AIR 3246 B66
1.4m
AIR 3246, an Advanced Antenna System Capacity increased by scheduling users
(AAS) radio unit with 32 transmitters and in the cell on different layers supporting
32 receivers, improves LTE FDD spectral both Single User MIMO (SU-MIMO) and
efficiency. Multi User MIMO (MU-MIMO).
Enhanced cell capacity is achieved by Application coverage is improved through
applying beamforming capabilities in the beamforming in both the vertical and
downlink and the uplink. horizontal dimensions.
Subject to change without notice
The increasing capacity demands in Normally the users’ angular distribution in
operator’s networks create needs for the cell is a key parameter in determining
new spectrum efficient solutions. An an AAS performance capability. Hence
Advanced Antenna System (AAS) such performances gains are very much
as AIR 3246 together with the Massive scenario and traffic load dependent.
MIMO and Multi-User MIMO software
features enables greater spectral The AIR 3246 will support different cell
efficiency. or broadcast beam shapes, to meet
different user distribution scenarios. The
The AIR 3246 has in total 32 flexibility to steer the transmitted energy
Transmitters (T) and 32 Receivers (R) for control signaling in both azimuth and
connected to an array of dual polarized elevation will enable improved
antenna elements. efficiency in various deployments
scenarios including Macro, Macro
Capacity gains of up to 3 to 5 times narrow, Macro wide and Macro2Lobe.
compared with 2T2R configurations can
be expected in favorable traffic
scenarios.
Subject to change without notice
Beamforming algorithms allow for better
control of the transmitted energy in traffic
channels for downlink (DL). Usage of
large numbers of antenna branches
improves the radio environment for single
users, improves SINR, and allow for
higher DL speeds per user with Single
User MIMO (SU-MIMO).
When users are sufficiently separated in
the cell, beamforming capabilities enable
the same time- frequency resources to
be reused among the different users
thereby increasing capacity in high load
scenarios with Multi User MIMO (MU-
MIMO).
In the uplink (UL), up to 32 receiver
branches coupled with baseband
functionality for receiver diversity,
interference rejection(Interference
Rejection Combining, IRC) provides
significant uplink performance
improvements over conventional two,
four and eight receiver branch
capabilities. Correspondingly, this also
adds user specific receiver-side
beamforming functionality.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AIR 3246 B66
PRODUCT NUMBER: KRD 901 190/1
ADVANCED ANTENNA SYSTEM
Operating frequency band: 3GPP Band 66, Uplink 1710 - 1780 MHz, Downlink 2110 - 2200 MHz
Instantaneous bandwidth: 90 MHz
Architecture: 32T32R connected to an array of dual polarized antenna elements.
Carrier capacity per sector: Up to 3x20 MHz LTE (FDD)
Modulation: Downlink Up to 256 QAM.
Uplink Up to 64 QAM.
Multi-antenna beamforming
functionality*: Cell shaping Pre-defined cell or broadcast beam shapes
DL SU-MIMO Up to 4 Layers
DL MU-MIMO Up to 8 Layers
UL SU-MIMO Up to 4 Layers
UL MU-MIMO Up to 8 Layers
Spatial characteristics
broadcast beams TM4 TM9
Scenario**: Macro Macro Narrow Macro Wide Macro2Lobe CSI-RS
EIRPref: 65 dBm 66 dBm 63 dBm 64 dBm 60 dBm
Horizontal Pattern
Azimuth Beamwidth: 63° ± 5° 48° ± 5° 90° ± 5° 67° ± 2° 90° ± 5°
Side Lobe Suppression: 28 dB
Beam Pointing Error: ≤ 5° ≤ 5° ≤ 5° ≤ 5° ≤ 5°
Vertical Pattern
Elevation Beamwidth: 6°±1°
Side Lobe Suppression: ≥ 13 dB
Beam Pointing Error: ≤ 1°
Digital Downtilt: Continuously adjustable 2° to 12°
Spatial characteristics
Uniform traffic beams (1) TM4 TM9
Peak EIRPref: 71 ± 1,5 dBm 72 ± 1,5 dBm
Horizontal Pattern
Azimuth Beamwidth: 27° ± 4° 27° ± 4°
Horizontal angle coverage ± 26° dBm(2) ± 46° dBm
Beam Pointing Error: ≤ 5° ≤ 5°
Vertical Pattern
Elevation Beamwidth: 6°±1°
Digital Downtilt: Continuously adjustable 2° to 12°
(1) The traffic beamforming of this product is not limited to the uniform beamshapes and directions given in the table. The beams are Precode Matrix Indicator controlled.
