FlexRET

A flexible, integrated solution for adjusting the electrical downtilt of Kathrein FlexRET antennas.

•Compliant to 3GPP/AISG 2.0 •Daisy Chain feasibility

•Single RETs or Multi RET displayed •Pre-configured
•Two way antenna sharing feasibility

Type No. 86010153V01

Protocols compliant to 3GPP/AISG 2.0
Logical interface ex factory 3GPP/AISG 2.0
Operates as Single RETs or Multi RET
Ex factory Single RETs
Input voltage range V 10 ... 30 (pin 6)
Power consumption W Typically < 1; < 10 (motor activated)
Connectors 2 x 8 pin connector according to IEC 60130-9; according to AISG-C 485
Daisy chain in: male; Daisy chain out: female
Hardware interfaces RS 485A/B (pin 5, pin 3);
power supply (pin 6); DC return (pin 7);
according to AISG / 3GPP
Adjustment time sec 40
(full range) (typically, depending on antenna type)
Adjustment cycles > 50,000
Temperature range °C –40 … +60
Protection class IP 24 (installed)
Lightning protection AISG interface (each pin)
2.5 kA (10/350 µs)
8 kA (8/20 µs) according to IEC 61000-4-5
Housing material Profile: Aluminum anodized; cover: Aluminum die cast coated
Weight g 350
lb 0.77
Packing size mm 245 x 93 x 102
(H x W x D) inches 9.6 x 3.6 x 4
Dimensions mm 142 x 71 x 51
(H x W x D) inches 5.6 x 2.8 x 2
Please note:
If the Primary which controls the FlexRET system does not support the default ex-factory interface set-
ting, then the FlexRET must be switched to the appropriate standard of the Primary before installation.
Please contact Kathrein for further information.
If the FlexRET of an antenna has to be replaced, the FlexRET gets the information stored in the antenna
after power on automatically. It is not necessary to configure the FlexRET manually.
Standards: EN 60950-1 (Safety)
EN 60950-22 (Safety – Equipment installed outdoor)
EN 55022 (Emission)
EN 55024 (Immunity)
ETS 300019-1-4 (Environmental)
UL 60950-1; 1st edition
EU-RED: Hereby, KATHREIN SE declares that the radio equipment type 86010153V01 is in com-
pliance w+ith Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity
is available at the following internet address: http://www.kathrein.com
Certification: CE, FCC
Scope of supply: FlexRET
936.5204c | Subject to alteration.

Optional: Site Sharing Adapter (86010154 or 86010155) to create independent logical

interfaces at one ­antenna or site. Makes it possible to operate with more than one
­independent Node B.
Gender Adapter (86010162) to convert the AISG out (female) to an AISG in (male)
port in order to operate one FlexRet with exactly 2 BTS.
Detailed information is given in the data sheet of the Gender Adapter.
Port Extender (86010163) to convert the existing AISG input and output in order to
operate FlexRet with exactly 2 BTS while maintaining the daisy chain capability.
Detailed information is given in the data sheet of the Port Extender.
Please note:
In general, the addressing of the FlexRET is automatically performed. Only in case the FlexRET is
­manually addressed, the serial number has to be extended by the corresponding colour coding e ­ xtension
(e.g. CSG351234-R1). The respective information can be found on the site documentation which is
­included in the scope of supply.

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FlexRET

Startup of FlexRET
The FlexRET module included in the antenna is preconfigured with the following information:
Antenna model no., Antenna Serial no., Antenna configuration data. After connecting a control
cable and scanning the antenna line devices (ALD) the used primary (e.g. NodeB, ALC, etc.) will
find the FlexRET. You only need to insert your additional data.

Connecting the control cables:

Connect a control cable to the daisy chain input of the FlexRET. The tightening torque for fixing the
connector must be 0.5 – 1.0 Nm (‘hand-tightened’).
The connector should be tightened by hand or by a special torque screw driver (order no. 85010080).
See also data sheet for Kathrein AISG-cable (86010007, ...).
Please note: To ensure the tightness of the RET System, Kathrein recommend the use of
Kathrein components only.
Please note: If the daisy chain output is not used, do not remove the protection cap.

