ZXMW NR8961

Digital Microwave Transmission System

Hardware Installation Guide

Version: V2.04.03B

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Revision History

Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.0 2017–12–10 First Edition

Serial Number: SJ-20170921091514-004

Publishing Date: 2017-12-10 (R1.0)

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 Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Installation Overview ................................................................ 1-1
Chapter 2 Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3 Device Installation .................................................................... 3-1
3.1 1+0 Direct Way .................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 1+0 Discrete Way ............................................................................................... 3-5
3.3 2+0 Discrete Way ............................................................................................. 3-12

Chapter 4 Cable Installation ...................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Installation Overview .......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Installing the Grounding Cable ............................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Installing the Power Cable .................................................................................. 4-4
4.4 Installing the Ethernet Cable ............................................................................... 4-9
4.5 Installing the Optical Fiber................................................................................. 4-12
4.6 Installing IF Cables........................................................................................... 4-14
4.7 Installing the MIMO Cable................................................................................. 4-16

Chapter 5 Power Module Installation........................................................ 5-1

5.1 Installing the AC-to-DC Power Module................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Installing the POE Power Module ........................................................................ 5-4

Chapter 6 Installation Check ..................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Installation Check of the ZXMW NR8961 ............................................................. 6-1
6.2 Cable Installation Check ..................................................................................... 6-2

Chapter 7 System Power-On ..................................................................... 7-1

Chapter 8 Site Clean-Up............................................................................. 8-1
Appendix A Waterproofing an Outdoor Connector................................ A-1
Glossary .......................................................................................................... I

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Purpose
This manual describes how to install the ZXMW NR8961 digital microwave system
hardware properly.

Intended Audience
l Hardware installation engineers
l Maintenance engineers

What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters.

Chapter 1, Installation Describes the installation flow, tools, and instruments for the ZXMW
Overview NR8961.

Chapter 2, Unpacking and Describes how to unpack and check the ZXMW NR8961 and its
Inspection accessories, and hand over the equipment to the customer.

Chapter 3, Device Installation Describes how to install the ZXMW NR8961 in different scenarios.

Chapter 4, Cable Installation Describes how to install the cables of the ZXMW NR8961.

Chapter 5, Power Module Describes how to install the power module of the ZXMW NR8961.
Installation

Chapter 6, Installation Check Describes how to check the ZXMW NR8961 after installation.

Chapter 7, System Power-On Describes how to power on the ZXMW NR8961.

Chapter 8, Site Clean-Up Describes the clean-up work required after the ZXMW NR8961
installation.

Appendix A, Waterproofing Describes how to checking IDU power supply grounding.

an Outdoor Connector

Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions.

Typeface Description

Note: provides additional information about a topic.

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Danger: indicates an imminently hazardous situation. Failure to comply will result in

death or serious personal injury.
Warning: indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to comply can result in
death or serious personal injury.
Notice: indicates equipment or environment safety information. Failure to comply
can result in equipment damage, data loss, equipment performance degradation,
environmental contamination, or other unpredictable results.

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Installation Overview
Installation Flow
l Table 1-1 illustrates the installation flow in a DC power scenario.

Table 1-1 Installation Flow in a DC Power Scenario

Installation Link
Procedure

Unpacking and Chapter 2 Unpacking and Inspection

Inspection

Installing the à 1+0 direct way: 3.1 1+0 Direct Way

Device
à 1+0 discrete way: 3.2 1+0 Discrete Way

à 2+0 discrete way: 3.3 2+0 Discrete Way

Installing Cables 1. Grounding cables: 4.2 Installing the Grounding Cable

2. Power cables: 4.3 Installing the Power Cable
3. Ethernet cables: 4.4 Installing the Ethernet Cable
4. Optical fibers: 4.5 Installing the Optical Fiber
5. MIMO cables : 4.7 Installing the MIMO Cable

Installation à 6.1 Installation Check of the ZXMW NR8961

Check
à 6.2 Cable Installation Check

Power-On Chapter 7 System Power-On

Site Clean-Up Chapter 8 Site Clean-Up

l Table 1-2 illustrates the installation flow in an AC-to-DC power scenario.

