SJ-20150203110107-039-ZXSDR R8863 (V1.0) Hardware Replacement - 808195

ZXSDR R8863
Macro Remote Radio Unit

Hardware Replacement
Version: V1.0
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R1.0 2015-08-24 First edition
Serial Number: SJ-20150203110107-039
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Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Replacing the ZXSDR R8863.................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 Cable Replacement................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Replacing the DC Input Power Cable................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Replacing Optical Interface Cables...................................................................... 2-6
2.3 Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable...........................................................2-11
2.4 Replacing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable .................................................. 2-14
Chapter 3 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors ....................................... 3-1

Figures............................................................................................................. I
Tables ............................................................................................................ III
Glossary .........................................................................................................V

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About This Manual
Purpose
This manual describes information about replacement operations for the ZXSDR R8863
and relevant cables.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for:
l Hardware installation engineers
l Maintenance engineers
Related Documentation
The following documents must be read and understood before replacement operations are
performed:
l Personal Health and Safety Information
l System Security Information
The following documentation is related to this manual:
l ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote Unit Product Description
l ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote Unit Hardware Description
l ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote Unit Engineering Installation Guide
What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters.
Chapter 1, Replacing the ZXSDR R8863 Describes how to replace the ZXSDR R8863 and
precautions.
Chapter 2, Cable Replacement Describes how to replace cables of the ZXSDR R8863
and precautions.
Chapter 3, Waterproofing Outdoor Describes how to waterproof and seal outdoor

Connectors connectors.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions.
Italics Variables in commands. It may also refer to other related manuals and documents.
Bold Menus, menu options, function names, input fields, option button names, check boxes,
drop-down lists, dialog box names, window names, parameters, and commands.

Constant Text that you type, program codes, filenames, directory names, and function names.
width
[] Optional parameters.
{} Mandatory parameters.
| Separates individual parameters in a series of parameters.
Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation. Failure to comply will result in

death or serious personal injury.
Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result in

death or serious personal injury.
Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result in

moderate or minor personal injury.
Notice: indicates equipment or environment safety information. Failure to comply

can result in equipment damage, data loss, equipment performance degradation,
environmental contamination, or other unpredictable results.
Note: provides additional information about a topic.
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Chapter 1
Replacing the ZXSDR R8863
The ZXSDR R8863, which is an outdoor distributed remote RF module, is used to process
RF signals. When the ZXSDR R8863 is being replaced, all services it carries will be
interrupted.
Prerequisite
l The hardware configuration information about the faulty ZXSDR R8863 is learned,
and a new ZXSDR R8863 with the same type of the ZXSDR R8863 is prepared.
l The cable positions on the equipment to be replaced are recorded (including the
positions of optical fibers and antenna feeder jumpers). After the replacement is
completed, these cables must be inserted at their original positions.
l The following tools are prepared.
Tool Description
Electric impact drill
Ground resistance tester
Vacuum cleaner
Multimeter
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ZXSDR R8863 Hardware Replacement
Tool Description
Coaxial cable stripper
Power strip
Screwdriver
Hex wrench
Hydraulic crimper
Wrench
Utility knife
Claw hammer
Plier
Steel tape
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Chapter 1 Replacing the ZXSDR R8863
Tool Description
Level ruler
Crimping pliers
Safety helmet
Protective gloves
Hacksaw
Ladder
Crimping pliers for tubular terminals
Socket wrench
Context
For detailed information about the hardware structure of the ZXSDR R8863, refer to the
ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote Unit Hardware Description.
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Note:
The ZXSDR R8863 can be installed on a pole, on a wall, or on a gantry. The replacement
procedures are similar for the three installation modes. In the following section, a ZXSDR
R8863 installed on a pole is used as an example to describe the replacement procedure.
Steps
Disassembling the ZXSDR R8863
1. Notify the OMC administrator that the ZXSDR R8863 must be replaced, and ask the
administrator to block all cells of the site.
2. Power down the faulty ZXSDR R8863.
Find the output power switches corresponding to the faulty RRU, and set them to OFF.
Figure 1-1 shows the power switch positions.
Figure 1-1 Output Power Switches
3. Wear the antistatic wrist strap, and ground it reliably. If there is no proper grounding
point for the antistatic wrist strap, wear the antistatic gloves.
4. Remove all cables from the faulty equipment, and paste labels on the cable ends. For
how to remove cables, refer to Chapter 2, Cable Replacement.
The cables to be removed include:
l DC input power cable

l Optical interface cables
l AISG/MON interface cable (optional)
l Antenna feeder interface cable
5. Disassemble the faulty ZXSDR R8863.

a. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the captive screws counterclockwise, see Figure
1-2.
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Figure 1-2 Unscrewing the Captive Screws
b. Take down the RRU, see Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3 Taking Down the RRU
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Caution!
Because the equipment is heavy, maintenance personnel must be very careful
when lifting the equipment.
Installing the ZXSDR R8863

6. Install the new equipment.
For the installation procedure, refer to the ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote Unit
Engineering Installation Guide.
7. Reinstall the cables according to recorded cable positions.

For the cable installation procedure, refer to the ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote
Unit Engineering Installation Guide.
8. Power on the new ZXSDR R8863.

Set the DCPD output power switches corresponding to the ZXSDR R8863 to ON.
9. The system performs self-test when the ZXSDR R8863 is being powered on. Observe
the LED indicators, and perform the following operations as required.
If... Then...
The LED indicators are in normal status and The self-test is successful, and the equipment
services are recovered is replaced successfully.
The LED indicators are not in normal status Locate the faults and troubleshoot them, or
and services are not recovered contact ZTE technical support.
For detailed information about the LED indicators of the ZXSDR R8863, refer to the
ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote Unit Hardware Description.
10. Notify the OMC administrator to unblock the cells of the site.
11. Handle the faulty equipment.
a. Put the replaced faulty equipment into an antistatic moisture-proof bag, and paste
a label on the bag, and mark the equipment type, sector where the equipment is
located, and fault information.
b. Store the replaced faulty equipment in a carton, and paste a label with the same
information on the carton for identification.
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for further handling of the faulty equipment.
The ZXSDR R8863 is replaced successfully, see Figure 1-4.
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Figure 1-4 ZXSDR R8863 Replaced Successfully
– End of Steps –
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Chapter 2
Cable Replacement
Table of Contents
Replacing the DC Input Power Cable .........................................................................2-1
Replacing Optical Interface Cables.............................................................................2-6
Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable ................................................................2-11
Replacing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable ........................................................2-14
2.1 Replacing the DC Input Power Cable

The DC input power cable leads the –48 V DC power supply from an external power
distribution cabinet to the operation and maintenance window of the ZXSDR R8863,
providing power supply for the ZXSDR R8863.
When the power cable is being replaced, the ZXSDR R8863 system will be powered down
and all services will be interrupted.
Prerequisite
l The tools required for the replacement are prepared, including a pair of diagonal pliers,
a wrench, a pair of crimping pliers for tubular terminals, a flathead screwdriver, and a
cross screwdriver.
l A new power cable is prepared, and the new power cable has the same type and
length as the old power cable.
Context
Figure 2-1 shows the external view of a DC input power cable.
Figure 2-1 DC Input Power Cable
For the signals of the DC input power cable, refer to the following table.
Signal Name Signal Definition Core Color
–48 V –48 V power supply Blue
–48 V GND –48 V ground Black
Steps
Removing the Cable
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1. (Optional) If the new power cable is made on site, perform the following operations to
make the DC power cable connectors.
a. Trim the cable with the lengths of the shielding layer, sub-wires, and bare copper
cores, see Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Trimming the DC Power Cable
b. Put the tubular terminals on the trimmed bare copper cores, and crimp the tubular
terminals with the crimping pliers, see Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Crimping Tubular Terminals
c. Secure the bare part of the shielding layer with a cable clamp, and ensure that
they fully contact with each other.
2. Record the output switch status of the external power distribution cabinet, and turn off
the corresponding output switches of the replaced power cable.
Find the output power switches corresponding to the replaced power cable, and set
them to OFF, see Figure 2-4.
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Chapter 2 Cable Replacement
Figure 2-4 Output Power Switches
3. Record the connection information about the old power cable, and remove the old
power cable.
a. Open the operation and maintenance window, and remove waterproof tapes from
the old power cable.
b. Use a flathead screwdriver to press the top bar until the top bar cannot spring
back, see Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 Pressing the Top Bar
c. Pull out the tubular terminals from the crimping socket, see Figure 2-6.
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Figure 2-6 Removing the Power Cable
Installing the Cable

