RTN 380H packing list

No. Item Description

RTN 380H module

1

2 Auxiliary material package

3 7.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap

RTN 380H V100R008

Quick Installation Guide 4 3.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap

Issue: 03
Date: 2018-03-10

5 Waterproof labels for outdoor cables

6 Engineering labels for indoor cables

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01
Installation Conditions

Restrictions on the installation environment Other restrictions

1. Do not install RTN 380H on a guyed tower. Do not install RTN 380H and antennas of wireless equipment on the same pole.
2. Even if the requirements for link reliability can be met and the equipment installation environment allows
equipment to run properly in any weather conditions (the sway angle and twist angle of towers and poles meet
requirements), use rooftop towers, thin mast towers, and common self-supporting towers (non-high towers)
with caution based on the local actual situations.

Restrictions on the installation on a rooftop upright pole

When installing RTN 380H on a rooftop upright pole, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.3 m or less are used. RTN 380H can be installed on a rooftop upright pole only on
the last microwave hop at the network tail.
2. A mono-rooftop mast is supported by three stress support bars. The angle between the stress support bars is 90º
or 120º. This ensures that the mast can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
3. Only one microwave antenna is installed on one pole.
4. A pole is supported by two side support bars to ensure that the pole does not sway or twist in the wind.
5. A pole is not higher than 6 m.
6. An antenna is not installed on the top of a pole. An antenna should be installed at a lower position that is close to
the support point. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

Restrictions on the installation on a thick mast tower

When installing RTN 380H on a thick mast tower, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.3 m or less are used.
2. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

Restrictions on the installation on a self-supporting tower (high tower in the central

equipment room)
When installing RTN 380H on a self-supporting tower, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.3 m or less are used.
2. An antenna is installed at a position that is lower than 50% of the tower height. The twist angle of the antenna is
less than 0.69º. For example, if a tower is 60 m high, an antenna should be installed at a position lower than 30 m.
3. The tower is not overloaded.
4. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
5. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

Restrictions on the installation on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower

When installing RTN 380H on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.6 m or less are used.
2. Use the wall-mounting mode. A pole can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorms Corrosion

Do not work with electrical current in elevated or exposed locations during a Anti-corrosion measures are required if the RTN 380H is installed in an area
thunderstorm.
prone to corrosion. Contact your Huawei representative office for details. A
Extreme weather conditions location is corrosion-prone if it is:

The RTN 380H is usually installed outdoors. If weather conditions are
extreme during an installation, personnel should follow local guidelines and
regulations to safeguard personal health and safety.
High places
• within 3.7 km of the ocean or a salt water lake
• within 3 km of a heavy pollution source such as a smelting factory or coal
mine
• within 2 km of a medium pollution source such as a chemical, rubber, or

The RTN 380H is usually installed in an elevated location, such as on a tower electroplating plant
or on the roof of a building. Adhere the following guidelines for installations in • within 1 km of a light pollution source such as a food/leather processing plant
elevated locations:
or heating boilers
• Installation personnel must have the proper training and qualifications, and
meet health requirements. Moving and hoisting heavy objects

• Installation personnel should wear helmets and safety belts and should
work in pairs or teams.
• Do not work in high places during thunderstorms, blizzards, gales, or other
extreme weather conditions. When working outdoors, installation
personnel should wear clothes and gloves appropriate to weather
conditions, and anti-slip footwear.
• Hoisting tools should be tested before use.
To move or hoist heavy objects, use appropriate equipment and adhere to the
following guidelines:
• All personnel should wear helmets and protective clothes, gloves, and
shoes.
• Move heavy objects along a flat, clear path.
• Do not lift heavy objects by hand. Use appropriate equipment instead.
• Before hoisting a heavy object, clear the area to avoid hurting anyone

• All installation personnel and visitors onsite must wear helmets. nearby.
• Use hoisting tools properly. To avoid damaging pulleys or slings, do not
Microwave exceed the load allowance.
Protective cover and
High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to Port protection film on the antenna port
transmissions from the antenna of microwave equipment that has this
• Before installing the RTN 380H,
radiation warning symbol ( ). When you are installing or performing
remove the protective cover and film
maintenance on an antenna located on a tower that has multiple antennas, PG cover
on the antenna port. Otherwise, the
avoid exposure to radiation from other antennas.
signal transmission will be affected. Cap
Lasers • Protect unused ports with PG covers
and caps.
Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.
• Retain removed caps for future use.

High temperature
Unpacking
If the ambient temperature reaches 55°C, the surface temperature of the
RTN 380H may exceed 70°C. Wear protective gloves if you must handle • Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking. Caps
the RTN 380H. A high-temperature warning label ( ) is attached to the
RTN 380H. • During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer
than 24 hours.

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Safety Precautions Precautions for Installing the RTN 380H onto a High Tower
Avoiding leaving any Ethernet service cable unconnected
When the RTN 380H is installed on a self-supporting tower, maintenance personnel cannot performance off-tower
Do not leave any Ethernet service cable unconnected (see Figure 1).
Maintenance through WLAN, because the RTN 380H is installed at a high position. You can use the following methods to
If an Ethernet service port is not in use, remove the cable from it and fasten a PG cover or protective cover onto it.
solve this issue:
Connect an outdoor network cable to the NMS port on the RTN 380H. During off-tower maintenance, a PC running the
Figure 1 Avoiding leaving any Ethernet Web LCT can connect to the RTN 380H through the outdoor network cable.
service cable unconnected

RTN 380H

NMS port

DANGER
Do not leave any Ethernet
service cable unconnected.

