Antenna Integrated Radio Unit Description

Antenna Integrated Radio Unit
Description
AIR 4455
Description
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Product Overview 2
2.1 Main Features 2
2.2 Optional Equipment 3
3 Technical Data 4
3.1 Bands, Carriers, and Output Power 4
3.2 Antenna Data 6
3.3 Physical Characteristics 7
3.4 Installation Requirements 7
3.5 Installation Alternatives 10
3.6 Acoustic Noise 12
3.7 Environmental Characteristics 12
3.8 Power Supply Characteristics 13
3.9 System Characteristics 14
4 Hardware Architecture 18
4.1 AIR Unit Parts 18
4.2 AIR Unit Components 18
4.3 Optical Indicators and Maintenance Button 19
5 Connection Interfaces 22
5.1 Grounding Interface 23
5.2 AC Power Supply Interface 23
5.3 Interface for Optical Cable to Radio Unit 24
6 Standards and Regulations 25

6.1 Regulatory Approval 25
6.2 Other Standards and Regulations 28
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Antenna Integrated Radio Unit Description
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Introduction
1 Introduction
This document describes the AIR 4455 unit.
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2 Product Overview
AIR 4455 is an antenna-integrated radio that consists of an integrated 4-branch

radio unit.
The radio is connected to an RBS main unit and is intended to be used in a main-
remote configuration. The typical configuration is shown in Figure 1.
AIR
AIR
AIR
Main Unit
Ge2054A
Figure 1 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 radio section operates over LTE FDD, WCDMA, GSM, NB-IoT,
NR, and ESS radio access.
AIR 4455 contains a dual band radio integrated with one antenna. It is
connected to the Digital Unit (DU) or Baseband unit by one or two fiber optic
interface cables, providing digital transmission and control of the radio.
The AIR antenna section provides antenna arrays for the functions.
The AIR antenna supports frequency band which can be tilted. The electrical tilt
function is achieved by integrated Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) units.
The AIR unit can also be tilted ±25 degrees and swiveled ±45 degrees
mechanically by using the tilt and swivel mounting kit.
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Note: When the AIR is vertically or horizontally installed on the wall, the
swivel angle may not reach ±45 degrees due to wall interference.
25º 0º 25º
45º 0º 45º
Ge15484A
Figure 2 Tilt and Swivel Mounting Kit
For detailed information, see Optional Equipment on page 3 and Install

Antenna Integrated Radio Units.
2.2 Optional Equipment

Table 1 shows installation alternatives.
Table 1 Mounting Kit

Mounting Kit Product Name Product Number
Tilt and swivel mounting AIR tilt and swivel SXK 109 2154/1
kit mounting kit, wall and
pole (Pole diameter 50–
300 mm)
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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

For detailed information on available radio configurations, see RBS
Configurations.
Table 2 Frequency Bands of AIR Unit

AIR Unit Type Frequency
AIR 4455 B1 B3 B1 for LTE and WCDMA, NB-IoT in-band
mode, NB-IoT standalone mode, NB-IoT
guard band mode, ESS, and NR
2110–2170 MHz downlink
1920–1980 MHz uplink
B3 for LTE and GSM, NB-IoT in-band mode,
NB-IoT standalone mode, NB-IoT guard
band mode, ESS, and NR
AIR 4455 B2/B25 B66A B2 for LTE, WCDMA, GSM, NB-IoT in-band
B25 for LTE, NB-IoT in-band mode, NB-IoT
standalone mode, NB-IoT guard band
mode, ESS, and NR
B66A for LTE, WCDMA(1), NB-IoT in-band
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(1) Only the B4 part of B66A supports WCDMA. B4 part of B66A supports 2110–2155 MHz
downlink and 1710–1755 MHz uplink.
For detailed information about licenses and HWAC, see the following:
— GSM: User Description, GSM 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 Ericsson Software

Model in the WCDMA RAN CPI library.
— LTE, NR: Manage Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes in the Radio
Node libraries.
Table 3 AIR Unit Maximum Nominal Output Power

AIR Unit Type Maximum Nominal Output Power
Without Hardware With Hardware
Activation Code Activation Codes
AIR 4455 B1 B3 4 × 5 W in total 4 × 30 W per band
AIR 4455 B2/B25 B66A 4 × 40 W in total
Table 4 Minimum Configurable Output Power on an RF Port

