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The information in this document is subject to change without notice and describes only the product defined in the introduction of this documentation. This document is intended for the use of Nokia Networks' customers only for the purposes of the agreement under which the document is submitted, and no part of it may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or means without the prior written permission of Nokia Networks. The document has been prepared to be used by professional and properly trained personnel, and the customer assumes full responsibility when using it. Nokia Networks welcomes customer comments as part of the process of continuous development and improvement of the documentation. The information or statements given in this document concerning the suitability, capacity, or performance of the mentioned hardware or software products cannot be considered binding but shall be defined in the agreement made between Nokia Networks and the customer. However, Nokia Networks has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the instructions contained in the document are adequate and free of material errors and omissions. Nokia Networks will, if necessary, explain issues which may not be covered by the document. Nokia Networks' liability for any errors in the document is limited to the documentary correction of errors. Nokia Networks WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY EVENT FOR ERRORS IN THIS DOCUMENT OR FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING MONETARY LOSSES), that might arise from the use of this document or the information in it. This document and the product it describes are considered protected by copyright according to the applicable laws. NOKIA logo is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of their respective companies, and they are mentioned for identification purposes only. Copyright Nokia Networks Oy 2000. All rights reserved.

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Contents
1 2 2.1 2.2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 7 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 About this document 6 Introduction to Nokia UltraSite Antenna System 7 Antenna line without a Masthead Amplifier 7 Antenna line with a Masthead Amplifier 9 Features 11 Concurrent roll-out 11 Modular design 12 New choices for site locations 12 Integration to Nokia UltraSite 12 Co-siting 13 Customer Benefits 14 Cross Polarised Antennas 14 Dual band Antennas 15 UltraSite Masthead Amplifier 15 Examples of applications and configurations 17 Typical urban GSM site 17 Typical urban GSM dualband site 18 Typical urban GSM co-site 18 Typical Suburban GSM Site 19 Typical Rural GSM Site 20 Typical GSM Road Site 20 Urban WCDMA Site 21 Urban WCDMA Site with Smart Radio Concept 22 WCDMA / GSM Co Site 23 Management 25 Main Components of Nokia UltraSite Antenna System 26 Antennas 26 Masthead Amplifiers 26 Feeders 27 Antenna line components 27 Options 28 Technical Specifications 29 Antennas 29 Antennas for GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 networks 29 Antennas for WCDMA networks 30 Masthead Amplifiers 31 MHAs for GSM networks 31 MHA for WCDMA Networks 32

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Feeders 33 Antenna line components 33 Options 34

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Summary of changes

Version: 1.0 2.0

Date: 05 Oct 99 16 Jan 00

Author: N. T. Thomas N. T. Thomas

Notes: Issue 1. Issue 1. Incorporation of minor changes.

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About this document

This document is an overview of Nokia UltraSite Antenna System and contains the 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 Solution and related products, see the Nokia UltraSite Solution Description and the Product Overviews for the Nokia UltraSite BTS, Nokia FlexiHopper Microwave Radio and Nokia UltraSite Support.

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Introduction to Nokia UltraSite Antenna System

Growth of mobile penetration and industrial change towards data and multimedia increases the challenges of macro cellular solutions. There is a continuous need for high density traffic and transmission capabilities in addition to support for the ongoing data evolution. A concurrent need for capacity and quality improvements raise ever increasing demands for network operations. Cellular operators are responding to these demands by providing high capacity sites. The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is designed for serving these demands. The Nokia antenna line and the Nokia UltraSite Masthead Amplifier (MHA) are specially designed and tested, and are ideal for use with Nokia UltraSite Base Tranceiver Stations (BTS). The MHAs are a part of the Nokia antenna line and together with the BTS, form an integral part of a Nokia built GSM and WCDMA networks. Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is a state of the art solution for Nokia UltraSite applications from low capacity road sites to high capacity urban sites. It represents the latest technology where special requirements of high quality macro cellular sites are fulfilled. Due to modularity, the Nokia UltraSite Antenna 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 to the surrounding atmosphere with a minimum of losses. Each component in the antenna line system is thoroughly tested, first individually, then as part of the system. High contact pressure in the components eliminates unnecessary intermodulation of the products and ensures mechanical stability. All metallic components, connectors and installation hardware are made of corrosion resistant materials. The insulating materials are UV resistant and can withstand all types of air pollution. Figure 1 shows an antenna line without an MHA. The significance of the numbers is as follows:

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Item 1 2

Description The antennas can be either vertically polarised or cross-polarized and directional or omni-directional antenna. The jumper cable is a flexible low loss cable (1/2") which is used at the ends of the feeder. It protects the connectors from the forces caused by the feeder cable. Jumpers are IP68 classified. The inner conductors of the 7/16 connector are made of silver plated brass or a special grade of copper. All connectors are IP68-classified. The grounding kit ensures that the Antenna line is DC grounded as a protection against lightning. 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 and the desired attenuation. Cable clamps are made of stainless steel and plastic and they are easy and quick to install. Design of the clamps prevents over tightening of a feeder cable. A compact EMP protector protects the BTS against lightning and over voltage that may occur down the antenna line. The wall feed through kit facilitates the connection of the feeders to the inside of a building without the ingress of water.

