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— 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.

3.2 Installation Alternatives

Figure 4 Installation Alternatives

Table 2 Key to Installation Alternatives

Installation Method Description
A Wall installation with rail
B Pole installation with rail
C Pole installation with single pole
clamp
D Pole installation with rail supporting
two or three radios

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3.3 Space Requirements

3.3.1 Generic Requirements

Parts of the radio can attain high temperatures during normal operation.
Therefore the radio must be installed in a classified service access area.
Exception applies when the radio is installed at a height that is not reachable
from ground level.

Allow a sufficient working space in front of the radio.

It is recommended that the radio is installed below, or behind the antenna. Do

not install the radio closer than 25 m from the main lobe of it its own antenna, or
antennas belonging to other services or operators using the same site.

3.3.2 Pole or Mast Installation

Top view Side view

>200

Antenna
Antenna Radio
>200

Radio

>7 >7

>500

Radio

>400

Radio

>300

Unit of measurement: mm Ge8998A

Figure 5 Radio Pole Installation Requirements

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To ensure adequate airflow between the units, allow a minimum of 400 mm free
space between radios vertically installed on a horizontal rail on a single pole, or a
dual pole installation. Allow a minimum vertical distance of 500 mm between
radio and antenna, if installed above or below an antenna. The minimum
distance from the bottom of the radio to the floor is 300 mm for vertically
installed radios.

Allow a minimum of 7 mm free space between radios installed side by side on the
rail when ambient temperature is expected to be below +45°C.

Allow a minimum of 40 mm free space between radios installed side by side on

the rail when ambient temperature is expected to be above +45°C and below
+55°C.

Note: A radio cannot be installed in the uppermost position of a pole or mast.

3.3.3 Rail Installation on Wall

This section describes the installation requirements when installing the radio on a
wall.

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3.3.3.1 Radio Installation on Outdoor Wall

Front View
Antenna Antenna

>200

>500
>500
>300

>9 >9
>400

>500

Antenna
>300

Unit of measurement: mm Ge15114A

Figure 6 Radio Outdoor Wall Installation Requirements

To ensure adequate airflow between the units, allow a minimum of 400 mm free
space between radios vertically installed on a horizontal rail on a wall. Allow a
minimum vertical distance of 500 mm between radio and antenna, if installed
above or below an antenna.

Allow a minimum of 300 mm to any overhanging roof or other structure that may
obstruct airflow and create a heat trap.

The minimum distance from the bottom of the radio to the floor is 300 mm for
vertically installed radios.

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Allow a minimum of 7 mm free space between radios installed side by side on the
rail when ambient temperature is expected to be below +45°C.

Allow a minimum of 40 mm free space between radios installed side by side on

the rail when ambient temperature is expected to be above +45°C and below
+55°C.

3.3.3.2 Radio Installation on Indoor Wall

Front View Top View

>300

>7 >7

>1000
>400
>300

Unit of measurement: mm Ge9000B

Figure 7 Vertical Radio Indoor Wall Installation Requirements

To ensure adequate airflow between the units, allow a minimum of 400 mm free
space between radios vertically installed on a horizontal rail on a wall. The
minimum distance from the bottom of the radio to the floor is 300 mm for
vertically installed radios.

Allow a minimum of 300 mm free space to the ceiling or any overhanging

structure that may obstruct airflow and create a heat trap.

Allow a minimum of 7 mm free space between radios installed side by side on the
rail when ambient temperature is expected to be below +45°C.

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Allow a minimum of 40 mm free space between radios installed side by side on

the rail when ambient temperature is expected to be above +45°C and below
+55°C.

3.4 Acoustic Noise

The radio without fan can emit low levels of acoustic noise when operating on
low capacity. The sound power level when operating on low capacity in LTE is
lower than 36 dB.

3.5 Environmental Characteristics

This section contains operating environment data for the radio.

3.5.1 Operating Environment

The following are the values for the normal operating environment of the radio:

Temperature(1) −40 to +55 °C

Solar radiation ≤ 1,120 W/m²
Relative humidity 5–100%
Absolute humidity 0.26–40 g/m3
Maximum temperature change 1.0 °C/min
Maximum wind load at 50 m/s (pole 260 N (front)
installed single case)
(1) Depending on installation scenario, traffic load, and configuration, the product can, in the
highest 10 °C temperature range, temporarily reduce the output power. This depends on the
durations of the high ambient temperature.

3.5.2 Heat Dissipation

The radio is convection cooled and designed for outdoor installation.

Avoid indoor installation in a room without adequate ventilation and cooling.

Table 3 Radio Heat Dissipation

Unit Output Power (W) Maximum Heat
Dissipation (kW)
Radio 8823 B42 8 × 20 0.47
Radio 8823 B43 8 × 20 0.47

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3.5.3 Vibration
This section describes the radio tolerance to vibrations. The radio operates
reliably during seismic activity as specified by test method IEC 60068-2-57 Ff.

