rfs radiaflex brochure2013-06

RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMST h e C l e a r C h o i c e ®

RADIAFLEX® the Optimalconfined-coverage solution

A unique broadband solution, ensuring the most futureproofconfined coverage installation

24pp RADIAFLEX BROCHURE v07_13_Technical-Ed4_Final.qxd 25/06/2013 15:55

Marcelo Ribeiro

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Marcelo Ribeiro Simões (11) 3614-9023 (11) 99438-3936 [email protected]

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Contents

RADIAFLEX® Introduction 3

RADIAFLEX® Cables Selection Guide 4

RADIAFLEX® Connectors Overview 12

RADIAFLEX® Accessories 13

Radiating Cable Basics 20


Comprehensive range – With diameters spanning1/2-inch to 1 5/8-inch, the RADIAFLEX® family isavailable in a broad selection of jacketing, couplinglosses and bending radii.

RADIAFLEX® is available in seven distinct series:

ALF/RLF series – Heavy-duty wideband radiating cablefor multi-use applications in tunnels of all kinds

RLK series – Low coupling-loss radiating cable fortunnel and building applications

RLV (VARIO) series – Variable or staged coupling lossradiating cable that provides for nearly constant systemloss and low amplitude variation

RAY series – Optimized for high-frequency and digitalin-building and tunnel applications, where lowcoupling loss is required

RCF series – Small bending radii ‚corrugated outer‘radiating cable for heavy duty applications in buildingsand underground mines

RSF series – Flexible ‚corrugated outer‘ radiating cablesolution for in-vehicle applications

RHCA series – Plenum-rated air-dielectric radiatingcable for use in buildings where the highest standardof flame- and fire-retardance

Tailor-made Cables – Cables engineered to meet new orspecial customer requirements

Introduction to WINS – Wireless Indoor Solutions

RADIAFLEX® the Optimal confined-coveragesolution

Wireless has made the move indoors –RADIAFLEX® is an important part of the solution

RADIAFLEX® is the world‘s leading‚ leaking feeder‘cable solution. Designed to provide‚ contoured‘ RFindoor coverage, RFS RADIAFLEX® cable provides ascaleable and practical means of tailoring RF coveragein even the most challenging of confined spaces.

Futureproof confined coverage

RADIAFLEX® is a unique broadband solution, ensuringthe most futureproof confined coverage installation.

Broadband solution - RADIAFLEX® supports all majorservices up to 6 GHz and is therefore optimally suitedfor multi-operator and multi-band applications.

Flame and Fire retardancy - RADIAFLEX® cable is alow-smoke and halogen-free cabling solution thatmeets all major international flame- andfire-retardancy standards.

Low loss – Featuring low longitudinal and couplinglosses, RADIAFLEX® is available with optional ‘vario’coupling loss configurations for longer installation runs.

RADIAFLEX® Introduction

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RADIAFLEX® CablesSelection Guide

AperturesDielectric(Foam PE)

Inner Conductor Outer Conductor(Copper foil)

Jacket

(Copper wire/tube)(or: corrugated copper tube)

or: Outer conductor withcorrugated copper tube

Different typesdifferent slot configurationsin different distances


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RADIAFLEX® Cables Selection Guide - RLF

RADIAFLEX® Cables Selection Guide - RLK

Cable Sizes7/8”, 1 1/4” and 1 5/8”1/2” as ALFU

AperturesSlot groups in large intervals of approx. 22 m

FrequenciesStandard (RLF) 75 - 960 MHzUltra wideband (RLFU) 75 - 2400 MHz

FeaturesRobust, low loss, broadband, negligible influence ofdust, salt and moisture accumulation on cable loss

Typical ApplicationsSingle and multi band systems in long tunnels andaggressive environments. Single lengths should not beless than 80 m

Cable Sizes1/2”, 7/8”, 1 1/4” and 1 5/8”

AperturesSlot groups in short intervals of approx. every meter

FrequenciesLowband (RLKL) 75 - 600 MHzStandard (RLK) 75 - 960 MHzWide band (RLKW) 75 - 1900 MHzUltra wideband (RLKU) 75 - 2700 MHzData (RLKD) 800 - 6000 MHz (1/2” only)

Features• Low coupling loss at 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and

2200 MHz• Broadband

Typical Applications1/2”, 7/8”: buildings

1 1/4”, 1 5/8”: tunnel applications for areas under 80 m or where low coupling with low fluctuations is important


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RADIAFLEX® Cables Selection Guide

RADIAFLEX® Cables Selection Guide - RAY

Cable Sizes1 1/4” and 1 5/8”

AperturesGraded groups of apertures (Vario)

FrequenciesStandard (RLV) 150 - 960 MHzUltra wideband (RLVU) 75 - 2400 MHz (variant A)

(RLVU) 75 - 2700 MHz (variant AB)

Features• nearly constant system loss along the cable• cable is supplied in fixed lengths• customized versions possible

Typical ApplicationsLong tunnels

Cable Sizes7/8”, 1 1/4” and 1 5/8”

AperturesGroups of slope slots at short intervals of approx. 50 cm or less

FrequenciesStandard (RAY) 75 - 960 MHzUltra wideband (RLYU) 75 - 2400 MHzUltra wideband (RAYS) 75 - 2700 MHz (LTE ready)Narrowband (RAYT) 2400 - 2500 MHz

(signaling and Wi-Fi)

Features• very low coupling loss (radiating mode)• Optimized for high frequencies and digital

transmission• Optimized for vertical antennas

Typical ApplicationsIn-building and dry tunnels

RADIAFLEX® Cables Selection Guide - RLV (Vario)


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RADIAFLEX® Cables Selection Guide - RSF / RCF

Cable SizesRSF: 1/2”RCF: 1/2”, 7/8”, 1 1/4” and 1 5/8”RHCA: 1/2”

AperturesMilled slots on corrugated outer conductor

FrequenciesRSF & RHCA 75 - 2600 MHzRCF12 75 - 6000 MHzRCF rest 75 - 2600 MHz

Features• robust and low bending radius• superior physical properties, similar as for

CELLFLEX / HELIFLEX product family

Typical ApplicationsIn-building and mines


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STANDARD(International, European & National)

IEC 60754-1/-2

IEC 60332-1

EN 50265-2-1

DIN VDE 0482 Teil 265-2-1

IEC 60332-3-24 (Category C)

EN 50266-2-4

DIN VDE 0482 Teil 266-2-4

IEC 61034

EN 50268-2

DIN VDE 0482 Teil 268-.2

Halogen free, non-corrosive

flame test

cable bundle test

low smoke emission

JACKET OPTIONJ1) JFN1) JFL1)

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3)

1) This includes additional design/tuning options indicated with an additional letter, e.g. new A-series of Radiaflex cables: JA, JFNA, JFLA

2) Not for RCF and RSF type

3) RFS RADIAFLEX® radiating cables with jacket optionJFN are low smoke and exhibit excellent flame and fire retardant performance. To characterize the low smoke behavior of RFS cables under fire conditions, RFS applies the test method as described in IEC 61034 low smoke emission. Considering the application of radiating cables (not installed in bundles) the test is done with one sample for all cable sizes.

Flame and Fire Retarding Jackets


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RLKU78-50JFN AB

Cable type (e.g. RLF, RLK, RCF, etc.)

Frequency band (Lowband, Wideband, Ultra wideband, Data)

Cable size , e.g. 1 5/8”

Impedance - nominal 50 Ohms

Jacket option (e.g. J, JFN, JFL)

Series/Variant (e.g. B, E, H, T)


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CDMATDMA LTE

GSM900 ISMTETRA GSM-R GSM1800 WLAN

FM PMR LTE PCN WIFI WLANPMR PMR TETRAPOL UMTS900 DECT UMTS2100 WiMax WiMax WIFI

75-110 150-170 380-500 698-960 1.7-1.9 1.9-2.2 2.4-2.7 3.5 5-6MHz MHZ MHz MHz GHz GHz GHz GHz GHz

