Skyband MDMS

Overall System

System Description

AN00270140 (62.1017.010.44-A001)
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Contents

Chapter 1
Introduction 1-1

1.1 Market Consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 Access Network Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.3 MDMS System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.4 MDMS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1.5 MDMS System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1.6 Future Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Chapter 2
MDMS Base Station 2-1

2.1 Base Station Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 Block Diagrams: Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2.1 RBSS Mechanical Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.2 Radio Base Station Shelf Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.3 MSV5 Multiplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.4 IP Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.4.1 IP system description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.4.2 IP security and authentification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.5 CDN-IP and CDN8-IP Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.5.1 CDN-IP overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.5.2 Advantages of the IP option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.6 Base Station Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.7 Base Station Outdoor Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.8 Base Station Outdoor Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.9 Base Station Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Chapter 3
IF System Cabling and ODU 3-1

Chapter 4
Terminal Station 3-1

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4.1 Radio Network Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4.1.1 RNU4M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
4.1.2 RNU8M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
4.1.3 RNU8M-IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
4.1.4 RNU4M-8C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
4.1.5 RNU8C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4.1.6 RNU30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

4.2 Terminal Subcriber Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

4.3 IF Splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

4.4 Terminal Outdoor Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

4.5 External AC/DC Power Supplies for 48V RNUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

4.5.1 AC/DC Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
4.5.2 Battery Supply Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

4.6 Terminal Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

4.6.1 Desktop Network Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
4.6.2 CS1 and CS2 Outdoor Mounting Cabinets for Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

4.7 Terminal Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Chapter 5
Air Interface 5-1

5.1 RF Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2 Modulation Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

5.3 Forward Error Correction (FEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.4 Link Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.5 Multiple Access Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.6 Authentification and Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Chapter 6
Network Planning: Caliph Tool 6-1

6.1 Caliph++ Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.3 Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Chapter 7
Standards and Conformity 7-1

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7.1 MDMS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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Figures
Fig. 1.1 MDMS Network Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Fig. 1.2 MDMS System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Fig. 1.3 MDMS V6 Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Fig. 2.1 Components of the Radio Base Station Shelf: MDMS V4.0 onwards . . . . . . . . 2-2

Fig. 2.2 Layout of the MDMS V4.0 Radio Base Station Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Fig. 2.3 Radio Base Station Shelf with and without front cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Fig. 2.4 MSV5 Multiplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Fig. 2.5 PmP system with integrated IP solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Fig. 2.6 CDN-IP Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Fig. 2.7 General appearance of the 26 GHz Outdoor Units (right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Fig. 2.8 Base Station Outdoor Cabinet (BOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Fig. 2.9 MDMS Base Station Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Fig. 3.1 Single ODU Mounting Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Fig. 4.1 General appearance of the RNU30, with and without front panel . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Fig. 4.2 Terminal IF splitter configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Fig. 4.3 BSU100C battery backup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Fig. 4.4 Terminal Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Fig. 5.1 3.5 GHz Channel Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Fig. 5.2 3.7 GHz Channel Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Fig. 5.3 10.5 GHz Channel Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Fig. 5.4 26 GHz Channel Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Fig. 5.5 26 GHz Channel Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Fig. 5.6 28 GHz Channel Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Fig. 5.7 Sector modulation zones and efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Fig. 5.8 Comparison of FBA and DBA operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Fig. 5.9 Smart Card for MDMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Fig. 6.1 Caliph++ organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

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Fig. 6.2 Graphical Caliph++ user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Fig. 6.3 The Erdas DMA Viewer used with Caliph++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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Abbreviations

Table 0.A: Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
BSU Battery Supply Unit
BOC Base Outdoor Cabinet
CEPT Conference Européenne des Adminstrations des Postes et
Télécommunications
CDN-IP Central Distribution Note for IP (Central Router)
DBA Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation
EDI External Device Interface
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
IFC IF Converter
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
MDMS Marconi Digital Multipoint System
MMOD Multimodem
ODU Outdoor Unit
POTS Plain Old Telephone Service
POP Point of Presence
QPSK Quadrature PSK (Phase Shift Keying)
RBSS Radio Base Station Shelf
RNU Remote Network Unit
SNI Service Node Interface
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access

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Chapter 1
Introduction

1.1 Market Consideration

State-of-the-art access networks demand an integrated system using all
available transport technology: copper, fibre - and radio. Cheap to deploy
and to maintain, wireless is fast to install, giving new and expanding
operators a key competitive edge when signing up new customers.

The demand for bandwidth continues to increase and fast internet access
is a requirement from large companies to small office and home users. In
parallel to this increasing demand for IP services, the standard services like
analogue voice, ISDN and leased line will still play an important part for
optimum revenue-earning opportunities.

Marconi Digital Multipoint System (MDMS), part of the Skyband

portfolio, is a broadband wireless access system delivering toll-quality
voice and high-speed data, multimedia and leased-line services to both
business and multi-dwelling customers. It delivers high reliability and
exceptional capacity for the spectrum used. Key features are:

• High system capacity

• Flexibility, modularity and scalability
• Service independent radio platform with highly dynamic and
adaptive capabilities
• High Quality of Service (QoS)
• Future-proof for new services and increasing capacity demand
• Field-proven
• Low initial investment with pay-as-you-grow approach

1.2 Access Network Architecture

The Marconi MDMS is fully compliant to the access network architecture
specifications of ETSI TM4. Therefore MDMS is a service independent
transport system with the following interfaces:

Service Node Interfaces (SNI) to the network:

• V5.1 and V5.2 to the Local Exchanges

• 2 Mbit/s
• 34 Mbit/s
• STM-1 (electrical or optical)
• STM-4 (optical)
• 10/100 Base T

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User Network Interfaces (UNI) to the subscribers:

