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Mechanical Design of EWSD network nodes

General information
The hardware used for EWSD is characterized by its compact, modular design. The packaging system affords a great degree of flexibility, which allows optimum adaptation to every system architecture. The use of connector and interchange systems facilitate fast installation times. Innovative ongoing hardware development contributes to ever smaller space requirements. The EWSD system complies with the relevant international standards (EN60950 / IEC60950) regarding personal safety, protection of materials and equipment, electromagnetic compatibility (EN55022), etc. Compliance with the standards is certified by the CE label on all racks. The relevant standards for transport, storage and operation (temperature, humidity, air pressure, condensation, shocks and vibrations) are also adhered to. Special system designs compliant with Bellcore TRNWT-000063 (NEBS), Earthquake Zone 4, are supplied for earthquake-endangered areas. The EWSD mechanical consists of the following main components: Modules Module shelves Fuse bars Fans for rack types A and B Racks Cabling Distributors Power supply and distribution Installation recommendations Container network nodes Shelters

Modules
Modules are the smallest units of equipment design and also have a standard format. The front of each module contains a faceplate which may include display elements, switches and front plugs. The spring contact strips on the rear edge of the modules are the counterpart to the blade contact strips in the shelves. Plug connections are made in the SIPAC or SIVAPAC connector system. The printed circuit boards for the modules have a multilayer design. They are mainly equipped as SMD (surface-mounted device) units. Due to the use of electrostatically sensitive devices, electrostatic discharge (ESD) frames are even provided in the module structure. All modules have a label indicating ESD. The precautionary measures for handling modules must always be observed. These measures are described in detail in Safety Instructions for Personnel and Products (EN 60950 / IEC 60950). The modules are automatically locked into position on insertion into the shelf. A tool is available for unlocking and withdrawing modules. The same tool is also used for insertion of the modules.

Benefits for packaging system: Consistent modularity: standardized, connectable basic units (known as modules) can be combined in connection with racks to form network nodes for different congurations. Leading-edge, solder-free connection methods such as press-tting in multilayer versions. Simple, rational assembly by arrangement in rows of fully equipped, tested racks and prepared connector cables. Cables according to international standards (IEEE 383 and IEC 950), connected to the rack backside by SIPAC (standard, coaxial and optical). Full protective rack covering with doors on the front and rear sides allowing unrestricted access to the interior. Shielding (double): Subrack completely screened against electromagnetic effects with front panel and backplane with a shielding layer including the transfer system at the rear side. Rack additionally screenable by low resistance contacts between all mechanical parts and the housing of the rack. Thermal: The heat management of the racks is performed by free convection for heat dissipation up to 1.29 kW and a forced cooling system with ltered air blown serially by a fan box at the bottom of the rack, optionally enforced by additional blower units, allowing heat dissipation of up to 3.15 kW per rack. Easy to service due to simple replacement of the modules and reliable plug connections

Benefits for connector and transfer system: Large number of pins possible Consistent 2.5-mm grid system without jumps Five-row design with full use of the minimum module pitch (25 mm) Individual contact equipment Integrated special contacts Multiple pre-mating contact levels Excellent connection security Double-sided connection for modules and interchange systems Optimum cross-talk and transmission characteristics Coding provided

Module shelves
The module shelves constitute physical and wiring units. A shelf consists for the most part of support bars, side parts and guide rails for modules in addition to a multilayer wiring board. Shelves can be fitted with punched base and top plates and a contact-making front cover in order to provide complete electromagnetic screening. Electrical connections are established between the mounting locations in the module shelf and for the power supply over the wiring board. Blade contact strips pressed into the wiring board constitute the interface to the modules. If necessary, the pins on the blade contact strips are selected with lengths that are long enough to allow cable connectors to be plugged in at the rear. Suitable centering strips or cages ensure correct precentered positioning and locking of the cable connectors. Modules can be mounted with different spacings from each other so-called module pitches (15 + n x 5 mm). A slot number is assigned to each slot. The usable mounting width is 645 mm. Cables to and from the shelf are routed at the rear over the connector panel of the wiring board. The operating voltages from the fuse bar are connected by means of flat connectors or cable connectors to the wiring board. Shelves can be equipped with modules using the SIVAPAC or SIPAC system. The same applies to the transfer system i.e., SIVAPAC and SIPAC connector cables can be connected. Both methods can also be combined.

