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Preparing for Auxiliary Facilities of the

BTS3812E Site

About This Chapter

Auxiliary facilities of the BTS3812E site consist of cable racks, cable troughs, grounding bars,
and transmission devices. The auxiliary facilities must be prepared before you install the
BTS3812E.
7.1 Installing the Cable Racks
The cable racks are used to facilitate the routing of the cables Cable ladders and cable troughs
compose the cable rack. The cable trough is installed on the cable ladder. The installation of the
cable trough is optional.
7.2 Installing the NodeB Grounding Bar
The grounding bar is used to connect PGND cables of the cabinet.

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7.1 Installing the Cable Racks

The cable racks are used to facilitate the routing of the cables Cable ladders and cable troughs
compose the cable rack. The cable trough is installed on the cable ladder. The installation of the
cable trough is optional.

Context
The cable rack mainly consists of cable ladders, and sometimes also consists of cable troughs.
That is, the cable troughs are optional.
The mapping between the cable ladder and the cable trough is as follows:
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The 200 mm wide cable ladder matches the 200 mm wide cable trough.

The 400 mm wide cable ladder matches the 400 mm wide cable trough.

The 400 mm wide cable trough and the 200 mm wide cable trough are jointed to match the
600 mm wide cable ladder.

The cable ladder delivered is 2.5 m long and the cable trough is 2 m long.
7.1.1 Introduction to Cable Racks
For overhead cabling, a cable rack is required for cable installation in the equipment room. A
cable rack consists of a cable ladder and a cable trough(s). Cable troughs, however, are optional.
7.1.2 Procedure for Installing the Cable Racks
The procedure for installing the cable racks include: installing the indoor cable rack, installing
the outdoor cable rack, connecting the cable ladders, installing the cable trough, and installing
the accessories of the cable rack.
7.1.3 Installing the Indoor Cable Rack
An indoor cable rack can be installed on the ceiling, on the floor, against the wall, or on the top
of the cabinet.
7.1.4 Installing the Outdoor Cable Rack
An outdoor cable rack can be installed on the floor or on the wall.
7.1.5 Connecting Cable Ladders
In actual installations, you may need to dock two cable ladders, to connect the cable ladders or
cable troughs in a T shape, to connect the cable ladder to the wall, or to lay the cable ladder
upwards or downwards. For details on how to connect the cable ladders, refer to the
corresponding topic.
7.1.6 Installing the Cable Trough
This topic describes how to connect and install the cable troughs.
7.1.7 Installing Accessories
During the installation of the cable rack, the required accessories are the cable manager, end
cover, bushing, and baffle ring.

7.1.1 Introduction to Cable Racks

For overhead cabling, a cable rack is required for cable installation in the equipment room. A
cable rack consists of a cable ladder and a cable trough(s). Cable troughs, however, are optional.
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Specifications
Select the cabling troughs by observing the following rules:
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For a 200-mm wide cabling ladder, use a 200-mm wide cabling trough.

For a 400-mm wide cabling ladder, use a 400-mm wide cabling trough.

For a 600-mm wide cable ladder, use a 400-mm wide cable trough and a 200-mm wide
cable trough.

The cable ladder is 2,500 mm long and the cable trough is 2,000 mm long.

Items
Table 7-1 shows the items required for mounting a cable rack.
Table 7-1 Items required for mounting a cable rack

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Figure 7-1 Cable ladder

Figure 7-2 U-shape connecting piece

Figure 7-3 Bracket angle

Figure 7-4 Cable manager

Figure 7-5 Triangular support

Figure 7-6 Connecting clip

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Figure 7-7 Fixing clip

Figure 7-8 Cable trough

Figure 7-9 Bushing

Figure 7-10 End cover

Figure 7-11 Rectangular frame

Figure 7-12 U-steel

Figure 7-13 Over-cabinet support

7.1.2 Procedure for Installing the Cable Racks

The procedure for installing the cable racks include: installing the indoor cable rack, installing
the outdoor cable rack, connecting the cable ladders, installing the cable trough, and installing
the accessories of the cable rack.

Procedure
Step 1 Perform 7.1.3 Installing the Indoor Cable Rack.

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Step 2 Perform 7.1.4 Installing the Outdoor Cable Rack.

Step 3 Perform 7.1.5 Connecting Cable Ladders.
Step 4 Perform 7.1.6 Installing the Cable Trough.
Step 5 Perform 7.1.7 Installing Accessories.
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7.1.3 Installing the Indoor Cable Rack

An indoor cable rack can be installed on the ceiling, on the floor, against the wall, or on the top
of the cabinet.

