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Table of Contents

Summary of changes .................................................................................................................... 8

1 IPAA top module ............................................................................................................................ 9

1.1 Nokia AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W CPRI/eCPRI (AEQE_I) ..................................... 9
1.2 Nokia AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W (AEQP_I) ....................................................... 20
1.3 8T8R antenna module .................................................................................................... 29

2 IPAA base module ....................................................................................................................... 33

2.1 Base module for 2.1 m 2L6H ......................................................................................... 33
2.2 Base module for 2.7 m 2L6H ......................................................................................... 36

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List of Figures
Figure 1 AEQE interfaces ............................................................................................................ 13
Figure 2 Top and base module installation onto a pole ......................................................... 18
Figure 3 Content of top-model delivery .................................................................................. 19
Figure 4 AEQP interfaces ............................................................................................................ 23
Figure 5 Top and base module installation onto a pole ......................................................... 27
Figure 6 Content of top model delivery ................................................................................... 28
Figure 7 Top and base module installation onto a pole ......................................................... 30
Figure 8 Content of top model (RRH) delivery ......................................................................... 31
Figure 9 Top and base module installation onto a pole ......................................................... 35
Figure 10 Content of base module delivery ............................................................................ 35
Figure 11 Top and base module installation onto a pole ...................................................... 39
Figure 12 Content of base module delivery ............................................................................ 39

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List of Tables
Table 1 AEQE_I functional specification .................................................................................... 10
Table 2 AEQE_I antenna characteristics in Full 64TRX mode ................................................ 11
Table 3 AEQE_I antenna characteristics in Split 32TRx mode (1x32 or 2x32) with horizontal
cut of antenna panel ...................................................................................................... 12
Table 4 AEQE interfaces .............................................................................................................. 14
Table 5 LEDs for primary link (OPT1) ........................................................................................ 15
Table 6 LEDs for secondary link (OPT2) .................................................................................... 15
Table 7 AEQE_I interface for ALD support ............................................................................... 16
Table 8 AEQE_I electrical specifications .................................................................................... 16
Table 9 AEQE_I power consumption ......................................................................................... 17
Table 10 AEQE_I dimensions and weight .................................................................................. 19
Table 11 AEQE_I environmental specifications ....................................................................... 20
Table 12 AEQP_I functional specification ................................................................................. 21
Table 13 AEQP_I antenna characteristics ................................................................................. 22
Table 14 AEQP interfaces ........................................................................................................... 24
Table 15 LEDs for primary link (OPT1) ...................................................................................... 25
Table 16 LEDs for secondary link (OPT2) ................................................................................. 25
Table 17 AEQP_I interface for ALD support ............................................................................. 26
Table 18 AEQP_I electrical specifications ................................................................................. 26
Table 19 AEQP_I dimensions and weight .................................................................................. 28
Table 20 AEQP_I environmental specifications ....................................................................... 29
Table 21 8T8R dimensions and weight ..................................................................................... 31
Table 22 8T8R specification ....................................................................................................... 32
Table 23 Single column specification ........................................................................................ 32
Table 24 Base module functional specification ...................................................................... 33
Table 25 Antenna specification for 2.1 m configuration ....................................................... 34
Table 26 Base module dimensions and weight ....................................................................... 34
Table 27 Base module environmental specifications ............................................................. 36
Table 28 Base module functional specification ...................................................................... 37
Table 29 Antenna specification for 2.7 m configuration ....................................................... 37
Table 30 Base module dimensions and weight ....................................................................... 38
Table 31 IPAA environmental specifications ............................................................................ 40

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Summary of changes
A list of changes between document issues. You can navigate through the respective
changed topics.

This is the first issue of the document.

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1. IPAA top module

Information on description Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA) top module (AEQE_I,
AEQP_I, AEQQ_I, 8T8R).

1.1 Nokia AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W CPRI/eCPRI

(AEQE_I)
AEQE_I 475314A includes the AEQE CPRI or eCPRI radio unit with interleaved mMIMO and
passive low-band antenna arrays.

