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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorms
High temperature
Do not work with electrical current or work in elevated or exposed locations during a thunderstorm.
If the ambient temperature reaches 55°C, the surface temperature of an OAU 2A may exceed 70°C.
Therefore, wear protective gloves when handling the OAU 2A. A high-temperature warning label ( ) is
Extreme weather conditions attached to each OAU 2A.

OAU 2A is usually installed outdoors. If weather conditions are extreme during an installation, personnel
should follow the related local guidelines and regulations to safeguard personal health and safety. Handling of OAU 2A or mounting kits

Wear clean gloves when handling the OAU 2A or mounting kits.

Elevated locations

OAU 2A is usually installed in an elevated location, for example, on the rooftop of a building. For installation Lasers
in elevated locations, installation personnel must:
Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.
• Have the proper training and qualifications, and meet health requirements.
• Wear helmets, safety belts, and anti-slip footwear.
Corrosion
• Wear clothing and gloves appropriate to weather conditions.
• Work in teams of two or more. Anti-corrosion measures are required if an OAU 2A is installed in a location that is prone to corrosion. Contact
• Test hoisting tools before use. the local Huawei office for details. A location is prone to corrosion if it is:
• Avoid installation during extreme weather conditions, such as during thunderstorms, blizzards, or gales. • Within 3.7 km of an ocean or a salt water lake
In addition, all site visitors must wear helmets. • Within 3 km of a heavy pollution source, such as a smelting factory or coal mine
• Within 2 km of a medium pollution source, such as a chemical, rubber, or electroplating plant
• Within 1 km of a light pollution source, such as a food/leather processing plant or heating boiler
Microwave

High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to transmission from the antennas of Local rules and regulations
microwave equipment that has the radiation warning symbol ( ). When you are installing or performing If local rules and regulations require that anti-corrosion measures must be taken for ground connections,
maintenance on an antenna located on a tower that has multiple antennas, avoid exposure to radiation from comply with local rules and regulations.
other antennas.

Unpacking
Moving and hoisting heavy objects
To prevent water vapor from accumulating inside the device:
To move or hoist heavy objects, use appropriate equipment and adhere to the following guidelines: • After unpacking an OAU 2A, power it on within 24 hours.
• All personnel should wear helmets and protective clothes, gloves, and shoes.
• Do not power off an OAU 2A for more than 24 hours during maintenance.
• Move heavy objects along a flat obstacle-free path.
• Do not lift heavy objects by hand. Use appropriate equipment instead.
• When items are hoisted, ensure that those standing nearby are safe from falling objects.
• Use hoisting tools properly. Do not exceed load allowances to prevent damage to pulleys or slings.

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Safety Precautions

DC power Do not leave any service cable unconnected

•Do not install or remove a live power cable. Any contact between the power cable core and a conductor can generate Do not leave any service cable unconnected (see the following figure).
electric arc or sparks, which may cause fire or eye injury. If a service port is not in use, remove the cable from it and plug it with a waterproof block.
•Connect the power cables correctly to the positive and negative terminals of the power supply device (see circled No.1 in
the figure below). To prevent damage to power cables or devices caused by short-circuits, install a circuit breaker on the
negative terminal of the power supply device (see circled No.2 in the figure below). The recommended fuse capacity is 10
A to 16 A.
•Do not connect the OAU 2A to an AC power supply device. Otherwise, the OAU 2A may be damaged.
•Do not connect the RTN 320 to a DC power supply device providing power beyond the range of –38.4 V to –57.6 V.
Otherwise, the RTN 320 may be damaged.

Do not leave any service cable unconnected.

RTN(+) RTN(-)

IF port protection

If an IF port is not in use, cover it with a protective cap

delivered with the equipment.

Power supply device

Brown (black): 0 V ground

cable

SW Blue: -48 V

Protective cap

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Precautions for Local Maintenance

When the OAU 2A is installed on a self-supporting tower, maintenance personnel cannot performance off-tower maintenance through WLAN, because the OAU 2A is installed at a high position.
It is recommended that an outdoor network cable be added to connect the GE/NMS port. This network cable must be to a signal surge protector to enable local maintenance indoors. During local maintenance, you can
connect a PC to the output end of the signal surge protector to access and maintain the NE using the Web LCT.

OAU 2A
GE/NMS

GE

Indoor
Signal surge
protector
Service access

Surge
Protect
PE
Ground clip Web LCT

Ground cable

 If the GE (e) port is connected to an outdoor network cable for local maintenance, you need to set the GE (e) connected to the Web LCT as an NMS port by using the NMS, or
configure the network adapter of the PC to enable the PC to receive and transmit IP packets carrying DCN VLAN IDs.
 For the RTN 320, either the NMS/GE port or the independent NMS port can be connected to a network cable for connection to the NMS, but they cannot both be connected to
a network cable.
 Use a ground clip to ground the outdoor network about 0.5 m to 1 m away from the equipment room before leading the cable into the equipment room.

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 Equipment Introduction

Equipment Components

A Appearance and ports

Front view
210mm 102mm

GE3(o) COMBO MIMO1 MIMO2

Screw of the
maintenance
compartment
290mm

DC power GE1 (e)

IF2 port
• Do not keep the maintenance compartment open. IF1 NMS/GE2 (e)
• Close the maintenance compartment after maintenance is complete. Ground
screw
Bottom view
WLAN NMS
Screws of the module
USB port USB port
compartment compartment

• Do not keep the USB port compartment open. Close the USB port compartment when no operation is performed.
• When closing the USB port compartment, ensure that the fall-prevention strip is not pinched by the USB port
compartment cover.
• If the cable trough is not used, plug the cable holes with waterproof blocks.

When the GE electrical module is used, and the network cable length is no less than 2 m, a signal lightning surge
protector must be provided to protect devices.
System
indicator Cable trough and
waterproof blocks

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 Equipment Introduction

Equipment Components

B Cables D Stripping Length Indicator

Ground cable
Strip off the sheath of cables according to the stripping length indicator on one side of the OAU 2A to expose the
shield layer.

OT terminal
Ground terminal

• The ground terminal can be connected to a ground bar or U-shaped ground clip. Connect the
ground terminal to whichever is the most appropriate for the scenario.
• See the usage instructions released with the ground clip for details.

DC power cable
Wires exposed
8 mm
Outdoor fiber/cascade cable
DLC/UPC connector

Positive and negative

cables exposed
57 mm

DC power cable and connector

Brown (black): 0 V ground cable

Sheath reserved
19 mm
Outdoor network cable
29 mm
Shield layer exposed
Blue: -48 V 14 mm

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Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors

Prepare the following tools. Insert the arranged core wires into an RJ45 connector according to the pin assignments and crimp the
connector with the crimping tool.

Crimp the RJ45 connector.

RJ45 connector crimping tool Diagonal pliers

Prepare an outdoor network cable and shielded RJ45 connectors. Pin assignments of an RJ45 connector

 Before crimping, ensure that the core wires are fully inserted in the RJ45 connector.
1. Core wire  Use the crimping tool to crimp the connector with force.
2. Aluminum foil
 After crimping, verify that the connector has been crimped tightly.
3. Braid shield
4. Outer jacket
5. Shielded RJ45 connector Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials along the edge of the connector.

Strip the cable.

a b c
Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials.

Strip off the sheath of the cable according to the 8 Terminate a connector on the other end of the network
peeling indicator on one side of the equipment cable, and then test the cable for continuity using a
to expose the shield layer. network cable tester.
The pin assignments of the connectors at the two
Peeling indicator ends must be the same. Outdoor network cables are
Length of the stripped Remove the outer Strip off the braid shield and straight-through cables.
cable: 20 mm jacket. cut the aluminum foil and
unwanted materials. Outdoor network cable

When stripping off the outer jacket, take care not to damage the braid shield or aluminum foil.

Arrange the core wires according to the pin assignments and cut them neatly (exposing a length of 12 mm).

Length of each exposed core wire: 12 mm

8: brown Stripped
7: white and brown cable
29 mm
6: green
12 mm 5: white and blue
4: blue
Cut the core 3: white and green
wires neatly. 2: orange 9 Optional: Use a multimeter to measure the impedance of core wires. The impedance difference between
1: white and orange core wires must be less than 5%.

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Terminating Power Cables with a Tool-Less DC Power Connector

2 Use a screwdriver to poke the cable locking latches out.

1 Strip power cables based on the scale.

Wires

DC power cable
Wires exposed
8 mm

3 Insert the power cables.

Ensure that the positive and negative cables are correctly connected.
Positive and negative Red cable
cables exposed locking latch
57 mm Hole 1 (+): Insert a brown (black) 0 V ground cable into it.

Ensure that the cable section inserted into each hole is

at least 11 mm in length.

Hole 2 (-): Insert a blue -48 V cable into

Blue cable locking latch it.

Sheath reserved 4 Push the cable locking latches on both sides back. Slightly pull the power cables to check whether they are
19 mm connected securely.
Outdoor network cable
29 mm

A cable must be inserted in the center of a hole.

Avoid dropping any miscellaneous objects (especially metal scraps) in the maintenance • A cable must be inserted in the center of a hole.
If the wires slide outward or are exposed outside the holes, remove
compartment. Clean up them immediately if any. • A cable must be perpendicular to a hole.
the cables and cut the wires. Then strip and connect the cables again.

