AAU5636 (3400 MHZ) Installation Guide (Draft A) (PDF) - EN
AAU5636 (3400 MHZ) Installation Guide (Draft A) (PDF) - EN
Installation Guide
Issue Draft A
Date 2021-07-30
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Contents
1.15.1 Adding an Outdoor Quick-Lock Power Connector to the AAU Power Cable on the AAU Side...........73
Overview
This document describes the procedures for installing an active antenna unit 5636
(AAU5636, which is referred to as AAU in this document), its cables, and auxiliary
hardware. It also provides checklists for hardware installation.
Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5636 Installation Guide
This section describes the changes in AAU5636 Installation Guide.
1.2 Installation Preparations
This section describes the reference documents, tools, and instruments that must
be ready before the installation. In addition, it specifies the required skills and
qualifications for installation engineers.
1.3 Installation Scenarios
This section describes the information to be known before the AAU installation,
which includes the requirements for the pole where the AAU is installed and
installation clearance requirements.
1.4 Unpacking Check
This section describes how to unpack the packages and check whether all the
materials are included and intact.
1.5 Installation Process
This section describes the process of installing an AAU.
1.6 Installing an Optical Module
1.7 Preparing PGND and Power Cables
This section describes how to prepare PGND and power cables for the AAU.
1.8 Assembling Mounting Kits
This section describes the procedure and precautions for assembling and installing
AAU mounting kits.
1.9 Installing an Upper Main Bracket onto a Pole
This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting and installing an
upper main bracket onto a pole.
1.10 Lifting an AAU
This section uses the AAU with the downtilt supporting arm installed on the upper
handle as an example to describe the procedures and precautions for lifting and
installing an AAU onto a tower and a rooftop.
1.11 Installing Cables
This section describes the procedures and precautions for installing cables.
1.12 Adjusting the Mechanical Downtilt
This section describes the procedure and precautions for adjusting the mechanical
downtilt of an AAU.
1.13 Installation Checklist
This chapter describes the checklist for AAU hardware installation.
1.14 Powering On an AAU
This section describes the procedure and precautions for powering on an AAU.
1.15 Appendix
This section describes auxiliary operations during the installation process.
Draft A (2021-07-30)
This is a draft.
1.2.1 Documents
Before the installation, familiarize yourself with the information in the following
documents:
● Safety Information
● AAU5636 Hardware Description
● DBS5900 Installation Guide
M3 and M6
Fixed pulley (load bearing capacity > Fixed pulley (load bearing capacity >
500 kg [1102.50 lb]) 500 kg [1102.50 lb])
- Winch
Diagonal pliers - -
Restrictions
To ensure safety performance such as heat dissipation and waterproof of an AAU,
the installation scenario must meet certain requirements. If the installation
scenario does not meet the requirements, contact Huawei engineers for
evaluation.
● An AAU cannot be installed in an enclosed camouflage box or a camouflage
cover.
● An AAU cannot be installed behind a device that can generate an
electromagnetic field, such as a motor.
● An AAU cannot be installed near an air vent that generates heat, such as an
air conditioner air vent or chimney vent.
● An AAU can only be installed on a pole that is vertical to the ground. It
cannot be installed on a diagonal pole or a horizontal pole.
● In general, no further beautification (for example, coating) is allowed to avoid
affecting the device performance.
● An AAU is a professional communication device and cannot be installed in
areas that are easily accessible to common people. The installation scenario
involves security-related features. For details about the requirements and
precautions, see Security Information.
100 mm ≤ Φ 4 mm 300 kg 2
≤ 114 mm (0.16 in.) (661.50 lb)
(3.94 in. ≤ Φ
≤ 4.49 in.)
a: When the AAU is installed on a main pole, the bottom of the pole must be
secured on a support.
b: When the AAU is installed on an auxiliary pole, both the pole top and bottom
must be secured on the main pole or the tower.
c: The pole height refers to the minimum length of a pole required for installing
an AAU.
Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show AAUs installed on main poles and auxiliary poles,
respectively.
NOTE
NOTE
After the downtilt supporting arm is installed, the dimensions when there is no mechanical
downtilt adjustment are the same as those in Figure 1-5.
NOTICE
Keep the area within 2 m (6.56 ft) away from the AAU front panel clear of any
metal barriers to ensure the AAU coverage, as shown by areas marked by dotted
lines in the side view and top view in Figure 1-6.
Context
When transporting, moving, or installing the components, you must:
● Prevent them from colliding with doors, walls, shelves, or other objects.
● Wear clean gloves, and avoid touching any components with bare hands,
sweat-soaked gloves, or dirty gloves.
NOTICE
Power on an AAU within 24 hours after unpacking it. Prevent water vapor from
entering the module, which may impact its performance.
