Data & Communications A-POI, Optical DAS

APOI, Optical DAS, Active Point of Interface

APOI, Optical DAS, Active Point of Interface A-POI, Optical DAS

Data & Communications

The A-POI is an Active Point of Interface used to connect various DAS feeders like Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), small cells, or signal boosters to a PBE Axell Optical Master Unit (OMU) feeding optical repeaters, which in turn feed a remote Distributed Antenna System (DAS).

The A-POI (Active Point of Interface) has a patented Smart ALC control loop that enables auto calibration per each APOI port. The Smart ALC algorithm will cause the APOI to provide constant pilot signals in all traffic scenarios while maintaining the output power levels required. The A-POI also enables manual calibration per port when required by the operators. Up to 5 A-POI shelves can be cascaded together via the IP switch and display card. The LCD will display the A-POI shelf number.

Remote management can be done via wireless modem or Ethernet. The modem types available are GSM, WCDMA or CDMA 1x. The system can be monitored and controlled via the Axell Wireless’ network management software – AEM.

  • Up to 16 BTS ports per A-POI shelf, supported by 8 BTS Interface modules (BTSI)
  • Up to of 80 BTS ports supported by 5 cascaded A-POI shelves
  • Smart ALC algorithm (patented) enables auto commissioning per port or Manual calibration per port
  • Smart ALC algorithm (patented) enables auto commissioning per port or Manual calibration per port
  • Compact 3U rack
  • Internal pilot tones per each band enable to test the DAS installation and verify all DAS RF connections
  • Web-based management, remote management via Ethernet or through wireless modem
  • Simple integration to AEM network management software or any other 3rd party NOC via SNMP traps