SJ-20150804150350-004-ZXMW NR8120A&8120D (V2.04.02) Hardware Installation Guide

ZXMW NR8120A/8120D
Digital Microwave Transmission System

Hardware Installation Guide
Version: V2.04.02
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Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason
R1.1 2016-05-30 Added the caution in Installing the IF Cable
R1.0 2015-09-30 First edition
Serial Number: SJ-20150804150350-004
Publishing Date: 2015-09-30 (R1.0)
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Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions.................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 Installation Overview ................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Overview of an Installed NR8120A/8120D ........................................................... 2-1
2.2 Installation Flow ................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Installation Precautions....................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Tool Preparation ................................................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3 IDU Installation.......................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Installing a 19-Inch Portal Frame (Optional) ......................................................... 3-1
3.2 Installing the RCMUA Board ............................................................................... 3-5
3.3 Installing the NR8120A/8120D Inside a 19-Inch Portal Frame ............................... 3-7
Chapter 4 ODU Installation ........................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Adjusting the Polarization Mode of an ODU.......................................................... 4-1
4.2 SRU ODU.......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Integrated Installation ............................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 Separate Installation................................................................................4-11
Chapter 5 Cable Installation ...................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Cable Installation Requirements .......................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Protective Grounding Cable Installation ............................................................... 5-2
5.2.1 Installing the IDU Protective Grounding Cable ............................................ 5-2
5.2.2 Installing the ODU Protective Grounding Cable .......................................... 5-2
5.3 Installing the Power Cable .................................................................................. 5-4
5.4 IF Cable Installation............................................................................................ 5-6
5.4.1 Installing the IF Cable ............................................................................... 5-6
5.4.2 Routing the IF Cable Indoors....................................................................5-11
5.4.3 Grounding the IF Cable .......................................................................... 5-13
5.5 Signal Cable Installation ................................................................................... 5-14
5.5.1 Installing the E1 Cable............................................................................ 5-14
5.5.2 Installing the Ethernet Cable ................................................................... 5-16
5.5.3 Installing the Optical Fiber....................................................................... 5-16
Chapter 6 Installation Check ..................................................................... 6-1

6.1 IDU Installation Check ........................................................................................ 6-1

6.2 ODU Installation Check ...................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Cable Installation Check ..................................................................................... 6-3
Chapter 7 Power-On and Power-Off ......................................................... 7-1

7.1 Power-On Procedure.......................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Power-Off Procedure .......................................................................................... 7-2
Appendix A Appendix ............................................................................... A-1

A.1 Checking IDU Power Supply Grounding .............................................................. A-1
A.2 Waterproofing an Outdoor Connector .................................................................. A-3
A.3 Antenna Pole Installation (Optional) .................................................................... A-6
A.3.1 Installing a Pole on the Roof of a Building.................................................. A-6
A.3.2 Installing a Pole on an Angle Steel Tower .................................................. A-7
A.4 Antenna Adjustment (Optional) ........................................................................... A-9
A.4.1 Adjusting the Polarization Mode of an Antenna .......................................... A-9
A.4.2 Adjusting the Azimuth of an Antenna....................................................... A-12
A.4.3 Adjusting the Downtilt of an Antenna ....................................................... A-13
Glossary .......................................................................................................... I
II

About This Manual
Purpose
This manual provides information about hardware installation of the ZXMW
NR8120A/8120D Digital Microwave Transmission System, including installation of the
Indoor Unit (IDU), Outdoor Units (ODUs), boards, and cables.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for:
l Installation engineers
l Project supervisors
l Maintenance engineers
What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters.
Chapter 1, Safety Instructions Describes the hardware installation specifications

and safety symbols used in this manual.
Chapter 2, Installation Overview Describes the installation flow, precautions, and

tools used for the NR8120A/8120D hardware
installation.
Chapter 3, IDU Installation Describes how to install the IDU of the

NR8120A/8120D system.
Chapter 4, ODU Installation Describes how to install the ODU(s) of the

Chapter 5, Cable Installation Describes how to install the cables of the

Chapter 6, Installation Check Describes the checking process after the

NR8120A/8120D installation is completed.
Chapter 7, Power-On and Power-Off Describes how to power on and power off the
NR8120A/8120D.
Appendix A Describes how to check IDU power supply

Grounding, waterproof handling for outdoor
connectors, antenna pole installation, and
antenna azimuth adjustment.
Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

Typeface Meaning
Italics Variables in commands. It may also refer to other related manuals and documents.
Bold Menus, menu options, function names, input fields, option button names, check
boxes, drop-down lists, dialog box names, window names, parameters, and
commands.
Constant width Text that you type, program codes, filenames, directory names, and function
names.
[] Optional parameters.
{} Mandatory parameters.
| Separates individual parameters in a series of parameters.
Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result

in death or serious injury, equipment damage, or site breakdown.
Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result

in serious injury, equipment damage, or interruption of major services.
Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result

in moderate injury, equipment damage, or interruption of minor services.
Note: provides additional information about a certain topic.
II

Chapter 1
Safety Instructions
For detailed information, refer to Digital Microwave Transmission System Security
Information.
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Chapter 2
Installation Overview
Table of Contents
Overview of an Installed NR8120A/8120D..................................................................2-1
Installation Flow .........................................................................................................2-2
Installation Precautions ..............................................................................................2-3
Tool Preparation .........................................................................................................2-4
2.1 Overview of an Installed NR8120A/8120D

Figure 2-1 shows an installed NR8120A/8120D.
2-1

Figure 2-1 Installed NR8120A/8120D
1. Antenna 3. IDU 5. Antenna pole

2. 19inch portal frame 4. IF cable 6. ODU
2.2 Installation Flow

Figure 2-2 shows the installation flow.
2-2

Chapter 2 Installation Overview
Figure 2-2 Installation Flow
2.3 Installation Precautions

The following should be noted for hardware installation:
l Non-professionals should not install or debug the system unless they are instructed
by professionals on the site.
l Installation personnel must be very careful of personal safety, and avoid accidents
such as electric shocks or personal injury due to falling objects.
l To avoid eye injury caused by laser beams, installation personnel must not directly
look at the cross-section of any optical fiber or the socket of an optical terminal during
the installation of optical fibers.
l Replacing any part or a device might result in unexpected dangers. Therefore,
replacement of any part or a device can be implemented only after authorization is
acquired.
l To ensure your safety, contact ZTE Corporation if you have any question.
Caution!
Strictly follow the method described in A.1 to verify that the power supply of an IDU device
is properly grounded. Otherwise,the power supply may be burnt.
2-3

2.4 Tool Preparation

Prepare installation tools and testing instruments as listed in Table 2-1, and use them in
accordance with the actual requirements.
Table 2-1 Tools and Instruments
Name Example Name Example
Antistatic wrist Antistatic wrist

glove strap
Wire stripper Crimper
Crystal- Wire
connector punchdown
crimper tool
Hex wrench Screwdriver
Spanner Claw hammer
Plier Crowbar
2-4