Procedure
Step 1 Check the total number of articles in each packing case against the packing list.
If... Then...
The total number is not consistent Find out the cause and report it to the
with the packing list local Huawei office.
If... Then...
The outer packing is severely Find out the cause and report it to the
damaged or soaked local Huawei office.
Step 3 Check the type and quantity of components in the packing cases against the
packing lists.
If... Then...
The type and quantity are consistent Cosign the Packing List with the
with the packing list on each packing customer.
case
There is any shortage, wrong delivery, Report to the local Huawei office.
or damaged equipment
NOTICE
Keep the unpacked components and the packing materials indoors to protect the
components from damages and to facilitate cause analysis of damages, if any.
Take photos of the storage room, any rusted or eroded components, the packing
cases, and the packing materials, and file the photos.
Step 4 Take the record form out of the antenna packing case and fill in this form
according to the actual situation.
NOTE
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NOTE
The process of lifting an AAU includes binding an AAU, lifting the AAU and related cables
onto a tower or rooftop, and installing the AAU. The process of installing cables includes
installing an AAU PGND cable, installing a power cable, and installing a CPRI optical fiber.
The operations must be implemented in sequence.
NOTE
Procedure
Step 1 Push the dustproof cap lever to loosen the dustproof cap on the CPRI port of the
AAU.
Step 2 Remove the dustproof cap from the CPRI port of the AAU.
Step 3 Insert an optical module into the CPRI port of the AAU. Ensure that the optical
module is inserted in the correct direction. Slowly push it into the slot horizontally,
until it is in close contact with the slot and the connector is completely inserted, as
shown in Figure 1-10. The connector is properly fastened.
NOTE
● When the optical connector is securely connected, you will hear a click.
● It is recommended that the optical module be installed on the ground, since there is no
anti-falling protection for installing the optical module on the tower.
● Ensure that the optical module is installed in the correct direction to prevent damage to
the module or the CPRI port of the AAU.
NOTICE
Step 5 Pull the lever to tighten the dustproof cap on the CPRI port of the AAU.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Cut the cables to suit the actual cable routes.
----End
Context
● The default mechanical downtilt of the AAU is 0°. If a mechanical downtilt of
a certain degree is required, a downtilt supporting arm needs to be
configured.
● A bolt on the upper auxiliary bracket and a bolt on the lower auxiliary bracket
have been pre-secured to the upper main bracket and lower main bracket
before delivery, respectively.
● The following table lists the weights of mounting kits and handles.
Component Weight
Procedure
Step 1 (Optional) Install the downtilt supporting arm onto the upper handle of the AAU.
1. Remove the M10 bolt from the outer side of the AAU downtilt supporting
arm, as shown by illustration a in Figure 1-14.
2. Install the M10 bolt into the installation hole, and use a torque wrench to
tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.), as shown by illustration b in
Figure 1-14.
NOTE
– If the downtilt needs to range from 0° to 20°, the downtilt supporting arm must be
installed on the upper handle. If the downtilt needs to range from –20° to 0°, the
downtilt supporting arm must be installed on the lower handle.
– During the installation, the angle of the downtilt supporting arm must be 0°.
– After being secured to the handle, the downtilt supporting arm must be
perpendicular to the handle.
– The downtilt supporting arm is not mandatory. The upper and lower handles of the
AAU can be assembled with upper and lower brackets to install the AAU directly.
Figure 1-14 Installing a downtilt supporting arm onto the upper handle
(Optional) Install the downtilt supporting arm onto the lower handle of the AAU.
1. Remove two M10 bolts from the outer side of the AAU downtilt supporting
arm, as shown in Figure 1-15.
2. Install the M10 bolts into the installation holes on the upper handle, and use
a torque wrench to tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.), as shown in
Figure 1-16.
3. Remove the M10 bolt from the outer side of the AAU downtilt supporting
arm, as shown by step a in Figure 1-17.
4. Install the downtilt supporting arm onto the lower handle of the AAU.
Specifically, install the M10 bolt into the installation hole, and use a torque
wrench to tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.), as shown by step b in
Figure 1-17.
Figure 1-17 Installing a downtilt supporting arm onto the lower handle
A downtilt supporting 1. Remove the M10 bolt from the main bracket.
arm has been 2. Place the lower main bracket on the short arm of the
installed on the lower downtilt supporting arm, align the short arm end
handle of the AAU with the holes of the lower main bracket.
(scenario 1)
3. Partially tighten the M10 screw on the lower main
bracket to the AAU handle with a torque of 5 N·m
(44.25 lbf·in), as shown in Figure 1-18.