Minimum Configurable Output Power on an RF Port
10 W
Table 5 AIR Unit Maximum Number of Carriers

AIR Unit Type Maximum Number of Carriers With License
LTE WCDMA GSM NB-IoT NR ESS Mixed
Mode
AIR 4455 B1 B3 6 6 4 NB-IoT 4 4 6
downlink downlink downlink in-band downlink downlink downlink
per port per port per port mode: 1 per port per port per port
6 uplink 6 uplink 6 uplink NB-IoT for single for single 6 uplink
per port per port per port carrier per band band per port
for single configure 4 uplink 4 uplink for single
band d LTE host per port per port band
12 uplink carrier for single for single 12 uplink
per port NB-IoT band band per port
for dual standalon 6 6 for dual
band e mode: 2 downlink downlink band
carriers per port per port
per port for dual for dual
for single band band
band, 4 6 uplink 6 uplink
for dual band band
band
NB-IoT
guard
band
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AIR Unit Type Maximum Number of Carriers With License

LTE WCDMA GSM NB-IoT NR ESS Mixed
Mode
mode: 1
NB-IoT
carrier per
configure
d LTE host
carrier
AIR 4455 6 6 4 NB-IoT 4 4 6
B2/B25 B66A downlink downlink downlink in-band downlink downlink downlink
per port per port per port mode: 1 per port per port per port
6 uplink 6 uplink 6 uplink NB-IoT for single for single 6 uplink
per port per port per port carrier per band band per port
for single for single configure 4 uplink 4 uplink for single
band band d LTE host per port per port band
12 uplink 12 uplink carrier for single for single 12 uplink
per port per port NB-IoT band band per port
for dual for dual standalon 6 6 for dual
band band e mode: 2 downlink downlink band
for single band band
band, 4 6 uplink 6 uplink
for dual band band
band
NB-IoT
guard
band
mode: 1
NB-IoT
carrier per
configure
d LTE host
carrier
3.2 Antenna 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 Antenna
Narrow Beam/ Gain (dBi) Horizontal Half- Vertical Half-Power Electrical Tilt
Wide Beam Power Beam Width Beam Width (deg) (deg)
(deg)
AIR 4455 B1 B3 Narrow beam B1: 14.5 B1: 65 B1: 12.5 −3–+12
B3: 14.2 B3: 70 B3: 14.0
Wide beam 8 65 65 0
AIR 4455 B2/B25 Narrow beam B2/B25: 14.3 B2/B25: 67 B2/B25: 13 −3–+12
B66A B66: 14.2 B66: 68 B66: 13.2
Wide beam 8 65 65 0
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3.3 Physical Characteristics
A
D
E
D
B
C
Ge15121A
Figure 3 AIR Unit Dimensions
Table 7 AIR Unit Dimensions

Position Dimensions Description
A Height 771 mm
B Width 262 mm
C Depth 182 mm
D Distance between mounting kit 80 mm
positions
E Distance between mounting kit 344 mm
position and the bottom
Table 8 AIR Unit Weight with and without Mounting Kit

AIR Unit Type Weight without Mounting Kit Weight with Mounting Kit
AIR 4455 B1 B3 27.0 kg 31.5 kg
AIR 4455 B2/B25 B66A
The color of the radome is white.
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.
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The AIR unit is only for outdoor installation. Pole installations can be either on a
pole, or on a mast.
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 by, for example, 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, for example, electric motors in

air conditioners or diesel generators
— RBS equipment
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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 9 Space Requirement for Adequate Airflow Between AIR Units

AIR Unit Type Free Space Required Free Space Required for
Between AIR Units AIR Units Installed Side
Installed Above Each by Side
Other
AIR 4455 1000 mm 300 mm
3.4.3 Painting Disclaimer

Ericsson recommends to not paint the product as it can affect performance of the
product.
Ericsson applies limitations to the warranty and service contract if the product is
painted.
If the product is painted, the following commercial limitations apply:
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— Failure modes directly related to overheating because of 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 might be restored to the standard color

before being returned to the market. It is not possible to guarantee that the
same unit is 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 is charged the additional costs for replacing all painted parts of the
unit or the complete unit.
If adaptations are required, contact Ericsson for information.
3.5 Installation Alternatives

Figure 4 shows the installation alternatives for the AIR unit.
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A B
C D E Ge15440A
Figure 4 Installation Alternatives
Table 10 Key to Installation Alternatives

Key Installation Method(1)(2)
A Wall installation with vertical placement of AIR unit
B Pole installation with vertical placement of AIR unit
C Wall installation with horizontal placement of AIR unit
D Pole installation with horizontal placement of AIR unit
E Pole installation with triple AIR units
(1) Make sure that the hatch faces downwards.