• POTS, a/b
• ISDN basic rate: Uk0 (2B1Q and 4B3T) and S0
• ISDN primary rate
• Nx64 kbit/s (V.35 or X.21/V.11)
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1.3 MDMS System Architecture

The Marconi MDMS system uses Base Stations at the centre of a Sector
to communicate over radio links to Terminal Stations scattered within the
Sector. One or more sectors grouped together, with co-located Base
Stations is referred to as a Cell. The frequency bands are 3.5 GHz, 3.7 GHz,
10.5 GHz, 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 32 GHz. Up to 8 sectors can be supported
in a cell depending on the system, with sector sizes of 15°, 45° and 90° (60°
for the 3.5 GHz and 3.7 GHz systems). The basic radio link bitrate is 2
Mbit/s (E1), but smaller rates (granularity of 64 kbit/s) may be used if the full
rate is not required. It is also possible to use multiple links to a Terminal to
obtain higher rates (up to 8 links x 2 Mbit/s) if required.

Each Sector can contain up to 80 Links under suitable conditions,

dependent on data rates (services) and modulation schemes.

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For the transmission of Switched Services or 64 kbit/s streams, the

Point-to-Multipoint equipment can be used in conjunction with an MSV5
multiplexer at the Base Station Site. The Terminal equipment features
integrated multiplexing/demultiplexing. IP traffic is handled by a router,
which passes traffic between the multiplexer and the Network connection
(Either directly to the Internet, or onto the customers LAN). Many options
are available, and this illustration can only show a representation.

Fig. 1.2: MDMS System Architecture

Traffic is interfaced optically or electrically to the Base Station by the MSV5

(or MS1/4) multiplexer, which can carry out traffic concentration and
grooming tasks, before it is passed to the Radio Base Station Shelves as
2Mbit/s G.703 connections. The Radio System transmits this traffic over
the links in each sector to the Terminal Remote Network Units. Various
interfaces are possible at the Terminals for the subscribers, for example, to
telephones (ISDN or POTS), X.21 or V.35 data streams, 2 Mbit/s G.703.
(fractional or full). An IP Router may also be implemented, interfacing at the
multiplexer. The Network connection for this router may also be routed via
the multiplexer.

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1.4 MDMS Applications

MDMS is based on a modular architecture built up of the following three
subsystems:

• Radio core subsystem

• Multiplex subsystem
• IP subsystem
Depending on the application, an efficient optimal system is built up using
only the necessary building blocks, to provide an efficient solution.

1.5 MDMS System Features

• Multiple Service Platform
• Multiple User Interfaces: POTS, ISDN (BRA), ISDN (PRA),
X21/V11, V35, nxE1, fractional E1, 10BaseT, 100 BaseT
• Open Network Interfaces: STM-1, STM-4, E1 (G.703, G.704),
10/100BaseT
• Fast operation entry – easy installation allows rapid system
deployment
• Redundancy option offers high link reliability
• The Network Management ServiceOn Access offers an integrated
control and monitoring of an entire system
• Integrated authentication and encryption of individual links as
software function
• Multiple Terminal options available, providing maximum
flexibility for Terminal Users
• EMC proofed system prevents interference problems

High system capacity is achieved by:

• Use of the most efficient modulation dependent on the link range.

• Automatic power and frequency control
• Dynamic or statically variable data rate
• High frequency re-use factor is achieved by tailored radio network
planning
• Use of Vertical and Horizontal polarisation provides increased
coverage and capacity
• Multiple sector configuration to give good service area coverage
• Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation to provide high link capacity
• Parabolic Outdoor Units (30cm and 60cm) available for use at
extreme range (MDMS26 only)

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System expansion and upgradeability is easily achieved by:

• Common Indoor Units for all Frequency Bands

• Operating Band configuration only dependent on Outdoor Unit.
• SoftwaredDownload possible via Network Management system

1.6 Future Developments

MDMS is based on Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), offering
the following advantages:

— Channelised allocations with bandwidth shortage

— Multi user allocations, smoother multi user traffic
— Voice and leased line scenarios
— Delay sensitive applications
— High capacity scenarios
Marconi will introduce the next generation of MDMS in order to enhance
the SkyBand portfolio. MDMS V6 will be based on TDMA and is compliant
to ETSI Broadband Radio Access Network (BRAN) Standards. It will be an
optimum choice for the following scenarios:

— feeder system for UMTS networks

— Highly bursty single user traffic
— Data centric applications
— Delay unsensitive applications
— Low to medium capacity deployments
— migration to pure ATM networks

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Chapter 2
MDMS Base Station

A Base Station comprises the Indoor Equipment, consisting of the

multiplexing equipment (MSV5), the CDN-IP routers for IP traffic, and the
Radio equipment. The Outdoor Equipment consists of the IF System Cable
(s) and Transceivers, known as Outdoor Units in MDMS. The Transceivers
determine the operating band and the sector size.

2.1 Base Station Interfaces

The MDMS Radio Equipment itself supports 2 Mbit/s E1 Interfaces in
accordance with G.703/G704. These connections are made at the RBSS
Interface panel, and are then routed directly to the appropriate modem on
the MultiModem (MMOD) cards. Connections may be made from a
Network directly to these ports if dedicated E1 connections are used,
without the need for Multiplexer Equipment.

However, under most circumstances, the modem connections mentioned

above are routed to the MSV5 Multiplexer (Sometimes the MS1/4
Multiplexer). The MSV5 then implements the following –

Interfaces:

• E1 G.703 Up to 120 Interfaces shared between Network

and Radio Links
• STM-1 Electrical or Optical with Redundant
connection
• STM-4 Optical
• 10/100BaseT (with CDNx-IP)

Protocols:

• V5.1 and V5.2

• IP (with CDNx-IP)

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2.2 Block Diagrams: Base Station

Following are block diagrams of the Radio Base Station Shelves, showing
interconnection of the various modules, and the differences between the
Redundant and Non-Redundant units.

