Create high capacity mobile network solutions

with Nera CityLink

Breaking the capacity barrier...

Traditionally, the infrastructure for mobile networks has been dominated by PDH technology. PDH transmission solutions have a natural ceiling at 16 x 2 Mbit/s capacity and this restriction has meant either costly re-design or equipment duplication in order to meet with increasing capacity requirements of an evolving network. SDH technology has been dominant for the deployment of trunk networks and is now increasingly used to provide the necessary capacity requirements of successful GSM networks, and to cater for the upcoming needs of next generation 2.5G and 3G services. It is not simply capacity that drives the need for SDH but also the inherent properties such as high transmission quality, resilience, true end-to-end performance management and greater choice for the network planner. CityLink represents a significant development in SDH radio link design for mobile networks, providing an extremely flexible family of compact, cost-effective, high capacity products. CityLink offers user configurable modulation schemes enabling choice of capacity and bandwidth utilised and plug-in line interface including a 21 x 2 Mbit/s ADM all within a common Indoor Unit (IDU). Outdoor Units (ODU) are common for all capacities, such that when more capacity is needed, for example: upgrading from 21 x 2 Mbit/s to 155 Mbit/s, this can be achieved on-site without the need for equipment replacement or major network outages.

Network Topology
Ring Architecture with Sub Network Connection Protection Node B n x 2 Mbit/s or STM-1 ADM

IDU ODU Node B n x 2 Mbit/s or STM-1 IDU ODU

RNC BSC ADM IDU ODU Node B Radio Network Controller Base Station Controller Add - Drop Multiplex CityLink Indoor Unit CityLink Outdoor Unit Cellular Base Station for UMTS or BTS for GSM

IDU ODU

IDU ODU ODU

IDU Core Network STM-1 RNC/BSC

ADM

HSW

IDU ODU ADM

IDU ODU ODU

IDU

n x 2 Mbit/s or STM-1 Node B

The Ring Architecture with Sub-Network Connection Protection offers path restoration in the event of a link failure. The ADM is an integral part of the CityLink IDU and can terminate a multiple of 2 Mbit/s circuits or the complete STM-1 signal at each station. The Cross-connect function in the ADM can dynamically terminate any 2 Mbit/s circuits in the STM-1 signal. The network is managed by NEW NMS.

Protected "Drop and Continue" Chain Architecture

IDU

IDU

IDU

IDU Core Network RNC/BSC STM-1 IDU

ADM

HSW ODU IDU ODU

HSW

ADM

HSW ODU ODU

HSW

IDU

IDU n x 2 Mbit/s or STM-1

Node B

n x 2 Mbit/s or STM-1

Node B

HSW - Hot Standby Switch

The Drop and Continue chain architecture can be configured as an unprotected system or with Hot Standby protection. The ADM is an integral part of the Indoor Unit and the 2 Mbit/s circuits or a complete STM-1 signal can be terminated at each station. The configuration of the network is handled by NEW NMS management system.

System Configuration
Unprotected (1+0)
CityLink in 1+0 configuration consist of a single Indoor Unit (1RU) and an Outdoor Unit mounted at the antenna. The two units are interconnected by a single coaxial cable. The STM-1 line interface is selectable via plug-in modules.

Protected FD <13 GHz

In frequency bands below 13 GHz, frequency diversity configuration can be used. Indoor part is identical to a hot standby system, while a frequency diversity branching is used in the outdoor part.

Protected HSB
The indoor part of a Hot Standby configuration is made up by two standard IDUs and a Hot Standby Switch unit. The outdoor units consist of a Hot Standby Branching unit and two plug-in transceiver units. All user interfaces are protected via the switching unit. Total rack space is 3RU.

2 x STM-1
The CityLink can be configured for 2x STM-1 operation by using two indoor units, two transceivers and a combiner branching system. Frequency re-use dual polarisation can be used with 32TCM modulation.

System Specification
Frequency Bands (GHz)
Duplex Spacing (MHz)

11
530 Flexible 40 64 89 84 40.9

13
266 Flexible 28 128 88 83 33.5 35.7 42.6

15
315/420/728 Flexible 28 128 88 83 33.5 37.1 43.7

18
1010

23
1008/1200/ 1232 28/50/56 128/32 83/90 77/84 34.7 37.6 41.4 47.0

26
1008

32
812

38
1260

154/161/245 119/311.32 Flexible Flexible 28 128 89 85 30.5 37.5 28/29.65 128 89 84 30.6 37.9

Channel Bandwidth (MHz) Modulation (TCM) System Gain (10 ) (1+0) 128/32 TCM dB System Gain (10 ) (HSB) 128/32 TCM dB Antenna Gain (dB) Dia. 0.3m (1ft) Dia. 0.45m (1.5ft) (Centre) Dia. 0.6m (2ft) Dia. 1.2m (4ft) Power Requirement at Nominal 48VDC Configurations Temperature Range Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit EMC and Safety
6 6

27.5/55 128/32 84/91 78/85 34.7 36.6 39.3 45.6

28/56 128/32 83/89 76/83 35.8 38.8 42.0 47.6

28/56 128/32 82/90 75/81 37.2 40.6 43.6

28/56 128/32 82/90 73/81 39.9 42.6 45.7

Power Consumption 1+0/HSB is 56/122 W Unprotected 1+0 and 2+0, Hot Standby, Frequency Diversity