(2) For convenience, connect the cables before adjusting the mounting kit to the required tilt and
swivel angles.
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3.6 Acoustic Noise

The AIR unit does not have active cooling components. It can emit low levels of
acoustic noise when operating on low capacity.
The sound pressure level when operating on low capacity is lower than 28 dBA at
1-meter distance and hemispherical distribution, and 25 dBA for spherical
distribution.
3.7 Environmental Characteristics

This section contains operating environment data for the AIR unit.
3.7.1 Operating Environment
Table 11 AIR Unit Normal Operating Environment

Temperature B2/B25 B66A: −40°C to +55°C
B1 B3: −40°C to +55°C (vertical
installation), −40°C to +50°C (horizontal
installation)
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
Maximum wind load at 150 km/h 209 N (front), 97 N (side)
(Pole installed AIR unit)
3.7.2 Vibration
This section describes how the AIR unit tolerates vibrations. The AIR unit
operates reliably during seismic activity as specified by test method IEC
60068-2-57 Ff.
Maximum level of RRS 50 m/s² within 2–5 Hz for DR=2%

Frequency range 1–35 Hz
Time history signal Verteq II from earthquake standard
ATIS 0600329.2014
The AIR unit operates reliably during random vibration as specified by test
method IEC 60068-2-64.
Random vibration, normal operation:
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ASD-level 0.3 m²/s³ on horizontal axes X and Y

0.2 m²/s³ on vertical axis Z
Frequency range 2–200 Hz
Time per test direction 30 minutes
The AIR unit operates reliably during shock as specified by test method IEC
60068-2-27 Ea.
Peak acceleration 40 m/s²

Duration 22 ms
3.7.3 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
3.8 Power Supply Characteristics

This section describes the power supply requirements, power consumption, and
fuse and circuit breaker recommendations for the AIR unit.
3.8.1 AC Power Supply Characteristics

The AC power source must provide protection for overcurrent, short circuit, and
grounding fault.
Note: Different requirements can apply in TN, TT, and IT power systems.
Voltage values and ranges are listed in Table 12.
Table 12 AC Power Supply

Conditions Values and Ranges
Nominal voltage 100–250 V AC
Operating voltage 85–275 V AC
Non-destructive voltage 0–325 V AC
Operating frequency 50/60 Hz
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Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations

The recommendations given in this section are based on peak power
consumption and give no information on power consumption during normal
operation.
The recommended melting fuse type is gG-gL-gD in accordance with

IEC 60269-1. Circuit breakers must comply with at least Curve 3 tripping
characteristics, in accordance with IEC 609 34.
The PSU AC has a built-in Class 1 (Type 1) SPD to protect the equipment in case
of lightning and network transients. The recommended fuse or circuit breaker
rating is therefore dimensioned for not tripping the fuse or circuit breaker in case
of SPD operation. The PSU AC is described in Table 13.
Table 13 AIR 4455 Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations

Unit (AC Powered) Output Power Nominal AC Input Maximum AC Input Maximum
Voltage Current(1) Allowed Fuse
Rating(2)
B1 B3 4 × 40 W 100−127 V 10 A 16 A
B2/B25 B66A
200−250 V 5A 10 A
(1) The Maximum AC Input Current is calculated at a total tolerance of -14% of the nominal value.
This results from -10% tolerance of the nominal voltage at the AC delivery point of the utility
company, and -4% voltage drop during the installation. The voltage drop is in accordance with
IEC 60364-5-52. For example, if the minimum Nominal AC Input Voltage is denoted
Unom_min, then the Max AC Input Current is calculated at 0.86 x Unom_min.
(2) The Maximum Allowed Fuse Rating must be larger than the Maximum AC Input Current, yet
still within a safety margin of 15%. This is to ensure reliable operation. However, it must not be
larger than the standard value of the next or nearest higher fuse or circuit breaker. This is in
order to minimize the cable cross-section area and comply with the relevant safety standard.
3.8.2 Power Consumption

