AIR 32
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Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Product Overview 2 2.1 Main Features 4 2.2 Optional Equipment 4 3 Technical Data 63.1 Bands, Carriers, and Output Power 6
3.2 Antenna Data 10
3.3 Physical Characteristics 11
3.4 Installation Requirements 14
3.5 Acoustic Noise 16
3.6 Environmental Characteristics 16
3.7 Power Supply Characteristics 18
3.8 System Characteristics 20
4 Hardware Architecture 21
4.1 AIR Unit Parts 21
4.2 Fan Module 22
4.3 Solar Shield 22
4.4 AIR Unit Components 22
4.5 Optical Indicators 24
5 Connection Interfaces 26
5.1 Position A, Grounding Interface 37
5.2 Position B and C, Interface for Optical Cables to Main Unit 38
5.3 Position D, −48 V DC Power Supply Interface 38
5.4 Position E, Optical Indicators 39
5.5 Position F, G, H, and I, J and K Interfaces for RF Cables
(Optional) 40
6 Standards and Regulations 41
6.1 Regulatory Approval 41
1
Introduction
2
Product Overview
AIR 32 is an antenna-integrated radio that consists of an active and a passive part, except AIR 32 B2A B66AA, which does not have any passive ports. The active part is one or two integrated 4-branch radio units and a two column, dual-polarized antenna, single active AIR 32 and dual active AIR 32. The passive part consists of a one, two or three column dual-polarized antenna. The exact configuration of the antenna differs between the different product variants. The active part is connected to an RBS main unit and is intended to be used in a main-remote configuration in the same manner as conventional Remote Radio Units (RRUs). The passive part of the AIR unit allows connection to an existing RBS with the AIR unit functioning as a standard antenna. A typical configuration is shown in Figure 1. Other installation alternatives are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
Ge2146B AIR Existing RBS Main Unit
Figure 1 AIR Unit Active Part Connected to a New Main Unit and AIR Unit Passive Part Connected to an Existing RBS
Ge2730A
AIR Unit AIR Unit
AIR Unit
Main Unit
Figure 2 Three AIR Units with a Three Sector Setup
Main Unit AIR
AIR
AIR
Ge2054A Figure 3 Three AIR Units Connected to the Main Unit in a Star Configuration
2.1
Main Features
The AIR product is designed for outdoor installations, intended for pole, wall, or mast mounting. The active radio section operates over LTE, WCDMA and GSM radio access. The active section contains one or two 4TX/4RX Radio Units (RU) directly mounted within the antenna assembly. Each RU is
connected to the Digital Unit (DU) or Baseband unit located in the RBS by one or two fiber optic interface cables per RU, providing digital transmission and control of the RU.
The AIR antenna section provides both antenna columns for active and passive functions. The AIR passive section provides an isolated antenna connection for an external RU operating from a non-related RBS. Interface connections to an external RU are provided.
The AIR antenna supports multiple frequency bands which can be independently tilted. The electrical tilt function is achieved by integrated Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) units.
The AIR unit can also be mechanically tilted by using the down tilt installation kit. For detailed information, see Optional Equipment on page 4 and refer to
Install Antenna Integrated Radio Units.
The AIR unit has fan cooling.
2.2
Optional Equipment
Table 1 lists the optional equipment for the AIR unit, and Figure 4 and Figure 5
show installation alternatives. For more information, refer to Main-Remote
Installation Products Overview.
Ge5902A Figure 4 Alternative Installation Methods AIR 32 1.4 m Unit
Ge11481A Figure 5 Alternative Installation Methods AIR 32 2.0 m Unit
Table 1 Mounting Kits
Installation Kit Product Name Product Number
Single unit pole installation kit
Clamps 55–115 mm upper
and lower SXK 109 1575/1
AIR clamp kit for pole,
diameter 110–220 mm SXK 109 1621/1
Power adapter RNY 104 87/1
Single unit wall installation kit AIR wall mounting kit SXK 109 1622/1 Triple unit pole installation kit
AIR 3-sector clamp kit for
pole, diameter 114.3 mm SXK 109 1619/1 AIR 3-sector clamp kit for
pole, diameter 139.7 mm SXK 109 1620/1 Down tilt installation kit, pole
diameter 55–115 Air down tilt kit 55–115 mm SXK 109 1745/1
(1)
SXK 109 1846/1(2)
(1) Used for AIR units 1.4 m. (2) Used for AIR units 2.0 m.
