ZXSDR A8612 M1821

Active Antenna System

Hardware Installation

Version: V1.0

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Revision History

Revision NO. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.0 2018-08-15 First edition

Serial Number: SJ-20180813163707-003

Publishing Date: 2018-08-15(R1.0)

 Contents
1 Installation Flow........................................................................................ 1-1
2 Unpacking and Inspection....................................................................... 2-1
3 Installation Preparations.......................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Precautions for Material Receiving....................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Instruments and Meters List................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Precautions for Device Transport......................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Installation Space Requirements.......................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Installing the AAU Support................................................................................... 3-6
3.6 Precautions for Device Hoisting............................................................................3-8
3.7 Installation Precautions....................................................................................... 3-10
4 Device Installation.....................................................................................4-1
4.1 Pole-Mounted Installation......................................................................................4-1
4.2 Wall-Mounted Installation...................................................................................... 4-7
5 Cable Installation.......................................................................................5-1
5.1 Installing the Protective Grounding Interface Cable............................................. 5-1
5.2 Installing an Optical Fiber Cable...........................................................................5-3
5.3 Installing the DC Power Input Cable.................................................................... 5-7
6 Post-Installation Check.............................................................................6-1
7 Power-on Inspection................................................................................. 7-1
8 Closure....................................................................................................... 8-1
Figures............................................................................................................... I
Tables...............................................................................................................IV
Glossary........................................................................................................... V

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About This Manual
Purpose

This manual describes how to install the ZXSDR A8612 M1821.

Intended Audience

 Hardware installation engineers

 Maintenance engineers

What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters.

Chapter 1, Installation Flow Describes the installation flow of the ZXSDR A8612 M1821.

Chapter 2, Unpacking and Describes the precautions for unpacking the ZXSDR A8612 M1821.
Inspection

Chapter 3, Installation Describes the preparations for installing the ZXSDR A8612 M1821.
Preparations

Chapter 4, Device Installation Describes how to install the ZXSDR A8612 M1821.

Chapter 5, Cable Installation Describes how to install cables.

Chapter 6, Post-Installation Describes how to inspect hardware installation.

Check

Chapter 7, Power-on Describes how to inspect the operation of the ZXSDR A8612 M1821
Inspection after the ZXSDR A8612 M1821 is powered on.

Chapter 8, Closure Describes the operations that need to be implemented after all
hardware components are installed.

Related Documentation

 ZXSDR A8612 M1821Active Antenna System Hardware Description

 ZXSDR A8612 M1821Active Antenna System Product Description

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions.

Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation. Failure to
comply will result in death or serious personal injury.
Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to
comply can result in death or serious personal injury.
Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to
comply can result in moderate or minor personal injury.

Note: provides additional information about a topic.

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IV
 Chapter 1
Installation Flow
Figure1-1 shows the engineering installation flow of the ZXSDR A8612 M1821.

Figure1-1 Installation Flow

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 Chapter 2
Unpacking and
Inspection
Counting Goods

 During unpacking and inspection, the representative of the customer and ZTE project
supervisor must be present.
 Verify that the packaging boxes are intact. If any goods shortage or damage, or
wrong delivery is found, contact the transport company immediately.
 Unpack the boxes and verify that the goods are consistent with the inspection
checklist.
 Verify that the chassis is in good condition without scratches, peeling paint, blisters,
or stains.
 Verify that the accessories required for the installation are correct and complete.

Equipment Handover

After the examination of goods, the engineering supervisor from ZTE and the operator'
s representative should sign the Unpacking Acceptance Report. The Unpacking
Acceptance Report is made in duplicate, and kept by both parties. The engineering
supervisor must send the Unpacking Acceptance Report back to the representative
office and the logistics department within seven days.

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 Chapter 3
Installation
Preparations
Table of Contents
Precautions for Material Receiving................................................................................3-1
Instruments and Meters List.......................................................................................... 3-2
Precautions for Device Transport.................................................................................. 3-3
Installation Space Requirements................................................................................... 3-4
Installing the AAU Support............................................................................................ 3-6
Precautions for Device Hoisting.................................................................................... 3-8
Installation Precautions................................................................................................ 3-10

3.1 Precautions for Material Receiving

When receiving devices from the warehouse, pay attention to the following:
 Check whether the devices have been stored in the warehouse for more than 12
months. If the storage time exceeds 12 months, return the devices to the factory for
inspection and repair.
 When receiving devices and accessories from the warehouse, check whether the
devices and accessories are complete based on the material check list.
 When receiving cables, make sure the power cables are long enough. Connecting
power cables in series is prohibited when the cable length is not enough. Connecting
power cables may cause potential safety problems.
 Before installing the ZXSDR A8612 M1821, installation engineers should check
the installation environment and deliver an Environment Acceptance Report. Make
sure that the power supply is available and the installation site meets the installation
requirements.
 For devices stored in the warehouse, their packing should not be removed.
 A device with its packing removed must not be placed at anywhere that is exposed to
rain or water. It is recommended that the packing be removed before installation after
the device is transported to the site.

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3.2 Instruments and Meters List

Table3-1 lists the instruments and meters required for installing the ZXSDR A8612
M1821.

Table3-1 Tool, Instrument, and Meter List

Item Tool, Instrument, and Meter

Measurem Tape measure Level ruler Marking pen

ent and a
lignment t
ools

Drilling Electric impact Drilling bits Vacuum cleaner

tools drill

Fastening Screwdriver Allen hex Adjustable Torque wrench Socket wrench

tools wrench wrench

Pliers Needle-nose Diagonal pliers Pliers Hydraulic clamp Wire stripper

pliers

Auxiliary Pulley block Rope Safety helmet Safety gloves Ladder

tools and
materials

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Item Tool, Instrument, and Meter

Power strip Hot air fan Hand file Hacksaw Brush

Utility knife Cable tie Waterproof tape Insulation tape/ Claw hammer
Anti-ultraviolet
tape

Special Multipurpose Crystal- Feeder cable Feeder Compass

tools crimping pliers connector stripper connector knife
crimper

Meters Multimeter VSWR tester Earth Network cable tester

resistance
tester

3.3 Precautions for Device Transport

 A device must be transported with the outer packing container to protect the device
from scratches.
 After the packing container is removed on site, the device must be protected when
you move or store it. For example, when a device is stored temporarily, cushioning

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materials must be put under the bottom of the device to avoid direct contact with the
ground and surrounding objects.
 When you transport a device, cushioning materials such as foamed plastic and
paperboard must be used to protect the device from scratches. When you lift a
device up, the device must be dragged properly to avoid collision with other objects.

