Digivance™

Long-Range Coverage Solution

SMR/ESMR System

Digivance™ – ADC’s Digital Advantage for

Improving Wireless Capacity, Coverage and
Customer Retention
ADC, a leading solution provider for distributing and
enhancing wireless capacity and coverage, now offers the
Digivance™ Long-Range Coverage Solution (LRCS).
The Digivance LRCS improves wireless networks by
extending seamless wireless coverage from existing cell
sites to hard-to-reach areas or distributing capacity from
centralized radio suites. Part of ADC’s Digivance family of
digital radio frequency (RF) transport solutions, the
Digivance LRCS is fully compatible with ADC’s Digivance
Indoor Coverage Solution. The Digivance family offers
flexible, scalable solutions to fit various applications from
a single building to a campus to a large city center area
and beyond.

Features:

• Flexible architecture enables macro network coverage

to be distributed over individual or multiple point-to-
point optical RF transport links
• All-digital transport enables transition to optional
capabilities such as free space optics links and coarse
wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM)
• Digital RF transport is transparent to air modulation
standards; e.g., iDEN®, GSM, CDMA, etc.
• Remote alarm monitoring from the network operations
center (NOC) reduces troubleshooting time
• Local alarm networking of multiple systems for
monitoring and control

iDEN® is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.

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Overview
With the increasing popularity of wireless devices,
subscribers expect to have coverage at any time
in any place they may be. This requires service
providers to increase capacity, which is typically
done by adding new cell sites. However, with city
center areas becoming more congested and local
government zoning regulations increasingly more
stringent, obtaining permits for new wireless cell
Digivance™ LRCS
sites is becoming nearly impossible. Extending
service to these hard-to-reach areas can be quite
challenging. ADC’s Digivance™ LRCS is a cost-
effective solution for extending or distributing
capacity from base stations to other areas that
require coverage.
Application
The Digivance LRCS is the only long-range
RF distribution solution to offer a fully digital
platform. By using patented technology, the
Digivance LRCS digitizes the entire designated
RF band, digitally transports it over fiber, and
reconstructs the signal at full bandwidth,
regardless of modulation technology or data rate.
Digital RF transport allows the signals to be
replicated at full dynamic range, regardless of the
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fiber length, which increases the capability for
data throughput. As advanced, high data rate
broadband services are rolled out, networks with a
Digivance LRCS backbone will be ready.
Digivance LRCS offers a flexible architecture to
distribute wireless capacity. Its versatility and small
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size allow service providers to quickly deploy
networks in dense urban areas where zoning
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restrictions often hinder installation of base
stations. Centralization of base station capacity
Digivance LRCS
Remote Unit
EBTS Site
Host
Host
Digivance LRCS Host Units
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can also be realized using Digivance LRCS, which
allows service providers to further benefit by
reducing capital expenditures and annual
operating costs. ADC’s digital RF transport
technology is also conducive to enhancements,
such as free space optical laser links instead of
physical fiber connections and CWDM capabilities.
The CWDM option allows multiple transmit and
receive paths over a single fiber cable, thus
reducing annual fiber lease costs. Free space
optical laser links overcome fiber availability issues,
as well as enable service providers a means to
deploy wireless capacity in specific dense urban
areas in just days.
System Description
The Digivance LRCS is an all-digital RF distribution
system that optically transports RF signals to
difficult coverage areas such as tunnels, canyons,
and even congested city center locations. One
point-to-point RF transport link consists of a host
unit, remote unit, and element management software.
The Digivance LRCS Host Unit is typically rack-
mounted at the enhanced base transceiver station
(EBTS) site or co-located with other host units at a
centralized base station radio (BR) suite. The RF
signal is transported digitally over fiber optic cable
connecting the host to a remote unit. The
Digivance LRCS Remote Unit is positioned near
the area requiring coverage and interfaces with
an antenna to distribute the RF signal. The
distance between the Digivance LRCS Host Unit
and Remote Unit is limited only by time delay
requirements of system modulation standards
(iDEN, GSM, CDMA, etc.), which is typically about
20 kilometers.
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Remote Unit
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Three configurations of the Digivance™ LRCS Element Management System
system are available to meet the needs of nearly
Digivance EMS provides operational and
any application. The non-diversity version, with a
maintenance capability for the Digivance LRCS. The
single Rx channel, is the most cost-effective
Digivance EMS consists of a personal computer
solution and provides balanced path performance
(PC) using a Windows® operating system, ADC-
when used with non-diversity EBTSs. The dual
furnished Java-based software package, an ASCII-
Tx/dual Rx version of Digivance LRCS has the
based RS-232 capable terminal, and RS-232 cables.
benefit of a second, independent Rx channel that
is used to provide coverage in high mobile traffic The Digivance EMS can simultaneously monitor a
applications such as urban canyons. For example, network of Digivance LRCS links by daisy-chaining
Digivance™ LRCS

