Ericsson RBS 2308 Technical specifications

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RBS 2308
Radio Base Station
Product Description
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The RBS 2308, a member of the RBS 2000 family, is a 4 TRX radio base
station for indoor and outdoor applications.
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Contents
1 Product Overview 3
1.1 Main features 3
1.2 Variants 3
1.3 Optional Equipment 3
2 Dimensions 4
3 Space requirements 5
4 Environment 6
4.1 Operating Environment 6
4.2 Environmental Impact 6
4.3 Materials 7
5 Hardware Units 7
5.1 Standard Hardware Units 8
5.2 Optional Hardware Units 9
6 Interfaces 10
6.1 External connections 10
6.2 OMT Interface 14
6.3 Operator Interface 14
7 Power System 18
7.1 Power Supply 19
7.2 Power Consumption 19
8 Transmission 20
9 External Alarms 20
10 Standards, Regulations and Dependability 20
10.1 Safety Standards 21
10.2 Other Standards and Regulations 21
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1 Product Overview
The RBS 2308 is an outdoor micro base station. It can be used for indoor or
outdoor applications, with four transceiver (TRX) units. The cabinet can be
mounted on walls, poles or masts.
The RBS 2308 supports CS-3, CS-4 and EGPRS.
Main applications for the RBS 2308 are:
•Hot spots, adding supplementary capacity
•Mega networks, providing micro-cell coverage
•Public meeting places, supplying additional capacity in dense areas
•Replacement of existing RBS 2302 sites where higher capacity or EDGE
is required.
1.1 Main features
The RBS 2308 can support the following features:
•4 TRXs
•Duplex filters
•EDGE (hardware prepared)
•External alarms
•Multidrop by-pass
•Positioning with LMU (Mode A only)
•Power supply for MINI LINK E Micro or LMU
1.2 Variants
The RBS 2308 is available for the following frequency:
•GSM 800
1.3 Optional Equipment
The equipment listed below is available, but is not necessary for basic
operation:
•Mast fixture set
•Material set wall bracket
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2 Dimensions
This section describes the RBS 2308 dimensions, weights and colour.
Size and weight
The dimensions of the basic RBS 2308 cabinet are shown in the figure below.
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610
270
433
Unit of measurement: mm
Figure 1 RBS 2308 dimensions
The weights of the RBS 2308 and of the major units to be handled are given in
the table below.
Table 1 Weights of RBS 2308 and major units
Unit Weight
IXU 9.5 kg
MBU 6.5 kg
RRU 23.5 kg
RXBP 1.6 kg
Sunshield 1.5 kg
Total 42.6 kg
Colour
The RBS 2308 is available in grey (reference number NCS S2502-R).
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3 Space requirements
For installation and maintenance, and proper cooling during operation, the
space in front of the cabinet must be kept clear for a distance of 1000 mm,
and there must be at least 500 mm of free space on the right side and 250 mm
on the left. 300 mm free space is required above the cabinet, see figure below.
No free space is needed at the back of the cabinet.
The distance between the cabinet and the nearest obstruction (floor, filing
cabinet, another RBS, and so on) must be at least 500 mm.
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Unit of measurement: mm
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500
300
1000
500
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Figure 2 Space requirements
Mounting Base Holing Pattern
The mounting base of the RBS 2308 has the same holing pattern as that of
the RBS 2302.
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Measurement in mm
Figure 3 Base frame and installation frame holing pattern
4 Environment
This section provides an overview of the operating environment,
environmental impact, and materials used in the RBS 2308.
4.1 Operating Environment
Climatic Requirements
Temperature limits for operation, transport, storage and handling of the RBS
2308 are given in the table below.
Table 2 Climatic requirements
Condition Temperature Relative humidity
Start-up and operation -33°– +45°C15 – 100%
Transport -40°– +70°C5 – 100%
Storage -25°– +55°C10 – 100%
Handling -40°– +70°C5 – 100%
4.2 Environmental Impact
This section describes the effects that the cabinet has on the environment.
