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RTN 380AX Packing List Installation Conditions

No. Item Description

1 RTN 380AX module
2 Auxiliary material package
3 7.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap
3.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap
4 9. Installation height: A 0.6 m antenna is installed no higher than 1/2 of the pole height, and a 0.3 m antenna is
5 Waterproof labels for outdoor cables
6 Engineering labels for indoor cables
Waterproof tape
7 5. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
8 3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
PG connector, which RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) required
Restrictions on the installation environment
1. The RTN 380AX cannot be installed on a light pole or utility pole.
2. The RTN 380AX with only a 0.3 m antenna can be installed on a guyed tower, and the antenna must be
installed no higher than 1/2 of the tower height.
3. Even if the requirements for link reliability can be met and the equipment installation environment allows
equipment to run properly in any weather conditions (the sway angle and twist angle of towers and poles meet
requirements), use rooftop towers, thin mast towers, and common self-supporting towers (non-high towers)
with caution based on the local actual situations.
Restrictions on the installation on a rooftop upright pole
When installing RTN 380AX on a rooftop upright pole, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. A mono-rooftop mast is supported by three stress support bars. The angle between the stress support bars is
90ºor 120º. This ensures that the mast can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the
wind.
3. Only one microwave antenna is installed on one pole.
4. A pole is supported by two side support bars to ensure that the pole does not sway or twist in the wind.
5. A pole is not higher than 6 m.
6. An antenna is not installed on the top of a pole. An antenna should be installed at a lower position that is close
to the support point. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
7. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.3 m, the antenna is used only at the last hop.
8. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.6 m, stress support bars are required to secure the pole for installing the
antenna and the antenna must be installed close to the point of strength of the stress support bars on the pole.
installed no higher than 2/3 of the pole height.
Restrictions on the installation on a monopole
When installing RTN 380AX on a monopole, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
4. Installation height: A 0.6 m antenna is installed no higher than 1/2 of the monopole height, and a 0.3 m antenna
is installed no higher than 2/3 of the monopole height.
Restrictions on the installation on a self-supporting tower (high tower in the central equipment
room)
When installing RTN 380AX on a self-supporting tower, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.3 m, the antenna is installed lower than 2/3 of the tower height to limit the
antenna shaking angle within 0.45°. For example, if a tower is 60 m high, an antenna should be installed lower
than 40 m.
3. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.6 m, the antenna is installed no higher than 1/2 of the tower height.
4. The tower is verified before installation that it is not overloaded and will be free of overloading after installation.
6. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
Restrictions on the installation on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower
When installing RTN 380AX on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. Use the wall-mounting mode. A pole can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
Other restrictions
Do not install RTN 380AX and antennas of wireless equipment on the same pole.

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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorms Corrosion

Do not work with electrical current in elevated or exposed locations during a thunderstorm . Anti-corrosion measures are required if the RTN 380AX is installed in an area prone to corrosion. Contact your
Huawei representative office for details. A location is corrosion-prone if it is:

 within 3.7 km of the ocean or a salt water lake

Extreme weather conditions
The RTN 380AX is usually installed outdoors. If weather conditions are extreme during an installation, personnel
should follow local guidelines and regulations to safeguard personal health and safety.
 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 boilers

High places
The RTN 380AX is usually installed in an elevated location, such as on a tower or on the roof of a building. Adhere
the following guidelines for installations in elevated locations:
 Installation personnel must have the proper training and qualifications, and meet health requirements.
 Installation personnel should wear helmets and safety belts and should work in pairs or teams.
 Do not work in high places during thunderstorms, blizzards, gales, or other extreme weather conditions. When
working outdoors, installation personnel should wear clothes and gloves appropriate to weather conditions, and
anti-slip footwear.
Moving and hoisting heavy objects
To move or hoist heavy objects, use appropriate equipment and adhere to the following guidelines:
 All personnel should wear helmets and protective clothes, gloves, and shoes.
 Move heavy objects along a flat, clear path.
 Do not lift heavy objects by hand. Use appropriate equipment instead.
 Before hoisting a heavy object, clear the area to avoid hurting anyone nearby.

 Hoisting tools should be tested before use.  Use hoisting tools properly. To avoid damaging pulleys or slings, do not exceed the load allowance.

 All installation personnel and visitors onsite must wear helmets.

Protective cover and

Port protection film on the antenna port

Microwave  Before installing the RTN 380AX,

remove the protective cover and film on
High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to transmissions from the antenna of microwave
the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal
equipment that has this radiation warning symbol ( ). When you are installing or performing maintenance on PG cover
transmission will be affected.
an antenna located on a tower that has multiple antennas, avoid exposure to radiation from other antennas.
 Protect unused ports with PG covers Cap

and caps.
 Retain removed caps for future use.
Lasers

Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.

Caps

Unpacking

To prevent water vapor from accumulating inside the device:

High temperature
 Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
If the ambient temperature reaches 55°C, the surface temperature of the RTN 380AX may exceed 70°C. Wear
protective gloves if you must handle the RTN 380AX. A high-temperature warning label ( ) is attached to the  During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer than 24 hours.
RTN 380AX.

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Safety Precautions

Avoiding leaving any Ethernet service cable unconnected
Do not leave any Ethernet service cable unconnected (see Figure 1).
If an Ethernet service port is not in use, remove the cable from it and fasten a PG cover or protective cover onto it.
Figure 1 Avoiding leaving any Ethernet service cable unconnected
Powering on the device
 When the P&E port and DC power port are used to supply power simultaneously, the DC power is used as the
working circuit, and the P&E power is used as the backup circuit.
 Before installing the PI power cable, identify the positive and negative ends of the cable. Ensure that the PI power
cable is connected correctly. Install an air circuit breaker on the negative pole of the power supply device to avoid
damage to the power cable and device due to unexpected circuit loops.
 Do not install or remove the power cable with a live line.

P&E power supply DC power supply

P&E

Negative positive

Do not leave any Ethernet service cable unconnected.

GE P&E NMS MGMT View A

Only the RTN 380AX(P&E+DC option)

supports DC power supply.

Brown: 0 V power cable

Blue: -48 V power cable

Power supply device

(+)

(-)
SW

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Precautions for Local Maintenance

When the RTN 380AX is installed on a self-supporting tower, maintenance personnel cannot performance off-tower maintenance through WLAN, because the RTN 380AX is installed at a high position. You can use the following methods to solve this
issue:
① If an NE receives/transmits services through the P&E port, use an outdoor network cable to connect the NE's GE/EXT ② If an NE receives/transmits services through the GE optical port, no extra outdoor network cable is required. During the
electrical port and the PI's MGMT port. During the off-tower maintenance, connect a laptop on which the Web LCT is off-tower maintenance, connect a laptop on which the Web LCT is installed to the GE port of the PI. See Figure 2.
installed to the PI's NMS port, or remove the outdoor network cable connected to the MGMT port and connect the cable
to the laptop. See Figure 1.

Figure 2
Figure 1

RTN 380AX RTN 380AX

P&E port
P&E port

GE(e)/EX
T 10GE

Outdoor network  In the off-tower maintenance, configure the GE electrical

cable port to which the Web LCT is connected as an NMS port
on the NMS, or configure the network adapter of the
laptop to receive and transmit IP packets carrying DCN
VLAN IDs.
 Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports
connecting a network cable from the EXT port to the PI
for maintenance under the tower.

Service access

GE P&E NMS MGMT

GE P&E NMS MGMT

Web LCT

Service
access

Web LCT
Web LCT

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Precautions for Local Maintenance

 When an NE is directly supplied with DC power and receives/transmits services through the GE/10GE port, you are advised to connect the GE/NMS port and a signal surge protector using an outdoor network cable to enable indoor local
maintenance. This way, a PC can be connected to the output end of the signal surge protector for access to and maintenance of the NE using the Web LCT. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

RTN 380AX
GE/NMS

GE/10GE

Indoors
Signal surge
protector
Service access

Surge
Protect
PE
Ground clip Web LCT

Ground cable

 Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports DC power supply.

 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.
 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 Parts

A Appearance and ports

There are two types of RTN 380AX: RTN 380AX (P&E option) using MXXI4 and RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) using Front view of ports
MXXI4B. Except for the DC power cable installation operations, other installation operations of the RTN 380AX
(P&E+DC option) are the same as those of the RTN 380AX (P&E option). Unless otherwise specified, the RTN380AX
XPIC COMBO GE(e)
(P&E option) is used as an example.

Front view

RSSI 10GE USB P&E WLAN Module

/EXT
RTN 380AX(P&E option)

Ground screw Ground screw When the GE electrical module is used, the waterproof socket must also be fitted. In addition, if the network cable
length is no less than 2 m, a signal lightning surge protector must be provided to protect devices.

XPIC COMBO1&2 10GE

RTN 380AX(P&E option) RTN 380AX(P&E+DC option)

For details about the parameters on the name plate, see the Product Description. EXT USB P&E PWR

RTN 380AX(P&E+DC option)

Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.

The RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports connecting a network cable from the EXT port to the bottom of the tower to
facilitate maintenance under the tower. In addition, the EXT port must be used with the PG connector to perform device
Rear view protection.

Positioning pin Positioning pin

Antenna port

Antenna port

RTN 380AX(P&E option) RTN 380AX(P&E+DC option)

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 Equipment Introduction

Equipment Parts

B Appearance and ports of the hybrid coupler D Cables

Top view PGND cable XPIC cascade cable

Standby tributary port Base of ground clip

OT terminal
Waterproof tube

Main tributary port SFP module

 Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are
Oblique view available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a terminal as required.
 For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions
Front view delivered with the ground clips.

