Antenna Integrated Radio Unit

Description
AIR 11 and AIR 21

Description

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Product Overview 2
2.1 Main Features 4
2.2 Optional Equipment 5

3 Technical Data 8
3.1 Bands, Carriers and Output Power 8
3.2 Antenna Data 12
3.3 Physical Characteristics 13
3.4 Installation Requirements 16
3.5 Acoustic Noise 19
3.6 Environmental Characteristics 19
3.7 Power Supply Characteristics 21
3.8 System Characteristics 21

4 Hardware Architecture 23
4.1 AIR Unit Parts 23
4.2 Solar Shield 24
4.3 AIR Unit Components 24
4.4 Optical Indicators 25
4.5 PSU (Optional) 26

5 Connection Interfaces 28
5.1 Position A, -48 V DC Power Supply Interface 31
5.2 Position B, Optical Indicators 32
5.3 Position C, Grounding Interface 32
5.4 Position D and E, Interface for Optical Cables to Main Unit 33
5.5 Position F and G, Interface for RF Cables (Optional) 33
5.6 Position H and I, Interface for RX Sharing Port Cables
(Optional) 34
5.7 Optional Equipment Interfaces 34

6 Standards and Regulations 35

6.1 Regulatory Approval 35
6.2 Other Standards and Regulations 39

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 Introduction

1 Introduction

This document describes the Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) 11 and AIR 21
units.

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2 Product Overview

An AIR unit consists of two Radio Units (RUs) integrated with an antenna. It is
intended to be used in a Main-Remote configuration in the same fashion as
conventional Remote Radio Units (RRUs).

The antenna in the AIR unit is a dual-polarized antenna. The active part of the
AIR unit consists of two RUs integrated into the same enclosure as the
antenna. The active part can be connected to the RBS main unit. The passive
part of the AIR unit allows connection to an existing RBS with the AIR unit
functioning as a standard antenna. The use of the passive part is optional.

AIR

New Main Existing

Unit RBS

Ge2146A

Figure 1 AIR Unit Active Part Connected to a New Main Unit and AIR Unit
Passive Part Connected to an Existing RBS

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AIR Unit AIR Unit

AIR Unit

Main Unit

Ge2730A

Figure 2 Three AIR Units Pointing at Three Different Directions

AIR
AIR

AIR

Main Unit

Ge2054A

Figure 3 Three AIR Units Connected to the Main Unit in a Star Configuration

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Ge3215A

Figure 4 Alternative Installation Methods

2.1 Main Features

The AIR unit is intended to be installed outdoors on a pole, mast, or wall. The
active part of the AIR unit supports GSM, WCDMA, and LTE. The passive part
of the AIR unit supports frequency bands shown in Table 2. The active and
passive parts of the antenna in the AIR unit can simultaneously be used for
different radio network access standards. Each part has the Remote Electrical
Tilt (RET) function and can be electrically tilted independent of the electrical tilt
of the other antenna part. For more information about how to configure the
RET function Section 4.3.1 on page 24.

The AIR unit can also be mechanically tilted by using the down tilt installation
kit. For detailed information, see Section 2.2 on page 5 and Install Antenna
Integrated Radio Units.

The active part of AIR 11 has 2 TX branches and 2 RX branches with a dual-
polarized antenna (two antennas). The active part of AIR 21 has 2 TX
branches and 4 RX branches with two columns of dual-polarized antennas
(four antennas).

The active part of the AIR unit consists of the two RUs integrated with one
antenna part. The RUs in the active part are connected to the Digital Unit (DU)
or Baseband unit in the RBS main unit. The passive part of the AIR unit can
be used as a standard antenna.

One or two fiber optic cables connect the AIR unit active part to the RBS main
unit. Two or four (depending on AIR unit type) optional Radio Frequency (RF)
cables can connect the AIR unit passive part to another RBS.

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Two optional RF cables can be connected to the RX sharing ports of the AIR
unit to external equipment. The RX sharing ports are not available on all AIR
unit types. For detailed information, see Section 5 on page 28.

All AIR 21 units support Multistandard Mixed Mode (MSMM) on the integrated
RUs. For more information, refer to RBS Configurations.

2.2 Optional Equipment

Table 1 lists the optional equipment for the AIR unit, and Figure 4 shows
installation alternatives.

Table 1 Installation Equipment

Installation Kit Product Name Product Number Supported AIR Unit

Types
Clamps 55-115 mm SXK 109 1575/1 All
Single unit pole upper and lower
installation kit AIR clamp kit for pole, SXK 109 1621/1 All
diameter 110-220 mm
Single unit wall AIR wall mounting kit SXK 109 1622/1 AIR 11 B8A B20P
installation kit
AIR 11 B20A B8P
AIR 21 B1A B3P
AIR 21 B2A B4P
AIR 21 B3A B1P
AIR 21 B4A B12P
B8P (1.3 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B2P
AIR 21 B7A 2P
AIR 3-sector clamp kit SXK 109 1619/1 All
for pole, diameter
Triple unit pole 114.3 mm
installation kit AIR 3-sector clamp kit SXK 109 1620/1 All
for pole, diameter
139.7 mm

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Installation Kit Product Name Product Number Supported AIR Unit

Types
Down tilt installation AIR down tilt kit SXK 109 1655/1 AIR 11 B8A B20P
kit, pole diameter 55-115 mm
55-115 AIR 11 B20A B8P
AIR 21 B1A B3P
AIR 21 B2A B4P
AIR 21 B3A B1P
AIR 21 B4A B12P
B8P (1.3 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B2P
AIR 21 B7A 2P
AIR heavy down tilt SXK 109 1666/1 All
kit 55-115 mm

Figure 5 shows the AIR unit installed on a pole using a single unit pole
installation kit.