Unscreened module shelves Unscreened module shelves are available as 2-row models i.e., for equipping with one row of modules, and as 4-row models for two modules rows on top of each other. The mechanical design consists of the most part of horizontal channel sections which, in combination with the two side walls, form a stable frame. The module guide rails are snapped into position in the channel sections. Additional support plates are used for mechanical reinforcement of the shelves. The wiring board is screwed into place at the rear. The front surface of a shelf is made up of the module handle strips.

Fuse bars
Fuse bars accommodate the power feeding for a rack. Power is fed via feedthrough filters to the fuse elements (safety fuses or protective switches). The power is distributed from the fuse elements to the individual load circuits in the rack. Smoothing capacitors can be assigned to the individual power feeders if necessary. A fuse bar requires three rack divisions (90 mm) for installation and is always mounted as the first mounting unit (MUT1) in a rack. Fuse bars with safety fuses Fuse bars have screw-in fuses for protecting the different electrical load circuits in a rack. A fuse bar can have no more than 33 safety fuses. Fuse bars with protective switches

Screened module shelves Like a Faraday cage, a screened shelf is an electrically conducting housing closed on all sides, with a front cover that can be locked in place (swinging or removable). All basic dimensions are identical to those of the unscreened model. Consequently, unscreened shelves can be replaced by screened shelves without any difficulty. The housing with the screened design is made fully of Cr steel. The outer layers of the wiring board are designed as screening levels.

This type of fuse bar is known as a breaker panel. A breaker panel is equipped with pluggable protective switches for protecting the different load circuits in a rack. A breaker panel can have up to 28 protective switches. Unlike a fuse bar with safety fuses, the activation of a protective switch can be indicated and used for triggering an alarm.

Fans for rack types A and B

Two types of fans can be used in racks with high levels of heat loss that cannot be dissipated by free convection. They are as follows: Fan tray with optional lter module Fan box Fan trays A fan tray for rack type A needs two rack divisions (60 mm); a fan tray for rack type B needs three rack divisions (90 mm) and both have 10 fans with electronically commutating d.c. motors. The function of each motor is monitored. A green LED on the front of the fan tray indicates that all fan motors are functioning. If one or more motors fail, an alarm is triggered and the LED goes out. Each motor has a temperature sensor for controlling the rotational speed of the relevant motor according to the ambient temperature. A reduction in the number of revolutions of a fan motor at temperatures in the permitted range of 20 C ... 30 C considerably lessens the motor noise.

Fan boxes A fan box for rack type A needs eight divisions (240 mm) and has 6 fans with electronically commutating d.c. motors. A fan box for rack type B needs ten rack divisions (300 mm) and has 8 fans with electronically commutating d.c. motors. The function of each motor is monitored. A green LED on the front of the fan box indicates that all fan motors are functioning. If one or more motors fail, an alarm is triggered and the LED goes out. Each motor has a temperature sensor for controlling the rotational speed of the relevant motor according to the ambient temperature. A reduction in the number of revolutions of a fan motor at temperatures in the permitted range of 20 C ... 30 C considerably lessens the motor noise. An air filter is included; it is positioned on the underside of the fan box and can be replaced at any time without any tools. The fan box produces minor excess pressure in the rack to prevent unfiltered air entering the cabinet (air bypass). Fan boxes are mounted on the bottom of a rack.

Filter modules A filter module contains an air filter and can be retro-fitted directly beneath the fan tray at bottom of the rack as required: it is only to be used if no fan box is installed in the rack (an air filter is included in the fan box). The module needs one rack division for mounting (30 mm). The air filter can be replaced when necessary without any tools. The module must be mounted directly beneath the fan tray in order to prevent any air bypass (of unfiltered air) occurring.