Outdoor/ GE cascade fiber

DC cable
LC/PC connector
Negative Positive

Antenna port
Waterproof socket for outdoor fibers View A

A
C OMT
Cable
Collar Rubber washer connector
Shell

RSSI port cable Brown: 0 V power cable

(connected to the positive terminal
View A of the power supply device)
RJ45 connector
Main label Cable sheath
Device Blue: -48 V power cable (connected
Multimeter port Pin1 Pin8
OMT Core Body Connection to the negative terminal of the
Tray A power supply device)

Sealing cover
OMT Frame DSFP光模块 Power supply device

(+)
Protective film
(-)
SW
CH1 CH2

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Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors

Prepare the following tools. Prepare an outdoor network cable Strip the cable. Arrange the core wires according to the pin assignments and cut them neatly (exposing a
and shielded RJ45 connectors. length of 12 mm).
a b c
Length of each exposed
core wire: 12 mm 8: brown
7: white and brown
6: green
12mm
5: white and blue
4: blue
3: white and green
RJ45 connector crimping tool
2: orange
1: white and orange

Length of the stripped Remove the outer jacket. Strip off the braid shield and Cut the core wires neatly.
1. Core wire cable: 20 mm cut the aluminum foil and
2. Aluminum foil unwanted materials.
3. Braid shield
4. Outer jacket
Diagonal pliers 5. Shielded RJ45 connector When stripping off the outer jacket, take care not to damage the braid shield or aluminum foil.

Insert the arranged core wires into an RJ45 connector according to the pin assignments Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials Terminate a connector on the other end of the network 8 Optional: Use a multimeter to measure the
and crimp the connector with the crimping tool. along the edge of the connector. cable, and then test the cable for continuity using a impedance of core wires. The impedance
network cable tester. difference between core wires must be less
than 5%.
Outdoor network cable

Crimp the RJ45

connector.

Pin assignments of an RJ45 connector

 Before crimping, ensure that the core wires are fully inserted in the RJ45 connector. Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials.
 Use the crimping tool to crimp the connector with force.
 After crimping, verify that the connector has been crimped tightly.

An outdoor straight-through cable is used to connect the P&E port and power sourcing equipment.
The pin assignments of the P&E port on some Ethernet power supply equipment may be different from those on the
Preparing an RSSI Test Cable RTN 380AX. In this case, you need to make a network cable based on the pin assignments of the two P&E ports.
Pin assignments of the P&E port on the RTN 380AX
Terminate one end of an outdoor network cable with an RJ45 connector
by following instructions in "Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Pin No. Signal Function
Shielded RJ45 Connectors."
1 BIDA+/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (+)/Power ground
Strip the other end of the cable, remain the core wire for pin 4 (blue) and 2 BIDA-/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (-)/Power ground
that for pin 7 (white and brown), cut off the other core wires, and wrap
this end. 3 BIDB+/-48V Bidirectional data wire B (+)/-48 V power signal

4 BIDC+/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (+)/Power ground

5 BIDC-/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (-)/Power ground

6 BIDB-/-48V Bidirectional data wire B (-)/-48 V power signal

White and
brown core 7 BIDD+/-48V Bidirectional data wire D (+)/-48 V power signal
Bluewire
core 8 BIDD-/-48V Bidirectional data wire D (-)/-48 V power signal
wire

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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.

Mapping between the cross-sectional

area of a cable conductor (C) and the
length of an exposed cable (L1)
A: OT terminal
Cross-sectional
B: ground cable L1(mm)
Area of C （mm2 ）
C: exposed cable conductor
L1: length of the exposed cable 1 7
Crimp the OT
1.5 7 terminal lug.
2.5 7

4 8

When you are skillful, you can determine L1 based The crimping impression may differ depending
When striping off the insulation layer of the ground cable, take care not to Ensure that the cable conductor does not protrude
on the length of the OT terminal lug. on the crimping tool used.
damage or nick the metal conductor of the cable. more than 2 mm from the OT terminal.

Installing the SFP/DSFP Module

1.Install the two-fiber bidirectional SFP+ optical module. 2. Install the single-fiber bidirectional DSFP optical module.

For connection to a single-fiber bidirectional single-port optical module: For connection to a single-fiber bidirectional dual-port optical module:
Tx Rx
CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2

Local port
Local port Local port

Tx Rx
CH1 CH2

Peer port
Peer port Peer port

For details about module pairing, see Product Description.

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 Installing the RTN 380AX

1 1+0 Installation Scenario

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. The slotted plug at the interface of the RTN 380AX is removed at a time. It is recommended that you use a flat-head screwdriver with a width of at least 6 mm to remove it. When removing the plug, loosen the screws at the bottom of the slot. The torque is recommended
to be 1.4N·m.
3. Before installing the RTN 380AX, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
4. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
5. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
6. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380AX on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
7. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380AX is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
Ethernet service port on the RTN 380AX.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to 10 Do anti-corrosion treatment for 1 Power on the RTN 380AX.
install the antenna. 10GE ports, PWR, and P&E
ports.
2 Optional: Change the polarization 2 Use the Web LCT to load NE data.
direction of the antenna to horizontal. 11 Waterproof the ground clip.
3 Align antennas.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
side of the feed. 12 Check the installation.
5
4 Install the RTN 380AX on the antenna.
1 to 4 10GE P&E
5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380AX.
10
6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber. 10
 Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380AX.
 Lay out the outdoor fiber.
11
 Attach a yellow outdoor label to the fiber
according to the plan. Grounded through
 Moistureproof the fiber. 6 the ground clip
Connected to one GE
7 Install the DC power cable, for details (optical) service
see Powering on the device.
.

8
Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option)
supports DC power supply.

8 Install the GE cable. GE1

P&E1 GE cable
 Install the GE cable. Grounded
 Select a ground point for the GE cable. through the
 Install the ground clip. ground clip
 Lay out the GE cable. 9
 Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan. Grounded
11 through the
GE cable ground clip
9 Install a PI and install cables on the PI.

