OptiX RTN 980L Radio Transmission System

V100R010
Quick Installation Guide (Split LH, Outdoor
Components)
Issue: 01
Date: 2017-05-30

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Safety Precautions

General safety precautions Device safety

To ensure human and equipment safety, observe all the safety precautions marked on the equipment and provided Before operating a device, check the electrical connection of the device to ensure that the device is securely
in this document. The WARNING , CAUTION , and NOTE marks in the document do not cover all the grounded.
safety precautions that must be followed; they only supplement general safety precautions as a whole. Electrostatics produced by human bodies may damage electrostatic-sensitive components on boards, for
When performing operations on Huawei products or equipment, strictly observe related safety precautions and example, a large-scale integration (LSI). Therefore, take proper safety measures, such as wearing an
special safety instructions. The safety precautions in this document are only some that Huawei can predict. Huawei electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap or ESD gloves, to avoid damage to the components when operating
is not liable for any consequences that result from violation of common safety regulations or equipment production the boards.
and usage regulations. When operating storage batteries, take steps to prevent battery short circuits and electrolyte overflow or
leakage. Electrolyte overflow may corrode metal parts and boards, and ultimately cause equipment rust or
Local rules and regulations
board short circuits.
When operating a device, obey local rules and regulations. Corrosion

Personnel Anti-corrosion measures are required if an RTN 980L is installed in a location that is prone to corrosion. Contact
your local Huawei office for details. A location is prone to corrosion if it is:
Installation and maintenance personnel must be trained to perform operations correctly and safely. Within 3.7 km (12139 ft ) of an ocean or a salt water lake
Within 3 km ( 9843 ft ) of a heavy pollution source, such as a smelting factory or coal mine
Elevated locations
Within 2 km ( 6562 ft ) of a medium pollution source, such as a chemical, rubber, or electroplating plant
Within 1 km ( 3281 ft ) of a light pollution source, such as a food or leather processing plant or industrial
The RTN 980L is usually installed in an elevated location, such as on the roof of a building. Adhere to the following boiler
guidelines for installations in elevated locations:

Installation personnel must have the proper training and qualifications, and meet health requirements. Microwave
Installation personnel must 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 High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to transmissions from the antennas of
working outdoors, installation personnel must wear clothes and gloves appropriate to the weather conditions, and anti- microwave equipment that has the radiation warning symbol . When you are installing or performing
slip footwear. maintenance on an antenna located on a tower that has multiple antennas, be careful not to exposure yourself
Hoisting tools should be tested before use. to radiation from the other antennas.
All installation personnel and visitors onsite must wear helmets.

Hoisting heavy objects IF Cable

Before hoisting heavy objects, clear the area to avoid hurting anyone nearby. Before installing or removing an IF cable, turn off power switch.
Before hoisting heavy objects, ensure that the hoisting tools are complete
and in good condition.
Before hoisting heavy objects, ensure that the hoisting tools are fixed to a
secure object or wall with good weight-bearing capacity. Max 90°
Ensure that the angle between the two lifting slings is less than or equal to
90 degrees during the hoisting, as shown in the figure.

Devices and installation components

When operating devices and installation components, wear clean gloves.
Avoid direct contact with devices and installation components with bare
hands or dirty gloves.

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Installation Precautions in a Harsh Environment

Definition of harsh environment

Within 3.7 km (12139 ft ) of an ocean or a salt water lake

When outdoor equipment or cabinets are installed in a harsh environment, ensure that the following requirements
are met:

Antenna installation requirements

If glue dispensing is not done on the rivets or screws of the center plate and reflective surface of an
antenna before delivery, apply matching outdoor adhesive to them.
Apply thread adhesive to screws used for installing antennas. This can prevent the screws from becoming
loose and improve corrosion resistance.
After you finish installing screws, spread oil or spray paint on the surface of the screws.
In areas with many birds, install protective covers to prevent birds' droppings from corroding antennas.

Branching unit installation requirements

Spread oil or spray paint onto the clamps of flexible/elliptical waveguides.

After you finish installing exposed screws, spread oil or spray paint on the surface of the screws.
In areas with many birds, install protective covers to prevent birds' droppings from corroding branching
units.

IDU cabinet installation requirements

Outdoor cabinets must be equipped with heat exchangers or air conditioners.

The air exhaust vent of an air conditioner must not face equipment.
Equipment rooms must be airtight. Equipment rooms and dust filters of equipment must be cleaned
regularly.
Equipment room doors must not face the wind.
Install filler panels in vacant slots of the IDU to prevent dust accumulation in the slots and corrosion
caused by salt fog.

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Site Preparation
Pole requirements
A pole must meet the following requirements:
A pole must be able to withstand the total weight of the antenna, branching uniting, and RFU. When installing a branching unit and an antenna onto one pole, adjust the distance (h2) between the
The diameter of a pole is 114 mm ( 4.5 in). branching unit and antenna based on the antenna diameter to ensure that the branching unit does not block the
The pole length varies depending on the branching unit and antenna installation mode. The flexible waveguide length antenna during antenna alignment.
also varies accordingly. For details, see Table 1. If the antenna is far from the branching unit, connect them using two flexible waveguides. Install a spacer
between the two flexible waveguides.
Table 1 Pole length selection criteria
Branching units are cascaded using 1.8 m (5.9 ft )flexible waveguides.
Antenna Installation Mode Recommended Pole Length (≥) Flexible Waveguide
Diameter Length Diagram of one pole
4+0 8+0 12+0 16+0
0.2 m (7.9
in)
1.2 m (3.9 ft )
0.3m (11.8
in)
One pole 1.6m (5.2 ft) 2.2m (7.2 ft)
0.6m (23.6
in)
1.8 m (5.9 ft) 120 mm (4.7 in) < h1 <180 Diagram of two poles
0.9m (35.4 mm (7.1 in)
in)

1.2m (3.9
One pole 1.9m (6.2 ft) 2.5m (8.2 ft) 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
ft)
h2
2.7m 2.9m
One pole 2.2m (7.2 ft) 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
(8.9 ft) (9.5 ft)
1.8 m (5.9
ft) Two Antenna 2.0m (6.6 ft) 2.0m (6.6 ft)
1.8m (5.9 ft)+0.9m (3.0 ft)
poles Branching unit 1.0m (3.3 ft) 1.6m (5.2 ft)
1.8 m (5.9
3.3m 3.5m ft)flexible
One pole 2.8m (9.2 ft) 1.8m (5.9 ft)
(10.8 ft) (11.5 ft) waveguide
2.4 m (7.8
ft)
Two Antenna 2.0m (6.6 ft) 2.0m (6.6 ft)
1.8m (5.9 ft)+1.8m (5.9 ft)
poles Branching unit 1.0m (3.3 ft) 1.6m (5.2 ft)
Spacer
3.5m 3.7m
One pole 3.0m (9.9 ft) 1.8m (5.9 ft)+0.9m (3.0 ft
(11.5 ft) (12.1 ft)
3.0 m (9.8
ft)
Two Antenna 2.7m (8.9 ft) 2.7m (8.9 ft)
1.8m (5.9 ft)+1.8m (5.9 ft)
poles Branching unit 1.0m (3.3 ft) 1.6m (5.2 ft)
Flexible
waveguide
4.5m 4.7m
One pole 4.0m (13.2 ft) Wind resistance requirements
(14.8 ft) (15.4 ft)
3.7 m
1.8m (5.9 ft)+1.8m (5.9 ft)
(12.1 ft) The following table describes the wind resistance requirements for a pole after a branching unit and an antenna are installed onto it.
Two Antenna 2.7m (8.9 ft) 2.7m (8.9 ft)
poles At a 30 m (99 ft)/s or lower wind speed, an antenna must not rotate beyond one-third of the antenna's half-power angle.
Branching unit 1.0m (3.3 ft) 1.6m (5.2 ft)
Antenna Operating Wind Survival Wind Speed Antenna Diameter Operating Wind Speed Survival Wind
1. It is recommended that you preferentially select a single-pole installation mode.
2. If two poles are used, the pole positions vary according to onsite environment, and flexible waveguide lengths must be determined Diameter Speed Speed
according to site survey. Flexible waveguide lengths provided in this table are recommended values.
3. Table 1 shows the minimum pole length required in different installation modes. It is recommended that the pole length selection 0.2 m (7.9 in )
criteria be simplified as follows: 1.8 m (5.9 ft) 200 km (656168 ft)/h
If the minimum pole length required is less than or equal to 1.0 m (3.3 ft), select a 1.0 m (3.3 ft) pole. 0.3 m (11.8 in)
If the minimum pole length required is greater than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) and less than or equal to 2.0 m (6.6 ft), select a 2.0 m (6.6 ft) pole. 2.4 m (7.8 ft)
200 km (656168 200 km
If the minimum pole length required is greater than 2.0 m (6.6 ft) and less than or equal to 2.5 m (8.2 ft), select a 2.5 (8.2 ft) m pole. 0.6 m (23.6 in) 250 km (820210 ft)/h
If the minimum pole length required is greater than 2.5 m (8.2 ft) and less than or equal to 3.0 m (9.9 ft), select a 3.0 m (9.9 ft) pole. ft)/h 3.0 m (9.8 ft) (656168 ft)/h
110 km (360892 ft)/h
If the minimum pole length required is greater than 3.0 m (9.9 ft) and less than or equal to 3.7m (12.1 ft) , select a 3.7 m (12.1 ft) 0.9 m (35.4 in)
pole.
1.2 m (3.9 ft) 3.7 m (12.1 ft)
If the minimum pole length required is greater than 3.7 m (12.1 ft) and less than or equal to 4.7 (15.4 ft) m, select a 4.7 m (15.4 ft)
pole.

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Purchase List (North
(NorthAmerica)
America)

Item Sub-item Remarks

(1) IDU indoor power cable 10 AWG electronic power cables, each of which spans over a maximum distance of 3 m (10 ft)

(2) IDU power cable terminal (connected to a power supply device) Terminal specifications depend on the power supply device.
IDU power cable

(3) IDU power cable terminal (connected to an IDU) OT bare crimp terminal, 10 AWG, M6

(4) IDU ground cable You are advised to use 6 AWG electronic power cables.

IDU ground cable (5) IDU ground cable terminal (connected to an IDU) Dual OT-M6 terminal, stud spacing 15.875 mm (0.625 in)
(6) IDU ground cable terminal (connected to a ground bar) Terminal specifications depend on the ground bar.
(7) IF cable connector (connected to an IDU) RF coaxial connector, type TNC connector, 50 ohms, elbow/plug, male, nut installation
(8) IF cable connector (connected to an RFU) Coaxial connector, type N connector, 50 ohms, straight/plug, male, nut installation

If cables with a diameter larger than 7.6 mm (0.3 in), such as RG-8U or 1/2 inch cables, are used as IF cables, IF jumpers are required to
(9) IF jumper
facilitate cable routing.
IF cable (10) IF cable -

(11) Ground clip for an IF cable Ground clips matching IF cables must be used for surge protection.

IF cable fixing clip IF cable fixing clips must match IF cables.

Cable tie -

(12) RFU/BU ground cable You are advised to use 6 AWG electronic power cables, which support a maximum transmission distance of 20 m (65.62 ft).