4. Connect the two ends of the new power cable according to the recorded positions.
5. Paste labels on the new power cable.
The labels on the new power cable must be consistent with those on the old power
cable.
6. Bind the power cable.
The following specifications must be complied with in binding the cable:

l Cables of the same type are bundled closely, with tidy and straight appearance.
The surface height differences among cables are not more than 5 mm. The dip
differences among cables are not more than 5 mm.
l When the bundled cables are bent, cable ties must be placed on the two sides of
the corner to avoid broken cores due to too much bending force.
l All cables are bundled and routed tidily with an even interval between cable ties.
The ties of cables of the same direction also face the same direction. For indoor
cables routed on a horizontal cable ladder, the maximum distance between two
adjacent cable ties cannot be more than twice of the distance between two
adjacent ladder beams. For indoor cables routed on a vertical cable ladder, the
cables must be bundled at every ladder beam. For indoor cables routed vertically
without a cable ladder, the cables are evenly bundled every 100–200 mm.
l Outdoor cables must be bundled tightly on cabling ladders. For horizontal cable
routing, the maximum distance between two adjacent bundling points is not more
than 1 m. For vertical cable routing, the maximum distance between two adjacent
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bundling points is not more than 0.8 m. The cables must be bundled tightly at the
two sides of a cable bending.
l After cables are bundled, the surplus cable part must be cut off. For indoor cables,
the surplus cable part must be cut off without leaving any sharp edge. For outdoor
cables, the surplus cable part must be cut off with a 3 mm margin. Black cable ties
and white cable ties cannot be used simultaneously in binding the same cables.
White cable ties are used for binding indoor cables while black cable ties are used
for binding outdoor cables.
7. Verify that the new power cable is installed properly, and use the multimeter to measure
the –48 V power cable and GND power cable to verify that there is no short circuit.
8. Perform 1+3+3 waterproof handling. For operation details, refer to the “Chapter 3
Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors”.
9. Turn on the corresponding output power switches on the external power distribution
cabinet, and check the power cable according to Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Power Cable Check Items
Item Check Result Subsequent Operation
Whether the power cable is The power cable Check the next item.
connected properly is connected
properly
The power cable Remove the power cable and reconnect it.
is not connected
properly.
Whether the power cable The power cable Check the next item.
connectors are secured connectors are
secured.
The power cable Secure the power cable connectors.

connectors are not
secured.
Whether the alarms related to The alarms The check is completed.

the power cable disappear disappear.
The alarms still 1. Refer to the alarm handling

exist. suggestions.
2. If the faults still exist, contact ZTE
technical support.
10. Handle the faulty power cable.

a. Put the replaced faulty cable into an antistatic moisture-proof bag, paste a label
on the bag, and mark the cable type, sector where the equipment is located, and
fault information.
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b. Store the replaced faulty cables in a carton, and paste a label on the carton for
identification with the same information.
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for further handling of the faulty cable.
The DC power cable is replaced successfully, see Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7 DC Power Cable Replaced Successfully
2.2 Replacing Optical Interface Cables

The ZXSDR R8863 supports the following types of optical interface cables:
l LC/PC-SC/PC-single-mode optical fiber
l LC/PC-SC/PC-multi-mode optical fiber
l LC/PC-FC/PC-single-mode optical fiber
l LC/PC-FC/PC-multi-mode optical fiber
l LC/PC-LC/PC-single-mode optical fiber
l LC/PC-LC/PC-multi-mode optical fiber
When the optical interface cables are being replaced, all services carried by the optical
fibers will be interrupted.
Prerequisite
clean cotton gauze, a cross screwdriver, and antistatic wrist straps.
l The information about the quantity, lengths, and types of the optical cables to be
replaced is obtained.
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l New optical cables are prepared, and the new optical cables are of the same type as
the old ones.
Context
The ZXSDR R8863 has two optical interfaces (OPT1 and OPT2), which are located inside
the operation and maintenance window. They support LC-type optical connectors. Figure
2-8 shows the external view of an optical interface cable.
Figure 2-8 Optical Interface Cable
Caution!
Do not look directly into or keep your eyes close to the end of an optical fiber. Failure to
comply can result in permanent eye damage.
Steps
Removing the Cables
1. Record the connection information about the faulty optical cables.
2. Remove the faulty optical cables.
a. Unscrew the optical cable clip, see Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9 Unscrewing the Optical Cable Clip
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b. Remove the optical cable from the operation and maintenance window, see Figure
2-10.
Figure 2-10 Removing an Optical Interface Cable
c. Remove the optical cable from the BBU.

