BTS3900E GSM

Installation Guide

Issue: 01 Date: 2011-09-15

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Contents
Safety Information 2 Installation Tools 3 Installation Instruction 4 Installation Procedure for the DC BTS3900E 4 Space Requirements for the DC BTS3900E 5 Installation Modes for the DC BTS3900E 9 Installation Components 12 Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Wall 13 Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Pole 15 Installing the DC BTS3900E on an Angle Steel 20 Installing the DC BTS3900E on a U-Steel 20 Installing the DC BTS3900E on a L-Shaped Stand 21 Hoisting the DC BTS3900E and Mounting Brackets onto a tower ... 25 Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables 27 Mounting and Grounding Requirements of the DC BTS3900E 34 Installing the Cables Between the APM30 and BTS3900E 36 Installing the Cables Between the APM30H(Ver.B) and BTS3900E 37 Installing the Cables Between the PS4890 and BTS3900E 38 Installing the Cables Between the EMU and the BTS3900E 39 Installing the Cables Between the Power2000 and the BTS3900E 40 Installing transmission cables in the public network ... 41 Space Requirements for the AC BTS3900E 42 Installation Modes for the AC BTS3900E 42 Installing AC BTS3900E Cables 43 Dimensions and Installation Clearance Requirements of an AC Surge Protection Box. 47 Installation Options of an AC Surge Protection Box 48 Installing the AC Surge Protection Box (on a pole) 49 Installing the Integrated Antennas of the BTS3900E 52 Powering on the BTS3900E 54 Appendix 55

Copyright Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2011. All rights reserved.

Safety Information
Following All Safety Precautions
Before any operation, read the instructions and precautions in this document carefully to minimize the possibility of accidents. The Danger, Caution, and Note items in the documents do not cover all the safety precautions that must be followed. They only provide the generic safety precautions for operations. When operating Huawei products and equipment, you must comply with safety precautions and special safety instructions related to corresponding equipment provided by Huawei. The safety precautions in the document are related to only Huawei products. Huawei is not liable for any consequence that results from the violation of universal regulations for safety operations and safety codes on design, production, and equipment use.

Complying with the Local Safety Regulations

When operating the device, comply with the local safety regulations. The safety precautions provided in the documents are supplementary. You must comply with the local safety regulations.

Qualified Personnel Only

The personnel in charge of installation and maintenance must be trained and master the correct operating methods and safety precautions before beginning work.

Symbols
DANGER WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION
TIP

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save time.

NOTE

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

Safety of Personnel
The high voltage power supply provides power for running the system. Direct contact with the high voltage power supply or contact through damp objects may result in fatal danger. Non-standard and improper high voltage operations may result in fire and electric shock. In a thunderstorm, do not perform operations on high voltage and AC power supply facilities or on a steel tower and mast. Ground the device before powering on the device. Otherwise, the personnel and device are in danger. Power off the device before performing operations on the power supply equipment. High power radio-frequency signals are harmful to human body. Before installing or maintaining an antenna on a steel tower or mast with a large number of transmitter antennas, the operator should coordinate with all parties to ensure that the transmitter antennas are shut down. When handling optical fibers, do not stand close to, or look into the optical fiber outlet with unaided eyes. Protect yourself when drilling holes. Flying dust may hurt your eyes or you may inhale the dust. Power off the batteries before connecting the cables to the batteries. Otherwise, casualties may occur. When working at a height, be cautious about falling objects.

Device Safety
Check the electrical connection of the device before operation and ensure that the device is reliably grounded. The static electricity generated by the human body may damage the electrostatic sensitive components on the circuit board, such as the large-scale integrated circuit (LIC). Wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves when performing the operation. When working on batteries, take measures to prevent short circuits in the batteries and electrolyte spill/loss. The electrolyte may erode metal and boards, or even cause rust of the equipment or short circuits in the boards. When the equipment is unpacked, it must be powered on in 24 hours. The maximum duration of the poweroff state of the equipment is 24 hours during maintenance.

Installation Tools

Marking pen

Phillips screwdriver (M2 to M6)

Flat-head screwdriver (M2 to M6)

Wrench
(with the diameter of at least 32 mm)

Knife

Rubber mallet

Crimping pliers for power cables

Cleaner

Wire cutter for power cables

Torque screwdriver (14 kgf cm)

Inner hexagon wrench

Wire stripper

Percussion drill (14)

Heat gun

Level bar

Combination wrench

Multimeter

Long measuring tape

(21mm to 21mm) for pole installation (17mm to17mm) for wall installation

Installation Instruction
BTS3900Es are classified into DC and AC BTS3900Es. The procedure for installing DC and AC BTS3900Es are provided in this document.

The RF port at the bottom of the BTS3900E does not have load capacity. Do not place the BTS3900E on the ground on its bottom during installation. When you perform this operation, you need to place the foam pads or paper under the BTS3900E to avoid any damage to the shell.

Installation Procedure for the DC BTS3900E

Start

Prepare for the installation

Install the BTS3900E on a wall

Install the BTS3900E on a pole

Install the BTS3900E on an angle steel

Install the BTS3900E on a U-steel

Install the BTS3900E on a L-shaped stand

Install BTS3900E cables

Power on the BTS3900E

End

Space Requirements for the DC BTS3900E a

Dimensions of a Single DC BTS3900E
268mm 130mm

485mm

Recommended Clearance for a Single DC BTS3900E

300mm

Minimum Clearance for a single DC BTS3900E

200mm

500mm

300mm

Minimum Installation Clearance for a Single DC BTS3900E Installed on a Tower

200mm 400mm 280mm

280mm

300mm

Space Requirements for the DC BTS3900E e

Recommended Clearance for Multiple DC BTS3900Es Installed on a Wall in Standard Mode

