SJ-20141127113509-003-ZXSDR R8872A (HV1.0) Hardware Installation - 732735

ZXSDR R8872A
Macro Remote Radio Unit

Hardware Installation
Hardware Version: HV1.0
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Revision History
Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason
R1.2 2016-07-05 Added "Table 5–1 Antenna Feeder Cable Connection and the
Hardware Configuration" in "5.4 Connecting the Antenna Feeder
Cable".
R1.1 2015-01-29 l Divided the equipment installation into two chapters: "Chapter
3 Wall-Mounted Installation" and "Chapter 4 Pole-Mounted
Installation".
l Added "Figure 3-2 Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing
Clamps 2" in "3.1 General Wall-Mounted Installation".
l Added "4.2 Installation Based on common wall/pole-mounted
fixing clamps 2" in "Chapter 4 Pole-Mounted Installation".
l Modified "Figure 2-4 Installation Process" in "2.3 Installation
Process".
l Modified steps in "3.2 Wall-Mounted Installation Through
Sheet-Metal Brackets".
l Modified "Figure 5-1 Equipment Connected With Cables" in
"Chapter 5 Cable Connection".
R1.0 2014-11-17 First edition
Serial Number: SJ-20141127113509-003
Publishing Date: 2016-07-05 (R1.2)
SJ-20141127113509-003|2016-07-05 (R1.2) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential

Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Safety Information .................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Safety Symbols .................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 General Preventive Measures ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Preventive Measures Against Electric Shocks ...................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation ............................................................ 2-1

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Installation Requirements.................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Installation Process ............................................................................................ 2-4
Chapter 3 Wall-Mounted Installation ........................................................ 3-1

3.1 General Wall-Mounted Installation ....................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Wall-Mounted Installation Through Sheet-Metal Brackets...................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Pole-Mounted Installation ........................................................ 4-1

4.1 Pole-Mounted Installation Based on Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp
1...................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation ....................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 Two-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation ....................................................... 4-5
4.2 Pole-Mounted Installation Based on Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp
2...................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.2.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation ....................................................... 4-9
4.2.2 Two-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation ..................................................... 4-12
4.2.3 Three-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation................................................... 4-13
4.2.4 Four-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation .................................................... 4-15
Chapter 5 Cable Connection ..................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Connecting the Grounding Cable......................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Connecting the DC Power Cable ......................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Connecting the Optical Fiber ............................................................................... 5-5
5.4 Connecting the Antenna Feeder Cable ................................................................ 5-7
5.5 Connecting the AISG/MON Cable ..................................................................... 5-10
Chapter 6 Check and Clean-up ................................................................. 6-1

6.1 Installation Checks ............................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Power-On Checks .............................................................................................. 6-1
6.3 Cleaning Up the Site........................................................................................... 6-2

Appendix A Waterproof Measures ........................................................... A-1
Glossary .......................................................................................................... I
II

About This Manual
Purpose
This manual describes how to install the ZXSDR R8872A.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for:
l Hardware installation engineers
l Field Maintenance engineers
What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters.
Chapter 1, Safety Describes safety information that should be observed during

Information installation.
Chapter 2, Installation Describes preparations before installation of the ZXSDR R8872A.

Preparation
Chapter 3, Wall-Mounted Describes how to install ZXSDR R8872A in wall-mounted mode.

Installation
Chapter 4, Pole-Mounted Describes how to install ZXSDR R8872A in pole-mounted mode.

Installation
Chapter 5, Cable Describes how to connect external cables.

Connection
Chapter 6, Check and Describes how to check the installation and clean up the site after
Clean-up installation.
Appendix A, Waterproof Describes waterproof measures for cables.

