Zinwave 3000 Wideband Active DAS
June 2011
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
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Zinwave technology
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Zinwave driving factors
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Q&A
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Who is Zinwave?
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Introduction to Zinwave
In-Building Solution Provider based in the UK, with Plano,
Texas HQ, supporting U.S. Sales, Service, System Engineering.
With Warehouse facilities in Columbus Ohio.
Unique True Wideband Active DAS solution covering all
wireless services between 150MHz and 2.7GHz with a simple
modular design based around just 4 components
Rapidly growing installed base across 10 countries, including
Airports, Hospitals, Power plants, Government buildings,
Leisure, Broadcasting and Sports venues.
Operational systems are all multi-operator capable and support
private PLMR, public safety, commercial cellular, 4G, multi-cast
WiFi, broadband data service, specialist telemetry and other
services
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TRUE WIDEBAND
Traditional Active
Passive
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Wideband coaxial cable distribution
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Suitable for larger installations
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Range limited
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Narrowband optical fiber distribution
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Expensive to scale for multi-services
Zinwave New Active Wideband
All frequencies from 150 MHz to 2.7
GHz
Scalable for any size installation
Multi-service capability
Lowest cost per sq foot
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Zinwave Technology
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Unique 3000 System Features
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Active Wideband, No Filtering
 Multiple Services from VHF through WiMax on a Single System
 Low Parts Count – No Service Specific Components – Simple
Spares
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Multimode Fiber, Single Mode Fiber or a Mix
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MMF or SMF with Standard Optical Connectors (APC Not Required)
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Single Star, Double Star or Mixed Configuration
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Selective Routing of Services
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Automatic self calibration (cable loss compensation)
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Can carry TDD services along with FDD (Separate Tx & Rx Paths)
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RADIO OVER FIBER TECHNOLOGY
The Wideband approach is enabled by:
• Core optical technology: high frequency RF over MMF
• Installed base of MMF, allowing re-use
• Fiber agnostic means MMF or SMF can be used
• Wideband active Remote Unit technology
• High linearity, high composite power wideband amplifiers
• Dual Port antenna design
• High isolation (>40dB) twin element in single housing
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3000 Key Components – low parts count
Hub (Front & Rear)
Optical Module
Service Module
Central Power
Supply
Dual Wideband
Antenna
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Remote Unit - Fiber
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SYSTEM 3000 ARCHITECTURE
Remote Unit
Secondary Hub
Secondary Hub
• Primary Hub feeds up to 8
• PrimaryHubs
Hub feeds up to 8
secondary
secondary Hubs
• Secondary Hubs feed up to 8
• Secondary
Remote
Units Hubs feed up to 8
Remote Units
• Secondary Hub link is fiber
• Secondary Hub link is fiber
• Remote Unit link over fiber optic
• Remote Unit link over fiber optic
cable
cable
• All fiber links either SMF or MMF
• All fiber links either SMF or MMF
• Single antenna with dual port
• Single antenna with dual port
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Primary Hub
Signal
Sources
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SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION MATRIX
Hub
Cell-CDMA
RU
RU
RU
PCS-EvDO
4x4
Dist.
Matrix
LTE 700
RU
RU
RU
AWS
RU
RU
• 4x4 distribution matrix both Primary
and Secondary Hubs
• Configurable via the management
system
• Enables routing of services into Hub
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3000 Key Components: Remote Units (RU)
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Small Wideband Remote Units, can be wall
mounted or placed behind ceiling voids
One unit supports any number or
combination of services (VHF - WiMax)
Remote Unit
Compact aesthetic design
dissipating only 28W can be
installed almost anywhere
Fiber connection
Remotely powered (local powering option
for)
Configured and Managed via the Primary
Hub
Requires Separate Tx and Rx Antennas
RU slides into wall mounting bracket
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Installation Options
• Component Box fits in suspended ceiling frame.