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Outdoor

Indoor

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 11 in the figure are identified as follows:

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Description The Nokia MHA is used to compensate cable losses between the BTS and the antenna and, thus, prevent the imbalance between the downlink and the uplink. An extra jumper cable needs to be added. The jumper cable is a jumper with 7/16 male/male connectors. The Bias-Tee, with or without VSWR monitoring, supplies the MHA with a DC voltage from the BTS.

10 11

10

3 4 5 6 2

11

Outdoor

Indoor

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Antenna line with an MHA

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Features
The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System has many features which contribute to its flexibility and usage. The following sections describe the many qualities pertinent 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 a complete site which is designed as a system, the result is less complicated and more efficient to implement and to operate. There is less co-ordination problems, fewer misunderstandings, less elements and a common interface for roll-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 have common logistics and can, therefore, be implemented together. Identical design of cabinets eases implementation and accelerates roll-out, hence revenue generation begins sooner. Common logistics also have a heavy impact on inventory and, therefore, releases capital for service creation. Time to market is critical, particularity in dense urban areas where roll-out is more challenging due to itemised regulations. Fast roll-out creates less interference to the surrounding community and, therefore, eases necessary permits. The Antenna line products are linked to Planning Services. The Planning Service provides advice about antenna selections and planning of the radio network. In addition, Implementation Services gives advice about the installation and the equipment required.

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3.2

Modular design
Modularity means flexibility when fitting antenna systems to different sites. Modular product structure consists of standard building blocks and kits for standard solutions. Also, site installation is made easy and expedient because of modular design. The use of standard building blocks and kits facilitates expansion and upgrading of existing BTS sites. Also the design of the Nokia UltraSite Antenna System took account of the easy expandability and upgrading for future requirements which 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 operational expenditure by minimising site rental costs and the number of antenna feeders. A coordinated design with the Nokia UltraSite Antenna System gives an aesthetic appearance and eases acceptance by site owners by reducing visual pollution.

3.4

Integration to Nokia UltraSite

The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is designed for supporting Nokia UltraSite. Integrated dual band duplex units in the GSM BTS and dual band antennas are a compact 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 the Network Management System (NMS). Tested compatibility of each building block to the whole system ensures a risk free alternative for an operator.

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3.5

Co-siting
Existing antennas and antenna lines can be utilised when Nokia UltraSite is built in an existing site. This minimize investment costs and makes the installation much easier and faster. The antenna system can be shared either fully or partially based on the intended configuration and existing antenna scheme. Sharing the existing antennas and feeders depends on how they are utilised by the existing BTS. Utilizing existing facilities makes the network expansion feasible and cost effective. If antenna line losses are the main concern, the best solution is to install new antennas 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, there are 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-family BTS uses them. If they are all used for transmitting by the Talk-family BTS and if no new antennas can be introduced, then the only way to share the antennas and feeders is to do external hybrid combining before sending the signals to the feeders. The disadvantage of this is the reduced output power caused by the extra combining.
3.5.1.2 Diversity solution

In cases where the Talk-family BTS uses only some of the antennas for transmitting, the diversity branch can be used for transmitting by Nokia UltraSite GSM BTS and the receiver diversity information can be exchanged between the BTSs using a separate cable set. The diversity branch cabling as well as the different gains of the diversity paths coming 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 own antenna lines and antennas. Talk family MHAs can also be connected to the UltraSite BTS but because current consumption of the MHAs is different, the UltraSite 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 BTS duplexer 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 cannot be connected to the Talk BTS.

