Base Station Installation Guide

Course Objectives：
·Installation Mode

·Installation Tools

·Installing BBU and RRU

·Installing Auxiliary Equipment

·Installation Check
Contents

1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 BBU Installation Mode........................................................................................................................1

1.2 RRU Installation Mode........................................................................................................................3

2 Installation Tools...........................................................................................................................................1

3 Installing BBU...............................................................................................................................................3

3.1 Installing BBU Together with Other Devices Inside the 19-inch Rack..............................................3

3.2 Installing BBU in the HUB Cabinet....................................................................................................3

3.3 Installing BBU on the Wall with Simple Bracket...............................................................................6

3.4 BBU External Cable Connection.........................................................................................................8

3.4.1 BBU Power Cable Connection.................................................................................................8

3.4.2 BBU Data Cable Connection....................................................................................................9

3.4.3 BBU GPS Cable Connection....................................................................................................9

3.4.4 BBU Transmission Cable Connection....................................................................................11

3.4.5 BBU Optical Fiber Connection..............................................................................................11

3.4.6 BBU Grounding Cable Connection........................................................................................11

4 Installing RRU.............................................................................................................................................13

4.1 Installing RRU on the wall................................................................................................................13

4.2 Installing RRU on the Hold Pole.......................................................................................................16

4.2.1 Back-to-back with the Lightning Protection Box/RRU on the Pole......................................16

4.2.2 Three RRUs on a Pole Using the Expansion Bracket............................................................20

4.3 Connecting RRU Cables....................................................................................................................22

4.3.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................22

4.3.2 Connecting Indoor Lightning Protection Box........................................................................24

4.3.3 Precautions of Cable Connection...........................................................................................25

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5 Installing Auxiliary Equipment.................................................................................................................29

5.1 Extracting BBU Boards.....................................................................................................................29

5.2 Inserting BBU Boards.......................................................................................................................30

5.3 Installing Outdoor DC Lightning Protection Box.............................................................................31

5.3.1 Installing Protection Box on the Hold Pole............................................................................31

5.3.2 Installing Protection Box on the Wall....................................................................................31

5.3.3 Connecting Outdoor Lightning Protection Box Cables.........................................................33

5.4 Installing Indoor DC Lightning Protection Box................................................................................34

5.4.1 Install Protection Box on the Wall..........................................................................................34

5.4.2 Install the Protection Box on the Floor..................................................................................35

5.4.3 Connecting the Indoor Lightning Protection Box Cables......................................................36

5.5 Installing AC-DC Conversion Module..............................................................................................37

5.5.1 Installing AC-DC Conversion Module on Hold Pole............................................................37

5.5.2 Connecting AC-DC Conversion Module Cables...................................................................38

Appendix A Optical Fiber Connection........................................................................................................41

A.1 LC-LC Optical Fiber Connection.....................................................................................................41

A.2 LC-FC Optical Fiber Connection.....................................................................................................42

Appendix B Installation Check....................................................................................................................43

B.1 Environment check of the equipment room.....................................................................................43

B.2 Cabinet Installation Check................................................................................................................43

B.3 Cable Connection Check...................................................................................................................43

B.4 Outdoor Installation Check...............................................................................................................44

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1 Overview

 Key points

Introduce the BBU and RRU installation mode.

1.1 BBU Installation Mode

Figure 1.1-1 Mode1: In a 19'' Rack Together with Other Devices

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 Figure 1.1-2 Mode2: In a HUB Cabinet on the Wall

Figure 1.1-3 Mode3: With a Simple Bracket on the Wall

1.2 RRU Installation Mode

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Figure 1.2-4 Mode1: On the Wall

Figure 1.2-5 Mode2: On a Pole Together with the Lightning Protection Box

Figure 1.2-6 Mode3: On a Pole Together with Another RRU

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Figure 1.2-7 Mode4: Three RRUs on a Pole

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2 Installation Tools

 Key points

Introduce the BBU and RRU installation tools.