NOTE
Pay attention to the direction of the brackets and avoid reverse installation, as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 1-18 Installing the lower main bracket onto the AAU (scenario 1)
Figure 1-19 Installing the lower main bracket onto the AAU (scenario 2)
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Procedure
Step 1 The installation technician puts the fixed pulley into a tool kit and then climbs up
with the tool kit and a lifting sling. The assembled upper main and auxiliary
brackets can be taken by the installation technician or be lifted onto a tower, as
shown in the following figure.
Step 2 The installation technician marks the position on the pole for installing the upper
main bracket according to installation clearance requirements.
Step 3 The installation technician adjusts the positions of the M10 nuts on the two bolts
according to the diameter of the pole, and loosen one bolt. The installation
technician moves the auxiliary bracket, horizontally slides the upper main and
auxiliary brackets onto the pole, and moves the bolt in the slot of the auxiliary
bracket, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE
Ensure that the arrows on the main bracket are pointing up.
Figure 1-21 Installing the upper main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole
Step 4 The installation technician standing in a proper position on the ground uses a
compass to determine the azimuth (the azimuth is set to 120° as an example in
this case), and the climber adjusts the azimuth according to the onsite
requirements, as shown in the following figure.
(1) Compass
Step 5 The installation technician uses a torque wrench to tighten the two M10 bolts on
the upper main bracket to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.) to ensure that the upper main
and auxiliary brackets are secured to the pole, as shown in Figure 1-23.
Figure 1-23 Securing the upper main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole
NOTE
Tighten the bolts on both sides of the bracket, and ensure that the spacing between the
upper main bracket and auxiliary bracket is the same on both sides.
NOTICE
Ensure that the top screws on both sides of the upper main bracket are raised to
prevent them from affecting subsequent lifting operations.
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NOTICE
The climber must climb up the tower with the outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector.
Prerequisites
● The screws on the top of the upper main bracket are raised.
● A climber installs a fixed pulley onto the lifting eye of the upper main bracket
or at a position on the upper main bracket that can fix a fixed pulley.
● A lifting sling is routed through the fixed pulley and the two ends of the
lifting sling are thrown downward.
Procedure
Step 1 The installation technician on the ground binds the lifting sling and traction sling.
1. Route the lifting sling through the upper handle of the AAU and bind the
lifting sling, as shown by illustration 1 in Figure 1-24.
CAUTION
The lifting sling must be bound to the beam on the upper handle of the AAU
not the downtilt supporting arm.
2. Route the traction sling through the lower handle of the AAU and bind the
traction sling, as shown by illustration 2 in Figure 1-24.
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Prerequisites
The upper main bracket for the AAU has been installed and the AAU has been
bound.
NOTICE
● Place a foam pad or cardboard under an AAU to protect the AAU housing from
damage.
● When installing an AAU onto a tower, use a lifting sling and a fixed pulley to
securely bind the AAU or a module. To prevent any personal injury caused by a
falling AAU or module, unfasten the lifting sling only after the AAU is securely
installed.
Procedure
Step 1 Lift the AAU.
● If a winch is used, installation technician C operates the winch and installation
technician B controls the traction sling to prevent the AAU from colliding with
the tower, as shown in Figure 1-25.
● If no winch is used, installation technicians C and D pull the lifting sling
downwards, and installation technician B controls the traction sling to prevent
the AAU from colliding with the tower, as shown in Figure 1-26.
Step 2 When the upper handle is close to the fixed pulley, the climber gently holds the
AAU and hooks the AAU downtilt supporting arm into the slots of the upper main
bracket. Align the holes on the upper main bracket with those on the short arm of
the downtilt supporting arm. Push the nuts on both sides of the upper main
bracket inwards and tighten them to the recommended torque of 40 N·m (354.03
lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 1-27.
CAUTION
● When lifting an AAU using a winch, prevent the AAU from being stuck by the
fixed pulley while the upper handle is close to the pulley, avoiding human
injury in case that the AAU falls.
● Lean the groove of the lower main bracket against the pole to prevent the AAU
from swinging.
Figure 1-27 Hooking the downtilt supporting arm into the slots of the upper main
bracket
(1) Groove
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Context
Cabling requirements for optical fibers are met. For details, see 1.11.1 Cabling
Requirements.
Procedure
Step 1 Lift the optical fibers onto the tower, as shown in Figure 1-28.
NOTICE
Before lifting optical fibers onto the tower, determine the lifting direction based on
the labels on both ends indicating which ends connect to the AAU or BBU.
NOTICE
Do not remove the stretch sling and protection pipe or bind optical fibers
using one sling, as shown in Figure 1-30.
3. Installation technician B rotates the fiber spools at the speed of 5 m (16.40 ft)
to 15 m (49.21 ft) per minute to coil the optical fibers.
4. Installation technician C pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation
technician D pulls the traction sling outwards to prevent the optical fibers
from colliding with the tower.