Chapter 2 Installation Overview
Paper knife Telescope
Pulley Hoisting cable
Hand file Marking pen
Waterproof PVC insulating

cement tape
Tape Sleeve
Multimeter Grounding
resistance
tester
2-5

Compass GPS
Percussion drill Vacuum

cleaner
Horizontal ruler Lubricant -
2-6

Chapter 3
IDU Installation
Table of Contents
Installing a 19-Inch Portal Frame (Optional)................................................................3-1
Installing the RCMUA Board.......................................................................................3-5
Installing the NR8120A/8120D Inside a 19-Inch Portal Frame ....................................3-7
3.1 Installing a 19-Inch Portal Frame (Optional)

This procedure describes how to install a 19-inch portal frame.
Context
The IDU is installed on a 19-inch portal frame.
Figure 3-1 shows the drilling template for installing a 19-inch portal frame.
Figure 3-1 Drilling Template
3-1

Note:
It is recommended to use an M12 drill bit.
Steps
1. Take the portal frame assembly out of the packing box, and remove the bases from
the portal frame assembly, see Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Removing the Bases from the Portal Frame Assembly
1. Base 1 2. Portal frame 3. Base 2
2. Use the M1225 hexagon head bolts, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts to
assemble the portal frame and bases, see Figure 3-3.
Caution!
To ensure the portal frame stability after the IDU is installed, the length of the rear base
part must be larger than the front base part, meaning that the length of part A must be
larger than that of part B, see Figure 3-3.
3-2

Chapter 3 IDU Installation
Figure 3-3 Assembling the Portal Frame and the Bases
1. Grounding nut 3. Nut 6. Spring washer

2. Portal frame 4. Base 7. Hexagon head bolt
component 5. Flat washer
3. Use a percussion drill to drill holes in accordance with the drilling template.
4. Install four M10 expansion bolts into the holes, remove the nuts, spring washers and
flat washers, and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust caused by drilling holes.
5. Put the insulating plates under the base, install the four insulating tubes respectively
between the expansion bolts and the base, and fix the portal frame on the ground, see
Figure 3-4.
Caution!
The portal frame must be fixed on the ground before other components are installed
on the portal frame.
3-3

Figure 3-4 Fixing the Portal Frame
1. Nut 4. Insulating tube 7. Expansion bolt

2. Spring washer 5. Portal frame base (M10100)
3. Flat washer 6. Insulating plate
6. After the portal frame is installed, install the DC Power Distribution 4A (DCPD4A),
which provides power supply for the IDU, see Figure 3-5.
3-4

Figure 3-5 Installing the DCPD4A
End of Steps
3.2 Installing the RCMUA Board

This procedure describes how to install the Radio Core Cross Modem Unit A (RCMUA)
board.
Context
The RCMUA board can be optionally configured with an E1 sub-card and an Intermediate
Frequency (IF) sub-card in accordance with the actual requirement.
When installing the sub-cards, installation personnel must wear the antistatic wrist strap
properly, see Figure 3-6.
3-5

Figure 3-6 Antistatic Wrist Strap
1. Contact
Steps
1. (Optional) Install the E1 sub-card and the IF sub-card, see Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Installing the Sub-Cards
2. Align the RCMUA board with the slots of the shelf, push it into the shelf until it is inserted
into the slots of the backplane, and use screws to secure it on the NR8120A/8120D,
see Figure 3-8.
3-6

Figure 3-8 Installing the RCMUA Board
End of Steps
3.3 Installing the NR8120A/8120D Inside a 19-Inch

Portal Frame
This procedure describes how to install the NR8120A/8120D inside a 19-inch portal frame.
The NR8120A/8120D is designed as to dissipate heat by wind. To ensure efficient heat
dissipation, a sufficient space should be reserved at the wind inlet on the right side of the
chassis and the wind outlet on the left side of the chassis.
Caution!
In case of outdoor cabinet installation, the space between two IDUs must be 1/2 U or larger
to avoid malfunction caused by high temperature.
Before installing the IDU, the air switch for the power cable, for example, DCP6, must be
installed.
3-7

Steps
1. Press the floating nuts to insert them into the screw holes where the NR8120A/8120D
must be installed, see Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Installing Floating Nuts
2. Insert the NR8120A/8120D into the 19-inch portal frame, align the two flanges of the
NR8120A/8120D with the screw holes on the portal frame, and use four screws to
secure it on the portal frame in diagonal sequence, see Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10 Installing the NR8120A/8120D Inside the 19-Inch Portal Frame
End of Steps
3-8

Chapter 4
ODU Installation
In accordance with installation types, the installation of ODUs and antenna falls into two
types: buckle installation and separate installation.
In accordance with the configured amount of ODUs and antenna, the installation of
ODUs and antenna falls into two types: installation with combiner and installation without
combiner.
For ODU installation modes, refer to Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 ODU Installation Modes
ODU Type Installation Mode
SRU/HRU Buckle installation Without combiner
With combiner
Separate installation Without combiner
With combiner
Note:
Antennas whose diameter is larger than or equal to 2.4 m only support the separate
installation mode.
Table of Contents
Adjusting the Polarization Mode of an ODU................................................................4-1
SRU ODU ..................................................................................................................4-4
4.1 Adjusting the Polarization Mode of an ODU

There are two ODU polarization modes: vertical polarization and horizontal polarization.
The polarization direction of an ODU must be the same as that of the antenna.
l Vertical polarization
By default, an ODU is vertically polarized, in other words, the guide hole marked with
V is arranged upwards, see Figure 4-1.
4-1

Figure 4-1 Vertical Polarization
l Horizontal polarization
In this polarization mode, the guide hole marked with H is arranged upwards, see
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 Horizontal Polarization
This procedure describes how to adjust the polarization mode of an ODU. Here, the vertical
polarization adjustment is used as an example.
Steps
1. Remove the guide pin from the guide hole marked with V, see Figure 4-3.
4-2

Chapter 4 ODU Installation
Figure 4-3 Removing the Guide Pin
2. Rotate the ODU 90 clockwise, place the guide hole marked with H upwards, and
install the guide pin on the guide hole marked with H, see Figure 4-4.
4-3

Figure 4-4 Installing the Guide Pin
End of Steps
4.2 SRU ODU

4.2.1 Integrated Installation
4.2.1.1 1+0 Buckle Installation
For installation components and tools used in 1+0 buckle installation, refer to Table 4-2.
4-4

Table 4-2 Installation Components and Tools Used in 1+0 Buckle Installation
Compo- Quantity Graph

nent/Tool
Antenna One
ODU One
Hex wrench One set
Lubricant One -
Prerequisite
The ODU polarization mode is the same as that of the antenna.
4-5

Steps
1. Remove the waveguide diaphragm from the ODU's antenna interface, see Figure 4-5
Figure 4-5 Removing the waveguide diaphragm
2. Put lubricant on the antenna interface of the ODU and the waveguide interface of the
antenna, see Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6 Putting Lubricant
1. ODU antenna interface 3. Antenna waveguide 4. Waterproof rubber ring

