Specifications

Introduction

This appendix provides information concerning the broadband fixed wireless system and its Cisco-supported components.

System Specifications

Table B-1 lists specifications for the broadband fixed wireless system.

Table B-1: System Specifications

Description Specification

Operating environment

Line-of-sight or obstructed, non-line-of-sight

Data rate (full duplex)

Up to 44 Mbps

Power supply requirements

-48 VDC @ 15A

Power level

+15 to +33 dBm

Channel bandwidth:
MMDS

U-NII

6 or 12 MHz (selectable)

6 or 12 MHz (selectable)

Frequency band:
MMDS

U-NII

2.500 to 2.690 GHz

5.725 to 5.825 GHz

Transmit distance:
Line of sight
Non-line-of-sight

Up to 25 miles
Up to 10 miles (depending on conditions)

Modulation type

64 QAM on OFDM

Antenna diversity

Available, but not required for operation

Line card to transverter connection:
Frequency reference:
Frequency
Power
Cabling:
Cable loss

DC resistance

48 MHz
-6 dBm minimum, 0 dBm maximum

17 dB maximum at 420 MHz
15 dB maximum at 324 MHz
1.6 ohms maximum

Temperature, inside equipment (operating)

-32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)

Temperature, inside equipment (non-operating)

-4 to 149ºF (20 to 65ºC)

Temperature, outside equipment (operating)

-40 to 122ºF (-40 to 50ºC)

Temperature, outside equipment (non-operating)

-40 to 185ºF (-40 to 85ºC)

Humidity, inside equipment

5 to 95% noncondensing

Humidity, outside equipment

Up to 100%

Altitude (maximum)

13000 ft. (4500 m)

Description	Specification
Operating environment	Line-of-sight or obstructed, non-line-of-sight
Data rate (full duplex)	Up to 44 Mbps
Power supply requirements	-48 VDC @ 15A
Power level	+15 to +33 dBm
Channel bandwidth: MMDS U-NII	6 or 12 MHz (selectable) 6 or 12 MHz (selectable)
Frequency band: MMDS U-NII	2.500 to 2.690 GHz 5.725 to 5.825 GHz
Transmit distance: Line of sight Non-line-of-sight	Up to 25 miles Up to 10 miles (depending on conditions)
Modulation type	64 QAM on OFDM
Antenna diversity	Available, but not required for operation
Line card to transverter connection: Frequency reference: Frequency Power Cabling: Cable loss DC resistance	48 MHz -6 dBm minimum, 0 dBm maximum 17 dB maximum at 420 MHz 15 dB maximum at 324 MHz 1.6 ohms maximum
Temperature, inside equipment (operating)	-32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Temperature, inside equipment (non-operating)	-4 to 149ºF (20 to 65ºC)
Temperature, outside equipment (operating)	-40 to 122ºF (-40 to 50ºC)
Temperature, outside equipment (non-operating)	-40 to 185ºF (-40 to 85ºC)
Humidity, inside equipment	5 to 95% noncondensing
Humidity, outside equipment	Up to 100%
Altitude (maximum)	13000 ft. (4500 m)

Receiver Sensitivity

Table B-2 lists specifications for minimum receiver sensitivity.

Table B-2: Minimum Receiver Sensitivity (AWGN (flat) RF Channel)

Number of
Antennas

Throughput
Setting

Bandwidth
(MHz)

Network
Throughput
(MHz)
Delay
Spread
Tolerance
(µs) Minimum
Sensitivity
(dBm)

1

High

6

22

1.5

-79

2

-82

1

Medium

6

19

6.8

-79

2

-82

1

Low

6

11

6.8

-84

2

-87

1

High

12

44

2.4

-76

2

-79

1

Medium

12

38

7.8

-76

2

-79

1

Low

12

22

7.8

-81

2

-84

Number of Antennas	Throughput Setting	Bandwidth (MHz)	Network Throughput (MHz)	Delay Spread Tolerance (µs)	Minimum Sensitivity (dBm)
1	High	6	22	1.5	-79
2	-82
1	Medium	6	19	6.8	-79
2	-82
1	Low	6	11	6.8	-84
2	-87

1	High	12	44	2.4	-76
2	-79
1	Medium	12	38	7.8	-76
2	-79
1	Low	12	22	7.8	-81
2	-84

Router Specifications

Table B-3 lists physical specifications and power requirements for the Cisco uBR7246 and
uBR7223 universal broadband routers. For additional information regarding these routers, refer to the Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Installation and Configuration Guide.