Racks
Racks accommodate the various mounting units. The side bars of a rack have holes drilled at regular intervals of 30 mm to allow flexible equipping of module shelves. The upper and lower sections each constitute a closed frame. The rear-side struts are arranged in such a way that cables can be laid without feed-throughs. The basic frame has four feet that can be adjusted in height.

The numbering of the module shelves in a rack, known as mounting units (MUT), always begins at the top with the mounting unit MUT 01 the fuse bar. The remaining sequence varies refer to the sticker on the top bar of the module shelf for the designation. A rack is a fully equipped, factory-tested production, testing, delivery and installation unit. Each rack has a fixture for holding the module extraction tool. The holder is located on the right rack upright on the module side of the rack. It also contains the discharge socket for connecting grounding wrist bracelets; a second discharge socket station is also found on the rear side of the holder. Grounding bars are mounted on the left and right uprights of racks. For surface grounding reasons, the bars are conductively connected along their entire length with the uprights, and therefore with the rack ground connection. The reference potential, GND, of the logical voltages for all load circuits is connected to the grounding bars. The grounding bars are connected directly with the positive conductor of the rack rows. A rack is enclosed on its front and rear sides with a pair of doors and a top section in each case. This produces a cabinet 500 mm in depth (type A) and 600 mm in depth (type B). In order to allow unrestricted access to the units in a rack even in narrow operating aisles, the doors can be opened to 180. The doors are permanently connected to ground by means of contact strips. A rack may be covered on the side uprights with screening walls to protect it against electromagnetic influences. Depending on the cabling, screening combs are arranged in the upper or lower sections of racks to connect the screening ground for the cables. Racks are designed in such a way that heat generated by the operating installed units is dissipated in the ambient air by free convection. Two types of fans are used for racks that generate too much heat. Racks can be installed either directly on the floor of an equipment room or on a raised floor. Raised floors allow underfloor cabling as well as direct ventilation to the racks from below. A planar cable shelf is mounted above the racks for installations without a raised floor. The left door on the front and back of the rack is labeled with the device identification and the serial number of the device type. The rack paneling, i.e. the front and back doors as well as the sides at each end of a row, are made of chromium steel. The ochre-colored top panel is labeled with the system designation.

Each rack is labeled at the factory with the equipment designation and the installation site (room, row, rack). This label is on the front right of the base section. The rack is designed to allow free convection of dissipated heat resulting from operation of the mounted devices. This heat is vented to the outside. Each rack is equipped with a holder for the module removal tool. This holder is located on the right upright on the module side of the rack. The holder also has an integrated discharge socket for connecting the wriststrap. Simple clamping elements allow fast system installation. They connect the individual racks together to form a rack row while at the same time securing the connection to ground. These connections also serve as bearings for the doors.

Cabling
All connecting cables in the network node can be plugged in. As a result, electrical connections can be made quickly and easily in a rack and between individual racks at the installation site. Connector cables are multiconductor cables terminated either at both ends or at only one end with cable connectors, depending on the application. Connector cables are usually supplied in standard lengths. They are fully prepared and have been electrically tested.

SIPAC-N cable connectors (partially shielded) The cable connectors (1SU, 2SU or 4SU) are plugged at the rear of the module shelves directly onto the terminal pins of the backplane. Interchange connectors on the wiring board stabilize the terminal pins and fix the cable connectors in the correct position. The contact pitch is 2.5 x 2.5 mm. SIVAPAC and SIPAC-N cable connectors can be inserted, locked, unlocked and removed without any tools. Each cable connector has a version with a cable entrance upwards or downwards. Both of these variants have the same parts but with the connector housing turned by 180 with regard to the other. Cable shields make contact on the metal plate of the cable connector. A grounding connection to the module shelf or rack is established for a plugged cable connector by means of the contact springs on the centering strip or the contact pins in the interchange connector.
Adapter bridge Cable connector (partially shielded)