For daisy chain operation, remove the protection cap and attach a control cable to interconnect
with the daisy chain input of the subsequent FlexRET or external RCU.
Please note: Do not remove the protection cap on the daisy chain output of the last F ­ lexRET
or RCU device.
936.5204c | Subject to alteration.

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 FCC – Statements

FCC  –  Statements    

FCC  §  15.19  

This  device  complies  with  Part  15  of  the  FCC  rules.  Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  
conditions:  (1)  This  device  may  not  cause  harmful  interference,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  
interference  received,  including  interference  that  may  cause  undesired  operation.  

FCC  §  15.105  

Note:  This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a  Class  B  digital  device,  
pursuant  to  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  These  limits  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  protection  
against  harmful  interference  in  a  residential  installation.  This  equipment  generates,  uses  and  can  
radiate  radio  frequency  energy  and,  if  not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with  the  instructions,  may  
cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  communications.  However,  there  is  no  guarantee  that  
interference  will  not  occur  in  a  particular  installation.  If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful  
interference  to  radio  or  television  reception,  which  can  be  determined  by  turning  the  equipment  off  
and  on,  the  user  is  encouraged  to  try  to  correct  the  interference  by  one  or  more  of  the  following  
measures:  

—Reorient  or  relocate  the  receiving  antenna.  

—Increase  the  separation  between  the  equipment  and  receiver.  
—Connect  the  equipment  into  an  outlet  on  a  circuit  different  from  that  to  which  the  receiver  is  
connected.  
—Consult  the  dealer  or  an  experienced  radio/TV  technician  for  help.  

Canada  CNR-­‐Gen  Section  7.1.3  

This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada  licence-­‐exempt  RSS  standard(s).  Operation  is  subject  to  
the  following  two  conditions:(1)  this  device  may  not  cause  interference,  and  (2)  this  device  must  
accept  any  interference,  including  interference  that  may  cause  undesired  operation  of  the  device.  

Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d'Industrie  Canada  applicables  aux  appareils  radio  
exempts  de  licence.  L'exploitation  est  autorisée  aux  deux  conditions  suivantes  :  (1)  l'appareil  ne  
doit  pas  produire  de  brouillage,  et  (2)  l'utilisateur  de  l'appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  
radioélectrique  subi,  même  si  le  brouillage  est  susceptible  d'en  compromettre  le  fonctionnement.  

ICES-­‐003  
936.5204c | Subject to alteration.

This  Class  B  digital  apparatus  complies  with  Canadian  ICES-­‐003.  

Cet  appareil  numérique  de  la  classe  B  est  conforme  à  la  norme  NMB-­‐003  du  Canada.  

FCC  §  15.21  (Warning  Statement)  

[Any]  changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party  responsible  for  compliance  could  
void  the  user’s  authority  to  operate  the  equipment.  

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FCC – Statements

Compliance Information Statement

(Declaration of Conformity Procedure)
Responsible Party: Kathrein USA

Address: Greenway Plaza II, 2400 Lakesite Blvd. Suite 650, 75082 Richardson, Texas

Telephone: (+01)214 238 8800

Type of Equipment:

Model Name: FlexRET

FCC ID SP3-86010153

936.5204c | Subject to alteration.

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 Mounting Hardware
Clamp
(Wind Load Category “XH”)

Clamp
Type No. 85010096
Suitable for mm 55 – 115
mast diameter inches 2.2 – 4.5
Scope of supply 1 x lower clamp
1 x upper clamp
Material – Clamp Hot-dip galvanized steel
– Screws Hot-dip galvanized steel
– Nuts Stainless steel
Weight kg 5.0
lb 11.0

F Torque
MA = 40 Nm

Torque
MA = 40 Nm

upper clamp
H
∅D

Torque
MA = 40 Nm

Torque
E G H MA = 40 Nm

A B C

lower clamp
lower clamp upper clamp

1)
Attention!
Square of the screw must be
positioned in the square hole
936.5063a | Subject to alteration.

before tightening the nut.

2)
All nuts have the same
wrench size 17.