Context

CAUTION
When you install a cable rack, ensure that the cable rack is insulated from the floor, ceiling, and
wall.
7.1.3.1 Installing the Indoor Cable Rack on the Ceiling or on the Floor
When the cabling rack cannot be mounted on the wall, you can install the cable rack on the
ceiling or on the floor.
7.1.3.2 Installing the Indoor Cable Rack on the Wall
This topic describes how to install the cable rack when the cable rack is against the wall.
7.1.3.3 Installing the Indoor Cable Rack over the Cabinet
When the cables are routed over the cabinet, the cable rack can be installed on the top of the
cabinet. The cable trough, however, is excluded to facilitate heat dissipation.

Installing the Indoor Cable Rack on the Ceiling or on the Floor

When the cabling rack cannot be mounted on the wall, you can install the cable rack on the
ceiling or on the floor.

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When you install the cable rack on the ceiling, connect the suspending levers to the ceiling.

When you install the cable rack on the floor, connect the supporting levers to the floor.

You can follow the same method for installing a cable rack on the ceiling as that for installing
a cable rack on the floor The following part illustrates how to install a cable rack on the ceiling.

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CAUTION
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The spacing between two suspending levers or two supporting levers must be an integer
multiple of 50 mm. When the recommended 1,250-mm spacing is used, each segment of the
cable ladder is supported by two suspending levers.

For facilitating the installation of the cable trough, the suspending levers and supporting
levers must be mounted on the outer side of the cable ladder. In addition, insulating pads and
insulating washers must be used to insulate the cable rack from the ceiling or the floor.

When you fix the bracket angle to the ceiling or to the floor by using expansion bolts, replace
the flat washers with large flat washers 8.

Procedure
Step 1 Based on the engineering design, determine the location of the cable rack.
Step 2 Based on the location of the cable rack, determine and mark the positions for installing the
suspending levers.
Step 3 Use a 10 bit to drill holes at the marked positions. Ensure that the depth of the holes is between
60 mm and 65 mm.
Step 4 Use a screwdriver to fasten the nut in the counterclockwise direction to the top of the M8 x 80
expansion bolt, and feed the bolt vertically into the hole. Hammer the expansion bolt until the
tube is completely buried in the ceiling. Remove the flat washer, spring washer, and nut from
the expansion bolt.
Step 5 Based on the height of the cable rack and the equipment room, cut an appropriate length of the
U-steel that is used as a suspending lever. If the required length exceeds 2,500 mm, you can join
two U-steels together. For details on how to join two U-steels, refer to 7.1.5.1 Docking Cable
Ladders. Be sure to apply paint to the surface of the cut section.
Step 6 Use a M6 x 20 bolt and a M6 nut to mount the bracket angles onto both ends of the suspending
lever.
Step 7 Apply insulating pads to the expansion bolts, and then lead the expansion bolts through the holes
on the bracket angle. Place the insulating washers, large flat washers 8, spring washers 8, and
M8 nuts sequentially onto the expansion bolts, and then fasten the M8 nuts to fix the suspending
lever.
Step 8 Use a bolt M8 x 20 and a nut M8 to connect the cable ladder to the suspending lever. Figure
7-14 shows the cable rack installed on the ceiling.

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Figure 7-14 Cable rack installed on the ceiling

CAUTION
Use a bolt M6 x 20 to connect the bracket angle and the suspending lever. If the cable ladder is
equipped with a cable trough, the bolt M6 x 20 must be as close to the top end as possible, and
the spacing between the bolt and the cable ladder must be greater than 40 mm, as shown in
Figure 7-14.
Step 9 If there is an obstacle on the ceiling or the required support span is wide, you can use the U-steel
to connect the two suspending levers and fix the U-steel perpendicular to the cable ladder, as
shown in Figure 7-15.

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Figure 7-15 Cable rack installed on the ceiling with an obstacle

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Installing the Indoor Cable Rack on the Wall

This topic describes how to install the cable rack when the cable rack is against the wall.

Context
NOTE

When you use a triangular support for installing the cable rack, abide by the following rules:
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When you fix the triangular support to the wall, ensure that you insulate the support from the wall
by using insulating pads and insulating washers.

When you use expansion bolts to fix the triangular support to the wall, ensure that you replace the
flat washers of the expansion bolts with large flat washers 8.