ALFU12-50A • • • • • • • - -RLF78-50A ••• •• • •• - - - - -RLF114-50A ••• •• • •• - - - - -RLF158-50A •• •• • •• - - - - -RLFU78-50A •• •• • •• ••• ••• - - -RLFU114-50A •• •• • •• •• ••• - - -RLFU158-50A •• •• • •• ••• ••• - - -RLKL78-50A •••• •••• ••• - - - - - -RLKL114-50A •••• •••• ••• - - - - - -RLK12-50A •••• ••• •••• ••• - - - - -RLK78-50A •••• ••• •••• ••• - - - - -RLK114-50A •••• •• •••• ••• - - - - -RLK158-50A •••• •• •••• ••• - - - - -RLKW12-50A •••• ••• ••• •••• •••• - - - -RLKW78-50A •••• ••• ••• •••• •••• - - - -RLKW114-50A ••• ••• ••• •••• •••• - - - -RLKU12-50A •• •• • ••• ••• •••• •••• - -RLKU78-50A •• •• • •• ••• •••• •••• - -RLKU114-50A •• •• • •• ••• •••• •••• - -RLKU158-50A •• • • •• ••• •••• •••• - -RLKU158-50AE •• • • ••• •••• •••• - - -RLKU158-50AH •• • • ••• •••• •••• •••• - -RLKD12-50A - - - ••• ••• ••• ••• •••• ••••RLV114-50A •• •• •• •••• - - - - -RLV158-50A •• •• •• •••• - - - - -RLVU114-50A • • • ••• •••• •••• - - -RLVU158-50A • • • ••• •••• •••• - - -RLVU114-50AB • • • •• •••• •••• •••• - -RLVU158-50AB • • • •• •••• •••• •••• - -RAY78-50A ••• •• ••• •••• - - - - -RAY114-50A •• • ••• •••• - - - - -RAY158-50A •• • ••• •••• - - - - -RAY78-50AB ••• •• ••• •••• - - - - -RAY114-50AB ••• • ••• •••• - - - - -RAYS158-50A •• •• •• •••• •••• •••• •••• - -RAYT114-50A - - - - - - •••• - -RAYT158-50A - - - - - - •••• - -RAYU158-50A • • • •••• •• •• - - -RAYU158-50AT - - - •••• •••• •••• - - -RSF12-50 • • • • • • • • •RCF12-50 • • • • • • • • •RCF78-50A • • • • • • • • -RCF114-50A • • • • • • • - -RCF158-50A • • • • • • • - -RHCA12-50 • • • • • • • • •


Remarks

Negligible influence ofdust/salt/moisture accumulation

Low coupling loss1/2" to 7/8": recommended in buildings7/8" to 1 5/8": recommended for tunnels

Standard length 1,000 m (3,281 ft)Standard length 1,000 m (3,281 ft)Standard length 500 m (1,641 ft)Standard length 800 m (2,625 ft)Standard length 500 m (1,641 ft)Standard length 800 m (2,625 ft)

- Low coupling loss- Optimized for digital transmission

- Corrugated outer conductor- Robust, low bending radius

Plenum rated

Typeof

aperture

Groups of apertures at large intervals

(single lengths should not be less than

80 m (262 ft)

Groups of aperturesat short intervals

Vario cables- graded groups

of apertures

Groups of slope slots at short intervals

Milled slots

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Technology(Frequency)

Cabletypes

ALFU12-50ARLF78-50ARLF114-50ARLF158-50ARLFU78-50ARLFU114-50ARLFU158-50ARLKL78-50ARLKL114-50ARLK12-50ARLK78-50ARLK114-50ARLK158-50ARLKW12-50ARLKW78-50ARLKW114-50ARLKU12-50ARLKU78-50ARLKU114-50ARLKU158-50ARLKU158-50AERLKU158-50AHRLKD12-50ARLV114-50ARLV158-50ARLVU114-50ARLVU158-50ARLVU114-50ABRLVU158-50ABRAY78-50ARAY114-50ARAY158-50ARAY78-50ABRAY114-50ABRAYS158-50ARAYT114-50ARAYT158-50ARAYU158-50ARAYU158-50ATRSF12-50RCF12-50RCF78-50ARCF114-50ARCF158-50ARHCA12-50

Legend

•••• best in class

••• recommended

•• operating properly

• functional

- not functional


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RADIAFLEX® Connectors Overview

Description Model NumberConnectors for RADIAFLEX 1/2" (not for RSF resp. RCF)Connector N-male NM-RA12-011Connector N-female NF-RA12-012Connectors for RADIAFLEX 7/8" (not for RSF resp. RCF)Connector 7-16-male 716M-RA78-015Connector 7-16-female 716F-RA78-016Connector N-male NM-RA78-015Connector N-female NF-RA78-016Connectors for RADIAFLEX 1 1/4" (not for RSF resp. RCF)Connector 7-16-female 716F-RA114-016Connector N-female NF-RA114-016Connectors for RADIAFLEX 1 5/8" (not for RSF resp. RCF)Connector 7-16-female 716F-RA158-016Connector N-female NF-RA158-016

1/2”

7/8”

1 1/4”

1 5/8”

For milled, corrugated outer conductor radiating cable types (RSF/RCF/RHCA),please select connectors from the corresponding RF feeder (non-radiating cable)types (SCF/LCF).

For flat-foil outer conductor radiating cable types (RLF/ALF/RLU/RLV/RAY)


RADIAFLEX® Accessories

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Considerations and clamp spacing

Installation of RADIAFLEX® cablesTogether with the RADIAFLEX® cables complete sets of installation material are offered. This installationmaterial has to fulfill various different requirement inorder to ensure trouble-free RF operation during theentire lifetime of the radiating cable being installed.Moreover, the installation material has to fulfill safetyaspects in case of a fire impact. RFS‘ installationmaterial and installation method fit to all theserequirements.

General consideration for installationAs a radiating cable has to be considered as a ‚longantenna‘, the RF transmitted and received by the cablefollows the same principal physical rules as for acommon compact antenna. Therefore, there alreadyhas to be considered basic rules where to install thecable. For example, a radiating cable always requires aminimum distance from the walls and other cables.Putting it into cable ducts or behind false ceilings withscreening effects would influence the performanceseverely. Generally, the radiating cable should always‚see‘ the mobile for proper operation. Obstaclesbetween the radiating cable and the mobile usercauses more or less losses depending on the material,which have to be considered during the systemplanning phase.

Installation on the wall / ceilingThis is most common kind of installation ofRADIAFLEX®. Using CLIC-clamps and round basesensures a quick fastening of the cable by just pushingthe cable into the clamp by hand. The size of theround base guarantees the correct distance to the wall.

For fast speed train application in tunnels a specialheavy-duty clamp has been deployed for cable sizes of1 1/4“ and 1 5/8“ (HDC series).

This heavy-duty clamp features the additionalassembling of up to four CLIC-clamps. ThoseCLIC-clamps are easily snapped onto the heavy-dutyclamp without the need of any tool. It allows to installother cables, like fiber optic cables, along theRADIAFLEX® and is then useful for all kind of traintunnels.

Installation on messenger wireThe other method to install RADIAFLEX® cables is theuse of messenger wires. Again, the offered installationmaterial guarantees the correct installation of thecable for all frequencies.

Clamp spacingFor proper long-term operation, a minimum clampspacing is recommended. It depends on the cable sizeof the cable to be installed. The recommended clampspacing is valid for the installation with:

• CLIC-clamp and round base

• heavy-duty clamp

• messenger wire with cable tie

Recommended clamp spacingThe following recommended clamp spacing is valid forall RADIAFLEX® series.

1/2“ 0.3 m (12“) for RSF12-50

0.5 m (20“) for other radiating 1/2“ cables

7/8“ 0.9 m (3 ft)

1 1/4“ 1.3 m (4.25 ft)

1 5/8“ 1.5 m (5 ft)


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Standard Clic clamp with round base

Round base 50mm in height Round base 80mm in height

Safe and efficient installation of RADIAFLEX® cable with Clic-clamps. For train speeds up to 140 km/h.

Clic-clamp Simple mounting of cables by simplypush the cable in by hand, clamp willgrip and lock by applying slight pressure


Clamps for fire protectioninstallation

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In case of fire the resistant part of the fixing will holdthe cable in position and enables the cable to keep inoperation as long as the cable itself allows. It alsoprevents the cable from detaching from the wall thatmight block any escape route.


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Heavy-duty clamp

Available for all 1 1/4” and 1 5/8”RADIAFLEX® types (except of RCF/RSF)

Protection against rough air turbulences. For train speeds more than 140 km/h.

Optical clic-clamps


Standard Clic clampwith round base

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recommended min. wall distanceCable 50 mm (2”) 80 mm (3.15”)

cone coneALFU / RLF / RLF / RLFU xRLKL / RLK / RLKW / RLKU / RLKD xRLV / RLVU xRAY / RAYU / RAYS / RAYT xRSF / RCF / RHCA x

50mmor 80mm

Round base available in height of 50mm & 80mm.


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RADIAFLEX® Cable with CLIC clamps

Material:CLIC clamp: polyamide, black, halogen-free, fire classUL94HB

Round base: polypropylene, black, halogen-free, fire class UL94HB

RSB clips / screws: stainless steel

Operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 176°F)

RFS recommends the insertion of 1 metal clamp forevery 10 clamps used.

