4-Port Antenna

698-960 | 698-960 MHz

4L-BMF5N
2-Band, 4-Port, 35°, XPOL, Panel Sector Antenna, Variable Tilt, 2550 mm

• Twin band antenna, dual polarisation, 4 connectors

• Independent tilt on each band 2-12° / 2-12°
• RET version, 3GPP/AISG2.0 with two integrated RCUs and two indicators

ACCESS PORT DESCRIPTION (CONNECTORS)

The antenna has 4 colour-coded connectors located at the bottom face.
Frequency Designation R1 R2
Frequency Range 698-960 MHz 698-960 MHz
Polarisation Xpol Xpol
Horizontal Beamwidth 35° 35°
Electrical Downtilt Range 2-12° 2-12°
Connector Type (2x) 4.3/10 Female (2x) 4.3/10 Female

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS R1, R2

698-960 MHz
Frequency Bands
698-790 MHz 824-890 MHz 890-960 MHz

at Mid Tilt 19.3 dBi 19.7 dBi 20.5 dBi

Gain
Over All Tilts 18.8 ± 0.5 dBi 19.2 ± 0.5 dBi 19.9 ± 0.5 dBi

Input Impedance 50Ω

VSWR < 1.5

Polarisation ± 45°

Horizontal Beamwidth 38° ± 3° 33° ± 3.0° 30° ± 3°

Vertical Beamwidth 8.5° ± 0.8° 7.7° ± 0.8° 7.0° ± 0.8°

Electrical Downtilt Range 2-12°

Intraband Isolation ≥ 25 dB

Interband Isolation ≥ 27 dB

First Upper Side Lobe Suppression > 16 dB > 16 dB > 16 dB

Front-To-Back Ratio Co-Pol, ±30° > 26 dB > 27 dB > 27 dB

Main Direction (0°) > 16 dB > 16 dB > 16 dB

Cross Polar
Ratio
Sector Edges (±30°) > 8 dB > 8 dB > 8 dB

Peak Input Power 350 W

Intermodulation
≤ -150 dBc
3rd Order for 2 x 43 dBm

Grounding DC Ground

Standard values based on NGMN-P-BASTA version 11.1 recommendation.

Several patents pending regarding this product. Quoted performance parameters are provided to offer typical, peak or range values only and may vary as a result of normal testing, manufacturing and operational
conditions. Extreme operational conditions and/or stress on structural supports is beyond our control. Such conditions may result in damage to this product. Improvements to products may be made without notice.

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 4-Port Antenna
698-960 | 698-960 MHz

4L-BMF5N
2-Band, 4-Port, 35°, XPOL, Panel Sector Antenna, Variable Tilt, 2550 mm

ARRAY FREQUENCY CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE

ARRAY LAYOUT

 R1 698-960 1-2 4.3-10 Female

 R2 698-960 3-4 4.3-10 Female

INTEGRATED RET PROPERTIES

Protocols Compliant With AISGV2.0 And 3GPP

Power Supply 10-30VDC

Power Consumption < 2W (standby); < 10W (In Motion)

IEC 61000-4-5 Current Pulse Profile
Lightning Protection Rating Line to Ground 8/20 µs @ 6kA ≥ ±5 Repetitions
Line to line, 8/20 µs @ 5kA ≥ ±5 Repetitions

2550
2 x 8 Pin Circle Connector According to IEC 60130-9 and AISG
Daisy Chain In: Male; Daisy Chain Out: Female
Connectors
Pin3: RS485B; Pin5: RS485A; Pin6: 10-30 V; Pin7: GND
Female Connector: 8 PINs; Male Connector: 4 PINs

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS PACKAGING

Lightning Protection DC Ground

Operating Temperature -40˚C to +60˚C (-40˚F to +140˚F) Carton Box

2.900 x 1.060 x 0.210 m
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS (114.1 x 41.7 x 8.2 in) 964

Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 2550 x 964 x 143 mm (100.3 x 37.9 x 5.6 in)

Weight (Antenna Only) 64 kg (141.0 lbs)

Radome Material Fiberglass

Maximum Wind Speed 220 km/h (136.7 mph)

Frontal 2082 N (468.0 lbf)

Wind Load
Rear 2506 N (563.3 lbf)
at 150 km/h
Lateral 854 N (191.7 lbf)

Several patents pending regarding this product. Quoted performance parameters are provided to offer typical, peak or range values only and may vary as a result of normal testing, manufacturing and operational
conditions. Extreme operational conditions and/or stress on structural supports is beyond our control. Such conditions may result in damage to this product. Improvements to products may be made without notice.

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