Minimum Clearance for Multiple DC BTS3900Es Installed on a Wall in Standard Mode

Recommended Clearance for Multiple DC BTS3900Es Side-Mounted on a Wall

Space Requirements for the DC BTS3900E h

Recommended Horizontal Spacing Between DC BTS3900Es

Minimum Horizontal Spacing Between DC BTS3900Es

Recommended Vertical Spacing Between DC BTS3900Es

Minimum Vertical Spacing Between DC BTS3900Es

Space Requirements for the DC BTS3900E l

Recommended Clearance for Multiple Centralized DC BTS3900Es on a Pole
300mm

500mm

Minimum Clearance for Multiple Centralized DC BTS3900Es on a Pole

200mm

300mm

Installation Modes for the DC BTS3900E

Installing the BTS3900E on a Wall

On a wall

When BTS3900Es are installed on a wall, the specifications of the wall are as follows: The wall is able to bear weight four times that of the BTS3900E. The weight of a DC BTS3900E is 13.5kg. The weight of an AC BTS3900E is 17kg. When the BTS3900E is installed on the wall, the fastening torque of the expansion bolt should be 30Nm. Ensure that the expansion bolt are properly tightened and there is no crack on the wall. The brackets cannot be combined when BTS3900Es are installed on a wall, as shown in the figure on the right.

Installing the BTS3900E on a Pole

A maximum of two BTS3900Es can be installed on a pole with the diameter of 60mm to 76mm. When more than two BTS3900Es are installed on a pole in centralized mode, the diameter of the pole must range from 76mm to 114mm.

On a pole

Diameter of a pole

Installation Modes for the DC BTS3900E

Installing the BTS3900E on an angle steel

BTS3900E

Angle steel

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On an angle steel

Diameter of an angle steel

It is recommended that only one BTS3900E be installed on angle steel. The vertical deviation angle of angle steel must be less than or equal to 10 degrees, as shown in the preceding figure.

Installing the BTS3900E on a U-steel

BTS3900E

U-steel

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On a U-steel

Diameter of a U-steel

It is recommended that only one BTS3900E be installed on U-steel. The vertical deviation angle of U-steel must be less than or equal to 10 degrees, as shown in the preceding figure.

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Installation Modes for the DC BTS3900E

Installing the BTS3900E on a L-shaped stand

In the scenario where a cable rack is more than 2 m above the floor (hereinafter referred to as the height-unrestricted scenario), the BTS3900Es are installed on beam 1 and beam 3 by default. In the scenario where a cable rack is 1.8 m to 2 m above the floor (hereinafter referred to as the height-restricted scenario), the BTS3900Es are installed on beam 2 and beam 4 by default. If the BTS3900E needs to be installed on the L-shaped stand, only the main bracket is required. BTS3900E can be installed on an L-shaped stand in standard installation mode, reverse installation mode, or side installation mode.

On a L-shaped stand

Height-unrestricted scenario
Cable rack Beam 1 Cable rack

Height-restricted scenario

Beam 2

Beam 3
Beam 4

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Installation Components a
The front and rear view of a BTS3900E
Cover plate Attachment plate

Brackets for Installing the BTS3900E

Dual-nut bolt assembly

Hoist clamp on the main mounting bracket

Auxiliary mounting bracket

Main mounting bracket

Front view

Rear view

Expansion bolt

To protect the RF ports on the bottom of the BTS3900E, remove the dustfree caps when installing RF cables.

The brackets are used for installing the BTS3900E on a pole, wall, angle steel, or U-steel. When installing the main mounting bracket, ensure that the contact piece on the bracket is securely fixed.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Wall a

Place the auxiliary mounting bracket on the wall at the installation position, adjust the levelness of the bracket, and then mark the anchor points by using a marking pen.

It is recommended that the bottom of the auxiliary mounting bracket is 1200mm to 1600mm above the ground.

Drill holes at the anchor points and install the expansion assemblies.
Bolt M10x65 Spring washer 10 Plastic tube Flat washer 10 Expansion tube

20~30mm

After the expansion bolt is removed, dispose of the plastic tube.

Do not hammer the bolt into the expansion tube completely and leave20 mm to 30mm of the bolt outside the wall.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Wall c

Fix the auxiliary mounting bracket on the wall securely.

Install the main mounting bracket.

Fix the auxiliary mounting bracket on the expansion bolts and then tighten the bolts by using a combination wrench (17mm-17mm). The auxiliary mounting bracket must be installed between the flat washer of the expansion bolt and the wall.

Install the BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket until the BTS3900E snaps shut.
2

BTS3900E

Wall

Choose standard or reverse installation mode according to site survey. This figure is based on the standard installation mode. When the BTS3900E is installed on the wall, ensure that the angle between the BTS3900E and the wall is less than 2 degrees as shown in the preceding figure.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Pole (a single BTS3900E)

a
Install the main mounting bracket. Then, install the auxiliary mounting bracket between the nuts of the dual-nut bolt assembly on the main mounting bracket.

Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nut by the fastening torque 40Nm. In this way, the main and auxiliary mounting brackets are secured on the pole.

Install the BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket until the BTS3900E snaps shut.

40Nm

Tighten the two dual-nut bolt assemblies alternatively. After the brackets are secured properly, measure the spacing between the main and auxiliary mounting brackets on both sides and ensure that the spacing is the same on the two sides.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Pole (two BTS3900Es) a

Install the first BTS3900E. For details, see page 15.

Install the other main mounting bracket on the auxiliary mounting bracket to secure the second BTS3900E.

Reinstall the attachment plate on the back and cover plate on the front of the second BTS3900E to interchange their positions.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Pole (two BTS3900Es)

d
Mount the second BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket.

When you install two BTS3900Es in back-to-back mode, ensure that the cabling cavities of these two BTS3900Es face the same direction. Reverse installation Standard installation

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Pole (multiple BTS3900Es) a

Reinstall the attachment plate on the back and cover plate on the side of a BTS3900E to interchange their positions.

