Train-to-ground communication Railway antennas Edition 2014
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Your partner for integrated solutions HUBER+SUHNER is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of components and systems for electrical, optical and wireless connectivity. HUBER+SUHNER unites core competencies in radio-frequency, fiber-optic and low-frequency technologies under one roof and offers a high-quality product range for the communication, transport and industrial markets. Wireless communications Wireless communications are an integral part of any modern transport system. This includes train control and communications, satellite navigation, mobile communications and Internet on board the train. HUBER+SUHNER can provide all the passive radio frequency components required for antenna applications in the railway, tram and bus transport sectors. This brochure focuses on train-to-ground solutions with SENCITY Rail antennas.
Train-to-ground communication Whether to increase safety, optimise availability or improve telephone or Internet communications for passengers, HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide spectrum of perfectly-coordinated components, ranging from robust antennas, flexible jumper cables and low-loss feeder cables to signal splitting by means of multiplexers. Standards Roof-top antennas for trains are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. Railway products from HUBER+SUHNER therefore comply with the following standards, depending on the area of application: All metall parts are grounded according to UIC 553 High voltage protection (27.5 kv), high current protection (40 ka during 100 ms) waccording the specifications of the Deutsche Bahn Temperature and vibration requirements according to EN 50155 EMC protection according to EN 50121-3-2 Fire retardance acc. to EN 45545-2, DIN 5510-2, BS 6853, NF F 16-101/102 Corrosion protection according to MIL-F-14072 References Railway products from HUBER+SUHNER are trusted by renowned manufacturers, suppliers and operators throughout the world. 4 HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication
Mobile communications (LTE, UMTS, GSM) Mobile communications anytime and everywhere belong to our daily life and are indispensable for a comfortable train journey. It is becoming increasingly important for network operators to be able to reliably link their train systems to existing mobile communication networks and to connect the rolling stock equipment to their IT infrastructure. Train security and radio systems (GSM-R, TETRA) In addition to train control via GSM-R there is increasig demand for security of passengers and operational staff. This is accomplished by integration of Tetra. Wireless backhaul (WiFi, WiMAX) WiFi is not just an interesting alternative to GSM-R in the underground and metropolitan railway sector, but is also frequently used for high-speed data transfer between the train and track. SENCITY Rail Excel bidirectional antennas permit larger distances between the track base stations in the WiFi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz and WiMAX / LTE band range. Satellite navigation Satellite positioning of trains using GPS is commonly used. For this reason SENCITY Rail antennas are available with a GPS antenna with integrated low-noise amplifier. The GPS option is supplied with a separate pigtail solution. HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication 5
Low profile SENCITY Rail 790 2700 MHz Thanks to its slim design with a minimised installation height of 4 cm, this mobile communications antenna is ideally suited to double-decker trains and tight loading gauges. Despite the compact design, it covers the 2.4 GHz WiFi range as well as the most common mobile communications frequencies. Depending on the application, SENCITY Rail is available with or without a GPS antenna. This is the perfect solution when space is at a premium. Applications Railway antenna with and without GPS antenna for double-decker trains Multi band support from 790 MHz LTE to 2.4 GHz WiFi MIMO / diversity configuration Main features Omni-directional roof-top antenna with an extremely rugged mechanical design Suitable for high-pressure/steam jet cleaning according to IP 69 K Extremely low profile, height 4 cm Embedded GPS antenna with integrated low-noise amplifier and pigtail cable connection Diplexer / jumper / feeder The specific HUBER+SUHNER railway portfolio of jumpers, feeder cables and multiplexers enables the signals to be sent to the transmitter/receiver electronics with low losses. 6 HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication
Mobile communication and WiFi (2.4 GHz) Antennas Applications Electrical data Mechanical data Product family HUBER+SUHNER type Product ID Frequency range TETRA DVB T Mobile Com WiFi 2.4 GHz WiMAX/LTE WiFi 5 GHz GPS Polarisation Connectors Advanced installation option Dimensions W x H x D in mm SENCITY Rail 1399.17.0125 SWA-0825/360/5/30/V 790 2700 MHz + + + vertical N no 100 x 40 x 145 SENCITY Rail 1399.99.0037 SWA-0825/360/5/30/DFRX30 790 2700 MHz + + + + vertical N TNC male no 100 x 40 x 145 SENCITY Rail MIMO 1399.17.0135 SWA-0825/360/5/30/MIMO 790 2700 MHz + + + vertical 2x N no 100 x 40 x 465 SENCITY Rail MIMO 1399.17.0057 SWA-0825/360/5/30/MIMO 790 2700 MHz + + + + vertical 2x N TNC male no 100 x 40 x 465 Multiplexer Port assignment Electrical data Mechanical data Product family HUBER+SUHNER type Product ID Frequency range TETRA DVB T Mobile Com WiFi 2.4 GHz WiMAX/LTE WiFi 5 GHz GPS Channel division Inserition loss Connectors Dimensions W x H x D in mm Diplexer 7501.17.0011 84045218 80 2170 /2400 2500 MHz 1 2 > 50 db 0.2 db typ. 0.7 db max. N 198 x 122 x 32 Diplexer 7501.17.0015 84071496 700 960 / 1710 2170 MHz 1.2 > 50 db < 0.15 db < 0.25 db N 179 x 136 x 28 Cable assemblies Cable Plug (male) Jack () Interface RF jumper cable ( 6 GHz) EF 400 11_N-50-3-59 21_N-50-3-20 N RF feeder cable ( 6 GHz) SPUMA_400-FR 11_N-50-7- 69 21_N-50-7-32 N GPS cable ( 2 GHz) EF 400 11_TNC-50-3-119 21_TNC-50-3-17 TNC GPS cable ( 2 GHz) SPUMA_400-FR 11_TNC-50-7-18 21_TNC-50-7-1 TNC HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication 7
High performance SENCITY Rail 698 5935 MHz This is the ideal antenna for use in mobile communications. As well as mobile communication frequencies, it also covers 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi. Depending on the application, the SENCITY Rail is available with or without an integrated GPS antenna. In terms of size, performance and installation options, this is the perfect antenna for universal use. Applications Universal railway antenna with and without GPS antenna Multi band support from 700 MHz LTE to 5 GHz WiFi MIMO / diversity configuration Main features Omni-directional roof antenna in robust mechanical design (IP 66/68/69 K) Embedded GPS antenna with integrated low-noise amplifier and pigtail cable connection Flexible installation options No metallic base plate required Diplexer / jumper / feeder The specific HUBER+SUHNER railway portfolio of jumpers, feeder cables and multiplexers enables the signals to be sent to the transmitter/receiver electronics with low losses. 8 HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication
Mobile communication and WiFi (2.4/5 GHz) Antennas Applications Electrical data Product family HUBER+SUHNER type Product ID Frequency range TETRA DVB T Mobile Com WiFi 2.4 GHz WiMAX/LTE WiFi 5 GHz GPS Polarisation Mechanical data Connectors Advanced installation option Dimensions W x H x D in mm SENCITY Rail 1399.17.0122 SWA-0859/360/4/0/V_3 698 5935 MHz SENCITY Rail 1399.99.0120 SWA-0859/360/4/0/DFRX30_2 698 5935 MHz SENCITY Rail MIMO 1399.17.0222 SWA-0759/360/6/0/MIMO 698 5935 MHz SENCITY Rail MIMO 1399.99.0130 SWA-0759/360/6/0/MIMO 698 5935 MHz + + + + vertical N + + + + + vertical N TNC male + + + + vertical 2x N + + + + + vertical 2x N TNC male yes 100 x 90 x 256 yes 100 x 90 x 256 yes 102x 82 x 352 yes 102x 82 x 352 Multiplexer Port assignment Electrical data Mecanical data Product family HUBER+SUHNER type Product ID Frequency range TETRA DVB T Mobile Com WiFi 2.4 GHz WiMAX/LTE WiFi 5 GHz GPS Channel division Insertion loss Connectors Dimensions W x H x D in mm Diplexer 7501.17.0010 84045217 80 2700 /3300 5850 MHz 1 1 1 2 > 47 db 0.2 db typ. 0.6 db max. N 133 x 62 x 38 Diplexer 7501.17.0011 84045218 80 2170 /2400 2500 MHz 1 2 > 50 db 0.2 db typ. 0.7 db max. N 198 x 122 x 32 Diplexer 7501.17.0015 84071496 700 960 / 1710 2170 MHz 1.2 > 50 db < 0.15 db < 0.25 db N 179 x 136 x 28 Cable assemblies Cable Plug (male) Jack () Interface RF jumper cable ( 6 GHz) EF 400 11_N-50-3-59 21_N-50-3-20 N RF feeder cable ( 6 GHz) SPUMA_400-FR 11_N-50-7- 69 21_N-50-7-32 N GPS cable ( 2 GHz) EF 400 11_TNC-50-3-119 21_TNC-50-3-17 TNC GPS cable ( 2 GHz) SPUMA_400-FR 11_TNC-50-7-18 21_TNC-50-7-1 TNC HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication 9
