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System ElementsSystem Elements

Sector 1 Sector 3Sector 2

RF Modem BankŸ Two Way Wireless

SubscriberŸ ModemŸ Radio TransceiverŸ Antenna (Flat or Parabolic)

IF

Subscriber

SubscriberSubscriber

SubscriberSubscriber

Subscriber

PRIZM BDSŸ Sectored AntennaŸ Hub Tranceivers

Ÿ 1 for each Sector

Router

HighPoint

Head-EndBase Station

IP

High-SpeedData Server

Video Server

Telephony Server

Internet ServerEquipment

Internet

PSTN

Wide AreaNetworks

VITTONET

HighPoint Broadband Delivery System

ManagementStation

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System ElementsSystem Elements

Head-end (hub or base-station) EquipmentHead-end (hub or base-station) Equipment Subscriber EquipmentSubscriber Equipment Network Management / Provisioning ServerNetwork Management / Provisioning Server Network Access (router, switch or bridge)Network Access (router, switch or bridge)

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Base Station EquipmentBase Station Equipment

Base-station Outdoor Unit (ODU) 24C, 6BBase-station Outdoor Unit (ODU) 24C, 6BAntennaTransceiver(s)Duplexer(s)

24C System will support up to 24 sectors in one 24C System will support up to 24 sectors in one enclosure, high end system for high subscriber density.enclosure, high end system for high subscriber density.

6B system has ODU similar to Subscriber but uses 60 or 6B system has ODU similar to Subscriber but uses 60 or 90 degree antennas.90 degree antennas.

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Base-station AntennaBase-station Antenna

24C system has a 15 degree coverage 24C system has a 15 degree coverage antenna and can be provisioned for up to antenna and can be provisioned for up to 24 sectors to provide a full 360 degrees 24 sectors to provide a full 360 degrees of coverage. The antenna is integral to of coverage. The antenna is integral to the Base-station cabinet. One antenna the Base-station cabinet. One antenna feed per transceiver (duplexer required).feed per transceiver (duplexer required).

The 6B system uses a 60 or 90 degree The 6B system uses a 60 or 90 degree panel antenna. Typically separate TX panel antenna. Typically separate TX and RX antennas are used with each and RX antennas are used with each transceiver. The antennas are mast transceiver. The antennas are mast mounted, small and light weight.mounted, small and light weight.

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24C Outdoor Unit24C Outdoor Unit

Major Components of 24C ODUMajor Components of 24C ODU Power Distribution Box Power Supply(s) Card Cage(s) Fan Tray Transceivers Duplexers Hub Antenna Pedestal (optional)

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24C ODU Power Distribution Box24C ODU Power Distribution Box

AC Distribution BoxAC Distribution Box Provides a connection point for the Provides a connection point for the

AC service.AC service. Filters out noise on the AC service.Filters out noise on the AC service. Provides a convenient accessory Provides a convenient accessory

power outlet.power outlet. Contains circuit breakers for main Contains circuit breakers for main

power and the accessory power and the accessory receptacle.receptacle.

AccessoryOutlets

AccessoryBreaker

MainBreaker

AccessoryOutlets

AccessoryBreaker

MainBreaker

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24C ODU DC Power Supply24C ODU DC Power Supply

Consists of a mainframe that will hold up to 4 power Consists of a mainframe that will hold up to 4 power supply modules.supply modules.

Broad input voltage range 90-264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz.Broad input voltage range 90-264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz. Output is 13.6 VDC @ 100Amps.Output is 13.6 VDC @ 100Amps. 2 power supplies used for redundancy.2 power supplies used for redundancy.

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24C ODU Equipment Enclosure24C ODU Equipment Enclosure

Mechanical Components of CabinetMechanical Components of Cabinet The The pedestalpedestal which supports the cabinet and antenna which supports the cabinet and antenna

provides a 4 hole flange for securing the base station to its provides a 4 hole flange for securing the base station to its mounting surface. It also provides a convenient cable entry mounting surface. It also provides a convenient cable entry way.way.