locating one Rx channel on each of two sides of a
building provides coverage to two street-level
canyons with the use of only one Digivance LRCS
link. Two Tx outputs are provided to pair up with
each Rx channel. The dual Tx/dual Rx version can
be reconfigured in the field to provide a third
single Tx/dual Rx version of Digivance LRCS. This
version is typically used with diversity EBTSs when
improved reverse path sensitivity is needed. The
single Rx configuration requires two fiber optic
cables. Optionally, the wave division multiplexing
feature allows transport over a single fiber. An
additional fiber is required for dual Rx
configurations.
the alarm interfaces of up to 24 Digivance LRCS
Host Units. Each of the host units are connected
through a controller area network bus, and the PC
can be connected to any of the host units.
Digivance EMS has the ability to download
software, change parameters, and monitor alarms.
It also provides three levels of alarms: software
reporting, LEDs, and external contacts. The
Digivance EMS, with a laptop PC, can also be used
for field test and troubleshooting at each Digivance
LRCS Remote Unit. In addition, off-site functionality
is accomplished through a terminal at the (NOC).

Multiple Digivance LRCS links can be readily

deployed as a system to distribute capacity and
provide coverage to larger areas, such as an entire
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Remote
city center area. The Digivance Element Manager Unit 1

System (EMS) provides operational and

maintenance capabilities for up to 24 Digivance
Up to
LRCS links. 20 km Remote
or more Unit 2
Host Unit
1

Host Unit
2
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Up to
20 km
or more
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Host Unit Remote

24
Unit 24

Up to
20 km
or more

NOC
ASCII Terminal

Digivance EMS

Host Site

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 Digivance™ LRCS SMR/ESMR System
Host Site Capabilities
Digivance™ EMS performs the following functions
at the host site:
• Provides real-time information regarding
faults
• Displays various system level values (voltages,
RF, power, etc.)
• Records and generates history reports with
Digivance™ LRCS

time and date stamps

• Adjusts performance related parameters of
the host unit and remote unit
• Permits placement of host and remote unit
into standby mode
The Digivance EMS software provides a windowed
• Allows download of new software versions display of detailed information for the operator.
to the host unit and remote units

Off-Site Capabilities
Digivance EMS peforms the following functions at
off-site locations such as the NOC:
• Provides real-time information regarding
faults
• Displays various system level values (voltages,
RF, power, etc.)
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• Adjusts performance-related parameters of

the host unit and remote unit
• Permits placement of host and remote unit
into standby mode
The Digivance EMS provides real-time data to the
operator at the NOC through an ASCII-based,
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The output at the NOC is provided in a simplified

RS-232-capable terminal. The ASCII terminal at text format.
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the NOC communicates to the PC at the host site

through an RS-232 port.

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Host Unit
The rack-mountable Digivance™ LRCS Host Unit is
typically located at a remote EBTS or a facility
building housing a suite of EBTSs near the area
requiring coverage. On the forward path, the host
unit digitizes the designated RF band and digitally
transports it over singlemode fiber to the remote
unit. On the reverse path, the host unit receives the
digitized signal and converts it to RF. The host unit
also collects alarm information from the remote unit.
For system deployments, multiple links can be
networked together at the same EBTS site. Host
units can be daisy-chained together to allow
monitoring and control of multiple links from a
single user interface. Local monitoring and control
functions can be performed either directly through
the host unit or via a PC.
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Remote Unit
The Digivance LRCS Remote Unit is an outdoor
cabinet that is either pole-mounted, floor-
mounted, or mounted on the side of a building.
On the forward path, the remote unit receives the
digitized signals from the host unit and converts
the signal back into RF to be distributed via an
externally mounted antenna. On the reverse path,
the remote unit digitizes the designated RF band
and digitally transports it over singlemode fiber to
the host unit. In addition to sending alarm
notifications to the Digivance EMS through

software, the Digivance LCRS Remote Unit also

Remote alarm monitoring and control of the
features front panel alarm reporting. LEDs on the
Digivance LRCS system can also be performed from
front panel of the remote unit will change color
an off-site location or NOC. Communications
depending on the status of the unit. LED displays
to the NOC can be performed using a PC with
provide information regarding the following items:
a standard physical layer protocol.
• power
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In addition to sending alarm notifications to the • mode of system (active/standby)

Digivance EMS through software, the Digivance • indicate which unit is at fault
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LRCS Host Unit also features front panel alarm • RF conditions

reporting. LEDs on the front panel of the host unit • power amplifier fault
will change color depending on the status of the • antenna fault
unit. LED displays provide information regarding
the following items: Furthermore, alarm contact closures provide a final
level of alarming capability at the remote unit.
• power
Major and minor alarms are reported through
• mode of system (active/standby)
these contact alarm closures. The remote unit is
• indicate which unit is at fault
powered by an AC source.
• RF conditions
Furthermore, alarm contact closures provide major
and minor alarms. The host unit has two alarm
contacts that either report system operation is
seriously affected (major alarm) or system operation
is degraded (minor alarm). The host unit operates
on DC power.