(13) RFU ground cable terminal (connected to an RFU)/BU ground cable terminal (connected
Single OT-M6 terminal
RFU/BU ground cable to a BU)

(14) RFU ground cable terminal (connected to a ground bar)/BU ground cable terminal
Terminal specifications depend on the ground bar.
(connected to a ground bar)

(6) IDU ground

cable terminal
(connected to a
ground bar) (13) BU ground cable
(2) IDU power cable terminal (connected to a
terminal (connected to (13) RFU ground BU)
Ground bar (4) IDU ground a power supply device) cable terminal (8) IF cable
cable (connected to an RFU) connector
(1) IDU indoor (connected to an (12) BU ground cable
power cable RFU)
(12) RFU ground
cable (10) IF cable
(5) IDU ground
cable terminal (14) RFU ground cable (14) BU ground cable
(connected to an terminal (connected to a terminal (connected to a
IDU) (3) IDU power ground bar) ground bar)
cable terminal
(connected to an
IDU)
(7) IF cable (11) Ground clip for
connector an IF cable
(connected to an
IDU) (9) IF jumper

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 Installation Tools

Measuring tape Level Phillips screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver Adjustable wrench Socket suite Torque wrench Hex key Crimping tool

Wire clippers Wire stripper RJ45 crimping tool Segmented blade

Diagonal pliers COAX crimping tool Needle-nose pliers Open-end wrench Combination pliers
utility knife

Multimeter Heat gun Hammer drill Marker Network cable tester Claw hammer Safety gloves ESD gloves File

Ladder Soldering iron Impact tool Vacuum cleaner Fiber binding tape PVC tape COAX stripper ESD wrist strap Waterproof
insulation tape

Pulley Lifting sling Compass Flaring tool kit Hoisting grip Hacksaw Safety belt Protection belt Slip-proof glove

Safety helmet Anti-skid shoes

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 Equipment Components

1 Branching Unit (SD) 2 Branching Unit (NoneSD)

Lifting eye Guide trough

RFU port Lifting eye
RFU port Guide trough

400mm
(15.75 in) 15.75in
400mm
( 400mm )
(15.75 in) 15.75in
( 400mm )
Size： 700mm
(27.56 in) Size： 27.56in
( 700mm )
40kg (88.2 lb)
Wight：
Wight：
40kg (88.2 lb)
Main antenna port Main cascade port
Antenna port Cascade port

Ground bolt
Ground bolt

SD cascade port
SD antenna port

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 Equipment Components

3 RFU 4 RFU
Mounting Kits

91mm
Slip-proof U-shaped
228mm (3.58 in) bracket clamp
(9 in)

Size： 228mm
(9 in)
Wight： 5.5kg
(12lb)

RSSI test port Ground screw 5 Load

IF port Load at an RFU port Load at a cascade port

Guide pin

Facing
upwards

Install the load for an RFU port or cascade port not

in use, to prevent signals from being reflected.

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 Equipment Components

6 Cables 7 IDU
Flexible
waveguide RTN 980L IDU

Elliptical
waveguide

Logical slot layout of the RTN

980L IDU

SD cable

IF cable
RF coaxial cable connector,
N-type, male
RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable

RF coaxial cable connector,

5D cable TNC-type, male

When your connect the RFU to ISV3 boards, it is recommended that you connect IF
cables in the same polarization direction to IF boards (from the top down) on the
same side of the IDU. That is,
Slot 13 > Slot 11 > Slot 9 > Slot 7 > Slot 5
Slot 14 > Slot 12 > Slot 10 > Slot 8 > Slot 6
Ground cable
PGND cable When your connect RFUs to ISM6 boards, it is recommended that you connect
Ground bar RFUs in the same polarization direction to ISM6 board ports of the same ID. For
example, connect RFUs in the vertical polarization direction to ISM6 board ports
whose IDs are 1, and connect RFUs in the horizontal polarization direction to ISM6
board ports whose IDs are 2. The priorities of slots for housing ISM6 boards are as
Naked crimping follows: slot 3 > slot 4 > slot 5 > slot 6 > slot 7 > slot 9 > slot 10.
connector (OT
The ground terminal can be connected to the ground bar or U-shaped
type)
ground clip. Connect the ground bar to whichever is most appropriate for
the scenario.
See the usage instructions released with the ground clip for more details.

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 Installation Scenarios

1 4+0/3+1 (Single-polarized Antenna) 2 4+0/3+1 (Single-polarized Antenna, SD)

Branching unit

Branching unit

Antenna Ground cable

Main
antenna
Ground cable Flexible
waveguide

Flexible waveguide Elliptical

waveguide

IF cable IF cable

SD
antenna Flexible
waveguide

Installation procedure
Connection of the flexible waveguide/elliptical
Install the RFU under the tower. For details, go waveguide
Flexible waveguide 1 Branching unit
Installation procedure to Page 15. Main antenna
connection

2 Install the branching unit. For details, go to

1 Install the RFU under the tower. For details, Branching unit Antenna Pages 15 and 16.
go to Page 15.
Install the branching unit. For details, go to 3 Install the antennas.
2
Pages 15 and 16.

3 Install the antenna. For details about how to install the antennas, see
the specific installation guide.

For details about how to install the antenna, see the 4 Install ground cables for the branching unit SD antenna
installation guide provided by the supplier. and RFU. For details, go to Page 17.

4 Install ground cables for the branching unit 5 Install the flexible waveguide. For details, 6 Install the elliptical waveguide or SD cable.
Ground cables must be installed for all branching For details, go to Pages 20-24.
and RFU. For details, go to Page 17. go to Pages 17, 18 and 19.
units and RFUs.

6 Install the IF cables. For details, go to Pages 5 Install the flexible waveguide. For details, go
to Pages 17, 18 and 19. Use an elliptical waveguide plus a flexible waveguide or an SD
Ground cables must be installed for all branching 24 and 25.
cable to connect an SD antenna port and an SD antenna.
units and RFUs.
Install the flexible waveguide connecting the SD Install the IF cables. For details, go to Pages 24
7
antenna and elliptical waveguide upon installation of and 25.
the elliptical waveguide.

