RTN XMC ODU V200

Quick Installation Guide

Issue: 06
Part Number: 31506440
Date: 2021-09-30
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About This Document

Overview

This document provides brief and quick guidelines for hardware installation.

Product Versions

The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Product Version

RTN XMC ODU V200 V200R001

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Contents

4 Safety Precautions
5 Installation Tools
6 Installing the ODU
6 Components
10 Installation Scenarios
11 Installation Process
15 Changing the Antenna Polarization Direction
16 Installing the ODU on the Antenna
18 Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna
20 Installing the ODU on the Hybrid Coupler
21 Installing the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket on a Pole
22 Installing the ODU on the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket
22 Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket
23 Installing the Flexible Waveguide
24 Flexible Waveguide Fixture Installation Guide
27 Installing the Antenna Adapter on the Antenna
28 Installing the ODU on the Antenna Adapter
29 Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna Adapter
30 Installing the OMT
32 Installing the ODU on the OMT
33 Installing ODU Cables
33 Installing the IF Cable
40 Installing PGND Cables for the ODU
41 (Optional) Installing the Surge Protector and Its PGND Cables
42 Grounding the IF Cable
44 Checking the Installation
44 Checking the Installation of Antennas, Hybrid Couplers, and ODUs
44 Checking the Installation of Separate Mounting Components
45 Cable Installation Check
46 Replacing Parts
46 Replacing the ODU
46 Replacing the Hybrid Coupler
47 Appendixes
47 Assembling IF Cable Connectors (Type-N Connectors)
48 Assembling IF Cable Connectors (Type-TNC Connectors)
49 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors
50 Curve Chart

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Safety Precautions

This document is intended to provide guidelines for hardware quick installation.

Thunderstorm
Do not perform operations on towers or poles with high voltage and AC power
during thunderstorms.

Working at Heights
When working at heights, be careful about objects falling down from a height.

Hoisting Heavy Objects

When heavy objects are hoisted, do not stand or walk under the boom or the
objects.

Microwave
High power radio-frequency signals are harmful to human body. Do not stay too
close to the antenna in the emitting direction of the antenna when the microwave
communication equipment is working. When installing or maintaining an antenna
on the tower or pole installed with more than one antenna, avoid the strong
radiation from the other antennas.

IF Cable
Before installing or removing an IF cable, turn off the ODU power switch.

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Installation Tools

Measuring Level Phillips Flat-head Ladder

tape screwdriver screwdriver

Adjustable Open-end wrench Socket wrench Torque wrench Hex key

wrench

Combination Needle-nose pliers Diagonal pliers Wire clipper Claw hammer

pliers

Utility knife File Multimeter Waterproof PVC tape

insulation tape

Gloves Marker Pulley Lifting rope Compass

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Components

a Appearance and Ports of the ODU

RSSI test port

XMC-2/XMC-2H ODU XMC-2H ODU (11 GHz)

The appearance of the XMC-2H ODU working at the 11 GHz frequency band is slightly
different from that at other frequency bands. Four screw holes are added on the heat
dissipation fin surface for installing the OAU 2F. For details about how to install the XMC-
2H ODU (11 GHz) and OAU 2F, see RTN 320F V100 OAU 2F Quick Installation Guide.

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Components

b Appearance and Ports of the Hybrid Coupler

Top view Front view

Main tributary port

Antenna port

Standby tributary port

Port Name Mark

Main tributary port MAIN

Standby tributary port STD BY

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Components

c Appearance of the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket

Main bracket

Attachment plate Auxiliary bracket

d Appearance of the Antenna Adapter

Guide trough
Polarization mark

Port on the
ODU/hybrid
coupler side
Port on the
antenna side

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Components

e Appearance of the Flexible Waveguide

f Cables

RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable

RF coaxial connector,
type-N, male

5D cable
RF coaxial connector,
type-TNC, male

PGND cable Base of the

ground clip

Bare crimp terminal, OT

ODU PGND cable (North America)

Ground bar

Bare crimp terminal, OT

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Installation Scenarios

a Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna

1. Direct mounting

One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna
2. Separate mounting

One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna

Use a hybrid coupler suitable for the XMC ODU if two ODUs
are installed on one antenna in direct mounting mode.

b Installing the ODU on a Dual-Polarized Antenna

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Installation Process

a Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna

Direct mounting

Start

Is vertical
polarization No
specified in the
network plan?
Change the antenna
Yes polarization direction.
See antenna instructions and
page 15.

Is the antenna No
compatible to XMC
ODU installed?
Install the antenna adapter on the
Yes antenna.
Page 27

Install the antenna.

See antenna instructions.

