Same Band combiner Installs

Technical Note

Author: Edward Owen

Team: Radio Design , Mosaic

Date Created: November 2015

Version: Version 2

Strictly Confidential - Colour Classification

Same Band Combiner installs Strictly Confidential – Green Data Version

Introduction

Mosaic is currently designing site sharing solutions utilising Same Band Passive Combiners.

There have been some issues thus far with installations and this technical note looks to
confirm the correct cabling and connections to be used for these combiner solutions.

At present, the same band combiner portfolio planned for site sharing between H3G, Meteor
and O2 sites are:

Combiners  Comments  New code 

RD0615‐01 
800/800  Customised H3G/MMC 

900/900  Customised (H3G&O2)/MMC  RD0630‐02  

RD0362‐12 (used to be 312) 
900/900  Customised H3G/O2 
(with high band pass) recommended by RD 

WB ‐ one leg each operator TX 
900/900  RD0466‐01  
(RX 3 dB loss) 

WB ‐ one leg each operator TX 
2100/2100   RD0469‐01 
(RX 3 dB loss) 
1800/1800  Customised ‐ MMC/H3G  RD0654‐01  

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RD0630-02 900/900 Combiner

This dual 900MHz “Same Band” Passive Combiner allows two 900MHz radio modules with
adjacent or non-adjacent spectrum to share a common antenna. The combiner is low loss in
both transmit and receive paths and allows transmission from both radios on both antenna
polarisations. The unit is extremely compact and can be 19” rack, wall, pole or Unistrut
mounted and is suitable for indoor and outdoor installation.

Note that this unit is a tuned cavity combiner, such that the input ports will only pass
through RF frequencies in a specific range.

Ports 1‐3 and Ports 4‐6    Ports 2‐3 and Ports 5‐6 
Tx & Rx 
Insertion  Rx  Tx & Rx ‐
Product Code  Tx MHz  Rx MHz  Loss  Tx MHz2  MHz3  Insertion Loss 
925‐ 880‐ 0.8typ,  935.7‐ 890.7‐
RD0630_02  934.5  889.5  1.90max  960  915  0.8typ, 1.90max 

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Rx Diversity Path
Antenna A

Antenna B
Common.

Common.
Tx Path
Port 3

Port 6
Rx: 890-915MHz

Rx: 880-890MHz

Rx: 890-915MHz
Tx: 935-960MHz

Tx: 925-935MHz

Tx: 935-960MHz
Rx: 880-890MHz
Tx: 925-935MHz

H3G/O2 Rx
H3G/O2 Tx

Meteor Rx
Meteor Tx

Port 2 A

Port 4 B

Port 3 B
Port 1 A

Port 3 Port 1 Port 2 Port 6 Port 4 Port 3

RD0630-02

Tx Path Rx Path

As this is a tuned cavity combiner, when carrying out sweep tests, the sweeps will fail
outside of the specific tuned frequencies.

Common issues with RD0630

• Install of Meteor into H3G/O2 ports

• Install of H3G/O2 into Meteor ports
• Install of Meteor/H3G/O2 into common ports

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900/900 Same Band Passive Combiner a TRAC company

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allows two 900MHz radio modules with adjacent or
non-adjacent spectrum to share a common
antenna. The combiner is low loss in both transmit
and receive paths and allows transmission from
both radios on both antenna polarisations. The unit
LVH[WUHPHO\FRPSDFWDQGFDQEHµUDFNZDOO
pole or Unistrut mounted and is suitable for indoor
and outdoor installation.

Key Design Features

x Low loss in both TX and RX paths
x High system-system isolation
x Internal high power protection against incorrect connection during installation
x Hardwired bypass paths incorporated for DC & AISG signals
x Breather valve to protect against condensation
x Installation requires no additional feeders, antennas or tower access
x Retains full system functionality from -40°C to +55°C
x Built in Lightning strike protection on Common Ports

Return Loss on all Ports > 18dB typ

Impedance ŸQRPLQDO
Power Handling: Peak Instantaneous 800W per port
Input ² Input Isolation 28dB
Passive Intermodulation @ Ports 3 and 6
<-110dBm (2x43dBm carriers)
(in operator uplink bands)