The The cabinetcabinet contains an contains an integral rackintegral rack which provides a which provides a mounting surface for the card cages, power supply and fan mounting surface for the card cages, power supply and fan tray. The antenna assembly is mounted to the top of the tray. The antenna assembly is mounted to the top of the cabinet.cabinet.

A A card cagecard cage will hold up to 12 transceivers or duplexers will hold up to 12 transceivers or duplexers and one controller card. Multiple card cages can be and one controller card. Multiple card cages can be mounted in a cabinetmounted in a cabinet

The The fan trayfan tray provides air circulation to cool the electronics. provides air circulation to cool the electronics.

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6B Hub Transceiver6B Hub Transceiver

Outdoor, weather proof, mast mounted enclosureOutdoor, weather proof, mast mounted enclosure DC Power and remote communications are diplexed on to DC Power and remote communications are diplexed on to

the IF cable, single cable between ODU and IDU. the IF cable, single cable between ODU and IDU. Requires a Bias “T” with indoor transceiver power supply.Requires a Bias “T” with indoor transceiver power supply.

2 frequency bands, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz2 frequency bands, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz Can use 2 antennas which improves system gain and Can use 2 antennas which improves system gain and

tuning range, no duplexer limitations.tuning range, no duplexer limitations. Single antenna option available at 2.5 GHzSingle antenna option available at 2.5 GHz

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24C Hub Transceiver24C Hub Transceiver

Designed to mount in 24C Card Cage.Designed to mount in 24C Card Cage. Rear panel power, IF and RF connections.Rear panel power, IF and RF connections. Front panel diagnostic LED and com port. Front panel diagnostic LED and com port. Two Frequency Bands- 2.5 GHz, 3.5 GHz.Two Frequency Bands- 2.5 GHz, 3.5 GHz. 2.5 GHz – option of internal or external duplexer.2.5 GHz – option of internal or external duplexer. Transceiver tuning range is duplexer dependent.Transceiver tuning range is duplexer dependent.

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Transceiver FeaturesTransceiver Features

Frequency AgileFrequency Agile Adjustable TX and RX gainAdjustable TX and RX gain Local & remote diagnostics & configurationLocal & remote diagnostics & configuration Single cable modem connectionSingle cable modem connection Diagnostic LEDDiagnostic LED

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Hub Transceiver ConnectorsHub Transceiver Connectors

TX Output TX Output RX InputRX Input Antenna (optional internal duplexer)Antenna (optional internal duplexer) IF IF Test, serial interface (1/8 stereo phone jack)Test, serial interface (1/8 stereo phone jack) DC Power (24C only)DC Power (24C only)

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External DuplexerExternal Duplexer

Used in the Hub base stationUsed in the Hub base station Purpose is to allow simultaneous transmission and reception on the Purpose is to allow simultaneous transmission and reception on the

same antenna. same antenna. Consists of a TX and RX band-pass filter. 3 port device, TX, RX and Consists of a TX and RX band-pass filter. 3 port device, TX, RX and

Antenna.Antenna. Pass-band depends on TX to RX separationPass-band depends on TX to RX separation One duplexer per transceiverOne duplexer per transceiver

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Head-end ModemHead-end Modem

Consists of a cabinet that can support up to 4 modems.Consists of a cabinet that can support up to 4 modems. A modem is made up of 3 cards.A modem is made up of 3 cards.

Power Supply Card CPU Card RF Card

Additionally the head-end modem requires a forward path Additionally the head-end modem requires a forward path frequency translator and a diplexer.frequency translator and a diplexer.