11
For the installation method, see the PI
installation guide.
Connected to the power supply device Connected to one FE/GE (electrical) service

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 Installing the RTN 380AX

2 Installing the RTN 380AX at 2x(1+0) Aggregation Sites

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. The slotted plug at the interface of the RTN 380AX is removed at a time. It is recommended that you use a flat-head screwdriver with a width of at least 6 mm to remove it. When removing the plug, loosen the screws at the bottom of the slot. The torque is recommended
to be 1.4N·m.
3. Before installing the RTN 380AX, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
4. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
5. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
6. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380AX on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
7. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380AX is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
Ethernet service port on the RTN 380AX.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure
1 Follow the antenna use instructions to
install the antenna. In this example, the 10GE link and COMBO link
1 Power on the RTN 380AX.
2 Optional: Change the polarization direction between two back-to-back RTN 380AXs form a LAG of
of the antenna to horizontal. cascade links. Actually, either of the links can form an
unprotected cascade link. 2 Use the Web LCT to load NE data.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
side of the feed. 1 to 4
3 Align antennas.
4 Install the RTN 380AX on the antenna.

5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380AX.

6  Install a GE cascade fiber.

 Moistureproof the fiber.

5 10 10GE COMBO P&E 5

10GE COMBO P&E
When the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) needs to be
installed with the network cable of the EXT port, you
need to first install the network cable of the EXT port 9
9 9 9 9 9
and then install the GE cascade fiber. 6

7 Install the DC power cable, for details see Powering on the device. 10
LAG
Grounded through
the ground clip
Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports DC
power supply.

8 Install the GE cable. 8

8
 Install the GE cable. GE cable
 Select a ground point for the GE cable.
 Install the ground clip.
 Lay out the GE cable.
 Attach a yellow outdoor label to the cable
according to the plan. Connetct to PI Grounded
Connetct to PI
through the
9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for 10GE ports, COMBO ports and P&E ports. ground clip
GE cable

10 Waterproof the ground clip.

10
11 Check the installation.

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 Installing the RTN 380AX
3 XPIC Installation

1. The slotted plug at the interface of the RTN 380AX is removed at a time. It is recommended that you use a flat-head screwdriver with a width of at least 6 mm to remove it. When removing the plug, loosen the screws at the bottom of the slot. The torque is recommended
to be 1.4N·m.
2. Cover unused ports with caps. Reserve the removed caps. Before installing the RTN 380AX, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount and 1+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380AX on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section linking the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380AX is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
service port on the RTN 380AX.

Installation procedure
OMT Site commissioning procedure
RTN 380AX
1 Follow the antenna use instructions to install the antenna.
1 Power on the RTN 380AX.
2 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side of the feed.
2 Use the Web LCT to load NE data.
3 Connect the RTN 380AX to a OMT.
3 Align antennas.
4 Connect the OMT to an antenna.

1 to 4 5
5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380AX.
5
6 Install an outdoor fiber. 10 10 9
9
 Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380AX.
 Lay out the outdoor fiber. 11
 Attach a yellow outdoor label to the fiber according to 6
the plan. 6
Connect to a PI Connect
 Moistureproof the fiber. to a PI GE cable
Connec
7 Install XPIC cascade cables. And do anti-corrosion ted to
treatment for XPIC cascade cables. one GE
(optical) 9
service
7 Grounded
When the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) needs to be through the
installed with the network cable of the EXT port, you XPIC cable GE cable ground clip
need to first install the network cable of the EXT port
and then install the GE cascade fiber.
11
8 Install the DC power cable, for details see Powering on
For the installation method, see the PI installation guide.
the device.

Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports DC

power supply.

Connect the P&E cable to a PI. 10 Do anti-corrosion treatment for COMBO ports, P&E ports, XPIC ports and GE ports.
9
 Install the GE cable.
 Select a ground point for the GE cable. 11 Waterproof the ground clip.
 Install the ground clip.
 Lay out the GE cable. 12 Check the installation.
 Attach a yellow outdoor label to the cable according to
the plan.

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 Aligning Antennas

Aligning Single-Polarized Antennas

Use the installation positions and heights of local and remote antennas to determine their azimuths. Adjust the pitch Loosen/tighten the elevation adjustment screw to move the local antenna vertically. Adjust the pitch angle until the
angles of the antennas to the horizontal position.
RSL reaches the peak within the tracked range.

You can use an alignment scope to align antennas. For details about how to install an alignment scope, see the
appendix.
Connect a multimeter to the RSSI port on the RTN 380AX at the local end and measure the voltage value V BNC.
Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to ensure that three signal peaks are tracked in horizontal and vertical directions. When the local
RSL reaches the maximum peak value, secure the local antenna.
Adjust the remote antenna to ensure that the RSL at the local end and the RSL at the remote end reach the peak
value.
Tighten all screws on both antennas after the alignment is complete.

Open the USB/RSSI

maintenance
compartment.