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. For detailed information on available radio configurations, refer to 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 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit)
Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz) Band 2 (1900 MHz)
AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit)
Band 7(1) (2600 MHz) High Band (1710–2170 MHz)
Low Band (698–960 MHz) AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP
(2.0 m unit)
Band 7(2) (2600 MHz) High Band (1710–2170 MHz)
Low Band (698–960 MHz) AIR 32 B2A B66AA
(1.4 m unit) Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 66A (1700/2100 MHz) No passive band AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP (2.0 m unit)
Band 66A (1700/2100 MHz) Band 7 (2600 MHz)
Low Band (698–960 MHz) AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP
(2.0 m unit)
Band 7 (2600 MHz) Band 3 (1800 MHz)
Low Band (698–960 MHz) AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP
(2.0 m unit)
Band 7 (2600 MHz)
Band 66A (1700/2100 MHz)
Low Band (698–960 MHz) AIR 32 B2A B66AP
(1.4 m unit)
Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 66A (1700/2100 MHz)
AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit)
Band 66A (1700/2100 MHz) Band 2 (1900 MHz)
AIR Unit Type Active Part of AIR Unit Passive Antenna of AIR Unit
(2.0 m unit) Low Band (698–960 MHz)
AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit)
Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 7 (2600 MHz)
Low Band (698–960 MHz)
(1) Active band B7 (2600, TX: 2620-2690, RX: 2500-2570 MHz)
(2) Active band B7A (2600, TX: 2620-2680, RX: 2500-2560 MHz). Fulfills ACMA requirements.
Table 3 lists the maximum nominal output power of the AIR unit.
Detailed information about licenses and hardware activations codes (HWAC) can be found in:
GSM: User Description, RAN handling of software licenses and hardware
activation codes and MCPA Guideline in the GSM RAN CPI library.
WCDMA: Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes in the WCDMA RAN CPI library.
LTE: Manage Licenses in the Radio Nodes libraries.
Table 3 AIR Unit Active Part Maximum Nominal Output Power
AIR Unit Type Maximum Nominal Output Power
Without Hardware
Activation Code With Hardware ActivationCodes AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) 20 W 120 W AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 20 W 120 W AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 20 W 120 W
AIR 32 B2A B66AA
(1.4 m unit) 20 W
(1) 120 W(1)
AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP
(2.0 m unit) 20 W 120 W
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP
(2.0 m unit) 20 W(1) 120 W(1)
AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP
(2.0 m unit) 20 W(1) 120 W(1)
AIR Unit Type Maximum Nominal Output Power Without Hardware
Activation Code With Hardware ActivationCodes (1.4 m unit) AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) 20 W 120 W AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 20 W 120 W AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 20 W 120 W (1) Per band
Table 4 lists the maximum input power for each passive port on the AIR 32.
Table 4 AIR Unit Passive Part Maximum Input Power for each Port
AIR Unit Type Maximum Input Power
AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) 200 W AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 200 W AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 200 W AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 200 W AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP
(2.0 m unit)
200 W AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP
(2.0 m unit)
200 W AIR 32 B2A B66AP
(1.4 m unit) 200 W AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) 200 W AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 200 W AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP 200 W
AIR Unit Type Maximum Input Power (2.0 m unit)
Table 5 lists the number of carriers in the AIR unit.
Table 5 AIR Unit Active Part Maximum Number of Carriers
AIR Unit Type Maximum Number of Carriers With License
LTE WCDMA GSM AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) 3 8 -AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 3 - -AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 3 - -AIR 32 B2A B66AA (1.4 m unit) 3(1) 8(2) 8(2) AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 3 8 -AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP (2.0 m unit) B7 and B3 3 - B3: 8 AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP (2.0 m unit) B7 and B66A 3 B66A: 8 -AIR 32 B2A B66AP (1.4 m unit) 3 8 8 AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) 3 8 -AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 3 - 8
AIR Unit Type Maximum Number of Carriers With License LTE WCDMA GSM AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 3 8 8 (1) Per band (2) Band 2 only
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 6 lists the typical antenna performance data. For more information about AIR unit antenna patterns, MSI-files, and AIR data sheets, refer to Ericsson Product Catalog.
Table 6 AIR Unit Typical Antenna Performance Data
AIR Unit
Type Active Antenna Passive Antenna
Gain (dBi) Horizontal Half-Power Beam Width (deg) Vertical Half-Power Beam Width (deg) Electrical
Tilt (deg) Gain(dBi) HorizontalHalf-Power Beam Width (deg) Vertical Half-Power Beam Width (deg) Electrical Tilt (deg) AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) 18 65 7 2-12 18 65 6 2-12 AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 17 60 5 2-12 HB 18 LB 15 HB 62 LB 66 HB 6 LB 10 HB and LB 2-12 AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 17 60 5 2-12 HB 18 LB 15 HB 62LB 66 HB 6LB 10 HB and LB2-12 AIR 32 B2A B66AA (1.4 m unit) B2 18 B66A(1) 18 B66A(2) 17 B2 63 B66A(1) 61 B66A(2) 67 B2 6 B66A(1) 6 B66A(2) 7
2-12 n/a n/a n/a n/a
AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 18(1) 17(2) 61(1) 67(2) 6(1) 7(2) 2-12 B7 17 LB 15 B7 63LB 66 B7 5LB 10 B7 and LB2-12 AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP (2.0 m unit) B7 and B3 17 B7 60 B3 62 B7 5 B3 6 B7 and B3 2-12 15 66 10 2-12 AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP (2.0 m unit) B7 17 B66A 18(1), 17(2) B7 60 B66A 61(1), 67(2) B7 5 B66A 6(1), 7(2) B7 and B66A 2-12 15 66 10 2-12 AIR 32 B2A B66AP (1.4 m unit) 18 62 6 2-12 18 65 6 2-12
AIR Unit
Type Active Antenna Passive Antenna
Gain (dBi) Horizontal Half-Power Beam Width (deg) Vertical Half-Power Beam Width (deg) Electrical
Tilt (deg) Gain(dBi) HorizontalHalf-Power Beam Width (deg) Vertical Half-Power Beam Width (deg) Electrical Tilt (deg) AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) 18(1) 17(2) 61(1) 67(2) 6(1) 7(2) 2-12 18 65 6 2-12 AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 17 63 6 2-12 B7 17 LB 15 B7 63LB 66 B7 5LB 10 B7 and LB2-12 AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 18 64 6 2-12 B7 17 LB 15 B7 63 LB 66 B7 63 LB 66 B7 and LB 2-12 (1) Downlink 2110-2180 MHz (2) Uplink 1710-1780 MHz
3.3
Physical Characteristics
This section describes the physical dimensions, weight, and color of the AIR unit.
A D G C C E F B Ge5903A Figure 6 AIR Unit Dimensions
Table 7 AIR Unit Dimensions
AIR Unit Type Height
(A) Width(B) Depth(C) Distancebetween mounting brackets (D) Depth includin g mountin g brackets (E) Distance between stud holes on mountin g brackets (F) Distance between lower mountin g bracket and the lower end of the AIR unit (G) AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) 1505 mm 327 mm 220 mm 1249 mm 271 mm 110 mm 128 mm AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 2014 mm 389 mm 284 mm 1752 mm 335 mm 110 mm 131 mm AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 2014 mm 389 mm 284 mm 1752 mm 335 mm 110 mm 131 mm
AIR 32 B2A B66AA
(1.4 m unit) 1505 mm 327 mm 220 mm 1249 mm 271 mm 110 mm 128 mm
AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP
(2.0 m unit)
AIR Unit Type Height
(A) Width(B) Depth(C) Distancebetween mounting brackets (D) Depth includin g mountin g brackets (E) Distance between stud holes on mountin g brackets (F) Distance between lower mountin g bracket and the lower end of the AIR unit (G)
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP
(2.0 m unit) 2014 mm 389 mm 284 mm 1752 mm 335 mm 110 mm 131 mm
AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP
(2.0 m unit)
2014 mm 389 mm 284 mm 1752 mm 335 mm 110 mm 131 mm
AIR 32 B2A B66AP
(1.4 m unit) 1505 mm 327 mm 220 mm 1249 mm 271 mm 110 mm 128 mm AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) 1505 mm 327 mm 220 mm 1249 mm 271 mm 110 mm 128 mm AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 2014 mm 389 mm 284 mm 1752 mm 335 mm 110 mm 131 mm AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 2014 mm 389 mm 284 mm 1752 mm 335 mm 110 mm 131 mm
Table 8 and Table 9 list the weight of the AIR unit with and without installation kit.