Terminating a Ground Cable with an OT Terminal

Strip the ground cable. Fit the exposed cable into the OT terminal. Crimp the OT terminal lug.
A: OT terminal
Mapping between the cross-sectional
B: ground cable
area of a cable conductor (C) and the
C: exposed cable conductor
length of an exposed cable (L1)
L1: length of the exposed cable

Cross-sectional
L1 (mm) Crimp the OT
Area of C (mm2)
When you are skillful, you can determine L1 terminal lug.
based on the length of the OT terminal lug. 1 7

1.5 7

2.5 7
When striping off the insulation layer of the 4 8
ground cable, take care not to damage or nick Ensure that the cable conductor does not protrude The crimping impression may differ depending
the metal conductor of the cable. more than 2 mm from the OT terminal. on the crimping tool used.

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 Installing the OAU 2A

1 Installation at a 1+0 Site

Installation procedure
Commissioning procedure
1 Install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole. For the method of installing an antenna,
follow the antenna installation guide 1 Power on the OAU 2A.
delivered with the antenna.
• Determine whether to install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole based on actual
2 Use the Web LCT to configure
conditions.
NE data.
• If an OAU 2A needs to be installed on a tower, it is recommended that you
install it at the foot of the tower to facilitate maintenance.
3 Align antennas.
2 Install a ground cable.

For the method of installing an

XMC ODU, see the RTN XMC You can use an alignment scope to
Install the device-side ground cable before you climb up the tower. ODU Quick Installation Guide. align antennas. For details about how
to install an alignment scope, see the
appendix.
3 Install an IF cable.
Connect the IF ports of the OAU 2A and XMC ODU using an IF cable.
6
4 Check the installation.
1
• The IF2 port is enabled for the device by default. You are advised to
preferentially use the IF2 port at a 1+0 site.
• For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see the RTN XMC
ODU Quick Installation Guide.

Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to the OAU 2A with NOTE
power on. Otherwise, human injuries may be caused. GE3(o) 3 The GE1(e) or GE2(e) port can be used
PWR
IF1 to transmit/receive electrical services,
4 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable. and the GE3(o) or COMBO port can be
• Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the maintenance 6 used to transmit/receive optical services.
compartment. In this example, the GE3(o) port is used.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
• Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and write a number on 2
Connected to a
the label according to the plan. power supply 4
Install a DC power cable. device
5
• Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the maintenance 5 To a NodeB
compartment.
• Lay out the DC power cable. DC
power
• Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install ground clips. cable
• Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable.

Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to
DC Grounded using
the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Ensure that the power a ground clip
length of cable running from the binding point to the OAU 2A is sufficient to cable
attach the cable connector to a service port on the OAU 2A.
6
6 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors.

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 Installing the OAU 2A

2 Installation at a 2+0 or 1+1 Site

Installation procedure
For the method of installing an antenna,
follow the antenna installation guide Commissioning procedure
1 Install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole.
delivered with the antenna.
1 Power on the OAU 2A.
• Determine whether to install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole based on
actual conditions. Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
2
• If an OAU 2A needs to be installed on a tower, it is recommended that
you install it at the foot of the tower to facilitate maintenance.
3 Align antennas.
2 Install a ground cable.

For the methods of installing an

XMC ODU and a hybrid coupler, You can use an alignment scope to
Install the device-side ground cable before you climb up the tower.
6 see the RTN XMC ODU Quick align antennas. For details about how
6 Installation Guide. to install an alignment scope, see the
3 Install IF cables. appendix.
Connect the IF ports of the OAU 2A and each XMC ODU using an IF
cable.
3 3 4 Check the installation.
For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see the RTN XMC
ODU Quick Installation Guide.
1

Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to the OAU 2A with

power on. Otherwise, human injuries may be caused.

4 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.

• Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the GE3(o)
IF2 PWR
maintenance compartment. IF1
• Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
• Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and write a 6
2
6
number on the label according to the plan.
5 Install a DC power cable.
• Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the maintenance
Connected to a
compartment. The GE1(e) or GE2(e) port can be used
power supply
• Lay out the DC power cable. to transmit/receive electrical services,
device 5
• Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install ground clips. 4 and the GE3(o) or COMBO port can be
• Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. used to transmit/receive optical services.
DC To a NodeB In this example, the GE3(o) port is used.
power
cable

Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector
to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Ensure that
the length of cable running from the binding point to the OAU 2A is sufficient
to attach the cable connector to a service port on the OAU 2A. Grounded using
DC
power a ground clip
cable
6 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors.

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 Installing the OAU 2A

3 Installation at an XPIC Site

Installation procedure
For the method of installing an antenna,
Commissioning procedure
1 Install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole. follow the antenna installation guide
delivered with the antenna.
1 Power on the OAU 2A.

• Determine whether to install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole based on

actual conditions. 2 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
• If an OAU 2A needs to be installed on a tower, it is recommended that
you install it at the foot of the tower to facilitate maintenance.
3 Align antennas.
2 Install a ground cable.

For the method of installing an

Install the device-side ground cable before you climb up the tower. XMC ODU and an OMT, see the You can use an alignment scope to
RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation align antennas. For details about how
3 Install IF cables. 6 6 to install an alignment scope, see the
Guide.
Connect the IF ports of the OAU 2A and each XMC ODU using an appendix.
IF cable.