Measures
Related Documentation
The following documentation is related to this manual:
l ZXSDR R8872A Macro Remote Radio Unit Product Description
l ZXSDR R8872A Macro Remote Radio Unit Hardware Description
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions.
Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result

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

Note: provides additional information about a topic.
II

Chapter 1
Safety Information
Table of Contents
Safety Symbols ..........................................................................................................1-1
General Preventive Measures ....................................................................................1-2
Preventive Measures Against Electric Shocks ............................................................1-2
1.1 Safety Symbols

The safety symbols related to the personal health and system safety information in ZTE
documents are described as follows.
Table 1-1 describes the safety symbols and their meanings.
Table 1-1 Personal Health and Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols Description
Danger: indicates a hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result in

casualties.
Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can
result in serious injury, equipment damage, or interruption of major services.
Caution: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can
result in moderate injury, equipment damage, or interruption of minor services.
Electrical Hazard: indicates a risk of electric shock.
Laser Hazard: indicates a risk of strong laser beam.
Microwave Hazard: indicates a risk of strong electromagnetic radiation.
Heat Hazard: Beware of heat source or hot surface that may result in personal
injury.
1-1

ZXSDR R8872A Hardware Installation
1.2 General Preventive Measures

Personnel Requirements
Operators must comply with the following requirements during equipment operation:
l Only trained and certified personnel are allowed to install, configure, operate and
dissemble the equipment.
l Only the personnel certified or authorized by ZTE are allowed to replace and change
the equipment or its components (including the software).
Equipment Grounding Requirements

The following requirements are made upon the equipment that must be grounded:
l The equipment must be grounded before installation, and its grounding wires must be
removed lastly when the equipment is dissembled.
l It is forbidden to operate the equipment if no grounding conductor is installed.
l The equipment must be connected to the protective ground permanently.
Equipment Operation Requirements

To avoid damage during equipment operation, comply with the following preventive
measures:
l Before operating the equipment, report to the person in charge faults or errors of the
equipment that may result in security issues.
l Remove personal accessories, such as rings, necklaces, and watches. These items
may catch on moving parts. Metal jewelry items are conductors that may result in an
electric shock.
l Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working.
l Pay attention to the hazard labels and caution or warning information on products.
Never cover or remove the hazard labels and caution or warning information.
l Only use the tools described in instructions.
1.3 Preventive Measures Against Electric Shocks

An electric shock hazard means that in the contact area of one hand, the steady-state
voltage is greater than or equal to 42.4 V DC, or the peak voltage is greater than or equal
to 60 V DC.
The following preventive measures can be taken to avoid electric shock hazards.
1-2

Chapter 1 Safety Information
Danger!
Improper electrical installation may result in fire, electric shocks, explosion, and other
consequences threatening human safety and property safety. Electric devices must be
installed and maintained by qualified engineers.
Danger!
Avoid direct or indirect contact with the main power supply. Failure to comply can result in
personal injuries.
Danger!
Before connecting or disconnecting a power cable, be sure to cut off the power supply.
At the moment when a power cable core contacts a conductor, electric arcs or sparks are
generated, which can result in a fire or eye injury.
Note:
Power supply equipment must be installed in compliance with the local laws and
specifications.
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Chapter 2
Installation Preparation
Table of Contents
Unpacking and Inspection ..........................................................................................2-1
Installation Requirements ...........................................................................................2-2
Installation Process ....................................................................................................2-4
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Counting Goods
The ZXSDR R8872A is packaged in cartons (which are added with pallets during
transport). Upon receipt,
1. Verify that the packaging is intact. If any damage is found, contact the transport
company immediately.
2. Unpack the boxes to verify that the goods are consistent with the inspection checklist.
Inspecting Goods
Inspect the goods to ensure that:
l The support appearance is in good condition without scratches, peeling paint, blisters
or stains.
l The support surface is intact without physical damage, such as paint stripping and
scratches.
l All the fastening screws are tight and intact.
l The accessories required for the installation are correct and complete.
Then, classify the inspected goods.
Equipment Handover
After the examination of goods, the engineering supervisor and the customer's
representative should sign the Unpacking Acceptance Report. The Unpacking
Acceptance Reports are saved in duplicate by both parties. The engineering supervisor
must send the Unpacking Acceptance Report back to the representative office within
seven days for archiving.
2-1

Caution!
If any item is missing, delayed, wrongly delivered, unexpected, or damaged, fill in the
Unpacking and Inspection Feedback Form and send the form to ZTE immediately.
2.2 Installation Requirements