Mount the BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket.

Install the main mounting bracket of the second BTS3900E.

side installation

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Pole (multiple BTS3900Es)

d
Mount the second BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket.

Install the main mounting bracket of the third BTS3900E, and mount the third BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket.

The layout of three BTS3900Es installed on a pole must be symmetrical.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on an Angle Steel

Plan view

Angle steel

The procedure for installing the BTS3900E on an angle steel is the same as that on a pole. When the BTS3900E is installed on an angle steel, the main mounting bracket and auxiliary mounting bracket can be installed on only the position as shown in the preceding figure.

Installing the DC BTS3900E on a U-Steel

Plan view

U-steel

The procedure for installing the BTS3900E on a U- steel is the same as that on a pole. When the BTS3900E is installed on a U-steel, the main mounting bracket and auxiliary mounting bracket can be installed on only plane A, B, C, or D, as shown in the preceding figure.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a L-shaped stand (Height-unrestricted scenario)

Install the main mounting bracket.

Label

Spring washer Rubber washer

If the BTS3900E needs to be installed on the L-shaped stand, only the main mounting bracket is required.

Link the M6 OT terminal at one end of the PGND cable to the wiring terminal at the bottom of the BTS3900E, and leave the other end idle.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a L-shaped stand (Height-unrestricted scenario)

Install the BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a L-shaped stand (Height-restricted scenario)

Install the main mounting bracket.

Label

Spring washer Rubber washer

Before installing the main bracket in the height-restricted scenario, you must use a finger to push the rubber cap out.

Link the M6 OT terminal at one end of the PGND cable to the wiring terminal at the bottom of the BTS3900E, and leave the other end idle.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E on a L-shaped stand (Height-unrestricted scenario)

Install the BTS3900E on the main mounting bracket.

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Hoisting the DC BTS3900E and Mounting Brackets onto a tower

The DC BTS3900E support installation on a tower, whereas the AC BTS3900E does not support installation on a tower. Before installing a BTS3900E on a tower, bind the BTS3900E and mounting brackets and then hoist them onto the tower. The BTS3900E can be installed on a pole, angle steel, or U-steel. When installed on a tower, only one BTS3900E can be installed in standard mode or reverse mode. Two BTS3900Es cannot be installed on the side or on a pole in back-to-back mode, and the brackets for more than two BTS3900Es cannot be combined.

Bind the BTS3900E and mounting brackets properly using a lifting sling.

The cross-sectional area of the lifting sling and traction sling is around 20 mm, not more than 25 mm. In addition, the slings can bear the weight four times more than that of the BTS3900E. When hoisting the BTS3900E and mounting brackets up to the tower, prevent the BTS3900E from colliding with the tower. When hoisting the BTS3900E up to the tower, bind the E1 cable, FE cable, and alarm cable with outdoor black anti-ultraviolet cable ties.

Bind the BTS3900E by leading the lifting sling along the bottom of the attachment plate and through the BTS3900E handle. Then, bind mounting brackets to the lifting sling and bind the BTS3900E handle to the traction sling.

Lifting sling

Do not hoist the BTS3900E by the handle only, as shown in the figure on the left. Hoist the BTS3900E to the tower before it is installed on the pole, angle steel, or U-steel. Traction sling

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Hoisting the DC BTS3900E and Mounting Brackets onto a tower

c
Hoist the BTS3900E and mounting brackets onto the tower.

Fixed pulley

Lifting sling

Traction sling

1.Installers A climb onto the tower. Then, installer A fixes the pulley to the support of the tower platform and leads the lifting sling through the fixed pulley. 2.Installer C uses a lifting sling to bind the BTS3900E and mounting brackets as shown in the preceding figure and then tie a knot in the traction sling at the handle of the BTS3900E. 3.Installer B pulls the lifting sling, and at the same time, installer C pulls the traction sling away from the tower to prevent the BTS3900E and mounting brackets from colliding with the tower. 4.Installers A hold the BTS3900E and mounting brackets and untie the slings.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables a

Cable Connections of a Single DC BTS3900E
Antenna

Cable Connections of a DC BTS3900E

(a) Alarm cable (b) Ethernet cable (c) DC

(for transmission)
(d) Ethernet cable (for maintenance) (g) PGND cable (e) RF jumper

power cable
(f) Feeder

(h)E1 cable

(i) USB

f
Sequence of Installing the Cables
Start

d i

Maintenance PC USB

e
Install the PGND cable Install the RF jumper (interconnect jumper is optional)

h
c b

g
a
External device

External power system

Transmission device

RET/TST
Install the power cable

MON

E1/T1

Install the transport cable Install the alarm cable(optional)

End

Bottom

When installing the power cable, you must insulate the bare wires and screwdriver if the power cable must be led through the power cabinet of the operator. This prevents short circuit caused by the contact of the bare wire or screwdriver and other equipment. When opening cabling cavity, do not impose pressure on the cover of the cabling cavity.

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Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables

Cable Connections of Combined DC BTS3900Es

Cable Connections of Combined DC BTS3900Es
Antenna

Antenna

(a) RF jumper

(b) Signal cable for combined DC BTS3900E

Extension Cabinet

Main Cabinet

(c) DC power cable

(d) PGND cable

(e) PGND cable for cascaded BTS3900Es

When the BTS3900E uses DC power supply, it supports the cascading power supply mode. A maximum of three BTS3900Es can be cascaded in the chain topology. When installing the signal cables for combined cabinets, ensure that port SFP0 of the main cabinet is connected to port SFP0 of the extension cabinet, or port SFP1 of the main cabinet of is connected to port SFP0 of the extension cabinet. Port SFP0 of the main cabinet is preferentially used.

d c b

External power system

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Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables c

View of the DC BTS3900E Cables

Press the strap on the exposed shielding layer of the power cable tightly. The OT terminal is pressed under the copper bar. Ensure that the lower edge of the exposed shielding layer does not exceed the position shown in the figure on the right. The shielding layer of the other end of the power cable should be grounded. To avoid sharp bending, the optical cable must be pressed by the strap next to the power cable during the optical cable installation.