Service access

Outdoor network cable

Web LCT

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 Installing the RTN 380H

Equipment Parts

A Appearance and ports

NOTE When the GE electrical module is used,

Front view of ports the waterproof socket must also be
Two types of RTN 380H are available: RTN 380H housing
MXUI5 and RTN 380H housing MXXI5. Installing these two fitted. In addition, if the network cable
types of RTN 380H is the same. Unless otherwise specified, RTN 380H housing MXUI5
length is no less than 2 m, a signal
this guide describes how to install the RTN 380H housing lightning surge protector must be
MXUI5. provided to protect devices.

COMBO 10GE(o) 10GE(o)

Front view Ports within the
RTN 380H housing MXXI5
maintenance
RTN 380H housing MXUI5 compartment
1

PWR P&E COMBO(e) Connected to the multimeter

Maintenance
compartment Connected to the USB flash
drive/WLAN module

RTN 380H housing MXXI5

Ground screw Ground screw

XPIC COMBO 10GE(o) 10GE(o)
Ports within the
maintenance
compartment
12
Rear view
RTN 380H housing MXXI5
RTN 380H housing MXUI5
2
COMBO(e) Connected to the multimeter
PWR P&E Maintenance
compartment
Connected to the USB flash
drive/WLAN module

Antenna port
Antenna port When the GE electrical module is used,
the waterproof socket must also be
fitted. In addition, if the network cable
length is no less than 2 m, a signal
lightning surge protector must be
provided to protect devices.
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Equipment Parts

B Appearance and ports of the hybrid coupler D Cables

Top view
Standby tributary port PGND cable Waterproof socket for outdoor fibers
Base of ground clip

OT terminal

Main tributary port Collar

•Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal)
Rubber washer
Oblique view
are available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a terminal as Shell
Front view required.
• For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions
delivered with the ground clips.

XPIC cascade cable

Antenna port
Outdoor/ GE cascade fiber

LC/PC connector
Waterproof tube
C USB flash drive
SFP module

RSSI port cable

•The recommended USB flash drive is Netac U208 with a 4 GB View A

capacity. RJ45 connector
Main label
•If a different model or capacity is required, contact your
Multimeter port Pin1 Pin8
nearest Huawei office.
•The appearance of Netac U208 flash drives varies depending A
on the vendor.

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Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors

Prepare the following tools. Prepare an outdoor network cable Strip the cable. Arrange the core wires according to the pin assignments and cut them
and shielded RJ45 connectors. neatly (exposing a length of 12 mm).

8: brown
7: white and brown
6: green
5: white and blue
4: blue
3: white and green
2: orange
1: white and orange
RJ45 connector crimping tool

Length of the stripped Strip off the braid shield and cut Length of each exposed core wire: 12 mm
Remove the outer jacket.
cable: 20 mm the aluminum foil and unwanted
materials. 12 mm
1. Core wire
2. Aluminum foil
3. Braid shield When stripping off the outer jacket, take care not to damage the braid shield
4. Outer jacket or aluminum foil. Cut the core wires neatly.
5. Shielded RJ45 connector
Diagonal pliers
Insert the arranged core wires into an RJ45 connector according to the pin Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials Terminate a connector on the other end of the network cable, and then test the cable
assignments and crimp the connector with the crimping tool. along the edge of the connector. for continuity using a network cable tester.

8 Optional: Use a multimeter to measure the

impedance of core wires. The impedance
Outdoor network cable difference between core wires must be less
than 5%.
Crimp the RJ45
connector.

Pin assignments of an RJ45 connector

•Before crimping, ensure that the core wires are fully inserted in the RJ45 Cut off the exposed braid
connector. shield and materials.
•Use the crimping tool to crimp the connector with force.
•After crimping, verify that the connector has been crimped tightly.
In addition to Ethernet services, the P&E port of the RTN 380H receives P&E signals from power
Preparing an RSSI Test Cable sourcing equipment. An outdoor straight-through cable is used to connect the P&E port and power
sourcing equipment.
The pin assignments of the P&E port on some Ethernet power supply equipment may be different
Terminate one end of an outdoor network cable with an RJ45 connector from those on the RTN 380H. In this case, you need to make a network cable based on the pin
by following instructions in "Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with assignments of the two P&E ports.
Shielded RJ45 Connectors."
Pin assignments of the P&E port on the RTN 380H
Pin No. Signal Function
1 BIDA+/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (+)/Power ground
2 BIDA-/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (-)/Power ground
Strip the other end of the cable, remain the core wire for pin 4 (blue) and
that for pin 7 (white and brown), cut off the other core wires, and wrap 3 BIDB+/-48V Bidirectional data wire B (+)/-48 V power signal
this end.
4 BIDC+/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (+)/Power ground
5 BIDC-/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (-)/Power ground
6 BIDB-/-48V Bidirectional data wire B (-)/-48 V power signal
White and brown
core wire 7 BIDD+/-48V Bidirectional data wire D (+)/-48 V power signal
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8 BIDD-/-48V Bidirectional data wire D (-)/-48 V power signal
Terminating a Ground Cable with an OT Terminal