Construction Environment Requirements
It is not recommended to work on rainy days.
Operation on RRU is forbidden when the environment temperature is higher than 40 ℃.
Use the separate handles on the equipment during short-distance transport, and lift the
equipment to towers.
Installation Space Requirements

For the minimum installation space requirements of the equipment, see Figure 2-1. For
the recommended installation space requirements, see Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-1 Minimum Installation Space
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Chapter 2 Installation Preparation
Figure 2-2 Recommended Installation Space
Installation Tool Requirements

Figure 2-3 shows the tools that are used during installation. For a description of the tools,
refer to Table 2-1.
Figure 2-3 Installation Tools
Table 2-1 Installation Tool Descriptions
Name Specification Function
Crosshead screwdriver M5, M6 Used to install ground wires.
2-3

Name Specification Function
Adjustable wrench M10 Used to install wall/pole-mounted fixing clamps.
Hexagon wrench M6 Used to install wall/pole-mounted fixing clamps and

the chassis.
Electric drill - Used to drill holes on walls.
Crimping pliers - Used to crimp OT terminal.
Wire stripper - Used to trim cables.
Diagonal pliers - Used to remove the bellow and cable straps.
Torque wrench - Used to install feeders.
2.3 Installation Process

The ZXSDR R8872A supports wall-mounted installation and pole-mounted installation.
Figure 2-4 shows the installation process.
Figure 2-4 Installation Process
2-4

Chapter 3
Wall-Mounted Installation
According to different installation kits, wall-mounted installation is divided into general
wall-mounted installation and wall-mounted installation through sheet-metal brackets.
Table of Contents
General Wall-Mounted Installation ..............................................................................3-1
Wall-Mounted Installation Through Sheet-Metal Brackets ...........................................3-4
3.1 General Wall-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install the equipment to the wall by using common
wall/pole-mounted fixing clamps.
Context
Figure 3-1 shows two types of common wall/pole-mounted fixing clamps.
Figure 3-1 Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamps 1
1. Screw hole 2. Mounting ear groove 3. Bolts
Figure 3-2 Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamps 2
1. Mounting ear groove 2. Screw hole 3. Pressing plate
The RRU chassis is used during wall-mounted installation. Figure 3-3 shows an RRU
chassis.
3-1

Figure 3-3 RRU Chassis
1. Screw 2. Mounting ear
Steps
1. Drill two holes for M10×100 expansion bolts with a horizontal distance of 160 mm.
2. Use the M10×100 expansion bolts to install the wall/pole-mounted fixing clamp to the
wall, with a tightening torque of 30 N·m, see Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 Installing Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamps
3. Use the four M6 inner-hexagon screws carried with the chassis to install the chassis
to the RRU, with a tightening torque of 4.8 N·m, see Figure 3-5.
3-2

Chapter 3 Wall-Mounted Installation
Figure 3-5 Installing the RRU Chassis
4. Install the RRU, see Figure 3-6.
a. Install the mounting ear of RRU chassis into the mounting ear groove on the
wall/pole-mounted fixing clamp.
b. Align the screw in the middle of the chassis to the hole on the fixing clamp, and
fasten the screw with a tightening torque of 8 N·m.
Figure 3-6 Mounting the RRU
3-3

Note:
Adjust the RRU to ensure that it is installed in place. Avoid unfastened installation.
– End of Steps –
3.2 Wall-Mounted Installation Through Sheet-Metal

Brackets
This procedure describes how to install the equipment to the wall by using sheet-metal
brackets.
Context
Four sheet-metal brackets are used in the wall-mounted installation, see Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Sheet-Metal Brackets
Steps
1. Drill four holes above the sheet-metal brackets for M10×100 expansion bolts, and
install the expansion bolts.
For the distance between bottom holes on the sheet-metal brackets, see Figure 3-8.
3-4

Chapter 3 Wall-Mounted Installation
Figure 3-8 Distance Between Bottom Holes on the Sheet-Metal Brackets (mm)
2. Use the eight M6 inner-hexagon screws carried with the brackets to install the brackets
to the RRU, with a tightening torque of 4.8 N·m, see Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Installing Sheet-Metal Brackets
3. Mount the RRU to the four installed expansion bolts, and fasten the nuts with a
tightening torque of 30 N·M, see Figure 3-10.
3-5

