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Radio Frequency Systems

APXV9TM14_43-C-I20
TD-LTE Beamforming Cross Polarized 8+1 ports Antenna, 2496-2690MHz, 1.4m, 17.2/17.0/22.1dBi, 90deg, 0-9°, Integrated RET

FEATURES / BENEFITS

This antenna provides an ideal solution using 4 columns (8 Ports) for flexible use in Beamforming and MIMO applications in the TD-LTE band.

Multiple Individual Beam Control (Unit Beam)
Single High Powered Beam Option (Broadcast Beam)
Beamsteering flexibility up to 45° off Boresight (Service Beam)
Calibration Port functionality for precise steering performance
Integrated AISG compliant RET Motor
Variable electrical down tilt 0-9 degrees

Technical features

Electrical Specifications - 01
Electrical Specification Header 1		Unit Beam Left (2496-2690MHz) [Y1]
Frequency Band	MHz	2496 - 2690
Gain Typical	dBi	17.2
Gain Over all Tilts	dBi	16.7 +/- 0.5
Azimuth Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	79.3 +/- 8
Elevation Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	5.1 +/- 0.2
Cross Polar Discrimination at Boresight	dB	19
Cross Polar Discrimination over Sector	dB	12
F/B at +/-30deg Total Power	dB	24.1
First Upper Side Lobe Suppression	dB	14.2
Electrical Downtilt	Deg	0 to 9
Cross Polar Isolation	dB	25
Interband Isolation	dB	28.5
VSWR	-	1.5
Passive Intermodulation (3rd Order, 2 x 43dBm)	dBc	-153
Maximum Effective Power per Port	Watt	300

Electrical Specifications - 02
Electrical Specification Header 2		Unit Beam Left Center (2496-2690MHz) [Y2]
Frequency Band	MHz	2496 - 2690
Gain Typical	dBi	17.0
Gain Over all Tilts	dBi	16 +/- 1
Azimuth Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	80.1 +/- 11.8
Elevation Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	4.9 +/- 0.5
Cross Polar Discrimination at Boresight	dB	16
Cross Polar Discrimination over Sector	dB	8
F/B at +/-30deg Total Power	dB	21
First Upper Side Lobe Suppression	dB	15
Electrical Downtilt	Deg	0 to 9
Cross Polar Isolation	dB	25
Interband Isolation	dB	28.5
VSWR	-	1.5
Passive Intermodulation (3rd Order, 2 x 43dBm)	dBc	-153
Maximum Effective Power per Port	Watt	300

Electrical Specifications - 03
Electrical Specification Header 3		Unit Beam Right Center (2496-2690MHz) [Y3]
Frequency Band	MHz	2496 - 2690
Gain Typical	dBi	16.7
Gain Over all Tilts	dBi	16.2 +/- 0.5
Azimuth Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	83.1 +/- 9.6
Elevation Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	5.1 +/- 0.1
Cross Polar Discrimination at Boresight	dB	17
Cross Polar Discrimination over Sector	dB	9
F/B at +/-30deg Total Power	dB	23
First Upper Side Lobe Suppression	dB	17
Electrical Downtilt	Deg	0 to 9
Cross Polar Isolation	dB	25
Interband Isolation	dB	28.5
VSWR	-	1.5
Passive Intermodulation (3rd Order, 2 x 43dBm)	dBc	-153
Maximum Effective Power per Port	Watt	300

Electrical Specifications - 04
Electrical Specification Header 4		Unit Beam Right (2496-2690MHz) [Y4]
Frequency Band	MHz	2496 - 2690
Gain Typical	dBi	17.0
Gain Over all Tilts	dBi	16.5 +/- 0.5
Azimuth Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	83.7 +/- 9.8
Elevation Beamwidth 3dB	Deg	5 +/- 0.1
Cross Polar Discrimination at Boresight	dB	17
Cross Polar Discrimination over Sector	dB	12.2
F/B at +/-30deg Total Power	dB	22
First Upper Side Lobe Suppression	dB	17
Electrical Downtilt	Deg	0 to 9
Cross Polar Isolation	dB	25
Interband Isolation	dB	28.5
VSWR	-	1.5
Passive Intermodulation (3rd Order, 2 x 43dBm)	dBc	-153
Maximum Effective Power per Port	Watt	300

