SJ-20150330163204-004-ZXSDR R8984E (V1.0) Parts Replacement - 632189 PDF

ZXSDR R8984E
TDD 4 Path Remote Radio Unit

Parts Replacement
Version: V1.0
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Serial Number: SJ-20150330163204-004
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Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Replacing the ZXSDR R8984E ................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2 Cable Replacement................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Replacing the DC Input Power Cable................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Replacing the AC Input Power Cable ................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Replacing an Optical Fiber .................................................................................. 2-8
2.4 Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable.......................................................... 2-12
2.5 Replacing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable .................................................. 2-15
Appendix A Waterproofing the Outdoor Connectors ............................ A-1

Glossary .......................................................................................................... I

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About This Manual
Purpose
This manual describes precautions and methods for replacing the device and cables during
the maintenance on the ZXSDR R8984E.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for personnel who maintain the ZXSDR R8984E. Maintenance
personnel must have the training and competence required to perform their work correctly.
What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters and appendix.
Chapter 1, Replacing the ZXSDR Describes the precautions and procedures for replacing the
R8984E ZXSDR R8984E.
Chapter 2, Cable Replacement Describes the precautions and procedures for replacing the
cables of the ZXSDR R8984E,
Appendix A, Waterproofing Outdoor Describes the procedure for connecting and waterproofing the
Connectors outdoor connectors.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions.
Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result in

moderate injury, equipment damage, or interruption of minor services.
Note: provides additional information about a topic.

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Chapter 1
Replacing the ZXSDR R8984E
During replacement, all services carried by the ZXSDR R8984E are interrupted.
Prerequisite
l You have acquired the hardware configuration of the faulty ZXSDR R8984E, and
prepared a new ZXSDR R8984E with the same specifications as the faulty one.
l You have recorded the information of all cable connections to the faulty ZXSDR
R8984E, such as the interfaces to which the optical fibers and feeder jumpers are
connected. This information is used for correctly reconnecting the cables to the new
ZXSDR R8984E after the replacement.
l The following tools and instruments are available.
Tool Description
Hammer drill
Earth resistance tester
Vacuum cleaner
Multimeter
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ZXSDR R8984E Parts Replacement
Tool Description
Coaxial cable stripper
Power strip
Screwdrivers
Inner-hexagon wrenches
Hydraulic clamp
Wrench
Paper knife
Claw hammer
Pliers
Steel tape
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Chapter 1 Replacing the ZXSDR R8984E
Tool Description
Level ruler
Crimping pliers
Safety helmet
Safety gloves
Hacksaw
Ladder
Crimping pliers for tubular terminals
Socket wrench
Context
For detailed information about the hardware structure of the ZXSDR R8984E, refer to the
ZXSDR R8984E TDD 4 Path Remote Radio Unit Hardware Description.
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Note:
The ZXSDR R8984E can be installed on a pole or wall based on the similar replacement
procedures. The following operations use the ZXSDR R8984E that is installed on a pole
as an example.
Steps
Removing the Faulty ZXSDR R8984E
1. Notify the OMC administrator that the ZXSDR R8984E will be replaced, and ask the
administrator to block the cells corresponding to this site.
2. Power off the faulty ZXSDR R8984E.
3. Wear an ESD wrist strap, and ensure that the ESD wrist strap is grounded securely.
If no ESD wrist strap is available or no appropriate earthing point is available for
grounding the ESD wrist strap, wear antistatic gloves instead.
4. Disconnect all related cables from the faulty equipment, and stick a label on the
disconnected end of each cable. For how to disconnect the cables, refer to .
The following cables need to be disconnected:
l DC/AC input power cable
l Optical fiber
l AISG/MON interface cable
l Antenna feeder interface cable
5. Dismantle the faulty ZXSDR R8984E.
a. Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the captive screw on the mounting bracket by
turning it counterclockwise, see Figure 1-1.
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Figure 1-1 Loosening the Captive Screw
b. Remove the RRU chassis, see Figure 1-2.
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Figure 1-2 Removing the RRU Chassis
Caution!
The device is heavy. Be careful when lifting it up.
Installing the New ZXSDR R8984E

6. Install the new ZXSDR R8984E. For details, refer to the ZXSDR R8984E TDD 4 Path
Remote Radio Unit Hardware Installation
7. Reconnect the previously-disconnected ends of all related cables to the new ZXSDR
R8984E in accordance with the information on the labels. For detailed cable
installation instructions, refer to the ZXSDR R8984E TDD 4 Path Remote Radio Unit
Hardware Installation.
8. Power on the new ZXSDR R8984E.