Functional description

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Table 1: AEQE_I functional specification

Property Value

Output power 200 W (64 x 3.125 W)

Output power of the cell per TX 22–35 dBm

Modulation DL: 256 QAM

UL: 64 QAM

Number of TXRX 64T64R

Outdoor installation Yes

Beamforming Digital, 64TRX, 8x12 dual polarized phased array

Software supported technologies NR

Duplex mode, supported standard TDD, 3GPP, CEPT A, ETSI

Frequency range n78: 3480–3800 MHz

Instantaneous bandwidth (iBW) 200 MHz

Occupied bandwidth (oBW) 100 MHz

Number of carriers per pipe Up to 2 (hardware ready to support up to 4)

Number of streams/beams Up to 8 (harwdare ready to support up to 16)

Supported bandwidths NR: 20, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz
• Two carriers in Full TRX mode: 20+20, 40+40,
50+50 MHz of contiguous or non-contiguous
• Two carriers in Split TRX mode: 80+80 and
100+100 MHz

Congurable radio operation modes • 64 TRX mode or Full TRX mode

• 2x32 TRX mode or Full Split mode with
horizontal cut of antenna panel
• 1x32 TRX mode or Half Split mode with
horizontal cut of antenna panel

Band 78 Antenna Specification

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Table 2: AEQE_I antenna characteristics in Full 64TRX mode

Property Value

Antenna conguration 12, 8, 2 (±45° X-polarized), logical (4,8,2)

Typical antenna gain (as dened by Basta) 24.5 dBi ±1 dB

Minimum azimuth beamwidth, HPBW 13° ± 2°

Azimuth scanning range ±45° (3 dB), ±50° (4 dB)

Envelope azimuthal beamwidth ±60° (7 dB)

Minimum elevation beamwidth, HPBW 6.5° ± 1°

Envelope elevation beamwidth, HPBW +16° to –4°(upper SLS > 6 dB), +13° to
–1°(upper SLS > 10 dB)

Elevation scanning range ±7 (upper SLS > 6 dB), ±4 (upper SLS > 10 dB)

Vertical tilt (pre-tilt) angle +6°

Front to back ratio > 28 dB

Cross-polar discrimination (boresight) > 18 dB

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Table 3: AEQE_I antenna characteristics in Split 32TRx mode (1x32 or 2x32) with horizontal cut of
antenna panel

Property Value

Antenna conguration 96 antenna elements ±45° X-polarized,

Physical: 6 rows, 8 columns
Logical: 2 rows, 8 columns

Typical antenna gain (as dened by Basta) 21.5 dBi ±1 dB

Minimum azimuth beamwidth, HPBW 13° ± 2°

Azimuth scanning range ±45° (3 dB), ±50° (4 dB)

Envelope azimuthal beamwidth ±60° (7 dB)

Minimum elevation beamwidth, HPBW 12° ± 1°

Envelope elevation beamwidth, HPBW from +15° to –3° (upper SLS > 6 dB); from +13°
to –1°(upper SLS > 10 dB)

Elevation scanning range/Static Electrical Tilt ±3° (upper SLS > 6 dB); ±1°(upper SLS > 10 dB)
Range

Vertical tilt (pre-tilt) angle +6°

Front to back ratio ≥ 28 dB

Cross-polar discrimination (boresight) ≥ 18 dB

Interfaces

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Figure 1: AEQE interfaces

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Table 4: AEQE interfaces

Interface Label on the Number of Connector type Additional info

hardware interfaces

Power connector DC 1 2-pole connector APPC

Optical interface OPT 2 SFP28 9.8 Gbps, CPRI,

Nokia IP seal
AOPC

Remote Antenna RAE 1 8-pin circular AISG control

Extension signal to the
antenna line
devices

Monitor MON 1 SMA –

External Alarm EAC 1 MDR26 –

Control

LED UNIT/OPT1/OPT2 3 – Showing status

of a unit and
optical interfaces

Grounding (GND) 1 2 x M5 screw or 1 –

x M8 screw

WARNING!

Risk of electric shock.

Before turning RF power on, RF ports have to be terminated by nominal 50 Ω load (for
example, feeder with antenna). However, if these conditions are not met, the plastic
caps that are delivered within the unused RF ports should remain in place. The plastic
caps isolate RF port from the environment, and thus provide electric shock security in
case RF power is accidentally on.

LEDs for optical ports

Two LEDs are used to indicate the two optical ports status.

