Andrew Solutions

ION-M Series
Optimized Multi-Band Multi-Operator Cost-Effective Solutions
Ensuring high-quality indoor and outdoor coverage is an important consideration when planning network upgrades that offer new services and higher data rates to customers and increased revenue to operators. CommScopes ION-M (intelligent optical network) series radio-over-ber system is a wide-band, technology-agnostic distribution platform that offers operators a robust yet cost-effective solution for any of their coverage needs.

Multi-Band, Multi-Operator: A Multi-Solution

ION-M is a flexible radio-over-fiber platform for all conceivable optical distribution scenarios, which guarantees the best coverage with the
BTS BTS MU

adapts easily to whatever system architecture and power level are required in the frequency range from 70 MHz to 2700
BTS

MHz. The system is future-proof, ready for evolution to advanced modulation schemes

WLAN

lowest interference. Cutting-edge technology fuels the ION-Ms highpower, robust design making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. As a multiband, multi-operator system, the ION-M
BTS BTS MU
BTS
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BTS BTS MU BTS
WLAN

BTS BTS MU

BTS

like HSPA+ (high speed packet access), EV-DO (evolution-data optimized) and LTE (long term evolution).

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Basic Functions
ION-M has two basic components: a centralized master unit and multiple remote units. The master unit transmits and receives RF (radio frequency) signals via coaxial cable to/ from the collocated operator base stations while controlling the entire ION -M system, including the provisioning of the backhaul connectivity to the OMC (operation and maintenance center). The remote units are connected via optical fiber to the master unit, which can support up to 124 remote units. The remote units are available in single- or multi-band configuration for a variety of frequency combinations (6 frequency bands simultaneously over one fiber), power classes, and system designs. Up to four remote units can be connected to a single optical transceiver at the master using a single fiber. Multi sector sites can be supported by multiple RUs fed from a single fiber using WDMtechnology. In single band scenarios a unique multi2

sector RU provides coverage for up to three sectors. RF signals are transported fully transparent on a single fiber at 1310 nm and 1550 nm over up to 20 km. In the event of fiber shortage, both CWDM (coarse wavelength division multiplexing) or DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) are supported to exploit existing fiber plants at its most capability. Multiple operators using multiple technologies can transmit their services simultaneously from a cluster of base stations to a number of remote locations over the same fiber. Depending on the master units configuration and RF planning, the number of remote units assigned to a single sector can be adjusted to accommodate for changing traffic demand. In ION-M re-sectorizing requires only marginal changes at the master unit. The built-in AGC (automatic gain control) feature compensates for optical link loss, guaranteeing constant gain over a changing link budget, making installation and maintenance quick and easy. Setting up the ION-M system is easy, thanks to a web-based GUI (graphical user interface). All remote units can be commissioned remotely through a built-in test head, and the entire system can be monitored and configured remotely via A.I.M.O.S. (Andrew integrated management and operation system).

Network Management System Flexibility to Support Multiple Network Configurations

The ION-Ms available performance margin, the optical link budget, and the system flexibility allows to built up various network configurations. Regarding the link between master unit and remote unit, it is possible to configure the system according to the following methods: Point-to-point connection Star configuration Daisy-chain configuration A sector (BTS/Node B port) can be assigned to a single remote unit, a single optical link (maximum four remote units), or multiple remote units. The criteria for the number of remote units assigned to a sector is mainly determined by the maximum raise of noise power acceptable at the BTS/Node B. Because of MCPA (multi-carrier power amplifier) technology, the ION-M series is ideally suited for multi-carrier (multi-user) wide-band applications. But it also supports high reliability networks such as GSM-R or TETRA with multiple redundancy scenarios on equipment or network level.

Distributed Intelligence Minimizes Disruptions

The ION-Ms control architecture is based on the distributed intelligence concept meant to guarantee service availability even in the event of single control failure. The autonomous processing capability of the remote unit (remote RF head) splits the systems basic functioning from the supervision overlay. The master unit controller collects and consolidates system settings and information, presents it at the user interface and sends it to the alarming system of the OMC. The ION-M is a fully managed system with interfaces at different management levels: Equipment management (locally or via remote connection) Element management Network management (remotely via web or A.I.M.O.S. OMC) (via A.I.M.O.S. or by providing an SNMP interface to any NOC [network operations center]) The master unit controller provides an intuitive, web-based equipment management interface, supporting total equipment management and configuration. Due to the implemented web server architectures, the system and all interfaces can be accessed by any of the following methods: Via a keyboard and monitor as part of the master unit Via a laptop attached to the master unit controller Via a remote connection to the master unit controller The master unit controller hosts in parallel the interface to Andrews OMC A.I.M.O.S. This IP-based interface supports LAN (local area network) and RAS (remote access server) connections to A.I.M.O.S. Today the encapsulated protocol of this interface is proprietary but will be standard SNMP (simple network management protocol) in the future. The master unit also provides a fully configurable relay contact alarm board for simple local alarming (to BTS or a visual alarming panel, for example).

