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1 DISH Construction Best Practices - Reduced Size 2.14.22
1 DISH Construction Best Practices - Reduced Size 2.14.22
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Table of Contents
GENERAL 6
GC Verifies Parts Are on Site 7
Green Light Test (GLT) 8
COP Deliverables Uploaded to N1 Prior to GLT Request 9
Final Stamped Construction Drawing 11
TOWER 12
DISH National Standard for Antenna Positions 13
Sector Ground Bars 14
Plumbing Diagram - RRHs to JMA Antenna 18
Plumbing Fiber 19
Power Booster 21
RRH Fiber Color-Code Tower Top OVP 22
Power Wires and Fibers in Tower OVP 23
RET Naming Convention 24
Actuator ID 24
Radio Labeling 25
RRH Fiber Termination Assignments 25
RRH Power Termination Assignments 26
Hybrid 27
Fiber #’s to CSR Ports 27
Hybrid Cable Fiber Routing to CSR 28
RRH Fiber Color-Code Labeling at CSR 29
Power Wire Color-Code at Rack Mounted OVP 30
Hybrid Cable Ground Termination 30
OVP Cabinet Breaker Labeling 31
RF Jumper Color-Code 32
Example: RF Jumper Color-Code 32
Hybrid and Conduit Cabinet Entry Points 32
GPS Cabinet Entry Point 34
Great Lakes Cabinet 35
GPS Antenna Mount 36
GPS Cable 37
CIVIL 38
H-Frame 39
Location on Platform 39
Commscope Modular Platform Clip Position 40
PPC and Telco Cabinet Mounting 41
CABINET 56
CSR to SuperMicro 57
CSR to SuperMicro Plumbing Diagram 57
CSR to SuperMicro Cable Routing 58
CSR to SuperMicro DAC Cable Color-Code 58
CSR to SuperMicro CAT 6e routing 59
25 GIG Fiber Orientation 60
CSR to DELL DU 61
CSR to DELL DU Plumbing Diagram 61
CSR to DELL DU Cable Routing 62
CSR to DELL DU Cable Color-Code 63
CSR to DELL DU CAT 6e Cable Routing 63
25 GIG Fiber Orientation 64
Great Lakes Cabinet 65
GENERAL
○ 6 for RRHs
● CM will note, in N1 under “CM Comments”, with the following format (initials/date/ready for GLT)
● COP pictures listed on the next page must be uploaded into N1 and verified by the GC prior to
requesting the Green Light Test
● Portable generator should be used to perform GLT. Do not use the battery back up to perform
this task
● All antennas and radios mounted with RF and RET cables installed and color-coded correctly
● Antenna S/N Asset Capture (Alpha) - Serial number labeled with RAD center, mechanical tilt and
azimuth
● Antenna S/N Asset Capture (Beta) - Serial number labeled with RAD center, mechanical tilt and
azimuth
● Antenna S/N Asset Capture (Gamma) - Serial number labeled with RAD center, mechanical tilt
and azimuth
● OVP (Ground)
● Antenna Azimuth (Alpha )- Verify Antenna Alignment Tool is properly attached to the antenna
per OEM requirements; verify azimuth is oriented within +/-3 degrees of RFDS requirement
● Antenna Azimuth (Beta) - Verify Antenna Alignment Tool is properly attached to the antenna per
OEM requirements; verify azimuth is oriented within +/-3 degrees of RFDS requirement
● Antenna Azimuth (Gamma) - Verify Antenna Alignment Tool is properly attached to the antenna
per OEM requirements; verify azimuth is oriented within +/-3 degrees of RFDS requirement
● Antenna Port Termination (Alpha) - Image capture of antenna RF/RET plumbing connections and
port mapping, weather proofed terminations with assigned color-code labeling per RFDS
● Antenna Port Termination (Beta) - Image capture of antenna RF/RET plumbing connections and
port mapping, weather proofed terminations with assigned color-code labeling per RFDS
● Antenna Port Termination (Gamma) - Image capture of antenna RF/RET plumbing connections
and port mapping, weather proofed terminations with assigned color-code labeling per RFDS
● RF Sweep Test (Return Loss System for each jumper) - PDF file to be uploaded
TOWER
● Install ground leads from each sector bar to the main tower top collector bar (non-isolated)
● Utilize position #2 (center) for antenna and RRH installation (exception for monopole platforms
where placing the RRHs in position #2 could cause obstruction)
Utilize position #2 (center) for antenna and RRH installation (exception for monopole platforms where
placing the RRHs in position #2 could cause obstruction).