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Heat Dissipation
Average heat loads of the RBS 2308 are given in the table below. The exact
figures are dependent upon configuration, equipment and site-specific
conditions.
Table 3 Average heat load
Operating condition Average heat load
Without heating 315 W
With heating 1000 W
Acoustic Dispersion
The RBS 2308 cabinet does not contribute to the acoustic noise of its
surroundings.
4.3 Materials
All Ericsson products fulfil legal, market and Ericsson requirements regarding:
•Fire resistance of material, components, wires and cables
•Declaration of materials
•Use of restricted materials
•Recycling
Package Material
The package material is recyclable.
5 Hardware Units
A high level of availability is achieved using strict functional modularity in a
system of standardised Replaceable Units (RUs). A failed RU can easily be
replaced by a new one.
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MCB
RXBP
RRU
XU
Flashcard
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MBU
Sunshield
Sunshield
Figure 4 RBS 2308 overview
5.1 Standard Hardware Units
This section briefly describes the standard hardware units required for
operation.
Flash Memory Card
All loadable software and the IDB are stored on this unit. The flashcard is field
replaceable and contains all information needed for configuring the RBS 2308
at site.
Number of units: 1
IXU – Interface and Switching Unit
The IXU is the central control unit for one RBS. All switching of traffic is
performed in the IXU, as well as control of climate. The Flash Memory Card,
the TIM, and most external interfaces are located on the IXU.
Number of units: 1
MBU – Mounting Base Unit
The MBU is the mechanical mounting interface for the RBS 2308. It also
contains the interface for the main power supply, and provides surge and
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transient protection for incoming lines. The circuit breaker for primary power
and RRU power switch are located here.
Number of units: 1
Multicasting Box – MCB
The multicasting box provides a single feeder interface for an external
antenna/antenna system. The second antenna output on the multicasting box
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The MCB units can be connected to the RRU.
Number of units: 0 – 2
RRU – Remote Radio Unit
The RRU contains the tranceivers; it handles the combining and distributing
functions for the RBS 2308. The RRU has integrated power supply and
climate control.
Number of units: 1
RXBP
The RXBP filters incoming RX signal, filtering out frequencies outside the RX
spectrum in GSM 800.
The RXBP is connected to the front of the RRU.
Number of units: 0 – 1
Sunshields
The sunshields reduce heat from direct solar radiation and provide a lockable
cover to the RBS 2308.
Number of units: 1 top, 1 front and 2 side panels.
TIM – Transmission Interface Module
The TIM provides an interface to various transmission standards. Currently
only the T1 standard is supported.
Number of units: 1
5.2 Optional Hardware Units
This section describes the RBS 2308 optional hardware units.
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6 Interfaces
In this section, all external and internal connections are listed, as well as the
test interface and the operator interface.
Most external connectors enter the cabinet through the bottom of the cabinet.
The earthing connection is located on the top of the MBU. Test and operator
interfaces are located on cabinet hardware units.
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External
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.EOM
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.Transmission
.Power supply
Internal
RRU
MBU
IXU
.Antennas
Figure 5 Internal and external interfaces
6.1 External connections
Most external connectors enter the cabinet through the bottom. The earthing
connection is located on the top of the MBU, and the OMT connection is on
the side of the IXU.
External connections for the RBS 2308 include the following:
•Antenna interface
•AC mains and earthing interfaces
•Transmission interface
•Alarm interface
•OMT interface
•GPS/LMU interfaces
•DC supply for LMU and MINI-LINK E Micro
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Antenna Connections on RRU
Depending on the specific configuration used, antenna connections may be
made at the RRU, the RXBP, and the MCB. Antenna connections on the RRU
are shown in the figure below.
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AC/DC power TX(/RX)2
TX(/RX)1
RXBP2
RXBP1
Figure 6 Antenna connections on RRU
Table 4 Antenna connection ports on RRU
Connector Type of connector Signal
TX(/RX)2 N connector (female) TX/RX or TX
RXBP2 TNC RX
RXBP1 TNC RX
TX(/RX)1 N connector (female) TX/RX or TX
Antenna Connections on RXBP
For certain configurations, antenna connections are made at the optional
RXBP. Antenna connectors on the RXBP are shown in the figure below.