Ge2129A

Figure 5 Pole Installation Using Single Unit Pole Installation Kit

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Figure 6 shows the AIR unit down tilt installation kit installed on a pole. The
down tilt range is 1–19°.

Ge3221A

Figure 6 Pole Installation Using Down Tilt Installation Kit

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3 Technical Data

This section describes the physical characteristics, environmental data, and

the power supply characteristics of the AIR unit.

3.1 Bands, Carriers and Output Power

This section describes the frequency bands, number of carriers supported,
and output power of the AIR unit. Detailed information on available radio
configurations are found in RBS Configurations.

Table 2 lists the frequency bands supported by the active and the passive part
of each specific AIR unit type.

Table 2 AIR Unit Active and Passive Part Frequency Band

AIR Unit Type Active Part of AIR Unit Passive Antenna of AIR
Unit
AIR 11 B8A B20P (2.0 m AIR Band 8 (900 MHz) Band 20 (800 MHz)
unit)
AIR 11 B20A B8P (2.0 m AIR Band 20 (800 MHz) Band 8 (900 MHz)
unit)
AIR 21 B1A B3P (1.3 m AIR Band 1 (2100 MHz) Band 3 (1800 MHz)
unit)
AIR 21 B1A B12P B8P(1) Band 1 (2100 MHz) Band 0 (900 MHz)
(2.0 m AIR unit) Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Band 14 (700 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Band 26 (800 MHz)
AIR 21 B2A B4P (1.3 m AIR Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz)
unit)

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AIR Unit Type Active Part of AIR Unit Passive Antenna of AIR
Unit
AIR 21 B2A B12P B8P(2) Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 0 (900 MHz)
(2.0 m AIR unit) Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Band 14 (700 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Band 26 (800 MHz)
AIR 21 B3A B1P (1.3 m AIR Band 3 (1800 MHz) Band 1 (2100 MHz)
unit)
AIR 21 B3A B12P B8P(3) Band 3 (1800 MHz) Band 0 (900 MHz)
(2.4 m AIR unit) Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Band 14 (700 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Band 26 (800 MHz)
AIR 21 B4A B2P (1.3 m AIR Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz) Band 2 (1900 MHz)
unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B5P (4) Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz) Band 5 (850 MHz)
(2.4 m AIR unit) Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Band 14 (700 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
(5)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz) Band 0 (900 MHz)
(1.3 m AIR unit) Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Band 14 (700 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Band 26 (800 MHz)

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AIR Unit Type Active Part of AIR Unit Passive Antenna of AIR
Unit
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P(5) Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz) Band 0 (900 MHz)
(2.0 m AIR unit) Band 5 (850 MHz)
Band 8 (900 MHz)
Band 12 (700 MHz)
Band 13 (700 MHz)
Band 14 (700 MHz)
Band 20 (800 MHz)
Band 26 (800 MHz)
AIR 21 B7A 2P(6) Band 7 (2500/2690 MHz) Band 1 (2100 MHz)
(1.3 m AIR unit) Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz)
(1) The antenna in the passive part of the AIR unit type AIR 21 B1A B12P B8P frequency band is 698–960 MHz.
(2) The antenna in the passive part of the AIR unit type AIR 21 B2A B12P B8P frequency band is 698–960 MHz.
(3) The antenna in the passive part of the AIR unit type AIR 21 B3A B12P B8P frequency band is 698–960 MHz.
(4) The antenna in the passive part of the AIR unit type AIR 21 B4A B12P B5P frequency band is 698-894 MHz.
(5) The antenna in the passive part of the AIR unit type AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P frequency band is 698–960 MHz.
(6) There are two passive antennas in AIR unit type AIR 21 B7A 2P. Each antenna with a frequency band of 1710–
2170 MHz.

Table 3 lists the maximum nominal output power of the AIR unit. Detailed
information about LTE licenses is found in License Management and Manage
Licenses. Detailed information about WCDMA licenses and hardware
activation codes is found in Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes in the
WCDMA RAN CPI library. Detailed information about GSM licenses is found in
User Description, RAN Handling of Software Licenses and Hardware
Activation Codes and MCPA Guideline in the GSM RAN CPI library.