Strip the ground cable. Mapping between the cross-sectional area of a Fit the exposed cable into the OT terminal. Crimp the OT terminal lug.
cable conductor (C) and the length of an exposed
cable (L1)
A: OT terminal
B: ground cable Cross-sectional L1 (mm)
C: exposed cable conductor Area of C (mm2)
L1: length of the exposed cable 1 7
1.5 7
2.5 Crimp the OT
7
terminal lug.
When you are skillful, you can determine L1 4 8
based on the length of the OT terminal lug.

When striping off the insulation layer of the

ground cable, take care not to damage or nick
the metal conductor of the cable. The impression left from crimping the lug may
Ensure that the cable conductor does not
protrude more than 2 mm from the OT terminal. differ depending on the crimping tool used.

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 Installing the RTN 380H

1 1+0 Scenario
1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380H, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380H on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380H is sufficient to attach the cable connector to
the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380H.
7. To facilitate installation, install cables from left to right.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna. 1 Power on the RTN 380H.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction 2 Load NE data by using a USB

of the antenna to horizontal. flash drive.

3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior 3 Use the Web LCT to load NE
side of the feed. data.
1 to 4
4 Install the RTN 380H on the antenna. 4 Align antennas.

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380H.

6 Install the DC power cable.

7 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber. PWR P&E GE(o)

5
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380H.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. 9 9
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the fiber according to the plan. 9
•Moistureproof the fiber.

8 Install a GE cable.

•Install the GE cable. 10

NOTE
•Select a ground point for the GE cable. 6
Grounded through
• Install the ground clip. •Both GE(o) and COMBO ports can receive/transmit Connected to a DC the ground clip
• Lay out the GE cable. GE optical services. 7
power supply device
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the cable according to the plan. Connected to one GE (optical) service
•The P&E port can receive/transmit GE electrical
services.
9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for P&E ports, PWR ports and
GE ports.
8 GE cable
10 Waterproof the ground clip.

11 Check the installation. NOTE

The RTN 380H can receive power signals from

either the DC power port (PWR) or the P&E
port. Power over the PWR port is used as an Grounded using
a ground clip
example.

10

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 Installing the RTN 380H

2 1+1 Scenario

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380H, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380H on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380H is sufficient to attach the cable connector to
the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380H.
7. To facilitate installation, install cables from left to right.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure

1 Power on the RTN 380H.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to
install the antenna.
2 Load NE data by using a USB
2 Optional: Change the polarization direction flash drive.
of the antenna to horizontal.
3 Use the Web LCT to load NE
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior data.
side of the feed.
1 to 5
4 Align antennas.
4 Connect the RTN 380H to a hybrid coupler.

5 Connect the hybrid coupler to an antenna.

6 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380H.

7 Connect the P&E cable to a PI.

8 Install a GE cascading optical fiber.

•Apply anti-corrosion measures 5

to the GE cascading optical fiber.
9 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber.
6
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380H. 6
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. 10
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the fiber according to the plan. 10 10 10
•Moistureproof the fiber. 10
11 7 11
10 Do anti-corrosion treatment for COMBO ports, P&E ports
and GE ports. Connected Grounded through
to a PI the ground clip
11 Waterproof the ground clip.

12 Check the installation. 8

NOTE

The RTN 380H can receive power signals from GE cable

7 9
either the DC power port (PWR) or the P&E
port. Power over the P&E port is used as an Connected to a PI Connected to one GE (optical) service
example.

NOTE
Grounded using
Install a PI by following a ground clip
instructions in the PI Installation
Guide.
11
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 Installing the RTN 380H

3 XPIC Installation

1. XPIC installation applies only to the RTN 380H housing MXXI5.

2. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
3. Before installing the RTN 380H, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
4. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
5. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
6. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380H on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
7. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380H is sufficient to attach the cable connector to
the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380H.
8. To facilitate installation, install cables from left to right.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure
1 Follow the antenna use instructions to
install the antenna.
1 Power on the RTN 380H.
2 Optional: Change the polarization direction
of the antenna to horizontal. Load NE data by using a USB
2
Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior flash drive.
3
side of the feed. Use the Web LCT to load NE
1到5 3
4 data.
Connect the RTN 380H to a hybrid coupler.
4 Align antennas.
5 Connect the hybrid coupler to an antenna.

6 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380H.

7 Connect the P&E cable to a PI.

5

8 Install XPIC cascade cables.

•Do anti-corrosion treatment for XPIC cascade cables. 6 6

10
9 Install an outdoor fiber. 10
10 10 10
10 10 10
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380H.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. 11 11
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the fiber according to the plan.
7 Grounded through
•Moistureproof the fiber.
the ground clip
9 Conn
Do anti-corrosion treatment for COMBO ports, P&E ports, 7 ected
10
XPIC ports and GE ports. GE cable 8 to a PI
11 Waterproof the ground clip.

