Huawei Technologies DRH3919A Distributed Remote Head User Manual

DRH3917A&DRH3919A&DRH3919B&

DRH3985A

Hardware Maintenance Guide

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Date

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About This Document

Purpose

This document describes routine maintenance procedures for a DRH (referred to as DRH in

this document), such as equipment preventive maintenance and power-on and power-off

operations. It also explains how to replace the DRH and optical modules.

Product Version

The following table lists the product version related to this document.

Product Name

Product Version

DBS3900 IBS

V100R001C02

Scope of application

The following table lists the product version related to this document.

DRH Name

DRH Version

DRH3917A

V100R001C02

DRH3919A

V100R001C02

DRH3919B

V100R001C02

DRH3985A

V100R001C02

Intended Audience

This document is intended for:

 System engineers

 Site maintenance engineers

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Organization

1 Changes in the DRH Hardware Maintenance Guide

This chapter describes the changes in the DRH Hardware Maintenance Guide.

2 Preventative Maintenance Items for a DRH

Preventative maintenance for a DRH improves the reliability of the DRH. You are advised to

perform scheduled maintenance yearly.

3 Powering On and Off a DRH

After a DRH is powered on, check the status of DRH indicators and voltage. Before the DRH

is powered off, follow the normal power-off or emergent power-off procedure as required.

4 Replacing a DRH

A distributed base station consists of DRHs and a DCU. Replacing a DRH interrupts all the

services carried by the DRH, and alarms are generated.

5 Replacing an Optical Module

An optical module implements optical-electrical conversion, enabling optical transmission

between a DRH and other devices. You must disconnect fiber optic cables from an optical

module before replacing the optical module. Disconnecting the fiber optic cables interrupts

the transmission of CPRI signals.

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Contents

About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii

1 Changes in the DRH Hardware Maintenance Guide ............................................................ 1

2 Preventative Maintenance Items for a DRH ............................................................................ 2

3 Powering On and Off a DRH ..................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Powering On an DRH ................................................................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Powering Off a DRH .................................................................................................................................................... 5

4 Replacing a DRH ........................................................................................................................... 6

5 Replacing an Optical Module ..................................................................................................... 9

1 Changes in the DRH Hardware Maintenance Guide

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1 Changes in the DRH Hardware

Maintenance Guide

This chapter describes the changes in theDRH Hardware Maintenance Guide.

Issue Draft A (2013-08-20)

This is the Draft A version.

2 Preventative Maintenance Items for a DRH

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2 Preventative Maintenance Items for a

DRH

Preventative maintenance for a DRH improves the reliability of the DRH. You are advised to

perform scheduled maintenance yearly.

While working at heights, be careful not to drop any tools, equipment, or other objects.

Falling objects may cause serious injury or death. Always wear a helmet and avoid standing in

the danger area.

The items in the following checklist are not mandatory but strongly recommended. Table 2-1

lists the preventative maintenance items for a DRH.

Table 2-1 Preventative maintenance items for a DRH

SN

Item

1

All DRHs are properly installed and in good condition.

2

Cables are sealed properly at the entry points of the cabinet.

3

All RF cables are free from wear, cuts, cracks, or other damage.

4

All RF cable connectors are sealed properly.

5

All RF cable conduits are in good condition.

6

All power cables are free from wear, cuts, cracks, or other damage.

7

All power cable connectors are in good condition.

8

All power cable conduits are in good condition.

9

All shield layers of power cables are in good condition.

10

All power cables are sealed properly.

11

All CPRI fiber optic cables are free from wear, cuts, cracks, or other damage.

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Item

12

All screws are tightened on the cover plate of the cabling cavity.

13

All RET cables (optional) are free from wear, cuts, cracks, or other damage.

14

All RET cable (optional) connectors are sealed properly.

15

All alarm cables (optional) are installed and free from any damage.

If any of the statements in the checklist cannot be complied with, perform the following

corrective actions:

1. Tighten all connections.

2. Report any other faults found when filling in the checklist to the supervisor, because

only technically-qualified and trained field engineers are permitted to climb towers for

further repairs.