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Table 3 AIR Unit Active Part Maximum Nominal Output Power

AIR Unit Type Maximum Nominal Output Power

Without Hardware With Hardware Activation
Activation Code Code
AIR 11 B8A B20P
AIR 11 B20A B8P (2.0 m AIR
unit)
AIR 21 B1A B3P
AIR 21 B1A B12P B8P
AIR 21 B2A B4P
AIR 21 B2A B12P B8P
AIR 21 B3A B1P
20 W (2 x 10 W) 60 W (2 x 30 W)
AIR 21 B3A B12P B8P
AIR 21 B4A B2P
AIR 21 B4A B12P B5P
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (1.3 m
AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (2.0 m
AIR unit)
AIR 21 B7A 2P

Table 4 lists the number of carriers in the AIR unit.

Table 4 AIR Unit Active Part Maximum Number of Carriers

AIR Unit Type Maximum Number of Carriers

With License
WCDMA LTE GSM
(1)
AIR 11 B8A B20P 4 N/U 8
AIR 11 B20A B8P (2.0 m AIR N/U (1) 4 N/U (1)
unit)
AIR 21 B1A B3P 4 4 N/U (1)
AIR 21 B1A B12P B8P 4 4 N/U (1)
AIR 21 B2A B4P 4 4 8
AIR 21 B2A B12P B8P 4 4 8
AIR 21 B3A B1P 4 4 8

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AIR Unit Type Maximum Number of Carriers

With License
WCDMA LTE GSM
AIR 21 B3A B12P B8P 4 4 8
AIR 21 B4A B2P 4 4 N/U (1)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B5P 4 4 N/U (1)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (1.3 m 4 4 N/U (1)
AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (2.0 m 4 4 N/U (1)
AIR unit)
AIR 21 B7A 2P N/U (1) 4 N/U (1)
(1) Not Used.

3.2 Antenna Data

This section describes the antenna gain and antenna beam width for both the
active and the passive antennas in the AIR unit.

Table 5 lists the typical antenna performance data. For more information about
AIR unit antenna patterns, MSI-files and AIR data sheets, see Ericsson
Product Catalog.

Table 5 AIR Unit Typical Antenna Performance Data

AIR Unit Active Antenna Passive Antenna
Type
Gain (dBi) Horizontal Vertical Electrical Gain (dBi) Horizontal Vertical Electrical
Half-Power Half-Power Tilt (deg) Half-Power Half-Power Tilt (deg)
Beam Beam Beam Beam
Width Width Width Width
(deg) (deg) (deg) (deg)
AIR 11 B8A 16 65 10 0–-10 16 65 10 0–-10
B20P
AIR 11 16 65 10 0–-10 16 65 10 0–-10
B20A B8P
(2.0 m AIR
unit)
AIR 21 B1A 18 63 7 2–-12 17 67 7 2–-12
B3P
AIR 21 B1A 18 63 6 2.5–-12 16 66 10 2–-12
B12P B8P
AIR 21 B2A 18 63 7 2–-12 18 63 7 2–-12
B4P
AIR 21 B2A 18 63 6 2.5–-12 16 65 10 2–-12
B12P B8P
AI R21 B3A 17 68 7 2–-12 18 63 7 2–-12
B1P

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AIR Unit Active Antenna Passive Antenna

Type
Gain (dBi) Horizontal Vertical Electrical Gain (dBi) Horizontal Vertical Electrical
Half-Power Half-Power Tilt (deg) Half-Power Half-Power Tilt (deg)
Beam Beam Beam Beam
Width Width Width Width
(deg) (deg) (deg) (deg)
AIR 21 B3A 17 67 6 2.5–-12 16 64 8 1.5–-10
B12P B8P
AIR 21 B4A 18 65 7 2–-12 18 65 7 2–-12
B2P
AIR 21 B4A 18 61 7 2–-12 16 68 9 2–-10
B12P B5P
AIR 21 B4A 17 64 7 2.5–-12 14 68 16 2–-16
B12P B8P
(1.3 m AIR
unit)
AIR 21 B4A 18 63 7 2.5–-12 16 66 10 2–-12
B12P B8P
(2.0 m AIR
unit)
AIR 21 B7A 18 60 6 2–-14 17 63 6 2–-14
2P

3.3 Physical Characteristics

This section describes the physical dimensions, weight, and color of the AIR
unit.

The dimensions of the AIR unit are shown in Figure 7 and listed in Table 6.

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C B

A D

C E

F
Ge2051B

Figure 7 AIR Unit Dimensions

Table 6 AIR Unit Dimensions

AIR Unit Type Height Width Depth Distance Depth Distance Distance
(A) (B) (C) between includin between between
mountin g stud lower
g mountin holes on mountin
brackets g mountin g
(D) brackets g bracket
(E) brackets and the
(F) lower
end of
the AIR
unit (G)
AIR 11 B8A B20P 1982 mm 307 mm 200 mm 1017 mm 241 mm 110 mm 484 mm
AIR 11 B20A B8P 1982 mm 307 mm 200 mm 1017 mm 241 mm 110 mm 484 mm
(2.0 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B1A B3P 1427 mm 307 mm 200 mm 1017 mm 241 mm 110 mm 243 mm

