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This chapter describes the changes in the RRU3942&RRU3642 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.
4 Unpacking the Equipment
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 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.
7 Installing the RRU
This chapter describes the procedure for installing the RRU. The procedure for installing the
RRU varies depending on installation options.
8 Installing RRU Cables
This chapter describes the procedure for installing RRU cables.
9 Checking the RRU Hardware Installation
After an RRU is installed, check the hardware installation.
10 Powering On an RRU
After all the devices are installed, check the power-on status of an RRU.
11 Appendix
This section describes the procedure for adding an easy power receptacle (pressfit type)
connector.
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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
Calls attention to important information, best practices and
tips.
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injury, equipment damage, and environment deterioration.
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2.2 Tools and Instruments....................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Skills and Requirements for Onsite Personnel...............................................................................................................8
3 Information About the Installation...........................................................................................9
3.5 Installation Clearance Requirements of an RRU..........................................................................................................28
3.5.1 Clearance for a Single RRU......................................................................................................................................28
3.5.2 Clearances for Three or More RRUs.........................................................................................................................30
3.5.3 Installation Spacing Between RRUs..........................................................................................................................34
4 Unpacking the Equipment.........................................................................................................37
6 Hoisting an RRU and Related Cables onto a Tower............................................................40
6.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower....................................................................................................................................41
6.2 Hoisting Fiber Optic Cables onto a Tower...................................................................................................................45
6.3 Hoisting Power Cables onto a Tower...........................................................................................................................47
7 Installing the RRU.......................................................................................................................50
7.1 Mounting Kits for an RRU...........................................................................................................................................51
7.2 Installing the RRU on a Pole........................................................................................................................................51
7.2.1 Installing a Single RRU.............................................................................................................................................52
7.2.2 Installing Two RRUs.................................................................................................................................................55
7.2.3 Installing Three or More RRUs.................................................................................................................................60
7.3 Installing the RRU on U-steel......................................................................................................................................64
7.4 Installing the RRU on Angle Steel...............................................................................................................................68
7.5 Installing the RRU on a Wall.......................................................................................................................................72
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7.6 Installing an RRU on an IFS06.....................................................................................................................................76
8.5 Installing an RRU PGND Cable...................................................................................................................................97
8.6 Installing an RRU RF Jumper......................................................................................................................................98
8.7 Installing an Inter-RRU RF Cable..............................................................................................................................102
8.8 Installing an RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable and AISG Extension Cable...................................................................103
8.9 Opening the Cover Plate of an RRU Cabling Cavity.................................................................................................105
8.10 Installing an RRU Power Cable................................................................................................................................107
8.11 Installing a CPRI Fiber Optic Cable.........................................................................................................................109
8.12 Installing an RRU Alarm Cable................................................................................................................................111
8.13 Closing the Cover Plate of an RRU Cabling Cavity................................................................................................111
9 Checking the RRU Hardware Installation............................................................................114
10 Powering On an RRU.............................................................................................................115
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
You must prepare the following tools and instruments 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.
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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, wall, 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.
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Figure 3-4 Recommended usage of RF ports on an RRU3942 used for DBS3900 V100R004C00,
DBS3900 GSM V100R013C00, DBS3900 GSM V300R013C00, or DBS3900 WCDMA
V200R013C00
Figure 3-5 shows the recommended usage of RF ports on an RRU3942 used for DBS3900 GSM
V100R014C00 and later versions or DBS3900 GSM V300R014C00 and later versions.
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Figure 3-5 Recommended usage of RF ports on an RRU3942 used for DBS3900 GSM
V100R014C00 and later versions or DBS3900 GSM V300R014C00 and later versions
Figure 3-6 shows the recommended usage of RF ports on an RRU3942 used for DBS3900
V100R007C00 and later versions, DBS3900 WCDMA V200R014C00 and later versions, or
DBS3900 LTE V100R005C00 and later versions.
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Figure 3-6 Recommended usage of RF ports on an RRU3942 used for DBS3900 V100R007C00
and later versions, DBS3900 WCDMA V200R014C00 and later versions, or DBS3900 LTE
V100R005C00 and later versions
Table 3-3 describes how to use RF ports for RRU3642.
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IndicatorColorStatusMeaning
Steady offThere is no power supply, or the module is
faulty.
Blinking (on for
The board is functioning properly.
1s and off for 1s)
Blinking (on for
0.125s and off for
Software is being loaded to the module, or
the module is not started.