3.4 Installation Space Requirements

This procedure describes the requirements for the installation position and space of
ZXSDR A8612 M1821, and provides the physical specifications of ZXSDR A8612
M1821 and its mounting parts.
The requirements for the installation space of a single AAU include the recommended
installation space requirements and the minimum installation space requirements.
 The recommended installation space of the AAU is the device installation space that
is recommended to be used by users to ensure proper operation, heat dissipation,
and sufficient operation and maintenance space of the device. If the installation
space is sufficient, the recommended installation space can be used.
 The minimum installation space of the AAU can ensure proper operation and heat
dissipation of the device, but cannot ensure sufficient operation and maintenance
space. If the installation space is very limited, the minimum installation space can be
used.

Installation Position Requirements

 The AAU is installed in the position described in the survey design diagram. Ensure
that the device is in the protective range of 45 degrees of the lightning rod. If the
AAU is installed in high mountain areas and lightning intensified areas with more
than 180 thunderstorm days per year, the device should be in the protective range of
30 degrees of the lightning rod.
 If the AAU is installed on a pole, the pole should not be equipped with a lightning
rod. It is recommended that a separate lightning rod be equipped near the pole. If
the pole is equipped with a lightning rod, it is recommended that the lightning rod be
directly earthed separately.
 If the AAU is installed on an outdoor wall, the distance between the device and the
grounding cable of the lightning rod should be larger than 1 m, and the distance
between the device and the lightning strip should be larger than 20 cm.
 The AAU should be installed in a well-ventilated position and be kept out of direct
sunlight if possible (for example, a shady place is preferred). It cannot be installed at

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the vent of an exhaust pipe or the place where rain water flows through (for example,
a rainshed).

Space Requirements for Installation

Figure3-1 and Figure3-2 show the space requirements for installation of a single RRU
that is installed on a pole or wall.

Figure3-1 Recommended Space Requirements for Installation

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Figure3-2 Minimum Space Requirements for Installation

Note

There should be no obstacles in the direction of antenna radiation.

Physical Specifications of the AAU

Model Item Specification

Height 785 mm

A8612 M1821 Diameter 166 mm

Weight 17 kg

3.5 Installing the AAU Support

Before installing the AAU on a tower, you need to secure the AAU support to the AAU
before hoisting the AAU.
This section describes the installation of AAU support.

Context

ZXSDR A8612 M1821 supports both vertical installation and horizontal installation.

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Table3-2 Installation Accessories

Accessory External View

AAU support

Steps

1. Installing the AAU Support (Vertical installation scenario)

By using an Allen hex wrench, secure the AAU support to the back of the AAU with
four M6 × 20 screws with a torque of 4.8 N m, see Figure3-3.

Figure3-3 Installing the AAU Support (Vertical direction)

Note

When the AAU is vertically installed, the maintenance window is located at the
bottom of the AAU support.

2. Installing the AAU Support (Horizontal installation scenario)

By using an Allen hex wrench, secure the AAU support to the back of the AAU with
four M6 × 20 screws with a torque of 4.8 N m, see Figure3-4.

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Figure3-4 Installing the RRU Support (Horizontal direction)

Note

When the AAU is horizontally installed, the maintenance window is located at the
bottom of the AAU support.

3.6 Precautions for Device Hoisting

The information provided is used for reference when it is necessary to hoist the AAU.
1. Installer A on the tower secures the fixed pulley to the tower, and passes the hoisting
rope through the fixed pulley down to the ground, see Figure3-5.

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Figure3-5 Hoisting the Device

1. Fixed pulley
2. Hauling cable
3. Hoisting cable

CAUTION

Installer A must not loosen the cables before confirming that the AAU is placed on
the tower platform securely.

2. Installer B on the ground drags the hoisting rope downwards. At the same time,
installer C pulls the hauling cable outwards to protect the device from colliding with
the tower when the device reaches the mounting platform, see Figure3-5.
3. Lift the properly-packed engineering materials used for tower mounting onto the
tower in the manner mentioned above.

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CAUTION

Never lift the engineering materials by binding them directly to the hoisting rape.

3.7 Installation Precautions

 A device must be powered on within 72 hours after its packing is removed.
 Do not open the equipment's airtight part, see #unique_12/unique_12_Connect_42_
严禁打开气密装置-DEC1044B.

Figure3-6 Do Not Open the Airtight Part

 The AAU box has a layer of rustproof paint that protects it from being scratched
during transportation and installation.
 Do not install any port upwards, see Figure3-7.

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Figure3-7 Do Not Install Any Port Upwards

 (For pole-mounted installation only) Do not install only one steel belt, or secure two
adjustable mounts with only one set of steel belts, see Figure3-8 and Figure3-9.

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Figure3-8 Do Not Install Only Steel Belt

Figure3-9 Do Not Secure Two Adjustable Mounts with Only One Set of Steel Belts

 To ensure good ventilation of the AAU, the application environment of the AAU
should meet some restrictions, including but not limited to:

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→ Do not install the AAU in a completely closed cabinet or equipment room where
no cooling system is equipped.
→ Do not install the AAU in a completely closed camouflage cover.

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 Chapter 4
Device Installation
Table of Contents
Pole-Mounted Installation...............................................................................................4-1
Wall-Mounted Installation............................................................................................... 4-7

The ZXSDR A8612 M1821 can be installed on a pole and a wall.

4.1 Pole-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install the ZXSDR A8612 M1821 on a pole.

Context

The AAU pole-mounted installation supports vertical and horizontal installation. Each
installation method supports horizontal angle adjustment and pitch angle adjustment
(It is implemented by different installation methods of adjustable mount). The vertical
installation and the horizontal installation are basically the same, this section takes
vertical installation as an example.
The diameter of the installation pole must range from 60 mm to 380 mm. For the
required installation accessories of pole-mounted mode, refer to Table4-1.