SIVAPAC cable connectors Cable connectors are plugged at the rear of a shelf directly onto the terminal pins on the blade or terminal strips. Centering strips on the wiring board one per cable plug-in position ensure the stability of the terminal pins and the correct positioning of the cable connectors. Contact pitch = 5 x 5 mm

Blade strip at module frame Centering strip Contact spring Cable Connector

SIPAC-S cable connectors (fully shielded) The cable connectors (1/2 SU, 1 SU or 2 SU) are plugged at the rear of the module shelves directly onto the terminal pins of the backplane. Shielded interchange connectors on the wiring board stabilize the terminal pins and fix the cable connectors in the correct position. The contact pitch is 2.5 x 2.5 mm. The cable connectors can be inserted and locked without the need for tools. They can be unlocked and removed with the aid of an extraction tool.

The mini-distribution strip is based on the cost-effective solderless IDC method of termination. This method corresponds to the IEC 352-3 standard (formerly DIN 41611, Part 6, Crimped Connections). The mini-distribution strip uses a double snap-in terminal element which can be connected with two multiconductor or jumpering wires. A simple termination tool is used to push the wire into the terminal element. This pierces the insulation of the wire and cuts off the protruding wire end. A lasting airtight and electrically reliable contact is thus established between the terminal and the metallic conductor of the wire. The double terminal uses conventional forms of insulation (e.g. PVC or PE) for contacting wires with a conductor diameter of 0.4 to 0.6 mm. In addition, the terminal guarantees a perfect and secure contact even after several hundred terminations. The double terminal element principle allows cables or jumpers to be connected or repositioned without electrical interrupting by using separable elements. For large network nodes, the main distribution frame is made by setting up one or more basic elements side by side to obtain the required size. A special wall-type distributor exists for medium and small network nodes.

Adapter bridge

Cable Connector

2 SU 1 SU 1/2 SU

Distributors
A mini-distribution strip with solder-free clamping connection is used as the interface between the subscriber lines in the cable network and any internal line of the network node.
Cable cover Grounding spring Overvoltage protection connector

Typical characteristics include the following: Serviceability: Clearly arranged connection panels and easy access to all terminals; fast wire connection: clamping wires requires only about 1/3 of the time needed for wire stripping and soldering for conventional distributors. Solder-free insulation displacement connection: contact is made by simply pressing the insulated wires into the terminals (insulation piercing connecting devices). The twin terminal principle means that cables and jumpers can be activated or switched without electrical interruptions using isolating elements. Top transmission quality: high-quality materials ensure optimum values for contact operation and insulation. A main distribution frame (MDF) has a line side and a network node side. The bearing element of the MDF is a screw-assembled frame. The line and network node sides are constructed in the frame with the mini-distribution strips. Two different basic MDF layouts are used horizontal/vertical and vertical on both sides.

Wire guide

Isolating plug

Vertical terminal block Cable connector socket Mounting frame and jumper comb

Termination tool

Every access line in the subscriber cable network can be connected in the MDF with any internal switching system line by means of hook-up lines. The MDF for large systems is extended by placing basic units in a row to obtain the required size. A special wall-mounted distribution frame is available for medium-sized and small systems.
Network node side view MDF side view Switching side

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5 180 = 900

Vertical terminal block

Horizontal terminal block

dimensions in mm

Power supply and distribution

The required protected supply of normally 48 V or 60 V direct voltage is generated from the mains electricity supply by means of switched-mode rectifiers. The power supply systems with the batteries for energy storage operate in parallel stand-by mode. In the case of multifunctional rooms, switched-mode rectifiers with a rated current of ca. 30 A and 120 A are included in the switching room itself: for small network nodes with a rated current of up to approx. 720 A as well as containers, in compact power supply systems (complete power supply system in one or two cabinets); for larger network nodes with a rated current of up to 2,500 A, in separate rectifier cabinets up to 960 A each. The other components, such as 2,500 A battery and distributor cabinets and 300 A or 630 A power distribution equipment, are chosen according to the power requirements in the final capacity stage and form part of the central power supply systems. For switching systems with a rated current of above 2,500 A, the power supply systems using rectifiers racks for 120 A are installed centrally in enclosed electrical operating rooms. Battery and distribution panels and mains distribution racks complete the installations.