Installing the Cables
3. Route the new optical cables.
Route the new optical cables according to the recorded positions of the faulty cables.
If the environment changes, route the new cables according to the new cable routing
specifications.
The following specifications must be complied with in optical cable routing:
l Outdoor optical cables must be bent evenly and smoothly, with a bending radius
not less than 20 times of the outdoor optical cable radius.
l It is prohibited to transport outdoor optical cables without a packing box. It is
prohibited to place any weight or heavy cable on the packing box of outdoor optical
cables.
l The outdoor optical cables must be routed very carefully. Unlike routing of the
power cable, optical cables must be loosened tenderly before being routed.
l To prevent optical cable connectors from being polluted, the sealing caps,
dustproof caps, and corrugated pipes are removed until the optical cables are
connected to the equipment.
l When an outdoor optical cable is led into the equipment room, if the optical cable
is higher than the lower edge of the feeder window, a water bend must be made at
the outdoor feeder window. The lowest point of the optical cable must be 100 mm
to 150 mm lower than the lower edge of the feeder window. If the optical cable is
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lower than the lower edge of the feeder window, there is no need to make a water
bend.
l If outdoor optical cables are routed along an outdoor cable ladder, the cables
must be bundled with proper force. For optical cables horizontally routed, the
distance between two adjacent cable ties is not more than 1 m. For optical cables
vertically routed, the distance between two adjacent cable ties is not more than
0.8 m. The cables must be bundled tightly at the two sides of a cable bending.
It is recommended that outdoor optical cables and outdoor DC power cable are
bundled separately, and there is no special requirement on the distance between
the two.
l The outdoor optical cables are routed without twists or windings.
l It is prohibited to place any heavy cable on the routed outdoor optical cables, and
the cables must be protected from sharp edges.
4. Remove the dustproof caps from the optical connectors of the new optical cables, and
keep them well for future use.
5. Connect the new optical cables according to the recorded positions.
For how to install an optical cable, refer to the ZXSDR R8863 Macro Radio Remote
Unit Engineering Installation Guide.
Note:
The LC/PC, SC/PC, and FC/PC optical connectors are respectively used for sending
and receiving. Make sure that the optical fibers are inserted correctly; otherwise,
optical signals cannot be received and sent properly.
6. Paste labels on the new optical cables.

The label contents of the new cables must be the same as that of the old cables.
7. Bind the new optical cables.
The following specifications must be complied with in binding optical cables:
l If outdoor optical cables are routed along an outdoor cable ladder, the cables must
be bundled with proper force.
l For optical cables horizontally routed, the distance between two adjacent cable
ties is not more than 1 m. For optical cables vertically routed, the distance
between two adjacent cable ties is not more than 0.8 m. The cables must be
bundled tightly at the two sides of a cable bending.
l It is recommended that outdoor optical cables and outdoor DC power cable are
bundled separately, and there is no special requirement on the distance between
the two.
l It is recommended that maintenance personnel use gentle force to bind the
outdoor optical cable at the BBU.
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8. After the optical cables are replaced, check them according to Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Optical Cable Check Items
Whether the optical The optical cables are Check the next item.
cables are connected connected properly.
properly
The optical cables are not Remove the optical cables and
connected properly. reconnect them.
Whether the optical The optical connectors are Check the next item.
connectors are secured secured.
The optical connectors are not Secure the optical connectors.

secured
Whether the alarms The alarms disappear. The check is completed.

related to the
The alarms still exist. 1. Refer to the alarm handling
transmission link
suggestions.
disappear
2. If the faults still exist, contact ZTE
technical support.
9. Handle the faulty optical cables.

a. Put the replaced faulty cables into an antistatic moisture-proof bag, paste a label
fault information.
b. Store the replaced faulty cables in a carton, and paste a label on the carton for
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for further handling of the faulty cables.
The optical interface cables are replaced successfully, see Figure 2-11.
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Figure 2-11 Optical Interface Cable Replaced Successfully
2.3 Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable

The AISG/MON interface cable is used to provide power supply for an RET antenna. It
also provide an RS485 interface. The AISG/MON interface is located on the bottom of the
ZXSDR R8863.
When the AISG/MON interface cable is being replaced, all services carried by the cable
will be interrupted.
Prerequisite
a cross screwdriver, and antistatic wrist straps.
l A new AISG/MON interface cable is prepared, and the new cable is of the same type
as the old one.
Context
The AISG/MON interface cable uses a DB15 connector, see Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12 AISG/MON Interface Cable
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Steps
Removing the Cable
1. Record the connection information about the faulty AISG/MON interface cable.
2. Remove the faulty AISG/MON interface cable.
a. Use a screwdriver to counterclockwise unscrew the captive screws on the
connector of the faulty AISG/MON interface cable.
Figure 2-13 Removing the AISG/MON Interface Cable
b. Unplug the two connectors of the faulty cable.

c. Take out the faulty cable.
3. Route the new AISG/MON interface cable.
Route the new cable according to the routing direction of the old cable, and comply
with the following specifications in routing the cable:
l Different types of cables are routed separately. All cables are bundled and routed
straightly and tidily, with appropriate tension and an even interval between two
adjacent cable ties, and without any crossing.
l If cables are routed parallelly in a cable ladder, signal cables, DC power cables,
AC power cables, and feeder cables are routed separately, with a distance of at
least 100 mm between each other.
l Cables cannot be coiled into circles and randomly be placed on the cable ladder.
l The bending of a cable must be smooth and round. The bending radius must
satisfy the minimum bending radius requirement, that is, at least 20 times of the
diameter of the cable.
l The cable routing does not affect heat dissipating pipes of the BBU or rack.
l The cables are clean, without any construction marks. The insulating layer of
tubes is in good condition.
l The holes through which cables pass must be sealed.
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l Outdoor cables cannot be routed along the lightning strip. They must be routed
below the lightning strip with a distance of at least 200 mm.
4. Connect the new AISG/MON interface cable according to the recorded positions.
For how to install an AISG/MON interface cable, refer to the ZXSDR R8863 Macro
Radio Remote Unit Engineering Installation Guide.
5. Paste labels on the AISG/MON interface cable.
The label contents of the new cable must be the same as those of the old cable.
6. After the AISG/MON interface cable is replaced, check it according to Table 2-3.
Table 2-3 AISG/MON Interface Cable Check Items
Whether the AISG/MON The AISG/MON interface Check the next item.
interface cable is connected cable is connected properly.
properly
The AISG/MON interface Remove the cable and
cable is not connected reconnect it.
properly.
Whether the connectors of the The connectors of the Check the next item.
AISG/MON interface cable are AISG/MON interface cable are
secured secured.
The connectors of the Secure the cable.

AISG/MON interface cable are
not secured.
Whether antenna control The operations can be Check the next item.
operations can be performed performed.
The operations cannot be Check the board and cables.

performed.
Whether the alarms related to The alarms disappear. The check is completed.
the AISG/MON interface cable
disappear
suggestions.
2. If the faults still exist,
Contact ZTE Technical
Support.
7. Handle the faulty AISG/MON interface cable.

fault information.
b. Store the replaced faulty cable in a carton, and paste a label on the carton for
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The AISG/MON interface cable is replaced successfully, see Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-14 AISG/MON Interface Cable
2.4 Replacing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable

The antenna feeder interface cable connects the main feeder to the antenna feeder
interface of the ZXSDR R8863. It receives/transmits signals from/to antennas.
When the antenna feeder interface cable is being replaced, all services carried by the
cable will be interrupted.
Prerequisite
l The tools required for the replacement are prepared, including a wrench, a utility knife,
a pair of diagonal pliers, and a socket wrench.
l A new RF cable is prepared, and the new cable is of the same type as the old one.
Each type of sites have the corresponding set of RF cables.
à If the type of a site is changed due to capacity expansion, spare RF cables are
selected according to the actual site type.
à If only one single RF cable is to be replaced, the spare RF cable is selected from
a proper set of RF cables in accordance with the actual required length.
Context
Figure 2-15 shows the external view of an antenna feeder interface cable.
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Figure 2-15 Antenna Feeder Interface Cable
Steps
Removing the Cable
1. Notify the OMC administrator that the antenna feeder interface cable must be replaced,
and ask the administrator to block all cells of the site.
2. Remove the faulty antenna feeder interface cable.
a. Remove the cold shrink sleeve from the antenna feeder interface cable.
b. Remove the waterproof tape from the antenna feeder interface cable.
c. Use a wrench to remove the fastening screws between the antenna feeder
interface cable connector and the interface, and carefully take out the cable
connector.
Figure 2-16 Removing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable

3. Connect the two ends of the new RF cable according to the recorded positions.
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4. Check the installation.