Table4-1 Accessories for Pole-Mounted Installation

Name External View

Adjustable mount

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Name External View

Steel belt

Steps

1. Install the steel belts to the adjustable mount. Select the installation direction of
adjustable mount as required.
 If the device needs to adjust the horizontal angle after installation, the adjustable
mount should be installed horizontally. At this point, the H direction arrow of the
adjustable mounting is upward, see Figure4-1.
 If the device needs to adjust the pitch angle after installation, the adjustable
mount should be install vertically. At this point, the V direction arrow of the
adjustable mounting is upward, see Figure4-2.

Figure4-1 Installing the Steel Belts to the Adjustable Mount (Horizontal Angle
adjustable)

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Figure4-2 Installing the Steel Belts to the Adjustable Mount (Pitch Angle
adjustable)

2. Fix the adjustable mount to the thick pole with two steel belts, adjust the position and
tighten the steel fastening screws, see Figure4-3.

Figure4-3 Tighten the Steel Fastening Screws

3. Align the AAU support on the device with the groove on the adjustable mount and
insert the AAU support into the groove. Screw the middle 2 screws of the AAU
support into the threaded holes in the adjustable mount with a torque of 4.8 N m, see
Figure4-4 and Figure4-5.

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Figure4-4 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device Vertically)

Figure4-5 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device Horizontally)

4. Loosen the two adjusting screws on the adjustable mount assembly to adjust the
angle of the device and then tighten the screws with a torque of 4.8 N m, see
Figure4-6.

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Figure4-6 Adjusting the Device Angle

Note

When the adjustable mount is installed horizontally, the horizontal angle between
device and pole can be adjusted, with an angle adjustment range of ±45°.

When the adjustable mount is installed vertically, the pitch angle between device and
pole can be adjusted, with an angle adjustment range of ±45°.

Result

The pole-mounted installation of device has been completed. Figure4-7 show the two
states of vertical installation. Figure4-8 show the two states of vertical installation.

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Figure4-7 Finished Installation (Vertical installation)

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Figure4-8 Finished Installation (Horizontal installation)

4.2 Wall-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install the ZXSDR A8612 M1821 on a wall.

Context

The AAU wall-mounted installation supports vertical and horizontal installation. Each
installation method supports horizontal angle adjustment and pitch angle adjustment

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(It is implemented by different installation methods of adjustable mount). The vertical

installation and the horizontal installation are basically the same, this section takes
vertical installation as an example.
For the required installation accessories of wall-mounted mode, refer to Table4-2.

Table4-2 Accessories for Wall-Mounted Installation

Name External View

Adjustable mount

M10×100 SL
expansion bolt

CAUTION

When installed on a wall, the ZXSDR A8612 M1821 can be installed only on the wall
built with dense materials, such as a concrete wall or solid brick wall. It can never be
installed on the wall built with porous materials, for example, a hollow brick wall.

Steps

Drilling a Hole

1. Drill a hole in the marked position shown in Figure4-9. Make sure that the hole is
vertical to the wall and remove dust with a vacuum cleaner during drilling.

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Figure4-9 Installation Positions of Expansion Bolts

Installing an Expansion Bolt

2. Install an M10 × 100 SL expansion bolt with a length of 70 mm, see Figure4-11.
Figure4-10 shows an external view of an expansion bolt.

Figure4-10 External View of an Expansion Bolt

1. Nut

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2. Spring washer
3. Flat washer
4. Bolt
5. Expansion tube

Figure4-11 Installing an Expansion Bolt

Step Description

a Slightly turn the expansion bolt clockwise to prevent it from moving freely.

b Before hammering the expansion bolt with a claw hammer, take a nut with the
same specifications as the nut of this expansion bolt and turn the nut until the
top of nut is flush with that of the expansion bolt to avoid damaging the thread
during hammering.

c Hammer the expansion bolt into the installation hole with a claw hammer.

d Fasten the nut near the expansion tube clockwise to allow the expansion bolt
to fully expand.

e Loosen the nut counterclockwise and remove the nut, spring washer, and flat
washer in turn for use during subsequent installation.

Installing the Adjustable Mount

3. Select the installation direction of adjustable mount as required. Secure the fixing
clamp to the wall with a torque of 30 N m, with the nuts, spring washers, and flat
washers removed from the expansion bolts.

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 If the device needs to adjust the horizontal angle after installation, the adjustable
mount should be installed horizontally. At this point, the H direction arrow of the
adjustable mounting is upward, see Figure4-12.
 If the device needs to adjust the pitch angle after installation, the adjustable
mount should be install vertically. At this point, the V direction arrow of the
adjustable mounting is upward, see Figure4-13.

Figure4-12 Securing the Adjustable Mount (Horizontal Angle adjustable)

Figure4-13 Securing the Adjustable Mount (Pitch Angle adjustable)

Securing the AAU

4. Align the AAU support on the device with the groove on the adjustable mount and
insert the AAU support into the groove. Screw the middle 2 screws of the AAU
support into the threaded holes in the adjustable mount with a torque of 4.8 N m, see
Figure4-14 and Figure4-15.

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Figure4-14 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device Vertically)

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Figure4-15 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device Horizontally)

5. Loosen the two adjusting screws on the adjustable mount assembly to adjust the
angle of the device and then tighten the screws with a torque of 4.8 N m, see
Figure4-16.

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Figure4-16 Adjusting the Device Angle

Note

When the adjustable mount is installed horizontally, the horizontal angle between
device and wall can be adjusted, with an angle adjustment range of ±45°.

When the adjustable mount is installed vertically, the pitch angle between device and
wall can be adjusted, with an angle adjustment range of ±45°.

Result

The wall-mounted installation of device has been completed. Figure4-17 show the two
states of vertical installation. Figure4-18 show the two states of vertical installation.

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Figure4-17 Finished Installation (Vertical installation)

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Figure4-18 Finished Installation (Horizontal installation)

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 Chapter 5
Cable Installation
Table of Contents
Installing the Protective Grounding Interface Cable...................................................... 5-1
Installing an Optical Fiber Cable................................................................................... 5-3
Installing the DC Power Input Cable............................................................................. 5-7

Note
 For outdoor installation, to avoid water or moisture from getting into the device, do
not install cables on rainy or snowy days.
 In case of rain or snow during cable installation, stop the installation and protect the
cables, ports, and maintenance window against water.
 For an outdoor device, if the installation fails to be finished on the same day, protect
the cables, ports, and maintenance window against water.
 Before installing the cables, you should install the protective grounding interface
cable first. When removing the cables, you should remove the protective grounding
interface cable last.
 Before installing a cable, you must switch off all the air circuit breakers.