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Dual band solution

If Nokia UltraSite GSM BTS is used to provide dual band capability to an existing single band Talk family site, the difference compared to a pure single band case is that only the antennas need to be changed to dual band antennas which have integrated diplexers. Using one dual band cross-polarized antenna per sector saves antenna installation space. Existing 900MHz antennas can be utilized if new 1800MHz antennas can be installed. If a dual band sector is built within the UltraSite BTS, employment of integrated dual band duplex units in Nokia UltraSite BTS allow sharing of the feeders. If existing 900MHz Talk BTS is expanded with 1800MHz UltraSite BTS, external diplexers have to be used in the BTS end of the antenna line in order 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 1800 makes antenna sharing possible. There are also dual band antennas with different angles for both bands. By using this type of antenna it is possible to integrate 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 have separate branches for GSM 900, GSM 1800 and WCDMA. In the case of two networks only, the empty branch can be left unused. The WCDMA branch of the triplexer has a built-in DC-pass function that makes it possible to use MHAs. This applies only for a WCDMA branch. If additional 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 Nokia UltraSite Antenna System. The diversity of antenna construction and the addition of an MHA system to the antenna line facilitates this feature. Uplink imbalances and losses between the BTS and antenna are considerably reduced by the MHA system.

3.6.1

Cross Polarised Antennas

The cross-polarized antennas are required when polarisation diversity is used instead of spatial diversity. The advantage of polarization diversity is that site acquisition is easier and installation is faster. The antennas of one site can be installed 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 is required per cell although it has two separate arrays that have their own connectors. The environmental impact is improved by using cross-polarization antennas. The efficiency of polarisation diversity is nearly the same as that of spatial diversity in an urban environment. In a rural environment it may be slightly less compatible. Anyhow, benefits justify the slightly weaker performance. The Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is provided with a diverse range of antennas which provides the customer with a number of advantages. The antennas are listed in section 7.1.

3.6.2

Dual band Antennas

Dual band cross-polarised antennas are used in dual band BTSs instead of separate antennas. Only one physical antenna is required per cell although it has two 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 visual pollution, minimised site rental costs, easy site installation and easier and faster site acquisition. GSM dual band antennas are also available with integrated diplexers. Use of diplexers reduces the number of feeder cables because both bands can use the same feeder. The use of dual band antennas at the onset of constructing a single band site ensures easy upgrading at a later date.

3.6.3

UltraSite Masthead Amplifier

The Nokia MHA system solution is highly recommended to be used with a Nokia UltraSite BTS. The benefits of using the Nokia MHA is that the cell sizes can be extended. This means 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 also provides larger receiver coverage area to mobile phone users. Uplink imbalance is caused by improvements in handset technology where the receiving performance is not matched to the transmitting performance and excessive feeder losses between the BTS and the antenna. To prevent this uplink imbalance, the Nokia MHA is used for increasing the BTS receiving cell size in the uplink direction. The MHA compensates for antenna line losses between the Rx antenna and the front end of the BTS receiver. It also improves the noise figure of the system by approximately the difference of the system noise figures obtained with and

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without an MHA. A lower Noise Figure is achieved which ensures better sensitivity, thus increasing network quality. An MHA can be used on both the main (transmitting/receiving) antenna and the diversity (receiving) antenna. EMP protection of the antenna line is provided by the Bias Tee; no additional EMP protection devices are needed.

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Examples of applications and configurations

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

4.1

Typical urban GSM site

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

Antenna
TX/RX ant. RX div ant.

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Typical urban GSM dual band site

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

Dualband Antenna
TX/RX ant. for 900/1800 RX div ant. for 900/18000

Dualband Antenna
TX/RX ant. for 900/1800 RX div ant. for 900/18000

diplexer

BTS

4.3

Typical urban GSM co-site

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

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Antenna

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

Talk BTS
TRX1
AFE TRX1 TRX2

UltraSite BTS
WCx M2xA TRX2

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1. sector

DUxx

4.4

Typical Suburban GSM Site

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

Antenna
TX/RX ant. RX div ant.

MHA

MHA

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Typical Rural GSM Site

Coverage solution for outdoor greenfield rural sites. A three-sector BTS which includes 2+2+2 transceivers with by-pass combining and 2-way diversity is utilised. High output power (28W) ensures a large coverage area, thereby reducing the number of sites required. The number of antennas is minimised using cross-polarization antennas. This solution gives low visual impact. Two Masthead Amplifiers (MHAs) for each sector are used to compensate losses of long feeder cables which are typical for rural sites.

Antenna
TX/RX ant. RX div ant.

MHA

MHA

BiasT

BTS

4.6

Typical GSM Road Site

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

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TX/RX ant. RX div ant.

Antenna
RX div ant. RX div ant.