For information on power consumption, see Power Consumption Calculations.
3.9 System Characteristics

This section describes the system characteristics of the RBS.
3.9.1 RF Electromagnetic Field Exposure

For general information on RF EMF exposure, see Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
Table 14 through Table 16 list the compliance boundaries (exclusion zones),

outside of which the RF EMF exposure from AIR 4455 is below the limits
specified by the ICNIRP, and the limits applicable in:
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— EU (1999/519/EC, 2013/35/EU, EN 50385)
— USA (47 CFR 1.1310)
— Canada (Health Canada Safety Code 6)
Table 14 Dimensions of the Box-Shaped Compliance Boundary for General Public (GP) and
Occupational (O) Exposure Applicable in the EU and Markets Employing the ICNIRP RF Exposure
Limits (Including 0 dB Transmission Loss and 0.6 dB Power Tolerance)
Mode and Output Power for AIR 4455 Dimensions of the Box-shaped Compliance Boundary(1)(2) (m)
Distance in Front Width Height Distance Behind
of AIR AIR
Band Nomin IEC Narrow Electric GP O GP O GP O GP O
al Peak 62232 Beam al Tilt
Output Installa or Wide (deg)
Power tion Beam
from Class
the AIR
B1 + 4 × 30 E+ Narrow 5 10.5 4.8 8.2 3.7 4.3 2.0 <0.1 <0.1
B3 W+4× Beam
10 W
4 × 10 10.8 4.9 8.5 3.8 3.0 1.4 <0.1 <0.1
W+4×
30 W
4 × 20 10.6 4.8 8.3 3.8 3.7 1.7 <0.1 <0.1
W+4×
20 W
B1 4 × 30 9.0 4.1 7.0 3.2 4.2 1.9 <0.1 <0.1
W
B3 4 × 30 9.4 4.3 7.5 3.4 2.7 1.2 <0.1 <0.1
W
B1 + 4 × 30 Wide 0 5.2 2.5 4.0 1.8 4.6 2.1 <0.1 <0.1
B3 W+4× Beam
10 W
4 × 10 5.2 2.4 4.0 1.8 4.6 2.1 <0.1 <0.1
W+4×
30 W
4 × 20 5.2 2.4 4.0 1.8 4.6 2.1 <0.1 <0.1
W+4×
20 W
B1 4 × 30 4.6 2.2 3.5 1.6 4.0 1.8 <0.1 <0.1
W
B3 4 × 30 4.5 2.1 3.5 1.6 4.2 1.9 <0.1 <0.1
W
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Occupational (O) Exposure Applicable in USA and Markets Employing the FCC RF Exposure Limits
(Including 0 dB Transmission Loss and 0.6 dB Power Tolerance)
Distance in Front Width Height Distance Behind
of AIR AIR
Band Nomin IEC Narrow Electric GP O GP O GP O GP O
al Peak 62232 Beam al Tilt
Output Installa or Wide (deg)
Power tion Beam
from Class
the AIR
B2/B2 4 × 30 E+ Narrow −3 10.2 4.6 8.0 3.6 3.3 1.5 0 0
5+ W+4× Beam
B66A 10 W 5 10.2 4.6 8.2 3.7 3.6 1.7 0 0
