Smart Bias Tee

The Smart Bias Tee combines the performance of a standard Bias Tee
(e.g. type 793 304) with the function of an additional modem (AISG
standard) in order to provide DC voltage as well as remote control
signals via an RF feeder cable to a TMA or RCU.
The Smart Bias Tee provides low RF signal insertion loss from port
1 to port 2 and vice versa. The measures taken to protect against
static discharge and lightning ensure a high level of reliability and
operational safety.
• 782 10253, 782 10453: 12 V version for use near the BTS, in order
to feed-in DC voltage and RCU control signals into a feeder cable
• 782 10254, 782 10454: 12 V version for use near the antenna, in
order to control an RCU (only required if no TMA is in use)
• 782 10255, 782 10455: 24 V version for use near the BTS, in order
to feed-in DC voltage and RCU control signals into a feeder cable
• 782 10256, 782 10456: 24 V version for use near the antenna, in
order to control an RCU (only required if no TMA is in use)

General Specifications:
Frequency range 800–2170 MHz
Impedance 50 ohms
VSWR < 1.1:1 (800–2170 MHz)
Insertion loss
Port 1↔Port 2 < 0.1 dB (800–2170 MHz)
Isolation
for DC and RCU signals
Port 1↔Port 2 >70 dB
Port 1↔Port DC/RCU >70 dB
Port 2↔Port DC/RCU 0 dB
Intermodulation (2x20w) IM3: <-160 dBc Abbreviations:
Power consumption Typically 0.6 watt RCU = Remote Control Unit for remote electrical control
Lightning protection 3 kA, 10/350 ms pulse of antenna tilt
Operating temperature -40° to +60° C
BTS = Base Transceiver Station
Modem carrier frequency 2.176 MHz
TMA = Tower Mounted Amplifier
IP rating IP 66 (indoors or outdoors)
Certification FCC 15.107 Class B Computing Devices AISG = Antenna Interface Standards Group
Dimensions 5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 inches Port 1 = Port for BTS or for Antenna
(140.7 x 79 x 43.5 mm)
Port 2 = Port for Feeder Cable
Weight 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
Shipping dimensions 6.6 x 4 x 3.4 inches Port DC/RCU = Port for DC voltage and remote control
(167 x 102 x 86 mm) unit signals

Specifications:
Connectors 782 10253 782 10254 782 10255 782 10256
12V/BTS 12V/Antenna 24V/BTS 24V/Antenna
Port 1: 7-16 DIN male BTS Antenna BTS Antenna
Port 2: 7-16 DIN female Feeder Feeder Feeder Feeder
Connectors 782 10453 782 10454 782 10455 782 10456
12V/BTS 12V/Antenna 24V/BTS 24V/Antenna
Port 1: 7-16 DIN female BTS Antenna BTS Antenna
Port 2: 7-16 DIN male Feeder Feeder Feeder Feeder
Maximum input power
Port 1 or Port 2 ≤ 750 watts (800–2170 MHz)
Port DC/RCU <2.5 A / +8 – +14 VDC <2.5 A / +8 – +14 VDC <2.5 A / +8 – +30 VDC <2.5 A / +8 – +30 VDC

10802-O
936.2484/m
Kathrein Inc., Scala Division Post Office Box 4580 Medford, OR 97501 (USA) Phone: (541) 779-6500 Fax: (541) 779-3991
Email: communications@kathrein.com Internet: www.kathrein-scala.com
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Block diagrams Application Examples

Port 1
(Antenna)

Warning:
782 10254 (12V) Don’t mix 12 V and 24 V
or
782 10256 (24V) Bias Tees in any configu-
ration. Always choose
corresponding voltage to
suit the TMA.

Port 2 Port DC/RCU

(Feeder) (RCU)

Port 2 Port DC/RCU

(Feeder) (CCU)

DC cable DC cable

782 10253 (12V)

or
782 10255 (24V)

Antenna system Antenna system

(1 sector) (1 sector)
Port 1 without TMA with Kathrein TMA
(BTS)

Port 1 Port DC/RCU

(Antenna) (RCU)

Warning:
Don’t mix 12 V and 24 V
Bias Tees in any configu-
ration. Always choose
782 10454 (12V) corresponding voltage to
or suit the TMA.
782 10456 (24V)

Port 2
(Feeder)

Port 2
(Feeder)

782 10453 (12V)

or
782 10455 (24V) DC cable

DC cable

Antenna system Antenna system

Port 1 Port DC/RCU (1 sector) (1 sector)
(BTS) (CCU) without TMA with Kathrein TMA

All specifications are subject to change without notice. The latest specifications are available at www.kathrein-scala.com.
Kathrein Inc., Scala Division Post Office Box 4580 Medford, OR 97501 (USA) Phone: (541) 779-6500 Fax: (541) 779-3991
Email: communications@kathrein.com Internet: www.kathrein-scala.com
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782 10253, 782 10255 782 10254, 782 10256

Please note: 782 10453, 782 10455 782 10454, 782 10456

The Smart Bias Tees are designed

to operate under the environmental 1.7 inches
conditions as described in ETS 300 (43.5 mm)
019-1-4 class 4.1 E and have passed
environmental tests as recommended
in ETS 300 019-2-4.

The installation team must be properly

qualified and also be familiar with the
relevant national safety regulations.

The coupling torque at 7-16 connectors 5.3 inches

is 18.5–22 ft-lbf! Hold the smart bias tee (140.7 mm)
housing securely while tightening the
7-16 locking nut. The tightning torque
for fixing the AISG connector must be
0.4–0.7 ft-lbf (‘hand-tightened’).

3.1 inches
(79 mm)

KATHREIN 782 10253, 782 10254

782 10255, 782 10256
782 10453, 782 10454
782 10455, 782 10456
Pin connections
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
782 10253 782 10254 782 10255 782 10256
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
782 10453 782 10454 782 10455 782 10456
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Order Information:
Model Description
782 10253 Smart Bias Tee 12V/BTS
782 10254 Smart Bias Tee 12V/Antenna
782 10255 Smart Bias Tee 24V/BTS
782 10256 Smart Bias Tee 24V/Antenna
782 10453 Smart Bias Tee 12V/BTS
782 10454 Smart Bias Tee 12V/Antenna
782 10455 Smart Bias Tee 24V/BTS
782 10456 Smart Bias Tee 24V/Antenna

All specifications are subject to change without notice. The latest specifications are available at www.kathrein-scala.com.
Kathrein Inc., Scala Division Post Office Box 4580 Medford, OR 97501 (USA) Phone: (541) 779-6500 Fax: (541) 779-3991
Email: communications@kathrein.com Internet: www.kathrein-scala.com