MHA

MHA MHA

MHA

BiasT

BTS

4.7

Urban WCDMA Site

The amount of bandwidth available for the operator has a direct impact on the site configurations to be used. The typical urban site has three sectors with 1 to 4 carriers or six sectors with 1 to 2 carriers. Because of the improved system noise figure and uplink sensitivity, the use of MHAs is always recommended.
3 sect or site: Antennas MHAs 3 pcs 6 pcs

Antenna
3 sect: WCDMA X-pol 65 deg antenna 6 sect: WCDMA X-pol 45 deg antenna

Feeder lines 6 pcs 6 sect or site:

MHA

MHA
WCDMA MHA with 12 dB step adjustable gain

Antennas MHAs

6 pcs 12 pcs

Feeder lines 12 pcs

BiasT with MHA control and

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Urban WCDMA Site with Smart Radio Concept

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

WCDMA X-pol 65 deg antenna

3 sect or site with SRC : 20 - 150 cm Antennas MHAs 6 pcs (X- pol) 12 pcs

Feeder lines 12 pcs

MHA

MHA

Antenna lines in one sector: Antenna line 1: Tx1, Tx2 div, Rx1, R x2 div 2 Antenna line 2: Rx1 div 1, Rx2 div 3 Antenna line 3: Tx2, Tx1 div, Rx2, R x1 div 2, Antenna line 4: Rx 2 div 1, Rx1 div 3

BiasTs with MHA control and VSWR sensing

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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 been implemented by using GSM 900/GSM 1800 dual band antennas. Antenna line sharing has been implemented by using Nokia triplexers which allow the use of MHAs in the WCDMA branch.

Ant enna 1: GSM 900 / 1800 Dual Band X- pol

Ant enna 2: WCDM A X-pol 3 sector site: GSM 900/1800 antennas: 3 pcs WCDMA antennas: WCDMA MHAs: Triplexers: Feederlines: WCDM A MHA WCDM A MHA 3 pcs 6 pcs 6 pcs 6 pcs

GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / WCDMA Triplexer- 2

GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / WCDMA Triplexer- 1

GSM 900 BTS

GSM 1800 BTS

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Management
Monitoring of the Nokia UltraSite Antenna System is effected by a VSWR measurement feature implemented in a Bias Tee (optional), and an alarm cable. The status of each MHA unit is monitored by measuring its current consumption continuously by the corresponding BTS unit. The alarm states are relayed from the BTS to the NMS. Additionally, these alarm states can be checked locally at the BTS using a laptop computer.

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Main Components of Nokia UltraSite Antenna System

This chapter identifies and describes all the elements comprising a Nokia UltraSite 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-polarized panels without diplexers Omni directional.

Panel antennas are available with different gains and scales. Some models are equipped with an electrical tilting option. Dual band cross-polarized, cross-polarized, panel and omni directional antenna kits always consist of the antenna and clamps. Some kits also include a tilting unit.

6.2

Masthead Amplifiers
The Nokia UltraSite High Gain Masthead Amplifier system comprises the following items: Amplifier including mounting bracket and clips. Bias Tee, with or without VSWR monitoring feature.

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Power cable from BTS to Bias Tee. VSWR monitoring cable from BTS to Bias Tee (if VSWR monitoring is used). Jumper cable (between an antenna and the MHA).

The Nokia MHA uses a single antenna line feeder from the BTS. It is designed to deliver Rx gain (GSM version 33dB, WCDMA version 12 dB), a low Rx noise figure, and a low Tx loss in a compact, low volume, lightweight sealed enclosure. The MHA must be mounted close and connected to the BTS receiver (Rx) antenna. It provides amplification to the uplink signal from the mobile received by the BTS Rx antenna. The signal is then passed to the BTS via the antenna line and Bias Tee (which is directly connected to the BTS antenna connector). The MHA, which uses a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) with a low noise figure, reduces the overall noise contribution of the antenna feeder losses, the net effect being an improvement in BTS receive sensitivity.

6.3

Feeders
The RF-feeder is a corrugated coaxial cable. It can be of different sizes, i.e. ", 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 are abrasion resistant and the sheath is made of high-density polyethylene. The cable clamps are made of stainless steel and plastic and are easy and quick to 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 a special grade of copper. All connectors are IP68-classified. The grounding kit ensures that the Antenna line is DC grounded against lightning. A compact EMP protector protects the BTS against lightning and over voltage signals that may pass down the antenna line. The jumper cable is a flexible, low loss cable (1/2") which is used at the ends of the feeder. It protects the connectors from forces caused by the feeder cable. Jumpers are IP68 classified.

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6.5

Options
Diplexers are used in dual band solutions. External diplexer units are required if the antenna or BTS does not include an integrated diplexer. There are different diplexers for GSM 900/1800 and PDC/WCDMA applications. Triplexers are used in GSM 900, GSM 1800 and WCDMA dual band and tri band applications. Nokia triplexers have a DC pass function that allows the use of an MHA in one branch. (If more MHAs are required they have to be equipped with direct DC feed.).

