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RFS: The telecommunications
partner of the transportation
industry
Transportation operators rely on mission-critical communications RFS’ best-in-class communications RFS solutions for the transportation RFS turnkey solutions for optimized com- Examples of RFS turnkey solutions
technology for the transportation market market are expertly scaled for mission- munications include all of the RF commu- for optimized communications
to ensure the safety of millions of passengers, employees and
is LTE-ready. Transportation operators can critical Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) nications products, solutions and services include:
assets every day. Their communications solutions must enable benefit from our technology advantages and GSM-Railway (GSM-R) wireless transportation operators need to simplify
continuous, high-quality communications across tunnels, today, confident in the knowledge they services in bands ranging from 380 MHz and de-risk communications upgrades. Distributed antenna solutions
complex in-building environments and diverse outdoor terrains. can evolve to LTE when the timing is right to 2700 MHz as well as for indoor 2G, 3G for on-board communications
for their business — without having to and LTE commercial radio services. All RFS turnkey solutions can be
At the same time, these solutions must support commercial
purchase additional equipment. customized for different system Cable and antenna solutions
applications that increase passenger satisfaction and provide Our mission-critical and commercial topologies, output power and band- for signaling and train control applications
new revenue opportunities. RFS’ RADIAFLEX® suite of radiating cables communications solutions include: combination needs. They are designed
showcases RFS’ technology leadership. to meet each transportation operator’s Cable and antenna solutions
RADIAFLEX radiating cables for
The RADIAFLEX cables feature RFS’ specific quality of service (QoS) for tunnel construction radio
seamless and highly reliable in-tunnel
For more than 40 years, RFS has provided patented “higher order mode suppression requirements while optimizing costs. communications
communications
innovative communications solutions for technique” in radiating cable design.
the world’s metros, railways, road tunnels,
RF-over-fiber repeater systems for
mines, ships and airports. This unique design allows RFS to
commercial radio in the longest tunnels
offer cable series that support current
and mission-critical wireless services
Today, RFS offers the most advanced and future in-tunnel and in-building
in all tunnels
active, passive and hybrid RF commercial and private radio services from Leveraging RFS’ technology expertise
distribution systems for in-tunnel 698 MHz to 2700 MHz – including LTE – Heavy-duty antennas for trackside and comprehensive services
coverage, in-building station and terminal for valuable cost savings. and roadside communications
coverage and outdoor trackside and Strong technical design and services capabilities, along with a first-rate reputation,
roadside coverage. The RADIAFLEX cables also ensure low Passive Distributed Antenna Systems make RFS turnkey solutions for optimized communications the choice of leading
transportation operators.
insertion loss and excellent coupling (DAS), including plenum-rated cables for
RFS brings transportation operators performance and feature halogen-free, in-station, in-terminal and ship-board RFS has delivered turnkey solutions for a wide range of applications, including:
all of the essential elements of an end- non-corrosive, low-smoke and flame- communications
• Beijing Metro: mission-critical TETRA wireless communications systems
to-end RF communications offering: retardant jacket material for safe and
• Hong Kong Metro: PCS 1800 (DCS) services
RFS SOLUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION
Solutions for mission-critical communications • Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus: in-building GSM and UMTS wireless
communications
and commercial communications
The ability to deliver Omni and yagi antennas designed • Guarulhos International and Congonhas Airports, São Paulo, Brazil:
for Positive Train Control (PTC) initiatives in-building GSM, GPRS, EDGE and UMTS wireless communications
turnkey solutions for optimized
communications in North America
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In-tunnel solutions
that set the global standard
Highly reliable and available RFS incorporates cutting-edge, fail-safe RFS’ selection as the systems integrator As the systems integrator, RFS is providing
communications in tunnels technologies and redundant design for the TETRA wireless communications a complete TETRA wireless communications
concepts to target the areas that matter system along the Beijing Metro Changping system and related services, including The in-tunnel leader
is a mission-critical and most in in-tunnel wireless communications: Line demonstrates its unrivalled global coverage design, delivery of TETRA digital in China
commercial necessity along system reliability and availability, network leadership in delivery and deployment radio commu-nications system and related
Success in China – the world
rail lines, metro lines and performance and coverage. of in-tunnel wireless communications equipment, site surveys, supervision, system
leader in metro and high-
roadways. RFS designs and solutions. commissioning and acceptance as well as speed railway projects – is the
Our in-tunnel coverage designs are based project and documentation management. benchmark for success in the
delivers best-in-class systems on passive distribution technologies, RFS won the Changping Line contract transportation industry. RFS
for mission-critical and including the world-renowned RADIAFLEX over both local and global competitors Leading-edge technology to meet is the undisputed leader in
in-tunnel coverage solutions
commercial applications in radiating cables. They are backed by due to its superior design and services in-tunnel coverage demands
in China with more than
multi-carrier, multi-service RFS’ wide range of passive and active capabilities and its proven reputation The Changping Line tunnel coverage 50 percent of the in-tunnel
supporting technologies, including bi- RFS in-tunnel coverage solutions minimize for excellence. In 2009, RFS successfully designs are based on RFS’ RADIAFLEX wireless coverage market.