12 9.5 4.6 7.9 3.5 5.0 2.3 0 0
4 × 10 −3 10.4 4.7 8.1 3.6 4.0 1.8 0 0
W+4×
30 W 5 10.2 4.6 8.1 3.6 4.5 2.0 0 0
12 9.6 4.3 7.8 3.5 6.0 2.7 0 0
4 × 20 −3 10.3 4.6 8.0 3.6 3.7 1.7 0 0
W+4×
20 W 5 10.1 4.6 8.1 3.7 4.1 1.8 0 0
12 9.5 4.3 7.8 3.5 5.5 2.5 0 0
B2/B2 4 × 30 −3 8.8 4.0 7.0 3.1 2.6 1.2 0 0
5 W
5 8.8 4.0 7.1 3.2 3.2 1.3 0 0
12 8.2 3.7 6.9 3.1 4.2 1.9 0 0
B66A 4 × 30 −3 9.0 4.1 7.0 3.2 3.7 1.7 0 0
W
5 8.8 4.0 7.0 3.2 4.3 2.0 0 0
12 8.3 3.7 6.7 3.0 5.7 2.6 0 0
B2/B2 4 × 30 Wide 0 5.0 2.3 4.1 1.8 4.2 1.9 0 0
5+ W+4× Beam
B66A 10 W
4 × 10 5.1 2.3 4.1 1.8 4.1 1.9 0 0
W+4×
30 W
4 × 20 5.0 2.3 4.1 1.8 4.1 1.9 0 0
W+4×
20 W
B2/B2 4 × 30 4.3 2.0 3.5 1.6 3.6 1.6 0 0
5 W
B66A 4 × 30 4.4 2.0 3.5 1.6 3.6 1.7 0 0
W
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Occupational (O) Exposure Applicable in Canada (Including 0 dB Transmission Loss and 0.6 dB
Power Tolerance)
Distance in Width Height Distance
Front of AIR Behind AIR
Band Nominal IEC 62232 Narrow Electrical GP O GP O GP O GP O
Peak Installation Beam or Tilt (deg)
Output Class Wide Beam
Power from
the AIR
B2/B2 4 × 30 W + E+ Narrow −3 15.0 6.1 11.7 4.8 4.8 2.0 0.1 0
5+ 4 × 10 W Beam
B66A 5 14.8 6.0 11.9 4.8 5.3 2.2 0.1 0
12 13.9 5.6 11.5 4.7 7.3 3.0 0.1 0
4 × 10 W + −3 14.9 6.1 11.6 4.7 5.7 2.3 0.1 0
4 × 30 W
5 14.6 5.9 11.6 4.7 6.4 2.6 0.1 0
12 13.7 5.6 11.1 4.6 8.7 3.5 0.1 0
4 × 20 W + −3 14.9 6.1 11.6 4.7 5.3 2.2 0.1 0
4 × 20 W
5 14.7 6.0 11.8 4.8 5.9 2.4 0.1 0
12 13.8 5.6 11.3 4.6 7.9 3.2 0.1 0
B2/B2 4 × 30 W −3 13.0 5.3 10.2 4.2 3.8 1.5 0.1 0
5
5 12.9 5.2 10.4 4.2 4.0 1.7 0.1 0
12 12.1 4.9 10.1 4.1 6.2 2.5 0.1 0
B66A 4 × 30 W −3 12.9 5.3 10.0 4.1 5.3 2.2 0.1 0
5 12.6 5.1 10.0 4.1 6.1 2.5 0.1 0
12 11.8 4.8 9.5 3.9 8.2 3.3 0 0
B2/B2 4 × 30 W + Wide Beam 0 7.3 3.0 5.9 2.4 6.1 2.5 0.1 0
5+ 4 × 10 W
B66A
4 × 10 W + 7.3 3.0 5.8 2.4 5.9 2.4 0.1 0
4 × 30 W
4 × 20 W + 7.3 3.0 5.9 2.4 6.0 2.4 0.1 0
4 × 20 W
B2/B2 4 × 30 W 6.4 2.6 5.2 2.1 5.3 2.2 0.1 0
5
B66A 4 × 30 W 6.3 2.6 5.0 2.1 5.2 2.1 0.1 0
(1) The compliance boundaries are determined for maximum output power with power tolerance.
(2) The compliance boundaries are applicable for antennas manufactured by Comba and Rosenberger.
3.9.2 Software
For information on software dependencies, see Radio Software Support.
3.9.3 Radio Configurations