3 3 4 Check the installation.

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see the RTN XMC
ODU Quick Installation Guide.

1
Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to the OAU 2A with
power on. Otherwise, human injuries may be caused.

4 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.

• Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the
maintenance compartment. GE3(o)
IF2 PWR
• Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable. IF1
• Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and write a
number on the label according to the plan. 6 2
6
5 Install a DC power cable.
• Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the maintenance
compartment.
• Lay out the DC power cable. Connected to a 5
• Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install ground clips. power supply The GE1(e) or GE2(e) port can be used
• Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. device to transmit/receive electrical services,
4
and the GE3(o) or COMBO port can be
DC To a NodeB used to transmit/receive optical services.
power
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable cable In this example, the GE3(o) port is used.
connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage.
Ensure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the OAU
2A is sufficient to attach the cable connector to a service port on the OAU
2A.
DC Grounded using
power a ground clip
6 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. cable

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 Installing the OAU 2A

4 Installation at an Intra-NE 2x2 MIMO Site

Installation procedure

1 Follow the antenna installation guide to install the antenna. Commissioning procedure

1 1 Power on the OAU 2A.

The vertical distance between two antennas must meet the requirements specified in
the network plan.
2 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
2 Install the ODU on to the antenna.

3 Align antennas.
2
For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation
Guide.

3 Install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole. You can use an alignment scope to

align antennas. For details about how
8 to install an alignment scope, see the
appendix.
• Determine whether to install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole based on actual conditions.
• If an OAU 2A needs to be installed on a tower, it is recommended that you install it
at the foot of the tower to facilitate maintenance.
4 Check the installation.
4 Install a ground cable.
3
5

Install the device-side ground cable before you climb up the tower.
Ensure that the poles where two antennas are
5 Install IF cables. installed at a MIMO site are in parallel. Otherwise,
Connect the IF ports of the OAU 2A and each XMC ODU using an IF cable. 1 PWR GE3(o) the XPI may fail to be adjusted to a proper range.
8
8 4

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see the RTN XMC ODU Quick
Installation Guide.
6
6 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.
• Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the maintenance compartment. The GE1(e) or GE2(e) port can be used
To NodeB to transmit/receive electrical services,
• Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
• Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and write a number on the label 2 and the GE3(o) or COMBO port can be
7 used to transmit/receive optical services.
according to the plan.
In this example, the GE3(o) port is used.
7 Install a DC power cable.
• Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the maintenance compartment. 8
• Lay out the DC power cable.
• Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install ground clips.
• Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. DC
power
cable

Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the 5
pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Ensure that the length of
cable running from the binding point to the OAU 2A is sufficient to attach the cable
connector to a service port on the OAU 2A. Connected to a
power supply DC Grounded using
power a ground clip
8 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. device cable

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 Installing the OAU 2A

4 Installation at a 4x4 MIMO Site

Installation procedure
1 Follow the antenna installation guide to install the antenna. Commissioning procedure
1

The vertical distance between two antennas must meet the requirements specified in the 1 Power on the OAU 2A.
network plan.
2 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
2 Install the ODUs on to the OMT. Connect the OMT and the antenna.

2 3 Align antennas.
For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

3 Install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole.

4
You can use an alignment scope to
align antennas. For details about how
• Determine whether to install an OAU 2A on a wall or pole based on actual conditions. to install an alignment scope, see the
• If an OAU 2A needs to be installed on a tower, it is recommended that you install it at 9 appendix.
9 3
the foot of the tower to facilitate maintenance. OMT

4 Install a ground cable. 4 Check the installation.

5 5

Ensure that the poles where two 1

Install the device-side ground cable before you climb up the tower. antennas are installed at a PWR GE3(0) The GE1(e) or GE2(e) port can be used to
MIMO
MIMO site are in parallel. 9 transmit/receive electrical services, and the
5 Install IF cables. 9 GE3(o) or COMBO port can be used to
Connect the IF ports of the OAU 2A and each XMC ODU using an IF cable. Otherwise, the XPI may fail to
be adjusted to a proper range. transmit/receive optical services. In this
4 example, the GE3(o) port is used.
• For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see the RTN XMC ODU Quick
Installation Guide.
• The length difference between the four IF cables must not exceed 30 cm. 2 7 To NodeB

6 Install MIMO cascading cables. 8 Connected to a power

supply device

Ensure that port MIMO1 connects to port MIMO1, and port MIMO2 connects to port MIMO2. 6

7 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable. 9

9 MIMO cascading
• Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the maintenance compartment. OMT 3 cables.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
• Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and write a number on the label
according to the plan. 5 5
8 Install a DC power cable. DC power
cable PWR GE(0) MIMO
• Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the maintenance compartment. 9
• Lay out the DC power cable.
9
• Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install ground clips.
• Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. Grounded using 4
DC a ground clip
power
cable
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will
7 To NodeB
protect the cable connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable running from the
8
binding point to the OAU 2A is sufficient to attach the cable connector to a service port on
8 Connected to a power
the OAU 2A.
supply device
9 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors.