2. Lubricant interface
4-6

Caution!
The waterproof rubber ring must be in good condition.
3. Align the antenna interface of the ODU with the feeder source, insert it into the
waveguide interface of the antenna, and verify that the screw hole on the ODU is
aligned with the corresponding screw hole on the antenna, see Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 Installing the ODU
4. Fasten four M6 captive screws about 70% of the screw depth into the screw holes,
and secure the screws one by one in diagonal sequence, see Figure 4-8.
4-7

Figure 4-8 Securing Screws
End of Steps
4.2.1.2 1+1 Buckle Installation

For installation components and tools used in 1+1 buckle installation, refer to Table 4-3.
Table 4-3 Installation Components and Tools Used in 1+1 Buckle Installation

nent/Tool
Antenna One -
4-8


nent/Tool
Combiner One
ODU Two -
Hex wrench One set -
Lubricant One -
Before installing ODUs, installation personnel must verify that the polarization mode of
the combiner is the same as that of the antenna. Figure 4-9 shows how to adjust the
polarization mode of a combiner. Here, the adjustment from horizontal polarization to
vertical polarization is used as an example.
Figure 4-9 Adjusting the Polarization Mode of a Combiner
1. Remove the screws from 3. Install the screws on the

the polarization plate. polarization plate.
2. Rotate the polarization 4. The polarization adjustment
plate 45 clockwise. is completed.
Steps
1. Remove the waveguide diaphragm from the ODU's antenna interface, refer to 4.2.1.1
1+0 Buckle Installation .
4-9

2. Put lubricant on the antenna interface of the ODU, the waveguide interface of the
antenna, and the combiner interfaces, see Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10 Putting Lubricant
1. ODU antenna interface 3. Antenna waveguide 4. Waterproof rubber ring

2. Lubricant interface 5. Combiner interfaces
Caution!
The waterproof rubber ring must in good condition.
3. Install the combiner on the feeder source of the antenna, see Figure 4-11.
Fasten the four captive screws of the combiner about 70% of the screw depth into the
screw holes, and secure the screws one by one in diagonal sequence.
4-10

Figure 4-11 Installing the Combiner
4. Install two ODUs on the two sides of the combiner, see Figure 4-12.
Fasten the four captive screws of each ODU about 70% of the screw depth into the
Figure 4-12 Installing ODUs
End of Steps
4.2.2 Separate Installation

4.2.2.1 1+0 Separate Installation (Single-Polarization)
This procedure uses the single-polarized antenna manufactured by SHENGLU
Corporation as an example to describe how to install an ODU in 1+0 separate installation
mode.
4-11

For installation components and tools used in 1+0 separate installation, refer to Table 4-4.
Table 4-4 Installation Components and Tools Used in 1+0 Separate Installation
Compo- Quan- Graph

nent/Tool tity
Single- One
polarized
antenna
ODU One -
ODU One
installation
bracket
Flexible One
waveguide
Hex wrench One set -
4-12

Compo- Quan- Graph

nent/Tool tity
Adjustable One -
wrench
Screwdriver One set -
Lubricant One -
Flexible - -
waveguide
clamp (for
flexible
waveguide
over 0.6 m)
Steps
1. Install the ODU installation bracket on the pole, see Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13 Installing the ODU Installation Bracket
1. Nut 4. ODU installation

2. Spring washer bracket
3. Flat washer 5. Bolt
1+0 Buckle Installation.
3. Install the ODU on the ODU installation bracket, see Figure 4-14.
4-13

Fasten the four captive screws of the ODU about 70% of the screw depth into the
Figure 4-14 Installing the ODU
4. Install the UDR end of the flexible waveguide on the single-polarized antenna, and
install the PDR end of it on the ODU installation bracket, see Figure 4-15.
4-14

Figure 4-15 Installing the Flexible Waveguide
5. Use flexible waveguide clamps to fix the flexible waveguide.
Note:
Flexible waveguides shorter than 0.6 m need not be fixed. Flexible waveguides longer
than 0.6 m should be fixed by flexible waveguide clamps.
6. Put lubricant on the flexible waveguide surface, and paste labels on the two ends of
the flexible waveguide. The ODU is installed completely in 1+0 separate installation
mode (here, the antenna is single-polarized), see Figure 4-16.
4-15

Figure 4-16 1+0 Separate Installation Completed (Single-Polarized Antenna)
End of Steps
4.2.2.2 1+1 Separate Installation (Single-Polarization)

This procedure uses the single-polarized antenna manufactured by SHENGLU
Corporation as an example to describe how to install ODUs in 1+1 separate installation
mode.
For installation components and tools used in 1+1 separate installation, refer to Table 4-5.
Table 4-5 Installation Components and Tools Used in 1+1 Separate Installation
Component/Tool Quantity
Single-polarized antenna One
Combiner One
ODU Two
ODU installation bracket One
Flexible waveguide One
Hex wrench One set
Adjustable wrench One
Screwdriver One set
Lubricant One
Flexible waveguide clamp (for flexible waveguide -

over 0.6 m)
4-16

Steps
1. Install the ODU installation bracket on the pole.
2. Install the combiner on the ODU installation bracket, see Figure 4-17.
Fasten the four captive screws of the combiner about 70% of the screw depth into the
Figure 4-17 Installing the Combiner
1+0 Buckle Installation.
4. Install the two ODUs on the combiner, see Figure 4-18.
Fasten the four captive screws of the ODU about 70% of the screw depth into the
Figure 4-18 Installing ODUs
4-17

5. Install the UDR end of the flexible waveguide on the single-polarized antenna, and
install the PDR end of it on the ODU installation bracket.
6. Use flexible waveguide clamps to fix the flexible waveguide.
Note:
Flexible waveguides shorter than 0.6 m need not be fixed. Flexible waveguides longer
than 0.6 m should be fixed by flexible waveguide clamps.
7. Put lubricant on the flexible waveguide surface, and paste labels on the two ends of
the flexible waveguide. The ODU is installed completely in 1+1 separate installation
mode (here, the antenna is single-polarized), see Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-19 1+1 Separate Installation Completed (Single-Polarized Antenna)
End of Steps
4-18

Chapter 5
Cable Installation
Table of Contents
Cable Installation Requirements .................................................................................5-1
Protective Grounding Cable Installation......................................................................5-2
Installing the Power Cable..........................................................................................5-4
IF Cable Installation....................................................................................................5-6
Signal Cable Installation ...........................................................................................5-14
5.1 Cable Installation Requirements

The following lists the cable installation requirements:
l In the equipment room where support and static floor are installed, all cables can be
routed in downward cabling mode, that is, cables are routed from the in-between floor
or a cable trough. If cables are routed in upward cabling mode, a cable rack must be
paved above the cabinet, and cables are routed through the cable rack.
l The cable layout position must be designed in advance, and all cables must be in
good condition and routed in order.
l External cables include the power cable, tail fiber, trunk cable, and other signal cables.
Cables in the cable rack must be bundled by category, and cannot be crossed. The
cables must be fixed by cable ties, with a spacing of 20 cm between each other.
l Cable bendings must be smooth and round, and the minimum bending radius is not
less than 60 mm.
l Cables must be bundled tidily and straightly, with appropriate tension and even
spacing between cable ties. The surplus cable part must be cut off, leaving no sharp
edge.
l Cables routed in a cable trough can be loose, but must be straight and not crossed,
and the cables cannot go beyond the cable trough. Cables must be bundled at the
cable trough's entry/exit and where cables are bent.
l The trunk cables that are routed from the cabinet to the relay rack cannot be pulled
tightly, and the extra cables should not be cut off. Cables routed in a cable trough or
on the raised floor must be bundled separately, and must be straight and not crossed.
After being routed, the cables must be tidy and in good condition, and sufficient margin
should be reserved as required.
l Cables must be pasted with labels, including project user cable label, IF cable label,
fiber cable label, and power cable label. A label is pasted 2 cm from the cable end. It
specifies the direction of the two ends of the cable: cabinet No. + board No. + socket
No.
l The cable routing must facilitate maintenance and future expansion.
5-1

5.2 Protective Grounding Cable Installation

5.2.1 Installing the IDU Protective Grounding Cable
This procedure describes how to install the IDU protective grounding cable.
The cross-sectional area of the IDU protective grounding cable is 10 mm2.
The two terminals of the IDU protective grounding cable are made upon delivery.
Steps
1. Connect one end of the protective cable to the NR8120A/8120D's grounding point,
which is on the left of the NR8120A/8120D front, and connect the other end of the
protective grounding cable to the 19-inch portal frame's grounding point, see Figure
5-1.
Figure 5-1 Connecting the IDU Protective Grounding Cable
2. Bind the cable.

End of Steps
5.2.2 Installing the ODU Protective Grounding Cable

This procedure describes how to install the ODU protective grounding cable.
5-2

Chapter 5 Cable Installation
The cross-sectional area of the ODU protective grounding cable is 16 mm2.

The length of the ODU protective grounding cable is not fixed upon delivery. Installation
personnel should make the terminals at the two ends in accordance with the actual
condition.
Steps
1. In accordance with the distance to the grounding point, cut the protective grounding
cable and crimp the terminals.
2. Fix one terminal of the grounding cable on the grounding screw of the ODU, see Figure
5-2.
Note:
Here, the ODU (1338 GHz) is used as an example to describe how to install the ODU
protective grounding cable.
Figure 5-2 Connecting the ODU (13-38 GHz) Protective Grounding Cable
1. Grounding screw 2. Grounding cable

(ground)
3. Connect the other end of the protective grounding cable to the grounding busbar of
the metal tower.
a. Before connecting the grounding busbar, remove the antirust paint and the
oxidization layer from the grounding point.
b. After the connection is completed, perform antirust handling for the grounding
point.
5-3

Caution!
The grounding cable cannot be twisted.
End of Steps
5.3 Installing the Power Cable

This procedure describes how to install the power cable.
Context
Figure 5-3 shows the external view of the power cable.
Figure 5-3 Power Cable
1. AMP connecting terminal 2. Blue 2.5 mm2 cable 3. Black 2.5 mm2 cable
(7.8 mm between the (connecting to the -48 (connecting to -48 V GND)
positive terminal and the V power supply)
negative terminal)
End A of the power cable is connected to the RPUB board of the NR8120A/8120D
while end B of the power cable is connected to the power box. Figure 5-4 illustrates the
procedure of making the round bare terminal of end B of the power cable.
Figure 5-4 Making the Round Bare Terminal at End B of the Power Cable
5-4

Caution!
When making the terminal, installation personnel should crimp the interface firmly, insert
the bare wires into heat-shrinkable tubes respectively, and verify that the bare wires and
the interface are covered.
Prerequisite
l The IDU protective grounding cable is installed.
l The power switch on the power box that connects the power supply of the IDU is
turned off.
Steps
1. Connect end A of the power cable to the RPUB board of the NR8120A/8120D, see
Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5 Installing End A of the Power Cable
2. Install end B (with the round bare terminal) of the power cable on the DCPD4A, see
Figure 5-6.
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Figure 5-6 Installing End B of the Power Cable
3. Bind the power cable.

4. Paste engineering labels at the two ends of the power cable.
End of Steps
5.4 IF Cable Installation

5.4.1 Installing the IF Cable
This procedure describes how to install the Intermediate Frequency (IF) cable.
Context
The IF cable connects the IF interface of the RCMUA board of the NR8120A/8120D to the
IF interface of an ODU.
Note:
In an area with frequent thunder and lightning, you are recommended to install a lightning
arrester on the IDU IF interface. One end of the IF jumper should be connected to the IDU
IF interface and the other end should be connected to one end of the lightning arrester.
The other end of the lightning arrester should be connected to the IF cable.
Figure 5-7 illustrates the process of making an IF cable.
5-6

Figure 5-7 Making an IF Cable (Straight Connector)
After an IF cable is made, installation personnel must test the IF cable. Figure 5-8 illustrates
the test procedure.
5-7

Figure 5-8 Testing the IF Cable
Note:
The IF cable connector connected to the IF interface of the RCMUA board is a bending
connector. The making method of the bending connector is the same as that of the straight
connector.
5-8

Caution!
l The maximum IF cable (5D-FB types) length between IDU and ODU is 150 meters
(RG-8U IF cable is 300 meters, The RG-8U is recommended for 2048 QAM and upper
modulation).
l To protect the N-type connector, installation personnel can only use hands or torque
spanners to fasten the N-type connector. The N-type connector can be a straight
connector or a bending connector.
l To protect the IF cable's N-type connectors and the ODU's IF interface, it is prohibited
to use the IF cable's N-type connectors or the ODU's IF interface as a fulcrum when
routing or bending the IF cable.
Steps
1. In accordance with the designed distance between the IDU and an ODU, cut the IF
cable with a margin from three meters to five meters.
2. Make the connectors of the IF cable. After the connectors are made, take appropriate
protection measures to protect the connectors from being damaged during the hoisting
or routing process.
3. Paste temporary labels at the two ends of the IF cable.
4. Route the IF cable.
a. Route the IF cable vertically along a metal tower or a cable tray, and bind it every
1.0 m to 1.5 m.
Caution!
The two bending ends of the IF cable should also be fixed.
b. Route the IF cable indoors. For operation details, refer to 5.4.2 Routing the IF
Cable Indoors.
c. Bind the margin of the IF cable, which is about 3-5 m, below the metal tower, see
Figure 5-9.
5-9

Figure 5-9 Binding the Reserved IF Cable
5. Ground the IF cable. For operation details, refer to 5.4.3 Grounding the IF Cable.
6. Connect one end of the IF cable to the IF interface of the RCMUA board of the
NR8120A/8120D, and fasten it, see Figure 5-10.
Figure 5-10 Connecting the IF Cable (at the IDU)
7. Connect the other end of the IF cable to the IF interface of the ODU, and fasten it, see
Figure 5-11.
5-10