Step 2 Secure the optical fibers vertically onto the tower using cable clips.
Step 3 Remove the lifting sling, traction sling, and protection pipe.
NOTE
----End
Context
Cabling requirements for power cables on a tower are met. For details, see 1.11.1
Cabling Requirements.
A connector has been added to the AAU power cable on the AAU side under the
tower.
Procedure
Step 1 Lift the power cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 1-31.
The power cable connectors in the figure are only examples. The actual connectors
may vary according to the situation.
3. Installation technician B wraps the power cable connectors with the PVC
insulation tape, as shown in Figure 1-33.
NOTE
Wrap the PVC insulation tape from the middle of the connectors until the connectors
are fixed to the lifting sling.
Figure 1-33 Wrapping the connectors with the PVC insulation tape
Step 2 Secure the power cables onto the tower vertically using cable clips.
Step 3 Remove the cable ties, PVC insulation tape, and lifting sling.
NOTE
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Prerequisites
The upper main bracket for the AAU has been installed and the AAU has been
bound.
NOTICE
● Place a foam pad or cardboard under an AAU to protect the AAU housing from
damage.
● When installing an AAU onto a tower, use a lifting sling and a fixed pulley to
securely bind the AAU or a module. To prevent any personal injury caused by a
falling AAU or module, unfasten the lifting sling only after the AAU is securely
installed.
Procedure
Step 1 Installation technicians C and D pull the lifting sling downwards, and installation
technician B controls the traction sling to prevent the AAU from colliding with the
pole, as shown in the following figure.
Step 2 When the upper handle is close to the fixed pulley, the climber gently holds the
AAU and hooks the AAU downtilt supporting arm into the slots of the upper main
bracket. Align the holes on the upper main bracket with those on the short arm of
the downtilt supporting arm. Push the nuts on both sides of the upper main
bracket inwards and tighten them to the recommended torque of 40 N·m (354.03
lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 1-35.
NOTE
Lean the groove of the lower main bracket against the pole to prevent the AAU from
swinging.
Figure 1-35 Hooking the downtilt supporting arm into the slots of the upper main
bracket
(1) Groove
----End
Context
NOTICE
During the installation, do not adjust the horizontal azimuth while the bolts of the
main brackets are loosened if no anti-falling measure is taken for the equipment.
(a) Downtilt supporting arm installed (b) Downtilt supporting arm installed
on the upper handle of an AAU on the lower handle of an AAU
This section uses the installation scenario (a) in the following figure to describe
the procedure for installing an AAU onto a pole.
Procedure
Step 1 Align the holes on the upper main bracket with those on the short arm of the
downtilt supporting arm, and use a torque wrench to tighten the M10 bolt to a
torque of 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.), as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-37 Tightening the AAU to the upper main bracket (with a downtilt
supporting arm)
Step 2 Secure the lower main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole, and rotate the
auxiliary bracket, as shown by illustration a in the following figure. Move an
M10x150 bolt to the slot, as shown by illustration b in the following figure. Use an
M10 torque wrench to tighten the two bolts to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.), as shown
by illustration c in the following figure.
NOTICE
Tighten the bolts on both sides of the bracket, and ensure that the spacing
between the lower main bracket and auxiliary bracket is the same on both sides.
----End
If angle adjustment is not required, an AAU can be installed without a downtilt
supporting arm.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove two M10 bolts from both sides of the downtilt supporting arm.
Step 2 Install the two removed M10 bolts onto the upper handle of the AAU.
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NOTE
If a cable listed below is not required, skip the cabling requirements of the cable.
mm (1.97 in.), and the bending radius of an ordinary 1/2'' jumper must be
greater than 127 mm (5 in.).
● The bending radius of a power cable or PGND cable must be at least three
times the cable diameter.
● The bending radius of an optical fiber is at least 20 times of its diameter, and
the bending radius of a breakout cable is at least 30 mm (1.18 in.).
● The bending radius of an E1/T1 cable must be at least three times its
diameter.
● The bending radius of a signal cable must be at least five times its diameter.
Cable binding requirements
● Cables of the same type must be bound together.
● Different types of cables must be separately routed and bound, with a
minimum distance of 30 mm (1.18 in.) from each other.
● The cables must be bound tightly and neatly. The sheaths of the cables must
not be damaged.
● The cable ties must face the same direction, and those at the same horizontal
line must be in a straight line.
● The excess of the indoor cable ties needs to be cut off. A 5 mm (0.2 in.)
excess needs to be reserved for each outdoor cable tie, without any sharp
edges.
● After cables are installed, labels or nameplates must be attached to the cables
at their ends, curves, and interconnection positions.
Security requirements
● When routing cables, avoid sharp objects, for example sharp edges on the
wall. If necessary, use tubes to protect the cables.