Electrical Specifications - 05
Electrical Specification Header 5		Broadcast Beam 65 Degrees (2496-2690MHz)
Frequency Band	MHz	2496 - 2690
Gain Typical	dBi	18.7
Gain Over all Tilts	dBi	18.2 +/- 0.5
Azimuth Beamwidth 3dB	deg	62.8 +/- 4.5
Cross Polar Discrimination at Boresight	dB	21.9
Cross Polar Discrimination over Sector	dB	10.8
F/B at +/-30 Copolar	dB	28.4
Elevation Beamwidth 3 dB	deg	4.8 +/- 0.2
Electrical Downtilt	deg	0 to 9
Upper SideLobe Suppression 0 to +20	dB	16

Electrical Specifications - 06
Electrical Specification Header 6		Broadcast Beam 90 Degrees (2496-2690MHz)
Frequency Band	MHz	2496 - 2690
Gain Typical	dBi	17.0
Gain Over all Tilts	dBi	16.5 +/- 0.5
Azimuth Beamwidth 3dB	deg	85.6 +/- 5
Cross Polar Discrimination at Boresight	dB	16.1
Cross Polar Discrimination over Sector	dB	13
F/B at +/-30 Copolar	dB	30
Elevation Beamwidth 3 dB	deg	4.8 +/- 0.2
Electrical Downtilt	deg	0 to 9
Upper SideLobe Suppression 0 to +20	dB	16

Electrical Specifications - 07
Electrical Specification Header 7		SERVICE BEAM (2496-2690MHz)
Frequency Band	MHz	2496 - 2690
Gain @ Steer 00	dBi	21.7 +/- 0.4
Gain @ Steer 30	dBi	20.7 +/- 0.4
Azimuth Beamwidth 3dB	deg	27.5 +/- 0.9
Azimuth Sidelobe @ Steer 00	dB	12
Azimuth Sidelobe @ Steer 30	dB	10
Cross Polar Discrimination at Boresight	dB	18
Cross Polar Discrimination over Sector	dB	17.9
F/B at +/-30 Copolar	dB	35.4
Elevation Beamwidth 3 dB	deg	4.8 +/- 0.2
Electrical Downtilt	deg	0 to 9
Upper SideLobe Suppression 0 to +20	dB	18

Electrical Specifications - 08
Electrical Specification Header 8		CALIBRATION & ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS (2496-2690MHz)
Frequency Range	MHz	2496-2690
Transmission from antenna ports to CAL port	dB	26.0 +/-2
Amplitude Diff Between antenna port and CAL port	dB	<0.7
Phase Diff Between antenna port and CAL port	deg	<5
Same Polarization ISO	dB	>20 (typical)
Different Polarization ISO	dB	>25

Electrical Specifications
Impedance	Ohm	50
Polarization	Deg	±45°

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions - H x W x D	mm (in)	1430 x 320 x 160 (56.3 x 12.6 x 6.3)
Weight (Antenna Only)	kg (lb)	25 (55.1)
Packing size- HxWxD	mm (in)	1540 x 400 x 360 (60.6 x 15.7 x 14.2)
Shipping Weight	kg (lb)	32 (70.5)
Connector type		8 x 4.3-10 DIN Female + 1 N - Fremale (Calibration Port) + 2 AISG connectors (1 male, 1 female)
Adjustment mechanism		Integrated RET solution AISG compliant
Radome Material / Color		ASA / Light Grey RAL7035

Testing and Environmental
Temperature Range	°C (°F)	-40 to 60 (-40 to 140 )
Lightning protection		Direct Ground
Survival/Rated Wind Velocity	km/h	200 (160 )
Wind Load @Rated Wind Front	N	616
Wind Load @Rated Wind Side	N	473
Wind Load @Rated Wind Rear	N	572
Environmental		ETSI 300-019-2-4 Class 4.1E
Survival wind Velocity	km/h	200

Ordering Information
Order No.	Configuration	Mounting Hardware	Mounting pipe Diameter	Shipping Weight
APXV9TM14_43-C-I20	Internal RET (ACU-A20-S)	APM40-2 Beam tilt kit	60-120mm	32kg (70.5)

Internal Component 1
Temperature Range	°C(°F)	-40 to 60 (-40 to 140 )
Environmental		ETSI 300-019-2-4 Class 4.1E
Lightning Protection		Direct Ground
Application Standard		Wireless Communication

Internal Component 2
Temperature Range	°C(°F)	-40 to 60 (-40 to 140 )
Environmental		ETSI 300-019-2-4 Class 4.1E
Lightning Protection		Direct Ground
Application Standard		Wireless Communication

External Document Links

APM40_Series_Installation_Instructions

Notes

All electrical parameters are compliant with BASTA NGMN 11.1 requirements.
For additional mounting information please click ""External Document Links"".
Please note: This antenna designed for compatibility with non f/ALU radio configurations. RET upgrades not available for APXV9TM14_43-C-I20. See your local sales rep for any questions.