ZXWR RNC

Radio Network Controller

Routine Maintenance
Version: V3.11.10

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Revision History
Revision No.

Revision Date

Revision Reason

R1.1

2011-11-30

The structure of manual is modified

R1.0

2011-07-18

First Edition (V3.11.10.05)

Serial Number: SJ-20110704093842-019

Publishing Date: 2011-11-30(R1.1)

Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Overview of Routine Maintenance and Preparations ............ 1-1
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Reference Documents ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Tools ................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.4 Prerequisites...................................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Routine Maintenance Activities............................................... 2-1

2.1 Routine Maintenance Cycle ................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Remote Maintenance ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Backing Up Configuration Data ................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Site Maintenance ............................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.1 Checking the Power Supply System .......................................................... 2-2
2.3.2 Checking NE Devices ............................................................................... 2-3
2.3.3 Checking the Equipment Room Environment ............................................. 2-5
2.3.4 Cleaning .................................................................................................. 2-9
2.3.5 Check of GPS Site ..................................................................................2-11
2.3.6 Operations Before Leaving a Site ............................................................ 2-12

Figures............................................................................................................. I
Tables ............................................................................................................ III
Glossary .........................................................................................................V

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About This Manual

Purpose
The manual introduces the tasks and methods of routine maintenance for ZXWR RNC
Radio Network Controller.

Intended Audience
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System Engineer
Maintenance Engineer

What Is in This Manual?

This manual consists of the following chapters:
Chapter

Summary

Chapter 1, Overview of Routine Maintenance and

Describes the purpose, reference documents,

Preparations

tools and conditions of the routine maintenance

for ZXWR RNC.

Chapter 2, Routine Maintenance Activities

Describes the maintenance interval, remote

maintenance, and site maintenance for ZXWR
RNC Radio Network Controller.

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Chapter 1

Overview of Routine
Maintenance and
Preparations
Table of Contents
Overview ....................................................................................................................1-1
Reference Documents................................................................................................1-1
Tools ..........................................................................................................................1-1
Prerequisites ..............................................................................................................1-2

1.1 Overview
Routine maintenance activities are performed regularly, which helps to detect hidden
problems of equipment and take quick response against accidents. The maintenance
activities includes periodical check and problem handling.

1.2 Reference Documents

Before the routine maintenance, make sure that the following manuals have been read:
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Personal Health and Safety Information

System Security Information
ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio Network Controller Hardware Description
ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio Network Controller Configuration Tool Operation Guide
ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio Network Controller Hardware Installation Guide
ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio Network Controller Hardware Replacement Guide

The following reference documents are from the device manufacturers or suppliers:
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Documents about power and battery checks

Documents about air conditioning system check

1.3 Tools
Before the routine maintenance, make sure the following applications are available:
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Network management client

The following tools are needed:

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Electrostatic discharge cloth for cleaning

Insulation tape
Multimeter
Screw driver (straight and crossover)
AC power for maintenance

1.4 Prerequisites
Before the routine maintenance, make sure the following conditions are met:
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At least one electrostatic discharge wrist strap is available.

The access permission and the entrance control key are obtained.
The routine maintenance request is received.

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Routine Maintenance
Activities
Table of Contents
Routine Maintenance Cycle........................................................................................2-1
Remote Maintenance .................................................................................................2-2
Site Maintenance .......................................................................................................2-2

2.1 Routine Maintenance Cycle

The routine maintenance cycles for the maintenance items are shown in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Routine Maintenance Cycle
Maintenance Item

Maintenance Cycle

Configuration data backup

System upgrade or once a week

Follow the instructions from the manufacturers or

Check of the power supply

suppliers, or once half year

Check of grounding

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the electrostatic discharge (ESD) Wrist

Strap

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the cable connections

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the dustproof cap of board optical port

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the running status of fan subrack

Site deployment or at least once half year

Follow the instructions from the manufacturers

Check of the air conditioning system

or suppliers

Check of the environmental alarms of the

equipment room

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the temperature in the equipment room

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the humidity in the equipment room

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the burglar net, doors, and windows of

the equipment room.

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the cabinet doors

Site deployment or at least once half year

Cleanness of the equipment room

Site deployment or at least once half year

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Maintenance Item

Maintenance Cycle

Cleaning of the equipment

Site deployment or at least once half year

Cleaning of the dust screen

Site deployment or at least once half year

Check of the GPS site

Site deployment or at least once half year

Note:
The maintenance cycles mentioned above are for reference. They are adjusted based on
the actual operating environment of the equipment room.

2.2 Remote Maintenance

2.2.1 Backing Up Configuration Data
For the operations of configuration data backup, refer to ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio
Network Controller Configuration Tool Operation Guide

2.3 Site Maintenance

2.3.1 Checking the Power Supply System
2.3.1.1 Checking Power Supply
Steps
1. Check the power supply and battery according to documents provided by the
manufacturers and suppliers.
2. Check the -48 V power supply of the rack.
3. Check the power cables and connection points inside the rack.

Standards
1. The power supply of the RNC rack is operating properly.
2. There is no sign of aging with the power cable.
3. There is no corrosion at the connecting points.

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2.3.1.2 Checking the Grounding

Actions
1. Verify that the grounding lines (PGND, -48 VGND), grounding bar connections, and
the DDF grounding cables are safe and reliable.
2. Use a grounding resistance tester to measure the grounding resistance and keep a
record.

Standards
1. All connecting points are safe, reliable, and free of corrosion.
2. There is no sign of aging with the grounding cables.
3. The grounding bars are free of corrosion and proper anti-corrosion measures are
taken.
4. The joint grounding resistance is below 1 .

Troubleshooting
1. Check the grounding bar and ensure it is operating properly.
2. Check the grounding cables and replace the aged grounding cable.
3. If there is slight corrosion at the connectors, remove the corroded sections. If there is
heavy corrosion, replace the corroded components.
4. Make sure that the joint grounding resistance is below 1 .

2.3.2 Checking NE Devices

2.3.2.1 Checking the ESD Wrist Strap
Background Information
In a dry environment, the electrostatic carried by the human body can generate
high-voltage static electricity. When an operator carrying static electricity touches an
electronic device, a discharge will occur and will cause damage to the device. Electrostatic
Discharging (ESD) wrist straps can release the electrostatic charges from the human
body, avoiding damage to devices. Therefore, it is required to wear an ESD wrist strap
before touching devices, boards, PCBs and IC chips, a wrist strap should be grounded
properly.

Actions
Verify that each rack is equipped with a well-connected ESD wrist strap.

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2.3.2.2 Checking Cable Connections

Background Information
The cable types used in ZXWR RNC are shown in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Cable Types of ZXWR RNC
Location

Cable Type

Internal RNC cables

Clock cable
Control-panel interconnection cable
User-plane interconnection fiber
PD485 cable and fan monitoring cable
Power cable
Grounding cable

External RNC cables

Monitoring cable
Transmission cable
Power cable
Grounding cable
NM Ethernet cable

For the cable connections, refer to ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio Network Controller
Hardware Description and ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio Network Controller Hardware
Installation Guide.

Actions
1. Verify that all cables (power cables, grounding cables, transmission cables, jumpers,
etc.) are laid in good order, and the labels on these cables are firmly attached.
2. Verify that the cables are connected properly.

Troubleshooting
If any label peels off, paste a new one. Make sure that equipment name (code) and detailed
interface locations are indicated on all labels in the format of "rack No. - frame No. - slot
No. interface No." or "equipment name (code) - interface No."

2.3.2.3 Checking Dust Caps on Optical Interfaces

Steps
Verify that the unused optical interfaces on the boards are covered with dust caps.

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Troubleshooting
Mount the dust caps on the unused optical interfaces on the boards.

2.3.2.4 Checking the Running Status of Fan Subrack

Background Information
The subrack has monitoring and automatic speed-adjust functions, and forms a closed
bottom-to-top air duct in the cabinet, providing air cooling for the equipment.

Actions
1. Verify that there is no alarms concerning fan subrack failure.
2. Verify that all the fans are operating properly, and that there is no abnormal noise.
3. Clean the fans regularly.

Standards
There is no alarm concerning the fan suubrack, and all the fan units are operating properly.

Troubleshooting
If a fan unit is not operating properly, replace it.

2.3.3 Checking the Equipment Room Environment

2.3.3.1 Check the Air-Conditioning System
Check the air-conditioning system according to the documents provided by the
manufacturers or suppliers.