Fig. 2.1: Components of the Radio Base Station Shelf: MDMS V4.0 onwards

The RBSS is a 10 Unit high chassis. All cards can be inserted and removed
from the front of the unit. The upper part of the RBSS has an Interface
connection panel, where all external connections are made from the front
of the rack, so installations can be fitted against walls or back-to-back, but
still offer full access.

The illustration in Fig. 2.2 shows the frontal appearance of a fully equipped
RBSS containing 10 MMOD modem cards, each of which implements 8
Link Modems, for a total of 80 possible links.

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2.2.1 RBSS Mechanical Appearance

Fig. 2.2: Layout of the MDMS V4.0 Radio Base Station Shelf

Fig. 2.3: Radio Base Station Shelf with and without front cover

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Component modularity and economy

Additional sectors can be implemented by adding further RBSS units. The
system can be expanded by addition of MMOD cards. It is possible to start
with a very small installation of perhaps one RBSS fitted in a rack equipped
only as a non-redundant system using a single MultiModem card
implementing 8 Links, and expand this to a redundant or non-redundant
system with up to 80 links or a system providing 40 Links in two separate
sectors in non-redundant mode.

2.2.2 Radio Base Station Shelf Redundancy

The Base Station offers RF redundancy and Control redundancy.

RF Redundancy provides two alternative IF/RF paths – Up to 80 modems

are connected through the IFS Unit to one of two IFC Units. Each IFC is
connected via its own IF System Cable to separate Outdoor Units. In the
event of failure of one IF/RF path, the modems are switched to the
redundant path.

With control redundancy, two Radio System Controllers (RASCOs) may be

fitted (the RBSS is configured to serve one sector only). The operating
RASCO automatically keeps the protecting RASCO updated to prevent
errors if a switchover occurs.

2.3 MSV5 Multiplexer

The MSV5 Multiplexer is recommended for multiplexing tasks at the Base
Stations for the following reasons:

Fig. 2.4: MSV5 Multiplexer

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• Provides G.703, STM-1 Electrical or Optical Interfaces or STM-4

Optical interfaces
• Provides easy connection to the Network Management System with
STM-1 overhead
• Maps traffic to ports, known as 'grooming'
• Concentrates traffic
• Provides DBA control (to increase sector capacity)
It is normally be co-located with the Radio Base Station equipment, to
enable easy interconnection to the Radio System.

The Multiplexer can be connected using a number of Interface Standards

and Protocols. The MSV5 is an SDH multiplexer with integrated 64 kbit/s
and 2 Mbit/s switching functionality. It is capable of handling up to 120 x
G.703 2 Mbit/s streams. These interfaces can be configured as required by
the Operator – the interfaces can be allocated to upstream (V5.x interface
to LE) and downstream (Interface to MDMS RBS) data connections as
required. It can be configured using different combinations of plug-in cards
to handle all anticipated Customers requirements regarding interface
standards and protocols, and to provide multiple G.703 2 Mbit/s interfaces
towards the WLL Base Station modems.

The MSV5 is normally supplied installed in a standard 19" or ETSI Rack.

The MSV5 itself is designed so all cable access is at the top front of the
unit, so racks can be installed against a wall or back to back for space
saving. Two MSV5 units and the associated power distribution can be
installed in one rack. If additional cooling is provided, then more Units can
be fitted. Sizes, weights and power requirements are described later in this
document.

Connection between the MSV5 and the Radio System modems may be via
standard cables, or via a Distributor Rack on request.

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2.4 IP Functionality

Fig. 2.5: PmP system with integrated IP solution

The Marconi IP router solution integrates a V5.2 Local Exchange (LE)

interface protocol stack into an IP router, called the Central Distribution
Node Router (CDN-IP and CDN8-IP). The CDN-IP acts like a switch for
packet data, providing savings with regard to investment or capacity for
the voice switch. Two types of CDN-IP router are available with different
numbers of ports. The functionality is the same in both cases. Both Routers
may be configured remotely from the Network management system to
allow system configuration.

2.4.1 IP system description

The IP solution implements the V5.2 operational mode. In this mode, the
SU-IP Terminal Service Unit is supported by the CDN-IP Router at the Base
Station. The CDN-IP Router can be placed at the RBS site, co-located with
the MSV5 or it can be placed remotely at the Point of Presence (POP) of
the Internet Service Provider if so desired.

The link to the IP network may be implemented via an Ethernet

10BaseT/100BaseT port or E1 Port(s). The CDN-IP Router is able to
respond dynamically to bandwidth requests received from the IP network
or from the user (the SU-IP). Bandwidth control is performed as a dynamic
operation from a Router Channel Management algorithm.

The minimum and maximum data rate to be allocated can be

pre-configured for each SU-IP. Therefore, the system can easily be
adapted to different user profiles.

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2.4.2 IP security and authentification

The IP packet and its IP header can be encrypted and packaged as an
Encapsulation Security Payload. This adds another header to the packet,
which encrypts the transport layer data. A trailer and padding bits may also
be added to the end of the packet.

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2.5 CDN-IP and CDN8-IP Routers

2.5.1 CDN-IP overview
The CDN-IP and CDN8-IP routers were developed for the Marconi
point-to-multipoint radio system MDMS. The integrated V5.2 local
exchange protocol functionalities allow the CDN-IP to act like a "voice
switch“ for IP data transmitted via ISDN dial-in connections. The CDN8-IP
is a similar unit, offering the same functionality as the CDN-IP, but is
equipped with 8 E1 interfaces, each of which can be operated in
unstructured or structured (channelized) mode, or with V5.2 LE protocol
functionalities. Four Ethernet interfaces are available for connecting e.g.
local IP networks and a management LAN

The versatile security / firewall and accounting features of the CDNx-IPs

are completed by IP traffic concentration functions when used in
conjunction with the Marconi IP router interface module SU-IP, which is
available for the subscriber Terminal.

