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Page 2 FlexWave microBTS Installation and Commissioning Guide
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ADCP-77-086 • Issue 2 • 04/2009 • Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Overview of the microBTS 1 x 1 and 2 x 1
The FlexWave microBTS is an environmentally hardened outdoor base station solution that
supports GSM/AMR voice traffic and GPRS/EDGE data traffic. The microBTS is available in
three versions; 1, 2 and 4 TRX. The 4 x 1 version of the microBTS is covered in ADC publica-
tion number ADCP 77-087. An Internet Protocol (IP) back haul provides the interface between
the microBTS and the Base Station Controller (BSC). All voice and data traffic and all opera-
tion and maintenance functions are transported by the IP back haul. A complete FlexWave
Operations and Maintenance Center - Radio (OMC-R) management solution is available that
provides total control of the microBTS, BSC, and other FlexWave system elements.
The microBTS, shown in Figure 1-1, consists of an environmentally-sealed enclosure and
various electronic modules that are housed within the enclosure. Excess heat is dissipated
using a passive cooling system which eliminates the need for external cooling fans. The low
profile design of the enclosure requires minimal real estate for installation. The enclosure may
be mounted from a wall, pole, or overhead cable (strand). A separate base station antenna (not
provided) mounts near the enclosure.
Figure 1-1: microBTS
29.4 IN.
(74.7 CM)
5.7 IN.
(14.5 CM)
9.7 IN.
(24.6 CM)
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