Connected to the multimeter

Elevation adjustment screw

Level adjustment screw

Secure the remote antenna and loosen/tighten the level adjustment screw to move the antenna horizontally.

a. If three signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the received signal level (RSL) reaches the
peak value at position 2.
b. If two signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the middle between positions 4
and 5. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the antenna using the elevation adjustment screw until the three signal peaks on the
line AA' appear. Finally, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value at position 2.
c. If one signal peak is tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the middle between positions 6
and 7. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the antenna using the elevation adjustment screw until the three signal peaks on the
line AA' appear. Finally, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value at position 2.

Front view of the tracking lines at different RSL values of each line
elevation天线不同仰角下扫描路径的正面图
angles of the antenna 各路径信号值

6 7
C C'
C 6 7 C' 5
4
B 4 5 B'
B B'
1 2 3
A A'
2
1 3

A A'

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 Aligning Antennas Appendix

Relationship Between RSSI Port Voltage and Receive Signal Level Moistureproofing the Connectors of 10GE, COMBO, GE(e), XPIC, PWR, and P&E ports

Connect GE ports to
the RTN 380AX and
then moistureproof
them.

root
root 30mm
30mm
30mm 30mm root
30mm
root
30mm

RTN 380AX(P&E option) RTN 380AX(P&E+DC option)

Length between the root of the 10GE The entire GE(e)/P&E port connector and the
/COMBO port connector and the lower length between the root of the connector and the Moistureproofed part
edge of the moistureproofed part: 30 mm lower edge of the moistureproofed part: 30 mm
Moistureproof a connector as follows:
1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the moistureproofed part.
2. Wrap one layer of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape. Ensure that the waterproof insulation tape completely covers
the PVC tape (including the edges).
3. Wrap one layer of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproofing the Ground Clip

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the exposed part of the 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. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproof insulation tape

For details on how to use the
waterproof insulation tape, see
instructions provided by the tape
vendor.

PVC tape

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 Appendix

Installing the Waterproof Socket for the Outdoor Fiber

a Appearance of the waterproof socket

Collar
Rubber washer
Shell

b Thread the outdoor fiber through the waterproof socket.

Remove the dustproof cap on the flange socket 3 Turn the collar to align it with the slot on the flange socket and
1 Thread the outdoor fiber through the shell, rubber washer, and collar. Insert the rubber washer into the collar. 2 of the GE/COMBO port and carefully insert the push the socket into the slot to fix the socket on the flange socket.
LC/PC connector of the outdoor fiber into the
optical module.

Insert the washer side with a V-shaped slot into the

collar. See the following figures. Ensure that the V-
shaped slot securely engages the collar.

 Ensure that the V-shaped slot securely engages the collar.

 Ensure that the rubber washer is well sealed. No crack should be observed.

Flange socket of the GE/COMBO port

Well sealed Cracked

Ensure that the rubber washer remains in the correct

position in the socket.

4 Tighten the shell of the waterproof socket.

The shell is completely tightened when the red O-ring

Red O-ring cannot be seen.

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 Checking the Installation

Checking the Cables of RTN 380AX Checking the PI

No. Check Item No. Check Item

1 All outdoor connections and ground clips are moistureproofed or waterproofed.
2 The cable connectors are assembled correctly and securely.
3 Cables are not bent or twisted and the shield layer of the power cable is intact.
4 There is a drip loop in the cable after it leaves the RTN 380AX.
5 There is a drip loop in the cable before it enters the equipment room.
1 The PI installation position meets the requirements specified in engineering design documents.
The PI is installed securely.
2 The appearance of PI components is in good conditions. If there are any paint peeling-off,
bump marks, or smears, repaint or clean the components.
3 Cables are routed in compliance with engineering design documents, which facilitates
maintenance and capacity expansion.

6 The minimum bending radius of the cables is greater than 30 cm (11.8 inches). 4 Cable connectors are assembled in compliance with specifications. They are installed
securely.
7 Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.
5 Cables are not bent or twisted. The shield layer is not exposed.
8 Cables are bound to the cable ladder or tray at intervals of approximately 1 m (3.28 feet).
6 Drip loops are made after cables are routed out of the PI.
9 Binding tapes are cut off with an excess section reserved at the ends.
7 Drip loops are made for cables near a room inlet.
10 Attach and bind cable labels correctly. Labels must be aligned and face the same direction.
8 The minimum bending radius of cables is greater than 30 cm (11.8 inches).
11 The excess cable is coiled into a roll with a diameter not less than 60 cm (23.62 inches). The roll
is bound to the pole or the tower. 9 Cables are installed in an untangled and orderly fashion.

12 The cable ground point is properly protected. 10 When binding cables on the cable ladder or cable tray, ensure that the spacing between cable
ties does not exceed 1 m (3.28 ft). It is recommended that the first binding point be no more
13 The power cable does not bend in the range of 0.5 m (1.64 feet) above and below the ground clip. than 0.5 m away from the module and be bound with two cable ties.
14 The ground cable is routed from the top downwards and the angle between the ground cable and 11 An excess of cable ties is reserved.
other cables is less than 15 degrees.
12 Cable labels are attached or bound according to related requirements. The labels are arranged
15 The ground cable of the RTN 380AX is properly connected. neatly and face the same direction. It is recommended that a label be attached to a cable
16 The RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment is closed and screwed. position 2 cm away from the connector.
13 Redundant cables are coiled into a roll with a diameter of 60 cm (23.62 inches) or larger and
then bound to the pole or tower.
14 Cable ground points meet requirements.
After the check is complete, power on the RTN 380AX immediately to avoid moisture collecting inside the RTN 380AX. 15 A cable is not bent within a range of 0.5 m (1.64 ft) above and below the ground clip.
16 Ground cables are routed from the top downwards, and the angle between ground cables and
other cables is less than 15 degrees.
17 PI ground cables are correctly connected.

