MFDUAMCO

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45 MFDUAMCO
The MFDUAMCO (multistandard flexible duplexer
amplifier multicoupler) is a combining module with the
following general functions:
Combining of GSM and WCDMA radio signals
Duplexing of the RX and the TX path, to be fed to
a common antenna
Amplifying and splitting of the RX signal from the
antenna to the CUs
Coupling of the TX paths from several CUs to the
antenna
RET (remote tilt) and TMA (tower mounted amplifier) signaling
Power supply for two optional TMAs
Antenna monitoring

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monitor. The upper one is called Module 0, the lower one Module 1.
The MFDUAMCO has two different operating modes:
The high amplifying AMCO mode
The low amplifying MUCO mode for use with the tower-mounted amplifier (TMA) or
in a multicoupler cascade
Types of MFDUAMCO

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MFDUAMCODV1

S30861-U2491-X

GSM 1800

MFDUAMCODV2

S30861-U2502-X

GSM 1800

MFDUAMCOEGV1

S30861-U2490-X

E-GSM 900 (Extended)

MFDUAMCOEGV2

S30861-U2501-X

E-GSM 900 (Extended)

MFDUAMCOPGV1

S30861-U2493-X

P-GSM 900 (Primary)

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Appearance

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LEDs
There is one set of LEDs for Module 0 and one set of LEDs for Module 1.
LED

Signal

Meaning

TMA

Red

Tower mounted amplifier

TMA power supply error or TMA alarm active

Alarm

Green

TMA power supply OK

None

No TMA power supply

Flashing

Switch settings overridden by O&M command

Red

Antenna alarm
The possible reasons are:
The antenna VSWR is above the alarm threshold.
(default alarm threshold: 3)
An LNA alarm occurred.

Reset

Red

Processor reset in progress

Power

Green

Power supply OK

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Switches
There is one set of DIP switches for Module 0 and one set of DIP switches for
Module 1.
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Figure 131 MFDUAMCO: DIP Switch Settings

Switch

Meaning

MUCO mode

on

Low amplified output signal for use with the tower-mounted amplifier or in
a multicoupler cascade
off

AMCO mode
High amplified output signal for direct connection of the antenna

on

+1 dB LNA attenuation (MUCO mode and AMCO mode)

on

+2 dB LNA attenuation (MUCO mode and AMCO mode)

on

+4 dB LNA attenuation (MUCO mode and AMCO mode)

on

+8 dB LNA attenuation (MUCO mode and AMCO mode)

on

TMA power supply on

off

TMA power supply off

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MFDUAMCO: DIP Switch Settings

Switches 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be combined. For example, a 5 dB attenuation is achieved

by turning on switch 2 and switch 4 (1 dB + 4 dB) and turning off switches 3 and 5.

g Switches 1 and 6 do not work when a TMA alarm is present.

Switch

Meaning

RESET

Resets the entire MFDUAMCO (Module 0 and Module 1)

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Figure 132 MFDUAMCO: Connectors

There is one set of connectors for Module 0 and one set of connectors for Module 1.
Connector

Meaning

RXout / RXin

External filter interface: Combined and amplified RX signal

default: bridged

ANT

Antenna connector

RX03

Connectors for receive path

TESTOUT

For testing purposes

TX in / 3

Connector for transmission path

RXCA

RX Cascading output
Connection for COAMCO8 in 8:2 configuration

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MFDUAMCO: Connectors

g All RX and RXCA outputs of FDUAMCO which are not connected to RX input of CU
or COAMCO8 shall be terminated with 50 load resistors. Termination is not
required if a module is not used in cell configurations.

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Signaling
The MFDUAMCO supports the following methods of signaling:
bidirectional HDLC: RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) and Dual-TMA signaling at
2.2 MHz. Only available at ANT0 connector.
TMA signaling at 7.7 MHz
TMA power supply current supervision
The applicable signaling method is detected automatically.

