ADC Tower-mounted Amplifier ClearGain User manual

Brand: ADC

Model: Tower-mounted Amplifier ClearGain

Type: User manual

ADC Tower-mounted Amplifier ClearGain is a powerful signal booster designed to enhance the coverage and quality of wireless networks. It excels in amplifying weak signals, reducing dropped calls, and extending the reach of mobile devices, ensuring a reliable and seamless connection even in remote or congested areas. Its compact and lightweight design makes it suitable for various mounting options, including rooftops, towers, and other elevated structures.

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Spec Sheet

ClearGain

Ground-Mounted Amplifiers

As mobile usage continues to increase, service providers are faced with the challenge of optimizing

and expanding their wireless networks to provide new and existing services. ADC’s ClearGain

Ground-Mounted Amplifiers (GMAs) minimize the cost of network expansion and improve quality

of service, allowing service providers to increase profitability from new and existing services.

ClearGain GMAs improve signal quality by boosting the uplink signal of a mobile system to

increase receiver performance and improve overall coverage.

Features

• Slim,stackabledesignconservesrackspaceandeliminatestowerclimbs

• Advancedfilteringmaintainsthelowestpossiblenoisefigureforimproved

QualityofService(QoS)

• HighlyadvancedLNAamplifiesRXsignalforimprovedreceiverperformance

and increase in coverage

• Dualduplexfeaturereducesthenumberoffeedercablerunsbyprovidingsimultaneous

operationofTXandRXwithlowTXloss

• Modularsystemisfullycompatiblewithallbasestations

• PowerandalarmingforuptothreeGMAunits

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Introduction

Unacceptable network quality is one of the main reasons for mobile subscriber churn. With increasing

industry churn rates, a service provider’s entire customer base could be lost in as few as three years. The

cost of acquiring new subscribers to replace the existing customer base can be enormous. Improvements

in quality of service can directly impact a service provider’s profitability through the cost savings

associated with increased subscriber retention and the additional revenue gained from increased billable

minutes of use resulting from improved signal quality.

Whilesubscribersarewillingtopayapremiumfordataservices,improvedQoSisnecessarytoprovide

new data services. Due to the tradeoff between bit rate and bandwidth inherent to data services,

improved signal quality is required to achieve the same level of performance at even higher data rates.

ADC’s ClearGain GMAs help provide this improvement in signal quality.

ClearGainGMAsimprovesignalqualitybyboostingtheuplink(RX)signalofamobilesystem.GMAs

perform this amplification with the lowest possible noise contribution, resulting in a substantial increase

inreceiverperformanceandanimprovementinoverallcoverage.TheseimprovementsinQoSallow

mobile subscribers to place more calls, make longer calls, and successfully complete calls in an expanded

geographic area, resulting in increased revenue.

SystemOverview

The ClearGain GMA system is modular, consisting of an amplification module and a power distribution

unit(PDU),providingfullcompatibilitywithallbasestations.

The ClearGain GMA offers dual duplex operation and incorporates a highly advanced fixed-gain, low-

noiseamplifier(LNA)andhigh-performancefiltersforaddedreliability.

ClearGain

Ground-Mounted Amplifiers

Antenna

Base

Station

BTS

GMA

BTS

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DD800FullBandGMATypicalSpecifications

ELECTRICAL

Nominal Impedance of RF Inputs and Outputs: 50Ohm

Frequency Range

TX: 869-894MHz

RX: 824-849MHz

Passband (RX)

Gain: 12dB

Noise Figure: 1.4dB

Dynamic Range

Input at 1 dB Gain Compression: 0 dBm

IIP3: +13dBm

Insertion Loss TX Path (TX to ANT): .4dB

851 MHz Rejection: <30dB

Bypass Insertion Loss: 2.0 dB

Isolation in Tx Path: 80 dB

Rejection 1850-1998 MHz: 80 dB

Max Input Power: +10dBm

Passband Return Loss

TX Band: >18dB

RX Band: >18dB

Intermodulation: -120dBm

Maximum Input Power (RMS Power): 500W

TX Filter Rejection in RX Band: 40dB

POWER

Operational Voltage: 7to18Vdc

Operational Current: 140±10mA

Alarm Current Level: 350±10mA

PHYSICAL (Three Sector Site with Diversity)

Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.5inx19inx12.5in

Weight: 22 lbs.

