Radio Dot System Description

Description

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 Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1
1.1 About This Document 1

2 System Overview 2
2.1 Indoor Radio Unit 3
2.1.1 Distributed IRUs 4
2.1.2 Cascaded IRUs 5
2.1.3 Cables and Components 6
2.2 Radio Dot 7
2.3 Radio Dot Interface (Cabling) 7
2.4 Y-Splitter 9

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1 Introduction

The Radio Dot System (RDS) provides indoor broadband coverage for small-
cell markets, mainly in medium to large buildings. Through its modular design,
RDS offers scalable functionality and integration with outdoor networks.

RDS divides the radio into an Indoor Radio Unit (IRU) and up to eight Radio
Dots (RDs).

The RDs are small and discreet, as shown in Figure 1. The IRU and RDs are
connected with the Radio Dot Interface (RDI) cable, which is used for both
communication and power supply.

Ge9217A

Figure 1 An RD Is Small and Discreet

1.1 About This Document

The purpose of this document is to give an overview of RDS and the
documents that describe RDS.

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2 System Overview

The RDS consists of the following three main subsystems:

• Digital Unit (DU) or Baseband

• IRU

• RD

The DU or Baseband processes baseband signals and provides digital

transceiver functionality to the IRU through a CPRI cable, as shown in Figure
2. The IRU is an intermediate transceiver and a converter between the DU or
Baseband digital radio signals and the RD radio signals. The RD is connected
to the IRU over the RDI. The RD transmits and receives radio waves for
indoor broadband coverage.

Radio
DU or Baseband IRU RD
RDI

CPRI

Max Max
12 IRUs 8 RDs per IRU

Ge9209B

Figure 2 RDS Components

A basic RDS installation is shown in Figure 3.

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RD

IRU RDI Cables

DU or Baseband
Ge6211H

Figure 3 Basic RDS Installation

2.1 Indoor Radio Unit

The IRU has two purposes, as follows:

• Provide a digital interface to the DU or Baseband through a CPRI cable

• Provide signaling and power interface to the RD over the RDI

For information about RDI, see Radio Dot Interface (Cabling) on page 7.

Table 1 lists the main IRU documents.

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Table 1 Main IRU Documents

Document Description
Antenna and RF Connections Describes the cable connections for
RDS Radio Building Blocks (RBBs).
Indicators, Buttons, and Switches Describes the optical indicators of
the IRU.
Indoor Radio Unit Description Describes the IRU for RBS 6000
systems.
Install Indoor Radio Units Describes how to install the IRU in a
subrack or in a support system.
Non-RF Connections Describes power and EC-bus cabling
for the IRU.
RBS Description Describes the IRU placement in the
RBS cabinet.
RDS Site Products Overview Lists necessary cables and
installation materials.
Replace Indoor Radio Units Describes how to replace an installed
IRU.

2.1.1 Distributed IRUs

The IRU and the DU or Baseband can be installed in separate cabinets. The
IRU is then referred to as a distributed IRU. Distributed IRUs are installed in
RBS 6601 cabinets, called support systems.

Distributed IRUs can be used when RDs are to be placed in excess of the
maximum RDI cable length.

Figure 4 shows the following three configuration examples of RDS:

• IRU and DU or Baseband are installed in the same cabinet (1).

• A distributed IRU is separately installed in a support system (2).

• A combination or IRUs and distributed IRUs (3).

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1 2 3
Distributed Distributed
RD IRU RD IRU RD

RDI

RDI RDI

IRUs Optical IRUs Optical

DU or DU or cable DU or cable
Baseband Baseband Baseband
Ge8544C

Figure 4 Configuration Examples

2.1.2 Cascaded IRUs

One DU or Baseband supports up to 12 radios. Though, each DU or
Baseband has only six output ports. To overcome this limitation, the radios can
be successively cascaded, that is, connected in series. For more information
about cascading radios, refer to RBS Configurations.

Figure 6 gives schematic examples of cascaded and distributed radios, with

explanations in Table 2.

Support system B
IRU
IRU
C
IRU
DU/Baseband

RU
IRU
IRU
RU
IRU
Dummy
RU
IRU
Dummy

IRU
Support system

RD

8U subrack
A
Ge9731A

Figure 5 Examples of Distributed and Cascaded Radios

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Table 2 Examples of Distributed and Cascaded Radios

Position Cascaded Radio Distributed Radio
A x
B x
C x x

2.1.3 Cables and Components

Figure 6 contains document references for cables and components that are
used when distributing or cascading radios, with explanations in Table 3.