The spacing between two adjacent triangular supports must be an integer multiple of 50 mm.
Otherwise, the triangular supports cannot hold the cable ladder stably. The recommended spacing is
1,250 mm, that is, each segment of the cable ladder is supported by two triangular supports.

Two insulating pads must be installed between the wall and an upright beam of the triangular support.
An insulating washer must be installed between the nut and the upright beam.

Procedure
Step 1 Based on the engineering design, determine the location of the cable rack.
Step 2 Determine the location of the triangular support and accordingly mark the positions of the drilling
holes. Ensure that each segment of the cable ladder is supported by two triangular supports and
that the spacing between two adjacent triangular supports is 1,250 mm.
Step 3 Use a 10 bit to drill holes at the marked positions. Ensure that the depth of the holes is between
60 mm and 65 mm.
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Step 4 Use a screwdriver to fasten the nuts in the counterclockwise direction to the top of the M8 x 80
expansion bolts, and feed the bolts vertically into the holes. Hammer the expansion bolts until
the tubes are completely buried in the wall.
Step 5 Remove the flat washers, spring washers, and nuts from the expansion bolts, and lead the
expansion bolts through the insulating pads.
Step 6 Lead the expansion bolts through the holes on the triangular support. Install in sequence the
insulating washers, large flat washers 8, spring washers 8, and nuts M8. Fasten the nuts to fix
the triangular support to the wall, as shown in Figure 7-16.
Figure 7-16 Fixing the triangular support

Step 7 Place the cable ladder on the horizontal beam of the triangular support, align the holes on the
lower side of the U-steel with the holes in the horizontal beam of the triangular support, and
connect the cable ladder and the triangular support by using bolts M6 x 20 and nuts M6, as shown
in Figure 7-17.

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Figure 7-17 Fixing the cable ladder

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Installing the Indoor Cable Rack over the Cabinet

When the cables are routed over the cabinet, the cable rack can be installed on the top of the
cabinet. The cable trough, however, is excluded to facilitate heat dissipation.

Prerequisite
The required over-cabinet supports should be available.

Procedure
Step 1 Use bolts M8 20 to fix the supports to the top of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 7-18.
Figure 7-18 Fixing the over-cabinet supports

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CAUTION
The spacing between two adjacent triangular supports must be an integer multiple of 50 mm.
Otherwise, the triangular supports cannot hold the cable ladder stably. The recommended
spacing is 1,250 mm, that is, each segment of the cable ladder is supported by two triangular
supports.
Step 2 Use bolts M6 20 and nuts M6 to fix the cable ladder to the supports, as shown in Figure
7-18.
Figure 7-19 Fixing the cable ladder

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7.1.4 Installing the Outdoor Cable Rack

An outdoor cable rack can be installed on the floor or on the wall.

Context

CAUTION
When you determine the location of the cable rack, place the rectangular frame correctly, as
shown in Figure 7-20.

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Figure 7-20 Rectangular frame

7.1.4.1 Installing the Outdoor Cable Rack on the Floor

An outdoor cable rack can be installed on the floor if the cable rack cannot be mounted on the
wall.
7.1.4.2 Installing the Outdoor Cable Rack on the Wall
This topic describes how to install an outdoor cable rack on the wall.

Installing the Outdoor Cable Rack on the Floor

An outdoor cable rack can be installed on the floor if the cable rack cannot be mounted on the
wall.

Procedure
Step 1 Based on the engineering design, determine the location of the cable rack.
Step 2 Determine the location of the rectangular frame and accordingly mark the positions of the drilling
holes. Ensure that each segment of the cable ladder is supported by two rectangular frames and
that the spacing between two adjacent rectangular frames is 1,250 mm.
Step 3 Use a 10 bit to drill holes at the marked positions. Ensure that the depth of the holes is between
60 mm and 65 mm.
Step 4 Use a screwdriver to fasten the nuts in the counterclockwise direction to the top of the M8 x 80
expansion bolts, and feed the bolts vertically into the holes. Hammer the expansion bolts until
the tubes are completely buried in the wall.
Step 5 Remove the flat washers, spring washers, and nuts from the expansion bolts, and lead the
expansion bolts through the insulating pads.
Step 6 Lead the expansion bolts through the holes in the rectangular frame. Add in sequence the
insulating washers, large flat washers 8, spring washers 8, and nuts M8 to the expansion bolts,
and then fasten the M8 nuts to fix the rectangular frame to the floor, as shown in Figure 7-21.
Step 7 Place the cable ladder on the horizontal beam of the rectangular frame, align the holes on the
lower side of the U-steel with the holes in the horizontal beam of the triangular support, and fix
the cable ladder to the rectangular frame by using bolts M6 x 20 and nuts M6, as shown in
Figure 7-21.
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Figure 7-21 Installing the outdoor cable rack on the floor

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Installing the Outdoor Cable Rack on the Wall

This topic describes how to install an outdoor cable rack on the wall.