With the SU-IP and CDNx-IP, the network operator is able to tailor services
exactly to customer requirements, as the guaranteed bandwidth, the
maximum bandwidth and the rate of bandwidth increase are configurable
individually for each subscriber router (SU-IP). At the same time the
CDN-IP manages the distribution of the available bandwidth between
these routers. This functionality is independent from the way the available
bandwidth in the radio air transmission interface is handled by the MDMS
radio system (Flexible Bandwidth Allocation FBA mode or Dynamic
Bandwidth Allocation DBA mode).

Fig. 2.6: CDN-IP Router

The CDN8-IP router is similar to the CDN-IP unit depicted above.

2.5.2 Advantages of the IP option

Major advantages of the IP router option are:
• Savings with regard to investment into voice switch capacity
• Efficient use of bandwidth of the radio transmission channel in
comparison to leased line services

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• Enlargement of the service portfolio with an enhanced spectrum of

services
• Many ways to tailor services and prices
• Possibilities for permanent line to the internet (“always-on”
services)
• Fully automatic commissioning and remote configuration of the
SU-IP via the central router

2.6 Base Station Installation

The Radio equipment for one sector is normally installed in a standard 19"
or ETSI rack, which can allow ‘back to back’ or ‘against the wall’
installation. The Indoor Equipment for one or two sector configurations
consists of one Radio Base Station Shelf (RBSS), which contains the Link
Modem cards. Each modem card supports 8 modems, and up to 10 cards
may be fitted, providing up to 80 modems depending on the configuration.
Two RBSSs, one MSV5 Multiplexer and one CDN8-IP Router can be
installed in one rack, with the supporting Fuse and Connection Units. Each
RBSS supports the following applications:-

• 1 Sector with or without redundancy for up to 80 Link modems at

2 Mbit/s per link
• 2 Sectors without redundancy for up to 40 Link modems per sector
at 2 Mbit/s per link

2.7 Base Station Outdoor Units

The Outdoor Units of the Marconi MDMS system consist of a flat cast
aluminium unit, which contains all the RF up and down conversion, power
amplification and Outdoor Unit modules. It is a small sealed unit designed
for easy, unobtrusive wall or mast mounting, for which suitable kits are
available.

Base Station Outdoor Units are available for both vertical and horizontal
sector polarisation, and are identical in appearance and function. These
two polarisation options enable a high sector decoupling in cellular
networks, leading to enhanced sector capacity. The sizes available for the
Base Stations are shown in the table following.

BASE STATION OUTDOOR UNITS

PLANAR OUTDOOR UNIT TYPES

SYSTEM
15° 45° 60° 90°

MDMS 3.5 x x ✔ x
MDMS 3.7 x x ✔ x

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BASE STATION OUTDOOR UNITS

PLANAR OUTDOOR UNIT TYPES

SYSTEM
15° 45° 60° 90°

MDMS 10.5 ✔ ✔ x ✔
MDMS 26 ✔ ✔ x ✔
MDMS 28 x ✔ x ✔

Fig. 2.7: General appearance of the 26 GHz Outdoor Units (right)

The appearance of all Outdoor Units is similar to the 26 GHz unit shown
above.

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2.8 Base Station Outdoor Cabinet

The BOC contains 2 mounting frames of 36 HU for Customer Applications,
expandable to 4 frames, and a frame containing complete infrastructure of
power supplies, battery backup, electrical and climate protection.

A climate control system (heat exchanger, cooling unit, heater and fans)
maintains the required internal ambient conditions.

The Cabinet can operate in virtually any location, such as the top of
buildings, and can be quickly installed to handle emergency applications in
disaster areas. Marconi can offer manufacturing, system proving and
Customer Solutions with this Outdoor Cabinet.

Fig. 2.8: Base Station Outdoor Cabinet (BOC)

• Cabinet with 2 x 36 HU frames expandable to 4 x 36 HU frames for

customer applications
• Climate control - 33 °C to + 55 °C
• Power Supply AC230V/DC48V modular from 1 kW to 4 kW without
technical modification
• AC Lightning Protection (100 kA)
• DC Power Management

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2.9 Base Station Configuration Overview

Fig. 2.9: MDMS Base Station Options

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Chapter 3
IF System Cabling and ODU

The Marconi MDMS system uses a single co-axial cable connecting Indoor
and Outdoor units at both Radio Base Station and Terminals. This cable
carries all traffic signals, power to the Outdoor Unit, and Outdoor Unit
control signals. The standard cable can be up to 120 metres long. Special
cable is available for longer cable runs on request.

The mounting kit for the Base Station ODU and Terminal ODU is identical
for all systems. The same kit is used for Mast Mounting of the ODUS, with
the addition of a Mast Mount kit.

Fig. 3.1: Single ODU Mounting Kit

The mounting kit is shown here with the 28GHz Outdoor Unit fitted. Two
different mast clamp sizes are available to fit metal masts up to 230mm
diameter. Also available is a wall-mounting plate for use with this kit.

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Chapter 4
Terminal Station

The Marconi MDMS system offers a number of alternative terminals,

catering for all capacity requirements and available subscriber interfaces.
Options available at the terminal are based on either multiples or subsets
of the 2 Mbit/s link, to provide the most economic and efficient installation.