A B C D E F G H

mm 200 69 89 55 – 115 150 130 (19) (39)

inches 7.9 2.7 3.5 2.2 – 4.5 5.9 5.1 (0.7) (1.5)
Please note: K
 athrein does not recommend to use counter nuts.

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 8-Port Antenna R1 R2 Y1 Y2
Frequency Range 698–960 698–960 1695–2690 1695–2690
Dual Polarization X X X X
HPBW 65° 65° 65° 65°
Gain 14dBi 14dBi 17.5dBi 17.5dBi
Adjust. Electr. DT 2°–16° 2°–16° 2.5°–12° 2.5°–12°
set by

8-Port Antenna 2LB/2HB 1.5m 65° | 2x 698–960 14dBi | 2x 1695–2690 17.5dBi

Type No. 80010964
Left side, lowband R1, connector 1– 2
698 – 960
Frequency Range MHz 698 – 806 791 – 862 824 – 894 880 – 960
Gain at mid Tilt dBi 13.6 14.2 14.3 14.6
Gain over all Tilts dBi 13.6 ± 0.6 14.2 ± 0.3 14.3 ± 0.3 14.5 ± 0.4
Horizontal Pattern:
Azimuth Beamwidth ° 65 ± 4.2 63 ± 2.4 62 ± 2.4 59 ± 3.6
Front-to-Back Ratio,
dB > 22 > 23 > 25 > 25
Total Power, ± 30°
Vertical Pattern:
Elevation Beamwidth ° 17.8 ± 1.8 16.2 ± 1.0 15.8 ± 0.8 14.7 ± 1.1
Electrical Downtilt
° 2.0 – 16.0
continuously adjustable
Tilt Accuracy ° < 0.7 < 0.7 < 0.8 < 0.8
First Upper Side Lobe
dB > 17 > 16 > 15 > 15
Suppression
Cross Polar Isolation dB > 28
Port to Port Isolation > 26, typically 30 (R1 // R2)
dB
> 30 (R1 // Y1, Y2)
Max. Effective Power W 300 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
per Port
Max. Effective Power W 600 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Ports R1
Values based on NGMN-P-BASTA (version 9.6) requirements.
936.5553b ngmn 04.25.02.01 Subject to alteration.

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8-Port Antenna

Right side, lowband R2, connector 3 – 4

698 – 960
Frequency Range MHz 698 – 806 791 – 862 824 – 894 880 – 960
Gain at mid Tilt dBi 13.4 14.1 14.3 14.3
Gain over all Tilts dBi 13.4 ± 0.5 14.0 ± 0.5 14.2 ± 0.3 14.3 ± 0.4
Horizontal Pattern:
Azimuth Beamwidth ° 64 ± 5.6 62 ± 2.9 62 ± 2.9 60 ± 3.6
Front-to-Back Ratio,
dB > 21 > 24 > 26 > 26
Total Power, ± 30°
Vertical Pattern:
Elevation Beamwidth ° 17.6 ± 1.5 16.1 ± 1.3 15.5 ± 0.7 14.6 ± 0.9
Electrical Downtilt
° 2.0 – 16.0
continuously adjustable
Tilt Accuracy ° < 1.1 < 0.8 < 0.8 < 1.1
First Upper Side Lobe
dB > 18 > 15 > 15 > 16
Suppression
Cross Polar Isolation dB > 28
Port to Port Isolation > 26, typically 30 (R2 // R1)
dB > 30 (R2 // Y1)
> 27, typically 30 (R2 // Y2)
Max. Effective Power W 300 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
per Port
Max. Effective Power W 600 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Ports R2
Values based on NGMN-P-BASTA (version 9.6) requirements.

Left side, highband Y1, connector 5 – 6

1695 – 2690
Frequency Range MHz 1695 – 1880 1850 – 1990 1920 – 2170 2300 – 2400 2500 – 2690
Gain at mid Tilt dBi 16.9 17.3 17.5 17.7 17.2
Gain over all Tilts dBi 16.9 ± 0.3 17.3 ± 0.4 17.4 ± 0.4 17.7 ± 0.8 17.1 ± 0.9
Horizontal Pattern:
Azimuth Beamwidth ° 64 ± 4.0 63 ± 4.9 60 ± 4.5 54 ± 4.5 56 ± 8.3
Front-to-Back Ratio,
dB > 24 > 25 > 25 > 27 > 23
Total Power, ± 30°
Vertical Pattern:
Elevation Beamwidth ° 6.8 ± 0.3 6.4 ± 0.2 6.0 ± 0.5 5.2 ± 0.3 4.7 ± 0.3
936.5553b ngmn 04.25.02.01 Subject to alteration.