Do two ODUs No
share one
antenna?

Yes
Install the ODU on the
Install the hybrid coupler on the antenna or the antenna
antenna or the antenna adapter. adapter.
Page 16 or 28
Page 18 or 29

Install the ODU on the hybrid

coupler.
Page 20

Install the ODU cables.

Pages 33–43

End

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Installation Process

a Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna

Separate mounting

Start

Is vertical polarization No
specified in the network
plan?
Change the antenna
Yes polarization direction.
See antenna
instructions and
page 15.
Install the antenna.
See antenna instructions. 10

Install the ODU separate

mounting bracket.
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Page 21

Do two ODUs No
share one
antenna?
Yes
Install the ODU on the
Install the hybrid coupler on ODU separate mounting
the ODU separate mounting bracket.
bracket. Page 22
Page 22

Install the ODU on the

hybrid coupler.
Page 20

Install the flexible

waveguide.
Page 23

Install the ODU cables.

P 31-39
Pages 33–43

End

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Installation Process

b Installing the ODU on a Dual-Polarized Antenna

Separate mounting

Start

Install the antenna.

Referring to the
See antenna instructions.
instructions for the
antenna

Install the ODU separate

mounting bracket.
P2021
Page
P19

Do two ODUs No
share one feed?

Yes
Install the ODU on
Install the hybrid coupler on the ODU separate
the ODU separate mounting mounting bracket.
bracket. P21
Page 22
Page
P21 22

Install the ODU on the hybrid

coupler.
Page
P19 20

Install the flexible waveguide.

Page 23

Install the ODU cables.

Pages 33–43
P31-39

End

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Installation Process

b Installing the ODU on a Dual-Polarized Antenna

Direct mounting

Start

Install the antenna.

See antenna
instructions.

Install the OMT.

Page 30

P18

Install the ODU on the

OMT. Page 32

Install the ODU cables.

Pages 33–43

End

 Do not install the equipment in harsh weather conditions, such as wind, rain, and thunderstorms.
 After the ODU is unpacked or powered off, it must be powered on within 24 hours to prevent
water vapor from accumulating inside the ODU.
 Do not damage the ODU coating when you install or replace an ODU.
 In case of installing the equipment in offshore areas (within 3.7 km from the coastline) or within
3 km from inland pollution sources (including coal mines, metallurgical plants, thermal power
plants, and chemical plants), anti-corrosion measures must be taken. For details, contact the local
Huawei customer service.

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Changing the Antenna Polarization Direction

 There are multiple types of antennas. The change method described here is for reference
only and may not be applicable to the actual situation. In actual installation, follow the
installation guide delivered with the antenna.
 By default, the antenna applies vertical polarization. If the antenna requires horizontal
polarization in the network plan, the polarization direction should be changed.

①
②

1. Loosen the feed fastening screw ④ on the feed pressing block ③ so that the feed can be
rotated.
2. Rotate feed ① clockwise or counterclockwise by 90 degrees to align the red polarization
mark ② on the feed with the mark line H.
3. Adjust the feed pressing block ① so that the four feed pressing blocks press the edge of
feed ③, and then tighten the feed fastening screw ④.

Single-polarized antenna with Single-polarized antenna with

vertical polarization horizontal polarization

Dual-polarized antenna with vertically Dual-polarized antenna with horizontally

polarized feed on the left side polarized feed on the left side

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Installing the ODU on the Antenna

1. Observe the guide pin position of the ODU. By default, it is attached to the inner
side of the ODU handle. When the antenna is installed in horizontally polarized
mode, screw the guide pin ① to the identifier H. Before installing the guide pin,
screw out the plastic screw ② at identifier H. When the antenna is installed in
vertically polarized mode, screw the guide pin ① to the identifier V. Before installing
the guide pin, screw out the plastic screw ② at identifier V. The following describes
how to install the guide pin for horizontal-polarized antennas.

 The guide pin is used together with the guide trough of the
connected component to facilitate the installation of the ODU.
 Apply antirust lubricant to the guide pin screws.

2. Remove the dust-proof caps ① from the ODU and the antenna feed.

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Installing the ODU on the Antenna

3. Installing the ODU on the Antenna

3.1. Apply Vaseline lubricant to the sealing ring of the ODU antenna port. (Note:
Do not apply it to the end face ⑤.)
3.2. Apply antirust lubricant to the four M6 captive screws ① of the ODU.
3.3. Slide guide pin ② of the ODU into guide trough ③ facing the antenna
direction.
3.4. Install the ODU on the antenna. Ensure that the IF port ④ of the ODU faces
downwards.
3.5. Partially screw the four M6 captive screws ① of the ODU and tighten them
cornerwise in sequence. ⑤

Screwing-stop surface

Installation
surface ⑥
Apply lubricant on sealing ring ⑥ and do
not apply it on end face ⑤.
If the screwing-stop surface of the
captive screw is in contact with the
installation surface of the screw hole,
the screw is tightened.