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AIR Unit Type Height Width Depth Distance Depth Distance Distance
(A) (B) (C) between includin between between
mountin g stud lower
g mountin holes on mountin
brackets g mountin g
(D) brackets g bracket
(E) brackets and the
(F) lower
end of
the AIR
unit (G)
AIR 21 B1A B12P 1991 mm 378 mm 240 mm 1017 mm 281 mm 110 mm 484 mm
B8P
(2.0 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B2A B4P 1427 mm 307 mm 200 mm 1017 mm 241 mm 110 mm 243 mm
AIR 21 B2A B12P 1991 mm 378 mm 240 mm 1017 mm 281 mm 110 mm 484 mm
B8P
(2.0 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B3A B1P 1427 mm 307 mm 200 mm 1017 mm 241 mm 110 mm 243 mm
AIR 21 B3A B12P 2430 mm 378 mm 240 mm 1017 mm 281 mm 110 mm 708 mm
B8P
(2.4 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B2P 1427 mm 307 mm 200 mm 1017 mm 241 mm 110 mm 243 mm
AIR 21 B4A B12P 2432 mm 307 mm 222 mm 1017 mm 263 mm 110 mm 708 mm
B5P
(2.4 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P 1448 mm 378 mm 240 mm 1017 mm 281 mm 110 mm 243 mm
B8P
(1.3 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P 1991 mm 378 mm 240 mm 1017 mm 281 mm 110 mm 484 mm
B8P
(2.0 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B7A 2P 1429 mm 307 mm 200 mm 1017 mm 241 mm 110 mm 243 mm

Table 7 lists the weight of the AIR unit with and without installation kit.

Table 7 AIR Unit Weight with and without Installation Kit

AIR Unit Type Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight
without with with with with with with with AIR
Installat Single Single Single Triple Triple Down Heavy
ion Kit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Tilt Down
Pole Pole Wall Pole Pole Installat Tilt
Installat Installat Installat Installat Installat ion Kit Installat
ion Kit, ion Kit, ion Kit ion Kit, ion Kit, and ion Kit,
55-115 110-220 114.3 139.7 Single 55-115
mm mm mm (1) mm (1) Unit mm
Pole
Clamp,
110-220
mm
AIR 11 B8A B20P 39.5 kg 43.9 kg 47.2 kg 42.8 kg 49.7 kg 49.7 kg N/A (2) 49.4 kg
AIR 11 B20A B8P 39.5 kg 43.9 kg 47.2 kg 42.8 kg 49.7 kg 49.7 kg N/A (2) 49.4 kg
(2.0 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B1A B3P 41.0 kg 45.4 kg 48.7 kg 44.3 kg 51.2 kg 51.2 kg 55.6 kg 50.9 kg
AIR 21 B1A B12P 61.0 kg 65.4 kg 68.7 kg 64.3 kg 71.2 kg 71.2 kg 75.6 kg 70.9 kg
B8P
AIR 21 B2A B4P 41.5 kg 45.9 kg 49.2 kg 44.8 kg 51.7 kg 51.7 kg 56.1 kg 51.4 kg
AIR 21 B2A B12P 61.0 kg 65.4 kg 68.7 kg 64.3 kg 71.2 kg 71.2 kg 75.6 kg 70.9 kg
B8P
AIR 21 B3A B1P 41.0 kg 45.4 kg 48.7 kg 44.3 kg 51.2 kg 51.2 kg 55.6 kg 50.9 kg

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AIR Unit Type Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight
without with with with with with with with AIR
Installat Single Single Single Triple Triple Down Heavy
ion Kit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Tilt Down
Pole Pole Wall Pole Pole Installat Tilt
Installat Installat Installat Installat Installat ion Kit Installat
ion Kit, ion Kit, ion Kit ion Kit, ion Kit, and ion Kit,
55-115 110-220 114.3 139.7 Single 55-115
mm mm mm (1) mm (1) Unit mm
Pole
Clamp,
110-220
mm
AIR 21 B3A B12P 66.5 kg 70.9 kg 74.2 kg N/A (2) 76.7 kg 76.7 kg N/A (2) 76.4 kg
B8P
AIR 21 B4A B2P 41.0 kg 45.4 kg 48.7 kg 44.3 kg 51.2 kg 51.2 kg 55.6 kg 50.9 kg
AIR 21 B4A B12P 57.0 kg 61.4 kg 64.7 kg 60.3 kg 67.2 kg 67.2 kg N/A (2) 66.9 kg
B5P
AIR 21 B4A B12P 51.0 kg 55.4 kg 58.7 kg 54.3 kg 61.2 kg 61.2 kg 65.6 kg 60.9 kg
B8P
(1.3 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P 61.0 kg 65.4 kg 68.7 kg 64.3 kg 71.2 kg 71.2 kg 75.6 kg 70.9 kg
B8P
(2.0 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B7A 2P 44.3 kg 48.7 kg 52.0 kg 47.6 kg 54.5 kg 54.5 kg 58.9 kg 54.2 kg
(1) Weight includes one AIR unit and the triple unit pole installation kit. After hoisting and
installing, two more AIR units can be installed on the triple unit pole installation kit.
(2) Not Applicable.

The color of the radome is gray, and light gray on the rear and side solar
shields.

3.4 Installation Requirements

This section describes the installation requirements for installing the AIR unit.
A complete installation description is found in Install Antenna Integrated Radio
Units.

