and associated equipmentavailable for the Nokia UltraSite System.

7.1 Antennas

7.1.1 Antennas for GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 networks

The range of antennas and characteristics of each pertinent to the NokiaUltraSite Systems are given in the following table.

Table 1. Antenna types

GSM 900 Panel Antennas:

Panel antenna kit ; 900 MHz, 15.5 dBi gain, 65o coverage

Panel antenna kit ; 900 MHz, 17dBi gain, 65o coverage


GSM 900 Omni Antennas:

Omni antenna: 900 MHz, 11 dBi gain, 360o coverage

GSM 900 cross-polarisation Antennas:

Panel antenna kit; 800/900 MHz, 9 dBi gain, 65o coverage

Panel antenna kit; 800/900 MHz, 15.5 dBi gain, 65o coverage

Panel antenna kit; 800/900 MHz, 17 dBi gain, 65o coverage

Panel antenna kit; 800/900 MHz, 17 dBi gain, 65o coverage, 6o Tilting

GSM Dual Band cross-polarisation Antennas without Diplexer, 4-inputPorts

Panel antenna kit; 900/1800 MHz, 12.5/13.5 dBi, 65o coverage, 4-port input



Panel antenna kit; 900/1800 MHz, 15/17 dBi, 65o/60o coverage, 4-port input

Panel antenna kit; 900/1800 MHz, 17/18.5 dBi, 65o /60o coverage, 4-port input

GSM Dual Band cross-polarisation Antennas with Diplexer, 2-input Ports:

Panel antenna kit; 900/1800 MHz, 12.5/13 dBi, 65o coverage, 2-port input

Panel antenna kit; 900/1800 MHz, 15/16.5 dBi, 65o /60o coverage, 2-port input

Panel antenna kit; 900/1800 MHz, 17/18 dBi, 65o /60o coverage, 2-port input


Panel antenna kit; 1710-1900 MHz, 15.5 dBi gain, 65o coverage

Panel antenna kit; 1710-1900 MHz, 16.5 dBi gain, 65o coverage, 8o Tilting

Panel antenna kit; 1710-1900 MHz, 18 dBi, 65o coverage, 2o Tilting

GSM 1800 Omni Antennas:

Omni antenna, 1800 MHz, 11 dBi gain, 360o coverage

GSM 1800 cross-polarisation Antennas:


Panel antenna kit; 1710-1800 MHz, 18 dBi gain, 65o coverage

Panel antenna kit; 1710-1800 MHz, 15.5 dBi gain, 65o coverage, 6o Tilting

Panel antenna kit; 1710-1800 MHz, 18 dBi gain, 65o coverage, 2o Tilting

Panel antenna kit; 1710-1800 MHz, 18 dBi gain, 65o coverage, 6o Tilting





7.1.2 Antennas for WCDMA networks

The range of antennas and their characteristics are given in the following table.

Table 2. Antenna types

WCDMA Panel Antennas:


Panel antenna kit ; 2000 MHz, 14.5dBi gain, 120o coverage

WCDMA Omni Antennas:

Omni antenna: 2000 MHz, 11 dBi gain, 360o coverage

GSM WCDMA cross-polarisation Antennas:




Panel antenna kit; 2000 MHz, 17.5 dBi gain, 45o coverage



WCDMA GSM Dual Band cross-polarisation Antennas, 4-input Ports

Panel antenna kit; 900/2000 MHz, 15/17 dBi, 65o / 60o coverage, 4-port input

Panel antenna kit; 900/2000 MHz, 15/17 dBi, 65o/45o coverage, 4-port input

Panel antenna kit; 1800/2000 MHz, 18 dBi, 65o /65o coverage, 4-port input

7.2 Masthead Amplifiers

7.2.1 MHAs for GSM networks

The Nokia UltraSite System MHA and Bias Tee range are listed in thefollowing table. Also itemised are the power and alarm cables:

Table 3. MHA and Bias Tee

MHA kits:

