S8L-OBEMCPAOneBase Cell Extender OBE-DB-X

Andrew Corporation – Base Station Systems Group Proprietary – Use pursuant to Company Instruction OneBase™ Cell Extender Model: OBE-DB-X Operation Instruction December 20, 2006 Version. 1.0 Reference Numbers: FCC ID: S8L-OBEMCPA IC:2237F-OBEMCPA Andrew Corporation – Base Station Systems Group Page 1 Proprietary – Use pursuant to Company Instruction Introduction: The OneBase™ Cell Extender subrack is a high-power, mixed-mode RF front-end equipment solution which provides signal amplification and conditioning for both uplink and downlink cellular base station signals. It is a highly modular design, consisting of a minimal set of unique field-replaceable units, capable of being configured and scaled for a variety of system level capacities and air interfaces including TDMA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA, WCDMA and analog air interfaces. System Specifications: System specifications for the OneBase™ Cell Extender Subrack are: Parameter Specification Frequency Bands 850 MHz Band Tx: 869-894 MHz 1900 MHz Band Tx: 1930-1990 MHz 25 MHz (29 MHz for -20dB bandwidth, nominal) Operation Bandwidth 60 MHz (70 MHz for -20dB bandwidth, nominal) Input / Output Impedances 50 Ohms Supply Voltage +21 VDC to +30 VDC Nominal Passband Gain (dB) 55 dB +/- 1 dB Power Amplifier Module Power Rating 135 Watts Subrack Capacity 4 MCPAs Total Rated Mean Output Power 426 Watts (+56.3 dBm) Supported Output Power (Typical) 40 Watts/carrier (WCDMA) 25 Watts/carrier (TDMA) 25 Watts/carrier (CDMA) 25 Watts/carrier (GSM/EDGE) DC current draw <140 Amps per Subrack In-Band emissions -13 dBm/MHz Receive Path Noise Figure 3.5 dB Andrew Corporation – Base Station Systems Group Page 2 Proprietary – Use pursuant to Company Instruction Functional Blocks: The OneBase™ Cell Extender subrack is comprised of the following functional blocks: − RFIM (Radio Frequency Interface Module): − MCPAs (Multi-carrier Power Amplifiers—850 MHz or 1900 MHz) − SCM (Switch Combiner Module) − Filter Module (850 MHz or 1900 MHz) − PDP (Power Distribution Panel) − Inputs and Outputs Inputs and Outputs: The amplifier is powered from a DC supply voltage which can range from 20VDC-to- 30VDC (with a nominal voltage of 27 VDC). The DC power is brought into the subrack at a terminal that is in the back of the subrack. The RF signal is brought into the RFIM, passes into the amplifers, then through the SCM which is blind-mate connected to the amplifiers, and finally into the Filter Modules and subsequent antenna ports. Andrew Corporation – Base Station Systems Group Page 3 Proprietary – Use pursuant to Company Instruction System Pictures: Front View Rear View Andrew Corporation – Base Station Systems Group Page 4 Proprietary – Use pursuant to Company Instruction Alarm System: Alarms and operating state are communicated to the BTS via connections to the “Alarm Terminal Block” at the back of the subrack. The terminal block is internally connected to dry-contact relays which are located in the MCPA subracks. ALARM CATEGORY SEVERITY Minor Conditions that do not immediately affect system operation, but lead to more serious problems if ignored. Major Conditions that directly affect amplifier operation (e.g. reduced gain), but allow the system to continue operating. Critical Conditions which result in sector shutdown, preventing any further cellular call traffic. MCPA LEDs MCPA LED Status Alarm Severity Possible Failure Modes Green: “ON” Yellow: ON” Red: “ON” Initial Power-up of MCPAs. NONE LEDs all “ON” simultaneously for about 2 seconds. Green: “ON” Normal Operation NONE Green: “ON” Yellow: ON” Minor 1. MCPA Fan(s) failure 2. MCPA high internal temperature (approximately between 80°C and 90°C). 3. MCPA values indicating: Poor Return Loss (3-8 dB) Yellow: ON” Major 1. RF disabled via MCPA panel switch or RFIM command 2. RF Overdrive (gain reduced) 3. DC voltage out of normal range Red: “ON” Critical 1. MCPA internal failure 2. RF Overdrive (> 10 dB) 3. MCPA high internal temperature (above approximately 90°C). 4. MCPA values indicating: Poor Return Loss (0-3 dB) Andrew Corporation – Base Station Systems Group Page 5 Proprietary – Use pursuant to Company Instruction RFIM LEDs RFIM LED Status Alarm Severity Possible Failure Modes Green: “ON” Yellow: “ON” Red: “ON” Initial Power-up of MCPAs. NONE Green: “ON” Yellow: “FLASHING” Booting or remote loading of RFIM Firmware NONE Green: “ON” Normal Operation NONE Green: “ON” Yellow: “ON” Minor 1. RFIM internal temperature high (over approximately 75°C) 2. “Minor” failure from one or more MCPAs as follows: a. MCPA Fan(s) failure b. MCPA high internal temperature (approximately between 80°C and 90°C) c. MCPA values indicating: Poor Return Loss (3–8 dB) 3. Filter Module high internal temperature (above approximately 80°C) Green: “ON” Red: “FLASHING” Major 1. “Major” failure or one or more MCPAs as follows: a. RF disabled via MCPA panel switch or RFIM command b. RF Overdrive (gain reduced) c. DC voltage our of normal range 2. Communications problem from RFIM to Filter Module. 3. Filter Module current out of range. Green: “ON” Red: “ON” Critical 1. RFIM self test fails. 2. RFIM internal regulators failed. 