Figure 3-10 Mounting the RRU
3-6

Chapter 4
Pole-Mounted Installation
The pole-mounted installation supported by ZXSDR R8872A are shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Pole-Mounted Installation
Installation Kits Appearance Installation scenarios
Common 4.1.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted

wall/pole-mounted Installation
fixing clamps 1 4.1.2 Two-to-One Pole-Mounted
Installation
Common 4.2.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted

wall/pole-mounted Installation
fixing clamps 2 4.2.2 Two-to-One Pole-Mounted
Installation
4.2.3 Three-to-One Pole-Mounted
Installation
4.2.4 Four-to-One Pole-Mounted
Installation
RRU chassis All scenarios
Table of Contents
Pole-Mounted Installation Based on Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp 1 .....4-1
Pole-Mounted Installation Based on Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp 2 .....4-8
4.1 Pole-Mounted Installation Based on Common

Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp 1
Figure 4-1 shows the overview of common wall/pole-mounted fixing clamp 1.
4-1

Figure 4-1 Overview of Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp 1
1. Screw hole 2. Mounting ear groove 3. Bolt
Figure 4-2 shows the overview of the RRU chassis.
Figure 4-2 Overview of the RRU Chassis
4.1.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install a single RRU to a pole.
Context
Figure 4-3 shows a one-to-one installation kit.
Figure 4-3 One-to-One Installation Kit
1. Fixing clamp 2. Tightening bolt 3. Installation bracket
4-2

Chapter 4 Pole-Mounted Installation
Steps
to the RRU, see Figure 4-4.
2. Use the tightening bolt to assemble the fixing clamp and installation bracket, see Figure
4-5.
Figure 4-5 Assembling the Installation Kit
Note:
Install the bolt through the closed end of the installation kit, but do not push it to the
open end.
Do not fasten the nut, but adjust it to an appropriate position according to the pole
diameter.
3. Install the installation kit to the pole, see Figure 4-6.
4-3

a. Install the assembled installation kit to the installation pole, and push the bolts at
the open end of the installation kit to the installation position.
b. Tighten the nuts at two ends with a tightening torque of 40 N·m.
Figure 4-6 Installing the Installation Kit to the Pole
Note:
Adjust the fixing clamp to a horizontal position, tighten the left and right ends to the
same level, and close it fast.

Figure 4-7 Installing the RRU
4-4

Note:
4.1.2 Two-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation

The two-to-one pole-mounted installation mode is only applicable to poles with diameters
no less than φ60 mm. You should adjust the nuts to ensure that the exposed parts at two
sides of the pole installation bracket have the same length.
Context
Figure 4-8 shows a two-to-one installation kit.
Figure 4-8 Two-to-One Installation Kit
1. Common wall/pole-mounte
d fixing clamp
2. Tightening bolt
Steps
4-5

2. Use the tightening bolt to assemble the fixing clamps , see Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10 Assembling the Installation Kit
Note:
diameter.
3. Install the installation kit to the pole, see Figure 4-11.
a. Install the assembled fixing clamp to the installation pole, and push the bolts and
nuts at the open end into the installation position on the fixing clamp.
b. Adjust the two nuts at both ends of the installation kit, to make sure that the
exposed parts at two ends of the bolt have the same length.
c. Tighten the nuts at two ends with a tightening torque of 40 N·m.
4-6

Note:
Use two wrenches (one solid wrench and one torque wrench) to tighten the nuts.
Figure 4-11 Installing the Installation Kit to the Pole
4. Install the first RRU, see Figure 4-12.