0.125s)
ALMRedSteady onAlarms are generated, and the module must
be replaced.
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)
CPRI0/IR0Red or
Steady greenThe CPRI link is functioning properly.
green
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.
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Steady greenThe CPRI link is functioning properly.
Steady redAn optical module fails to transmit or receive
Blinking red (on
for 1s and off for
1s)
Steady offThe optical module cannot be detected, or the
3.4 Installation Scenarios
An RRU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, angle steel, wall, or IFS06. Installation scenarios
must meet heat-dissipation and waterproofing requirements of the RRU.
Requirements for the Installation Scenarios
Method of installation:
signals because the optical module is faulty
or the fiber optic cable is broken.
The CPRI link is out of lock because of a
failure in clock lock between two modes or
mismatched data rates over CPRI ports.
optical module is powered off.
lTo ensure the heat dissipation of the RRU and waterproofing of the ports at the bottom of
the RRU, the vertical deviation angle of an RRU must be less than or equal to 10 degrees,
as shown in Figure 3-8.
lOn a tower, an RRU can be installed on a pole, angle steel, or U-steel. U-steel and angle
steel support the standard or reverse installation of a single RRU only.
Figure 3-8 Requirements for the vertical deviation angle of an RRU
(1) RRU
(2) Installation support (pole, U-steel, angle steel, or wall)
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The mounting brackets for multiple RRUs cannot be combined when the RRUs are installed on
a wall in side-mounted mode, as shown in Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-19 Correct installation of mounting brackets for multiple RRUs
Figure 3-20 shows an RRU installed on a wall.
Figure 3-20 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.
NOTICE
The mounting brackets for multiple RRUs cannot be combined when the RRUs are installed on
an IFS06, as shown in Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-21 and Figure 3-22 show RRUs installed on an IFS06.
Figure 3-21 Three RRUs installed on an IFS06
(1) Height-restricted scenario
(2) Height-unrestricted scenario
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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.
Recommended Clearance for a Single RRU
Figure 3-23 shows the recommended clearance for a single RRU.
Figure 3-23 Recommended clearance for a single RRU
Minimum Clearance for a Single RRU
Figure 3-24 shows the minimum clearance for a single RRU.
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l The recommended clearances ensure normal running and provide an appropriate space for operation
and maintenance (OM). If there is sufficient space, retain the recommended clearances.
l The minimum clearances ensure normal running and heat dissipation but do not allow OM activities
such as checking indicator status and opening the cabling cavity. If the installation space is insufficient,
retain the minimum clearances after the installation.
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Recommended Clearances for Three or More RRUs Installed on a Pole
Figure 3-26 shows the recommended clearances for multiple RRUs installed in centralized
mode.
Figure 3-26 Recommended clearances for three or more RRUs installed on a pole
Minimum Clearances for Three or More RRUs Installed on a Pole
Figure 3-27 shows the minimum clearances for multiple RRUs installed in centralized mode.
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Find out the cause and report any missing
articles to the local Huawei office.
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If ...Then ...
The outer packing is intactGo to Step 3.
The outer packing is severely damaged or
soaked
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
those on the packing list
Either shipment shortage, wrong shipment
or damaged articles.
Find out the cause and report it to the local
Huawei office.
Sign the Packing List with the customer.
Report to the local Huawei office.
CAUTION
l 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.
l Verify that the insulation layers of all RRU cables are intact. If the insulation layers are
damaged or broken, water will penetrate into the cables, which may cause damages to RRUs
or human injury.
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6 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.
6.1 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 scenarios, the RRU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, or angle
steel.
6.2 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.
6.3 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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This section describes the procedures and precautions for hoisting an RRU and its mounting kits
onto a tower. In tower-mounted scenarios, the RRU can be installed on a pole, U-steel, or angle
steel.
Prerequisites
When the RRU is powered by an AC/DC power module, you need to install the AC/DC power
module onto the RRU before hoisting them onto a tower. For detailed operations, see AC/DCPower Module User Guide or OPM15M User Guide.
NOTICE
l Do not stand the RRU upright because the RF ports cannot support the weight of the RRU.
Procedure
Step 1 After climbing up to the tower, technician A secures the fixed pulley to the tower platform
Step 2 Technician C binds the mounting kits using the lifting sling and traction sling on the ground, as
l Place a foam pad or cardboard under the RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
during the installation.
support and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley.
shown in Figure 6-1. Then technician B pulls the lifting sling downwards, and technician C
pulls the traction sling outwards to protect the mounting kits from colliding with the tower.
