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This document describes how to install the modules and cables for the BBU, DCU3900,
RHUB3908, pRRU3901, pRRU3902, pRRU3907, pRRU3911, and pRRU3911+WIFI. It also
provides checklists for hardware installation.
Unless otherwise specified, BBU in this document refers to BBU3900 and BBU3910.
DCU3900 in this document refers to DCU.
RHUB3908 in this document refers to RHUB.
Unless otherwise specified, pRRU in this document refers to pRRU3901, pRRU3902, pRRU3907,
pRRU3911, and pRRU3911+WIFI.
Product Version
The following table lists the product version related to this document.
2.2 Preparing Tools and Instruments................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Requirements for Installation Personnel ....................................................................................................................... 7
3 Unpacking and Checking ............................................................................................................ 8
4 Installing a BBU .......................................................................................................................... 10
5 Installing a DCU.......................................................................................................................... 11
6 Installing an RHUB .................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Information About the Installation .............................................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Installation Process ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Installing an RHUB .................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.1 Installing an RHUB in a 19-Inch Cabinet or Rack .................................................................................................. 24
6.3.2 Installing an RHUB in a 19-Inch Shelf .................................................................................................................... 27
6.3.3 Installing an RHUB on a Wall ................................................................................................................................. 30
6.4.1 Requirements for Cable Layout ............................................................................................................................... 34
6.4.2 Cable List ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
6.6 Power-on Check on an RHUB .................................................................................................................................... 56
7 Installing a pRRU3901................................................................................................................ 59
7.1 Information About the Installation .............................................................................................................................. 60
7.1.3 Space Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 64
7.2 Obtaining the MAC Address (Optional) ..................................................................................................................... 66
7.3 Installation Process ..................................................................................................................................................... 67
7.4 Installing a pRRU3901 ............................................................................................................................................... 68
7.4.2 Installing a pRRU3901 on a Wall ............................................................................................................................ 70
7.4.3 Installing a pRRU3901 on a Ceiling ........................................................................................................................ 74
7.4.4 Installing a pRRU3901 on a Pole ............................................................................................................................. 77
7.4.5 Installing a pRRU3901 on a Plate ............................................................................................................................ 80
7.4.6 Installing a pRRU3901 on a Keel ............................................................................................................................ 83
7.4.7 Installing the Cabinet ............................................................................................................................................... 86
7.5.6 pRRU3901 cable installation process .................................................................................................................... 101
7.5.7 Installing an Ethernet Cable ................................................................................................................................... 101
7.5.8 Installing an RF jumpers (Optional) ...................................................................................................................... 104
7.6 Checking the pRRU3901 Hardware Installation....................................................................................................... 106
7.7 Powering on the pRRU3901 ..................................................................................................................................... 107
8 Installing a pRRU3902 or pRRU3911 or pRRU3911+WIFI................................................ 109
8.1 Information About the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 110
8.1.3 Space Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 116
8.2 Installation Process ................................................................................................................................................... 118
8.3 Installing a pRRU ..................................................................................................................................................... 119
8.3.2 Installing a pRRU on a Wall .................................................................................................................................. 120
8.3.3 Installing a pRRU on a Ceiling .............................................................................................................................. 124
8.3.4 Installing a pRRU on a Pole .................................................................................................................................. 127
8.3.5 Installing a pRRU on a Plate .................................................................................................................................. 129
8.3.6 Installing a pRRUon a Keel ................................................................................................................................... 136
8.3.7 Installing a pRRU on Steel Hangers ...................................................................................................................... 140
8.3.8 Installing the Cabinet ............................................................................................................................................. 144
8.4.1 Requirements for Cable Layout ............................................................................................................................. 148
8.4.2 Cable List ............................................................................................................................................................... 149
8.4.4 Cable Installation Process ...................................................................................................................................... 154
8.4.5 Installing a pRRU3902 Ethernet Cable .................................................................................................................. 154
8.4.6 Installing a pRRU3911/pRRU3911+WIFI Ethernet Cable .................................................................................... 159
8.4.7 Installing a pRRU3902 RF Jumper (Optional) ...................................................................................................... 163
8.4.8 Installing a pRRU3911 RF Jumper (Optional) ...................................................................................................... 165
8.5 (Optional) Installing a Combiner .............................................................................................................................. 167
8.6 Checking the pRRU Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................. 169
8.7 Powering on the pRRU ............................................................................................................................................. 170
9 Installing a pRRU3907 or pRRU3916 .................................................................................... 172
9.1 Information About the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 172
9.1.1 pRRU Product Family ........................................................................................................................................... 173
9.1.2 Constraints and Limitations ................................................................................................................................... 173
9.1.3 Installation Clearance and Space Requirements .................................................................................................... 176
9.2 Installation Process ................................................................................................................................................... 180
9.3 Installing a pRRU ..................................................................................................................................................... 180
9.3.2 Installing a pRRU on a Wall .................................................................................................................................. 182
9.3.3 Installing a pRRU on a Pole .................................................................................................................................. 185
9.4.5 pRRU cable installation process ............................................................................................................................ 191
9.4.6 Installing a PGND Cable ....................................................................................................................................... 192
9.4.7 Installing a pRRU3907 RF Jumper ........................................................................................................................ 193
9.4.8 Installing a pRRU3916 RF Jumper ........................................................................................................................ 197
9.4.9 Opening the Cover Plate of a pRRU Cabling Cavity ............................................................................................. 199
9.4.10 Installing an Ethernet Cable ................................................................................................................................. 200
9.4.11 Closing the Cover Plate of a pRRU Cabling Cavity ............................................................................................ 202
9.5 Checking the pRRU Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................. 204
9.6 Powering on the pRRU ............................................................................................................................................. 205
10 (Optional) Installing the Extender-PoE90 .......................................................................... 207
11.2 Installation Clearance and Space Requirements ..................................................................................................... 215
11.3 Installation Process ................................................................................................................................................. 218
11.4 Installing an EXD3902 ........................................................................................................................................... 218
11.4.2 Installing an EXD3902 on a Wall ........................................................................................................................ 220
11.4.3 Installing an EXD3902 on a Pole ......................................................................................................................... 223
11.5.3 Installling a PGND cable ..................................................................................................................................... 227
11.5.4 Opening the Cover Plate of an EXD3902 Cabling Cavity ................................................................................... 229
11.5.5 Installing an Ethernet Cable ................................................................................................................................. 230
11.5.6 Closing the Cover Plate of an EXD3902 Cabling Cavity .................................................................................... 231
11.6 Checking the EXD3902 Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................... 232
11.7 Powering on the EXD3902 ..................................................................................................................................... 233
12 (Optional) Installing the PoE Surge Protector and Cables ............................................. 235
13 (Optional) Installing the RF Surge Protector and Cables ............................................... 237
14 (Optional) Installing the Cabinet and Cabinet Cables .................................................... 239
14.3 Installing a Cabinet ................................................................................................................................................. 242
14.3.1 Installing the Cabinet on a Wall ........................................................................................................................... 242
14.3.2 Installing the Cabinet on a Pole ........................................................................................................................... 247
14.3.3 Installing the Cabinet on U-steel .......................................................................................................................... 250
14.3.4 Installing the Cabinet on Angle Steel ................................................................................................................... 254
14.3.5 Installing the Cabinet on Metal Grid.................................................................................................................... 257
14.3.6 Installing the Cabinet on the Floor ....................................................................................................................... 262
14.4.2 Installing a PGND Cable for the Cabinet............................................................................................................. 269
Before starting the installation, you must obtain the required reference documents, tools, and
instruments, and familiarize yourself with the skills required.