In such power supply systems, the batteries are always housed in a separate battery room. If maintenance-free batteries are used in compact power supply systems, these can be installed in battery cabinets in the power supply or switching room. If peripheral devices are to be supplied with protected 230 V AC voltage, this is done by means of low-power inverters supplied with energy from the protected DC voltage. DC distribution network The DC distribution network consists of the main distribution lines and the branch distribution lines. Power fades and excess voltage caused by short-circuits in the distribution network are prevented by taking the following measures: Each row of racks has a separate feed line from the power supply system with an associated fuse (250 A or 315 A). Each rack feeder is led through lters and protected against power fades and spikes by means of capacitors. With the exception of the rack for devices (R:DEV), no fuses larger than 10 A are used.

Main distribution lines The line from the power supply system to the end frame in each rack row is known as a main distribution line. For reasons of economy and for ease of installation, flexible standard cables with the following cross section dimensions are used: 95 mm2, 120 mm2, 150 mm2. Up to four cables can be connected simultaneously in order to comply with the permitted voltage drop. To keep the line inductance to a minimum, positive and negative conductors must be routed in close pairs. The main distribution lines can be laid above the rack rows or under a raised floor. The lines are always routed to rack rows on the access aisle side. Branch distribution lines Within each row, the branch distribution lines are laid over the rack. The positive conductor thereby also serves as a mechanical support for the negative conductor(s). The grounded positive conductor is made of flat copper (200 mm2), while the negative conductor consists of an insulated cable (16 mm2) per required circuit per rack. As described above, the positive and negative conductors are connected to the power distribution frame in the end frame of the rack rows.

Equipment room

with remote power supply cluster

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Fusing & distribution

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Fusing & distribution

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n. rack row

Genset Diesel G

Public mains 400V / 230V

AC distribution

DC

Battery room 24 cells

Battery

An end frame with power distribution frame (PDF(A)) is always installed for each rack, even if not all the protective switches are used. If more than 32 protective switches are needed for a rack, another end frame with PDF(A) is installed at the other end of the rack. However, if a Siemens power supply contains an adequate number of fuses, e.g. in the case of small RDLUs or a 10 ft or 20 ft container, there is no need for a PDF(A) in the end frame.
Main distribution line from above L (-) L (+)

Rack power supply The racks are connected to the branch distribution lines by means of fully insulated special terminals. These terminals pierce the insulation to make contact and can therefore be connected without risk of injury or damage during operation.
Branch distribution line from the power supply system L (-) L (+) Filter Rack

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Fuse bar F17 F32

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Module frame + UE - UE GND GN Module frame GND + UE - UE GN

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Module frame + UE + UE - UE - UE GND GN Grounding bar Blade Socket

Main distribution line from below

Each rack is equipped in the top front mounting area with a fuse bar for up to 33 safety fuses or with a breaker panel for up to 28 protective switches for protection of direct current circuits. From here the voltage converters and load circuits in a rack are individually supplied with power transmitted over connectable single lines. Module converters Module converters are designed for providing up to 300 W of power and up to seven voltages per module.

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The secondary operating voltages of the converters are distributed within a module frame via the frame wiring.

