Harsh environment cable systems

Discrete fiber optic feeders

The solution with discrete fiber and power cables supports every type of cell site installation, whether the remote radios are co-located (mast-top installation) or distributed on rooftops of buildings. HUBER+SUHNER has a leading role in the design and manufacturing of harsh environment connectors (e.g. ODC, FullAXS, Q-ODC or Q-XCO) and cable assemblies for remote radio systems. The installation method with discrete cables is the default solution of mobile system vendors. HUBER+SUHNER is an approved and qualified cable assembly supplier for the majority of the tier 1 and tier 2 system vendors.

Discrete power feeders for single RRH

Discrete power feeders are 2-core power cables for RRH power supply that support almost every type of cell site installation. The installation method with discrete cables is the default solution of mobile system vendors.

The discrete power feeders for single RRH are available in the European market with LSFH sheath material as CPR Dca or B2ca-complaint and in the US market with PVC sheath material, UL-listed as per region-specific needs.

In addition to the conventional shielding with copper braiding, shielding with aluminium foil and earth conductor is also available now that enables a faster installation as the unbraiding of the shield is no longer necessary.
 

MASTERLINE Ultimate (MLU)

Multi-riser cable with compact connector head

MASTERLINE Ultimate is HUBER+SUHNER’s most innovative fiber optic cabling system for remote radio installations. The pre-connectorised factory-sealed fiber optic systems support up to 12 RRHs and connect the remote radios with easy-to-install Q-ODC fiber optic jumpers.

The robust connector head with an integrated pulling eye allows easy cable lifting without the need for hoisting grips. The encapsulated connector head can be directly attached to the mast with a single "click" at a pre-mounted adaptor plate. These unique features make MASTERLINE Ultimate the best-in-class product in terms of ease of mast-top installation, installation robustness and efficiency.

MASTERLINE Ultimate Power (MLUP)

Multi-wire power cable with compact connector head

MASTERLINE Ultimate Power enables a power supply installation with only one power cable, instead of 6 individual power cables. The compact pre-connectorised head supplies −48 Vdc for up to 6 RRHs.
Power jumpers, available in different lengths, connect the RRHs with −48 Vdc. The robust factory-sealed connector head with an integrated pulling eye allows easy cable lifting. The encapsulated connector head can be directly attached to the mast with a single "click" at a pre-mounted adaptor plate.

MASTERLINE Extreme (MLE)

Multi-riser cable with compact divider

MASTERLINE Extreme with Q-ODC-2 connectors is an efficient solution in terms of ease of installation, cost and required space on the mast. The compact divider minimises the wind-load and can be fed through small holes (80 mm diameter). The ruggedised push-pull connector Q-ODC allows the installer to connect the RRH jumper cables with a single "click", making it a genuine "plug & play" cabling system. MLE with Q-ODC is available to support up to 12 remote radios.
MASTERLINE Extreme with one Q-ODC-12 connector allows the installer to connect 6 RRH jumper cables with a single "click" and can even be installed through holes with a diameter of 20 mm. The Q-ODC-12 connector has the highest fiber density, based on the proven QN push-pull mating system and can connect 12 fibers in one mating step.
MASTERLINE Extreme is the preferred choice of network installers who require trouble free, reliable and efficient field deployments. HUBER+SUHNER`s MASTERLINE Extreme product family is unique in the market and provides the best value for money.

MASTERLINE Extreme Power (MLEP)

Multi-wire power cable with compact divider

MASTERLINE Extreme Power enables −48 Vdc power supply installation with only one power cable, instead of 6 individual power cables. The compact and robust factory sealed divider splits the DC power cable into 6 ruggedised break-out cables, which are linked to the RRHs – either directly or via extension jumpers in different lengths. With a hoisting grip, attached below the divider, the cable system is lifted up to the mast.