12 Check the installation. 9

8
Connected to one GE (optical) service
XPIC cascade cable
Grounded using
a ground clip NOTE
NOTE

The RTN 380H can receive power signals from Install a PI by following
11 either the DC power port (PWR) or the P&E instructions in the PI Installation
port. Power over the P&E port is used as an Guide.
example.

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 Aligning Antennas

Aligning Single-Polarized Antennas

Secure the remote antenna and loosen/tighten the level adjustment screw to move the
Align antennas and adjust the pitch angles of the antennas to the horizontal position.
antenna horizontally.
Align antennas using either of the following methods:

a Use the installation positions and heights of local and remote a. If three signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the received
antennas to determine their azimuths. signal level (RSL) reaches the peak value at position 2.

b. If two signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL
reaches the middle between positions 4 and 5. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the
antenna using the elevation adjustment screw until the three signal peaks on the line AA'
appear. Finally, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value
at position 2.

c. If one signal peak is tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches
the middle between positions 6 and 7. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the antenna using
the elevation adjustment screw until the three signal peaks on the line AA' appear. Finally,
adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value at position 2.
b Use an alignment scope to align antennas.

NOTE Front view of the tracking lines at different RSL values of each line
elevation天线不同仰角下扫描路径的正面图
angles of the antenna 各路径信号值
For details about how to use an alignment scope
to align antennas, see the Alignment Scope 6 7
Quick Installation Guide. C C'
C 6 7 C' 5
4
B 4 5 B'
B B'
1 2 3
A A'
2
1 3

A A'

Connect a multimeter to the RSSI port on the RTN 380H at the local end and measure the
voltage value VBNC.
Loosen/tighten the elevation adjustment screw to move the local antenna vertically.
Adjust the pitch angle until the RSL reaches the peak within the tracked range.
Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to ensure that three signal peaks are tracked in horizontal and
vertical directions. When the local RSL reaches the maximum peak value, secure the
local antenna.
Adjust the remote antenna to ensure that the RSL at the local end and the RSL at
the remote end reach the peak value.
Tighten all screws on both antennas after the alignment is complete.

Open the USB/RSSI

maintenance compartment.

Connected to the multimeter

Level adjustment screw
Elevation adjustment screw
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 Aligning Antennas Appendix

Relationship Between RSSI Port Voltage and Receive Signal Level Moistureproofing the Connectors of 10GE(o), COMBO, COMBO(e) and P&E ports

Root
Root 30mm
30mm Root Root
30mm 30mm

XPIC COMBO 10GE(o) 10GE(o) COMBO(e) P&E

DC
Moistureproofed parts:
Length between the root of XPIC/COMBO/10GE(0) The entire DC/P&E/COMBO(e)port connector and the
port connector and the lower edge of the length between the root of connector and the lower edge
moistureproofed part: 30 mm. of the moistureproofed part: 30 mm.
Moistureproof a connector as follows:
1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the moistureproofed part.
2. Wrap one layer of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape. Ensure that the waterproof insulation tape completely
covers the PVC tape (including the edges).
3. Wrap one layer of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproofing the Ground Clip

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the exposed part of the group clip.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproof insulation tape

For details on how to use the
waterproof insulation tape, see
instructions provided by the tape
vendor.
PVC tape

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 Appendix

Installing the Waterproof Socket for the Outdoor Fiber Installing the Aiming Telescope

1 Appearance of the waterproof socket

Components

Eye lens tube

Support plate

Collar
Rubber washer Locking ring
Shell
2 Thread the outdoor fiber through the waterproof socket. Objective lens tube
Thread the outdoor fiber through the shell, rubber washer, Remove the dustproof cap on the flange socket Prism table
and collar. Insert the rubber washer into the collar. of the GE/COMBO port and carefully insert the
LC/PC connector of the outdoor fiber into the
optical module.

Insert the washer side with a V-shaped slot into the Flange socket of the GE/COMBO port Support rob A
collar. See the following figures. Ensure that the V-
shaped slot securely engages the collar.

•Ensure that the V-shaped slot securely engages the collar.

•Ensure that the rubber washer is well sealed. No crack should be observed.
Support rob B
Hand Socket head Captive screws
wheel cap screws M6
Well sealed Cracked

Turn the collar to align it with the slot on the flange socket
and push the socket into the slot to fix the socket on the
flange socket.
Important Notes
Tighten the shell of the waterproof socket.
•Aiming telescopes are high-precision devices for alignment. Before an aiming telescope leaves the factory, parts between
the eye lens tube and the prism table as well between the objective lens tube and the prism table have undergone
necessary anti-loosing treatments. Any rotating operation or disassembly among the eye lens tube, objective lens tube, and
prism table will weaken or even eliminate the effect of the treatments.

•The fitting surface of the aiming telescope is treated by the grinding process, which ensures the coaxiality of the fitting
Red O-ring surface's normal direction and the aiming telescope's optical axis. Carefully protect the fitting surface from any scratch or
burr to avoid a decrease in alignment precision.

•As the support plate is closely fitted with the objective lens tube with a locking ring, the locking ring needs to be loosened if
you attempt to rotate the objective lens tube for adjustment. After the adjustment is complete, immediately tighten the
locking ring to prevent redundant substances from entering the fitting space. It is advised to loosen the locking ring less
than one circle.