The waveguide cavity direction of the

②
ODU must be consistent with that of the
antenna feed.
①

M6

8±0.8 N·m

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Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna

a Changing the Polarization Direction of the Hybrid Coupler

 There are multiple types of hybrid couplers. The change method described here is for
reference only and may not be applicable to the actual situation. In actual installation,
follow the installation guide delivered with the hybrid coupler.
 By default, the hybrid coupler is vertically polarized. You need to change the polarization
direction of the hybrid coupler only when the antenna is horizontally polarized.
 When changing the polarization direction of the hybrid coupler, ensure that the sealing
ring is intact and correctly installed.

1. Loosen the four hex socket screws ② and remove the polarizer ②. Note that the sealing
ring does not disconnect.
2. Align the arrow (↑) on the polarizer ① with the identifier H on the antenna port.
3. Ensure that the sealing ring is correctly installed and intact, install the polarizer ①, and
tighten the four hex socket screws.

M3

1±0.1 N·m

② ①

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Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna

b Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna

1. Apply Vaseline lubricant to the sealing ring ⑤ of the antenna port on the hybrid
coupler. (Note: Do not apply it to end face ④.)
2. Apply antirust lubricant to the four M6 captive screws ③ on the hybrid coupler.
3. Slide guide pin ② of the hybrid coupler into the guide trough ① facing the
antenna direction, and then fasten the hybrid coupler to the antenna.
4. Partially screw the four M6 captive screws ③ on the hybrid coupler, and tighten
them cornerwise in sequence.

① Apply lubricant on sealing ring ⑤

and do not apply it on end face ④.

③
M6

7.7±0.7 N·m

The direction of the antenna feed must be consistent

with that of the waveguide cavity installed at the
antenna port of the hybrid coupler.

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Installing the ODU on the Hybrid Coupler

1. Change the position of guide pin ① on the ODU to ensure that it is secured at
identifier H. Apply antirust lubricant to the guide pin screws.
2. Apply Vaseline lubricant to the sealing ring of the ODU antenna port. (Note: Do not
apply it to end face ②.)
3. Apply antirust lubricant to the four M6 captive screws ③ of the ODU.
4. Slide guide pin ① of the ODU into guide trough ④ of the hybrid coupler, and then
fasten the ODU to the hybrid coupler. Note that the IF port ⑤ of the ODU should face
downwards.
5. Partially screw the four M6 captive screws ③ of the ODU and tighten them cornerwise
in sequence.

There are two ODU ports on the hybrid coupler. The active ODU must be installed on the active port marked
MAIN on the hybrid coupler, and the standby ODU must be installed on the standby port marked STD BY on
the hybrid coupler.

M6

8±0.8 N·m

③
② ①

Screwing-stop surface
Installation surface
⑥

If the screwing-stop surface of the captive screw is

Apply lubricant on sealing ring ⑥ in contact with the installation surface of the screw
and do not apply it on end face ②. hole, the screw is tightened.

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Installing the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket on a Pole

1. Install the main bracket.

Apply antirust lubricant

to stay bolts.

The arrow on the main Check whether the spring of

bracket faces upwards. the main bracket is secured.

2. Add the auxiliary bracket ① between the double-headed nuts ③ of the main bracket ②.
When you hear a click, the clamping is correct.

③ The arrow on the auxiliary

bracket faces upwards.

3. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the two double-headed nuts alternately to secure the
main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole.

M10

39±3.9 N·m

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Installing the ODU on the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket

1. Tighten the four screws ③ to install ODU ① on attachment plate ②.
2. Clamp the attachment plate with the ODU onto the main bracket ④. When you hear a
click, the clamping is correct.

M6 To remove the attachment plate,

loosen the screws on the spring.

③ 7±0.7 N·m
②

Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the ODU Separate Mounting

Bracket

1. Tighten the four screws ③ to install the hybrid coupler ① on the attachment plate ②.
2. Clamp the attachment plate ② with the hybrid coupler onto the main bracket ④. When you
hear a click, the clamping is correct.
M6

① ③

7±0.7 N·m
②

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Installing the Flexible Waveguide

Fix one end of the flexible waveguide to the flange interface of the ODU/hybrid coupler and the other end to
the flange interface of the antenna. The waveguide cavity direction of the flexible waveguide should be
consistent with that of the hybrid coupler/antenna. Use the fixture to fix the flexible waveguide.

