Masthead Amplifier and Bias Tee units

This section describes the following two units:

. Masthead Amplifier
. Bias Tee
Masthead Amplifier unit

Nokia has an MNxx unit specifically designed for Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS to
deliver:
. 33 dB RX gain in GSM/EDGE 1800 and 1900 units and 32 dB RX gain in
GSM/EDGE 800 and 900 units
. low RX noise figure (improved RX sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio)
. low TX loss in a compact, low-volume, lightweight, sealed enclosure.
To use the MNxx unit, the BPxx unit is required.
Bias Tee unit

The BPxx unit provides DC power to the MNxx using an RF cable. The BPxx
unit is available in two versions:
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BPxV _ Bias Tee with Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) antenna
monitoring checks the condition of the antenna line and gives an alarm if
the VSWR value exceeds the limit. The BPxV unit can be used with or
without the MNxx unit.
. BPxN _ Bias Tee without VSWR antenna monitoring is used solely with
the MNxx unit.
.

4.2.6 Receiver Multicoupler unit

The M2xA or M6xA unit distributes RX signals to TSxx units. The 2-way unit
(M2xA) is used in most WCxA or combining bypass configurations. The 6-way
unit (M6xA) is always used with the RTxx unit and some WCxA unit
configurations. One unit performs signal splitting for both main and diversity
branches.

4.2.7 Power Supply unit

The PWSx unit converts input AC or DC voltage to the DC voltages required for
Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS. The PWSx unit distributes the appropriate voltages
through the backplane to the units _ except for the optional Heater unit (HETA),
which receives its voltage from the AC mains through the AC filter unit. The
PWSx unit also supplies power for the MNxx unit.
Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS can hold one or two AC Power Supply units (PWSA
- +230 VAC), three DC Power Supply units (PWSB - -48 VDC), or one or two
DC Power Supply units per cabinet (PWSC - +24 VDC). The PWSA and PWSC
support full redundancy for as many as six TSxx units. The PWSB supports full
redundancy for as many as 12 TSxx units.

4.2.8 Remote Tune Combiner unit

The functions of the RTxx are:

. combines up to six TRX outputs into one antenna.
. filters and amplifies main and diversity receive (RX) signals before they
pass through the M2xA or M6xA unit to the TSxx unit.
. contains a variable-gain LNA for optimal amplification of the receive
signal. The high-gain LNA is fixed and used without the optional MNxx
unit. The low-gain LNA is variable and used only with the MNxx unit. The
low-gain LNA is set according to antenna cable attenuation values.

has a duplexer built into it, so no external duplexing is required.

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4.2.9 Temperature Control System

This section describes the following units of the TCS:
. Cabinet cooling fan
. Unit cooling fans
. Heater unit
Cabinet cooling fan

The cabinet cooling fan is a door-mounted fan that is part of the Outdoor
Application Kit (OAKx).
Unit cooling fans

The unit cooling fans are included in the cabinet core mechanics (CRMx). The
BOIx unit controls the fan rotation speed using temperature information from the
other units. To maintain cooling, adjust the rotation speed of the fans. Smooth
speed variations minimise the noise generated by the fan units.
Heater unit

The optional HETA unit is needed in Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS Outdoor to
cold start the BTS when operating in temperatures between -10 and -33 C (+14
to -27 F). It also maintains interior cabinet temperature during extreme cold
operation.

4.2.10 Transceiver unit

The TSxx unit contains:

. one transmitter
. one main receiver
. one diversity receiver
The TSxx unit performs RF modulation/demodulation and amplification for one
RF carrier to handle the following signals:
. uplink signals from the Mobile Station (MS) to the BTS
. downlink signals from the BTS to the MS
The TSxA unit provides GSM functionality only. The TSxB unit provides GSM
and EDGE functionality.
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Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS can utilize TSxA and TSxB units within the same
cabinet.
The following three frequency bands are available in the TSxA units:
. TSGA for GSM 900
. TSDA for GSM 1800
. TSPA for GSM 1900
The following four frequency bands are available in the TSxB units:
. TSTB for GSM/EDGE 800
. TSGB for GSM/EDGE 900
. TSDB for GSM/EDGE 1800
. TSPB for GSM/EDGE 1900

4.2.11 Transmission unit

The VXxx unit connects Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS to the rest of the network.
The VXxx units are available for the following media:
. radio-link
. wireline
Radio-link transmission

The FXC RRI unit is the radio-link transmission unit for Nokia UltraSite EDGE
BTS. The FXC RRI supports:
. two Flexbus connections (coaxial cable), 16 x 2 Mbit/s each
. grooming
. branching
. loop protection
. cross-connection on 8 kbit/s level
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Flexbus connects FXC RRI transmission units to Nokia FlexiHopper Microwave

Radio or Nokia MetroHopper Radio. Multiple BTS cabinets located at the same
site can also be connected together using a Flexbus between FXC RRI units in
each cabinet.
The FXC RRI transmission unit operates as a repeater and interconnects Nokia
UltraSite EDGE BTS and the BSC using loop, chain, star, and point-to-point
network configurations.
For more information on UltraSite compatible radios, refer to Nokia FlexiHopper
Microwave Radio Product Overview and Nokia MetroHopper Radio Product
Overview.
Wireline transmission

The wireline transmission units for Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS are:
. FC E1/T1 _ 1 x 2 Mbit/s (E1) or 1 x 1.5 Mbit/s (T1) PCM connection, one
coaxial 75-ohm TX and one coaxial 75-ohm RX connector for E1 use, one
twisted pair 120-/100-ohm TX/RX interface connector for either E1 or T1
use
. FXC E1 _ 4 x 2 Mbit/s (E1) PCM connections, four coaxial 75-ohm TX
and four coaxial 75-ohm RX connectors for E1 use, grooming, branching,
and loop protection support, cross-connection down to 8 kbit/s level
. FXC E1/T1 _ 4 x 2 Mbit/s (E1) or 4 x 1.5 Mbit/s (T1) PCM connections,
four twisted pair 120-/100-ohm TX/RX interface connectors for either E1
or T1 use, grooming, branching, and loop protection support, crossconnection down to 8 kbit/s level. Interfaces can be configured
independently either E1 or T1 mode
The FC E1/T1 transmission unit operates as the termination point in a chain, star,
and point-to-point topology network. The FXC E1 and FXC E1/T1 transmission
units operate as branching points and interconnect Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS
cabinets and the BSC using loop, chain, star, and point-to-point network
configurations.

4.2.12 Wideband Combiner unit

The WCxA unit combines two transmitter outputs into one. When using the
WCxA, the DVxx unit is required.
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4.2.13 Indoor Application Kit

The IAKx protects the indoor BTS against EMI, dust, and solid foreign objects.
The IAKx contains the following components:
. door
. roof
. mounting hardware

4.2.14 Outdoor Application Kit

The OAKx protects the outdoor BTS against EMI, dust, water, snow, and solid
foreign objects. The OAKx contains the following components:
. door with cabinet cooling fan for additional cooling
. back wall
. roof
. plinth for one BTS cabinet
. two side panels
. mounting hardware
. OFKx - optional cabinet filter kit
. electronics module (door switch and heater, cabinet fan, and fuse
connectors)
. shielding units and connector caps

4.2.15 Outdoor Entry Kit

The OEKx provides an environmental seal for cables entering the cabinet. The kit
contains:
. six pairs of cable entry blocks
. 24 pairs of cable bushings

4.2.16 Outdoor Bridge Kit

The OBKA provides a protected channel for cables routed between adjoining
UltraSite Outdoor cabinets.
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4.2.17 AC Filter Unit

The AC Filter Unit is necessary when AC Power Supply or HETA units are
installed.

4.2.18 Outdoor Application Kit for UltraSite-Talk Co-Site

The OAKB is similar to the standard UltraSite Outdoor Application Kit (OAKA),
except that the co-siting version replaces one of the side panels with a co-siting
outdoor application panel and provides a new co-siting cable entry for the roof
assembly.

4.2.19 Outdoor Application Kit for UltraSite MIDI-Talk Co-site

The OBKB Application Kit is used to provide an environmentally protected cable
path between the Outdoor UltraSite MIDI and City-talk BTS cabinet. The OBKB
replaces one cable entry panel of the UltraSite MIDI cabinet roof assembly.

4.2.20 Integrated Battery Backup

The optional IBBU ensures a continual power supply if the main AC power fails.
The IBBU can produce power for as many as 18 TSxx units in two BTS cabinets.
It occupies the lower half of one Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS.
The IBBU consists of the following units:

Rectifier unit
Battery unit
. AC/DC Unit (with cabinet control unit)
For more information about the IBBU, refer to Nokia UltraSite Support User
Manual.
.
.

Rectifier unit

The BATx unit generates the float charging voltage to the batteries and supplies
the DC power to the BTS. The BATx unit is also able to boost charge the
batteries.
The BATx unit can be used in both the IBBU and separate site support cabinets.
The IBBU provides the space for five BATx units, positioned above the ADUx.
The BATx units are numbered from 1 to 5, top to bottom.
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Battery Unit for Integrated Battery Backup

The batteries are configured into strings that comprise four batteries connected in
a series. The battery capacity is determined according to the required backup time
and desired power load. The available battery capacity depends on the
configuration of the Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS. In the IBBU, the number of
battery strings is limited to one, so the maximum battery capacity of the BBAx
unit is limited to 40 Ah.
AC/DC Unit