2.1 Reference Documents
Before the installation, you must read the following documents:
2 Installation Preparations
2.2 Preparing Tools and Instruments
This section describes the tools and instruments that must be prepared before the installation.
2.3 Requirements for Installation Personnel
This section describes requirements for installation engineers. They must be qualified and
trained, and familiar with correct operation methods and safety precautions before performing
any operations.
2.1 Reference Documents
Before the installation, you must read the following documents:
DBS3900 LampSite Hardware Description
Installation Reference
2.2 Preparing Tools and Instruments
This section describes the tools and instruments that must be prepared before the installation.
This section describes requirements for installation engineers. They must be qualified and
trained, and familiar with correct operation methods and safety precautions before performing
any operations.
Before the installation, pay attention to the following items:
Technical engineers must take Huawei training and be familiar with proper installation
and operation methods.
The number of installation personnel depends on the engineering schedule and
installation environment. Generally, three to five persons are required. Generally, only
three to five onsite personnel are necessary.
Report the problems and causes to the local
Huawei office.
The collision label is red
Do not unpack the packing box and claim
for compensation from the transportation
company.
Step 3 Check the type and quantity of the equipment in the boxes according to the packing list.
If...
Then...
The type and number are consistent
with the packing list on each packing
list
Sign the Packing List with the operator.
There is any shortage, wrong delivery,
or damaged equipment
Report the problems and causes to the local
Huawei office.
Perform the following operations to protect the components from any damages and help find
out the cause of any damage in future: 1. Store the unpacked equipment and packing materials
indoors. 2. Take photos of the storeroom, rusted or eroded equipment, packing box, and
packing materials. 3. File the photos.
This chapter describes the process of installing an RHUB. RHUBs are classified into those
with electrical transmission ports and those with no electrical transmission ports. Unless
otherwise specified, this document uses the RHUBs with no electrical transmission ports as an
example.
6.1 Information About the Installation
6 Installing an RHUB
This section describes the information to be learnt before RHUB installation, including the
RHUB installation scenarios, clearance, and installation environment.
6.2 Installation Process
The RHUB installation involves installing an RHUB module, installing RHUB cables,
checking the RHUB hardware installation, and powering on the RHUB.
6.3 Installing an RHUB
An RHUB can be installed in a cabinet, rack, shelf, or on a wall.
6.4 Installing RHUB Cables
This section describes how to install cables for an RHUB.
6.5 Checking the RHUB Hardware Installation
After an RHUB is installed, check the installation of hardware including the devices and
related cables.
6.6 Power-on Check on an RHUB
This section describes the power-on check on the RHUB after the RHUB hardware is
installed and checked.
6.1 Information About the Installation
This section describes the information to be learnt before RHUB installation, including the
RHUB installation scenarios, clearance, and installation environment.
An RHUB can be installed in a 19-inch cabinet, rack, shelf, or on a wall.
To prevent the RHUB from water drops, the RHUB panel must not face upwards (shown in
Figure 6-1) in any installation scenarios.
Figure 6-1 Improper installation mode
The RHUB mounting ears are installed in standard mode or reverse mode. The reverse mode
is used by default. The two installation modes are defined as follows:
In standard mode, the front of the mounting ear is aligned with the RHUB panel, as
shown in Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2 Installing mounting ears in standard mode
In reverse mode, the front of the mounting ear is 31 mm away from the RHUB panel, as
shown in Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3 Installing mounting ears in reverse mode
Installing an RHUB in a 19-Inch Cabinet or Rack
Installing an RHUB in a 19-inch cabinet or rack: Secure the mounting ear to the mounting
bracket by using M6 screws.
If there are no other modules installed in the 1 U space near the RHUB, install the
RHUB directly. Otherwise, remove the modules before installing the RHUB.
Before installation, you need to check the installation mode supported by the rack and
adjust the position of the mounting ear.
Figure 6-4 and Figure 6-5 show RHUBs installed in a cabinet or rack, respectively.
Figure 6-4 Installing an RHUB in a 19-inch cabinet or rack in standard mode
Figure 6-5 Installing an RHUB in a 19-inch cabinet in reverse mode
Installing an RHUB in a 19-Inch Shelf
When an RHUB is installed in a 19-inch shelf, the shelf must be installed on a wall. One shelf
can house multiple RHUBs with 1 U space between two RHUBs.
Figure 6-6 and Figure 6-7 show RHUBs installed in a 19-inch shelf.
When an RHUB is installed in a 19-inch cabinet, rack, shelf, or on a wall, a minimum
clearance is required for easy cabling and operation and maintenance. A recommended
installation clearance is provided based on experience.
Do not install or place inflammable materials above or under an RHUB.
A clearance of 350 mm must be reserved in front of the air intake vent of the fan of the
power supply unit (PSU) for maintenance.
Figure 6-9 shows the installation clearance for the RHUB installed in a 19-inch cabinet, rack,
or shelf.
Above the 1800 m altitude,
the maximum operating
temperature decreases by
1°C each time the altitude
increases by 220 m.
Installing more than one RHUB, 1 U space is required between two RHUBs.
Other Running Environment Specifications
The RHUB cannot be installed at an air outlet of the heat dissipation box of an air
conditioner or other heat-generating appliances.
The RHUB cannot be installed near a strong heat source.
The RHUB cannot be installed in a position with water dripping, such as outdoor
equipment of air conditioners, pipe, and leaking or dripping roofs.
The installation position must be far from rains. If the RHUB is installed on a wall, there
must be no window on either side of the wall.
The installation position must be far away from high voltage, highly corrosive devices,
flammable or explosive substances, and electromagnetic interference such as power
stations, high-voltage substations, and wired TV towers.
The RHUB must be installed in a dry, ventilating, and dust-proof place.
If the RHUB is installed in parking areas or basements, the installation position must be
well-ventilated.
Upper-level AC Circuit
Breaker (For a single
RHUB)
Cross-Sectional Area of
the Input Power Cable
220 V AC single-phase
≥ 6 A
1.5 mm2
110 V AC dual-live-wire
110 V AC single-phase
≥ 12 A
Type C upper-level AC circuit breakers or slow-blow fuses must be used for power cables.
The maximum current must not exceed 16 A. Table 6-2 describes the recommended
specifications.
Table 6-2 Circuit breaker specifications for power cables
6.2 Installation Process
The RHUB installation involves installing an RHUB module, installing RHUB cables,
checking the RHUB hardware installation, and powering on the RHUB.
Use a torque screwdriver or Phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting ears on both
sides of the RHUB by removing the four M4×8 screws, as shown in Figure 6-23.
Figure 6-23 Removing screws and mounting ears
Rotate the mounting ears 90 degrees clockwise, and use a torque screwdriver or Phillips
screwdriver to secure the mounting ear with a torque of 1.4 N•m, as shown in Figure
6-24.
Figure 6-24 Installing mounting ears and screws
Step 2 Determine the position on the wall for installing the RHUB based on the requirements in the
engineering blueprint and 6.1.2 Installation Clearance Requirements. Place the RHUB to the
Figure 6-26 Drilling holes and installing expansion bolts
(1) M6×60
expansion bolt
(2) Nut
(3) Spring
washer
(4) Flat washer
(5) Extension
tub
1. Use a hammer drill with bit 8 to drill holes with a diameter of 8 mm and a depth of 45
mm to 50 mm at the marked anchor points. All the holes have the same depth.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner to clear the dust inside and around each hole. If the distance
between two holes is incorrect, mark and drill holes again.
3. Partially tighten an expansion bolt and place it vertically into each hole.
4. Use a rubber mallet to hit the expansion bolt until the entire expansion sleeve is in the
hole.
5. Remove the M6×60 bolt, nut, spring washer, and flat washer from each expansion bolt in
sequence.
After removing an expansion bolt, ensure that the top of the expansion sleeve is level with the
wall. If it is not level, the RHUB cannot be installed on the concrete floor evenly and securely.
Step 4 Align the mounting holes with the four M6×60 expansion bolts. Install spring washer 6 and
flat washer 6 in sequence on each M6×60 expansion bolt, insert the bolts to each expansion
tub, and then use a torque wrench or socket wrench to tighten the four M6×60 bolts with a
torque of 5 N•m to secure the RHUB to the wall, as shown in Figure 6-27.
As shown in the preceding figure, when the RHUB is placed against the wall, ensure that the RHUB
panel is vertical to the ground and the PSU is on the lower part of the RHUB panel.
----End
6.4 Installing RHUB Cables
This section describes how to install cables for an RHUB.
6.4.1 Requirements for Cable Layout
Cables must be routed according to the specified cabling requirements to prevent signal
interference.
If a cable listed below is not required, skip the requirements for routing the cable.
Code for Construction and Acceptance of the Electronic Information System Room (GB
50462-2008)
Code for Quality Acceptance of the Intelligent Building Engineering (GB 50339-2003)
Code for Quality Acceptance of Electric Engineering Construction in Building (GB
50303-2002)
Technical Specification for Construction and Acceptance of Telecommunication Conduit
Engineering (GB 50374-2006)
International Standards
Generic Cabling for Customer Premises (ISO/IEC 11801)
Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard (EIA/TIA 568)
Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunication Pathways and Spaces (EIA/TIA
569)
Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure (EIA/TIA
606)
Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications in Commercial
Buildings (EIA/TIA 607)
Generic Cabling Systems for Information Technology (EN 50173)
Cabling Installation for Information Technology (EN 50174)
Bending radius
The bending radius of a power cable or a protection ground (PGND) cable is at least five
times the diameter of the cable.
The bending radius of an optical cable is at least 20 times the diameter of the optical
cable, and the minimum bending radius of the branch at each end of the optical cable is
30 mm.
The bending radius of the signal cable must be at least five times the diameter of the
cable.
Cable Binding
Cables of the same type are bound together.
Different types of cables must be separately routed with a minimum spacing of 30 mm
and cannot be entangled or crossed.
The cables are bound tightly and neatly and the cable sheath is intact.