Table 1.2-1 Installation Tools

Electric Drill Grounding Resistance Meter

Vacuum Cleaner

Coaxial Cable Stripper

Power Strips
Multimeter

Screwdrivers Hexagon Spanner Hydraulic Pliers

Spanner Paper Cutter Nail Hammer

Spirit Level
Pliers 5m Tape Measure

Safety Helmet Gloves

Crimpers

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Steel Saw

Ladder

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 Key points

Introduce the BBU installation procedure.

3.1 Installing BBU Together with Other Devices Inside the 19-inch Rack
If a 19-inch cabinet is available for the power, transmission or BTS (for other systems, e.g.,
GSM, WCDMA) on site and there is at least 4U free space (2U for BBU, 1U for cable
trough and 1U for GPS panel), the BBU can be installed in this rack.

 Note

There should be 70mm or more space for ventilation on both sides of BBU.

3.2 Installing BBU in the HUB Cabinet

1. Use the pattern plate to mark the hole positions of the HUB cabinet on the wall
according to the engineering drawing.

2. Use an electrical punch drill to drill holes at these hole positions. Install expansion

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3. Separate the two pieces of insulating washer.

4. Install the insulating washer on the anchoring screw hole of the HUB cabinet.

 Note

The two pieces of the insulating washer are of different thickness and must be installed in
the same direction.

5. Use two screws to fix the four anchors on the back of the HUB cabinet.

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6. Use an expansion bolt to fix the HUB cabinet on the wall.

7. Install the BBU, GPS panel, and power supply module one by one into the HUB
cabinet.

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3.3 Installing BBU on the Wall with Simple Bracket

1. Use the pattern plate to mark the hole positions of the simple bracket on the wall
according to the engineering drawing.

2. Use an electrical punch drill to drill holes at these hole positions. Install expansion
bolt.

3. Install an insulating washer on each of the four screw holes on the back of the simple
bracket.

4. Use expansion bolts to fix the simple bracket on the wall.

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5. Fix the BBU, GPS panel, and power supply module one by one on their
corresponding positions on the simple bracket.

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3.4 BBU External Cable Connection

Figure 3.4-8 BBU External Cable Connection

3.4.1 BBU Power Cable Connection

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Figure 3.4-9 BBU Power Cable Connection

BBU power supply cables connect the power interface of the PM module of the BBU and
the -48V OUTPUT1 interface of the power supply subrack.

The 110/220V-INPUT interface of the power supply subrack connects to the AC main power
supply.

3.4.2 BBU Data Cable Connection

Figure 3.4-10 BBU Data Cable Connection

Connect the 4-wire data cable with the data cable interface of the BBU SA module and fix
the wires using the self-carried screw of the connector. Connect the grounding wire in the
data cable with the grounding point of the BBU.

Leave the DB44 interface empty.

Connect the DB25 interface with the node port cable.

Connect the RS232/485 interface with other cables when needed.

Use the protection sheath to wrap the unused interfaces.

3.4.3 BBU GPS Cable Connection

The GPS lightning arrester is installed in the following two modes:

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Figure 3.4-11 Mode1: GPS Installation Rack

Figure 3.4-12 Mode2: GPS Lightning Arrester Installation Hole at the Bottom of the HUB Cabinet

Connect the GPS feeder with the feeder interface on the GPS lightning arrester.

Connect one end of the GPS jumper with the CH1 interface on the GPS lightning arrester
and the other end with the REF interface on the BBU CC board.

 Note

When the GPS lightning arrester is connected to only one BBU, the GPS jumper must be
connected to the CH1 interface and the GPS jumper of the second BBU must be connected
to the CH2 interface.

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3.4.4 BBU Transmission Cable Connection

Figure 3.4-13 BBU Transmission Cable Connection

The BBU supports connection of both Ethernet cables and optical cables for transmission. If
the Ethernet cable is used for transmission, the ETH0 interface on the BBU CC panel is used
for connection. If the optical cable is used for transmission, the TX RX optical interface on
the BBU CC panel is used for connection.