The waveguide cavity direction of the

ODU must be consistent with that of
For details about the
the flexible waveguide.
tightening torque, see Table 1.

• Waterproof the connector between the flexible waveguide and the ODU/hybrid coupler/antenna. For
details, see page 49.
• There are multiple types of flexible waveguides. The installation method described here is for reference
only. In actual installation, follow the installation guide delivered with the flexible waveguides.
• The flexible waveguide can be bent only within its maximum twist angle. The E-bend radius and H-bend
radius cannot be smaller than the minimum bending radius.
• To prevent the flexible waveguide from shaking, it is recommended that three sets of fixture be installed
for each flexible waveguide. Fix the flexible waveguide at the two ends and in the middle with the fixtures.
For detailed installation position and methods, see instructions delivered with the component.

Apply waterproof and anti-corrosion treatments on the

connecting point of the flexible waveguide.
Outdoor
Wrapping area:
• Distance from the connecting point of the flexible L ≥ 10 cm cable tie
waveguide toward the connector (H) ≥ 1 cm
• Distance from the connecting point of the flexible
waveguide toward the cable end (L) ≥ 10 cm

Wrapping method: H ≥ 1 cm
• Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the wrapping area.
• Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape around
the PVC tape.
• Wrap three layers of PVC tape over
the waterproof insulation tape.
• Secure the tape by using outdoor
cable ties at the positions 1 cm to
the wrapping edges.

Table 1

Minimum H-bend Minimum E-bend Maximum Twist Tightening

Frequency Band
Radius Radius Angle Torque
6 GHz 204 mm 102 mm 214°/m M5, 4.5±0.4 N·m
7/8 GHz 152 mm 76 mm 264°/m M4, 2±0.2 N·m
11 GHz 127 mm 64 mm 310°/m M4, 2±0.2 N·m
13 GHz 115 mm 64 mm 360°/m M4, 2±0.2 N·m
15 GHz 102 mm 52 mm 445°/m M4, 2±0.2 N·m
18/23/26/28/32/38 GHz 76 mm 38 mm 510°/m M3, 0.8±0.08 N·m
42 GHz 76 mm 38 mm 510°/m M2.5, 0.6±0.06 N·m

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Flexible Waveguide Fixture Installation Guide

a Components of the Flexible Waveguide Fixture

Hose clamp Flexible waveguide sheath
Flexible
waveguide clip

Fixing device Supporting bolt

Flexible waveguide sheath Flexible

waveguide clip
Hose clamp

Supporting bolt
Fixing device

b Fixing the Flexible Waveguide Fixture on the Pole

Fix the flexible waveguide fixture on the pole by using a hose clamp, and then adjust the
length of the bolt according to the position of the flexible waveguide.

Adjusting nuts

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Flexible Waveguide Fixture Installation Guide

c Fixing the Flexible Waveguide

When fixing the 6G flexible waveguide, use the 6G flexible waveguide sheath.

When fixing the 7G&8G flexible waveguides, use the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath.

When fixing the 11G&13G flexible waveguide, use both the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath and
11G&13G flexible waveguide sheath. Place the flexible waveguide in the 11G&13G flexible
waveguide sheath, and then place the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath on the 11G&13G flexible
waveguide sheath.

11G&13G
7G&8G

When fixing the 15G flexible waveguide, use the 15G flexible waveguide sheath.

When fixing the 18G-42G flexible waveguide, use both the 15G flexible waveguide sheath and
18G-42G flexible waveguide sheath. Place the flexible waveguide in the 18G-42G flexible
waveguide sheath, and then place the 15G flexible waveguide sheath on the 18G-42G flexible
waveguide sheath.

18G-42G
15G

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Flexible Waveguide Fixture Installation Guide

c Fixing the Flexible Waveguide

6 Fix the flexible waveguide in the fixture.

M6

Fasten the screws.

5±0.5 N·m
Tighten the
waveguide clip.

When installing a 0.9 m long flexible waveguide, you need to use a flexible waveguide fixture and
find a proper position to evenly divide the flexible waveguide into two sections.
When installing a 1.2 m or 1.8 m long flexible waveguide, you need to use two flexible waveguide
fixtures and find proper positions to evenly divide the flexible waveguide into three sections.

d Fastening the Screws and the Adjusting Nuts

M6

Hex key Hex key

5±0.5 N·m

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Installing the Antenna Adapter on the Antenna

1. Apply Vaseline lubricant to the sealing ring ① of the antenna feed. (Note: Do not apply it to
end face ②.)
2. Apply antirust lubricant to the four M6 captive screws ③ on the antenna adapter ⑤.
3. Install the antenna adapter on the antenna. Pay attention to the direction of the waveguide
cavity and ensure that one guide trough ④ faces upwards.
4. Screw the four M6 captive screws ③ about 30% and tighten them cornerwise in sequence.