Power Consumption 1+0/HSB is 65/140 W

Power Consumption 1+0/HSB is 56/122 W

Unprotected 1+0 and 2+0, Hot Standby 5C to +50C, ETS-300-019-1-3, Class 3.2 33C to +50C, ETS-300-019-1-4, Class 4.1

Conforms to EN 300 385/EN 301 489 and EN 60950

Indoor Unit (IDU)

Parameters
Modulation Input/Output Interface, STM -1 32, 64 and 128 TCM including Adaptive Time Domain Equalizer Electrical, G.703 Electrical, Twisted Pair CAT5 UTP, RJ45 Optical G.957 S-1.1 (single mode fibre), Connector LC Optical OC-3, SR-0 (multi mode fibre), Connector MT-RJ 21 x 2 Mbit/s, G.703 Bal, Multiconnector 3 x 34 Mbit/s or 3 x 45 Mbit/s, G.703 4 x 10BaseT/100BaseTX, RJ45 and 4 x 2 Mbit/s or DS1, G.703 Bal, RJ45 2 Mbit/s, G.703 Bal and 2 x 64 kbit/s (G.703, V11), RJ45 EOW, 4W and collective call 483mm (W) 250mm (D) 44mm (1U) (H) 4 kg

Tributary Interface Input/Output Interface, Ethernet Version Auxiliary Interfaces Dimensions Weight

Network Management
NEW NMS Connection Embedded SNMP Agent Embedded Data Channel Proprietary Q1 over TCP/IP, Ethernet 10BaseT with OSPF routing TCP/IP, Ethernet 10BaseT OSI TP4, G.784 using DCCr or DCCm, and IP with OSPF routing

Network Management
Nera Element vieW Network Management System (NEW NMS)
NEW NMS client/server solution delivers full NMS functionality for all Nera radios to desktops throughout the enterprise. A comprehensive graphical user interface (GUI) presents the network elements in the simplest possible manner, and intuitive drill-downs provide detailed views of the equipment. The powerful database provides fast and concise event analysis, and is compatible with MS SQL and Oracle systems. Higher order management compatibility is achieved via integrated SNMP agent or CORBA TMG G7 interface options. Simplify radio network operation and maintenance Manage all Nera products for configuration, fault and performance Standard RDBMS and a selection of ready-to-use reports for fault and performance monitoring

Products
NEW Configurator for WIN98/NT 4.0/WIN2000 NEW NMS Network Management for NT 4.0/WIN2000 NEW NMS Client/Server Solutions for NT 4.0/WIN2000 NEW NMS Connection to OSS

Description
Basic version for configuration of a single link CityLink, CompactLink, NL290 and NL2000 Single user management system scalable for 20-500 network elements As above for multiple users up to 10 Clients Connection to higher level management system (OSS) via agent for SNMP or CORBA

Outdoor Units (ODU)

Parameters 7-11 GHz Frequency Bands (GHz)
Frequency Range (GHz) Transmitter Power dBm Receiver Threshold at BER10 6 (dBm) Dynamic Range ATPC Range Frequency Stability Dimensions (W D H) Weight Installation

7
7.1-7.9 20.0 69.0

8
7.7-8.5 20.0 69.0 55 dB 15 dB 10 ppm

11
10.7-11.7 19.5 69.0

250mm 325mm 600mm (1+1 System) 26kg (1+1 System), Replaceable T/R unit 7kg Pole mounting (2 U-bolts) or Wall mounting (4 bolts)

Parameters 13 - 23 GHz Frequency Bands (GHz)

Frequency Range (GHz) Transmitter Power 128 TCM, (1+0) dBm Transmitter Power 32 TCM, (1+0) dBm Receiver Threshold (BER10 6) 128 TCM, (1+0) dBm Receiver Threshold (BER10 6) 32 TCM, (1+0) dBm Dynamic Range ATPC Range Frequency Stability Dimensions (W D H) Weight Installation

13
12.75 -13.25 19.5 69.0

15

18

23
21.2 - 23.6 16.0 17.5 67.0 72.5

14.4 -15.35 17.7 - 19.7 19.5 16.0 18.0 69.0 67.5 73.0 50 dB 10 dB 10 ppm

135mm 310mm 430mm Replaceable T/R unit 7kg, excluding branching Pole mounting or fixed to the antenna

Parameters 26 - 38 GHz Frequency Bands (GHz)

Frequency Range (GHz) Transmitter Power 128 TCM, (1+0) dBm Transmitter Power 32 TCM, (1+0) dBm Receiver Threshold (BER10 6) 128 TCM, (1+0) dBm Receiver Threshold (BER10 6) 32 TCM, (1+0) dBm Dynamic Range ATPC Range Frequency Stability Dimensions (W D H) Weight Installation ODU with antenna

26
24.25 -26.5 16.5 17.5 66.5 72.0

32
31.8 - 33.4 17.0 18.0 65.0 72.0 50 dB 15 dB 10 ppm

38
37.0 - 39.5 17.0 18.0 65.0 72.0

275mm 175mm 295mm Replaceable T/R unit 8kg, including diplexer Pole mounting (2 U-bolts) or Wall mounting (4 bolts)

Specification common to all Frequency Bands

Power Requirement Single Coax Cable IDU ODU Antenna Adjustment 48V from the IDU, Range 40.5 to 57V Maximum length 300m, Connectors type N, 50 ohm Gear system; to achieve both coarse and fine adjustment (elevation 30 and azimuth 90). One-hand operation.

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