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DCC500 Series Products

Model Description

DCC500-A01 4 channel low power Active DAS tray with power monitoring and attenuation control (+18dBm maximum aver-

age input)

DCC550-A01 4 channel power monitoring only DAS tray

DCC560-A01 4 channel attenuation control only DAS Tray (+18 dBm maximum input)

DAS Control Rack (DCR) A broadband active multi-channel de-

vice with programmable uplink/down-

link variable attenuators and RMS power

monitors for remote or local access.

High Power Point of Interface (HPOI) Complimenting the DCR it attenuates

and splits duplexed RF signals from base

stations, repeaters, or small cells for the

purpose of conditioning the signal to an

active DAS head end.

MODELS*

(Other Band and Band Combinations are Available)

Power

Input Tx

Insertion

Loss Tx

EIA Rack

Height

700 MHz

Upper C

2100 MHz AWS 700 + 2100 MHz AWS

60 W 31 dB 2 RU DCC502-A48[C/D] [B/F] DCC506-A48[C/D] [B/F] DCC520-A48[C/D] [B/F]

20 W 31 dB 1 RU DCC502-A43[C/D] [B/F] DCC506-A43[C/D] [B/F] DCC520-A43[C/D] [B/F]

5 W 21 dB 1 RU DCC502-A37[C/D] [B/F] DCC506-A37[C/D] [B/F] DCC520-A37[C/D] [B/F]

.5 W 11 dB 1 RU DCC502-A27[C/D] [B/F] DCC506-A27[C/D] [B/F] DCC520-A27[C/D] [B/F]

Spectrum Analyzer A stand-alone multi-channel spectrum

measurement and analysis unit for

remote or local monitoring in a 1RU,

19” rack mountable tray.

Model Description

DCC590 8 Port Spectrum Analyzer, 1 RU, 19” Rack mountable tray

DCC591 4 Port Spectrum Analyzer, 1 RU, 19” Rack mountable tray

* Add BTS connector designator to end of model #: C for 4.1 - 9.5 DIN, D for 7 - 16 DIN. Location of BTS connector is designated by B for back or F for front panel

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DAS Control Rack (DCR)

DAS Control Rack (DCR) Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) have played a significant role in providing coverage and capacity to

in-building wireless communications. The proliferation of smart phones has grown the indoor DAS industry

and now pushes this industry to develop equipment that can easily monitor and control the multitude of

DAS installations.

Passive DAS trays have been valuable components in conditioning BTS signals going to and from DAS Head

End equipment. One function of a passive DAS tray is to split the duplex RF signal at the BTS into its simplex

transmit and receive components for fiber transmission out to the radio heads. Also, splitting the duplex

signal into transmit and receive components allows the DAS tray to monitor and individually adjust the up-

link and downlink signals. Another function of the DAS tray is to attenuate a macro or small cell base station

transmit signal (+27 dBm to +48 dBm) to a level acceptable to an active DAS head end, (typically 0 to +20

dBm.) Manual mechanical attenuators are provided in passive DAS trays to fine tune the installation. These

attenuators balance power levels on both the transmit and receive signals. Levels are adjusted to accom-

modate loss in cable runs not anticipated in the original DAS design. All these features combined into a 19”

rack mountable tray provide a neat, clean solution to DAS head end signal conditioning.

Figure 1. Active DAS Tray Application

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DAS Control Rack (DCR) (continued)

Although passive DAS trays provide signal conditioning in an active DAS application, the power levels are

static once installed. During system installation power levels are set with passive DAS trays to provide

optimal signals coming to and from the DAS Head. Eventually system conditions change which can require

further adjustments. Signal degradation can occur as a result of failing equipment or transmission connec-

tions. Also site power requirements can change as site capacity demand increases and decreases. Site visits

are typically required to make the appropriate power adjustments or troubleshoot the system.

Microlab’s DCC500 Series products provide both local and remote monitoring and control functions to opti-

mize system performance. At the center of the active DAS tray DCC500 series is the DAS Control Rack (DCR)

(Fig.2). The DCR is an active multi-channel device with programmable variable attenuators and RMS power

monitors. The DCR provides all of the necessary components to monitor DAS power levels and adjust the

variable attenuators. Access to the DCR can be made any of three ways: through the front panel keypad

and LCD screen, through an Ethernet port for use with a computer/laptop, or via remote access through a

modem/signal router or a site management system.

Figure 3. DCR User Interface Screenshot

An effective solution is to monitor and control DAS head end power levels remotely. Controlling uplink

and downlink power levels signals via a remote server or mobile device will increase site maintenance

productivity by reducing or eliminating truck rolls. Microlab’s Active DAS Tray, DCC500 Series, provides

convenience of RF DAS performance monitoring and control (Fig.1).

