Timing / Distribution (GNSS/GPS signals)
The Optical Zonu GNSS / GPS Product Family
Optical Zonu provides many different types of solutions for GPS over fiber. There are three types of solutions offered for GPS.
Carrier & Data Center Solutions
It provides the highest levels of reliability including high port count and full multi-location redundancy. Protection against any single point of failure. IP68 Rated transmitter and NEBS Level 3 certified Receiver. An ideal solution for Macro and Small Cell applications. Patented Antenna Status propagation
Link Solutions
Provides a cost-effective solution for point-to-point links. Stand-alone analog (linear) transmitter and receiver units offer very compact size (3 x 5 x 1.5 inches) with metal ruggedized box which allows convenient installation in small spaces. Patented Antenna Status propagation
Component Solutions
It provides the flexibility for OEM integrators to create their own product offerings based on their needs.
- Supports all GNSS frequencies internationally: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NAVIC, SMAS, QZSS, Iridium
- IP 68 Weatherproof Fiber Transmitter for outdoor mounting
- Compact Transmitter also mounts indoors without using rack space
- Each outdoor transmitter supports one or two GNSS receiving antenna paths
- Patented Antenna Status propagation for distributed systems
- Automatic redundancy options to recover from ANY single point of failure
- Supports high level of optical split and RF split for flexible routing of GPS for C-RAN, Datacenters and base station hotels
- Capable to more then 512 auto-terminated delivery endpoints
- Operates on backed up base station power or dual AC power supplies
- Simple to install – no adjustments, no software set up
- Patented optical alarm reporting and simple discreet alarm connections (SNMP V3)
- NEBS Level 3 permits installation in a Central Office
- Approved by all 3 US WSP (Wireless Service Providers)
Optical Zonu GNSS / GPS reference timing signals are widely used to synchronize communications for modern networking equipment like cellular base stations, allowing them to use limited bandwidth more efficiently and coordinate smooth handoffs. The recent proliferation of small cells for cellular service, utilization of CRAN centers, and technology updates have increased the demand for GNSS / GPS timing distribution, but this has not come without complication.
GNSS / GPS systems typically consist of an active rooftop antenna, a GNSS / GPS receiver and a length of coaxial cable to connect them. A challenge arises, however, when the distance between the rooftop antenna and the cellular base station equipment (usually in the basement) is greater than 300 ft. Coaxial cable runs of over 300 ft are not practical for most GNSS / GPS receiver systems, so a fiber optic link is required at these or greater distances, and Optical Zonu’s fiber optic links are some of the most trusted and cost-effective links in the industry.
The Base Unit RF outputs connect to your GNSS / GPS receivers or base station equipment. The Base Unit is available with up to 1 to 16 RF outputs for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connections. In addition, the fiber optic cable can be split up to 8 ways (16 splits are available for special order). The combination of optical and RF splitting permits easy routing of the GNSS / GPS over thin optical fiber while providing the lowest cost per connection. This makes the solution ideal for C-RAN hubs and base station hotels. The Base Units are simply distributed in the racks with the BBUs or eNodeBs so the final connections require only lightweight, short RF jumpers. The transport is NEBS Level 3 certified permitting installation in Central Office environments and can be conveniently rack mounted.
The OZC GNSS / GPS Antenna Unit’s weatherproof enclosure permits installation outdoors near the GNSS / GPS antennas. Its compact housing also permits indoor installation on a bulkhead without using up rack space. The GNSS / GPS Fiber Transport supports single or redundant GNSS / GPS paths providing a high reliability reference crucial to base station operation. At the same time, the system installs easily with no adjustments or software setup needed.
ZonuSkyShot GPS Tester
OZC offers compact reliable GNSS/GPS signal analysis to enable easy install and “birth certificate”.
- GPS Tester
- Application Software
- Power Supply
- RF jumper
- User Manual
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