Table B-3: Router Specifications

Description Specification

Midplane

Two primary PCI buses and one secondary PCI bus with an aggregate bandwidth of 600 Mbps

Dimensions (H x W x D):
uBR7246

uBR7223

10.5 x 17.00 x 21.25 in. (26.67 x 43.18 x 53.98 cm)

6.70 x 17.38 x21.25 in. (17.02 x 44.15 x 53.98 cm)

Weight:
uBR7246

uBR7223

Chassis fully configured with a network processing engine, I/O controller,
2 port adapters, 4 wireless modem cards, 2 power supplies, and a fan tray:
~ 100 lb (45.4 kg)

Chassis fully configured with a network processing engine, I/O controller,
1 port adapter, 2 wireless modem cards, 1 power supply, and a fan tray:
~ 75 lb (34.0 kg)

Heat dissipation:
uBR7246

uBR7223

800W (2730 Btu)

700W (2388 Btu), 300W typical

AC-input power:
uBR7246

uBR7223

800W maximum (with either a single or dual power supply configuration)

700W maximum, 300W typical

AC-input voltage

100 to 240 VAC

AC-input current rating:
uBR7246

uBR7223

7A maximum at 110 VAC and 3.5A maximum at 240 VAC with the chassis fully configured.

7A with the chassis fully configured

AC-input cable

18 AWG (0.82 mm²) three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 receptacle on the power supply end and a country-dependent plug on the power source end

DC-input voltage rating

-48 VDC nominal in North America

-60 VDC nominal in the European Community

DC-input current rating:
uBR7246

uBR7223

Not to exceed 13A maximum at -48 VDC (370W/-48 VDC = 7.7A typical draw)
Not to exceed 8A maximum at -60 VDC (370W/-60 VDC = 6.2A typical draw)

14A maximum (7.7A typical draw at -48 VDC, 6.2A typical draw at -60 VDC)

DC-input cable

12 AWG (3.91 mm²) recommended minimum, with conductors rated for
at least 140ºF (60ºC)

DC-output power:
uBR7246

uBR7223

550W maximum (with either a single or dual power supply configuration)

550W maximum (with a single power supply configuration)

DC voltages supplied

+3.5V, +5.2V, +12.2V, -12.2V, +16V, -16V

Frequency

50/60 Hz

Airflow:
uBR7246

uBR7223

~120 cfm

~80 cfm

Temperature

32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) operating; -4 to 149ºF (-20 to 65ºC) nonoperating