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

Spectrum (RRS)
Frequency range 1–35 Hz
Time history signal Verteq II

The radio operates reliably during random vibration as specified by test method
IEC 60068-2-64 Fh

Random vibration, normal operation 0.3 m2/s3

3.5.4 Materials
All Ericsson products fulfill the legal and market requirements regarding the
following:

— Material declaration

— Materials' fire resistance, components, wires, and cables

— Recycling

— Restricted and banned material use

3.6 Power Characteristics

This section describes the power supply requirements, power consumption, and
fuse and circuit breaker recommendations for the radio.

Different power systems can supply power for multiple radios, if necessary.

3.6.1 DC Power Characteristics

The power supply voltage for the radio is −48 V DC.

Table 4 Radio DC Power Supply Requirements

Conditions Values and Ranges
Nominal voltage −48 V DC
Operating voltage range −36.0 to −58.5 V DC
Non-destructive range 0 to −60 V DC

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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 60934.

The radio 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 not to trip the fuse or circuit breaker in case of most SPD
operation. The minimum fuse rating can be taken into account only if it is
accepted that fuses or circuit breakers trip in such situations.

Table 5 External Radio Fuse and Circuit Breaker Recommendations

Unit (DC Powered) Output Power Maximum Load Current Maximum Allowed Fuse
@−36 V DC Rating(1)
Radio 8823 B42 8 × 20 W 20 A 25 A
Radio 8823 B43 8 × 20 W 20 A 25 A

(1) The maximum allowed fuse rating must (with a certain safety margin 10-20%) be larger than
the maximum load current for reliable operation. However, it must not be larger than the next
or nearest higher fuse or circuit breaker standard value in order to minimize the cable cross-
section area and at the same time fully comply with relevant safety standards.

Note: If a fuse or circuit breaker rating above minimum fuse rating is selected,
cable dimensioning rules must be reconsidered to make sure that the
fuse or circuit breaker tripping criteria are met, see −48 V DC Power
Supply Interface on page 23.

3.6.2 AC Power Characteristics

The radio installation accepts 100–250 V AC when used together with an
optional PSU. For more information about the PSU, see PSU Description.

3.6.3 Power Consumption

For information on power consumption, see Power Consumption Calculations.

3.7 System Characteristics

This section describes the system characteristics of the Radio System.

3.7.1 RF Electromagnetic Exposure

For general information about RF EMFs, see Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields.

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For information about radio access specific compliance boundaries for

electromagnetic exposure, see Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Exposure.

3.7.2 Software
For information on software dependencies, see Radio Software Support.

3.7.3 Radio Configurations

For information about available radio configurations, see RBS Configurations.

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4 Hardware Architecture

For a description of the supported radio configurations, refer to RBS

Configurations.

G111150A

Figure 8 Radio Components

Table 6 Key to DC Adapter and Radio Components

Position Component
A Radio

4.1 Radio Overview

The radio contains most of the radio processing hardware. The following sections
describe the components inside the radio.

4.1.1 TRX
The Transmitter and Receiver (TRX) provides the following:

— Analog/Digital (A/D), Digital/Analog (D/A) conversion

— Channel filtering

— Delay and gain adjustment

— Digital predistortion

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— RF modulation and demodulation

— Optical cable interface termination

— Eight receivers for RX diversity

— RET modem (the antenna system communication link)

4.1.2 Power Amplifier

The MCPA is the linear power amplifier for the RF carriers. The radio has eight
MCPAs, one for each branch.

4.1.3 Filter Unit

The Filter Unit consists of band-pass filters.

In the radio, the Filter Unit also provides the following:

— Power and supervision for the TMA, or the RIU

— VSWR supervision

4.1.4 DC SPD
The DC SPD board protects the DC power input from lightning currents.

4.1.5 ALD (RET) SPD

An SPD provides overvoltage or overcurrent protection for the ALD (RET) port.

4.1.6 External Alarm SPD

An SPD provides overvoltage or overcurrent protection for the external alarm
ports.

4.2 Optical Indicators and Buttons

The radio is equipped with optical indicators that show system status. The radio
optical indicators are located under the maintenance cover.

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1 2

1 2

A B C D E
G111151A

Figure 9 Radio Optical Indicators and Buttons

Table 7 Description of Radio Optical Indicators and Buttons

Position Name Marking
A Maintenance button –
B Fault

C Operational

D Maintenance

E Interface 1
Interface 2

For more information about the behavior of the optical indicators and the
maintenance button, refer to Indicators, Buttons, and Switches.

