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This document describes the process of installing a DC RRU3268 (referred to as RRU in this
document).
Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product NameProduct Version
DBS3900V100R008C00 and later versions
DBS3900 LTEV100R006C00 and later versions
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
Base station installation engineers
Organization
1 Changes in the RRU3268 Installation Guide
This chapter describes the changes in the RRU3268 Installation Guide.
2 Installation Preparations
This chapter describes the reference documents, tools, and instruments that must be ready before
the installation. In addition, it specifies the skills and prerequisites that installation engineers
must have.
3 Information About the Installation
Before installing an RRU, you must be familiar with its exterior, ports, indicators, installation
options and installation clearance requirements.
This chapter describes how to unpack and check the delivered equipment to ensure that all the
materials are included and intact.
5 Installation Process
The installation process involves installing an RRU and RRU cables, checking the RRU
hardware installation, and powering on the RRU.
6 (Optional) Installing the Plastic Shells of the RRU
This section describes the procedure for installing the plastic shells of the RRU.
7 Hoisting an RRU and Related Cables onto a Tower
This section describes the procedure for hoisting an RRU and related cables onto a tower and
the precautions that must be taken.
8 Installing the RRU
This chapter describes the procedure for installing the RRU. The RRU can be installed on a pole,
U-steel, angle steel, wall, or an IFS06 . The procedure for installing the RRU varies depending
on installation options.
Conventions
9 Installing RRU Cables
This chapter describes the procedure for installing RRU cables.
10 Checking the RRU Hardware Installation
After an RRU is installed, check the hardware installation.
11 Powering On an RRU
After all the devices are installed, check the power-on status of an RRU.
12 Appendix
This section describes the procedure for adding an easy power receptacle (pressfit type)
connector.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Indicates a hazard with a high level or medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
2.2 Tools and Instruments........................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Skills and Requirements for Onsite Personnel...................................................................................................5
3 Information About the Installation...........................................................................................6
6 (Optional) Installing the Plastic Shells of the RRU..............................................................34
7 Hoisting an RRU and Related Cables onto a Tower............................................................37
7.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower........................................................................................................................38
7.2 Hoisting Fiber Optic Cables onto a Tower.......................................................................................................42
7.3 Hoisting Power Cables onto a Tower...............................................................................................................45
8 Installing the RRU.......................................................................................................................49
8.1 Mounting Kits for an RRU...............................................................................................................................50
8.2 Installing the RRU on a Pole............................................................................................................................51
8.2.1 Installing a Single RRU...........................................................................................................................51
8.2.2 Installing Two RRUs...............................................................................................................................54
8.2.3 Installing Three or More RRUs...............................................................................................................58
8.3 Installing the RRU on U-steel..........................................................................................................................63
8.4 Installing the RRU on Angle Steel...................................................................................................................68
8.5 Installing the RRU on a Wall...........................................................................................................................73
8.6 Installing an RRU on an IFS06.........................................................................................................................79
9.5 Installing an RRU PGND Cable.......................................................................................................................99
9.6 Installing an RRU RF Jumper........................................................................................................................100
9.7 Installing an RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable and AISG Extension Cable.......................................................103
9.8 Installing an RRU Alarm Cable......................................................................................................................106
9.9 Opening the Cover Plate of an RRU Cabling Cavity.....................................................................................107
9.10 Installing an RRU Power Cable....................................................................................................................108
9.11 Installing a CPRI Fiber Optic Cable.............................................................................................................110
9.12 Closing the Cover Plate of an RRU Cabling Cavity....................................................................................112
10 Checking the RRU Hardware Installation..........................................................................116
11 Powering On an RRU.............................................................................................................117
This chapter describes the reference documents, tools, and instruments that must be ready before
the installation. In addition, it specifies the skills and prerequisites that installation engineers
must have.
2.1 Reference Documents
Before the installation, you must be familiar with reference documents.
2.2 Tools and Instruments
All tools and instruments required for RRU installation must be ready before the installation.
2.3 Skills and Requirements for Onsite Personnel
Onsite personnel must be qualified and trained. Before performing any operation, onsite
personnel must be familiar with correct operation methods and safety precautions.
Onsite personnel must be qualified and trained. Before performing any operation, onsite
personnel must be familiar with correct operation methods and safety precautions.
Before the installation, pay attention to the following items:
lThe customer's technical engineers must be trained by Huawei and be familiar with the
proper installation and operation methods.
lThe number of onsite personnel depends on the engineering schedule and installation
environment. Generally, only three to five onsite personnel are necessary.