M6

7±0.7 N·m

①
②

The waveguide cavity

direction of the antenna
adapter must be
③ consistent with that of
the antenna feed.

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Installing the ODU on the Antenna Adapter

1. Apply Vaseline lubricant to the sealing ring of the ODU antenna port. For details, see
page 17.
2. Apply antirust lubricant to the four M6 captive screws ① of the ODU.
3. Slide guide pin ② of the ODU into guide trough ③ of the antenna adapter, and then
fasten the ODU to the antenna adapter. Ensure that the IF port of the ODU faces
downwards.
4. Screw the four M6 captive screws ① about 30% and tighten them cornerwise in
sequence.
M6

③
7±0.7 N·m

The waveguide cavity direction of the

ODU must be consistent with that of the
①
antenna adapter.

 Observe the guide pin position of the ODU. By default, it is attached to the inner side of the ODU
handle. When the antenna is installed in horizontally polarized mode, screw the guide pin to
identifier H. For details, see page 16.
 If the screwing-stop surface of the captive screw on the ODU is in contact with the installation
surface of the screw hole on the antenna adapter, the screw is tightened. For details, see page 17.

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Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna Adapter

By default, the hybrid coupler is vertically polarized. You need to change the
polarization direction of the hybrid coupler when the antenna is horizontally polarized.
For details, see page 18.

1. Apply Vaseline lubricant to the sealing ring ① of the antenna port on the hybrid coupler.
(Note: Do not apply it to end face ④.)
2. Apply antirust lubricant to the four M6 captive screws ③ on the hybrid coupler.
3. Slide guide pin ② of the hybrid coupler into the guide trough of the antenna adapter, and
then fasten the hybrid coupler to the antenna adapter.
4. Screw the four M6 captive screws ③ about 30% on the hybrid coupler, and tighten them
cornerwise in sequence.

Apply lubricant on sealing

ring ① and do not apply it
on end face ④.

The waveguide cavity direction of the hybrid ②

coupler antenna port must be consistent with that
of the antenna adapter.
①

⑥ ④

M6

⑤ 7±0.7 N·m

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Installing the OMT

There are multiple types of OMTs. The method of installing the OMT described here is for reference
only and may not be applicable to the actual situation. In actual installation, follow the installation
guide delivered with the OMT.

a Applying the Lubricant

Apply a proper amount of lubricant to the

surface of the feed sealing ring and the
waveguide surface near the sealing ring. Do not
apply lubricant to the front of the feed.
Otherwise, transmission of signals is affected.
Feed sealing ring

b Installing Tightening screws

10 mm reserved

30

Reserve the hole. Install five M8 screws and reserve 10 mm of

each screw outside the corresponding hole.

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Installing the OMT

c Installing the OMT

Lead the OMT through the nut and

then rotate it counterclockwise.

Pay attention to the

direction of the OMT
during installation.

d Tightening Screws

Ensure that the OMT surface is closely

attached to the antenna surface.
M8

18.7±1.8 N·m

Install the M8
bolts using the
wrench provided
by the OMT
vendor.

Turn it alternatively
to the left and right
Tighten the screws with a torque of 18.7 N·m±5%. to align it.

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Installing the ODU on the OMT

There are two ODU ports on the OMT. The vertically-polarized ODU must be
connected to the port with an identifier V on the OMT, and the horizontally-polarized
ODU must be connected to the port with an identifier H on the OMT.

M6

8±0.8 N·m

Install a feed sealing ring on the ODU port of the OMT, and then apply a proper
amount of lubricant to the surface of the feed sealing ring and the waveguide surface
near the sealing ring. Do not apply lubricant to the front of the feed. Otherwise,
transmission of signals is affected.

Install the ODU on the OMT according to the polarization mark on the ODU. Note
that the IF port of the ODU faces downwards.

Partially screw the four M6 captive screws of the ODU and tighten them cornerwise in
sequence.

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Installing the IF Cable

a Assembling Connectors for IF Cables

Connect an RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable to an IDU through an IF jumper.

Assemble the type-N

IDU connector. For details,
see page 47.

RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable

IF jumper Assemble the type-N connector. For details, see page 47.

Connect a 5D cable to an IDU directly.

Assemble the type-N

IDU connector. For details,
see page 47.

5D cable

Assemble the type-TNC connector. For details, see page 48.

