AIR 2488 is an Antenna Integrated Radio

unit in the Ericsson Radio System

product portfolio.

In a single tower mounted unit it includes

one or two radio units and several
antennas with associated RET
functionality.

It also includes passive antenna ports for

connection to external radio units. This
makes it an ideal product for easy
upgrade of networks by reusing existing
antenna positions on sites.

The height and width are the same as for

a passive antenna with similar
characteristics. The depth is increased to
house the radio electronics.

Using one or two Ericsson Radio

Systems Digital Units (DUs) different
capacity or multi-standard configurations
can be realized.
Functionality
The AIR 2488 has two active Transmit/
Receive (TX/RX) antenna branches per
active band and an additional two
branches used for RX. This
enables the use of advanced multi-
antenna techniques such as spatial
multiplexing (MIMO), four-antenna
receiver diversity and
interference rejection.
The AIR 2488 also include the
functionality of two or four cross-
polarized high band passive antennas,
i.e. in total up to eight high band passive
ports.
Depending on the ordered configuration
of the product, the single band unit will
have 4 ports supporting the 2600 MHz
bands and optionally 4 more ports
supporting 3GPP Band 1 or Band 3.
The dual band active units will only have
4 passive ports supporting the 2600 MHz
bands.
The passive antenna ports can be
connected to external radio units which
make AIR 2488 ideal for a 3G or 4G
upgrade of legacy systems with the
ability of a later upgrade with an external
4TX 2600 MHz radio for matching
hotspot coverage.
The AIR 2488 has built-in Remote
Electrical down Tilt (RET) control of the
antennas. The active and passive Band 1
and Band 3 antennas can be tilted
independently of the 2600 MHz
antennas.
All RETs can be controlled via the
integrated radio. The RET for the 2600
MHz antenna can also be controlled via
an external radio unit through an AISG
2.0 compatible input port.
It is also possible to cascade RET control
to other antennas via an AISG 2.0
compatible output port.
AIR 2488 is a multi-standard unit
supporting single or mixed mode
operation of GSM, WCDMA and LTE for
applicable frequency bands.
Operator benefits and values
The unique design of AIR 2488 enables
fast roll out of multiple radio access
technologies with minimal site impact
while providing excellent RF link budget
properties.
The main benefits using AIR compared to
traditional macro cabinet based radio or
standard remote radio are typically
related to:
CAPEX savings from less or no need for
building permits, rental negotiations and
structural works as well as faster
installation.
OPEX savings from no extra rental costs
and improved installation quality.
REVENUE gain from improved Time To
Market, improved radio performance and
improved network quality.
RF performance
The AIR 2488 architecture with the radio
closely integrated with the antennas
ensures superior RF performance
compared to other site configurations
through less insertion loss and enhanced
optimization.
The four-antenna receiver capability
coupled with baseband functionality for
receiver diversity (Maximum-Ratio
Combining, or MRC) and interference
rejection (Interference Rejection
Combining, or IRC) also provides
significant uplink performance
improvements over conventional two-
antenna receiver capability. It doubles
the effective antenna area and
correspondingly adds user specific
receiver-side beam-forming functionality.
The AIR 2488 is a complete radio and
antenna system solution integrated and
verified in factory which ensures first
class network performance.
The internal radio units in the AIR 2488
can be replaced on the site without
dismounting the antenna unit.
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RADIO
Active frequency band:
Downlink EIRP in bore-sight
direction for each active band:
Multi-antenna techniques*:
3GPP Band 1: 1920 – 1980 / 2110 – 2170 MHz
3GPP Band 3: 1710 – 1785 / 1805 – 1880 MHz
Up to 2 x 65 dBm
DL: 2 x 2 spatial multiplexing (MIMO)
UL: 2 or 4 antenna receiver diversity (MRC) and interference rejection (IRC)

Instantaneous bandwidth: 3GPP Band 1: 60 MHz

3GPP Band 3: 70 MHz LTE 20 MHz GSM
Carrier capacity, per radio
single standard per sector: 3GPP Band 1: 8 WCDMA 6 LTE
3GPP Band 3: 8 GSM 6 LTE

ANTENNA (Values based on prototype measurements. Final data will be based on NGMN-P-BASTA (version 9.6) requirements)

Passive or active systems

Frequency range: 1710 – 1880 MHz 1920 – 2170 MHz
Gain 16.8...16.9...16.9 dBi 17.3...17.5...16.9 dBi
at min… mid… max tilt: min… mid… max min… mid… max
Gain over all tilts: 16.9 ± 0.3 dBi 17.4 ± 0.3 dBi

Horizontal pattern
Half-power beam width: 66.3° ± 2.8° 63.1° ± 1.4°
Front-to-back ratio, total power ±30°: ≥ 29.2 dB ≥ 31.6 dB
Cross polar discrimination
at bore sight: ≥ 25.5 dB ≥ 25.7 dB
over sector: ≥ 11.8 dB ≥10.9 dB
Azimuth beam port-to-port tracking: ≤ 2.1 dB ≤ 2.8 dB
Azimuth beam squint: < 3.2 ° <5.0°

Vertical pattern
Half-power beam width: 7.0° ± 0.3° 6° ± 0.5°
Electrical tilt, continuously adjustable: 2° – 12°
First upper sidelobe suppression: ≥ 18.7 dB ≥ 18.2 dB

Intermodulation: The complete AIR unit is measured to secure intermodulation performance. Receiver noise
floor is measured to < -105 dBm at WCDMA 5 MHz with full output power.

Passive system
Frequency range: 2496 - 2690 MHz
Gain 18.4...18.3...18.2 dBi
at min… mid… max tilt: min… mid… max
Gain over all tilts: 18.3 ± 0.3 dBi

Horizontal pattern
Half-power beam width: 60.6° ± 1.3°
Front-to-back ratio, total power ±30°: ≥ 32.8 dB
Cross polar discrimination
at bore sight: ≥ 25.4 dB
over sector: ≥ 11.8 dB
Azimuth beam port-to-port tracking: ≤ 1.6 dB
Azimuth beam squint: <2.0°

Vertical pattern
Half-power beam width: 4.9° ± 0.2°
Electrical tilt, continuously adjustable: 2° – 12°
First upper sidelobe suppression: ≥ 16.8 dB

* Optional SW features might be required.

 Impedance: 50 Ω
VSWR: < 1.5
Isolation: Intra system > 29 dB
Isolation: Inter system > 29 dB
Intermodulation IM3 (2x43 dBm carrier): < - 150 dBc
Max. power per passive input (at 55° C ambient temp): 120 W

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
Weight: 35 – 49 kg depending on configuration (excluding installation kit)
Size (H x W x D): 1410 mm x 275 mm x 220 mm
Wind load (frontal/lateral/rear-side): 438 N / 354 N / 438 N @ 42 m/s wind speed
Survival wind speed: 60 m/s ***

INTERFACES
AIR – DU: Data 1, Data 2: CPRI links (SFP modules with LC socket + flanges that match protective
cover (Tyco C20611458).
Power: - 48 V DC
RET control: According to 3GPP / AISG 2.0 Controlled via CPRI/Radio or external Input / Output ports: 8-
pin connector conforming to AISG 2.0 (see descriptive text for control options)

Passive antenna RF ports: 4 or 8 x 4.3 - 10 female

SUPPORTING BASE-BAND Ericsson Radio System / RBS 6000 baseband

One or two baseband/digital units depending on configuration.

ACCESSORIES Mounting accessories are available from the “Main Remote Site Products” product package.

***As a result of more stringent legal regulations and judgments regarding product liability, we are obliged to point out certain risks that may arise when products are used under
extraordinary operating conditions.
The mechanical design is based on the environmental conditions as stipulated in ETS 300 019-1-4 and thereby respects the static mechanical load imposed on an antenna by
wind at maximum velocity. Wind loads are calculated according to EN 1991-1-4.
Pole clamps and mounting accessories as specified by Ericsson in the Customer Product Information documentation must be used. Extraordinary operating conditions, such as
heavy icing or exceptional dynamic stress (e.g. Strain caused by oscillating support structures), may result in the breakage of an antenna or even cause it to fall to the ground.
These facts must be considered during the site planning process.

Subject to change without prior notice

-48 V
RF Ports
Passive
Band 1 or Band 3

RF Ports AISG 2.0

Passive 2600 RET ports
MHz

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