Raycap

Remote Radio Head Protection

 

Protect your cellular network operations.

In a split Radio Base Station (RBS) architecture the typical RBS consists of a Base Band Unit (BBU) and Remote Radio Heads (RRH) connected by cabling. Power to the RRH is provided through copper cables traveling from the base station to the top of the tower or roof top. This creates a conductive path, making the active equipment at the top and the base of the site vulnerable to damage by direct lightning strikes. Protection systems installed in front of both the BBU and the RRH must be able to withstand direct lightning currents in order to protect the sensitive equipment.

Developed specifically for next generation 4G / LTE networks, and applicable to 2G and 3G networks, Raycap’s customizable RRH protection solutions featuring Strikesorb technology protect critical network assets from direct lightning currents and help cellular carriers maintain continuous uptime while lowering their operational expenditures.

Raycap's RRH product family provides unique benefits and technical advantages because it is powered by Strikesorb, an MOV-based SPD certified for use in DC operations and capable of withstanding repeated direct strikes by lightning without degradation to the product. Unlike spark gap SPD technology, Strikesorb is suitable for DC circuits without potential for failure due to follow currents.

Technical advantages

  • Strikesorb 30-V1-HV is rated as a Class I product according to the IEC 61643-1 2nd edition:2005 standard
  • MOV-based solution engineered specifically for use as DC-based protection
  • Tested to direct lightning current conditions (IEC 61643-1) Iimp = 5kA (10/350µs)
  • Fully recognized to UL 1449 (3rd Edition)

Raycap's RRH solutions significantly enhance the reliability & availability of the RRH site because its Strikesorb technology is the only reliable surge protective device that can meet the demanding requirement of withstanding multiple direct lightning strikes without failure.

  • Weather-tight enclosures combine DC power and fiber optic cable management with Strikesorb technology
  • Product configuration flexibility enables various cable and port configurations and protection of a variety of radios
  • Products are easily field upgradable to accommodate expansion of the site
  • Raycap RRH products are maintenance-free and require no service calls or stocking of spare parts

 

Please contact Raycap for more details about these products.