RETU Installation Instruction

WCDMA RBS Site Solutions

INSTALLATION INSTR.
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 Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1
1.1 Purpose 1
1.2 Target Group 1

2 Prerequisites 1
2.1 Documentation 1
2.2 Before Going to the Site 2
2.3 Before Starting Work at the Site 2

3 RETU Installation Equipment and Materials 3

3.1 Hardware 3
3.2 Tools 4

4 RETU Installation Procedure 5

4.1 Checking the Delivery and Unpacking the RETU 5
4.2 Shutting Down Power 5
4.3 Connecting the RETU to the Antenna 6
4.4 Connecting the RETU to the ASC 7
4.5 Connecting the RETU to the RRU 10
4.6 Connecting the RETU to the RIU 12
4.7 Testing the Antenna System 13
4.8 Sealing the Connector 13
4.9 Powering Up the Antenna System 15
4.10 Calibrating the RETU 15

5 Concluding Routines 16

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1 Introduction

This instruction describes the installation of a Remote Electrical Tilt Unit (RETU)
between an antenna with adjustable electrical tilt and an Antenna System
Controller (ASC), a Remote Radio Unit (RRU), or a RET Interface Unit (RIU).

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this instruction is to provide step by step instructions for the
installation of a RETU.

1.2 Target Group

The target groups for these instructions are on-site service and installation
personnel.

Technicians working on Ericsson products or systems must have the necessary

training and competence in order to perform their work correctly.

2 Prerequisites

The following general conditions must apply before performing this installation:

• Knowledge about existing health and safety information according to

Ericsson and local regulations

2.1 Documentation
Make sure that the following documents have been read and understood:

• Personal Health and Safety Information, 124 46–2885

• System Safety Information, 124 46–2886

Make sure that the following documents are available during installation:

• Site Installation Documentation

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• Replacing a RETU, 1/1543-CNH 160 267/1

• Other documents that are referred to in this instruction

2.2 Before Going to the Site

Before going to the site, check the following :

• Keys for site and cabinet access

• A Thin Client configured to run RBS Element Manager (EM)

• The IP address of the RBS

• An approved RBS password

• All parameters required to perform the task

2.3 Before Starting Work at the Site

Before starting the installation procedure you must ensure the following:

• If sectors are active at the site and radio equipment is transmitting, contact
the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) or Network Management
Center (NMC) for authority to start work. The site must be taken out of traffic
in a controlled way and power to the feeder system must be shut down.

The following applicable units must have the administrative state ‘‘locked’’:

• Antenna System Controller (ASC)

• Antenna Interface Unit (AIU)

• Filter Unit (FU)

• Transmitter/Receiver (TRX)

• Radio Unit (RU)

• Multicarrier Power Amplifiers (MCPAs)

• Remote Radio Unit (RRU)

For information on how to shut down the power to the feeder system, see
Replacing a RETU.

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3 RETU Installation Equipment and Materials

3.1 Hardware
These instructions apply to the following products:

RETU KRY 121 63/1 and KRY 121 62/1 with ASC KRY 112 42/2 or
KRY 112 42/3

• Sealing Set NTM 201 2426

• Cable kit NTM 503 94/1000, /2000, /3000 or /15M which contain one of
the following black cables:

1/TSR 484 21/1000 (1 meter)

1/TSR 484 21/2000 (2 meters)

1/TSR 484 21/3000 (3 meters)

1/TSR 484 21/15M (15 meters)

• Cable kit NTM 503 95/1000, /2000, /3000 or /15M which contain one of
the following grey cables:

1/TSR 484 22/1000 (1 meter)

1/TSR 484 22/2000 (2 meters)

1/TSR 484 22/3000 (3 meters)

1/TSR 484 22/15M (15 meters)

Each cable kit also contains:

• Cold shrink tube, MPB 111 13/1

• Metal cable gland, SXK 120 2260/1

RETU KRY 121 63/1 with ASC KRY 112 42/4, KRY 112 132/1, or
KRY 112 134/1, an RRU, or an RIU

• Sealing Set NTM 201 2426

• One of the following black cables:

1/TSR 484 31/1500 (1.5 meters)

1/TSR 484 31/2500 (2.5 meters)

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1/TSR 484 31/3500 (3.5 meters)

1/TSR 484 31/15M (15 meters)

• One of the following grey cables:

1/TSR 484 32/1500 (1.5 meters)

1/TSR 484 32/2500 (2.5 meters)

1/TSR 484 32/3500 (3.5 meters)