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Typical Specifications
RF PARAMETERS
Forward Path
System Bandwidth: 15 MHz
Frequency Range: 851 to 866 MHz
Gain: 85 dB
Out-of-band Rejection: -40 dB bandwidth ≤30 MHz
Propagation Delay: 2 microseconds (excluding fiber)
Dynamic Range: -60 dBc
Peak to Average Ratio: 10 dB
Digivance™ LRCS

Intermodulation: -55 dBc at remote output

Maximum RF Input Level: -20 dBm composite at maximum attenuation
TX Insertion Loss: 2.5 dB
Output Power: 50 watt at PA output; 30 watt at antenna port
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM): 4%

Reverse Path
System Bandwidth: 15 MHz
Frequency Range: 806 to 821 MHz
Gain: 30 dB
Out-of-band Rejection: -40 dB bandwidth ≤30 MHz
Propagation Delay: 2 microseconds (excluding fiber)
Intermodulation: -62 dBc
Noise Figure: 8 dB
Maximum RF Output Level: -10 dBm composite at maximum gain
Dynamic Range (blocking): 75 dB
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM): 4%

OPTICAL
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Fiber Type: Singlemode, 9/125 µm

Fibers Required
Non-diversity: 1 with WDM; 2 without WDM
Dual TX/Dual RX (Diversity): 1 with CWDM; 2 with WDM; 3 without WDM
Forward Path Wavelength: 1550 nm
Reverse Path Wavelength: 1310 nm
Optical Budget: 17 dB
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POWER
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Host Unit Power Source: 21 to 60 Vdc, floating

Host Unit Input Current: 1A @ -48 Vdc
Remote Unit Power Source: 90 to 265 VAC; 47 to 63 Hz
Remote Unit Input Current: 9A @ 120 VAC
Remote Unit with Battery
Backup (optional): 1 hour

SOFTWARE
Minimum Equipment Required: PC with Windows® operating system (Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000)
• Pentium® processor-based computer
• Disk space requirements vary on the configuration
• 128 MB minimum for Digivance EMS software application
• Remaining hard drive configuration is dependent on data logging
requirements. The Digivance EMS software logs data onto the hard
drive until the user exits the EMS application.
• CD ROM drive
• Available communications port (RS-232)
Host unit daisy chain cable (accessory item)
Host unit PC cable (accessory item)
ASCII terminal at NOC

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Typical Specifications
PHYSICAL
Host Unit
Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.5" x 19" x 15.8" (8.89 x 48.26 x 40.13 cm)
Weight: 18 lbs. (8.16 kg)
Color: Black
Mounting Options: 19" or 23" rack
Remote Unit
Dimensions (HxWxD): 28.5" x 17.3" x 24" (72.39 x 43.94 x 60.96 cm)
Weight: 120 lbs. (54.43 kg) without battery backup
Digivance™ LRCS

Color: Putty White

Remote Unit Enclosure: NEMA 3R
Mounting Options: Wall mount; optional pole mount or pedestal bracket available

CONNECTORS
Optical Connectors: SC
RF Connectors: N female

ENVIRONMENTAL
Host Unit
Temperature
Operating: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)
Storage: -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)
Remote Unit
Temperature
Operating: -30ºC to 50ºC (-22ºF to 122ºF)
Storage: -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)
Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Lightning Protection: 20kA IEC 1000-4-5 8/20 µs waveform
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APPROVALS
Remote Unit Enclosure
UL/CUL Compliance: UL 50
FCC Acceptance: Part 90
Industry Canada: RSS-131

QUALITY Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality system

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Ordering Information

Description Catalog Number

Digivance LRCS System (Includes Host Unit and wall-mount Remote Unit)
SMR/ESMR System, non-diversity DGVL-202100SYS
SMR/ESMR System, dual TX/dual RX DGVL-202120SYS
Digivance LRCS Spare Modules
Host Unit, SMR/ESMR, non-diversity DGVL-202000HUR
Host Unit, SMR/ESMR, diversity DGVL-202010HUR
Remote Unit Power Amplifier Module, SMR/ESMR, 50 Watt DGVL-202000LPA
Remote Unit Spectrum Transport Module, SMR/ESMR, non-diversity DGVL-202000STM
Remote Unit Spectrum Transport Module, SMR/ESMR, dual TX/dual RX DGVL-202020STM

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