2.3.3.2 Checking Environmental Alarms of the Equipment Room

Prerequisites
The ZXWR RNC environmental alarm system is installed in the equipment room and the
system operates properly.

Background Information
The ZXWR RNC environmental alarm system consists of a power distribution subrack, a
smoke alarming device, an infrared sensor, a temperature/humidity sensor, and an access
control sensor.
As an important component of the ZXWR RNC alarm system, the power distribution
subrack is equipped with the power distribution board (PWRD) and the power distributor
backplane (PWRDB) to provide power indication, environment monitoring, and internal
fan subrack monitoring.
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Being located at the back of the power distribution subrack, the PWRDB provides the
monitoring cable H-MON-009, through which the external sensor is connected with the
power distribution subrack to receive system monitoring signals. The PWRD processes
alarm signals. The corresponding indicators on the panel of the power distribution
subrack will give alarms when: 1) the -48V power supply is in overvoltage, undervoltage,
or power-off status; 2) the fan fails; 3) the smoke signal or the illegal invasion signal
occurs; and 4) the temperature/humidity is beyond limits.

Actions
Check the alarm indicators on the panel of the power distribution subrack to see if there are
environmental alarms about the equipment room, including power supply system alarm,
fire alarm, and smoke alarm.

Standards
The front panel of the power distribution subrack is shown in Figure 2-1. There are eight
indicators on the panel. See Table 2-3 for details.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel of Power Distribution Subrack

Table 2-3 Description of Panel Indicators of Power Distribution Subrack

Indicator

Color

Meaning

Description

RUN

Green

Running indicator

Flashing at 1 HZ:
normal
Off: abnormal

-48 V (I)

Red

48 V 1 alarm indicator

On: -48 V 1
undervoltage or
overvoltage alarm
Off: no alarm

-48 V (II)

Red

48 V 2 alarm indicator

On: -48 V 2
undervoltage or
overvoltage alarm
Off: no alarm

FAN

Red

Fan alarm indicator

On: abnormal
Off: no alarm

HOT

Red

Temperature alarm

On: abnormal

indicator

Off: no alarm

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Indicator

Color

Meaning

Description

SMOKE

Red

Smoke alarm indicator

On: abnormal
Off: no alarm

DOOR

Red

ARRESTER

Red

Access control

On: abnormal

indicator

Off: no alarm

Arrester alarm indicator

On: abnormal
Off: no alarm

Troubleshooting
Handle different alarms in different ways.
1. If the undervoltage or overvoltage alarm occurs to the power supply system, use
multimeter to check the -48 V power supply. If the undervoltage or overvoltage exists,
report it to the power supply operator for solution.
2. If the fire or smoke alarm occurs, check the environment in the equipment room
thoroughly.
a. Check to see if there is fire or smoke. If not, the alarm may be caused by the
excessive amount of particles suspended in the air. In this case, take proper
measures to purify the air, or shield the alarm.
b. Check to see if the air conditioning system is in good condition.
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Check to see if the sensor fails.

d. Check to see if the alarm box fails. If there is any hardware failure in the alarm
box, replace the alarm box.

2.3.3.3 Checking Temperature in the Equipment Room

Actions
Record the temperature indicated by the thermometer in the equipment room.

Standards
The ZXWR RNC requires the following range of temperatures during operation:
1. Range of temperatures for long-term operation: 0 - 40
2. Range of temperatures for short-term operation: -5 - 45

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Note:
The operating temperature/humidity refers to the value measured at 1.5 m above the floor
and 0.4 m in front of the cabinet when the cabinet has no front or rear protection panel.
The short-term operation refers to operating not more than 48 successive hours, or 15
cumulative days per year. It is recommended to keep a temperature of 15 30 in the
equipment room.

Troubleshooting
If the temperature in the equipment room is not proper, check the air conditioning system
and the temperature setting.

2.3.3.4 Checking Humidity in the Equipment Room

Actions
Record the humidity indicated by the hydrometer in the equipment room.

Standards
The ZXWR RNC requires the following range of humidities during operation:
1. Range of relative humidity for long-term operation: 20% - 90%
2. Range of relative humidity for short-term operation: 5% - 95%

Note:
If water drops are found, take measures to adjust the humidity. It is recommended to keep
a humidity of 40% - 65% in the equipment room.