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3 Information About the Installation
About This Chapter
Before installing an RRU, you must be familiar with its exterior, ports, indicators, installation
options and installation clearance requirements.
3.1 RRU Exterior
This section describes the exterior and dimensions of an RRU.
3.2 RRU Ports
This section describes ports on the RRU panels. An RRU has a bottom panel, cabling cavity
panel, and indicator panel.
3.3 RRU Indicators
This section describes six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status.
3.4 Installation Scenarios
An RRU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, angle steel, or IFS06. Installation scenarios must
meet heat-dissipation and waterproofing requirements of the RRU.
3.5 Installation Clearance Requirements of an RRU
This section describes the requirements for the installation clearance of a single RRU and
multiple RRUs and the requirements for the installation spacing between RRUs.
Software is being loaded to the module, or
the module is not started.
be replaced.
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IndicatorColorStatusMeaning
Blinking (on for
1s and off for 1s)
Alarms are generated. The alarms may be
caused by the faults on the related boards or
ports. Therefore, you need to locate the fault
before deciding whether to replace the
module.
Steady offNo alarm is generated.
ACTGreenSteady onThe module is running properly with TX
channels enabled or the software is being
loaded without RRU running.
Blinking (on for
1s and off for 1s)
The module is running properly with TX
channels disabled.
VSWRRedSteady offNo Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
alarm is generated.
Blinking (on for
1s and off for 1s)
VSWR alarms are generated on the
ANT_TX/RXB port.
Steady onVSWR alarms are generated on the
ANT_TX/RXA port.
Blinking (on for
0.125s and off for
VSWR alarms are generated on the
ANT_TX/RXA and ANT_TX/RXB ports.
0.125s)
CPRI0Red or
green
CPRI1Red or
green
Steady greenThe CPRI link is functioning properly.
Steady redAn optical module fails to transmit or receive
signals because the optical module is faulty
or the fiber optic cable is broken.
Blinking red (on
for 1s and off for
1s)
The CPRI link is out of lock because of a
failure in clock lock between two modes or
mismatched data rates over CPRI ports.
Steady offThe optical module cannot be detected, or the
optical module is powered off.
Steady greenThe CPRI link is functioning properly.
Steady redAn optical module fails to transmit or receive
signals because the optical module is faulty
or the fiber optic cable is broken.
Blinking red (on
for 1s and off for
1s)
The CPRI link is out of lock because of a
failure in clock lock between two modes or
mismatched data rates over CPRI ports.
Steady offThe optical module cannot be detected, or the
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3.4 Installation Scenarios
An RRU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, angle steel, or IFS06. Installation scenarios must
meet heat-dissipation and waterproofing requirements of the RRU.
Requirements for the Installation Scenarios
Application scenarios:
To ensure proper heat dissipation of the RRU, the following requirements must be met:
lThe RRU cannot be installed in an enclosed cabinet without a cooling system.
lThe RRU cannot be installed in an enclosed camouflage box.
lThe RRU cannot be installed in an enclosed equipment room without a cooling system.
lWhen multiple RRUs are installed in centralized mode, the minimum clearance
requirements must be met. For details about the minimum clearance requirements, see 3.5.2
Clearance for Multiple RRUs and 3.5.3 Installation Spacing Between RRUs.
CAUTION
In improper installation scenarios, the heat dissipation efficiency decreases and therefore the
RRU may not work properly. Figure 3-4 shows an improper installation scenario.
Figure 3-4 Improper installation scenario
Method of installation:
lTo ensure proper heat dissipation and waterproofing of the RRU, the RRU must be installed
with the ports at the bottom and the vertical deviation angle of the RRU must be less than
or equal to 10 degrees, as shown in Figure 3-5.
lThe side-mounted mode is recommended for RRUs on the main pole secured on a tower.
This installation mode allows multiple RRUs to be installed next to each other at the same
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level on a pole. When the horizontal distance between the main and auxiliary poles on a
tower is equal to or greater than 810 mm (23.62 in.), the side-mounted mode is
recommended for installing RRUs on the auxiliary pole to meet the minimum clearance
requirements. Otherwise, the standard mode is recommended for installing RRUs on the
auxiliary pole.
Figure 3-5 Requirements for the vertical deviation angle of an RRU
(1) RRU(2) Installation support (pole, U-steel, angle steel, or wall)
Installing an RRU on a Pole
Figure 3-6 shows the diameter of a pole for installing an RRU.
Figure 3-6 Diameter of a pole
CAUTION
l The diameter of a pole for installing an RRU ranges from 60 mm (2.36 in.) to 114 mm (4.49
in.). The recommended diameter is 80 mm (3.15 in.).