Figure 2. DCC500-A01 DAS Control Rack (DCR)

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DAS Control Rack (DCR) (continued)

Key Features of Microlab’s DCC500 Series:• Uplinkanddownlinksignallevelcontrolandmonitoring

• 8simplexchannels–4uplink,4downlink

• 19”rackmount,1RU

• Broadband,698-2700MHz

• 24/7powermonitoringwithalarm

• Extendeddynamicrangeto-90dBmforuplinkchannels

• AutomaticLevelControl(ALC)automaticallyadjustsattenuationtomaintain

optimal Tx and Rx signal levels.

• WebserverwithEthernetinterfaceaccessibleviaPCormobilebrowser

• IncludesBatteryBackuptomaintainattenuatorsettings

• Frontpaneldisplaywithcontrol

• SupportsSNMPV3

• Userconfiguredalarms

• Airinterfaceindependent

The Microlab DCR is a cost effective solution for a number of reasons. Since the 1RU, 19” rack mountable tray

is not a modular design there is no need for the added expense of a large chassis or separate power supply

modulepurchase,especiallyifanumberofthechassisslotswillgounused.Ifsitecapacityrequirements

increase over time or if it is a large venue, additional Microlab DCRs can be daisy chained together. This is a

cost effective solution to match current requirements or to grow systems as needed.

Figure 4. DAS Control Rack (DCR) Interface

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DAS Control Rack (DCR) (continued)

The DCR, being a complete monitoring and control device, is an excellent low cost solution to upgrade DAS

systemswithexistingpassiveDAStrays.Noneedto“ripandreplace”installedpassiveDAStrays(Fig.5).

Microlab’s DCR can be installed and operated with any manufacturer’s passive DAS tray. This is good news

to equipment owners who are still amortizing initial capital expenditures. DAS head end remote monitoring

and control features can be implemented with the least possible expense.

DCR models with minimum features are also available. A monitor only active DAS tray is available for sites

that do not require signal conditioning. These units can be used anywhere RF power levels need to be moni-

toredsuchasexistinglegacypassivePOI.LikethefullyfunctioningDCRthemonitoringfeaturescanbeac-

cessed locally or remotely.

Another DCR model is the attenuator only DAS Tray. The programmable variable attenuators, (8 channels),

can be adjusted locally or remotely.

Figure 5. DAS Monitoring Upgrade Solution

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High Power Point of Interface (HPOI)

High Power Point of Interface (HPOI)Microlab’s DCR can be used as a stand-alone DAS head end interface for low power or retrofit applications,

butgenerallyitismeanttoworkwithMicrolab’sHighPowerPointofInterface(HPOI)modules.TheHPOI

attenuates and splits duplexed RF signals from high power base stations.

Microlab’s DCC Series® of products have been developed to provide the widest choice of customized solu-

tions in a common platform for delivery with very short lead-times. DAS site solutions vary greatly with

multiplecarrierfrequencybands,basestationpowerlevels,MIMO/SISOschemes,connectorconfigurations,

and combining/dividing requirements. All of these options create quite a large permutation of different

products. Microlab understands the needs of the customer to have a customized solution in a short period

of time. Microlab has developed common DAS tray platforms and a component stocking program to spe-

cifically address these customer needs. The DCC Series® is this solution.

ThelineofHPOIproductshavebeendesignedonthisDCCSeries®concept.TheHPOIproductsprovidea

high level of customization while meeting the short lead-time demands of a growing indoor DAS industry.

Figure 6. DAS Control Rack (DCR) with High Power Point of Interface (HPOI) with front connectors

Figure 7. DAS Control Rack (DCR) rear view showing high power ports.

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High Power Point of Interface (HPOI) (continued)

Microlab’sdifferentHPOImodelscanaccommodatethevariouspowerlevelsofthebasestation.Connec-

torconfigurationfortheBTSinterfacecanalsobecustomized,for7-16DINor4.1-9.5DIN,(“Mini-DIN”).

Microlab’sHPOI traysprovideanadded levelof customizationbyproviding frontor rearaccess to the

high power base station connections. So depending on the site access to the back or front of the rack the

Microlab solution eases installation.

Figure 9. DAS Control Rack (DCR) Interface with High Power Point of Interface (HPOI)

Microlab’sHPOItrayscanbecustomizedbyfrequencybandssuchas700MHzLTE,850MHzCellular,1900

MHzPCS,and2100MHzAWStonameafew. Also,combinationsofdifferentfrequencybandscanbe

includedinasingletray.Forexamplea4channelHPOItraycanaccommodatea700MHzLTEMIMOand

2100MHzAWSMIMOconfiguration,orpossiblya700MHzLTEMIMOwitha850MHzand1900MHzSISO

configuration.

