User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 System Description
- 3 Specifications
- 4 Installation
- 5 Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance
- 6 System Configuration Changes
S-Series OmniCell@Home Picocell GSM Implementation Guide Specifications
998-1027-01 Rev X2
Table 8 Power Requirements
Min Nom Max Units Comments
Operational 11.4 12 12.6 VDC
Required range for normal operation of the
PicoBTS
Operational
1.43 1.25 1.58
A
Operational 8.3 – 13.2 VDC
PicoBTS will power up, but may not function
properly
Operational 1.36 – 2.17 A
Absolute Max – – 15 VDC
Exceeding may cause permanent damage
Absolute Max – – 2.2 A
Absolute Min 7.9 – – VDC
Below this voltage the PicoBTS will not power up
Absolute Min 1.2 – – A
3.4 Output Power
The PicoBTS is configured for an output power of:
• GMSK +23 dBm max
• 8-PSK +15 dBm max
3.5 Power Control
Transmit power control is statically provisioned in 2 dB ± 1 dB steps according to GSM
05.05, sub clause 4.1.2.
3.6 Typical Coverage Area
The typical coverage radius measures approximately 50 m. Nominal coverage per
PicoBTS is 6,360 sq m (70,000 sq ft).
3.7 Heat Load
Table 5 identifies the heat load for a functional PicoBTS.
Table 9 Heat Load
Component
Heat Load
(W) (BTU per Hour)
PicoBTS
18 61.45
3.8 RF Performance
The PicoBTS employs dual-band transceivers, which for the European market includes
GSM900 (GSM) and GSM1800 (PCS) and for the North American market includes
GSM850 and GSM1900.
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