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 Installation Scenarios

3 8+0/7+1 (Dual-polarized Antenna) 4 8+0/7+1 (Dual-polarized Antenna, SD)

Branching Unit-2 Connection of the flexible
Branching unit-2
waveguide/elliptical waveguide
Branching
Branching
unit-1 Branching unit-2
unit-1

Flexible waveguide
connection
Branching unit-2 Ground
Ground cable
cable
Flexible Flexible
waveguide waveguide

SD Main
antenna antenna
Elliptical
waveguide
Main
antenna IF cable
Antenna SD
antenna
Branching unit-1
Flexible
waveguide

IF cable

Branching unit-1

Installation procedure
Installation procedure

1 Install the RFU under the tower. For details,

go to Page 15.
2 Install the branching units from the top
downwards. For details, go to Pages 15 and
16.
3 Install the antennas.
For details about how to install the antenna, see the
installation guide provided by the supplier.
4 Install ground cables for the branching unit and
RFU. For details, go to Page 17.
Ground cables must be installed for all branching
units and RFUs.
1 Install the RFU under the tower. For
details, go to Page 15.
Install the branching units from the top downwards. 5 Install the flexible waveguides. For details, go
2
For details, go to Pages 15 and 16. to Pages 17, 18 and 19.
5 Install the flexible waveguides. For details, go
3 Install the antennas. Install the flexible waveguide connecting the SD antenna and
to Pages 17, 18 and 19.
elliptical waveguide upon installation of the elliptical waveguide.
6 Install the IF cables. For details, go to 6 Install the elliptical waveguide or SD cable. For details, go
Pages 24 and 25. For details about how to install the antennas, see
the installation guide provided by the supplier. to Pages 20-24.
4 Install ground cables for the branching unit
and RFU. For details, go to Page 17. Use an elliptical waveguide plus a flexible waveguide or an SD
cable to connect an SD antenna port and an SD antenna.
Ground cables must be installed for all branching
7 Install the IF cables. For details, go to Pages 24 and 25.
units and RFUs.

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 Installation Scenarios

5 8+0/7+1 (Single-polarized Antenna)

Branching unit-2

When two branching units are cascaded, the frequencies of the TX high and TX low sites are arranged
Branching in an opposite order. As shown in the following figure, f 1-f8 are in ascending order, and f'1-f'8 are in
unit-1 ascending order.
TX spacing

f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f ’1 f ’2 f ’3 f ’4 f ’5 f ’6 f ’7 f ’8
Flexible waveguide connection

Branching unit-2
Ground TX
TX low TX high frequency
cable site site
Flexible
waveguide
Determine the TX high or low site type of a branching unit based on its nameplate. Determine the
frequencies of the main and secondary branching units based on the nameplates of the RFU ports.

Branching unit-1

TX low site TX high site

RFU port1 RFU port2 RFU port1 RFU port2

f1 Branching f2 f5 Branching f6
unit-1 unit-1

IF cable RFU port4 RFU port3 RFU port4 RFU port3

f4 f3 f8 f7
Antenna

Installation procedure RFU port1 RFU port2 RFU port1 RFU port2
f5 Branching f6 f1 Branching f2
1 Install the RFU under the tower. For details, unit-2 unit-2
go to Page 15.
RFU port4 RFU port3 RFU port4 RFU port3
2 Install the branching units from the top f8 f7 f4 f3
downwards. For details, go to Pages 15 and
16.
3 Install the antenna. Install the flexible waveguides. For details, go to Nameplate of the branching unit
5
Pages 17, 18 and 19.

For details about how to install the antenna, see the 6 Install the IF cables. For details, go to
installation guide provided by the supplier. Pages 24 and 25. TX high/low
site
4 Install ground cables for the branching unit and
RFU. For details, go to Page 17. Nameplate of the RFU port

Frequencies
Ground cables must be installed for all branching
units and RFUs.

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 Installation Scenarios

6 8+0/7+1 (Single-polarized Antenna, SD)

Branching unit-2 Connection of the flexible
waveguide/elliptical
waveguide When two branching units are cascaded, the frequencies of the TX high and TX low sites are arranged
Branching
Branching unit-2 in an opposite order. As shown in the following figure, f1-f8 are in ascending order, and f'1-f'8 are in
unit-1
ascending order.
TX spacing

f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f ’1 f ’2 f ’3 f ’4 f ’5 f ’6 f ’7 f ’8

Ground cable
TX
Flexible Branching unit-1 TX low TX high frequency
waveguide site site

Determine the TX high or low site type of a branching unit based on its nameplate. Determine the
frequencies of the main and secondary branching units based on the nameplates of the RFU ports.

TX low site TX high site

Elliptical
waveguide
Main
antenna IF cable

SD
antenna
RFU port1 RFU port2 RFU port1 RFU port2
Flexible
waveguide f1 Branching f2 f5 Branching f6
unit-1 unit-1
RFU port4 RFU port3 RFU port4 RFU port3
f4 f3 f8 f7
SD Main
antenna antenna

Installation procedure RFU port1 RFU port2 RFU port1 RFU port2
f5 Branching f6 f1 Branching f2
1 Install the RFU under the tower. For unit-2 unit-2
details, go to Page 15.
RFU port4 RFU port3 RFU port4 RFU port3
5 Install the flexible waveguides. For details, go
2 Install the branching units from the top downwards. to Pages 17, 18 and 19. f8 f7 f4 f3
For details, go to Pages 15 and 16.
Install the flexible waveguide connecting the SD antenna and Nameplate of the branching unit
3 Install the antennas.
elliptical waveguide upon installation of the elliptical waveguide.
6 Install the elliptical waveguide or SD cable.
For details about how to install the antennas, see For details, go to Pages 20-24.
the installation guide provided by the supplier. TX high/low
site
4 Install ground cables for the branching unit Use an elliptical waveguide plus a flexible waveguide or an SD
and RFU. For details, go to Page 17. cable to connect an SD antenna port and an SD antenna. Nameplate of the RFU port

7 Install the IF cables. For details, go to Pages 24 and 25. Frequencies

Ground cables must be installed for all branching
units and RFUs.

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 Installation Scenarios

7 Height Difference Between the Main Antenna and SD Antenna Being Greater Than 20 m (66 ft)

Example (Single-Polarized Antennas) Example (Dual-Polarized Antennas)

The waveguide length difference between the BU-to-main antenna and BU-to-SD
antenna must less than 25 m (82 ft).
If SD is configured and the height difference between the main antenna and SD
antenna is greater than 20 m (66 ft), the BU must be installed at the middle position
between the two antennas, and elliptical waveguides are used to connect the BU
and antennas. Usually, a flexible waveguide is used to connect the BU and the
upstream elliptical waveguide.

Flexible
Flexible waveguide
waveguide

Elliptical
Wave guide Elliptical
Wave guide
waveguide Length ≤ 25 m waveguide Length ≤ 25 m
Main antenna (82 ft ) (82 ft )

BU/RFU Δh > 20 m
(66 ft )

SD antenna

Flexible
waveguide

Flexible
waveguide
Wave guide Wave guide
Elliptical Length ≤ 25 m Elliptical Length ≤ 25 m
waveguide (82 ft ) waveguide (82 ft )

Flexible Flexible
An SD cable can substitute for the elliptical waveguides. waveguide waveguide

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 Installation References

1 Installing RFUs Under a Tower 2 Installing Branching Units

11 Check whether the frequency band information about the RFU to be installed is consistent with that about the corresponding
RFU port on the branching unit. a Installing a Slip-proof Bracket

Frequency band information

about the RFU port 1 2
120 (4.7 in)
Select an appropriate location on a Tighten the screws.
pole for the slip-proof bracket to fit <h<180mm (7 in)
into and then align the screws with
the holes.

RFU frequency information

2 Align the guide pin on the RFU with the guide trough on the BU. Install the RFU onto the BU.

Guide trough

Reserve a space of 120 mm to 180 mm (4.7 in to 7 in ) between slip-

proof brackets when two branching units are installed.

b
Guide pin
Installing One Branching Unit

α α ≤ 90°

Fixed
pulley
Gas-proof film
Install a load on any port on the branching unit that is not mounted with an RFU. Lifting
When hoisting a branching unit, tie the branching unit to the
For details about how to install a load, go to Page 17. sling
lifting sling using a pulley or hoisting ring, with the goal of easily
Be careful not to damage the gas-proof film over the waveguide port of a branching hoisting the branching unit and reducing friction damage to the
unit. lifting sling.
After the RFU is unpacked, it must be powered on within 24 hours to avoid moisture
accumulation in it. No touch

Do not damage the coating when you install or replace an RFU.

3 Partially tighten the four M6 screws of the RFU and then fully tighten them in a diagonal sequence.

Screwing-stop
surface
Installation
surface

If the screwing-stop surface of

the captive screw is in
complete contact with the
installation surface of the bolt
holes, it indicates that the
screws are tightened.
4 Apply anti-seize grease to the four M6 captive screws and the hook on the RFU.
1
Lead lifting sling through the four lifting eyes at the four
corners of the branching unit and ensure that the
branching unit is tied securely. Lift the branching unit to
the slip-proof bracket.

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 Installation References

2 Installing Branching Units

b Installing One Branching Unit C Installing Two Branching Units
Install an upper branching unit. Refer to the operations Lead lifting slings through the four lifting eyes at the four
2 Fit U-shaped clamps into the installation holes
on the branching unit.
3 Tighten the screws on the U-shaped clamps using 1 for installing one branching unit. 2 corners of the branching unit and ensure that the
a wrench. Untie the lifting slings. branching unit is tied securely. Lift the branching unit to the
lower slip-proof bracket.

Install the upper branching unit first.

Max 90°

3 Adjust the azimuth of the branching unit to facilitate installation of the

U-shaped clamp.

The elevation angle between two branching units

must be between 135 degrees to 180 degrees.

4 Fit U-shaped clamps into the installation holes on the branching unit. 5 Tighten the screws on the U-shaped clamps using an adjustable wrench.
Untie the lifting slings.

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 Installation References

Installing Loads Installing Flexible Waveguides

a Connecting a Flexible Waveguide

Install loads for any RFU port that is not in use.
1 Align the arrow on the load
with the guide trough. Fit the
Use flexible waveguides when connections are required:

load into the RFU.  The branching unit and the main antenna
 Two branching units
 In the SD configuration, the elliptical waveguide is connected to the antenna through a flexible waveguide.

1 After verifying that the flexible waveguide and the waveguide cavity of the branching unit or antenna are in the same
direction, tighten the screws. Fix the flexible waveguide using fixtures.

2 Partially tighten the four M6

screws of the load, and then
fully tighten them in a
diagonal sequence. Spacer

M5 screw

Installing Ground Cables Flange spacer

 The flexible waveguide is available in multiple types. This procedure for installing
the flexible waveguide is provided for reference only. In actual installation, follow
the instructions delivered with the flexible waveguide.
 Flange spacers are used for optimal waterproof performance when PDR flange Flexible
interfaces are interconnected. For example, flange spacers are required when a waveguide
flexible waveguide is connected to a 6 GHz antenna.