For information about available radio configurations, see Radio Node
Configurations.
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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, see Radio Node Configurations.
4.1 AIR Unit Parts
D
Ge15122A
Figure 5 AIR Unit Parts
Table 17 AIR Unit Parts

Position Component
A Radome
B Handle
C Lifting eye
D Cable hatch(1)
(1) The illustration shows the appearance of AIR 4455 B2/B25 B66A. For B1 B3, there are four
screws in the hatch.
4.2 AIR Unit Components

An AIR unit is a radio unit integrated with an antenna. The antenna in the AIR
unit is a dual-polarized antenna.
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Hardware Architecture
The RET can be controlled by the radio through the CPRI port.
For information about RET for LTE, refer to RET Support.
For information about RET for GSM, refer to AISG RET Support.
For information about antenna system equipment for LTE, see Manage Hardware
Equipment.
4.3 Optical Indicators and Maintenance Button

The radio unit is equipped with optical indicators and a maintenance button. The
locations of the optical indicators and the maintenance button are shown in
Figure 6 and Figure 7.
Table 18 describes how to interpret the optical indicators and maintenance

button on the radio unit. For detailed information, refer to Indicators, Buttons,
and Switches.
D
2 C
1
B
A
Ge15123A
Figure 6 Optical Indicators
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CPRI 2 CPRI 1
E
Ge16183A
Figure 7 Maintenance Button
Table 18 Radio Unit Optical Indicators and Maintenance Button
Position Marking Indicato Color Mode Interpretation

r
A Fault Red Off No fault detected in unit
On Fault detected in unit
B Operati Green Off No power
onal
On Operational
Flashing Missing dependent resource
Slowly (0.5
Hz)
Flickering (16 Transitory activity
Hz)
Double Loading in progress
flashing Off
No ongoing traffic
Double Loading in progress
flashing On
Traffic is ongoing
C Mainten Blue Off No ongoing maintenance activity
ance
Traffic is ongoing
On Maintenance mode
All traffic and alarms are
suppressed
Flashing Maintenance mode is initiated
Slowly (0.5
Hz) When traffic and alarms are
removed, the indicator switches to
On
D 1, 2 Interfac Green Off Disconnected
e
On Connected
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Position Marking Indicato Color Mode Interpretation

r
E Mainten
ance
button
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5 Connection Interfaces
This section contains information about the connection interfaces of the radio
unit integrated in the AIR unit.
A B C
CPRI 2 CPRI 1
D
Ge15124A
Figure 8 Connection Interfaces
Table 19 Connection Interfaces

Position Description Marking Connector Cable Illustration
Types
A Optical cable port CPRI 2 LC (On SFP)
B Optical cable port CPRI 1
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Position Description Marking Connector Cable Illustration

Types
C AC power supply Power connector
D Grounding point 2 × 6 mm dual lug
5.1 Grounding Interface

The unit must be grounded to protect it from overvoltage and lightning strikes.
For more information about grounding principles, see Grounding Guidelines for
RBS Sites.
5.2 AC Power Supply Interface

The AC power connection is made through a connector. The connector accepts
cables with the limiting values listed in the following table.
Note: Use either type of AC power supply cables and do not change during
operation.
Table 20 AC Power Supply Cable Diameter Tolerances

Cable Length Recommended Cross- Outer Diameter over Sheath
Sectional Area of Each
Conductor
0–100 m 2.5 mm2 8 mm
0–500 m 4.0 mm2 10 mm
The power cable has a wire for Line (L), a wire for Line/Neutral (L/N), and a wire
for Protective Earth (PE) conductors. The wire color code is market-dependent.
All cables must be shielded. The shielding must be properly connected both to the
power connector and to the grounding interface in the power supply equipment,
otherwise the radio overvoltage does not function properly.
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5.3 Interface for Optical Cable to Radio Unit

The optical cable interfaces provide connections to optical cables for traffic and
timing signals between the AIR and external unit. An SFP is used to connect the
optical cable to the AIR.
The AIR uses SFP modules for optical transmission and optical radio interfaces.
Only use SFP modules approved and supplied by Ericsson. These modules fulfill
the following:
— Compliance with Class 1 laser product safety requirements defined in

standard IEC 60825-1.
— Certification according to general safety requirements defined in standard

IEC 62368-1.
— Functional and performance verified to comply with RBS specifications.
Recommended SFP modules are obtained from the product packages for the RBS
and the Main Remote Installation products. For more information, see Spare
Parts Catalog and Site Installation Products Overview.
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Standards and Regulations
6 Standards and Regulations
This section presents a brief overview of standards, regulatory product approval,

and declaration of conformity for the radio.
Declaration of Conformity
"Hereby, Ericsson AB, declares that this product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU
and 2011/65/EU."
FCC Compliance Statement

"This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC CFR 47 rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation."
6.1 Regulatory Approval

The product complies with the following market requirements:
— European Community (EC) market requirements, Radio Equipment Directive

2014/53/EU and Directive 2011/65/EU.
— The apparatus may include Radio Transceivers with support for frequency
bands not allowed or not harmonized within the EC.
— Products containing Radio Equipment in countries not recognizing the CE-

mark may be labeled according to national requirements or standards.
6.1.1 Environmental Standards Compliance