The ADUx provides power to all loads in the BTS and is located at the bottom of
the IBBU. The ADUx supports configurations ranging from a minimum base
station configuration in the same cabinet (up to six TSxx units) to a maximum of
18 TSxx units formed by a two-cabinet configuration.
The cabinet control unit plugs into the ADUx unit and manages the following
functions for the IBBU or UltraSite Support cabinet:
. battery control
. climatic control
. alarm reporting
. serial and version number reporting
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Technical data

This chapter provides the following technical data for Nokia UltraSite EDGE
BTS 800, 900, 1800, and 1900:
. electrical properties
. RF properties

external hardware interfaces

5.1 Electrical properties

Table 5 shows the electrical properties for Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800, 900,
1800, and 1900.
Table 5. Electrical properties for Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800, 900, 1800,
and 1900
Property
12 TSxx Indoor
6 TSxx Midi
Indoor
12 TSxx Outdoor10
6 TSxx Midi
Outdoora
Nominal Input
Voltage
AC
-48 DC
+24 DC
BATA
230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
-48 VDC
+24 VDC
230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating voltage Range
AC
-48 DC
+24 DC
BATA
184 to 276 VAC, 45-66 Hz
-38 to -60 VDC
+20 to +32 VDC
184 to 276 VAC, 45-66 Hz
10 Outdoor

configurations with optional HETA unit, add 1.5 kW to 230 VAC Maximum
power demand.
11 BATA power demand includes support of 6-TRX IBBU plus an additional 12 TRX
cabinet.
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Table 5. Electrical properties for Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800, 900, 1800,
and 1900 (cont.)
Property
12 TSxx Indoor
6 TSxx Midi
Indoor
12 TSxx Outdoor11
6 TSxx Midi
Outdoora
Maximum
power de-

mand12
AC
-48 DC
+24 DC
BATA
4.6 kW
4.2 kW VDC
4.8 kW VDC
7.6 kW VAC
2.5 kW
2.4 kW VDC
2.6 kW VDC
N/A
4.8 kW
4.4 kW VDC
5.1 kW VDC
8.0 kW VAC
2.7 kW
2.6 kW
2.9 kW VDC
N/A

5.2 RF properties
This section provides the values for the RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE
BTS 800, 900, 1800, and 1900.

5.2.1 Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800

Table 6 shows the values for the RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS
800.
Table 6. RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800
Property Value
TX frequency range 869 - 894 MHz
RX frequency range 824 - 849 MHz
Channel spacing 200 kHz
Available radio channels 124 (25 MHz band)
Minimum Frequency Spacing in combiners:
WBC 600 kHz
TX output power at antenna connector
(guaranteed level):
GMSK: 8PSK:
12 BATA power

demand includes support of 6-TRX IBBU plus an additional 12 TRX

cabinet.
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Table 6. RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800 (cont.)

Property Value
Combining by-pass
2:1 Wideband Combiner
4:1 Wideband Combiner
44.5 dBm
41.0 dBm
37.5 dBm
42.5 dBm
39.0 dBm
35.5 dBm
Dynamic power control GMSK:
30 dB
8PSK:
18 dB

RX sensitivity:
Single branch (static)
Single branch (static) w/UltraSite MHA
-110.5 dBm
-111.0 dBm

5.2.2 Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 900

Table 7 shows the values for the RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS
900.
Table 7. RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 900
Property Value
TX frequency range A: 925.0 to 960.0 MHz
H: 942.5 to 960.0 MHz
J: 935.0 to 960.0 MHz
RX frequency range A: 880.0 to 915.0 MHz
H: 897.5 to 915.0 MHz
J: 890.0 to 915.0 MHz
Channel spacing 200 kHz
Available radio channels A: 174
H: 87
J: 124
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Table 7. RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 900 (cont.)

Property Value
Minimum Frequency Spacing in combiners:
WBC
RTC
600 kHz
600 kHz
TX output power at antenna connector
(guaranteed level):
Combining by-pass
2:1 Wideband Combiner
4:1 Wideband Combiner
RTC
GMSK:
44.5 dBm
41.0 dBm
37.5 dBm
42.0 dBm
8PSK:
42.5 dBm
39.0 dBm
35.5 dBm
40.0 dBm
Dynamic power control GMSK:
30 dB
(15 steps in 2 dB
increments)
8PSK:
18 dB
RX sensitivity:
Single branch (static)
Single branch (static) w/UltraSite MHA
-110.5 dBm
-111.0 dBm

5.2.3 Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 1800

Table 8 show the values for the RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS
1800.
Table 8. RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 1800
Property Value
TX frequency range A: 1805-1850 MHz
B: 1835-1880 MHz
C: 1805-1880 Mhz (Full-band)
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Table 8. RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 1800 (cont.)