Full or fractional 2 Mbit/s transmission ‘in the air’ is possible. At the

terminal, this may be decomposed into up to 30 x 64kbit/s user signals.
This is done by using up to eight Service Units per terminal (depending on
the terminal type) providing several user interface options.

A further option is to connect a 2 Mbit/s G.703 signal via up to 250 metres

of twisted pair or co-axial cable to an RNU30 fitted with an electrical
network interface, or to an RNU8-C, which contains the appropriate
Service Units for the user interface. This allows installation of the RF
components remotely from the user site. This configuration may also be
used with RNUs with multiple 2 Mbit/s interfaces, (RNU4M or RNU8M), so
a combination of 2 Mbit/s and 64 kbit/s services are available.

In addition, an IF Splitter option is also available. This allows up to 8

separate terminals to be connected to a single Outdoor Unit. Thus different
users at a terminal location may have their own dedicated terminal, and
only one Outdoor Unit is required on the building. This system will support
up to 8 x 2 Mbit/s links: each user can have partial, full or multiple E1 links.
This is shown in Fig. 4.2, with relevant details.

The following tables provide basic information, block diagrams and

appearance of each of the terminal types.

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4.1 Radio Network Units

4.1.1 RNU4M

Dimensions 3.75 kg
44(1U) x 450 x 240 Weight (kg)
(H x W x D mm)
DC 30 to 60 V Nominal (External 230 VAC PSU available)
Power supply
Max 63 Watts, Typical 1 Watts
RJ45, Sub-D,
BNC or
Customer
2 x 2 Mbit/s E1 interfaces Mini-Snap
interfaces
connectors
available
EDI alarm 5 x Zero-Potential Inputs (20 to 60 V @ 2 to 3 mA)
monitoring 1 Output (Max 60VDC, 30W)
Network
2 x 2 Mbit/s Radio Links
interface
Wall, ETSI or 19" Rack Mount or DeskTop Housing with
Mounting
optional battery backup.

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4.1.2 RNU8M

Dimensions
44(1U) x 450 x 240 Weight (kg) 3.8 kg
(H x D x D mm)
DC 36 to 60 V Nominal (External 230 VAC PSU available)
Power supply
Max 72 Watts, Typical 50 Watts
RJ45, Sub-D,
Up to 4 x 2 Mbit/s E1 interfaces, full or
BNC or
Customer fractional (RNU8C or RNU30E sub-terminals
Mini-Snap
interfaces can be connected to each of these
connectors
interfaces).
available
EDI alarm 5 x Zero-Potential Inputs (20 to 60 V @ 2 to 3 mA)
monitoring 1 Output (Max 60VDC, 30W)
Network
4 x 2 Mbit/s radio links
interface
Wall, ETSI or 19" Rack Mount or DeskTop Housing with
Mounting
optional battery backup.

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4.1.3 RNU8M-IP

Dimensions
44(1U) x 450 x 240 Weight (kg) 4.5 kg
(H x W x D mm)
DC 36 to 60 V Nominal (External AC PSU available)
Power supply
Max 72 Watts, Typical 50 Watts
RJ45, Sub-D,
Up to 4 x 2 Mbit/s E1 interfaces and/or 1 x BNC or
Customer
100/10BaseT IP interface (SU-IP) Mini-Snap
interfaces
configurable in any combination. connectors
available
EDI alarm 5 x Zero-Potential Inputs (20 to 60 V @ 2 to 3 mA)
monitoring 1 Output (Max 60VDC, 30W)
Network
4 x 2 Mbit/s Links
interface
Wall, ETSI or 19" Rack Mount or DeskTop Housing with
Mounting
optional battery backup.

* 5 EDI inputs are supported by ServiceOn Access V6.0 and higher

versions.

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4.1.4 RNU4M-8C

Dimensions
44(1U) x 450 x 240 Weight (kg) max. 4.2 kg
(H x W x D mm)
Power supply DC 30 to 60 V Nominal (External 230 VAC PSU available) max. 70 Watts
Possible Plug connectors
Customer 1 x 2 Mbit/s E1 interface and two of
Service Units
interfaces the following interfaces

SU-AB or RJ45
SU-AB-R
POTS
SU-SO,SU-U-Q RJ45
ISDN (S0 and U0).
or SU-U-T
SUB-D
V11/X21 or V35 n x 64 kbits
SU-N64K
RJ45
IP (1 x 10BaseT, 1 x S0)
SU-IP
RJ45/BNC
Fractional 2 Mbit/s
SU-F2M
EDI
SU-EDI Screw
EDI alarm 5 x Zero-Potential Inputs (24 to 60 V @ 2 to 3 mA) 1 Output (Max 60VDC,
monitoring 30W)
Network interface 2 x 2 Mbit/s radio links
Wall, ETSI or 19" Rack Mount or DeskTop Housing with optional battery
Mounting
backup.

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4.1.5 RNU8C

Dimensions
44 (1U)x 483 x 242 Weight (kg) approx. 6 kg
(H x W x D mm)
Power supply 35 to 60 V DC, (external 230 V AC power supply available) max. 50 Watt
Customer Any combination of two Possible Plug connectors
interfaces subscriber Service Units can be Service Units
implemented.

SU-AB or RJ45
SU-AB-R
POTS
SU-SO, SU-U-Q RJ45
ISDN (S0 and U0). or SU-U-T

V11/X21 or V35 n x 64 kbits SU-N64K SUB-D

IP (1 x 10BaseT, 1 x S0) SU-IP RJ45

Fractional 2 Mbit/s SU-F2M RJ45/BNC

EDI SU-EDI Screw

EDI alarm 5 x Zero-Potential Inputs (24 to 60 V @ 2 to 3 mA)
monitoring 1 Output (Max 60VDC, 30W)
The unit is designed for use with an RNU providing a
RJ45 or BNC
Network interface 2 Mbit/s interface (e.g. RNU4M/8M). This RNU offers
connection
a subscriber interface unit.
Wall, ETSI or 19" Rack Mount or DeskTop Housing with optional battery
Mounting
backup.