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Installing the IF Cable

b Testing the Connectivity of the IF Cable

1. At one end of the IF cable, use a short-circuiting line to short circuit the internal
and external conductors, and then use a multimeter to test the resistance. The
resistance should be 0 ohms.
2. Remove the short-circuiting line, and use a multimeter to test the resistance
between the internal conductor and the external conductor of the IF cable. The
resistance should be infinite.

Short-circuiting line

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Installing the IF Cable

c Routing IF Cables and Preparing Drip Loops

1. Route IF cables.
ODU

IF cable

IDU IF cable

a Route the IF cable from top to bottom, and bind the IF cable at the same time.

b Make drip loops for each IF cable: one below the ODU and one before the IF cable is led into the room.

c The minimum bending radius of the IF cable should be greater than 40 cm.

d Use outdoor cable ties or feeder clips to secure the IF cable every 1 m.

2. Use outdoor cable ties or feeder clips to secure IF cables as required.

Outdoor cable tie Feeder clip

Cable ties may be damaged due to installation and environmental factors. You are recommended to
use fixed ties in high-temperature and dry environments or in freezing cold environments.

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Installing the IF Cable

c Routing IF Cables and Preparing Drip Loops

3. Prepare drip loops.

ODU
IF cable

Drip loop
IDU
IF cable
Drip loop

After preparing a drip loop for the IF cable below the ODU, coil the IF cable into a circle with a
diameter of 0.6 m and bind it onto the pole for future antenna position adjustment.

4. Bind labels of the IF cable.

20 cm

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Installing the IF Cable

d Connecting the IDU and the ODU (Without the Surge Protector)

 Bind the cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being pulled.
 Make drip loops for each IF cable: one below the ODU and one before the IF cable is led into the room.

Take waterproofing IF cable

measures. For details,
see page 49.

IF cable

IF jumper

 If the RG-8U or 1/2–inch IF cable is used, an IF jumper is required to connect the IF cable and the IF
port of the IDU and both ends of the IF cable are terminated with type-N connectors. If the 5D IF
cable is used, the IF cable is directly connected to the IF port of the IDU. One end terminated with
the type-N connector is connected to the ODU. The other end is terminated with the type-TNC
connector.
 On the equipment configured with IF 1+1 protection, the IF cable of the active ODU must be
connected to the IF jumper of the active IF board, and the IF cable of the standby ODU must be
connected to the IF jumper of the standby IF board.
 If the XPIC IF board is used, the IF cable connected to the vertically polarized ODU must be
connected to the IF jumper on the IF board that processes vertically polarized waves, and the IF
cable connected to the horizontally polarized ODU must be connected to the IF jumper of the IF
board that processes horizontally polarized waves.

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Installing the IF Cable

e Connecting the IDU and the ODU (with the Surge Protector)

 For details about how to install the surge protector, see page 41.
 Bind the cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being pulled.
 Make drip loops for each IF cable: one below the ODU and one before the IF cable is led into the room.

Take waterproofing measures.

For details, see page 49.
IF cable

If a right-angle type-N connector

is used to connect the surge IF cable
protector to the ODU, waterproof
the entire type-N connector and
the ports on both ends. IF jumper

 If the RG-8U or 1/2–inch IF cable is used, an IF jumper is required to connect the IF cable and the IF port of the IDU and
both ends of the IF cable are terminated with type-N connectors. If the 5D IF cable is used, the IF cable is directly
connected to the IF port of the IDU. One end terminated with the type-N connector is connected to the surge protector.
The other end is terminated with the type-TNC connector.
 On the equipment configured with IF 1+1 protection, the IF cable of the active ODU must be connected to the IF jumper
of the active IF board, and the IF cable of the standby ODU must be connected to the IF jumper of the standby IF board.
 If the XPIC IF board is used, the IF cable connected to the vertically polarized ODU must be connected to the IF jumper
on the IF board that processes vertically polarized waves, and the IF cable connected to the horizontally polarized ODU
must be connected to the IF jumper of the IF board that processes horizontally polarized waves.

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Installing the IF Cable

Connecting the IDU and the ODU (with the Surge Protector)
f (North America)

 For details about how to install the surge protector, see page 41.
 Bind the cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being pulled.
 Make drip loops for each IF cable: one below the ODU and one before the IF cable is led into the room.

Take waterproofing measures.

