15.11.2010
Orbis introduces a fault tolerant power distribution solution for base stations
Finnish Orbis Oy has developed a novel power distribution solution for active components in base stations. Orbis OptoMast Smart Power improves reliability of operation in base stations and facilitates maintenance. Smart's current distribution modules work independently and reset automatically whenever faults occur. Thanks to this, one faulty module will not interfere with other functions in the base station. Smart Power is a great match for previously designed OptoMast Fiber, an optical fibre solution for data transfer in base stations.
Orbis OptoMast Smart Power supplies power through a single main cable from the base station's equipment bay to the active components up in the mast. Current is then distributed from a link box, installed close to the antennas, to different components through snap-action cables. Before, each component needed an individual power supply cable, which made base station installations laborious and time-consuming.
Smart's registered design includes link boxes housing the current distributor modules that protect the active components from under and over-voltage, such as voltage spikes caused by lightning strikes. After a fault situation, the module automatically resets from protection mode to normal mode. One module in protection mode doesn't stop the other components from working, thereby improving reliability of base stations.
Automatic module reset saves many maintenance calls. The modules are also easily replaceable one by one. Smart definitely makes maintaining base stations easier especially in summer, when lightning strikes occur. The product has been found durable and safe in EMC and environmental condition tests in accordance with the applicable standards.
The OptoMast product line has been designed and developed since 2007 in cooperation with Finnish operators. Several thousands of Orbis Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA) solutions have been installed all over the country. The first base station installations with both OptoMast Fiber and OptoMast Smart Power were made in Southern Finland early in the autumn in 2010. The updated product line will be actively introduced in 2011.
For more information, please contact:
Orbis Oy
Heikki Saukko
Tel. +358 (0) 20 478 830
heikki.saukko(at)orbis.eu
Orbis Oy
Founded in 1949, Orbis is a privately owned company specialized in quality control and testing systems. The company also delivers instruments and components for the data transfer and telecommunications industries. The applications are based on RF, fibre optics, measuring and machine vision technologies. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Orbis has subsidiaries in Sweden, Estonia, USA, China and India. For more information about Orbis Oy, please contact info(at)orbis.eu or visit http://www.orbis.eu/.