The AIR unit is only for outdoor installation. Pole installations can be either on
monopoles or masts (or towers).

3.4.1 Outdoor Installation Environments to Avoid

The AIR unit is designed for outdoor use but to ensure optimal operation avoid
the following:

• Hot microclimates caused, for example, by heat radiated or reflected from

dark or metallic walls or floors

• Chimney mouths or ventilation system outlets

• Large glass or concrete surfaces

Avoid radio interference by keeping the area directly in front of the antenna
clear of the following:

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• Metal surfaces or objects such as railings, ladders or chains

• Equipment generating electromagnetic fields, such as electric motors in air

conditioners or diesel generators

• RBS equipment

AIR/Antenna

Antenna lobe

No interfering objects
in front of the antenna!
Ge8801E

3.4.2 Space Requirements

The AIR unit is installed with the cable connections facing down. Allow a
minimum of 500 mm free space below the AIR unit to ensure sufficient working
space. If there is a heat generating unit placed below the AIR unit, the
distance to the AIR unit must be a minimum of 1 m to ensure adequate airflow.

Table 8 lists the required free space needed between AIR units to ensure
adequate airflow.

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Table 8 Space Requirement for Adequate Airflow Between AIR Units

AIR Unit Type Free Space Required Free Space Required
Between AIR Units for AIR Units Installed
Installed Above Each Side by Side
Other.
1.3 m AIR Unit 1000 mm
2.0 m AIR Unit 500 mm 300 mm
2.4 m AIR Unit 0 mm

3.4.3 Painting Limitations

Ericsson does not recommend painting the AIR, and especially not the
radome, as it may affect the radio performance of the unit.

Ericsson will apply limitations to the warranty and service contract if the AIR is
painted.

3.4.3.1 Technical Limitations

If the AIR is painted, be aware of the technical limitations below:

• Sunlight on dark paint may increase the temperature of the AIR causing it
to shut down.

• The plastic surfaces and the plastic covers are suited for painting with
normal commercially available one or two component paints.

• Never use metallic paint or paint containing metallic particles.

• Ensure that ventilation and drainage holes are free from paint.

• Ensure proper adhesion of the paint.

3.4.3.2 Commercial Limitations

If the AIR is painted, the commercial limitations below apply:

• Failure modes directly related to overheating due to painting are not valid
for repair within the scope of the warranty or standard service contract.

• Product failures related to paint contamination of components of the unit

are not valid for repair within the scope of warranty or standard service
contract.

• When a painted unit is repaired, it will be restored to the standard color

before being returned to the market. It is not possible to guarantee the
same unit being sent back to the same place. This is also valid for units
repaired under a service contract.

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• For repairs within the warranty period or a standard service contract, the
customer will be charged the additional costs for replacing all painted
parts of the unit or the complete unit.

3.5 Acoustic Noise

The AIR unit does not generate acoustic noise.

3.6 Environmental Characteristics

This section contains operating environment data for the AIR unit.

3.6.1 Operating Environment

Table 9 lists the values for the normal operating environment for the AIR unit.

Table 9 Air Unit Normal Operating Environment

Temperature -40°C to +55 °C
Solar radiation ≤ 1,120 W/m²
Relative humidity 5% to 100%
Absolute humidity 0.26 to 40 g/m3
Maximum temperature change 1.0°C/min

Table 10 lists the maximum wind load for the normal operating environment for
the AIR unit installed on a single unit pole installation kit.

Table 10 AIR Unit Maximum Wind Load

AIR Unit Type Maximum Wind Load at 42 m/s
(Pole Installed AIR Unit)
AIR 11 B8A B20P
1060 N
AIR 11 B20A B8P (2.0 m AIR unit)
AIR 21 B1A B3P
AIR 21 B2A B4P
AIR 21 B3A B1P 730 N
AIR 21 B4A B2P
AIR 21 B7A 2P
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (1.3 m AIR
970 N
unit)

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AIR Unit Type Maximum Wind Load at 42 m/s

(Pole Installed AIR Unit)
AIR 21 B1A B12P B8P
AIR 21 B2A B12P B8P
1300 N
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (2.0 m AIR
unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B5P 1370 N
AIR 21 B3A B12P B8P 1630 N

3.6.2 Vibration
This section describes the tolerance of the AIR unit to vibrations. The AIR unit
operates reliably during seismic activity as specified by test method IEC 60
068-2-57 Ff.

Maximum level of Required Response 50 m/s2 within 2-5 Hz for DR=2%

Spectrum (RRS)
Frequency range 1-35 Hz
Time history signal Verteq II

The AIR unit operates reliably during random vibration as specified by test
method IEC 60 068-2-64 Fh method 1.

Random vibration, normal operation 0.5 m2/s3

The AIR unit operates reliably during shock as specified by test method IEC
60 068-2-27 Ea.

Peak acceleration 40 m/s2

Duration 22 ms

3.6.3 Materials
All Ericsson products fulfill the legal, market, and Ericsson requirements
regarding the following:

• Material declaration

• Materials' fire resistance, components, wires, and cables

• Recycling

• Restricted and banned material use.

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3.7 Power Supply Characteristics

This section describes the power supply requirements, power consumption,
and fuse and circuit breaker recommendations for the AIR unit.

3.7.1 DC Power Supply Characteristics

The power supply voltage for the AIR unit is -48 V DC.

The following is a list of the power supply requirements:

Nominal Voltage -48 V DC

Operating Voltage Range -38.0 to -58.5 V DC
Non-destructive Range 0 to -60 V DC

Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations

The recommended fuse rating is 15/16 A for all the AIR units.

The recommendations given in this section are based on peak power

consumption, and they give no information on power consumption during
normal operation.

The recommended melting fuse type is am-gL-gG, according to IEC 60269-1.

Circuit breakers must comply with at least Curve 3 tripping characteristics,
according to IEC 609 34.

The AIR unit has a built-in Class 1 (Type 1) Surge Protection Device (SPD) to
protect the equipment in case of lightning and network transients. The
recommended fuse or circuit breaker rating is therefore dimensioned to not trip
the fuse or circuit breaker in case of most SPD operation.

3.7.2 Power Consumption

For information on power consumption, refer to Power Consumption Guideline
for RBS 6000.

3.8 System Characteristics

This section describes the system characteristics of the RBS.

3.8.1 RF Electromagnetic Exposure for RBS 6000

General information on RF Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) for AIR units
connected to an RBS from the 6000 family can be found in Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.

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Information about radio access-specific compliance boundaries for

electromagnetic exposure can be found in Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Exposure.

3.8.2 Software
Information on software dependencies can be found in Compatibilities for
Hardware and Software.

3.8.3 Radio Configurations

Information about available radio configurations can be found in RBS
Configurations.

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4 Hardware Architecture

This section describes the AIR unit hardware structure regardless of

configuration or frequency. The currently available radio configurations are
described in RBS Configurations.

4.1 AIR Unit Parts

The visible parts of the AIR unit are shown in Figure 8 and listed in Table 11.

A D

E
J

Ge2062B

Figure 8 AIR Unit Parts

Table 11 AIR Unit Parts

Position Component
A Radome
B Upper lifting eye
C Grids for cooling, air outlet
D Middle lifting eye (not applicable for all AIR unit types)
E Upper mounting bracket
F Grids for cooling, air inlet, and outlet

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Position Component
G Lower mounting bracket
H Connection interfaces and optical indicators
I Lower lifting eye
J PSU (optional)

4.2 Solar Shield

The surface layer of the AIR unit is designed as a solar shield protecting the
AIR unit from solar radiation. The solar shield is also part of the cooling
design.

4.3 AIR Unit Components

The following section describes the AIR unit components.

An AIR unit has two RUs integrated with an antenna. The antenna in the AIR
unit is a dual-polarized antenna that supports both the active and passive
parts of the AIR unit.

The active part of the AIR unit consists of two RUs integrated into the same
enclosure as the antenna.

The passive part of the AIR unit allows connection as a standard antenna with
two or more Remote Electrical Tilts (RETs). The RETs can be controlled from
the active part or the passive RF connectors.

Information about RET for LTE is found in RET Support. Information about
RET for WCDMA is found in RETU Configuration Overview. Information about
RET for GSM is found in AISG RET Support.

Information about antenna system equipment for LTE and WCDMA is found in
Antenna System Equipment or Manage Hardware Equipment. Information
about antenna system equipment for GSM is found in Antenna System
Supervision.

4.3.1 Configuration of RET Control

AIR RET control is released in two variants. With and without RET Cascading
support.

In AIR units without RET Cascading, the RET in the active part of the AIR unit
is controlled only by the RBS connected to the active part of the AIR unit. The
RET in the passive part is controlled by the RBS connected to the passive part
of the AIR unit.

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Table 12 lists the AIR unit types and R-states without RET Cascading. All
other AIR unit types and R-states support RET Cascading as described in
Table 13.

Table 12 AIR Unit Types and R-states without RET Cascading

AIR Unit Type Product Number R-State
AIR 11 B20A B8P KRC 118 93/3 R1
AIR 21 B2A B4P KRC 118 023/1 R2
AIR 21 B4A B2P KRC 118 046/1 R1

Table 13 RET Cascading Function Description

AIR Unit Type Function Description
AIR 11 B8A B20P Both RETs are possible to control
from either the active or the passive
AIR 11 B20A B8P (2.0 m AIR unit)
connected RBS. However, it is not
AIR 21 B1A B3P possible to split the RET control; the
connected RBSs must be configured
AIR 21 B2A B4P
so that both RETs are controlled by
AIR 21 B3A B1P either the active or the passive RBS.
AIR 21 B3A B12P B8P
AIR 21 B4A B2P
AIR 21 B4A B12P B5P
AIR 21 B7A 2P RETs for the active and the passive
antennas are possible to control from
AIR 21 B1A B12P B8P
the active radio part and the passive
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (1.3 m AIR RF connectors in any combination.
unit)
AIR 21 B4A B12P B8P (2.0 m AIR
unit)
AIR 21 B2A B12P B8P

4.4 Optical Indicators

The AIR unit is equipped with optical indicators that show the system status.
The locations of the optical indicators are shown in Figure 8, Figure 10, Figure
11, and Figure 12.

