Product Description

RBS 2111 Product Description

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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 4
1.1 A NEW POWERFUL MEMBER OF THE RBS 2000
FAMILY ...................................................................... 4
1.2 RBS 2111 – COVERAGE WITH A COST-
EFFECTIVE RBS ....................................................... 4
2 RBS 2111 ARCHITECTURE ................................................... 6
2.1 MU, MAIN UNIT ......................................................... 6
2.2 RRU-N........................................................................ 7
2.3 SUNSHIELDS ............................................................ 7
2.4 CONNECTION BETWEEN MU AND RRU ................ 8
3 OPTIONAL PRODUCTS ......................................................... 9
3.1 SPLITTER .................................................................. 9
3.2 BATTERY BACK-UP.................................................. 9
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.............................................. 10
4.1 OUTPUT POWER AND RECEIVER SENSITIVITY . 10
4.2 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS .................................. 11
4.3 WEIGHT................................................................... 11
4.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS...................................... 11
4.5 RBS 2111 POWER CONSUMPTION ...................... 12
4.6 COLOUR.................................................................. 12
4.7 CIPHERING ............................................................. 12
4.8 EXTERNAL ALARMS .............................................. 12
4.9 TRANSMISSION...................................................... 13
4.10 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) ..... 13
4.11 OTHER REQUIREMENTS....................................... 13
5 CONFIGURATIONS, SINGLE BAND.................................... 15
6 DUAL BAND CONFIGURATIONS ........................................ 15
7 NOT SUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS .............................. 16
8 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................... 17

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• Please note that this description includes details on both basic and optional products. It
does not necessarily correspond to any specific release or delivery time, nor is it a
complete technical specification.

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1 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to describe RBS 2111 that is a main remote RBS, which
can be configured with one main unit (MU) and up to three radio units.

The radio unit is based on dTRU (defined as RRU-N), developed for both P-GSM 900 and
GSM 1800.

Up to three RRU-N can be configured to one MU.

1.1 A new powerful member of the RBS 2000 family

The RBS 2111 is a new member of the highly successful RBS 2000 family. This
guarantees a world-class supply flow, fast installation and commissioning, reliable
operation & maintenance

The RBS 2111 is an outdoor macro base station supporting up six TRX.

RBS 2111 cabinet can be installed on a wall, mast or pole.

RBS 2111 will be available for following frequencies:

• P-GSM 900

• GSM 1800

At the moment RBS 2111 is not planned to be developed for GSM 800 or GSM 1900.
Depending on market demand it might however be possible to develop it for GSM 800
and/or GSM 1900.

1.2 RBS 2111 – Coverage with a cost-effective RBS

Ericsson’s GSM radio base station RBS 2111 facilitates coverage extension with a cost-
effective low- and medium capacity RBS.

The RBS 2111 is optimised for medium capacity rural applications but can also be used
for indoor coverage in e.g. shopping malls and offices with a main unit centralised in e.g.
the cellar and distributed radio units for each floor or corridor.

For meeting the radio network requirements RBS 2111 comes in different configurations.

The MU and RRU and powered by 110-270 VAC. Optional Uninterrupted Power Supply
(UPS) can be connected to the MU.

The silent operation of RBS 2111 is an important factor when obtaining site permission.
Base-stations equipped with cooling fans make it harder to find sites in public places due
to high noise levels produced by these base-stations. The fact that RBS 2111 is totally
silent also reduces the risk of vandalism, as the site is less likely to attract attention from
miscreants. RBS 2111 main features are:

• Instant capacity up to 6 TRX

• Output power 43 dBm/carrier

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• Ready for EDGE and GPRS (CS-1 to CS-4) on all TRX