Wrap the joint of the RF jumper with the waterproof tape and then with PVC insulating. The tape is wrapped spirally upwards, downwards, and then upwards again in three layers. For every two adjacent tape layers, the tape on the upper layer overlaps about half the width of the tape on the lower layer. When removing the SFP high-speed cable, you need to gently pull or push the puller according to the terminal type.

Shielding layer of the power cable

Power cable

RF jumper

Waterproof tape

PVC insulating tape

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Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables

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List of Cables
Connector Type
OT terminal OT terminal

Cable
PGND cable (PGND cable between cascaded BTS3900Es)

Connected to
Grounding screw at the bottom of the BTS3900E PGND cable: Wiring post on the protection grounding bar. PGND cable between cascaded BTS3900Es: Grounding bolt at the bottom of another cascaded BTS3900E.

DIN male connector Antenna jumper

ANTA_TX/RX port or ANTB_RX port at the bottom of the

BTS3900E DIN male connector

Feeder or antenna

North American standard : OT terminal for the blue wire DC power cable Two OT terminals

to NEG (-)0 port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E and OT terminal for the black wire to the RTN (+)0 port
European standard: OT terminal for the blue wire to NEG

(-)0 port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E and OT terminal for the brown wire to the RTN (+)0 port Bar wires
Wiring post on the external power system

DC power cable for cascaded

OT terminal

North American standard: connect the OT terminal of the blue cable to the NEG (-)1 port and the OT terminal of the black cable to the RTN (+)1 port on the cabling cavity of the upper-level BTS3900E European standard: connect the OT terminal of the blue cable to the NEG (-)1 port and the OT terminal of the black cable to the RTN (+)1 port on the cabling cavity of the upper-level BTS3900E

modules

OT terminal

North American standard: connect the OT terminal of the blue cable to the NEG0(-) port and the OT terminal of the black cable to the RTN0(+) port on the cabling cavity of the lower-level BTS3900E North American standard: connect the OT terminal of the blue cable to the NEG0(-) port and the OT terminal of the

black cable to the RTN0(+) port on the cabling cavity of the lower-level BTS3900E

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Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables

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List of Cables
Connector Type
CPRI Optical Cable: DLC connector

Cable

Connected to
Connect the connectors labeled with 1A and 1B to port SFP0 or port SFP1 in the cabling cavity of the main cabinet Connect the connectors labeled with 2A and 2B to port

Inter-BTS3900E signal cable

SFP0 in the cabling cavity of the extension cabinet SFP0 or SFP1 port in the cabling cavity of the main cabinet
SFP0 port in the cabling cavity of the extension cabinet

SFP High Speed Signal Cable: SFP200 male

connector
CPRI Optical Cable

SFP High Speed Signal Cable

DB9 female connector Bar wires E1 cable (75 ohm/120 ohm) E1/T1 port on the BTS3900E Corresponding auxiliary devices

DB15 male connector Bar wires Alarm cable

MON port at the bottom of the BTS3900E Alarm signal port on the external device

RJ-45 connector

Transmission: FE port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E Maintenance: ETH port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E

Ethernet cable

PoE power supply: FE port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E

Transmission: port on the corresponding transmission device RJ-45 connector

Maintenance: Ethernet port on the PC where the SMT is installed

PoE power supply: microwave transmission device

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Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables

e
Introduction to the cabling cavity
Cable trough for power cables

Cabling cavity
Cover plate of the cabling cavity Label for making power cables Waterproof filler

Make power cables by referring to the label on the cover plate of the cabling cavity. For details, see page 56 and 56. After the cables are installed, the waterproof filler should be installed in the unused cable trough. The installation method of the cabling cavity of the AC BTS3900E and the settings of DIP switches on the AC BTS3900E are similar to those of the DC BTS3900E.

f of the cabling cavity

Opening the cover plate

g Closing the cover plate

of the cabling cavity

The screws on the cover plate are tightened in the order shown in the preceding figure. Take proper ESD protection measures, for example, wear ESD gloves, to prevent electrostatic damage to the boards, modules, or electronic components.

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 Installing the DC BTS3900E Cables

Setting DIP Switches

When a 75-ohm cable is used for the BTS3900E, the RX end is not grounded by default. Bits 1 and 2 are used to specify whether the BTS3900E is a basic module or an extension module and the transmission mode. When bits 1 and 2 are set to ON, bits 3 and 4 can be used to specify the grounding state of the 75-ohm E1 transmission.

Settings of DIP switches on the BTS3900E

Switch Status 1 ON OFF ON 2 ON ON OFF Main cabinet, 75-ohm E1 mode Main cabinet, 120-ohm E1 mode Main cabinet, T1 mode Description Switch 3 Status ON OFF Description Channel 2 of 75-ohm E1, RX end grounded Channel 2 of 75-ohm E1 RX end not grounded

ON
OFF

Channel 1 of 75-ohm E1 RX end grounded

Channel 1 of 75-ohm E1 RX end not grounded

OFF

OFF

Extension cabinet mode

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Mounting and Grounding Requirements of the DC BTS3900E

Tower Mounting
1. Requirements of BTS3900E Installation and Port Surge Protection
The BTS3900E and its auxiliary devices must be installed within the 45protection angle of the lightning rod. The BTS3900E must be grounded to the nearest grounding point on the tower (within 1m from where the BTS3900E is installed). None of the external ports of the BTS3900E require external surge protection units. The BTS3900E and its transmission and power supply devices must be connected to the same grounding system and share the grounding grid of the site.