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 Installation Reference

Optional: Installing an OAU 2A on a Pole

1 Pass the hose clamps through the pole mounting bracket and fix the hose clamps on a pole using 2 Fasten the OAU 2A box, which has a conversion bracket, on the 3 Fasten the extra portion of the hose clamps onto
the screws of the hose clamps. pole mounting bracket using screws. Then, turn the box gently (in the pole using outdoor binding straps.
both the horizontal and vertical directions) to check whether the box
is securely installed.

Huawei has installed a conversion bracket

on each OAU 2A before shipping it.

Optional: Installing an OAU 2A on a Wall

1 Press the pole mounting bracket against a wall, level the installation location using
a level, and mark locating points using a marker.
Locating point
3 Install the pole mounting bracket onto the expansion bolts, place a flat 4 Fasten the OAU 2A box, which has a conversion bracket, on the
washer, a spring washer, and a nut on each expansion bolt, and then pole mounting bracket using screws. Then, turn the box gently
tighten the nuts. (in both the horizontal and vertical directions) to check whether
the box is securely installed.

Pole mounting bracket

2 Drill holes and install expansion bolts in the locating points.

1. M6x60 bolt
2. Nut
3. Spring washer
4. Flat washer
5. Expansion sleeve

Huawei has installed a

Ensure that each expansion bolt conversion bracket on each
protrudes from the wall for 8 mm to OAU 2A before shipping it.
12 mm.

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 Installation Reference

Installing a Ground Cable Installing an IF Cable

Ensure that the OT terminal is correctly installed.

• Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from

or to the OAU 2A with power on. Otherwise, human
injuries may be caused.
• Do not power on the OAU 2A until IF cables are
properly connected.

Install the device-side ground cable For the method of making and laying out an IF cable,
before you climb up the tower. IF1
see the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

Ground screw

Scratch off the antirust paint and other coatings at the ground point
on the ground bar. After connecting the ground cable to the ground
point, treat the ground point with antirust and waterproof materials. Connected to an XMC ODU
Connected to a ground bar

Opening the Maintenance Compartment

1 Loose the screw of the maintenance compartment. 2 Lift the cover of the maintenance compartment.

90°

Rotate the screw with a torque less than 1 N.m.

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 Installation Reference

Installing a DC Power Cable and an Outdoor Network Cable

1 Remove the rubber cable trough and waterproof block of the PWR cable hole. 2 Loosen the screw on the desired cable clip at
the second layer and remove the cable clip.

Waterproof
block

PWR cable hole

Rubber cable trough

The shield layers of all DC power cables and outdoor network cables must be grounded using wire clips. Otherwise,
the cables may be damaged by lightning strikes.
3 Connect the DC power connector to the DC power port. 5 Install a wire clip over the shield layers of the
DC power cable and outdoor network cable.
Screw the wire clip and ensure that the wire clip is The exposed shield layer is so long that it extends to
completely pressed against the shield layer with no the waterproof cable trough.
4 Connect the RJ45 connector of the outdoor network 6 Reinstall the first layer of waterproof cable contact of the sheath. The shield layer is not
cable to the GE1(e) or GE2(e) port. trough securely. fastened using a wire clip.
The shield layer is The cable is not routed
not exposed. through the waterproof
Wire clip cable hole.

Shield layer

Rubber cable trough

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 Installation Reference

Installing an Outdoor Fiber or Cascade Fiber Closing the Maintenance Compartment

1 Loosen the screw on the desired cable clip at the first layer and remove the cable clip.
1 Lower the cover of the
maintenance compartment.
2 Remove the waterproof block in the cable hole of the GE3(o), COMBO, MIMO1, or MIMO2 port.

GE3(o) waterproof block

GE3(o) MIMO1 MIMO2 2 Check whether cable holes and waterproof blocks meet requirements.
cable hole COMBO
cable hole cable hole cable hole

Install an SFP optical module in the GE3(o),
3
COMBO, MIMO1, or MIMO2 port.
The port provides the mis-insertion prevention
function. If you cannot insert the SFP optical
module properly, turn it and insert it again.
4 Hoist the outdoor fiber to the installation position.
Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the
outdoor fiber to the GE3(o), COMBO, MIMO1, or
MIMO2 port of the OAU 2A.
Ensure that the waterproof cable
trough is properly installed.
Otherwise, it does not take effect.

Ensure that unused cable holes are

plugged with waterproof blocks.
Insert the SFP optical module into
the GE3(o), COMBO, MIMO1, or
MIMO2 port until you hear a click.
Then, slightly pull the puller on Ensure that each cable fits into and is
in good contact with the corresponding
the SFP optical module to check waterproof cable trough.
whether it is inserted securely.