The cable ties face the same direction and all cable ties bound at similar positions must
be in a straight line.
The extra length of each indoor cable tie must be cut off. A slack of 5 mm is reserved for
each outdoor cable tie. All cut surfaces have no sharp edges.
Labels or nameplates are attached to both ends, joints, or turns of cables after they are
installed.
Safety
The steel pipe or fire-resistant rigid polyvinyl chloride pipe should be used for the cable
duct or for routing cables. The cross-sectional usage of the cable duct should be 30% to
50% and that of the pipe for routing cables should be 25% to 30%.
Cables are placed away from sharp objects or wall burrs. If these positions are inevitable,
protection pipes are required for the cables.
Cables are routed away from heat sources, or heat-insulation materials are added
between cables and heat sources.
Cables are routed away the cooling vents of the RHUB.
A clearance is reserved at turns of a cable or the position close to a device, facilitating
cable and device maintenance. The recommended clearance is about 0.1 m.
Requirements for Special Cables
Ethernet Cable
A maximum of 100 Ethernet cables can be bundled if no PVC pipes are used. If pipes are
used, a maximum of 24 Ethernet cables can be led through a pipe. In this case, ensure
that 1/3 space inside the pipes must be vacant.
The point at which an Ethernet cable is bundled must be spaced 400 mm or less from the
Ethernet port on an RHUB.
For the RHUB used in the elevator engine room on the rooftop, generator set for the
subway engine, and equipment room with central air conditioning, Ethernet cables must
be led through metallic conduits that are reliably grounded at both ends.
Power cable
Positions for routing power cables meet requirements of the engineering design.
Cables are routed only by qualified and trained personnel before all preparations are
made.
Cables are routed in an untangled and orderly fashion.
PGND cable
PGND cables are buried in the ground or routed indoors. They cannot be routed
overhead before they are routed into the equipment room.
Outer conductors of coaxial cables and both ends of the shield layers on shielded cables
are in proper electrical contact with the metal surface of the equipment to which they are
connected.
PGND cables and signal cables are installed in an untangled and orderly fashion. A
certain distance is reserved between them to prevent interference from each other.
Fuses or switches are not allowed on PGND cables.
Other devices cannot be used for electrical connections of PGND cables.
All the metal parts in the equipment are reliably connected to the ground terminal.
Optical cable
Cables are routed in an untangled and orderly fashion.
E1/T1 port on
the UMPT,
GTMU, UELP,
WMPT, or
UTRP in the
BBU
Depending on
site
requirements
External
transmission
equipment
E1/T1 Surge
DB26 male
E1/T1 port on
DB25
INSIDE port
6.4.2 Cable List
The DBS3900 LampSite cable list includes BBU cable list, DCU cable list, RHUB cable list,
pRRU cable list.
Optical fibers cannot be stretched with too much force or stepped on, and they are far
away from sharp objects. Heavy objects cannot be placed on optical cables.
When optical cables are routed, the extra length of the cables is coiled around special
devices, such as a fiber coiler.
Even strength is applied when optical cables are coiled and optical cables cannot be bent
in a forcible manner.
Vacant optical connectors are covered with dust-proof caps.
Fiber optic cables cannot be squeezed by the cabinet door when routed through the
cabinet.
If optical cables need to be routed on the tower platform, the optical cables are routed
along the inner side of the guard rail and the distance between the guard rail and the
cable is the shortest one.
If optical cables need to be routed close to a device on the tower, the optical cables are
secured to the guard rail or pole with cable clips and the device cannot be far away from
the position for securing the optical cables.
If the optical cable close to a device on the tower is too long, the optical cables are
wrapped and secured to the tower.
BBU Cable List
The following table lists BBU3900 cables and BBU3910 cables.
Table 6-3 BBU3900&BBU3910 cable list
Except the CPRI fiber optic cable, for details about the cables exterior and related description in Table
6-3 and Table 6-4, see 3900 Series Base Station Cables.
DB15
waterproof
male connector
(waterproof on
the connector's
both sides)
EXT_ALM port
on the
BBU3910A
Cord end
terminal
Equipment to
be monitored
RS485 alarm
cable for the
DB15
waterproof
EXT_ALM port
on the
RJ45 connector
COM_IN port
on the
a: The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption, and the USB port can be shut down using
commands. The USB commission port is used for commissioning the base station rather than
configuring and exporting information of the base station.
If one end of the CPRI cable is connected to the DLC connector, the other end connects the BBU,
DCU or RHUB through the DLC connector. If one end of the CPRI cable is connected to the ODF
adapter, the other end connects the BBU or RHUB through a connector corresponding to the adapter.
The connectors include the FC connector, SC connector, and LC connector.
The Extender can be used to lengthen the distance between the RHUB and the pRRU connected
using the Ethernet cable. If the Extender is used, the Ethernet cable is divided into two parts, one
between the RHUB and the Extender and the other between the Extender and the pRRU.
When the RHUB and the pRRU connected using the Ethernet cable. If the Extender is used,
In the indoor scenario, the Ethernet cable is divided into two parts, one between the RHUB and the
Extender and the other between the Extender and the pRRU.
In the outdoor scenario (only pRRU3901 and pRRU3902), the Ethernet cable is divided into two
parts, one among RHUB-PoE surge protector 2- PoE surge protector 3-Extender and the other
among the Extender- PoE surge protector 4- PoE surge protector 1-pRRU.
6.4.3 Cable Connections
This section describes the cable connections for an RHUB.
Figure 6-28, Figure 6-29 shows the cable connections for an RHUB. The port of ETH are
reserved.
Figure 6-28 Cable connections for an RHUB (indoor)
The Extender can be used to lengthen the distance between the RHUB and the pRRU connected using
the Ethernet cable. If the Extender is used, the Ethernet cable is divided into two parts, one between the
RHUB and the Extender and the other between the Extender and the pRRU.