1/TSR 484 32/15M (15 meters)

3.2 Tools
The tools required for the installation are shown in Table 1 on page 4.

Table 1 Tools
Product Description
Side cutters

B 00 02115

Combination wrench, 13 mm
B 00 02122

Cable Clamps

B 00 02123

Flat-bladed screwdriver

P016850A

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4 RETU Installation Procedure

The workflow for installation of the RETU is:

• Section 4.1 Checking the Delivery and Unpacking the RETU on page 5

• Section 4.2 Shutting Down Power on page 5, see Replacing a RETU

• Section 4.3 Connecting the RETU to the Antenna on page 6

• Section 4.4 Connecting the RETU to the ASC on page 7, or

• Section 4.5 Connecting the RETU to the RRU on page 10

• Section 4.6 Connecting the RETU to the RIU on page 12

• Section 4.7 Testing the Antenna System on page 13, see WCDMA Antenna
System Test Instruction

• Section 4.8 Sealing the Connector on page 13

• Section 4.9 Powering Up the Antenna System on page 15, see Replacing
a RETU

• Section 4.10 Calibrating the RETU on page 15

4.1 Checking the Delivery and Unpacking the RETU

1. Inspect the delivery box for any damage. If the box is damaged, report
according to local procedures.

2. Unpack the RETU and check that the delivery is correct according to the
Site Installation Documentation.

4.2 Shutting Down Power

Note: The feeders must contain no DC voltage or RF signal during the
installation process. Ensure that the power to the feeder system is shut
down. For information on how to shut down the power to the feeder
system, see document Replacing a RETU.

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4.3 Connecting the RETU to the Antenna

Figure 1 Removing the Cover and the Ring

1. Remove the plastic protection cover and the plastic ring from the antenna.
Use side cutting pliers and cut off the cord from the protection cover as
close to the antenna as possible. The cover and the ring will not be used
anymore in the installation. See Figure 1 on page 6.

Figure 2 Fastening RETU KRY 121 63/1 to Antenna (Also Applicable for
KRY 121 62/1)

2. Insert the RETU in the steering slots, fasten and tighten by turning the 41
mm screw connector by hand. See Figure 2 on page 6.

Note: Do not use a tool, there is a risk of damaging the RETU.

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Note: Do not block the antenna feeder connector, turn the RETU away
from the connector.

4.4 Connecting the RETU to the ASC

See the relevant section below.

• Section 4.4.1 Connecting the RETU to ASC KRY 112 42/2 or KRY 112 42/3
on page 7

• Section 4.4.2 Connecting the RETU to ASC KRY 112 42/4, KRY 112 132/1,
or KRY 112 134/1 on page 9

4.4.1 Connecting the RETU to ASC KRY 112 42/2 or KRY 112 42/3
This section describes how to connect the RETU to the ASC.

Figure 3 Cabling between RETU KRY 121 63/1 and ASC KRY 112 42/2 or
KRY 112 42/3

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To connect the RETU to the ASC, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the applicable cable to the RETU and tighten it firmly by hand.

2. Remove the protective cap from the ASC RETU connector using a
13 mm combination wrench.

3. Unpack the cold shrink tube and the threaded metal cable gland. See
Figure 4 on page 8 for details.

4. Holding the shrink tube, release a sufficient length of the plastic spiral
band to enable it to pass through the tube and leave enough to grasp at
the other end.

5. Pass the shrink tube over the cable with the end of the plastic band facing
away from the connector.

6. Pass the metal cable gland over the cable. See Figure 4 on page 8.

Figure 4 Cold Shrink Kit on Cable

7. Connect the cable to the ASC and tighten it firmly by hand, see Figure 5
on page 9.

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Figure 5 Connection to ASC KRY 112 42/2 or KRY 112 42/3

4.4.2 Connecting the RETU to ASC KRY 112 42/4, KRY 112 132/1, or
KRY 112 134/1

This section describes how to connect the RETU to the ASC KRY 112 42/4,
KRY 112 132/1, or KRY 112 134/1.

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Antenna

RETU

ASC

P016755A

Figure 6 Cabling between RETU KRY 121 63/1 and ASC KRY 112 42/4,
KRY 112 132/1, or KRY 112 134/1

To connect the RETU to the ASC, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the applicable cable to the RETU and tighten it firmly by hand.

2. Remove the protective cap from the ASC RETU connector using a
screwdriver.

3. Connect the cable to the ASC and tighten it to a torque of 0.4-0.6 Nm.

Note: This connector should not be sealed.