Table 1-2 Installation Flow in an AC-to-DC Power Scenario

Installation Link
Procedure

Unpacking and Chapter 2 Unpacking and Inspection

Inspection

Installing the à 1+0 direct way: 3.1 1+0 Direct Way

Device
à 1+0 discrete way: 3.2 1+0 Discrete Way

à 2+0 discrete way: 3.3 2+0 Discrete Way

Installing the Installing the AC-to-DC power module: 5.1 Installing the AC-to-DC Power
Power Module Module

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Installation Link
Procedure

Installing Cables 1. Grounding cables: 4.2 Installing the Grounding Cable

2. Power cables: 4.3 Installing the Power Cable
3. Ethernet cables: 4.4 Installing the Ethernet Cable
4. Optical fibers: 4.5 Installing the Optical Fiber
5. MIMO cables : 4.7 Installing the MIMO Cable

Installation à 6.1 Installation Check of the ZXMW NR8961

Check
à 6.2 Cable Installation Check

Power-On Chapter 7 System Power-On

Site Clean-Up Chapter 8 Site Clean-Up

l Table 1-3 illustrates the installation flow in a POE power scenario.

Table 1-3 Installation Flow in a POE Power Scenario

Installation Link
Procedure

Unpacking and Chapter 2 Unpacking and Inspection

Inspection

Installing the à 1+0 direct way: 3.1 1+0 Direct Way

Device
à 1+0 discrete way: 3.2 1+0 Discrete Way

à 2+0 discrete way: 3.3 2+0 Discrete Way

Installing the Installing the POE Power Module: 5.2 Installing the POE Power Module
Power Module

Installing Cables 1. Grounding cables: 4.2 Installing the Grounding Cable

2. Power cables: 4.3 Installing the Power Cable
3. Ethernet cables: 4.4 Installing the Ethernet Cable
4. Optical fibers: 4.5 Installing the Optical Fiber
5. MIMO cables : 4.7 Installing the MIMO Cable

Installation à 6.1 Installation Check of the ZXMW NR8961

Check
à 6.2 Cable Installation Check

Power-On Chapter 7 System Power-On

Site Clean-Up Chapter 8 Site Clean-Up

Tools and Instruments

Figure 1-1 shows the tools and instruments for installation.

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Figure 1-1 Tools and Instruments

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Unpacking and Inspection
Equipment Counting
The ZXMW NR8961 devices are packed in cartons and wooden cases.
1. Verify that the packing case is intact. If any damage is found, contact the transport
company immediately.
2. Unpack the case to verify that the devices are consistent with the checklist.

Equipment Inspection
Inspect the goods to ensure that:
l The chassis appearance is in good condition without scratches, peeling paint, blisters
or stains.
l The chassis surface is intact without physical damage, such as paint stripping and
scratches.
l All fastening screws are tight and intact.
l The accessories required for the installation are correct and complete.
Classify the inspected goods.

Device Handover
1. After the examination of goods, the engineering supervisor and the customer's
representative should sign the Unpacking Acceptance Report.
2. 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.

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.

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Device Installation
Table of Contents
1+0 Direct Way...........................................................................................................3-1
1+0 Discrete Way .......................................................................................................3-5
2+0 Discrete Way .....................................................................................................3-12

3.1 1+0 Direct Way

Table 3-1 shows the 1+0 installation components and tools in direct way.

Table 3-1 Installation Components and Tools in 1+0 Direct Way

Components and Quan- Picture

Tools tity

Integrated antenna 1

OBU 1

SRU2 2

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Tools tity

OBU bracket 1 1

OBU bracket 2 1

Inner-hexagon 1 set
wrenches

Lubricant 1

Steps
1. Install the SRU2 onto the OBU bracket 2 and fasten the screws, see Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Installing the OBU bracket 1

2. Install the OBU onto the OBU bracket 2 and fasten the screws, see Figure 3-2.

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Figure 3-2 Installing the OBU bracket 2

