Connect a 7/8 in. or longer feeder line directly to
the RF antenna.
- If a space for min. radius of curvature can be
secured when a 7/8 in. or longer feeder line is
used.
- If no excessive force is applied to the
connector assembled to the antenna port or
cable because the straight cable section is
long enough.
Case #2
Connect a 1/2 in. feeder line (jumper cable) to
the RF antenna.
- If a space for min. radius of curvature cannot
be secured when a 7/8 in. or longer feeder line
is used.
- If excessive force is applied to the connector
assembled to the antenna port or cable and it
may cause poor contact or damage because
the straight cable section is not long enough.
※ 7/8 in. or longer feeder line: 7/8 in./1 1/4 in./1 5/8 in. feeder line, etc.
※ The RF cable must be connected based o n the method agreed by a provider or the site conditions.
R’
RF Antenna
Straight cable
section
Min. radius
of curvature
Straight cable
section
Min. radius
of curvature
R’
RF Antenna
RF Cable Configuration
The RF cable is connected in the following two methods. Prepare and install parts based on
the method agreed by a service provider or the site conditions.
Table 3.18 RF Cable Connection at Antenna Connection Area
1) Before connecting the connector to the RF port (Mini Din type-female) at the bottom of RRH-B4, insert a
heat shrink tube (jelly type).
2) After connecting the co nnector, place the heat shrink tube inserted in the previo us step at the connecting
area and shrink it using a heating gun.
Mini Din Type-Female Connector
Heat Shrink Tube (Jelly Type)
RF Cable Connection
Follow the steps below to connect the cable between RRH-B4 and RF antenna.
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3) Insert a heat shrink tube (jelly type) for finishing at the end of the antenna jumper cable (1/2 in. feeder
line) with a Din type-male connector installed and then connect to the antenna input port.
4) When the connector is co nnected completely, insert the heat shrink tube inserted in the previo us step
up to the connecting area and shrink it using a heating gun.
After connecting the RF cables, perform the continuity test and feeder cable return loss to
check if the RF cable is changed and measure VSWR of antenna and RF cable.
Measure all cables of section ~ . The measured VSWR should be the specification
value or less. If the VSWR exceeds the specification value, disassemble the connector and
measure each section separately.
Checking VSWR for Minimum Cable Bend Radius and Length of RF Cable
If the VSWR value for minimum cable bend radius and length of RF cable is not
applied, system may not work properly because RF signals cannot transmit or
receive smoothly. So, the VSWR value for minimum cable bend radius and length
of RF cable must be checked and applied.
Cautions When Measuring VSWR
When measuring VSWR, if you open the antenna port when the transmission
output is not completely off, a spike signal may flow into the reception path, which
may cause damage to LNA. Make sure the transmission output is completely off
when measuring VSWR.
Checking the Specifications of Antenna/Arrestor Connector
Depending on the supplier or manufacturer of antenna/arrestor the connector
type may be different. Also, the detail specifications of a connector may be
different depending on cable type even for the same connector type.
Therefore, check the detail specifications of a connector before preparing parts.
Ex) Din Type-Male: for 1/2 in. Feeder line, for 7/8 in. Feeder Line
Create an inspection sheet per system and select an inspector to set an inspection schedule
per site.
On-site Inspection and Inspection Checklist
The on-site inspection is to perform inspection visually or using instruments for each
specification, standard, and installation status, etc. based on the inspection checklist
actually at a site where the system ins installed.
The inspector must record the results onto the inspection checklist during or after filed
inspection.
Sharing Inspection Results and Taking Corrective Actions
The inspector must share the inspection results (inspection checklist/corrective actions)
with a installation operator and the installation operator must take the corrective actions if
necessary after reviewing the requirements.
Checking the Results of Corrective Actions
The inspector must check if the corrective actions are properly taken. If they are not sufficient,
the inspector must ask the installation operator to take the corrective actions again.
Sharing the Results of Corrective Actions and Preparing Preventive Plan
After the corrective actions are all completed, the inspector must share the results with the
installation operator and relevant departments and prepare a preventive plan to prevent the
same or similar problems from re-occurring.
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ANNEX A. Sector Antenna Installation
A.1 Cautions when Installing a Sector Antenna
Precautions of antenna installation are as follows.
Sector antennas should be installed vertically. (±1°)
Antenna is the precise material, so be careful not to make damage or form change.
When moving antenna, use the tool suitable to rating. In addition, use the rated
carrying device which is at least 200 % or more than antenna considering the stability.
Be careful not to give too much strength to the antenna.
If it rains, suspend connecting the feeder cable and antenna.
Fix it after adjusting the direction of antenna exactly.
Distance between steel tower and antenna and the distance between send-receive
antennas are based on the antenna layout.
Attach the antenna on the position specified in the drawing.
Install the antenna not to make a feature change of the antenna considering the
direction of the radiation.
Connect the antenna not making the alien substance flowed so that Passive Inter-
Modulation Distortion (PMID) is not affected.
Measure VSWR of all antennas and the value should be within the regulated value.
A.2 Sector Antenna Layout
The method of sector antenna layout is as follows.
1) Use the transit to adjust the antenna installation direction exactly.
2) Fix the direction of the sector antenna, same as the angle settled when designing the
cell after installing the steel tower.
3) Arrange the antennas of each sector to the sector directional angle at right angles by
adjusting the distance between antenna and steel tower.
In the event of the station whose the direction between sectors is not 120°, install it to
make the steel tower and antenna direction different being careful of the tilt and azimuth.
4) For circular platform, separate the antenna interval at maximum.
Table B.3 Curvature Radius of LMR-400 (Based on Times Microwave System)
Radius of Curvature of Feeder Line
When installing a feeder line, the radius of curvature of the sections where cables
bent should be larger than the allowed radius of curvature. If the radius of
curvature for the feeder line installation is less than the allowed radius of
curvature, it may affect the performance of the system.
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Connector
Torque Value
SMA connector
0.18 lbf·ft (2.5 kgf·cm)
TNC connector
0.65 lbf·ft (9 kgf·cm)
N-type connector
1.45 lbf·ft (20 kgf·cm)
Din-type connector
14.46 lbf·ft (200 kgf·cm)
Ensure that the feeder cable does not interfere with steel towers, ladders and in the
areas chiefly used by people.
Connect the connector to the antenna in a straight line and after connecting, do not
apply excessive force.
Use the vinyl tape for electricity and heat shrink tube for the external exposed part of
the connector not to avoid leak water.
Wind the self-bonding rubber tape overlapping (keep a distance as the half size of
rubber tape) to the connector connection part and wind the vinyl tape for electricity to
the 2 times or more and then cover with the jelly type heat shrink tube.
Connection of Feeder Cable Connector
Connecting the feeder cable connector is critical process, so the qualified workers
who finished the related education should perform.
1) Remove about 2.17 in. (55 mm) of the sheath of cable when the 7/8 i n. feeder line is used.
2) Open it by returning hook of the clamp fixing for Ground kit in the left direction.
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B.2 7/8 in. Feeder Line Ground
Ground Kit
Ground the 7/8 in. feeder line using the grounding kit located under the Tower Ground Bar
(TGB) installed in the lower section of the tower or in the cable duct.
The procedure for connecting the ground kit to the 7/8 in. feeder line is as follows: