gsm and wcdma

900 / 1800 / 2100

mbf-40 series

Single band, Dual band, Tri band

for EMEA and APAC

PRODUCT BENEFITS

High output power

Low noise figure leading to higher system sensitivity

Advanced and user-friendly remote control and supervision

Three Bands in one enclosure

Convection cooling

The Multi-Band Fibre optic fed

system encapsulates solutions for
both indoor and outdoor environments for single or multi-operator
use. It offers seamless coverage
in any indoor environment such
as tunnels, metros and larger
buildings. Signals are coupled off
from a nearby base station and
then distributed via fiber to one or
several MBF-40 repeaters.
This solution offers very high
output power, yet uses convection cooling, which increases

the MTBF figures compared to if

active fans were to be used. The
high output power results in a
need to deploy a fewer number
of sites, which in turn lowers the
capital expenditures for the rollout as a whole.
These remote units can be
installed up to 20 km from the
base station site, offering a great
flexibility when providing RF
coverage in areas where off air
transmission is not a preferable
solution. A distributed antenna

system can be used to distribute

the signal throughout the area to
be covered.
Axell Wireless can provide a
complete solution including design,
site surveys and equipment
related to the POI (Point Of
Interface) such as combiners,
filters, cross band couplers, etc.
The MBF-40 product family includes version for single band,
dual band as well as tri band coverage, available in the following
combinations:

single band

dual Band

Tri band

E-GSM/WCDMA 900, GSM 1800, WCDMA 2100

E-GSM & WCDMA 2100

E-GSM & GSM 1800 & WCDMA 2100

The technical performances for each band are found on the back of this data sheet. Regardless of the
MBF-40 repeater version (single, dual or tri band) these high performances remain constant.

Automatic optical gain setting

The gain is adjusted in the downlink chain by measuring the level of the pilot carrier sent from the Optical
Master Unit (OMU). The level of the received pilot carrier is continuously monitored.

SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range
E-GSM
GSM 1800
WCDMA 2100
Bandwidth/power
Operational bandwidth
Composite output power (DL)

UPLINK
880 - 915 MHz
1710 - 1785 MHz
1920 - 1980 MHz
E-GSM
35 MHz
+37 dBm*

DOWNLINK
925 - 960 MHz
1805 - 1880 MHz
2110 - 2170 MHz
GSM1800
WCDMA2100
75 MHz
60 MHz
+37 dBm*
+39 dBm
(for PAR of 8.5 dB)

* in repeaters that share a common downlink fibre for 900MHz and 1800MHz a minimum of 4 carriers in each band is required for
the full composite output power to be attainable maintaining full ETSI compliance.
Noise figure
3 dB typical (maximum gain)
Propagation delay
< 2 s
Modulation Accuracy at nominal output power
GSM/GMSK
< 2.5 RMS and < 10 peak
EDGE/8-PSK
< 3 % EVM RMS
WCDMA/EVM
< 12.5 % RMS (composite according to ETSI TS 25.106 with TM 1 / 64 DPCH)
PkCDE
< - 33 dB (according to ETSI TS 25.106 with TM 1/64DPCH and spreading factor 256)
Gain UL/ DL
Adjustable, in 1 dB steps.
System impedance
50
Return loss at antenna connections
>14 dB
Antenna connectors
DIN 7/16
Electrical ratings
230 VAC 50Hz, 115 VAC 60 Hz, - 48 VDC
Power Consumption
single Band
Dual band
Tri band
140W
220W
350W
Mechanical
single Band
Dual band
Tri band
Dimensions
540 x 382 x 198 mm
540 x 382 x 198 mm
540 x 382 x 313 mm
Weight
20 kg
22 kg
33 kg
Enclosure
Aluminium (IP 65)
Environmental
EMC
See compliance below
Operating Temperature
- 25 to + 55 C
Storage
- 30 to + 70 C
Humidity
ETSI EN 300 019-2-4 (see compliance below)
MTBF
> 100 000 hrs
Complies in applicable parts, relevant on
R&TTE Directive including
ETS EN 301 502 ( ETS EN 300 609-4 / GSM 11.26 )
different markets, to:
ETSI TS 25.106,ETSI 25.143
ETSI EN 301 908-11
ETS EN 301 498-8,
EN 60 950, EN 50 385

About Axell Wireless

Axell Wireless is one of the top 3 global providers of wireless coverage solutions and the market leader in the provision of
solutions for the public safety market worldwide. Applications for Axell Wireless equipment include coverage solutions for all sorts
of environments including road and rail tunnels, metros, small and large buildings and transportation systems such as railways and
aeroplanes. With its headquarters in the UK, Axell Wireless has been operating for over 30 years and has a substantial international
presence operating out of 10 offices across 4 continents. A proven track record combined with a worldwide reputation for providing
innovative and high quality products have made Axell Wireless a truly global player in the wireless coverage industry.

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