Upon delivery, the antenna ports of branching unit have been covered with protective caps. Loads have been installed on
cascade ports. Do not remove the caps or loads until these ports are going to be used.
Waterproof the connectors between the flexible waveguide and the branching unit or antenna. For details about how to
waterproof the connectors, see "Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors".

Ground bar

Ground cables must be installed for all branching units and RFUs.
Apply anti-rusting grease to the ground bar or ground point after
installing the ground cable.

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Installing Flexible Waveguides

b Precautions for Installing Flexible Waveguides

The flexible waveguide can be bent only within its maximum twist angle and at the side with a larger area. The E-bend
radius and H-bend radius cannot be smaller than the minimum bending radius. For details about the minimum bending
radius, see the following table.
H-Plane E-Plane
Cracks
Server deformation

Waveguide deformed Waveguide damaged

Frequency Band Minimum Minimum Maximum because of being over bent because of being over bent
H-bend radius ① E-bend radius ② Twist Degree

6 GHz 204 mm (8.0 inch) 102 mm (4.0 inch) 195°

7/8 GHz 152 mm (6.0 inch) 76 mm (3.0 inch) 240°

11 GHz 127 mm (5.0 inch) 64 mm (2.5 inch) 280°

Keep protective covers of flexible waveguides well for future use.

Protective covers for flexible waveguides

Flexible waveguide over bent

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Installing Flexible Waveguides

b Fixing a Flexible Waveguide

Components of a Flexible 2 Installing flexible waveguide sheath

Waveguide Fixture
When fixing a 6G flexible waveguide, use the 6G flexible When fixing a 7G&8G flexible waveguide, use the 7G&8G
waveguide sheath. flexible waveguide sheath.

Flexible Flexible
Hose clamp Fixture Supporting bolt waveguide waveguide
sheath clip
When fixing an 11G flexible waveguide, use both the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath and 11G flexible waveguide sheath. Place the flexible
waveguide in the 11G flexible waveguide sheath, and then place the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath in the 11G flexible waveguide sheath.

11G 7G&8G

3 Installing flexible waveguide clip

Fix the flexible waveguide in the fixture securely.

When installing a 0.9 m (2.95 ft) long flexible waveguide, you need to use a flexible waveguide clip, evenly
divide the flexible waveguide into two sections, and then install the two sections in the correct positions. Fasten the
screws
When installing a 1.2 m (3.9 ft) long flexible waveguide or 1.8 m (5.9 ft)long flexible waveguide, you need to
use two flexible waveguide clips, evenly divide the flexible waveguide into three sections, and then install the
three sections in the correct positions.

1 Fixing a flexible waveguide fixture on a pole

Fix a flexible waveguide fixture on a pole using a hose clamp, and then adjust the length of the bolt Tighten the flexible
according to the position of the flexible waveguide. waveguide clip

4 Fastening screws

Nut

Hex key
Flat-head screwdriver

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 Installation References

Installing Elliptical Waveguides

a Installation Process b Assembling Connectors

1 Cutting an elliptical waveguide

Start

① Assemble connectors. Keep the cutting area down, in order to avoid dirt or
copper shavings falling into the waveguide.

② Hoist an elliptical waveguide.

Lay out and install the elliptical

③ waveguide.

④ Waterproof connectors.

End

When cutting an elliptical waveguide and

assembling connectors, clear residues in the
elliptical waveguide.

2 Assembling connectors

For the method of assembling connectors for elliptic When assembling an elliptical waveguide connector,
③ waveguides, see the delivered connector assembling ensure that the connector is intact and all screws are
tightened.
description.

②
①

③ ③

The elliptical waveguide connector is over Elliptical waveguide connector with

hammered, the surface of the elliptical waveguide good quality
④ connector is uneven and has cracks.

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Installing Elliptical Waveguides

c Hoisting an Elliptical Waveguide d Laying Out and Installing an Elliptical Waveguide

Bending an elliptical waveguide

Hoisting grip
1 Laying out an elliptical waveguide

Use a hoisting grip to hoist an elliptical waveguide Antenna Flexible

to prevent the elliptical waveguide from being waveguide
deformed due to unbalanced force.
Bend an elliptical waveguide by applying
Sling tie
When using the hoisting grip, firmly secure the two force evenly along the bent parts. Do not
ends of the hoisting grip. apply force only on the bent parts.
After hoisting an elliptical waveguide, remove the
hoisting grip and keep it well, because it can be used Changing the bending plane of an
again if the elliptical waveguide needs to be replaced elliptical waveguide
in the future. Elliptical waveguide
Elliptical waveguide
Before hoisting an elliptical waveguide, use clean
cloth or paper to wrap elliptical waveguide connectors Sling tie
for protection. Branching Unit

h ≥ 50cm (20
in )

Protect the
The part behind an elliptic waveguide connector must be kept
connector.
straight for a certain length before being bent.
When connecting an elliptical waveguide to the branching unit, r
route the elliptical waveguide straightly for at least 50cm (1.6 ft)
before bending it.
Ensure that the bending radius of an elliptical waveguide is
larger than the minimum value of each plane.
Do not twist an elliptical waveguide. To change the direction of The bending radius The elliptic waveguide
a plane, bend it twice. must be large enough. must not be over bent.

