User Manual

General Information
Communication Component Inc.’s Cell Ex-
tender products are designed to extend the
range and coverage area of Micro Base Sta-
tions in all GSM PCS applications. The Cell Ex-
tender boosts the output power of the Micro
Base Stations to match the levels of conven-
tional Base Stations allowing for cost efficient
implementation of high capacity radio networks.
It also or may -noise amplification of the receive signal to improve system
sensitivity and to maintain a balanced link of the transmit and receive sig-
nals.
The Cell Extender is easy to install, requires no maintenance, and is fully
compatible with a variety of Base Station equipment including the Ericsson
2308 series and Nortel E-cell series Micro-BTS. The Cell Extender offers
the maximum installation flexibility by allowing the Micro Base Stations to
be physically distanced from the antenna and mounting structure. This
overcomes the key installation drawback of the Micro Base Stations which
requires both a T1 connection and an AC connection on the mounting
structure. Three installation options are available.
General Info and
Configurations
1
Electrical Specifications &
Mechanical Specifications
2
Additional Information,
Options, and Ordering
3
Block Diagram &
Mechanical Drawing
4
Contents
Configuration 1 - The CE-1819-10 can be mounted on the same mounting structure directly above
or below the Micro Base Station. This option is ideal when an existing Micro Base Station site is be-
ing upgraded with a Cell Extender or when both AC and T1 connections are available on the mount-
ing structure.
Configuration 2 - The Micro Base Station is installed at ground level or indoors and the Cell Ex-
tender is mounted on the mounting structure, in close proximity to the antenna. This configuration is
ideal for environments where AC lines and T1-connections are not easily available on the mounting
structure or when it is desired to keep the Micro Base Station indoors. For this configuration, the
Cell Extender should be ordered with the Remote Power Option which includes a Bias-t and Remote
Power Supply module to provide DC power to the Cell Extender over the coax cable.
Configuration 3 - Both the Micro Base Station and the Cell Extender are installed at the ground
level or indoors. This is intended for applications where it is impractical to install any equipment
other than the antenna on the mounting structure.
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Communication Components Inc.
PCS GSM Multi-Channel Cell Extender
for Micro-Cell Base Stations
Model CE-1819-10