Electrical Downtilt
° 2.5 – 12.0
continuously adjustable
Tilt Accuracy ° < 0.4 < 0.4 < 0.3 < 0.4 < 0.4
First Upper Side Lobe
dB > 16 > 17 > 16 > 15 > 14
Suppression
Cross Polar Isolation dB > 26, typically 30
Port to Port Isolation dB > 30 (Y1 // R1, R2, Y2)
Max. Effective Power W 200 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
per Port
Max. Effective Power W 400 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Ports Y1
Values based on NGMN-P-BASTA (version 9.6) requirements.

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 8-Port Antenna

Right side, highband Y2, connector 7– 8

1695 – 2690
Frequency Range MHz 1695 – 1880 1850 – 1990 1920 – 2170 2300 – 2400 2500 – 2690
Gain at mid Tilt dBi 16.8 17.2 17.3 17.6 17.0
Gain over all Tilts dBi 16.8 ± 0.4 17.2 ± 0.5 17.2 ± 0.6 17.6 ± 0.9 17.0 ± 1.0
Horizontal Pattern:
Azimuth Beamwidth ° 67 ± 4.7 64 ± 6.7 61 ± 6.8 55 ± 6.0 54 ± 9.8
Front-to-Back Ratio,
dB > 24 > 25 > 25 > 26 > 22
Total Power, ± 30°
Vertical Pattern:
Elevation Beamwidth ° 6.8 ± 0.3 6.4 ± 0.3 6.0 ± 0.5 5.3 ± 0.3 4.7 ± 0.3
Electrical Downtilt
° 2.5 – 12.0
continuously adjustable
Tilt Accuracy ° < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2
First Upper Side Lobe
dB > 16 > 16 > 15 > 16 > 14
Suppression
Cross Polar Isolation dB > 26, typically 30
Port to Port Isolation dB > 30 (Y2 // R1, R2, Y1)
Max. Effective Power W 200 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
per Port
Max. Effective Power W 400 (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Ports Y2
Values based on NGMN-P-BASTA (version 9.6) requirements.
936.5553b ngmn 04.25.02.01 Subject to alteration.

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8-Port Antenna

Electrical specifications, all systems Mechanical specifications

Impedance Ω 50 Input 8 x 4.3-10 female
VSWR < 1.5 Connector Position bottom
Return Loss dB > 14 Adjustment Mechanism FlexRET,
Interband Isolation dB > 26 continuously adjustable
Passive Intermodulation dBc < –153 (2 x 43 dBm carrier) Wind load (at Rated N | lbf Frontal: 835 | 188
Polarization ° +45, –45 Wind Speed: 150 km/h) Maximal: 840 | 189
Max. Effective Power 1200 (at 50 °C ambient Max. Wind Velocity km/h 241
W temperature) mph 150
for the Antenna
Values based on NGMN-P-BASTA (version 9.6) requirements. Height / Width / Depth mm 1499 / 508 / 175
inches 59.0 / 20.0 / 6.9
Category of XH (X-Heavy)
Mounting Hardware
Weight kg 36.9 / 41.9 (clamps incl.)
lb 81.4 / 92.4 (clamps incl.)
Packing Size mm 1700 / 542 / 268
inches 66.9 / 21.3 / 10.6
Scope of Supply Panel, FlexRET and
clamps for 55 – 115 mm |
2.2 – 4.5 inches diameter

Accessories (order separately if required)

Remarks Weight Units per
Type No. Description
mm | inches approx. kg | lb antenna

