Digivance Long-Range Coverage Solution 800 MHz System

Digivance ADCs Digital Advantage for Improving Wireless Capacity, Coverage and Customer Retention
ADC, a leading solution provider for distributing and enhancing wireless capacity and coverage, now offers the Digivance Long-Range Coverage Solution (LRCS). Digivance LRCS improves wireless networks by extending seamless wireless coverage from existing cell sites to hardto-reach areas or distributing capacity from centralized radio suites. Part of ADCs Digivance family of digital radio frequency (RF) transport solutions, Digivance LRCS is fully compatible with ADCs Digivance Indoor Coverage Solution. The Digivance family offers flexible, scalable solutions to fit various applications from a single building to a campus to a large city center area and beyond.

Features:
Flexible architecture enables macro network coverage to be distributed over individual or multiple point-topoint optical RF transport links Digital platform enables transition to new capabilities such as free space optics links and coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) Digital RF transport is transparent to air modulation standards; e.g., GSM, CDMA, etc. Remote alarm monitoring from the network operations center (NOC) reduces troubleshooting time Local alarm networking of multiple systems for monitoring and control

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Overview
With the increasing popularity of wireless devices, subscribers expect to have coverage at any time in any place they may be. This requires service providers to increase capacity, which is typically done by adding new cell sites. However, with city center areas becoming more congested and local government zoning regulations increasingly more stringent, obtaining permits for new wireless cell sites is becoming nearly impossible. Extending service to these hard-to-reach areas can be quite challenging. ADCs Digivance LRCS is a costeffective solution for extending or distributing capacity from base stations to other areas that require coverage. such as free space optical laser links instead of physical fiber connections and CWDM capabilities. The CWDM option allows multiple transmit and receive paths over a single fiber cable, thus reducing annual fiber lease costs. Free space optical laser links overcome fiber availability issues, as well as enable service providers a means to deploy wireless capacity in specific dense urban areas in just days.

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System Description
Digivance LRCS is an all-digital RF distribution system that optically transports RF signals to difficult coverage areas such as tunnels, canyons, large open structures such as stadiums, and congested city center locations. One point-to-point RF transport link consists of a host unit, remote unit, and element management software. Digivance LRCS Host Unit is typically rack-mounted at the base transceiver station (BTS) site or colocated with other host units at a centralized radio suite. The RF signal is transported digitally over two fiber optic cables that connect the host and remote units. Optionally, the wave division multiplexing (WDM) feature allows transport over a single fiber. In either application, the link can also be configured for diversity operation, which requires an additional fiber. The Digivance LRCS Remote Unit is positioned near the area requiring coverage (up to 20 kilometers from the host unit) and interfaces with an antenna to distribute the RF signal. The distance between the Digivance LRCS Host Unit and Remote Unit is limited only by time delay requirements of system modulation standards; i.e., GSM, CDMA, etc. Multiple Digivance LRCS links can be readily deployed as a system to distribute capacity and provide coverage to larger areas, such as an entire city center area. The Digivance Element Manager System (EMS) provides operational and maintenance capabilities for up to 24 Digivance LRCS links.

Application
Digivance LRCS is the only long-range RF distribution solution to offer a fully digital platform. By using patented digital RF transport technology, Digivance LRCS digitizes the entire designated RF band, digitally transports it over fiber, and reconstructs the signal at full bandwidth, regardless of modulation technology or data rate. Digital RF transport allows the signal to be replicated at full dynamic range, regardless of the fiber length, which increases the capability for data throughput. As advanced high data rate broadband services are rolled out, networks with a Digivance LRCS backbone will be ready. Digivance LRCS offers a flexible architecture to distribute wireless capacity. Its versatility and small size allow service providers to quickly deploy networks in dense urban areas where zoning restrictions often hinder installation of base stations. Centralization of base station capacity can also be realized using Digivance LRCS, which allows service providers to further benefit by reducing capital expenditures and annual operating costs. ADC's digital RF transport technology is also conducive to enhancements,
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Element Management System
Digivance EMS provides operational and maintenance capability for the Digivance LRCS. Digivance EMS consists of a personal computer (PC) using a Windows operating system, ADCfurnished Java-based software package, an ASCIIbased RS-232 capable terminal, and RS-232 cables.