5.1 Installing the Protective Grounding Interface Cable

This procedure describes how to install the protective grounding interface cable.

Context

The protective grounding interface cable is a copper-core cable with a cross-sectional

2
area of 16 mm .There are two types of terminals for the protective grounding interface
cable connected to the AAU, single-hole terminals and dual-hold terminals. They have
no difference in functions and can be selected as required. This procedure describes
how to install a single-hole protective grounding interface cable.

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Steps

1. Route the protective grounding interface cable from the indoor or outdoor grounding
busbar to the AAU.

Note

During the outdoor installation of the ZXSDR A8612 M1821, it must be connected to
the grounding busbar of the lightning strip or cabling rack of a tower or a roof nearby.
The cabling route must not exceed 1.5 meters.

2. Crimp the OT terminal of the M6 at the AAU end of the protective grounding interface
cable.
3. Remove the grounding screw on the side of device, see Figure5-1.

Figure5-1 Remove the Grounding Screw

4. Connect one end of the protective grounding interface cable to the grounding screw
at the bottom of the ZXSDR A8612 M1821, see Figure5-2.

Figure5-2 Installing the Protective Grounding Interface Cable

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Note

About 30 cm of the cable should droop freely before the cable is routed to the pole or
cable tray.

5. Remove the paint layer and rust on the grounding busbar by grinding the fixing point
and crimp the OT terminal of the M8 at the other end of the protective grounding
interface cable.
6. Connect the protective grounding interface cable.

If... Then...

The protective grounding interface cable is Connect the other end of the protective
directly connected to the grounding busbar grounding interface cable to the grounding
busbar and connect it to a bolt.

The DC Junction Box (ODCPD1) is equipped Connect the other end of the protective
grounding interface cable to the grounding
terminal of the ODCPD1, and then to the
grounding busbar.

7. Bundle and label the cable. For the requirements for cable bundling and the
minimum bending radius, refer to Cable Bundling and Securing Requirements in 6
Post-Installation Check.
8. Apply antirust paint around the grounding bolts on the grounding busbar.

5.2 Installing an Optical Fiber Cable

This procedure describes how to install an optical fiber cable.

Steps

Opening the Maintenance Window

1. Loosen the two M5 screws on the side of maintenance window, open the
maintenance window, see Figure5-3.

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Figure5-3 Opening the Maintenance Window

Installing the Optical Fiber Cable

2. Open the crimping clip at the left side of the maintenance window, and loosen the
waterproof rubber plug, see Figure5-4.

Figure5-4 Opening the Crimping Clip

3. Insert the optical module into the OPT1 and OPT2 interfaces in the maintenance
window until a click is heard, indicating that the optical module is installed in position,
see Figure5-5.

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Figure5-5 Inserting the Optical Module

4. Remove the cable tie at one end of the corrugated pipe marked as "AAU" by using
the diagonal pliers. Remove the corrugated pipe and the slider on the optical fiber
cable, see Figure5-6.

Figure5-6 Removing the Corrugated Pipe and the Slider

1. Slider

5. Remove the white dust cap of the optical cable connector.

Note

Do not remove the dust cap during the storage, transportation, and routing before
installation.

6. Align the connector with the optical module, and insert it. When you hear the sound
of "bang", it indicates that the optical cable connector is installed properly, see
Figure5-7.

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Figure5-7 Inserting the Optical Fiber Cable

Note

The optical fiber cable connected to the BBU is connected to the OPT1 interface.

In the case of cascaded connection with AAUs, use an optical fiber for cascading
connection to connect the OPT2 port of upper-level AAU and the OPT1 port of lower-
level AAU.

7. Secure the optical cable at the crimping clip in the wiring cavity, see Figure5-8.

Figure5-8 Securing the Optical Cable

Note

If only one optical fiber cable is installed, you need to place the waterproof rubber
plug (on the bottom of the maintenance window) for the unused optical fiber cable
back to its original position and secure it.

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8. Bundle and fix the optical fiber cable. For the requirements for cable bundling and
the minimum bending radius, refer to Cable Bundling and Securing Requirements
in 6 Post-Installation Check.
The outdoor optical fiber cable should be laid vertically at least 300 mm from the
bottom of the device when it is led out from the maintenance window of the AAU
chassis. The optical fiber cable should not be bent. The optical fiber cable is then
fixed onto the pole or cable tray.
Coil the excess part of the optical fiber cable in a diameter of 300 mm to 400 mm and
then bind the fiber coil to an appropriate position (for example, the wire spool on the
BBU) with black cable ties.
9. Remove the cable tie at one end of the corrugated pipe marked as "BBU" by using
the diagonal pliers, remove the corrugated pipe and the movable block on the optical
fiber cable, and install them to the optical junction box or BBU.
10. Label the optical fiber cable with plastic or a color ring. For details, refer to Color Rin
g and Tag.

5.3 Installing the DC Power Input Cable

This procedure describes how to install the DC power input cable.

Steps

Making the Power Cable Connector

1. Follow the maintenance window diagram to tailor the naked shielding layer, child
cables, and naked copper cores. Sheathe the tailored cooper cores with tubular
terminals and use the crimping pliers to crimp these tubular terminals, see Figure5-9.

Note

The shielding layer of a cable is stripped in the following way.

a. According to the cable stripping diagram, strip off the protective rubber cover of
the marked length to show the shielding layer.

b. At the bottom of the shielding layer, slit another 7 mm of the protective rubber
cover in length.

c. Push the 7 mm of the protective rubber cover to the top of the shielding layer. In
this way, the shielding layer can be prevented from looseness after a period of time
due to gravity.

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Figure5-9 Stripping the Power Cable

2. Pass the tubular terminal round the trimmed bare copper core and crimp the tubular
terminal with the crimping pliers, see Figure5-10.

