MDRS 155 S Data Sheet

High-speed networks,
high-speed roll-out
SDH microwave system

Marconi's MDRS 155 S is a cost-efficient,

point-to-point, SDH microwave radio system,
delivering exceptionally reliable bandwidth to
access and trunk networks.
Major advances in technology, falling
equipment costs, and greatly enhanced
quality and reliability (over 99.99%) have
made fixed radio one of the fastest growing
access solutions today. Cheaper to deploy
and maintain than conventional solutions,
wireless is also fast to install, giving new and
expanding operators direct access to the
backbone with a key competitive edge.
The MDRS 155 S is ideal for any application
where a cable is not available, including fast
modification of network topology and rapid
roll-out of supporting backbone for access
applications such as 3G mobile. Suitable for
supporting any SDH application, its compact
size means it can be incorporated easily into
roadside enclosures.
Key benefits
Frequency bands 7 GHz up to 38 GHz
STM-1 transmission
High spectrum efficiency through
128 MLQAM or high hop length through
16 MLQAM with the same Outdoor Unit
Fast installation
Compact size
Fully SDH compatible
Universal network management access
Easy upgrade to protected STM-4
Branching of up to eight STM-1 on one
antenna
High reliability through several protection
options.
Transmission System architecture
Standard transmission rate is STM-1 – via an Antenna
electrical or optical baseband interface – with Varying from 0.15 m up to 4.0 m in height, the antenna incorporates the feeding system for
the option to upgrade to carry protected both dual- and single-polar operation. Marconi can assess, design, implement and maintain
STM-4 transmission. Depending on the the antenna system to ensure optimum performance. Lens, parabolic and shell antennae are
frequency band and the ODU version, up to available.
eight STM-1 signals can be transmitted via
one antenna. Outdoor Unit (ODU)
The compact ODU is connected to the IDU via a single coaxial cable up to 300 metres long.
Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) There are three ODU types: the high-performance ODU S for best system gain and best
ensures the use of the lowest possible spectrum efficiency (XPIC), the ODU LX and the ODU L. The following table shows the
transmission power, with bit-error-free data differences between these ODUs:
transmission guaranteeing a high frequency
reuse. ODU S ODU LX/L
System gain high LX: Medium
ATPC reduces the effects of co-channel and L: Low
adjacent-channel interference and CCDP (XPIC) yes LX: yes
considerably reduces power consumption L: no
under normal conditions. Highly flexible and Channel yes No
branching
software-controlled, it allows correction of up-
fading and down-fading, and is easily adapted Antenna remote compact or
mounting remote
to local conditions by configuring the best-
received signal level and transmission power. High Performance ODU S in a 4+0 configuration

The ODU contains the transmission/receive amplifier and has integrated overvoltage protection,
Depending on the frequency band and the
ensuring safe operation at all times. Hot-standby protection is simply achieved by connecting two
ODU type, a Cross Polarisation Interference
ODUs to a single antenna via a low-loss switch or a coupler (symmetric or asymmetric).
Canceller (XPIC) allows for 128 MLQAM
frequency use on both polarizations,
doubling the transmission capacity.

Protection
Various protection systems can be
implemented to meet the critical network
situation, such as 1+1 hot-standby, 1+1 line
protection and 1+1 baseband interface
protection. The availability and quality of the
transmission link can be further increased via
space and/or frequency diversity.

The microwave radio line protection switching

is independent of SDH network protection
switching and is implemented as Regenerator
Section Protection. The control channel
required for microwave radio protection
switching is transported in a media-
dependent byte of the Regenerator Section
Overhead. Any existing Multiplex Section
Protection (MSP) or Subnetwork Connection
Protection (SNCP) are not affected.
High Performance ODU S in a 1+1 hot standby configuration ODU L in a 1+0 configuration with compact antenna mounting
Indoor Unit (IDU)
The compact and lightweight indoor unit contains the major portion of the electronics. The use of
the very latest technology, together with Marconi's expertise in large-scale integration, provides a
world-class solution which enables the major system features to be controlled electronically.
The shelf is a small 1.5 HE module that enables a rack installation in only 2HE, including the
required cabling.

Protection switching is activated by error-free Thermal management - which is highly critical for such compact devices – is performed by an
pulses or early-warning pulses and alarm intelligent thermal control subsystem, allowing other equipment to be placed directly below and
signals. above the shelf. This subsystem protects the unit against damage in the event of overheating.