85010097 2 clamps Mast diameter: 110 – 220 | 4.3 – 8.7 9.4 | 20.7 1
85010099 1 downtilt kit Downtilt angle: 0° – 18° 10.6 | 23.4 1
86010154 Site Sharing Adapter 3-way (see figure below) 0.7 | 1.5
86010155 Site Sharing Adapter 6-way (see figure below) 1.4 | 3.1
86010162 Gender Adapter Solely to be used in combination with 0.045 | 0.099 1
1546 | 60.9
1284 | 50.6

1499 | 59.0
86010163 Port Extender the FlexRET module 86010153V01 0.16 | 0.35 1
Accessories (included in the scope of supply)
85010096 2 clamps Mast diameter: 55 – 115 | 2.2 – 4.5 5.0 | 11.0 1
86010153V01 FlexRET 1
For downtilt mounting use the clamps for an appropriate mast diameter together with the downtilt kit.
Wall mounting: No additional mounting kit needed.
Material: Reflector screen: Aluminum.
Fiberglass housing: It covers totally the internal antenna components. The special
936.5553b ngmn 04.25.02.01 Subject to alteration.

design reduces the sealing areas to a minimum and guarantees the best weather
protection. Fiberglass material guarantees optimum performance with regards to stability,
stiffness, UV resistance and painting. The color of the radome is RAL 7035.
All nuts and bolts: Stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized steel.
Grounding: The metal parts of the antenna including the mounting kit and the inner conductors are
DC grounded. 1)

Configuration example Configuration example

2)

with Site Sharing Adapter 86010154 with Site Sharing Adapter 86010155

FlexRET FlexRET FlexRET FlexRET FlexRET FlexRET

3)

Site Sharing Adapter Site Sharing Adapter

3-way 6-way 1) 22 | 0.9
2) 150 | 5.9
AISG AISG
3) ’11 | 0.4
BTS1 BTS2 BTS3 All dimensions
BTS1 BTS2 BTS3 BTS4 BTS5 BTS6 in mm | inches

For more information please refer to the respective data sheets.

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 8-Port Antenna

Layout of interface:
175 | 6.9 *
240 | 9.4 *

Y1 Y1 R1 R1 R2 R2 Y2 Y2
L 6 L 5 L 2 L 1 R 4 R 3 R 8 R 7

1695-2690 1695-2690 698 - 960 698 - 960 698 - 960 698 - 960 1695-2690 1695-2690

93 | 3.7 *
126 | 5.0

226 | 8.9

326 | 12.8

426 | 16.8

508 | 20.0 *

Bottom view
* Dimensions refer to radome
All dimensions in mm | inches

Correlation Table
Frequency range Array Connector / Ports
936.5553b ngmn 04.25.02.01 Subject to alteration.

698 – 960 MHz R1 1–2

698 – 960 MHz R2 3–4
1695 – 2690 MHz Y1 5–6
1695 – 2690 MHz Y2 7–8

Y1 Y2
R1 R2
Left Right

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 General Instructions
for Feeder Line Installation
for Antennas with 4.3-10 Connectors
Please note: In order not to damage the interfaces, please make sure that only the right tools are used.
Tighten the feederline connector interfaces solely by using a common torque-wrench with a suitable
wrench width.

Description of bottom end cap (exemplary picture):

Ventilation hole

Left/right marking
of array positions

FlexRET module

4.3-10 female Colour coding:

connector Correlation of each RF input to:
– the frequency range
– the polarization
– the array position

Installation of feeder line cables: Installation of Smart Bias Tees:

Tighten the 4.3-10 cable connectors within a torque range of If directly mounted on the antenna, the weight of one Smart Bias
max. 15 Nm depending on connector manufacturers’ specifications. Tee must not exceed 440 g | 0.96 lb per antenna connector.
The recommended tightening torque of 4.3-10 connectors is It is recommended to only use Kathrein Smart Bias Tees with
5–8 Nm. 4.3-10 connector (type no. 78211590, …, -597).
For the FlexRET installation, please follow the FlexRET installation
instruction on the data sheet. Hold the Smart Bias Tee housing securely while mounting and
­tightening the cables. No lateral pressure shall be applied on the
Smart Bias Tee when mounting it directly on an antenna neither
during the mounting process nor in operational mode.
936.5369a | Subject to alteration.

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