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Unit Descriptions - RF Path
CMA-331-AEN
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2.1.3 IHU
The IHU combines both HEU and OIU functionality in a single compact chassis. The IHU interfaces to the RF sources (via RIM
modules), conditions the signals, performs the RF to optic conversion of the received signal and distributes the wireless RF
services to the RAU units over the fiber optic infrastructure to the remote site.
Figure 2-16. IHU Front Panel with Installed Modules
Note: The IHU also includes a pre-assembled Cable management Tray with routed ERFC cable (shown in inset) used for
connecting the RIX and OIX modules.
IHU hosts the following modules:
Module
Description
HCM
Headend Control Module; overall system management module (see section 2.1.1.1)
ACM
Auxiliary control module - provides interfaces for management of domestic modules via HCM;
Installed in HEUs’ in configurations with more than one HEU. See section
2.1.1.2.
RIM
Radio interface module - RF source conditioner; provides the service specific RF interface to
the RF source (see Section
2.1.1.3); Up to four RIMs are supported in slots 2-5 (marked in
red); Up to four additional RIMs are supported in “Dual” slots 6 9 (marked in white);
OIM
Optical interface module - converts the RF to three Optical links (see section 2.1.2.2). Up to
four OIMs are supported in slots 10 13 (marked in blue); Up to four additional OIMs are
supported in “DUAL”’ slots 6 9 (marked in white)
FMM
Fiber main module - installed in an OIM slot at the main site; performs the RF-to-optic
conversion of the allocated service groups and transmits the cellular services along with 10
Gb Ethernet to the remote side where the FRM is installed. See Section
2.1.2.3. Up to four
FMMs are supported in slots 10 13 (marked in blue); Up to four additional FMMs are