Property Value
RX frequency range A: 1710-1755 MHz
B: 1740-1785 MHz
C: 1710-1785 MHz (Full-band)
Channel spacing 200 kHz
Available radio channels A: 224
B: 224
C: 374
Minimum frequency spacing in
combiners:
WBC
RTC
600 kHz
800 kHz
TX output power at antenna connector
(guaranteed level):
Combining bypass
2:1 Wideband Combiner
4:1 Wideband Combiner
RTC
Sub-banded units Full-band units
GMSK:
+44.5 dBm
+41.0 dBm
+37.5 dBm
+42.0 dBm
8PSK:
+42.5 dBm
+39.0 dBm
+35.5 dBm
+40.0 dBm
GMSK:
+44.0 dBm
+40.3 dBm
+36.6 dBm
+41.3 dBm
8PSK:
+42.0 dBm
+38.3 dBm
+34.6 dBm
+39.3 dBm
Dynamic power control GMSK:
30 dB (15 steps in 2 dB
increments)
8PSK:
18 dB
RX sensitivity:
Single branch (static)
Single branch (static) w/UltraSite MHA

Sub-banded units
-111.5 dBm
-112.0 dBm
Full-band units
-111.0 dBm
-112.0 dBm

5.2.4 Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 1900

Table 9 shows the RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 1900.
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Table 9. RF properties of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 1900

Property Value
TX frequency range 1930-1990 MHz
RX frequency range 1850-1910 MHz
Channel spacing 200 kHz
Available radio channels:
Blocked channels (5)
Reduced power channels (12)
299
586, 611, 686, 711, 736
512, 585, 587, 610, 612, 685, 687, 710, 712, 735, 737,
810
Minimum frequency spacing in combiners:
WBC
RTC
600 kHz
800 kHz
TX output power at antenna connector
(guaranteed level):
Combining bypass
2:1 WBC
4:1 WBC
RTC
GMSK:
+44.5 dBm
+41.0 dBm
+37.5 dBm
+42.0 dBm
8PSK:
+42.5 dBm
+39.0 dBm
+35.5 dBm
+40.0 dBm
Dynamic power control GMSK:
30 dB (15 steps in 2 dB
increments)
8PSK:
18 dB
RX sensitivity:
Single branch (static)
Single branch (static) w/UltraSite MHA
-111.0 dBm
-111.5 dBm
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5.2.5 UltraSite EDGE BTS receiver performance

Table 10 shows the static performance for each type of receiver channel used in
Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS.
Table 10. EGPRS Receiver performance
EGPRS receiver performance for 10% BLER
Channel type Static level
MCS-1 GMSK -112.0 dBm
MCS-2 GMSK -110.9 dBm
MCS-3 GMSK -109.0 dBm
MCS-4 GMSK -106.6 dBm
MCS-5 8PSK -105.8 dBm
MCS-6 8PSK -103.8 dBm
MCS-7 8PSK -100.7 dBm
MCS-8 8PSK -97.7 dBm
MCS-9 8PSK -95.7 dBm

5.3 External hardware interfaces

Table 11 shows the external hardware interfaces of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS
800, 900, 1800, and 1900.
Table 11. External hardware interfaces of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800,
900, 1800, and 1900
Interface Value Connector Type
Antenna connectors 6 (standard) + 6 (optional)
7/16
AC supply 184 to 276 VAC Screw latch 0.5-16 mm
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Table 11. External hardware interfaces of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800,
900, 1800, and 1900 (cont.)
Interface Value Connector Type
+ 24 VDC supply +20 to +32 VDC Terminal lugs 10 mm
- 48 VDC supply -36 to -60 VDC Screw latch 16-50 mm
Grounding Three grounding alternatives: one 8 mm screw, two 5
mm screws or a combination
of both.

Note
M6 cable shoe
(ground lug) is recommended for 2point grounding with
5 mm screws.
ESD stud
External alarms and controls
. TTL/open collector
. 24 external alarms
. 6 controls
D-37
Frame number, frame
clock, mains and Nokia
UltraSite Support alarm
input
RS-485 D-15
Frame number, frame

clock, mains and Nokia

UltraSite Support alarm
output
RS-485 D-15
Abis 2 Mbit/s (E1) or
1.5 Mbit/s (T1) PCM
TQ for 120 E1
TQ for 100 T1
BT 43 for 75 E1
RRI RRI Flexbus Radiolink I/
O and power output (55
VDC)
TNC
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Table 11. External hardware interfaces of Nokia UltraSite EDGE BTS 800,
900, 1800, and 1900 (cont.)
Interface Value Connector Type
Optical interfaces . ITU-T G.957, S-1.1,
short-haul, 1300 nm,
ALS
LC Duplex
Q1 interface RS-485 D-9
LMP for BTS Manager/
SiteWizard
RS-232 D-9
13 MHz test clock SMB female
Test FCLK SMB female
Test/monitor interface D-25
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