User's Manual

AW 96 Series System Installation Manual
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AirWalk Proprietary and Confidential Page 16 of 72 6/14/2006
4.3 Hardware Configuration
The IP-BS is a unique modular and stackable combination BSC and BTS platform that is
differentiated from other systems. Other systems have separate BTS and BSC platforms
which adds to cost and complexity. The AirWalk RAN has a structure that combines and
arranges the BSC interface with one 1FA/3Sector BTS in a single package.
The main components are (depending on specific model):
• AW-96 (Main Unit)
o CDPB (Common Digital Processing Board), consisting of:
 CPIB (Channel Processor and IF Interface Board)
 PCPM (Primary Call Processor Module)
 GPSR (Global Positioning System Receiver)
o XCVB (RF Transceiver Board)
o PSA (Power Supply Assembly)
• RU (Remote RF Unit) [3 Sector RU]
o HPAU (High Power Amplifier Unit)
o AFEU (Antenna Front End Unit)
o FANU (Fan Unit)
o RPSU (Remote RF Power Supply Unit) [Separate assembly]
• Integral Omni RU (Remote RF Unit)
o Unified HPAU, AFEU, RPSU in single unit
• Optional Cabinet Mounting
o Some units may be mounted in an optional cabinet
4.3.1 Physical Description
• Main Unit
o Dimension: Max. 482mm(W) x 457mm(D) x 178mm(H)
o 19” EIA Rack x 4 Rack Units
o Weight: 18 kg (3 Sector); 15 kg (Omni)
• Sector RU [3 Sector RU] (less power supply)
o Dimension: Max. 482mm(W) x 362mm(D) x 355mm(H)
o 19” EIA Rack x 8 Rack Units
o Weight: 39 kg
• Sector RU RPSU (AC Power Supply)
o Dimension: Max. 482mm(W) x 446mm(D) x 89mm(H)
o 19” EIA Rack x 2 Rack Units
o Weight: 9 kg
• Integrated Omni RU
o Dimension: Max. 482mm(W) x 410mm(D) x 178mm(H)
o 19” EIA Rack x 4 Rack Units
o Weight: 22 kg
• Optional Self-Contained Mounting Cabinet (including casters)
o Dimension: Max. 546mm(W) x 610mm(D) x 876mm(H)
o 19” EIA Rack x 16 Rack Units mounting space
o Refer to Optional Cabinet Installation Manual