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4.1.6 RNU30

Dimensions
305 x 431.8 x 218.4 Weight (kg) approx. 11 kg
(H x B x T mm)
48 V DC nominal or 220 V AC nominal, 50 to 60 Hz
Power supply
max. 177.3 Watt
Plug
Customer Any combination of up to Possible
connectors
interfaces eight subscriber Service Service Units
Units can be installed.
SU-AB or
SU-AB-R
RJ45
POTS SU-SO,
SU-U-Q or
RJ45
ISDN (S0 and U0). SU-U-T

V11/X21 or V35 n x 64 kbits SU-N64K

SUB-D
IP (1 x 10BaseT, 1 x S0) SU-IP
RJ45
Fractional 2 Mbit/s SU-F2M
RJ45/BNC
EDI SU-EDI
Screw
4 x floating inputs (24 to 60 V at 2 to 3 mA)
EDI alarm
1 output (max. 60 V DC, 30 W)
monitoring
Can be additionally implemented with a SU-EDI module.
Connector
Network
N-type on
Interface
system IF
Radio Single 2 Mbit/s link
cable
or electrical G.703 interface
RJ45 or BNC
Installation Wall, ETSI or 19" rack mounting
See Fig. on next page

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Fig. 4.1: General appearance of the RNU30, with and without front panel

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4.2 Terminal Subcriber Interfaces

As indicated in the descriptions of the available RNUs, Interface cards are
fitted in the different RNUs to provide the different Interface functionalities
offered. Depending on which RNU type is being considered, between one
and eight Interface cards, or Service Units (SUs), as they are known, may
be fitted.

Depending on the interface some of the SUs provide up to 4 physical

connections and some provide one. The SUs can be installed in the RNUs
in any combination – the maximum data rate for each interface will depend
on the data rate available in the link (or links) to the RNU, and the Interface
configuration.

The following table provides information on the interfaces available at the

Terminals, depending on configuration. Service Units may be fitted in any
other combination up to the capacity limit of the Terminal.

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Table 4.A:

MAX
INTERFACE
SERVICE NUMBER
S PER INTERFACE SERVICE
OR RNU TYPES OF SERVICE DATA RATE
SERVICE IMPEDANCE UNIT TYPE
INTERFACE UNITS PER
UNIT
RNU

RNU30, Up to 8
220Ω +(820Ω | 64 kbit/s per SU-AB
POTS RNU4M-8C, 4 x RJ45 Up to 2
115nF port SU-AB-R
RNU8C Up to 2
RNU30, Up to 8 2 x 64 kbit/s
ISDN Basic
RNU4M-8C, 4 x RJ45 Up to 2 135Ω per port SU-S0
S0
RNU8C Up to 2 (2B + D)
ISDN Basic
U0 RNU30, Up to 8 2 x 64 kbit/s
SU-U-T
Code 4B3T RNU4M-8C, 4 x RJ45 Up to 2 >2.5 KΩ per port
SU-U-Q
or Code RNU8C Up to 2 (2B + D)
2B1Q
RNU30, Up to 4
1 x 15 Pin 100 – 150Ω n x 64k
X.21/V.11 RNU4M-8C, Up to 2 SU-N64k
Sub-D bal. (n=1-30)
RNU8C Up to 2
RNU30, Up to 4
1 x 25 Pin n x 64k
V.35 RNU4M-8C, Up to 2 <50W SU-N64k
Sub-D (n=1-30)
RNU8C Up to 2
Various. See
Up to 8
RNU and Relay
Alarms All Up to 2 SU-EDI
SU-EDI card Active Low
Up to 2
details
Up to 4
120 Ohm
RNU30, dependent
1 x RJ45 balanced Up to 2
Fractional E1 RNU4M-8C, on data rate SU-F2M
or BNC 75 Ohm Mbit/s
RNU8C (2 in 4M-8C
Unbalanced
and 8C)
2xRJ45,
BNC, 1x 2,048
E1 G.703 RNU4M Integrated 120Ω or 75Ω Integrated
Sub-D, or Mbit/s
MiniSnap
4xRJ45,
4x 2,048
E1 G.703 RNU8M BNC, Sub-D Integrated 120Ω or 75Ω Integrated
Mbit/s
or MiniSnap
RNU4M
RJ45, BNC, 120Ω or 75Ω
RNU8M
ISDN PRA Sub-D or depending on 2,048 Mbit/s Integrated
RNU4M-8C
MiniSnap RNU
RNU8M-IP
RJ45
RNU30 Card also Up to 4
Ethernet 10 Up to 30x64
RNU4M-8C supports 1 x Up to 2 100W bal SU-IP
Base T kbit/s
RNU8C SU-S0 ISDN Up to 2
Interface
1xRJ45,
Ethernet
BNC, Up to 120x64
10/100 Base RNU8M-IP Integrated 100W bal Integrated
Sub-D, or kbit/s
T
MiniSnap

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4.3 IF Splitter
Up to eight RNUs can be connected to one Outdoor Unit using an IF
Splitter Unit inserted in the system IF Cable. This allows Subscribers to
have their own dedicated Terminal, rather than sharing this with other
subscribers. The cable connection length from ODU to Terminal is typically
20 to 80 metres, but up to 150 metres maximum is possible. Cable and
Splitter losses are compensated by use of a Booster Amplifier fitted in the
cable.