Troubleshooting
If the relative humidity in the equipment room is not proper, check the air conditioning
system and the humidity setting.

2.3.3.5 Checking Burglar Meshes, Doors, and Windows of the Equipment Room
Actions
Verify that the burglar meshes, doors, and windows of the equipment room are in good
condition.

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Troubleshooting
If there is any damage to the burglar meshes, doors, and windows, replace the damaged
items immediately.

2.3.3.6 Checking the Cabinet Doors

Actions
Verify that the front door and the rear door of the cabinet are closed.

Troubleshooting
If the front door or rear door of the cabinet is open, close it.

2.3.4 Cleaning
2.3.4.1 Checking Cleanness of the Equipment Room
Actions
Verify that the floor, computer, maintenance workbench and the surroundings of the
equipment are neat, clean and free of dust.

Troubleshooting
Clean up the equipment room immediately.

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Note:
When using the vacuum cleaner, cover the motor with an electrostatic discharge cloth.
Use a converting connector for isolation to prevent the noise of motor from getting
through the power supply system.
The pipe mouth of the vacuum cleaner should be made of insulation materials.

2.3.4.2 Cleaning the Equipment

Actions
Verify that there is no spider web or obvious dust signs on the surface of or inside the
equipment.

Standards
The interior part of the equipment is neat and clean, with no obvious dust signs.

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Troubleshooting
Clean the equipment in time, especially the dust-proof subrack.
Before extracting a component, make sure it is not active. For the component extraction
and insertion, refer to ZXWR RNC (V3.09.30) Radio Network Controller Hardware
Replacement Guide. The extraction operation may cause alarms.

Note:
When using the vacuum cleaner, cover the motor with an electrostatic discharge cloth.
Meanwhile, use an converting connector for isolation to prevent the noise of motor from
getting through the power supply system. The pipe mouth of the vacuum cleaner should
be made of insulation materials.

2.3.4.3 Cleaning Dust Screen

Background Information
The dust screen should be cleaned regularly.
1. The dust screen is mounted at the air inlet at the bottom of the rack. The dust screen
has an ABS plastic frame, which is integrated with a nylon net. It is easy to remove
the flexible dust screen.
2. The dust screen on the door panel has a metal frame filled with polyurethane foams.

Note:
These two types of dust screens can be reused after cleaning, and are easy to be removed
and replaced.

Steps
1. Remove the fastening screws that fix the dust-proof subrack onto the rack, and then
pull the subrack out of the rack, as shown in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2 Pulling Dust-proof Subrack from Rack

2. Disassemble the dust-proof subrack and remove the dust screen.

3. Clean the dust screen with warm water (below 40), and then dry it.
4. Put the dust screen in the dust-proof subrack. The process to mount the dust screen
is contrary to the process to remove it.
5. Put the dust-proof subrack into the rack. The process to install the dust-proof subrack
is contrary to the process to remove it.
6. The process to clean the dust screen on the door is similar to the process to clean the
dust screen in the dust-proof subrack.

Note:
Do not install the dust screen into the dust-proof subrack until it is dried after cleaning.

2.3.5 Check of GPS Site

To check the GPS site, perform the following steps:
1. Check the GPS antenna to ensure it operates properly with no damaged cables.
2. Check that the GPS antenna is at a proper location and that there is no barrier
obstacles.
3. Check that the GPS antenna is connected properly with the GPS transceiver.

Troubleshooting
1. Replace the antenna or the antenna cable.
2. Move the GPS antenna to a proper location and remove the barrier obstacles.
3. Replace the cables and connectors between the GPS antenna and GPS transceiver.

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2.3.6 Operations Before Leaving a Site

Before leaving the site, perform the following operations:
1. Close the RNC cabinet door.
2. Close the site entrance.
After leaving the site, perform the following operations:
1. Turn in the door entrance key if required.

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Figure 2-1 Front Panel of Power Distribution Subrack ............................................... 2-6
Figure 2-2 Pulling Dust-proof Subrack from Rack.................................................... 2-11

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Tables
Table 2-1 Routine Maintenance Cycle....................................................................... 2-1
Table 2-2 Cable Types of ZXWR RNC ...................................................................... 2-4
Table 2-3 Description of Panel Indicators of Power Distribution Subrack ................... 2-6

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Glossary
GPS
- Global Positioning System
RNC
- Radio Network Controller