Table 8 AIR Unit Weight (1.4 m Unit) with and without Installation Kit
AIR Unit Type Weight
without Installation Kit Weight with Single Unit Pole Installation Kit, 55–115 mm Weight with Single Unit Pole Installation Kit, 110–220 mm Weight with Single Unit Wall Installation Kit Weight with Down Tilt Installation Kit, Pole Size 55–115 mm AIR 32 B4A B2P 49.0 kg 53.4 kg 56.7 kg 52.3 kg 62 kg
AIR 32 B2A B66AA 65.0 kg 69.4 kg 72.7 kg 68.3 kg 78 kg
AIR 32 B2A B66AP 50.0 kg 54.4 kg 57.7 kg 53.3 kg 63 kg
AIR 32 B66AA B2P 49.0 kg 53.4 kg 56.7 kg 52.3 kg 62 kg
Table 9 AIR Unit Weight (2.0 m unit) with and without Installation Kit
AIR Unit Type Weight
without Installation Kit Weight with Single Unit Pole Installation Kit, 55–115 mm Weight with Single Unit Pole Installation Kit, 110–220 mm Weight with Down Tilt Installation Kit, Pole Size 55–115 mm
AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP 74.5 kg 78.9 kg 82.2 kg 89.5 kg
AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP 74.5 kg 78.9 kg 82.2 kg 89.5 kg
AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP 74.5 kg 78.9 kg 82.2 kg 89.5 kg
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP 83.0 kg 87.0 kg 91.0 kg 98 kg
AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP 83.0 kg 87.0 kg 91.0 kg 98 kg
AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP 74.5 kg 78.9 kg 82.2 kg 89.5 kg
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. For a complete installation description, refer to Install Antenna Integrated
Radio Units.
The AIR unit is only for outdoor installation. Pole installations can be either on a pole, or on a mast or a tower).
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.
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:
• Metal surfaces or objects such as railings, ladders, or chains
• Equipment generating electromagnetic fields, such as electric motors in air conditioners or diesel generators
Antenna lobe
AIR/Antenna
No interfering objects in front of the antenna!
Ge8801E
3.4.2
Painting Limitations
Ericsson does not recommend painting the AIR, especially not the radome, as it may affect radio performance of the unit.
Ericsson will apply limitations to the warranty and service contract if the AIR is painted.
3.4.2.1 Technical Limitations
If the AIR is painted, be aware of the technical limitations below:
• Sunlight on dark paint can increase the temperature of the AIR causing it to overheat and 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 on the radome.
• Ensure that ventilation and drainage holes are free from paint. • Ensure proper adhesion of the paint.
3.4.2.2 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.
• 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 emits low levels of acoustic noise at maximum fan speed.
3.6
Environmental Characteristics
This section contains operating environment data for the AIR unit.
3.6.1
Operating Environment
Table 10 lists the values for the normal operating environment for the AIR unit.
Table 10 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 11 lists the maximum wind load for the normal operating environment for the AIR unit installed on a single unit pole installation kit.
Table 11 AIR Unit Maximum Wind Load
AIR Unit Type Maximum Wind Load at 42 m/s
(Pole Installed AIR Unit)(1) AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) 900 N AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 1300 N AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 1300 N
AIR 32 B2A B66AA
(1.4 m unit) 900 N
AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP
(2.0 m unit) 1300 N
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP
(2.0 m unit) 1300 N
AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP
(2.0 m unit) 1300 N
AIR 32 B2A B66AP
(1.4 m unit) 900 N AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) 900 N AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 1300 N AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 1300 N
(1) Maximum loading on the antenna mount at a reference wind speed of 42 m/s.
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
Spectrum (RRS) 50 m/s
2 within 2-5 Hz for DR=2%
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 0.3 m2/s3 on x,y-axes
0.2 m2/s3 on z-axis
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
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 through −58.5 V DC
Non-destructive Range 0 through −60 V DC
The AIR unit is designed for 3-wire power connections. For 2-wire power solutions, a DC power adapter is used.
Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations
The recommended fuse rating is 20 A for single band active, and 2 x 20 A for dual band active.
The maximum cross-sectional area of the power cable conductors supported by the power cable connector is 10 mm2.
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
Table 12 lists the power consumption for the AIR unit.