Procedure
Step 1 Based on the engineering design, determine the location of the cable rack.
Step 2 Determine the location of the rectangular frame and accordingly mark the positions of the drilling
holes. Ensure that each segment of the cable ladder is supported by two rectangular frames and
that the spacing between two adjacent rectangular frames is 1,250 mm.
Step 3 Use a 10 bit to drill holes at the marked positions. Ensure that the depth of the holes is between
60 mm and 65 mm.
Step 4 Use a screwdriver to fasten the nuts in the counterclockwise direction to the top of the M8 x 80
expansion bolts, and feed the bolts vertically into the holes. Hammer the expansion bolts until
the tubes are completely buried in the wall.
Step 5 Remove the flat washers, spring washers, and nuts from the expansion bolts, and lead the
expansion bolts through the insulating pads.
Step 6 Lead the expansion bolts through the holes in the vertical beam of the rectangular frame. Add
in sequence the insulating washers, large flat washers 8, spring washers 8, and nuts M8 to the
expansion bolts, and then fasten the nuts to fix the rectangular frame to the wall. as shown in
Figure 7-22.
Step 7 Place the cable ladder on the horizontal beam of the rectangular frame, align the holes on the
lower side of the U-steel with the holes in the horizontal beam of the triangular support, and fix
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the cable ladder to the rectangular frame by using bolts M6 x 20 and nuts M6, as shown in as
shown in Figure 7-22.
Figure 7-22 Installing the outdoor cable rack on the wall

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7.1.5 Connecting Cable Ladders

In actual installations, you may need to dock two cable ladders, to connect the cable ladders or
cable troughs in a T shape, to connect the cable ladder to the wall, or to lay the cable ladder
upwards or downwards. For details on how to connect the cable ladders, refer to the
corresponding topic.
7.1.5.1 Docking Cable Ladders
If a long cable ladder is required, you can use U-shape connecting pieces to connect several
cable ladders together. You then need to use three grounding cables to connect every two adjacent
cable ladders to ensure reliable grounding.
7.1.5.2 Connecting Cabling Ladders or Cabling Troughs in T Shape
If both cable ladders that are connected in a T shape are installed with cable troughs, or neither
of them is installed with a cable trough, the two cable ladders or cable troughs should be
connected in a T shape. The method for connecting two cable ladders in a T shape is the same
as that for connecting cable troughs in a T shape. This topic illustrates how to connect two cable
ladders in a T shape.
7.1.5.3 Connecting the Cabling Ladder to the Cabling Trough in T Shape
If one of the two cable ladders that are connected in a T shape is installed with a cable trough
but the other one is not, a cable ladder and the cable trough of the other ladder should be connected
in a T shape.
7.1.5.4 Connecting the Cabling Ladder to the Wall
This topic describes how to use bracket angles, insulating pads, insulating washers, spring
washers, flat washers, and expansion bolts to connect a cable ladder to the wall.
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7.1.5.5 Connecting Cable Ladders on Different Planes

The cable ladders on different planes can be connected by a front connection, side connection,
or oblique connection, as shown in

Docking Cable Ladders

If a long cable ladder is required, you can use U-shape connecting pieces to connect several
cable ladders together. You then need to use three grounding cables to connect every two adjacent
cable ladders to ensure reliable grounding.

Context
NOTE

If the length of the cable ladder is not an integer multiple of 2.5 m, cut off the surplus part. You then need
to apply paint to the sections for rust prevention and for visual appeal.

Procedure
Step 1 Connect two cable ladders by using U-shape connecting pieces. Use a grounding cable to connect
the first and the fourth bolts that connect the cable ladder and the U-shape connecting piece. as
shown in Figure 7-23.
Figure 7-23 Docking cable ladders

Step 2 Use a grounding cable to connect the second or the third bolt to the corresponding bolt. as shown
in Figure 7-23.
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Connecting Cabling Ladders or Cabling Troughs in T Shape

If both cable ladders that are connected in a T shape are installed with cable troughs, or neither
of them is installed with a cable trough, the two cable ladders or cable troughs should be
connected in a T shape. The method for connecting two cable ladders in a T shape is the same
as that for connecting cable troughs in a T shape. This topic illustrates how to connect two cable
ladders in a T shape.