2. Recommendations for Transmission Device Protection

If Huawei does not provide the transmission devices, the interconnection ports of the transmission devices should meet the following requirements: The surge protection level of the FE port should be greater than or equal to 7.5kA (8/20us) in all-to-ground common mode. Otherwise, a surge protection unit should be installed near the FE port. The surge protection level of the E1 port should be greater than or equal to 3kA in pair-to-ground differential mode or 5kA in pair-to-ground common mode. Otherwise, a surge protection unit should be installed near the E1 port.

3. Grounding points description

Point 1: within 1m of where the BTS3900E is installed Point 2: within 1m of the bend in the cable leading away from the tower Point 3: over the grounding bar in front of the feeder window Point 4: at the inlet of an outdoor cabinet or inside the cabinet

4. Grounding Requirements of External Cables

The shielding layer of a DC cable must be grounded properly to the maintenance cavity of the BTS3900E. Therefore, external grounding is not required on the tower. The shielding layers of the E1 cable and alarm cable are grounded on the BTS side with connectors. Therefore, grounding clips are not required on the tower. If cable clips, cable ties, or pig tail clips are used to ground the cables on the power supply device and transmission devic e side, grounding clips are not required.
Grounding Point (Power Supply Device and Transmission Device Located in the Equipment Room) FE cable Points 1 and 3 Point 2 (The distance between the equipment room and the tower is more than 10m.) DC power cable Point 3 Point 2 (The distance between the equipment room and the tower is more than 10m.) Grounding Point (Power Supply Device and Transmission Device Sharing an Outdoor Cabinet) Points 1 and 4 Point 2 (The distance between the cabinet and the tower is more than 10 m.) Point 4 Point 2 (The distance between the cabinet and the tower is more than 10 m.) At points 1 and 2, use grounding clips to ground Description

the shielding layer of a cable by connecting the

PGND cable to the nearest grounding bar of the tower. At point 3, use grounding clips to ground the shielding layer of a cable by connecting the PGND cable to the nearest grounding bar of the feeder window. At point 4, use grounding clips to ground the shielding layer of a cable by connecting the PGND

E1 cable and alarm

cable

Point 3

Point 4

cable to the nearest grounding bar of the cabinet.

For details about how to install grounding clips, see page 64.

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Mounting and Grounding Requirements of the DC BTS3900E

Rooftop Mounting
1. Requirements of BTS3900E Installation and Port Surge Protection
The BTS3900E and its auxiliary devices must be installed within the 45 protection angle of the lightning rod. The BTS3900E must be grounded to the nearest metal pole or rooftop surge protection belt (within 1m from where the BTS3900E is installed). None of the external ports of the BTS3900E require external surge protection units. The BTS3900E and its auxiliary devices are installed on the same rooftop. External cables must be routed in lightning-free areas and cannot be short-circuited to the surge protection belt on the rooftop or to the external conductors on the building.

2. Recommendations for Transmission Device Protection

If Huawei does not provide the transmission devices, the interconnection ports of the transmission devices should meet the following requirements: The surge protection level of the FE port should be greater than or equal to 7.5kA (8/20us) in all-to-ground common mode. Otherwise, a surge protection unit should be installed near the FE port. The surge protection level of the E1 port should be greater than or equal to 3kA in pair-to-ground differential mode or 5kA in pair-to-ground common mode. Otherwise, a surge protection unit should be installed near the E1 port.

3. Grounding points description

Point 1: within 1m of where the BTS3900E is installed Point 3: over the grounding bar in front of the feeder window Point 4: at the inlet of an outdoor cabinet or inside the cabinet Point 5: on the roof edge within 1m of the bend of the cable ladder

4. Grounding Requirements of External Cables

The shielding layer of a DC cable must be grounded properly to the maintenance cavity of the BTS3900E. Therefore, external grounding is not required on the rooftop. The shielding layers of the E1 cable and alarm cable are grounded on the BTS side with connectors. Therefore, grounding clips are not required on the rooftop. Insulating tapes or L-shaped plastic pipes must be used to protect cables from damage. If cable clips, cable ties, or pig tail clips are used to ground the cables on the power supply device and transmission devic e side, grounding clips are not required.
Grounding Point (Power Supply Device and Grounding Point (Power Supply Device and Description

Transmission Device Located in the Equipment Room)

FE cable Points 1 and 3 Point 5 (The length of the cable routed horizontally on the rooftop is more than 20m.) DC power cable, E1 cable, and alarm cable Point 3 Point 5 (The length of the cable routed horizontally on the rooftop is more than 20m.)

Transmission Device Sharing an Outdoor Cabinet on the Rooftop)

Points 1 and 4 At points 1 and 5, use grounding clips to ground the

shielding layer of a cable by connecting the PGND cable

to the nearest surge protection belt on the rooftop. At point 3, use grounding clips to ground the shielding layer of a cable by connecting the PGND cable to the nearest grounding bar of the feeder window. At point 4, use grounding clips to ground the shielding layer of a cable by connecting the PGND cable to the nearest grounding bar of the cabinet. For details about how to install grounding clips, see page 64.

Point 4 -

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Shielding layer for the power cable (25mm)

APMI USLP2 PDU

Strip the jacket of the power cable for a small part, press the exposed shielding layer on the strap, and then connect the PGND cable on the strap to the nearest grounding bolt on the side in the APM30.

Power cable Alarm cable

Power Alarm cable cable

The power cable is connected to one of the LOAD4 to LOAD9 terminals of the PDU.

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Installing the Cables Between the APM30H (Ver.B) and BTS3900E

COM_IN

EPS LOAD813

Alarm Power cable cable

Add RJ-45 connectors to the four wires labeled PSU485 TX-, PSU485 TX+, PSU485 RX-, and PSU485 TXof the alarm cable and cut off other wires. Then, link the RJ-45 connectors to the COM_IN port on the HEUA or on the CMUA. Strip the jacket of the power cable for a small part, press the exposed shielding layer on the strap. For details, see page 36.

