Huawei Technologies RU3832 Remote Radio Unit User Manual Installation Guide

RU3832&RU3632

Installation Guide

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Date

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About This Document

Purpose

This document describes the process of installing DC blade RU3832 and RU3632 (referred to

as RU in this document).

Product Versions

The following table lists the product versions related to this document for RU3832.

Product Name

Solution Version

Product Version

DBS3900

SRAN6.0 and later versions

V100R004C00 and later

versions

RAN13.0 and later versions

V200R013C00 and later

versions

eRAN6.0 and later versions

V100R006C00 and later

versions

The following table lists the product versions related to this document for RU3632.

Product Name

Solution Version

Product Version

DBS3900

 SRAN8.0 and later

versions

 eRAN6.0 and later

versions

V100R008C00 and later

versions

Intended Audience

This document is intended for:

Base station installation engineers

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Organization

1 Changes in the RU3832&RU3632 Installation Guide

This chapter describes the changes in the RU3832&RU3632 Installation Guide.

2 Installation Preparations

This chapter describes the reference documents, tools, and instruments that must be ready

before the installation. In addition, it specifies the skills and prerequisites that installation

engineers must have.

3 Information About the Installation

Before installing an RU, you must be familiar with its exterior, ports, indicators, installation

options and installation clearance requirements.

4 Unpacking the Equipment

This chapter describes how to unpack and check the delivered equipment to ensure that all the

materials are included and intact.

5 Installation Process

The installation process involves installing an RU and RU cables, checking the RU hardware

installation, and powering on the RU.

6 (Optional) Installing the Plastic Shells of the RU

This section describes the procedure for installing the plastic shells of the RU.

7 Hoisting an RU and Related Cables onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure for hoisting an RU and related cables onto a tower and

the precautions that must be taken.

8 Installing the RU

This chapter describes the procedure for installing the RU. The procedure for installing the

RU varies depending on installation options.

9 Installing RU Cables

This chapter describes the procedure for installing RU cables.

10 Checking the RU Hardware Installation

After an RU is installed, check the hardware installation.

11 Powering On an RU

After all the devices are installed, check the power-on status of an RU.

12 Appendix

This section describes the procedure for adding an easy power receptacle (pressfit type)

connector.

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Conventions

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol

Description

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,

performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal

injury.

Calls attention to important information, best practices and

tips.

NOTE is used to address information not related to personal

injury, equipment damage, and environment deterioration.

General Conventions

Convention

Description

Times New Roman

Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

Boldface

Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in

boldface. For example, log in as user root.

Italic

Book titles are in italics.

Courier New

Terminal display is in Courier New.

Command Conventions

Convention

Description

Boldface

The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

Italic

Command arguments are in italics.

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Convention

Description

[ ]

Items (keywords or arguments) in square brackets [ ] are

optional.

{ x | y | ... }

Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. One is selected.

[ x | y | ... ]

Optional alternative items are grouped in square brackets

and separated by vertical bars. One or none is selected.

{ x | y | ... } *

Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. A minimum of one or a maximum of all can

be selected.

GUI Conventions

Convention

Description

Boldface

Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, windows, and dialog titles

are in boldface. For example, click OK.

>

Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"

signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.

Keyboard Operation

Format

Description

Key

Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.

Key 1+Key 2

Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing

Ctrl+Alt+A means the three keys should be pressed

concurrently.

Key 1, Key 2

Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means

the two keys should be pressed in turn.

Mouse Operation

Action

Description

Click

Select and release the primary mouse button without

moving the pointer.

Double-click

Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and

quickly without moving the pointer.

Drag

Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the

pointer to a certain position.

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Contents

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

1 Changes in the RU3832&RU3632 Installation Guide ............................................................ 1

2 Installation Preparations ............................................................................................................. 3

2.1 Reference Documents ................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Tools and Instruments ................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Skills and Requirements for Onsite Personnel .............................................................................................................. 5

3 Information About the Installation ........................................................................................... 6

3.1 RU Exterior ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 RU Ports ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3 RU Indicators .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

3.4 Installation Scenarios .................................................................................................................................................. 14

3.5 Installation Clearance Requirements of an RU ........................................................................................................... 24

3.5.1 Clearance for a Single RU ....................................................................................................................................... 24

3.5.2 Clearances for Three or More RUs .......................................................................................................................... 28

3.5.3 Installation Spacing Between RUs ........................................................................................................................... 32

4 Unpacking the Equipment ........................................................................................................ 35

5 Installation Process ..................................................................................................................... 37

6 (Optional) Installing the Plastic Shells of the RU ................................................................ 38

7 Hoisting an RU and Related Cables onto a Tower ............................................................... 40

7.1 Hoisting an RU onto a Tower ..................................................................................................................................... 40

7.2 Hoisting Fiber Optic Cables onto a Tower .................................................................................................................. 44

7.3 Hoisting Power Cables onto a Tower .......................................................................................................................... 47

8 Installing the RU ......................................................................................................................... 50

8.1 Mounting Kits for an RU ............................................................................................................................................ 50

8.2 Installing the RU on a Pole ......................................................................................................................................... 52

8.2.1 Installing a Single RU .............................................................................................................................................. 52

8.2.2 Installing Two RUs .................................................................................................................................................. 55

8.2.3 Installing Three or More RUs .................................................................................................................................. 59

8.3 Installing the RU on U-steel ....................................................................................................................................... 63

8.4 Installing the RU on Angle Steel ................................................................................................................................ 68

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8.5 Installing the RU on a Wall ......................................................................................................................................... 71

8.6 Installing an RU on an IFS06 ..................................................................................................................................... 77

9 Installing RU Cables .................................................................................................................. 84

9.1 Cabling Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 85

9.2 Cable Connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 91

9.3 Installation Process ..................................................................................................................................................... 93

9.4 RU Cable List ............................................................................................................................................................. 94

9.5 Installing an RU PGND Cable .................................................................................................................................... 95

9.6 Installing an RU RF Jumper ....................................................................................................................................... 97

9.7 Installing an RU AISG Multi-Wire Cable and AISG Extension Cable ..................................................................... 100

9.8 Installing an RU Alarm Cable ................................................................................................................................... 102

9.9 Opening the Cover Plate of an RU Cabling Cavity .................................................................................................. 103

9.10 Installing an RU Power Cable................................................................................................................................. 105

9.11 Installing a CPRI Fiber Optic Cable ....................................................................................................................... 107

9.12 Closing the Cover Plate of an RU Cabling Cavity .................................................................................................. 109

10 Checking the RU Hardware Installation ............................................................................ 112

11 Powering On an RU ................................................................................................................ 113

12 Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 115

12.1 Adding a Tool-Less Female Connector (Pressfit Type) to the RU Power Cable on the RU Side ........................... 115

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05 (2014-06-30)

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Compared with issue 04 (2013-12-30), this issue includes the following change:

Topic

Change Description

3.5.1 Clearance for a Single RU

Added the clearance for a single RU or

multiple RUs on the bitumen ground.

3.5.2 Clearances for Three or More RUs

9.8 Installing an RU Alarm Cable

Added notes under the procedure.

3.4 Installation Scenarios

Added restrictions on RU mounting kits in

assembled installation mode.

Compared with issue 04 (2013-12-30), this issue does not include any new information and no

information is deleted from this issue.

04 (2013-12-30)

This is the fourth official release.

Compared with issue 03 (2013-12-23), this issue includes the following change:

Topic

Change Description

3.4 Installation Scenarios

Modified the figure showing the U-steel

specifications.

Compared with issue 03 (2013-12-23), this issue does not include any new information and no

information is deleted from this issue.

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03 (2013-12-23)

This is the third official release.

Compared with issue 02 (2013-06-26), this issue includes the following change:

Topic

Change Description

7.1 Hoisting an RU onto a Tower

Optimized the procedure for hoisting an RU

onto a Tower.

Compared with issue 02 (2013-06-26), this issue does not include any new information and no

information is deleted from this issue.

02 (2013-06-26)

This is the second official release.

Compared with issue 01 (2013-04-28), this issue includes the following change:

Topic

Change Description

9.10 Installing an RU Power Cable

Added the power device DCDU-12B for the

RU.

Compared with issue 01 (2013-04-28), this issue does not include any new information and no

information is deleted from this issue.

01 (2013-04-28)

This is the first official release.

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2 Installation Preparations

About This Chapter

This chapter describes the reference documents, tools, and instruments that must be ready

before the installation. In addition, it specifies the skills and prerequisites that installation

engineers must have.

2.1 Reference Documents

Before the installation, you must be familiar with reference documents.

2.2 Tools and Instruments

You must prepare the following tools and instruments before the installation.

2.3 Skills and Requirements for Onsite Personnel

Onsite personnel must be qualified and trained. Before performing any operation, onsite

personnel must be familiar with correct operation methods and safety precautions.

2.1 Reference Documents

Before the installation, you must be familiar with reference documents.

The following reference documents are required during RU installation:

 RU3832&RU3632 Hardware Description

 DBS3900 Installation Guide

 OCB User Guide

 OCB-01M User Guide

2.2 Tools and Instruments

You must prepare the following tools and instruments before the installation.

Hammer drill (a φ12 bit)

ESD gloves

Vacuum cleaner

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Heat gun

Phillips screwdriver (M3 to

M6)

Flat-head screwdriver (M3 to

M6)

Rubber mallet

COAX crimping tool

Wire stripper

Utility knife

Cable cutter

Adjustable wrench (size ≥ 32

mm [1.26 in.])

Torque wrench

Size: 16 mm (0.63 in.) and

32 mm (1.26 in.)

Combination wrench

Size: 16 mm (0.63 in.) and

32 mm (1.26 in.)

Level

Torque screwdriver

5 mm

(M3 to M6)

Torque socket

Multimeter

Marker (diameter ≤ 10 mm

[0.39 in.])

Measuring tape

Inner hexagon wrench

Fixed pulley

Lifting sling

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5 mm

Hydraulic pliers

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2.3 Skills and Requirements for Onsite Personnel

Onsite personnel must be qualified and trained. Before performing any operation, onsite

personnel must be familiar with correct operation methods and safety precautions.

Before the installation, pay attention to the following items:

 The customer's technical engineers must be trained by Huawei and be familiar with the

proper installation and operation methods.

 The number of onsite personnel depends on the engineering schedule and installation

environment. Generally, only three to five onsite personnel are necessary.

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3 Information About the Installation

About This Chapter

Before installing an RU, you must be familiar with its exterior, ports, indicators, installation

options and installation clearance requirements.

3.1 RU Exterior

This section describes the exterior and dimensions of an RU.

3.2 RU Ports

This section describes ports on the RU panels. An RU has a bottom panel, cabling cavity

panel, and indicator panel.

3.3 RU Indicators

This section describes six indicators on an RU. They indicate the running status.