● When routing cables, keep the cables away from heat sources and use heat
insulation materials to insulate the cables from the heat sources.
● Reserve a proper distance (0.1 m or 0.33 ft is recommended) between
equipment and cables, especially at the cable curves to protect the cables and
equipment.
Indoor cabling requirements
● Cables are routed indoors through the feeder window.
● Reserve drip loops for all cables outside the feeder window before routing
them into the room. Ensure that the radiuses of the drip loops are greater
than or equal to the minimum bending radiuses of the cables.
● When routing a cable into the room, ensure that a person is assisting you in
the room.
● Apply waterproof treatment to the feeder window.
● When routing cables through tubes on the ground below the cabinet, put a
30 mm to 50 mm (1.18 in. to 1.97 in.) length of the tubes into the base of the
cabinet but do not put the tubes into the cabinet. Use waterproof tape or
waterproof silicon gel to block both ends of the tubes and use sheet metal
tabs to secure the tubes to the cable holes in the base.
● When routing cables through tubes along a metal cable trough below the
cabinet, do not put the tubes into the base of the cabinet but cover the cable
trough and connect the tubes to the cable holes in the base.
● Use clips to secure cables outdoors. For the method of installing a clip, see the
installation guide delivered with the clip.
● Arrange cables neatly along the routing direction and use clips to secure the
cables.
● Determine the positions where the clips are installed according to the actual
situation. For example, 7/8" feeders are secured with clips at an interval of 1.5
m to 2 m (4.92 ft to 6.56 ft), CPRI optical fibers and power cables are secured
with clips at an interval of 1 m to 1.5 m (3.28 ft to 4.92 ft). Ensure that the
clips are evenly spaced and face the same direction.
● When fastening cables with a clip, ensure that the cables are aligned neatly
and are routed through the holes in the clip. Do not stretch the cables too
tightly.
NOTE
(1) Cable hole for a (2) Cable hole for a CPRI (3) Cable hole for a
feeder optical fiber power cable
● After routing a DC power cable onto the platform on a tower, route it along
the shortest path to the rails surrounding the platform, and route it along the
inside of the rails.
● After routing a DC power cable near the equipment on a tower, use clips to
secure the power cable onto a pole or the rails surrounding the platform.
Ensure that the distance between the equipment and the position where the
cable is secured is not too long.
● PGND cables for a base station must be connected to the same group of
ground bars.
● PGND cables cannot be routed overhead outdoors. All PGND cables must be
buried in the ground or laid out indoors.
● The external conductor of the coaxial wire and the shield layer of the shielded
cable must have proper electrical contact with the metal surface of the
equipment to which they are connected.
● PGND cables and signal cables must be installed with a certain distance
reserved between them to prevent interference from each other.
● Switches or fuses must not be installed on the PGND cables.
● Other devices must not be used for electrical connections of the PGND cables.
● All the metal parts in the housing of the equipment must be reliably
connected to the ground terminal.
Cabling of E1 cables
● At least three people are required for routing optical fibers. The cabling
activities of optical fibers are allowed only when qualified personnel and
communication facilities are available.
● Optical fibers are used within the temperature range of –40°C (–40°F) to
+60°C (+140°F). If the current temperature is out of the range, make
protection measures or route the cables again.
● Do not circle or twist cables.
● Do not bind optical fibers at the position where they bend.
● Do not stretch, step on, or place heavy objects on optical fibers. Keep the
optical fibers away from sharp objects.
● When optical fibers are routed, the excess of the optical fibers must be coiled
around special devices, such as a fiber coiler.
● A patch cord must be bound using binding straps. If an optical fiber needs to
be secured in a cabinet or a piece of equipment, use binding straps to bind it
and then use cable ties to secure the binding straps to the cabinet or
equipment. Ensure that the optical fibers can flexibly move in the cable ties.
Right angle bending is not allowed. Figure 5 shows the correct and incorrect
manners of binding optical fibers.
● When coiling optical fibers, apply even strength. Do not bend the optical
fibers with force.
● Unused optical connectors must be covered with dustproof caps.
● The optical fibers must not be pressed by the door of the cabinet when
routed, as shown in Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8.
● After routing an optical fiber onto the platform on a tower, route it along the
shortest path to the rails surrounding the platform, and route it along the
inside of the rails.
● After routing an optical fiber near the equipment on a tower, use clips to
secure the optical fiber onto a pole or the rails surrounding the platform.
Ensure that the distance between the equipment and the position where the
optical fiber is secured is not too long.
● Coil the excess of the optical fibers near the equipment on the tower before
securing the cables onto the tower.
Prerequisites
A PGND cable has been prepared.
Context
The following table lists the specifications of an AAU PGND cable.