Fire Protection Installation:Standard Installation:

DimensionsRound base RB-50-4 50 mm (2") in heightRound base RB-80-4 80 mm (3.15") in heightScrew SC-4595-2 4.5 x 95 mm (.18 x 3.74")Screw SC-45125-2 4.5 x 125 mm (.18 x 4.92")Drilling hole for PLUG-6-1 6 x 35 mm (.24 x 1.38")Screw S-865-2 M8 x 65 mm (M8 x 2.56")Screw S-895-2 M8 x 95 mm (M8 x 3.74")Drilling hole for PLUG-8-2 10 x 35 mm (.39 x 1.38")

Type Round PlasticBase CLIC-clamp Screw Plug

Cable Size 1/2"ALF RB-50-4 CC-12-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1RLK RB-80-4 CC-12-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RCF RB-50-4 CC-12-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1RSF RB-50-4 CC-12-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1Cable Size 7/8"RLF RB-50-4 CC-78-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1RLK RB-80-4 CC-78-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RAY RB-80-4 CC-78-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RCF RB-50-4 CC-78-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1Cable Size 1 1/4"RLF RB-50-4 CC-114-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1RLK RB-80-4 CC-114-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RAY RB-80-4 CC-114-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RLV RB-80-4 CC-114-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RCF RB-50-4 CC-114-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1Cable Size 1 5/8"RLF RB-50-4 CC-158-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1RLK RB-80-4 CC-158-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RAY RB-80-4 CC-158-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RLV RB-80-4 CC-158-2 SC-45125-2 PLUG-6-1RCF RB-50-4 CC-158-2 SC-4595-2 PLUG-6-1

Type Round Steel Screw / MetalBase clamp Washer Plug

Cable Size 1/2"ALF RB-50-4 RSB-12 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RLK RB-80-4 RSB-12 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RCF RB-50-4 RSB-12 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RSF RB-50-4 RSB-12 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2Cable Size 7/8"RLF RB-50-4 RSB-78 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RLK RB-80-4 RSB-78 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RAY RB-80-4 RSB-78 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RCF RB-50-4 RSB-78 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2Cable Size 1 1/4"RLF RB-50-4 RSB-114 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RLK RB-80-4 RSB-114 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RAY RB-80-4 RSB-114 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RLV RB-80-4 RSB-114 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RCF RB-50-4 RSB-114 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2Cable Size 1 5/8"RLF RB-50-4 RSB-158-001 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RLK RB-80-4 RSB-158-001 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RAY RB-80-4 RSB-158-001 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RLV RB-80-4 RSB-158-001 S-895-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2RCF RB-50-4 RSB-158 S-865-2 + W-84-2 PLUG-8-2


Cable tie for installationon messenger wire

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Tie: polyamide 6.6 UV resistantLock: polypropylene, UV resistantFire class: UL94HB, halogen-freeOperating temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 176°F)

Base material:

Lock

Loop

Model Name: TAS-100 L

Additional Metal Tie for fire protectionModel name: MBT-14S


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Radiating Cable Basics

• Coaxial cable designed and constructed to radiate and receive RF energy over it’s entire length.

• Designed to replace traditional antennas

• Ensure line of sight everywhere between radio system and antenna

• Combined with other indoor solutions products to enhance RF coverage

Normal RF cable

Radiating cable

How is this done?By cutting holes or slots in the outer conductor of coaxial cables, enabling RF power to enter or leave the cable.

Frequency RangeThe design of the apertures in the outer conductor influences the frequency for which the cable is optimized. RADIAFLEX® cables are usually classified into categories: for operation up to 900 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2700 MHz (6000 MHz). Cables optimized for special frequency ranges are available on request

Longitudinal LossThis is a measure of signal loss in the cable over its entire length

Coupling LossThis is a measure of the signal loss between the cable and a test receiver at a distance of 2m (6.5ft)

System LossThis is the sum of longitudinal loss and coupling loss

Reception probability50% - where 50 percent of all measured samples are better than stated performance figures

95% - where 95 percent of all measured samples are better than stated performance figures

transmitting (downlink) receiving (uplink)

RF Power


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Longitudinal loss aISignal loss in cable

Example: al = 3 dB / 100 mNote: al increases with frequency!

Coupling loss acSignal loss between cable and mobile device


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Radiating Cable Basics

RFS data sheets showcoupling loss for 50% and95% reception probability

According to IEC 61 196-4Standard measurement along a cablerun of approx. 100 m length

Measurement conditions• Free space• No environmental influences• No tunnel effects

Coupling loss measured by• Height above ground 2 m• Distance between cable

and antenna 2 m• Type of antenna λ /2 dipole• Spatial orientation of radial, orthogonal

dipole antenna or parallel


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RADIAFLEX® VARIO cable: constantsystem loss by graded coupling loss.

VARIO cable has to be measured section bysection, system loss calculation and optimizationby post processing of those results.

The VARIO cable principle is patented by RFS.


Marcelo Ribeiro

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Marcelo Ribeiro Simões (11) 3614-9023 (11) 99438-3936 [email protected]

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