3.4.5 BBU Optical Fiber Connection

Figure 3.4-14 BBU Optical Fiber Connection

The optical fibers between the BBU and the RRU in a 1/2/3 sector are connected one by one
to the interfaces from TX0 RX0 to TX2 RX2 on the BBU BPL board at the BBU side and to
the CPI1 interface on the RRU.

3.4.6 BBU Grounding Cable Connection

Connect one end of the grounding cable of the grounding cable of the subrack to the
grounding point of the subrack and the other end to the nearest indoor grounding busbar.

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Figure 3.4-15 Grounding Point at Top of the Simple Bracket on Wall

Figure 3.4-16 Grounding Point at Bottom of the HUB Cabinet

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 Key points

Introduce the RRU installation procedure.

4.1 Installing RRU on the wall

1. Mark hole positions: Use the pattern plate to mark the hole positions of the RRU on
the wall according to the engineering drawing.

2. Install expansion bolts: Use an electrical punch drill to drill holes at these hole
positions. Use a vacuum cleaner to absorb dust generated during the drilling.

3. Install the wall installation whole set.

1) Mark holes corresponding to outside arcs of the waist holes of the hanging board and
then drill hones at these marked hole positions. Then, install expansion bolts (stainless
 steel, model of M10x100).

2) Use expansion bolts to fix the hanging board (with insulating washers installed)
firmly on the wall.

4. Installing RRUs.

1) Hang the RRU on the installation whole set on the wall (in alignment with the hooks
on the hanging board).

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2) Use four M6X20 hexagon socket cap head screws to fix the cabinet together with the
wall installation whole set.

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4.2 Installing RRU on the Hold Pole

4.2.1 Back-to-back with the Lightning Protection Box/RRU on the Pole

1. Install four insulating washers into the four screw holes on the RRU hanging board.

2. Thread two long bolts in turn through the spring washer, flat washer, insulating
washer, and the pole installation kit marked with “FRONT”.

3. Thread bolts through the pole installation kit marked with “BACK” and tighten the
screws. Install the lower pole installation kit in the same way.

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4. Thread bolts in turn through the spring washer, flat washer, and insulating washer.
Then fix the lightning protection box at the back of the pole installation kit.

5. Use the four self-carried screws of the outdoor lightning protection box to fix this box
on the hanging board of the lightning protection box.

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6. Hang the RRU on the hanging board of the RRU back to back with the lightning
protection box.

7. You can also install the RRU hanging bracket at both sides of the pole installation kit
when needed.

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8. Install two RRUs by hanging them on the brackets.

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4.2.2 Three RRUs on a Pole Using the Expansion Bracket

1. Align the screw holes on the expansion bracket with those on the pole installation kit.
Then, thread bolts in turn through the spring washer, flat washer, expansion bracket,
and pole installation kit.

2. Tighten the bolts to complete the installation of the expansion bracket.

3. Install four expansion brackets in turn, and then fix the RRU hanging board on the
expansion bracket.

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4. Hanging three RRUs.

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4.3 Connecting RRU Cables

4.3.1 Overview

Figure 4.3-17 RRU Cables Connection

Table 4.3-2 lightning Protection Box Selection Principle

lightning protection box

Installation Mode Indoor lightning Outdoor lightning protection
protection box box
On interior wall ╳ ╳
RR
Power supply led from indoors √ √
U On exterior wall
Power supply led from outdoors ╳ √

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Figure 4.3-18 Cable Interfaces at Bottom of the RRU

Figure 4.3-19 Cable Interfaces on Top of the RRU

Table 4.3-3 Engineering Cables and Interfaces

Interface Cable Name and Function Cable Appearance

AISD/RUN Node port/RS485/AISG control
cable
Used to connect the AISG device
and node port cable.

CPI1 Optical fiber interface used to

connect the RRU and BBU.