3 Rotate the screw to the locked position.

5 Connect the fiber connector to the GE3(o), COMBO,
MIMO1, or MIMO2 port.
90°
Insert the fiber connector into the SFP optical module
until you hear a click.
Then, slightly pull the fiber connector to check whether
the connector and SFP optical module are inserted
securely.

6 Screw the wire clip so that it is tightly pressed against

the sheath of the outdoor fiber. Ensure that the fiber fits
into and is in good contact with the waterproof cable
trough.
Rotate the screw with a torque less than 1 N.m.

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Installing a Signal Lightning Surge Protector

When a device uses SFP GE electrical modules, it must be used with a signal lightning surge protector.
2 Connect the outdoor network cables to the signal lightning surge protector.

Signal lightning Connect the surge end of the protector to GE electrical signals and use SFP GE electrical modules to
surge protector connect the protect end to the device. The connection mode is RJ45.

Surge end Protect end

Ground
cable
Outdoor
network cable
Outdoor
GE electrical network cable
signal SFP GE electrical
module

1 Use a hose clamp to mount the signal lightning surge protector to the pole. 3 Install the ground cable for the signal lighting surge protector.

Unscrew the hose clamp. Screw the hose

clamp. Install the OT terminal in the correct direction.

Mount the signal lightning surge protector to the pole.

When installing a lightning surge protector,

separate the protector from the RTN device
with a spacing of no less than 10 cm. This
ensures that cables between the protector
and SFP GE electrical modules can be used
for efficient decoupling. Equipotential device/ground bar

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Selecting ground points

Select ground points for the outdoor network cable. Select ground points for the DC cable.
Ground the outdoor network cable at the following positions: Ground the DC cable at the following positions:
1. About 0.5 m to 1 m away from the port 1. About 0.5 m to 1 m (1.64 feet to 3.28 feet) before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet
2. About 0.5 m to 1 m (1.64 feet to 3.28 feet) before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet 2. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
3. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray 3. About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder
4. About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder

ODU OAU 2A
ODU OAU 2A

OAU 2A
OAU 2A
1 1
2 2 2
1 3

OAU 2A OAU 2A OAU 2A 1 OAU 2A 3

2 4
1 1

2 1

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Selecting ground points

Select ground points for the IF cable.

Ground the IF cable at the following positions:
1. (Optional) Middle of the cable on the tower if the cable section on the tower is longer than 60 m
2. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
ODU
ODU

If the IF cable is longer than 60 m, one more ground point is

required for every extra 30 m. 1
1

OAU 2A

OAU 2A
2

Installing a ground clip

Use a box cutter to strip off a section of the cable sheath. Take care not to damage the shield layer.

Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are available for a ground clip.
Select a terminal as required.
• If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, secure the ground clip by using the binding wire delivered
with the ground clip.
• For details about how to install ground clips, see the use instructions delivered with the ground clips.

Ensure that the angle between a PGND cable and a power cable is 15 degrees or less. If the power
Install and waterproof the ground clip. (See the appendix for the waterproofing method.)
cable is routed vertically, route the PGND cable from the top downwards. Do not route the ground cable
upwards.

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

1 Loosen the reinforce screws. 2 Open the case cover. 3 Optional: wall-mounting
4 mm hex key Cable distribution area
a Use a scribe template to determine the positions of mounting holes.

Level Scribe pen

Fiber routing
clips

Fiber fixing
holes Scribe
template
Mounting
hole

Hole blocks

b Install expansion bolts. c Tighten the screws and fix the case.
Chisel drilling positions. Drill holes.
Flat washer

Expansion bolt

Ф8 drill Nut
bit

Install expansion bolts. Remove the nut.

Nut

Flat washer
Expansion
tube
Expansion
bolt

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

44 Optional: pole-mounting
a Install the pole assembly on the pole. b Fix the case on the pole assembly and tighten the lower hold hoop.
Loosen the screw on the hold hoop. Install the pole assembly on the pole. Complete installation of the pole
assembly.
Tighten the Fix the upper end of the case and then the lower end.
hold hoop.
Hold hoop

Assembly

Tighten the
screw on the
hold hoop.

Partially
tighten the
hold hoop. Tighten the
hold hoop.

5 Route in and fix cables.

a Determine the holes through which fibers are routed in and remove the hole blocks. b Fix hose clamps on outdoor fibers.

Hose clamp
Hooks to fix
hose clamps

Outdoor fiber trough

Hole blocks

Connected to the fiber outlet

Connected to the fiber outlet on the customer equipment.
on the main OAU 2A. Connected to the fiber outlet
on the standby OAU 2A.

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

C Guide the lead nylon of outdoor fibers through fiber e Remove dustproof caps and insert fiber connectors into appropriate adapters
fixing holes, fix the lead nylon and cut off redundant
according to labels.
part.
Port in Fiber Interconne Description
Distribution cted GE
Area Port

101 Main OAU Connected to GE receive port on the main OAU 2A

2A
201 Connected to GE transmit port on the main OAU 2A

102 Standby Connected to GE receive port on the standby OAU 2A

OAU 2A
202 Connected to GE transmit port on the standby OAU 2A

IN2 Customer Connected to GE receive port on the customer equipment

equipment
IN1 Connected to GE transmit port on the customer equipment
d Use hose clamps to fix outdoor fibers on the
appropriate hooks.