Figure 4-12 Mounting the First RRU
Note:
4-7

5. In the same way as installing the first RRU, install the second RRU to another fixing
clamp, see Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13 Mounting the Second RRU
4.2 Pole-Mounted Installation Based on Common

Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp 2
Figure 4-14 shows the overview of common wall/pole-mounted fixing clamp 2.
Figure 4-14 Overview of Common Wall/Pole-Mounted Fixing Clamp 2
1. Screw hole 2. Mounting ear groove 3. Bolt
Figure 4-15 shows the overview of the RRU chassis.
4-8

Figure 4-15 Overview of the RRU Chassis
4.2.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install an RRU to a pole.
Context
Figure 4-16 shows a one-to-one installation kit.
Figure 4-16 One-to-One Installation Kit
1. Fixing clamp 2. Tightening bolt
Steps
4-9

2. Assemble installation kits.
a. Assemble the tightening bolt and fixing clamp of an installation kit, see Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-18 Assembling the Tightening Bolt and Fixing Clamp of an Installation
Kit
1. Spacer 3. Antiskid washer 5. Fixing clamp

2. Plain washer 4. Bolt
Note:
The antiskid washer must be close to the fixing clamp so that the bolt can be fixed.
diameter. After the nut is fastened, loose it to leave a space of 20 mm.
If the pole diameter is in the range of 60 to 90 mm, remove the spacer.
b. Push the bolt (shown as A in the following figure) of an installation kit into the
groove (shown as B in the following figure) of another installation kit, see Figure
4-19.
4-10

Figure 4-19 Connecting Two Installation Kits
3. Install the installation kits to the pole, see Figure 4-20.

a. Install the installation kits to the pole and push the bolt shown as D in the figure
into the groove shown as C in the figure.
b. Keep the fixing clamps parallel with the ground and tighten the nuts at two ends
clockwise by using a torque wrench.
Figure 4-20 Installing the Installation Kits to the Pole

a. Install the mounting ear of the RRU chassis into the mounting ear groove on the
4-11

Figure 4-21 Installing the RRU
4.2.2 Two-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install two RRUs to a pole.
Steps
1. Install one RRU to the pole by referring to 4.2.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation.
2. Install the other RRU to the free side of the installation kit, see Figure 4-22.
4-12

Figure 4-22 Two-to-One Installation
4.2.3 Three-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install three RRUs to a pole.
Context
A parallel bracket is required. Figure 4-23 shows the overview of a parallel bracket.
Figure 4-23 Overview of a Parallel Bracket
1. Mounting ear groove 2. Pressing plate
Steps
1. Install one RRU to the pole by referring to 4.2.1 One-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation.
2. Use four M6 inner-hexagon screws to install a chassis to each of the other RRUs, see
Figure 4-24.
4-13

Figure 4-24 Installing a Chassis to an RRU
3. Install the parallel bracket, see Figure 4-25.

a. Loose the two M6 inner-hexagon screws fixing the pressing plate on the
pole-mounted installation kit, and push the pressing plat towards the pole.
b. According to the pressing plate, push the parallel bracket down along the rail of
the common wall/pole-mounted fixing clamp to mount the parallel bracket to the
pole-mounted installation kit.
c. Push the pressing plate away from the pole, and use an M6 crosshead screwdriver
to fasten the two M6 inner-hexagon screws clockwise to fix the parallel bracket.
Figure 4-25 Installing the Parallel Bracket
4. Install the other two RRUs, see Figure 4-26.
a. Install the mounting ears of the RRU chassis into the mounting ear grooves on the
b. Align the screws in the middle of the chassis to the holes on the fixing clamp, and
fasten the screws with a tightening torque of 8 N·m.
4-14

Figure 4-26 Installing RRUs to the Parallel Bracket
4.2.4 Four-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation

This procedure describes how to install four RRUs to a pole.
Steps
1. Install a common wall/pole-mounted fixing clamp and two parallel brackets to the pole
by referring to 4.2.3 Three-to-One Pole-Mounted Installation, see Figure 4-27.
Figure 4-27 Installing Parallel Brackets
2. Install RRUs one by one to the parallel brackets by referring to 4.2.3 Three-to-One
Pole-Mounted Installation, see Figure 4-28.
4-15

Figure 4-28 Installing RRUs to the Parallel Brackets
4-16

Chapter 5
Cable Connection
Figure 5-1 shows the ZXSDR R8872A after cables are connected.
Figure 5-1 Equipment Connected With Cables
1. AISG/MON Cable 3. Grounding Cable 5. DC Power Cable