3. Filter Module missing or loose. Filter Module thumbscrew(s) not tight. Filter Module thumbscrew switch “OPEN”. 4. Filter Module indicating: Poor Return Loss (0-3 dB) 5. Sector cannot process traffic (i.e. MCPA module(s) failure). FILTER MODULE LEDs Filter Module LED status Alarm Severity Possible Failure Modes Green #1: “ON” Green #2: “ON” Normal Operation NONE Red #1: “ON” Critical Replace Filter Module Red #2: “ON” Critical Replace Filter Module Andrew Corporation – Base Station Systems Group Page 6 Proprietary – Use pursuant to Company Instruction Installation and Operation Set-Up Each OneBase™Cell Extender subrack is specifically designed for a specific cellular system by using the correct combination of components and the correct electrical wiring and RF cabling of these components. 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Chris Harvey From: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Andrew Corporation, FCC ID: S8L-OBEMCPA, Assessment NO.: AN06T6393, Noti... Attachments: Cell-partlist-value.pdf; Cell_Full_Viewlrg1-full.jpg; PCS_Full_Viewlrg1-full.jpg; partlist-1- valuePCS1900.pdf Page 1 of 1 1/4/2007 In a message dated 12/23/2006 7:03:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Dear Wei Li I have reviewed the above referenced TCB Application and find that the following items are needed before the review can be completed: 1. There was no test report submitted for this dual band multi channel extender. Please submit a test report documenting compliance with the FCC Rule Parts 22 & 24 and the FCC Amplifier/Booster guide as well as the Industry Canada requirements for the associated IC application AN06I1913. Once these reports are received the applications will need to be reviewed again. 2. Please provide internal photographs with better resolution and clarity. The FCC acceptable criteria is that the components can be resolved and markings be read. 3. The Parts List exhibit submitted is actually a module list. Please submit a component/parts list as required by the FCC. The items indicated above must be submitted before processing can continue on the above referenced application. Failure to provide the requested information within 30 days of the original e-mail date may result in application dismissal and forfeiture of the filing fee. Also, please note that partial responses increase processing time and should not be submitted. Any questions about the content of this correspondence should be directed to the e-mail address listed below the name of the sender. Best regards, Chris Harvey [email protected] Dear Chris, Thanks for the reply. Here are the answers: For Q1: Have the problem for sending the reports. Will get it fixed asap. For Q2: The detailed pics are attached as jpg format since the conversion to PDF will reduce the picture quality when generating reasonable files. For Q3: Detailed Parts lists are attched as two files. Please be advised files for Q2 &Q3 are confidential. Also the PAs used in this subrack already have the FCC approval ( S8L-100254MCPA etc..). Happy Holidays! Regards, Wei

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Electromagnetic Emission Compliance Test Report Equipment Under Test (EUT) OneBase Cell Extender OBE-DB-X Applicant Andrew Corporation In Accordance With FCC Part 22, Subpart H FCC Part 24, Subpart E Test by Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Authorized by Wei Li Lab Manager Signature Date December 20, 2006 AC Lab Report Number 0048-061009-01 The test result in this report is supported and covered by the NVLAP accreditation. Lab Code:200101-0 Advanced Compliance Laboratory 6 Randolph Way Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Tel: (908) 927 9288 Fax: (908) 927 0728 EUT: OneBase Cell Extender FCC ID: S8L-OBEMCPA Model No.: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 2 of 309 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Index Section 1. Summary of Test Results....................................................................... 3 Section 2. General Equipment Specification......................................................... 5 Section 3. RF Output Power....................................................................................... 7 Section 4. Occupied Bandwidth................................................................................ 9 Section 5. Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals..................................... 71 Section 6. Field Strength of Spurious................................................................. 277 Section 7. Frequency Stability.............................................................................. 288 Section 8. Out of Band Rejection......................................................................... 290 Section 9. Test Equipment List............................................................................. 292 Section 10. FCC ID Labeling.................................................................................. 293 Section 11. Maximum Permissible Exposure.................................................... 294 Section 12. Setup Photos....................................................................................... 