9. Observe the statuses of the indicators on the ZXSDR R8984E after the power-on
self-test is finished, and perform appropriate operations depending on the indicator
statuses.
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If... Then...
The indicators shows the device operates The new ZXSDR R8984E passes the power-on
properly and all services are resumed after the self-test. The replacement is completed
cells are unblocked successfully.
An indicator is in abnormal status, and the Troubleshoot the new ZXSDR R8984E, or
services are not resumed. contact ZTE technical support.
For the status description of each indicator on the ZXSDR R8984E, refer to the ZXSDR R8984E
TDD 4 Path Remote Radio Unit Hardware Installation.
10. Notify the OMC administrator to unblock the cells corresponding to this site.
11. Handle the faulty ZXSDR R8984E.
a. Put the faulty ZXSDR R8984E into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the
equipment model, sector information, and fault information on a label, and stick
the label on the bag.
b. Put the bag containing the faulty equipment into a carton, and stick the same label
on the carton, which provides the necessary information for repair.
c. Contact the local office of ZTE for repairing the faulty equipment.
– End of Steps –
Result
Figure 1-3 shows the ZXSDR R8984E after the replacement.
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Figure 1-3 New ZXSDR R8984E After Replacement
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Chapter 2
Cable Replacement
Table of Contents
Replacing the DC Input Power Cable .........................................................................2-1
Replacing the AC Input Power Cable..........................................................................2-4
Replacing an Optical Fiber .........................................................................................2-8
Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable ................................................................2-12
Replacing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable ........................................................2-15
2.1 Replacing the DC Input Power Cable