CONNECTORS

Antenna Connector: 7/16DINfemale

BTS Connector: 7/16DINfemale

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature: -40°Cto60°C

Lightning Protection: IEC61000-4-5

Vibration

Storage: ETS3019-1-1

Transport: ETS3019-1-2

Operation: ETS3019-1-3

REGULATORY

EMC: ETS300342-2

APPROVALS

FCC: Part15,ClassA

UL: 1950

QUALITY

MTBF: 900,000hours

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DD1900FullBandTypicalSpecifications

ELECTRICAL

Nominal Impedance of RF Inputs and Outputs: 50Ohm

Frequency Range

TX:  1930-1990MHz

RX:  1850-1910MHz

Passband (RX)

Gain:  13dB

Noise Figure:  1.0dB

Dynamic Range

Input at 1 dB Gain Compression: +3dBm

IIP3:  +15dBm

Insertion Loss TX Path (TX to ANT): .4dB

1915 MHz Rejection:  <15dB

1916 MHz Rejection:  <30dB

Isolation in Tx Path: 80 dB

Rejection 824-894 MHz: 80 dB

Max Input Power:  +10dBm

Passband Return Loss

TX Band:  >18dB

RX Band:  >18dB

Intermodulation: -120dBm

Maximum Input Power (RMS Power): 250W

TX Filter Rejection in RX Band: 40dB

POWER

Operational Voltage: 7to20Vdc

Operational Current: 140±10mA

Alarm Current Level: 350±20mA

PHYSICAL (Three Sector Site with Diversity)

Dimensions (HxWxD): 12.25inx19inx12.5in

Weight: 80 lbs.

CONNECTORS

Antenna Connector: 7/16DINfemale

BTS Connector: 7/16DINfemale

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature: -40°Cto60°C

Lightning Protection: IEC61000-4-5

Vibration

Storage:  ETS3019-1-1

Transport:  ETS3019-1-2

Operation:  ETS3019-1-3

REGULATORY

EMC: ETS300342-2

APPROVALS

FCC: Part15,ClassA

UL: 1950

QUALITY

MTBF: 900,000hours

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DD1900FullBandwithDD800Diplexer

TheDD1900FullBandwithDD800DiplexerGMAamplifiesthefull1900MHzbandtomaximizesignal

qualityandoptimizecoveragewhilepassingthroughthe800MHzbandwithoutamplification.This

allowsthe1900MHzsystemtobeamplifiedwithoutaffectingtheexisting800MHzsystem.

TheClearGainDD1900FullBandwithDD800DiplexerGMAfeaturesaslim,modularsystemthatcan

beusedinathreesectorBTSoranOmniBTS.Theamplificationmoduleisonly2RUhigh.Therefore,an

entireGMAconfiguredforathree-sectorBTSwillonlytakeup7RUina19"rack.

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Ground-Mounted Amplifiers

1900

Antenna

800

Antenna

Base

Station

800

ANT

BTS

800/1900

Diplexer

800 BTS

1900 BTS

1900

ANT

1900 GMA

w/800

Diplexer

1900

BTS

800

BTS

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DD1900FullBandwithDD800DiplexerTypicalSpecifications

ELECTRICAL

Nominal Impedance of RF Inputs and Outputs: 50Ohm

Frequency Range

TX:  1930-1990MHz

RX:  1850-1910MHz

Passband (RX)

Gain:  13dB

Noise Figure:  1.0dB

Dynamic Range

Input at 1 dB Gain Compression:  +3dBm

IIP3:  +15dBm

Insertion Loss TX Path (TX to ANT): .4dB

1915 MHz Rejection:  <15dB

1916 MHz Rejection:  <30dB

Isolation in Tx Path: 80 dB

Rejection 824-894 MHz: 80 dB

Max Input Power:  +10dBm

Passband Return Loss

TX Band:  >18dB

RX Band:  >18dB

Intermodulation: -120dBm

Maximum Input Power (RMS Power): 250W

TX Filter Rejection in RX Band: 40dB

POWER

Operational Voltage: 7to20Vdc

Operational Current: 140±10mA

Alarm Current Level: 350±20mA

PHYSICAL (Three Sector Site with Diversity)

Dimensions (HxWxD): 12.25inx19inx12.5in

Weight: 80 lbs.