tunnel environments. As the directional amplifiers and RF-over-fiber the total number of system components designed and integrated the TETRA radiating cables, supported by a wide
RFS cable and antenna solutions
globally acknowledged expert backbones, along with installation to ensure system availability and reduce wireless communications system for range of passive and active technologies, have been deployed in tunnels
in in-tunnel RF coverage accessories – all designed for ease-of- maintenance costs. They are also fully the Beijing Metro Line 4. including TETRA fiber optic repeater along numerous metro and rail
systems, RFS brings nearly installation and high performance in scalable and expandable to meet future systems, antennas and accessories to lines across China, including the:
harsh tunnel environments. requirements. meet precise coverage, traffic and route
40 years of experience and requirements.
• Beijing Metro
• Shanghai Metro
know-how gained from • Shenzhen Metro
CN Combining Network OMU Optical Master Unit CELLFLEX Cable
installing many hundreds of PS Power Splitter RU Remote Unit RADIAFLEX Cable RFS’ innovative TETRA fiber optic repeater • Shenyang Metro
• Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou
coverage systems for metros BTS Base Transceiver Station Fiber Optic Cable system is specifically designed for long-
Railway
distance metro environments. It will allow
and for rail and road tunnels RFS to ensure reliable signal relays across
• Wenzhou-Fuzhou High-Speed
Railway
around the world. RFS’ success the largest number of repeaters to be
in one of the world’s most deployed along a metro line in recent years.
challenging environments from
an RF perspective highlights
our expertise in in-tunnel
wireless coverage. ” We were very impressed by RFS’ outstanding
expertise and rich experience in the area of in-tunnel
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RADIAFLEX: The optimal RF-over-fiber
confined-coverage solution repeater systems
Confined coverage for Ideal for confined Radiating cables for your For the most demanding
today and tomorrow coverage applications specific requirements in-tunnel requirements
Wireless has moved The RADIAFLEX family of cables To meet the demands of different locations To ensure highly reliable
features a unique broadband design, and applications, RADIAFLEX cables are and available commercial
indoors – and RADIAFLEX providing confined coverage solutions available in seven distinct series: radio services in the longest
is an important part of the that will meet transportation operators’ of tunnels and mission-
solution. RADIAFLEX is needs today and tomorrow. ALF/RLF series – Heavy-duty wideband radiating critical communications
the world’s leading “leaky cables for multi-use applications in tunnels of all in all tunnels, RFS offers
Broadband solution kinds. high-capacity RF-over-
feeder” cable solution. RADIAFLEX cables support all major services fiber repeater systems.
Designed to deliver from 75 MHz to 6 GHz, making them RLK series – Low coupling-loss radiating cables for
These in-tunnel signal
tunnel and building applications.
contoured RF indoor optimally suited for multi-operator and distribution systems
multi-band applications. support multiple operators,
coverage, RFS RADIAFLEX RLV (VARIO) series – Variable or staged coupling-
loss radiating cables that enable nearly constant providing coverage for
cables provide a scalable Flame and fire retardant
2G, 3G, 4G, TETRA
RADIAFLEX cables are low-smoke and system loss and low amplitude variation.
and practical means of and GSM-R in bands
halogen-free to meet all major international
tailoring RF coverage in RAY series – Radiating cables that are optimized for ranging from 380 MHz
flame- and fire-retardancy standards.
high frequencies and digital applications where low to 2700 MHz.
even the most challenging coupling loss is required.
Low loss
confined spaces. Featuring low longitudinal and RADIAFLEX cables support a wide RCF series – Small-bending radii radiating cables RFS’ RF-over-fiber repeater systems are HSPA-
coupling losses, RADIAFLEX cables range of applications, including: with corrugated outer conductors for heavy-duty and LTE-ready, providing the flexibility needed
are available with optional “vario”
applications. to meet a variety of system topologies, output
coupling loss configurations for Wireless telephony (analog, 2G / 3G, 4G
digital, including LTE, TETRA and GSM-R) power and band combination needs. They
longer installation runs. RSF series – Flexible radiating cables with
include integrated, heavy-duty fiber remote
Mission-critical communications corrugated outer conductors for in-vehicle
Comprehensive range units that can be deployed up to 20 km
applications.
With diameters spanning 1/2-inch to Trunked radio (12.4 mi) from the master unit. With support
1-5/8-inch, RADIAFLEX cables are available RHCA series – Plenum-rated air dielectric radiating for extended distances, fewer optical fibers are
AM and FM radio and television
with different jacketing, coupling losses cables for use in buildings where the highest needed, less power is consumed and floor space
and bending radii. DAB and DVB services standard of flame and fire retardance is required. requirements are minimized.