Figure5-10 Crimping the Tubular Terminal

Note
After the tubular terminal is put on the power cable, the length of the bare core wire
outside the tubular terminal should be 0.5 mm to 1 mm.

3. Connect the power cable to the power supply connector.

a. Insert the power cable with the crimped tubular terminal into the power jack and
pull down the cable retainer, see Figure5-11.

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Figure5-11 Making the Power Cable Connector-1

Note

There are two types of DC cable wires, red-blue and blue-black. When stuffing
the tubular terminals into the crimping tube, you need to pay attention to the
polarity.
 The blue core wire is connected to cathode/hole 1.
 The black or red core wire is connected to anode/hole 2.

b. Connect the shielding layer of power cable to the PE interface and secure the
shielding layer from the right side of the interface with a flat-head screwdriver, see
Figure5-12.

Figure5-12 Making the Power Cable Connector-2

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4. In the maintenance window, use the cross screwdriver to unscrew the crimping clip
and remove the waterproof rubber plug, see Figure5-13.

Figure5-13 Unscrewing the Crimping Clip

5. Insert the conductor plug into the power port inside the maintenance window, see
Figure5-14.

Figure5-14 Inserting the Power cable

Note

You should press the cable directly on the rubber ring instead of threading it through
the rubber ring of the original waterproof rubber plug.

6. Fix the power cable with the cable clamp on the right bottom of the maintenance
cavity, see Figure5-15. The clamp must touch the naked part of the shielding layer,
and ensure that the naked part has a close contact with the cable clamp.

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Figure5-15 Fixing the Power Cable

7. Wrap the power cable along the pole or cable try and use ties to bundle and secure
it. For the requirements for cable bundling and the minimum bending radius, refer to
Cable Bundling and Securing Requirements in 6 Post-Installation Check.

Earthing the Power Cable

8. Connect the power cable to the grounding busbar through a grounding kit based on
the location of the baseband cabinet connected to the other end of the power cable.
For details, refer to Installing a Grounding Kit.

If... Then...

The baseband cabinet is installed outdoors Connect the power cable to the outdoor
grounding busbar through the grounding kit
before the cable is led into the cable inlet hole
of the outdoor cabinet.

The baseband cabinet is installed indoors
Connect the power cable to the grounding
busbar through the grounding kit before the
cable is led into the room and near the feeder
window.
 Protect the grounding kit against water with
the "1+3+3" solution if the power cable is
earthed before being led into the feeder
window.
 Wind the grounding kit with two layers of
insulating tape if the power cable is earthed
after being led into the feeder window.

Connecting the Power cable of the Power Supply Equipment

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9. Use a tubular terminal to make the connector of the DC power cable at the BBU
side, and then connect the DC power cable to the DC output port of the DCPD, see
Figure5-16.

Figure5-16 Connecting the Power Cable to the DCPD

When you make the connector of the DC power cable, cut off the exposed shielded
layer after stripping off the cable end and bind the connector with a heat shrink tube
or insulating tape.
10. Label the power cable at both ends with plastic or color rings. For details, refer to Co
lor Ring and Tag.

Closing the Maintenance Window

11. After all the power cables and optical fiber cables are installed, place the unused
waterproof rubber plugs back to their original positions and secure them. Close the
maintenance window cover, and tighten the screws for waterproofing.

Notice

Make sure that the screws are tightened to prevent water from entering the
maintenance window. An AAU with corrosion inside may fail to be returned for repair.

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Post-Installation Check
Equipment Installation Requirements

No. Item

1 The device (such as an RRU and antenna) is installed in the position described in the
survey design diagram. Ensure that the device is in the protective range of 45 degrees of the
lightning rod. If the RRU is installed in high mountain areas and lightning intensified areas
with more than 180 thunderstorm days per year, the device should be in the protective range
of 30 degrees of the lightning rod.

2 If the RRU is installed on a pole, the pole should not be equipped with a lightning rod. It
is recommended that a separate lightning rod be equipped near the pole. If the pole is
equipped with a lightning rod, it is recommended that the lightning rod be directly earthed
separately.

3 If the RRU is installed on an outdoor wall, the distance between the device and the grounding
cable of the lightning rod should be larger than 1 m, and the distance between the device and
the lightning strip should be larger than 20 cm.

4 The RRU should be installed in a well-ventilated position and be kept out of direct sunlight
if possible (for example, a shady place is preferred). It cannot be installed at the vent of an
exhaust pipe or the place where rain water flows through (for example, a rainshed).

5 If the RRU is installed near an antenna:

 The RRU can be installed at any vertical position on the back side of the antenna or the
antenna pole.
 The RRU can be installed at any position under the antenna with a vertical distance of
more than 40 cm from the bottom of the antenna.
 The RRU cannot be installed in the coverage of the main lobe of the antenna;
otherwise, the antenna radiation pattern may be affected, causing coverage reduction or
interference.

6 RRU poles and antenna suspension supports must be firm and meet wind resistance
requirements (no less than wind of force 12 or ad designed).

7 RRU poles and antenna suspension supports must be installed vertically with the verticality
error less than ±2°.

8 The device must be clean without a stain.

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9 The device should not be seriously damaged or deformed. There should not be scratches
or paint stripping on the surfaces. If the paint peels, the paint in the same color should be
applied.

10 The RRU must be installed vertically with the RF port downwards. There should be no less
than 30 cm of installation space under the RRU.

11 The RRU, PIMAC, and ODCPD must be installed with special mounting parts.

12 The device must be installed and fastened securely without jittering.

13 All the connectors and bolts should be tightened with the specified torque if any.

14 All the bolts must be correctly installed and all the insulation gaskets, flat gaskets, spring
washers, and nuts must be installed in a correct order without missing or reversed
installation.

15 All the unused interfaces of the RRU must be protected with dust-proof caps and be well
waterproofed.

16 The cable clip in the maintenance window must hold the bare part of the shielding layer of
the power cable tightly.

17 The relationship between feeder cables/optical fiber cables and sectors is correct.

18 The azimuth error and pitch angle error of the directional antenna should not be greater than
±5° and ±0.5° respectively. An omni antenna should be installed vertically with the verticality
error less than ±2°.

19 If an omni antenna and a directional antenna are in the same vertical plane, the height
difference between the two antennas cannot be less than 40 cm and the directional antenna
must be above the omni antenna.