CONNECTORS

Antenna Connector: 7/16DINfemale

BTS Connector: 7/16DINfemale

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature: -40°Cto60°C

Lightning Protection: IEC61000-4-5

VIBRATION

Storage: ETS3019-1-1

Transport: ETS3019-1-2

Operation: ETS3019-1-3

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Ground-Mounted Amplifiers

PowerDistributionUnit

Time and space are important considerations when selecting and installing wireless components at base

transceiver station sites. The simple, compact design of ADC’s ClearGain

PowerDistributionUnit(PDU)

is intended to help service providers save both. From a compact unit that is easily mounted on a wall or

arack,ClearGainPDUsprovidepowerandalarmingforADC’sground-mountedamplifiers.

Features:

• Providespowerandalarmfunctionsforon-sitemonitoringofGroundMountAmplifiers(GMAs)

• Wall-orrack-mountabletofitavailablespace

• LEDindicatorsforalarmfunctions

• Simple,compactdesignallowsforeasyinstallationandconnections

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PowerDistributionUnitTypicalSpecifications

ELECTRICAL

Input Voltage: 20-56Vdcpositive/negativeground

Output Voltage: 18Vdceach

Maximum Current Drawn: 3.8A

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (HxWxD): 43x196x103mm(1.69"x7.72"x4.06")

Weight: <460g

Color: Silver

CONNECTORS

Output for GMAs: SMB,male(qty6)

Power Connector: 4-pinmale

General Alarm Connector: 3-pinmale

Indicators

Singlemode PDU: GreenOK/NOKLEDs

Red General Alarm LED

Alarm output LEDs Alarmoutputisisolated3-pinrelayconnection

  Normallyopenandnormallyclosedconnection

available

ENVIRONMENT

Storage: ETS3019-1-1

Transport: ETS3019-1-2

Operation: ETS3019-1-3

Housing: IP40

Temperature Range (Indoor Use): -20ºCto+65ºC(-4ºFto+149ºF)

Lightning Protection: IEC1000-4-5EMC

Approvals: UL

QUALITY MTBF250,000hours.Manufacturedunder

  ISO9001qualitysystem

ACCESSORIES

Basic Accessories: Powersupplycable(10m),alarmcable

  (10m),groundingcable(2m)andwall

mounting screws

Optional Accessories: Mountinghardwarefor19"rackmount

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Description Catalog Number

ClearGain Ground Mounted Apliﬁers

800 Fullband CG0800DD025DG00

1900Fullband CG1900DD060DG00

1900FullbandGMAw/800Diplexer CG1900DD060DGBP

ClearGain Power Distribution Unit

ClearGainSingleModePDU,Includespowercableandgroundingcable CG-PDU-SMPWR

PDUMountingBracket AUX-000076

Ordering Information

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Creating a Bill of Materials

A typical site includes three components in various quantities.

You have three GMA options:

 1.CG0800DD025DG00 800DDFullbandGMA

 2.CG1900DD060DG00 1900DDFullbandGMA

 3.CG1900DD060DGBP 1900DDFullbandGMAw/800MHzDiplexer

 TheGMAsinclude: • Mountinghardware

• Groundinglug

Orderinginformation:Orderonepersector

You have one PDU option:

 1.CG-PDU-SMPWR SinglePowerPDU

ThePDUincludes: • MountingHardware

• PowerCable(length10meters)

• AlarmCable(length10meters)

• GroundingCable/strap(length1.5meters)

Orderinginformation:Orderonepersite

You have one PDU mounting option:

 1.AUX-000076 MountingbracketforonesingleordualmodePDUtoa19"rack

Orderinginformation:Orderonepersite

Optional Accessories:

GMA23”RackBrackets EB-35P

PDU23”RackBrackets EB-17P

SiemensCabinetMountingBracket AUX-000084

GMAOutdoorEnclosure GC0000000000GEN

GMAOutdoorEnclosureReplacementSealKit GC0000000000GRS

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ADC Tower-mounted Amplifier ClearGain User manual

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