3.4 Installation Scenarios

An RU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, angle steel, wall, or IFS06. Installation scenarios

must meet heat-dissipation and waterproofing requirements of the RU.

3.5 Installation Clearance Requirements of an RU

This section describes the requirements for the installation clearance of a single RU and

multiple RUs and the requirements for the installation spacing between RUs.

3.1 RU Exterior

This section describes the exterior and dimensions of an RU.

Figure 3-1 shows an RU.

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Figure 3-1 RU exterior

Figure 3-2 shows RU dimensions.

Figure 3-2 RU dimensions

3.2 RU Ports

This section describes ports on the RU panels. An RU has a bottom panel, cabling cavity

panel, and indicator panel.

Figure 3-3 shows the ports on the RU panels.

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Figure 3-3 Ports on the RU panels

Table 3-1 describes ports and indicators on the RU panels.

Table 3-1 Ports and indicators on the RU panels

Item

Silkscreen

Remarks

(1) Ports in the

cabling cavity

RTN(+)

Power supply socket

NEG(-)

CPRI0

Optical/electrical port 0

CPRI1

Optical/electrical port 1

(2) Ports at the

bottom

ANT_TX/RXA

TX/RX port A, supporting RET signal

transmission

ANT_RXC

RX port C

ANT_RXD Port

RX port D

ANT_TX/RXB

TX/RX port B

EXT_ALM

Alarm monitoring port used for monitoring

one RS485 signal and two dry contact

signals

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Item

Silkscreen

Remarks

RET

Communication port for the RET antenna,

supporting RET signal transmission

(3) Indicators

RUN

See 3.3 RU Indicators.

ALM

ACT

VSWR

CPRI0

CPRI1

 The port for transmitting RET signals is determined by the software.

 For the RU3832, CPRI0 is connected to the BBU or an upper-level RU and CPRI1 is connected to a

lower-level RU.

 For the RU3632, CPRI0 is connected to the BBU and the CPRI1 is reserved.

Table 3-2 describes how to use RF ports for RU3832.

Table 3-2 Usage of RF ports for RU3832

Product Version

TX/RX

Channe

l

Number

of Used

RF Ports

Usage

Remarks

DBS3900 WCDMA

V200R013C00

1 x

2T2R

2

ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_TX/RXB are used

together.

A single

sector

DBS3900 WCDMA

V200R014C00 and

later versions

1 x

1T2R

2

It is recommended that

ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_RXC be used

together.

You can also use

ANT_TX/RXB and

ANT_RXD together.

A single

sector

1 x

2T2R

2

ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_TX/RXB are used

together.

A single

sector

1 x

2T4R

4

ANT_TX/RXA,

ANT_TX/RXB,

ANT_RXC, and

ANT_RXD are used

together for one sector,

with ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_RXC combined and

ANT_TX/RXB and

A single

sector

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Product Version

TX/RX

Channe

l

Number

of Used

RF Ports

Usage

Remarks

ANT_RXD combined.

2 x

1T2R

4

ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_RXC are used for

one sector; ANT_TX/RXB

and ANT_RXD are used

for the other sector.

Two sectors

DBS3900 LTE

V100R006C00 and

later versions

1 x

2T2R

2

ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_TX/RXB are used

together.

A single

sector

1 x

2T4R

4

ANT_TX/RXA,

ANT_TX/RXB,

ANT_RXC, and

ANT_RXD are used

together for one sector,

with ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_RXC combined and

ANT_TX/RXB and

ANT_RXD combined.

A single

sector

Table 3-3 describes how to use RF ports for RU3632.

Table 3-3 Usage of RF ports for RU3632

Product Version

TX/RX

Channe

l

Number

of Used

RF Ports

Usage

Remarks

DBS3900 LTE

V100R006C00 and

later versions

1 x

2T2R

2

ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_TX/RXB are used

together.

A single

sector

1 x

2T4R

4

ANT_TX/RXA,

ANT_TX/RXB,

ANT_RXC, and

ANT_RXD are used

together for one sector,

with ANT_TX/RXA and

ANT_RXC combined and

ANT_TX/RXB and

ANT_RXD combined.

A single

sector

Figure 3-4 shows the recommended usage of the RF ports on an RU3832 used for DBS3900

WCDMA V200R013C00.

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Figure 3-4 Recommended usage of the RF ports on an RU3832 used for DBS3900 WCDMA

V200R013C00

Figure 3-5 shows the recommended usage of the RF ports on an RU3832 used for DBS3900

WCDMA V200R014C00 and later versions.

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Figure 3-5 Recommended usage of the RF ports on an RU3832 used for DBS3900 WCDMA

V200R014C00 and later versions

Figure 3-6 shows the recommended usage of the RF ports on RU3832 and RU3632 used for

DBS3900 LTE V100R006C00 and later versions.

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Figure 3-6 Recommended usage of the RF ports on RU3832 and RU3632 used for DBS3900 LTE

V100R006C00 and later versions

3.3 RU Indicators

This section describes six indicators on an RU. They indicate the running status.

For detailed positions of RU indicators, see 3.2 RU Ports.

Table 3-4 describes RU indicators.

Table 3-4 RU indicators

Indicator

Color

Status

Meaning

RUN

Green

Steady on

There is power supply, but the module is

faulty.

Steady off

There is no power supply, or the module is

faulty.

Blinking (on for

1s and off for 1s)

The board is functioning properly.

Blinking (on for

0.125s and off for

0.125s)

Software is being loaded to the module, or

the module is not started.

ALM

Red

Steady on

Alarms are generated, and the module must

be replaced.

Blinking (on for

1s and off for 1s)

Alarms are generated. The alarms may be

caused by the faults on the related boards or

ports. Therefore, you need to locate the

fault before deciding whether to replace the

module.

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Indicator

Color

Status

Meaning

Steady off

No alarm is generated.

ACT

Green

Steady on

The module is running properly with TX

channels enabled or the software is being

loaded without RU running.

Blinking (on for

1s and off for 1s)

The module is running properly with TX

channels disabled.

VSWR

Red

Steady off

No Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)

alarm is generated.

Blinking (on for

1s and off for 1s)

VSWR alarms are generated on the

ANT_TX/RXB port.

Steady on

VSWR alarms are generated on the

ANT_TX/RXA port.

Blinking (on for

0.125s and off for

0.125s)

VSWR alarms are generated on the

ANT_TX/RXA and ANT_TX/RXB ports.

CPRI0

Red or

green

Steady green

The CPRI link is functioning properly.

Steady red

An optical module fails to transmit or

receive signals because the optical module

is faulty or the fiber optic cable is broken.

Blinking red (on

for 1s and off for

1s)

The CPRI link is out of lock because of a

failure in clock lock between two modes or

mismatched data rates over CPRI ports.

Steady off

The optical module cannot be detected, or

the optical module is powered off.

CPRI1

Red or

green

Steady green

The CPRI link is functioning properly.

Steady red

An optical module fails to transmit or

receive signals because the optical module

is faulty or the fiber optic cable is broken.

Blinking red (on

for 1s and off for

1s)

The CPRI link is out of lock because of a

failure in clock lock between two modes or

mismatched data rates over CPRI ports.

Steady off

The optical module cannot be detected, or

the optical module is powered off.

3.4 Installation Scenarios

An RU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, angle steel, wall, or IFS06. Installation scenarios

must meet heat-dissipation and waterproofing requirements of the RU.

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Requirements for the Installation Scenarios

Application scenarios:

To ensure proper heat dissipation of the RU, the following requirements must be met:

 The RU cannot be installed in an enclosed cabinet without a cooling system.

 The RU cannot be installed in an enclosed camouflage box.

 The RU cannot be installed in an enclosed equipment room without a cooling system.

 When multiple RUs are installed in centralized mode, the minimum clearance

requirements must be met. For details about the minimum clearance requirements, see

3.5.2 Clearances for Three or More RUs and 3.5.3 Installation Spacing Between RUs.

 RU mounting kits in assembled installation mode are not allowed in indoor scenarios.

If the RU is improperly installed, heat dissipation of the RU deteriorates and the RU may not

work properly, as shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Improperly installed RUs

Method of installation:

 To ensure the heat dissipation of the RU and waterproofing of the ports at the bottom of

the RU, the vertical deviation angle of an RU must be less than or equal to 10 degrees, as

shown in Figure 3-8.

 On a tower, an RU can be installed on a pole, angle steel, or U-steel. The side-mounted

installation mode (one side instead of the rear of an RU is mounted on the support) is

recommended for RUs on the main pole secured on a tower. This installation mode

allows multiple RUs to be installed next to each other at the same level on a pole. When

the horizontal distance between the main and auxiliary poles on a tower is equal to or

greater than 810 mm (23.62 in.), the side-mounted mode is recommended for installing

RUs on the auxiliary pole to meet the minimum clearance requirements. Otherwise, the

standard mode is recommended for installing RUs on the auxiliary pole.

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Figure 3-8 Requirements for the vertical deviation angle of an RU

(1) RU

(2) Installation support (pole, U-steel, angle steel, or wall)

Installing an RU on a Pole

Figure 3-9 shows the diameter of a pole for installing an RU.

Figure 3-9 Diameter of a pole

 The diameter of a pole for installing an RU ranges from 60 mm (2.36 in.) to 114 mm (4.49

in.). The recommended diameter is 80 mm (3.15 in.).

 When the diameter of a pole ranges from 60 mm (2.36 in.) to 76 mm (2.99 in.), a

maximum of three RUs can be installed on the pole and the side-mounted installation is

recommended.

 Only a pole whose diameter ranges from 76 mm (2.99 in.) to 114 mm (4.49 in.) supports

more than three RUs.

 The recommended thickness of the wall of a pole is 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) or above.

Figure 3-10 shows a single RU installed on a pole.

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Figure 3-10 A single RU installed on a pole

Figure 3-11 shows two RUs installed on a pole.

Figure 3-11 Two RUs installed on a pole

Figure 3-12, Figure 3-13, and Figure 3-14 show three or more RUs installed on a pole.

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Figure 3-12 Three RUs installed on a pole

Figure 3-13 Four RUs installed on a pole

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Figure 3-14 Six RUs installed on a pole

Installing an RU on U-steel

Figure 3-15 shows U-steel specifications.

Figure 3-15 U-steel specifications

U-steel supports the standard or reverse installation of a single RU only.

Figure 3-16 shows an RU installed on U-steel.

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Figure 3-16 RU installed on U-steel

Installing an RU on Angle Steel

Figure 3-17 shows angle steel specifications.

Figure 3-17 Angle steel specifications

Angle steel supports the standard or reverse installation of a single RU only.

Figure 3-18 shows an RU installed on angle steel.

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Figure 3-18 RU installed on angle steel

Installing an RU on a Wall

The wall for installing RUs must meet the following requirements:

 For each RU, the wall must be able to bear a weight four times the RU's weight and the

bolts' pulling force of 1.25 kN (281.25 lbf) vertical to the wall.

