TenXc Bi-Sector Array

Antenna Implementation
Guidelines

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Introduction

• TenXc’s 850/900 Bi-Sector Array is a new and innovative solution for 806-
960MHz band networks for enhanced network capacity and quality in high-
capacity macro cell sites.. The Bi-Sector Array applies the principle of
paired asymmetric beams to higher order sectorization to increase overall
site capacity while maintaining optimal coverage. The Bi-Sector Array
matches the original 65º pattern with a new asymmetric beam-pair
contoured to optimize central overlap and edge roll-off characteristics.

The 850/900 Bi-Sector Array incorporates the latest in array technology

with a single broadband panel supporting two sectors in a highly
compact radome design. Network site applications include the
replacement of existing 65º or 33º antennas, new capacity site builds,
deferral of carrier adds, and spectrum refarming in high demand or
spectrum limited markets.

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Bi-Sector Antennas -TenXc
• Increased capacity with Higher Order Sectorization (HOS): 4, 5 and 6-
sector sites in GSM
• 4 Port Antenna
• Two ‘6-sector’ Antennas in a common Radome
• Small adjacent sector overlap and asymmetrical reduce interference
• Close match of original tri-sector coverage reduces need for optimization
for HOS upgrades

Conventional Multi-Sector TenXc Bi-Sector Array

Off-the-shelf Small
Symmetric 33° 0
0 Coverage 0
0
Asymmetric 33°
Antennas 330
330 30
30 overlap 33
3 30
0 30
3 0 Patterns

Increased interference from Reduced interference and lower

overlap areas and loss of losses: matched coverage
coverage in main beam

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Objective – Bi-Sector Antenna (BSA)

• To achieve High Capacity in

High Traffic Cells
• Better Interference Containment
and Traffic Balance
• Use of Higher Order
Sectorization in High capacity
Sites
• Relieve congestion
• Enhance Spectral Efficiencies
• Use of Back to Back BCCH
frequencies
• Overcome constraint of adding
Trx in spectrum limited
• Networks with use of Back to
Back BCCH
• Improve in building coverage

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Implementation Considerations

• Site Numbering Strategy

• Strict replacement strategy: A replaced by A&D, B by B&E and C by C&F
Why?
• Need to allow for growth from 3 to 4, 5 and 6 Sectors
• Minimize reconfiguration between 3 and 4, 5 and 6 sector sites
• Maintains Sector statistics as much as possible
• Allows for Back-to-Back (B2B) BCCH allocations (for GSM Networks)

A A D
F B
C B
C E

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Frequency Planning

Overall Strategy Sector Handover

Candidate
• ‘A’ should not be a candidate of ‘E’,
A F, D
etc
• Reuse existing 3-sector list: ‘Old list D A, B
A’ should be used on both A and D
• Optimize once MS based
B D, E
measurements or drive testing is
performed
E B, C

C E, F

F A,C

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Implementation Considerations - 2

Item Requirement Check

Availability of space for additional cabinet for higher
TRX Configuration. 2 Cabinets
Availability of Transmission Resources ( Additional
E1) for higher TRX counts 2 E1 for 24 TRX
Upgrading of power resources suitable for higher
capacity configurations As required

Feeder Lines to be planned for additional sectors.

2 Per Sector
Suitability of existing pole to replace existing
antenna with TenXc antenna 5 to 12 cm mount
VSWR of all feeders and TenXC antennas
validation and readings meeting the specifications <1.4 Required

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Electrical Specification

Frequency Range 806 - 866 MHz 824 - 896 MHz 870 - 960 MHz
Azimuth Beamwidth (-3dB) 36° Asymmetric 34° Asymmetric 33° Asymmetric
Elevation Beamwidth (-3dB) 8.3° 8.2° 8°
Elevation Sidelobes (Upper) < -16dB < -17dB < -18dB
Gain 18.5dBi (16.4dBd) 18.9dBi (16.8dBd) 19.1dBi (17.0dBd)
Polarization ± 45° Slant ± 45° Slant ± 45° Slant
VSWR < 1.3:1 < 1.3:1 < 1.3:1
Front-to-Back Ratio > 30dB > 30dB > 30dB
Isolation* > 30dB > 30dB > 30dB
Electrical Downtilt 4° 4° 4°
Input Impedance 50 Ohms 50 Ohms 50 Ohms
Input Power 300 Watts CW 300 Watts CW 300 Watts CW
Passive Intermodulation (2x20W) ≤ -150dBc ≤ -150dBc ≤ -150dBc
Lightning Protection DC Ground DC Ground DC Ground

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Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions (LxWxD) 87 x 30 x 8 inches

Survival Wind Speed > 120 mph (> 193 km/hr)

Front Wind Load 100 mph (161 kph)

Side Wind Load 100 mph (161 kph)

Equivalent Flat Plate Area 18 ft2 (1.7 m2)

Weight (without Mounting) 49kg

Connector 2x2; 7-16 DIN female

Mounting Pole 2-5 inches (5-12 cm)

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General Check Point During Installation

• Remove antenna packing carefully when you are finally ready to install
the antenna.
• While hoisting the antenna, take care that antenna does not strike any
tower members due to jostling.
• Also ensure that the rope used for hoisting does not damage the
connectors of the centre fed antenna at its back.
• Ensure RF cable are routed with the sequence of 1-4, 2-5 and 3-6.
(Refer slide no. 5)
• Make sure all connectors are cleaned properly.
• Check the VSWR of RF cable along with Jumper Cable (If applicable).
It should be <=1:1.3
• Make some standard color marking in RF cable (Tx & Rx both) to avoid
any confusion at the top of the Tower
• Put weather proofing tape on antenna connector and RF Cable properly

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Sample Photo

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Thank You

Prepared By: Ankit Agarwal

Email: aagarwal@tenxc.com
Call: +91 9891174833
www.tenxc.com

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