PowerShift®

Take back the power—with the industry’s first intelligent

plug-and-play dc power supply
The wireless industry is ready for a PowerShift®

BENEFITS:
5G and LTE technology have dramatically ·· Reduce CapEx

improved coverage and capacity for ·· Extend RF battery uptime by up to 35 percent

·· Build future-ready infrastructure to accept
subscribers—but it comes at a cost. higher-powered radios
·· Improve cost effectiveness of RRU upgrades

Today’s high-performance remote radio units (RRUs)

consume more power, and operators are installing more of
them to keep up with exploding data traffic. Radio equipment
is also increasingly moving to the top of the tower, requiring
more energy to deliver the right power level to the units.

To handle the increased power requirements, higher-wattage

RRUs require additional power cables or larger power
conductors, which use more copper. The increase in copper adds
more weight on the tower—as do the thicker, more expensive
cables required to support these new RRUs. Add higher
installation costs and rising copper prices, and operators are
feeling the financial squeeze of upgrading their network.

CommScope makes it happen

Always anticipating and always ahead, CommScope has already
made the shift. With PowerShift, we’ve shattered the old
paradigm for delivering dc power to the tower, opening new
opportunities for efficiency and performance.

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 Tilt the equation back in your favor.
The wireless experts at CommScope and the power experts at ABB
have partnered to create PowerShift, the industry’s first intelligent,
plug-and-play dc power supply. PowerShift is designed to optimize
electrical draw by adjusting voltage dynamically to match your exact RRU
power requirements—without the need to add a tower-top converter.

Tired of losing the power battle?

It’s time for a PowerShift.

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Costs go down, ROI goes up
RRU upgrade*

If you need to upgrade from a 400-watt RRU to a 900-watt RRU, your existing cabling system will
prove insufficient because the voltage drop is too high. Without PowerShift, you are then forced to
replace those power cables with a larger conductor. PowerShift enables you to keep your existing cable
while significantly reducing installation time and expenses.

·· Speeds installations

·· Increases RRU uptime with battery backup

Before Powershift After Powershift

Est. materials cost per RRU $541 $250

Est. materials cost per site $4,870 $2,250

Labor ($65/hour) $1,300 $130

Manhours 20 2

Cost per site $6,170 $2,380

Cost per 1,000 sites $6,170,000 $2,380,000

* These calculations are provided as an example and may vary depending on specific site configurations.

Powershift Cost Savings

~$ 3.8 M
Per 1000 sites/9RRUs

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New Metro Cell deployment or DAS system
Centralize battery backup for remotes

RRU Uptime % Increase With Powershift

1100W, Load Cable Resistance = 165’ Trunk Cable 8AWG + 15’ Jumper Cable 12 AWG)

Power (Watts)
Voltage (Volts)

Battery Runtime (Minutes)

For more information,

download the White Paper.

White Paper

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Power up your tower
Upgrading your network is an increasingly expensive
proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. PowerShift gives you
back the balance of power by delivering the most efficient
PowerShift—results to customers
voltage to your RRUs in real time automatically—regardless
of power supply, distance, conductor size or RRU power
·· Reduces CapEx
requirements. That optimization enables you to decrease the
cost of network rollouts and upgrades and start earning a ·· Increases RRU uptime with battery backup improvement
greater return on investment from day one. PowerShift also ·· Provides engineering flexibility in system design
offers the system design flexibility you need to create an
·· Expands allowable cable lengths
agile, future-ready network.
·· Reduces space and weight load issues
CommScope is dedicated to supporting wireless operators
·· Decreases tower leasing costs
around the globe through solutions that enhance the
capacity and coverage of their networks while reducing total ·· Effectively eliminates di/dt inductive loss concerns
cost of ownership. Take back the power with PowerShift. ·· Is easy to install or retrofit
Contact your local CommScope representative.

Traditional Setup Setup with PowerShift

To RRU To RRU To RRU To RRU

Backhaul Backhaul Backhaul Backhaul

Traditional Traditional With PowerShift With PowerShift

• -48 volt DC • -48 volt DC • Deliver the most • Deliver the most
to all required to all required efficient voltage efficient voltage
equipment equipment the RRU can the RRU can
including RRUs including RRUs receive receive
• Programmable • Programmable
-50 to -75 VDC -50 to -75 VDC
to power RRU to power RRU

Power Power Power Power

AC to -48 volt AC to -48 volt AC to -48 volt AC to -48 volt
DC rectifier DC rectifier DC rectifier DC rectifier

Baseband Baseband Battery Battery Baseband Baseband Battery Battery

Back-up Back-up Back-up Back-up

120/220 VAC mains

120/220 VAC mains 120/220 VAC mains
120/220 VAC mains

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PowerShift family
Engineered to provide the most efficient and reliable power feed for your distributed antenna system.

PowerShift High Density

PowerShift High Density features four modules in a compact, 1 RU
footprint. Each module supports three remote radio units (RRUs),
delivering 1,460 watts and -54 VDC per RRU. So, you can power up
to 12 RRUs in 1 RU of rack space. Cost-effective, centralized battery
back-up ensures you’re always on, always connected. Available with an
optional controller, it operates in auto or manual mode. ·· Power 12 RRUs with a single 1-RU chassis

·· Deliver 1,460 watts and -54 VDC per RRU

From configuration and setup to installation and maintenance,
·· Maximize design and operational efficiency
PowerShift High Density is easy, intuitive and innovative. It’s designed
to optimize conductor size over long cable runs, for greater design ·· Minimize space, time and cost requirements
flexibility. Automatic setup and standardized installation—regardless
of RRU power levels or conductor lengths—saves time and money
while eliminating mistakes. All active electronics are centralized, so
maintenance and troubleshooting are quick and easy.

PowerShift High Power

For higher output applications, PowerShift High Power provides 2,000
watts per RRU in one 3-RU chassis. Each of its 12 modules features
two independent, redundant circuits. You get increased reliability
without extra circuit breakers, and bypass redundancy for 3, 6, 9 or
12 high-power RRUs. Modules are hot swappable, so you can perform
maintenance and upgrades without taking your RRUs offline.

The PowerShift High Power chassis, includes a Pulsar® controller ·· Provide 2,000 watts per RRU
that provides voltage feedback algorithm, status and control for
·· Support 12 modules in one 3-RU chassis
best-in-class efficiency and performance. With proven mechanical
stability, easy wiring, open accessible design and a track record of ·· Ensure reliability with two-circuit module design
performance at more than 2,000 locations, PowerShift High ·· Optimize voltage control and delivery
Power delivers everything you expect from CommScope.

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From top to bottom,
CommScope has you covered.
Since PowerShift is an important part of CommScope’s world-renowned product portfolio,
you can be confident that you’re benefiting from some of the finest wireless infrastructure
and expertise:

·· Enhanced performance and compatibility: Custom-designed HELIAX® FiberFeed® cable

solutions configured to fit your specific RRU upgrade scenario, made-to-order cabinet
options and preconfigured power selections that enable operators to select their preferred
power configurations and operator-specified OEM electronics

·· Comprehensive supply-chain logistics: 24 locations in 14 countries, crossing six continents

·· Wireless services and solutions: Installation training support, including project

management, deployment and kitting best practices

Visit www.commscope.com for more information on Power Solutions.

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