Humidity

10 to 90% noncondensing

Description	Specification
Midplane	Two primary PCI buses and one secondary PCI bus with an aggregate bandwidth of 600 Mbps
Dimensions (H x W x D): uBR7246 uBR7223	10.5 x 17.00 x 21.25 in. (26.67 x 43.18 x 53.98 cm) 6.70 x 17.38 x21.25 in. (17.02 x 44.15 x 53.98 cm)
Weight: uBR7246 uBR7223	Chassis fully configured with a network processing engine, I/O controller, 2 port adapters, 4 wireless modem cards, 2 power supplies, and a fan tray: ~ 100 lb (45.4 kg) Chassis fully configured with a network processing engine, I/O controller, 1 port adapter, 2 wireless modem cards, 1 power supply, and a fan tray: ~ 75 lb (34.0 kg)
Heat dissipation: uBR7246 uBR7223	800W (2730 Btu) 700W (2388 Btu), 300W typical
AC-input power: uBR7246 uBR7223	800W maximum (with either a single or dual power supply configuration) 700W maximum, 300W typical
AC-input voltage	100 to 240 VAC
AC-input current rating: uBR7246 uBR7223	7A maximum at 110 VAC and 3.5A maximum at 240 VAC with the chassis fully configured. 7A with the chassis fully configured
AC-input cable	18 AWG (0.82 mm²) three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 receptacle on the power supply end and a country-dependent plug on the power source end
DC-input voltage rating	-48 VDC nominal in North America -60 VDC nominal in the European Community
DC-input current rating: uBR7246 uBR7223	Not to exceed 13A maximum at -48 VDC (370W/-48 VDC = 7.7A typical draw) Not to exceed 8A maximum at -60 VDC (370W/-60 VDC = 6.2A typical draw) 14A maximum (7.7A typical draw at -48 VDC, 6.2A typical draw at -60 VDC)
DC-input cable	12 AWG (3.91 mm²) recommended minimum, with conductors rated for at least 140ºF (60ºC)
DC-output power: uBR7246 uBR7223	550W maximum (with either a single or dual power supply configuration) 550W maximum (with a single power supply configuration)
DC voltages supplied	+3.5V, +5.2V, +12.2V, -12.2V, +16V, -16V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Airflow: uBR7246 uBR7223	~120 cfm ~80 cfm
Temperature	32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) operating; -4 to 149ºF (-20 to 65ºC) nonoperating
Humidity	10 to 90% noncondensing

Wireless Modem Card Specifications

Table B-4 lists specifications for the wireless modem card. For additional information regarding the wireless modem card, refer to the Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Wireless Modem Card and Subsystem Installation and Configuration document.

Table B-4: Wireless Modem Card Specifications

Description Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D)

1.35 x 13.5 x 10.56 in. (3.43 x 34.29 x 26.82 cm)

Power dissipation

Voltage

45W

Supplied through uBR router chassis

Transmitter
Output frequency
Output bandwidth
Output power

324 MHz
6 or 12 MHz
-3 dBm nominal

Receiver
Input frequency
Input bandwidth
Operating input power
Modem noise figure
IF frequency reference

420 MHz
6 or 12 MHz
-20 dBm maximum
12.5 dB typical @minimum AGC setting
24 MHz ±5.5 ppm

Data control link:
Transceiver data
Data rate
Signaling

RS-485 (differential: full duplex)
1.5 Mbps
Manchester, UART protocol

Connectors:
IF to main transverter
IF to diversity transverter
Control cable to main transverter
Control cable to diversity transverter
10-MHz external reference clock
Diagnostics

SMA (female)
SMA (female)
RJ-45
RJ-45
SMA (female)
3.5 mm stereo phone jack

Router mainframe

uBR7246 or uBR7223

Modulation

64 QAM on VOFDM

Data rate (full duplex)

Up to 44 Mbps in a 12 MHz channel
Up to 22 Mbps in a 6 MHz channel

Temperature

32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) operating
-40 to 185ºF (-40 to 85ºC) non-operating

Humidity

10 to 90% noncondensing

Altitude (maximum)

15000 ft.(4572 m)

Impedance

50 ohms (nominal)

Description	Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.35 x 13.5 x 10.56 in. (3.43 x 34.29 x 26.82 cm)
Power dissipation Voltage	45W Supplied through uBR router chassis
Transmitter Output frequency Output bandwidth Output power	324 MHz 6 or 12 MHz -3 dBm nominal
Receiver Input frequency Input bandwidth Operating input power Modem noise figure IF frequency reference	420 MHz 6 or 12 MHz -20 dBm maximum 12.5 dB typical @minimum AGC setting 24 MHz ±5.5 ppm
Data control link: Transceiver data Data rate Signaling	RS-485 (differential: full duplex) 1.5 Mbps Manchester, UART protocol
Connectors: IF to main transverter IF to diversity transverter Control cable to main transverter Control cable to diversity transverter 10-MHz external reference clock Diagnostics	SMA (female) SMA (female) RJ-45 RJ-45 SMA (female) 3.5 mm stereo phone jack
Router mainframe	uBR7246 or uBR7223
Modulation	64 QAM on VOFDM
Data rate (full duplex)	Up to 44 Mbps in a 12 MHz channel Up to 22 Mbps in a 6 MHz channel
Temperature	32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) operating -40 to 185ºF (-40 to 85ºC) non-operating
Humidity	10 to 90% noncondensing
Altitude (maximum)	15000 ft.(4572 m)
Impedance	50 ohms (nominal)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Table B-5 lists the required signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) at a bit error rate (BER) of 10^-10 for the wireless modem card.