MASTERLINE Classic (MLC)

Multi-riser cable with distribution box

MASTERLINE Classic uses separate multi-fiber and multi-conductor copper riser cables that are connected to mast mounted FTTA/PTTA distribution boxes which are then linked to the RRHs with short jumper cables. Traditionally multi-riser cables with distribution boxes have been the preferred solution for multi-RRH installations, however with the increasing number of remote radios per site mast space limitations and wind loading have become critical issues to operators.
Moreover some operators can incur extra leasing costs for every box placed on the mast, thus distribution box based systems are gradually being superseded by box-less solutions like MASTERLINE Extreme (see  page 42). In general, the installation method with boxes is cost effective and offers installation flexibility but it does require handling and connecting of indoor LC connectors at the mast-top distribution box. Many operators want to avoid the risk of opening and maintaining mast-top boxes by non-trained or non-authorised persons.

MASTERLINE Flex Box (MLFB)

MASTERLINE Flex Box (MLFB) is a verstile distribution box simplifying outdoor deployment. It's designed for maximum planning flexibility to be used in many street furnitures. It's simple to install with a guided inside layout and the IP protection around the fiber optic jumpers. And it has integrated cable overlength management for maximum comfort when doing maintenance or site upgrades: it's meant to stay in the network until 7G

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MASTERLINE Mobile

HUBER+SUHNER has a proven track-record in temporarily set-up fiber optical communication networks, e.g. for the broadcast industry, in disaster recovery and industrial applications. The need for mobility of temporarily set-up communication networks poses high challenges to the products in terms of high tensile loading, severe crush occurrences and repeated coiling capability. The MASTERLINE Mobile deals perfectly with these challenges thanks to HUBER+SUHNERs highly flexible and yet robust field-cables. The specially designed field-cables provide excellent broadcast signal quality in demanding environments where other fiber optical cables are likely to fail.

MASTERLINE Ultimate with Q-ODC-12/24 (MLUQ)

MASTERLINE Ultimate with Q-ODC-12/24 (MLUQ) is HUBER+SUHNER’s most innovativ fiber optic cabling system in regards of modularity. It consists of 3 parts – the connector head, the connectorised multi-fiber cable and the RRH jumper. This allows a highly modular RRH installation.
The connector head is equiped with 6 or 12 Q-ODC-2 sockets to connect the RRHs with fiber optic jumpers and a Q-ODC-12 or Q-ODC-24 socket (reverse plug) to connect the multi-fiber cable. The multi-fiber cable is terminated with a Q-ODC-12 or Q-ODC-24 extension connector. The connector is  protected with a waterproof cap which has an integrated pulling eye for easy cable lifting.
These features allow a separated installation of the remote radio frame and the fiber optic cable. Additionally, due to the small outer diameter of the Q-ODC-12/24 extension connector, the multi-fiber cable can be fed through a hole with a diameter of only 22 mm.

Multicore power supply cable

H3RO

H3RO (harsh environment reticulated optics) is a pre-terminated modular plug and play fiber optic system, simplifying fiber optics with robust low loss components for industrial applications.
 

MASTERLINE Ultimate Micro (MLUM)

MASTERLINE Ultimate Micro (MLUM) is a compact distribution box which has been specially developed for use in very space limited locations while still ensuring high number of connections in communication and industrial applications.

 

Accessories for remote radio installation solution

HUBER+SUHNER is an experienced partner for remote radio installation and we are close to the installers working in the field. We understand the daily installation issues and the need for field-proven tools and accessories.
Excess cable boxes help to safely store fiber optic cable at the bottom of the mast or in 19" racks. The 19" CTB patching box with a pullout tray for easy access is compatible with the MASTERLINE cable system.
We also offer a basic cable clamp portfolio, which covers most of the RRH installation solutions and cable combinations. The clamps used are field-proven, easy to install and allow for an upgrade or exchange of cables.
We offer a universal grounding kit specially designed to accommodate the range of HUBER+SUHNER power and hybrid cable sizes. Also available is a heavy-duty cable stripping tool.