(Optional) Bending tool Elliptical Waveguide Parameters

Item Frequency Band

L6/U6 GHz 7/8 GHz 11 GHz

Andrew model EWP63-59W EWP77-71W EWP90S

Minimum bending radius of plane E 260 (10 in) (bent multiple times) 230 (9 in) (bent multiple times) 180 (7 in) (bent multiple times)
(mm) (in) 180 (7 in) (bent once) 180 (7 in) (bent once) 180 (7 in) (bent once)

Minimum bending radius of plane H 740 (29 in) (bent multiple times) 635 (25 in) (bent multiple times) 480 (19 in) (bent multiple times)
(mm) (in) 510 (20 in) (bent once) 510 (20 in) (bent once) 300 (12 in) (bent once)
Purchase bending tools as required for bending elliptical Outer diameter (mm) (in) 51.1 (2 in) x 29.5 (1 in) 43.6 (2 in) x 25.4 (1 in) 33.5 (1 in) x 20.3 (1 in)
waveguides.
Flange type PDR70 PBR84 PBR100

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Installing Elliptical Waveguides

d Laying Out and Installing an Elliptical Waveguide

2 Securing the elliptical waveguide 3 Connecting the elliptical waveguide

a Connect the elliptical waveguide to the branching unit.

SD antenna port

Elliptical
waveguide
Blind via

a. Assembling fixture b. Screw

a b Connect the flexible waveguide to the antenna.

Install clamps.

6 GHz antenna Antenna

Spacer
Flexible Flexible
waveguide waveguide

b
Secure the elliptical waveguide.
c Connect the elliptical waveguide to the flexible
waveguide. A spacer is required when a flexible waveguide is connected
to a 6 GHz antenna.
Elliptical
A spacer is required when an elliptical waveguide is
waveguide
connected to a flexible waveguide.
When elliptical waveguides, flexible waveguides, antennas,
waveguide Spacer and branching units are connected, fix long screws into
Flexible
through-holes and short screws into blind vias.
Fasten all screws for connecting elliptical waveguides, flexible
waveguides, antennas, and branching units.
8mm (0.3 in)
a. Install a clamp onto the elliptic waveguide. b. Tighten the screw on the clamp until the gap is
8mm (0.3 in) Through-hole

Install clamps at 1m (3.28 ft) intervals in the horizontal or vertical direction.

Install clamps at the two ends of each bent part.

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Installing Elliptical Waveguides Installing SD Cables

e Waterproofing Connectors
In the SD scenario, you can use an elliptical waveguide plus a flexible waveguide or an SD cable to connect an SD antenna
port and an SD antenna.

1 Route an SD cable. 2 Fix the SD cable.

Clamp

SD
cable

Waterproof the connectors between the elliptical waveguide and flexible waveguide and between Clamp
the elliptical waveguide and branching unit.
For details about how to waterproof elliptical waveguide connectors, see "Waterproofing Outdoor
Connectors“ on page 48/49. SD cable

3 Install the SD cable.

A washer is required when a waveguide-to-coaxial
converter is installed on a 6 GHz antenna port.
a Install waveguide-to-coaxial converters.

6G Antenna

Waveguide-to-
coaxial converter

SD antenna Washer
port

Waveguide-to-
coaxial converter

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Installing SD Cables Installing IF Cables

b Connect the SD cable to the branching unit and antenna. a Routing IF Cables and Making Drip Loops

1 Route an IF cable. For details about how to make an IF cable, go to Pages 28 and 29.

A. The IF cable should be routed from the top downwards

and should be bound at the time of routing.
B. Make drip loops for IF cables below the RFU and near a
room entry.
C. The bending radius of the IF cable should be larger than
30 cm (11.8 in).
D. The IF cable should be bound using outdoor cable ties or
feeder clamps every meter (3.28 ft).

2 Fix the IF cable using outdoor cable ties or feeder

clamps.
3 Make drip loops.

4 Waterproof the connectors between the SD cable and the branching unit or antenna. For
details about how to waterproof the connectors, see "Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors".
Waterproof area

Drip loop

Outdoor binding straps Feeder clamps

Drip loop

After making a drip loop for an IF cable below the

4 Bind the labels of IF cables. RFU, coil the IF cable around the pole to form a loop
with a diameter of 0.6 m ( 23.6 in ) for future
antenna position adjustment.

20 cm (8 in)

It is recommended that you bind IF cable labels to two ends of an IF

cable and the exit from the tower.
It is recommended that you use the silkscreen of an RFU port on the
branching unit as the label identification, for example, To RFU Port 1.

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Installing IF Cables

b Connecting an RFU to an IDU c Grounding IF Cables

1 Select ground points.

Bind the IF cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being
a The place about 0.5 to 1 meter (1.64 ft to 3.28 ft ) away from the cable entry
pulled out.
Make drip loops for IF cables below the RFU and near a room
° of the equipment room or outdoor cabinet
entry. b The place on the roof edge about 1 meter (3.28 ft ) away from the turning
point of the wiring ladder

c The middle point of the cable (when the cable is longer than 60 meters (197
ft ))

1.7 N·m
c

The ground point depends on the installation mode and the

length of the IF cable. Generally, the IF cable should be
grounded to a minimum of two points. When the IF cable is
b a longer than 60 meters (197 ft), add a grounding point for every
extra 30 meters (98.5 ft).

Waterproof the connector. For details,

see "Waterproofing Outdoor
Connectors". IDU
As recommended in ITU K.56, the IF cable does not need to
be separately grounded under the RFU if the RFU is properly
IF cable grounded.
2 Install the ground clip.

a Select the installation position of the ground clip and strip off the cable sheath.

1 2 3

IF jumper

If the equipment is configured with N+1 protection, the IF cable connecting to the RFU that provides the active The angle of the ground cable of
channel is connected to the IF jumper from the main IF board. The IF cable connecting to the RFU that provides the clip and the IF cable should not
the standby channel is connected to the IF jumper from the standby IF board. b Fix and waterproof the ground clip. For details, see "Waterproofing Outdoor be larger than 15 degrees. When
Connectors". the IF cable is vertically routed, the
If the XPIC function is enabled on the IF boards, the IF cable connecting to the vertically polarized RFU is 1 2 3 ground cable of the clip should be
connected to the IF jumper from the IF board that processes vertically polarized waves, and the IF cable
led downwards.
connecting to the horizontally polarized RFU is connected to the IF jumper from the IF board that processes
horizontally polarized waves.

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Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors

3 Wrap three layers of PVC tape over the waterproof insulation tape.
Connectors between the elliptical Connectors between the IF
waveguide and flexible waveguide cable and RFU
Waterproof the following outdoor connectors and components:
Connectors between the elliptical waveguide and branching unit
Connectors between the elliptical waveguide and flexible waveguide
Connectors between the flexible waveguide and branching unit
Connectors between the flexible waveguide and antenna
Connectors between the IF cable and RFU
Ground clips for IF cables
The following part describes how to waterproof the connectors between the elliptical waveguide and
flexible waveguide and connectors between the IF cable and RFU as an example. The method for
waterproofing other outdoor connectors or components is the same.

Use the outdoor bundling strap to bind the PVC tape tight at both ends. Cut off the extra cable strap after the PVC tape is
1 Wrap one layer of PVC tape. 4 tightened.
Connectors between the elliptical waveguide Connectors between the IF Connectors between the elliptical Connectors between the IF
and flexible waveguide cable and RFU waveguide and flexible waveguide cable and RFU

2 Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape.

Connectors between the elliptical Connectors between the IF
waveguide and flexible waveguide cable and RFU

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 Installation Check

Checking Installation of the Branching unit, RFU, and antenna Checking Installation of Cables

No. Requirement No. Requirement

1 Poles can bear the weight of branching units and antennas. 1 All outdoor connectors and ground clips are waterproofed.

2 The installation position and direction of branching units meets the requirements specified in the engineering 2 IF cable connectors are made according to specifications. They are in good condition.
design document.
3 IF cables are not bent or twisted. The shield layer is not exposed.
3 The installation position and direction of antennas meets the requirements specified in the engineering design
document.
4 Drip loops are made for IF cables that are led out of an RFU.
4 Antennas are correctly installed. Specifically, the side with a wider shroud faces upwards and the side with a
narrower shroud faces downwards. 5 Before IF cables enter windows, they are grounded and have drip loops.
5 Branching units are securely installed on poles. The connections meet wind loading requirements.
6 The minimum bending radius of IF cables is larger than 30 cm (11.8 in).
6 Antenna supports are securely installed on poles. The connections meet wind loading requirements.
7 IF cables are routed separately and tidily.
7 Loads are installed for cascade ports, and RFU ports that are not in use on branching units.
8 When IF cables are bundled on the cable ladder or cable rack, a spacing of 1 m (3.28 ft) is left.
8 All branching units and RFUs are grounded.
9 Excess cables are reserved for future use.
9 Branching units, flexible waveguides, and elliptical waveguides, and antennas are securely connected.
10 IF cable labels are attached and bundled according to related requirements. The labels are arranged neatly,
facing the same direction.
10 The frequency bands of RFUs are consistent with these of the TX high and low sites of branching units.
11 Redundant IF cables are coiled around a pole or tower to form a loop with a diameter of at least 60 cm (23.62
11 The main antenna ports, SD antenna ports, and cascade ports on branching units are connected correctly. in).
12 IF cable ground points meet requirements.
12 Branching units are not damaged or deformed.

13 IF cables are not bent within a range 0.5 m (1.64 ft) above and below the ground clip.
13 The bending radius and twisted angle of flexible waveguides and elliptical waveguides are within the allowed
range.
14 Ground cables are led from the top downwards and the angle between ground cables and IF cables is less
14 Antennas, branching units, and RFUs are in the protection range of the lightning arrester. (The protection angle than 15 degrees.
of the lightning arrester for antennas is less than 45 degrees. In mountainous and thunder prone areas, the
angle is less than 30 degrees). 15 For an elliptical waveguide, the portion 50 cm (1.64 ft ) to the connector is straight.

15 An antenna support bar must be vertical with an antenna radome. 16 Elliptical waveguides are not damaged or deformed.

16 Ensure that the drainage holes on an antenna are on a vertical line. After the antenna is installed, open the
lower drainage hole.

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 Appendixes

Making IF Cables

a Making Connectors for IF Cables b Making Type-N/TNC Connectors for IF Cables

1 Connect an RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable to an 1 Strip off the cable sheath. 2 Glide the lock nut and clamp 1 over the cable.
IDU through an IF jumper.

( 0.63 in )
16mm
RFU

IDU

Lock nut Clamp 1

RG-8U cable or 1/2-

inch cable

IF jumper Type-N
connector
3 Fold back the braided shield to cover clamp 1,
and bind the braided shield using clamp 2.
4 Strip off the dielectric insulation layer.

2 Connect a 5D cable to an IDU directly. (0.27 in)

6 mm

RFU

IDU
Clamp 2

Cut off the redundant part of (0.02 in)

Type-N the shield layer. 0.5 mm
connector

TNC connector

5D cable

File the core wire head into an arc shape.

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Making IF Cables

b Making Type-N/TNC Connectors for IF Cables

5 Install the body of the connector.

Assembling a Type-N connector Assembling a TNC connector

Type-N
connector
cap

TNC connector
cap
Tighten the Rotate to tighten the
connector. lock nut.
15 N·m

Rotate to tighten
the lock nut.
15 N·m
Tighten the
connector.

c Testing IF Cable Connectivity

Short-
circuiting line

At one end of the IF cable, use a short-circuiting line to short circuit the internal and external conductors, and then
a
use a multimeter to test the resistance. The resistance should be 0 ohms.
b Remove the short-circuiting line, and use a multimeter to test the resistance between the internal conductor and the
external conductor The resistance is infinite.

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 Appendixes

BNC Voltage (for RSSI) and Receive Signal Level Look Up Table

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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Shenzhen 518129
People's Republic of China
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