Table 14 describes how to interpret the optical indicators on the AIR unit.
Detailed information about the optical indicators can be found in Indicators,
Buttons, and Switches.

Note: The AIR unit has no maintenance button.

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The AIR unit contains two physically separate radio boards with a common
MMI. The MMI interface is therefore a combination of status signals from both
radio boards.

Table 14 AIR Unit Optical Indicators

Marking Indicator Color Mode Interpretation
Fault Red Off No fault detected in unit
On Fault detected in unit
Operational Green Off No power
On Operational
Blinking Missing dependent resource
(0.5 Hz)
Blinking Transitory activity
(16 Hz)
Double Loading in progress
flash Off
No ongoing traffic
Double Loading in progress
flash On
Traffic is ongoing
Maintenance Blue Off No ongoing maintenance
activity
Traffic is ongoing
On Maintenance mode
All traffic and alarms are
suppressed
Blinking Maintenance mode is initiated
(0.5 Hz)
When traffic and alarms are
removed, the indicator
switches to On

4.5 PSU (Optional)

The PSU AC 02 is required to operate the AIR unit on AC power.

The PSU components are shown in Figure 9 and listed in Table 15.

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A
C

Ge1673A

Figure 9 PSU

Table 15 PSU Connection Interfaces

Position Interface
A Grounding interface
B Input power interface
C Interface for future use
D Output power interface

For more information about the PSU, see PSU Description.

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5 Connection Interfaces

This section contains information about the AIR unit connection interfaces.
The AIR unit connection interfaces for the different AIR unit types are shown in
Figure 10, Figure 11, Figure 12, and Figure 13, and are listed in Table 16.

C
D
B

A E

G
F

Ge2052A

Figure 10 AIR Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators

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B D

A E

G
F
Ge3227A

Figure 11 AIR Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators

Note: The RX sharing ports are only available on AIR 21 B2A B4P. The
connection interfaces of AIR 21 B2A B4P are shown in Figure 12 and
are listed in Table 16.

B D

A E

RX A OUT
RX B OUT

G
H F
I
Ge2734A

Figure 12 AIR 21 B2A B4P Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators

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Note: Four RF Ports are available on AIR 21 B7A 2P and are connected to
two passive X-pol antennas. The two outer RF ports, as shown in
Figure 13 position F and G, connect to the first passive antenna and
the two inner RF ports connect to the second passive antenna. For
more information, refer to Antenna and RF Connections.

The connection interfaces of AIR 21 B7A 2P are shown in Figure 13

and are listed in Table 16.

B D

A E

G
F
Ge4396A

Figure 13 AIR 21 B7A 2P Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators

Table 16 AIR Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators

Position Description Marking
A -48 V DC power supply
B Optical indicators (1)

, ,
C Grounding point
D Optical cable 1(1) 1
E Optical cable 2(1) 2
F RF connector (2) (3)
7/16 connector, +45°
G RF connector (4) (5)
7/16 connector, -45°

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Position Description Marking

(6)
H RX sharing port A RX A OUT
N-connector, -45°
I RX sharing port B(6) RX B OUT
N-connector, +45°
(1) AIR unit active part interface.
(2) AIR unit passive antenna interface. Connected to active antenna RET.
(3) For AIR 21 B7A 2P: Only the outer RF port is connected to active antenna RET. See Figure
13
(4) AIR unit passive antenna interface. Connected to passive antenna RET.
(5) For AIR 21 B7A 2P: The outer RF port is connected to the first passive antenna RET. The
inner RF port is connected to the second passive antenna RET. See Figure 13
(6) Only available in AIR 21 B2A B4P.

The optical indicators can be hidden behind a sliding cover.

Ge2116B

5.1 Position A, -48 V DC Power Supply Interface

The -48 V DC power connection is made through a connector. The connector
accepts cables with various cross-sectional areas depending on the cable
length and the AIR unit consumption. The values can be found in Figure 14,
and are calculated using the following formulas:

R=2*(0,02/D)

R- cable resistance

D- cable area (mm2)

L=4V/(R*i)

L - the maximum permitted distribution length

R - calculated cable resistance

i - current which AIR uses at 38 V

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Figure 14 Maximum cable lengths versus AIR power consumption (4V@38V)

The power cable conductor has a wire for both the 0 V conductor and the -48
V DC conductor. The colors of the wires are market-specific.

All cables must be shielded. The shielding must be properly connected both to
the power connector and to the grounding in the power supply equipment;
otherwise, the AIR unit over voltage and lightning protection will not function
properly.

5.2 Position B, Optical Indicators

Optical indicators show the active antenna system status. More information
about optical indicators is found in Indicators, Buttons, and Switches or in
Section 4.4 on page 25.

5.3 Position C, Grounding Interface

The AIR unit must be grounded to protect it from overvoltage and lightning
strikes. The grounding interface on the AIR unit accepts a metal loop on a
short, coated cable. The loop is then bolted into place with an M8 nut and
washers as shown in Figure 15.