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Rectifiers Rectifiers are provided for supplying power to devices requiring an alternating voltage of 230 V at 50 Hz such as PCs, routers and modems mounted in a rack. In large systems, two rectifiers with a rated power of 500 VA are used as required. Their dimensions (width: 440 mm, depth: 340 mm) are adapted to the standard module frame size. They have a height of 110 mm. Grounding Grounding bars are mounted on the left and right uprights of the rack (type A and B). For surface grounding reasons, the bars are conductively connected along their entire length with the uprights, and therefore with the rack ground connection. The grounding bars are connected directly with the positive conductor of the rack rows. The reference potential, GND, of the logical voltages for all load circuits is connected to the grounding bars. The positive conductor of the power supply for the converters is fed to the module shelves separately from the fuse bar. The racks are also connected with the planar cable shelf used for the cabling. If the cabling in a system is laid under a raised floor, a network of aluminium strips is laid in a 60 cm x 60 cm grid pattern. Each rack is connected to the network. Potential equalization of very low impedance is obtained with the racks and the parallel, grounded power supply leads. This grounding network is not required in systems with cabling over the planar cable shelf. In these cases the electrical properties of the shelf have to match those of the grounding network. The gap for the tubes of the planar cable shelf running vertical to the rack rows is reduced to 410 mm. Cable shelves used also for electrical connection between the network node or switching equipment and the main distribution frame are connected with good conductability either with the grounding network under the raised floor or with the planar cable shelf. The entire system grounding connection is combined with the common ground for the building.

Installation recommendations
Network nodes can be installed in any building, even in standard buildings, and if necessary together with existing equipment from other systems. There must, however, be a recommended height of 2,900 mm as well as the required floor support capacity. With a raised floor, the recommended room height is 3,200 mm. The length of the rack rows depends not only on the shape of the room itself but also, and in particular, on the dissipated heat. In conventional buildings (without a raised floor), where air must be supplied from the side, up to 9 racks can be placed in a row if the building has ventilation and air conditioning without cold air; up to 12 racks can be lined up in buildings having ventilation and air conditioning with cold air. When the racks are installed on a raised floor, a maximum of 16 racks are permitted in a row. The standard distance between row fronts is 1,200 mm, and the aisle between the rows is 700 mm wide. If the rack rows are further apart, the heat load per surface unit of the network node room is reduced. The racks are delivered to their place of assembly already fully equipped with frames, modules and voltage converters. The rack is delivered ex-works without cladding but with transportation protection covering the module side, the wiring side and both side sections. This transport cover turns an equipped rack into a rigid packaging and transportation unit. The transport cover, including the front and rear panel, should not be removed until the rack has reached its final place of installation within the network node.

Planar cable shelf

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Depending on the conditions of transportation, a conventional outer crate can also be used. When the network node is installed, the factory-mounted transport cover remains on the rack until the basic installation tasks have been completed. This protects the module and wiring sides. A trolley is used for transporting the racks within the network node room. This contains jacks which can be used to lift the rack and push it with minimum force to its place of installation. It is also possible to position racks in gaps in the rack row. The network node is set up in the following order: Installation of all racks Protective measures against earthquake damage (if necessary) Pre-assembly of protective shielding panels Interconnection of racks Connection of each rack to the grounding network Assembly of end frames (both sides) Low voltage supply to rack rows Cabling rack internally Cabling between individual racks Cabling between individual rows of racks Installation of the connection grid Installation of the MDF Installation of the cable route to the MDF Connection of cable routes and the MDF to house grounding External cabling of DLU MDF; LTG DDF Preliminary testing of the external cabling Installation of lighting and 230 V connection Installation and cabling of special equipment Complete system shielding System labeling Final testing of the external cabling Final installation inspection Completion of red folder (documentation on all modications made since completion of the planning documents). Raised floors Siemens network nodes allow a high degree of concentration of hardware in a minimum of space. For full utilization of the installation space in a switching room, high change-of-air values are required to ensure heat dissipation. The optimum solution is to install the switching equipment on a raised floor and to introduce the appropriate volumes of air required for ventilation under the raised floor. Raised floors allow the inlet of air over large areas into a network node at low air speed and the guidance of air directly to enclosed racks from underneath. Moreover, the space under raised floors can be used for cabling of the network node, thus doing away with the need for a planar cable shelf.