• Small and discreet design for both outdoor and indoor environmental
• Totally silent
• Temperature range: -33°C to +50°C
• Easy and fast to install
• Modular building practise
• Integrated Transmission Interface Module for E1
• SW support from BSS R10 and BTS R10
1. OMT support for RBS 2111 GSM 900 in BTS 06A1 (GA 31/8)
2. OMT support for RBS 2111 GSM 1800 in BTS 06B (GA 1/12)
3. RBS 2111 SW support for calibration and switch in BTS 06B (GA 1/12)
4. RBS 2111 support in BSS 06B

RBS 2111 and RBS 2108 using the same MU but has different RRUs. RBS 2108 has
RRU-C. It is possible to change RRU type from RRU-C to RRU-N or vice versa but
RRU-C and RRU-N is not possible to be installed to the same MU at the same time.

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2 RBS 2111 Architecture

RBS 2111 is physically divided into two major units; MU (Main Unit) and remote radio
unit, RRU-N (2 TRX).
Up to three remote units can be connected to one MU.
The small size of RBS 2111 eases site acquisition and the modular building practice
allows for a fast and easy installation.
The MU cabinet is equipped with external interfaces, such as the Abis interface towards
the BSC.
The RBS 2111 include:
• Main Unit (MU),
• Remote Radio Unit (RRU-N)
• Sunshield
• Optical Y-link fibre

Antenn

RRU with dTRU

AC and
optical Y-link

AC 110-270
VAC
MU

Figure 1, RBS 2111

2.1 MU, Main Unit

MU provides a system interface to the 2 Mbit/s PCM link and cross connects individual
time slots to certain transceivers. The MU also extracts the synchronisation information
from the PCM link and generates a timing reference for the RBS. The MU supports
features such as LAPD Multiplexing, LAPD concentration and multi drop functionality.

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Figure 2. MU

The MU includes:
• Support for up to 6 transceivers
• Connectors for the connection between the MU and the RRU-N (1 to 3 RRU-N)
• Two E1 interfaces for transmission
• Connectors for OMT and external alarms
• Man Machine Interface, IXU-21

2.2 RRU-N
The small and compact RRU-N includes two TRX. The RRU-N is connected to the MU
via an optical interface.

Figure 3. RRU-N

RRU-N is available for P-GSM 900 or GSM 1800.

The RRU-N is always equipped with two transceivers and they are all integrated in the
RRU-N.

2.3 Sunshields
RRU-N is delivered with sunshields in a discrete grey colour. For the MU the sunshield is
an optional part then the MU can be installed in a 19” rack if needed.

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2.4 Connection between MU and RRU

Between MU and RRU-N there has to be an optical Y-link cable. The Y-link cable can be
up to 500 meters.

Each RRU has to be AC powered by 110-270 VAC.

MU is AC powered by 110-270 VAC.

Antenna

RRU RRU RRU

AC and Y-
link

MU AC and
transmission

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3 Optional products
A number of different optional products are available for RBS 2111 and these are briefly
described in the following chapters.
3.1 Splitter
To support 1+1 configuration with RRU-N, external splitter has to be used.

Splitter TX/RXA

TX1 FU Tx1 RRU1

Y-link1
LNA DUP
Tx/RxA1

X
TX2
dTRU
Tx1
RX1O

RX1
RX2O
LNA DUP
TX/RXA2

X
RX2 RX3

RX3
RX3
RX4
TX/RXA
Y-link1
MU Splitter TX/RXB

TX/RXB

3.2 Battery back-up

Antenn

RRU with dTRU

AC and
optical Y-link

MU Optional battery
Back-up

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Battery backup is available in an optional cabinet. There is two different battery back-ups
supported:

1. UPS-S. UPS-S provides a short time battery back up for about 5-10 minutes. UPS-
S is especially designed for RBS 2111 installed in e.g. shopping malls, airports
where power failure is only short and it takes only a few minutes until a local
generator has been started. UPS-S can only be installed indoor. UPS-S is prepared
for transmission equipment (3 U).