3 Powering On and Off a DRH

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3 Powering On and Off a DRH

After a DRH is powered on, check the status of DRH indicators and voltage. Before the DRH

is powered off, follow the normal power-off or emergent power-off procedure as required.

3.1 Powering On an DRH

Set the corresponding circuit breaker on the auxiliary power device for the DRH to ON, and

check the operating status of the DRH by observing the status of DRH indicators.

Prerequisites

 The DRH hardware is installed and DRH cable connections are secure.

 The input voltage of the DRH ranges from -36 V DC to -57 V DC.

Context

After you unpack a DRH, you must power on it within 24 hours. If you power off the DRH

for maintenance, you must restore power to the DRH within 24 hours.

Procedure

Step 1 Set the corresponding circuit breaker on the auxiliary power device for the DRH to ON to

power on the DRH.

Do not look into the optical module without eye protection after the DRH is powered on.

Step 2 Keep the DRH running for three to five minutes to check the status of DRH indicators. For

details, see DRH Indicators.

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Step 3 Take corresponding actions based on the status of the indicators.

If...

Then...

The DRH is working properly

End the power-on check task.

The DRH is faulty

Set the circuit breaker to OFF. Rectify the

fault, and then go to Step 1.

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3.2 Powering Off a DRH

A DRH can be powered off in two ways: normal power-off and emergency power-off. You

must power off a DRH in a normal situation such as moving the equipment or anticipating a

territorial blackout. You must also power off a DRH in an emergency such as a fire, smoke, or

water immersion occurs in the equipment room.

Procedure

 Normal power-off

1. Set the corresponding circuit breaker on the auxiliary power device for the DRH to OFF.

 Emergency power-off

Emergency power-off may damage the DRH. Therefore, this type of power-off is not

recommended in normal cases.

1. Shut off the external input power of the auxiliary power device for the DRH.

2. If time permits, set the corresponding circuit breaker on the auxiliary power device for

the DRH to OFF.

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4 Replacing a DRH

This chapter describes the procedure and precautions for replacing a DRH.

Prerequisites

 The WebLMT or M2000 communicates with the station properly.

 The types of faulty DRHs are confirmed as follows:

− Log in to the WebLMT or M2000 and run the MML command to query the

manufacturing information of the DRHs. The types of DRHs to be replaced can be

determined according to the values of Type and Description in the command

execution result.

− Run the DSP BRDMFRINFO command.

 Tools and materials, such as ESD gloves, M5 Phillips screwdrivers, M6 Phillips

screwdrivers, M6 inner hexagon torque wrench, waterproof tape, and PVC insulation

tape, are ready.

 The number and type of DRHs to be replaced are confirmed, and new DRHs are ready.

Procedure

Step 1 Run the BLK BRD command to block the DRH.

Step 2 Power off the DRH by referring to 3.2 Powering Off a DRH.

Step 3 Wear ESD gloves.

 Take proper ESD protection measures, for example, wear ESD gloves, to prevent

electrostatic damage to the boards, modules, or electronic components.

 Pay attention to the high temperature while replacing a DRH without housing.

Step 4 Loosen the protection screw on the cover plate of the DRH cabling cavity using an M4

Phillips screwdriver, and then push the handle outwards to open the cover plate.

Step 5 Record all the cable connections on the panel of the module to be replaced.

Step 6 Disconnect cables from the cabling cavity and bottom panel.

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Step 7 Loosen the captive screws on the two hoist clamps on the main mounting bracket using an M4

Phillips screwdriver, as shown in Figure 4-1.

In scenarios where DRHs are installed in centralized mode, the DRH in the middle can be removed

without removing the two DRHs on its right and left sides, in the same procedure as that for removing a

single DRH.

Figure 4-1 Loosening captive screws on the main mounting bracket

Step 8 Tighten the screws on the attachment plate of the DRH using an M6 Phillips screwdriver, as

shown in Figure 4-2. Use the screw only for removing the DRH to loosen the connection

between the attachment plate and the main mounting bracket, and then support the DRH

bottom to remove it, as shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-2 Tightening screws on the attachment plate

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Figure 4-3 Supporting the DRH bottom

When removing the DRH, hold the DRH handle with one hand and support the DRH bottom

with the other hand.