3. Install the OBU bracket 1 onto the OBU bracket 2 and fasten the screws, see Figure
3-3.

Figure 3-3 Installing the OBU bracket 3

4. Remove the dustproof film on the polarization interface of the SRU2, see Figure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4 Removing the Dustproof Film

5. Apply Vaseline lubricant on the antenna end of the ODU and the waveguide end of the
antenna in turn, see Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Applying Vaseline Lubricant

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6. Install the ZXMW NR8961 onto the antenna and fasten the screws, see Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Installing the ZXMW NR8961

7. Connect the SRU2 and OBU through an IF cable, see Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Installing an IF Cable

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3.2 1+0 Discrete Way

Table 3-2 shows the installation components and tools in 1+0 discrete way.

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Table 3-2 Installation Components and Tools in 1+0 Discrete Way

Components and Quan- Picture

Tools tity

Single-polarized 1
antenna

SRU2 1 set

OBU 1

Discrete mounting 2 sets

kits

Flexible waveguide 2

Allen hex wrench 1 set -

Adjustable wrench 1 -

Ejector lever 1 set -

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Components and Quan- Picture

Tools tity

Screwdriver 1 set -

Lubricant 1 -

Flexible waveguide - -
clamp

Steps
1. Install the discrete mounting kits onto the pole, see Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8 Installing Discrete Mounting Kits

1. Nut 3. Plain washer 5. Bolt

2. Spring washer 4. Discrete mounting kits

2. Install the SRU2 onto the OBU bracket 2 and fasten the screws, see Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 Installing the OBU bracket 1

3. Install the OBU onto the OBU bracket 2 and fasten the screws, see Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10 Installing the OBU bracket 2

4. Install the OBU bracket 1 onto the OBU bracket 2 and fasten the screws, see Figure
3-11.

Figure 3-11 Installing the OBU bracket 3

5. Remove the dustproof film on the polarization interface of the SRU2, see Figure 3-12.

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Figure 3-12 Removing the Dustproof Film

6. Install the ZXMW NR8961 onto the discrete mounting kits, see Figure 3-13.

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Figure 3-13 Installing the ZXMW NR8961

7. Install the UDR end of the flexible waveguide to the single-polarized antenna, and
install the PDR end of the flexible waveguide to the discrete mounting kits. Connect
the SRU to the OBU through an IF cable, see Figure 3-14.

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Figure 3-14 Installing the Flexible Waveguide and IF Cable

8. Fasten the flexible waveguide with flexible waveguide clamps. Apply lubricant to the
surface of the flexible waveguide. Make labels on both ends of the flexible waveguide.

Note:

The flexible waveguide shorter than 0.6 m needs no fastening, but the flexible
waveguide longer than 0.6 m must be fastened by flexible waveguide clamps.

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3.3 2+0 Discrete Way

Table 3-3 shows the installation components and tools in 2+0 discrete way.

Table 3-3 Installation Components and Tools in 2+0 Discrete Way

部件及工具 数量 图示

Single-polarized 1
antenna

OBU 1

SRU2 1

Discrete mounting 1
kits

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部件及工具 数量 图示

Flexible waveguide 2

Allen hex wrench 2 set -

Adjustable wrench 1 -

Ejector lever 1 set -

Screwdriver 1 set -

Lubricant 1 -

Flexible waveguide - -
clamp

Steps
1. Install the OBU onto the discrete mounting kits, refer to “Step of3.2 1+0 Discrete Way”.
2. As shown inFigure 3-15, another SRU2 is installed on the separate installer.

Figure 3-15 Install SRU2

3. As shown in Figure 3-16, a medium frequency cable is installed between SRU2 and
OBU, and a soft waveguide is installed between the SRU2 and the antenna.

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Figure 3-16 Installation of IF cable

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Cable Installation
Table of Contents
Installation Overview ..................................................................................................4-1
Installing the Grounding Cable ...................................................................................4-2
Installing the Power Cable..........................................................................................4-4
Installing the Ethernet Cable.......................................................................................4-9
Installing the Optical Fiber ........................................................................................4-12
Installing IF Cables...................................................................................................4-14
Installing the MIMO Cable ........................................................................................4-16

4.1 Installation Overview

Figure 4-1 shows the cable connections.

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Figure 4-1 Cable Connections

4.2 Installing the Grounding Cable

This procedure describes how to connect the grounding cable of the device.

Context
The grounding cable is a yellow-green multi-grand fire-resistant wire with the
cross-sectional area being 16 mm2. A double-hole terminal is used to connect the
device, and a single-hole terminal is used to connect the ground. The grounding cable is
fabricated on site in most cases. For how to fabricate a grounding cable, see Figure 4-2.

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Figure 4-2 Fabricating a Grounding Cable

1. Cut a grounding cable in proper length. Strip off the outer protective tube, with the
core being exposed.
2. Put a heat shrinking tube on the cable, and crimp the grounding terminal.
3. Use a heat gun to blow the heat shrinking tube.

Note:
It is acceptable to wrap the grounding terminal and grounding cable connectors with
insulation taps.

4. Crimp the other grounding terminal in the same way.

Steps
1. Connect the device end of the grounding cable to the grounding point of the ZXMW
NR8961, see Figure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3 Connecting the Grounding Cable to the Device

2. Connect the grounding end of the cable to the grounding bar.

3. Make labels on both ends of the grounding cable.

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4.3 Installing the Power Cable

This procedure describes how to install an RBM9000 power cable.

Context
The power cable needs to be processed and assembled on the site.

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The special tools that may be used during the installation are in a hermetically sealed
enclosure, see Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Special Tools for Terminal Connection

Steps
1. Crimp tube terminals.
a. Peel off the shielded layer at the end of the power cable. For the peeled cable
size, see Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 Peeled Cable Size

b. Insert the cable to a tube terminal, see Figure 4-6. After the cable is inserted, 0.5
mm–1 mm of the core should be exposed.
A tube terminal at a suitable size must be selected based on the cross-sectional
area of the cable; otherwise, cable installation may be difficult and connections
are not reliable.

Figure 4-6 Inserting a Tube Terminal

c. Crimp the cable properly with crimping pliers, see Figure 4-7.

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The section of a crimped terminal is a trapezoid, and there are transverse grooves
on the undersurface.

Figure 4-7 Crimping a Terminal

2. Fabricate the cable connectors.

a. Pass the power cable with a crimped cube terminal through the outer cable jacket,
rubber plug, and inner cable jacket in turn, see Figure 4-8.

Figure 4-8 Passing Through the Cable Jacket

1. Outer cable jacket 2. Rubber plug 3. Inner cable jacket

b. Insert the special tool into the pressing holes at the top of the DC power cable
connector, press the tool until the clamp springs are opened, connect the power
cable, and loosen the tool, see Figure 4-9.

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Figure 4-9 Connecting the Power Cable Core

1. DC interface 2. AC interface

3. Insert the power connector to the power interface, see Figure 4-10.

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Figure 4-10 Connecting the Power Cable

4. Fix the cable jackets, see Figure 4-11.

a. Push the inner cable jacket into the bayonet until both the claws are stuck to the
interface flange.
b. Push the rubber plug to the bottom of the inner cable jacket.

c. Fasten the cover at the bottom of the outer cable jacket.

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Figure 4-11 Fixing the Power Cable Jacket

5. Connect the other end of the power cable to a DC power source.

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4.4 Installing the Ethernet Cable

This procedure describes how to fabricate and connect the Ethernet cable of the device.
The Ethernet cable uses an outdoor CAT 5E shielded cable, and the connector uses an
8P8C straight cable crimped shielded terminal.

Steps
Fabricating the Ethernet Cable

1. Cut an Ethernet cable in proper length in accordance with the engineering survey
requirements.
2. Fabricate the Ethernet cable, see Figure 4-12.

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Figure 4-12 Fabricating the Ethernet Cable

Note:
The shielded layer of the Ethernet cable should be crimped securely to the outer metal
layer of the shielded terminal.

3. Add labels on both ends of the Ethernet cable.

4. Reserve an end long enough for operation. Lay the Ethernet cable from the installation
position on the ZXMW NR8961 to the equipment room.
5. Install the waterproof protective tube to the Ethernet cable, see Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13 Installing the Waterproof Protective Tube to the Ethernet Cable

1. Fixing nut of the

waterproof protective
tube
2. Grommet

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a. Remove the fixing nut of the waterproof protective tube.

b. Remove the grommet.
c. Pass the fixing nut of the waterproof protective tube through the Ethernet cable.
d. Crimp the Ethernet cable into the cable-through hole of the grommet.
e. Pass the waterproof protective tube through the Ethernet cable.
f. Push the grommet to the tail of the waterproof protective tube.

g. Slightly tighten the fixing nut of the waterproof protective tube, ensuring that the
waterproof protective tube installed on the ZXMW NR8961 can slide upwards.
Installing the Ethernet Cable
6. Push the waterproof protective tube upwards, fasten the screws and fixing nuts, see
Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14 Installing the Waterproof Protective Tube on the ZXMW NR8961

7. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the local maintenance terminal or the
POE power module.
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4.5 Installing the Optical Fiber

This procedure describes how to install an optical fiber.

Steps
1. Pass the optical fiber through the outer cable jacket, rubber plug, inner cable jacket,
and tensile piece in turn, see Figure 4-15.
a. The optical fiber should be inserted into the rubber plug through the side gap.
b. The metal jacket of the optical fiber should be stuck to the gaps of the tensile piece.

Figure 4-15 Installing the Optical Fiber Jacket

1. Outer cable jacket 3. inner cable jacket

2. Rubber plug 4. tensile piece

2. Insert the optical fiber connector into the corresponding interface until you hear a click,
see Figure 4-16.

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Figure 4-16 Inserting the Optical Fiber

3. Fix the optical fiber assembly, see Figure 4-17.

a. Push the inner cable jacket into the bayonet until both the claws are stuck to the
interface flange.
b. Push the rubber plug to the bottom of the inner cable jacket.
c. Push the outer cable jacket and fasten the bottom cover.

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Figure 4-17 Fixing the Optical Fiber Jacket

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4.6 Installing IF Cables

This procedure uses the OBU as an example to describe how to install IF cables.
Figure 4-18 shows the process of making an IF cable.

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Figure 4-18 Making an IF Cable

Steps
1. Make connectors of the IF jumper and the IF cable. After the connectors are made,
take appropriate protection measures to protect the connectors from being damaged
during the hoisting or cabling process.
2. Paste temporary labels at the two ends of the IF cables.
3. Connect the other end of the IF cable to the IF interface of the OBU, and fasten it see
Figure 4-19.

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Figure 4-19 Installing the IF Cable (on the OBU)

4. Waterproof the interfaces of the OBU and the IF cables. For operation details, refer to
Appendix A Waterproofing an Outdoor Connector.
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4.7 Installing the MIMO Cable

This procedure describes how to install a MIMO cable.

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Steps
1. Add labels on both ends of the MIMO cable.
2. Connect one end (with two terminals) of the MIMO/XPIC cable to the X_IN and X_OUT
interfaces of the ZXMW NR8961, see Figure 4-20.

Figure 4-20 Installing the MIMO Cable

3. Lock the bellows to the proper position of the shell, see Figure 4-21.

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Figure 4-21 Pushing the Bellows

4. Connect the other end (with two terminals) of the MIMO/XPIC cable to the X_OUT and
X_IN interfaces of another ZXMW NR8961 device.

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Power Module Installation
Table of Contents
Installing the AC-to-DC Power Module .......................................................................5-1
Installing the POE Power Module ...............................................................................5-4

5.1 Installing the AC-to-DC Power Module

This procedure describes how to install the AC-to-DC power module.

Steps
1. Install the expansion tube.
a. Mark the positions on the wall in accordance with the distance requirements
between holes.

Note:
Place the AC-to-DC power module at the installation position. Use a mark pen to
mark the installation holes.

b. Use a hammer drill to make holes at the marked positions, and use a vacuum
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Figure 5-1 Drilling Holes

c. Tap the expansion tubes into the holes, see Figure 5-2.

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Figure 5-2 Tapping Expansion Tubes

2. Install the AC-to-DC power module on the wall.

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Related Task
For the power cable layout of the AC-to-DC power module, see Figure 5-3.

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Figure 5-3 Power Cable Layout of the AC-to-DC Power Module

1. ZXMW NR8961 5. Grounding cable of the 8. Grounding cable of the

2. Grounding cable of the outdoor lightning protection indoor lightning protection
ZXMW NR8961 box box
3. Power cable connected 6. Power cable from the 9. Cable from the indoor
to the outdoor lightning outdoor lightning protection lightning protection box
protection box box to the indoor lightning to the AC-to-DC power
4. Outdoor lightning protection protection box module
box 7. AC-to-DC power module 10. Indoor lightning protection
box

5.2 Installing the POE Power Module

This procedure uses wall mounting as an example to describe how to install the POE power
module and connect cables.

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Context
For how to fabricate the power cable of the POE power module, see Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4 Fabricating the Power Cable of the POE Module

1. Inner protective tube 3. Outer protective tube

2. Grommet 4. Cable tie

1. Peel the outer insulation protective tube of the power cable.

2. Twist the shielded layer of the power cable together, and peel the insulation protective
tube of three wires.
3. Place the tubular terminals onto the stripped power cable wires, and use a pair of
crimping pliers to crimp the tubular terminals.
4. Use a cable tie to bind the power cable at a distance of 300 mm away from the
connector to prevent the protective tube from gliding during the future operations.
Pass through the outer protective tube, grommet, inner protective tube through the
power cable one by one.
5. Use a crimping tool to open the crimping spring of the power cable connector. Insert
the tubular terminal into the power cable connector, and loosen the crimping tool.
Ensure that the crimping spring is securely connected to the tubular terminal. For
the relationship between the power cable connector and wires, refer to Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 Power Cable Connections of the POE Power Module

Connector Pin Power cable Description

1 Blue wire AC_N (AC input neutral wire)

2 Yellow-green wire Protective Earth (PE)

3 Brown wire AC_N (AC input live wire)

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Shielded layer -

6. Insert the shielded layer into the grounding interface of the power connector, and fasten
the fixing screws on the grounding interface. The power cable of the POE power
module is fabricated.
For how to install the waterproof protective tube on the Ethernet cable, see Figure 5-5.

Figure 5-5 Installing the Waterproof Protective Tube for the Ethernet Cable

1. Inner protective tube 3. Outer protective tube

2. Grommet 4. Cable tie

1. Loosen the fixing nuts at the tail of the outer protective tube, and remove the outer
protective tube, grommet, and inner protective tube in order.
2. Use a cable tie to bind the Ethernet cable at a distance of 250-300 mm away from
the connector to prevent the protective tube from gliding during the future operations.
Pass the outer protective tube through the Ethernet cable.
3. Crimp the Ethernet cable into the cable-through hole of the grommet.
4. Pass the inner protective tube through the Ethernet cable. The waterproof protective
tube of the Ethernet cable is installed.

Steps
1. Install expansion bolts.

a. Mark the positions on the wall in accordance with the distance requirements
between holes. For the requirements, see Figure 5-6.

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Figure 5-6 Distance Between Holes for Installing the Wall-Mounting Kits of
the POE Module

b. Use a hammer drill to make holes at the marked positions, and use a vacuum
cleaner to clean dust, see Figure 5-7.

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Figure 5-7 Drilling Holes

c. Slightly tighten the nuts of the expansion bolts, tap the expansion bolts into the
holes, and fasten the nuts to make the expansion tubes fully expanded, see Figure
5-8. Loosen the nuts counterclockwise, and remove the nuts, spring washers, and
flat washers.

Figure 5-8 Installing an Expansion Bolt

2. Install the wall-mounting kits (wall kits) of the POE power module on the all, see Figure
5-9.

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Figure 5-9 Installing the Wall-Mounting Kits (Wall Kits) of the POE Module

3. Install the wall-mounting kits (device kits) of the POE power module on the POE power
module, see Figure 5-10.

Figure 5-10 Installing the Wall-Mounting Kits (Device Kits) of the POE Module

4. Install the POE power module (with wall-mounting device kits being installed) on the
wall-mounting kits (wall kits), and fasten the fixing screws at the upper part of the
wall-mounting kits, see Figure 5-11.

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Figure 5-11 Placing the POE Module on the Wall and Fastening the Screws

5. Install the grounding cable of the POE power module, see Figure 5-12.

Figure 5-12 Installing the Grounding Cable of the POE Module

a. Loosen the grounding captive screws.

b. Install the double-hole connector of the grounding cable to the grounding interface.

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c. The grounding cable is connected to the POE power module. Connect the other
end of the grounding cable to the grounding bar.
6. Install the power cable of the POE power module, see Figure 5-13.

Figure 5-13 Installing the Power Cable of the POE Module

a. Connect the power cable connector to the power interface (AC PWR) of the POE
power module.
b. Push the inner waterproof protective tube upwards until it is locked in the
waterproof protective tube slot of the power interface.
c. Push the grommet upward to the crimping hole at the bottom of the inner
waterproof protective tube.

d. Push the outer waterproof protective tube upwards, and fasten the fixing nuts at
the bottom of the outer protective tube.

e. Connect the other end of the power cable of the POE module to the AC power
supply device.
7. Install the Ethernet cable of the POE power module, see Figure 5-14.

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Figure 5-14 Installing the Ethernet Cable of the POE Module

a. Insert the end (with waterproof protective tube) of the Ethernet cable into the POE
interface.
b. Push the inner waterproof protective tube upwards until it is locked in the POE
interface slot.

c. Push the grommet upward to the crimping hole at the bottom of the inner
waterproof protective tube.
d. Push the outer waterproof protective tube upwards, and fasten the fixing nuts at
the bottom of the outer protective tube.

e. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the POE interface of the ZXMW
NR8961.

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Result
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Figure 5-15 Cable Layout (Powered by POE)

1. POE module 3. AC power cable of the POE 5. Grounding cable of the

2. Grounding cable of the module ZXMW NR8961
POE module 4. POE power cable (Ethernet 6. ZXMW NR8961
cable)

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Installation Check
Table of Contents
Installation Check of the ZXMW NR8961....................................................................6-1
Cable Installation Check.............................................................................................6-2

6.1 Installation Check of the ZXMW NR8961

The check items include not only the ZXMW NR8961, but also the antenna, combiner, and
discrete mounting kits.

Table 6-1 Installation Check Items of the Antenna, Combiner, and ZXMW NR8961

Check Requirement
Item

1 The position and azimuth of the antenna conform to the project design.

2 The antenna is installed correctly (the end with a wide flange should be upwards, and the
end with a narrow flange should be downwards).

3 The antenna support is securely installed to the pole, and satisfies the wind-resistance
requirements.

4 The four screws of the ZXMW NR8961 are securely fastened.

5 The four screws of the combiner are securely fastened.

6 The antenna, hybrid combiner, and ZXMW NR8961 are protected by the lightning rod (the
protective angle of the lightning rod should be smaller than 45° or 30° in mountains or
frequent lightning areas).

Table 6-2 Installation Check Items of the Discrete Mounting Kits

Check Requirement
Item

1 The soft waveguide flange interface is securely connected to the flange adapter and
antenna.

2 The bending radius of the soft waveguide is in the allowable range. The bending radius
is smaller than 90°.

3 The discrete mounting kits are protected by the lightning rod (the protective angle of the
lightning rod should be smaller than 45° or 30° in mountains or frequent lightning areas).

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6.2 Cable Installation Check

The cable installation check items include the ZXMW NR8961 cables, rack power cables,
and grounding cables.

Table 6-3 Check Items of the ZXMW NR8961 Cables

Check Requirement
Item

1 The routes of cables comply with construction drawings for easy maintenance and
expansion.

2 Cables must be free of damage, breakage, and joints.

3 Cables should be bound neat and in order with appropriate force. The sharp ends of the
cable ties should be trimmed.

4 The optical fibers cannot be bound in a forced manner, but can move freely at the cable clip
sections.

5 There is no other cable or article on the optical fibers.

6 The fiber connection point should be clean (without dust). Unused fiber connectors and
optical interfaces on boards must be protected by caps (plugs).

7 The cables should be routed in a smooth manner at the bending sections, and a large
bending radius should be used.

8 Cable labels are written correctly and pasted securely. The labels are pasted neatly
and facing the same direction. It is recommended that you paste a label 2 cm from the
connector. Labels can be made based on the customer's requirements.

9 Unused cable connectors must be protected, for example, by caps.

Table 6-4 Installation Check Items of the Rack Power Cables and Grounding Cables

Check Requirement
Item

1 The routes of power cables and grounding cables comply with construction drawings for
easy maintenance and expansion.

2 Power cables and grounding cables are properly connected.

3 The specifications of the power cable and grounding cable must meet the power supply
requirements.

4 Use whole copper-core power cable and grounding cable. No joint should be contained.

5 When power cables and grounding cables are connected to the primary power supply,
the grounding copper bar, or the first cabinet of a row, the excessive parts should be cut
off, instead of being coiled.

6 Power cables, grounding cables, and signal cables should be laid separately, with space of
3 cm.

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Check Requirement
Item

7 Power cables and grounding cables should be laid straightly and bundled tidily.

8 Power cables and grounding cables are routed in a smooth manner at the bending sections.

9 The lugs of power cables and grounding cables should be crimped or soldered securely.

10 Power cables, grounding cable lugs, and naked wires are protected with tubes or insulation
tapes. There are no naked copper wires at the connector sections, and flat washers and
spring washers are installed properly.

11 The devices with metal chassis must be grounded properly.

12 Labels of power cables and grounding cables should be written correctly. The labels should
be pasted neatly and face the same direction. It is recommended that you paste a label 2
cm from the connector. Labels may also be made based on the customer's requirements.
The power supply switches of the first cabinet of a row should be identified clearly.

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System Power-On
The ZXMW NR8961 may be powered in three modes: DC power supply, AC-to-DC power
supply, and POE power supply.

Figure 7-1 DC Power Supply

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Figure 7-2 AC-to-DC Power Supply

Figure 7-3 POE Power Supply

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Site Clean-Up
Before leaving the site, you should perform the following operations:
l Arrange tools.
Put the tools used during the installation back in their places.
l Collect leftover materials.
Collect remaining engineering materials and hand them over to the customer.
l Remove waste materials.
Remove waste materials and clean the environment.
l Complete the installation report.
Fill in the installation report, and submit it to the person in charge.

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Waterproofing an Outdoor
Connector
This procedure describes how to waterproof an outdoor connector, and uses the IF cable
connector that connects an ODU as an example.

Context
The waterproof handling for an outdoor connector is often described as the "1+3+3" mode.
In other words, the connector is wrapped with one layer of PVC insulating tape, three layers
of waterproof cement, and three layers of PVC insulating tape.
The waterproof handling tapes are wrapped on the connector until 3-5 cm below it.

Steps
1. Insert the IF cable into the ODU and fasten the cable, see Figure A-1.

Figure A-1 Fixing the IF Cable

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2. Wrap the connector with one layer of PVC insulating tape from bottom to top, see
Figure A-2.

Figure A-2 Wrapping One Layer of PVC Insulating Tape

3. Wrap the connector with three layers of waterproof cement in the following manner:
from bottom to top, from top to bottom, and from bottom to top, see Figure A-3.

Figure A-3 Wrapping Three Layers of Waterproof Cement

4. Wrap three layers of PVC insulating tape in the following manner: from bottom to top,
from top to bottom, and from bottom to top, see Figure A-4.

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Figure A-4 Wrapping Three Layers of PVC Insulating Tape

5. Use anti-ultraviolet cable ties to bind the two ends of the tape tightly, see Figure A-5.

Figure A-5 Cable Ties

1. Anti-ultraviolet cable
tie

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AC
- Alternating Current
GbE
- Gigabit Ethernet
MIMO
- Multiple-Input Multiple-Output
POE
- power over Ethernet
PWR
- Power
XPIC
- Cross Polarization Interference Canceller

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