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5 Connection Interfaces

1 2

B
J

C D E F G H I
G111152A

Figure 10 Radio Connection Interfaces

Table 8 Radio Connection Interfaces

Position Description Marking Connector Types Cable Illustration
A Antenna A–H A–H NEX10

B Antenna calibration ANT CAL NEX10

C Maintenance button – – –
D Optical indicators – –
, ,
1, 2
E External alarm power Alarm connector
supply and control

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Position Description Marking Connector Types Cable Illustration

F ALD (used for a RET unit for ALD DIN connector, 8 pin
example)

G Optical cable 1 1 LC (On SFP)

H Optical cable 2 2

I −48 V DC power supply −48V Power connector

J Grounding 2 × M6 bolt

5.1 Antenna Interface

The antenna interfaces provide connections for the radio to antennas. The
jumper and RF cables connect the radio to the antenna.

Table 9 Radio Antenna Connection Interface Characteristics

Connector Type Jumper Cable Type RF Cable Type
NEX10 female NEX10 male on one end 50 Ω 1/2-inch coaxial,
and 4.3-10 female on 4.3-10 male
the other end

Table 10 Antenna Cable Connectors

Radio Connectors Antenna Connectors
(Antenna A–Antenna H) TX/RX

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5.2 Antenna Calibration Interface

Table 11 Radio Antenna Calibration Connector

Radio Connector Antenna Connector
ANT CAL NEX10 Connector

5.3 Maintenance Button

The maintenance button is at the left of the symbol.

For more information about the maintenance button, see Indicators, Buttons, and
Switches.

5.4 Optical Indicators

Optical indicators show the system status.

For more information about the optical indicators, see Indicators, Buttons, and
Switches.

5.5 Ext Alarm Interface

Two external alarms can be connected to the radio external alarm port.

5.6 ALD Ctrl Interface

The ALD control (ALD Ctrl) connects an ALD (RET) cable to the radio for antenna
system communication.

5.7 Interface for Optical Cable to Main Unit

The 1 and 2 interfaces provide connections to optical cables for traffic and
timing signals between the radio and the main unit. An SFP+ is used to connect
the optical cable to the radio.

Note: The radio uses SFP+ modules for optical transmission and optical radio
interfaces on Data 1 (optical cable 1) and Data 2 (optical cable 2).

Only use SFP+ modules approved and supplied by Ericsson. These modules fulfill
the following:

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— 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 Radio System

specifications.

Recommended SFP+ modules are obtained from the product packages for the
Radio System and the Main Remote Installation products. For more information
about SFP modules, see SFP Module Selector Guide and Main-Remote
Installation Products Overview.

5.8 −48 V DC Power Supply Interface

The –48 V DC power connector for incoming power accepts cables with various
cross-sectional areas, depending on the cable length and the radio maximum
power consumption. For more information on –48 V DC power cable dimensions,
refer to Main-Remote Installation Products Overview.

The power cable conductor has a wire for the 0 V DC conductor, and a wire for
the –48 V DC conductor. The color codes are market-dependent for both wires.

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 and lightning protection does not function
properly.

5.9 Grounding Interface

The radio must be grounded to protect it from overvoltage and lightning strikes.
The grounding interface on the radio accepts an M6 dual cable lug on a coated
cable.

For more information about grounding principles, see Grounding Guidelines for
RBS Sites.

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6 Standards and Regulations

This section presents a brief overview of standards, regulatory product approval,

and declaration of conformity.

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."

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 Radio System complies with the
following product safety standards and directives:

International

— IEC 62368-1

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Europe

— EN 50385

— EN 62368-1

North America

— IC RSS-102

— UL 62368-1

— CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.62368-1

6.1.2.1 Outdoor specific requirements

The Radio 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 Radio System complies with the following Electromagnetic Compatibility

(EMC) standards:

International

— 3GPP TS36.113

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— 3GPP TS37.113

— 3GPP TS25.113

Europe

— ETSI EN 301 489-1

— ETSI EN 301 489-50

North America

— ICES-003

6.1.4 Radio Standards Compliance

The Radio System complies with the following radio standards:

International

— 3GPP TS36.141

— 3GPP TS37.141

Europe

— ETSI EN 301 908-1

— ETSI EN 301 908-14

— ETSI EN 301 908-18

— ETSI EN 301 502

North America

— IC RSS-133 (Canada frequency dependent)

— IC RSS-139 (Canada frequency dependent)

— IC RSS-192 (Canada frequency dependent)

— IC RSS-Gen (Canada)

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6.1.5 Marking

To show compliance with legal requirements, the product is marked with the
following labels:

Europe

— CE mark

North America

— ISED IC-003 Compliance statement: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

— cETLus

— ISED IC Certification Number and HVIN

6.2 Other Standards and Regulations

The standards and regulations in this section are not regulatory requirements.

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 radio is in accordance with 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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