2. Antenna Feeder Cable 4. Optical Fiber
Table of Contents
Connecting the Grounding Cable................................................................................5-1
Connecting the DC Power Cable ................................................................................5-2
Connecting the Optical Fiber ......................................................................................5-5
Connecting the Antenna Feeder Cable.......................................................................5-7
Connecting the AISG/MON Cable ............................................................................5-10
5.1 Connecting the Grounding Cable

Before connecting the power supply, you must first connect the chassis to the protective
ground reliably.
5-1

Steps
1. Remove the grounding screw on the grounding point of the equipment.
2. Crimp one end of the cable to the grounding point on the equipment, see Figure 5-2.
Connect the other end to the grounding copper bar.
Figure 5-2 Connecting the Grounding Cable
5.2 Connecting the DC Power Cable

This procedure describes how to connect DC power cable.
Context
The power cable of the equipment needs to be processed and assembled on the site. Peel
off the two-core shielded power cable and install it to the plug of the power connector, and
then assemble the connector plug and cable into the maintenance cavity on the equipment.
Figure 5-3 shows the plug on the power connector.
5-2

Chapter 5 Cable Connection
Figure 5-3 Plug of the Power Connector
1. Disclosure 3. Top pole 5. Button

2. Crimping tube 4. Ring insulator
Steps
1. Connect the plug of the power connector.
a. Peel off and crimp the tube terminals according to the cable peel-off diagram on
the interior side of the maintenance cavity.
b. Install the tube terminals into the crimping holes on the plug, see Figure 5-4. Push
the tube terminals to the end. If the conductor is not loose when you pull it, it is
installed in position.
Figure 5-4 Assembling Tube Terminals
Note:
According to the silkscreen print on the plug of the maintenance cavity, correctly
connect the polarities of the connector and cable.
If you need to remove the conductor and reassemble it, use a screwdriver to press
the pole to make the spring inside the crimping tube open. Then, you can take out
the conductor.
5-3

2. Loosen the tightening screws, and turn the wrench to open the maintenance cavity,
see Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5 Opening the Maintenance Cavity
3. Install the plug into the power socket on the maintenance cavity, see Figure 5-6. When
you hear a click sound, the plug is installed in position.
Figure 5-6 Connecting the DC Power Cable
4. According to the silk-screen print on the crimping clamp at the entry of the maintenance
cavity, fix the cable, see Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7 Fixing the Power Cable
5. Close the maintenance cavity. Turn the wrench to press the maintenance cavity tight.
Tighten the screws with a tightening torque of 1.4 N·m, see Figure 5-8.
5-4

Figure 5-8 Closing the Maintenance Cavity
6. Connect the other end of power cable to the external power supply devices.
5.3 Connecting the Optical Fiber

The optical fiber is used in communication between the RRU and the BBU or in cascading
connection between RRUs. The connector of the optical fiber is located inside the
maintenance cavity of the RRU. This procedure describes how to install an LC-type
optical fiber.
Steps
1. Loosen the tightening screws, and turn the wrench to open the maintenance cavity,
see Figure 5-9.
Figure 5-9 Open the Maintenance Cavity
2. Connect the optical fiber, see Figure 5-10.

a. Install the optical module into the OPT connector with the side printed with a golden
finger facing the front. When you hear a click sound, the optical module is installed
in position.
b. Remove the protective cap of the optical fiber, and install the connector into the
optical fiber connector.
5-5

Figure 5-10 Connecting the Optical Fiber
Note:
While installing the optical fiber, press the blue line card at the front of the optical fiber
with your hand, and face it in the same direction of the optical module, to avoid twisting
the optical fiber.
3. According to the silkscreen print on the crimping clamp at the entry of the maintenance
cavity, fix the cable, see Figure 5-11.
Figure 5-11 Fixing the Optical Fiber
4. Close the maintenance cavity. Turn the wrench to press the maintenance cavity tight.
Tighten the screws with a tightening torque of 1.4 N·m, see Figure 5-12.
5-6

Figure 5-12 Closing the Maintenance Cavity
5. Connect the other end of optical fiber to the BBU or cascaded RRU.
5.4 Connecting the Antenna Feeder Cable