Support system 4
IRU
IRU
5
IRU
DU/Baseband

RU
IRU
IRU
RU
IRU
Dummy
RU
IRU
Dummy
IRU
Support system 3

1
RD

8U subrack
2
Ge8543A

Figure 6 Document References for RDS Cables and Components

Table 3 Document References for RDS Cables and Components

Position Document Description
1 Antenna and RF Connections Describes CPRI cables for
RDS.
SFP Module Selector Guide Lists recommended SFP
modules that are compatible
with IRUs.
2 Antenna and RF Connections Describes CPRI cables for
RDS.
RBS Description Describes IRU allocation.
RBS Configurations Describes possible radio
configurations.

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Position Document Description

3 RDI Guidelines Describes recommended
installation methods and
procedures for the RDI.
4 Non-RF Connections Describes IRU power supply
cabling.
5 Non-RF Connections The documents describe
Install Indoor Radio Units power cables and the EC Bus
that is used for controlling the
climate in the cabinet.

2.2 Radio Dot

The RD is a low-power radio transmitter that is connected to the RDI cable
network.

The purpose of the RD is to produce radio waves for indoor broadband

coverage. The RD uses the signal and power interface from the IRU over the
RDI.

Different types and variants of Radio Dots exist. The RDs are band specific.
Two RD types are available: Single Band Radio Dot (RD 2242) and the Dual
Band Radio Dot (RD 4442). The Dual Band RD has two sides that are
managed independently. For more information on the RD 4442 and the RD
2242, refer to Radio Dot Description.

Different brackets exist for installing the RDs. For more information about
brackets, refer to Radio Dot Description.

Table 4 lists the main RD documents.

Table 4 Main RD Documents

Document Description
Install Radio Dot Describes how to install an RD.
Radio Dot Description Describes, for example, the
frequency variants, technical data,
and different installation possibilities
of the RD.
Replace Radio Dot Describes how to replace an installed
RD.

2.3 Radio Dot Interface (Cabling)

The RDI refers to the cabling, connectors, patch cables, and patch panels
between the IRU and the RD.

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Figure 7 shows the RDI components, named in Table 5. Some of the

components are optional. Setup 1 is most minimalistic. Setup 2 includes a
connector box and an RDI jumper cable.

1 2
B

B
E

D
A

Ge8545D

Figure 7 RDI Components in Two Setups

Table 5 RDI Components

Position Component
A RD
B RDI Feeder Cable
C RBS cabinet with 8U subrack for IRU, DU, or Baseband
D RDI Jumper Cable (optional)

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Position Component
E Connection Box (optional)
F Patch Panel
G RDI Patch Cables

Table 6 lists the main RDI documents.

Table 6 Main RDI Documents

Document Description
Antenna and RF Connections Describes RF and CPRI cables for
RDS.
Non-RF Connections Describes in-cabinet connections.
RBS Description Describes connection interfaces of
the RBS.
RDI Guidelines Describes RDI cable requirements,
typical cable installations, and
formulas for calculating maximum
cable lengths. The document also
describes how to route and prepare
RDI feeder cables, how to test RDI
performance, and gives an
example of a typical RD installation
with two RDs connected to a
connection box.
RDS Site Products Overview Describes cables and installation
material recommended for RDS
installations.

2.4 Y-Splitter
The Y-splitter is an adapter that provides the sharing of the Radio Dot
Interface (RDI) feeder cable. Two Y-splitters are used with RD 2242
configurations. One Y-splitter is used with RD 4442 configurations. The
purpose of the Y-splitter is to enable the connection of two RD 2242s or one
RD 4442 to the same RDI feeder cable.

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A B C D E F G C H I

Ge10033C

Figure 8 Basic Y-Splitter Configuration (RD 2242)

Figure 9 Basic Y-Splitter Configuration (RD 4442)

Table 7 Y-Splitter Configuration Components

Position Component
A IRU
B RDI Patch Cable
C Y-Splitter
D RJ45 Female Connector (Patch Panel)
E Ferrite
F RDI Feeder Cable
G RJ45 Female Connector (Connection Box)
H RDI Jumper Cable
I RD

Table 8 Main Y-Splitter Documents

Document Description
RDS Site Products Overview Describes RDS products
recommended for installations and
includes Y-splitter product ordering
information.
Y-Splitter Guidelines Describes the Y-splitter adapter that
is used in the Radio Dot System. The
document also details deployment
options, recommendations for

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Document Description
installation, and how to install the Y-
splitter.

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