Schematic diagram of coding ports and

fibers in fiber distribution area
Main OAU 2A

Standby OAU 2A

Customer
equipment

f Fix the fiber metal jacket in the fiber routing clips.

Wrap outdoor fibers with three layers of waterproof tapes and ensure that the tapes
6 Close the case cover.
g
just fit the cable trough and the case is reliably sealed and waterproofed. 4 mm hex key

Three layers of
waterproof
tapes Reliably tighten the reinforce
screws to ensure waterproof
Sealing
effects.
positions

When wrapping outdoor fibers, do not pull waterproof tapes.

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Laying out Cables

General requirements Requirements for laying out cables outdoors

1. Bend radius
• Route cables along the planned path, use outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps to bind cables properly and neatly at
For power and PGND cables, ensure a bend radius of at least three times the cable diameter.
intervals of about 1 meter, and cut off the excess of each cable tie without leaving sharp edges (ensuring a slack of about 5
2. Cable binding mm).
• Bind different cables separately. Maintain an interval of at least 30 mm between cable bindings. • Drip loops must be made for outdoor cables below ports or near feeder windows and ensure a bend radius equal to or
• Bind cables securely and neatly, without damaging the cable jackets. greater than the required minimum bend radius.
• Ensure that cable ties face the same direction and are aligned in rows horizontally. • After you form a drip loop in a cable, coil the cable into a roll with the diameter greater than 0.6 meters and bind the rollto
• Cut off the excess of each indoor cable tie but leave a slack of about 5 mm for each outdoor cable tie. Ensure the tower or pole for future use.
that all cut surfaces do not have sharp edges. • Check whether there is a probability that outdoor cables will be damaged by external environmental factors. If yes, you are
• After installing cables, attach labels or tags to the two ends of each cable. advised to protect outdoor cables, for example, by putting the cables through tubes.
3. Safety • The cables to be protected consist of power cables, outdoor network cables, outdoor fibers, and IF cables.
• Lay out cables away from sharp objects or jagged walls, or protect cables using conduit.
• Lay out cables away from heat sources, or add heat-insulation materials between cables and heat sources.
• At turns or near equipment, allow sufficient slack in the cables and coil them (with a diameter of about 0.6 meters)
for future use. Outdoor cable ties may be damaged due to installation and environmental factors. You are recommended to use feeder
4. Indoor cable routing clamps in high-temperature and dry environments or in freezing cold environments.
• Route cables into equipment rooms through feeder windows.
• Seek help indoors when routing cables into equipment rooms.
• Waterproof feeder windows.

Requirements for laying out PGND cables

ODU
• Connect PGND cables of devices at the same site to the same ground bar.
• Do not route PGND cables overhead in outdoor scenarios.
• Bind PGND cables separately from outdoor network cables and leave an appropriate distance between the bundles. Drip
• Do not add switches or fuses on PGND cables. loop

IF cable

Installing sign plate labels

Indoor Outdoor
cable Drip loop

Drip loop
1. Outdoor cable tie
2. Sign plate label
3. Cable

Attach a sign plate label to each cable end. To do so, Tighten the cable ties to fix the label on the cable.
pass cable ties through the holes in the label and Then, cut off the excess of each cable tie, leaving
attach the label to one end of the cable, about 100 mm a slack of about 5 mm and no sharp edges.
to 200 mm away from the connector.

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Waterproofing the IF Ports and Ground Cables of IF Cables and Outdoor Network Cables Powering On the OAU 2A Supplied with DC Power

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the exposed part of a flexible waveguide or a group clip.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Bind outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.
The following figures use an IF port as an example. The waterproofing treatment
for the ground cables of IF cables and outdoor network cables is similar.
Waterproof
insulation tape
• Before powering on the OAU 2A, ensure that the DC power cable has been installed.
• You are familiar with the safety precautions for DC power supply.
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment must not be longer than 24 hours.
• Do not connect the OAU 2A to an AC power supply device. Otherwise, the OAU 2A may be damaged.
• Do not connect the RTN 320 to a DC power supply device providing power beyond the range of –38.4 V to –
57.6 V. Otherwise, the RTN 320 may be damaged.
• If the PI is used to output DC power, the DIP switching for setting the power output mode should be set
correctly so that the DC OUT mode is selected. After setting the DIP switch, switch off the power supply. After
waiting for 6 seconds, switch on the power supply again.

Power on the OAU 2A

If the PI is used to output DC power, POWER and DC OUT

indicators are on (green) in normal conditions. For a description
of indicator states, see the PI installation guide.