CPI2 Used for optical fiber concatenation

PWR DC power supply

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ANT1 ANT2 Feeder jumper interface

GND Chassis grounding

4.3.2 Connecting Indoor Lightning Protection Box

Figure 4.3-20 Cable Connection When one Indoor Lightning Protection Box Provides Power for Two

RRUs

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Figure 4.3-21 Cable Connection When one Indoor Lightning Protection Box Provides Power for Three

RRUs

4.3.3 Precautions of Cable Connection

1. When connection of outdoor cable connectors is completed, you need to perform

waterproof treatment by warping the connectors with one layer of insulating adhesive
tape, three layers of waterproof adhesive tapes, and three layers of anti-ultraviolet
adhesive tapes.

2. One power cable should be used exclusively for one outdoor lightning protection box.

3. The connecting terminal varies with the different models of lightning protection
boxes. Refer to the installation diagrams that go with the lightning protection box for
details.
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4. Try to install the antenna and the RRU on the same pole. If the antenna is connected
with the RRU with the antenna jumper, it needs not to install the grounding clip. If the
antenna is connected with the RRU with the feeder:

1) Ground the feeder that is shorter than 5 m at one point.

2) Ground the feeder that is longer than 5 m and shorter than 20 m at two points

3) Ground the feeder that is longer than 20 m at the following three points:
––a point on the iron tower platform
––a point between the iron tower and the outdoor cabling rack
––a point within 1 m away from the indoor area

4) Ground the feeder (on the iron tower) that is longer than 60 m at points on every 20
m.

When the antenna is installed on the pole at the top of the building and the feeder is
longer than 20 m, ground the feeder at the point where the feeder departs from the
antenna pole, at the point where the feeder departs from the platform on top of the
building, and at the point where the feeder enters the equipment room. If the distance
between two adjacent grounding points is longer than or equal to 60 m, one grounding
point should be added in the middle between them.

Table 4.3-4 Installation Positions of the Grounding Clips of the Power Cable

Power
Power cable Supply
length Equipment Position of Grounding Clip
Indoor
power
cabinet Outer side of feeder window ╳ ╳
<20 m
Outdoor
power Within 500mm from the
cabinet power cabinet ╳ ╳
Indoor
power Within 500 mm from
cabinet Outer side of feeder window Middle of the power cable RRU
20 m~60 m
Outdoor
power Within 500mm from the Within 500 mm from
cabinet power cabinet Middle of the power cable RRU
Indoor
power Within 500 mm from
cabinet Outer side of feeder window One is needed every 20 m RRU
>60 m
Outdoor
power Within 500mm from the Within 500 mm from
cabinet power cabinet One is needed every 20 m RRU

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5． The RRU grounding cable is installed on the grounding point on the chassis and is
connected to the nearest outdoor grounding busbar.

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5 Installing Auxiliary Equipment

 Key points

Introduce the auxiliary equipment installation procedure.

5.1 Extracting BBU Boards

To extract a BBU board, pull out the handle on the left side of the board first, and then apply
even force on the handle to pull out the board.

 Note

There is a lock system on the handle and you should hear the click sound twice to make sure
that the handle is unlocked.

1. Pull slightly the handle on the left side of the board.

2. The handle is unlocked after two click sound.

3. Hold the handle on both sides of the board and apply even force to pull out the board.
5.2 Inserting BBU Boards
1. Remember to insert the board body into the grooves on both sides of the slot.

2. Slide the board along the grooves and make sure that the lateral face of the board
aligns with the arrow.

3. Push the middle part of the board so that the board reaches the end of the groove, and
then press the handle on the left side to lock the board.
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5.3 Installing Outdoor DC Lightning Protection Box

The outdoor DC lightning box protects the RRU from lightning strikes.

An outdoor DC lightning box is required for the RRU in the following cases:

1. When the RRU is installed outdoors.

2. When the RRU is installed indoors but the power cable is laid outdoors.

5.3.1 Installing Protection Box on the Hold Pole

Please refer to the 4.2.1 Back-to-back with the Lightning Protection Box/RRU on the Pole.

