CBL plans, manufactures and installs optical and microwave radio-link systems for wireless site-to-site interconnection from 100 MBit/s to 10 GBit/s.
CBL - Communication by light - Gesellschaft für optische Kommunikationssysteme mbH
Darmstädter Str. 81 · 64839 Münster (Hessen)New on Amplifa
About CBL
CBL GmbH (Communication by light), based in Münster (Hesse) near Dieburg, has specialized in radio-link technology for wireless site-to-site interconnection since 1991. The company develops and manufactures optical laser systems (AirLaser series), short-range and microwave radio-link systems (CBL-Link, AirLink) as well as passive deflection mirrors in lightweight aluminum construction, and offers accessories such as hot-dip galvanized brackets and masts. More than 30 years of experience have gone into over 2,500 radio-link systems installed in Germany and thousands of deliveries to more than 16 countries. The service portfolio covers the entire value chain from a single source: feasibility studies, radio-path and site planning, frequency application formalities with the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), infrastructure creation including steel construction and cable laying, installation, commissioning as well as maintenance and service. In addition, CBL develops and produces OEM products, in particular active components for in-house cabling systems such as the ISABEL mini-switch series, with expertise in optical communications technology, IP signal processing and digital signal processing. Customers come from industries such as mobile communications, chemicals, mechanical engineering, banks, clinics and public institutions.
- Site
- Münster (Hessen)
- Processes
- Optical radio link (laser connection) planning, delivery, installation, maintenance, Microwave radio link in regulated frequency bands (7/13/18/23/26/38 GHz), Short-range radio link (AirLink IP series, 100 MBit/s to 2,500 MBit/s full duplex), 10G Ethernet short-range radio link (CBL-Link 10G, 10 GBit/s full duplex, up to approx. 2 km), Feasibility study for radio-link paths (visual inspection, path routing, coordinate survey), Radio-path planning RiFu regulated (LOS check, Fresnel zone, availability calculation,, Site planning RiFu regulated (site walkover, steel construction requirements, mounting method,, Infrastructure creation (structural engineering, construction drawings, cable laying, cabinets,
- Materials
- Lightweight aluminum (deflection mirror MR 100), Hot-dip galvanized steel (brackets and masts), Lightweight aluminum, Hot-dip galvanized steel, Infrared (830 nm / 1550 nm)
- Certificates
- Functional test and installation report upon acceptance, Testing according to the requirements of RegTP/BNetzA, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1991
- Employees
- 15
- Industries
- Mobile communications and city carriers, Car dealerships, Banks, Chemical companies, Retail and services, Mechanical engineering
- 01
Consultation and sales meeting
- 02
Feasibility study
- 03
Radio-path planning
- 04
Site planning
- 05
In-house manufacturing or hardware supply
- 06
Frequency application with the BNetzA
- 07
Infrastructure creation (structural engineering, steel construction, cable
- 08
Installation and commissioning
- 09
Maintenance and service
Materials & Processes
Lightweight aluminum
Material of the passive deflection mirrors, e.g. MR 100 with a 100 × 100 cm deflection area at a total weight of around 18 kg.
Hot-dip galvanized steel
Used for brackets, masts and site frames, permanently installed weatherproof.
Infrared (830 nm / 1550 nm)
Carrier in the optical radio link; the systems are eye-safe according to laser class 1M.
Locations
Münster (Hessen)
DEHeadquarters with development, production and sales
- Materials
- Lightweight aluminum (deflection mirrors), hot-dip galvanized steel (brackets/masts)
- AirLaser IP1000plus (4 VCSEL lasers, 1000 MBit/s GbE)
- CBL-Link IP series (19" indoor unit, 7/13/18/26/38 GHz)
- AirLink IP series (100–2,500 MBit/s full duplex)
- CBL-Link 10G (10 GBit/s, up to approx. 2 km)
- Deflection mirrors MR 100 / 135 cm
- 560 m test link with radio-link backup
Systems & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical radio link (laser connection) planning, delivery, installation, maintenanceEngineering | – | Range up to approx. 1000 m | – | – | – |
| Microwave radio link in regulated frequency bands (7/13/18/23/26/38 GHz)Engineering | – | Range up to approx. 50 km | – | – | – |
| Short-range radio link (AirLink IP series, 100 MBit/s to 2,500 MBit/s full duplex)Engineering | – | up to approx. 0.8 km (short range) | – | – | – |
| 10G Ethernet short-range radio link (CBL-Link 10G, 10 GBit/s full duplex, up to approx. 2 km)Engineering | – | approx. 2 km (with CBL-Link IP series | – | – | – |
| Feasibility study for radio-link paths (visual inspection, path routing, coordinate survey)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Radio-path planning RiFu regulated (LOS check, Fresnel zone, availability calculation,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Site planning RiFu regulated (site walkover, steel construction requirements, mounting method,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Infrastructure creation (structural engineering, construction drawings, cable laying, cabinets,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microwave radio-link installation (indoor/outdoor unit mounting, antennas, alignment,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and service (Depot, Standard, Comfort and Premium maintenance)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contract development (optical communications technology, IP signal processing, digitalEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house production/manufacturing of OEM products and active components forAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Passive deflection with mirror or back-to-back antennas when there is no line of sightEngineering | – | Total length of the radio link max. 5 | – | – | – |
| Redundant radio-link systems (e.g. AirLaser IP1000plus + CBL-Link IP400 parallel, up to approx. 800Engineering | – | approx. 800 m | – | – | – |
| Steel construction for brackets and masts (part of the offer, manufactured by local specialistEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio-link system (optical, AirLaser IP1000plus, 4 VCSEL lasers) | CBL AirLaser IP1000plus | – | Range 100 or 800 m, 1000 MBit/s GbE | 2011 (Einf | Münster (Hessen) |
| Microwave radio-link system CBL-Link IP series (19" indoor unit + outdoor unit, 7/13/18/26/38 GHz) | CBL CBL-Link IP series | – | up to over 50 km, 100 MBit/s up to Gbit/s | – | Münster (Hessen) |
| Short-range radio-link system AirLink IP series | CBL AirLink IP series | – | 100 MBit/s to 2,500 MBit/s full duplex | – | Münster (Hessen) |
| 10G short-range radio-link system | CBL CBL-Link 10G | – | 10 GBit/s, up to approx. 2 km | – | Münster (Hessen) |
| Deflection mirror MR 100 (aluminum, passive deflection) | CBL MR 100 | – | Deflection area 100 x 100 cm, approx. 18 kg | – | Münster (Hessen) |
| Deflection mirror 135 cm (passive deflection) | CBL | – | Diameter 1.35 m, effective surface 1.4 m², 60 kg | – | Münster (Hessen) |
Additional services
Quality
CBL plans radio paths with weather-related availability of at least 99.995 % per year, installs systems in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory authority with functional testing and installation report, and offers tiered maintenance concepts (Depot, Standard, Comfort, Premium).
| Evidence | Münster (Hessen) |
|---|---|
| Functional test and installation report upon acceptance | |
| Testing according to the requirements of RegTP/BNetzA | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1987
Dr.-Ing. Hermann Lentke and Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Paiska work on optical communications technology in their engineering office.
- 1991
Founding of CBL GmbH by Lentke and Paiska; presentation of optical radio links for LAN interconnection.
- 1995
Purchase of the company-owned property with 1,700 sqm of floor space in Münster near Dieburg.
- 2001
Start of production of the optical systems AirLaser IP100 and IP1000.
- 2011
Introduction of the AirLaser IP1000plus with four VCSEL lasers.