The antenna feeder cable is used to connect the equipment to the antenna feeder system
to transmit RF signals.
Steps
1. Remove the protective cap of the RF connector.
2. Connect the jumper to an RF connector of the equipment (ANT1 to ANT4), and
tighten the connector of the antenna feeder cable clockwise (with a tightening torque
in accordance with on-site specifications), see Figure 5-13.
5-7

Figure 5-13 Connecting the Antenna Feeder Cable
3. Apply waterproof measures on the connector.
4. Depending on the hardware configuration, connect the other end of antenna feeder
cable to a RRU or an antenna, refer to Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 Antenna Feeder Cable Connection and the Hardware Configuration
Configuration Connection
Utilize the four-port antenna alone Refer to Figure 5-14.
Share the four-port antenna with the Refer to Figure 5-15.

2.1G RRU
Utilize the two-port antenna alone Refer to Figure 5-16.
Share the two-port antenna with the Refer to Figure 5-17 and Figure 5-18.
2.1G RRU
5-8

Figure 5-14 Utilizing the Four-port Antenna Alone
Figure 5-15 Sharing the Four-port Antenna with the 2.1G RRU
Figure 5-16 Utilizing the Two-port Antenna Alone
Figure 5-17 Sharing the Two-port Antenna with the 2.1G RRU (Scenario 1)
5-9

Figure 5-18 Sharing the Two-port Antenna with the 2.1G RRU (Scenario 2)
5.5 Connecting the AISG/MON Cable

The AISG/MON cable is used to operate and maintain the RRU, control external antennas,
and monitor external devices. Different dedicated cables are used for different purposes.
This procedure uses the AISG cable as an example to describe how to install the
AISG/MON cable.
Steps
1. Remove the protective cap on the AISG/MON interface.
2. Connect one end of the AISG/MON cable to the ASIG/MON interface, and tighten the
screws on the interface, see Figure 5-19.
5-10

Figure 5-19 Connecting the AISG/MON Cable
3. Connect the other end of AISG/MON cable to the external devices for monitor,
maintenance or AISG.
5-11

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Chapter 6
Check and Clean-up
Table of Contents
Installation Checks .....................................................................................................6-1
Power-On Checks ......................................................................................................6-1
Cleaning Up the Site ..................................................................................................6-2
6.1 Installation Checks

For the installation checklist, refer to Table 6-1.
Table 6-1 Installation Checklist
Category No. Check Item
Equipment 1 The equipment installation position complies with design requirements. The
installation chassis is installed stably.
2 The equipment surface is clean with no paint peel-off. No part on the device
is loose or damaged. All labels are correct, clear, and complete.
3 All screws are secured.
Cable 1 Cables are routed straightly with no obvious curve or slant. Cables do not
connection hang in the air or cross each other.
2 Cable connectors are installed in good contact closely and reliably. No

connector is broken or bent.
3 Labels are pasted on two ends of each cable with the same contents,
marking the purpose of this cable.
4 The cable clips should be bound nicely and trimly. The space between
cable clips are even. The cable clips are bound with proper force and face
the same direction. The surplus part of cable clips should be trimmed
evenly from the ends with no sharp edge.
6.2 Power-On Checks

For the process of power-on checks of the ZXSDR R8872A, see Figure 6-1.
6-1

Figure 6-1 Power-On Checks
6.3 Cleaning Up the Site

Before leaving the site, perform the following operations:
l Clean up the installation site, and remove all the waste materials.
l Dispose of the waste materials in accordance with local laws and regulations.
l Complete the site installation report.
l Submit the installation report to the person in charge.
l If the site is operating properly, notify the operation and maintenance engineers of the
OMC or the NMC that the installation is completed.
l Lock the door.
6-2