AAU PGND cable OT terminal (M6, OT terminal (M8, Yellow and green
16 mm2 or 0.025 16 mm2 or 0.025
in.2) in.2)
Procedure
Step 1 Connect one end of the AAU PGND cable with an M6 OT terminal to the ground
terminal on the mounting kits, and use a torque wrench to tighten the ground
bolt to 4.8 N·m (42.48 lbf·in.). Connect the other end of the cable with an M8 OT
terminal to the external ground bar.
Figure 1-51 Installing the AAU PGND cable (one AAU on a pole)
NOTE
Crimp OT terminals in correct directions when installing an AAU PGND cable, as shown in
the following figure.
Step 2 Route the cable by following the instructions in 1.11.1 Cabling Requirements.
Step 3 Attach labels to the cable by following the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying
Label.
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NOTE
Prerequisites
The power cable has been prepared. For details, see 1.15.1 Adding an Outdoor
Quick-Lock Power Connector to the AAU Power Cable on the AAU Side.
Context
The following table lists power cable connections.
CAUTION
● Ensure that an AAU power cable is connected to the AAU first. The AAU power
cable can be connected to the power equipment only after the cable
connection on the AAU is complete and the AAU is to be powered on. An
incorrect sequence or reverse connection of the power cable will cause damage
to the AAU or injuries to the human body.
● Before connecting an AAU power cable, ensure that the power cable is not
connected to any power supply.
● A drip loop needs to be prepared for a cable near ports on the AAU to prevent
the AAU from being damaged by rainwater flowing along the cable.
NOTE
● Colors and exteriors of cables may vary with countries and regions.
● The cables are black and blue in most regions, whereas blue and gray in the UK and red
and blue in China.
CAUTION
When installing an AAU power cable for a running base station, connect the cable
to the AAU before connecting it to the power equipment. An incorrect sequence or
reverse connection of the power cable will cause damage to the AAU or injuries to
the human body.
Procedure
Step 1 Push the dustproof cap lever of the power port to loosen the dustproof cap.
Step 3 Open the lever on the outdoor quick-lock power connector and connect the
connector to the power port on the AAU, as shown by step a in the following
figure. Close the lever completely until you hear a click, as shown by step b in the
following figure.
Figure 1-55 Installing the power cable with an outdoor quick-lock power
connector
Step 4 Connect the other end of the power cable to the port on the power equipment.
● The procedure for the DCDU16D power supply solution is as follows:
a. Before connecting cables, ensure that the circuit breaker is turned off.
When the circuit breaker is turned off, the handle is pulled out and the
indicator is green, as shown in the following figure.
b. Strip the sheaths off cables based on the cable stripping ruler for the
circuit breaker. Figure 1-57 shows the inapplicable cable specifications.
Figure 1-58 shows the cable stripping ruler.
c. Connect the connectors on the AAU power cables on the AAU side to the
power ports on the AAUs.
CAUTION
▪ Only 6 mm2 to 16 mm2 (0.009 in.2 to 0.025 in.2) power cables can be
connected to the LOAD0 to LOAD2 circuit breakers. 12 AWG (3.3 mm2
or 0.005 in.2), 10 AWG (5.3 mm2 or 0.008 in.2), 4 mm2 (0.006 in.2), or
2.5 mm2 (0.0039 in.2) power cables cannot be connected to the
LOAD0 to LOAD2 circuit breakers. The length of the stripped sheath
must be between 17 mm (0.67 in.) and 19 mm (0.75 in.).
d. Connect the RTN and NEG power cables to the LOAD0 to LOAD2 ports on
the DCDU16D.
i. Insert the Φ3 flat-head screwdriver into the "+" and "-" tool holes of
the circuit breaker obliquely in sequence, and insert the prepared
power cables into the "+" and "-" connection holes. Ensure that the
core wires contact the bottom of the connection hole and do not
split. The following figure shows the positions of the "+" and "-" tool
holes and connection holes.
ii. Remove the flat-head screwdriver from the tool hole of the circuit
breaker.
iii. Pull each power cable slightly to check whether it is securely
connected. If the power cable is pulled out a bit or the wires are
exposed outside the hole, remove the power cable, cut the split
wires, and then strip the sheath and install the power cable again.
e. After the cable connection, route the power cables through the cable
claw and secure the cables, as shown in the following figure.
f. Press the handle of the circuit breaker and turn on the circuit breaker to
supply power to loads. When the circuit breaker is turned on, the handle
is pressed and the indicator is red, as shown in the following figure.
Step 5 Route the cables by following the instructions in 1.11.1 Cabling Requirements.
Step 6 Attach labels to the cables by following the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying
Label.
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NOTE
Prerequisites
The rate of the optical module to be installed must be the same as the rate of the
CPRI port.