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Table 5: LEDs for primary link (OPT1)

LED status Priority Description Trigger condition

Green, stable 4 Fiber link works CPRI link is at F or G

properly state, no alarm is
triggered

Red, stable 3 The optical module TX fault, main link

fails to transmit or Loss of SFP RX signal
receive signals, caused
by faulty optical
module or broken
optical ber

Red, blinking 2 CPRI link is out of lock Loss of CPRI RX sync,

main link

Off 1 Optical module is not SFP removed

detected after power
on

Table 6: LEDs for secondary link (OPT2)

LED status Priority Description Trigger condition

Green, stable 4 Fiber link works CPRI link is at F or G

properly state, no alarm is
triggered

Red, stable 3 The optical module TX fault, capacity link

fails to transmit or Loss of SFP RX signal
receive signals, caused
by faulty optical
module or broken
optical ber

Red, blinking 2 CPRI link is out of lock Loss of RX sync,

secondary link

Off 1 Optical module is not SFP removed

detected after power
on

Antenna Line Devices (ALDs) support

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Table 7: AEQE_I interface for ALD support

Property Value

AISG 3.0

CWA (for non-AISG installations) No

Voltage 14.5 V ± 1 V

Power per port 2W

Electrical specifications

Table 8: AEQE_I electrical specifications

Property Value

Nominal supply voltage –48.0 V DC

Nominal input voltage range –40.5 V DC to –57.0 V DC

Extended input voltage range –36.0 V DC to –40.5 V DC

–57.0 V DC to –60.0 V DC

Surge protection Class II 20 kA

Note:

The minimum start-up voltage is –40.5 V DC. If the input voltage is below or beyond
the extended limits, the unit might shut down.

Power consumption
Typical power consumption [W] for 48 V DC input, at 25°C, representative of typical product
performance under the same conditions (hardware variant, software version, configuration,
environment) with +/-10% margin.

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Table 9: AEQE_I power consumption

Mode Congurati Output Power Power Power

on power per consumption consumption (W), consumption (W),
carrier (W) (W), ETSI 52% RF load PBH RRH, 100% RF power
202706 average static load P100% RRH
load PRRH, static (74.3% TX duty (74.3% TX duty
(74.3% TX duty cycle) cycle)
cycle)

NR 1/1/1 64TRX 200 2098 2403 2965

5G power backoff
The recommended power reduction values are defined as follows. High reduction values
may cause radio outages.

DL MIMO conguration Open loop MIMO Close loop MIMO

dlQam256PowerBackoffSub6 1.5 dB 3 dB

Related optional items

APPC AirScale2 55A DC plug 10–16 mm2 (474283A)

ASAD Plastic Boot MDR26-open EAC cable 5 m (475570A)

Installation options
AEQE_I can be installed on a pole.

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Figure 2: Top and base module installation onto a pole

For more information on IPAA installation, see Installing and Cabling Nokia AirScale IPAA.

NOTICE:

The unit without a fan should always be mounted in a vertical orientation with
connectors on the bottom side to ensure convection cooling.

Dimensions and weight

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Table 10: AEQE_I dimensions and weight

Property Value Dimensions orientation

Height 843 mm (33.19 in.)

Width 498 mm (19.61 in.)

Depth (without brackets) 352 mm (13.86 in.)

Weight (without brackets) 58 kg (127.87 lb)

Contents of AEQE_I delivery

Figure 3: Content of top-model delivery

Environmental specifications

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Table 11: AEQE_I environmental specifications

Property Value

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 55°C (131°F)

the shade)
with a fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 50°C (122°F)

the sun)
with a fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum indoor temperature 45°C (113°F)

Minimum operational temperature –40°C (–40°F)

Wind load, front/rear/side

Note:

For the wind load value, see conguration

with applicable base module.

Cooling method Convection

IP rating Radio unit IP65 / Antenna array IP24*

* IP rating labels are located on the side of the radio unit and on the bottom collar of the
antenna array.

WARNING!

Risk of RF exposure.
To prevent RF exposure, place RF absorber or blanket in front of radome surface or
keep 1.5 m (4.92 ft) distance from the radome surface in controlled environment and
3 m (9.84 ft) distance from the radome surface in uncontrolled environment (as
labeled on the front panel).

1.2 Nokia AirScale IPAA 64T64R n78 200 W (AEQP_I)

AEQP_I (475654A) includes the AEQP radio unit with interleaved mMIMO and passive low-
band antenna arrays.

