Take back the power—with the industry’s first intelligent plug-and-play dc power supply

PowerShift®

2 PowerShift® Take back the power—with the industry’s first intelligent plug-and-play dc power supply

Today’s high-performance remote radio units (RRUs)

consume more power, and operators are installing more of

them to keep up with exploding data traffic. Radio equipment

is also increasingly moving to the top of the tower, requiring

more energy to deliver the right power level to the units.

To handle the increased power requirements, higher-wattage

RRUs require additional power cables or larger power

conductors, which use more copper. The increase in copper adds

more weight on the tower—as do the thicker, more expensive

cables required to support these new RRUs. Add higher

installation costs and rising copper prices, and operators are

feeling the financial squeeze of upgrading their network.

CommScope makes it happenAlways anticipating and always ahead, CommScope has already

made the shift. With PowerShift, we’ve shattered the old

paradigm for delivering dc power to the tower, opening new

opportunities for efficiency and performance.

5G and LTE technology have dramatically

improved coverage and capacity for

subscribers—but it comes at a cost.

The wireless industry is ready for a PowerShift®

BENEFITS:

· Reduce CapEx

· Extend RF battery uptime by up to 50 percent

· Build future-ready infrastructure to accept higher-powered radios

· Improve cost effectiveness of RRU upgrades

PowerShift® Take back the power—with the industry’s first intelligent plug-and-play dc power supply 3

Tilt the equation back in your favor.The wireless experts at CommScope and the power experts at ABB

have partnered to create PowerShift, the industry’s first intelligent,

plug-and-play dc power supply. PowerShift is designed to optimize

electrical draw by adjusting voltage dynamically to match your exact

RRU power requirements—without the need to add a tower-top converter.

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Tired of losing the power battle? It’s time for a PowerShift.

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Traditional Setup Setup with PowerShift

Baseband

Backhaul

To RRU

BatteryBack-up

120/220 VAC mains120/220 VAC mains

With PowerShift• Deliver the most

e�cient voltage the RRU can receive

• Programmable -50 to -75 VDC to power RRU

Traditional• -48 volt DC

to all required equipment including RRUs

Baseband

Backhaul

To RRU

BatteryBack-up

PowerAC to -48 volt

DC rectifier

PowerAC to -48 volt

DC rectifier

Baseband

Backhaul

To RRU

BatteryBack-up

120/220 VAC mains120/220 VAC mains

With PowerShift• Deliver the most

e�cient voltage the RRU can receive

• Programmable -50 to -75 VDC to power RRU

Traditional• -48 volt DC

to all required equipment including RRUs

Baseband

Backhaul

To RRU

BatteryBack-up

PowerAC to -48 volt

DC rectifier

PowerAC to -48 volt

DC rectifier

Power up your towerUpgrading your network is an increasingly expensive

proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. PowerShift gives you

back the balance of power by delivering the most efficient

voltage to your RRUs in real time automatically—regardless

of power supply, distance, conductor size or RRU power

requirements. That optimization enables you to decrease the

cost of network rollouts and upgrades and start earning a

greater return on investment from day one. PowerShift also

offers the system design flexibility you need to create an

agile, future-ready network.

CommScope is dedicated to supporting wireless operators

around the globe through solutions that enhance the

capacity and coverage of their networks while reducing total

cost of ownership. Take back the power with PowerShift.

Contact your local CommScope representative.

PowerShift—results to customers

· Reduces CapEx

· Increases RRU uptime with battery backup improvement

· Provides engineering flexibility in system design

· Expands allowable cable lengths

· Reduces space and weight load issues

· Decreases tower leasing costs

· Effectively eliminates di/dt inductive loss concerns

· Is easy to install or retrofit

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PowerShift familyEngineered to provide the most efficient and reliable power feed for your remote radio units, the PowerShift family can support multiple RRUs per circuit.

PowerShift 1460PowerShift 1460 features four modules in a compact, 1-RU footprint.

Each module supports three remote radio units (RRUs), delivering

1,460 watts and -54 VDC per RRU. So, you can power up to 12

RRUs in 1-RU of rack space. Cost-effective, centralized battery back-

up ensures you’re always on, always connected. Available with an

optional controller, it operates in auto or manual mode.

From configuration and setup to installation and maintenance,

PowerShift 1460 is easy, intuitive and innovative. It’s designed to

optimize conductor size over long cable runs, for greater design

flexibility. Automatic setup and standardized installation—regardless

of RRU power levels or conductor lengths—saves time and money

while eliminating mistakes. All active electronics are centralized, so

maintenance and troubleshooting are quick and easy.

· Power 12 RRUs with a single 1-RU chassis

· Deliver 1,460 watts and -54 VDC per RRU

· Maximize design and operational efficiency

· Minimize space, time and cost requirements

6 PowerShift® Take back the power—with the industry’s first intelligent plug-and-play dc power supply

PowerShift 2000FAPowerShift 2000FA provides four circuits in one 1-RU chassis.

Each module supports two circuits, delivering 2,000 watts and

-54 VDC per circuit. Front inputs make connections easy in tight

spaces, and modules are hot swappable.

Like the 2000R, the PowerShift 2000FA chassis includes a Pulsar®

controller that provides voltage feedback algorithm, status and

control for best-in-class efficiency and performance. Ganged inputs

offer/allow simple power input connections. With a proven track

record at over 5,000 locations, PowerShift delivers everything you

expect from CommScope.

· Provide 2,000 watts per circuit

· Support 4 modules in one 1-RU chassis

· Offer power connections on unit front

· Optimize voltage control and delivery

PowerShift 2000RPowerShift 2000R provides 2,000 watts per RRU in one 3-RU chassis.

Each of its 12 modules features two independent, redundant

circuits. You get increased reliability without extra circuit breakers,

and bypass redundancy for 3, 6, 9 or 12 high-power RRUs. Modules

are hot swappable, so you can perform maintenance and upgrades

without taking your RRUs offline.

The PowerShift 2000R chassis, includes a Pulsar® controller that

provides voltage feedback algorithm, status and control for

best-in-class efficiency and performance. PowerShift 2000R comes

equipped with proven mechanical stability, easy wiring, and an

open accessible design.

· Provide 2,000 watts per circuit

· Support 12 modules in one 3-RU chassis

· Ensure reliability with two-circuit module design

· Optimize voltage control and delivery

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From top to bottom, CommScope has you covered.Since PowerShift is an important part of CommScope’s world-renowned product portfolio,

you can be confident that you’re benefiting from some of the finest wireless infrastructure

and expertise:

· Enhanced performance and compatibility: Custom-designed HELIAX® FiberFeed® cable

solutions configured to fit your specific RRU upgrade scenario, made-to-order cabinet

options and preconfigured power selections that enable operators to select their preferred

power configurations and operator-specified OEM electronics

· Comprehensive supply-chain logistics: 24 locations in 14 countries, crossing six continents

· Wireless services and solutions: Installation training support, including project

management, deployment and kitting best practices

Visit www.commscope.com for more information on Power Solutions.

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