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Installing the RTN 380AX

Change the polarization direction of a single-polarized antenna to horizontal. Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side ① of the feed. Do not apply petroleum jelly to the end face ② of the feed.

Refer to the antenna use instructions for information on how to change the polarization direction.

Before installing the RTN 380AX, remove the protective

cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal
transmission will be affected.
V (default)

②
①

Points to H mark

Install the RTN 380AX on the antenna. The antenna port of the RTN 380AX can adapt to the polarization direction of the antenna. Install hybrid couplers on the antenna. Install RTN 380AXs onto the hybrid coupler.

Correct Incorrect

①
Vertical ②

The antenna port of the RTN 380AX can adapt to the

polarization direction of the antenna. There is no need to Apply petroleum jelly to the O ring
manually change the polarization direction of the antenna port. ①. Do not apply petroleum jelly on
the end face ② of the antenna
port.

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 Installation Reference

Installing the cables

Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380AX.
Install an outdoor fiber.

1. Insert the SFP optical module into the 10GE/COMBO port.

The port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If you feel
resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and insert again.
2. Hoist the outdoor fiber to the installation position.
Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the outdoor fiber
to the 10GE/COMBO port on the RTN 380AX.
3. Connect the outdoor fiber to the 10GE/COMBO port.
3.1. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the waterproof
socket.
Connect the OT
3.2. Lead the outdoor fiber through the waterproof socket and
terminal of the
expose the LC/PC connector (for details, see the
PGND cable to the
PGND cable appendix).
Remove the anticorrosion paint ground nut.
3.3. Connect the LC/PC connector labeled "To: RRU " to the
and oxide layer at the ground For moistureproof measures, see the appendix.
10GE/COMBO port of the RTN 380AX.
point. After the connection is Tie
3.4. Secure the waterproof socket on the 10GE/COMBO port
complete, waterproof and
of the RTN 380AX.
rustproof the ground point.
After the PGND cable is installed, apply anti-seize It is recommended that you connect the outdoor
grease to the ground nut and ground point. Tying an outdoor binding strap to the fiber to the 10GE port. However, if two GE optical
Install the base of
ground clip. end of a waterproof socket prevents the services need to be transmitted, the COMBO port
socket from slipping. is used.

Install the GE cable. The GE cable connected to the P&E port is also used for providing power of Ethernet. Install a GE cascade fiber.

1. Unscrew the PG cover installed on port GE(e)/P&E of the RTN 380AX
using a 1.8 N•m torque wrench (rotating the wrench counterclockwise).
2. Attach a cable tie to the network cable to prevent the PG cover from
sliding down.
1. Insert the SFP optical module into the 10GE/COMBO port. The port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If you feel
resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and insert again.
2. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the waterproof socket.
3. Lead a GE cascade fiber through the waterproof socket and expose the LC/PC connector (for details, see the appendix).

3/4. Route the network cable through the PG cover and connect the cable to 4. Connect the LC/PC connector to the 10GE/COMBO port of the RTN 380AX.
port GE(e)/P&E of the RTN 380AX. 5. Secure the waterproof socket on the 10GE/COMBO port of the RTN 380AX.
5/6. Insert the plug of the network cable into port GE(e)/P&E and screw the
PG cover.

For moistureproof measures, see the

appendix.

Insert the connector until it clicks into Tying an outdoor binding strap to the end of
place. a waterproof socket prevents the socket
from slipping.
Tie

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 Installation Reference

Installing the cables

Assembling DC Power Cables Tighten the compact screw in the "+" hole, rotate the connector Close the wire clip and tighten the screw to compact
180 degrees, and tighten the compact screw in the "-" hole. the shield layer.
a
a Prepare for the assembly.
Rotate the connector
180 degrees.
Prepare the following tools: dual-head bayonet wrench Components of the connector are shown as follows.
(22 mm, 24 mm), dual-head bayonet wrench (19 mm, 22
mm), 0#x50 mm Phillips screwdriver, diagonal pliers, and
utility knife.

Apply 2 kg of force to pull the cable and check whether the cable
is secured in the connector.

Prepare the socket and shell and apply a force not less Prepare the nut and socket and apply a force not less
than 1.2 Nm to tighten the socket. than 1.2 Nm to tighten the nut.

Red rubber ring

a
b Assemble the cable.

Bind a cable tie to the cable, remove the socket and Blue: -48 V power cable
Remove the cable sheath. (connected to the
nut from a connector, and install them on the cable.
negative terminal)
When the socket and shell are properly tightened, the red rubber
16± 1 mm 13± 1 mm 8±1 mm ring on the connector cannot be seen.

Socket 8 Test the DC power cable with a multimeter.