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Functional description

Table 12: AEQP_I functional specification

Property Value

Output power 200 W (64 x 3.125 W)

Output power of the cell per TX 22–35 dBm

Modulation Up to 256 QAM (DL)

Up to 64 QAM (UL)

Number of TXRX 64T64R

Outdoor installation Yes

Beamforming Digital, 64T64R, 4x12 dual polarized phased

array

Software supported technologies TDD, NR

Duplex mode, supported standard TDD, 3GPP, ISED

Frequency range 3.41–3.7 GHz, upper part of band 78

Instantaneous bandwidth (iBW) 200 MHz

Occupied bandwidth (oBW) 100 MHz

Maximum number of UL/DL MIMO streams Up to 4 (hardware ready to support up to 16)

Supported bandwidths NR: 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 MHz

• Two carriers in Full TRX mode: 20+20, 40+40
MHz of contiguous or non-contiguous

Band 78 Antenna Specification

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Table 13: AEQP_I antenna characteristics

Property Value

Antenna conguration 12, 8, 2 (±45° X-polarized), Logical (4, 8, 2)

Typical antenna gain (as dened by Basta) 24.5 dBi ±1 dB

Minimum azimuth beamwidth, HPBW 13° ±2°

Azimuth scanning range ±45° (3 dB), ±50° (4 dB)

Envelope azimuthal beamwidth ±60° (7 dB)

Minimum elevation beamwidth, HPBW 6.5° ±1°

Envelope elevation beamwidth, HPBW +16° to –4°(upper SLS > 6 dB), +13° to
–1°(upper SLS > 10 dB)

Elevation scanning range ±7 (upper SLS > 6 dB), ±4 (upper SLS > 10 dB)

Vertical tilt (pre-tilt) angle +6°

Front to back ratio > 28 dB

Cross-polar discrimination (boresight) > 18 dB

Interfaces

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Figure 4: AEQP interfaces

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Table 14: AEQP interfaces

Interface Label on the Number of Connector type Additional info

hardware interfaces

Power connector DC 1 2-pole connector APPC

Optical interface OPT 2 SFP28 9.8 Gbps, CPRI,

Nokia IP seal,
AOPC

Remote Antenna RAE 1 8-pin circular AISG control

Extension signal to the
antenna line
devices

Monitor MON 1 SMA –

External Alarm EAC 1 MDR26 –

Control

LED UNIT/OPT1/OPT2 3 – Showing status

of a unit and
optical interfaces

Grounding (GND) 1 2 x M5 screw or 1 –

x M8 screw

LEDs for optical ports

Two LEDs are used to indicate the two optical ports status.

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Table 15: LEDs for primary link (OPT1)

LED status Priority Description Trigger condition

Green, stable 4 Fiber link works CPRI link is at F or G

properly state, no alarm is
triggered

Red, stable 3 The optical module TX fault, main link

fails to transmit or Loss of SFP RX signal
receive signals, caused
by faulty optical
module or broken
optical ber

Red, blinking 2 CPRI link is out of lock Loss of CPRI RX sync,

main link

Off 1 Optical module is not SFP removed

detected after power
on

Table 16: LEDs for secondary link (OPT2)

LED status Priority Description Trigger condition

Green, stable 4 Fiber link works CPRI link is at F or G

properly state, no alarm is
triggered

Red, stable 3 The optical module TX fault, capacity link

fails to transmit or Loss of SFP RX signal
receive signals, caused
by faulty optical
module or broken
optical ber

Red, blinking 2 CPRI link is out of lock Loss of RX sync,

secondary link

Off 1 Optical module is not SFP removed

detected after power
on

Antenna Line Devices (ALDs) support

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Table 17: AEQP_I interface for ALD support

Property Value

AISG RAE: 2.0

CWA (for non-AISG installations) No

Voltage 14.5 V ± 1 V

Power per port 2W

Electrical specifications

Table 18: AEQP_I electrical specifications

Property Value

Nominal supply voltage –48.0 V DC

Nominal input voltage range –40.5 V DC to –57.0 V DC

Extended input voltage range –36.0 V DC to –40.5 V DC

–57.0 V DC to –60.0 V DC

Note:

The minimum start-up voltage is –40.5 V DC. If the input voltage is below or beyond
the extended limits, the unit might shut down.

5G power backoff
The recommended power reduction values are defined as follows. High reduction values
may cause radio outages.

DL MIMO conguration Open loop MIMO Close loop MIMO

dlQam256PowerBackoffSub6 1.5 dB 3 dB

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Related optional items

APPC AirScale2 55A DC plug 10–16 mm2 (474283A)

ASAD Plastic Boot MDR26-open EAC cable 5 m (475570A)

Installation options
AEQP_I can be installed on a pole.