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Figure 3-15 RRU installed on angle steel
Installing an RRU on a Wall
The wall for installing RRUs must meet the following requirements:
lWhen a single RRU is installed, the wall has a capacity of bearing at least four times the
weight of the RRU.
lExpansion anchor bolts must be tightened to 30 N·m (265.52 lbf·in.) so that the bolts stay
secured without damaging the wall.
CAUTION
l It is recommended that the RRU be installed on a wall in standard mode.
l When multiple RRUs are installed on an outdoor wall in side-mounted mode, it is
recommended that the mounting brackets not be combined, as shown in Figure 3-16. When
multiple RRUs are installed on an indoor wall in side-mounted mode, the mounting brackets
cannot be combined, as shown in Figure 3-17.
Figure 3-16 Correct installation of mounting brackets for multiple RRUs installed on an outdoor
wall in side-mounted mode
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Figure 3-17 Correct installation of mounting brackets for multiple RRUs installed on an indoor
wall in side-mounted mode
Figure 3-18 shows an RRU installed on a wall.
Figure 3-18 RRU installed on a wall
Installing an RRU on an IFS06
In an IFS06 scenario:
lThe upper and lower adjustable beams on an IFS06 can be moved up and down to fit for
heights of RRUs.
lThe IFS06 supports at least three RRUs when the ambient temperature is higher than or
equal to the lowest operating temperature of the RRU and at least 5°C (41°F) lower than
the highest operating temperature of the RRU. The IFS06 supports a maximum of six RRUs
when the ambient temperature is higher than or equal to the lowest operating temperature
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of the RRU and at least 10°C (50°F) lower than the highest operating temperature of the
RRU.
NOTE
For details about the operating temperature of the RRU, see section "Technical Specifications of
RRUs" in 3900 Series Base Station Technical Description.
CAUTION
The mounting brackets for multiple RRUs cannot be combined when the RRUs are installed on
an IFS06, as shown in Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-19 Correct installation of mounting brackets for RRUs installed on an IFS06
Figure 3-20 and Figure 3-21 show RRUs installed on an IFS06.
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Figure 3-21 Six RRUs installed on an IFS06
(1) Height-restricted scenario
(2) Height-unrestricted scenario
3.5 Installation Clearance Requirements of an RRU
This section describes the requirements for the installation clearance of a single RRU and
multiple RRUs and the requirements for the installation spacing between RRUs.
3.5.1 Clearance for a Single RRU
This section describes the recommended and minimum clearance for a single RRU.
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NOTE
l The recommended clearance ensures normal running and provides an appropriate space for operation
and maintenance (OM). If there is sufficient space, leave the recommended clearance after installing
the equipment.
l The minimum clearance ensures normal running and heat dissipation, but OM activities such as
checking indicator status and opening the cabling cavity cannot be properly conducted. If the
installation space is restricted, leave the minimum clearance after installing the equipment.
Clearances for a Single RRU in Standard or Reverse Mode
Figure 3-22 shows the clearances for a single RRU in standard or reverse mode.
Figure 3-22 Clearances for a single RRU in standard or reverse mode
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NOTE
l The recommended clearance ensures normal running and provides an appropriate space for operation
and maintenance (OM). If there is sufficient space, leave the recommended clearance after installing
the equipment.
l The minimum clearance ensures normal running and heat dissipation, but OM activities such as
checking indicator status and opening the cabling cavity cannot be properly conducted. If the
installation space is restricted, leave the minimum clearance after installing the equipment.
Recommended Clearance for Multiple RRUs Installed in Centralized Mode
Figure 3-26 shows the recommended clearance for multiple RRUs installed in centralized mode.
Figure 3-26 Recommended clearances for three or more RRUs installed on a pole
Minimum Clearance for Multiple RRUs Installed in Centralized Mode
Figure 3-27 shows the minimum clearance for multiple RRUs installed in centralized mode.
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If ...Then ...
The outer packing is intactGo to Step 3.
The outer packing is severely damaged or
soaked
Find out the cause and report it to the local
Huawei office.
The shockwatch label is redStop unpacking the wooden crate, and then
report it to the transportation company.
Step 3 Check the type and quantity of the equipment in the cases according to the packing list.
If ...Then ...
Types and quantity of the article tally with
Sign the Packing List with the customer.
those on the packing list
Either shipment shortage, wrong shipment
Report to the local Huawei office.
or damaged articles.
WARNING
To protect the equipment and prevent damage to the equipment, you are advised to keep the
unpacked equipment and packing materials indoors, take photos of the stocking environment,
packing case or carton, packing materials, and any rusted or eroded equipment, and then file the
photos.