PVC tape
1 2 POWER

PWR
DC OUT

System indicator

In normal cases, the system indicator should be on. For the status description of the system
3 4 indicator, see the Product Description.

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 Appendix

Loading NE Data by Using the Web LCT

The OAU 2A can connect to the Web LCT through its NMS port using a network
cable or communicate with the Web LCT through its WLAN module.

Maintenance
compartment

GE2(e) port

Connect the Web LCT to USB port

this port preferentially. compartment

WLAN
module

NMS port

Connect the Web LCT to this

port only when the GE2(e)
port is in use.

1 Open the maintenance compartment.

A WLAN module was inserted into the USB port before the OAU 2A was delivered.
2 Connect a laptop running the Web LCT to the GE2 or NMS port of the OAU 2A using a network cable.
1 Use the WLAN Connection tool delivered with the Web LCT to set up a WLAN
3 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data. For details, see the Commissioning and Configuration Guide. connection between the Web LCT and OAUT 2A. For details, see "Connecting the
Web LCT to the Equipment" in the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
4 Close the maintenance compartment.
2 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data. For details, see the Commissioning and
Configuration Guide.

• Prevent moisture from entering the NMS port during commissioning.

• After NE data is loaded, remove the network cable and close the maintenance
compartment.

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 Appendix

Checking the Installation Introduction of the Alignment Scope

No. Check Item

A Components

1 Verify that OAU 2As are installed in planned locations, and sufficient space is reserved
for maintenance.
Eye lens tube
Locking ring
2 Verify that OAU 2As are securely installed by turning them gently (in both the horizontal
and vertical directions).
Hand wheel
Objective lens tube
3 Verify that all outdoor connectors connected to IF ports and ground clips are
waterproofed.
4 Verify that OT terminals of PGND cables are tightly crimped and PGND cables are not Prism table
damaged or broken.

5 Verify that PGND cables are bound separately from other cables. Socket head
cap screws M6
6 Verify that shielded RJ45 connectors of outdoor network cables are intact and securely
connected and the cables are not damaged or broken. Support plate

7 Verify that unused ports are protected with caps, and removed caps are retained for
future use.

8 Verify that outdoor network cables are routed along planned paths and bound properly
and neatly at equal intervals (about 1 meter), and the excess of each cable tie is cut off Captive screws Support rob A Support rob B
without leaving sharp edges.

9 Verify that unused waterproof cable holes are plugged with waterproof blocks. There are multiple types of sights. This document uses only one type of sights as an example to describe the
installation process.

10 Verify that the shield layers of all DC power cables and outdoor network cables are
grounded using wire clips in the maintenance compartment.
B Important Notes

11 Ensure that the maintenance compartment and USB port compartment are tightly closed.
12 Verify that all devices are intact and do not have any paint defects or damage. If a device
has a paint defect or damage, clean it and then re-paint it.
• Alignment scopes are high-precision devices for alignment. Before an aiming telescope leaves the factory, parts
between the eye lens tube and the prism table as well between the objective lens tube and the prism table have
undergone necessary anti-loosing treatments. Any rotating operation or disassembly among the eye lens tube,
objective lens tube, and prism table will weaken or even eliminate the effect of the treatments.
• The fitting surface of the aiming telescope is treated by the grinding process, which ensures the coaxiality of the
fitting surface‘s normal direction and the alignment scope’s optical axis. Carefully protect the fitting surface from any
scratch or burr to avoid a decrease in alignment precision.
• As the support plate is closely fitted with the objective lens tube with a locking ring, the locking ring needs to be
loosened if you attempt to rotate the objective lens tube for adjustment. After the adjustment is complete,
immediately tighten the locking ring to prevent redundant substances from entering the fitting space. It is advised to
loosen the locking ring less than one circle.
• To loosen the locking ring, grasp the objective lens tube tightly with one hand, and grasp and rotate the locking ring
with the other hand. Avoid applied moment between the prism table and the locking ring.
• Avoid removing the support plate from the objective lends tube.

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Installing an Alignment Scope

1 Remove the rubber plugs from the screw 2 Install support rod A on the antenna mounting bracket. 5 Secure the alignment scope to the support rod.
holes reserved for installing the alignment
scope on the antenna mounting bracket.

Handwheel

Rubber plug

Captive
screw

Alignment scope

3 (Optional) Install support rod B. 4 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the support plate for Loosen the locking ring, adjust the
6 7 Adjust the antenna horizontally or vertically
easy installation, and partially fasten the locking ring alignment scope to the desired angle, and until crosshairs line up on the target tower
to secure the objective lens tube in place. tighten the locking ring. or pole.

Locking ring

Loosen

Use M6 hex socket

Tighten
screws M6 to connect
support rods A and B.
Support
plate
Eye lens tube

• Install only support rod A for a 0.2 m or 0.3 m antenna.

• Install both support rods A and B for a 0.6 m or larger antenna.

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Installing an Alignment Scope

8 Remove the alignment scope and support robs

and place them into the tool box in order.

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