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RXBP-AB
RX 2
RX 1
RXBP 2
RXBP 1
Figure 7 Antenna connection ports on RXBP
Table 5 Antenna connection ports on RXBP
Connector Type of connector Signal
RX2 N connector (male) RX, from antenna
RXBP2 TNC (male) RX, to RRU
RX1 N connector (male) RX, from antenna
RXBP1 TNC (male) RX, to RRU
Antenna Connections, MCB
For certain configurations, antenna connections are made at the optional
MCB. Antenna connectors on the MCB are shown in the figure below.
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ANT1
ANT2
TX(/RX)
LOAD
TX(/RX)
MCB-A8/9
800 900
TX(/RX)1
TX(/RX)2
Figure 8 Antenna connection ports on MCB
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Table 6 Antenna connection ports on MCB
Connector Type of connector Signal
TX/(RX) 2 top N connector, female TX from RRU
TX/(RX) 1 side N connector, male TX from RRU
Load N connector, male None
ANT 1 N connector, male TX to antenna
ANT 2 N connector, male TX to load
Transmission
The RBS 2308 has four transmission ports, located in the IXU, see figure
below.
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4 Transmission ports
Figure 9 Location of T1 transmission ports in IXU
Table 7 Transmission connection parameters
Type of connector 6-pin, 2.5 mm2each (Quantity: 4)
Cable gland capacity 6 – 10 mm diameter (Quantity: 2)
Grounding Transmission wire screen is grounded. Receive
wire screen can be grounded.
External Alarms
The RBS 2308 is equipped with four external alarms, located in the IXU, see
Figure 9. Parameters are given in the table below.
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Table 8 External alarm connection parameters
Type of connector Terminals for 8 x 2.5 mm2(maximum)
conductors
Cable gland capacity 6 – 10 mm diameter (Quantity: 2)
Number of alarms 4
Earthing Connection
The earthing connection is an M8 screw terminal located on the top of the
MBU.
MINI-LINK / LMU Power Supply
The RBS 2308 can supply DC power to a MINI-LINK E Micro or to an LMU.
This interface is located on the IXU. Parameters are given in the table below.
Table 9 MINI-LINK / LMU power supply connection parameters
Type of connector Terminals for 2 x 2.5 mm2(maximum)
Cable gland capacity 6 – 10 mm diameter (Quantity: 1)
Other External Connections
Table 10 External connections
Connection
Location Connection to Type of connector
MBU AC Mains
connections
Screw terminal for 3 x 5.26 mm2
(maximum) conductors; cable gland
capacity 14 mm diameter.
IXU GPS/LMU (synchronisation
or positioning) 25-pin D-sub HD, female
6.2 OMT Interface
The OMT interface for RBS 2308 is located on the right side of the IXU. It is a
9-pin D-sub (female) connector.
6.3 Operator Interface
The Man-Machine Interface (MMI) in the RBS 2308 is comprised of indicators
and buttons located on the hardware units in the cabinet.
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RRU
The following buttons are found on the RRU:
Table 11 RRU buttons
Button Description
RRU Reset Resets the RRU.
Local/Remote Changes mode between local and remote
The following table describes the indicators found on the RRU, and their
meaning when the indicator is lit.
Table 12 RRU indicators
Indicator Colour Description
Fault Red Fault detected on the RRU
Operational Green At least one TRX is operational in the
RRU.
Local Yellow RRU is in local mode.
RF off Yellow No RF to antennas.
AC power on Green AC power supply OK.
DC power on Green DC power supply OK. (For future use.)
RRU temp. Yellow RRU internal temperature is out of
range.
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EDGE
RRU Reset
Fault
Operational
Local
RF off
Local/Remote
AC power on
DC power on
RRU temp.