Figure 6-29 Cable connections for an RHUB (outdoor)
The Extender can be used to lengthen the distance between the RHUB and the pRRU connected using
the Ethernet cable. If the Extender is used, the Ethernet cable is divided into two parts, one between the
RHUB and the Extender and the other between the Extender and the pRRU.
6.4.4 Cable Installation Process
This section describes the process of installing RHUB cables.
Figure 6-30 shows the RHUB cable installation process.
An RHUB PGND cable ensures proper grounding of an RHUB.
Prerequisites
The OT terminals at both ends of the PGND cable are prepared.
Context
The yellow and green or green PGND cable is a single cable. The cross-sectional area of the
PGND cable is 6 mm2 (0.009 in.2). Both ends of the cable are OT terminals, as shown in
Figure 1.
If the PGND cable is provided by the customer, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-sectional
area of 6 mm2 (0.009 in.2) or 10 AWG is recommended.
The OT terminals at both ends of the PGND cable are assembled at the site.
The M6 OT terminal has the default size. You can replace it with another OT terminal of the
expected size based on the site requirement.
Ensure proper grounding of the RHUB using a PGND cable.
When installing the PGND cable, tightly press the OT terminal in the correct direction, as
shown in Figure 6-32.
Figure 6-32 Correct direction of an OT terminal for the PGND cable
Procedure
Step 1 Route the PGND cable by referring to 6.4.1 Requirements for Cable Layout.
Step 2 Use a torque screwdriver or Phillips screwdriver to secure the M4 OT terminal at one end of
the PGND cable to the ground screw on the RHUB panel with a torque of 1.4 N•m. If the OT
terminal is a one-hole OT terminal, connect it to the ground screw on the lower part of the
RHUB panel, as shown in Figure 6-33.
Step 3 Use a torque screwdriver or Phillips screwdriver to secure the M8 OT terminal at one end of
the PGND cable to the wiring terminal on the ground bar at the site with a torque of 1.4 N•m.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable, and then use a cable tie to bind the cable. For details, see 6.4.1
Requirements for Cable Layout.
2. Label the installed cable. For details, see section 15.4 Attaching an L-Shaped Label.
6.4.6 Installing Ethernet Cable
This section describes how to install an Ethernet cable.
Prerequisites
The Ethernet cable must be of Category 5e (enhanced) or higher. In addition, its
cross-sectional area must be 24 AWG or larger and frame spread rating must be CM or
higher.
The Ethernet cables can be straight-through cables or crossover cables.
With the internal PoE module providing power, the maximum length of an Ethernet
cable is 100 m. With the Extender, the distance of the pRRU and RHUB can be extended
by the Extender up to a total distance of 200 m.
Ethernet cables are not delivered, and they must be prepared onsite. You need to use a
network cable tester to test the Ethernet cable connection.
Context
The Ethernet cable has the following functions:
Provides power supply for the pRRU when connected to the CPRI_E0 port on the
pRRU.
Transmits CPRI signals between an RHUB and a pRRU.
For details about the cable connections in the different scenarios, see 6.4.3 Cable Connections.
The Ethernet cable connections between RHUB and pRRUs are the same. The following
section describes the connections between RHUB-Extender-pRRU3901 as an example.
In the outdoor scenario, PoE surge protector is needed to provide surge protection for the
Ethernet ports. For details about the installation of PoE surge protector, see 12 (Optional)
Installing the PoE Surge Protector and Cables.
1. Assemble an RJ45 connector and an Ethernet cable by following instructions in
Assembling the Unshielded RJ45 Connector and the Ethernet Cable of Installation Reference.
Follow pin assignment instructions described in section Ethernet Cable in DBS3900 LampSite Hardware Description to assemble the unshielded RJ45 connector and the Ethernet cable. Otherwise, the
transmission signal quality deteriorates and CPRI links may be disconnected.
2. Check whether the made RJ45 connector is qualified by following instructions in
Checking the Appearance of Metal Contact Strips.
3. To complete the assembly of the other end, repeat Step 1.1 and Step 1.2.
4. Check whether the touch points on the connectors at both ends are normally conducted
and well contacted and whether the connections are correct by following instructions in
Testing the Connection of Assembled Cables of Installation Reference.
Step 2 Connect the RJ45 connector at the other end of the Ethernet cable to any port ranging from
CPRI_E0 to CPRI_E7 on the RHUB panel based on the engineering design.
Step 3Optional: Connect the RJ45 connector at the other end of the Ethernet cable to the output
port of the Extender. Then, connect the RJ45 connector at one end of another Ethernet cable
to the input port of the Extender.
If the Extender is used, the Ethernet cable is divided into two parts, one between the RHUB
and the Extender and the other between the Extender and the pRRU.
Step 4 Remove the dustproof cap of the CPRI_E0 port on the pRRU.
Step 5 Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the Ethernet cable to the CPRI_E0 port on the
Step 1 Install an optical module, as shown in Figure 6-37 and Figure 6-38.
An optical module to be installed must match the rate of its corresponding port.
The performance of an optical module that is exposed to the air for more than 20 minutes may be
abnormal. Therefore, you must insert a fiber optic cable into an unpacked optical module within 20
minutes.
1. Remove the dust-proof cap from the CPRI port on the RHUB panel.
2. Remove the dust-proof cap on the optical module.
3. Lower the puller of the optical module.
4. Insert the optical module into the CPRI port on the RHUB, DCU, BBU or ODF.
5. Raise the puller of the optical module.
Figure 6-37 Removing the dust-proof cap from a port
Figure 6-38 Installing an optical module
Step 2 Install a CPRI optical cable, as shown in Figure 6-39.
1. Remove the dust-proof cap from the optical cable connector.
2. Install the optical cables by referring to Table 6-7.
In sharing BBUs with Macro Networks scenario, RHUBs share only main control boards with with
RF modules on macro base stations, not baseband processing units.