ION-M Master Unit

ION-M master unit was developed by Andrew engineers as a scalable solution with maximum flexibility. The master unit is modular, meaning it can start as a self-contained, subrack system and grow to a rack-based system for larger networks. This flexibility allows operators to install ION -M as a costeffective solution to a problematic coverage area (for example, a metropolitan rail system) with all of the components 100 percent reusable and re-configurable. The various 19-inch subrack configurations make the most of available space and provide optimum support to the different network and BTS architectures. Reliability and a high GoS (grade of service) are achieved with redundant power supply and optical link concepts, distributed intelligence, and a

highly sophisticated control, alarming, and supervision system that also simplifies installation and commissioning. Optional plug-in boards provide relay alarm inputs/ outputs that can communicate with external equipment or act as a simple alarming interface to a base station.

An Intelligent Point of Interface - The i-POI

CommScope has addressed all issues with a DAS interconnecting in one integrated solution. On top of the clear reliable installation it provides functionality for a fast and easy system setup and system monitoring. The built-in calibration, supervision and troubleshooting functionality ensures high performance DAS operation and enables remote commissioning. The i-POI integrates in one single module all BTS conditioning HW as well as a signal combining, splitting, monitoring and various test options. There are modules for all conceivable frequencies and services: 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz,1900 MHz and AWS, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS and LTE (SISO and MIMO) and many more. For installation at the head-end the i-POI mounts into the same rack as the DAS master unit to build a multi-sector / multi operator system. The consistent and highly integrated design of 4 the i-POI makes it possible to combine all conceivable band / service configurations in one subrack, addressing the high demands of todays complex DAS networks. Up to 8 i-POI modules can be plugged into one subrack. The i-POI is available for all common mobile frequencies and is easy to install. Its hot-plug-in functionality enables a system upgrade or repair even on an operating live system. One single module can serve different base station configurations as duplexed, non-duplexed, with or without diversity.

ION-M Remote Unit

ION-M remote units are available in single- or multi-band and micro or macro RF power classes. High efficiency MCPA technology empowers the remote units for multi-carrier and multi-user applications. Depending on the configuration the remote unit can transport up to 8 bands simultaneously providing a cost-effective solution for distributing capacity from one or more base stations.

Remote Unit Housing-Variations

CommScopes ION-M remote units are designed for most different applications and environmental conditions. Therefore they all have different looks and dimensions, so that they seamless fits into the environment in which they are needed.

Power Class Overview APAC/CALA/EMEA Frequencies

ION-M Remote Units
GSM/EDGE EGSM900 GSM/EDGE GSM1800 GSM/EDGE UMTS2100 UMTS* TETRA450 CDMA450 TETRAPOL 800 DD LTE CELL850 Analog LMR400 Case 2600 LTE LTE Product Code UMTS* UMTS* GSM-R Corresponding Extension Unit --------ION-M18 EU / ION-M21 EU --ION-M9 EU / ION-M21 EU ION-M9 EU / ION-M18 EU --------ION-M8/26 EU / ION-M26/26 EU ---------

CDMA

VHF

LTE

LTE

31 33 --------Low Power ------------------------Medium Power ---------

----40 40 --------40 40 -------------------------

----40 40 --------40 40 -------------------------

----40 40 --------40 40 -------------------------

----40 40 --------40 40 -------------------------

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--------------------40 ----36 --43 43 -----------

--------------------40 ----36 --43 43 -----------

--------------------40 ----36 --43 43 -----------

--------------------39 ----36 --42 42 -----------

--------------------40 ----36 --42 42 -----------

--------36 38 ------36 -------------------------

--------36 37 36 --39 36 --36 36 --33 --39 36 39 39 -----

--------36 ------40 36 --40 40 --33 --40 40 40 40 -----

--------35 ------40 ----40 40*** --33 --40 40 40 40 -----

------------39 --------40 40 36 36 43 43 43 43 43 -----

LTE ------------40 --------40 40*** 36 36 43*** 43 43*** 43*** 43 -----

--------------40 ------40 40 37 37 43 43 43 43 43 -----

--------------39 ------40 40*** 37 37 43*** 43 43*** 43*** 43 -----

--------------------------------------42 42 42

Q 19 Q 19 L Q Q L ML Q M M ML R3 M ML M

ION-M2 ION-M2 19 ION-M4 ION-M4 19 ION-M9 ION-M9R ION-M18 ION-M21 ION-M4/8/9 EP ION-M4/9 (RP11) ION-M85/18/21 ION-M9/18/21 ION-M9/18/21 EP ION-M85/18/21 Lt ION-M9/18/21 Lt
ION-M85P/18P/21P ION-M85P/9/18P/21P

--ION-M8/26 EU / M ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M26/26 EU ION-M18P EU ML ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP / ION-M8 EU / ION-M26 EU M ION-M8/26 --M ION-M26/26 ---