Port 3 to Port 1 and 2

DC / AISG path (hardwired)
Port 6 to Port 4 and 5
DC Supply Voltage Handling 8 - 30V
Max Bypass Current 5.0A
RF Connectors 7-16 Female (short neck)
µUDFNZall, pole or Unistrut (additional
Mounting bracket required for wall and pole mount
options)
Lightning Protection (between centre conductor &
±3kA, 10/350ʅs pulse
shield)
Ingress Protection (unmated) IP68
Mean Time Between Failure >1,000,000 hours
Environment ETSI 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Approximate Dimensions (exc. connectors & mounting) 482.6mm x 88.5mm (2U) x 249.6mm (w x h x d)
Approximate Weight < 11 kg
Earth Stud M8

Options Table

Ports 1-3 and Ports 4-6 Ports 2-3 and Ports 5-6
Product
Code
Tx Rx Tx & Rx Insertion Tx Rx Tx & Rx Insertion
(MHz) (MHz) Loss (dB) * (MHz) (MHz) Loss (dB) *
RD0630_01 935.5-939.7 890.5-894.7 0.6typ, 1.50max 941.1-947.5 896.1-902.5 0.6typ, 1.50max
RD0630_02 925-934.5 880-889.5 0.8typ, 1.90max 935.7-945 890.7-900 0.8typ, 1.90max
Note: (*) Additional Insertion Loss over temperature extremes (-40°C to +55°C) <0.30dB

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RD0466-01 90
00/900 co
ombiner
This 9000MHz Sam me Band Pas ssive Comb biner allows
s two 900MH Hz base staations to sha
are a
commo on antenna system.
s Thee unit has lo
ow TX inserrtion loss, maintains
m RXX Diversity and is
extreme ely compact fitting with
hin 1U. The unit can be w mountedd and is suitable
e tower or wall
for both
h indoor and
d outdoor ap pplication a
as standard..

These u units have extremely

e lo 0.3dB on Downlink), buut high inse
ow Tx inserttion loss (~0 ertion
loss on the uplink/R
Rx path (3.66dB). Due tto the high Rx
R insertion
n loss, a TM
MA must alw ways be
installed
d and imme ediately pow
wered when n an RD0466 is being utilised.
u

This unit is not tuned to speciffic operatorr bands, butt the install of operators
rs still requirres
specificc rules to en
nsure issues
s do not arisse.

The Opperator who is power fe eeding the TTMA must connect

c to BTS2
B on thee unit. It is also
imperattive that the
e Tx of the operator
o is cconnected into the Tx port
p of the ccombiner an nd the
Rx into the Rx portt, otherwisee the Tx pathh could get the 3.6dB insertion
i losss.

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The RD0466 unit is only valid for a single transmit path implementation from a BTS. In high
capacity modes and certain legacy configurations, a BTS may be configured. To that end,
the RD0466 is only applicable for certain vendor configurations:

Vendor  Card type per sector  Tx Mode  Ok/Not Ok 

Nokia  1 x FXDB  Single TX  Ok 
Nokia  2 x FXDB  Dual Transmit  Not OK 
Ericsson RBS6000  RUS  Single Tx  Ok 
Ericsson RBS6000  2 RUS  Dual Transmit  Not OK 
Ericsson RBS6000  1 RUG  Single Tx  Ok 
Ericsson RBS6000  2 RUG  Dual Transmit  Not Ok 
Ericsson 2206  1 DTRU  Single TX  Ok 
Ericsson 2206  2 xDTRU  Dual Transmit  Not OK 

If any configuration is being implemented with an RD0466 combiner that is in the “Not OK”
configuration above, please flag immediately to:

Declan Murray, Declan.Murray@mosaicnet.ie

Radio_Design@Mosaicnet.ie

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Common issues with RD0466

• Install of RD0466 into a high capacity BTS configuration where dual Transmit is
required – this should be a design to utilise RD0630 combiner instead
• Install of Guest operator into BTS 2 ports will lead to no DC or AISG signalling for
Host operator connected to BTS1 ports
• Install of either operator into ANT1/ANT2 port – only for connection into feeder run to
antennas

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RD0466
900/900 Same Band Passive Combiner a TRAC company

This 900MHz Same Band Passive Combiner allows two 900MHz base stations to share a common
antenna system. The unit has low TX insertion loss, maintains RX Diversity and is extremely compact
fitting within 1U. The unit can be tower or wall mounted and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor
application as standard.