If one end of the CPRI cable is connected to the DLC connector, the other end connects the BBU or
RHUB through the DLC connector. If one end of the CPRI cable is connected to the ODF adapter,
the other end connects the BBU/DCU or RHUB through a connector corresponding to the adapter.
The connectors include the FC connector, SC connector, and LC connector.
When connecting the CPRI cable to the TX and RX ports of the optical module through connectors
in a cross manner, ensure that one end of a core of the CPRI cable is connected to the TX port and
the other end is connected to the RX port. Figure 6-39 shows how to install a CPRI optical cable for
connecting the BBU and RHUBs.
The connectors of the signal cables must securely connected.
2
The connectors of the signal cables are intact.
3
The signal cables are intact.
4
The cable ties are evenly spaced. The signal cables are bound neatly with cable
ties to proper tightness, and arranged at even intervals in the same direction.
5
The extra length of the cable ties is cut and removed. The cut surfaces of the
indoor cables are smooth and have no sharp edges.
6
The cable layout facilitates maintenance and expansion.
7
Correct and clear labels are attached to both ends of the signal cables.
8
The distance between the bundled fiber tails and the RHUB panel is less than
70 mm.
No.
Item
1
The connectors of the other cables must securely connected.
2
Labels on the cables are legible and bound based on the engineering
requirements. The cables must be bound tightly and neatly. The sheaths of the
cables must not be damaged.
3
Positions for routing the cables must meet requirements of the engineering
design.
Table 6-11 lists the check items of the signal cable connection.
Table 6-11 Checklist for the signal cable connection
Table 6-12 lists the checking items for other cable connections.
Table 6-12 Checklist for other cable connections
6.6 Power-on Check on an RHUB
This section describes the power-on check on the RHUB after the RHUB hardware is
installed and checked.
Context
After the RHUB and pRRUs are installed and connected to each other, power on them no
matter whether the BBU is installed.
The RHUB earth resistance is equal to
or larger than 10 ohms
Find out the cause and ensure that the resistance
meets requirement. Then, go to
Step 2.
If...
Then...
The external power supply ranges from
100 V AC to 240 V AC
Go to Step 3.
The external power supply does not
range from 100 V AC to 240 V AC
Find out the cause and ensure that the resistance
meets requirement. Then, go to
Step 3.
If the Status of
the RUN
Indicator...
It Indicates that...
Then...
Steady on
The power supply is
normal while the board
is faulty.
Power off the RHUB, and power on it
again after rectifying the board fault.
Steady off
There is no power input
or the board is faulty.
Power off the RHUB, and check the power
input again. Rectify the board faulty and
power on the RHUB again if the power
input is normal.
On for 1s and off
for 1s
The devices work
properly.
End the operation.
On for 0.125s
and off for
0.125s
The board software is
being uploaded.
Power off the RHUB if the uploading is not
finished in 5 minutes, and check whether
the configuration file is correct. Power on
the RHUB again after the fault is rectified.
Step 1 Measure the RHUB earth resistance.
Step 2 Measure the voltage of the RHUB.
Power-on check involves high-voltage operation. Be cautious when conducting the power-on
check. Any direct contact with the input voltage or indirect contact through damp objects
might endanger your life.
Step 3 Power on the RHUB. Wait 3 to 5 minutes, check the status of the RUN indicator of the
This chapter describes the pRRU3901 installation process. The pRRU3901 can have two
transmission ports (plus PWR port) or three transmission ports (plus PWR port or no PWR
port). Unless otherwise specified, this document uses the pRRU3901 with three transmission
ports plus no PWR port as an example.
7.1 Information About the Installation
7 Installing a pRRU3901
This section describes the information that you must be familiar with before installing a
pRRU3901, including the pRRU3901 product family, installation scenarios, installation space
and environment requirements.
7.2 Obtaining the MAC Address (Optional)
Before installing a pRRU3901, record the media access control (MAC) address, which will be
used during pRRU3901 commissioning. This section applies only when a pRRU3901 with
three transmission ports is configured with a Wi-Fi daughter board.
7.3 Installation Process
This section describes the pRRU3901 installation process, which involves installing a
pRRU3901, and cables, checking the pRRU3901 hardware installation, and powering on the
pRRU3901.
7.4 Installing a pRRU3901
This section describes the pRRU3901 installation process. A pRRU3901 can be installed on a
wall, ceiling, indoor metal pole, or standard keel, but not on an aluminum panel or a
non-standard keel.
7.5 Installing pRRU3901 Cables
This section describes the procedure of installing the pRRU3901 cables.
7.6 Checking the pRRU3901 Hardware Installation
pRRU3901 hardware installation checking includes hardware and cable installation checking.
7.7 Powering on the pRRU3901
This section describes the power-on check on the pRRU3901 after the pRRU3901 hardware is
installed and checked.
Configure two external
antennas for each RF
daughter board.
Auxiliary
device
Mounti
ng kits
Mandatory
1
Supports the pRRU3901
installation on a wall,
pole, ceiling, or keel.
The mounting kits vary
with the pRRU3901
installation mode.
Cabine
t
Optional
None and one
Extender is
needed
Yes and two
Extenders are
needed
Install the pRRU3901
and Extender in the
outdoor scenario.
Extend
er
Optional
1 or 2
NOTE
The quantity depends
on the number of
Ethernet cables in use.
Extends the distance
between the pRRU3901
and RHUB.
This section describes the information that you must be familiar with before installing a
pRRU3901, including the pRRU3901 product family, installation scenarios, installation space
and environment requirements.
7.1.1 Product Family
This chapter describes the configurations and functions of the pRRU3901 components.
Table 7-1 lists the pRRU3901 product family.
Table 7-1 pRRU3901 product family
7.1.2 Installation Scenario
The pRRU3901 can be installed on a wall, ceiling, pole, or keel. The following table describes
the installation in different scenarios.