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Technical Specifications
This chapter deals with the range of antennas and associated equipment available 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 Nokia UltraSite 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 Panel antenna kit ; 900 MHz, 18.5 dBi 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-input Ports Panel antenna kit; 900/1800 MHz, 12.5/13.5 dBi, 65o coverage, 4-port input

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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 GSM 1800 Panel Antennas: 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; 1710-1880 MHz, 15.5 dBi gain, 65o coverage 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 GSM 1900 Panel Antennas: Panel antenna kit; 1850-1990 MHz, 18 dBi gain, 90o coverage Panel antenna kit; 1850-1990 MHz, 18 dBi gain, 63o coverage Panel antenna kit; 1710-1990 MHz, 22.5 dBi gain, 33o coverage

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, 17.5 dBi gain, 60 coverage Panel antenna kit ; 2000 MHz, 14.5dBi gain, 120 coverage WCDMA Omni Antennas: Omni antenna: 2000 MHz, 11 dBi gain, 360 coverage GSM WCDMA cross-polarisation Antennas:
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Panel antenna kit; 2000 MHz, 17.5 dBi gain, 45o coverage Panel antenna kit; 2000 MHz, 15.5 dBi gain, 65o coverage Panel antenna kit; 2000 MHz, 13.5 dBi gain, 90o 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 the following table. Also itemised are the power and alarm cables:
Table 3. 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 MHA and Bias Tee

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Table 4.

Specific technical data for Nokia UltraSite MHA 1800 +11 to +13.5 VDC 750 mA 0.50 dB maximum 1.60 dB maximum 1.90 dB maximum 33 dB + 1.5 dB 325 000 hours minimum -40oC to +55oC 387 x 210 x 81 mm IP65

Operating voltage Maximum operating current Tx return loss Noise figure at room temperature Noise figure over operating range Gain MTBF Operating temperature range Size Weather protection

7.2.2

MHA for WCDMA Networks

The Nokia UltraSite System MHA and Bias Tee range is described in the following tables. Also itemised are the power and alarm cables:
Table 5. 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 9.0 to 9.6 VDCD 230 mA 0.3 dB to 0.6 dB maximum 2.0 dB maximum 2-12dB + 1.5 in 1 dB steps 325 000 hours minimum -40oC to +55oC 387 x 210 x 81 mm MHA and Bias Tee for WCDMA

Operating voltage Maximum operating current Insertion loss of Tx path Gain path noise figure @ 12 dB gain Gain MTBF Operating temperature range Size

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IP65

7.3

Feeders
Feeder cables and clamp sets for GSM and WCDMA networks are listed in the following table:
Table 7. Feeder cables: Feeder cable RF 50 ohm Feeder cable RF 7/8 50 ohm Feeder cable RF 1 5/8 50 ohm Feeder clamps: Clamp set, 2 x 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 Feeders

7.4

Antenna line components

The following table identifies the range of antenna line components for both GSM and WCDMA networks:
Table 8. Antenna line components

GSM antenna line kits: outdoor solution: Antenna line kit 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 wave 7-16 m/f EMP 1800 wave 7-16 m/f EMP 1900 wave 7-16 m/f

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EMP 2000 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 Jumper cable for diplexers: lower jumper; 3 m, m/m Jumper cable for diplexers: upper jumper,1.5 m, m/m WCDMA/PDC diplexer kit: Dual band PDC/WCDMA diplexer Jumper cable for diplexers: lower jumper; 3 m, m/m Jumper cable for diplexers: upper jumper,1.5 m, m/m

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Glossary
AC Alarm Alternating Current Announcement given to the operating personnel about abnormal function of the system or about a failure, or an indication of the degradation of the service level or performance The current status of the system; indicates what alarms are active, if any Base Transceiver Station; Base Station Direct Current Electromagnetic Compatibility European Norm Electro Magnetic Pulse Global System Mobile Low Noise Amplifier (part of MHA) Masthead Amplifier Network Management System Nokia Telecommunications Ltd Operations and Maintenance Centre Radio Access Systems Radio Frequency Receiver Specific installation location of a given BTS Complete telecom solution for the planned area, i.e. road side, rural, suburban or urban, where the capacity, coverage and expansion needs differ Smart Radio Concept Software Transceiver unit, transmits and receives RF signals Transmitter Underwriters Laboratories Ultra Violet Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

Alarm status BTS DC EMC EN EMP GSM LNA MHA NMS NTC OMC RAS RF Rx Site Site application SRC SW TRX Tx UL UV VSWR WCDMA

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