 Expansion anchor bolts must be tightened to 30 N·m (265.52 lbf·in.) so that the bolts

stay secured without damaging the wall.

 It is recommended that the RU be installed on a wall in standard mode.

 When RUs are installed on a wall in side-mounted mode, do not combine mounting

brackets for multiple RUs, as shown in Figure 3-19.

Figure 3-19 Correct installation of mounting brackets for multiple RUs installed on a wall in

side-mounted mode

Figure 3-20 shows an RU installed on a wall.

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Figure 3-20 RU installed on a wall

Installing an RU on an IFS06

In an IFS06 scenario:

 The upper and lower adjustable beams on an IFS06 can be moved up and down to fit for

heights of RUs.

 The IFS06 supports at least three RUs when the ambient temperature is higher than or

equal to the lowest operating temperature of the RU and at least 5°C (41°F) lower than

the highest operating temperature of the RU. The IFS06 supports a maximum of six RUs

when the ambient temperature is higher than or equal to the lowest operating temperature

of the RU and at least 10°C (50°F) lower than the highest operating temperature of the

RU.

For details about the operating temperature of the RU, see section "Technical Specifications of RUs" in

3900 Series Base Station Technical Description.

The mounting brackets for multiple RUs cannot be combined when the RUs are installed on

an IFS06, as shown in Figure 3-21.

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Figure 3-21 Correct installation of mounting brackets for RUs installed on an IFS06

Figure 3-22 and Figure 3-23 show RUs installed on an IFS06.

Figure 3-22 Three RUs installed on an IFS06

(1) Height-restricted scenario

(2) Height-unrestricted scenario

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Figure 3-23 Six RUs installed on an IFS06

(1) Height-restricted scenario

(2) Height-unrestricted scenario

3.5 Installation Clearance Requirements of an RU

This section describes the requirements for the installation clearance of a single RU and

multiple RUs and the requirements for the installation spacing between RUs.

3.5.1 Clearance for a Single RU

This section describes the recommended and minimum clearance for a single RU.

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If an RU is installed on the bitumen ground, the RU must be at least 500 mm (700 mm or

more as recommended) away from the bitumen ground. The following describes the space

requirements for installing a single RU on the non-bitumen ground.

 The recommended clearance ensures normal running and provides an appropriate space for

operation and maintenance (OM). If there is sufficient space, leave the recommended clearance after

installing the equipment.

 The minimum clearance ensures normal running and heat dissipation, but OM activities such as

checking indicator status and opening the cabling cavity cannot be properly conducted. If the

installation space is restricted, leave the minimum clearance after installing the equipment.

Clearance for a Single RU in Standard or Reverse Mode

Figure 3-24 shows the clearance for a single RU in standard or reverse mode.

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Figure 3-24 Clearance for a single RU in standard or reverse mode

Clearance for a Single RU in Side-Mounted Mode

Figure 3-25 shows the clearance for a single RU in side-mounted mode.

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Figure 3-25 Clearance for a single RU in side-mounted mode

Clearance for a Single Tower-mounted RU

Figure 3-26 and Figure 3-27 show the clearance for a single tower-mounted RU in standard or

reverse mode and in side-mounted mode, respectively.

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Figure 3-26 Minimum clearance for a single tower-mounted RU in standard or reverse mode

Figure 3-27 Minimum clearance for a single tower-mounted RU in side-mounted mode

3.5.2 Clearances for Three or More RUs

This section describes the recommended and minimum clearances for three or more RUs.

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If an RU is installed on the bitumen ground, the RU must be at least 500 mm (700 mm or

more as recommended) away from the bitumen ground. The following describes the space

requirements for installing multiple RUs on the non-bitumen ground.

 The recommended clearances ensure normal running and provide an appropriate space for operation

and maintenance (OM). If there is sufficient space, retain the recommended clearances.

 The minimum clearances ensure normal running and heat dissipation but do not allow OM activities

such as checking indicator status and opening the cabling cavity. If the installation space is

insufficient, retain the minimum clearances after the installation.

Recommended Clearances for Three or More RUs Installed on a Pole

Figure 3-28 shows the recommended clearances for multiple RUs installed in centralized

mode.

Figure 3-28 Recommended clearances for three or more RUs installed on a pole

Minimum Clearances for Three or More RUs Installed on a Pole

Figure 3-29 shows the minimum clearances for multiple RUs installed in centralized mode.

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Figure 3-29 Minimum clearances for three or more RUs installed on a pole

Recommended Clearances for Three or More RUs Installed on a Wall in

Standard Mode

Figure 3-30 shows the recommended clearances for multiple RUs installed on a wall in

standard mode.

Figure 3-30 Recommended clearances for three or more RUs installed on a wall in standard mode

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Minimum Clearances for Three or More RUs Installed on a Wall in Standard

Mode

Figure 3-31 shows the minimum clearances for three or more RUs installed on a wall in

standard mode.

Figure 3-31 Minimum clearances for three or more RUs installed on a wall in standard mode

Recommended Clearances for Three or More RUs Installed on a Wall in

Side-Mounted Mode

Figure 3-32 shows the recommended clearances for three or more RUs side-mounted on a

wall.

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Figure 3-32 Recommended clearances for three or more RUs installed on a wall in side-mounted

mode

3.5.3 Installation Spacing Between RUs

This section describes the horizontal and vertical spacing between RUs.

Recommended Horizontal Spacing Between RUs

Figure 3-33 shows the recommended horizontal spacing between RUs.

Figure 3-33 Recommended horizontal spacing between RUs

Minimum Horizontal Spacing Between RUs

Figure 3-34 shows the minimum horizontal spacing between RUs.

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Figure 3-34 Minimum horizontal spacing between RUs

Recommended Vertical Spacing Between RUs

Figure 3-35 shows the recommended vertical spacing between RUs.

Figure 3-35 Recommended vertical spacing between RUs

Minimum Vertical Spacing Between RUs

Figure 3-36 shows the minimum vertical spacing between RUs.

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Figure 3-36 Minimum vertical spacing between RUs

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4 Unpacking the Equipment

This chapter describes how to unpack and check the delivered equipment to ensure that all the

materials are included and intact.

Context

When transporting, moving, or installing the equipment, components, or parts, you must:

 Prevent them from colliding with doors, walls, shelves, or other objects.

 Wear clean gloves, and avoid touching the equipment, components, or parts with bare hands,

sweat-soaked gloves, or dirty gloves.

 After a cabinet or an BBU is unpacked, it must be powered on within 7 days.

 After an RU is unpacked, it must be powered on within 24 hours.

Procedure

Step 1 Check the total number of articles in each case according to the packing list.

If ...

Then ...

The total number tallies with the

packing list

Go to Step 2.

The total number does not tally with

the packing list

Find out the cause and report any missing

articles to the local Huawei office.

Step 2 Check the exterior of the packing case.

If ...

Then ...

The outer packing is intact

Go to Step 3.

The outer packing is severely

damaged or soaked

Find out the cause and report it to the local

Huawei office.

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Step 3 Check the type and quantity of the equipment in the cases according to the packing list.

If ...

Then ...

Types and quantity of the article tally

with those on the packing list

Sign the Packing List with the customer.

Either shipment shortage, wrong

shipment or damaged articles.

Report to the local Huawei office.

 To protect the equipment and prevent damage to the equipment, you are advised to keep

the unpacked equipment and packing materials indoors, take photos of the stocking

environment, packing case or carton, packing materials, and any rusted or eroded

equipment, and then file the photos.

 Verify that the insulation layers of all RU cables are intact. If the insulation layers are

damaged or broken, water will penetrate into the cables, which may cause damages to RUs

or human injury.

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5 Installation Process

The installation process involves installing an RU and RU cables, checking the RU hardware

installation, and powering on the RU.

Figure 5-1 shows the process of installing an RU.

Figure 5-1 Process of installing an RU

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6 (Optional) Installing the Plastic Shells of

the RU

This section describes the procedure for installing the plastic shells of the RU.

Context

An RU is equipped with a plastic shell only when necessary.

Procedure

Step 1 Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the metal sheet of the RU and

remove the metal sheet, as shown in Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1 Removing the metal sheet

(1) Screw

(2) Metal sheet

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Step 2 Install a buckle on each side at the bottom of the RU, and use an M4 torque wrench to tighten

the screws on the buckles to 1.4 N·m (12.39 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2 Installing buckles at the bottom

(1) Buckle

(2) Screw

Step 3 Use four hex screws to secure the plastic shells onto the RU and use an M6 hex key wrench to

tighten the screws to 2.8 N·m (24.78 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 6-3.

Figure 6-3 Installing the plastic shells of the RU

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7 Hoisting an RU and Related Cables onto a

Tower

About This Chapter

This section describes the procedure for hoisting an RU and related cables onto a tower and

the precautions that must be taken.

7.1 Hoisting an RU onto a Tower

This section describes the procedures and precautions for hoisting an RU and its mounting

kits onto a tower. In tower-mounted scenarios, the RU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, or

angle steel.

7.2 Hoisting Fiber Optic Cables onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure for hoisting fiber optic cables onto a tower and the

precautions that must be taken.

7.3 Hoisting Power Cables onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure for hoisting power cables onto a tower and the

precautions that must be taken.

7.1 Hoisting an RU onto a Tower

This section describes the procedures and precautions for hoisting an RU and its mounting

kits onto a tower. In tower-mounted scenarios, the RU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, or

angle steel.

Prerequisites

When the RU is powered by an AC/DC power module, you need to install the AC/DC power

module onto the RU before hoisting them onto a tower. For detailed operations, see AC/DC

Power Module User Guide or OPM15M User Guide.

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 Place a foam pad or cardboard on the ground to protect the housing of the RU from

damage before the binding. Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot

support the weight of the RU.

 The routing and protection of power cables should follow the local safety regulations,

industry standards, and enterprise standards of the operator.

Procedure

Step 1 After climbing up to the tower, technician A secures the fixed pulley to the tower platform

support and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley.

Step 2 Technician C binds the mounting kits using the lifting sling and traction sling on the ground,

as shown in Figure 7-1. Then technician B pulls the lifting sling downwards, and technician C

pulls the traction sling outwards to protect the mounting kits from colliding with the tower.

Figure 7-1 Binding mounting kits for the RU

(1) Lifting sling

(2) Traction sling

Step 3 Technician A catches the mounting kits and then unties the slings.

Step 4 Install the mounting kits. For detailed operations, see steps 1 to 3 in 8.2.1 Installing a Single

RU.

Step 5 Technician C binds the RU using the lifting sling and traction sling, as shown in Figure 7-2.

The binding methods in Figure 7-3 and Figure 7-4 are incorrect.