4.5 Connecting the RETU to the RRU

This section describes how to connect the RETU to the RRU11 or the RRU22.

To connect an RET cable to the RRU, perform the following steps:

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1. Remove the protective cap from

the RET connector by turning it
counterclockwise, using a 5.5
mm flat-bladed screw driver.

RET

P015612B

RRU11

out
OPT_
PT_iIn

B000026A

RRU22

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2. Connect the RET cable to the

RET connector and tighten the
connector collar clockwise by
hand.

RET

A015613A

RRU11

UT
OPT.O PWR
OPT_IN

RET

B000028A

RRU22

4.6 Connecting the RETU to the RIU

To connect the RETU to the RIU, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the applicable cable to the RETU and tighten it firmly by hand.

2. Remove the protective cap from the RIU RETU connector.

3. Connect the cable to the RIU and tighten it to a torque of 0.4-0.6 Nm.

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Antenna

RETU

RIU

P017194A

Figure 7 The RETU Connected to the RIU

4.7 Testing the Antenna System

The antenna system tests are performed before the connectors on the unit
are sealed. For instructions on how to test the antenna system, see WCDMA
Antenna System Test Instruction, 1/1532-CRH 102 19/1.

4.8 Sealing the Connector

This section provides the following instructions:

• Sealing with self-fusing (self-amalgamating) tape and insulation tape on

the RETU connector

• Applying a water drop loop on the RETU cable

Note: Before sealing the connector, make sure it is properly tightened and
free from moisture.

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4.8.1 Sealing the Connector on the RETU

To seal the connector on the RETU using the sealing set, perform the following
steps:

1. Make sure that the connector is clean and dry to avoid dirt and moisture
being trapped under the tape.

2. On the connector, start applying the self-fusing tape 50 mm below the edge
of the connector of the jumper cable. Varying the stretching of the tape,
wrap along the jumper onto the connector, overlapping each turn by 50 %.
Continue wrapping onto the connector chassis.

Note: Avoid leaving gaps in the tape.

Figure 8 Applying Tape on the RETU KRY 121 63/1 Connector (Also
Applicable for KRY 121 62/1)

3. Apply two half-overlapped layers of insulation tape (electrotape) over the

self-fusing tape. Start each layer 30 mm below the end of the self-fusing
tape and continue wrapping onto the connector chassis.

4. Make sure that there are no gaps in the insulation tape, and that the sealing
completely covers the connector.

4.8.2 Applying a Water Drip Loop on the RETU Cable

To ensure that as much water as possible is led away from the RETU connector
on the ASC KRY 112 42/2 or KRY 112 42/3, a drip loop must be applied on
the RETU cable.

To apply a drip loop, perform the following steps:

1. Bend the cable close to the RETU connector on the ASC. The bending
radius of the cable must not be less than 20 mm.

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2. Use a cable strap to fasten the cable to the antenna jumper. Ensure that
the cable leaves the shrink tube in a straight line, with no gap between the
cable and the shrink tube.

The cable is now forming a drip loop, see Figure 9 on page 15.

50

Unit of measurement: mm
P012940D

Figure 9 RETU Cable with Drip Loop, ASC KRY 112 42/2 or KRY 112 42/3

4.9 Powering Up the Antenna System

For information on how to power up the antenna system, see Replacing a
RETU, section Restoring Power Supply.

4.10 Calibrating the RETU

To calibrate the RETU, perform the following steps:

1. In the RBS Element Manager (EM) Equipment menu, select the applicable
sector and RETU. See Figure 10 on page 16.

2. In the Name column, right-click on RET.

3. Select Calibrate.

Calibrating the RETU tilts the antenna to the minimum and maximum tilt
end points. The tilt value is set to the previous setting.

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Figure 10 Calibrating the RETU

4. Wait two minutes and check the EM alarm list. If an alarm appears, then
follow the procedure in the appropriate Alarm OPI.

5 Concluding Routines

Before leaving the site, complete the following:

• All connectors of the unit are correctly connected, and, if applicable, sealed

• The site is clear of waste material

• Dispose of waste material according to local regulations.

• Any necessary additional documentation is completed

• Complete all checklists in the Site Installation Documentation .

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• Update the Site Installation Documentation if there have been any changes
in the configuration.

• Hand over the Site Installation Documentation to the person responsible

for the site.

• If the site is in operation, contact the Operation and Maintenance Center

(OMC) or Network Management Center (NMC) to inform that the installation
is completed.

• Lock all doors and gates to the site.

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