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a
PS4890 BTS3900E
BTS3900E

Power Cable Alarm cable

LOAD0

PMU

Shielding layer for the power cable

PS4890 USLP2 Board BTS3900E

BTS3900E
Power cable Alarm cable

PMU

USLP2

LOAD0

Shielding layer for the power cable

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Pin on the DB15 Connector
X1.11

Wire Type Wire Color

Signal Type
TX-

X1.12
X1.13 X1.14

Twisted pair cable Twisted pair cable

Red

Blue
Red Orange

TX+
RXRX+

BTS3900E alarm cable

Pin on the DB9 Connector

X1.7
X1.2

Wire Type
Twisted pair cable

Wire Color
Orange
White and orange

Signal Type
TXTX+

DB15 connector DDF

X1.6
X1.1

Twisted pair White and cable blue

Blue

RXRX+

EMU alarm cable

DB9 connector For the description of the pin on the DB15 connector, see page 55.

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Ensure that all the MCBs are set to OFF before the cable connection.

Dry contact
Power cable Alarm cable

The four wires of the BTS3900E alarm cable marked with PSU 485 are connected to the J18 port according to the cable sequence in the preceding figure. The signal cables of the BTS3900E alarm cable marked with SWITCH and GND can be connected to the door status monitoring cable or other dry contact alarm cables through interconnection terminals. The interconnection terminals are placed in Power 2000.

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Installing transmission cables in the public network a

Indoor Installation of the BTS3900E

In the public network transmission scenario, the connection between the AC-powered BTS3900E and the Eudemon 200E-C and that between the DC-powered BTS3900E and the Eudemon 200E-C are the same. Connect the FE signal cable that is led out from the FE port on the cabling cavity panel of the BTS3900E to the port on the electric interface card of the Eudemon 200E-C.

Eudemon 200E-C

Outdoor Installation of the BTS3900E

Eudemon 200E-C

Connect the FE signal cable that is led out from the FE port on the cabling cavity panel of the BTS3900E to the INSIDE FE0 port of the UFLP on the SLPU, and then connect the FE signal cable that is led out from the OUTSIDE FE0 port on the UFLP to the port on the 1FE electric interface card of the Eudemon 200E-C. The FE signal cables on the BTS3900E side and the SLPU side are grounded through grounding clips. The length of the FE cables between the BTS3900E and the grounding clips and that between the SLPU and the grounding clips is within 1m. For details about how to install the Grounding Clip, see page 64.

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Space Requirements for the AC BTS3900E a

Dimensions of a Single AC BTS3900E
370mm 130mm

485mm

The space requirements for the AC BTS3900E is the same as that of the DC BTS3900E.

Installation Modes for the AC BTS3900E

The installation scenarios and modes of the AC BTS3900E are the same as those of the DC BTS3900E. For details, see pages 9 to 24. The AC BTS3900E does not support installation on a tower.

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Installing the AC BTS3900E Cables a

Cable Connections of a Single AC BTS3900E
Antenna

Cable Connections of a AC BTS3900E

(a) Alarm cable (b) Ethernet cable (c) AC

(for transmission)
(d) Ethernet cable (for maintenance) (g) PGND cable (e) RF jumper

power cable
(f) Feeder

(h)E1 cable

(i) USB

f
Sequence of Installing the Cables
Start

d i

Maintenance PC USB

e
Install the PGND cable
Install the RF jumper (interconnect jumper is optional)

g
a b

Surge protection box

Alarm device

c
External power system

Transmission device

Install the power cable Install the transmission cable Install the alarm cable(optional)

RET/TST E1/T1 MON

Port for AC power input

End
RF port

Bottom

When installing the power cable, you must insulate the bare wires and screwdriver if the power cable must be led through the power cabinet of the operator. This prevents short circuit caused by the contact of the bare wire or screwdriver and other equipment. When opening maintenance cavity, do not impose pressure on the cover of the maintenance cavity.

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Cable Connections of Combined AC BTS3900Es

Antenna

Antenna

(a) RF jumper (c) AC power cable (e) Equipotential cable

(b) Inter-BTS3900E signal cable (d) PGND cable

Extension Cabinet

Main Cabinet

The combined AC BTS3900Es do not support cascading through power cables.

a b

d e c

When the BTS3900E is installed outdoors, the surge protection box for AC power is required.

Surge protection box

External power system

View of the AC BTS3900E Cables

The two antenna ports and AC input power port on the AC BTS3900E must be wrapped with waterproof tape and PVC insulating tape. For details, see page 29. AC power cables use aeronautical connectors. When connecting AC power cables, you must warp them with PVC corrugated tubes and waterproof tapes.

RF jumper Waterproof/PVC insulating tape

Corrugated pipe Power cable

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d
List of Cables
Connector Type
OT terminal

Cable
PGND cable (PGND

Connected to
Grounding screw at the bottom of the BTS3900E PGND cable: Wiring post on the protection grounding bar.

cable between cascaded BTS3900Es)

OT terminal

PGND cable between cascaded BTS3900Es: Grounding bolt at the bottom of another cascaded BTS3900E.

