Base Station Antenna Systems 2008 Product Selection Guide - AVW

Teletilt ® Remote Electrical Downtilt SystemFeatures and BenefitsAndrew Wireless Solutions has been the world leader in engineering and deploying thousands ofvariable electrical downtilt base station antennas since the introduction of this technology to thewireless industry. Development of these antennas began with an innovative design known asVARI-TILT ® (manual field adjustable electrical downtilt models), which evolved into today’s AndrewTeletilt ® remote electrical tilt (RET) antenna system.Teletilt ® Remote Electrical Downtilt Antenna SystemTeletilt is Andrew’s patented remote control system for managing AISG compatible components.Forty percent of sites audited are found to be out of specification with original site requirementson boresite and tilt angle. Using the Andrew Teletilt RET system, capacity requirements canbe frequently evaluated and adjustments easily made to improve coverage. Improved networkoptimization translates into increased dollars on the bottom line, as well as a higher level ofcustomer satisfaction due to better call quality.Benefits Using Teletilt ® Quickly respond to changing traffic needs and perform drive test adjustments without sitedowntime or costly tower climbs Reduce antenna inventory and decrease product obsolescence No specialized manpower or equipment required Ideal for difficult to access sites (antenna access is no longer needed)Typical Applications Sites with a larger number of antennas, such as full three sector sites using non-duplexedantennas or multiband antennas (requiring more than one actuator per antenna) Customers who are specifically going to network all the control systems Only one cable running up the tower. Use junction boxes to break out the control cable toindividual actuators Sites where it is desired to eliminate the AISG data cable run and utilize existing coaxial line ATM200-002 Actuator Sites where operators wish to leave the controllers fixed at the cell site to allow the control systemto be accessed and operated over an Ethernet connection Sites with AISG tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs)Features Rugged, high performance remote control actuator Actuator is easily mounted onto downtilt adjustment rod below antenna; either field retrofittable orfactory installedRoHS Male and female AISG connectors facilitate daisy chaining actuators Simple, easy to use control software Compatible with a wide selection of Andrew variable electrical downtilt antennas Developed in conjunction with international Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG) guidelines Control system can be interfaced to a network operation center by means of Ethernet or similarconnection*For more information contact Andrew Customer Support Center.62Andrew Wireless Solutions www.andrew.com