• Many suppliers – common for WiFi A/Ps
• Antenna mounted on nearby ceiling tile.
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DUAL PORT WIDEBAND ANTENNA
Zinwave also offers unique dual port Wideband antennas for use
with its DAS system:
 Small unobtrusive form factor
Ceiling mounted
 Omni-directional coverage
 Wideband frequency range:
 800 – 2700 MHz
 698 – 2700 MHz (under
development)
 Unity Gain nominal
 Guarantees the required isolation for
Zinwave’s wideband system
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Mounting bracket screws
into ceiling. Antenna fixed
into place with locking
screw.
Off the shelf antennas can also be
used (with the right spacing) for any
specific coverage requirements
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Installation Example: Zinwave Dual Wideband Antenna
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ANTENNAS THAT CAN BE USED (one each for Tx and Rx)
Andrew CellMax-O-CPUSE Omni; Freq: 698 - 960, 1710 – 2700 MHz
Mars MA-WOLTE-2X Omni; Freq: 698 MHz - 6.1 GHz
Separate the Omni Tx and Rx antennas by 20 ft to ensure 40 dB Isolation
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ZINWAVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: EMS
 Intuitive, web based GUI – Resident in Hub – NO SEPARATE CONTROLLER
 Only Requires a Standard Browser – NO DEDICATED SOFTWARE
 SNMP interface from the Primary Hub, for integration into higher level NMS systems
 View and manage your DAS systems from wherever you are
In-built software into the system
elements
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No management system controller unit
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No management software to install on client pc
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No proprietary software required to view or
monitor you DAS installations, other than a
standard web browser
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CARRIER APPROVALS
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AT&T – Approved for Network
Connection
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Verizon – 2G & 3G, 4G Approved,
in PeopleSoft
Sprint – Approved for Network
Connection
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Tested thoroughly in Independent
lab, Bechtel – Passed for GSM, UMTS
and Mixed Mode
Tested thoroughly in Sprint RAN Labs
– Passed for iDEN, CDMA, Ev-DO
and Mixed Mode
T-Mobile – Approved, Market
Decision
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PUBLIC SAFETY COVERAGE
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Typical Minimum RF Level Design Requirement
is -95 dBm
 Much Lower Than -85 dBm to -75 dBm
Commercial Requirements
 Requires Very Little Power Share in Zinwave
Multi Service RU – Essentially add for Free
Public Safety Often Wants Dedicated DAS
 Liability Issues
 NFPA code Requires Emergency DAS
Remotes to be NEMA4
 Because of Low RF Levels, a Parallel Public
Safety DAS adds Little Cost to Overall
Project When Included with a Commercial
DAS
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SUMMARY – COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
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Single System All Services
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Universal Components = Low Parts Count – Readily Available Spares
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Agnostic – Frequency, Fiber, Modulation and Protocal
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Scalable: Small Cost Differential – Single Service to Multi Service
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Easily Accommodates All Future Carrier Changes & Service Additions
 Immune to Band Swaps
 No Service Specific Components
Route to Market
• Certified System Integrators– experts in in-building RF design and support
• Always supported by Zinwave engineers
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Zinwave driving factors
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Increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve safety concerns
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Commercial cellular communications
 Increased mobility
 Ubiquitous coverage
 Migration/evolution of services
 Scalable
Public Safety Communications
 Regulatory requirements
 Very low power budget required
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Almost free on Zinwave Commercial Services DAS
 Spectrum Agnostic, Re-Banding friendly
Other Wireless Services
 Specialized Telemetry, Data , WiFi, Headsets
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Next Steps……
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Become a Zinwave VAR
 Successfully participate in A Zinwave Certified System Integrator
Training Seminar
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Regional Training opportunities available
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No Cost for the 2-day class
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“Hands on” design and implementation training
 Contact your Hutton Sales Representative
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Q&A
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Contact Information
Eric Baumann
Zinwave
EBaumann@Zinwave.com
614.859.6900
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