Figure 5-11 Connecting the IF Cable (at the ODU)
8. Waterproof the interfaces of the ODU and IF cable. For operation details
End of Steps
5.4.2 Routing the IF Cable Indoors

This procedure describes how to route the IF cable indoors.
When routing the IF cable indoors, installation personnel should take waterproof measures
in accordance with the actual condition.
Steps
1. Unscrew the fastening hoop iron of the feeder window to a proper position, and pull
out the hermetic cover of the small hole through which the IF cable passes through.
2. Perform the proper operation in accordance with the actual condition.
If... Then...
The IF cable is higher than the lower edge of the feeder Perform a..
window
The IF cable is lower than the lower edge of the feeder Perform b..
window
a. Before the IF cable is led into the equipment room, if the IF cable is higher than the
lower edge of the feeder window, make a waterproof bend at the outdoor feeder
window, and ensure that the lowest point of the IF cable must be 10 cm to 15 cm
lower than the lower edge of the feeder window. After the IF cable is led to the
correct position inside the equipment room, fasten the hoop iron, see Figure 5-12.
5-11

Figure 5-12 Routing the IF Cable Indoors Vertically
1. Feeder window
b. Before the IF cable is led into the equipment room, if the IF cable is lower than the
lower edge of the feeder window, there is no need to make the water bend, see
Figure 5-13.
Figure 5-13 Routing the IF Cable Indoors Horizontally
1. Feeder window
3. Test the IF cable.
5-12

4. After the IF cable test is passed, waterproof the feeder window.

End of Steps
5.4.3 Grounding the IF Cable

This procedure describes the IF cable grounding requirements and how to ground the IF
cable.
Context
l If the antenna is installed on a metal tower, the down-lead of the grounding clip must
be routed downwards along the metal tower.
l If the antenna is installed on the roof of a building, the down-lead of the grounding clip
must be routed towards the lightning protection net on the building roof.
l The following describes the antenna grounding requirements:
If the antenna is installed on the metal tower, the IF cable should be grounded at
a point about 1-2 m below the ODU, and then be grounded at a point 1.5 m before
the bent part where the cable is routed downwards along the tower. Before the
IF cable is led into the equipment room, the cable must also be grounded at a
grounding point.
If the IF cable is shorter than 20 m, it must be grounded at the first two grounding
points, as mentioned above.
If the IF cable is longer than 20 m but shorter than 60 m, it must be grounded at
the three grounding points, as mentioned above.
If the IF cable is longer than 60 m, an additional grounding point must be made

for every additional 20 m IF cable.
Steps
1. Select a proper position to install the grounding clip, and cut the IF cable sheath
in accordance with the grounding clip size. Figure 5-14 shows the structure of the
grounding clip.
Caution!
The outer conductor of the IF cable must be well grounded where the grounding clip
is installed.
After the grounding clip is installed, the outer corrugated conductor of the IF cable
must be sealed completely, without water leakage or air leakage.
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Figure 5-14 Grounding Clip Structure
1. Grounding terminal 4. Grounding cable 6. Copper sheet of the

2. Grounding cable clamp spring grounding cable
3. IF cable 5. Outer copper wire of
the IF cable
2. Route the down-lead of the grounding clip connected by the IF cable towards the
grounding network, and verify that the included angle between the grounding cable
and the IF cable must be not more than 15.
3. Waterproof and seal the connection part between the grounding clip and the IF cable
in "1+3+3" mode, which involves one layer of PVC insulating tape, three layers of
waterproof cement, and three layers of insulating tape.
End of Steps
5.5 Signal Cable Installation

5.5.1 Installing the E1 Cable
This procedure describes how to install the E1 cable.
Context
The E1 cable connects the E1 sub-card of the NR8120A/8120D to relevant devices, which
include the Input & Output (IO) transit board or Digital Distribution Frame (DDF). The E1
cable transmits E1 signals.
For a description of the E1 cable types, refer to Table 5-1.
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Table 5-1 E1 Cable Types
Cable Type Image
16-channel 75
E1 cable
16-channel 120
E1 cable
Steps
1. Paste labels at the two ends of the E1 cable.
2. Reserve sufficient length for the E1 cable, route the E1 cable, and bind it along a
cabling ladder and a cable tray.
3. Insert the E1 cable into the E1 jack of the E1 sub-card, and fasten the screws, see
Figure 5-15.
Figure 5-15 Connecting the E1 Cable
5-15

4. Connect the other end of the E1 cable to the DDF.

End of Steps
5.5.2 Installing the Ethernet Cable

This procedure describes how to install the Ethernet cable.
The Ethernet cable connects the Ethernet port of the NR8120A/8120D to an Ethernet
device. It transmits Ethernet port signals.
Steps
1. Paste labels at the two ends of the Ethernet cable.
2. Reserve sufficient length for the Ethernet cable, route the cable and bind it along a
cabling ladder and a cable tray.
3. Insert the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the NR8120A/8120D tightly, and
connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the corresponding device, see Figure
5-16.
Figure 5-16 Connecting the Ethernet Cable
End of Steps
5.5.3 Installing the Optical Fiber

This procedure describes how to install the optical fiber.
The optical fiber is used to physically connect the Ethernet service optical interface.
Steps
1. Select an optical fiber of a proper length, and paste labels at the two ends of it.
5-16

2. Insert the optical module into the fiber interface of the NR8120A/8120D, see Figure
5-17.
Figure 5-17 Inserting the Optical Module
3. Insert one end of the optical fiber into the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) optical
module of the NR8120A/8120D, see Figure 5-18.
Figure 5-18 Connecting the Optical Fiber
4. Route the optical fiber towards the left side, bind it, and fix the leftmost part on the
cable tray of the portal frame.
5-17

Note:
Because the fiber tail is comparatively long, the bending radius of the optical fiber
is normally 30 mm. Therefore, if the optical fiber is installed inside a cabinet, the
distance between the panel and the cabinet door must be at least 100 mm. If the
NR8120A/8120D is mounted on the wall or installed inside a 19-inch portal frame, a
sufficient space must be reserved for the fiber installation.
End of Steps
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Chapter 6
Installation Check
Table of Contents
IDU Installation Check ................................................................................................6-1
ODU Installation Check ..............................................................................................6-2
Cable Installation Check.............................................................................................6-3
6.1 IDU Installation Check

