FibeAir IP-10G System Installation Guide

FibeAir RFU-HP

10.2 About the FibeAir RFU-HP OCBs

FibeAir RFU-HP supports two types of OCBs:
x OCB (Older Type)
x New OCB

OCB (Older Type) New OCB

Note: This installation guide describes the installation of both

types. You will need to verify which type you are using.
Both OCBs are compatible with the following RFU-HP RFU PNs:

RFU-HP RF Unit, fGHz 15HP-RFU-f RFU for Space Diversity split mount

RFU-HP Split 1Rx RF Unit, fGHz 15HPS-1R-RFU-f RFU for Non Space Diversity split mount

The main difference between the two types is the circulator direction.
Depending on the configuration, OCB Type 1 or Type2 is used together with
waveguide shorts, waveguide loads, U Bends, or couplers.
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The following block diagrams show the difference between the two OCBs and
the additional Diversity Circ block which is added in some Diversity
configurations.

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10.2.2 New OCB

The new OCB has the following main purposes:
The OCB is optimized for Non Space Diversity (IFC) configuration, for Space
Diversity (IFC) configuration, a diversity block is added.
x Hosts the circulators and the attached filters.
x Routes the RF signal through the filters and circulators toward the antenna
port
x Allows RFU connection to the Main and Diversity antennas.
The new OCB has just one type, and can be connected to an OCB via a flexible
waveguide.
The new OCB connection is at the rear. It includes proprietary accessories
(different than those used for the older OCB).
Each OCB has three waveguide access points: The In/Out port is located at the
rear of the OCB.
The OCB ports include:
x Tx port
x Rx Port
x Diversity port
If the system is not configured for diversity, all the relevant access points on
the OCB must be terminated using waveguide shorts. Unused Rx ports will be
terminated with a 50 ohm termination.
New OCB components include the following:
RF Filters
RF Filters are used for specific frequency channels and Tx/Rx separation. The
filters are attached to the OCB, and each RFU contains one Rx and one Tx filter.
In a Space Diversity configuration, with IF combining, each RFU contains two
Rx filters (which combine the IF signals) and one Tx filter. The filters can be
replaced without removing the OCB.

DCB (Diversity Circulator Block)

An external block which is added in Space Diversity configurations. The DCB is
connected to the diversity port and can chain two OCBs.

Coupler Kit
The coupler kit is used for 1+1 Hot Standby configurations.

U Bend
The U Bend connects the chained DCB (Diversity Circulator Block) in N+1/N+
0 configurations.

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10.4.1.5 RFU Cable Connections

The RFU cable connectors are located on the bottom of the RFU, as shown in
the following photo:

The connections include the following:

x XPIC/RSL For XPIC functionality and radio signal monitoring.
x IF Connects the RFU to the IDU.
x Ground Used for electrical ground.
x Flexible Waveguide Connects the RFU to the antenna.

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8.1 RFU Selection Guide

The following table can be used to help you select the RFU that is appropriate
to your location.
x For the 13-38 GHz frequency range, use FibeAir RFU-C
x For the low frequencies please refer to the options below:
Note: RFU-P and RSP-SP are generally not recommended for new
installations. RFU-C will generally be a more appropriate
standard-power option.
RFU Selection Guide
RFU-A
RFU-C 1500HP RFU-HP RFU-HS RFU-SP RFU-P
Character (5.8 Unlicensed, (6 8GHz) (6 8GHz)
(6 38GHz) (6 11GHz) (6 11GHz) (11 38GHz)
6- 11GHz)

Split Mount --
Installation Type
All-Indoor -- --

Space Diversity
SD (BBS/IFC) BBS BBS + IFC BBS BBS BBS BBS BBS
Method

Frequency
FD -- -- -- -- --
Diversity

1+0/2+0/1+1/2+2

Configuration N+1 -- -- -- -- --

N+0 ( N>2) -- -- -- --

High Power --
-- --
(up to 29 dBm)
Tx Power (dBm)
Ultra High Power
-- -- -- --
(up to 32 dBm)

Direct Mount
RFU Mounting -- -- --
Antenna

3.5MHz 56 Mhz -- -- -- --
Bandwidth
10 MHz 30 MHz
(BW)
56 Mhz --

Power Saving Adjustable Power

-- -- -- -- --
Mode Consumption

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10.5.2 1+1 Hot Standby & 1+1 Hot Standby Space Diversity
1+1 HSB Configuration

Item Qty
RFU 2
TX TX
TX TX
OCB Type 2 2 f1 f1

Pole Mount 1
TX Filter TX Filter
Short 6
Coupler Type 1 1 RFU RFU Flexible WG
Flex WG 1.4m 1
SP Antenna 1
IDC + Chassis 1 RX M RX f1 RX M RX f1