For details, see page 49. IF cable

If a right-angle type-N connector is

used to connect the surge protector to
IF cable
the ODU, waterproof the entire type-N
connector and the ports on both ends. IF jumper

 If the RG-8U or 1/2–inch IF cable is used, an IF jumper is required to connect the IF cable and the IF
port of the IDU and both ends of the IF cable are terminated with type-N connectors. If the 5D IF cable
is used, the IF cable is directly connected to the IF port of the IDU. One end terminated with the type-N
connector is connected to the surge protector. The other end is terminated with the type-TNC
connector.
 On the equipment configured with IF 1+1 protection, the IF cable of the active ODU must be connected
to the IF jumper of the active IF board, and the IF cable of the standby ODU must be connected to the
IF jumper of the standby IF board.
 If the XPIC IF board is used, the IF cable connected to the vertically polarized ODU must be connected
to the IF jumper on the IF board that processes vertically polarized waves, and the IF cable connected
to the horizontally polarized ODU must be connected to the IF jumper of the IF board that processes
horizontally polarized waves.

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Installing PGND Cables for the ODU

1. To facilitate the installation, connect the IF

cable to the IF port of the ODU and take
waterproof measures, and then connect the
PGND cable of the ODU.
2. After the PGND cable is installed, apply rust
inhibitor around the ground screws and the
ground points of mechanical parts for
protection. The rust inhibitor, however, is
not delivered with the ODU.

ODU PGND cable

Base of the ground clip

Remove the antirust paint and oxidizing layer at the ground point
before the installation. After the connection is complete, waterproof
and antirust measures should be taken for the ground point.

Installing PGND Cables for the ODU (North America)

ODU PGND cable

Ground bar

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(Optional) Installing the Surge Protector and Its PGND Cables

Perform this step only when a surge protector is configured at the site.

Connect the PGND cable of the surge protector

to the surge end of the surge protector, and
then tighten the nut and elastic washer.

Ground cable of the

surge protector

Fix the ground cable of the surge

protector and the PGND cable of the
ODU to the ground screw of the ODU. ODU PGND cable
M5

If the surge protector cannot be directly

connected to the IF port of the ODU due to
the interference of the antenna mounting 4.0±0.4 N·m
kit, install the matching type-N adapter.

Installing the Surge Protector and Its PGND Cables (North America)

Perform this step only when a surge protector is configured at the site.

Connect the PGND cable of the surge protector

to the surge end of the surge protector, and M5
then tighten the nut and elastic washer.

4.0±0.4 N·m

Fix the PGND cable of the ODU

to the ground screw of the ODU.
Ground cable of the
surge protector

ODU PGND cable

If the surge protector cannot be directly

connected to the IF port of the ODU due to
the interference of the antenna mounting kit,
install the matching type-N adapter.

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Grounding the IF Cable

a Ground Points of IF Cables

1. The place about 0.5 to 1 meter away from the cable entry window or outdoor cabinet
2. The place about 1 m away from the tower body to the outdoor cable tray
3. (Optional) Middle of the cable on the tower if the cable section on the tower is longer
than 60 m
4. (Optional) About 1 m away from the edge of the rooftop before the cable ladder is bent
(The horizontal cabling on the rooftop exceeds 30 m.)
5. (Optional) Middle of the horizontal cabling (The horizontal cabling on the rooftop
exceeds 60 m.)

 The ground point depends on the installation mode and the length of the IF cable. Generally, an IF
cable must be grounded through at least three ground points. When the IF cable is longer than 60 m,
add another ground point for every additional 30 m.
 According to ITU-T K.56, if the ODU is properly grounded, the IF cable can be grounded through the
ODU. In this case, you do not need to ground the IF cable separately under the ODU.

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Grounding the IF Cable

b Grounding the IF Cable - Installing the Ground Clip

Select the installation position of the ground clip and strip off the IF cable sheath with electrician's
knife without any damage to the shield layer.

Secure the ground clip and waterproof it. For details about waterproofing measures, see page 49.

The angle between the ground cable and the cable it protects cannot be larger than 15°. When the
cable is vertically routed, the ground cable should be led from the top downwards.

 The ground point at the bottom of the tower is usually grounded through the tower
body using a U-shaped clamp.
 The ground point before the cable being led indoors is fixed on the ground bar at
the feeder window using OT terminals.

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Checking the Installation of Antennas, Hybrid Couplers, and ODUs

No. Requirement
The installation location and direction of the antenna should conform to requirements in the
1
engineering design document.
The antennas are correctly installed. Specifically, the wider shield side faces upward and the
2
narrower shield side faces downward.
3 The logo on the antenna and the hybrid coupler should face upward.
The antenna support should be reliably installed on the pole. The connection should meet the
4
wind resistance requirements.