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7 Hoisting an RRU and Related Cables onto a
Tower
About This Chapter
This section describes the procedure for hoisting an RRU and related cables onto a tower and
the precautions that must be taken.
7.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower
This section describes the procedures and precautions for hoisting an RRU and its mounting kits
onto a tower. In tower-mounted scenario, the RRU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, or angle
steel.
7.2 Hoisting Fiber Optic Cables onto a Tower
This section describes the procedure for hoisting fiber optic cables onto a tower and the
precautions that must be taken.
7.3 Hoisting Power Cables onto a Tower
This section describes the procedure for hoisting power cables onto a tower and the precautions
that must be taken.
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7.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower
This section describes the procedures and precautions for hoisting an RRU and its mounting kits
onto a tower. In tower-mounted scenario, the RRU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, or angle
steel.
Prerequisites
When the RRU is used with an AC/DC power module, you need to install the AC/DC power
module onto the RRU before hoisting the RRU onto a tower. For details about how to install an
AC/DC power module onto the RRU, see Installing an AC/DC Power Module onto an RRU.
CAUTION
l Do not stand the RRU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RRU.
l Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
during the installation.
Procedure
Step 1 Hoist the RRU and mounting kits onto the tower respectively, as shown in Figure 7-1.
NOTE
Hoist mounting kits onto the tower and then install the mounting kits before hoisting the RRU onto the
tower. When hoisting the mounting kits and RRU, protect them from colliding with the tower.
1.After climbing up to the tower, installation engineer A secures the fixed pulley to the tower
platform support and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley.
2.Installation engineer C binds the RRU mounting kits properly using a lifting sling, as shown
in Figure 7-2, and binds the RRU using a lifting sling and a traction sling, as shown in
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Figure 7-5 Incorrect binding method
3.Installation engineer B pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation engineer C pulls
the traction sling outwards to protect the RRU from colliding with the tower.
Step 2 Installation engineer A catches the RRU, install the RRU on the main bracket, use an inner
hexagon screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the hole of the attachment plate to 5 N·m
(44.25 lbf·in.) for connecting the attachment plate and the main bracket, see 8 Installing the
RRU.
Step 3 Remove the lifting sling and traction sling.
NOTE
The procedure for hoisting the RRU and mounting kits onto the tower is for your reference only.
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7.2 Hoisting Fiber Optic Cables onto a Tower
This section describes the procedure for hoisting fiber optic cables onto a tower and the
precautions that must be taken.
Context
Cabling requirements for power cables are met. For details, see 9.1 Cabling Requirements.
Procedure
Step 1 Hoist the fiber optic cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 7-6.
Before hoisting fiber optic cables onto the tower, connect the fiber optic cables to the RRU or
BBU based on the labels on both ends of the cables and determine the hoisting direction.
1.After climbing up to the tower, installation engineer A secures the fixed pulley to the tower
platform support and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley.
2.Installation engineer B places the fiber coiler for coiling fiber optic cables on the fiber
spools, and installation engineer D lead the lifting sling through the stretch sling of the fiber
optic cables and use the other sling as a traction sling to secure the cables 4 m (13.12 ft)
away from the lifting sling, as shown in Figure 7-7.
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4.Installation engineer C pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation engineer D pulls
the traction sling outwards to protect the fiber optic cables from colliding with the tower.
Step 2 Secure the fiber optic cables to the tower vertically using cable clips.
Step 3 Remove the lifting sling, traction sling, and protection pipe.
NOTE
The procedure for hoisting the fiber optic cables onto the tower is for your reference only.
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7.3 Hoisting Power Cables onto a Tower
This section describes the procedure for hoisting power cables onto a tower and the precautions
that must be taken.
Context
Cabling requirements for power cables are met. For details, see 9.1 Cabling Requirements.
Procedure
Step 1 Hoist the power cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 7-9.
The procedure for adding a connector to the RRU power cable on the RRU side is done under
the tower.
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Figure 7-9 Hoisting power cables onto the tower
(1) Lifting sling(2) Fixed pulley
1.After climbing up to the tower, installation engineer A secures the fixed pulley to the tower
platform support and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley.
2.Installation engineer B secures three cable ties to the power cable connector, and then
secures the power cable to the lifting sling, as shown in Figure 7-10.
NOTE
The connector on the power cable in the figure is only an example. The actual connector may vary
according to the situation.
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Figure 7-10 Binding cable ties
3.Installation engineer B wraps the power cable connector with a layer of PVC insulation
tape, as shown in Figure 7-11.