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Figure 7-2 Binding the RU

(1) Handle

(2) Lifting sling

(3) Traction eye

(4) Traction sling

Figure 7-3 Incorrect binding method (1)

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Figure 7-4 Incorrect binding method (2)

Step 6 Hoist the RU onto the tower, as shown in Figure 7-5. Technician B pulls the lifting sling

downwards, and technician C pulls the traction sling outwards to protect the RU from

colliding with the tower.

Figure 7-5 Hoisting the RU onto the tower

(1) Lifting sling

(2) Fixed pulley

(3) Traction sling

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 The load-bearing capacity of each sling must be greater than 200 kg (441 lb) and the

diameter of each sling must be less than 25 mm (0.98 in.).

 When hoisting each device onto a tower, protect them from colliding with the tower.

 Hoist the RU onto the tower before it is installed on a pole, angle steel, or U-steel.

 Do not hoist any thing by the traction eye.

Step 7 Technician A catches the RU hoisted onto the tower.

Step 8 Technician A installs the RU onto the main bracket and uses an inner hexagon torque

screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the hole of the attachment plate and main bracket

to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.). For detailed operations, see steps 4 and 5 in 8.2.1 Installing a Single

RU.

Step 9 Untie the lifting sling and traction sling.

The procedure for hoisting the RU and its mounting kits onto the tower is for your reference only.

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7.2 Hoisting Fiber Optic Cables onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure for hoisting fiber optic cables onto a tower and the

precautions that must be taken.

Context

Cabling requirements for power cables are met. For details, see 9.1 Cabling Requirements.

Procedure

Step 1 Hoist the fiber optic cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 7-6.

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Figure 7-6 Hoisting fiber optic cables onto the tower

(1) Lifting sling

(2) Fixed pulley

(3) Traction sling

Before hoisting fiber optic cables onto the tower, connect the fiber optic cables to the RU or

BBU based on the labels on both ends of the cables and determine the hoisting direction.

1. After climbing up to the tower, installation engineer A secures the fixed pulley to the

tower platform support and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley.

2. Installation engineer B places the fiber coiler for coiling fiber optic cables on the fiber

spools, and installation engineer D lead the lifting sling through the stretch sling of the

fiber optic cables and use the other sling as a traction sling to secure the cables 4 m

(13.12 ft) away from the lifting sling, as shown in Figure 7-7.

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Figure 7-7 Binding fiber optic cables

(1) Lifting sling

(2) Stretch sling

(3) Traction sling

Do not remove the stretch sling and protection pipe or bind fiber optic cables using one sling,

as shown in Figure 7-8.

Figure 7-8 Incorrect binding method

3. Installation engineer B rotates the fiber spools at the speed of 5 m (16.4 ft) to 15 m

(49.21 ft) per minute to coil the fiber optic cables.

4. Installation engineer C pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation engineer D

pulls the traction sling outwards to protect the fiber optic cables from colliding with the

tower.

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Step 2 Secure the fiber optic cables to the tower vertically using cable clips.

Step 3 Remove the lifting sling, traction sling, and protection pipe.

The procedure for hoisting the fiber optic cables onto the tower is for your reference only.

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7.3 Hoisting Power Cables onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure for hoisting power cables onto a tower and the

precautions that must be taken.

Context

Cabling requirements for power cables are met. For details, see 9.1 Cabling Requirements.

The procedure for adding a connector to the RU power cable on the RU side is done under the

tower.

Procedure

Step 1 Hoist the power cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 7-9.

Figure 7-9 Hoisting power cables onto the tower

(1) Lifting sling

(2) Fixed pulley

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1. After climbing up to the tower, installation engineer A secures the fixed pulley to the

tower platform support and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley.

2. Installation engineer B secures three cable ties to the power cable connector, and then

secures the power cable to the lifting sling, as shown in Figure 7-10.

The connector on the power cable in the figure is only an example. The actual connector may vary

according to the situation.

Figure 7-10 Binding cable ties

3. Installation engineer B wraps the power cable connector with a layer of PVC insulation

tape, as shown in Figure 7-11.

Wrap the PVC insulation tape from 30 mm (1.18 in.) away from one end of the connector until it reaches

the other end of the connector. The total length of the wrapped connector is 100 mm (3.94 in.).

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Figure 7-11 Wrapping the PVC insulation tape

4. Installation engineer C pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation engineer B

pulls the other end of the lifting sling outwards to protect the power cables from

colliding with the tower.

Step 2 Secure the power cables to the tower vertically using cable clips.

Step 3 Remove the cable ties, PVC insulation tape, and lifting sling.

The procedure for hoisting the power cables onto the tower is for your reference only.

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8 Installing the RU

About This Chapter

This chapter describes the procedure for installing the RU. The procedure for installing the

RU varies depending on installation options.

8.1 Mounting Kits for an RU

This section describes the bracket assembly and the attachment plate for an RU.

8.2 Installing the RU on a Pole

One or more RUs can be installed on a pole.

8.3 Installing the RU on U-steel

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RU on U-steel. An RU

can be installed on U-steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of U-steel allows

only one RU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.

8.4 Installing the RU on Angle Steel

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RU on angle steel. An

RU can be installed on angle steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of angle steel

allows only one RU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.

8.5 Installing the RU on a Wall

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RU on a wall.

8.6 Installing an RU on an IFS06

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing an RU on an IFS06.

8.1 Mounting Kits for an RU

This section describes the bracket assembly and the attachment plate for an RU.

Figure 8-1 shows the front and side of an RU.

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Figure 8-1 Front and side view of an RU

(1) Front view

(2) Side view

Figure 8-2 shows the bracket assembly for an RU.

Figure 8-2 12 L blade RU mounting kit

(1) Plastic cap

(2) Standard

M10 nut

(3) Spring

washer

(4) Thick flat

washer

(5) Square-neck

bolt

(6) Hoist clamp

on the main

bracket

(7) Main

bracket

(8) Inner

hexagon

screw

(9) Pole

installation

bracket

(10) Auxiliary

bracket

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8.2 Installing the RU on a Pole

One or more RUs can be installed on a pole.

8.2.1 Installing a Single RU

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing a single RU on a pole.

Prerequisites

Before you install an RU on a pole secured on a tower, the RU and its mounting brackets are

hoisted onto the tower. For details, see 7.1 Hoisting an RU onto a Tower.

The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.

 Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RU.

 Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RU to protect the RU housing from damage

during the installation.

Procedure

Step 1 Determine a position for installing the mounting brackets.

 If the pole must be installed on a tower, determine a position for installing the mounting

brackets according to the instructions in 3.5.1 Clearance for a Single RU.

 If the pole must be installed on the ground, determine a position for installing the

mounting brackets according to Figure 8-3.

Figure 8-3 Distance between the mounting brackets and the ground

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It is recommended that the mounting brackets be installed at a height of 1200 mm (47.24 in.) to 1600

mm (62.99 in.) above the ground.

Step 2 Install the RU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-4.

Figure 8-4 Installing the RU mounting brackets

Verify that the arrows on the mounting brackets are pointing up.

1. Adjust the position of the nut and remove one end of the square-neck bolt from the slot

on the auxiliary bracket.

2. Slide the mounting brackets onto the pole horizontally and insert the square-neck bolt

into the slot.

Step 3 Use a 16 mm (0.63 in.) M10 torque wrench to tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so

that the mounting brackets are secured onto the pole, as shown in Figure 8-5.

Tighten the nuts on the two square-neck bolts alternatively. After the main and auxiliary

brackets are secured properly, measure the spacing between the brackets on both sides and

ensure that the spacing is the same on the two sides.

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Figure 8-5 Securing the RU mounting brackets

Step 4 Install the RU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 8-6.

Figure 8-6 Installing the RU onto the main bracket

Step 5 Use an inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the holes on the top

of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate

and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-7.

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Figure 8-7 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole

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8.2.2 Installing Two RUs

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing two RUs on a pole.

Prerequisites

The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.

 Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RU.

 Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RU to protect the RU housing from damage

during the installation.

Procedure

Step 1 Install the first RU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 8-8. For details, see 8.2.1

Installing a Single RU.

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Figure 8-8 Installing the first RU onto the main bracket

Step 2 Use an M6 inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the four inner hexagon screws from the

second set of mounting brackets, and remove the main bracket from the auxiliary bracket, as

shown in Figure 8-9.

Figure 8-9 Removing the RU main bracket

(1) Main bracket

(2) Pole installation bracket

Step 3 Install the removed main bracket on one side of the first main bracket, as shown in Figure

8-10.

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The second main bracket must be installed with the opening ends of U-shaped slots on both

sides facing downwards.

Figure 8-10 Installing the second main bracket

(1) Removed main bracket

Step 4 Install the second RU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 8-11.

Figure 8-11 Installing the second RU onto the main bracket

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After installing each RU on its main bracket, use an inner hexagon torque screwdriver to

tighten the captive screw into the holes of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m

(44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in

Figure 8-12.

Figure 8-12 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole

Step 5 Install the metal sheet for neighboring RUs, as shown in Figure 8-13.

Figure 8-13 Installing the metal sheet

(1) Screw

(2) Metal sheet

1. Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the metal sheet farther from the

handle of the second RU and remove the screw.

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2. Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the metal sheet closer to handle of

the second RU. Then rotate the metal sheet to align the vacant hole in the metal sheet

with a hole on the top of the first RU.

3. Insert the removed screw into the hole on the top of the first RU and use an M6 torque

screwdriver to tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).

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8.2.3 Installing Three or More RUs

The section describes the procedure and precautions for installing three or more RUs on a

pole.

Prerequisites

The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.

 Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RU.

 Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RU to protect the RU housing from damage

during the installation.

Context

A pole supports the installation of three, four, or six RUs. The procedures for installing them

are the same. Following is the procedure of installing four RUs on a pole.

Procedure

Step 1 Install the two RUs, as shown in Figure 8-14. For details, see 8.2.2 Installing Two RUs.

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Figure 8-14 Two RUs installed on a pole

Step 2 Use an M6 inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the four inner hexagon screws from the

second set of mounting brackets, and remove the main bracket from the auxiliary bracket, as

shown in Figure 8-15.

Figure 8-15 Removing the RU main bracket

(1) Main bracket

(2) Pole installation bracket

Step 3 Install the third main bracket and install the third RU onto the third main bracket. Then use an

inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the connection holes on the

top of the attachment plate and main bracket for the RU, with a torque of 5 N·m (44.25

lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 8-16.

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The third main bracket must be installed with the opening ends of U-shaped slots on both

sides facing downwards.

Figure 8-16 Installing the third RU onto the third main bracket

Step 4 Install the metal sheet for neighboring RUs, as shown in Figure 8-17.

Figure 8-17 Installing the metal sheet

(1) Screw

(2) Metal sheet

1. Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the metal sheet farther from the

handle of the first RU and remove the screw.