Table B-5: Required Signal-to-Noise Ratio @ BER 10^-10

Number of Antennas
Throughput Setting
Bandwidth (MHz)
Network Throughput (Mbps) AWGN (dB)
Rayleigh (dB)

1

High

6

44.7

19

31

2

16

21

1

Medium

6

38.0

19

31

2

16

21

1

Low

6

22.0

14

18

2

11

13

1

High

12

44.7

22

34

2

19

24

1

Medium

12

38.0

22

34

2

19

24

1

Low

12

22.0

17

21

2

14

16

Number of Antennas	Throughput Setting	Bandwidth (MHz)	Network Throughput (Mbps)	AWGN (dB)	Rayleigh (dB)
1	High	6	44.7	19	31
2	16	21
1	Medium	6	38.0	19	31
2	16	21
1	Low	6	22.0	14	18
2	11	13

1	High	12	44.7	22	34
2	19	24
1	Medium	12	38.0	22	34
2	19	24
1	Low	12	22.0	17	21
2	14	16

Power Feed Panel Specifications

Table B-6 lists specifications for the power feed panel. For additional information regarding the power feed panel, refer to the Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Wireless Modem Card and Subsystem Installation and Configuration document.

Table B-6: Power Feed Panel Specifications

Description Specification

Dimensions (H x W x D)

1.8 x 17.5 x 11.3 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 28.6 cm)

Weight

7.5 lb (3.4 kg)

DC-input voltage rating

-48V nominal, 15A, 720VA (-40.5 to -57.0 VDC)

RF loss

0.75 dB @ 400 MHz

DC Resistance

0.25 ohms typical

Power dissipation

6W

Temperature

32 to 122ºF (0 to 50ºC) operating
-4 to 149ºF (-20 to 65ºC) non-operating

Humidity

10 to 85% noncondensing

Connectors:
IF/RF:
Diversity antenna port to transverter
Diversity antenna port to modem card
Main antenna port to modem card
Main antenna port to transverter
Control:
Main antenna port to transverter
Main antenna port to modem card
Diversity antenna port to modem card
Diversity antenna port to transverter

N-type (female)
SMA (female)
SMA (female)
N-type (female)

DB9 (female)
RJ-45 (female))
RJ-45 (female)
DB9 (female)

Description	Specification
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.8 x 17.5 x 11.3 in. (4.4 x 44.5 x 28.6 cm)
Weight	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
DC-input voltage rating	-48V nominal, 15A, 720VA (-40.5 to -57.0 VDC)
RF loss	0.75 dB @ 400 MHz
DC Resistance	0.25 ohms typical
Power dissipation	6W
Temperature	32 to 122ºF (0 to 50ºC) operating -4 to 149ºF (-20 to 65ºC) non-operating
Humidity	10 to 85% noncondensing
Connectors: IF/RF: Diversity antenna port to transverter Diversity antenna port to modem card Main antenna port to modem card Main antenna port to transverter Control: Main antenna port to transverter Main antenna port to modem card Diversity antenna port to modem card Diversity antenna port to transverter	N-type (female) SMA (female) SMA (female) N-type (female) DB9 (female) RJ-45 (female)) RJ-45 (female) DB9 (female)

Wireless Transverter Specifications

Table B-7 lists specifications for the wireless transverter. For additional information regarding the wireless transverter, refer to the Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Wireless Modem Card and Subsystem Installation and Configuration document.