The ODU itself, and the Splitter Units and Booster Amplifiers, are powered
from the RNUs, and this provides redundancy for the power connection.

The splitter is available for the 26 GHz and 28 GHz systems, and for other
systems on request.

Fig. 4.2: Terminal IF splitter configuration

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4.4 Terminal Outdoor Units

The terminal Outdoor Units of the Marconi MDMS system are very similar
in construction to the corresponding units at the Base Station. Please refer
to Figure Fig. 2.7

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4.5 External AC/DC Power Supplies for 48V RNUs

4.5.1 AC/DC Converter
An external power supply unit, capable of operating with AC input between
90 to 264V is available for use with those RNUs requiring a nominal 48VDC
power supply.

4.5.2 Battery Supply Units

Two battery supply units are also available for the terminals, to provide
support in the event of power failures. The larger unit (BSU100) can provide
up to 150 Watts maximum for 4 Hours (or longer with less load)

The smaller unit is the BSU100C. This is a single unit high, 19" wide
equipment, and can provide 48V at 80W maximum for up to 30 minutes. It
is intended to be used with single unit RNUs fitted in the Desktop Network
Unit.

Fig. 4.3: BSU100C battery backup Unit

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4.6 Terminal Housings

4.6.1 Desktop Network Unit
Marconi offers a desktop unit in which a single unit height RNU can be
fitted with a BSU100C battery backup unit. This unit can be stood on or
under the table top, either horizontally or vertically. It is lockable, and
provides a secure office environment for RNU installation.

4.6.2 CS1 and CS2 Outdoor Mounting Cabinets for Terminals

For installations where no space is available inside a building, suitable
containers or weatherproof, secure cabinets are available for terminal
installation. These cabinets conform to all required environmental and
performance standards.

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4.7 Terminal Configuration Overview

Fig. 4.4: Terminal Configuration Options

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Chapter 5
Air Interface

5.1 RF Channels
Outdoor Units are available for all channels in the 3.5, 3.7, 10.5, 26 and
28GHz Bands. The channel organisation is shown in the following
diagrams. They are according to the CEPT standard recommendations as
shown.

Fig. 5.1: 3.5 GHz Channel Organisation

3701
3715
3729
3743
3757
3771
3785
3799
3601
3615
3629
3643
3657
3671
3685
3699

Fig. 5.2: 3.7 GHz Channel Organisation

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Fig. 5.3: 10.5 GHz Channel Organisation

Fig. 5.4: 26 GHz Channel Organisation

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The 26 GHz system provides six ’half channels’ with implemented channel
widths of 14 MHz.

Fig. 5.5: 26 GHz Channel Organisation

This illustration for the MDMS 28 shows channelisation of 28 MHz, but the
28 GHz system is also available with 14 MHz Channelisation.

Fig. 5.6: 28 GHz Channel Organisation

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5.2 Modulation Schemes

The system is able to use the modulation schemes listed in the following
table. The modulation scheme in a particular area of a sector depends on
the link range and co-channel interference. They are defined at the
planning stage to provide the best possible spectral efficiency and
capacity.

MODULATION
THEORETICAL TYPICAL
SCHEME AND
EFFICIENCY EFFICIENCY
CODE RATE

QPSK(1/2) 1.00 Bits/S/Hz 0.77 Bits/S/Hz

QPSK(3/4) 1.50 Bits/S/Hz 1.15 Bits/S/Hz

QPSK((7/8) 1.75 Bits/S/Hz 1.35 Bits/S/Hz

8PSK(2/3) 2.00 Bits/S/Hz 1.50 Bits/S/Hz

16 PSK(3/4) 3.00 Bits/S/Hz 2.30 Bits/S/Hz

The Radio System can use up to 5 modulation systems in a single sector.

The most efficient possible at any point in a sector will normally be used,
determined by analysis of proposed or existing links. Under normal
circumstances, the area of a sector close to the base station will use the
more efficient modulation scheme, and as distance from the base station
increases, more robust modulation schemes are used. This is shown in the
following diagram.

Fig. 5.7: Sector modulation zones and efficiency

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5.3 Forward Error Correction (FEC)

The MDMS system performance for QPSK(1/2), QPSK (3/4) and QPSK
(7/8) is improved by the use of forward error correction (FEC) based on
convolutional coding, and Viterbi decoding. 8PSK and 16PSK use Trellis
coding. The code rate for each modulation scheme is indicated by the
figures shown in brackets in Fig. 5.7 above.

5.4 Link Ranges

Depending on the rain zone, the type of Outdoor Unit fitted, the
sectorisation required and the BER and availability, maximum ranges up to
3.0 km for the 28 GHz system, up to 3.6 km for the 26 GHz system, up to
16.0 km for the 10.5 GHz system and up to 11.45 km for the 3.5 GHz
system are possible. Table 1 shows typical figures for single links,
assuming the following parameters.

RAINE ZONE H MULTICELL BER 1 X 10E-6 AVAILABILITY: 99.99%

SECTOR 15° 45° 90° 15° 45° 90° 60° 45° 90°

FREQU. 26 GHZ 10.5 GHZ 3.5 GHZ 28 GHZ

QPSK 1/2 3.74 km 2.93 km 2.64 km 16.48 km 11.50 km 9.84 km 11.05 km 3.26 km 2.74 km
QPSK 3/4 3.53 km 2.74 km 2.47 km 15.04 km 10.45 km 8.93 km 10.06 km 3.07 km 2.57 km
QPSK 7/8 3.31 km 2.56 km 2.29 km 13.59 km 9.41 km 8.03 km 9.06 km 2.88 km 2.40 km
8 TCM 2/3 3.24 km 2.50 km 2.24 km 13.16 km 9.10 km 7.75 km 8.77 km 2.81 km 2.34 km
16 TCM 3/4 2.47 km 1.84 km 1.62 km 8.75 km 5.94 km 5.00 km 5.63 km 2.13 km 1.73 km

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5.5 Multiple Access Method

The Multiple Access method used is Frequency Division Multiplex
Access (FDMA). Two modes are possible:

The specified bandwidth is allocated to a certain link

Flexible Bandwidth Allocation (FBA)
during the configuration process.

