AAU5726 Hardware Description (01) (PDF) - EN

AAU5726
Hardware Description
Issue 01
Date 2020-03-10
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Hardware Description Contents
Contents
1 AAU5726 Hardware Description.......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in AAU5726 Hardware Description................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 AAU Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.5 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................11
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 13
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Hardware Description 1 AAU5726 Hardware Description
1 AAU5726 Hardware Description
Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an active antenna
unit 5726 (AAU5726, which is referred to as AAU in this document). It describes
the exterior, functions, engineering specifications, ports, indicators, RET system,
optical modules, and cables of the AAU.
The exteriors of components and cables in this document are for reference only.
The actual exteriors may be different.
Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product Name Solution Version Product Version
AAU5726 ● SRAN15.1 and later V100R015C10 and later

● eRAN15.1 and later For details about the software
versions of RF modules, see the
document describing software and
hardware compatibility.
Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5726 Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5726 Hardware Description.
1.2 AAU Introduction
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.
1.3 AAU Cables
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This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.
1.1 Changes in AAU5726 Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in AAU5726 Hardware Description.
01 (2020-03-10)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with Draft A (2019-10-10), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.
Compared with Draft A (2019-10-10), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications Changed the section name "AAU

Engineering Specifications" to "AAU
Technical Specifications" and deleted
the specifications that are the same as
those in AAU5726 Technical
Specifications.
1.2.5 Optical Modules Deleted the descriptions of optical
modules that are not applicable to the
AAU.
Draft A (2019-10-10)
This is a draft.
1.2 AAU Introduction

An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.
1.2.1 AAU Exterior

This section describes the AAU exterior, dimensions, and nameplate information.
Figure 1-1 shows the AAU exterior.

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Figure 1-1 Exterior
(1) Upper handle (2) Lower handle (3) Anti-falling safety reinforcement hole
Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

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Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions
Figure 1-3 shows the position of the nameplate on the AAU.
The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.
Figure 1-3 Nameplate position
(1) Nameplate position (2) Module name

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1.2.2 AAU Functions

An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. Its main function modules include the
antenna unit (AU), radio unit (RU), and power module.
Figure 1-4 shows the AAU logical structure.
Figure 1-4 Logical structure
Table 1-1 describes function modules of an AAU.
Table 1-1 Function modules of an AAU

Function Module Description
AU Each antenna of the AAU5726 uses an 8x8 array

and supports 64 dual-polarized elements to
transmit and receive radio waves.

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Function Module Description
RU ● Performs down-conversion, amplification,

analog-to-digital conversion (using the ADC),
and digital IF processing for RF signals through
the RX channel. (ADC is short for analog-to-
digital converter, and IF is short for intermediate
frequency.)
● Performs filtering, digital-to-analog conversion
(using the DAC), up-conversion, and analog
signal amplification for downlink signals
through the TX channel. (DAC is short for
digital-to-analog converter.)
● Performs phase correction for uplink and
downlink RF channels.
● Provides protection and filtering functions.
Power module Supplies operating voltage to the AU and RU.
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

This section describes AAU technical specifications, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, antenna capabilities,
and CPRI port specifications.
For detailed specifications, see AAU5726 Technical Specifications.
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.
Physical Ports
Figure 1-5 shows and Table 1-2 describes the ports on an AAU.

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Figure 1-5 Ports and indicators
Table 1-2 Physical ports

Item Silkscreen Connector Description
Type
1 CPRI1 DLC Optical port 1 with a data rate of 10.3125

connector Gbit/s or 25.78125 Gbit/s. An optical
module must be inserted into the port for
optical fiber installation.
2 CPRI0 DLC Optical port 0 with a data rate of 10.3125

connector Gbit/s or 25.78125 Gbit/s. An optical
module must be inserted into the port for
optical fiber installation.
3 PWR Outdoor –48 V DC power port

quick-lock
power
connector
4 AUX QDB15 Port for an antenna information sensor unit

male (AISU) to carry Antenna Interface
connector Standards Group (AISG) signals
5 TEST - Reserved port, which is unavailable
Indicators
Table 1-3 describes the indicators on an AAU.