Rx Path
DC/AISG Path

Tx Path Rx Path

Rx Path Rx Path

DC/AISG
Path Tx Path
BTS 1 BTS 2 ANT 2 ANT 1 BTS 1 BTS 2
Div Main Main Div
Rx TxRx TxRx Rx

KEY DESIGN FEATURES:

x Very low downlink insertion loss.

x High system-system isolation.
x Uplink and downlink full band.
x Internal high power protection against incorrect connection during installation.
x Bypass paths incorporated for DC & AISG signals.
x Breather valves to protect against condensation build up.
x Installation requires no additional cables, antennas or tower access.
x Retains full system functionality from -40°C to +65°C.
x Built in lightning strike protection.

TX Passband Frequency 925-960MHz

TX Insertion Loss (*) 0.30dB
TX Power Handling All Ports: Peak Instantaneous (*) 1200 Watts
TX Power Handling All Ports: Average (*) 200 Watts
RX Passband Frequency 880-915MHz
RX Insertion Loss (*) 3.6dB
>30dB (Uplink)
BTS 1 to BTS 2 System Isolation (*)
>36dB (Downlink)
Return Loss on all Ports (*) >18dB
Passive Intermodulation (3rd order) <-110dBm for 2 x +43dBm carriers
DC/AISG Bypass Path DC-13MHz, >12dB return loss
DC/AISG Control Signal Path Loss <1dB @ 2.176MHz, <2dB @ 11MHz
DC/AISG Supply Voltage Handling 0-35V
DC/AISG Maximum Continuous Current Handling 5A
DC/AISG Voltage Drop <1V @ 1.5A
RF Connectors (colour coded) 7-16 Female (short neck)
±3kA, 10/350ʅs pulse (between the
Lightning Protection
centre conductor and the shield)
Ingress Protection (unmated) IP68
Mean Time Between Failure >1,000,000 hours
Environment ETSI 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Material & Finish Aluminium
Approximate Dimensions (exc. connectors & mounting) 396 x 183 x 44.5mm (w x d x h)
Approximate Weight 7kg
Earth Stud M8
(*)Typical

Shipley Wharf, Wharf Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK, BD17 7DW Phone: +44 (0)8452 770125
www.radiodesign.eu Fax: +44 (0)8452 770126
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RD0469-01 2100/2100 combine

er
This 2100MHz Sam me Band Pa assive Commbiner allowws two 2100MHz base sstations to share
s a
commo on antenna system.
s Thee unit has lo
ow TX inserrtion loss, maintains
m RXX Diversity and is
extremeely compact fitting with
hin 1U. The unit is suita
able for both
h indoor andd outdoor
applicattion as stan
ndard.

These u units have extremely

e lo 0.3dB on Downlink), buut high inse
ow Tx inserttion loss (~0 ertion
loss on the uplink/R
Rx path (3.66dB). Due tto the high Rx
R insertion
n loss, a TM
MA must alw ways be
installed
d and imme ediately pow
wered when n an RD0469 is being utilised.
u

This unit is not tuned to speciffic operatorr bands, butt the install of operators
rs still requirres
specificc rules to en
nsure issues
s do not arisse.

The Opperator who is power fe eeding the TTMA must connect

c to BTS2
B on thee unit. It is also
imperattive that the
e Tx of the operator
o is cconnected into the Tx port
p of the ccombiner an nd the
Rx into the Rx portt, otherwisee the Tx pathh could get the 3.6dB insertion
i losss.

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The RD0469 unit is only valid for a single transmit path implementation from a BTS. In high
capacity modes and certain legacy configurations, a BTS may be configured. To that end,
the RD0469 is only applicable for certain vendor configurations:

Vendor  Card type per sector  Tx Mode  Ok/Not Ok 

Nokia  1 x FRGT  Single TX  Ok 
Nokia  1 x FRGP  Single TX  Ok 
Nokia  2x FRGx (Legacy)  Dual Transmit  Not OK 
Nokia  3 x FRGK (Legacy)  Dual Transmit  Not OK 
Ericsson RBS6000  RUS  Single Tx  Ok 
Ericsson RBS6000  2 RUS  Dual Transmit  Not OK 
Ericsson RBS6000  1 RUW  Single Tx  Ok 
Ericsson RBS6000  2 RUW  Dual Transmit  Not Ok 
Ericsson 3206  1 RU  Single TX  Ok 
Ericsson 3206  2 RU  Dual Transmit  Not OK 

If any configuration is being implemented with an RD0469 combiner that is in the “Not OK”
configuration above, please flag immediately to:

Declan Murray, Declan.Murray@mosaicnet.ie

Radio_Design@Mosaicnet.ie

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Common issues with RD0469

• Install of RD0469 into a high capacity BTS configuration where dual Transmit is
required – this should solution will need to be redesigned to lower the configuration to
single transmit mode
• Install of Guest operator into BTS 2 ports will lead to no DC or AISG signalling for
Host operator connected to BTS1 ports
• Install of either operator into ANT1/ANT2 port – only for connection into feeder run to
antennas

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RD0469
2100/2100 Same Band Passive Combiner a TRAC company

This 2100MHz Same Band Passive Combiner allows two 2100MHz base stations to share a common
antenna system. The unit has low TX insertion loss, maintains RX Diversity and is extremely compact
fitting within 1U. The unit is suitable for both indoor and outdoor application as standard.

