800MHz TETRA/iDEN Repeater

RD-8000

Features

• Operating at fixed 15 or 18MHz bandwidth

• Output power can be adjusted via OMT software.
• Integrated wireless modem for remote configuration, monitoring and control.
• Internal backup battery keeps the alarm unit running for up to three hours after
power failure.
• Optional OMC is available for remote operation and maintenance of a group of
repeaters.
• Designed for all weather outdoor installation – waterproof, damp-proof and
omni-sealed (IP65).

Product Description

The RD-8000 TETRA/iDEN repeater is a band-specific linear amplifier and filtering effectively amplifies the desired BTS
carriers and provides superior out-of-band rejection. The typical unit can incorporate up to 15MHz/18MHz bandwidth with
frequencies programmed to specific requirements of the network. Remote configuration and surveillance is possible
through Comba’s remote control and monitoring system via PC or wireless modem to the OMT/OMC. Internal Li-ion
backup battery ensures alarm signals are sent out during power failure. The unit comes in a sealed, cast aluminum
enclosure, suitable for operation in all weather conditions.

Functional Block Diagram

DL Frequency PA1
LNA1 Selective Module

Mobile
Donor Ant
Ant
DT MT

Mobile

BTS PA2
UL Frequency
Selective Module LNA2

OMT
Computer with Alarm Power Li-ion
Data card Indicator Main Control Unit Supply BATT
Modem

Wireless
Modem

External
OMC OMT Power

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Technical Specifications

Electrical 1W 10W
Frequency Range, Uplink MHz 806 – 821 or 806 – 824
Frequency Range, Downlink MHz 851 – 866 or 851 – 869
Total Output Power, Uplink dBm 17 ± 1 30 ± 1
Total Output Power, Downlink dBm 30 ± 1 40 ± 1
Operating Bandwidth MHz 15 or 18
Maximum System Gain dB 70 ± 2 90 ± 2
Gain Adjustment Range (1dB step) dB 0 – 30
Pass Band Ripple at FBW, p-p dB ≤5
System Noise Figure at Max. System Gain dB ≤6
System Group Delay μsec ≤6
9kHz to 1GHz dBm ≤ -13
Spurious
1GHz to 12.75GHz dBm ≤ -13
Downlink Output 3rd Order Intercept (OIP3), 200K Spacing dBm ≥ 47 ≥ 57
Absolute Maximum RF Input Power dBm +10
Input VSWR ≤ 1.5
Impedance Ω 50
Power, Mechanical & Environmental
Dimensions, H x W x D mm 420 x 330 x 182
Weight (approx.) kg 25
Power Supply 85 – 264 / 47 – 63Hz
Power Consumption (approx.) W 200 240
Power Up Waiting Time (approx.) sec 60
MCU Battery Backup Time (approx.) hr 3
Enclosure Cooling Convection
RF Connectors N-Female
Operating Temperature °C -25 to +55
Operating Humidity % ≤ 95
Environmental Class IP65
MTBF hr ≥ 50,000
Note: Typical specifications at room temperature

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Operation and Maintenance

Using a direct serial connection to a PC, installation and commissioning of the RD-8000 is accomplished by the OMT. Using
the integrated wireless modem (data or SMS mode), the equipment parameters can be monitored and controlled
remotely.

Controlled equipment parameters include: Carrier Switch, Channel No. Range, ATT, RF Switch, Over-Temp Threshold, DL
Input Power Threshold, DL Output Power Threshold and Alarm Report Enable.

Monitored equipment parameters include: Alarms (LNA, PA, PLL unlock, Power Down, PSU Fault, Chassis Lock,
Self-Oscillation, DL Output Power Low, DL Input power Overload, Over Temp, VSWR), DL Output Power and DL Input
Power.

The RD-8000 has been developed to take advantage of advanced network operation, where the OMC (optional) provides
an effective solution for central monitoring of a group of Comba products.

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