20 The spacing between two dual-polarized antennas in different sectors should be more than
30 cm.

21 If an omni antenna is installed on the pole, it should be on the top of the pole. If the omni
antenna is installed on the tower, it should be installed in the middle or upper part of the
tower instead of the top of the tower. Under the installation position of the omni antenna, no
other antenna should be installed.

Cabling Requirements

No. Item

1 Power cables cannot be connected to each other, and no joints should exist in one single
power cable.

2 The surface of each cable must be clean and free of the construction marks. The sheath
insulation layer of the cable is not damaged or scratched.

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3 Different types of cables must be routed separately and straight in clear directions without
crossing each other, and bound securely with proper tense. Ensure that no cable is curved or
slanted, or hanging in the air.

4 If laid outdoors, an outdoor cable should be routed along the floor and the cable rack. If it is
laid along a wall, it should be secured. Hanging in the air or bridge connection is not allowed.

5 When signal cables, DC power cables, AC power cables, and feeders are routed in parallel
along a cable ladder, ensure that a spacing greater than 10 cm is reserved between different
types of cables.

6 Outdoor cables cannot be bound to or routed along a lightning strip. The outdoor cables
should be routed lower than the lightning strip below the lightning strip and a spacing no less
than 20 cm must be reserved between the cables and the lightning strip.

7 If an outdoor cable (such as an outdoor DC cable, outdoor AC cable, outdoor optical fiber
cable, and feeder) is led into the equipment room from a position higher than the lower edge
of the feeder window, the cable must be specially bent for waterproofing. The lowest point
of the cable bend must be 10 cm to 15 cm lower than the lower edge of the window. If the
cable is led from a position lower than the lower edge of the feeder window, it is not required
to bend the cable for waterproofing.

8 The outdoor part of an outdoor AC cable should be protected by a PVC pipe or outdoor
corrugated pipe.

9 Cable channels should be installed when outdoor cables are laid on the wall or under the
floor.

10 The layout of cables should not affect the heat dissipation of the BBU or the rack.

11 If a cable (such as a feeder and optical fiber cable) is bent, ensure that the bending radius
meets the minimum bending radius requirement, meaning that the bending radius must be
equal to or greater than 20 times that of the cable's outer diameter.

12 Excess antenna feeders should be coiled in S or 8 shape, and excess optic fiber cable
should be wrapped around a spool (for example, a spool near the RRU) and properly
secured.

13 Do not put any heavy cable on the routed outdoor optical cables. Keep the optical cables
away from sharp edges.

14 A feeder must be protected from any damage or sharp edges during cabling. If the feeder
has to be dragged horizontally, appropriate protective items should be used, such as slide
boards and wooden boards. If sharp edges cannot be avoided during feeder dragging,
protective measures must be taken and key parts should be protected by a person if
necessary.

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Cable Bundling and Fixing Requirements

No. Item

1 A cable must be bound. Cables of the same type must be routed straight and orderly close
to each other. Both the horizontal difference and vertical difference between two bundles of
cables shall not exceed 5 mm.

2 If a bundle of cables are bent, cable ties must be used at both sides of the bend to bind the
cables to prevent broken cores caused by strong force at the bend.

3 Cable bends should be identically even and smooth. The minimum bending radiuses of
cables are as follows:
1. Feeders: ≥ 25 mm for super flexible 1/4" feeders, ≥ 80 mm for common 1/4" feeders, ≥ 55
mm for super flexible 1/2" feeders, ≥ 125 mm for common 1/2" feeders, ≥ 250 mm for 7/8"
feeders, and ≥ 380 mm for common 5/4" feeders.
2. Digit trunk cables and Ethernet cables: ≥ 60 mm.
3. Outdoor optical fiber cables: more than 20 times the diameter of the outdoor optical fiber
cables.
4. Power cables and protective grounding cables: more than 5 times the cable diameter.

4 The specifications of cable clips should be appropriate. The cable clips on the same bundle
of cables should be the same. Serial connection of cable clips should be avoided. At most
two cable clips can be used in series.

5 The cable ties must be at an even spacing with enough slack. The cable ties on a bundle
of cables routed in the same direction must face the same direction. When the power cable
is bound on the horizontal indoor cable tray, the maximum space between cable clips must
not exceed twice that of rail space of the cable tray. When the power cable is bound on the
vertical indoor cable tray, the power cable should be bound on each rail. When the power
cable is laid indoors vertically and there is no cable tray, the space between cable clips
should range from 10 cm to 20 cm. The cable should be bundled evenly.

6 Outdoor cables routed along a cable ladder must be bound with cable ties or fixed securely.
If the cables are routed horizontally, the spacing between cable ties cannot exceed 1 m. If the
cables are routed vertically, the spacing between cable ties cannot exceed 0.8 m.

7 The excess tail of each cable tie must be cut off after the cable tie is fastened. For an indoor
cable tie, all the excess tail must be cut off with a smooth cutting surface. For an outdoor
cable tie, 3 mm tail must be reserved after the excess tail is cut off. White cable ties are used
for indoor cables. Black cable ties are used for outdoor cables. Alternate use of white and
black cable ties for indoor or outdoor cables is not allowed.

8 Outdoor optical fiber cables and power cables should not be bundled too tightly; otherwise,
the cables constrict each other. Too high stress may cause cable deformation and affect
transmission performance, see Figure6-1 and Figure6-2.

9 Double or triple feeder fixing clamps should be used. Horizontally routed feeders should be
bound at a spacing no greater than 1.5 m. Vertically routed feeders should be bound at a

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spacing no greater than 1 m. The fixing clamps should be spaced evenly and in the same
direction. They should be properly secured.

10 The jumpers of outdoor antennas should be secured reliably along the cross bar of the tower
or the pole to avoid excessive or frequent bending of the jumpers due to wind.

Figure6-1 Bundled too Tightly

Figure6-2 Bundled Properly

Grounding Requirements

No. Item

1 For a building with lightning strips, the downleads of the lightning rods are directly welded to
the lightning strips. For a building without lightning strips, the downleads of the lightning rods
are led to the earthing grid. If the device is installed on a tower, the tower should be reliably
earthed.