Step 9 Tighten the captive screws on the two hoist clamps on the main mounting bracket to 1.4 N·m

(12.39 lbf·in.). Install a new DRH and then waterproof the DRH.

Step 10 Reconnect all required cables, and verify that vacant cable troughs in the cabling cavity are

equipped by waterproof blocks.

Step 11 Close the cover plate of the DRH cabling cavity, and then tighten the protection screw on the

cover plate to 0.8 N·m (7.08 lbf·in.).

Step 12 Power on the DRH by referring to 3.1 Powering On a DRH.

Step 13 Check the operating status of the new DRH by observing the status of DRH indicators. For

details about the status of the indicators, see DRH Indicators.

Step 14 Run the UBL BRD command to unblock the DRH.

Step 15 Take off the ESD gloves, and pack up all the tools.

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Follow-up Procedure

 Place the removed DRH into the ESD box or bag. Then, place the ESD box or bag into a

foam-padded carton or the packing box of the new DRH.

 Fill in the fault form with detailed information about the removed component.

 Contact the local Huawei office to handle the faulty component.

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5 Replacing an Optical Module

An optical module implements optical-electrical conversion, enabling optical transmission

between a DRH and other devices. You must disconnect optical fibers from an optical module

before replacing the optical module. Disconnecting the optical fibers interrupts the

transmission of CPRI signals.

Prerequisites

 The type and number of optical modules to be replaced are confirmed, and new optical

modules are ready.

 Tools and materials, such as ESD gloves, M4 Phillips screwdrivers, and an ESD box or

bag, are ready.

Context

 Optical modules are inserted into CPRI0 and CPRI1 ports on a DRH.

 Optical modules are hot-swappable when the same CPRI ports are used.

 It takes about five minutes to replace an optical module on the DRH, which involves

disconnecting fiber optic cables, removing the faulty optical module, inserting a new

optical module, reconnecting the fiber optic cables, and waiting for CPRI links to

resume.

Procedure

Step 1 Wear ESD gloves.

Take proper ESD protection measures, for example, wear ESD gloves, to prevent electrostatic

damage to the boards, modules, or electronic components.

Step 2 Loosen the protection screw on the cover plate of the DRH cabling cavity using an M4

Phillips screwdriver, and then push the handle outwards to open the cover plate.

Step 3 Record the connections of the optical module and fiber optic cables.

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If...

Then...

The faulty optical module is inserted into

the CPRI0 port and cables are connected to

the DB15 port

Go to Step 4.

In other cases

Go to Step 5.

Step 4 Remove the DB15 connector.

Step 5 Press the latch on the fiber optic cable connector, and then remove the connector from the

faulty optical module.

Do not look into the fiber optic cable or optical module without eye protection after the fiber

optic cable is removed from the optical module.

Step 6 Lower the puller on the faulty optical module, and then pull the puller until the optical module

is removed from the DRH.

Step 7 Choose the optical module of the same type as the faulty optical module according to the label

on the module. Install a new optical module into the DRH.

The optical modules to be installed must match CPRI rates.

Step 8 Insert the fiber optic cable connector into the new optical module.

Step 9 Check the transmission of CPRI signals by observing the status of CPRI0/IR0 and CPRI1/IR1

indicators. For details about the status of the indicators, see DRH Indicators.

Step 10 Reconnect the cables in the cabling cavity.

If...

Then...

Cables are disconnected from the DB15 port

previously

Go to Step 11.

In other cases

Go to Step 12.

Step 11 Insert the DB15 connector.

Step 12 Close the cover plate of the DRH cabling cavity, and then tighten the protection screw on the

cover plate to 0.8 N·m (7.08 lbf·in.).

Step 13 Take off the ESD gloves, and pack up all the tools.

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Follow-up Procedure

 Place the removed optical module into the ESD box or bag. Then, place the ESD box or

bag into a foam-padded carton or the packing box of the new module.

 Fill in the fault form with detailed information about the removed component.

 Contact the local Huawei office to handle the faulty optical module.

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