RFS SOLUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION
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In-building solutions
tailored to meet your needs
There is no standard rail or metro station, no standard airport terminal or ship. Each
environment presents unique communications challenges and each transportation operator has PS Power Splitter
DC Directional Coupler
unique application requirements. RFS supplies end-to-end in-building coverage solutions that CN Combining Network
With RFS’ in-building communications RFS’ 40 years of in-building design, RFS provides all of the components RFS plenum-rated wideband cables Due to their low attenuation,
solutions, transportation operators in all development and installation experience needed to implement an in-building deliver outstanding electrical outstanding heat transfer properties
sectors (rail, metro, road, air and maritime) is supported by the market’s broadest DAS. Together, these components performance and support all wireless and temperature-stabilized dielectric
gain reliable communications from floor- selection of passive and active in- support a wide variety of applications in-building applications. These air materials, RFS plenum-rated cables offer
to-floor, sector-to-sector, deck-to-deck and building RF technologies, including: and frequency bands from 380 MHz dielectric coaxial cables are CATVP-rated, a safe, long-term opera-ting life at high-
office-to-office no matter how varied and to 6 GHz and are particularly well with low flame-spread and low-smoke transmit power levels.
complex their needs. Distributed antenna systems suited to distribution of cellular services characteristics. With this combination
Broadband cabling solutions in the 698 MHz to 2700 MHz of features, RFS plenum-rated cables RFS plenum-rated cables feature:
RFS focuses on providing premium Point-of interface solutions frequency range. are ideal for use within the ceiling
Support for a wide range technologies
performance solutions that deliver capacity RF-over-fiber extension systems area defined as the “environmental air
and applications, including LMR,
and QoS for a true in-building broadband Our DAS portfolio includes: handling space” as well as for more
public safety, 700 MHz LTE, cellular,
wireless experience. Because they are based Together, these solutions support traditional plenum applications.
CELLFLEX® and CELLFLEX Lite paging, PCS/AWS, Wi-Fi and WiMAX
on passive RF technologies, RFS in-building a wide variety of in-building
low-loss foam dielectric coaxial cables in bands ranging from 450 MHz to
solutions are virtually maintenance-free. communications, including: RFS plenum-rated cables are tested in
5900 MHz.
This unique combination of technology accordance with the US National Fire
High-performance RADIAFLEX
and ease-of-support ensures premium Analog security and emergency services Protection Agency (NFPA) testing method A solid outer conductor that creates
radiating cables
return-on-investment and minimizes Paging services 262, ensuring they meet the most a continuous RFI/EMI shield to minimize
RFS SOLUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION
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Outdoor solutions for trackside
and roadside communications
Solutions for safety and highly PTC solutions for Ultra-rugged broadband
available communications North American rail operators antennas for repeater sites
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Four corners of the globe:
RFS is tried, tested and true
Mobile coverage Brazil’s two busiest Turnkey GSM services Commercial services Enabling GSM-R Ensuring safety Wireless Leveraging RFS Cyprus airport Commercial radio
for Singapore’s metro airports enjoy in- for the Hong Kong for Bangkok’s metro communications along China’s high- communications in expertise in China’s gets vital wireless coverage in the
building coverage Metro in the UK speed railway the world’s longest Shenzhen Metro services Sydney Harbour
road tunnel Tunnel
As part of its overall In São Paulo, Brazil, RFS’ ability to deliver A turnkey wireless The United Kingdom’s With trains traveling At 24.5 km (15.2 mi) RFS provided the RF RFS provided mobile An RFS RF distribution
mandate to provide Guarulhos International turnkey solutions indoor solution from RFS Network Rail relied at speeds of up to long, the Laerdal road commercial, TETRA operators MTN Cyprus system enables
indoor coverage for Airport and Congonhas for optimized brought multi-carrier, on RFS to enable its 200 km/h (124.2 tunnel in western Norway and security wireless and Cyta with a complete commercial radio
Singapore’s Metropolitan Airport both relied on RFS communications made multi-band commercial mission-critical GSM-R mi/h), safety is a critical is the world’s longest communications active indoor wireless coverage along a key
Area Network (MAN), RFS to design, implement, it the right choice to services to Thailand’s communications. RFS concern for China’s road tunnel. Reliable subsystems along solution that ensures stretch of the Sydney
brought mobile coverage test and project manage provide PCS 1900 first underground rail provided CELLFLEX prestigious Ningbo- wireless coverage is the 32 km (19.9 mi) Larnaca International Harbour Tunnel,
to the Singapore Metro’s solutions for in-building services along more system – the Bangkok cables and accessories Taizhou-Wenzhou railway essential for emergency Shenzhen Metro Line Airport’s travelers and a major road tunnel in
stations and trains. RFS GSM 1800, GPRS, than 100 km of tunnels Blue Line. RFS relied on for the radio sites and (also known as the and personnel commu- 3 and its 22 stations. personnel can connect Australia. In addition
provided turnkey design EDGE and UMTS 2100 and 44 stations in the its RADIAFLEX radiating RADIAFLEX radiating Yong-Tai-Wen railway). nications, accident The results ensure that to world-class mobile to assisting with the
services and solutions for wireless coverage. The Hong Kong Metro. RFS cables, feeder cables, cables and accessories To ensure continuous prevention and fire personnel, passengers services. A vital element RF solution design, RFS
all of the RF equipment fully passive solutions provided design, supply, antennas and couplers to for the 36 rail tunnels. GSM-R coverage within safety. With RFS’ proven and public safety of the ultramodern supplied base station
required for indoor GSM are also ready to support installation, installation design, supply and install RFS’ ability to deliver the tunnels along the in-tunnel wireless authorities can access airport terminal, the antennas, RADIAFLEX
900, GSM 1800 and Wi-Fi in the 800 MHz supervision, testing, the complete wireless cables that exceeded entire length of the 260- technology, travelers, wireless communications sophisticated wireless in- radiating cables and
3G mobile services for to 2500 MHz range and commissioning, training, solution along 20 km design requirements and km (161.6-mi) railway, workers and public at all times. RFS’ in- building system provides remote management for
Singapore’s MAN. UHF communications at maintenance and project (12.4 mi) of tunnel and to provide local service RFS supplied RADIAFLEX safety authorities can depth understanding of GSM and UMTS coverage the fiber-fed repeaters
RFS SOLUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION
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RFS Services: Why RFS?
Turnkey solutions for A worldwide leader in wireless
optimized communications and broadcast infrastructure
Decades of experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance RF Customers know they can count on RFS For over a century, RFS has been at the
equipment has made RFS very successful in the global marketplace. In addition for comprehensive logistical capabilities, forefront of the wireless communication
to supplying all of the products and solutions needed to enable a broad range flawless execution and outstanding industry through its unwavering commitment
of in-tunnel, in-building and outdoor wireless communications, RFS has extensive technical skills and support. The company’s to design and develop the world’s most
international experience in providing a complete range of services – from basic dedicated shipment coordinators, hotline advanced technology in the field. Dedicated
system design to full turnkey solutions. Our experience includes designing, staff and on-site engineers go well beyond R&D teams, along with a privileged
installing and commissioning complex broadband wireless solutions across mere technology, striving to offer tailored partnership with Bell Labs, are at the source
China, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Americas. solutions to meet even the most complex of breakthroughs that are ensuring the
site-engineering and delivery challenges. mobility of an increasingly wireless world.
Radio Frequency Systems
(RFS) is a global designer and
A world of services to choose from manufacturer of cable, antenna
RFS’ value-added services match the RFS is at the frontier of wireless technology
exact needs of business partners large innovation, sustaining the boldest ventures
To meet transportation operators’ needs for both mission-critical and commercial and tower systems, along
and small. to enhance the way people communicate
wireless services, RFS’ turnkey solutions for optimized communications include a with active and passive RF
and live.
wide range of essential services: conditioning modules, providing
total-package solutions
for wireless and broadcast
Consulting Commissioning infrastructure. Ever-present quality A truly global
Helping transportation operators choose the Getting new solutions up and guarantee company
right technologies and the right deployment running without delay RFS serves OEMs, distributors,
strategy the first time systems integrators, operators
Acceptance testing From design to manufacture, ISO 9001 With on-the-ground personnel in more
Site survey Proving new solutions meet transportation and installers in the broadcast,
and ISO 14001 certification standards than 20 countries and on every continent,
Setting the stage for successful deployments operators’ specific requirements and KPI’s wireless communications, land-
encompass all aspects of RFS’ business RFS always delivers on its commitments,
mobile and microwave market
worldwide. Every product RFS ships has providing a comprehensive range of
System design Training sectors.
stood up to the most stringent technical, premium products, systems and services. Its
Leveraging our broad experience and Providing personnel with the knowledge
environmental and quality control tests, clients benefit from all the advantages of a
deep technical expertise required for smooth daily operations As an ISO-compliant organi-
continuously meeting and surpassing global supplier, while relying on dedicated
zation with manufacturing
Project management Maintenance the expectations of a long list of wireless support from RFS’ local engineering,
and customer-service facilities
Keeping complex, multi-provider Reducing the risk of failures and carriers, transportation and utility operators, manufacturing and shipping teams.
that span the globe, RFS offers
deployments on-schedule and on-budget system downtime and broadcasters.
cutting-edge engineering
RFS’ products, systems and personnel can
Supervision capabilities, superior field
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