ION-M9/18P/21P

ION-M Extension Units

EGSM900 GSM/EDGE GSM1800 GSM/EDGE UMTS2100 UMTS* TETRA450 CDMA450 TETRAPOL LMR400 800 DD LTE Case 2600 LTE LTE Product Code UMTS* GSM-R Corresponding Remote Unit ION-M18 / ION-M21 ION-M9 / ION-M21 ION-M9/18/21 EP ION-M9 / ION-M18 ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP ION-M9/18/21 EP ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP**** ION-M9/18/21 EP ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP*****

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LTE

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36 -----------

36 -----------

35 -----------

--39 40 --43 ---

LTE --38 40 --43 ---

------40 -----

------39 -----

----------42

L Q M L M M

ION-M9 EU ION-M18 EU ION-M18 EU ION-M21 EU ION-M18P EU ION-M26/26 EU

Medium Power

Low Power

---

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42

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42

ION-M8/26 EU

All values are composite output power. * ** *** **** ***** 6 HSPA+ measurements (including 64QAM) have been conducted. For further information contact PLM. Please note: Additional Combining Unit (CU) required. Indicated output power on Remote Units without CU, losses must be considered. Assuming 5 MHz carrier bandwidth. Subpopoulations only with ION-M26 EU possible Subpopoulations only with ION-M8 EU possible

Power Class Overview CALA/NA Frequencies

ION-M Remote Units
GSM/EDGE PCS1900 GSM/EDGE AWS1700 CDMA CELL700 LTE LMR800 Analog CELL850 Analog LMR700 LMR900 Case UMTS* CDMA LTE Product Code UMTS* UMTS* Corresponding Extension Unit --------------ION-M17P EU ----ION-M17P EU / ION-M7P/7P EU --------------ION-M17P EU --ION-M7P EU
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TETRA

CDMA

iDEN

P25

LTE

-----------------------------------------------------

--------43 ------43 43 ----------43 43 43 ------------45.5 ---

40 --30 40 --43 -----------------------------------------

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40 --30 40 --43 -----------------------------------------

--40 ----------------43 --------43 43 43 ----43 ------45.5 46

--40 ----------------43 ---------

--40 ----------------43 ---------

--40 ----------------42 --------42 43 43 ----42 ------45 46

--------------------42 --------42 --43 ----42 ------45.5 ---

------40 ---------------------------------------------

------------43 ----43 --43 43 43 ------43 46 ----42.5 45.5 45 --46

------------------43 --43 -------

LTE ------------------43 ------43 ---

------43 ------43 ----43 43 ----43 --43 43 --45.5 46 45.5 42.5 45 42.5 46

------43 ------43 ----43 43 ----43 --43 43 --45.5 46 45.5 42.5 45 42.5 46

------43 ------43 ----42 43 ----43 --43 43 --45.5 45 45.5 42.5 45 42.5 46

------42 ------42 ----42 42 ----43 --43 43 --44.5 45 45.5 42.5 45 42.5 45

L L 19 M M Q M M M M M M M M

ION-M80 ION-M85 ION-M4/8 19 ION-M80/90/19P ION-M7P ION-M80P ION-M17P ION-M19P ION-M7P/7P ION-M7P/17P ION-M85P/19P ION-M17P/19P ION-M17P/17P/17P ION-M17P/17P/17P Pseudo Omni ION-M19P/19P/19P Pseudo Omni ION-M7P/7P/85P ION-M7P/7P/85P/19P ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P ION-M17HP ION-M19HP ION-M85P/19HP ION-M17P/19HP

Medium Power

Low Power

43 43 43 43 43 43 --------43 43 ------------45.5 45.5 46 46

--------43 43 46 ----------42.5 42.5 45.5 45.5 45 45 ----46 ---

M ML ML M M M M ION-M17HP/19P M ION-M17HP/19HP ML W ION-M7HP/7HP/85HP/19P W ION-M85HP/17HP/19HP

High Power

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ION-M Extension Units

GSM/EDGE PCS1900 GSM/EDGE AWS1700 CDMA CELL700 LTE LMR700 LMR800 Analog LMR900 Case UMTS* CDMA LTE Product Code Cell850 Analog UMTS* UMTS* Corresponding Remote Unit --ION-M19P ION-M19HP ION-M85P/19P ION-M85P/19P

TETRA

CDMA

iDEN

P25

LTE

Medium Power

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M M M

ION-M7P EU ION-M17P EU ION-M7P/7P EU

WARNING: These remote units are NOT CONSUMER devices. They are designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC LICENSE to operate these devices. Unauthorized use may result in signicant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $ 100,000 for each continuing violation.

All values are composite output power. * ** *** HSPA+ measurements (including 64QAM) have been conducted. For further information contact PLM. Please note: Additional Combining Unit (CU) required. Indicated output power on Remote Units without CU, losses must be considered. Assuming 5 MHz carrier bandwidth. 7

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