2. UPS-N. UPS-N provides a long time battery back up for about 4 or 8 hours
battery back for RBS 2111. Battery back-up time is chosen depending on number
of batteries. UPS-N can be installed in- and outdoor. UPS-N is prepared for
transmission equipment (3 U). UPS-N manages temperature range –33 to +50C
and is IP55 specified.

All back-up solutions has some common feature:

1. Prepared for 3 U transmission

2. Send External alarm if failure on batteries.

3. Priority power to transmission. If power in the UPS is below a specific level,

power to transmission (or other external equipment) is prioritised before MU

4 Technical specification
4.1 Output power and Receiver sensitivity

RBS 2111 have following performance:

• 43 dBm/carrier for P-GSM 900 and GSM 1800

• -110.5 dBm receiver sensitivity

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4.2 Mechanical Dimensions

4.2.1 RRU-N

RRU-N maximum size (mm)

Without sun With sun shielding

shielding H
D
Height 585 600

Width 376 420

W
Depth 175 220

4.2.2 MU
MU maximum size (mm)

Without sun With sun shielding

shielding
H
Height 300 363
W
Width 455 508

Depth 73 102 D

4.3 Weight

Weight (kg)

Without sun shielding With sun shielding

RRU-N 25 30

MU 6 10

4.4 Power Requirements

Table 1. Power Requirements.

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Power Option
110-270 VAC

4.5 RBS 2111 Power Consumption

RBS 2111 power consumption

Configuration RRU type Typical Typical power

power consumption with
consumption heater (W)*
no heater
(W)

1x2 RBS 2111 GSM 900 260 540

2x2 RBS 2111 GSM 900 510 990

3x2 RBS 2111 GSM 900 750 1430

1x2 RBS 2111 GSM 1800 300 580

2x2 RBS 2111 GSM 1800 580 1060

3x2 RBS 2111 GSM 1800 860 1540

*) *) When the RBS is up and running, the heater on the MU will be switched on when the
ambient temperature is below –14C and for the RRU-N when the ambient temperature is
below –23C.

4.6 Colour
Table 2. Colour
Colour Reference Number Ericsson Number
Grey NCS 1002-R MZY 38320/985

4.7 Ciphering
In the same hardware the RBS 2111 is ready for ciphering codes A5/1 and A5/2. The
ciphering is configured via the BSC.

4.8 External Alarms

RBS 2111 provides connections for four external alarms. The external alarms are defined
by the customer and are reported to the BSC via LAPD signalling on the A-bis O&M
interface. The external alarms are defined by using the Operation and Maintenance
Terminal (OMT) or the Remote OMT. The external device sets the alarm by either an
open or closed condition.

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4.9 Transmission
LAPD concentration and LAPD multiplexing can be used to increase the transmission
resource efficiency.

E1 120 Ohm is connected to the RBS 2111 cabinet via a 15-pin DSUB connector. E1/75
Ohm is connected to the RBS 2111 via an optional adapter cable that includes an
impedance converter with BNC connectors.

E1/G.703 offer multi vendor compatibility on the transmission level. E1/120 Ohm
transmission support Long Haul. The long haul feature allows for 30 dB loss and a more
cost efficient transmission network configuration. Normally E1/G.703 only offer short
haul interfaces, enabling distances up to 6 dB loss.

Coaxial connection (75 Ohm) is only available for E1 operation and does not support long
haul. The distance allowed between units is determined by the cable loss, according to the
6 dB receiver sensitivity specified in G.703.

4.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

All RBS 2111 models fulfils the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements
according to:

• ETS 300 342-2, the BTS product standard, in line with the European EMC Directive
89/336/EEC.

• 1999/5/EC Radio and TTE directive

• EN 55022 Class B

• GSM:11.21

The RBS 2111 is CE marked in order to show this compliance.

4.11 Other Requirements

Product Safety

In accordance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD 73/23/EEC plus 93/68/EEC) within
the European Union the RBS 2111 models comply with the following requirements
regarding product safety:
• EN 60 950/IEC 950
• EN 60 215/IEC 215
• EN 60 529/IEC 529

The RBS 2111 models are CE marked in order to show this compliance.