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Digivance EMS can simultaneously monitor a network of Digivance LRCS links by daisy-chaining the alarm interfaces of up to 24 Digivance LRCS

Host Units. Each of the host units are connected through a controller area network bus, and the PC can be connected to any of the host units. Digivance EMS has the ability to download software, change parameters, and monitor alarms. It also provides three levels of alarms: software reporting, LEDs, and external contacts. Digivance EMS, with a laptop PC, can also be used for field test and troubleshooting at each Digivance LRCS Remote Unit. In addition, off-site functionality is accomplished through a terminal at the (NOC).

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Host Site Capabilities Digivance EMS performs the following functions at the host site: Provides real-time information regarding faults Displays various system level values (voltages, RF, power, etc.)

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Records and generates history reports with time and date stamps Adjusts performance related parameters of the host unit and remote unit Permits placement of host unit and remote unit into standby mode Allows download of new software versions to the host unit and remote units Off-Site Capabilities Digivance EMS performs the following functions at off-site locations such as the NOC: Provides real-time information regarding faults Displays various system level values (voltages, RF, power, etc.) Adjusts performance-related parameters of the host unit and remote unit Permits placement of host unit and remote unit into standby mode The Digivance EMS provides real-time data to the operator at the NOC through an ASCII-based, RS-232-capable terminal. The ASCII terminal at the NOC communicates to the PC at the host site through an RS-232 port.
The output at the NOC is provided in a simplified text format.

The Digivance EMS software provides a windowed display of detailed information for the operator.

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Host Unit
The rack-mountable Digivance LRCS Host Unit is typically located at a remote BTS or a facility building housing a suite of base stations near the area requiring coverage. On the forward path, the host unit digitizes the designated RF band and digitally transports it over singlemode fiber to the remote unit. On the reverse path, the host unit receives the digitized signal and converts it to RF. The host unit also collects alarm information from the remote unit. For system deployments, multiple links can be networked together at the same BTS site. Host units can be daisy-chained together to allow monitoring and control of multiple links from a single user interface. Local monitoring and control functions can be performed either directly through the host unit or via a PC. Remote alarm monitoring and control of the Digivance LRCS system can also be performed from an off-site location or NOC. Communications to the NOC can be performed using a PC with a standard physical layer protocol. In addition to sending alarm notifications to Digivance EMS through software, the Digivance LRCS Host Unit also features front panel alarm reporting. LEDs on the front panel of the host unit will change color depending on the status of the unit. LED displays provide information regarding the following items: power mode of system (active/standby) indicate which unit is at fault RF conditions

Remote Unit
The Digivance LRCS Remote Unit is an outdoor cabinet that is either pole-mounted, floormounted, or mounted on the side of a building. On the forward path, the remote unit receives the digitized signal from the host unit and converts the signal back into RF to be distributed via an externally mounted antenna. On the reverse path, the remote unit digitizes the designated RF band and digitally transports it over singlemode fiber to the host unit. In addition to sending alarm notifications to the Digivance EMS through software, the Digivance LRCS Remote Unit also features front panel alarm reporting. LEDs on the front panel of the remote unit will change color depending on the status of the unit. LED displays provide information regarding the following items: power mode of system (active/standby) indicate which unit is at fault RF conditions power amplifier fault antenna fault

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Furthermore, alarm contact closures provide a final level of alarming capability at the remote unit. Major and minor alarms are reported through these contact alarm closures. The remote unit is powered by an AC source.

Furthermore, alarm contact closures provide major and minor alarms. The host unit has two alarm contacts that either report system operation is seriously affected (major alarm) or system operation is degraded (minor alarm). The host unit operates on DC power.

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Typical Specifications
RF SPECIFICATIONS Forward Path System Bandwidth:

12.5 MHz (Digitization bandwidth and duplexer bandwidth are 12.5 MHz) 869 to 880 MHz and 890 to 891.5 MHz 880 to 890 MHz and 891.5 to 894 MHz 85 dB -40 dB, bandwidth 30 MHz 2 microseconds (excluding fiber) -60 dBc 10 dB -55 dBc at remote output (two tone) -10 dBm composite at maximum attenuation 2.5 dB 50 watt at PA output; 30 watt at antenna port 4% 4 0.97 rho factor 12.5 MHz (Digitization bandwidth and duplexer bandwidth are 12.5 MHz) 824 to 835 MHz and 845 to 846.5 MHz 835 to 845 MHz and 846.5 to 849 MHz 30 dB -40 dB, bandwidth 30 MHz 2 microseconds (excluding fiber) -62 dBc 8 dB -10 dBm composite at maximum gain 70 dB 4% 4 0.97 rho factor