Figure 6-1 Binding mounting kits for the RRU
(1) Lifting sling
Step 3 Technician A catches the mounting kits and then unties the slings.
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l The load-bearing capacity of each sling must be greater than 200 kg (441 lb) and the diameter
of each sling must be less than 25 mm (0.98 in.). The angle at the top of the traction sling
(by the knot) must be less than or equal to 60 degrees.
l When hoisting the RRU and mounting kits onto a tower, protect them from colliding with
the tower and ground.
l Hoist the RRU onto the tower before it is installed on a pole, angle steel, or U-steel.
Step 7 Technician A catches the RRU hoisted onto the tower.
Step 8 Technician A installs the RRU onto the main bracket and uses an inner hexagon torque
screwdriver to tighten the captive screw into the hole of the attachment plate and main bracket
to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.). For detailed operations, see steps 4 and 5 in 7.2.1 Installing a Single
RRU.
Step 9 Untie the lifting sling and traction sling.
NOTE
The procedure for hoisting the RRU and its mounting kits onto the tower is for your reference only.
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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 8.1 Cabling Requirements.
Procedure
Step 1 Hoist the fiber optic cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-6 Hoisting fiber optic cables onto the tower
(1) Lifting sling
(2) Fixed pulley(3) Traction sling
NOTICE
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
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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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6.3 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 8.1 Cabling Requirements.
Procedure
Step 1 Hoist the power cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 6-9.
The procedure for adding a connector to the RRU power cable on the RRU side is done under
the tower.
Figure 6-9 Hoisting power cables onto the tower
(1) Lifting sling
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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 6-10.
NOTE
The connector on the power cable in the figure is only an example. The actual connector may vary
according to the situation.
Figure 6-10 Binding cable ties
3.Installation engineer B wraps the power cable connector with a layer of PVC insulation
tape, as shown in Figure 6-11.
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 6-11 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.
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This chapter describes the procedure for installing the RRU. The procedure for installing the
RRU varies depending on installation options.
7.1 Mounting Kits for an RRU
This section describes the bracket assembly and the attachment plate for an RRU.
7.2 Installing the RRU on a Pole
One or more RRUs can be installed on a pole.
7.3 Installing the RRU on U-steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on U-steel. U-steel
can be installed either on the ground or a tower and only one RRU can be installed on a piece
of U-steel. An RRU on U-steel is installed in standard mode by default.
7.4 Installing the RRU on Angle Steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on angle steel. Angle
steel can be installed either on the ground or a tower and only one RRU can be installed on a
piece of angle steel. An RRU on angle steel is installed in standard mode by default.
7.5 Installing the RRU on a Wall
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on a wall. An RRU
on a wall is installed in standard mode by default.
7.6 Installing an RRU on an IFS06
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing an RRU on an IFS06.
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This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing a single RRU on a pole. A
single RRU can be installed on a pole in standard or side-mounted mode.
Prerequisites
Before you install an RRU on a tower, the RRU and mounting brackets are hoisted onto the
tower. For details, see 6.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower.
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
NOTICE
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.
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Procedure
Step 1 Determine a position for installing the mounting bracket.
lIf the RRU must be installed on a pole secured on a tower, see 3.5.1 Clearance for a Single
RRU to determine a position.
lIf the RRU must be installed on a pole secured on the ground, see Figure 7-3 to determine
a position.
Figure 7-3 Distance between the mounting bracket and the ground
NOTE
It is recommended that the mounting bracket be 1,200 mm (47.24 in.) to 1,600 mm (62.99 in.) above
the ground.
Step 2 Loosen the two M10 nuts on the mounting brackets and move the M10x150 bolt out of the trough
on the auxiliary bracket, as shown in Figure 7-4.
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Step 3 Slide the main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole and fit a bolt into the trough, as shown in
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Figure 7-4 Moving the bolt out of the trough
Figure 7-5.
Figure 7-5 Sliding the main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole
NOTICE
Ensure that the arrows on the main bracket are pointing up.
Step 4 Use a 16 mm (0.63 in.) torque wrench to tighten the two M10 nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so
that the main and auxiliary brackets are tightly secured onto the pole, as shown in Figure 7-6.
NOTICE
Tighten the nuts on the two 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.
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Step 6 Install the RRU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 7-8.