5.3.2 Installing Protection Box on the Wall

Figure 5.3-22 Parts for Installing the Protection Box on the Wall

1. M4×8 hexagon socket cap head screw 2. Front anchor clamp 3. M8×90 expansion bolt

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1. Dimensions of holes (drill:φ10).

2. Tighten the nut.

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5.3.3 Connecting Outdoor Lightning Protection Box Cables

Figure 5.3-23 Lightning Protection Box Cables Connection

Table 5.3-5 Connection Cable of Outdoor DC Lightning Protection Box with RRU

No. Cable Direction Required Length

1 Power cable Power Input end of As surveyed
for outdoor cabinet/outdoor outdoor DC
DC lightning DC lightning lightning
protection box protection box protection box
2 Ground cable Ground point of Protective <0.5 m
for outdoor outdoor DC ground strap
DC lightning lightning
protection box. protection box
3 DC power RRU power Output end of <2 m
cable for RRU terminal outdoor DC
lightning
protection box
4 Environment RRU dry contract Alarm port of <2 m
monitor cable terminal outdoor DC
lightning
protection box
5 Grounding RRU PE terminal Ground point <2 m
cable for RRU of outdoor DC
lightning
protection box

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 Note

First connect the grounding cable and then other wires. To disconnect cables, disconnect the
grounding cable at the last step.

Perform grounding of the shielded layer through the grounding kit inside the lightning box.

The first dry contact of RRU is used to connect with the outdoor DC lightning box. The pin
“Dry Contact 1 -/+” corresponds to the “21/22” pin of environment monitoring cable
connector. The color of core wire is “while /brown”.

Make sure that the cable is waterproof at the interfacing point.

5.4 Installing Indoor DC Lightning Protection Box

5.4.1 Install Protection Box on the Wall

1. Mount hole for the protection box.

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2. Hole dimensions.

3. Install the M6×60 expansion bolt.

4. Install the protection box.

5.4.2 Install the Protection Box on the Floor

1. Gantry for installing the protection box.

2. According to the holes dimensions on the gantry, drill holes on the floor with the
percussion drill (drill: φ8).

3. Fix the gantry on the floor with M6×60 expansion bolts.

4. Install the indoor DC lightning box into the gantry.

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5.4.3 Connecting the Indoor Lightning Protection Box Cables

Figure 5.4-24 Indoor Lightning Protection Box Cables Connection

Table 5.4-6 Indoor Lightning Protection Box Connection Cables

No. Cable Direction Required length

Power cable for outdoor DC IN terminal of outdoor
DC OUT terminal of indoor
1 DC lightning protection DC lightning protection As surveyed
DC lightning protection box
box box
Power cable for indoor
DC IN terminal of indoor Indoor primary power
2 DC lightning protection As surveyed
DC lightning protection box supply
box
PE terminal of indoor DC
3 Ground cable Indoor grounding busbar <1.5 m
lightning protection box

 Note

First connect the grounding cable and then other wires. To disconnect cables, disconnect the
grounding cable at the last step.

Perform grounding of the shielded layer through the grounding kit inside the lightning box.

5.5 Installing AC-DC Conversion Module

One AC-DC conversion module is able to supply -48V DC to one BBU and one R8860 at
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the same time.

 Note

The AC-DC conversion module should be installed AFTER its cables are connected.