•To loosen the locking ring, grasp the objective lens tube tightly with one hand, and grasp and rotate the locking ring with
Ensure that the rubber washer remains in the The shell is completely tightened when the red O-ring the other hand. Avoid applied moment between the prism table and the locking ring.
correct position in the socket. cannot be seen.
•Avoid removing the support plate from the objective lends tube.

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 Appendix

Installing the Aiming Telescope

1 Remove the ground terminal from 2 Install support rob A. 5 Fix the aiming telescope 6 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the aiming
the equipment. onto support rods. telescope to a proper position, and tighten the
locking ring.

Captive screws
Hand wheel

3 (Optional) Install support rob B. 4 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the support 7 Adjust the equipment horizontally or vertically until the target tower or pole is aligned with the central
plate for easy installation, and slightly fasten point of the cross.
the locking ring to prevent the objective lens
tube from moving.

Locking ring

Loosen

Tighten
Support plate
Use socket head
cap screws M6 to
fasten support rods.

NOTE
•Install only support rob A if a 0.2 m or 0.3 m antenna is used.
•Install both support rob A and support rob B if a 0.6 m antenna is used.

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 Appendix

Installing the Aiming Telescope

8 Remove the aiming telescope and support 9 Install the ground terminal on the equipment.
robs and place them into the tool box in order.

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 Installation Reference

Installing the RTN 380H

1 Adjust the antenna polarization direction 2 Apply lubricant around the exterior side ① of the feed. Do not apply lubricant to the end face ② of
Change the polarization direction of a the feed.
Change the polarization direction of a single-polarized
antenna to horizontal. dual-polarized antenna.

NOTE
Refer to the antenna installation guide for information on
how to change the polarization direction.
①

V (default) ②

Dual-polarized antenna with a

vertically-polarized feed on the left
NOTE
Before installing the RTN 380H, remove the protective cover and film on
the antenna port. Otherwise, signal transmission will be affected.
Points to H mark

3.2 Install the RTN 380H onto the hybrid coupler.

a Install the RTN 380H onto the hybrid coupler.

Dual-polarized antenna with a

3.1 Install the RTN 380H on the antenna. horizontally-polarized feed on the left

a Install the guide pin. b Install the RTN 380H on the antenna.

b Apply lubricant to the O-ring ①. Do not apply c Install the hybrid coupler onto the antenna.
Vertical lubricant to the end face ② of the port.

3 1

2 4 ①

CAUTION
After finishing the installation, hold the RTN 380H's handles with your hands and
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Installing the RTN 380H

Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380H.
Install an outdoor fiber.
1. Insert the SFP optical module into the
GE(o)/COMBO port. The port provides mis-insertion
prevention function. If you feel resistance in inserting
the module, rotate it and insert again.
2. Hoist the outdoor fiber to the installation position.
Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the
outdoor fiber to the GE(o)/COMBO port on the RTN
380H.
Ground screw
3. Connect the outdoor fiber to the GE(o)/COMBO port.
3.1. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the For moistureproof measures,
PGND cable waterproof socket. see the appendix.
3.2. Lead the outdoor fiber through the waterproof
socket and expose the LC/PC connector (for Tie
Remove the anticorrosion paint and details, see the appendix).
oxide layer at the ground point. After It is recommended that you connect the outdoor
3.3. Connect the LC/PC connector labeled "To: RRU "
the connection is complete, waterproof Tying an outdoor binding strap to the fiber to the GE(o) port. However, if two GE
to the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380H.
and rustproof the ground point. end of a waterproof socket prevents the optical services need to be transmitted, the
3.4. Secure the waterproof socket on the
After the PGND cable is installed, apply anti-seize socket from slipping. COMBO port is used.
GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380H.
Install the base of grease to the ground nut and ground point.
ground clip.

Install a GE cascade
fiber.
1. Insert the SFP optical module into the GE(o)/COMBO port. The port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If you feel
Install the GE cable. The GE cable connected to the P&E port
resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and insert again.
is also used for providing power of Ethernet.
1. Unscrew the PG cover installed on port COMBO(e)/P&E of 2. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the waterproof socket.
the RTN 380H using a 1.8 N•m torque wrench (rotating the
wrench counterclockwise).
3. Lead a GE cascade fiber through the waterproof socket and expose the LC/PC connector (for details, see the appendix).
2. Attach a cable tie to the network cable to prevent the PG
cover from sliding down. 4. Connect the LC/PC connector to the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380H.

3/4. Route the network cable through the PG cover and 5. Secure the waterproof socket on the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380H.
connect the cable to port COMBO (e)/P&E of the RTN 380H.

5/6. Insert the plug of the network cable into port COMBO
(e)/P&E and screw the PG cover.

For moistureproof measures, see

the appendix.

COMBO COMBO

Insert the connector until it clicks into place.