This check involves IDU installation check and cabinet installation check.
Table 6-1 Check Items for Cabinet Installation and IDU Installation
Item Requirement
1 The cabinet installation position satisfies the engineering design requirement.
2 The cabinet is installed stably and reliably, satisfying the shockproof requirement in the
engineer design.
3 Screws between the installation bracket and the ground and screws between the installation
bracket and the cabinet are installed properly and tightly. The insulation washer, flat washer,
spring washer, and nut (bolt) are installed in the correct sequence, and installation holes
on the bracket are well aligned with the expansion bolts.
4 The cabinet is insulated from the installation bracket. The customer's self-made base
satisfies the customer's requirement.
5 The cabinet's structural accessories are installed properly.
6 The cabinet's active accessories are in good condition.
7 The connecting bolts of the cabinet are installed properly. The flat washer and spring
washer are installed in the correct sequence.
8 The verticality deviation of the cabinet must be less than 3 mm.
9 Each row of cabinets along the main walkway must be aligned in a straight line, with an
error of less than 5 mm.
10 Cabinets in a row must be aligned in a compact and tidy arrangement.
11 Components of the cabinet must be in good condition, without problems such as lacquer
flaked off, damage, and smear on shells.
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Item Requirement
12 All cable entries and exits of the cabinet must be closed, with a gap not larger than 1.8
cm. Entries and exits using the cloth bag must be bundled tightly. Exits using plastic part
must be cut in an appropriate size. Insulating and fire-resistant materials can be used
for reliable sealing.
13 There are no sundries, such as redundant cable ties and screws, inside the cabinet, at
the cabinet bottom and on the cabinet top.
14 The cabinet row labels and column labels must be pasted cleanly and tidily. If the cabinet
has a dashed label frame, then paste the label inside the frame.
15 Gaps around the cabinet and between floors must be filled up. There are no sundries, such
as cut cable ties and screws, on the floor.
16 The equipment room must be clean and tidy. Sundries, such as waste packing boxes, must
be cleaned up. Alternate parts for installation must be piled tidily.
17 The IDU installation position satisfies the engineering design requirement.
18 The IDU is installed stably and reliably.
19 Boards can be easily inserted and extracted. After a board is inserted into the cabinet,
screws on the board's panel must be fastened tightly.
20 All idle slots of the IDU must be installed with dummy panels.
6.2 ODU Installation Check

This check involves installation check for ODU, antenna, combiner, and
separate-installation components.
Table 6-2 Check Items for Installation of Antenna, Combiner, and ODU
Item Requirement
1 The antenna installation position satisfies the engineering design requirement.
2 The antenna is installed with correct orientation, that is, the side with larger area faces
upwards while the side with smaller area faces downwards.
3 The logos on the antenna and combiner face upwards.
4 The antenna bracket is firmly connected to the pole, satisfying the windproof requirement.
5 The four screws of the ODU are fastened tightly.
6 The four screws of the combiner are fastened tightly.
7 The antenna, combiner, and ODU are within the lightning rod's protection range. The
protection angle of the antenna's lightning rod must be less than 45. In areas with high
mountains or frequent thunderstorm, the protection angle must be less than 30.
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Chapter 6 Installation Check
Table 6-3 Check Items for Installation of Separate-Installation Components
Item Requirement
1 The ODU adapter installation position satisfies the engineering design requirement.
2 The ODU adapter is firmly connected to the pole, satisfying the windproof requirement.
3 The four buckles of the antenna adapter are fastened on the antenna tightly.
4 The flexible waveguide's flange interface is connected to the ODU adapter and antenna
adapter (or the antenna) firmly and reliably.
5 The flexible waveguide's bending radius is within allowed range, and the bending angle
does not exceed 90.
6 The separate-installation components are within the lightning rod's protection range. The
protection angle of the antenna's lightning rod must be less than 45. In areas with high
mountains or frequent thunderstorm, the protection angle must be less than 30.
6.3 Cable Installation Check

This check involves installation check for IDU cables, ODU cables, and the cabinet's power
cable and grounding cable.
Table 6-4 Check Items for IDU Cable Installation
Item Requirement
1 The cable layout satisfies the engineering design requirement, facilitating maintenance
and capacity expansion.
2 The cable is not damaged, broken, or concatenated.
3 Each core of the cable has passed the continuity test.
4 The cable cannot be routed on the heat dissipation net of the cabinet.
5 Cables must be bundled and laid tidily, with even interval between cable ties. The surplus
cable part is cut off, leaving no sharp edge.
6 The signal cable is properly routed inside the cabinet.
7 The cable layout outside of the cabinet must satisfy the following requirements:
l Cables are straight and tidy, without any crossing.
l If cable trough is used, the cable must be routed not beyond the trough.
l If cabling ladder is used, the cable must be fixed on the ladder's beam and bundled
tidily. If the distance between cabling rack and cabinet top is larger than 0.8 m, the
cabling ladder is laid above the cabinet to reduce the gravity due to the cable's weight.
l If the cable is overlapped under the floor, the maximum height cannot exceed 3/4 of
the net height below the antistatic floor.
8 If the sheath of the cable part outside of cable rack needs be stripped, make sure that
the stripping is tidy.
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Item Requirement
9 When laying tail fiber outside of the cabinet, add protection tube or cable trough to protect it.
10 The protection tube of tail fiber must enter the cabinet inside, and the tube must be bundled
and fixed.
11 The protection tube of tail fiber must be cut smoothly and wrapped with insulating tape
to prevent cut injury.
12 The tail fiber must not be bundled too tightly, normally, the tail fiber can move within the
cable tie.
13 After the tail fiber is routed, it is prohibit to put other cable or object on it.
14 If the tail fiber inside the cabinet is too long, wind it tidily in the fiber box or wind it to be a
circle with a diameter large than 8 cm and fix it.
15 The tail fiber's connection point must be clean. Use the protection cap to protect unused
fiber connectors and fiber interfaces on a board.
16 The cable's bending must be smooth and round, with a large bending radius.
17 The signal cable's label is filled correctly and pasted reliably. All labels are pasted tidily and
in the same direction. It is recommended to paste the label 2 cm from the connector. Labels
can be made in accordance with the customer's requirement.
18 Power cable, grounding cable, and signal cable must be laid separately.
19 The IDU protective grounding cable is connected properly.
20 The signal cable used for capacity expansion must be bundled and fixed to the reserved
position inside the cabinet to be expanded, to facilitate future capacity expansion.
21 Unused cable connectors are protected by protection caps.
Table 6-5 Check Items for ODU Cable Installation
Item Requirement
1 Waterproof and sealing handling must be performed for all outdoor connectors and
grounding clips in accordance with the specification.
2 The IF cable connectors are made in accordance with the specification, without any
loosening.
3 The IF cable is not folded or twisted, and the shielding layer is not bare.
4 After the IF cable is led out of ODU, make the waterproof bend for it.
5 Before the IF cable is led into the feeder window, make the waterproof bend for it and
make it grounded.
6 The minimum bending radius of the IF cable must be larger than 30 cm.
7 IF cables cannot be crossed or overlapped, and must be laid tidily.
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Chapter 6 Installation Check
Item Requirement
8 When bundling IF cable along cabling ladder or cable rack, verify that the distance between
two cable ties is about 1 m.
9 When cutting the bundled cable, remain a certain margin.
10 Paste labels for bundled IF cables in accordance with the specification. All labels are
pasted neatly and tidily, and in the same direction.
11 Wind the surplus IF cable to be a circle with a diameter not less than 60 cm, and bundle it
on the pole or iron tower.
12 The IF cable's grounding point should satisfy the specification.
13 The IF cable cannot bend within the range of 0.5 m between the upper grounding clip and
the lower grounding clip.
14 The grounding lead's direction must be from top to bottom, and the angle between it and
the IF cable is less than 15.
15 The ODU grounding cable is connected properly.
Table 6-6 Check Items for Installation of Power Cable and Grounding Cable
Item Requirement
1 The cabinet's power cable and grounding cable are routed in accordance with the
engineering design requirement, facilitating maintenance and capacity expansion.
2 The cabinet's power cable and grounding cable are connected properly.
3 The cross-sectional area of the cabinet's power cable and grounding cable satisfy the
equipment's power supply requirement.
4 The power cable and the grounding cable must use integrated copper wire, without any tie
in the middle of the cable.
5 When the cabinet's power cable and grounding cable are connected to the primary power
supply, copper grounding bar, or head cabinet of each row, cut the surplus cable.
6 Outside the cabinet, power cable, grounding cable, and signal cable are routed separately,
with a distance of 3 cm between each other.
7 The cabinet's power cable (-48 V) uses blue cable, the working grounding cable uses
black cable or red cable, and the PGND protective grounding cable uses yellow/green
cable or yellow cable.
8 The cabinet's power cable and grounding cable must be routed straightly and bundled tidily.
9 The bending of the cabinet's power cable and grounding cable must be smooth and round.
10 When crimping the cabinet's power cable and grounding cable to the cabling lug, perform
welding or crimping to fix them.
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Item Requirement
11 The cabling lug's handle and bare cable of the cabinet's power cable and grounding cable
must be wrapped by tube or insulating tape. Make sure that there is no bare copper wire at
the cabling lug and terminal, and the flat washer and spring washer are installed correctly.
12 Inside the cabinet, all devices that have metal shell must be grounded correctly and
connected reliably.
13 The cabinet door's grounding cable is connected correctly and reliably.
14 Labels of the cabinet's power cable and grounding cable are filled correctly, pasted tidily,
and all labels are in the same direction. It is recommended to paste the label 2 cm from the
connector. Labels can be made in accordance with the customer's requirement. The power
switch of the head cabinet of each row is marked clearly.
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Chapter 7
Power-On and Power-Off
Table of Contents
Power-On Procedure..................................................................................................7-1
Power-Off Procedure..................................................................................................7-2
7.1 Power-On Procedure