5.5.1 Installing AC-DC Conversion Module on Hold Pole

1. Install the supporting panel to the anchor clamp or the fixing bracket.

1. Supporting panel 2. Anchor clamp

2. Install the conversion module.

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5.5.2 Connecting AC-DC Conversion Module Cables

Figure 5.5-25 AC-DC Conversion Module Cables Connection

Table 5.5-7 AC-DC Conversion Module Connection Cables

No. Name Direction Required length

AC lightning box power AC IN terminal of AC
1 AC power supply As surveyed
cable lightning protection box
Grounding cable of
2 Power cable Protective ground strap 1.5 m
grounding kit
PE terminal of AC
3 Grounding cable Protective ground strap <1 m
lightning protection box
Power cable of AC-DC AC OUT terminal of AC AC IN terminal of AC-
4 1m
conversion module lightning protection box DC conversion module
DC OUT terminal of
5 RRU power cable AC-DC conversion RRU DC IN 2m
module
PE terminal of AC
6 Grounding cable RRU PE terminal <1.5 m
lightning protection box
RRU dry contact Alarm port of AC
7 Monitoring cable As surveyed
terminal lightning protection box

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Appendix A Optical Fiber Connection

A.1 LC-LC Optical Fiber Connection

A.2 LC-FC Optical Fiber Connection

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B.1 Environment check of the equipment room

The room is sealed well from leakage risks. It is available with air conditioning equipment and
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not exposed to strong and direct light.
The room is clean without sundries, equipped with emergency lighting and fire-protection
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facilities.

B.2 Cabinet Installation Check

The racks stand firm and the insulation washer, spring washer and plain washer are correctly
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positioned.
2 The space is big enough for installation and maintenance purposes.
3 The anti-static wrist strap is ready at the front side of the rack.
4 The redundant connecting terminals inside the rack are well protected.
5 All screws on the modules are tightened.

B.3 Cable Connection Check

All necessary PGND cables of the equipment are installed and not connected in serial. The
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PGND cable is connected to the nearest ground busbar.
The connecting terminal of the PGND cable has been cleaned up and the possible rust is
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removed before the cable is to be connected, to ensure reliable connection.
The power cable, lug of the ground cable, and bare cables are covered with tubes or wrapped
3 with the insulation adhesive tape. No copper wire is exposed. The copper lug’s specs match
with the cable’s diameter.
The power’s polarity is correct. The power cable and ground cable’s terminal are crimped
4 reliably. The copper lugs are installed on the binding posts and fixed with plain washer and
spring washer and flattened with the spring washer.
The surplus part of the ground cable and power cable is cut off. Whole pieces of the cable are
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used without joints in the middle. The insulation layers are kept intact.
The power cable is bundled and laid in separation from the signal cable and tail fiber with a
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spacing of more than 5cm in between. No crossing or overlapping is allowed.
7 The cable is bound tight along the cable tray with an even binding interval of 300~700mm.
8 No cable or tail fiber inside and outside the rack is hung without being fixed to some place.
9 The bending radius of the cable conforms to related standard.
 10 The cable joints are tight. No DIN and N types of connectors are connected in a staggered way.
The white straps are used indoors and cut flat at the end part. The black straps are used outdoors
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and cut flat at the end part but with 3~5mm surplus length (for use in hot weather).
The cables are with labels in correct format and facing the same direction (or as required by the
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customer if the document stating such requirements is available).

B.4 Outdoor Installation Check

A standalone hold pole must be equipped with the lightning arrestor. The antenna and GPS
1 antenna must be placed within the 45° protection area of the lightning arrestor. Reliable
grounding must be made.
The bracket of the GPS antenna is installed firmly. There is no obstacle within the 120° vertical
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field angle of the antenna.
The cable joints and ground clip are wrapped to ensure water-proof performance. That is, they
are wrapped with one layer of insulation adhesive tape first, next three layers of water-proof
3
plaster and finally three layers of insulation tape. After the wrapping, two ends of the tape tight
with the UV-screening strap.
A backwater trap is made before the cable runs into the equipment room. The lowest point of
4 the trap is 10 cm ~20 cm below the lower edge of the cable access hole on the feeder window.
The feeder window is sealed with the fire resistant material.
The azimuth error of directional antenna is no more than ±5°. The pitch angle error of the
5 directional antenna is no more than ±5°. The antenna is connected correctly, the sector relations
are correct. No reverse and wrong connections.