Equipotential cable (outdoor AC BTS3900E)

OT terminal

Grounding screw at the bottom of the BTS3900E

OT terminal

Grounding bar on the surge protection box

DIN male connector Antenna jumper

ANTA_TX/RX port or ANTB_RX port on the BTS3900E

Feeder or antenna

DIN male connector

AC power cable (outdoor AC BTS3900E

3-pin round connector

PWR port at the bottom of the BTS3900E

OT terminal

AC surge protection box

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Cable
AC power cable indoor AC BTS3900E)

Connector Type

Connected to

3-pin round connector PWR port at the bottom of the BTS3900E Bar wires

External power system

E1 cable (75 ohm/120 ohm)

DB9 female connector Bar wires

E1/T1 port on the BTS3900E

Corresponding auxiliary devices

Alarm cable

DB15 male connector

Bar wires

MON port at the bottom of the BTS3900E

Alarm signal port on the external device

RJ-45 connector Ethernet cable

Transmission: FE port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E Maintenance: ETH port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E PoE power supply: the FE port in the cabling cavity of the BTS3900E

RJ-45 connector

Transmission: port on the corresponding transmission device Maintenance: Ethernet port on the PC where the SMT is installed PoE power supply: microwave transmission device

InterBTS3900E

CPRI Optical Cable : DLC connector

Connect the connectors labeled with 1A and 1B to port SFP0 or port SFP1 in the cabling cavity of the main cabinet. Connect the connectors labeled with 2A and 2B to port SFP0 in the cabling cavity of the extension cabinet.

signal cable

SFP High Speed Signal SFP0 or SFP1 port in the cabling cavity of the main cabinet Cable: SFP200 male SFP0 port in the cabling cavity of the extension cabinet connector CPRI Optical Cable SFP High Speed Signal Cable

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Dimensions and Installation Clearance Requirements of an AC Surge Protection Box a Dimensions of an AC

surge protection box

b Recommended clearance for

an AC surge protection box

c Minimum clearance for

an AC surge protection box

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Installation Options of an AC Surge Protection Box a AC surge protection box

installed on a pole

b installed on a wall

AC surge protection box

The procedure for installing an AC surge protection box on a wall is the same as that for installing a BTS3900E on a wall. For details, see Installing the DC BTS3900E on a Wall. Following is the procedure for installing an AC surge protection box on a pole.

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Installing the AC Surge Protection Box (on a pole)

a
Install an AC surge protection box on a pole.

1.Loosen the screw on the clamp using an M4 Phillips screwdriver. 2. Lead the clamp through the gap between the rear cover plate and the case of the surge protection box. 3.Circle the clamp around the pole, and then tighten the screw on the clamp.

Loosen the screws on the AC surge protection box using the M4 phillips screwdriver and open the cover plate. Then, remove the thread-lock sealing nut from the PG connector of the surge protection box, and store waterproof blocks properly.

Do not use the removed thread-lock sealing nut of the PG connector with the thread-lock sealing nuts on other surge protection boxes.

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c
Glide the thread-lock sealing nut and then the PG connector over the power cable. Connect power cables to the AC surge protection box.

1. Lead the power cable between the surge protection box and the external power device through the PG connector labeled IN. Connect the OT terminals of the blue, brown, and yellow/green core wires to the Lin, Nin, and GND ports on the surge protection box respectively. 2. Lead the power cable between the BTS3900E

and the AC surge protection box through the PG connector labeled OUT. Connect the OT terminals of the blue, brown, and yellow/green core wires to the Nout, Lout, and GND ports on the surge protection box respectively. 3.Tighten the thread-lock sealing nut, and then use a wrench to tighten the PG connector to ensure it is waterproofed properly.

Ensure that the insulation layer of each power cable is fastened using clips.

Close the cover plate of the surge protection box and tighten the screw to 1.4N m using an M4 Phillips screwdriver.

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e
Wrap waterproof tape and then PVC insulation tape around both ends of each power cable and connectors between corrugated pipes.

Corrugated pipes

Corrugated pipes

Install the PGND cable between the BTS3900E and the AC surge protection box.

PGND cable

Equipotential cable

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Installing Directional Antennas

M6

3.0

M30

45Nm

ANTA_TX/RX

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Installing the Integrated Antennas of the BTS3900E

Installing Omni-Directional Antennas

M6

3.0

M30

ANTA_TX/RX 45Nm

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Powering on the BTS3900E

Start

Power on the BTS3900E

Rectify the fault

Check whether the status of the RUN LED is 0.125s ON, 0.125s OFF and that of ALM LED is OFF?

No

Yes

End

When the BTS3900E is unpacked, it must be powered on within 24 hours. Each time the BTS3900E is maintained after being put into use, the power-off duration cannot exceed 24 hours.

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Lifting the CPRI optical cable up to the tower

1. Cut off a 200mm long corrugated pipe with the

Corrugated pipe Color tape

diameter of 25mm. 2. Lead the fiber tails labeled 1A and 1B of the optical cable into the corrugated pipe by 160mm. 3. Wrap the corrugated pipe and optical cable with the color tape. 4. For the tower made of steel pipes, tie the black jacket to the corrugated pipe at the position 150 mm away from the color tape, and then lift the optical cable up to the tower. 5. For the tower made of angle steel girders, carry the optical cable onto the tower when climbing up to the tower. 6. After the optical cable is lifted up to the tower, remove the color tape and corrugated pipe before installing the optical cable.

Binding Waterproof Labels

Attach waterproof labels to corresponding cables
Mapping of waterproof labels and cables

Silkscreen on the Waterproof Label

PWR SFP

Cable
Power cable Signal cable for combined BTS3900Es Alarm cable

ALM

E1
FE ANTA ANTB GND

E1 cable
FE cable RF jumper

PGND cable

The default position for attaching a waterproof label is 2cm away from the connector. In special scenarios, the label can be attached at another position to avoid a bend of a cable or a position where installation is difficult. Generally speaking, all the waterproof labels should be attached neatly and consistently.

Both ends of a cable near connectors should be attached with waterproof labels, and the silkscreen on the label should be in consistent with the corresponding cable. For details, see the preceding figure.

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Appendix
c
Making OT Terminals by Using a Wire Stripper (Recommended)

Add two OT terminals to the end of the power cable

-48V DC power wire

-48V DC power cable

OT terminals

GND wire Shielding layer

Determine lengths of power cables for different operations according to the scales on the inner side of the cover plate of the cabling cavity.

Based on the determined length, remove the jacket and shielding layer from the power cable.

Remove the jacket from each wire.