The DC input power cable is used to lead the -48 V DC power from the external power
supply cabinet to the operation and maintenance cavity of the ZXSDR R8984E, providing
power to the ZXSDR R8984E.
Replacing the DC input power cable will result in power-off of the ZXSDR R8984E and
interruption of all services carried by the ZXSDR R8984E.
Prerequisite
l The tools required for cable replacement are available, including a pair of diagonal
pliers, a wrench, a pair of crimping pliers for tubular terminals, a flat head screwdriver,
and a crosshead screwdriver.
l A spare power cable of the same type and length as the DC input power cable to be
replaced is available.
Context
Figure 2-1 shows the DC input power cable.
Figure 2-1 DC Input Power Cable
The following table provides the signal definitions of the DC input power cable.
Signal Meaning Wire Color
-48 V -48 V DC power Blue
-48 V GND -48 V DC ground Black
Steps
Disconnecting the Cable
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1. (Optional) Perform the following steps to make a spare DC input power cable on site:
a. Remove the required length of the outer sheath from the power cable with 20
mm insulation layer exposed, and then strip each wire about 10 mm at each end.
Figure 2-2 shows the required lengths for cable stripping.
Figure 2-2 Preparing the DC Power Cable
b. Cover the bare copper core at each wire end with a tubular terminal, and crimp
the tubular terminal on the wire with a crimping plier.
c. Secure the exposed part of the insulation layer with a cable clip, and ensure that
insulation layer is fully contacted with the clip.
2. Record the statuses of all output switches in the external power supply cabinet, and
then turn off the output switch corresponding to the power cable to be replaced.
Turn off the output power switch corresponding to the power cable to be replaced.
3. Record the connection information at both ends of the old power cable, and then
disconnect the power cable. The following describes how to disconnect the power
cable.
a. Open the maintenance cavity, and remove the waterproof tape from the power
cable.
b. Use the flat head screwdriver to press the top point until the top cannot bounce
back.
c. Pull out the power cable with the tubular terminal from the terminal block.
Installing the New Power Cable
4. Install the new DC input power cable in accordance with the previously recorded
connection relationship.
5. Stick a label on the power cable.
The label of the new cable must contain the same information as that on the label of
the old cable.
6. Bind the power cable.
The requirements for binding the power cable are as follows:
l The power cable must be bound. Cables of the same type must be routed straight
and orderly close to each other. Both horizontal and vertical difference of the
cables must not exceed 5 mm.
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Chapter 2 Cable Replacement
l If a bundle of cables are bent, cable ties must be used at both sides of the bend
to bind the cables to prevent broken cores caused by strong force at the bend.
l The cable ties must be at an even spacing with enough slack. The cable ties
on a bundle of cables routed in the same direction must face the same direction.
When indoor cables are bound on a horizontal cable ladder, the maximum spacing
between cable ties cannot exceed twice of the rung spacing of the cable ladder.
When indoor cables are bound on a vertical cable ladder, the cables must be
bound with a cable tie at each rung of the cable ladder. When indoor cables are
routed vertically but there is no cable ladder, the cables must be bound with cable
ties at an even spacing within the range from 100 mm to 200 mm.
l Outdoor cables routed along a cable ladder must be bound with cable ties or
fixed securely. If the cables are routed horizontally, the spacing between cable
ties cannot exceed 1 m. If the cables are routed vertically, the spacing between
cable ties cannot exceed 0.8 m. In addition, the cables must be bound at both
sides of a bend.
l The excess tail of each cable tie must be cut off after the cable tie is fastened.
For an indoor cable tie, all the excess tail must be cut off with a smooth cutting
surface. For an outdoor cable tie, 3 mm tail must be reserved after the excess
tail is cut off. White cable ties are used for indoor cables. Black cable ties are
used for outdoor cables. Alternate use of white and black cable ties for indoor or
outdoor cables is not allowed.
7. Verify that the new power cable is installed properly, and use a multimeter to verify that
the -48 V wire and the GND wire are not short-circuited.
8. Turn on the corresponding power output switch in the external power supply cabinet,
and then perform all checks in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Power Cable Replacement Checklist
Item Result Follow-Up Action
Check whether the power Yes Proceed to the next check.

cable is connected properly.
No Disconnect the power cable,
and reconnect it properly.
Check whether the connectors Yes Proceed to the next check.

on both ends of the power
No Fasten the connectors of the
cable are connected securely.
power cable.
Check whether alarms related No The check is completed.

to the power cable exist.
Yes 1. Handle the alarms
in accordance with the
corresponding alarm handling
suggestions.
2. If alarms still exist after
the handling, contact the ZTE
Customer Service Center.
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9. Handle the faulty power cable.

a. Put the faulty cable into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the cable type and
fault information on a label, and then stick the label on the bag.
b. Put the bag containing the faulty cable into a carton, and stick the same label on
the cartoon, providing necessary information for cable repair.
c. Contact the local office of ZTE for handling the faulty cable.
Result
Figure 2-3 shows the DC input power cable after replacement.
Figure 2-3 DC Input Power Cable After Replacement
2.2 Replacing the AC Input Power Cable