This section introduce the procedure of powering on the equipment.
Prerequisite
l The power cable and the grounding cable of the IDU are connected properly.
l The power supply of the IDU is turned off.
Steps
1. Power on the equipment.Figure 7-1 shows the IDU power-on procedure.
Figure 7-1 IDU Power-On Procedure
7-1

Caution!
After the equipment is installed, it must be powered on within one month.
End of Steps
7.2 Power-Off Procedure

This section introduce the procedure of powering off the equipment.
Steps
1. Power off the equipment.Figure 7-2 shows the IDU power-off procedure.
Figure 7-2 IDU Power-OFF Procedure
End of Steps
7-2

Appendix A
Appendix
Table of Contents
Checking IDU Power Supply Grounding ................................................................. A-1
Waterproofing an Outdoor Connector ..................................................................... A-3
Antenna Pole Installation (Optional)........................................................................ A-6
Antenna Adjustment (Optional) ............................................................................... A-9
A.1 Checking IDU Power Supply Grounding
Caution!
If the power supply of an IDU device is incorrectly grounded, the power supply will be burnt.
You must follow the method described in this manual to verify that the power supply of an
IDU device is properly grounded.
Figure A-1 shows how the power of an IDU device is supplied.
A-1

Figure A-1 Grounding
Note:
In Figure A-1, the IDU device is used as an example. Your actual device may be different.
Prerequisites
Before checking IDU power supply grounding, verify the following:
l The IDU device is installed completely.
l The IDU cabinet is grounded properly.
l The IDU device is connected to the power supply properly.
l The air circuit breaker of the power supply cable is in off state.
A-2

Appendix A Appendix
Steps
Perform the following steps to determine whether the IDU device power supply is properly
grounded.
1. Check whether the multimeter operates properly.
Use the red and black probes to form a short circuit to check whether the multimeter
operates properly. If a resistance of 0 ohms is displayed, it indicates that the multimeter
operates properly. Otherwise, check or replace the multimeter.
2. Check the resistance between the IDU device power cable and the Protective Earth
(PE).
Use a probe of the multimeter to touch point 1 in the power cable core corresponding to
the 48V GND of the IDU power supply board. Use the other probe to touch the shared
grounding busbar of the cabinet where the IDU device is located. If a resistance of
less than 10 ohms is displayed, it indicates that the power supply is grounded properly.
Otherwise, check the grounding connection.
3. Check the resistance between the power cable core of the IDU device and the PE.
Use a probe of the multimeter to touch point 2 in the power cable core corresponding
to the 48V of the IDU power supply board. Use the other probe to touch the shared
grounding busbar of the cabinet where the IDU device is located. If a resistance of over
1000 ohms is displayed, it indicates that the power supply core is grounded properly.
Otherwise, check the 48V and 48V GND cable connections. One cable cannot be
connected to the terminal of another cable.
A.2 Waterproofing an Outdoor Connector

This procedure describes how to waterproof an outdoor connector, and uses the IF cable
connector that connects an ODU as an example.
Context
The waterproof handling for an outdoor connector is often described as the "1+3+3" mode.
In other words, the connector is wrapped with one layer of PVC insulating tape, three layers
of waterproof cement, and three layers of PVC insulating tape.
The waterproof handling tapes are wrapped on the connector until 3-5 cm below it.
Steps
1. Insert the IF cable into the ODU and fasten the cable, see Figure A-2.
A-3

Figure A-2 Fixing the IF Cable
2. Wrap the connector with one layer of PVC insulating tape from bottom to top, see
Figure A-3.
Figure A-3 Wrapping One Layer of PVC Insulating Tape
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Appendix A Appendix
3. Wrap the connector with three layers of waterproof cement in the following manner:
from bottom to top, from top to bottom, and from bottom to top, see Figure A-4.
Figure A-4 Wrapping Three Layers of Waterproof Cement
4. Wrap three layers of PVC insulating tape in the following manner: from bottom to top,
from top to bottom, and from bottom to top, see Figure A-5.
Figure A-5 Wrapping Three Layers of PVC Insulating Tape
5. Use anti-ultraviolet cable ties to bind the two ends of the tape tightly, see Figure A-6.
Figure A-6 Cable Ties
1. Anti-ultraviolet cable
tie
End of Steps
A-5

A.3 Antenna Pole Installation (Optional)

Poles are used to fix antennas. Before installing an antenna on a pole, installation
personnel must connect the pole to or fixed the pole on an object with certain strength,
such as a metal tower or cement wall.
This section describes how to install a pole in two scenarios:
l on a metal tower
l on the roof of a building
Caution!
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 16m between the
radiator & your body.
A.3.1 Installing a Pole on the Roof of a Building

This procedure describes how to install a pole on the roof of a building.
Steps
1. Assemble the pole installation components, see Figure A-7.
A-6