High performance SENCITY Rail 380 5935 MHz This is the ideal antenna for use with a wide variety of bandwidths. As well as common mobile communication frequencies, it also covers the TETRA range from 380 to 470 MHz and DVB-T from 470 to 860 MHz. Depending on the application, the SENCITY Rail is available with or without a GPS antenna. This is a future-oriented antenna that also covers future bandwidths. Applications Universal railway antenna with and without GPS antenna Multi-band support from TETRA to 5 GHz WiFi MIMO / diversity configuration, using an adaptor Main features Omni-directional roof-top antenna with an extremely rugged mechanical design Suitable for high pressure/steam jet cleaning according to IP 69 K Embedded GPS antenna with integrated, low-noise amplifier and pigtail cable connection Flexible installation options Diplexer / jumper / feeder The specific HUBER+SUHNER railway portfolio enables the signals to be sent to the transmitter/receiver electronics via jumpers, feeder cables and multiplexers with low losses. 10 HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication
TETRA, DVB-T, mobile communication and WiFi (2.4/5 GHz) Antennas Applications Electrical data Product family HUBER+SUHNER type Product ID Frequency range TETRA DVB T Mobile Com WiFi 2.4 GHz WiMAX/LTE WiFi 5 GHz GPS Polarisation Mechanical data Connector Advanced installation option Dimensions W x H x D in mm SENCITY Rail 1399.17.0094 SWA-0459/360/4/25/V 380 5935 MHz ++ ++ + + + + vertical N yes 100 x 153 x 256 SENCITY Rail 1399.99.0026 SWA-0459/360/4/25/DFRX30 380 5935MHz ++ ++ + + + + + vertical N TNC male yes 100 x 153 x 256 Multiplexer Port assignment Electrical data Mecanical data Product family HUBER+SUHNER type Product ID Frequency range TETRA DVB T Mobile Com WiFi 2.4 GHz WiMAX/LTE WiFi 5 GHz GPS Channel division Insertion loss Connectors Dimensions W x H x D in mm Diplexer 7501.17.0010 84045217 80 2700 /3300 5850 MHz 1 1 1 1 1 2 > 47 db 0.2 db typ. 0.6 db max. N 133 x 62 x 38 Diplexer 7501.17.0011 84045218 80 2170 /2400 2500 MHz 1 2 > 50 db 0.2 db typ. 0.7 db max. N 198 x 122 x 32 Diplexer 7501.17.0015 84071496 700 960 / 1710 2170 MHz 1.2 > 50 db < 0.15 db < 0.25 db N 179 x 136 x 28 Cable assemblies Cable Plug (male) Jack () Interface RF jumper cable ( 6 GHz) EF 400 11_N-50-3-59 21_N-50-3-20 N RF feeder cable ( 6 GHz) SPUMA_400-FR 11_N-50-7- 69 21_N-50-7-32 N GPS cable ( 2 GHz) EF 400 11_TNC-50-3-119 21_TNC-50-3-17 TNC GPS cable ( 2 GHz) SPUMA_400-FR 11_TNC-50-7-18 21_TNC-50-7-1 TNC HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication 11
High directivity SENCITY Rail Excel 2.4 / 5 GHz This is the ideal antenna for directional and bidirectional use along railway tracks. It is also the ideal solution for high data rate in the LTE / WiMAX, and 2.4 / 5 GHz WiFi band. Application Universal railway antenna for covering large distances between the base stations along the track Permits high data transfer rates Main features Directional and bidirectional roof-top antenna with an extremely rugged design (IP 65/ IP 66) Multiband support in the WiMAX/LTE ranges and in WiFi in the 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges High directivity Jumper / feeder The specific HUBER+SUHNER railway portfolio enables the signals to be sent to the active components via jumpers and feeder cables with low losses. 12 HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication
WiFi (2.4/5 GHz) and WiMAX/LTE (2.5 2.7 GHz) Antennas Applications Electrical data Product family HUBER+SUHNER type Product ID Frequency range TETRA DVB T Mobile Com WiFi 2.4 GHz WiMAX/LTE WiFi 5 GHz GPS Polarisation Mechanical data Connector Advanced installation option Dimensions W x H x D in mm SENCITY Rail Excel (bi-directional) 1324.17.0070 SPA-2400/50/12/10/V 2400 2650 MHz + + vertical N no 100 x 85 x 510 SENCITY Rail Excel (directional)l 1324.17.0089 SPA-2400/40/15/10/V_3 2400 2650 MHz + + vertical N no 100 x 85 x 510 SENCITY Rail Excel (directional) 1356.17.0010 SPA-5600/45/12/10/V 4900 5935 MHz + vertical N no 100 x 90 x 260 SENCITY Rail Excel (bidirectional) 1356.17.0042 SPA-5600/45/12/10/V_1 4900 5935 MHz + vertical N no 100 x 90 x 260 Cable assemblies Cable Plug (male) Jack () Interface RF jumper cable (- 6 GHz) EF 400 11_N-50-3-59 21_N-50-3-20 N RF feeder cable (- 6 GHz) SPUMA_400-FR 11_N-50-7- 69 21_N-50-7-32 N HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication 13
Cable assemblies for railway applications The jumper-feeder-jumper principle The ideal connection between the antenna and the active component involves our halogen-free, RoHS compliant cables, which meet DIN 5510-2 and pren 45545-2 fire safety standards. The jumper feeder jumper cable combination makes optimum use of the specific flexibility and attenuation properties of both types of cable. Jumper cables Thin, flexible cables which can be used for narrow radiuses but which feature a higher level of attenuation. Ideally suitable for connecting antennas or components. Feeder cables Low-loss cables for covering larger distances. Type Cable Plug (male) Jack () Attenuation Outer diameter N interface at 6 GHz Min. bending radius (static) Jumper cable EF 400 11_N-50-3-59 21_N-50-3-20 1.65 db/m 5.0 mm 10 mm SX_04172_B-60 11_N-50-4-11 21_N-50-4-6 0.92 db/m 5.5 mm 25 mm Feeder cable S_10162_B -11 11_N-50-10-5 21_N-50-10-1 0.28 db/m 12.9 mm 100 mm SPUMA_400-FR 11_N-50-7- 69 21_N-50-7-32 0.35 db/m 10.25 mm 25 mm TNC interface at 1.5 GHz GPS cable EF 400 11_TNC-50-3-119 21_TNC-50-3-17 0.71 db/m 5.0 mm 10 mm SX_04172_B-60 11_TNC-50-4- 61 21_TNC-50-4-16 0.37 db/m 5.5 mm 25 mm S_10162_B -11 11_TNC-50-10-1 21_TNC-50-10-1 0.12 db/m 12.9 mm 100 mm SPUMA_400-FR 11_TNC-50-7-18 21_TNC-50-7-1 0.16 db/m 10.25 mm 25 mm 14 HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication
Advanced installation options Installation on metallic roof Installation takes place directly on the metal roof of the train. This ensures perfect sealing and grounding (high voltage protection) and is provided by means of the base plate on the roof of the train. Installation on plastic roofs The antennas can be installed directly onto non-metallic train roofs so that a perfect seal is assured. Grounding is provided through a copper bus bar attached to the base plate of antenna by means of the SENCITY Rail grounding kit (Product type 9091.99.0235). Installation on metal support The antenna can also be installed on a metal support. Grounding is provided by the metal support and sealing is assured via the SENCITY Rail conduit support kit (Product type 9091.99.0236). The cable entry is protected by a conduit system from any third party supplier with an M40 x 1.5 mm thread. Installation on non-metal support The antenna can also be installed on a non-metal support using the SENCITY Rail grounding kit (Product type 9091.99.0235) and SENCITY Rail conduit support kit (Product type 9091.99.0236) in combination with a conduit system from any third party supplier. Installation on a low profile antenna footprint Upgrading to a wider bandwidth (up to 380 5935 MHz) is simple. By use of an adaptor plate (Product type 9091.99.0252), a SENCITY Rail high performance antenna can be installed easily on a low profile antenna footprint. The adaptor plate ensures optimum antenna performance and grounding of the antenna installation. MIMO/Diversity upgrade on a low profile antenna footprint Two SENCITY Rail High performance antennas can be installed on a single low profile footprint using a SENCITY Rail MIMO adaptor (Product type 9091.99.0251). The adaptor ensures optimum antenna performance and grounding as well as isolation between the two antennas. HUBER+SUHNER Train-to-shore communication 15
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