The AC input power cable is used to lead the AC power from the external power supply
cabinet to the operation and maintenance cavity of the ZXSDR R8984E, providing power
to the ZXSDR R8984E.
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Replacing the power cable will result in power-off of the ZXSDR R8984E and interruption
of all services carried by the ZXSDR R8984E.
Prerequisite
l The tools required for cable replacement are available, including a pair of diagonal
pliers, a wrench, a pair of crimping pliers for tubular terminals, a flat head screwdriver,
and a crosshead screwdriver.
l A spare power cable of the same type and length as the AC input power cable to be
replaced is available.
Context
Figure 2-4 shows the AC input power cable.
Figure 2-4 AC Input Power Cable
The following table provides the signal definitions of the AC input power cable.
Signal Meaning Wire Color
L AC 220 V (live) Brown
N AC 220 V (neutral) Blue
PE AC input protective grounding wire Yellow and green
Steps
1. (Optional) Perform the following steps to make a spare AC input power cable on site:
a. Remove the required length of the outer sheath from the power cable with 20
mm insulation layer exposed, and then strip each wire about 10 mm at each end.
Figure 2-5 shows the required lengths for cable stripping.
Figure 2-5 Preparing the AC Input Power Cable
b. Cover the bare copper core at each wire end with a tubular terminal, and crimp
the tubular terminal on the wire with a crimping plier.
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c. Secure the exposed part of the insulation layer with a cable clip, and ensure that
insulation layer is fully contacted with the clip.
2. Record the statuses of all output switches in the external power supply cabinet, and
then turn off the output switch corresponding to the power cable to be replaced.
Turn off the output power switch corresponding to the power cable to be replaced.
3. Record the connection information at both ends of the old power cable, and then
disconnect the power cable. The following describes how to disconnect the power
cable.
a. Open the maintenance cavity, and remove the waterproof tape from the power
cable.
b. Use the flat head screwdriver to press the top point until the top cannot bounce
back.
c. Pull out the power cable with the tubular terminal from the terminal block.
Installing the New Power Cable
4. Install the new AC input power cable in accordance with the previously recorded
connection relationship.
5. Stick a label on the power cable.
The label of the new cable must contain the same information as that on the label of
the old cable.
6. Bind the power cable.
The requirements for binding the power cable are as follows:
l The power cable must be bound. Cables of the same type must be routed straight
and orderly close to each other. Both horizontal and vertical difference of the
cables must not exceed 5 mm.
l If a bundle of cables are bent, cable ties must be used at both sides of the bend
to bind the cables to prevent broken cores caused by strong force at the bend.
l The cable ties must be at an even spacing with enough slack. The cable ties
on a bundle of cables routed in the same direction must face the same direction.
When indoor cables are bound on a horizontal cable ladder, the maximum spacing
between cable ties cannot exceed twice of the rung spacing of the cable ladder.
When indoor cables are bound on a vertical cable ladder, the cables must be
bound with a cable tie at each rung of the cable ladder. When indoor cables are
routed vertically but there is no cable ladder, the cables must be bound with cable
ties at an even spacing within the range from 100 mm to 200 mm.
l Outdoor cables routed along a cable ladder must be bound with cable ties or
fixed securely. If the cables are routed horizontally, the spacing between cable
ties cannot exceed 1 m. If the cables are routed vertically, the spacing between
cable ties cannot exceed 0.8 m. In addition, the cables must be bound at both
sides of a bend.
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l The excess tail of each cable tie must be cut off after the cable tie is fastened.
For an indoor cable tie, all the excess tail must be cut off with a smooth cutting
surface. For an outdoor cable tie, 3 mm tail must be reserved after the excess
tail is cut off. White cable ties are used for indoor cables. Black cable ties are
used for outdoor cables. Alternate use of white and black cable ties for indoor or
outdoor cables is not allowed.
7. Verify that the new power cable is installed properly, and use a multimeter to verify that
the cable is not short-circuited.
8. Turn on the corresponding power output switch in the external power supply cabinet,
and then perform all checks in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Power Cable Replacement Checklist
Check whether the power Yes Proceed to the next check.

cable is connected properly.
No Disconnect the power cable,
Check whether the connectors Yes Proceed to the next check.

on both ends of the power
No Fasten the connectors of the
cable are connected securely.
power cable.

to the power cable exist.
suggestions.
9. Handle the faulty power cable.

Result
Figure 2-6 shows the AC input power cable after replacement.
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Figure 2-6 AC Input Power Cable After Replacement
2.3 Replacing an Optical Fiber

The ZXSDR R8984E supports the following optical fibers:
l LC/PC-SC/PC single-mode optical fiber
l LC/PC-FC/PC single-mode optical fiber
l LC/PC-LC/PC single-mode optical fiber
Replacing an optical fiber will result in interruption of all services over this optical fiber.
Prerequisite
l The tools required for optical fiber replacement are available, including a pair of
diagonal pliers, dust-free cotton cloth, a crosshead screwdriver, and an ESD wrist
strap.
l You have known the quantity of optical fibers to be replaced, and the length and type
of each optical fiber.
l A spare optical fiber is available for each optical fiber to be replaced. The spare optical
fiber must be of the same type as the optical fiber to be replaced.
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Context
The ZXSDR R8984E has two optical interfaces: OPT1 and OPT2. Both optical interfaces
support LC optical fiber connectors. The optical interfaces are located in the operation and
maintenance cavity. Figure 2-7 shows an optical fiber.
Figure 2-7 Optical Fiber
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
Disconnecting the Optical Fiber
1. Record the connection position at both ends of the optical fiber to be replaced, and
mark the positions.
2. Disconnect the optical fiber to be replaced.
Open the crimping clip to dismantle the optical fiber of the RRU and BBU.
Installing the New Optical Fiber
3. Route the new optical fiber.
Route the new optical fiber in accordance with the positions of the previous optical
fiber. If the environment on site is changed, route the optical fiber according to the
new requirements.
The following describes the requirements for routing optical fibers:
l If an outdoor optical fiber is bent, ensure that the bend is smooth with a radius no
less than 20 times of the outer diameter of the fiber.
l Outdoor optical fibers must be transported in a packing box. Do not take out
the optical fibers out of the packing box before transporting them to the required
location. The packing box of the outdoor optical fibers must be stored at a place
where the packing box will not be pressed by other engineering materials. Do not
put any heavy objects or fibers on the packing box.
l Route a coiled outdoor optical fiber one segment at a time. Do not stretch the
entire optical fiber straight as a power fiber.
l To keep the connector end of an optical fiber clean, do not remove the seal cap,
dust cap, and bellow from the optical fiber connector until the optical fiber is to be
connected to the equipment.
l If an outdoor optical fiber is routed into the equipment room from a higher position
than the bottom of the feeder window, the optical fiber must be specially bent for
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water ingress prevention. The lowest point of the fiber bend must be 100 mm to
150 mm lower than the window bottom. If the optical fiber is routed from a lower
position than the window bottom, it is not required to bend the fiber for water
ingress prevention.
l Outdoor optical fibers routed along an outdoor fiber ladder must be bound and
fixed with proper force. Horizontally routed optical fibers should be bound at a
spacing no greater than 1 m. Vertically routed optical fibers should be bound at
a spacing no greater than 0.8 m. Both sides of a fiber bend must be bound and
fixed. It is recommended to bind outdoor optical fibers and outdoor DC power
cables separately. There is no limit on the space between optical fibers and power
cables when they are routed in parallel.
l No twist or circle is allowed when an outdoor optical fiber is routed.
l Do not put any heavy cable on the routed outdoor optical fibers. Keep the optical
fibers away from sharp edge.
4. Remove the dust cap from the new optical fiber connector, and store it properly for
future use.
5. Connect one end of the optical fiber to the RRU and the other end to the BBU by
referring to the previous optical connection. For detailed cable installation instructions,
refer to the ZXSDR R8984E TDD 4 Path Remote Radio Unit Hardware Installation.
Note:
If an optical fiber with LC/PC, SC/PC, or FC/PC connectors is used, pay attention to the
direction (Tx or Rx) of the connectors, and ensure that the optical fiber is connected to
correct ports at both ends. Improper connection will result in a failure of optical signal
transmission.
6. Stick a label on the new optical fiber.

The label must contain the same contents as the label on the previous optical fiber.
7. Bind the new optical fiber.
The following describes the requirements for binding optical fibers:
l Outdoor optical fibers routed along an outdoor cable ladder must be bound and
fixed with proper force.
l Horizontally routed optical fibers should be bound at a spacing no greater than 1
m. Vertically routed optical fibers should be bound at a spacing no greater than
0.8 m. Both sides of a fiber bend must be bound and fixed.
l It is recommended to bind outdoor optical fibers and outdoor DC power cables
separately. There is no limit on the space between optical fibers and power cables
when they are routed in parallel.
l Do not bind the outdoor optical fiber pigtail too tightly at the BBU side.
8. After replacing the optical fiber, perform the checks in Table 2-3.
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Table 2-3 Optical Fiber Replacement Checklist
Check whether the optical Yes Proceed to the next check.

fiber is connected properly.
No Disconnect the optical fiber,
Check whether the optical fiber Yes Proceed to the next check.
connectors are connected
No Fasten the optical fiber
securely.
connectors.

to the transmission line exist.
suggestions.
9. Handle the faulty optical fiber.

a. Put the faulty fiber into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the fiber type and
b. Put the bag containing the faulty fiber into a carton, and stick the same label on
the cartoon, providing necessary information for fiber repair.
c. Contact the local office of ZTE for handling the faulty fiber.
Result
Figure 2-8 shows the optical fiber after replacement.
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Figure 2-8 Optical Fiber After Replacement
2.4 Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable

The AISG/MON interface cable is used to provide power supply signals and RS485 control
signals to an RET antenna. The RET antenna/monitoring (AISG/MON) interface is at the
bottom of the ZXSDR R8984E.
Replacing the AISG/MON interface cable will result in interruption of all services over the
cable.
Prerequisite
l The tools required for replacing the AISG/MON interface are available, including a
pair of diagonal pliers, a crosshead screwdriver, and an ESD wrist strap.
l A spare AISG/MON interface cable is available. The new cable must be of the same
type as the cable to be replaced.
Steps
1. Record and mark the connection positions at both ends of the faulty AISG/MON
interface cable.
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2. Disconnect the faulty AISG/MON interface cable.

a. Turn the fastening screws on the cable connector in couterclockwise direction with
a screwdriver to loosen the connector.
b. Pull out the connectors at both ends of the cable.
c. Take out the faulty cable.
Installing the New Cable
3. Route the new AISG/MON interface cable.
Route the new AISG/MON cable in accordance with the layout of the old cable. The
cable layout requirements are as follows:
l Different types of cables must be routed separately and straightly in clear
directions without crossing each other, and bound securely with proper tense.
Ensure that no cable is curved or slanted, or hanging in the air.
l When signal cables, DC power cables, AC power cables, and feeders are routed
in parallel along a cable ladder, ensure that a spacing greater than 100 mm is
reserved between different types of cables.
l The cables cannot circle round the cable tray or placed at discretion. The holes
that the cables pass through must be sealed.
l If a cable is bent, ensure that the bending radius meets the minimum bending
radius requirement, meaning the bending radius must be equal to or greater than
20 times of the cable's outer diameter.
l The layout of cables must not affect the heat dissipation of BBUs or the chassis.
l The surface of each cable must be clean and free of the engineering marks. The
sheath insulation layer of the cable is not damaged or scratched.
l Outdoor cables cannot be bound with or routed along a lightning strip. The outdoor
cables should be routed lower than the lightning strip below the lightning strip and
a spacing no less than 200 mm must be reserved between the cables and the
lightning strip.
4. Connect the new AISG/MON interface cable to the corresponding interfaces in
accordance with the original positions of the AISG/MON cable to be replaced. For
detailed installation instructions, refer to the ZXSDR R8984E TDD 4 Path Remote
Radio Unit Hardware Installation.
5. Stick a label on the new AISG/MON interface cable.
The label must contain the same contents as those on the label on the previous cable.
6. After replacing the AISG/MON interface cable, perform the checks in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4 AISG/MON Interface Cable Replacement Checklist
Check whether the AISG/MON Yes Proceed to the next check.

interface cable is connected
No Disconnect the cable, and
properly.
reconnect it properly.
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Check whether the AISG/MON Yes Proceed to the next check.

interface cable is connected
No Fasten the cable connectors.
securely.
Check whether the antenna Yes Proceed to the next check.

can be controlled.
No Check the board and cables
again.
Check whether any alarm No The check is completed.

related to the AISG/MON
interface cable exists.
suggestions.
7. Handle the faulty AISG/MON interface cable.

Result
Figure 2-9 shows the AISG/MON interface cable after replacement.
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Figure 2-9 AISG/MON Interface Cable
2.5 Replacing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable

The antenna feeder interface cable is used to connect the main feeder to the antenna
feeder interface on the ZXSDR R8984E chassis, supporting the transceiving of RF signals
through the antenna.
Replacing the antenna feeder interface cable will result in interruption of all services over
the cable.
Prerequisite
l The tools required for replacing the antenna feeder interface cable are available,
including a wrench, a paper knife, a pair of diagonal pliers, and a socket wrench.
l A spare RF cable is available. The new RF cable must be of the same type as the
faulty one.
A set of RF cables are specified for different types of sites.
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à If RF cables are to be replaced for capacity expansion on a site, you can use a
set of RF cables in accordance with the site type.
à If a single RF cable is to be replaced, you can select an RF cable with an
appropriate length from a set of cables in accordance with the location where
the cable is to be used.
Context
Figure 2-10 shows the antenna feeder interface cable.
Figure 2-10 Antenna Feeder Interface Cable
Steps
1. Inform the OMC administrator that the antenna feeder interface cable will be replaced.
Ask the administrator to block the cells in this site.
2. Disconnect 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 loosen the fastening screw of the antenna feeder cable connector,
and then take off the connector carefully. Avoid damaging the connector when
disconnecting the antenna feeder cable.
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Figure 2-11 Removing the Antenna Feeder Interface Cable
Installing the New Cable

3. Install the new RF cable with both ends connected to the proper interfaces in
accordance with the previously-recorded connection information.
4. Check the cable connections.

a. Perform an attenuation test with a tester, and verify that the cable attenuation is
acceptable.
b. After replacing the cable, perform the checks in Table 2-5.
Table 2-5 Antenna Feeder Interface Cable Replacement Checklist
Check whether the RF cable Yes Proceed to the next check.

is connected properly.
No Disconnect the cable, and
reconnect the cable properly.
Check whether the RF cable Yes Proceed to the next check.

is connected securely.
No Fasten the RF cable.
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Check whether the Yes Proceed to the next check.

attenuation of the RF cable
No 1. Verify that the RF cable is
is normal.
connected properly.
2. If the attenuation problem
still exists, contact the ZTE
Customer Service Center for
troubleshooting.
Check whether alarms No The check is completed.

related to the transmission
line exist.
corresponding alarm
handling suggestions.
2. If alarms still exist after the
handling, contact the ZTE
5. Waterproof the RF connectors. For details, refer to .

6. Install the cold shrink sleeve. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the Cold
Shrink Sleeve Engineering Installation Specifications.
7. Notify the OMC administrator to unblock the cells corresponding to this site.
8. Handle the faulty RF cable.
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Appendix A
Waterproofing the Outdoor
Connectors
All outdoor feeder connectors and grounding kits must be waterproofed in the mode of one
layer of insulation tape, three layers of waterproof tape, and three layer of anti-ultraviolet
tape. The other cable connectors can be waterproofed with two layers of anti-ultraviolet
tape and both sides of the wrapped part must be secured with cable straps.
The following takes the feeder connector as an example to describe how to apply
waterproof measures.
Prerequisite
The connection between the outdoor jumper and the connector of the tower-mounted
amplifier and the connection between the outdoor jumper and the feeder connector must
be waterproofed immediately after the installed antenna system passes the antenna tests.
Steps
1. Clean up the dust, oil stains, or other dirt from the feeder connector and the feeder
grounding clip.
2. Wrap the feeder connector with a layer of insulation tape.
After the feeder connector is connected, wrap the connector with the insulation tape
downwards in the direction that the connector tightens, with each round covering half of
the previous round, see Figure A-1. Ensure that the part about 10 mm to the connector
end is wrapped with the insulation tape. When wrapping the connector, exert proper
force on the insulation tape to avoid stretching the tape.
A-1

