Private 5G Compact includes plug-and-play Cellular Access Points (CAPs) that support the 4G LTE CBRS spectrum band 48. Sometimes referred to as small cells, these CAPs form the private Radio Access Network (RAN) that cellular endpoints and clients connect to and are authenticated through the Mobility Gateway. All indoor and outdoor CAPs work together to create contiguous private network connectivity across the entire customer landscape.
Cellular Access Points offer significant coverage advantages over Wi-Fi outdoors and public cellular services indoors. These CAPs extend far beyond the limited range of Wi-Fi, providing reliable connectivity for extensive outdoor industrial, agricultural, and operational areas. Indoors, they surpass public cellular services in coverage and capacity, tailored to the specific requirements of the facility. Unlike public cellular, which can suffer from signal degradation and congestion, Private 5G Compact CAPs ensure robust signal penetration and dedicated bandwidth, facilitating advanced applications such as automation, secure communications, and real-time data analytics in environments like warehouse yards and industrial manufacturing facilities.
Private 5G Compact excels in network determinism, client mobility, and overall reliability, markedly outperforming Wi-Fi. PCNs ensure predictable network behavior with guaranteed bandwidth, essential for critical applications. Unlike Wi-Fi, where client devices determine handoffs, potentially leading to connectivity gaps, Private 5G Compact manages client mobility seamlessly across multiple CAPs, ensuring devices maintain stable connections. This system-wide approach to managing connections enhances the reliability of the LAN, reducing downtime and maintaining consistent network performance.
Notice: All specifications subject to change without notice.
The CAP is a TDD-LTE small cell with external antennas that provides connectivity to the SIM-authenticated devices in the private network.
INTERFACES |
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Ethernet: |
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Cellular: |
4 external, N-type female antenna connectors |
GNSS/GPS: |
External GPS antenna, N-type connector |
ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Temperature: |
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Humidity: |
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Ingress Protection: |
IP66 |
POWER |
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Input: |
-40 VDC to -57 VDC, nominal -48 VDC |
Consumption: |
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PHYSICAL |
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Size: |
333 mm x 240 mm x 105 mm (13.1 in x 9.4 in x 4.1 in) |
Weight: |
7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) |
CERTIFICATIONS |
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Safety: |
UL/cUL |
Radio: |
FCC |
Cellular: |
OnGo Alliance†† |
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS |
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Operating Modes: |
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Active Clients: |
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Single Carrier Peak Rates (based on 20 MHz BW): |
TDD Config 1
TDD Config 2
TDD Config 6
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Dual Carrier Peak Rates (based on 40 MHz BW): |
TDD Config 1
TDD Config 2
TDD Config 6
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Carrier Aggregation Peak Rates (based on 40 MHz BW): |
TDD Config 1
TDD Config 2
TDD Config 6
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Carrier Aggregation: |
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MIMO: |
2x2 |
Modulation: |
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4G/LTE Bands: |
B48 |
Cellular Power: |
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Cellular Antennas: |
N-type male connectors, external (not included) |
Channel Bandwidth: |
10 and 20 MHz |
†1000baseLX, 1310nm, 10km optical SFP included (Qty 2)††Certification in progress; availability coming soon.
One or two external antennas are required for the Private 5G Compact A2415 to function properly. Ericsson does not sell or support any external antennas. The antennas listed below are compatible with the A2415 and may be ordered at the same time with the CAP. If ordered in this way, the antennas are shipped and supported by a third party. Additional compatible antennas may be available from other vendors.
DESCRIPTION |
KP PERFORMANCE PART NUMBER |
KP Performance Antennas: 33 degree sector antenna, 18.8 dBi, 2 port, ±45 slant |
KP-3DP33S-45 |
KP Performance Antennas: 65 degree sector antenna, 18.1 dBi, 2 port, ±45 slant |
KPP-3DP65S-45 |
KP Performance Antennas: 65 degree sector antenna, 18.1 dBi, 4 port, ±45 slant |
KPP-3SX4-65 |
KP Performance Antennas: 90 degree sector antenna, 16.7 dBi, 2 port, dual pol. ±45 slant |
KPPA-3GHZDP90S-45 |
KP Performance Antennas: 90 degree sector antenna, 17 dBi, 4 port, 45 slant polarized |
KP-3SX4-90-V2 |
KP Performance Antennas: 120 degree sector antenna, 14.5 dBi, 2 port, ±45 slant |
KP-3DP120S-45 |
KP Performance Antennas: Omni antenna, 8.5 dBi, 4 port, ±45 slant polarization |
KP-3QOMNI-8 |
For detailed product or performance information for these antennas, see https://www.kpperformance.com/.
Private 5G Compact is comprised of a Mobility Gateway, Cellular Access Point(s), and Private SIMs, which all have corresponding NetCloud Service plans. For a complete end-to-end management solution, Ericsson Cradlepoint routers and adapters should be added to the system. For details on Private 5G Compact features, refer to the summary on the Ericsson NetCloud Service webpage and the detail in the Ericsson NetCloud Service Features document. For more details and ordering information for the complete NCPN solution, see Private 5G Compact Data Sheet.
For details on other available cellular access points, see the following:
STEPS |
COMPONENT |
DESCRIPTION |
1 |
Cellular Access Point(s) |
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2 |
External antenna |
Select one or more compatible external antennas |
REGION |
NCPN PACKAGE PLAN |
DESCRIPTION† |
PART NUMBER |
US only: |
CBRS Cellular Access Points — Essentials |
PROMO — Outdoor A2415 CAP with AC power supply and line cord, no antennas included. |
PE0x-2415NM-CN |
Renewal — Cellular Access Point |
Outdoor A2415 — 1 year |
PE01-NCESS-R |
x = 4 or 6 years
†PROMO SKUs (promotional SKUs) are available for a limited time and add an extra year to the standard 3- or 5-year NetCloud Service Plan. Starting 07/01/2024, new subscriptions revert to the standard 3- or 5-year NetCloud Service Plan. All renewals have a 1-year duration.
All Private 5G Compact hardware and software are sold as part of an Ericsson NetCloud Service package, which includes: