Andrew ION-B Series, User Manual

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148 ION-B User Manual
TBSI
Warnings
The overall input power must not 30dBm.
TBSI Installation
Since the TBSI module doesn’t require any power supply, it can be housed either in an active
or a passive TPRN sub-rack.
1. Unpack the kit which includes
ÿ 1 TBSI
ÿ 2 RF jumpers (SMA-m), 1 x 35 cm, 1 x 45 cm
2. Carefully insert the TBSI module into any of the TPRN sub-rack slots and tighten the 4
screws on the front corners.
3. Connect RF cables according to what has been planned by the designer. Use an
appropriate wrench to fi x each cable to their relevant ports.
4. Set proper attenuation values.
TBSI Insertion Loss
The TBSI insertion losses are described in table 4.9.1:
When designing the system, remember to take into account the insertion loss of the TBSI.
800 MHz to 2000 MHz 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz
TBSI insertion loss < 1dB < 1.3dB
Table 4.9.1: Insertion loss values of the TBSI modules