NOTE
Wrap the PVC insulation tape from 30 mm (1.18 in.) away from one end of the connector until it
reaches the other end of the connector. The total length of the wrapped connector is 100 mm (3.94
in.).
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Figure 7-11 Wrapping the PVC insulation tape
4.Installation engineer C pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation engineer B pulls
the other end of the lifting sling outwards to protect the power cables from colliding with
the tower.
Step 2 Secure the power cables to the tower vertically using cable clips.
Step 3 Remove the cable ties, PVC insulation tape, and lifting sling.
NOTE
The procedure for hoisting the power cables onto the tower is for your reference only.
This chapter describes the procedure for installing the RRU. The RRU can be installed on a pole,
U-steel, angle steel, wall, or an IFS06 . The procedure for installing the RRU varies depending
on installation options.
8.1 Mounting Kits for an RRU
This section describes the bracket assembly and the attachment plate for an RRU.
8.2 Installing the RRU on a Pole
One or more RRUs can be installed on a pole.
8.3 Installing the RRU on U-steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on U-steel. An RRU
can be installed on U-steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of U-steel allows only
one RRU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.
8.4 Installing the RRU on Angle Steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on angle steel. An
RRU can be installed on angle steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of angle steel
allows only one RRU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.
8.5 Installing the RRU on a Wall
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on a wall.
8.6 Installing an RRU on an IFS06
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing an RRU on an IFS06.
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing a single RRU on a pole.
Prerequisites
Before you install an RRU on a pole secured on a tower, the RRU and its mounting brackets are
hoisted onto the tower. For details, see 7.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower.
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
CAUTION
Procedure
Step 1 Determine a position for installing the mounting brackets.
l Do not stand the RRU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RRU.
l Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
during the installation.
lIf the pole must be installed on a tower, determine a position for installing the mounting
brackets according to the instructions in 3.5.1 Clearance for a Single RRU.
lIf the pole must be installed on the ground, determine a position for installing the mounting
brackets according to Figure 8-3.
Figure 8-3 Distance between the mounting brackets and the ground
It is recommended that the mounting brackets be installed at a height of 1200 mm (47.24 in.) to 1600
mm (62.99 in.) above the ground.
Step 2 Install the RRU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-4.
Figure 8-4 Installing the RRU mounting brackets
NOTE
Verify that the arrows on the mounting brackets are pointing up.
1.Adjust the position of the nut and remove one end of the square-neck bolt from the slot on
the auxiliary bracket.
2.Slide the mounting brackets onto the pole horizontally and insert the square-neck bolt into
the slot.
Step 3 Use a 16 mm (0.63 in.) M10 torque wrench to tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so that
the mounting brackets are secured onto the pole, as shown in Figure 8-5.
CAUTION
Tighten the nuts on the two square-neck bolts alternatively. After the main and auxiliary brackets
are secured properly, measure the spacing between the brackets on both sides and ensure that
the spacing is the same on the two sides.
Step 4 Install the RRU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 8-6.
Figure 8-6 Installing the RRU onto the main bracket
Step 5 Use an inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the holes on the top
of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate
and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-7.
After installing each RRU on its main bracket, use an inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten
the captive screw into the holes of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.)
so that the attachment plate and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-12.
Figure 8-12 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole
Step 5 Install the metal sheet for neighboring RRUs, as shown in Figure 8-13.
1.Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the metal sheet farther from the
handle of the first RRU and remove the screw.
2.Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the metal sheet closer to handle of
the first RRU. Then rotate the metal sheet to align the vacant hole in the metal sheet with
a hole on the top of the second RRU.
3.Insert the removed screw into the hole on the top of the second RRU and use an M6 torque
screwdriver to tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).
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8.2.3 Installing Three or More RRUs
The section describes the procedure and precautions for installing three or more RRUs on a pole.
Prerequisites
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
CAUTION
l Do not stand the RRU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RRU.
l Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
A pole supports the installation of three, four, or six RRUs. The procedures for installing them
are the same. Following is the procedure of installing four RRUs on a pole.
Procedure
Step 1 Install the two RRUs, as shown in Figure 8-14. For details, see 8.2.2 Installing Two RRUs.
Figure 8-14 Two RRUs installed on a pole
Step 2 Use an M6 inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the four inner hexagon screws from the second
set of mounting brackets, and remove the main bracket from the auxiliary bracket, as shown in
Step 3 Install the third main bracket and install the third RRU onto the third main bracket. Then use an
inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the connection holes on the
top of the attachment plate and main bracket for the RRU, with a torque of 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.),
as shown in Figure 8-16.