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Head-end ModemHead-end Modem

The modem has the following connectors.The modem has the following connectors. 100BT Ethernet (RJ45) Console Port, Serial (DB9) Power Input, 90-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz, (IEC-320) Forward Path TX IF, 44 MHz (Type F female) Reverse Path 0-2, (Type F female)

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Head-end ModemHead-end Modem

Visual Indicators are as follows.Visual Indicators are as follows. Forward Path Traffic (10 segment LED) Reverse Path Traffic (10 segment LED) Summary Fault (Red) Forward Path Active (Green) Reverse Path 0-2 Active (Green)

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Head-end Modem FeaturesHead-end Modem Features

Up to 22 Mbit/s downstream throughputUp to 22 Mbit/s downstream throughput Up to 4.9 Mbit/s upstream throughput per channelUp to 4.9 Mbit/s upstream throughput per channel Bridging for up to 4096 work stationsBridging for up to 4096 work stations Support up to 100 subscribers per carrierSupport up to 100 subscribers per carrier SNMP managementSNMP management Over the air firmware upgradesOver the air firmware upgrades User controllable parametersUser controllable parameters Forward error correctionForward error correction

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Subscriber EquipmentSubscriber Equipment

Sub Modem (Indoor)Sub Modem (Indoor) Bias T (Indoor)Bias T (Indoor) Transceiver Power Supply Transceiver Power Supply

(Indoor)(Indoor) Sub TransceiverSub Transceiver AntennaAntenna

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Sub TransceiverSub Transceiver

Outdoor, weather proof, mast mounted enclosure.Outdoor, weather proof, mast mounted enclosure. DC Power and remote communications are diplexed on to DC Power and remote communications are diplexed on to

the IF cable, single cable between ODU and IDU.the IF cable, single cable between ODU and IDU. 2 frequency bands, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz.2 frequency bands, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz. Can use 2 antennas which improves system gain and Can use 2 antennas which improves system gain and

tuning range, no duplexer limitations.tuning range, no duplexer limitations. Single antenna option available at 2.5 GHz.Single antenna option available at 2.5 GHz.

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Sub Transceiver ConnectorsSub Transceiver Connectors

TX Output (N female)TX Output (N female) RX Input (N female)RX Input (N female) Antenna (N female) optional int. duplexerAntenna (N female) optional int. duplexer IF/DC Power (F female)IF/DC Power (F female) Test, serial interface (1/8 stereo phone jack)Test, serial interface (1/8 stereo phone jack)

Craft Interface Port

TX Antenna Port

RX Antenna Port

Single Antenna Port TX/RX

IF Port

Status Indicator

Ext. Ref. Not used

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Sub Modem FeaturesSub Modem Features

Built in bridging for up to 15 work stationsBuilt in bridging for up to 15 work stations SNMP managementSNMP management Over the air software upgradesOver the air software upgrades Data rate up to 9.6 Mbit/s DS, 4.6 Mbit/s USData rate up to 9.6 Mbit/s DS, 4.6 Mbit/s US User controllable parametersUser controllable parameters Forward error correctionForward error correction Compact, low costCompact, low cost

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Sub Modem ConnectorsSub Modem Connectors

Console Port (DB-9)Console Port (DB-9) IF Port (F female)IF Port (F female) 10BT Ethernet (RJ45)10BT Ethernet (RJ45) Power Input, 90-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz (IEC)Power Input, 90-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz (IEC)

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Sub Modem Visual IndicatorsSub Modem Visual Indicators

Power (Green)Power (Green) Ethernet Activity (Green)Ethernet Activity (Green) TX (Yellow)TX (Yellow) RX (Yellow)RX (Yellow) Fault (Red)Fault (Red) Ready (Green)Ready (Green) Sync (Green)Sync (Green)

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Bias “T”Bias “T”

Combines the TX/RX IF with DC power and the communications Combines the TX/RX IF with DC power and the communications channel (used for remote configuration and diagnostics on the channel (used for remote configuration and diagnostics on the transceiver).transceiver).

Contains circuitry for communications with the transceiver.Contains circuitry for communications with the transceiver.

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Bias “T” PortsBias “T” Ports

““Modem” modem connects to this port (F female) flexible Modem” modem connects to this port (F female) flexible cable attached.cable attached.

““Radio” transceiver connects to this port (F female) DC Radio” transceiver connects to this port (F female) DC power on this connector be careful when connecting test power on this connector be careful when connecting test equipment. equipment.

““DC” transceiver power supply connection (3.5 MM).DC” transceiver power supply connection (3.5 MM). ““Comm” serial interface (1/8 inch stereo female).Comm” serial interface (1/8 inch stereo female).