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2. Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the metal sheet closer to handle of

the first RU. Then rotate the metal sheet to align the vacant hole in the metal sheet with a

hole on the top of the third RU.

3. Insert the removed screw into the hole on the top of the third RU and use an M6 torque

screwdriver to tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).

Step 5 Install the second set of RU mounting brackets above or below the first set of RU mounting

brackets and maintain a space equal to or greater than 80 mm (3.15 in.) between the two sets

of brackets, as shown in Figure 8-18.

Figure 8-18 Installing the second set of RU mounting brackets

Step 6 Install the fourth RU onto the fourth main bracket, use an inner hexagon torque screwdriver to

tighten the captive screw into the holes of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m

(44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in

Figure 8-19.

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Figure 8-19 Installing the fourth RU onto the fourth main bracket

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8.3 Installing the RU on U-steel

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RU on U-steel. An RU

can be installed on U-steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of U-steel allows

only one RU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.

Prerequisites

Before you install an RU on U-steel secured on a tower, the RU and its mounting brackets are

hoisted onto the tower. For details, see 7.1 Hoisting an RU onto a Tower.

The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.

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 Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RU.

 Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RU to protect the RU housing from damage

during the installation.

Context

Figure 8-20 shows the top view of the RU installed on U-steel.

When the width of the narrower edges of the U-steel is less than 40 mm (1.57 in.), only the a

and b modes are supported.

Figure 8-20 Top view of the RU

(1) U-steel

Procedure

Step 1 Determine a position for installing the mounting brackets.

 If the RU must be installed on U-steel secured on a tower, see 3.5.1 Clearance for a

Single RU to determine a position.

 If the RU must be installed on U-steel secured on the ground, see Figure 8-21 to

determine a position.

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Figure 8-21 Distance between the mounting brackets and the ground

It is recommended that the mounting brackets be installed at a height of 1200 mm (47.24 in.) to 1600

mm (62.99 in.) above the ground.

Step 2 Install the RU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-22.

Figure 8-22 Installing the RU mounting brackets

Verify that the arrows on the mounting brackets are pointing up.

1. Adjust the position of the nut and remove one end of the square-neck bolt from the slot

on the auxiliary bracket.

2. Slide the mounting brackets onto the U-steel horizontally and insert the square-neck bolt

into the slot.

Step 3 Use a 16 mm (0.67 in.) M10 torque wrench to tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so

that the mounting brackets are secured onto the U-steel, as shown in Figure 8-23.

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Tighten the nuts on the two square-neck bolts alternatively. After the main and auxiliary

brackets are secured properly, measure the spacing between the brackets on both sides and

ensure that the spacing is the same on the two sides.

Figure 8-23 Securing the RU mounting brackets

Step 4 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the attachment plate from one side of the RU,

reinstall the attachment plate onto the rear of the RU, and tighten the four stainless screws to 5

N·m (44.25 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 8-24.

Figure 8-24 Installing the attachment plate onto the rear of the RU

Step 5 Install the RU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 8-25.

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Figure 8-25 Installing the RU onto the main bracket

Step 6 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the holes on the top of the

attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate and

main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-26.

Figure 8-26 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole

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8.4 Installing the RU on Angle Steel

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RU on angle steel. An

RU can be installed on angle steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of angle steel

allows only one RU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.

Prerequisites

Before you install an RU on angle steel secured on a tower, the RU and its mounting brackets

are hoisted onto the tower. For details, see 7.1 Hoisting an RU onto a Tower.

The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.

 Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RU.

 Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RU to protect the RU housing from damage

during the installation.

Context

Figure 8-27 shows the top view of the RU installed on angle steel.

Figure 8-27 Top view of the RU

(1) Angle steel

Procedure

Step 1 Determine a position for installing the mounting brackets.

 If the RU must be installed on angle steel secured on a tower, see 3.5.1 Clearance for a

Single RU to determine a position.

 If the RU must be installed on angle steel secured on the ground, see Figure 8-28 to

determine a position.

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Figure 8-28 Distance between the mounting brackets and the ground

It is recommended that the mounting brackets be installed at a height of 1200 mm (47.24 in.) to 1600

mm (62.99 in.) above the ground.

Step 2 Install the RU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-29.

Figure 8-29 Installing the RU mounting brackets

Verify that the arrows on the mounting brackets are pointing up.

1. Adjust the position of the nut and remove one end of the square-neck bolt from the slot

on the auxiliary bracket.

2. Slide the mounting brackets onto the angle steel horizontally and insert the square-neck

bolt into the slot.

Step 3 Use a 16 mm (0.67 in.) M10 torque wrench to tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so

that the mounting brackets are secured onto the angle steel, as shown in Figure 8-30.

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Tighten the nuts on the two square-neck bolts alternatively. After the main and auxiliary

brackets are secured properly, measure the spacing between the brackets on both sides and

ensure that the spacing is the same on the two sides.

Figure 8-30 Securing the RU mounting brackets

Step 4 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the attachment plate from one side of the RU,

reinstall the attachment plate onto the rear of the RU, and tighten the four stainless screws to 5

N·m (44.25 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 8-31.

Figure 8-31 Installing the attachment plate onto the rear of the RU

Step 5 Install the RU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 8-32.

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Figure 8-32 Installing the RU onto the main bracket

Step 6 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the holes on the top of the

attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate and

main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-33.

Figure 8-33 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole

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8.5 Installing the RU on a Wall

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RU on a wall.

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Prerequisites

The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.

 Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RU.

 Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RU to protect the RU housing from damage

during the installation.

Context

The wall on which RUs are installed must meet the following requirements:

 For each RU, the wall must be able to bear a weight four times the RU's weight and the

bolts' pulling force of 1.25 kN (281.25 lbf) vertical to the wall.

 Expansion anchor bolts must be tightened to 30 N·m (265.52 lbf·in.) so that the bolts

stay secured without damaging the wall.

Procedure

Step 1 Disassemble the RU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-34.

Figure 8-34 Disassembling the mounting brackets

(1) Main

bracket

(2) Square-neck

bolt

(3) Pole installation

bracket

(4) Auxiliary

bracket

(5) Flat washer

(6) Spring washer

(7) Nut

(8) Plastic cap

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1. Use an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver to remove the four inner hexagon screws

on the pole installation bracket, and remove the main bracket from the pole installation

bracket.

2. Use an M10 torque wrench to loosen the nuts on the two square-neck bolts, and remove

the plastic cap, nuts, spring washers, flat washers, square-neck bolts, and pole

installation bracket from the auxiliary bracket.

Step 2 Place the pole installation bracket against the installation position, use a level to verify that

the pole installation bracket is placed horizontally, and then mark anchor points with a marker,

as shown in Figure 8-35.

Figure 8-35 Marking anchor points

(1) Level

(2) Pole installation bracket

(3) RU

It is recommended that the pole installation bracket be installed at a height of 1200 mm (47.24 in.) to

1600 mm (62.99 in.) above the ground.

Step 3 Drill holes at the anchor points, and then insert expansion anchor bolt assemblies, as shown in

Figure 8-36.

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Figure 8-36 Drilling a hole and inserting expansion anchor bolt assemblies

(1) M10x80 bolt

(2) Nut

(3) Spring

washer

(4) Flat washer

(5) Expansion

tube

1. Use a hammer drill with a Ф12 bit to drill holes vertically at the marked anchor points.

Ensure that the depth of each hole ranges from 55 mm (2.17 in.) to 60 mm (2.36 in.).

Take proper safety measures to protect your eyes and respiratory tract against the dust before

drilling holes.

2. Tighten the expansion anchor bolts slightly and place one vertically into each hole.

3. Use a rubber mallet to pound the expansion anchor bolt until it goes all the way into the

hole.

4. Tighten and then loosen the expansion bolt, and remove the M10 bolt, spring washer,

and flat washer in sequence.

After dismantling an expansion anchor bolt, ensure that the top of the expansion tube is on the

same level as the wall. Otherwise, the device cannot be installed on the wall evenly and

securely.

Step 4 Install the pole installation bracket on the expansion anchor bolts, place the flat washers,

spring washers, and nuts through the expansion anchor bolts in sequence, and then use a 16

mm (0.63 in.) torque socket to tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (265.52 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure

8-37.

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Figure 8-37 Installing the pole installation bracket on the expansion anchor bolts

Verify that the arrows on the pole installation bracket are pointing up.

Step 5 Install the main bracket onto the pole installation bracket, and use an inner hexagon

screwdriver to tighten four M6x16 inner hexagon screws to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the

main bracket and pole installation bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-38.

Figure 8-38 Installing the main bracket

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(1) Main bracket

(2) Pole installation bracket

Step 6 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the attachment plate from one side of the RU,

reinstall the attachment plate onto the rear of the RU, and tighten the four stainless screws to 5

N·m (44.25 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 8-39.

Figure 8-39 Installing the attachment plate onto the rear of the RU

Step 7 Install the RU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 8-40.

Figure 8-40 Installing the RU onto the main bracket

Step 8 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the holes on the top of the

attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate and

main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-41.

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Figure 8-41 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole

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8.6 Installing an RU on an IFS06

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing an RU on an IFS06.

Prerequisites

The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.

 Do not stand the RU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RU.

 Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RU to protect the RU housing from damage

during the installation.

Context

 The upper and lower adjustable beams on an IFS06 can be moved up and down to fit for

heights of RUs.

 RUs can be installed on an IFS06 only when the ambient temperature is higher than or

equal to the lowest working temperature of the RU and at least 5°C (41°F) lower than the

highest working temperature of the RU. In this scenario, the IFS06 supports at least three

RUs. When the ambient temperature is higher than or equal to the lowest working

temperature of the RU and at least 10°C (50°F) lower than the highest working

temperature of the RU, the IFS06 supports a maximum of six RUs.

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For details about the operating temperature of the RU, see section "Technical Specifications of RUs" in

3900 Series Base Station Technical Description.

 Install RUs in the sequence from bottom to top and from left to right.

 This section describes how to install an RU in height-unrestricted scenarios. The

procedure for installing an RU in height-restricted scenarios is the same as that in

height-unrestricted scenarios.

 When installing the pole installation bracket, you need to use the M10x50 bolts delivered

with the IFS06.

 Rubber washers are easily compressed or broken, whereas do not need to be replaced.

Procedure

Step 1 Disassemble the RU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-42.

Figure 8-42 Disassembling the mounting brackets

(1) Main

bracket

(2) Square-neck

bolt

(3) Pole installation

bracket

(4) Auxiliary

bracket

(5) Flat washer

(6) Spring washer

(7) Nut

(8) Plastic cap

1. Use an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver to remove the four inner hexagon screws

on the pole installation bracket, and remove the main bracket from the pole installation

bracket.

2. Use an M10 torque wrench to loosen the nuts on the two square-neck bolts, and remove

the plastic cap, nuts, spring washers, flat washers, square-neck bolts, and pole

installation bracket from the auxiliary bracket.

Step 2 Use the M10x50 bolts delivered with the IFS06 to secure the pole installation bracket to the

IFS06, and then use an M10 torque socket wrench to secure the bolts to 30 N·m (265.52

lbf·in.).

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Ensure that the arrows on the pole installation bracket are pointing up.

 Height-restricted scenarios

Use one finger to push and remove the rubber plugs on the beam and then install the pole

installation bracket, as shown in Figure 8-43.

Figure 8-43 Installing the pole installation bracket in height-restricted scenarios

(1) Spring washer

(2) Rubber washer

 Height-unrestricted scenarios

Install the pole installation bracket, as shown in Figure 8-44.

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Figure 8-44 Installing the pole installation bracket in height-unrestricted scenarios

(1) Spring washer

(2) Rubber washer

Step 3 Attach the main bracket to the pole installation bracket, and use an inner hexagon screwdriver

to tighten four M6x16 screws to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the main bracket and pole

installation bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-45.

Figure 8-45 Installing the main bracket

(1) Main bracket

(2) Pole installation bracket

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Step 4 Attach the RU to the main bracket, and then use an inner hexagon screwdriver to tighten the

captive screw into the holes of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.)

so that the attachment plate and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-46.

Figure 8-46 Installing the RU onto the main bracket

Step 5 Install the RUs on the lower level from left to right, as shown in Figure 8-47.

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Figure 8-47 Installing RUs on the lower level

Step 6 Optional: When the ambient temperature is equal to or higher than the lowest operating

temperature of the RU and at least 10°C (10°F) lower than the highest operating temperature

of the RU, repeat the preceding steps to install the RUs on the higher level, as shown in

Figure 8-48.

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Figure 8-48 Installing RUs on the higher level

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9 Installing RU Cables

About This Chapter

This chapter describes the procedure for installing RU cables.

9.1 Cabling Requirements

Cables must be routed according to the specified cabling requirements to prevent signal

interference.

9.2 Cable Connections

This section describes the cable connections for a single RU and multiple RUs.

9.3 Installation Process

This section describes the process of installing RU cables.

9.4 RU Cable List

This section describes RU cable connections.

9.5 Installing an RU PGND Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU PGND cable.

9.6 Installing an RU RF Jumper

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU RF jumper.

9.7 Installing an RU AISG Multi-Wire Cable and AISG Extension Cable

This section describes the procedures for installing an RU AISG multi-wire cable and AISG

extension cable.

9.8 Installing an RU Alarm Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU alarm cable.

9.9 Opening the Cover Plate of an RU Cabling Cavity

This section describes the procedure for opening the cover plate of an RU cabling cavity.

9.10 Installing an RU Power Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU power cable.

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9.11 Installing a CPRI Fiber Optic Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing a CPRI fiber optic cable.

9.12 Closing the Cover Plate of an RU Cabling Cavity

This section describes the procedure for closing the cover plate of an RU cabling cavity.

9.1 Cabling Requirements

Cables must be routed according to the specified cabling requirements to prevent signal

interference.

If a cable listed below is not required, skip the routing requirements of the cable.

General Cabling Requirements

Requirements for Bending Radius

 The bending radius of the 7/8'' feeder must be more than 250 mm (9.84 in.), and the

bending radius of the 5/4'' feeder must be more than 380 mm (14.96 in.).

 The bending radius of the 1/4'' jumper must be more than 35 mm (1.38 in.). The bending

radius of the super-flexible 1/2'' jumper must be more than 50 mm (1.97 in.), and the

bending radius of the ordinary 1/2'' jumper must be more than 127 mm (5 in.).

 The bending radius of the power cable or PGND cable must be at least three times the

diameter of the cable.

 The bending radius of a fiber optic cable is at least 20 times the diameter of the fiber

optic cable, and the minimum bending radius of the breakout cable at each end of the

fiber optic cable is 30 mm (1.18 in.).

 The bending radius of the E1/T1 cable must be at least three times the diameter of the

cable.

 The bending radius of the signal cable must be at least five times the diameter of the

cable.

Requirements for Cable Binding

 The same types of cable must be bound together.

 Different types of cable must be separately routed with the minimum spacing of 30 mm

(1.18 in.) and cannot be entangled.

 The cables must be bound tightly and neatly. The sheaths of the cables must not be

damaged.

 Cable ties are installed in the same direction, and those at the same horizontal line must

be in a straight line.

 The excess of indoor cable ties is trimmed off, and the excess of outdoor cable ties

allows about 5 mm (0.2 in.), without remaining rough edges.

 Labels or nameplates must be attached to both ends, joints, or turns of cables after they

are installed.

Security Requirements

 Cables should be placed away from sharp objects or wall burrs. If these positions are

inevitable, protect the cables with protection pipes.

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 Cables must be routed away from heat sources, or heat-insulation materials are added

between cables and heat sources.

 Sufficient slack (recommended for about 0.1 m [0.33 ft]) is provided in cables at turns or

the position close to a device, facilitating cable and device maintenance.

Indoor Cabling Requirements

 Cables are routed indoors through the feeder window.

 Drip loops must be made outside the feeder window, and the requirements for the

minimum bending radius are met.

 When cables are routed indoors, engineers are required indoors for cooperation.

 The feeder window must be waterproofed.

Outdoor Cabling Requirements

 Cables routed outdoors must be led through a pipe when they may be damaged.

 AC power cables, transmission cables, and cables buried in the ground must be

protected.

 If cables at the cabinet bottom need to be routed through a pipe along the ground, lead

the pipe into the cabinet base for about 30 mm (1.18 in.) to 50 mm (1.97 in.), not into the

cabinet. Block the pipe with waterproof tape or silicon gel, and secure the pipe to the

cable hole at the cabinet bottom with metal piece.

 If cables at the cabinet bottom need to be routed through a pipe along the metal cable

trough, do not lead the pipe into the cabinet base. The cable trough must be sealed and

routed through the cable hole at the cabinet bottom.

 When routing RU cables, ensure that the highest positions of the routes of all RU cables

(except RF cables and AISG cables) must be lower than the bottom of the RU.

 Cables are secured with cable clips.

 Cables are routed neatly along the specified cabling direction and secured with cable

clips.

 The positions for cable clips are determined onsite. For example, the cable clips for the

7/8" feeder are installed at the spacing of 1.5 m (4.92 ft) to 2 m (6.56 ft) in the same

direction, and the cable clips for the power cables are installed at the spacing of 1.5 m

(4.92 ft) to 2 m (6.56 ft) in the same direction.

 Cable clips must be vertical with cables, and the cables in a cable clip must be parallel.

 After routing cables neatly and correctly, tighten the screws on cable clips.

Secure cables on the cable tray, as shown in Figure 9-1.

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Figure 9-1 Securing cables on the cable tray

Secure cables on the tower, as shown in Figure 9-2.

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Figure 9-2 Securing cables on the tower

Special Cabling Requirements

Cabling Requirements for Power Cables

 Power cables must be installed in the position specified in engineering design

documents.

 If the length of power cables is insufficient, replace the cables rather than adding

connectors or soldering joints to lengthen the cables.

 Cables must be routed by only qualified and trained personnel before all preparations are

made.

 Cables are routed in an untangled and orderly fashion.

 If DC power cables need to be routed on the tower platform, lay out the cables on the

guardrail with the shortest distance and route the cables along the guardrail.

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 If DC power cables need to be routed close to a device on the tower, secure the cables to

the guardrail or pole with cable clips. The device cannot be far away from the position

for securing the cables.

Cabling Requirements for PGND Cables

 PGND cables for the base station must be connected to the same ground bar.

 PGND cables must be buried in the ground or routed indoors. They should not be routed

overhead before they are led into the equipment room.

 The exterior of the coaxial wire and the shield layer of the shielded cable must have

proper electrical contact with the metal surface of the equipment to which they are

connected.

 PGND cables and signal cables must be installed in an untangled and orderly fashion. A

certain distance must be reserved between them to prevent interference from each other.

 Fuses or switches must not be installed on the PGND cables.

 Other devices must not be used for electrical connections of the PGND cables.

 All the metal parts in the housing of the equipment must be reliably connected to the

ground terminal.

Cabling Requirements for E1 Cables

 E1 cables must not cross power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables when routed. If

transmission cables are routed with power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables in parallel,

the spacing between them must be greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.).

 E1 cables are routed straightly and bound neatly with cable ties.

 Sufficient slack is provided in E1 cables at turns.

 E1 cables cannot be squeezed by the cabinet door when routed through the cabinet, as

shown in Figure 9-3.

Figure 9-3 E1 cables routed through the cabinet

Cabling Requirements for Fiber Optic Cables

 Fiber optic cables must be routed by at least three qualified and trained personnel before

all preparations are made.

 Fiber optic cables are used within the temperature range of -40°C to 60°C. If the current

temperature is out of the range, make protection measures or route the cables again.

 Cables are routed in an untangled and orderly fashion.

 Do not bind fiber optic cables at turns.

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 Do not stretch, step on, or place heavy objects on fiber optic cables. Keep the cables

away from sharp objects.

 When fiber optic cables are routed, the excess of the cables must be coiled around

special devices, such as a fiber coiler.

 An unarmored fiber optic cable must be bound using binding straps. If a fiber optic patch

cord needs to be secured in a cabinet or a piece of equipment, use binding straps to bind

it and then use cable ties to secure the binding straps to the cabinet or equipment. Ensure

that the fiber optic cables can flexibly move in the cable ties. Do not bend the fiber optic

cables sharply. The following figure shows how to bind the fiber optic cables correctly.

Figure 9-4 Binding fiber optic cables

 When coiling fiber optic cables, apply even strength. Do not bend the cables with force.

 Vacant optical connectors must be covered with dustproof caps.

 Fiber optic cables cannot be squeezed by the cabinet door when routed through the

cabinet, as shown in Figure 9-5, Figure 9-6 and Figure 9-7.

Figure 9-5 CPRI fiber optic cables routed through the cabinet (1)

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Figure 9-6 CPRI fiber optic cables routed through the cabinet (2)

Figure 9-7 FE/GE cables routed through the cabinet

 If fiber optic cables need to be routed on the tower platform, lay out the cables on the

guardrail with the shortest distance and route the cables along the guardrail.

 If fiber optic cables need to be routed close to a device on the tower, secure the cables to

the guardrail or pole with cable clips. The device cannot be far away from the position

for securing the cables.

 If the fiber optic cables close to a device are too long, coil the excess of the cables and

secure them on the tower.

9.2 Cable Connections

This section describes the cable connections for a single RU and multiple RUs.

 A lower-level RU obtains power directly from the external power system, but not from an

upper-level RU using a power cable.

Figure 9-8 shows the cable connections for a single RU.