Tx Path
DC/AISG Path

Rx Path Tx Path

Rx Path Rx Path

DC/AISG
Path Rx Path

BTS 1 BTS 2 ANT 1 BTS 2 BTS 1 ANT 2

Main Div Main Div
TxRx Rx TxRx Rx

KEY DESIGN FEATURES:

x Very low downlink insertion loss.

x High system-system isolation.
x RX and TX full band.
x Internal high power protection against incorrect connection during installation.
x Bypass paths incorporated for DC & AISG signals.
x Breather valves to protect against condensation build up.
x Installation requires no additional cables, antennas or tower access.
x Retains full system functionality from -40°C to +65°C.
x Built in lightning strike protection.

TX Passband Frequency 2110-2170MHz

TX Insertion Loss (*) 0.30dB
TX Power Handling All Ports: Peak Instantaneous (*) 1200 Watts
TX Power Handling All Ports: Average (*) 200 Watts
RX Passband Frequency 1920-1980MHz
RX Passband Insertion Loss (*) 3.6dB
>30dB (Uplink)
BTS 1 to BTS 2 System Isolation (*)
>36dB (Downlink)
Return Loss on all Ports (*) >18dB
Passive Intermodulation in Rx band <-110dBm for 2 x +43dBm carriers
DC/AISG Bypass Path DC-13MHz, >12dB return loss
DC/AISG Control Signal Path Loss <1dB @ 2.176MHz, <2dB @ 11MHz
DC/AISG Supply Voltage Handling 0-35V
DC/AISG Maximum Continuous Current Handling 5A
DC/AISG Voltage Drop <1V @ 1.5A
RF Connectors (colour coded) 7-16 Female (short neck)
±3kA, 10/350ʅs pulse (between the
Lightning Protection
centre conductor and the shield)
Ingress Protection (unmated) IP68
Mean Time Between Failure >1,000,000 hours
Environment ETSI 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Material & Finish Aluminium
Approximate Dimensions (exc. connectors & mounting) 400 x 120 x 45.5mm (w x d x h)
Approximate Weight 4.5kg
Earth Stud M8
(*)Typical

Shipley Wharf, Wharf Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK, BD17 7DW Phone: +44 (0)8452 770125
www.radiodesign.eu Fax: +44 (0)8452 770126
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RD0469
2100/2100 Same Band Passive Combiner a TRAC company

Interface Drawing

All specifications subject to change without notice

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Same B
Band Comb
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s Strictly Co
onfidential – Green Datta Version

RD0615 800/8
800 comb
biner
This duual 800MHzz “Same Band” B Passsive Combiner allows two 800M MHz eNodeB B’s with
adjacennt or non-ad
djacent spectrum to sh hare a comm mon antenna. The commbiner is loww loss in
ansmit and receive patths and allo
both tra ows transmission from all eNodeB B’s on both antenna
polarisa
ations. The unit is exttremely com mpact and can be 19 9” rack, waall, pole or Unistrut
mounte ed and is suitable for indoor and ouutdoor insta
allation.

Note th
hat this uniit is a tuned
d cavity co
ombiner, su
uch that the
e input porrts will only
y pass
throughh RF frequ
uencies in a specific rrange.

The num
mbering convention go
oes

Port 1 + Port 2 to Port

P 3,

Port 4 + Port 5 to Port

P 6

(ie MMC
C+H3G to ANT,
A MMC+
+H3G to AN
NT)

Please note that th

he ports are
e NOT labellled sequen
ntially 1-2-3
3-4-5-6 as yyou look at the
t front
face.

g wise, this would

Cabling w be

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ANT 1 MMC 1 H3G1 || ANT 2 MMC2 H3G2

Port 3 Port 1 Port 2 || Port 6 Port 4 Port 5

So the Port order is actually 3-1-2-6-4-5, but they are clearly labelled PORT 3, PORT 1 etc

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800/800 Same Band Passive Combiner a TRAC company