Procedure
Step 1 Unscrew the nut of the outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector and remove a
rubber stopper from the rubber plug. Pull the cord at the end of the plug to
remove the plug out of the connector shell, and place the plug on the side of the
connector, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-64 Unscrewing the connector nut and removing a rubber stopper
NOTICE
● When installing one optical fiber, remove only one stopper and reserve the
other one.
● When installing two optical fibers, remove two stoppers.
Step 2 Cut off cable ties of the cable, remove the corrugated pipe, and cut off the
traction sling. Bind an anti-falling cable tie at the position about 500 mm (19.69
in.) away from the connector on the optical fiber.
NOTICE
● The cable tie can prevent the outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector from
sliding down along the optical fiber.
● Do not remove the dustproof cap from the outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector.
Step 3 Route the optical fiber through the nut and the shell of the outdoor quick-lock
optical fiber connector in sequence.
Figure 1-66 Routing the optical fiber through the outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector
Step 4 Push the lever to loosen the dustproof cap on the CPRI port of the AAU.
Step 5 Remove the dustproof cap from the CPRI port of the AAU and the dustproof plug
from the optical module.
NOTICE
Step 6 Connect the end labeled 1A and 1B on the optical fiber to the optical module on
the AAU side, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE
Figure 1-69 Installing a CPRI optical fiber for a two-fiber bidirectional optical
module
Figure 1-70 Installing a CPRI optical fiber for a single-fiber bidirectional optical
module
NOTICE
Strictly follow the cable installation process to prevent optical fibers from being
severely bent.
Step 7 Insert the outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector into the CPRI port and close
the lever.
Figure 1-71 Inserting and fastening the outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector
NOTICE
Step 8 Put the optical fiber into the plug through the opening of the plug on the side.
Figure 1-72 Putting the optical fiber into the rubber plug hole
Step 9 Push the rubber plug into the hole at the bottom of the outdoor quick-lock optical
fiber connector.
NOTICE
Ensure that the rubber plug is inserted completely and cannot move further.
Step 10 Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nut to a recommended torque of 4 N·m
(35.40 lbf·in.), as shown by illustration a in the following figure. Ensure that the
nut is level with the stop plane of the connector lever, as shown by illustration b in
the following figure.
NOTICE
● The nut must completely cover the tongue at the bottom of the stop plane on
the lever.
● The nut must be tightened to be level with the stop plane of the lever. After
the tightening, the nut must closely contact the handles of the lever.
Step 11 Connect the end labeled 2A and 2B on the optical fiber to the SFP optical module
on a CPRI port on a BBP in the BBU3910/BBU5900.
NOTE
If a single-fiber bidirectional optical fiber is used, install the optical fiber according to the
following figure.
Step 12 Route the cable by following the instructions in 1.11.1 Cabling Requirements.
Step 13 Attach labels to the cable by following the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying
Label.
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Context
● When the downtilt supporting arm is installed onto the upper handle, the
adjustable range is 0° to 20°.
● When the downtilt supporting arm is installed onto the lower handle, the
adjustable range is –20° to 0°.
NOTE
The mechanical downtilt of an AAU ranges from –20° to +20°. If the required downtilt
is beyond this range, contact local Huawei engineers for evaluation.
● The following figure shows the installation of downtilt supporting arms.
(a) Downtilt supporting arm installed (b) Downtilt supporting arm installed
on the upper handle of an AAU on the lower handle of an AAU
When the downtilt supporting arm is installed onto the upper handle, perform the
following steps.
Procedure
Adjusting the mechanical downtilt by using the inclinometer
Step 1 Loosen the six bolts (marked by the red dashed lines in Figure 1-77) on the
attachment plate of the downtilt supporting arm and AAU mounting kits to the
adjustable status. (Do not remove the bolts.)
Step 2 According to the scale plate, adjust the mechanical downtilt of the downtilt
supporting arm to an angle close to the required angle, as shown in Figure 1-77.
Figure 1-77 Adjusting the mechanical downtilt by using the scale on the support
for the downtilt supporting arm
NOTE
Push the heat sink fins on both sides of the handle to increase the downtilt. Pull the lower
end of the handle to reduce the downtilt.
Step 3 Place the inclinometer on the AAU and check whether it is adjusted to the
required angle. If not, adjust the AAU until the angle displayed on the
inclinometer reaches the required angle.
Step 4 After the mechanical downtilt is adjusted, use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts
loosened in step 1 to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.).
Step 5 Remove the inclinometer from the AAU and pack the inclinometer up.
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When the downtilt supporting arm is installed onto the lower handle, perform the
following steps.
Procedure
Adjusting the mechanical downtilt by using the inclinometer
Step 1 Loosen the six bolts (marked by the red dashed lines in Figure 1-78) on the
attachment plate of the downtilt supporting arm and AAU mounting kits to the
adjustable status. (Do not remove the bolts.)