Installing the
pRRU3901 on
a wall by
drilling holes
For details, see
7.4.2 Installing
a pRRU3901
on a Wall.
The wall can
bear a load at
least four times
the weight of a
pRRU3901.
The screws must
be tightened with
a torque of 10
N·m. This
ensures the
screws work
properly and the
wall remains
intact without
cracks in it.
1. Plate
2. Screw (M6X50)
3. Plastic expansion
sleeve
4. Flat washer
Installing the
pRRU on a
wall using a V
clamp through
an attachment
plate
For details, see
7.4.5 Installing
a pRRU3901
on a Plate.
The wall can
bear a load at
least four times
the weight of a
pRRU3901.
The thickness of
the wall is less
than 80 mm.
1. Plate
2. V clamp
3. Bolt (M6X80)
Installing the
pRRU3901 on
a wall using a
plate on a
metal wall
The wall cannot bear
a load at least four
times the weight of
the pRRU. For
example, EPS walls,
MDF walls, or walls
cannot be drilled.
The plate is prepared by
customers.
The pRRU3901 must keep a minimum of 0.5 m away from the power equipment with interference,
and keep a minimum of 2 m away from the source with radiation.
The pRRU3901 must keep away from a metal wall to avoid the impact on the antenna performance.
When a pRRU3901 is installed on a wall, installation modes vary with the quality of wall, as
shown in Table 7-2.
The diameter of the
pole ranges from 30
mm to 70 mm.
1. Plate
2. V clamp
3. Bolt (M6X80)
The diameter of the
pole ranges from 70
mm to 110 mm.
1. Plate
2. Hose clamp, which is
prepared by the
customer
Installation
Mode
Requirements
Mounting Brackets
Installation
Diagram
Installing the
pRRU3901 on
a keel
For details, see
7.4.6 Installing
a pRRU3901
on a Keel.
The keel is in
U-shape, T-shape,
H-shape, or other
shapes.
1. Plate
2. V clamp
3. Bolt (M6X80)
shows the pRRU
installed on a
U-shaped keel.
Installing the pRRU3901 on a pole
When a pRRU3901 is installed on a pole, installation modes vary with the diameter of the
pole, as shown in Table 7-4.
Table 7-4 Pole-mounted suggestion
Installing the pRRU3901 on a keel
The pRRU3901 can be installed on a keel of U-shape, T-shape, or H-shape. For the keels of
other shapes, they are determined based on the onsite requirements.
Remove the
housing before
installing a
pRRU3901 in
the cabinet.
1. Plate
pRRU3901 cabinet
In the outdoor scenario, pRRU3901 should be installed in the cabinet.
Table 7-6 Cabinet installation suggestion
7.1.3 Space Requirements
This chapter describes the space requirements of the pRRU3901.
When the pRRU3901 is installed on a wall, ceiling, pole or keel, the minimum space is
required for easy cabling and O&M. Based on the engineering practice, the recommendation
for the installation space is provided.
During installation, a minimum clearance of 2 m must be reserved between the pRRU3901 working on
the 2.6 GHz band and the Wi-Fi module if they need to process services concurrently.
Figure 7-1 shows the recommended space requirements of the pRRU3901.
Above the 1800 m altitude, the
maximum operating temperature
decreases by 1 °C each time the
altitude increases by 220 m.
Other Running Environment Specifications
The pRRU3901 cannot be installed at an air outlet of the heat dissipation box of an air
conditioner or other heat-generating appliances.
The pRRU3901 cannot be installed near a strong heat source.
The pRRU3901 cannot be installed in a position with water dripping, such as outdoor
equipment of air conditioners, pipe, and leaking or dripping roofs.
The installation position must be far from rains. If the pRRU3901 is installed on a wall,
there must be no window on either side of the wall.
The installation position must be far away from high voltage, highly corrosive devices,
flammable or explosive substances, and electromagnetic interference such as power
stations, high-voltage substations, and wired TV towers.
The pRRU3901 must be installed in a dry, ventilating, and dust-proof place.
If the pRRU3901 is installed in parking areas or basements, the installation position must
be well-ventilated.
7.2 Obtaining the MAC Address (Optional)
Before installing a pRRU3901, record the media access control (MAC) address, which will be
used during pRRU3901 commissioning. This section applies only when a pRRU3901 with
three transmission ports is configured with a Wi-Fi daughter board.
Context
The MAC address indicates the IP address through which a device can be reached.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the backup WIFI MAC label from the front housing of the pRRU3901 and keep them
secure, as shown in Figure 7-2.
Do not remove the WIFI MAC label on the side of the pRRU3901 housing.
Before removing the backup WIFI MAC label, photograph it.
Step 2 Save the MAC according to 15.1 MAC Collection Template, and report it to the pRRU3901
commissioning personnel.
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7.3 Installation Process
This section describes the pRRU3901 installation process, which involves installing a
pRRU3901, and cables, checking the pRRU3901 hardware installation, and powering on the
pRRU3901.
Figure 7-3 shows the pRRU3901 installation process.
This section describes the pRRU3901 installation process. A pRRU3901 can be installed on a
wall, ceiling, indoor metal pole, or standard keel, but not on an aluminum panel or a
non-standard keel.
Note the following when installing the pRRU3901:
The pRRU3901 cannot be grounded. If the pRRU3901 is grounded but the RHUB connected to this
pRRU3901 is not, the pRRU3901 may fail to be powered on.
A minimum distance of 50 cm must be reserved between the pRRU3901 and the incandescent lamp.
The installation spacing between the pRRU3901 and the temperature sensor must be greater than 50
cm.
It is good practice to install the pRRU3901 on materials that can tolerate a temperature higher than
65°C and have an ignition point higher than 70°C.
This section describes how to install a pRRU3901 on an indoor wall. If a wall indoors has
adequate load bearing capacity and installation space, it is good practice to install the
pRRU3901 on the wall. If the wall does not have adequate load bearing capacity, choose an
installation mode based on site requirements.
Context
This section describes only the wall-mounted installation in which mounting kits are directly
installed on the wall without auxiliary devices. The procedure for other wall-mounted
installation modes is similar.
Procedure
Step 1 Determine the position for installing the pRRU3901 based on the construction blueprint and
the clearance requirements.
For details about the clearance requirements, see 7.1.3 Space Requirements.
Step 2 Place the mounting bracket in the installation position against the wall. Then, level the
mounting bracket and use a marker to mark two anchor points. See Figure 7-6.
Figure 7-6 Anchor points on the pRRU3901 mounting bracket (unit: mm)
(1) Wall
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Anchor point
To prevent inhalation or eye contact with dust, take adequate preventive measures when
drilling holes.
Step 3 Use a hammer drill with φ8 bore to drill holes at the marked anchor points, as shown in
Figure 7-7. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust inside and around the holes and measure
the distance between them. If they are inaccurately positioned, re-measure and re-drill the
holes. Then, use a rubber mallet to hit a plastic expansion sleeve into each hole.
This section describes how to install a pRRU3901 on the ceiling, such as the concrete ceiling,
when the ceiling has adequate load bearing capacity and installation space.
Context
If the pRRU3901 is installed on a ceiling, the temperature of the ceiling may increase by a
maximum of 30 degrees. Therefore, whether a pRRU3901 can be installed on a ceiling
depends on the ceiling material.
Step 1 Determine the position for installing the pRRU3901 based on the construction blueprint and
Step 2 Place the mounting bracket in the installation position against the ceiling. Then, level the
the clearance requirements.
For details about the clearance requirements, see 7.1.3 Space Requirements.
mounting bracket and use a marker to mark two anchor points. See Figure 7-10.
Figure 7-10 Anchor points on the pRRU3901 mounting bracket (unit: mm)
To prevent inhalation or eye contact with dust, take adequate preventive measures when
drilling holes.
Step 3 Use a hammer drill with φ8 bore to drill holes at the marked anchor points, as shown in
Figure 7-11. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust inside and around the holes and measure
the distance between them. If they are inaccurately positioned, re-measure and re-drill the
holes. Then, use a rubber mallet to hit a plastic expansion sleeve into each hole.
It is good practice to perform the installation from the side view to promptly align the hooks with the
mounting holes.
Figure 7-13 Installing a pRRU3901 on a ceiling
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7.4.4 Installing a pRRU3901 on a Pole
This section describes how to install a pRRU3901 on a metal pole indoors.
Procedure
Step 1 Determine the position for installing the pRRU3901 based on the construction blueprint and
the clearance requirements.
For details about the clearance requirements, see 7.1.3 Space Requirements.
Step 2 If the diameter of the pole ranges from 30 mm to 70 mm, use the delivered V clamp,
mounting bracket, and bolts to install the pRRU3901 on the pole. Lead the M6x80 bolts
through the mounting bracket, and torque the bolts to 5 N•m, as shown in Figure 7-14.
Figure 7-14 Securing the pRRU3901 mounting bracket on the metal pole
If the diameter of the pole is greater than 70 mm, use the hose clamp to install the mounting
bracket on the pole. The hose clamp is prepared by customers. Torque the bolts to 5 N•m, as
shown in Figure 7-15.
This section describes how to install a pRRU3901 on a plate. If a suspended ceiling plate has
adequate load bearing capacity and installation space, the pRRU3901 can be installed on the
plate. However, it is good practice not to install a pRRU3901 on an aluminum plate.
Procedure
Step 1 Determine the position for installing the pRRU3901 based on the construction blueprint and
the clearance requirements.
For details about the clearance requirements, see 7.1.3 Space Requirements.
Step 2 Place the mounting bracket in the installation position against the wall. Then, level the
mounting bracket and use a marker to mark two anchor points. See Figure 7-17.
This section describes how to install a pRRU3901 on a keel. If a suspended ceiling plate
cannot bear the pRRU3901, the pRRU3901 can be installed on the keel on the ceiling.
Context
Before installing the pRRU3901 on a keel, ensure that the keel is strong enough to bear the
pRRU3901.
The mounting bracket of the pRRU3901 can be installed on the keel of the following
specifications: GBT 11981-2008, JIS A6517-2002, and ASTM C635 C635M-2007. The
installation mode depends on onsite requirements because there are various keels.
This section describes the procedure of installing a pRRU3901 on the keel of JIS
standard used in Japan. The procedure of installing a pRRU3901 on other keels is the
same as that of installing a pRRU3901 on the keel of JIS standard.
Procedure
Step 1 Determine the position for installing the pRRU3901 based on the construction blueprint and
the clearance requirements.
For details about the clearance requirements, see 7.1.3 Space Requirements.
In the outdoor scenario, the pRRU3901 should be installed in the cabinet firstly.
Context
When installed in the cabinet, the housing of pRRU3901 should be removed.
An RF surge protector provides surge protection for the RF ports on pRRU3902, and a
PoE surge protector provides surge protection for the CPRI ports.
One pRRU3901 with internal antenna need to be configured with one or two PoE surge
protectors.
One pRRU3901 with external antenna need to be configured with one PoE surge
protector, or two RF surge protectors when one RF daughter board is configured, or four
RF surge protectors when two RF daughter boards are configured.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the housing on the top and at the bottom of pRRU3901, as shown in Figure 7-23.
The pRRU housing and the RF daughter board can be secured using either Phillips screws or
protection screws, requiring the same installation operations. This section uses Phillips screws as an
example to describe the installation operations.
Keep the Phillips screw secure for future use.
2. Use the M4 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the Phillips screws on the RF daughter board,
as shown in Figure 7-25.
Figure 7-25 Loosen the Phillips screws
3. Use the left hand to hold the RF daughter board and the right hand to hold the right
handle of the RF daughter board to remove the RF daughter board and put it into an ESD
box or bag, as shown in Figure 7-26.