Tying an outdoor binding strap to the

end of a waterproof socket prevents the
socket from slipping.
Tie

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Installing the RTN 380H

Assembling DC Power Cables Tighten the compact screw in the "+" hole, rotate the Close the wire clip and tighten the screw to compact

a
connector 180 degrees, and tighten the compact screw the shield layer.
a Prepare for the assembly. in the "-" hole.
Rotate the connector
180 degrees.
Prepare the following tools: dual-head bayonet wrench Components of the connector are shown as follows.
(22 mm, 24 mm), dual-head bayonet wrench (19 mm, 22
mm), 0#x50 mm Phillips screwdriver, diagonal pliers, and
utility knife.

Apply 2 kg of force to pull the cable and check whether the cable
is secured in the connector.

Prepare the socket and shell and apply a force not less Prepare the nut and socket and apply a force not less
than 1.2 Nm to tighten the socket. than 1.2 Nm to tighten the nut.

Red rubber ring

a
b Assemble the cable.

Bind a cable tie to the cable, remove the socket and Blue: -48 V power cable
nut from a connector, and install them on the cable. Remove the cable sheath. (connected to the
negative terminal)
When the socket and shell are properly tightened, the red
16± 1 mm 13± 1 mm 8±1 mm rubber ring on the connector cannot be seen.

Socket 8 Test the DC power cable with a multimeter.

Assembly end
Nut

Avoid short-circuits between the positive and negative holes.

Cable tie Brown: 0 V power Core Avoid short-circuits between the shell and the positive/negative hole.
Shield layer A continuity test between the shield layer and the metal shell is successful.
cable (connected to wire
the positive terminal) A continuity test between the core wire and its corresponding hole is successful.
The cable tie prevents the socket from slipping
down. The filling material beneath
the shield layer is removed. Install a DC cable.
The filling material beneath
the shield layer is retained.

If the RTN 380 uses DC power, do not install or remove a

live power cable. Any contact between the power cable
Open the wire clip and correctly insert the core wires
to the negative and positive holes. core and a conductor can generate electric arc or sparks,
Retain the filling material beneath the shield layer.
which may cause fire or eye injury.
PWR
Check the length to remove with the 1:1 peeling indicator.

The negative and positive holes are marked with silk prints. Insert the connector until you hear a click.
Correctly insert the core wires to the negative and positive holes
Connected to the For moistureproof measures, go to Page 20/21.
power supply
device

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 Installation Reference

Installing a Signal Lightning Surge Protector

When a device uses SFP GE electrical modules, it must be used
with a signal lightning surge protector. 2 Connect the outdoor network cables to the signal lightning surge protector.
Signal lightning
surge protector Connect the surge end of the protector to GE electrical signals and
use SFP GE electrical modules to connect the protect end to the
device. The connection mode is RJ45.

Surge end Protect end

Ground
cable
Outdoor
network cable
Outdoor
GE electrical network cable
signal SFP GE electrical
module

3 Install the ground cable for the signal lighting surge protector.
1 Use a hose clamp to mount the signal lightning surge protector to the pole.

Unscrew the hose clamp. Screw the hose

clamp. Install the OT terminal in the correct direction.

Mount the signal lightning surge protector to the pole.

NOTE
•When installing a lightning surge protector,
separate the protector from the RTN device
with a spacing of no less than 10 cm. This
ensures that cables between the protector
and SFP GE electrical modules can be used
for efficient decoupling. Equipotential device/ground bar

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 Installation Reference

RTN 380H Grounding Solution

Select ground points for the outdoor network cable.
In the ESN, the thirteenth character indicates If the thirteenth character is 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E,
Ground the outdoor network cable through ground clips at the following positions: the delivery year and the fourteenth character or F, or the thirteenth and fourteenth characters
1. (Optional) About 0.5 m to 1 m after the cable leaves the port. For RTN 380Hs delivered in March 2016 and earlier, GE cables indicates the delivery month. are G1, G2, or G3, the GE cable must be
must be grounded at this position. This requirement does not apply to RTN 380Hs delivered in April 2016 and later. For example:
2. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
grounded at position 1.
8A indicates October 2008. If the thirteenth and fourteenth characters are
3. About 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet
A9 indicates September 2010. G4, G5, G6 …, H1, or H2, the GE cable does
4. About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder
E3 indicates March 2014. not need to be grounded at position 1.
Select ground points for the DC power cable.
G3 indicates March 2016.
Ground the DC power cable through ground clips at the following positions:
2. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
3. About 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet Use a box cutter to strip off a section of the cable sheath. Take care
4. About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder not to damage the shield layer.

Installation environment Installation environment on

on a tower the top of a building

4
RTN 380H Install and waterproof the ground clip. (See the appendix for the
RTN 380H 1 waterproofing method.)

CUATION
2 3
3
Ensure that the angle between a PGND cable and a power cable is 15 degrees or less. If
the power cable is routed vertically, route the PGND cable from the top downwards. Do
not route the ground cable upwards.

Identify the delivery time of an RTN 380H as follows:

Find the ESN label on the RTN 380H. Identify the delivery time.

Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are available for a
ground clip. Select a terminal as required.
•If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, secure the ground clip by using the binding wire
delivered with the ground clip.
•For details about how to install ground clips, see the use instructions delivered with the
ground clips.

