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PolyBrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE’s) … The ZXSDR R8860 manufactured by ZTE CORPORATION meet the requirements of EU 2002/95/EC; however, some assemblies are customized to client specifications. Addition of specialized, customer-specified materials or processes which do not meet the requirements of EU 2002/95/EC may negate RoHS compliance of the assembly.
FCC & IC STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RF Exposure Information for The product generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.
R8860 and ZXSDR R8860 implement wireless transmission within coverage areas, control of wireless channel as well as communication with BSC. This manual provides ZXSDR R8860 product overview, which will help the readers know the product’s function, principle, specification, features, cabinet, modules, external interfaces and cables.
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Typeface Meaning Italics References to other Manuals and documents. “Quotes” Links on screens. Bold Menus, menu options, function names, input fields, radio button names, check boxes, drop-down lists, dialog box names, window names. CAPS Keys on the keyboard and buttons on screens and company name. Note: Provides additional information about a certain topic.
FCC & IC STATEMENT ................... I RF Exposure Information for PMR..............I About This Manual ..................I Chapter 1 Product Overview ..............1-1 1.1 Distributed ZTE BTS Solution................1-1 1.2 Position in the Network ..................1-2 1.3 Appearance ....................... 1-3 1.4 Functions......................1-4 1.5 Features ......................
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2.2.1 Modules List .................... 2-3 2.2.2 Filter LNA (FL) ..................2-3 2.2.3 Transceiver (TR) ..................2-4 2.2.4 Power Amplifier (PA) ................2-5 2.2.5 Power...................... 2-5 2.3 External Cables....................2-5 2.3.1 DC Power Cable ..................2-5 2.3.2 Grounding Cable ..................2-6 2.3.3 AISG Control Cable ..................
In order to provide more competitive communication devices and solutions for customers, ZTE provides distributed ZTE CDMA2000 BBU +RRU solution to accomplish service functions of CDMA2000 BTSs. Figure 1-1 shows the architecture of distributed ZTE BTS solution. Figure 1-1 Distributed ZTE BTS Solution SJ-20100722143906-001|08/30/2010 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
1.2 Position in the Network ZXSDR R8860 is an outdoor remote Radio Frequency (RF) unit of ZTE CDMA2000 series. ZXSDR R8860, together with the BBU, constitutes an integrated Base Transceiver Station (BTS). ZXSDR R8860 implements wireless transmission in its coverage area.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-2 ZXSDR R8860 Position in the Network 1.3 Appearance The ZXSDR R8860 cabinet is plated with materials that are applicable to outdoor environments. Figure 1-3 shows the ZXSDR R8860 cabinet appearance. Figure 1-3 ZXSDR R8860 Cabinet Appearance...
Light Weight A single ZXSDR R8860 cabinet weighs 22 kg so it is easy to transport and install, requiring low manpower and engineering costs. Optical fiber Support ZXSDR R8860 supports optical fiber installation on a tower.
1.6 External Interfaces The external interfaces supported by the ZXSDR R8860 are located at the bottom of the cabinet. Figure 1-4 shows the external interfaces of ZXSDR R8860.
The application scenarios are classified into the following situations according to different installation conditions, power supply requirements and user demands: In the condition of ZXSDR R8860 indoor installation with the DC power cable 10 m outside the equipment room and without Level B and above lightning module configured in the indoor power output, the indoor DC lightning box is adopted for power supply and power distribution.
ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual Figure 1-5 ZXSDR R8860 Wall-Mount Mode Pole-Mount Installation This section illustrates the ZXSDR R8860 pole-mount installation in terms of double and three cabinets installation. Two ZXSDR R8860 cabinets Figure 1-6 illustrates two ZXSDR R8860 cabinets mounted on a pole.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-6 Two ZXSDR R8860 Cabinets Pole-Mount Mode Three ZXSDR R8860 cabinets Figure 1-7 illustrates three ZXSDR R8860 cabinets mounted on a pole. Figure 1-7 Three ZXSDR R8860 Cabinets Pole-Mount Mode SJ-20100722143906-001|08/30/2010 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
(Filter LNA module), TR (Transceiver module,) and PA (Power Amplifier module). It has following two reserved ports: The ZXSDR R8860 provides an external port (Rx out) to support the mutual main set/diversity combination mode. The FL main set reception Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) output port delivers the power division function.
CPRI interface. 1.9 Networking 1.9.1 Baseband-RF Interface Networking The ZXSDR R8860 is connected to the Base Band Unit (BBU) by optical interfaces. It supports the Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) protocol, and star and chain networking modes, as shown in Figure 1-9.
BBU or the upper level RRU while LC2 serves to connect the lower level RRU. 1.9.3 Frequency Extension Networking ZXSDR R8860 supports mutual receive diversity by means of cabinet combination so that it can support high-carrier or great-carrier-frequency-difference application. Figure 1-11 shows the frequency extension networking mode supported by ZXSDR R8860.
Figure 1-11 ZXSDR R8860 Frequency Extension Networking 1.10 Equipment Management Modes 1.10.1 OMC Mode The NetNumen™ M3 network management system (NMS) developed by ZTE can be used to operate and maintain the ZXSDR R8860, as shown in Figure 1-12 1-13...
ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual Figure 1-12 ZXSDR R8860 Operation and Maintenance –OMC Mode The Network Element (NE) communicates with the NMS through the TCP/IP protocol. The NetNumen™ M3 provides the following functions: Configuration Management Performance Management Fault Management Security Management...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-13 ZXSDR R8860 Operation and Maintenance System (LMT Mode) Implementation of power query, power increase/decrease or scaling of ZXSDR R8860 can be performed through the LMT. 1.11 Technical Indices 1.11.1 Engineering Indices Table 1-3 describes the engineering indices of ZXSDR R8860.
-5 ℃ to 70 ℃ Working Temperature Working Humidity ≤ 95% RH 1.11.2 Performance Indices Table 1-5 lists the performance indices of the ZXSDR R8860. Table 1-5 ZXSDR R8860 Performance Indices Name Index Value Baseband — RF Interface protocol CPRI...
Mean time between failures (MTBF) > 100,000 hours 1.11.3 RF Indicies RF indices of ZXSDR R8860 comply with 3GPP2 C.S0010-C, Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Spread Spectrum Base Station and 3GPP2 C.S0032-A, Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Network.
Standing wave ratio of < 1.50 the RFE (receiver) 1.12 Compliance Standards ZXSDR R8860 follows the following compliance standards. ANSI J-STD-008, Personal Station-Base Station Compatibility Requirement for 1.8 to 2.0 GHz Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Personal Communications System, 1996.
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CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Network, December 2005. 3GPP2 C.S0032, Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access Network, January 2004. 3GPP2 C.S0010-A (TIA-97-D), Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000 Spread Spectrum Base Stations, March 2001. 1-19 SJ-20100722143906-001|08/30/2010 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual 3GPP2 C.S0054-A, cdma2000 High Rate Broadcast-Multicast Packet Data Air Interface Specification. 3GPP2 C.S0054, cdma2000 High Rate Broadcast-Multicast Packet Data Air Interface Specification. ASIG1:Issue 1.1, Control interface for antenna line devices QB/CU 001-99, 800MHz CDMA Digital Cellular Mobile Network Specifications (Trial), China Unicom, 1999.
2.1 Cabinet 2.1.1 External Structure The ZXSDR R8860 cabinet is fully sealed. The top and bottom enclosures are united by an anti-theft screw with two hinges as stop blocks. The top enclosure is equipped with a handle to facilitate conveyance and installation. A reserved engineering installation position on the bottom enclosure makes it easy to install the cabinet under various working environments by using installation accessories.
2. Hinge 3. Top Enclosure Enclosure Dimension Description Table 2-1 lists the dimensions of top and bottom enclosures. Table 2-1 ZXSDR R8860 Cabinet Enclosure Dimensions Enclosure Dimension (W x H x D) 320mm × 370mm × 72mm Bottom 320mm × 500mm × 100mm 2.1.2 Indoor Structure...
4. FL Module 2.1.3 Ventilation and Heat-dissipation Principles The ZXSDR R8860 cabinet is naturally cooled through air cooled fins on the top and bottom enclosures. Natural heat dissipation replaces heat exchanger requirement for outdoor application. In addition, a heat sink is equipped at the bottom of the cabinet to enhance heat dissipation.
In the case of main/diversity combined cabinets, the main receive LNA output end of the FL has the power splitter function and reserves an external port (RXout). 2.2.3 Transceiver (TR) The Transceiver (TR) is the main control module of ZXSDR R8860. It performs communication, control, alarm, and version management for ZXSDR R8860.
2.3 External Cables 2.3.1 DC Power Cable The 4-core cable is used as DC power cable in ZXSDR R8860 . It is made according to the on-site survey requirement. One end of the cable is soldered with a straight round connector while the other end is bare, with a label indicating signal definition.
Figure 2-4 Grounding Cable Structure 2.3.3 AISG Control Cable AISG control cable connects the AISG device to the AISG port on the ZXSDR R8860 cabinet. The both ends of the cable are 8-core aerial connectors that meet the IEC 60130-9-ED standard.
There are two types of optical fibers used, one is used to connect with BBU while other is used to connect cascaded cabinets. The ZXSDR R8860 adopts single mode 2-core fiber tail and multi mode fiber. The tail length depends on the actual situation.
ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual Figure 2-8 Environment Monitoring Cable One end of the environment monitoring cable that joins the ZXSDR R8860 is 37-core aerial connector, which meets the GJB599 III standard. Figure 2-9shows the outline of the connector. Figure 2-9 Outline of Connector Table 2-3 describes the connector pins and connecting cores.
If the adopted feeder cable is of 7/8 in. or 5/4 in. then jumper is used.Figure 2-11 shows the RF jumper cable. Figure 2-11 RF Jumper Cable Note: The length of the RF jumper cable is determined according to the actual situation. SJ-20100722143906-001|08/30/2010 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
ZXSDR R8860 configured with common antenna In this configuration, generally ZXSDR R8860 installation position is near antenna and they are all installed on the building top. ZXSDR R8860 is connected to the antenna by 1/2″feeder directly, occasionally 5/4″or 7/8″feeder is adopted, as shown in Figure 2-12.
Amplifier ZXSDR R8860 configured with electrically tuned antenna (1) In this configuration, generally ZXSDR R8860 installed near the antenna on the building top. ZXSDR R8860 is connected to the antenna by 1/2″feeder directly, occasionally 5/4″or 7/8″feeder is adopted, as shown in Figure 2-14.
ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual Figure 2-14 ZXSDR R8860 Configured with Electrically Tuned Antenna (1) ZXSDR R8860 configured with electrically tuned antenna (2) In this configuration, generally ZXSDR R8860is installed near the top of the tower. ZXSDR R8860 is connected to the antenna by 5/4″or 7/8″feeder is adopted, as shown in Figure 2-15.
Chapter 2 Hardware Descriptions Figure 2-15 ZXSDR R8860 Configured with Electrically Tuned Antenna (2) ZXSDR R8860 configured with electrically tuned antenna, AISG dual tower amplifier In this configuration, generally ZXSDR R8860is installed near the top of the tower. ZXSDR R8860 is connected to the antenna by 5/4″or 7/8″feeder is adopted, as shown in Figure 2-16.
ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual Figure 2-16 ZXSDR R8860 Configured with Electrically Tuned Antenna and AISG Dual Tower Amplifier 2.4.2 Antenna The ZXSDR R8860 antenna feeder system adopts common antenna or electrical antenna. For the electrical antenna, you can adjust the lever to control the embedded adjuster and thus to tune the downtilt angle of the antenna.
2.4.3 Feeder Structure The feeder is used to receive and transmit radio RF signals between the antenna and the ZXSDR R8860. There are many types of feeder cables such as 1/2 inch and 7/8 inch feeder cable. When the distance between the ZXSDR R8860 cabinet and antenna is less, then 1/2 inch feeder cable is used.
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Table 3-1. Table 3-1 Interface Description Interface Description Abis Interface between CPRI Interface between of the distributed base station A1/A1p Signaling interface between MSCe/MGW and BSC A2/A2p Service interface between MSCe/MGW and BSC SJ-20100722143906-001|08/30/2010 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual Interface Description Implements soft handoff between different BSCs (focusing on the media plane). Implements soft handoff between different BSCs (focusing on the control plane). A8/A8d Implements data transmission between and PCF/PDC. A9/A9d Implements signaling transmission between BSS and PCF/PDC...
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The Default Signaling Application defines two protocols, Signaling Network Protocol (SNP) and Signaling Link Protocol (SLP). The protocols on all layers exchange messages through SNP . SLP implements message segment and assembly, Best-effort transmission, reliable transmission and duplicate packet detection. SJ-20100722143906-001|08/30/2010 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual The Default Packet Application provides a byte stream to transmit packet data between the terminal and the network. It includes three protocols. Flow Control Protocol provides the flow control function for data stream. à Radio Link Protocol implements byte stream retransmission and duplicate packet à...
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BCMCS Um Interface The Broadcast and Multicast Service (BCMCS) Um interface implements broadcast and multicast services. Figure 3-4 shows the structure of the BCMCS Um interface protocol stack. SJ-20100722143906-001|08/30/2010 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
Broadcast Physical Protocol provides a logical channel structure. 3.3 Baseband—RF Interface The baseband-RF interface of ZXSDR R8860 complies with the common public radio interface (CPRI) specification. The CPRI specification was instituted by the CPRI Union, which is an industry cooperation organization devoting itself to institution of internal radio interface specifications of radio base stations.
Glossary AISG - Antenna Interface Standards Group - Access Network - BaseBand Unit BCMCS - Broadcastand Multicast Service - Base Station Controller - Base Station System - Base Transceiver Station CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access CPRI - Common Public Radio Interface - Data Rate Control - Forward Link - Filter LNA...
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ZXSDR R8860 Technical Manual PCF is a board which is responsible for the data selection between multiple reverse traffic channels and data distribution from a forward traffic channel to multiple cells/sectors during soft handoff. PDSN - Packet Data Service Node...
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