7KLVGXDO0+]´6DPH%DQGµ3DVVLYH&ombiner
allows two 800MHz eNode%·V ZLWK DGMDFHQW or
non-adjacent spectrum to share a common
antenna. The combiner is low loss in both
transmit and receive paths and allows
transmission from all H1RGH%·s on both antenna
polarisations. The unit is extremely compact and
FDQ EH µ UDFN ZDOO SROH RU 8nistrut mounted
and is suitable for indoor and outdoor
installation.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES: Port 3 Port 6

x Low loss in both TX and RX paths
x High system-system isolation
x Internal high power protection against LSP Bias-T LSP Bias-T
incorrect connection during installation
x Hardwired bypass paths incorporated for DC
& AISG signals
x Breather valve to protect against Layer One
Converter
condensation (LOC)
x Installation requires no additional feeders,
antennas or tower access
x Retains full system functionality from -40°C to Bias-T Bias-T
+55°C
x Built in lightning strike protection on
Port 1 Port 2 AISG Port 4 Port 5
Common Ports

Return Loss on all Ports > 18dB typ

Impedance ŸQRPLQDO
Power Handling: Peak Instantaneous 1000W per port
Input ² Input Isolation 30dB
Passive Intermodulation @ Ports 3 and 6
<-110dBm (2x43dBm carriers)
(in operator uplink bands)
Port 1 (DC/AISG) to Port 3
DC / AISG path (hardwired) AISG (Layer One Converter) to Port 6
AISG1.1, AISG2.0 and 3GPP TS25.461 compliant
DC Supply Voltage Handling 8 - 30V
5.0A Port 1 (DC/AISG) to Port 3
Max Bypass Current
2.6A AISG to Port 6
RF Connectors 7-16 Female (short neck)
µUDFNZall, pole or Unistrut (additional
Mounting bracket required for wall and pole mount
options)
Lightning Protection (between centre conductor &
±3kA, 10/350ʅs pulse
shield)
Ingress Protection (unmated) IP68
Mean Time Between Failure >1,000,000 hours
Environment ETSI 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Approximate Dimensions (exc. connectors & mounting) 432mm x 88.5mm (2U) x 249.5mm (w x h x d)
Approximate Weight < 11 kg
Earth Stud M8

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800/800 Same Band Passive Combiner a TRAC company

Options

Ports 1-3 and Ports 4-6 Ports 2-3 and Ports 5-6
Product
Code Tx & Rx Tx & Rx Tx & Rx
Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx
Insertion Loss Insertion Loss Insertion Loss
(MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz)
(dB) * (dB) * (dB) *
RD0615_01 791-801 832-842 0.6typ, 1.80max 801-811 842-852 0.5typ, 1.80max 811-821 852-862 0.4typ, 0.5max

Note: (*) Additional Insertion Loss over temperature extremes (-40°C to +55°C) <0.30dB

Interface Drawing

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 Technical note Radio Design RD0312 with Bias T 
General 

Depicted below is the circuit diagram of the RD0312 900/900 MHz combiner for H3G and O2 sharing 
900 band ports. This unit was designed for another customer of RD who required a high band pass as 
well as 900 combining of the same frequency blocks required for H3GI/O2 and DC by pass on the 
high path but not on 900. So it is “off the shelf” per se. 

Our requirement is to power 800/900 dual band TMAs in rural areas (not urban) using H3G Nokia 
900 RBS. There is no requirement for the high port of the unit – RF port will be unused 

 
Figure 1 Rd0312‐12 circuit diagram 

As the 900 ports do not allow DC/AISG by pass it is necessary to extract the DC and AISG signal from 
the 900 RBS cable and divert into the unused high port which will insert onto antenna feeder 
(Common). This is done with a Bias T. 

 
 

RF and DC/AISG  

The diagram below depicts the RF and DC/AISG paths. 

AISG 900
D.C.

RD 0312
High RF port High RF port
unused
900 MMC - 900 MMC + unused
900 H3G +
900 H3G -
RD0305‐02

Bias T cable

ANT 1 ANT 2
Disable
power
D.C. H3GI feeding O2
UMTS
900
900
AISG 900
 
Figure 2 RF and DC routing 

RD0312_12 900 port assignments: 

H3G – Green marked 

O2‐  Red marked 
Issue with Bias T  

Above layout is correct but unfortunately the Bias T provided (RD0305‐02) with the combiner unit 
blocks DC/AISG on the side marked “BTS” (Capacitor) and instead extracts DC/AISG from the side 
marked “ANT”. 