Assembly end
Nut
 Avoid short-circuits between the positive and negative holes.
Cable tie  Avoid short-circuits between the shell and the positive/negative hole.
Brown: 0 V power Core
Shield layer
cable (connected to wire
 A continuity test between the shield layer and the metal shell is successful.
the positive terminal)  A continuity test between the core wire and its corresponding hole is successful.
The cable tie prevents the socket from slipping
down. The filling material beneath
the shield layer is removed. Install a DC cable.
The filling material beneath
Open the wire clip and correctly insert the core wires the shield layer is retained.
to the negative and positive holes.

If the RTN 380AX(P&E+DC option) uses DC power, do not

The negative and positive holes are marked with
silk prints. Correctly insert the core wires to the
negative and positive holes
Retain the filling material beneath the shield layer. install or remove a live power cable. Any contact between
the power cable core and a conductor can generate electric
arc or sparks, which may cause fire or eye injury.
PWR
Check the length to remove with the 1:1 peeling indicator.

Connected to the power

supply device

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 Installation Reference

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 connect the
surge protector 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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 Installation Reference

Installing the RTN 380AX

Install the ground clip.
Select an installation position and remove a
section of the cable sheath with a box cutter. Do
not damage the shield layer.
Install and waterproof the ground clip. (See
the appendix.)
Requirements for laying out cables outdoors
 Route cables along the planned path, use outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps to bind cables properly and neatly at intervals of
about 1 m, and cut off the excess of each cable tie without leaving sharp edges (ensuring a slack of about 5 mm).
 Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are
 Drip loops must be made for outdoor cables below ports or near feeder windows and ensure a bend radius equal to or greater than
available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a terminal as required.
the required minimum bend radius.
 If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, secure the ground clip by using
 After you form a drip loop in a cable, coil the cable into a roll with the diameter greater than 0.6 m (1.97 feet) and bind the roll to the
the binding wire delivered with the ground clip.
tower or pole for future use.
 For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions delivered
 Check whether there is a probability that outdoor cables will be damaged by external environmental factors. If yes, you are advised
with the ground clips.
to protect outdoor cables, for example, by putting the cables through tubes.
 The cables to be protected consist of power cables, outdoor network cables, and outdoor fibers.
Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and cable is 15 degrees or
less. If the cable is routed vertically, route the ground cable from the top Outdoor cable ties may be damaged due to installation and environmental factors. You are recommended to use feeder clamps in
downwards. Do not route the ground cable upwards. high-temperature and dry environments or in freezing cold environments.

Drip loop
Drip loop
IDU

Indoor cabinet

Outdoor cabinet

Mapping Between the RTN 380AX and the PIs

PI-DC B10 PI-DC B11 PI-DC A10 PI-DC A11 PI-AC/DC B20 PI-DC B21

Device Type
PI Support Power Supply PI Support Power Supply PI Support Power Supply PI Support Power Supply PI Support PI Support Power Supply
Power Supply Mode
(Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) (Yes/No) Mode

1. P&E power supply (turn the DIP switch

RTN 380AX(P&E to the P&E1 Out Only mode)
No NA No NA No NA No NA Yes Yes Force mode only
option) 2. Forcible power supply (turn the DIP
switch to the Force mode)

• P&E power supply

1. P&E power supply (turn the DIP switch
Only the Force
RTN to the P&E1 Out Only mode)
mode of P&E
380AX(P&E+DC No NA No NA No NA No NA Yes 2. Forcible power supply (turn the DIP Yes
power supply is
option) switch to the Force mode)
supported.
• DC power supply (turn the DIP switch
to the DC OUT mode)

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

1 Loosen the hex socket screws. 2 Open the case cover. 3 Optional: wall-mounting
4 mm hex key Cable distribution area
3.1 Use a scribe template to determine the positions of mounting holes and use a scribe pen to mark
them.
Level Scribe pen

Fiber routing
clips

Fiber fixing
holes Scribe
template

Mounting
hole

Hole blocks

3 Optional: wall-mounting
3.2 Install expansion bolts. 3.3 Tighten the screws and fix the case.
Chisel drilling positions. Drill holes.
Flat washer
Bull-point chisel

Expansion bolt
Ф8 drill bit
Nut

Install expansion bolts. Remove the nut.

Nut

Flat washer
Expansion
tube
Expansion
bolt

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

4 Optional: pole-mounting
4.1 Install the pole assembly on the pole. 4.2 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.

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

Hose
clamp
Hooks to
fix hose
clamps

Outdoor fiber trough

Hole blocks

Connected to the Connected to the fiber outlet

Connected to the fiber outlet fiber outlet on the on the customer equipment
on the main RTN 380AX standby RTN 380AX

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

5 Route in and fix fibers.

Remove dustproof caps and insert fiber connectors into appropriate adapters according
to labels.

Port in Fiber Interconne Description

Distribution cted GE
Area Port

101 Main RTN Connected to GE receive port on the main OptiX RTN 380AX
380AX
201 Connected to GE transmit port on the main OptiX RTN 380AX
Guide the lead nylon of outdoor fibers through fiber
fixing holes, fix the lead nylon, and cut off any excess. 102 Standby Connected to GE receive port on the standby OptiX RTN
RTN 380AX 380AX

202 Connected to GE transmit port on the standby OptiX RTN

380AX

IN2 Customer Connected to GE receive port on the customer equipment

equipment
IN1 Connected to GE transmit port on the customer equipment

Picture showing the coding ports and fibers in a fiber distribution area

Main RTN 380AX

Standby RTN 380AX

Customer
equipment

Use hose clamps to fix outdoor fibers on the

appropriate hooks. Fix the fiber metal jacket in the fiber routing clips.