2 All the connectors and joints of outdoor metal objects must be well protected against
corrosion and rust, such as applying rust-resistant paint or grease.

3 If the RRU is installed outdoors, the grounding requirements are as follows:

 For an outdoor DC RRU, a protective grounding cable with a diameter of not less than
2
16 mm should be used and connected to the tower, the lightning strips on the roof, or

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the cable tray nearby. The cabling distance should not exceed 1.5 m and the grounding
points must be reliably overlapped. If the ODCPD is installed on the front, back, or side
of the RRU, the RRU is connected to one grounding terminal on the ODCPD through the
protective grounding cable, and the other grounding terminal on the ODCPD is connected
to the tower, the lightning strips on the roof, or the cable tray nearby through a protective
2
grounding cable with a diameter of 16 mm . The cabling distance should not exceed 1.5
m and the grounding points must be reliably overlapped. If necessary, a grounding busbar
can be used. The protective grounding cable of the device is connected to the grounding
busbar and then to the earthing grid through multi-strand copper wires or flat steel.
 For an outdoor AC RRU, the RRU is connected to the grounding terminal on the PIMAC
through a protective grounding cable, and the PIMAC is connected to the tower, the
lightning strips on the roof, or the cable tray nearby through a protective grounding
2
cable with a diameter of 16 mm . The cabling distance should not exceed 1.5 m and the
grounding points must be reliably overlapped. If necessary, a grounding busbar can be
used. The protective grounding cable of the device is connected to the grounding busbar
and then to the earthing grid through multi-strand copper wires or flat steel.

4 If the RRU is installed indoors, the grounding requirements are as follows:

 If the RRU is installed on a wall, the RRU should be connected to the indoor grounding
2
busbar through a protective grounding cable with a diameter of not less than 16 mm .
 If the RRU is installed on a floor-standing mounting bracket, the RRU should be
connected to the busbar on the mounting bracket through a protective grounding cable
2
with a diameter of not less than 16 mm , and then the busbar is connected to the indoor
grounding busbar through a protective grounding cable with a diameter of not less than
2
16 mm .

5 The grounding requirements for outdoor shielded DC cables are as follows:

 On the RRU, an outdoor shielded DC cable does not need to be earthed through a
grounding kit. For the RRU with a maintenance window, the shielding layer of the outdoor
shielded DC cable must be secured with the metal cable clamp in the maintenance
window for grounding. For the RRU with an ODCPD, the shielding layer of the outdoor
shielded DCg cable must be secured with the metal cable clamp in the ODCPD for
grounding.
 The outdoor shielded DC cable must be connected to the outdoor grounding busbar
through the grounding kit near the feeder window of the equipment room. If the power
cable is earthed after being led into the feeder window, the grounding kit must be
wrapped with two layers of insulating tape . If the power cable is earthed before being
led into the feeder window, the grounding kit must be protected against water with the
"1+3+3" waterproofing method.
 Before an outdoor shielded DC cable is led into the cable inlet hole of the outdoor
cabinet, the power cable must be connected to the outdoor grounding busbar through
the grounding kit. The grounding kit must be protected against water with the "1+3+3"
waterproofing method.

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No. Item

6 The grounding requirements for outdoor shielded AC cables are as follows:

 The shielding layer of the outdoor shielded AC cable must be secured with the metal
cable clamp in the PIMAC or AC/DC lightning protection box for grounding.
 If the AC power cabinet is installed indoors, the outdoor shielded AC cable must be
connected to the outdoor grounding busbar through the grounding kit near the feeder
window of the equipment room. If the power cable is earthed after being led into the
feeder window, the grounding kit must be wrapped with two layers of insulating tape .
If the power cable is earthed before being led into the feeder window, the grounding kit
must be protected against water with the "1+3+3" waterproofing method.
 If the AC power cabinet is installed outdoors, the outdoor shielded AC cable must be
connected to the outdoor grounding busbar through the grounding kit before it is led into
the cable inlet of the AC power cabinet. The grounding kit must be protected against
water with the "1+3+3" waterproofing method.

7 The feeder grounding requirements for the antenna feeder system are as follows:
 If the RRU is installed near an antenna:
1. A feeder is not earthed if the length of the feeder or jumper is less than 5 m.
2. A feeder is earthed on the RRU side if the feeder length is more than 5 m but less
than 20 m.
 If the RRU is installed outdoors and far away from the antenna (more than 20 m), and
main feeder is used:
1. Connect the feeder to the ground on the RRU.
2. Connect the feeder to the ground on the antenna.
3. For the station whose feeder is laid on a tower, the feeder must be earthed before
leaving the tower. If the distance between the tower and the RRU is less than 10 m,
the feeder does not need to be earthed before leaving the tower. If the length of the
feeder on the tower is more than 10 m, the feeder should be earthed midway through
the length on the tower.
 If the RRU is installed indoors:
1. Connect the feeder to the ground before it is led into the feeder window of the
equipment room.
2. Connect the feeder to the ground on the antenna.
3. For the station whose feeder is laid on a tower, the feeder must be earthed before
leaving the tower. If the distance between the tower and the feeder window is less
than 10 m, the feeder does not need to be earthed before leaving the tower. If the
length of the feeder on the tower is more than 10 m, the feeder should be earthed
midway through the length on the tower.

8 A feeder must be well earthed earthed to the grounding copper busbar or tower. A free end is
not allowed. For the tower without a grounding copper busbar, the grounding terminal of the
feeder and that of the tower-mounted amplifier can be secured on the tower separately. Each
fixing point of the grounding copper busbar can only be connected to one grounding terminal.

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Before the connection, the paint on the fixing point must be removed for reliable connection.
After the connection, the grounding point must be protected against rust.

9 A copper feeder grounding part should not be used for an aluminum feeder, while
an aluminum feeder grounding part should not be used for a copper feeder because
electrochemical corrosion occurs between copper and aluminum.

10 For an outdoor grounding kit, the angle between the grounding cable and the main cable
shall not be upward (including upward-sloping angle). For a grounding kit far from the feeder
window or the outdoor cabinet, the grounding cable is led toward the feeder window or the
outdoor cabinet. The angle between the grounding cable and the cable should not be greater
than 15°.