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Figure 9-8 Cable connections for a single RU

(1) PGND cable

(2) RU RF jumper

(3) RU AISG multi-wire cable

(4) RU AISG extension cable

(5) RU power cable

(6) CPRI fiber optic cable

(7) RU alarm cable

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Figure 9-9 shows the cable connections for multiple RUs.

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Figure 9-9 Cable connections for multiple RUs

(1) PGND cable

(2) RU RF jumper

(3) RU power cable

(4) CPRI fiber optic cable

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9.3 Installation Process

This section describes the process of installing RU cables.

Figure 9-10 shows the process of installing RU cables.

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Figure 9-10 Process of installing RU cables

9.4 RU Cable List

This section describes RU cable connections.

Table 9-1 lists RU cables.

Table 9-1 RU cables

Cable

One End

The Other End

Connector

Installation

Position

Connector

Installation

Position

RU PGND

Cable

OT terminal

(M6, 16 mm2 or

0.025 in.2)

Ground

terminal on the

RU

OT terminal

(M8, 16 mm2 or

0.025 in.2)

Ground terminal

on the ground bar

RU Power

Cable

Tool-less female

connector

(pressfit type)

NEG(-) and

RTN(+) ports

on the RU

Depending on

the power supply

equipment

External power

equipment

RU Alarm

Cable

DB15

waterproof male

EXT_ALM

port on the RU

Cord end

terminal

External alarm

device

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Cable

One End

The Other End

Connector

Installation

Position

Connector

Installation

Position

connector

CPRI Fiber

Optic

Cable(RU38

32)

DLC connector

CPRI0 port on

the RU

DLC connector

CPRI port on a

board in the BBU

or CPRI1 port on

the upper-level

RU

CPRI1 port on

the RU

CPRI0 port on

the lower-level

RU

CPRI Fiber

Optic

Cable(RU36

32)

DLC connector

CPRI0 port on

the RU

DLC connector

CPRI port on a

board in the BBU

RU RF

Jumper

DIN male

connector

ANT_TX/RX

A,

ANT_TX/RX

B, ANT_RXC,

or ANT_RXD

port on the RU

DIN male

connector

Antenna system

RU AISG

Multi-Wire

Cable

DB9 waterproof

male connector

RET port on

the RU

Standard AISG

female connector

Standard AISG

male connector

on the RCU or on

the AISG

extension cable

RU AISG

Extension

Cable

Standard AISG

male connector

Standard AISG

female

connector on

the AISG

multi-wire

cable

Standard AISG

female connector

Standard AISG

male connector

on the RCU

9.5 Installing an RU PGND Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU PGND cable.

Context

The cross-sectional area of an RU PGND cable is 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2). The cable has an M6

OT terminal at one end and an M8 terminal at the other end.

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Procedure

Step 1 According to the actual cable route, cut the PGND cable into a proper length to prepare an RU

PGND cable. Then add an OT terminal at each end of the cable according to the instructions

in Assembling the OT Terminal and the Power Cable.

Step 2 Install the RU PGND cable.

Connect the M6 OT terminal at one end of the PGND cable to the ground terminal at the RU

bottom and the M8 OT terminal at the other end to the external ground bar, as shown in

Figure 9-11.

Figure 9-11 Installing an RU PGND cable

Crimp OT terminals in correct positions, as shown in Figure 9-12.

Figure 9-12 Correct position of an OT terminal

Step 3 Label the installed cables according to the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying Label.

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9.6 Installing an RU RF Jumper

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU RF jumper.

Procedure

Step 1 Connect the DIN male connector at one end of the RU RF jumper to the ANT port on the RU,

and use a torque wrench to tighten the connector to 25 N·m (221.27 lbf·in.), as shown in

Figure 9-13.

Figure 9-13 Installing an RU RF jumper

On AC-powered electric railways, such as high speed railways, when leaky cables are

connected to RUs installed in tunnels, high-voltage-resistance DC blocks must be installed

between RU RF jumpers and the leaky cables to protect the RUs against damage.

Step 2 Link the other end of the RF jumper to the external antenna system.

Step 3 Waterproof the connectors of the RF jumper by referring to Figure 9-14.

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Figure 9-14 Waterproofing a connector of the RF jumper

(1) Waterproof tape

(2) PVC insulation tape

 Before wrapping waterproof tape, stretch the tape evenly until the length of the tape becomes twice

its original length.

 Do not stretch the PVC insulation tape when wrapping the PVC insulation tape.

 Wrap each layer of tape around the connector tightly and neatly, and ensure that each layer of tape

overlaps more than 50% of the preceding layer. Ensure that neighboring layers are stuck to each

other.

 Ensure that the adhesive surface of the tape overlaps the lower layer.

 When cutting off the cable ties, reserve a redundant length of 3 mm (0.12 in.) to 5 mm (0.2 in.).

1. Wrap three layers of waterproof tape on the connector, first from bottom up, then from

top down, and finally from bottom up. Start wrapping the connector at a position 50 mm

(1.97 in.) away below the bottom of the connector to the top of the connector, first from

bottom up, then from top down, and finally from bottom up. Cut off the redundant tape

after three layers are wrapped. Wrap each layer of tape around the connector tightly.

2. Wrap three layers of PVC insulation tape. Start the wrapping at a position 30 mm (1.18

in.) away below the bottom of the waterproof tape to the top of the connector, first from

bottom up, then from top down, and finally from bottom up. Cut off the redundant tape

after three layers are wrapped. Wrap each layer of tape around the connector tightly.

3. Start binding cable ties to the cable at a position 3 mm (0.12 in.) to 5 mm (0.2 in.) away

from one end of the PVC insulation tape.

Step 4 Check the dustproof caps on antenna connectors. In outdoor scenarios, dustproof caps must be

waterproofed, as shown in Figure 9-15.

Do not remove dustproof caps from vacant antenna connectors.

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Figure 9-15 Waterproofing a dustproof cap

(1) Dustproof cap

(2) Waterproof tape

(3) PVC insulation tape

 Before wrapping waterproof tape, stretch the tape evenly until the length of the tape becomes twice

its original length.

 Do not stretch the PVC insulation tape when wrapping the PVC insulation tape.

 Wrap each layer of tape around the connector tightly and neatly, and ensure that each layer of tape

overlaps more than 50% of the preceding layer. Ensure that neighboring layers are stuck to each

other.

 Ensure that the adhesive surface of the tape overlaps the lower layer.

 When cutting off the cable ties, reserve a redundant length of 3 mm (0.12 in.) to 5 mm (0.2 in.).

1. Verify that dustproof caps are not removed.

2. Wrap three layers of waterproof tape on the connector, first from bottom up, then from

top down, and finally from bottom up. Wrap each connector with three layers of

waterproof tape, from bottom up, then from top down, and finally from bottom up. Do

not cut the tape until all the three layers of the tape are already wrapped. Cut off the

redundant tape after three layers are wrapped. Wrap each layer of tape around the

connector tightly.

3. Wrap three layers of PVC insulation tape. Wrap each connector with three layers of

waterproof tape, from bottom up, then from top down, and finally from bottom up. Do

not cut the tape until all the three layers of the tape are already wrapped. Cut off the

redundant tape after three layers are wrapped. Wrap each layer of tape around the

connector tightly.

4. Start binding cable ties to the cable at a position 3 mm (0.12 in.) to 5 mm (0.2 in.) away

from one end of the PVC insulation tape.

Step 5 Route the cables according to the instructions in 9.1 Cabling Requirements, and then use

cable ties to bind the cables.

Step 6 Label the installed cables according to the instructions in Attaching a Sign Plate Label.

Step 7 Attach color-coding to the installed RF jumper according to the instructions in Attaching the

Color Ring.

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9.7 Installing an RU AISG Multi-Wire Cable and AISG

Extension Cable

This section describes the procedures for installing an RU AISG multi-wire cable and AISG

extension cable.

Context

When the distance between an RU and a Remote Control Unit (RCU) is longer than 5 m (16.4

ft.), an AISG multi-wire cable is not long enough to connect the RU and the RCU. In this case,

an AISG extension cable is used to extend the AISG multi-wire cable.

Procedure

 Install an AISG multi-wire cable that is not configured with an AISG extension cable.

1. Use an M3 flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screws on the dustproof cap on the RET

port and remove the dustproof cap.

2. Link the waterproofed DB9 connector at one end the AISG multi-wire cable to the RET

port on the RU bottom, as shown in Figure 9-16.

Figure 9-16 Installing an RU AISG multi-wire cable

3. Use an M3 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the posts on both sides of the waterproof DB9

connector to 0.4 N·m (3.54 lbf·in.).

4. Connect the other end of the cable to the standard AISG male connector on the RCU.

5. Route the cables according to the instructions in 9.1 Cabling Requirements, and then use

cable ties to bind the cables.

6. Label the installed cables according to the instructions in Attaching an L-Shaped Label.

 Install an AISG multi-wire cable that is configured with an AISG extension cable.

1. Use an M3 flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screws on the dustproof cap on the RET

port and remove the dustproof cap.

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2. Link the waterproofed DB9 connector at one end of the AISG multi-wire cable to the

RET port on the RU bottom, and link the other end to the standard AISG male connector

of the AISG extension cable, as shown in Figure 9-17.

Figure 9-17 Installing an RU AISG multi-wire cable

3. Use an M3 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the posts on both sides of the waterproof DB9

connector to 0.4 N·m (3.54 lbf·in.).

4. Connect the other end of the AISG extension cable to the standard AISG male connector

on the RCU, as shown in Figure 9-18.

Figure 9-18 Installing an RU AISG extension cable

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5. Route the cables according to the instructions in 9.1 Cabling Requirements, and then use

cable ties to bind the cables.

6. Label the installed cables according to the instructions in Attaching an L-Shaped Label.

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9.8 Installing an RU Alarm Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU alarm cable.

Procedure

Step 1 Use an M3 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws on the dustproof cap on the EXT_ALM

port and remove the dustproof cap.

Step 2 Connect the waterproof DB15 connector at one end of the RU alarm cable to the EXT_ALM

port on the RU, as shown in Figure 9-19.

Figure 9-19 Installing an RU alarm cable

Install the waterproof DB15 male connector on the RU alarm cable with caution, preventing the pin

assignment from being damaged.

Step 3 Use an M3 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the posts on both sides of the waterproof DB15

male connector to 0.4 N·m (3.54 lbf·in.).

Step 4 Connect the eight cord end terminals at the other end to external alarm devices.

Use insulating adhesive tapes to wrap cord end terminals that are not in use and fix them at a proper

position based on the onsite situations. This prevents false alarm reporting and equipment damage due to

contact of exposed cables. Figure 9-20 shows the method for handling cord end terminals not in use.

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Figure 9-20 Method for handling cord end terminals that are not in use

Step 5 Route the cables according to the instructions in 9.1 Cabling Requirements, and then use

cable ties to bind the cables.