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3.Install the plastic screws onto the rear of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten
the screws to 0.25 N·m (2.21 lbf·in.).
4.Install the cover plate onto the rear of the RRU.
5.Install the attachment plate onto the side of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten
the stainless steel screws on the attachment plate to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).
NOTE
This section describes the standard installation of an RRU. The method is similar for side-mounted
installation.
Figure 7-8 Installing the RRU onto the main bracket
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7.2.2 Installing Two RRUs
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing two RRUs on a pole. On a
pole, two RRUs can be installed next to each other at the same level on a pole or vertically at
different levels.
Prerequisites
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
NOTICE
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.
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Procedure
lInstalling two RRUs next to each other at the same level (recommended)
1.Install one pair of main and auxiliary brackets on a pole. For details, see 7.2.1
Installing a Single RRU.
2.Interchange the attachment plate and stainless steel screws at the rear of the RRU with
the cover plate and plastic screws on one side of the RRU, as shown in Figure 7-9.
Figure 7-9 Interchanging the attachment plate at the rear of the RRU with the cover
plate on one side of the RRU
(a) Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the attachment plate from the rear of the RRU.
(b) Remove the cover plate from one side of the RRU, and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
plastic screws from the RRU.
(c) Install the plastic screws to the rear of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the
screws to 0.25 N·m (2.21 lbf·in.).
(d) Install the cover plate onto the rear of the RRU.
(e) Install the attachment plate to the side of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the
stainless steel screws on the attachment plate to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).
3.Install the first RRU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 7-10.
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(b) Remove the cover plate from the front of the RRU, and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the plastic screws from the RRU.
(c) Install the plastic screws to the rear of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the
screws to 0.25 N·m (2.21 lbf·in.).
(d) Install the cover plate onto the rear of the RRU.
(e) Install the attachment plate to the front of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the
stainless steel screws on the attachment plate to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).
4.Install the second RRU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 7-16.
NOTE
When you install two RRUs vertically at different levels and in different directions on a pole,
ensure that the cabling cavities of these two RRUs face the same direction.
Figure 7-16 Installing the second RRU onto the main bracket
(1) RRU installed in standard mode
(2) RRU installed in reverse mode(3) Cabling cavity
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7.2.3 Installing Three or More RRUs
The section describes the procedure and precautions for installing three or more RRUs on a pole.
Before installing three or more RRUs together on a pole, move the attachment plates from the
front of the RRUs to the side of the RRUs.
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Figure 7-18 Interchanging the attachment plate at the rear of the RRU with the cover plate on
one side of the RRU
(a) Use an inner hexagon screwdriver to remove the attachment plate from the rear of the RRU.
(b) Remove the cover plate from one side of the RRU, and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the plastic
screws from the RRU.
(c) Install the plastic screws to the rear of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the screws to 0.25
N·m (2.21 lbf·in.).
(d) Install the cover plate onto the rear of the RRU.
(e) Install the attachment plate to the side of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the stainless steel
screws on the attachment plate to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).
Step 3 Install the third main bracket, and install the third RRU on the third main bracket, as shown in
Figure 7-19.
NOTICE
When installing the third main bracket, ensure that the arrows on the main bracket are pointing
down.
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Figure 7-21 Installing the fourth RRU onto the fourth main bracket
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7.3 Installing the RRU on U-steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on U-steel. U-steel
can be installed either on the ground or a tower and only one RRU can be installed on a piece
of U-steel. An RRU on U-steel is installed in standard mode by default.
Prerequisites
Before you install an RRU on a tower, the RRU and mounting brackets are hoisted onto the
tower. For details, see 6.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower.
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
NOTICE
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.
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Step 4 Use a 16 mm (0.63 in.) torque wrench to tighten the two M10 nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so
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NOTICE
Ensure that the arrows on the main bracket are pointing up.
that the main and auxiliary brackets are tightly secured onto the U-steel, as shown in Figure
7-26.
NOTICE
Tighten the nuts on the two 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 7-26 Securing the main and auxiliary brackets onto the U-steel
(1) Plastic cap
Step 5 Install the RRU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 7-27.
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Figure 7-27 Installing the RRU onto the main bracket
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7.4 Installing the RRU on Angle Steel
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the RRU on angle steel. Angle
steel can be installed either on the ground or a tower and only one RRU can be installed on a
piece of angle steel. An RRU on angle steel is installed in standard mode by default.
Prerequisites
Before you install an RRU on a tower, the RRU and mounting brackets are hoisted onto the
tower. For details, see 6.1 Hoisting an RRU onto a Tower.
The hoist clamp on the main bracket is secured properly.
NOTICE
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 7-28 shows the top view of the RRU installed on angle steel.
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Step 3 Slide the main and auxiliary brackets onto the angle steel and fit a bolt into the trough, as shown
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Figure 7-30 Moving the bolt out of the trough
in Figure 7-31.
NOTICE
Ensure that the arrows on the main bracket are pointing up.
Figure 7-31 Sliding the main and auxiliary brackets onto the angle steel
Step 4 Use a 16 mm (0.63 in.) torque wrench to tighten the two M10 nuts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) so
that the main and auxiliary brackets are tightly secured onto the angle steel, as shown in Figure
7-32.
NOTICE
Tighten the nuts on the two 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.
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Figure 7-36 Drilling a hole and inserting an expansion bolt assembly
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.).
NOTICE
Take proper safety measures to protect your eyes and respiratory tract against the dust
before drilling holes.
2.Tighten an expansion bolt slightly and place it vertically into each hole.
3.Hit the expansion bolt with a rubber mallet until the expansion tube completely enters the
hole.
4.Partially tighten the expansion bolts clockwise.
5.Rotate the bolts counterclockwise to loosen them, and remove each M8x85 bolt, spring
washer, plastic tube, and flat washer in sequence.
NOTE
After removing the expansion bolts, dispose of the plastic tubes.
Step 4 Use the removed flat washers, spring washers, and two M8x85 expansion bolts to secure the
main bracket onto the holes. Then use an M8 torque socket to tighten the expansion bolts with
a torque of 15 N·m (132.76 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 7-37.
NOTICE
Ensure that the arrows on the main bracket are pointing down.
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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.
NOTICE
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 an RRU to protect the RRU housing from damage
during the installation.
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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.
NOTE
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 main 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 Remove the plastic cap, M10 nut, spring washer, thick flat washer, auxiliary bracket, and
M10x150 bolt one by one. Reserve the main bracket on the IFS06.
Step 2 Use the M10x50 bolts delivered with the IFS06 to secure the main bracket to the IFS06, and
then use an M10 torque socket wrench to secure the bolts to 30 N·m (265.52 lbf·in.).
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Step 4 Install the RRU onto the main bracket, as shown in Figure 7-42.
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(c) Install the plastic screws to the rear of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the screws to 0.25
N·m (2.21 lbf·in.).
(d) Install the cover plate onto the rear of the RRU.
(e) Install the attachment plate to the side of the RRU, and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the stainless steel
screws on the attachment plate to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.).
Figure 7-42 Installing the RRU onto the main bracket
Step 5 Repeat the steps above to install RRUs on the lower level from left to right, as shown in Figure
7-43.
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Figure 7-43 Installing RRUs on the lower level
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 (50°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
Figure 7-44.
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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.
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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.
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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.
lWhen routing RRU cables, ensure that the highest positions of the routes of all RRU cables
(except RF cables and AISG cables) must be lower than the bottom of the RRU.
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 8-1.
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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 8-3.
Figure 8-3 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
all preparations are made.
lFiber optic cables are used within the temperature range of -40°C to 60°C. If the current
temperature is out of the range, make protection measures or route the cables again.
lCables are routed in an untangled and orderly fashion.
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lDo not stretch, step on, or place heavy objects on fiber optic cables. Keep the cables away
from sharp objects.
lWhen fiber optic cables are routed, the excess of the cables must be coiled around special
devices, such as a fiber coiler.
lAn unarmored fiber optic cable must be bound using binding straps. If a fiber optic patch
cord needs to be secured in a cabinet or a piece of equipment, use binding straps to bind it
and then use cable ties to secure the binding straps to the cabinet or equipment. Ensure that
the fiber optic cables can flexibly move in the cable ties. Do not bend the fiber optic cables
sharply. The following figure shows how to bind the fiber optic cables correctly.
Figure 8-4 Binding fiber optic cables
lWhen coiling fiber optic cables, apply even strength. Do not bend the cables with force.
lVacant optical connectors must be covered with dustproof caps.
lFiber optic cables cannot be squeezed by the cabinet door when routed through the cabinet,
as shown in Figure 8-5, Figure 8-6 and Figure 8-7.
Figure 8-5 CPRI fiber optic cables routed through the cabinet (1)
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