ZXSDR R8861

Macro Remote Radio Unit

Hardware Description

Hardware Version: HV1.0

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Revision History

Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.1 2014-05-30 l Added a cable connection diagram in Section 2 External

Cable Description.
l Added optical fibers connecting an RRU and a BBU in
Section 2.5 Optical Fiber.
l Modified the external view of the cable in Section 2.6
AISG/MON Cable.
l Added Section 2.7 Cabinet Combination Cable.

R1.0 2013-03-26 First Edition

Serial Number: SJ-20130219085558-003

Publishing Date: 2014-05-30 (R1.1)

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 Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Device Description.................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Product Overview............................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 External Interfaces ............................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Indicators........................................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 External Cable Description ...................................................... 2-1

2.1 Protection Grounding Cable ................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 DC Power Input Cable ........................................................................................ 2-2
2.3 AC Power Input Cable ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.4 Feeder Cable ..................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 Optical Fiber ...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6 AISG/MON Cable............................................................................................... 2-7
2.7 Cabinet Combination Cable ................................................................................ 2-9

Chapter 3 Auxiliary Device Description ................................................... 3-1

3.1 DC Transiting Box .............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 AC Lightning Protection Box ............................................................................... 3-3

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

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 About This Manual
Purpose
This manual describes the hardware architecture, cables, and auxiliary devices of the
ZXSDR R8861 Macro Remote Radio Unit.

Intended Audience
This manual is intended for:
l Installation engineers
l Maintenance engineers

What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters.

Chapter 1, Device Describes the external view, external interfaces and indicators of the ZXSDR
Description R8861.

Chapter 2, External Describes the external view, function, and connections of the external cables
Cable Description of the ZXSDR R8861.

Chapter 3, Auxiliary Describes the DC transiting box and the AC lightning protection box for the
Device Description ZXSDR R8861.

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 can result in

death or serious injury, equipment damage, or site breakdown.

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

serious injury, equipment damage, or interruption of major services.

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

moderate injury, equipment damage, or interruption of minor services.

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Device Description
Table of Contents
Product Overview .......................................................................................................1-1
External Interfaces .....................................................................................................1-1
Indicators ...................................................................................................................1-4

1.1 Product Overview

Figure 1-1 shows the external view of the ZXSDR R8861.

Figure 1-1 External View of the ZXSDR R8861

1.2 External Interfaces

The external interfaces of the ZXSDR R8861 are located at the bottom and side of the
device.

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Bottom Interfaces
Figure 1-2 shows the interfaces at the bottom of the ZXSDR R8861.

Figure 1-2 Interfaces at the Bottom

For a description of the bottom interfaces, refer to Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Bottom Interface Description

No. Silk Screen Usage Description Interface Type or Connector

1 AISG / MON AISG interface DB15 connector

MON external monitoring
interface
LMT operation and
maintenance Ethernet
interface

2 GND Grounding bolt 16 mm2 yellow-green round cable

connector

3 RXin / RXout Cabinet combination interface DB connector

4 ANT2 RX Antenna feeder Rx interface DIN connector

5 ANT1 TX / RX Antenna feeder Tx or Rx DIN connector

interface

Interfaces at the Side

Figure 1-3 shows the interfaces at the side of the ZXSDR R8861.

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Figure 1-3 Side Interfaces

The side interfaces are located in the cable cavity. For a description of the side interfaces,
refer to Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 Side Interface Description

No. Silk Screen Usage Description Interface Type or Connector

1 OPT1 Interface connecting the BBU LC optical interface (IEC 874)

to the RRU or the upper level
RRU

2 OPT2 RRU cascade interface LC optical interface (IEC 874)

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No. Silk Screen Usage Description Interface Type or Connector

3 DC: –48 V RTN, Power input interface 2–core circle type connector (pin).
–48 V

AC: AC_L,
AC_N

4 AC input protection grounded -

point

1.3 Indicators
The ZXSDR R8861 indicators are located at the upper part of the cabinet side, indicating
the operation status of the RRU, see Figure 1-4.

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Figure 1-4 Indicators

For a description of the indicators, refer to Table 1-3.

Table 1-3 Indicator Description

Silk Meaning Color Status Description

Screen

RUN Indicates the Green Off Power off.

operation On Power on. The system is not initiated.
status
Flashing (1 s Power on. The system is being
on, 1 s off) initiated (other indicators not lit).

Flashing (0.3 Power on. The system has been

s on, 0.3 s off) initiated. The communication
between the RRU and the BBU is
normal.

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Silk Meaning Color Status Description

Screen

Flashing (70 Power on. The operation system

ms on, 70 ms initiation is completed. The
off) communication between the RRU
and the BBU is not established.