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MFDUAMCO Configurations
The MFDUAMCO configuration can be changed by adding additional modules:
1:1 configuration: MFDUAMCO only
1 carrier is combined to 1 antenna port.
2:1 configuration: MFDUAMCO with HYBRID4
2 carriers are combined to 1 antenna port.
4:1 configuration: MFDUAMCO with HYBRID4 and COAMCO8
4 carriers are combined to 1 antenna port.
MFDUAMCO 1:1 Configuration
The MFDUAMCO 1:1 configuration is used for combining 1 TX and up to 4 RX paths to
1 antenna connector.
Necessary module: MFDUAMCO only
Module 0 and Module 1 of the MFDUAMCO can be configured seperately. The following table shows the available connections for only one of them:
Path

Module

Connector

TX 0

MFDUAMCO

TX in / 3

RX 0

MFDUAMCO

RX0

RX 1

MFDUAMCO

RX1

RX 2

MFDUAMCO

RX2

RX 3

MFDUAMCO

RX3

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MFDUAMCO: Connections in 1:1 Configuration

MFDUAMCO 2:1 Configuration

The MFDUAMCO 2:1 configuration is used for combining 2 TX and up to 4 RX paths to
1 antenna connector.
Necessary modules: MFDUAMCO with HYBRID4
Configuration:
Insert jumper between MFDUAMCO TX in / 3 and HYBRID4 TXOUT / 4.
Module 0 and Module 1 of the MFDUAMCO can be configured seperately. The following table shows the available connections for only one of them:

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Path

Module

Connector

TX 0

HYBRID4

TX0

TX 1

HYBRID4

TX1

RX 0

MFDUAMCO

RX0

RX 1

MFDUAMCO

RX1

RX 2

MFDUAMCO

RX2

RX 3

MFDUAMCO

RX3

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MFDUAMCO: Connections in 2:1 Configuration

MFDUAMCO 4:1 Configuration

The MFDUAMCO 4:1 configuration is used for combining 4 TX and up to 8 RX paths to
1 antenna connector.
Necessary modules: MFDUAMCO with HYBRID4 and COAMCO8
Configuration:
Remove jumper between MFDUAMCO TX in / 3 and HYBRID4 TXOUT / 4.
Connect MFDUAMCO TX in / 3 to COAMCO8 3
Connect HYBRID4 TXOUT / 4 to COAMCO8 4
Connect MFDUAMCO RXCA to COAMCO8 RXCAin

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Figure 133 MFDUAMCO: 8:2 Configuration with HYBRID4 and COAMCO8

Module 0 and Module 1 can be configured seperately. If both modules are configured
4:1 (4 carriers on 1 antenna) the whole MFDUAMCO is configured 8:2 (8 carriers on
2 antennas).
The following table shows the available connections for one module:
Path

Module

Connector

TX 0

HYBRID4

TX0

TX 1

HYBRID4

TX1

TX 2

COAMCO8

TX2

TX 3

COAMCO8

TX3

RX 0

MFDUAMCO

RX0

RX 1

MFDUAMCO

RX1

RX 2

MFDUAMCO

RX2

RX 3

MFDUAMCO

RX3

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Path

Module

Connector

RX 4

COAMCO8

RX0

RX 5

COAMCO8

RX1

RX 6

COAMCO8

RX2

RX 7

COAMCO8

RX3

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MFDUAMCO: Connections in 4:1 Configuration (Cont.)

MFDUAMCO / FDUAMCO Compatibility

The MFDUAMCO is the successor of the FDUAMCO. The MFDUAMCO offers new
features like bidirectional HDLC signaling and WCDMA compatibility while retaining full
backwards compatibility.
FDUAMCO

Compatible
MFDUAMCO

FDUAMCOD

MFDUAMCOD

FDUAMCOEG

MFDUAMCOEG

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OPEXAL

46 OPEXAL
OPEXAL (Overvoltage Protection of External Alarms) is an optional lightning protection
module for the ACTM alarm input lines.
Types of OPEXAL
OPEXAL10V1

S30861-U4307-X

10 alarm lines

g Concerning indoor applications, the OPEXAL is located outside the rack, fixed to a
wall.

g Concerning outdoor applications, the OPEXAL is installed within the plinth of the
shelter.

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