The world’s most deployed picocell
nanoGSM® EDGE 23dBm 1800 and 1900MHz
The nanoBTS picocells are
complete GSM base stations which,
as part of the nanoGSM system,
use the standard Um interface to
support all GSM handsets, and an
Abis interface carried over IP for low
cost backhaul.
Unlike repeaters, each nanoGSM
picocell actually adds capacity to
your network while avoiding cell
distortion and interference issues,
solving handover, and integrating
with existing network management
systems. nanoGSM reduces capex
with low-cost base stations and
reduces opex with simple,
straightforward IP backhaul. It’s
driving down the cost of adding
coverage and capacity for operators
all over the world.
EDGE support gives up to three
times the data rate of standard
GPRS. In addition, using half rate
AMR means that each nanoBTS
can provide up to 7.3 Erlangs -
enough to support over 300 users
with a 20 mErlang traffic profile.
The nanoGSM system is a proven, end-to-end solution carrying billions of minutes of traffic every year, all over the world.
The nanoGSM EDGE 1800 and
1900 models provide the full 23dBm
output power allowed for picocells
from their integral antennas, giving
an indoor range of up to 200m.
They also have the full benefits of
the existing nanoBTS picocell range
including:
— Low-cost IP backhaul
— Simple deployment – using a
single Ethernet connection for
power, traffic and signaling. nanoBTS EDGE 23dBm
— Network Listen™ to supplement
RF planning, allowing planners to
see into the difficult indoor
environment to optimize coverage
Fast, low-cost capacity & coverage for
and avoid interference issues. hard-to-reach places. In-building / remote
areas / Marine & Aviation / public spaces.
The bottom line Low-cost – IP backhaul instead of
expensive T1/E1
nanoGSM is the fastest, most cost- High-speed – supporting GSM, GPRS
effective way to add capacity and and EDGE
coverage to the hardest-to-reach Flexible – fast, easy deployment
parts of your GSM network, Simple – integrates easily with the
core network
especially in buildings. Proven – no cell distortion,
interference or handover
Our partners have created added- problems
value solutions around nanoGSM to
take the benefits to remote rural
areas and special situations
including marine, aviation and
outdoor public spaces.
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Technical Specifications

Um radio interface User services Physical

EDGE 23dBm 1800 Model Teleservices Electrical interface
Transmit frequency 1805-1880MHz Telephony Single RJ45 auto-select 10/100 Ethernet
Channel spacing 200kHz Short Message Service MT/PP supporting PoE
Max. output power +23dBm Short Message Service MO/PP Timing Interface Bus (TIB) providing nanoBTS
— EDGE 8PSK (MCS 5-9) +23dBm SABP interface or Short Message Service interconnect for multi-TRX functionality
Min output power -1dBm CB single message or user cell description
Output power control 12 steps Cellular text mode Dimensions & weight
Receive frequency 1710-1785MHz Height 222mm
Channel spacing 200kHz Speech format support Width 291mm
Performance GSM 05:05 GSM FR and EFR Depth 63mm
Receive gain control 26 steps AMR (full and half-rate dynamic AMR based Weight 2kg
on QoS and load,)
EDGE 23dBm 1900 Model Power
Transmit frequency 1930-1990MHz Circuit switched data Power consumption 13W
Channel spacing 200kHz Single slot BS20 at up to 9.6kb/s Input supply 38 – 50 volt DC
Max. output power +23dBm BS21-26, plus BS61, BS81
— EDGE 8PSK (MCS 5-9) +23dBm Operational
Min output power -1dBm Temperature –5°C to +45°C ambient
Output power control 12 steps GPRS support
Humidity 5–90% non-condensing
Receive frequency 1850-1910MHz GPRS Coding schemes CS1-4
Channel spacing 200kHz E-GPRS Modulation and coding schemes
MCS1-9 Standards
Performance GSM 05:05 CE marked
Receive gain control 26 steps Multi-slot class 12
Dynamic PDCH for optimizing mix of service UL and FCC listed
for voice/data
Channel support Link adaptation Mounting
Each nanoBTS supports a single TRX and E-GPRS incremental redundancy and The nanoBTS is provided with a mounting
can act as a standalone BTS dynamic window size bracket for wall or ceiling mounting
Up to 4 nanoBTS can also be connected to Power-over-Ethernet via supplied adapter or
act as a multi-TRX BTS from PoE switch
System services For multi TRX a second BTS can be mounted
Single TRX or C0 of Multi-TRX on top of the first
TS0 = full BCCH, combined BCCH Security
or combined BCCH with CBCH Air Interface – A5/1, A5/3
TS1-7 = TCH/F/H, PDCH or Dynamic Abis over IP interface:
PDCH/TCH — Signaling and management – TLS / AES
Additionally TS1 may be SDCCH/8 + — Voice - secure RTP / AES
SACCH/C8 (with optional CBCH) — GPRS - secure RTP / AES

Multi TRX (non C0) System features

TS0-7 = TCH/F/H Channel assignment and classmark
Additionally TS1 may be SDCCH/8 + Directed retry based on load, power and cell
SACCH/C8 priority
Handover
BTS Software update via BSC
Abis link performance monitoring

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