5 The antenna or the hybrid coupler is tightly secured by four screws of the ODU.

6 The antenna is tightly secured by four screws of the hybrid coupler.

The antenna, hybrid coupler, and ODU should be within the protection range of the lightning rod.
7 The protection angle of the lightning rod of the antenna must be less than 45°. In mountainous
and thunder-prone areas, the angle is less than 30°.

Checking the Installation of Separate Mounting Components

No. Requirement

The installation location and direction of the separate mounting bracket meet the requirements
1
in the engineering design document.

The separate mounting bracket is securely connected to the pole. The connection should meet
2
the wind resistance requirements.

The antenna feed is tightly secured by four screws of the flexible waveguide in the separate
3
mounting mode.

Flange ports of flexible waveguides are securely connected to ODU antenna ports and the
4
antenna feed.

5 The bending radius and twist angle of the flexible waveguide are within the allowed range.

The separate mounting kit should be within the protection range of the lightning rod. The
6 protection angle of the lightning rod of the antenna must be less than 45°. In mountainous and
thunder-prone areas, the angle is less than 30°.

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Checking the Installation of ODU Cables

No. Requirement

1 All outdoor connectors and ground clips are waterproofed and sealed according to the
specifications.

2 The IF cable connectors are assembled according to the specifications, and are properly
and securely connected.

3 The IF cables are not bent or twisted, and there are no shield layers exposed.

4 After the IF cables are led from the ODUs, drip loops are made for them.

5 Before the IF cables are led into the room, they are grounded and drip loops are made
for them.

6 The minimum bending radius of the IF cable should be greater than 30 cm.

7 The IF cables are placed tidily and are not crossed or overlapped.

8 When the IF cable is bound on the wiring ladder or the cable tray, the spacing between
cable ties should be about 1 m.

9 A margin length is reserved for each cable tie.

10 The IF cables are attached with labels and are tied together in line with the
requirements. The labels are arranged neatly, facing the same direction.

11 Any surpluses of the IF cables are coiled in a loop with a diameter of at least 60 cm and
are tied on the pole or tower.

12 The ground points for the IF cables meet the requirements.

13 IF cables are not bent within a range 0.5 m above and below the ground clip.

14 The ground cable is routed from top to bottom. The angle between the ground cable and
the IF cable it protects is less than 15°.

15 The ground cable should be correctly connected.

After the ODU is unpacked, it must be powered on within 24 hours to prevent water vapor from
accumulating inside the ODU.

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 Replacing Parts

Replacing the ODU

Replace the ODU on the antenna.

1. Loosen the four M6 captive screws on the ODU cornerwise in sequence.

2. Remove the ODU.
3. For details about how to install an ODU, see page 16.

This page describes how to replace an ODU on

an antenna. The method of replacing the ODU
on other components is similar.

Replacing the Hybrid Coupler

Replace the hybrid coupler on the antenna.

1. Remove the ODU from the hybrid coupler. For details, see "Replacing the ODU on the Antenna"
on page 46.
2. Loosen the four M6 captive screws on the hybrid coupler cornerwise in sequence.
3. Remove the hybrid coupler.
4. For details about how to install a hybrid coupler, see page 18.

This page describes how to replace a hybrid

coupler on an antenna. The method of replacing
the hybrid coupler on other components is similar.

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 Appendixes

Assembling IF Cable Connectors (Type-N Connectors)

1. Strip the sheath off the cable.

16 mm

3. Fold back the shield layer to cover cable

2. Fit the lock nut and cable clamp 1.
clamp 1, and fit cable clamp 2.

Cable Cable
Lock nut clamp 1 Cut off the redundant clamp 2
shield layer.

4. Strip off the dielectric insulation layer. 5. Install the connector cap.

6 mm
Connector cap

0.5 mm

Keep it fixed.

File the core wire 15 N·m

Rotate to tighten it.
into an arc shape.

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Appendixes

Assembling IF Cable Connectors (Type-TNC Connectors)

1. Strip the sheath off the cable.

16 mm

2. Fit the lock nut and cable clamp 1. 3. Fold back the shield layer to cover
cable clamp 1, and fit cable clamp 2.

Cable clamp 2

Cable
Lock nut clamp 1

Cut off the redundant

shield layer.

4. Strip off the dielectric insulation layer. 5. Install the connector cap.

6 mm Connector cap

15 N·m Rotate to tighten it.

0.5 mm

Keep it fixed.
File the core wire
into an arc shape.

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Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape. 2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape.

PVC tape Waterproof

insulation tape

3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape over the 4. Use outdoor cable ties to bind the PVC tape
waterproof insulation tape. tight at both ends.

PVC tape Cut off redundant cable ties.

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Appendixes
Curve Chart

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