(2) Average over the four different scenarios (sector shapes)
Main Interfaces
Baseband, Data 1 - 4: 4 CPRI interfaces using 10G SFP+ ports with link capacity up to 10.1 Gb/s. One 10.3
Gb/s eCPRI interface is sufficient for up to 15 MHz carrier bandwidth.
Power Supply: - 48 V DC nominal. Selectable 2-wire (DC-CI) or 3-wire (DC-I) connection.
Recommended fuse rating is 40 A.
Mounting: Installation accessories are available from the Ericsson Radio Site System portfolio.
Subject to change without notice
Mounting kits for wall and pole (diameter 76 -120 mm) mounting
SXA 109 2036/1 for mechanical azimuth panning (± 30°).
SXA 109 2037/1 for mechanical azimuth panning (± 30°) and elevation tilt (± 20°).
Handling: Handles for carrying and lifting eyes for hoisting.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AIR 3246 B66
Connection interfaces
Grounding Point: 2 x M6 bolt to support an M6 dual cable lug.
- 48 V DC Power Supply: Screw terminals for direct cable connection
Data 1 – 4 Optical CPRI: LC (on SFP) with support for FullAXS.
EC Light Interface: DIN 14 female connector
Optical Indicators: LEDs
Mechanical specifications
Weight: 90 kg excluding mounting kit.
98 kg including mechanical azimuth panning mounting kit.
102,5 kg including mechanical azimuth panning and elevation tilt mounting kit.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1490 mm x 400 mm x 240 mm excluding smaller protrusions.
Operational specifications
Wind Load (Frontal/ Lateral): 846 N / 318 N @ 42 m/s wind speed excluding mounting kit.
Survival Wind Speed****: 67 m/s
Operating Temperature Range: - 40° to + 55° C
IP Classification: IP65
BASEBAND CONFIGURATION Number of baseband units depending on configuration.
ACCESSORIES Installation accessories are available from the Ericsson Radio Site System portfolio.
* Actual software support aligned with the user equipment (UE) echo system. Please refer to the Ericsson radio access network (RAN) software roadmap and feature
descriptions.
** Additional scenarios, cells or broadcast beam shapes possible with future software releases.
*** Two simultaneous orthogonal beams.
**** The mechanical design of AIR Unit 3246 (below the “AIR Unit”) is based on environmental conditions which are equal to or exceeding class 4.1 as specified in EN 300 019-
1-4 and GR-487-CORE and thereby respects the static mechanical load imposed on an AIR Unit by wind at maximum velocity. Wind loads in this document are calculated with
reference to wind pressure. For more accurate results, the specific terrain information for relevant sites and geographical area where the AIR Unit will be installed needs to be
carefully analyzed, considered and calculated according to EN 1991-1-4. Pole clamps, brackets, mounting accessories and other installation material or equipment specified by
Ericsson in the AIR Unit product information documentation must be used and Ericsson´s installation instructions be complied with. In addition, it must be observed that specific
environmental conditions that the AIR Unit becomes exposed for, such as icing, heat, dust, dynamic stress (e.g. strain caused by oscillating support structures) or other
environmental conditions that exceed or otherwise deviate from the by Ericsson defined AIR Unit operating environmental characteristics, may result in the breakage of an AIR
Unit or its mounting accessories and even cause the AIR Unit to fall to the ground. The above-mentioned facts, information and circumstances must be considered and properly
taken into account during the site planning process and adhered to for installation and operation of the AIR Unit. Ericsson expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability
arising out of failures in this regard.
Interfaces Dimensions (mm)
EC light interface
1490
Grounding point
- 48 V DC power supply
Subject to change without notice
400 240
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