CAUTION
The third main bracket must be installed with the opening ends of U-shaped slots on both sides
facing downwards.
2.Use an M6 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the metal sheet closer to handle of
the first RRU. Then rotate the metal sheet to align the vacant hole in the metal sheet with
a hole on the top of the second RRU.
3.Insert the removed screw into the hole on the top of the second RRU and use an M6 torque
screwdriver to tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).
Step 5 At a position 80 mm (3.15 in.) above or below the first set of RRU mounting brackets, install
the second set of RRU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-18.
Figure 8-18 Installing the second set of RRU mounting brackets
Step 6 Install the fourth RRU onto the fourth main bracket, use an inner hexagon torque screwdriver
to tighten the captive screw into the holes of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m
(44.25 lbf·in.) so that the attachment plate and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in
Figure 8-19 Installing the fourth RRU onto the fourth main bracket
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8.3 Installing the RRU on U-steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on U-steel. An RRU
can be installed on U-steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of U-steel allows only
one RRU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.
Prerequisites
Before you install an RRU on U-steel secured on a tower, the RRU and its mounting brackets
are hoisted onto the tower. For details, see 7.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower.
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
CAUTION
l Do not stand the RRU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RRU.
l Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
Step 3 Use a 16 mm (0.67 in.) M10 torque wrench to tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so that
the mounting brackets are secured onto the U-steel, as shown in Figure 8-23.
CAUTION
Tighten the nuts on the two square-neck bolts alternatively. After the main and auxiliary brackets
are secured properly, measure the spacing between the brackets on both sides and ensure that
the spacing is the same on the two sides.
Figure 8-23 Securing the RRU mounting brackets
Step 4 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the attachment plate from one side of the RRU,
reinstall the attachment plate onto the rear of the RRU, and tighten the four stainless screws to
5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 8-24.
Figure 8-26 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole
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8.4 Installing the RRU on Angle Steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on angle steel. An
RRU can be installed on angle steel secured on the ground or a tower. Each piece of angle steel
allows only one RRU to be installed in standard or reverse mode.
Prerequisites
Before you install an RRU on angle steel secured on a tower, the RRU and its mounting brackets
are hoisted onto the tower. For details, see 7.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower.
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
CAUTION
l Do not stand the RRU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RRU.
l Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
during the installation.
Context
Figure 8-27 shows the top view of the RRU installed on angle steel.
Verify that the arrows on the mounting brackets are pointing up.
1.Adjust the position of the nut and remove one end of the square-neck bolt from the slot on
the auxiliary bracket.
2.Slide the mounting brackets onto the angle steel horizontally and insert the square-neck
bolt into the slot.
Step 3 Use a 16 mm (0.67 in.) M10 torque wrench to tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so that
the mounting brackets are secured onto the angle steel, as shown in Figure 8-30.
CAUTION
Tighten the nuts on the two square-neck bolts alternatively. After the main and auxiliary brackets
are secured properly, measure the spacing between the brackets on both sides and ensure that
the spacing is the same on the two sides.
(1) Main bracket(2) Square-neck bolt(3) Pole installation bracket(4) Auxiliary bracket
(5) Flat washer(6) Spring washer(7) Nut(8) Plastic cap
1.Use an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver to remove the four inner hexagon screws on
the pole installation bracket, and remove the main bracket from the pole installation bracket.
2.Use an M10 torque wrench to loosen the nuts on the two square-neck bolts, and remove
the plastic cap, nuts, spring washers, flat washers, square-neck bolts, and pole installation
bracket from the auxiliary bracket.
Step 2 Place the pole installation bracket against the installation position, use a level to verify that the
pole installation bracket is placed horizontally, and then mark anchor points with a marker, as
shown in Figure 8-35.
1.Use a hammer drill with a Ф12 bit to drill holes vertically at the marked anchor points.
Ensure that the depth of each hole ranges from 55 mm (2.17 in.) to 60 mm (2.36 in.).
CAUTION
Take proper safety measures to protect your eyes and respiratory tract against the dust
before drilling holes.
2.Tighten the expansion anchor bolts slightly and place one vertically into each hole.
3.Use a rubber mallet to pound the expansion anchor bolt until it goes all the way into the
hole.
4.Tighten and then loosen the expansion bolt, and remove the M10 bolt, spring washer, and
flat washer in sequence.
CAUTION
After dismantling an expansion anchor bolt, ensure that the top of the expansion tube is on
the same level as the wall. Otherwise, the device cannot be installed on the wall evenly and
securely.