MHA kit; 900 MHz, 890-915 MHz band, A filter

MHA kit; 1800 MHz,1710-1755 MHz band, A filter

MHA kit; 1800 MHz, 1740-1785 MHz band, B filter

MHA kit; 1900 MHz, 1850-1870 MHz band, A filter

MHA kit; 1900 MHz, 1870-1890 MHz band, B filter

MHA kit; 1900 MHz, 1890-1910 MHz band, C filter

Bias Tee; 900/1800/1900, including power cable

Bias Tee; 900, VSWR, including power and alarm cables

Bias Tee; 1800/1900, VSWR, including power and alarm cables

Jumper cable for MHA, 1.5 m, m/m



Table 4. Specific technical data for Nokia UltraSite MHA 1800

Operating voltage +11 to +13.5 VDC

Maximum operating current 750 mA

Tx return loss 0.50 dB maximum

Noise figure at room temperature 1.60 dB maximum

Noise figure over operating range 1.90 dB maximum

Gain 33 dB + 1.5 dB

MTBF 325 000 hours minimum

Operating temperature range -40oC to +55oC

Size 387 x 210 x 81 mm

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7.2.2 MHA for WCDMA Networks

The Nokia UltraSite System MHA and Bias Tee range is described in thefollowing tables. Also itemised are the power and alarm cables:

Table 5. MHA and Bias Tee for WCDMA

MHA kit:

MHA kit; 2000 MHz, 1920-1980 MHz band,

Bias Tee; 2000, including power cable

Bias Tee; 2000, VSWR, including power and alarm cables

Jumper cable for MHA, 1.5 m, m/m

Table 6. Specific technical data for Nokia UltraSite MHA for WCDMA

Operating voltage 9.0 to 9.6 VDCD

Maximum operating current 230 mA

Insertion loss of Tx path 0.3 dB to 0.6 dB maximum

Gain path noise figure @ 12 dB gain 2.0 dB maximum

Gain 2-12dB + 1.5 in 1 dB steps

MTBF 325 000 hours minimum

Operating temperature range -40oC to +55oC

Size 387 x 210 x 81 mm




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7.3 Feeders

Feeder cables and clamp sets for GSM and WCDMA networks are listed in thefollowing table:

Table 7. Feeders

Feeder cables:

Feeder cable RF ½” 50 ohm

Feeder cable RF 7/8” 50 ohm

Feeder cable RF 1 5/8” 50 ohm

Feeder clamps:

Clamp set, 2 x ½” angle 40 x 40 mm

Clamp set, 2 x 7/8” angle 40 x 40 mm

Clamp set, 1 x 1 5/8” angle 40 x 40 mm

7.4 Antenna line components

The following table identifies the range of antenna line components for bothGSM and WCDMA networks:

Table 8. Antenna line components

GSM antenna line kits: outdoor solution:

Antenna line kit ½” including connectors and grounding kit – no jumpers

Antenna line kit 7/8” including connectors, 1.5 m m/f and 3 m m/f jumpers;grounding kit

Antenna line kit 5/8” including connectors, 1.5 m m/f and 3 m m/f jumpers;grounding kit

EMPs:

EMP 900 ¼ wave 7-16 m/f

EMP 1800 ¼ wave 7-16 m/f

EMP 1900 ¼ wave 7-16 m/f



EMP 2000 ¼ wave 7-16 m/f

7.5 Options

Table 9. Optional items

GSM diplexer kits:

Dual band 900/1800 diplexer

Jumper cable for diplexers: lower jumper; 3 m, m/m

Jumper cable for diplexers: upper jumper,1.5 m, m/m

WCDMA/GSM triplexer kit:

Tri band 900/180/WCDMA triplexer



WCDMA/PDC diplexer kit:

Dual band PDC/WCDMA diplexer



Glossary



Glossary

AC Alternating Current

Alarm Announcement given to the operating personnel about abnormal function of thesystem or about a failure, or an indication of the degradation of the service level orperformance

Alarm status The current status of the system; indicates what alarms are active, if any

BTS Base Transceiver Station; Base Station

DC Direct Current

EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility

EN European Norm

EMP Electro Magnetic Pulse

GSM Global System Mobile

LNA Low Noise Amplifier (part of MHA)

MHA Masthead Amplifier

NMS Network Management System

NTC Nokia Telecommunications Ltd

OMC Operations and Maintenance Centre

RAS Radio Access Systems

RF Radio Frequency

Rx Receiver

Site Specific installation location of a given BTS

Siteapplication

Complete telecom solution for the planned area, i.e. road side, rural, suburban orurban, where the capacity, coverage and expansion needs differ

SRC Smart Radio Concept

SW Software

TRX Transceiver unit, transmits and receives RF signals

Tx Transmitter

UL Underwriters Laboratories

UV Ultra Violet

VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

UltraSite Antenna System Overview

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