The product complies with the following environmental standard:
Europe
— Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EU)
6.1.2 Safety Standards Compliance

In accordance with market requirements, the product complies with the following
product safety standards and directives:
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International
— IEC 62368-1
Europe
— EN 50385
— EN 62368-1
North America
— FCC CFR 47 Part 1.1310
— UL 62 368-1
— CSA-C22.2 No. 62 368-1
— Health Canada Safety Code 6
6.1.2.1 Outdoor Specific Requirements
The product complies with the following outdoor specific requirements:
International
— IEC 60529 (IP65)
— IEC 60950-22
Europe
— EN 60529 (IP65)
— EN 60950-22
North America
— UL 50E
— UL 60950-22
— CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-22
6.1.3 EMC Standards Compliance

The product complies with the following Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standards:
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Standards and Regulations
International
— 3GPP TS37.113
Europe
— ETSI EN 301 489-1
— ETSI EN 301 489-50
North America
— FCC CFR 47 Part 15 B
— IC ICES-003 B
6.1.4 Radio Standards Compliance

The product complies with the following radio standards:
International
— 3GPP TS37.141
Europe
— ETSI EN 301 908-1
— ETSI EN 301 908-18
North America
— FCC CFR 47 Part 2 (US)
— FCC CFR 47 Part 24, 27 (US Band/Frequency Specific)
— IC RSS-Gen (Canada)
— IC RSS-133, 139 (Canada Band/Frequency Specific)
6.1.5 Marking
To show compliance with legal requirements, the product is marked with the
following labels:
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Europe
— CE mark
North America
— FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Statement
— IC ICES-003 Statement
— usETL/cETL
— FCC ID Number
— IC ID
6.1.6 Regulatory Remark

AIR 4455 B2/B25 B66A supports configurations of carrier, power, and
bandwidth that may exceed FCC and ISED limits, with respect to Effective
Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP).
Compliance with FCC/ISED EIRP limits is addressed by the licensee and is based
on the geographic area, operational bandwidth, and mode of operation, in
combination with antenna and propagation gains. Licensees are required to
consider all necessary operational parameters to maintain compliance with FCC/
ISED 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

The product adheres to the Ericsson Serviceability and Spare Part 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 tamper proof
warranty seal.
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This document describes the AIR 4455 unit.

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AIR 4455 is an antenna-integrated radio that consists of an integrated 4-branch

2.1 Main Features

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Figure 2 Tilt and Swivel Mounting Kit

For detailed information, see Optional Equipment on page 3 and Install

2.2 Optional Equipment

Table 1 Mounting Kit

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3.1 Bands, Carriers, and Output Power

Table 2 Frequency Bands of AIR Unit

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— GSM: User Description, GSM RAN Handling of Software Licenses and

— WCDMA: Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes in Ericsson Software

Table 3 AIR Unit Maximum Nominal Output Power

Table 4 Minimum Configurable Output Power on an RF Port

Table 5 AIR Unit Maximum Number of Carriers

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AIR Unit Type Maximum Number of Carriers With License

3.2 Antenna Data

Table 6 AIR Unit Typical Antenna Performance Data

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3.3 Physical Characteristics

Figure 3 AIR Unit Dimensions

Table 7 AIR Unit Dimensions

Table 8 AIR Unit Weight with and without Mounting Kit

The color of the radome is white.

3.4 Installation Requirements

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3.4.1 Outdoor Installation Environments to Avoid

— Chimney mouths or ventilation system outlets

— Large glass or concrete surfaces

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

— Equipment generating electromagnetic fields, for example, electric motors in

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3.4.2 Space Requirements

Table 9 Space Requirement for Adequate Airflow Between AIR Units

3.4.3 Painting Disclaimer

If the product is painted, the following commercial limitations apply:

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— Failure modes directly related to overheating because of painting are not

— Product failures related to paint contamination of components of the unit are

— When a painted unit is repaired, it might be restored to the standard color

If adaptations are required, contact Ericsson for information.

3.5 Installation Alternatives

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Figure 4 Installation Alternatives

Table 10 Key to Installation Alternatives

(1) Make sure that the hatch faces downwards.

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3.6 Acoustic Noise

3.7 Environmental Characteristics

3.7.1 Operating Environment

Table 11 AIR Unit Normal Operating Environment

Maximum level of RRS 50 m/s² within 2–5 Hz for DR=2%