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Environmental Requirements

The requirements for climatic/mechanical environment are based on ETSI standard ETS
300 019 Classification of Environmental Conditions and IEC 721.

Storage Requirements

The RBS 2111 complies with ETS class 1.2 Weather Protected, Not Temperature
Controlled Storage Locations in ETS 300 019-1-1.

Transportation Requirements

The RBS 2111 complies with ETS class 2.3 Public Transportation in
ETS 300 019-1-2.

In-Use Requirements

The RBS 2111 is designed for normal operation in the climate conditions of class 4.1 of
IEC 721-3-4 (ETS 300 019-1-4). Temperature range: -33 ºC up to +50 ºC when using
RRU-N. Start up time is about 4 hours.

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5 Configurations, single band

Following configurations are supported

• 1x2

• 2x2

• 3x2

• 1x4

• 1x6

• Highway coverage (1x2) with one RRU-N and with external splitter.

6 Dual Band configurations

Dual band is supported by using RRU-N with different frequencies. Dual band within the
same RRU-N is not supported.

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7 Not supported configurations

It is not possible to mix different types of RRUs to the same MU. That means that RRU-C
and RRU-N can not be configured to the MU at the same time.

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8 Acronyms and Abbreviations

ACCU AC Connection Unit MMI Man Machine Interface

AO Application Object MO Managed Object
BCCH Broadcast Control Channel MS Mobile Station
BDM Battery Distribution Module MU Main Unit
BFU Battery Fuse Unit NMC Network Management Centre
BSC Base Station Controller O&M Operation and Maintenance
BSS Base Station System OML Operation and Maintenance Link
BTS Base Transceiver Station OMT Operation and Maintenance
CDU Combining and Distribution Unit Terminal
CXU Configuration Switch Unit OS Operating System
dB Decibel OSS Operation Support System
dBm Decibel relative to 1 milliwatt PC Personal Computer
DTX Discontinuous Transmission PCM Pulse Code Modulation
DUPL Duplex PSK Phase Shift Keying
DXU Distribution Switch Unit PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
DXX digital cross-connect PSU Power Supply Unit
EACU External Alarm Connection Unit RBS Radio Base Station
ECU Energy Control Unit RX Receiver
ECSD EDGE Circuit Switched Data RF Radio Frequency
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for Global RRU-C Remote Radio Unit with sTRU
Evolution RRU-N Remote Radio Unit with dTRU
EGPRS EDGE GPRS RSL Radio Signalling Link
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility RU Replaceable Unit
FCOMB Filter Combiner RXBP Receiver Band Pass Filter
GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying RXD Receiver Divider
GPRS General Packet Radio Services RXDA Receiver Divider Amplifier
GSM Global System for Mobile SDCCH Stand Alone Dedicated Control
Communications Channel
HCOMB Hybrid Combiner SO Service Object
HCS Hierarchical Cell Structure STC Signalling Terminal Central
HSCSD High Speed Circuit Switched TCH Traffic Channel
Data TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
HW Hardware TMA Tower Mounted Amplifier
IDB Installation Data Base TRU Transceiver Unit
IDM Internal Distribution Module TS Time Slot
kbit/s kilobits per second TX Transmitter
kg kilogram TXBP Transmitter Band Bass Filter
kW kilowatt UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
l litre UPS-C Long time UPS for 2108 with RRU-C
lb pound UPS-N Long time UPS for 2108 with RRU-N
LAPD Link Access Protocol on UPS-S Short time UPS for 2108
D-channel VAC Volts, Alternating Current
LED Light Emitting Diode VDC Volts, Direct Current
LTE Line Transmission Equipment VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Mbit/s Megabit per second W Watt
MCU Measuring Coupler Unit

mm millimetre

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