Raised floor Floor

Support Cables

Raised floors should have a standard tile size of 600 mm x 600 mm. A raised floor height of 400 mm is recommended. Openings are cut out of the tiles under the racks for air and cables. The holes are cut in such a way that cables can be freely laid without the need of feed-throughs once the flooring tiles have been removed. An earthquake-secure raised floor model is available for use in network nodes in earthquake-endangered areas. The rack rows must be anchored to this floor.
Rack row division min. 1,200 mm

min. 300 mm

Cable entry

Air inflow

Flooring tile size: 600 mm

Load-bearing capacity surface load: 1000 N/m2; 5000 N/flooring section Rack row connection

concentrated

load:

When installing systems using raised floors, the rack row connection improves the mutual support of the rack rows. The rack row connection is a system of longitudinal and cross sections fastened on the head of the racks. The longitudinal profiles between two rack rows are used for attaching the rack row illumination system. This arrangement guarantees optimum illumination of the racks.

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Planar cable shelves When planar cable shelves are used, the connector cables are guided upwards and held in a screening comb. Spring-loaded clamps relieve strain on the cables.

Container network nodes

Network nodes are installed in containers for mobile applications. Containers are available in three different sizes (10-, 20- and 40-foot). These mobile network nodes can be integrated into existing networks for local and long-distance traffic within a very short time. The containers take up little space and are modularly and flexibly adapted to the requirements of individual applications. Containers can also be connected together to form so-called container villages. Container housings are EMC (electromagnetic-compliant) and protected against splash water.

Planar cable shelf

Screening comb Basic frame

Racks, without outer covers, in a container can be easily accessed from both sides. The racks are mounted on rubber-metal mountings for protection against shocks and impact during transportation. The racks installed in containers dissipate their heat in the container air. Air-conditioning equipment extracts the heated air through openings in the front of the containers, cools the air and re-introduces it into the containers (circulating air method). The cooling performance of the air-conditioning system is adjusted to the size of the container and the climatic conditions in the country. The air-conditioning equipment is installed in a separate generating room in compliance with the ISO container dimensions. A duplicate standby air-conditioning system is provided in order to ensure continuous operation of the switching system. Containers are preferably mounted on concrete ground tables.

Cabling The cabling within the various rack rows, the connection of rack rows with each other and the routing of cables to the distribution frame comply with the customers requirements. The cabling is guided either in planar cable shelves on top of the racks or underneath raised floors.

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Shelters
Shelters are offered in four variants (150, 400, 700 or 1000). A DLU in a shelter is particularly well suited for rural areas with low numbers of subscribers. Shelters are designed as double-sided aluminium constructions and are robust, weather-resistant, splashwater-proof and sealed against dust in compliance with IP55. They are also tested for compliance with EMC (electro-magnetic compatibility) specifications. A heating unit and fan module mean that the shelter can also be installed outdoors or in any room The wide-opening swing doors at the front allow full access to the functional units. Once opened, the power supply units and shelves in the switching system can be accessed for service and maintenance purposes. The door on the left side opens up the main distribution frame (MDF) with integrated lightning module and the space for incoming subscriber and power supply lines. Shelters are mounted on concrete foundations for protection against earthquakes.

Technical data
Module dimensions (without frontpanel, connectors and other board mounted components) Fan box dimensions height = 230 mm, width = 7 x 5 mm / 12 x 5 mm or 14 x 5 mm, depth = 277 mm height = 300 mm, width = 750 mm, depth = 375 mm height = 90 mm, width = 750 mm, depth = 300 mm 37.5 - 75 V height = 110 mm, width = 440 mm, depth = 340 mm height = 2450 mm (8 ft.) / 2130 mm (7 ft.), width = 770 mm / 880 mm, depth = 460 mm (without cladding) / 500 mm (with) / 600 mm (with cladding) height = 1948 mm (7 ft.) / 2268 (8 ft.), width = 778 mm, depth = 540 mm 150 kg up to 350 kg

Fan tray dimensions

Voltage range of fan box / fan tray Rectifier dimensions

Rack dimensions (type A / type B)

Internal rack dimensions (available for mounting of subracks and internal cabling) Weight of the equipped rack

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