Add an OT terminal to each wire.

Strip a 15 mm jacket off the power cable to reveal the shielding layer of the power cable.

The assembling of OT terminals to the power cable must be complete before the BTS3900E is installed.

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Making OT terminals at the input end of the power cable by using a knife

Do not damage the shielding layer of the power cable when cutting the jacket.

10

11

12

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Appendix
d
Pin Assignment for the Wires of the Alarm Cable
DB15 Connector
X1.1
X1.6 X1.2 X1.7 X1.3 X1.8

Wire
X2.1
X2.2 X2.3 X2.4 X2.5 X2.6

Wire Color
White
Blue White Orange White Green

Wire Type
Twisted pair

Label
SWITCH_H1
GND

Twisted pair

SWITCH_H2 GND

Twisted pair

SWITCH_H3 GND

X1.4
X1.9 X1.11

X2.7
X2.8 X2.9

White
Brown Red

Twisted pair

SWITCH_H4
GND

Twisted pair

PSU485 TX-

X1.12
X1.13 X1.14

X2.10
X2.11 X2.12

Blue
Red Orange Twisted pair

PSU485 TX+
PSU485 RXPSU485 RX+

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Pin Assignment for E1 Cable
75-ohm E1 cable
Pin of the DB9 female connector
X1.1 X1.2 X1.3 X1.4 X1.6 X1.7 X1.8 X1.9

Wire type
Tip Ring Tip Ring Tip Ring Tip Ring

Coaxial Series NO.

2

Signal
R0

Description
-

R1

T0

Start X1.Shell

T1

Start X1.Shell

120-ohm E1 cable
Pin of the DB9 female connector
X1.1

Color
White

Wire type
Twisted pair

Signal
R0

Label
R0+

X1.2
X1.3 X1.4 X1.6

Orange
White Brown White Twisted pair T0 Twisted pair R1

R0R1+ R1T0+

X1.7
X1.8 X1.9

Blue
White Green Twisted pair T1

T0T1+ T1-

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General Cabling Requirements

1. The bending radius of the cables must meet the following specifications:
The bending radius of the 7/8'' feeder must be more than 250 mm (9.84 in.), and the bending radius of the 5/4'' feeder must be more than 380 mm (14.96 in.). The bending radius of the 1/4'' jumper must be more than 35 mm (1.38 in.). The bending radius of the superflexible 1/2'' jumper must be more than 50 mm (1.97 in.), and the bending radius of the ordinary 1/2'' jumper must be more than 127 mm (5 in.). The bending radius of the power cable or PGND cable must be at least five times the diameter of the cable. The bending radius of the optical fiber must be at least 20 times the diameter of the optical fiber. The bending radius of the E1/T1 cable must be at least five times the diameter of the cable. The bending radius of the signal cable must be at least five times the diameter of the cable.

2. The cables must be bound as follows:

Different types of cables must be separately routed and cannot be entangled. 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. Extra length of cable ties must be cut. Labels or nameplates must be attached to the cables after they are installed.

3. The cables must be routed as follows:

Different types of cables must be separately routed with a minimum space of 30 mm (1.18 in.) between every two cables. Different types of cables must be installed in an untangled and orderly fashion. Different types of cables must be routed in parallel or separated by special objects.

Special Cabling Requirements

1. Cabling requirements for power cables are as follows:

-48 V DC power cables must be bound together. +24 V DC power cables must be bound together. Power cables, transmission cables, and signal cables are routed separately. Multiple power cables must be bound when routed. Power cables must be installed in the position specified in engineering design documents. If the length of power cables is insufficient, replace the cables rather than adding connectors or soldering joints to lengthen the cables.

2. Cabling requirements for PGND cables are as follows:

PGND cables for the base station must be connected to the same ground bar. PGND cables must be buried in the ground or routed indoors. They should not be routed overhead before they are led into the equipment room. The exterior 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 in an untangled and orderly fashion. A certain distance must be reserved between them to prevent interference from each other. Fuses or switches 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.

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g Special Cabling Requirements

3. Cabling requirements for E1 cables are as follows:
E1 cables must not cross power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables when routed. If transmission cables are routed with power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables in parallel, the spacing between them must be greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.). E1 cables are routed straightly and bound neatly with cable ties. Sufficient slack is provided in E1 cables at turns.

4. Cabling requirements for optical fibers are as follows:

Do not stretch, step on, or place heavy objects on optical fibers. Keep the fibers away from sharp objects. When optical fibers are routed, the extra length of the fibers must be coiled around special devices, such as a fiber coiler. When coiling optical fibers, apply even strength. Do not bend the fibers with force. Vacant optical connectors must be covered with dustproof caps.

Appearance of the Cables Installed in the BTS3900E on the wall

Extension cabinet

Transmission device
Alarm device

Main cabinet

External power supply system

Cascaded SFP cables Cascaded optical fiber

When the spacing between the main cabinet and the extension cabinet is less than 2 m, the cascaded SFP cable should be used. If the spacing between the main cabinet and the extension cabinet is within the range from 2 m to 10 m, the cascaded optical fiber should be used. Bending radius of the cables should meet the specifications.

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Appearance of the Cables Installed in the BTS3900E on the pole

Uplink cable
RF jumper

A certain distance should be reserved between the AC power cable and other cables.

Downlink cable:
Power cable PGND cable Alarm Cable Transmission cable Cascaded signal cable

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Installing the Grounding Clip

Selecting the installation position of the grounding clip and stripping off the cable sheath with electric knife without any damage to the shielding layer.

Fixing the grounding clip and waterproofing it.

The angle resulting from the grounding wire of the clip and the cable should not be larger than 15 degrees. When the cable is vertically routed, the grounding wire of the clip should be led downwards.

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Change History
This describes the changes in the BTS3900E Installation Guide. 01 (2011-09-15) This is the first release.

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