Figure 10 RRU Interface panel
IXU
The following buttons are found on the IXU:
Table 13 IXU buttons
Button Description
IXU Reset Resets the IXU and all subunits.
Local/Remote Changes mode between local and remote
The following table describes the indicators found on the IXU, and their
meaning when the indicator is lit.
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Table 14 IXU indicators
Indicator Colour Description
Fault Red Fault detected on the IXU.
Operational Green IXU is operational.
Local Yellow IXU is in local mode.
RBS fault Yellow RBS fault detected.
External alarm Yellow One or several external alarms active
in the RBS.
EOM bus fault Yellow (Not used.)
AC power on Green AC power supply OK.
DC power on Green DC power supply OK. (For future use.)
IXU temp. Yellow IXU internal temperature is out of
range.
Transmission OK:
Port A Green Transmission is OK – layer 1.
Transmission OK:
Port B Green Transmission is OK – layer 1.
Transmission OK:
Port C Green Transmission is OK – layer 1.
Transmission OK:
Port D Green Transmission is OK – layer 1.
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Local/Remote
XU temp.
XU-21
XU Reset
Fault
Operational
Local
RBS fault
AC power on
DC power on
Ext. alarm
EOM bus fault
Transmission OK
Port A
Port B
Port C
Port D
Figure 11 IXU interface panel
MBU
The following switches are located on the MBU:
Table 15 MBU switches
Switch Description
AC on/off AC power on or off to the RBS
DC on/off DC power on or off to the RBS (For future use.)
RRU on/off AC/DC Power on/off to the RRU
7 Power System
This section provides information on the power system of the RBS 2308.
The main characteristics of the RBS 2308 power supply are:
•Only alternating current (AC) mains supply is used.
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•AC Mains voltage range: 100 – 127 V AC
7.1 Power Supply
AC Mains Supply Voltage
Single-phase AC is used, voltage range 100 – 127 V AC. Both 50 MHz and 60
MHz nominal frequencies may be used.
Table 16 Power parameters
Parameter 50 Hz Nominal
Frequency 60 Hz Nominal Frequency
Nominal voltage 100 – 127 V AC 100 – 127 V AC
Operating voltage 90 – 140 V AC 90 – 140 V AC
Operating frequency 45 – 55 Hz 55 – 65 Hz
Maximum inrush current 50 A for 10 ms (typical
duration) 60 A for 10 ms (typical duration)
Short circuit current < 5 kA < 5 kA
Mains Fuses
The following fuses are recommended for 100 – 127 V AC mains power
supply.
Table 17 Mains fuses recommendation
Cabinet Orientation Recommended Fuse Rating
Vertical 16 A slow blow
Horizontal 20 A slow blow
7.2 Output Power
The RBS can supply the MINI LINK E Micro or LMU with power according to
the table below:
Table 18 Output power characteristics
Voltage range +48 V DC
Connector type Terminals 2 x maximum 2.5 mm2
Cable gland capacity 6 - 10 mm diameter (Quantity: 1)
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7.3 Power Consumption
The power consumed by the RBS 2308 in both normal operation and with
heating is given in the table below.
Table 19 Power consumption, basic cabinet
Operational condition Nominal power consumption
Normal operation (no heating) 363 W
Start-up of heating 3208 W
Continual heating 1003 W
Power can also be supplied by the RBS 2308 to various external equipment,
for example an LMU. The additional power consumed in supplying external
equipment is given in the table below.
Table 20 Additional power consumption for various options
Option Additional power consumption
(nominal values)
MINI-LINK ? W
LMU ? W
8 Transmission
The RBS 2308 supports the T1 transmission standard. One TIM can support
DS1 T1 for both long haul and short haul.
Multidrop
Up to ten RBSs can be cascaded using multidrop.
9 External Alarms
The RBS 2308 supports a maximum of 4 external alarms, located in the IXU.
Alarms can be defined as breaking or closing.
10 Standards, Regulations and Dependability
In this section a brief overview over standards, type approval and
electromagnetic compatibility are stated.
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