Procedure
Use bracket angles, bolts, and nuts to connect the two cable ladders, and ensure the two ladders
are on the same level, as shown in Figure 7-24.
Figure 7-24 Ladders turned on the same level (no cable trough)

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Connecting the Cabling Ladder to the Cabling Trough in T Shape

If one of the two cable ladders that are connected in a T shape is installed with a cable trough
but the other one is not, a cable ladder and the cable trough of the other ladder should be connected
in a T shape.

Context

CAUTION
Ensure that the cable ladder and the cable trough are connected at the same level.

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Procedure
If one of the two cable ladders has a cable trough segment, use bracket angles, bolts, and nuts
to connect the two cable ladders. Figure 7-25 shows how to turn two cabling ladders at different
levels.
Figure 7-25 Turning the cable ladder at different levels

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Connecting the Cabling Ladder to the Wall

This topic describes how to use bracket angles, insulating pads, insulating washers, spring
washers, flat washers, and expansion bolts to connect a cable ladder to the wall.

Procedure
Step 1 Use expansion bolts M6 x 20 to connect the bracket angles to the cable ladder, as shown in
in Figure 7-26.

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Figure 7-26 Connecting the cable ladder to the wall

Step 2 Use expansion bolts M8 x 80 to connect the bracket angles to the wall, as shown in in Figure
7-26.
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Connecting Cable Ladders on Different Planes

The cable ladders on different planes can be connected by a front connection, side connection,
or oblique connection, as shown in

Procedure
Step 1 Choose a cable ladder of corresponding length and use it as a climbing ladder.
Step 2 Use bracket angles, bolts, and nuts to connect the climbing ladder and the cable ladder. The cable
ladders on different planes can be connected by a front connection, side connection, or oblique
connection, as shown in Figure 7-27, Figure 7-28, and Figure 7-29.

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Figure 7-27 Front connection of cable ladders

Figure 7-28 Side connection of cable ladders

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Figure 7-29 Oblique connection of cable ladders

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7.1.6 Installing the Cable Trough

This topic describes how to connect and install the cable troughs.

Context
Troughs can be 200-mm or 400-mm wide. Thus, the cable troughs can be installed on the
following:
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200-mm or 400-mm wide cable ladders

600-mm wide cable ladders

7.1.6.1 Connecting the Cable Troughs

If a long cable trough is required, you should connect cable troughs first and then install them.
7.1.6.2 Installing the Cable Trough on the Cable Ladder
This topic describes how to install a cable trough onto the cable ladder. The cable ladder can be
200-mm, 400-mm, or 600-mm wide.
7.1.6.3 Installing the Sloping Cable Trough
This topic describes how to install a sloping cable trough.

Connecting the Cable Troughs

If a long cable trough is required, you should connect cable troughs first and then install them.

Procedure
As the cable troughs taper, you can connect two cable troughs by feeding the thinner end of a
cable trough into the thicker end of the other one, as shown in Figure 7-30. The length of the
inserted part must not exceed 250 mm.
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Figure 7-30 Connecting cable troughs

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Installing the Cable Trough on the Cable Ladder

This topic describes how to install a cable trough onto the cable ladder. The cable ladder can be
200-mm, 400-mm, or 600-mm wide.

Prerequisite
The cable ladder should be installed.

Procedure
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Install a cable trough onto the 200-mm or 400-mm wide cable ladder.
1.

Based on the width of the cable ladder, choose a cable trough of the same width.

2.

Place the cable trough on the cable ladder.

3.

Fix the cable trough to the cable ladder by using fixing clips. A combined cable trough
requires four clips, two on each side. The clips on both sides are laid symmetrically,
as shown in Figure 7-31.

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Figure 7-31 Installing a cable trough on the 200-mm or 400-mm wide cable ladder

Install the cable troughs on the 600-mm wide cable ladder.

1.

Combine a 200-mm wide cable trough with a 400-mm wide cable trough to build a
600-mm wide cable trough by using connecting clips. Three connecting clips are
required for combining two cable troughs.

2.

