Overvoltage protection for remote radio head-based wireless communication systems

摘要

A surge suppression system provides surge protection both locally within the radio station building were the power plant and telecommunication equipment are located and remotely next to the radios and antennas located outside of the building on the communication tower. An aerodynamically shaped remote surge suppression unit provides a waterproof enclosure for both surge suppression devices and fiber optic connectors. The unit has reduced wind load and reduced weight and can be placed on a wide variety of different radio tower and building structures with tight space restrictions. A rack mountable surge suppression unit provides local in-line surge suppression protection for the electrical equipment located in the communication station. A unique surge suppression tray is hot swappable so that multiple surge suppression devices can be replaced at the same time without disrupting radio operation.

主权项

1. A surge suppression unit for telecommunication equipment, comprising:
a base configured to receive power cables; a wall extending vertically up from the base; a surge suppression assembly suspended out from the wall and configured to connect to a first end of the power cables; a connector tray attached to the wall and configured to retain fiber optic cables; a weatherproof cover configured to cover the base, the wall, the surge suppression assembly, and the connector tray; and an attachment assembly configured to support the surge suppression unit proximate to radios located on a structure.