○ Each RRH will have a RET cable interfacing with the antenna AISG ports. Daisy chaining
RET cables are not permitted at this time.
Plumbing Fiber
The below diagrams depict the fiber, power and RET terminations between the RRHs and the server for
a site with no power booster.
Power Booster
Example: Power Terminations between RRHs and Power Shelf for Site with Power Booster
● Apply color tape, rather than 145 tags, to the power wires for ease of verification
● Actuator ID
○ Alpha
■ WDC00425-A21L
■ WDC00425-A21M
○ Beta
■ WDC00425-B21L
■ WDC00425-B21M
○ Gamma
■ WDC00425-G21L
■ WDC00425-G21M
Radio Labeling
● P-Touch label installed by GC
Hybrid
Fiber #’s to CSR Ports
● Route fibers the CSR from the front left side of the cabinet
● Use velcro to secure the fiber to the cable support bar (No zip ties on fiber)
● Do not route fibers through Panduit, as this could result in broken fibers
● Sector
RF Jumper Color-Code
○ Hybrid cable must have a drip loop in line before entering the cabinet
○ Reducing washers must be installed inside and outside of the entry port if an incorrect
knockout is used.
○ Hybrid entries are to be caulked using SCS30 or equivalent outdoor rated caulk
● The barrel of the GPS surge arrester should be inside the cabinet as shown below
● The surge arrester must make contact with bare metal (remove coating from cabinet entry point
before installation of surge arrester)
● Prefered placement should be on the ice bridge post with a clear view of the sky. Install GPS as
high as possible so as not to be blocked by the pole
GPS Cable
CIVIL
H-Frame
Location on Platform
Set frame poles 14” from the edge of the platform to the pole face.
Equipment Grounding
● Install the platform ground bar underneath the platform to help prevent theft
● Some markets have been able to eliminate the platform ground bar by grounding equipment
directly to the ground ring
Caulking
All external flex conduit must be sealed with outdoor rated caulk.
● Myer hubs must be used for all flex conduit entries to maintain the cabinets NEMA 4 rating
Rectifier
Rectifier Positioning
● Reference electrical one lines and cabinet specific MOP for installation instructions
AC Power
● Circuit breaker must have 12 AWG -48V supply and return cables that will reach the Ciena box
● Install one 6 AWG ground wire and one 10 AWG ground wire
Meters
GCs must install engraved phenolic nameplates at meters and disconnects.
Test Well
● Must be installed flush with grade
CABINET
CSR to SuperMicro
CSR to SuperMicro Plumbing Diagram
Example: CSR
Example: DU
CSR to DELL DU
CSR to DELL DU Plumbing Diagram
Example: CSR
Example: DU
● The isolators tend to fall off easily, and must be replaced if missing
● 3 to 1 buss installed in rectifier shelf terminal positions 13-15 on the -48V rail
● Cabinet rear door must close without making contact with the cables
● For a site with 1 or 2 sectors boosted, select the RDIDC-100-3R-1U-1, which should come with
● For sites with 3 sectors boosted, select the RDIDC-100-3R-1U-2, which should come with 2 sets
of the cables above
● Contact your local DISH CM immediately if rear brackets are not shipped with the battery units
● Top battery unit communication cable connects to the SiteBoss RS-485 terminal
● Check the pinout of the RJ-45 connector, specifically pin #6. Pin #6 will dictate if the connector
is wired as a T-568A (orange insulation) or a T-568B (green insulation)
● T-568-A
○ White/Blue (Negative)
○ Blue (Positive)
○ Orange (Ground)
● T-568-B
○ White/Blue (Negative)
○ Blue (Positive)
○ Green (Ground)
Cable Weatherseal
Install weatherseal boots over the RJ-45 ports and route all CAT-5 cables through the gland.
Note: Any deviation from the above practices must be approved by the local DISH construction team.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the tasks outlined in this document, please
contact your DISH CM.