Fix the cable trough to the cable ladder by using fixing clips. A combined cable trough
requires four clips, two on each side. The clips on both sides are laid symmetrically,
as shown in Figure 7-32.

Figure 7-32 Installing cable troughs onto the 600-mm wide cable ladder

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Installing the Sloping Cable Trough

This topic describes how to install a sloping cable trough.

Prerequisite
The cable ladder should be installed.

Context
NOTE

The actual slope of the cable trough can be smaller than the required one.

Procedure
Step 1 Cut off the upper side of the triangle aperture in the cable trough, as shown in Figure 7-33. Be
sure to apply paint to the surface of the cut sections.
Figure 7-33 Cutting off the upper side of the triangle aperture

Step 2 At the marked line, bend one part of the cable trough to the corresponding slope, as shown in
Figure 7-34.

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Figure 7-34 Installing a sloping cable trough

Step 3 Fix the cable trough to the cable ladder by using fixing clips. Figure 7-35 shows an installed
sloping cable trough.

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Figure 7-35 Installed sloping cable trough

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7.1.7 Installing Accessories

During the installation of the cable rack, the required accessories are the cable manager, end
cover, bushing, and baffle ring.
7.1.7.1 Installing the Cable Manager
Cable managers are often installed on the cable ladder that lies on the top of the cabinet. The
installation method depends on whether a cable trough is installed. The quantity and locations
of the cable managers are site-specific.
7.1.7.2 Installing the End Cover, Bushing, and Baffle Ring
The bushing protects a cable from being damaged, the end cover enhances the appearance of
the cable, and the baffle ring prevents the cable from protruding.

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Installing the Cable Manager

Cable managers are often installed on the cable ladder that lies on the top of the cabinet. The
installation method depends on whether a cable trough is installed. The quantity and locations
of the cable managers are site-specific.

Context

CAUTION To align the cable manager with the cable rack, abide by the following
principles:
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If the cable rack is installed with a cable trough, fix the cable manager to the cable rack
through the lower row of holes in the cable manager.

If the cable rack is not installed with a cable trough, fix the cable manager to the cable rack
through the upper row of holes in the cable manager.

Procedure
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Install the cable manager on the cable rack that is not installed with a cable trough.
Figure 7-36 shows the cable manager on the cable rack that is not installed with a cable
trough.

Figure 7-36 Cable manager on the cable rack that is not installed with a cable trough

Install the cable manager on the cable rack that is installed with a cable trough.
Figure 7-37 shows the cable manager on the cable rack that is installed with a cable trough.

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Figure 7-37 Cable manager on the cable rack that is installed with a cable trough

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Installing the End Cover, Bushing, and Baffle Ring

The bushing protects a cable from being damaged, the end cover enhances the appearance of
the cable, and the baffle ring prevents the cable from protruding.

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Install the bushing at the bottom edge of the cable trough, as shown in in Figure 7-38.
All the exposed bottom edges of the cable troughs must be covered by bushings.

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Figure 7-38 Installing the end cover, bushing, and baffle ring

Cover all the exposed ends, as shown in in Figure 7-38. If allowed, cover all the ends
of the cable ladders.

Mount the baffle rings onto both sides of the cable trough, as shown in in Figure
7-38. A cable trough requires four baffle rings. The baffle rings must be evenly mounted
on both sides.

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7.2 Installing the NodeB Grounding Bar

The grounding bar is used to connect PGND cables of the cabinet.

Context
Figure 7-39 shows the grounding bar of the NodeB.
Figure 7-39 Grounding bar

(1) Bolt M8

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Install the indoor grounding bar on the wall that is as high as the cable rack and close to the cabinet.

Install the indoor grounding bar horizontally on the wall.

Apply insulating washers to the expansion bolts to insulate the grounding bar from the wall.

Procedure
Step 1 Determine the installation position according to the engineering design.
Step 2 Install the indoor grounding bar horizontally on the wall by using expansion bolts, as shown in
Figure 7-40 and Figure 7-41.
Figure 7-40 Installing the grounding bar

(1) Bolt M12

(2) Spring washer 12

(3) Large flat washer

(4) Insulating washer a

(5) Grounding bar

(6) Expansion tube and nut

Figure 7-41 Sectional view of the grounding bar

(1) Bolt M12

(2) Spring washer 12

(3) Large flat washer

(5) Grounding bar

(6) Insulating washer b

(7) Expansion tube and nut

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Step 3 Use a PGND cable to connect the indoor grounding bar and the equipment room grounding bar.
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