Wrap outdoor fibers with three layers of waterproof tape. Ensure that the taped fiber is a
close fit in the cable trough and that the case is properly sealed and waterproofed.

Three layers of
waterproof tape

Sealing
positions

Do not stretch waterproof tapes when using them to wrap outdoor fibers.

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

6 Close the case cover.

4 mm hex key

Reliably tighten the hex socket screws to ensure that the

case remains waterproof.

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 Installation Reference

Ground Points of RTN 380AX (Outdoor PI)

Ground points of an RTN 380AX and its serving PI:

Point 1: Ground the RTN 380AX using a PGND cable.
Point 2: Ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position about 1 m before the cable leaves the tower. If the PI is installed in the equipment room, ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m
before the cable runs into the equipment room.
Point 3: Ground the PI using a PGND cable.
Point 4: Ground the cable using the PI's wire clip after the cable enters the PI.
Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports DC power supply scenarios.
Point 5: Ground the outdoor GE cable of the PI using a ground clip at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable runs into an indoor or outdoor cabinet.

Lightning rod Lightning rod

RTN 380AX
RTN 380AX

1 1

Tower
DC power cable
Tower
P&E cable/GE(e)
cable

Outdoors Outdoors Indoors

Indoors
Outdoor
PI Cable tray Outdoor GE Cable tray
4 5

equipment
Customer
equipment
Customer

cables of the PI 2
2 5

Install the ground clip.

Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and P&E /GE(e) cable is 15
degrees or less. If the P&E/GE(e) cable is routed vertically, route the ground
Select an installation position and remove a cable from the top downwards. Do not route the ground cable upwards.
section of the cable sheath with a box cutter.  Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are
Do not damage the shield layer. available for the cable of 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.
Install and waterproof the ground clip. (See  For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions delivered
the appendix.) with the ground clips.

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 Installation Reference
Powering On the RTN 380AX (with Outdoor PI Power Powering On the RTN 380AX (with DC
Use the Web LCT to load NE data
Supply) Power Supply)

Before powering on the equipment, ensure that: Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
 The P&E cable and PI power cable are installed.  The DC power cable is installed.
 The DIP switch is set correctly. After setting the DIP switch, you need to power off  Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports DC power
the PI. After waiting for 6 seconds, switch on the power supply again. supply.
 Only the RTN 380AX (P&E+DC option) supports the DC OUT mode.  Power on the equipment within 24 hours after unpacking.
 Power on the equipment within 24 hours after unpacking.  During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment
 During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot exceed 24 hours. cannot exceed 24 hours.
USB port
1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI. 1 Switch on the power supply device.

1 Open the USB port.

POWER POWER
2 Insert the WLAN module into the USB port.
DC OUT DC OUT
3 Connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN.
P&E OUT P&E OUT

For information about how to connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN, see
2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380AX. the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
 In this example, the PI B20 is used to describe the indicator status. For details
about the indicator status, see the corresponding PI installation guide.
 Normally, the POWER and P&E OUT (or DC OUT) indicators on the PI must be 4 For information about how to use the Web LCT to load NE data
steady green. through WLAN, see the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.

2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380AX.

System 5 Close the USB port.
indicator

System
indicator

Normally, the system indicator must be steady green. For details

about the indicator status, see the Product Description.

Normally, the system indicator must be steady green. For details about the indicator
status, see the Product Description.

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 Appendix

Introduction of the Alignment Scope Installing an Alignment Scope

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

Eye lens tube

Locking ring

Hand wheel
Objective lens tube

Prism table

Rubber plug

Socket head Captive

cap screws M6 screw

Support plate

3 (Optional) Install support rod B. 4 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the support plate for
Support rob B easy installation, and partially fasten the locking ring
Captive screws Support rob A
to secure the objective lens tube in place.

There are multiple types of sights. This document uses only one type of sights as an example to describe the
installation process.
Locking ring

B Important Notes

• 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
Loosen
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 Use M6 hex socket
scratch or burr to avoid a decrease in alignment precision. Tighten
screws M6 to connect
• As the support plate is closely fitted with the objective lens tube with a locking ring, the locking ring needs to be support rods A and B.
loosened if you attempt to rotate the objective lens tube for adjustment. After the adjustment is complete, Support
immediately tighten the locking ring to prevent redundant substances from entering the fitting space. It is advised to plate
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. • Install only support rod A for a 0.2 m or 0.3 m antenna.
• Avoid removing the support plate from the objective lends tube. • Install both support rods A and B for a 0.6 m or larger antenna.

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 Appendix

Installing an Alignment Scope

5 Secure the alignment scope to the support rod. 8 Remove the alignment scope and support
robs and place them into the tool box in order.

Handwheel

Alignment scope

6 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the 7 Adjust the antenna horizontally or vertically
alignment scope to the desired angle, and until crosshairs line up on the target tower
tighten the locking ring. or pole.

Eye lens tube

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