Test the cable signal attenuation after the cable is replaced to ensure that the cable
attenuation is normal.
Whether the RF cable is The RF cable is connected Check the next item.
connected correctly correctly.
The RF cable is connected Remove the RF cable and

incorrectly. reconnect it.
Whether the RF cable is The RF cable is connected Check the next item.
connected firmly firmly.
The RF cable is not connected Secure the RF cable.

firmly.
Whether the RF cable The RF cable attenuation is Check the next item.
attenuation is normal normal.
The RF cable attenuation is not 1. Check the RF cable

normal. connections. If the RF cable is
not connected properly, reinstall
the RF cable.
2. If the faults still exist, Contact
ZTE Technical Support.
Whether the alarms related The alarms disappear. The check is completed.
to the transmission link
disappear
suggestions.
2. If the faults still exist, Contact
ZTE Technical Support.
5. Perform 1+3+3 waterproof handling for the connected RF cable connectors. For
operation details, refer to “Chapter 3 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors”.
6. Install the cold shrink sleeve. For operation details, refer to the Cold Shrink Sleeve
Engineering Installation Specifications.
7. Notify the OMC administrator to unblock the cells of the site.
8. Handle the faulty RF cable.
fault information.
b. Store the replaced faulty cable in a carton, and paste a label on the carton for
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Chapter 3
Waterproofing Outdoor
Connectors
After the entire antenna feeder system is installed and the antenna feeder test is
passed, waterproof and sealing handling must be immediately performed for the outdoor
connectors between jumpers and the tower amplifier and the outdoor connectors between
jumpers and feeders.
Context
The waterproof handling for outdoor RF feeder connectors and earthing kit is performed
in "1+3+3" mode. In other words, the connectors are wrapped with one layer of insulating
tape, three layers of waterproof tape, and three layers of ultraviolet-proof tape. The other
cable connectors are wrapped with two layers of ultraviolet-proof tape and both ends of
the cables are firmly tied.
The following procedure uses the feeder connector as an example to describe how to
waterproof outdoor connectors.
Steps
1. Remove dust and oil from the feeder connector and the feeder grounding clip, and
clean them.
2. Wrap the connector with one layer of insulating tape.
After a connector is connected, wrap insulating tape on the connector in the fastening
direction, with the upper layer overlapping 1/2 of the lower layer. The wrapped
insulating tape is 10 mm longer beyond the connector end. Keep enough stretching
force when wrapping the insulating tape, and do not stretch the tape too much, see
Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1 Wrapping One Layer of Insulating Tape
3. Wrap the connector with three layers of waterproof tape.

Stretch the adhesive waterproof tape twice of its original length, and wrap each
connector with the tape about 50 cm long for three layers, see Figure 3-2.
Wrap the tape in the same direction of fastening the connector, and ensure that the
connector is not be loosened in the wrapping process. After the tape is wrapped, use
both hands to squeeze the tape and ensure that the tape and the feeder and feeder
connector are stuck firmly.
Figure 3-2 Wrapping Three Layers of Waterproof Tape
Note:
The three layers of tape is wrapped in the following manner: from bottom to top, from
top to bottom, and from bottom to top, with each layer of the tape covering one third
of the previous layer, preventing the connector from rain water. It is prohibited to cut
the tape in the wrapping process, and the wrapped tape is 20 mm longer beyond the
connector end.
4. Wrap the connector with three layers of ultraviolet-proof tape.
Wrap the tape in the same direction of fastening the connector, with each layer
overlapping 1/2 of the previous layer. Make sure that the ultraviolet-proof tape is
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10 mm above the waterproof tape. Wrap the tape for three layers. After the tape is
wrapped, use both hands to squeeze the ultraviolet-proof tape and waterproof tape
and ensure that they are stuck firmly, see Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Wrapping Three Layers of Ultraviolet-Proof Tape
5. Fix the two ends of the tape.

Use black ultraviolet-proof cable ties to bind the two ends of the tape tightly, see Figure
3-4. Use a pair of diagonal pliers to cut off excess cable ties with a 3 mm margin in
case of tape expansion due to high temperature.
Figure 3-4 Fixing the Two Ends of the Tape
3-3

3-4

Figures
Figure 1-1 Output Power Switches............................................................................ 1-4
Figure 1-2 Unscrewing the Captive Screws............................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-3 Taking Down the RRU.............................................................................. 1-5
Figure 1-4 ZXSDR R8863 Replaced Successfully..................................................... 1-7
Figure 2-1 DC Input Power Cable ............................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2 Trimming the DC Power Cable................................................................. 2-2
Figure 2-3 Crimping Tubular Terminals ..................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-4 Output Power Switches............................................................................ 2-3
Figure 2-5 Pressing the Top Bar................................................................................ 2-3
Figure 2-6 Removing the Power Cable ..................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-7 DC Power Cable Replaced Successfully.................................................. 2-6
Figure 2-8 Optical Interface Cable ............................................................................ 2-7
Figure 2-9 Unscrewing the Optical Cable Clip ........................................................... 2-7
Figure 2-10 Removing an Optical Interface Cable ..................................................... 2-8
Figure 2-11 Optical Interface Cable Replaced Successfully..................................... 2-11
Figure 2-12 AISG/MON Interface Cable .................................................................. 2-11
Figure 2-13 Removing the AISG/MON Interface Cable ........................................... 2-12
Figure 2-14 AISG/MON Interface Cable .................................................................. 2-14
Figure 2-15 Antenna Feeder Interface Cable .......................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-16 Removing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable.................................... 2-15
Figure 3-1 Wrapping One Layer of Insulating Tape ................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2 Wrapping Three Layers of Waterproof Tape ............................................. 3-2
Figure 3-3 Wrapping Three Layers of Ultraviolet-Proof Tape ..................................... 3-3
Figure 3-4 Fixing the Two Ends of the Tape .............................................................. 3-3

Figures
II

Tables
Table 2-1 Power Cable Check Items ......................................................................... 2-5
Table 2-2 Optical Cable Check Items ...................................................................... 2-10
Table 2-3 AISG/MON Interface Cable Check Items ................................................. 2-13
III

Tables
IV

Glossary
AISG
- Antenna Interface Standards Group
DCPD
- DC Power Distribution
GND
- Ground
MON
- Monitor
OMC
- Operation & Maintenance Center
RRU
- Remote Radio Unit

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Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.0 2015-08-24 First edition

Serial Number: SJ-20150203110107-039

Publishing Date: 2015-08-24 (R1.0)

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Chapter 3 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors ....................................... 3-1

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What Is in This Manual

Chapter 3, Waterproofing Outdoor Describes how to waterproof and seal outdoor

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| Separates individual parameters in a series of parameters.

Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation. Failure to comply will result in

Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result in

Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result in

Notice: indicates equipment or environment safety information. Failure to comply

Note: provides additional information about a topic.

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Electric impact drill

Ground resistance tester

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Coaxial cable stripper

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Crimping pliers for tubular terminals

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Figure 1-1 Output Power Switches

l DC input power cable

5. Disassemble the faulty ZXSDR R8863.

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Figure 1-2 Unscrewing the Captive Screws

b. Take down the RRU, see Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3 Taking Down the RRU

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Installing the ZXSDR R8863

7. Reinstall the cables according to recorded cable positions.

8. Power on the new ZXSDR R8863.

The ZXSDR R8863 is replaced successfully, see Figure 1-4.

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Figure 1-4 ZXSDR R8863 Replaced Successfully

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2.1 Replacing the DC Input Power Cable

Figure 2-1 DC Input Power Cable

Signal Name Signal Definition Core Color

–48 V –48 V power supply Blue

–48 V GND –48 V ground Black

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Figure 2-2 Trimming the DC Power Cable

Figure 2-3 Crimping Tubular Terminals

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Figure 2-4 Output Power Switches

Figure 2-5 Pressing the Top Bar

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Figure 2-6 Removing the Power Cable

Installing the Cable

The following specifications must be complied with in binding the cable:

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Table 2-1 Power Cable Check Items

Item Check Result Subsequent Operation

The power cable Secure the power cable connectors.