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Laying out Cables

Installing sign plate labels
General requirements

1. Bend radius
For power and PGND cables, ensure a bend radius of at least three times the cable diameter.
2. Cable binding
•Bind different cables separately. Maintain an interval of at least 30 mm between cable bindings.
•Bind cables securely and neatly, without damaging the cable jackets.
•Ensure that cable ties face the same direction and are aligned in rows horizontally.
•Cut off the excess of each indoor cable tie but leave a slack of about 5 mm for each outdoor cable tie. Ensure that all cut 1. Outdoor cable tie
surfaces do not have sharp edges. 2. Sign plate label
•After installing cables, attach labels or tags to the two ends of each cable. 3. Cable
3. Safety
•Lay out cables away from sharp objects or jagged walls, or protect cables using conduit.
•Lay out cables away from heat sources, or add heat-insulation materials between cables and heat sources.
•At turns or near equipment, allow sufficient slack in the cables and coil them (with a diameter of about 0.6 meters) for
future use. Attach a sign plate label to each cable end. To do so, pass Tighten the cable ties to fix the label on the cable. Then,
4. Indoor cable routing cable ties through the holes in the label and attach the label cut off the excess of each cable tie, leaving a slack of
•Route cables into equipment rooms through feeder windows. to one end of the cable, about 100 mm to 200 mm away about 5 mm and no sharp edges.
•Seek help indoors when routing cables into equipment rooms. from the connector.
•Waterproof feeder windows.
Requirements for laying out cables outdoors
Requirements for laying out PGND cables •Route cables along the planned path, use outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps to bind cables properly and neatly at intervals of about
1 meter, and cut off the excess of each cable tie without leaving sharp edges (ensuring a slack of about 5 mm).
•Connect PGND cables of devices at the same site to the same ground bar.
•Drip loops must be made for outdoor cables below ports or near feeder windows and ensure a bend radius equal to or greater than
•Do not route PGND cables overhead in outdoor scenarios.
the required minimum bend radius.
•Bind PGND cables separately from outdoor network cables and leave an appropriate distance between the bundles.
•After you form a drip loop in a cable, coil the cable into a roll with the diameter greater than 0.6 meters and bind the roll to the tower or
•Do not add switches or fuses on PGND cables.
pole for future use.

NOTE

Outdoor cable ties may be damaged due to installation

and environmental factors. You are recommended to use
Drip loop
Drip loop feeder clamps in high-temperature and dry environments
or in freezing cold environments.
IDU

Indoor cabinet

Outdoor cabinet

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Mapping Between the RTN 380H and the PIs

PI-DC B10 PI-DC A10 PI-DC A11 PI-AC/DC B20

Device Type Version PI Support PI Support PI Support PI Support
Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode
(Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
1. P&E1 port power supply (turn the DIP switch to the P&E1
Out Only)
MXUI5 board No N/A No N/A No N/A Yes
2. Forcible power supply (turn the DIP switch to the Force
mode)
RTN 380H
1. P&E1 port power supply (turn the DIP switch to the P&E1
Out Only)
MXXI5 board No N/A No N/A No N/A Yes
2. Forcible power supply (turn the DIP switch to the Force
mode)

Connection between PI and RTN 380H

NOTE
When the RTN 380H is installed at a high position on a tower,
maintenance personnel cannot performance off-tower
RTN 380H
maintenance through WLAN. It is recommended to add an
outdoor network cable to connect the P&E2 interface of the PI.
The network element can be accessed by linking the notebook to
Connect to P&E Interface the GE2 interface for maintenance.
Connect to COMBO(e) A network management cable can be connected to the COMBO(e)
interface port. In this case, you need to configure the COMBO(e) port as
an NMS port, or configure the network adapter of the laptop so
that the laptop can receive and transmit IP packets carrying DCN
VLAN IDs.

Network management cable

CAUTION

GE1 P&E1 GE2 P&E2 When a PI is used for P&E power supply for RTN 380H,
the correct DIP switch:
• Turn DIP switch 1
for setting the
power output mode
downwards (P&E
OUT mode).
• Turn DIP switch 2
for setting the
number of P&E
outputs upwards
(P&E1 OUT mode).
Access GE
service

Web LCT
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 Installation Reference
Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter
2
1 Loosen the reinforce screws. 22 Open the case cover. 2 Optional: wall-mounting
4 mm hex key Cable distribution area 3.1 Use a scribe template to determine the positions of mounting holes.

Level Scribe pen

Fiber routing
clips

Fiber fixing
holes Scribe
template
Mounting
hole

Hole blocks

a Install expansion bolts. b Tighten the screws and fix the case.
Chisel drilling positions. Drill holes.
Flat washer

Expansion bolt
Ф8 drill
Nut
bit

Install expansion bolts. Remove the nut.

Nut

Flat washer
Expansion
tube
Expansion
bolt

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

4 Optional: pole-mounting

1 Install the pole assembly on the pole. 2 Fix the case on the pole assembly and tighten the lower hold hoop.
Loosen the screw on the hold hoop. Install the pole assembly on the pole. Complete installation of the pole
assembly.
Tighten the Fix the upper end of the case and then the lower end.
hold hoop.
Hold hoop

Assembly

Tighten the
screw on the
hold hoop.

Partially
tighten the
hold hoop. Tighten the
hold hoop.