Table 12 AIR Unit Power Consumption
AIR Unit Type Power Consumption
AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) 700 W AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 780 W AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit) 780 W
AIR 32 B2A B66AA
(1.4 m unit) 750 W + 750 W
AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP
(2.0 m unit) 760 W
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP
(2.0 m unit) 750 W + 750 W
AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP
(2.0 m unit) 750 W + 750 W
AIR Unit Type Power Consumption (1.4 m unit) AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) 780 W AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 760 W AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit) 760 W
3.8
System Characteristics
This section describes the system characteristics of the RBS.
3.8.1
RF Electromagnetic Exposure for RBS 6000
For general information on RF Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) for AIR units connected to an RBS from the 6000 family, refer to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
Information about radio access-specific compliance boundaries for electromagnetic exposure, refer to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Exposure.
3.8.2
Software
For information on software dependencies, refer to Compatibilities for
Hardware and Software.
3.8.3
Radio Configurations
For information about available radio configurations, refer to RBS
4
Hardware Architecture
This section describes the AIR unit hardware structure regardless of configuration or frequency. For a description of the currently available radio configurations, refer to RBS Configurations.
4.1
AIR Unit Parts
The visible parts of the AIR unit are shown in Figure 7 and listed in Table 13.
A D D B B H H G F F Ge5860D C E C I
Figure 7 AIR Unit Parts Table 13 AIR Unit Parts
Position Component
A Radome
B Upper lifting eye
C Upper mounting bracket
Position Component
F Lower mounting bracket
G Connection interfaces and optical indicators
H Lower lifting eye
I Solar Shield
4.2
Fan Module
The fan tray controls the fan speed based on the ambient temperature and the temperature of the active radio unit, and consists of four fans.
4.3
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.
4.4
AIR Unit Components
This section describes the AIR unit components.
An AIR unit is an RU 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.
Both the passive band RET, and the active band RET can be controlled by the passive antenna ports and active radio through the CPRI port.
For information about RET for LTE, refer to RET Support.
For information about RET for WCDMA, refer to RETU Configuration
Overview.
For information about RET for GSM, refer to AISG RET Support.
For information about antenna system equipment for LTE, refer to Antenna
System Equipment or Manage Hardware Equipment.
For information about antenna system equipment for WCDMA, refer to
Antenna System Equipment.
4.4.1
Configuration of RET Control
Table 14 RET Cascading Function Description
AIR Unit Type Function Description
AIR 32 B4A B2P
(1.4 m unit) There are two RETs. Band 4 (active) has one RET. Band 2 (passive)has one RET. Both RETs are controllable from the 4-AISG IN (RF-connector) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2). AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP
(2.0 m unit) There are five physical RETs. Functionally they are four logical RETs.Band 7 (active) has one logical RET. One HBP (B1) has one logical RET. The other HBP (B2) has one logical RET. LBP (R1) has one logical RET. All logical RETs are controllable from B1-AISG IN, B2 AISG IN, R1-AISG IN (RF-connectors) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2).
AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit)
AIR 32 B2A B66AA
(1.4 m unit) There are two RETs. Band 2 has one RET. Band 66A has one RET.Both RETs are controllable via Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2 on both radios.
AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP
(2.0 m unit) There are five physical RETs. Functionally they are four logical RETs.Band 66A (active) has one logical RET. B7P (Y1) has one logical RET. Another B7 (Y1) has one logical RET. LBP (R1) has one logical RET. All logical RETs are controllable from Y1-AISG IN, Y2 AISG IN, R1-AISG IN (RF-connectors) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2).
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP
(2.0 m unit) There are five physical RETs. Functionally they are three logicalRETs. Band 7 (active) has one logical RET. Band 3 (active) has one logical RET. LBP (R1) has one logical RET. All logical RETs are controllable from R1-AISG IN (RF-connector) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2) on both radios.
AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP (2.0 m unit)
There are five physical RETs. Functionally they are three logical RETs. Band 7 (active) has one logical RET. Band 66A (active) has one logical RET. LBP (R1) has one logical RET. All logical RETs are controllable from R1-AISG IN (RF-connector) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2) on both radios.
AIR 32 B2A B66AP
(1.4 m unit) There are two RETs. Band 2 (active) has one RET. Band 66A(passive) has one RET. Both RETs are controllable from the AISG IN (RF-connector) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2). AIR 32 B66AA B2P
(1.4 m unit) There are two RETs. Band 66A (active) has one RET. Band 2(passive) has one RET. Both RETs are controllable from the AISG IN (RF-connector) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2). AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP
(2.0 m unit) There are five physical RETs. Functionally they are four logical RETs.1) Band 3 active. 2) Left column for band 7 passive. 3) Right column for band 7 passive. 4) Low band passive. All logical RETs are controllable from AISG-IN (RF-connectors) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2).
AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP
(2.0 m unit) There are five physical RETs. Functionally they are four logical RETs.1) Band 2 active. 2) Left column for band 7 passive. 3) Right column for band 7 passive. 4) Low band passive. All logical RETs are controllable from AISG-IN (RF-connectors) and CPRI (Optical cable 1 and Optical cable 2).
The color coding is based on AISG Specification: Antenna Port Color Coding, and is listed in Table 15.
Table 15 Color Coding
Band Range Color Code Assigned
Abbreviation
300–1000 MHz Red R
1001–1700 MHz Green G
1701–2300 MHz Blue B
The unique ID is placed at the end of the serial number for the RET. At configuration of RETs in configuration tool (EM,...) the unique ID is described in Table 16.
Table 16 RET Configuration
Product
Name FrequencyBand Corresponding Unique ID
Frequency
Band Corresponding Unique ID
Frequency
Band Corresponding Unique ID
Frequency
Band Corresponding Unique ID AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m unit) B4 ...-A1 B2 ...-P1 AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP (2.0 m unit)
B7 ...-Y1 Left(1) HB ...-B1 Right(2) HB ...-B2 LB ...-R1
AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m unit)
B7A ...-Y1 Left(1) HB ...-B1 Right(2) HB ...-B2 LB ...-R1
AIR 32 B2A B66AA (1.4 m unit) B2 ...-B1 B66A ...-B2 AIR 32 B66AA B7P LBP (2.0 m unit)
B66A ...-B1 Left(1) B7 ...-Y1 Right(2) B7 ...-Y1 LB ...-R1
AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP (2.0 m unit) B7 ...-Y1 B3 ...-B1 LB ...-R1 AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP (2.0 m unit) B7 ...-Y1 B66A ...-B1 LB ...-R1 AIR 32 B2A B66AP (1.4 m unit) B2 ...-B1 B66A ...-B2 AIR 32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m unit) B66A ...-B2 B2 ...-B1 AIR 32 B3A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit)
B3 ...-B1 Left(1) B7 ...-Y1 Right(2) B7 ...-Y2 LB ...-R1
AIR 32 B2A B7P LBP (2.0 m unit)
B2 ...-B1 Left(1) B7 ...-Y1 Right(2) B7 ...-Y2 LB ...-R1
(1) 'Left' refers to the left antenna column when the antenna is seen from the radome side. (2) 'Right' refers to the right antenna column when the antenna is seen from the radome side.
4.5
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 7, Figure 9 and
Table 17 describes how to interpret the optical indicators on the AIR unit. For detailed information about the optical indicators, refer to Indicators, Buttons,
and Switches.
Note: The AIR unit has no maintenance button.
Table 17 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
Flashing Slowly (0.5 Hz)
Missing dependent resource
Flickering
(16 Hz) Transitory activity Double
flashing Off Loading in progressNo ongoing traffic Double
flashing On Loading in progress Traffic is ongoing
Maintenance Blue Off No ongoing maintenance activity
Traffic is ongoing
On Maintenance mode
All traffic and alarms are suppressed Flashing
Slowly (0.5 Hz)
Maintenance mode is initiated When traffic and alarms are removed, the indicator switches to On
Fan (1) Yellow Off No fan group fault
On Minor or major fault
Flashing
Slowly Disconnected
5
Connection Interfaces
This section contains information about the AIR unit connection interfaces. The AIR unit connection interfaces are shown in Figure 8, Figure 9, Figure 10,
Figure 11, Figure 12, and Figure 13, and are listed in Table 18, Table 19, Table 20, Table 21, Table 22, and Table 23.
Ge6384C 1 + – + – 2 3 4 - AIS G IN C E D B I H F G A
Figure 8 AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Table 18 AIR 32 B4A B2P (1.4 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Position Description Marking Connector
Types
Cable Types
A Grounding point M8 bolt
B Optical cable 1 (1) 1 LC
Position Description Marking Connector Types
Cable Types
D -48 V DC power supply
1 POWER Screw terminalconnector
E Optical indicators (1)
, , ,
-
-F RF connector (2), -45° 4–AISG IN 7/16 connector
G RF connector (2), +45° 3 7/16 connector
H RF connector (3), -45° 2 7/16 connector
I RF connector (3), +45° 1 7/16 connector
(1) AIR unit active part interface
(2) AIR unit passive antenna, right antenna column seen from antenna emitting side. (3) AIR unit passive antenna, left antenna column seen from antenna emitting side.