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Frequency Range A Band Version: B Band Version: Gain: Out-of-band Rejection: Propagation Delay: Dynamic Range: Peak to Average Ratio: Intermodulation: Maximum RF Input Level: TX Insertion Loss: Output Power: Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) TDMA/EDGE: GSM: CDMA: Reverse Path System Bandwidth:

Frequency Range A Band Version: B Band Version: Gain: Out-of-band Rejection: Propagation Delay: Intermodulation: Noise Figure: Maximum RF Output Level: Dynamic Range (blocking): Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) TDMA/EDGE: GSM: CDMA:

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OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fiber Type: Fibers Required Non-diversity: Diversity: Forward Path Wavelength: Reverse Path Wavelength: Optical Budget: Singlemode, 9/125 m 1 with WDM; 2 without WDM 2 with WDM; 3 without WDM 1550 20 nm 1310 20 nm 25 dB 21 to 60 Vdc, floating 2A @ 24 Vdc 90 to 265 VAC; 47 to 63 Hz 9A @ 120 VAC 1 hour PC with Windows operating system (Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000) Pentium processor-based computer Disk space requirements vary on the configuration 128 MB minimum for Digivance EMS software application Remaining hard drive configuration is dependent on data logging requirements. The Digivance EMS software logs data onto the hard drive until the user exits the EMS application. CD-ROM drive Available communications port (RS-232) Host unit daisy chain cable (accessory item) Host unit PC cable (accessory item) ASCII terminal at NOC

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POWER SPECIFICATIONS Host Unit Power Source: Host Unit Input Current: Remote Unit Power Source: Remote Unit Input Current: Remote Unit with Battery Backup (optional): SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Equipment Required:

PHYSICAL Host Unit Dimensions (HxWxD): Weight: Color: Mounting Options: Remote Unit Dimensions (HxWxD): Weight: Color: Remote Unit Enclosure: Mounting Options:

3.5" x 19" x 15.8" (8.9 x 48.3 x 40.1 cm) 18 lbs. (8 kg) Putty White 19" or 23" rack 28.5" x 17.3" x 24" (72.4 x 43.4 x 61 cm) 120 lbs. (54 kg) without battery backup Putty White NEMA 3R Wall mount; optional pole mount or pedestal mount brackets available

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CONNECTORS Optical Connectors: RF Connectors: ENVIRONMENTAL Host Unit Temperature Operating: Storage: Remote Unit Temperature Operating: Storage: Humidity: Lightning Protection: APPROVALS Remote Unit Enclosure UL/CUL Compliance: FCC Acceptance: Industry Canada: QUALITY SC N female

0C to 50C (32F to 122F) -40C to 70C (-40F to 158F)

-30C to 50C (-22F to 122F) -40C to 70C (-40F to 158F) 10% to 90%, non-condensing 20kA IEC 1000-4-5 8/20 s waveform

UL 50 Part 22 RSS-131 Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality system

Ordering Information
Description Digivance LRCS System (includes Host Unit and wall-mount Remote Unit) 800 800 800 800 MHz MHz MHz MHz A-Band System, 50 Watt, non-diversity A-Band System, 50 Watt, diversity B-Band System, 50 Watt, non-diversity B-Band System, 50 Watt, diversity DGVL-112100SYS DGVL-112110SYS DGVL-122100SYS DGVL-122110SYS Catalog Number

Digivance LRCS Spare Modules Host Unit, 800 MHz, non-diversity Host Unit, 800 MHz, diversity Remote Unit Power Amplifier Module, 800 MHz, 50 Watt Remote Unit Spectrum Transport Module, 800 MHz, A-Band, non-diversity Remote Unit Spectrum Transport Module, 800 MHz, A-Band, diversity Remote Unit Spectrum Transport Module, 800 MHz, B-Band, non-diversity Remote Unit Spectrum Transport Module, 800 MHz, B-Band, diversity DGVL-102000HU DGVL-102010HU DGVL-102000LPA DGVL-112000STM DGVL-112101STM DGVL-122000STM DGVL-122010STM

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ADC Telecommunications, Inc., P.O. Box 1101, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA 55440-1101 Specifications published here are current as of the date of publication of this document. Because we are continuously improving our products, ADC reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. At any time, you may verify product specifications by contacting our headquarters office in Minneapolis. ADC Telecommunications, Inc. views its patent portfolio as an important corporate asset and vigorously enforces its patents. Products or features contained herein may be covered by one or more U.S. or foreign patents. An Equal Opportunity Employer 100591 6/02 Original 2002 ADC Telecommunications, Inc. All Rights Reserved