Note These specifications refer to the MMDS transverter manufactured and sold by Cisco. If you are using a transverter from another supplier, please refer to that supplier's product specifications.

Table B-7: Wireless Transverter Specifications

Description Specification

Dimensions (H x W x D)

9.5 x 14.7 x 7.2 in. (24.1 x 37.3 x 18.2 cm)

Weight

32 lb (14.5 kg)

DC Input power:
Voltage
Current
Power consumption

-60V minimum to -33V maximum
Typical 4.5A @ -48V, 7A maximum
240W maximum

Up-converter:
IF input:
Input frequency
Input power range
Input bandwidth
Impedance

RF Output:
Center frequency tuning range
Resolution
Output power
Power control
VSWR
Impedance

324 MHz
-15 to -3 dBm
Up to 12 MHz
50 ohms (nominal)

2503 MHz minimum, 2683 MHz maximum
3-MHz steps
+15 dBm minimum to +33 dBm maximum
Internally leveled 1-dB steps
1.7:1 maximum
50 ohms (nominal)

Down-converter:
RF input
Center frequency tuning range
Resolution
VSWR(includes RF duplexer)
Impedance
Noise figure (includes RF duplexer)

IF output:
Output frequency
Gain
Adjustable range

2503 MHz minimum to 2683 MHz maximum
3-MHz steps
1.7:1 maximum
50 ohms (nominal)
3.8 dB typical @ +25ºC

420 MHz
30 to 34 dB
25 dB

Data control link:
Transverter data
Data rate
Signaling

RS-485 (differential, full duplex)
1.5 Mbps
Manchester, UART protocol

Connectors:
IF input
Output to duplexer
Control cable from power feed panel
Antenna alignment

N-type (weatherized female)
SMP (F)
LEMO 8-pin 1K receptacle (or equivalent)
3.5 mm mono phone jack

Temperature (operating)

-40 to 122ºF (-40 to 50ºC)

Temperature (non-operating)

-40 to 185ºF (-40 to 85ºC)

Humidity

Up to 100%

Altitude (maximum)

15000 ft. (4572 m)

Description	Specification
Dimensions (H x W x D)	9.5 x 14.7 x 7.2 in. (24.1 x 37.3 x 18.2 cm)
Weight	32 lb (14.5 kg)
DC Input power: Voltage Current Power consumption	-60V minimum to -33V maximum Typical 4.5A @ -48V, 7A maximum 240W maximum
Up-converter: IF input: Input frequency Input power range Input bandwidth Impedance RF Output: Center frequency tuning range Resolution Output power Power control VSWR Impedance	324 MHz -15 to -3 dBm Up to 12 MHz 50 ohms (nominal) 2503 MHz minimum, 2683 MHz maximum 3-MHz steps +15 dBm minimum to +33 dBm maximum Internally leveled 1-dB steps 1.7:1 maximum 50 ohms (nominal)
Down-converter: RF input Center frequency tuning range Resolution VSWR(includes RF duplexer) Impedance Noise figure (includes RF duplexer) IF output: Output frequency Gain Adjustable range	2503 MHz minimum to 2683 MHz maximum 3-MHz steps 1.7:1 maximum 50 ohms (nominal) 3.8 dB typical @ +25ºC 420 MHz 30 to 34 dB 25 dB
Data control link: Transverter data Data rate Signaling	RS-485 (differential, full duplex) 1.5 Mbps Manchester, UART protocol
Connectors: IF input Output to duplexer Control cable from power feed panel Antenna alignment	N-type (weatherized female) SMP (F) LEMO 8-pin 1K receptacle (or equivalent) 3.5 mm mono phone jack
Temperature (operating)	-40 to 122ºF (-40 to 50ºC)
Temperature (non-operating)	-40 to 185ºF (-40 to 85ºC)
Humidity	Up to 100%
Altitude (maximum)	15000 ft. (4572 m)

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