IDM-155 2
RX Filter RX Filter
Protection Kit 1
OCB OCB
type 2 type 2
1+1 HSB B.L W.G
M.A 1.4/1.6dB 0.5dB
M.P
D.A N/A N/A
RX D RX f1 RX D RX f1
M.A 6/6.4dB 0.5dB
S.P
D.A N/A N/A RX Filter RX Filter

1+1 SD Configuration

Item Qty
RFU 2
OCB SD Type 2 2
Pole Mount 1
Short 2
TX
TX TX f1 TX
50ohm Termination 2 f1

Coupler Type 1 2 TX Filter TX Filter

Flex WG 1.4m 1
SP Antenna 2 RFU RFU
Flexible WG
WG to N-Type Adap.K 1
Coaxial Cable (m) 12
RX M RX f1 RX M RX f1
N-Type connector 2
IDC + Chassis 1 RX Filter RX Filter
IDM-155 2
OCB OCB
Protection Kit 1
type 2 type 2

RX D RX f1 RX D RX f1
1+1 SD B.L W.G
M.A 1.4/1.6dB 0.5dB
M.P RX Filter 50 RX Filter 50
D.A 1.4/1.6dB 1.5/2.5dB* oh oh
m m
M.A 6/6.4dB 0.5dB
S.P
D.A 6/6.4dB 1.5/2.5dB*

* Coax Cable 3.5/5dB Eliptical WG

or Coax Cable

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10.5.4 1+1 Space Diversity BBS

1+1 SD BBS Configuration

Flexible WG

TX TX f1

TX Filter

Main
RFU
antenna

RX M RX f1

RX Filter

OCB
type 1

RX D RX f1

RX Filter
Flexible WG

Item Qty
RFU 2
OCB Type 1 2 TX TX f1

Pole Mount 2
TX Filter
Short 6
Flex WG 1.2m 2
Diversity
RFU
SP Antenna 2 antenna
IDC + Chassis 1
IDM-155 2 RX M RX f1

Protection Kit 1
RX Filter

OCB
1+0 SD BBS B.L W.G type 1
M.A 0dB 0.5dB
M.P
D.A 0dB 0.5dB
M.A N/A N/A RX D RX f1
S.P
D.A N/A N/A
RX Filter

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10.8.2.2 1+1 Space Diversity

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1+1Space Diversity (SD) BD TX high 1+1Space Diversity (SD) BD TX low

1+0i BD Fans Module

L-bend Type 1 L-bend Type 2 External Coupler

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RFU-A Branching Drawer for 1+1SD

DRW-Af-xxxY-aWb-SD-TL/H 1+1SD Branching Drawer, TX-Low/High
DRWS-Af-xxxY-aWb-SD-TL/H 1+1SD Branching Drawer, TX-Low/High with sampler

RFU-A Branching Drawer Inverted 1+0 for 1+1SD

DRW-Af-xxxY-aWb-i 1+0 inverted Branching Drawer
DRWS-Af-xxxY-aWb-i 1+1 inverted with sampler

FU-A L Bend T1 (short)

Lbend-A6-T1 RFU-A 6 GHz L-Bend T1
Lbend-A7_8-T1 RFU-A 7/8 GHz L-Bend T1
Lbend-A11-T1 RFU-A 11 GHz L-Bend T1

RFU-A L Bend T2 (long)

Lbend-A6-T2 RFU-A 6 GHz L-Bend T2
Lbend-A7_8-T2 RFU-A 7/8 GHz L-Bend T2
Lbend-A11-T2 RFU-A 11 GHz L-Bend T2

RFU-A External coupler

CPLR-A6 RFU-A 6 GHz external coupler

RFU-A Termination
Term-A6 RFU-A 6 GHz Termination
Term-A7_8 RFU-A 7/8 GHz Termination
Term-A11 RFU-A 11 GHz Termination

RFU-A Blank Panel

RFU-A-blnk RFU-A blank panel

RFU-A Blank Panel

RFU-A-Fans-Drawer RFU-A fans module

f = 6L, 6H, 7, 8, 11 GHz (RFU-A & Drawer Frequency)

xxxY, aWb = Exact operating frequency related information.

f = 6, 7/8, 11 GHz (RFU-A RF Accessories)

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2+2 DP Front View

11.13.7 1+1 SD (Space Diversity) Standard Configuration

In this configuration, both transmitters are routed to the main antenna
together with the main receiver, while the diversity receiver is connected to
the diversity antenna.
This configuration uses a standard chassis and unique branching drawers as
follows.
1 Assemble two empty chassis inside the rack, one above the other, with
none of the chassis inverted.
2 On the rear side, disconnect the left connector from both chassis.
Figure 1: 1+1 SD Disconnecting the Left Connector

3 Connect the cable from the bottom chassis to the left connector in the
upper chassis.

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