295 Section 13. EUT Photos........................................................................................... 299 EUT: OneBase Cell Extender FCC ID: S8L-OBEMCPA Model No.: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 3 of 309 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Section 1. Summary of Test Results Manufacturer: Andrew Corporation Model No.: OneBase Cell Extender OBE-DB-X S/N: P001 General: All measurements are traceable to national standards These tests were conducted on a sample of the equipment for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Part 22 & Part 24. New Submission Production Unit Class II Permissive Change Pre-Production Unit THIS TEST REPORT RELATES ONLY TO THE ITEM(S) TESTED. THE FOLLOWING DEVIATIONS FROM, ADDITIONS TO, OR EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TEST SPECIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. “See Summary of Test Data” NVLAP LAB CODE: 200101-0 Advance Compliance Laboratory, Inc. authorizes the above named company to reproduce this report provided it is reproduced in its entirety and for use by the company’s employees only. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. Advance Compliance Laboratory, Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report. This report applies only to the items tested. EUT: OneBase Cell Extender FCC ID: S8L-OBEMCPA Model No.: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 4 of 309 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Summary of Test Data 22.913(a) 500W ERP Complies RF Power Output 24.232(a) 100W EIRP Complies Occupied Bandwidth (Voice & SAT) 2.1049(i) Mask N/A* Occupies Bandwidth (Wideband Data) 2.1049(i) Mask N/A* Occupied Bandwidth (Digital) 2.1049(i) Mask Complies 22.917 -13 dBm Complies Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals 24.238 -13 dBm Complies 22.917 -13 dBm Complies Field Strength of Spurious Emissions 24.238 -13 dBm E.I.R.P. Complies 22.355 1.5 ppm N/A* Frequency Stability 24.235 0.05 ppm N/A* * These items are NOT applied to the EUT. The estimated uncertainty of the test result is given as following. The method of uncertainty calculation is provided in Advanced Compliance Lab. Doc. No. 0048-01-01. Prob. Dist.Uncertainty(dB) Uncertainty(dB) Uncertainty(dB) 30-1000MHz 1-6.5GHz Conducted Combined Std. Uncertainty u c norm. ±2.36 ±2.99 ±1.83 Wei Li Date: December 20, 2006 Lab Manager Advanced Compliance Lab EUT: OneBase Cell Extender FCC ID: S8L-OBEMCPA Model No.: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 5 of 309 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Section 2. General Equipment Specification Supply Voltage 27VDC Cellular DL/869-894MHz PCS DL/1930-1990MHz Frequency Range Modulation CDMA 2000 WCDMA GSM EDGE TDMA Output Impedance 50ohm Total Rated Power 426W (+56.3dBm) Typical Operating Power/carrier WCDMA: 40W CDMA/GSM/EDGE/TDMA: 25W F1-F1 F1-F2 N/A Frequency Translation Software Duplexer Change Full Band Coverage DC voltages and DC currents per 2.1033(c)(8) The input supply to the transmitter was set at 27 Volts DC. The RF power output was measured with the indicated voltage and current applied into the final RF amplifying device(s). OBE-DB-X Amplifier RF Output, DC Current and RF Input Power are all average values. Measured Rated RF output: 56.29dBm ( 426W) Measured DC voltage: 27.0V Measured DC current: 128.7A Measured Minimum RF output (1PA): 13.42dBm (22mW) Measured DC voltage: 27.0V Measured DC current: 13.2A Tune-up procedure per 2.1033(c) (9) There are no user accessible adjustments or tuning in this amplifier. All necessary adjustments and tuning are performed during manufacture of the product. Any …

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EUT: OneBase Cell Extender Model: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 147 of 162 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Section 11. Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE estimate is given per 2.1091 of FCC Rules: Calculation Equation: S d GP 20 10 282.0 + ×= Where, P--max. Output Power, G—Antenna Gain and S—Power Density Factor from §1.1310. Plug all three items into the equation, and yields, Power Density MPE Limit (mW/ cm 2 ) Output Power (dBm) Server Antenna Gain (dBi) Donor Antenna Gain (dBi) Server MPE Distance (cm) Donor MPE Distance (cm) NOTE: For mobile or fixed location transmitters, the minimum separation distance is 20 cm, even if calculations indicate that the MPE distance would be less. N/A FOR THIS CASE ----AMPLIFIER ONLY, NO ATENNNA PRESENT.

EUT: OneBase Cell Extender Model: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 148 of 162 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Section 12. Setup Photos RF Output Power EUT: OneBase Cell Extender Model: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 149 of 162 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminal EUT: OneBase Cell Extender Model: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 150 of 162 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Occupied Bandwidth EUT: OneBase Cell Extender Model: OBE-DB-X Report Number: 0048-061009-01 Page 151 of 162 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 6 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Field Strength of Spurious