IndoorDASdeploymentscanuseavarietyofbasestations.Theserangefrommacrocellsthatpumpout

60Wattsofpowertosmallcellsontheorderof½Watt.

Figure 8. DAS Control Rack (DCR) Interface for 60W base station.

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Spectrum Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer Certain venues require more detailed signal analysis. Microlab’s Spectrum Analyzer modules can provide

this high level of analysis. The 8 port Spectrum Analyzer is a spectrum measurement and analysis unit in

a1RU,19”rackmountable.Itisidealforeitherlocalorremotemonitoringofmultiplefeedsandcarriers

in DAS, cable or other wireless networks. The Spectrum Analyzer can function as an independent spectrum

analyzer or can be easily integrated into a larger measurement network.

Microlab provides two models, a 4 port analyzer, (DCC591), and a 8 port, (DCC590). The 4 port model is

mechanically the same as the 8 port. This provides the flexibility of upgrading the 4 port to 8 by the use

of a software key. This makes a cost effective solution for projects only requiring 4 ports of analyzing but

possibly allowing for upgrading in the future.

The Spectrum Analyzer uses state of the art digital technology and FFT to make lightning fast and accu-

ratemeasurements.Withaverylownoisefloorandlargedynamicrange,itiswellsuitedtomeasureany

type of satellite, cable, wireless carrier or DAS system spectral activity, including very narrow band signals,

beacon signals, interferers, spurious signals, and for carrier monitoring applications. Spectrum Analyzer

acceptsallsignalsfrom5MHzto3GHzandinputpowerlevelsrangingfrom–110to+5dBm.RBWvar-

ies from 1 Hz to 15 MHz. The Spectrum Analyzer can be connected to an external 10 MHz reference for

improved frequency accuracy and stability. All data communications with the Spectrum Analyzer occurs via

itsbuilt-inEthernetport.Itcanbeinstalledanywhere,occupyingonly1RUinastandardequipmentrack,

allowing you to monitor up to 8 different feeds.

Figure 10. DCC590 Spectrum Analyxer (Front Panel)

Figure 11. DCC590 Spectrum Analyxer (Rear Panel)

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Spectrum Analyzer (continued)

TheSpectrumAnalyzer’spowerfulGraphicalUserInterface(GUI)isavailableusinganymodernwebbrows-

er.Noadditionalsoftwareisrequired.TheGUIisveryeasytouseandoperateslikemosttraditionalspec-

trumanalyzers.Itprovidesuser-selectablecolorsformarkersandtraces,allowsstorageofmultipletraces

andprovidesmeasurementreporting.TheSpectrumAnalyzerGUIincludesabuilt-inCarrierMonitoring

functionwhichprovidesnotificationviaemailorSNMPofcarriermeasurementsthatexceeduser-defined

limits, offering you peace of mind that your carriers are operating as expected.

The Spectrum Analyzer provides network access to all technical staff connected to the facility network or

a corporate wide area network. This allows all technical staff the ability to monitor feeds and carriers at

any time and from any location in the world using only a web browser. For integration into a larger mea-

surementorcarriermonitoringsystem,theSpectrumAnalyzercanbeoperatedviaitsbuilt-inGUIorthe

usercancreateaseparateuserinterfaceusingthepubliclyavailableAPI.AnSNMPstatusinterfaceisalso

provided.

Figure 12. Spectrum Amalyzer graphical user interface.

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DCC Series® Combining Solutions

DCC Series® Combining SolutionsMicrolab’s DCC Series® is the perfect signal combining solution for your DAS project. Microlab offers a wide

varietyofcombiningsolutionsforIn-buildingDistributedAntennaSystemswhichcoverfrequencybands

from380MHzto6GHz.NomatterhowcomplexyourcombiningprojectMicrolabcanhelpcustomizeyour

design saving you time, space and money in the process.

DCC Series® combiner trays are available for multi-carrier point of interface neutral host applications.

Also, combiner trays are available for combining different cellular band technologies along with public

safetyandWiFisignals.ThesecombinedsignalscanbesenttoacommonDASinterfaceortomultiple

sectors.

The DCC Series® combiner trays utilize a variety of broad band combiners and multi-band combiners that

satisfy the application. These 19” rack mountable combiner trays are 100% factory tested and meet

Microlab’sguaranteedlowPIMspecifications.

Figure 13. DCC Series® KM-90, 8 input by 4 output Combiner Tray

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