Appendix A
Waterproof Measures
For waterproof requirements, refer to Table A-1.
Table A-1 Waterproof Requirements
Item Requirement
RF cable Waterproof processing with 1+3+3 layers
Steps
1. Wrap an electrical insulation tape from bottom up, see Figure A-1.
Figure A-1 Wrapping One Layer of Insulation Tape
After connecting the connector, wrap the connector with the insulation tape downwards
in the direction that the connector tightens, with each round covering half of the
previous round. Ensure that the part about 10 mm to the connector end is wrapped
with the insulation tape. When wrapping the connector, exert proper force.
2. Wrap the waterproof tape in three layers from bottom up, from top down, and then
from bottom up again, see Figure A-2.
a. Expand the waterproof tape, peel off the release liner, and paste one end of the
tape to 20-50 mm below the connector (with the side pasted with the tape facing
inwards).
b. Stretch the waterproof tape with even force to extend it to 75%-50% of the previous
width. Keep a proper stretching strength. Wrap the waterproof tape in overlapped
mode from bottom up along the tightening direction. The upper layer shall overlap
half of the lower layer.
c. When the tape is wrapped to 20-50 mm above the connector, wrap it from top
down to 20-50 mm below the connector in the same way, and then wrap it from
bottom up again.
A-1

d. After the waterproof tape is wrapped properly, grip the tape with force to make the
tape stick firmly to the cable and connector.
Figure A-2 Wrapping Three Layers of Waterproof Tape
3. Wrap the insulation tape in three layers from bottom up, from top down, and then from
bottom up again, see Figure A-3.
Figure A-3 Wrapping Three Layers of Insulation Tape
Bind the three layers in the same way of the waterproof tape. During binding, two ends
of the insulation tape should be 20 mm longer than the waterproof tape.
4. Bind the tapes, see Figure A-4.
a. Use anti-UV cable clips to bind two ends of the tapes.
b. Use a pair of diagonal piers to cut off the unwanted tapes. Keep 3 mm left to avoid
the tapes swelling in hot weather.
A-2

Appendix A Waterproof Measures
Figure A-4 Binding the Tapes
1. Anti-UV Cable Clips
A-3

A-4

Glossary
AISG
- Antenna Interface Standards Group
NMC
- Network Management Center
OMC
- Operation & Maintenance Center
PPE
- Personal Protective Equipment

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Hardware Version: HV1.0

Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.0 2014-11-17 First edition

Serial Number: SJ-20141127113509-003

Publishing Date: 2016-07-05 (R1.2)

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Chapter 2 Installation Preparation ............................................................ 2-1

Chapter 3 Wall-Mounted Installation ........................................................ 3-1

Chapter 4 Pole-Mounted Installation ........................................................ 4-1

Chapter 5 Cable Connection ..................................................................... 5-1

Chapter 6 Check and Clean-up ................................................................. 6-1

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What Is in This Manual

Chapter 1, Safety Describes safety information that should be observed during

Chapter 2, Installation Describes preparations before installation of the ZXSDR R8872A.

Chapter 3, Wall-Mounted Describes how to install ZXSDR R8872A in wall-mounted mode.

Chapter 4, Pole-Mounted Describes how to install ZXSDR R8872A in pole-mounted mode.

Chapter 5, Cable Describes how to connect external cables.

Appendix A, Waterproof Describes waterproof measures for cables.

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

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1.1 Safety Symbols

Table 1-1 Personal Health and Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols Description

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

Electrical Hazard: indicates a risk of electric shock.

Laser Hazard: indicates a risk of strong laser beam.

Microwave Hazard: indicates a risk of strong electromagnetic radiation.

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1.2 General Preventive Measures

Equipment Grounding Requirements

Equipment Operation Requirements

1.3 Preventive Measures Against Electric Shocks

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2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Then, classify the inspected goods.

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2.2 Installation Requirements

Installation Space Requirements

Figure 2-1 Minimum Installation Space

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Figure 2-2 Recommended Installation Space

Installation Tool Requirements

Figure 2-3 Installation Tools

Table 2-1 Installation Tool Descriptions

Name Specification Function

Crosshead screwdriver M5, M6 Used to install ground wires.

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Name Specification Function

Adjustable wrench M10 Used to install wall/pole-mounted fixing clamps.

Hexagon wrench M6 Used to install wall/pole-mounted fixing clamps and

Electric drill - Used to drill holes on walls.

Crimping pliers - Used to crimp OT terminal.

Wire stripper - Used to trim cables.

Diagonal pliers - Used to remove the bellow and cable straps.

Torque wrench - Used to install feeders.