ALM Indicates Red Off No alarm.

alarm(s) are
On An alarm is detected.
generated

OPT1 Indicates Green Off No optical power is received at the

the optical port (LOS alarm generated).
1 operation
On Optical power is received at the
status
port (no LOS alarm). The link is not
synchronized (link frame not locked).

Flashing Optical power is received at the

port (no LOS alarm). The link is
synchronized (link frame locked).

OPT2 Indicates Green Off No optical power is received at the

the optical port (LOS alarm generated).
2 operation
On Optical power is received at the
status
port (no LOS alarm). The link is not
synchronized (link frame not locked).

Flashing Optical power is received at the

port (no LOS alarm). The link is
synchronized (link frame locked).

VSWR Indicates Red Off The antenna VSWR is proper.

the antenna
On An antenna VSWR alarm is
VSWR is not
generated.
proper.

ACT Indicates Green Off The radio cell is not established.

the RRU
Flashing The radio cell is established for
operation
services.
status.

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External Cable Description
This chapter describes the external cables of the ZXSDR R8861.
Table of Contents
Protection Grounding Cable .......................................................................................2-1
DC Power Input Cable................................................................................................2-2
AC Power Input Cable ................................................................................................2-3
Feeder Cable .............................................................................................................2-4
Optical Fiber...............................................................................................................2-5
AISG/MON Cable .......................................................................................................2-7
Cabinet Combination Cable........................................................................................2-9

2.1 Protection Grounding Cable

Function
The grounding cable connects the device to an earth mat to protect the operator and
device.

External View
A protection grounding cable is a yellow-green one with a cross sectional area of 16 mm2.
Both ends are compressed with the TNR22-8 connector, and secured the bolt, see Figure
2-1.

Figure 2-1 Structure of a Protection Grounding Cable

Signals

Signal Description Core Color

PE Protection ground Yellow-green

Connection
End A is connected to the grounding bolt of the ZXSDR R8861, and end B is connected
to the grounding bar, see Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2 Grounding Cable Connection

1. Grounding bolt 2. Grounding bar

2.2 DC Power Input Cable

Function
A DC power input cable is used to lead in the external DC power to the ZXSDR R8861
cabinet.

External View
The DC power cable is a 2-wire cable, and needs to be fabricated on site, see Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Structure of a DC Power Input Cable

1. Copper core 3. –48 V sub-wire

2. Shielding layer 4. –48 V RTN sub-wire

Signals

Signal Description Core Color

–48 V –48 V power Blue

–48 V RTN –48 V grounding Black

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Connection
One end of a DC power input cable is connected to the 2-core DC socket of the ZXSDR
R8861, and the other end is connected to external power supply equipment or the DC
transiting box, see Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Connection of DC Power Input Cable

2.3 AC Power Input Cable

Function
An AC power input cable is used to lead in the external AC power to the ZXSDR R8861
cabinet.

External View
The AC power cable is a 3-wire cable, and needs to be fabricated on site, see Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5 Structure of an AC Power Input Cable

1. Copper core 2. Shielding layer 3. L sub-wire

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4. N sub-wire 5. PE sub-wire

Signals

Signal Description Core Color

L AC 220 V phase line (fire line) Brown

N AC 220 V neutral line (zero line) Blue

PE AC input protection ground Yellow-green

Connection
One end of a power cable is connected to the AC socket and grounding terminal of the
ZXSDR R8861, and the other end is connected to the external AC power distribution box
with lightening protection, see Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6 Connection of AC Power Input Cable

2.4 Feeder Cable

Function
A feeder cable is used to connect the ZXSDR R8861 to the main feeder cable or antenna
for data receiving and transmission.

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External View
A feeder cable is a 50 Ω RF cable with a diameter of 1/2” and DIN connectors, see Figure
2-7.

Figure 2-7 Feeder Cable

Connection
One end of the feeder cable is connected to the ANT1/ANT2 interface of the ZXSDR
R8861, and the other end is connected to the main feeder or antenna interface, see Figure
2-8.

Figure 2-8 RF Cable Connection

2.5 Optical Fiber

Function
In a ZXSDR R8861 system, an optical fiber is used for:

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l Connection between the RRU and the BBU.

l RRU cascading connection.

External View
The ZXSDR R8861 has two optical interfaces — OPT1 and OPT2— that support LC optical
fiber connectors. Figure 2-9 shows an optical fiber connecting an RRU and a BBU.

Figure 2-9 Optical Fiber Connecting an RRU and a BBU

Figure 2-10 shows an optical fiber connecting RRUs.

