The InSite Connect System includes a central management system (CMS) which acts as the notification center for site alarms and status informa­tion, and a remote controller unit (RCU) which provides the connectivity and control to all cell site operational subsystems.

OneBase InSite Central Management System (CMS)
The CMS server, which acts as the notification center for site alarms and status information, is centrally located and designed to communicate with an RCU at each cell site. The server is capable of managing up to 2000 cell sites. If more than 2000 cell sites need to be managed, then multiple CMS servers can be deployed. Furthermore, these servers are capable of being interconnected to perform like a single virtual server.

The CMS is not only capable of real-time cell site equipment maintenance, status, and alarming, but also is capable of scheduling future site specific changes on either a one time or a regular recurring schedule.

In addition, the CMS is capable of generating reports that summarize the cell site specific data that is constantly being gathered by the RCU units at each cell site.

Some sample cell site subsystems that can be monitored and/or managed include:

OneBase InSite  Remote Control Unit (RCU)
The RCU is the central aggregation point for each cell site and provides the connectivity and control to all cell site operational subsystems including remote monitoring and controlling of AISG compliant RET antennas and tower mounted amplifiers.

The RCU includes a remote electrical tilt (RET) Antenna controller embedded within it. With this feature, the RCU provides standard AISG interfaces for monitoring and controlling AISG 1.1 and AISG 2.0 compliant RET antennas and TMAs.

In the event that the ports available on the RCU at a cell site are insufficient to connect to all required subsystems, the OneBase InSite? Connect System also includes an optional RCU expansion chassis. This expansion chassis is a 1RU rack-mountable unit with additional slots for:

If required, multiple optional RCU expansion chassis units can be deployed at a cell site allowing for the support of additional ports per site.

Optimization Solutions that Work for You
Both the OneBase InSite RF Unit and the OneBase InSite Connect System can be purchased alone or bundled together depending on operator requirements. Andrew's OneBase InSite product line provides its customers with the tools, services, and solutions necessary to optimize their networks and deliver network performance information that greatly improves the quality of service to mobile operators and users worldwide.

The OneBase InSite™ RF component is a stand alone unit mounted in or alongside a standard base station transceiver (BTS) rack, and works with any original equipment manufacturers BTS radio equipment. It can run site tests automatically according to a schedule or in real-time via an Internet connection. InSite RF takes readings on antenna feedline return loss, in both uplink and downlink frequency bands, pilot power, and other site metrics and will notify radio frequency technicians via alarms when performance is at or nearing sub-par levels.

RF Diagnostic Unit Features and Characteristics:

Optimization Solutions that Work for You
Both the OneBase InSite RF Unit and the OneBase InSite Connect System can be purchased alone or bundled together depending on operator requirements. Andrew's OneBase InSite product line provides its customers with the tools, services, and solutions necessary to optimize their networks and deliver network performance information that greatly improves the quality of service to mobile operators and users worldwide.