Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE System Module (ESMB/C) Description

Flexi Multiradio System Module (ESMB/C)

5 Flexi Multiradio System Module (ESMB/C)

The System Module (ESMB/C) is a unit providing BTS common functionalities and
external and internal connections for the whole BTS. The ESMB/C is an evolutionary
development from ESMA System Module used in Flexi EDGE BTS. The BTS software
is stored in the System Module.
The System Module also receives and stores the unit identification information of all
other units of the BTS. The System Module supports configurations of up to 36 TRXs. It
also acts as a communication link between RF/RRH modules and enables chaining of
a WCDMA/LTE System Module.
Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE System Module (ESMB/C) is equipped with an integrated air guide plate providing full thermal compliance without a casing. This allows
installation of the module without a casing in Flexi cabinets and enclosed 19" racks.
Casings and covers are recommended in standalone 19" racks (no cabinet) for safety
reasons. Casings are not part of the ESMB/C delivery package. If the configuration
requires casings, Flexi BTS Module Casing (EMHA) kits must be ordered.
The main functions of the System Module are:







BTS O&M
OBSAI connectivity
GSM/EDGE baseband
BTS integrated transport
BTS synchronization
Power distribution (48 VDC) to other modules

See the following figure for an isometric view of the System Module.

Figure 2

Isometric view of the System Module (ESMB/C)

BTS O&M
Main BTS O&M functions are:






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Software downloading (there can be simultaneously two software versions in a

System Module)
Configuration management (commissioning and tests)
Alarm handling and recovery
BTS reference clock management
External alarms and controls (EAC). The System Module provides 6 BBU alarms
inputs, 12 external alarm inputs and six control output connections. When more than

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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE System Module (ESMB/C) Description

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Figure 9

Flexi Multiradio System Module (ESMB/C) front panel connectors and

labels

Label name on module

Function

Connector type

Interface(s)

V48N (+/-)

48 V DC input power for the base

station.

M10 terminal bolts

FPMA, FPDA, site support,

or other external power
supply

PWR 1PWR 4

48 V DC output power with fuse

protection to four other modules.

Multi-Beam XL

FXxx

PWR AUX

Providing 48 V power supply for

Auxiliary use

Multi-Beam XL

To any module for auxillary

use

Maximum 200 W power

OPT 1OPT 4/EXT

OBSAI RP3.01 SFP

SFP connector/cage

FXxx

EAC*

External alarm and control interface

MDR 36 F RA

FSEB, FSAA, customer

alarm inputs or control
outputs

Sync OUT

Base station synchronization

chaining out

MDR 14 F RA

External BTS

Base station synchronization

chaining in

MDR 26 F RA

Sync IN

External 2Mhz out (ITU-T

G.703)
External BTS, LMUB
External 2Mhz in (ITU-T
G.703, only in PWE mode)
1-pps (RS-485)

FPA

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RJ45 shielded

FPAA, FPBA/B, FPDA **

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