Step 4 Install the pole installation bracket on the expansion anchor bolts, place the flat washers, spring
washers, and nuts through the expansion anchor bolts in sequence, and then use a 16 mm (0.63
in.) torque socket to tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (265.52 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 8-37.
Figure 8-37 Installing the pole installation bracket on the expansion anchor bolts
Verify that the arrows on the pole installation bracket are pointing up.
Step 5 Install the main bracket onto the pole installation bracket, and use an inner hexagon screwdriver
to tighten four M6x16 inner hexagon screws to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the main bracket
and pole installation bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-38.
Figure 8-38 Installing the main bracket
(1) Main bracket
(2) Pole installation bracket
Step 6 Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the attachment plate from one side of the RRU,
reinstall the attachment plate onto the rear of the RRU, and tighten the four stainless screws to
5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 8-39.
Figure 8-41 Securing the captive screw into the connection hole
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8.6 Installing an RRU on an IFS06
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing an RRU on an IFS06.
Prerequisites
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
CAUTION
l Do not stand the RRU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RRU.
l Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
during the installation.
Context
lThe upper and lower adjustable beams on an IFS06 can be moved up and down to fit for
heights of RRUs.
lRRUs can be installed on an IFS06 only when the ambient temperature is higher than or
equal to the lowest working temperature of the RRU and at least 5°C (41°F) lower than the
highest working temperature of the RRU. In this scenario, the IFS06 supports at least three
RRUs. When the ambient temperature is higher than or equal to the lowest working
temperature of the RRU and at least 10°C (50°F) lower than the highest working
temperature of the RRU, the IFS06 supports a maximum of six RRUs.
For details about the operating temperature of the RRU, see section "Technical Specifications of
RRUs" in 3900 Series Base Station Technical Description.
lInstall RRUs in the sequence from bottom to top and from left to right.
lThis section describes how to install an RRU in height-unrestricted scenarios. The
procedure for installing an RRU in height-restricted scenarios is the same as that in heightunrestricted scenarios.
lWhen installing the pole installation bracket, you need to use the M10x50 bolts delivered
with the IFS06.
lRubber washers are easily compressed or broken, whereas do not need to be replaced.
Procedure
Step 1 Disassemble the RRU mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 8-42.
Figure 8-42 Disassembling the mounting brackets
(1) Main bracket
(5) Flat washer(6) Spring washer(7) Nut(8) Plastic cap
(2) Square-neck bolt(3) Pole installation bracket(4) Auxiliary bracket
1.Use an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver to remove the four inner hexagon screws on
the pole installation bracket, and remove the main bracket from the pole installation bracket.
2.Use an M10 torque wrench to loosen the nuts on the two square-neck bolts, and remove
the plastic cap, nuts, spring washers, flat washers, square-neck bolts, and pole installation
bracket from the auxiliary bracket.
Step 2 Use the M10x50 bolts delivered with the IFS06 to secure the pole installation bracket to the
IFS06, and then use an M10 torque socket wrench to secure the bolts to 30 N·m (265.52 lbf·in.).
Figure 8-44 Installing the pole installation bracket in height-unrestricted scenarios
(1) Spring washer(2) Rubber washer
Step 3 Attach the main bracket to the pole installation bracket, and use an inner hexagon screwdriver
to tighten four M6x16 screws to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so that the main bracket and pole
installation bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-45.
Step 4 Attach the RRU to the main bracket, and then use an inner hexagon screwdriver to tighten the
captive screw into the holes of the attachment plate and main bracket to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.) so
that the attachment plate and main bracket are firmly secured, as shown in Figure 8-46.
Step 6 Optional: When the ambient temperature is equal to or higher than the lowest operating
temperature of the RRU and at least 10°C (10°F) lower than the highest operating temperature
of the RRU, repeat the preceding steps to install the RRUs on the higher level, as shown in
Cables must be routed according to the specified cabling requirements to prevent signal
interference.
NOTE
If a cable listed below is not required, skip the routing requirements of the cable.
General Cabling Requirements
Requirements for Bending Radius
lThe bending radius of the 7/8'' feeder must be more than 250 mm (9.84 in.), and the bending
radius of the 5/4'' feeder must be more than 380 mm (14.96 in.).
lThe bending radius of the 1/4'' jumper must be more than 35 mm (1.38 in.). The bending
radius of the super-flexible 1/2'' jumper must be more than 50 mm (1.97 in.), and the bending
radius of the ordinary 1/2'' jumper must be more than 127 mm (5 in.).
lThe bending radius of the power cable or PGND cable must be at least three times the
diameter of the cable.
lThe bending radius of a fiber optic cable is at least 20 times the diameter of the fiber optic
cable, and the minimum bending radius of the breakout cable at each end of the fiber optic
cable is 30 mm (1.18 in.).
lThe bending radius of the E1/T1 cable must be at least three times the diameter of the cable.
lThe bending radius of the signal cable must be at least five times the diameter of the cable.