Step 2 According to the scale plate, adjust the mechanical downtilt of the downtilt
supporting arm to an angle close to the required angle, as shown in Figure 1-78.
Figure 1-78 Adjusting the mechanical downtilt by using the scale on the support
for the downtilt supporting arm
NOTE
Push the heat sink fins on both sides of the handle to increase the downtilt. Pull the lower
end of the handle to reduce the downtilt.
Step 3 Place the inclinometer on the AAU and check whether it is adjusted to the
required angle. If not, adjust the AAU until the angle displayed on the
inclinometer reaches the required angle.
Step 4 After the mechanical downtilt is adjusted, use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts
loosened in step 1 to 40 N·m (354.03 lbf·in.).
Step 5 Remove the inclinometer from the AAU and pack the inclinometer up.
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5 Terminals at both ends of the power cable or PGND cable are securely
crimped.
8 The grounding system for the building must be separated from that for
the antenna.
9 The connectors of each signal cable are intact and securely connected,
and these cables are not damaged or broken.
11 Labels are correct, legible, and complete at both ends of each cable,
such as the CPRI optical fiber.
DANGER
● Before powering on an AAU, check whether the positive and negative wires of
all power cables are correctly connected. Any reverse power cable connection
or short circuit of the positive and negative poles may cause damage to
equipment or unexpected injuries of human body.
● Exercise caution when performing a power-on check, which involves high
voltage operations. Direct contact with the input voltage or indirect contact
with the input voltage using a damp object may be fatal.
NOTICE
NOTE
● When –48 V DC power supply is used, the input voltage of an AAU ranges from –36 V
DC to –57 V DC.
● The RUN indicator on the AAU is on for 1s and off for 1s. The ALM indicator is steady
off.
1.15 Appendix
This section describes auxiliary operations during the installation process.
Procedure
Step 1 Press the lever unlock button on the outdoor quick-lock power connector (as
shown by illustration 1 in the following figure), open the lever, press the unlock
button of the inner part (as shown by illustration 2 in the following figure), and
remove the inner part of the connector (as shown by illustration 3 in the following
figure).
Figure 1-80 Unlocking and removing the inner part of the connector
(1) Lever unlock button (2) Inner part unlock (3) Inner part of the
button power connector
Step 2 Unscrew the nut on the shell and insert the power cable into the shell of the
power connector. Do not let the nut fall off.
NOTICE
The connector is configured with two layers of waterproof rubber rings. When the
cross-sectional area of the power cable is greater than or equal to 6 mm2 (0.009
in.2), remove and discard the inner waterproof rubber ring.
Step 3 Determine the length of the power cable for different operations based on the
cable diagram, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-82 Determine the cable length based on the cable diagram
Step 4 Strip the specified length of the sheath off the power cable, as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 1-83 Stripping the specified length of the sheath off the power cable
NOTICE
When stripping the sheath off the power cable, do not damage the shield layer.
Step 5 Strip a specified length of sheath off each core wire. The length must be
consistent with the length of the notch in the outdoor quick-lock power connector,
as shown in the following figure.
Step 6 Open the cable lock lever (as shown by step a in the following figure) of the inner
part of the outdoor quick-lock power connector, loosen the screw (as shown by
the red dashed line in the following figure), and open the shielding clip (as shown
in step b in the following figure).
Figure 1-85 Opening the cable lock lever and shielding clip
Step 7 Connect the blue core wire labeled NEG(-) to the "-" port and the black/brown
core wire labeled RTN(+) to the "+" port on the connector. Observe the contact
between the spring and conductor through the windows, as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 1-86 Observing the contact between the spring and conductor
NOTICE
● Check the following items through the window: The conductor must be pressed
by the spring. The length of the wire inserted into the connector is proper. The
spring must not press the sheath of the wire. No copper wire is bent.
● If the wires are not properly locked, check the stripping length.
Step 8 Press the cable lock lever, lock the shielding clip, and use an M3 Phillips
screwdriver to tighten the bolt (as shown by the red dashed line in the following
figure) to 1.4 N·m (12.39 lbf·in.). Then, press the lever until it does not bounce
back to ensure that the wires are locked.
Figure 1-87 Pressing the cable lock lever and locking the shielding clip
Step 9 Push the inner part back into the shell until you hear a click. Then, the inner part
is completely inserted.
Figure 1-88 Inserting the inner part into the connector shell
Step 10 Slightly pull the power cable until it is straight and cannot be moved (as shown by
step a in the following figure). Use your hand or an adjustable wrench to tighten
the nut with a recommended torque of 4 N·m (35.40 lbf·in.) (as shown by step b
in the following figure).
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