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Table 1-3 Indicators

Silkscreen Color Status Meaning
RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

module is faulty.
Steady off There is no power supply, or

the module is faulty.
Blinking (on for 1s The module is working

and off for 1s) properly.
Blinking (on for The module software is being

0.125s and off for loaded or the module is not
0.125s) working.
ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the

module must be replaced.
Blinking (on for 1s An alarm is generated. The

and off for 1s) alarm may be caused by a fault
on a related module or port.
Therefore, you need to locate
the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.
Steady off No alarm is generated.
ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly

when TX channels are enabled
or software is being loaded to
the module that is not started.
Blinking (on for 1s The module is working properly

and off for 1s) with TX channels disabled.
CPRI0/ Red or Steady green The common public radio

CPRI1 green interface (CPRI) link is working
properly.
Steady red The optical module fails to

receive or transmit signals.
Possible causes include that the
optical module is faulty and
that the optical fiber is broken.
Blinking red (on The CPRI link is out of lock.

for 1s and off for Possible causes include faults
1s) on the mutual lock of dual-
mode clock sources and
mismatched data rates on CPRI
ports.
You are advised to check the
system configuration to locate
the fault.

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Silkscreen Color Status Meaning
Steady off The optical module cannot be

detected or is powered off.
1.2.5 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.
NOTICE
An optical fiber must use the same type of optical modules at its two ends. If
different types of optical modules are used, performance risks may arise, for
example, alarms, bit errors, and interrupted links.
● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Environment, feature, and specifications requirements of devices on which optical
modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in IEC 60825-1
● General safety requirements in IEC 60950-1
● For part numbers of SFP and QSFP optical modules certificated and provided by Huawei
Wireless, see Spare Parts Catalog.
SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

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Figure 1-6 SFP optical modules
(1) SFP duplex (two-fiber bidirectional) optical (2) SFP BIDI (single-fiber bidirectional) optical
module module
Label on an Optical Module

There is a label on each optical module, which provides information such as the
rate, wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-7 Label
(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission distance (4) Transmission mode
Optical Module Type

Optical modules can be classified as single-mode and multimode optical modules,
which can be distinguished as follows:
● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a

multimode optical module is black or gray.
● The transmission mode is displayed as "SM" on the label of a single-mode
optical module and "MM" on the label of a multimode optical module.
1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

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1.3.1 AAU Cable List

AAU cables include a PGND cable, a power cable, and a CPRI optical fiber.
Table 1-4 lists the AAU cables.
Table 1-4 Cable List
Cable One End The Other End
Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position
1.3.2 AAU OT terminal Main ground OT terminal External ground

PGND (M6) terminal of the (M8) bar
Cable AAU
1.3.3 AAU Outdoor quick- PWR port Depending Power

Power lock power on the equipment
Cable connector power
equipment
1.3.4 CPRI DLC connector CPRI0/CPRI1 DLC CPRI (SFP) port

Optical port connector on the BBU
Fiber
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable

This section describes the exterior and specifications of an AAU PGND cable.
An AAU PGND cable connects an AAU and a ground bar for proper grounding of
the AAU. Figure 1-8 shows its exterior.
Figure 1-8 Exterior of a PGND cable
(1) OT terminal (M6, 16 mm2 [0.025 (2) OT terminal (M8, 16 mm2 [0.025
in.2]) in.2])
If the customer prepares the PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) is recommended.