Integrated 1+1 protection can be upgraded to
n+1 or n+2 protection configuration using the
DPU STM-4 module. Subsequent extensions
up to 4+2 or reductions back to 1+0 can be
implemented without interruption or link re-
engineering.
A fan module with a 1:2 fan-redundancy allows safe operation if a fault arises. A remote
diagnostic facility reports faults to the network management system, where repair preparation
can be done remotely. The fan module can be replaced during operation, without traffic
interruption. These features make the equipment among the most reliable on the market.

If only one channel is available in the

frequency band, equipment protection can be
optionally implemented with a 1+1 hot
standby configuration.

Indoor Unit IDU 155-128 S/LS

Management
Simple connections are made, via the STM-1 Section Overhead (DCCr or DCCm), the LAN interface (Q3, OSI or IP) or the QD2 interface, to
Marconi's ServiceOn Access integrated network management system.

Using the DCCr or DCCm, the radio system automatically searches for, and establishes, the shortest path and the necessary redundancy to
maintain reliability under fault conditions. The open OSI protocol stack and the integrated multi-protocol stack (OD2, OSI and TCP/IP) allow
adaptation on any SDH multiplexer or integration of any SNMP-managed equipment. This provides the radio with a simple plug-and-play
management solution, powered by ServiceOn Access – the comprehensive end-to-end network management solution which serves Marconi's
Access portfolio.

Data summary

Modulation Type 16 MLQAM 128 MLQAM

Frequency range 7 GHz: acc. to CEPT ECC/REC/(02)06 / ITU-R F.385 Annex 1 + 4
8 GHz: acc. to ITU-R F.386 Annex 1,3 & 4
11 GHz: acc. to CEPT ERC/REC 12-06 / ITU-R F.387 Annex 2-4, 5
13 GHz: acc. to CEPT ERC/REC 12-02 / ITU-R F.497
15 GHz: acc. to CEPT ECC/REC 12-07E / ITU-R F.636
18 GHz: acc. to CEPT ERC/REC 12-03 / ITU-R F.595
23 GHz: acc. to CEPT REC T/R 13-02 A / ITU-R F.637 Annex 3
26 GHz: acc. to CEPT REC T/R 13-02 B / ITU-R F.748 Annex 1
28 GHz: acc. to CEPT REC T/R 13-02 C / ITU-R F.748 Annex 2
32 GHz: acc. to CEPT ERC/REC/(01)02 / ITU-R F.1520 Annex 1
38 GHz: acc. to CEPT REC T/R 12-01 / ITU-R F.749, Annex 1
Antennae Depending on frequency band and antenna diameter, lens, parabolic and shell antennae are avaialble:
7/8/11 GHz: 0.6, 1.2, 2, 3, 3.7 and 4 m
13 GHz: 0.6, 1.2, 2 and 3 m
15 GHz: 0.3, 0.6, 1.2, 2, and 3 m
18/23 GHz: 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 and 2 m
26 GHz: 0.15, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.2 m
28/32/38 GHz: 0.15, 0.3 and 0.6 m
Transmission capacity N x 155 Mbit/s (STM-1), 622 Mbit/s (STM-4)
Channel spacing 55/56 MHz 27.5/28 MHz
Operating mode Adjacent-channel operation (ACCP) and co-channel dual operation (CCDP) with XPIC (for 128 QAM)3
System Values ODU S 18/23/26/28 GHz
Transmit power ODU S (at A') 18/23/26 GHz: 21.5 dBm 18/23/26 GHz: 19.5 dBm
without branching loss 28 GHz: 19 dBm 28 GHz: 17 dBm
ATPC range 15 dB
Branching loss2 1+0, 1+1-LP 2.0 dB
Branching loss2 RF-Switch: 1.4 dB
1+1-HSB: 1+0 plus Symmetrical coupler: 6.2 dB
Asymmetrical coupler: 2.6/7.6 dB
Branching loss2 N+0 (N≤8) 3.8 dB + Mx0.4 dB (up to M = 4) 4.6 dB + Mx0.4 dB (up to M = 4)
Receive level (at A) without -77/-75 dBm -71.5/-69.5 dBm
branching loss, BER = 10-3/10-6
System Values: ODU LX 18/23/26/28/32/38 GHz 7/11/13/18/23/26/28/32/38 GHz
ODU L 7/8/11/13/15 GHz
Transmit power ODU L (at A) 7/8 GHz: 18 dBm
Without branching loss 11/13/15 GHz: 17 dBm
Transmit power ODU LX (at A) 7 GHz: 19 dBm
Without branching loss 11/13 GHz: 20 dBm
18/23/26 GHz: 19 dBm 18/23/26 GHz: 17 dBm
28/32 GHz: 17 dBm 28/32 GHz: 15 dBm
38 GHz: 19 dBm 38 GHz: 16 dBm
ATPC range 15 to 20 dB1
Branching loss2 1+0, 1+1-LP ODU L: 7/15 GHz: 4.0 dB
ODU LX: 7/13 GHz: 4.0 dB
ODU LX: 18/23/26/28/32/38 GHz: 2.0 dB ODU LX: 18/23/26/28/32/38 GHz: 2.0 dB
Branching loss2 1+1, ODU LX: symmetrical coupler 6.4 dB, assymmetrical coupler 2.8/7.8 dB
HSB: 1+0 plus ODU L: symmetrical coupler 6.6 dB, assymmetrical coupler 3.2/8.3 dB
Branching loss2 N+0, (N≤4) with coupler or different antennae
Receive level ODU L (at A) without 7/8 GHz: -73/-71 dBm
branching loss BER + 10-3/10-6 11/15 GHz: -73.5/-71.5 dBm
Receive level ODU LX (at A) 7/13 GHz: -73/-71 dBm
without branching loss, 18/23/26 GHz: -76/-74 dBm 18/23/26 GHz: -70.5/-68.5 dBm
BER = 10-3/10-6 28 GHz: -76.5/-74.5 dBm 28 GHz: -71/-69 dBm
32/38 GHz:: -75.5/-73.5 dBm 32/38 GHz: -70/-68 dBm
 Data summary (continued)