 
Figure 3 Bias T RD0305‐02 

Therefore connecting the male ANT end of Bias T onto combiner as below will not extract the 
DC/AISG – will block it coming from BTS (capacitor in circuit) 

Incorrect X

DC
route

Figure 4 Incorrect orientation of Bias T 

 
 The Bias T must be reversed compared to above and connected as per layout below with 7/16 
adapters in line.  

In addition the DC cable provided with bias T (TNC and 7/16 connector ends) is too short to reach 
from 900 port to High port on rear of combiner and must be extended with a cable that has female 
7/16 and male 7/16 either end  

  

Figure 5 Correct orientation of Bias T 

Interim solution 

For an interim period  male to male and female to female adapters will be needed for each combiner 
(sector) plus a small extending cable for DC Bias T port cable which is insufficient length. A short 
cable with female 7/16 and male 7/16 will be required to extend it to high port on rear of combiner.  

 
 

Long term resolution of issue 

Radio Design will provide new bias Ts that has correctly orientated connectors and an appropriate 
length DC cable as per diagram below which was the intended solution. 

 
Figure 6 Corrected layout 
 312 code now Replaced by 362 numbering

a TRAC company

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x

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x
x

x
x

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1800/1800 Same Band Passive Combiner a TRAC company

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1800MHz radio modules with adjacent or non-adjacent
spectrum to share a common antenna. The combiner is low
loss in both transmit and receive paths and allows
transmission from both radios on both antenna polarisations.
The unit is extremely compact DQGFDQEHµUDFNZDOOor
Unistrut mounted and is suitable for indoor and outdoor
installation.

Key Design Features

x Low loss in both TX and RX paths
x High system-system isolation
x Internal high power protection against incorrect connection during installation
x Hardwired bypass paths incorporated for DC & AISG signals
x Breather valve to protect against condensation
x Installation requires no additional feeders, antennas or tower access
x Retains full system functionality from -40°C to +55°C
x Built in Lightning strike protection on Common Ports

Return Loss on all Ports > 18dB typ

Impedance ŸQRPLQDO
Power Handling: Peak Instantaneous 1500W per port
Input ² Input Isolation 30dB typ
Passive Intermodulation @ Ports 3 and 6
<-110dBm (2x43dBm carriers)
(in operator uplink bands)

Port 3 to Port 1 and 2

DC / AISG path (hardwired)
Port 6 to Port 4 and 5
DC Supply Voltage Handling 8 - 30V
Max Bypass Current 5.0A
RF Connectors 7-16 Female (long neck)
µUDFNZall or Unistrut (additional bracket
Mounting
required for wall mount option)

Lightning Protection (between centre conductor &

±3kA, 10/350ʅs pulse
shield)
Ingress Protection (unmated) IP68
Mean Time Between Failure >1,000,000 hours
Environment ETSI 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1
Approximate Dimensions (exc. connectors & mounting) 448mm x 55mm x 443 (w x h x d)
Approximate Weight < 15 kg
Earth Stud M8

Options Table

Ports 1-3 and Ports 4-6 Ports 2-3 and Ports 5-6
Product
Code
Tx Rx Tx & Rx Insertion Tx Rx Tx & Rx Insertion
(MHz) (MHz) Loss (dB) * (MHz) (MHz) Loss (dB) *
1805 ² 1820 1710 ² 1725 1.0 avg
1865.75 ² 1865.93 1770.75 ² 1770.93 2.2 avg
1846 ² 1863.54 1751 ² 1768.54 1.0 avg
RD0654_01 1863.54 ² 1863.72 1768.54 ² 1768.72 2.0 avg
1865.93 ² 1866.11 1770.93 ² 1771.11 2.0 avg
1866.11 ² 1879.25 1771.11 ² 1784.25 1.0 avg
1863.72 ² 1864 1768.72 ² 1769 2.2 avg
Note: (*) Additional Insertion Loss over temperature extremes (-40°C to +55°C) <0.60dB at the shared band
edge

Shipley Wharf, Wharf Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK, BD17 7DW Phone: +44 (0)8452 770125
www.radiodesign.eu Fax: +44 (0)8452 770126
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System Block Diagram (see Options Table for 1800MHz TX & RX frequencies)

Interface Drawing (RX & TX frequencies added to bespoke variant labels)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Shipley Wharf, Wharf Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK, BD17 7DW Phone: +44 (0)8452 770125
www.radiodesign.eu Fax: +44 (0)8452 770126
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