Figure A-1 Wrapping One Layer of Insulation Tape
3. Wrap the feeder connector with three layers of waterproof tapes.
When wrapping the connector, stretch the waterproof tape to twice of the original
length. Ensure that about 50 cm waterproof tape is used to wrap the connector for
three layers, see Figure A-2.
The wrapping direction must be the same as the direction that the connector tightens
to prevent the connector from loosening. After wrapping the connector with the
waterproof tape, grid and pinch the wrapped part repeatedly with both hands to make
the waterproof tape securely stuck to the feeder connector.
Figure A-2 Wrapping Three Layers of Waterproof Tape
A-2

Appendix A Waterproofing the Outdoor Connectors
Note:
The feeder connector should be wrapped upwards from the point about 20 mm to the
connector for the first layer, downwards for the second layer, and then upwards again
for the third layer, with each round covering about one third of the previous round
to prevent the ingress of rainwater. It is not allowed to cut off the tape before the
connector is fully wrapped with three layers.
4. Wrap the connector with three layers of anti-ultraviolet tape.
Wrap the connector with the anti-ultraviolet tape in the direction that the connector
tightens, with each round covering half of the previous round. Ensure that the part
wrapped with the waterproof tape is covered with the anti-ultraviolet tape and more
than 10 mm lower than this part is also wrapped with the anti-ultraviolet tape. After the
connector is wrapped with the anti-ultraviolet tape for three layers, grib and pinch the
wrapped part to make the anti-ultraviolet tape and the waterproof tape stuck securely
with each other, see Figure A-3.
Figure A-3 Wrapping Three Layers of Anti-Ultraviolet Tape
5. Fix both ends of the part wrapped with tapes.

Bind both ends of the part wrapped with tapes with two black anti-ultraviolet ties, which
prevents degumming, see Figure A-4. Use a pair of diagonal pliers to cut off the excess
of each tie with 3 mm of the tail reserved to adapt to tape expansion in hot weather.
A-3

Figure A-4 Fixing the Ends
A-4

Glossary
AISG
- Antenna Interface Standards Group
BBU
- Base Band Unit
MON
- Monitor
OMC
- Operation & Maintenance Center
RRU
- Remote Radio Unit

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TDD 4 Path Remote Radio Unit

Release No. Release Date Release Reason

R1.0 2015-04-30 First edition

Serial Number: SJ-20150330163204-004

Publishing Date: 2015-04-30 (R1.0)

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Earth 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 Loosening the Captive Screw

b. Remove the RRU chassis, see Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-2 Removing the RRU Chassis

Installing the New ZXSDR R8984E

8. Power on the new ZXSDR R8984E.

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Figure 1-3 New ZXSDR R8984E After Replacement

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2.1 Replacing the DC Input Power Cable

Figure 2-1 DC Input Power Cable

Signal Meaning Wire Color

-48 V -48 V DC power Blue

-48 V GND -48 V DC ground Black

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Figure 2-2 Preparing the DC Power Cable

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Table 2-1 Power Cable Replacement Checklist

Item Result Follow-Up Action

Check whether the power Yes Proceed to the next check.

Check whether the connectors Yes Proceed to the next check.

Check whether alarms related No The check is completed.

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9. Handle the faulty power cable.

Figure 2-3 DC Input Power Cable After Replacement

2.2 Replacing the AC Input Power Cable

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Figure 2-4 AC Input Power Cable

Signal Meaning Wire Color

L AC 220 V (live) Brown

N AC 220 V (neutral) Blue

PE AC input protective grounding wire Yellow and green

Figure 2-5 Preparing the AC Input Power Cable

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Table 2-2 Power Cable Replacement Checklist

Item Result Follow-Up Action

Check whether the power Yes Proceed to the next check.

Check whether the connectors Yes Proceed to the next check.

Check whether alarms related No The check is completed.