Step 6 Label the installed cables according to the instructions in Attaching an L-Shaped Label.

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9.9 Opening the Cover Plate of an RU Cabling Cavity

This section describes the procedure for opening the cover plate of an RU cabling cavity.

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 Use an M5 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the three screws on the cover plate of the RU

cabling cavity, and open the cover plate, as shown in Figure 9-21.

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Figure 9-21 Opening the cover plate of the RU cabling cavity

(1) Cover plate

(2) Cabling cavity

(3) Clip

(4) Cable trough for the power

cable

(5) Waterproof

block

(6) Cable trough for the fiber optic

cable

Step 3 Loosen the screws on the clip using an M4 Phillips screwdriver, and open the clip, as shown

Figure 9-22.

Open the clip only for the associated cable.

Figure 9-22 Opening clips

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Step 4 Remove the waterproof block.

Remove only the waterproof blocks for the cables to be installed.

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9.10 Installing an RU Power Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing an RU power cable.

Prerequisites

 A tool-less female connector (pressfit type) is added to the RU power cable on the RU

side. For details, see 12.1 Adding a Tool-Less Female Connector (Pressfit Type) to the

RU Power Cable on the RU Side.

 A connector or OT terminals are added to the RU power cable on the power device side.

For details, see the DBS3900 Installation Guide.

Context

If a power device provided by the customer is used, the recommended specification of the

circuit breaker on this power device is 15 A to 30 A.

There are four types of RU power cables in terms of cross-sectional areas: 3.3 mm2 (0.005 in.2)

(12 AWG) and 5.3 mm2 (0.008 in.2) (10 AWG) complying with North American standards,

and 4 mm2 (0.006 in.2) and 6 mm2 (0.009 in.2) complying with European standards.

Table 9-2 describes the RU power cable.

Table 9-2 RU power cable

Cable

On the RU

Side

On the

Power

Device Side

Pow

er

Devi

ce

Color

RU

power

cable

Tool-less female

connector

(pressfit type)

Tool-less

female

connector

(pressfit type)

EPU

A cable with a black jacket and

two wires inside

 North American standards:

The RTN(+) wire is black and

the RNEG(-) wire is blue.

 European standards: The

RTN(+) wire is brown and the

RNEG(-) wire is blue.

DCD

U-11

B

EPC5

connector

DCD

U-12

B

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Ensure that the RU power cable must be connected to the RU first and then to the power

device. The operations in the reverse sequence may cause component damage or personal

injury.

Procedure

Step 1 Connect the tool-less female connector (pressfit type) at one end of the RU power cable to the

power supply socket on the RU, as shown in Figure 9-23.

Figure 9-23 Installing an RU power cable

Ensure that the exposed shield layer of the power cable is properly tightened using the clip.

Step 2 Connect the connector at the other end of the RU power cable to the corresponding position

on the power device.

 A DCDU-11B/DCDU-12B can supply power to a maximum of six RUs. Ensure that the RU power

cable is connected to one of LOAD0 to LOAD5 ports on the DCDU-11B/DCDU-12B.

 One EPU can supply power to a maximum of six RUs. Ensure that the RU power cable is connected

to one of RU0 to RU5 ports on the EPU.

 When the RU power cable is connected to the EPU, the blue core wire in the tool-less female

connector (pressfit type) is connected to the upper port on the EPU, and the black/brown core wire is

connected to the lower port on the EPU.

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Step 3 Route the cable according to the instructions in 9.1 Cabling Requirements, and then use a

cable tie to bind the cable.

Step 4 Label the installed cable according to the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying Label.

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9.11 Installing a CPRI Fiber Optic Cable

This section describes the procedure for installing a CPRI fiber optic cable.

Prerequisites

Before the installation, single-mode optical modules can be distinguished from multi-mode

optical modules in either of the following ways:

 SM and MM labels on an optical module: SM indicates a single-mode optical module,

and MM indicates a multi-mode optical module.

 Color of the puller on an optical module: Blue indicates a single-mode optical module,

and black or gray indicates a multi-mode optical module.

The optical modules to be installed must match CPRI rates.

Context

 For RU3632, A CPRI fiber optic cable transmits CPRI signals between a BBU and an

RU.

 For RU3832, the CPRI fiber optic cable transmits CPRI signals between a BBU and an

RU or between RUs. When the fiber optic cable is used for connecting RUs, the end

labeled 1A and 1B is connected to the CPRI0 port on the cabling cavity of the

lower-level RU, and the end labeled 2A and 2B is connected to the CPRI1 port on the

cabling cavity of the upper-level RU.

 For details about CPRI fiber optic cable connections, see section "CPRI Cable

Connections" in the BBU3900 Hardware Description or DBS3900 Hardware

Description.

 Following is the procedure for installing a CPRI fiber optic cable between a BBU and an

RU.

Procedure

Step 1 Lower the pullers of two optical modules, insert one optical module into the CPRI0 port on

the RU and the other optical module into the CPRI port on the BBU, and raise the pullers, as

shown in Figure 9-24.

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Figure 9-24 Installing an optical module

The performance of an optical module that is exposed to the air for more than 20 minutes may

be abnormal. Therefore, you must insert an fiber optic cable into an unpacked optical module

within 20 minutes.

Step 2 Connect the end labeled 1A and 1B of the fiber optic cable to the optical module on the RU

side, as shown in Figure 9-25.

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Figure 9-25 Installing a CPRI fiber optic cable

 To avoid any damage to fiber optic cables, the cables connected to the RU must be

installed according to the installation process. For details about the installation process, see

9.3 Installation Process.

Step 3 Connect the end labeled 2A and 2B of the fiber optic cable to the optical module on the BBU

side.

Step 4 Route the cables according to the instructions in 9.1 Cabling Requirements, and then use

cable ties to bind the cables.

Step 5 Label the installed cables according to the instructions in Attaching an L-Shaped Label.

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9.12 Closing the Cover Plate of an RU Cabling Cavity

This section describes the procedure for closing the cover plate of an RU cabling cavity.

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Procedure

Step 1 Close the clips for the installed cables. Use an M4 torque screwdriver to tighten the screws on

each clip to 1.4 N·m (12.39 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 9-26.

Ensure that the exposed shield layer of the power cable is properly tightened using the clip.

Figure 9-26 Closing clips

Step 2 Insert waterproof blocks into vacant cable troughs in the cabling cavity, as shown in Figure

9-27.

Ensure that cables and waterproof blocks are properly inserted into troughs.

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Figure 9-27 Correct placement of waterproof blocks

Step 3 Close the cover plate of the RU cabling cavity. Use an M5 torque screwdriver to partially

tighten the screws on the cover plate in the sequence shown in Figure 9-28. Then tighten the

screws to 2 N·m (17.7 lbf·in.) in the same sequence.

Figure 9-28 Closing the cover plate of an RU cabling cavity

Step 4 Take off the ESD gloves, and pack up all the tools.

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10 Checking the RU Hardware

Installation

After an RU is installed, check the hardware installation.

Table 10-1 provides the checklist for the RU hardware installation.

Table 10-1 Checklist for the RU hardware installation

SN

Item

1

The position for each device conforms to the engineering drawing and meets the

space requirement. Sufficient space is reserved for equipment maintenance.

2

The RU is securely installed.

3

The cover plate is securely installed on the RU cabling cavity.

4

Waterproof blocks are securely installed in vacant cable troughs of the RU

cabling cavity, and the cover plate for the cabling cavity is securely installed. In

addition, vacant RF ports are covered with dustproof caps and the caps are

tightened.

5

There are no connectors or joints on each power cable or PGND cable.

6

The terminals at two ends of each power cable or PGND cable are securely

soldered or crimped.

7

None of power cables and PGND cables can be short-circuited or reversely

connected. In addition, these cables are not damaged or broken.

8

Power cables and PGND cables are separately bound from other cables.

9

The protection grounding of the RU and the surge protection grounding of the

building share one group of ground conductors.

10

The connectors of each signal cable are intact and securely linked, and these

cables are not damaged or broken.

11

Labels are correct, legible, and complete at both ends of each cable, feeder, and

jumper.

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After all the devices are installed, check the power-on status of an RU.

After you unpack an RU, you must power on it within 24 hours. If you power off the RU for

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

Figure 11-1 shows the RU power-on check process.

For details about how to power on an RU, see Powering On an RU. For details about how to power off

an RU, see section "Powering-Off the RU" in RU Maintenance Guide.

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Figure 11-1 RU power-on check process

(a) The normal input voltage of an RU is -48 V DC. The voltage of the external power

supply should range from -36 V DC to -57 V DC.

(b) The RUN indicator on the RU is on for 1s and off for 1s. The ALM indicator is steady

off.

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About This Chapter

This section describes the procedure for adding an easy power receptacle (pressfit type)

connector.

12.1 Adding a Tool-Less Female Connector (Pressfit Type) to the RU Power Cable on the

RU Side

This section describes the procedure for adding a tool-less female connector (pressfit type) to

the RU power cable on the RU side.

12.1 Adding a Tool-Less Female Connector (Pressfit Type)

to the RU Power Cable on the RU Side

This section describes the procedure for adding a tool-less female connector (pressfit type) to

the RU power cable on the RU side.

Context

Figure 12-1 shows the cable diagram on labels.

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Figure 12-1 Cable diagram on labels

(1) Cable diagram on labels

Procedure

Step 1 Determine the length of the power cable for different operations based on the labels, as shown

in Figure 12-2.

Figure 12-2 Determining the length of the power cable

Step 2 Strip the specified length of the sheath off the power cable, as shown in Figure 12-3.

Figure 12-3 Stripping the specified length of sheath

Step 3 Strip a specified length of sheath off each core wire. The length must be consistent with the

length of the notch in the tool-less female connector (pressfit type), as shown in Figure 12-4.

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Figure 12-4 Stripping the sheath off each core wire

Figure 12-5 Matched length

Step 4 Add a tool-less female connector (pressfit type) to two core wires.

1. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver, as shown in Figure 12-6.

Figure 12-6 Tightening screws

2. Connect the blue core wire labeled NEG(-) to the - port and the black/brown core wire

labeled RTN(+) to the + port on the tool-less female connector (pressfit type), and then

tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver, and then use a torque screwdriver to

tighten the M4 screws to 1.4 N·m (12.39 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 12-7.

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Figure 12-7 Adding a tool-less female connector (pressfit type) to two core wires

Step 5 Strip the specified length of the sheath off the power cable to expose the intact shield layer, as

shown in Figure 12-8.

Figure 12-8 Stripping the sheath off the power cable

Each core wire is exposed outside the tool-less female connector (pressfit type) for 1.5 mm

(0.059 [in.]), as shown in Figure 12-9.

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Figure 12-9 Inserting core wires into the tool-less female connector (pressfit type)

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