Requirements for Cable Binding
lThe same types of cable must be bound together.
lDifferent types of cable must be separately routed with the minimum spacing of 30 mm
(1.18 in.) and cannot be entangled.
lThe cables must be bound tightly and neatly. The sheaths of the cables must not be damaged.
lCable ties are installed in the same direction, and those at the same horizontal line must be
in a straight line.
lThe excess of indoor cable ties is trimmed off, and the excess of outdoor cable ties allows
about 5 mm (0.2 in.), without remaining rough edges.
lLabels or nameplates must be attached to both ends, joints, or turns of cables after they are
installed.
Security Requirements
lCables should be placed away from sharp objects or wall burrs. If these positions are
inevitable, protect the cables with protection pipes.
lCables must be routed away from heat sources, or heat-insulation materials are added
between cables and heat sources.
lSufficient slack (recommended for about 0.1 m [0.33 ft]) is provided in cables at turns or
the position close to a device, facilitating cable and device maintenance.
Indoor Cabling Requirements
lCables are routed indoors through the feeder window.
lDrip loops must be made outside the feeder window, and the requirements for the minimum
bending radius are met.
lWhen cables are routed indoors, engineers are required indoors for cooperation.
lThe feeder window must be waterproofed.
Outdoor Cabling Requirements
lCables routed outdoors must be led through a pipe when they may be damaged.
lAC power cables, transmission cables, and cables buried in the ground must be protected.
lIf cables at the cabinet bottom need to be routed through a pipe along the ground, lead the
pipe into the cabinet base for about 30 mm (1.18 in.) to 50 mm (1.97 in.), not into the
cabinet. Block the pipe with waterproof tape or silicon gel, and secure the pipe to the cable
hole at the cabinet bottom with metal piece.
lIf cables at the cabinet bottom need to be routed through a pipe along the metal cable trough,
do not lead the pipe into the cabinet base. The cable trough must be sealed and routed
through the cable hole at the cabinet bottom.
lCables are secured with cable clips.
lCables are routed neatly along the specified cabling direction and secured with cable clips.
lThe positions for cable clips are determined onsite. For example, the cable clips for the
7/8" feeder are installed at the spacing of 1.5 m (4.92 ft) to 2 m (6.56 ft) in the same direction,
and the cable clips for the power cables are installed at the spacing of 1.5 m (4.92 ft) to 2
m (6.56 ft) in the same direction.
lCable clips must be vertical with cables, and the cables in a cable clip must be parallel.
lAfter routing cables neatly and correctly, tighten the screws on cable clips.
Secure cables on the cable tray, as shown in Figure 9-1.
lIf DC power cables need to be routed on the tower platform, lay out the cables on the
guardrail with the shortest distance and route the cables along the guardrail.
lIf DC power cables need to be routed close to a device on the tower, secure the cables to
the guardrail or pole with cable clips. The device cannot be far away from the position for
securing the cables.
Cabling Requirements for PGND Cables
lPGND cables for the base station must be connected to the same ground bar.
lPGND cables must be buried in the ground or routed indoors. They should not be routed
overhead before they are led into the equipment room.
lThe exterior of the coaxial wire and the shield layer of the shielded cable must have proper
electrical contact with the metal surface of the equipment to which they are connected.
lPGND cables and signal cables must be installed in an untangled and orderly fashion. A
certain distance must be reserved between them to prevent interference from each other.
lFuses or switches must not be installed on the PGND cables.
lOther devices must not be used for electrical connections of the PGND cables.
lAll the metal parts in the housing of the equipment must be reliably connected to the ground
terminal.
Cabling Requirements for E1 Cables
lE1 cables must not cross power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables when routed. If
transmission cables are routed with power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables in parallel,
the spacing between them must be greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.).
lE1 cables are routed straightly and bound neatly with cable ties.
lSufficient slack is provided in E1 cables at turns.
lE1 cables cannot be squeezed by the cabinet door when routed through the cabinet, as
shown in Figure 9-3.
Figure 9-3 E1 cables routed through the cabinet
Cabling Requirements for Fiber Optic Cables
lFiber optic cables must be routed by at least three qualified and trained personnel before