Baseband Interface STM-1 electrical: CMI-coded, according to ITU-T G. 703, coaxial 1.6/5.6
STM-1 optical: S-1.1, according to ITU-T G.957, LC-Duplex (adaption to SC(PC), DIN or E2000)
STM-4: S-4.1, (via DPU STM-4), according to ITU-T G.957, SC(PC), DIN or E2000)
Service Channels 2xE1, 2xF1 each 64 kbit/s codirectional synchronous according to ITU-T G.703, RJ-45
additionally up to 4 x 64 kbit/s codirectional synchronous according to ITU-T G.703, RJ-45
Auxiliary Channels 1 x 2 Mbit/s, 120 Ohm, according to ITU-T G.703, RJ-45
External Device Interface 10x input and 3x output, TTL-level, RJ-45; output 1 and 2 assigned as INT A and INT B alarms
Engineering Orderwire Interfaces 2x Orderwire Channel (E1), PABX, phone, ExtEOW, each RJ-11 additionally 2x 64 kbit/s,
acc. to G.703, RJ-45
Protection Switching 1+1 hot standby (HSB), 1+1 line protection (LP), 4+2 line protection with DPU STM-4
frequency and space diversity
Management Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) or ServiceOn Access (SOA)
Management Interfaces QD2: RS-485 interface usable as QD2-Master or -Slave, RJ-45
LAN: 10Base-T interface supporting OSI or/and IP, RJ-45
LMT: RS-232 interface, RJ-45
DCCr or DCCm: STM-1 integrated management channels according to G.774
Integrated Management QD2 (integrated SISA-V, remote connections using OSI routing), OSI routing (ES-IS, IS-IS LI, IS-IS L2)
Routing Protocols Static IP routing (IP-Bridge, up to 10 static links configurable), dynamic IP routing (OSPF V2, RFC 2327)
Power Supply -48/60 V (+/- 25%) DC; according to ETSI 300 132, Sub-D, redundant input
Power Consumption 60 to 90 W per data stream
Temperature Range ODU S and ODU LX: -45 to +45 (55)0C, acc.to ETSI EN300019, cl. 4.1E
ODU L: -33 to +40 (55)0C, acc.to ETSI EN300019, cl. 4.1
IDU: -5 to +450C, acc.to ETSI EN300019, cl. 3.2
Mechanical Dimensions ODU S W: 120 mm, H: 340 mm D: 387 mm <8 kg
ODU LX: W: 260 mm, H: 303 mm D: 105 mm <4.5 kg1
ODU L: Diameter: 267 mm, D: 89 mm <4.6 kg
IDU: W: 435 mm, H: 67 mm D: 228 mm <4.5 kg

1 Preliminary data
2 Rx and Tx without losses in the waveguide network
3 With ODU S and ODU LX

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