Provides ‘Bandwidth on Demand’ by automatically

Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (DBA) allocating the required bandwidth to particular links
as and when required.

The system allows both modes to be used on any single link, providing
maximum configuration flexibility.

In FBA Mode, each service is assigned a specific bandwidth at the design

stage. Thus the user is able to state his requirements, and the link can be
configured accordingly.

Better use of the air capacity can be made by operating ’bursty’ services,
such as POTS and ISDN voice channels and IP in DBA Mode, allowing
many more connections to be provided in a sector.

In dynamic bandwidth operation, the bitrate and frequency, and in some

cases also the modulation and power are dynamically changed according
to link requirements, as shown in the following diagram.

Fig. 5.8: Comparison of FBA and DBA operation

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5.6 Authentification and Encryption

The Marconi MDMS system incorporates an authentification and
encryption option on a link by link basis. Thus, the subscriber can be sure
that his data are encrypted and that eavesdropping is not possible. These
functions are provided by the software. To activate these functions, a
‘Smart Card' must be installed in the corresponding broadcast modem in
the Base Station and RNU.

Fig. 5.9: Smart Card for MDMS

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Chapter 6
Network Planning: Caliph Tool

Marconi has developed a Point to Multipoint planning tool which is

optimised for use with the MDMS system, and can therefore offer a highly
efficient planning environment.

6.1 Caliph++ Architecture

Caliph++ runs on a WindowsNT platform and is based on a server-client
architecture.
The server uses a general SQL database. This database contains all
planning data and results. The actual Caliph++ application runs on client
PCs connected to the server via a standard LAN or WAN connection.
This architecture permits multi-user operation. Several users in a local or
remote office have access to the planning data at the same time (see
Fig. 6.1)

6.2 Main Features

• Sector planning and terminal planning
• Processing of 3D and 2D maps in combination with the Imagine
viewer
• Support of service areas and traffic forecasts
• Generation of various reports (MS-Excel)
• Copy/Paste functionality
• XML based import/export files
• Generation of configuration files for download to MDMS equipment

6.3 Algorithms
• Fast algorithm for LOS analysis (Line of Sight)
• Calculation of link ranges
• Interference calculation for Base Stations and Terminals
• Routines for network optimization (examination and manipulation
of Terminal groups)
• Automatic frequency plan calculation including broadcast channels
• Capacity analysis/monitoring based on user-defined capacity
scenarios
• Automatic Terminal distribution routine
• Automatic Terminal allocation procedure
• Manual Terminal allocation procedure

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IT location in main office local planning office

Caliph++ Caliph++
Client Client

Map
Data

Oracle
Database LAN

local office
System Field Project Sales
remote office Planning Service Manager Manager
WAN
Caliph++ Caliph++
Client Client

Fig. 6.1: Caliph++ organization

Fig. 6.2: Graphical Caliph++ user interface

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Fig. 6.3: The Erdas DMA Viewer used with Caliph++

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Chapter 7
Standards and Conformity

SUBJECT STANDARD

PMP

EN 301 080 (3.5/3.7/10.5 GHz)

EN 301 213 (26/28 GHz)

AIR INTERFACE

CEPT REC T/R 14-03 E, Annex B (3.5 GHz)

CEPT/ERC/REC 12-08E, Annex B, Part 2(3.7 GHz)
CEPT REC T/R 12-05 E (10.5 GHz)
CEPT REC T/R 13-02 E Annex B (26 GHz)
CEPT REC T/R 13-02 E Annex C (28 GHz)

ENVIRONMENT

EMC ETS 301 489, En 50081-1/1992 RE, EN50082-1/1997 RS, EN

55022 class B, DIN VDE 0878 Part 1/3,
Spurious Emission ETS EN 301 390
EMC/ESD ETS 300 385, IEC 801-3 Art2
ESD IEC 801-3 Art 2 and 3
Safety EN 60950
Lightning EN 60950, German VDE 0855-300 (04/2000), ITU-T K.20, IEC
protection, 1312-1 1995
grounding, earthing
ETS 300 253 (01/1995)

IP

Basic standards RFC 768 (UDP), RFC 791 (IP), RFC 792 (ICMP), RFC 793 (TCP),
RFC 826 (ARP), RFC 894 (IP over Ethernet), RFC 1034 (DNS) and
RFC 1042 (IP over IEEE 802).
Specific IEEE802.3I
Bridging and RF 1483
routing

POWER SUPPLY

ETS 300 132-1, 2

ENVIRONMENT

Storage ETS 300 019, class 1.2

Transport ETS 300 019, class 2.2
Operation ETS 300 019, class 3.2
Acoustic Noise ETS 300 753, Class 3.1
Air pressure ETS 300 019 Class T2.2
ETS 300 132-1, 2

E1 INTERFACE

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ITU-T G.703 / G.704 / G.706 / G.823

ISDN BRA

ITU T I.430
NT1 interface G.961 Appendix II

ISDN PRA

ITU-T I.431
ETS 300 011
Electrical G.703
characteristics

ATM E1 CES

ITU-T I.363

FRAME RELAY

ITU-T I.233, I.370, Q.922, Q.933, X.36 and X.76

V5 INTERFACE

V5.1 interface ETS 300 324

V5.2 interface ETS 300 347

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