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MC-Series Standard Capacity system998-1019-01 Rev X1

Overview

This MC-Series Standard Capacity (MCSC) system Implementation Guide

provides an overview of the RadioFrame Networks MC-Series Standard

Capacity (MCSC) system and describes standards for installing, modifying

and maintaining RadioFrame Networks equipment at customer sites.

Contents

1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 1-3

1.2 References .............................................................................................. 1-3

1.3 Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 1-3

1.4 System Definition..................................................................................... 1-4

Electrostatic discharge (ESD).............................................................. 1-3

Working near High Voltage Sources.................................................... 1-4

Further Safety Recommendations....................................................... 1-4

1.5 MC-Series Standard Capacity system Configuration............................... 1-7

1.6 RadioFrame Networks Hardware ............................................................ 1-8

1.6.1 Airlink BTS Interface Chassis (ABIC) .................................................. 1-8

1.6.2 CRIC.................................................................................................. 1-10

1.6.3 BPC ....................................................................................................1-11

1.6.4 ERTM..................................................................................................1-11

1.6.5 CRTC................................................................................................. 1-12

1.6.6 Diversity RadioBlade Shelf (DRBS)................................................... 1-12

1.6.7 Multi-Channel RadioBlade (MCRB) Transceivers.............................. 1-15

1.6.8 MC-Series Standard Capacity RF Shelf ............................................ 1-18

1.6.9 Power Distribution Unit ...................................................................... 1-20

1.6.10 System Manager Software ................................................................ 1-21

1.7 MC-Series Standard Capacity system cabinet ...................................... 1-23

Chapter 1 Introduction