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13 mm

20 Nm

Ge2064A

Figure 15 Grounding Interface

5.4 Position D and E, Interface for Optical Cables to Main

Unit
Optical cables carry traffic and timing signals between the AIR unit active
antenna part and the RBS main unit. A Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)
module is used to connect the optical cable to the AIR unit. The second optical
cable is optional, and is used in some radio configurations. Detailed
information on available radio configurations is found in RBS Configurations.

5.5 Position F and G, Interface for RF Cables (Optional)

The use of the passive antenna is optional.

Table 17 lists the AIR Unit Antenna Connection Interface Characteristics.

Table 17 AIR Unit Antenna Connection Interface Characteristics

Connector Type RF Cable Type Cable Connector Type
7/16 IEC-169-4 insert- 50 Ω 1/2-inch coaxial 7/16 insert-type on both
type ends

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5.6 Position H and I, Interface for RX Sharing Port Cables

(Optional)
RX sharing port cables carry radio signals from the AIR unit antenna to an
optional external equipment. The use of the RX sharing ports is optional. A 50
Ω coaxial cable is used to connect external equipment to the RX sharing port.

Note: The RX sharing ports are only available in AIR 21 B2A B4P. For the
unused RX sharing port connectors, leave the factory-installed
environmental plugs in the connectors.

5.7 Optional Equipment Interfaces

The equipment presented in this section is optional and can be ordered
separately.

5.7.1 PSU (Optional)

The PSU AC, shown in Figure 9, uses an AC power interface that is available
from Ericsson. The AC cable is connected to the PSU with a contact on the
cable. The AC connector is delivered with the PSU.

All cables must be shielded. The shielding must be grounded on both the PSU
and the power supply equipment side with the site Main Earth Terminal (MET).
Each power cable conductor can have a 1.5–4 mm² cross-sectional area.

Note: The wire color code in the external AC power cable is market-
dependent.

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6 Standards and Regulations

This section presents a brief overview of standards, regulatory product

approval, and declaration of conformity.

Declaration of Conformity

"Hereby, Ericsson AB, declares that this RBS is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
and 2011/65/EU."

6.1 Regulatory Approval

The RBS complies with the following market requirements:

• European Community (EC) market requirements, R&TTE Directive

1999/5/EC

0168 Alert Mark (Class 2 equipment). Restrictions to use the

apparatus may apply in some countries or geographic areas. Individual
license to use the specific radio equipment may be required.

The apparatus may include Radio Transceivers with support for frequency
bands not allowed or not harmonized within the EC.

• Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EU).

• North American market requirements.

• Products containing Radio Equipment outside North America and in

countries not recognizing the CE-mark may be labeled according to
national requirements or standards.

6.1.1 Environmental Standards Compliance

The RBS complies with the following environmental standard:

Europe

• EN 50 581 (RoHS)

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6.1.2 Safety Standards Compliance

In accordance with market requirements, the RBS complies with the following
product safety standards and directives:

International

• IEC 60 215

• IEC 60 950-1 Ed2 with amendment A1

Europe

• EN 50 385

• EN 60 215

• EN 60 950-1 Ed2 with amendment A1

North America

• CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-07 with amendment A1

• FCC CFR 47 Part 1.1310

• Health Canada Safety Code 6

• UL 60950-1

6.1.2.1 Outdoor Specific Requirements

The RBS complies with the following outdoor specific requirements:

International

• IEC 60 529 (IP55)

• IEC 60 950-22

Europe

• EN 60 529 (IP55)

• EN 60 950-22

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North America

• CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-22-07

• UL 50E

• UL 60950-22

6.1.3 EMC Standards Compliance

The RBS complies with the following Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standards:

International

• 3GPP TS25.113

• 3GPP TS36.113

• 3GPP TS37.113

Europe

• ETSI EN 301 489-1

• ETSI EN 301 489-8

• ETSI EN 301 489-23

North America

• FCC CFR 47 Part 15 B

• IC ICES-003 B

6.1.4 Radio Standards Compliance

The RBS complies with the following radio standards:

International

• 3GPP TS25.141

• 3GPP TS36.141

• 3GPP TS37.141

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• 3GPP TS51.021

Europe

• ETSI EN 301 502

• ETSI EN 301 908-1

• ETSI EN 301 908-3

• ETSI EN 301 908-14

• ETSI EN 301 908-18

North America

• FCC CFR 47 Part 2 (USA)

• FCC CFR 47 Part 22, 24, and 27 (USA frequency dependent)

• IC RSS-132, 133, 139, and 199 (Canada frequency dependent)

• IC RSS-Gen (Canada)

6.1.5 Marking
To show compliance with legal requirements, the product is marked with the
following labels:

Europe

• CE mark

North America

• usETL/cETL

• FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Statement

• IC ICES-003 Statement

• FCC ID (on AIR)

• IC ID (on AIR)

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6.2 Other Standards and Regulations

The standards and regulations in this section are not regulatory approved.

6.2.1 Spare Parts

This AIR unit complies with the Ericsson Serviceability and Spare Parts
Strategy.

6.2.2 Surface Quality

The surface quality of the AIR units is according to Ericsson standard class
A3.

6.2.3 Vandal Resistance

Unauthorized access is not possible without damaging the unit.

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