Appendix A Appendix
Figure A-7 Assembling the Pole Installation Components
1. Bolt 3. Spring washer

2. Flat washer 4. Nut
2. Use expansion bolts to install the main body of the pole on the roof, and fix the three
feet of the pole on the roof.
End of Steps
A.3.2 Installing a Pole on an Angle Steel Tower

This procedure describes how to install a pole on an angle steel tower.
Steps
1. Install a flat washer, a spring washer, and a nut on one end of the straight bolt, see
Figure A-8.
A-7

Figure A-8 Assembling the Straight Bolt
2. Hoist the pole to the height and position in accordance with the design.
3. Install the pole on the angle steel tower, see Figure A-9.
A-8

Appendix A Appendix
Figure A-9 Installing the Pole on the Angle Steel Tower
1. Assembled straight 3. Angle steel on the 6. Nut

bolt angle steel tower
2. Pole installation 4. Flat washer
component 5. Spring washer
End of Steps
A.4 Antenna Adjustment (Optional)

A.4.1 Adjusting the Polarization Mode of an Antenna
This procedure describes how to adjust the polarization mode of an antenna.
A-9

Context
A feeder source supports two polarization modes:
l Vertical polarization (see Figure A-10)
The polarization arrow on the feeder source is aligned with the mark "V" on the
antenna.
Figure A-10 Vertical Polarization
1. Alignment pin of the 2. Polarization mark 3. Screw

feeder source arrow 4. Feeder source
l Horizontal polarization (see Figure A-11)

The polarization arrow on the feeder source is aligned with the mark "H" on the
antenna.
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Appendix A Appendix
Figure A-11 Horizontal Polarization
Steps
1. Loosen the four screws on the feeder source.
2. Rotate the feeder source 90 clockwise, see Figure A-12.
Figure A-12 Adjusting Vertical Polarization to Horizontal Polarization
3. Fasten the four screws on the feeder source.
Note:
The horizontal polarization adjustment uses the same method as the vertical
polarization adjustment. Users can perform adjustment in accordance with the actual
requirement.
End of Steps
A-11

A.4.2 Adjusting the Azimuth of an Antenna

This procedure describes how to adjust the azimuth of an antenna.
Context
l The range of antenna azimuth fine adjustment is 15.
l If the fine adjustment range is not big enough, users can change the position of the
anti-falling angle steel and continue the adjustment. The U-type clamp must be used
to fix the bracket in adjusting the anti-falling angle steel position.
l Figure A-13 and Figure A-14 show the installation components that must be adjusted
during antenna azimuth adjustment.
Figure A-13 Antenna Adjustment Installation Components
1. Azimuth fine-adjustm 3. Bracket-connection 5. U-type clamp

ent bolt bolt
2. Fine-adjustment bolt 4. Nut on the U-type
and nut clamp
Figure A-14 Reinforcing Pole
1. Azimuth fixing screw 2. Reinforcing pole
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Appendix A Appendix
Steps
1. Perform a coarse adjustment of the antenna azimuth.
a. Disassemble the azimuth fine-adjustment bolt and the bracket-connection bolt.
b. Loosen the nut on the U-type clamp and the fixing screw above the reinforcing
pole.
c. Use hand to push the antenna or reinforcing pole gently, and adjust the antenna
azimuth around the pole.
Warning!
During the adjustment, be very careful not to make the clamp fall from the
anti-falling angle steel lest any accident might occur.
2. In accordance with the circuit design, determine the antenna azimuth through
visualization or a compass, and adjust the antenna azimuth.
3. After the adjustment is completed, fasten all components that are loosened.
4. Assemble the azimuth fine-adjustment bolt and the bracket-connection bolt.

End of Steps
A.4.3 Adjusting the Downtilt of an Antenna

This procedure describes how to adjust the downtilt of an antenna.
Context
l The range of antenna downtilt fine adjustment is 10.
l Figure A-15 shows the installation components that must be adjusted during antenna
downtilt adjustment.
A-13

Figure A-15 Antenna Downtilt Adjustment Components
1. Downtilt fine-adjustme 2. Downtilt fine-adjustme 3. Downtilt fixing bolts

nt screw nt nut
Steps
1. Loosen the downtilt fixing bolts.
2. Rotate the downtilt fine-adjustment nut on the downtilt fine-adjustment screw.
3. Adjust the antenna downtilt, and fasten the downtilt fine-adjustment nut tightly.
End of Steps
A-14

Glossary
DCPD
- DC Power Distribution
DDF
- Digital Distribution Frame
GPS
- Global Positioning System
IDU
- Indoor Unit
IF
- intermediate Frequency
IO
- Input & Output
ODU
- Outdoor Unit
RCMUA
- Radio Core Cross Modem Unit A
RPUB
- Radio Power Unit B
SFP
- Small Form-Factor Pluggable
SRU
- Split Radio Unit

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ZXMW NR8120A/8120D

Digital Microwave Transmission System

Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.1 2016-05-30 Added the caution in Installing the IF Cable

R1.0 2015-09-30 First edition

Serial Number: SJ-20150804150350-004

Publishing Date: 2015-09-30 (R1.0)

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Chapter 3 IDU Installation.......................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 ODU Installation ........................................................................ 4-1

Chapter 5 Cable Installation ...................................................................... 5-1

Chapter 6 Installation Check ..................................................................... 6-1

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Chapter 7 Power-On and Power-Off ......................................................... 7-1

Appendix A Appendix ............................................................................... A-1

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What Is in This Manual

Chapter 1, Safety Instructions Describes the hardware installation specifications

Chapter 2, Installation Overview Describes the installation flow, precautions, and

Chapter 3, IDU Installation Describes how to install the IDU of the

Chapter 4, ODU Installation Describes how to install the ODU(s) of the

Chapter 5, Cable Installation Describes how to install the cables of the

Chapter 6, Installation Check Describes the checking process after the

Appendix A Describes how to check IDU power supply

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| Separates individual parameters in a series of parameters.

Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result

Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result

Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result

Note: provides additional information about a certain topic.

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2.1 Overview of an Installed NR8120A/8120D

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Figure 2-1 Installed NR8120A/8120D

1. Antenna 3. IDU 5. Antenna pole

2.2 Installation Flow

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Figure 2-2 Installation Flow

2.3 Installation Precautions

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2.4 Tool Preparation

Table 2-1 Tools and Instruments

Name Example Name Example

Antistatic wrist Antistatic wrist

Wire stripper Crimper

Hex wrench Screwdriver

Spanner Claw hammer

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Name Example Name Example

Paper knife Telescope

Pulley Hoisting cable

Hand file Marking pen

Waterproof PVC insulating

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Name Example Name Example

Percussion drill Vacuum

Horizontal ruler Lubricant -

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3.1 Installing a 19-Inch Portal Frame (Optional)

Figure 3-1 Drilling Template

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SJ-20150804150350-004-ZXMW NR8120A&8120D (V2.04.02) Hardware Installation Guide

SJ-20150804150350-004-ZXMW NR8120A&8120D (V2.04.02) Hardware Installation Guide