Figure 5: Top and base module installation onto a pole

For more information on IPAA installation, see Installing and Cabling Nokia AirScale IPAA.

NOTICE:

The unit without a fan should always be mounted in a vertical orientation with
connectors on the bottom side to ensure convection cooling.

Dimensions and weight

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Table 19: AEQP_I dimensions and weight

Property Value Dimensions orientation

Height 843 mm (33.19 in.)

Width 498 mm (19.61 in.)

Depth (without brackets) 352 mm (13.86 in.)

Weight (without brackets) 58 kg (127.87 lb)

Contents of AEQP_I delivery

Figure 6: Content of top model delivery

Environmental specifications

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Table 20: AEQP_I environmental specifications

Property Value

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 55°C (131°F)

the shade)
with a fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 50°C (122°F)

the sun)
with a fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum indoor temperature 45°C (113°F)

Minimum operational temperature –40°C (–40°F)

Wind load, front/rear/side

Note:

For the wind load value, see conguration

with applicable base module.

Cooling method Convection

IP rating Radio unit IP65 / Antenna array IP24*

* IP rating labels are located on the side of the radio unit and on the bottom collar of the
antenna array.

WARNING!

Risk of RF exposure.
To prevent RF exposure, place RF absorber or blanket in front of radome surface or
keep 1.5 m (4.92 ft) distance from the radome surface in controlled environment and
3 m (9.84 ft) distance from the radome surface in uncontrolled environment (as
labeled on the front panel).

1.3 8T8R antenna module

8T8R top module (CS7801000) includes passive 3.5 GHz antenna module with or without
AirScale Macro Remote Radio Heads (AZQG, AZQH, AZQL, AZQP, AZQI, AZQJ, and AZQS).

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Installation options
8T8R can be installed on a pole.

Figure 7: Top and base module installation onto a pole

For more information on IPAA installation, see Installing and Cabling Nokia AirScale IPAA.

Dimensions and weight

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Table 21: 8T8R dimensions and weight

Property Value Dimensions orientation

Height 841 mm (33.11 in.)

Width 498 mm (19.61 in.)

Depth (without RRH, without 197 mm (7.76 in.)

brackets)

Depth (with RRH, without 445 mm (17.52 in.)

brackets)

Weight (without RRH, without 24.5 kg (54.01 lb)

brackets)

Contents of 8T8R delivery

Figure 8: Content of top model (RRH) delivery

Antenna Specification

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Table 22: 8T8R specification

Property Value

Frequency band 3.3 GHz - 3.8 GHz

Antenna gain at 0° 20.4 dBi

Antenna gain at 30° 19.2 dBi

Azimuth beamwidth at 0° 24°

Azimuth beamwidth at 30° 28°

Table 23: Single column specification

Property Value

Antenna gain (boresight) 15 dBi

Horizontal beamwidth 88°

Cross pol ratio 15 dB

Side lobe suppression 13 dB

Beam tilt 2-12°

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2. IPAA base module

Information on IPAA base module description for 2.1 and 2.7 m configuration.

2.1 Base module for 2.1 m 2L6H

IPAA base module for 2.1 m configuration (CS7801001) include the passive high-band and
low-band antenna arrays.

Functional description

Table 24: Base module functional specification

Property Value

Frequency range 694–960 MHz, 1427–2690 MHz

Passive ports 4 x 4.3–10 female for 698–960 MHz

4 x 4.3–10 female for 1427–2690 MHz
4 x 4.3–10 female for 1695–2180 MHz
4 x 4.3–10 female for 2490–2690 MHz

RET connectors AISG 8-pin female, AISG 8-pin male

Power per port 300 W for 690–960 MHz

250 W for 1427–2180 MHz
200 W for 2300–2690 MHz

PIM cancellation Yes

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Table 25: Antenna specification for 2.1 m configuration

Property Value

Frequency band Low band High band

694–790 MHz 790–960 MHz 1427–1518 MHz 1695–2690 MHz

Gain 14.5 dBi 14.7 dBi 14.7 dBi 16 dBi – 17 dBi

Horizontal 65° 65° 68° 62° +/- 7°

beamwidth

Vertical 11° 10° 9.6° 5° – 7°

beamwidth

Cross pol ratio 18 dB 18 dB 16 dB 19 dB

USLS 15 dB 16 dB 16 dB 16 dB

Beam tilt 2° – 12° 2° – 12° 2° – 12° 2° – 12°

Dimensions and weight

Table 26: Base module dimensions and weight

Property Value Dimensions orientation

Height (top and base module) 2100 mm (82.68 in.)

Height (base module) 1265 mm (49.8 in.)

Width 498 mm (19.61 in.)

Depth (without brackets) 197 mm (7.76 in.)

Weight (top and base module, 60–90 kg (132.28–198.42 lb)

without brackets)

Weight (base module, without 34 kg (74.96 lb)

brackets)

Installation options
Passive antenna can be installed on a pole.

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Figure 9: Top and base module installation onto a pole

For more information on IPAA installation, see Installing and Cabling Nokia AirScale IPAA.

Contents of base module delivery

Figure 10: Content of base module delivery

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Environmental specifications

Table 27: Base module environmental specifications

Property Value

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 55°C (131°F)

the shade)
with fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 50°C (122°F)

the sun)
with fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum indoor temperature 45°C (113°F)

Minimum operational temperature -40°C (-40°F)

Wind load, front/rear/side with a mMIMO top 803/529/793 N (EN1991-1-4, wind velocity
module 42m/s (150 km/h)

Wind load, front/rear/side with RRH and 8T8R 803/647/793 N (EN1991-1-4, wind velocity
top module 42m/s (150 km/h)

IP rating IP24*

* IP rating label is located on the backside of the antenna.

2.2 Base module for 2.7 m 2L6H

IPAA base module for 2.7 m configuration (CS7801002) include the passive high-band and
low-band antenna arrays.

Functional description

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Table 28: Base module functional specification

Property Value

Frequency range 694–960 MHz, 1427–2690 MHz

Passive ports 4 x 4.3–10 female for 698–960 MHz

4 x 4.3–10 female for 1427–2690 MHz
4 x 4.3–10 female for 1695–2180 MHz
4 x 4.3–10 female for 2490–2690 MHz

RET connectors AISG 8-pin female, AISG 8-pin male

Power per port 300 W for 690–960 MHz

250 W for 1427–2180 MHz
200 W for 2300–2690 MHz

PIM cancellation Yes

Table 29: Antenna specification for 2.7 m configuration

Property Value

Frequency Band Low band High band

694–790 MHz 790–960 MHz 1427–1518 MHz 1695–2690 MHz

Gain 15.3 dBi 15.5 dBi 16.1 dBi 17-18 dBi

Horizontal 65° 65° 68° 62° +/- 7°

beamwidth

Vertical 7.4° 6.2° 6.6° 4-5.6°

beamwidth

Cross pol ratio 20 dB 19 dB 14 dB 18 dB

USLS 15 dB 15 dB 16 dB 16 dB

Beam tilt 2° – 12° 2° – 12° 2° – 12° 2° – 12°

Dimensions and weight

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Table 30: Base module dimensions and weight

Property Value Dimensions orientation

Height (top and base module) 2700 mm (106.3 in.)

Height (base module) 1889 mm (74.37 in.)

Width 498 mm (19.61 in.)

Depth (without brackets) 197 mm (7.76 in.)

Weight (top and base module, 75–110 kg (165.35–242.51 lb)

without brackets)

Weight (base module, without 50 kg (110.23 lb)

brackets)

Installation options
Passive antenna can be installed on a pole.

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Figure 11: Top and base module installation onto a pole

For more information on IPAA installation, see Installing and Cabling Nokia AirScale IPAA.

Contents of base module delivery

Figure 12: Content of base module delivery

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Environmental specifications

Table 31: IPAA environmental specifications

Property Value

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 55°C (131°F)

the shade)
with fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum operational outdoor temperature (in 50°C (122°F)

the sun)
with fan or 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) wind

Maximum indoor temperature 45°C (113°F)

Minimum operational temperature -40°C (-40°F)

Wind load, front/rear/side with a mMIMO top- 1075/618/1062 N (EN1991-1-4, wind velocity
module 42m/s (150 km/h)

Wind load, front/rear/side with RRH and 8T8R 1075/736/1062 N (EN1991-1-4, wind velocity
top module 42m/s (150 km/h)

IP rating IP24*

* IP rating label is located on the backside of the antenna.

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