5 Route in and fix cables.

Determine the holes through which fibers are routed in and remove the hole Fix hose clamps on outdoor fibers.
blocks.

Hose clamp
Hooks to fix
hose clamps

Outdoor fiber trough

Hole blocks

Connected to the fiber outlet Connected to the fiber

on the main RTN 380H. outlet on the standby Connected to the fiber outlet
RTN 380H. on the customer equipment.

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

5 Route in and fix fibers.

Remove dustproof caps and insert fiber connectors into appropriate adapters
according to labels.
Guide the lead nylon of outdoor fibers through fiber
fixing holes, fix the lead nylon and cut off redundant part. Port in Fiber Interconne Description
Distribution cted GE
Area Port

101 Main RTN Connected to GE receive port on the main RTN 380H
380H
201 Connected to GE transmit port on the main RTN 380H

102 Standby Connected to GE receive port on the standby RTN 380H

RTN 380H
202 Connected to GE transmit port on the standby RTN 380H

IN2 Customer Connected to GE receive port on the customer equipment

equipment
IN1 Connected to GE transmit port on the customer equipment
Use hose clamps to fix outdoor fibers on the
appropriate hooks.
Schematic diagram of coding ports and
fibers in fiber distribution area

Main RTN 380H

Standby RTN 380H

Customer
equipment

Wrap outdoor fibers with three layers of waterproof tapes and ensure that the tapes
just fit the cable trough and the case is reliably sealed and waterproofed.

Fix the fiber metal jacket in the fiber routing clips.

Three layers of 6 Close the case cover.

waterproof
tapes
4 mm hex key
Sealing
positions

When wrapping outdoor fibers, do not pull waterproof tapes.

Reliably tighten the reinforce screws to ensure waterproof effects.

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 Checking the Installation

Checking the Cables of RTN 380H

No. Check Item

1 All outdoor connections and ground clips are moistureproofed or waterproofed.

2 The cable connectors are assembled correctly and securely.

3 Cables are not bent or twisted and the shield layer of the power cable is intact.

4 There is a drip loop in the cable after it leaves the RTN 380H.

5 There is a drip loop in the cable before it enters the equipment room.

6 The minimum bending radius of the cables is greater than 30 cm (11.8 inches).

7 Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.

8 Cables are bound to the cable ladder or tray at intervals of approximately 1 m (3.28 feet).

9 Binding tapes are cut off with an excess section reserved at the ends.

10 Attach and bind cable labels correctly. Labels must be aligned and face the same direction.

11 The excess cable is coiled into a roll with a diameter not less than 60 cm (23.62 inches). The roll is bound to the pole or
the tower.

12 The cable ground point is properly protected.

13 The power cable does not bend in the range of 0.5 m (1.64 feet) above and below the ground clip.

14 The ground cable is routed from the top downwards and the angle between the ground cable and other cables is less
than 15 degrees.

15 The ground cable of the RTN 380H is properly connected.

16 The RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment is closed and screwed.

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Powering On the RTN 380 Supplied by the Outdoor PI Powering on the RTN 380H (DC)

Caution Caution
Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
Before powering on the RTN 380H, ensure that:
•The P&E cable and the PI power cable are installed.
•The DC power cable has been properly installed.
•DIP switches are set correctly, and the DIP switch for setting the P&E mode for the used P&E
port is turned to the PSE-PD side. After setting the DIP switches, switch off the power supply. •You are familiar with the safety precautions about DC power supplies.
After waiting for 6 seconds, switch on the power supply again. •The RTN 380H must be powered on within 24 hours after being unpacked.
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking. •The power-off duration of the RTN 380H must not exceed 24 hour during maintenance.
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer than 24 hours.
1 Turn on the DC power supply device.
1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI.

POWER

PWR

P&E OUT

NOTE
In normal conditions, POWER and P&E OUT indicators Connected to a DC power supply device
are on (green). For a description of indicator states, see
the PI installation guide.
2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380H.
2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380H.

System indicator
System indicator

PWR

NOTE NOTE
In normal conditions, the system indicator is In normal conditions, the system indicator is
on. For a description of indicator states, see on. For a description of indicator states, see
the Product Description. the Product Description.

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 Installation Reference
Loading NE Data Installing the WLAN Module

Ports within the Ports within the

maintenance1 maintenance
RSSI/NMS compartment RSSI/NMS compartment
maintenance maintenance
compartment compartment

Connected to the Web LCT

Connected to the USB flash drive WLAN module

1 Open the RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment.
1 Open the RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment.
2 Insert the WLAN module into the USB port.
2 Optional: Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.

Check the USB port status indicator. 3 Optional: Connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN.
After data is loaded from the USB flash drive to the
RTN 380, the USB port status indicator in the NOTE
USB/RSSI/NMS port should be on (green). For information about how to connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN,
3 Optional: Connect the computer where the Web LCT is see the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
installed to the RJ45 port.
Close and screw the maintenance compartment.
Close and screw the maintenance compartment.

NOTE
The USB flash drive loads software, system parameters, and scripts for commissioning
a newly deployed equipment.
For the functions, working principles, and types of USB flash drives supported, see the
Product Description.
For a description of the indicator on the USB flash drive, see the Commissioning and
Configuration Guide.

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