Figure 2-10 Optical Fiber Connecting RRUs

Connection
l When an optical fiber is used for the connection between an RRU and a BBU, end A
shown in Figure 2-9 is connected to the baseband RF optical interface (OPT1) of the
ZXSDR R8861, and end B is connected to the optical connector of the BBU.
l When an optical fiber is used for RRU cascading connection, both ends of the optical
fiber shown in Figure 2-10 are the same. One end is connected to the optical interface
(OPT2) of the upper-level ZXSDR R8861, and the other end is connected to the optical
interface (OPT1) of the lower-level ZXSDR R8861.
Figure 2-11 shows the optical fiber connection.

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Figure 2-11 Optical Fiber Connection

2.6 AISG/MON Cable

Function
An AISG/MON cable is used for providing power supply to AISG, and providing data
transmission and the RS485 monitoring interface. The AISG/MON interface is located at
the bottom of the ZXSDR R8861.

External View
The AISG/MON cable contains an AISG interface cable, an MON interface cable, and a
one-to-two AISG/MON cable.

l Figure 2-12 shows the external view of an AISG interface cable.

Figure 2-12 AISG Cable

l Figure 2-13 shows the external view of an MON interface cable.

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Figure 2-13 MON Cable

l Figure 2-14 shows the external view of a one-to-two AISG/MON interface cable.

Figure 2-14 One-to-two AISG/MON Cable

Connection
Cable Type Local End Opposite End

AISG interface cable End A is connected to the End B is connected to the AISG interface
AISG/MON interface of the of a remote electrical tilt antenna.
ZXSDR R8861.

MON interface cable End A is connected to the End B is connected to the MON interface
AISG/MON interface of the of a monitoring device.
ZXSDR R8861.

One-to-two AISG/MON End A is connected to the l End B is connected to the AISG

cable AISG/MON interface of the interface of the a remote electrical
ZXSDR R8861. tilt antenna.
l End C is connected to the MON
interface of a monitoring device.

Figure 2-15 shows the AISG/MON cable connection. An AISG cable is shown as example.

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Figure 2-15 AISG/MON Cable Connection

2.7 Cabinet Combination Cable

Function
A cabinet combination cable is used to connect two ZXSDR R8861 devices, achieving
frequency extension in combined cabinets.

Caution!
Before a cable is connected, the cabinet combination interface must be covered by a
protection cap.

External View
Figure 2-16 shows the external view of a cabinet combination cable.

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Figure 2-16 Cabinet Combination Cable

Connection
One end of the cable is connected to the cabinet combination interface (RXin / RXout)
at the bottom of a ZXSDR R8861 device, and the other end is connected to the cabinet
combination interface (RXin / RXout) at the bottom of another ZXSDR R8861 device, see
Figure 2-17.

Figure 2-17 Cabinet Combination Cable Connection

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Table of Contents
DC Transiting Box ......................................................................................................3-1
AC Lightning Protection Box.......................................................................................3-3

3.1 DC Transiting Box

Functions
When DC power supply equipment is far away from the ZXSDR R8861, a 2 x 10 mm2 DC
power cable is used to avoid voltage drop. A DC transiting box is used for cable diameter
transformation when a 2 x 10 mm2 DC power cable is connected to a 2 x 4 mm 2 DC power
cable for the ZXSDR R8861.

External View
Figure 3-1 shows the external view of a DC transiting box.

Figure 3-1 DC Transiting Box

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Installation
A DC transiting box is mounted on the back or side of the ZXSDR R8861, refer to Table
3-1. A proper installation method is selected in accordance with actual space.
Table 3-1 Installation Methods of a DC Transiting Box

Back Mounted Side Mounted

Transiting Box Interfaces and Cable Connection

Figure 3-2 shows the transiting box interfaces and cable connection.

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Figure 3-2 Transiting Box Interfaces and Cable Connection

Item Description

INPUT 2 x 10 mm2 DC power cable

OUTPUT 2 x 4 mm2 DC power cable

3.2 AC Lightning Protection Box

Function
A PIMAC lightning protection box must be used for AC power supply.

External View
Figure 3-3 shows the external view of an AC lightning protection box.

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Figure 3-3 AC Lightning Protection Box

Installation
An AC power lightning protection box is mounted on the back or side of the ZXSDR R8861,
refer to Table 3-2. A proper installation method is selected in accordance with actual space.

Table 3-2 Installation Methods of an AC Lightning Protection Box

Back Mounted Side Mounted

Interfaces and Cable Connection

Figure 3-4 shows how to connect the internal cables to the interfaces, and how to connect
the external cables to the corresponding interfaces.

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Figure 3-4 Interfaces and Cable Connection

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 Glossary
AISG
- Antenna Interface Standards Group
ALM
- Alarm
ANT
- Antenna
BBU
- Baseband Unit
DC
- Direct Current
LMT
- Local Maintenance Terminal
LOS
- Loss of Signal
RRU
- Remote Radio Unit

SWR
- Standing Wave Ratio

VSWR
- Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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