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1.3.3 AAU Power Cable

An AAU power cable is a –48 V DC shielded cable that feeds –48 V DC power into
an AAU.
● The maximum distance supported by an AAU power cable is 100 m (328.08 ft). Contact
Huawei engineers when an AAU power cable longer than 100 m (328.08 ft) is required.
● If a power device is provided by the customer, the recommended specification of the
circuit breaker on this power device is 50 A.
Exterior
The connector at one end of an AAU power cable is an outdoor quick-lock power
connector and the connector at the other end depends on the power device. The
two connectors must be prepared onsite. Figure 1-9 shows the exterior of an AAU
power cable.
Figure 1-9 AAU power cable
(1) Outdoor quick-lock power (2) –48 V DC power cable

connector
Cable Description
The outer diameter of an AAU power cable ranges from 9.9 mm to 16.4 mm (0.39
in. to 0.65 in.). The following tables describe the AAU power cable.

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Table 1-5 AAU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Regions Wire Color in Other
Name Regions
North European UK China

American Standard Standard
Standard
AAU RTN(+ Black Brown Blue Red

power )
cable
NEG(- Blue Blue Gray Blue
)
Table 1-6 AAU power supply solutions and power cable specifications
Power Maximum National Wire OCB/ODM
Module Distance Standard Specification Quantity
from a BBU s of a Power
Cable
EPU02S/ 0 m to 100 m European 10 mm2 0

SDU60-02 (0 ft to standards (0.016 in.2)
328.08 ft)
American 10.5 mm2 0
standards (0.016 in.2)
The AAU5726 requires one EPU02S with one group of power cables. The specifications of
the upper-level circuit breakers for the EPU02S are 2x100 A.
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

Optical fibers are used to transmit CPRI signals and must be used with SFP optical
modules.
Exterior
The CPRI optical fiber must be protected by an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector. Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11 show the exteriors of the connector and
the CPRI optical fiber, respectively.

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Figure 1-10 Exterior of an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector
(1) CPRI optical fiber (2) Outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector (3) Lever
(4) Waterproof rubber plug (5) Nut -
Figure 1-11 Exterior of a CPRI optical fiber
(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the

breakout cable
Figure 1-12 shows the connection of an optical fiber between a BBU5900 and an
AAU. LTE services can only be carried by the UBBPg board.
Figure 1-12 Connection of an optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU

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Signal Description
Table 1-7 describes the labels on the DLC optical fiber. The connection positions in
the table are recommended.
Table 1-7 Labels on the DLC optical fiber

Label on the Breakout Installation Position
Cable
1A CPRI RX port on the AAU
1B CPRI TX port on the AAU
2A TX port on the BBU
2B RX port on the BBU

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1 AAU5726 Hardware Description

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5726 ● SRAN15.1 and later V100R015C10 and later

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This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.1 Changes in AAU5726 Hardware Description

Topic Change Description

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications Changed the section name "AAU

1.2 AAU Introduction

1.2.1 AAU Exterior

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Figure 1-1 Exterior

Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

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Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions

Figure 1-3 shows the position of the nameplate on the AAU.

The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.

Figure 1-3 Nameplate position

(1) Nameplate position (2) Module name

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1.2.2 AAU Functions

Figure 1-4 Logical structure

Table 1-1 describes function modules of an AAU.

Table 1-1 Function modules of an AAU

AU Each antenna of the AAU5726 uses an 8x8 array

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Function Module Description

RU ● Performs down-conversion, amplification,

Power module Supplies operating voltage to the AU and RU.

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

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Figure 1-5 Ports and indicators

Table 1-2 Physical ports

1 CPRI1 DLC Optical port 1 with a data rate of 10.3125

2 CPRI0 DLC Optical port 0 with a data rate of 10.3125

3 PWR Outdoor –48 V DC power port

4 AUX QDB15 Port for an antenna information sensor unit

5 TEST - Reserved port, which is unavailable

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Table 1-3 Indicators

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

Steady off There is no power supply, or

Blinking (on for 1s The module is working

Blinking (on for The module software is being

ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the

Blinking (on for 1s An alarm is generated. The

Steady off No alarm is generated.

ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly

Blinking (on for 1s The module is working properly

CPRI0/ Red or Steady green The common public radio

Steady red The optical module fails to

Blinking red (on The CPRI link is out of lock.

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Silkscreen Color Status Meaning

Steady off The optical module cannot be