2 + – – 1 + – Ge6384D 4 - AISG IN + 3 C E D B I J K H F G A
Figure 9 AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP and AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Table 19 AIR 32 B7A HBP LBP and AIR 32 B7AA HBP LBP (2.0 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Position Description Marking Connector
Types Cable Types
A Grounding point M8 bolt
B Optical cable 1 (1) 1 LC
C Optical cable 2(1) 2 LC
D -48 V DC power supply 1 POWER Screw terminal
connector
E Optical indicators (1)
, , ,
-Position Description Marking Connector Types
Cable Types
F RF connector(2), -45° B1-AISG IN 7/16 connector
G RF connector (2), +45° B1 7/16 connector
H RF connector (3), -45° R1-AISG IN 7/16 connector
I RF connector (3), +45° R1 7/16 connector
J RF connector, -45° B2-AISG IN 7/16 connector
K RF connector, +45° B2 7/16 connector
(1) AIR unit active part interface
(2) AIR unit passive antenna, right antenna column seen from antenna emitting side. (3) AIR unit passive antenna, left antenna column seen from antenna emitting side.
Ge10745A G I H F B A E C D
Figure 10 AIR 32 B2A B66AA (1.4 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Table 20 AIR 32 B2A B66AA (1.4 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Position Description Marking Connector
Types Cable Types A Optical indicators B2 , , , - -B -48 V DC power supply
1 B2 POWER Screw terminalconnector
C Optical cable 1 B2 1 LC
D Optical cable 2 B2 2 LC
Position Description Marking Connector Types
Cable Types
F Optical cable 1 B66A 1 LC
G Optical cable 2 B66A 2 LC
H -48 V DC power supply
1 B66A POWER Screw terminalconnector
I Optical indicators B66A
, , , - -Ge9515A C E D B J K A I H F G
Figure 11 AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP and AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP (2.0 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Table 21 AIR 32 B7A B3A LBP and AIR 32 B7A B66AA LBP (2.0 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Position Description Marking Connector
Types Cable Types
A Grounding point M8 bolt
B Optical cable 1(1) 1 LC
C Optical cable 2(1) 2 LC
D -48 V DC power supply 1 POWER Screw terminal
connector E Optical indicators(1) , , , - -F Optical indicators(1) , , , -
-G -48 V DC power supply 1 POWER Screw terminal
connector
H Optical cable 4(1) 2 LC
Position Description Marking Connector Types
Cable Types
J RF connector(2), -45° R1-AISG IN 7/16 connector
K RF connector(2), +45° R1 7/16 connector
(1) AIR unit active part interface
(2) AIR unit passive antenna, left antenna column seen from antenna emitting side.
Ge11264A G I H F E D C B A
Figure 12 AIR32 B2A B66AP and AIR32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Table 22 AIR32 B2A B66AP and AIR32 B66AA B2P (1.4 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Position Description Marking Connector
Types
Cable Types
Position Description Marking Connector Types
Cable Types
B RF connector(1), -45° 2 7/16 connector
C RF connector(2), +45° 3 7/16 connector
D RF connector(2), -45° 4–AISG IN 7/16 connector
E Grounding point M8 bolt
F Optical cable 1 (3) 1 LC
G Optical cable 2(3) 2 LC
H -48 V DC power supply 1 POWER Screw terminal
connector
I Optical indicators (3)
, , ,
-
-(1) AIR unit passive antenna, left antenna column seen from antenna emitting side. (2) AIR unit passive antenna, right antenna column seen from antenna emitting side. (3) AIR unit active part interface
2 + – – 1 + – Ge11266A 4 - AISG IN + 3 B A C D E I J K H F G
Figure 13 AIR32 B2A B7P HBP, AIR32 B3A B7P HBP AIR32 and B66AA B7P HBP (2.0 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Table 23 AIR32 B2A B7P HBP, AIR32 B3A B7P HBP AIR32 and B66AA B7P HBP (2.0 m) Unit Connection Interfaces and Optical Indicators
Position Description Marking Connector
Types
Cable Types
A Optical indicators(1)
, , ,
-
-B -48 V DC power supply 1 POWER Screw terminal
connector
C Optical cable 1(1) 1 LC
D Optical cable 2(1) 2 LC
Position Description Marking Connector Types
Cable Types
F RF connector(2), -45° Y1-AISG IN 7/16 connector
G RF connector(2), +45° Y1 7/16 connector
H RF connector(3), -45° R1-AISG IN 7/16 connector
I RF connector(3), +45° R1 7/16 connector
J RF connector, -45° Y2-AISG IN 7/16 connector
K RF connector, +45° Y2 7/16 connector
(1) AIR unit active part interface
(2) AIR unit passive antenna, right antenna column seen from antenna emitting side. (3) AIR unit passive antenna, left antenna column seen from antenna emitting side.
The optical indicators are shown in Figure 14. The optical indicator panel can be hidden behind a sliding cover.
Ge5874A Figure 14 Optical Indicators
5.1
Position A, 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 (2.0 m unit) and Figure 16 (1.4 m unit).
Ge6385F 2 + – – 1 + – 4 - AISG IN + 3
Ge6385E Figure 16 AIR 32 (1.4 m) Grounding Interface
5.2
Position B and C, 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 integrated in the AIR unit to connect the optical cable. The single mode SFP is built in and is not replaceable.The SFP module in the unit connected to the AIR unit, must be compatible with the integrated SFP module. For compatible SFP modules for different units as well as
compatibility between SFP modules, refer to SFP Module Selector Guide. The second optical cable is optional, and is used in some radio configurations. For detailed information on available radio configurations, refer to RBS
Configurations.
5.3
Position D, −48 V DC Power Supply Interface
The -48 V DC power connection is made through a connector and can be either a 2-wire or a 3-wire connection. A DC power adapter shall be used with a 2-wire power supply. 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 17, and are calculated using the following formulas:
R=2*(0,02/A)
R = cable resistance per meter A = cable area (mm2)
L=4V/(R*i)
L = the maximum permitted distribution length R = calculated cable resistance
V = volt
i = current that the AIR active part radio unit uses at 38 V DC
Figure 17 Maximum Cable Lengths and Air Active Part Radio Unit Power Consumption (4V@38V)
The power cable conductor has a wire for both the 0 V conductor and a wire for the -48 V DC conductor. The colors of the wires are market-dependent. 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 does not function properly.
5.4
Position E, Optical Indicators
Optical indicators provided locally on the AIR unit show the status of the AIR unit. For more information on optical indicators, refer to Indicators, Buttons,
5.5
Position F, G, H, and I, J and K Interfaces for RF
Cables (Optional)
The use of the passive antenna is optional.
Table 24 lists the AIR Unit Antenna Connection Interface Characteristics.
Table 24 AIR Unit Antenna Connection Interface Characteristics
Connector Type RF Cable Type Cable Connector Type
7/16 IEC-169-4
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 theapparatus 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
6.1.2
Safety Standards Compliance
In accordance with market requirements, the RBS complies with the following product safety standards and directives:
International
• IEC 60 950-1 Ed2 with amendment A1 Europe
• EN 50 385
• 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 North America • CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-22-07 • UL 50E (Type 3 Enclosure)
• 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 • ETSI EN 301 489-50 North America • FCC CFR 47 Part 15 B • IC ICES-003 B Australia • ACMA
6.1.4
Radio Standards Compliance
The RBS complies with the following radio standards: International
• 3GPP TS25.141
• 3GPP TS36.141
• 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, 27, and 90 (USA frequency dependent) • IC RSS-132, 133, 139, and 199 (Canada frequency dependent) • IC RSS-Gen (Canada)
Australia
• ACMA
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 (located on AIR)
• IC ID (located on AIR)
6.1.6
Regulatory Remark
With a specified fixed-gain antenna operating in specific Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) configurations, AIR 32 Band 4 supports certain configurations of carrier, power and bandwidth that may exceed FCC and IC limits, with respect to Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP).
Compliance with FCC/IC EIRP limits is addressed by the licensee and is based on the geographic area, operational bandwidth, and mode of the operation, in combination with antenna and propagation gains. Licensees are required to consider all necessary operational parameters to maintain
compliance with FCC/IC EIRP limits and rules.
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.