11 If the RRU, AC/DC lightning protection box, PIMAC, or ODCPD is installed on a roof, the
grounding point on the lightning strip for the device should be more than 5 m from the
grounding point on the lightning strip for the downlead of the lightning rod. If the RRU, AC/DC
lightning protection box, PIMAC, or ODCPD is installed on a tower, the grounding point on
the tower for the device should be more than 1.5 m from the soldering point of the lightning
rod.

12 Distribution equipment (such as MDFs, DDFs, and ODFs) should be reliably earthed.

13 The DC protective grounding cable and the AC protective grounding cable must be earthed
separately.

14 The protective grounding cables between racks shall not be connected in series except the
planned equipotential connections between racks.

15 An indoor grounding busbar and an outdoor grounding busbar must be connected to the
earthing grid separately instead of direct serial connection.

Waterproof Requirements

No. Item

1 Verify that the maintenance window is tightened to prevent water ingress.

2 Verify that the RRU feeder connectors, antenna feeder connectors, connectors between
jumpers and feeders, and connectors between feeders and grounding kits are well
waterproofed.

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Power-on Inspection
Figure7-1 shows the power-on inspection flow of the ZXSDR A8612 M1821.

Figure7-1 Power-on Inspection Flow

Steps

1. Connect the power supply equipment to the junction box of the ZXSDR A8612
M1821, or switch on the air circuit breaker of the lightning protection box.
2. Check whether the ZXSDR A8612 M1821 is powered on through the state of the
indicators.

Note

For a description of the indicators, refer to 4 Indicators in the ZXSDR A8612 M1821
Active Antenna System Hardware Description.

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Closure
After installation, perform the following operations:
 Put tools in order.
Put the tools used during the installation back in right positions.
 Collect unexpected materials.
Collect unexpected materials and hand them over to the customer.
 Remove waste materials.
Remove waste materials and clean the environment.
 Complete the installation report.
Complete the installation report and submit the installation report to the person in
charge.
If the site is operating properly, notify the operation and maintenance engineers that
the installation is completed.

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Figures
Figure1-1 Installation Flow.......................................................................... 1-1

Figure3-1 Recommended Space Requirements for Installation.................. 3-5

Figure3-2 Minimum Space Requirements for Installation........................... 3-6

Figure3-3 Installing the AAU Support (Vertical direction)............................ 3-7

Figure3-4 Installing the RRU Support (Horizontal direction)....................... 3-8

Figure3-5 Hoisting the Device..................................................................... 3-9

Figure3-6 Do Not Open the Airtight Part.................................................. 3-10

Figure3-7 Do Not Install Any Port Upwards.............................................. 3-11

Figure3-8 Do Not Install Only Steel Belt................................................... 3-12

Figure3-9 Do Not Secure Two Adjustable Mounts with Only One Set of
Steel Belts................................................................................................. 3-12

Figure4-1 Installing the Steel Belts to the Adjustable Mount (Horizontal

Angle adjustable)......................................................................................... 4-2

Figure4-2 Installing the Steel Belts to the Adjustable Mount (Pitch Angle
adjustable)................................................................................................... 4-3

Figure4-3 Tighten the Steel Fastening Screws........................................... 4-3

Figure4-4 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device
Vertically)..................................................................................................... 4-4

Figure4-5 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device
Horizontally)................................................................................................. 4-4

Figure4-6 Adjusting the Device Angle........................................................ 4-5

Figure4-7 Finished Installation (Vertical installation)................................... 4-6

Figure4-8 Finished Installation (Horizontal installation).............................. 4-7

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Figure4-9 Installation Positions of Expansion Bolts.................................... 4-9

Figure4-10 External View of an Expansion Bolt......................................... 4-9

Figure4-11 Installing an Expansion Bolt.................................................... 4-10

Figure4-12 Securing the Adjustable Mount (Horizontal Angle adjustable) 4-11

Figure4-13 Securing the Adjustable Mount (Pitch Angle adjustable)........ 4-11

Figure4-14 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device
Vertically)................................................................................................... 4-12

Figure4-15 Inserting the AAU Support Into the Groove (Install Device
Horizontally)............................................................................................... 4-13

Figure4-16 Adjusting the Device Angle.................................................... 4-14

Figure4-17 Finished Installation (Vertical installation)............................... 4-15

Figure4-18 Finished Installation (Horizontal installation).......................... 4-16

Figure5-1 Remove the Grounding Screw................................................... 5-2

Figure5-2 Installing the Protective Grounding Interface Cable................... 5-2

Figure5-3 Opening the Maintenance Window............................................. 5-4

Figure5-4 Opening the Crimping Clip......................................................... 5-4

Figure5-5 Inserting the Optical Module....................................................... 5-5

Figure5-6 Removing the Corrugated Pipe and the Slider........................... 5-5

Figure5-7 Inserting the Optical Fiber Cable................................................ 5-6

Figure5-8 Securing the Optical Cable......................................................... 5-6

Figure5-9 Stripping the Power Cable.......................................................... 5-8

Figure5-10 Crimping the Tubular Terminal................................................. 5-8

Figure5-11 Making the Power Cable Connector-1...................................... 5-9

Figure5-12 Making the Power Cable Connector-2...................................... 5-9

Figure5-13 Unscrewing the Crimping Clip................................................ 5-10

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Figure5-14 Inserting the Power cable....................................................... 5-10

Figure5-15 Fixing the Power Cable.......................................................... 5-11

Figure5-16 Connecting the Power Cable to the DCPD............................. 5-12

Figure6-1 Bundled too Tightly..................................................................... 6-5

Figure6-2 Bundled Properly........................................................................ 6-5

Figure7-1 Power-on Inspection Flow.......................................................... 7-1

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Table3-1 Tool, Instrument, and Meter List................................................... 3-2

Table3-2 Installation Accessories................................................................ 3-7

Table4-1 Accessories for Pole-Mounted Installation................................... 4-1

Table4-2 Accessories for Wall-Mounted Installation................................... 4-8

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 Glossary

AAU

- Active Antenna Unit

BBU

- Base Band Unit

DC

- Direct Current

DCPD

- DC Power Distribution

DDF

- Digital Distribution Frame

MDF

- Main Distribution Frame

ODF

- Optical Distribution Frame

PE

- Protective Earth