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About This Chapter

This describes the functions, structure, typical applications, and technical specifications of the
APM30.
2.1 Functions of the APM30
The APM30 provides 48 V DC power and power backup for the distributed base stations and
mini base stations, and provides space for the user equipment. It also performs functions such
as battery management and monitoring, and lightning protection.
2.2 Structure of the APM30
The appearance and internal structure of the APM30 can familiarize you with the functions,
applications, and installation methods of the APM30.
2.3 Technical Specifications of the APM30
The technical specifications of the APM30 are the electrical specifications, engineering
specifications, surge protection specifications, and requirements for the operational
environment.
2.4 Typical Applications of the APM30
The APM30 applies to distributed base stations and mini base stations. The APM30 provides
48 V DC power and battery backup power for distributed base stations and mini base stations
and also space for installing the BBU3806 and user equipment.

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2.1 Functions of the APM30

The APM30 provides 48 V DC power and power backup for the distributed base stations and
mini base stations, and provides space for the user equipment. It also performs functions such
as battery management and monitoring, and lightning protection.
Table 2-1 lists the functions of the APM30.
Table 2-1 Functions of the APM30
Function

Description

Supplying backup
power through
batteries

The APM30 can be configured with a group of 48 V 12 AH,

48 V 24 AH or 48 V 36 AH built-in batteries to supply backup
power to distributed base stations for a short period of time.

The extended battery cabinet can be configured with a group of

48 V 200 AH built-in batteries to supply backup power to
distributed base stations or mini base stations for a long period
of time.

Providing space for

user equipment

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The APM30 provides a space of 2 U to 7 U for the user equipment.

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If a group of 48 V 12 AH or 48 V 24 AH built-in batteries are

installed, the APM30 provides a space of 5 U for the user
equipment.

If a group of 48 V 36 AH built-in batteries are installed, the

APM30 provides a space of 2 U for the user equipment.

If an extended battery cabinet is installed, the APM30 contains

no built-in batteries and provides a space of 7 U for the user
equipment.

Providing a built-in
rectifier

The rectifier converts the input AC mains into 48 V DC power.

The rectifier is hot-swappable.

Providing a built-in
monitoring module

The monitoring module is hot-swappable. It performs rectifier

management and battery charging and discharging management.

The monitoring module supports load low voltage disconnect and

battery low voltage disconnect (LLVD + BLVD) functions.

The monitoring module provides the RS485 communication port

and dry contact alarm port for remote control and attendance-free
monitoring.

Providing AC power
distribution

The APM30 provides an AC/DC built-in power system that

supports single-phase three-wire AC input ranging from 200 V to
240 V and dual-live-wire AC input of 110 V.

Providing DC power
distribution

Refer to Table 2-2.

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Function

Description

Protecting the power

supply and signal ports
from lightning

In the APM30, the lightning protection circuit is designed for the

dry contact alarm ports, the communication ports, and the built-in
lightning protection module at the AC/DC power supply ports. In
this way, the APM30 provides safe and reliable surge protection and
inductive lightning protection.

Dissipating heat

The breathable film and fans in the APM30 are separately installed
for heat dissipation. Therefore, the APM30 can adapt to the variation
of ambient temperature.

Providing the
grounding bar

The grounding bus of the cabinet, the grounding cable of the surge
protector, and the grounding cables of other equipment are
connected to the grounding bar.

Table 2-2 describes the DC power distribution functions of the APM30.

Table 2-2 DC power distribution functions of the APM30
Applicati
on

DC
Output

DC Power
Supply Unit

Working
with
distributed
base
stations

Four
primary
power
outputs

Four
secondary
power
outputs

Working
with mini
base
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primary
power
outputs

MCB

Remarks

RRU

Three 10 A
MCBs

When the APM30 supplies

power to three RRUs, the three
10 A MCBs control three DC
outputs respectively.

Reserved

One 50 A
MCB

BBU

Two 10 A
MCBs

When the APM30 can be

configured with at most two
RRUs, the two 10 A MCBs
control two DC outputs
respectively.

Transmission
equipment

One 5 A MCB

One 5 A MCB controls one DC

output to supply power to the
transmission equipment.

Fan

One 5 A MCB

The APM30 provides one DC

output and supplies power to
two fans concurrently.

BTS3006C

Two 50 A
MCBs

The APM30 provides power

supply and power backup for
two BTS3006Cs.

BTS3002E

Two 30 A
MCBs

The APM30 provides power

supply and power backup for
two BTS3002Es.

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Applicati
on

DC
Output

DC Power
Supply Unit

Four
secondary
power
outputs

MCB

Remarks

Transmission
equipment

Two 10 A
MCBs and
one 5 A MCB

Two 10 A MCBs and one 5 A

MCB control three DC outputs
for power supply to the
transmission equipment.

Fan

One 5 A MCB

The APM30 provides one DC

output and supplies power to
two fans concurrently.

2.2 Structure of the APM30

The appearance and internal structure of the APM30 can familiarize you with the functions,
applications, and installation methods of the APM30.

Appearance
Figure 2-1 shows the APM30.
Figure 2-1 APM30

Cable Holes
Figure 2-2 shows the cable holes of the APM30.

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Figure 2-2 Cable holes of the APM30

(1) Cable hole for the AC power cable (2) Cable hole for the DC power cable (3) Cable hole for the signal cable

Internal Structure
Figure 2-3 shows the internal structure of the APM30.

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Figure 2-3 Internal structure of the APM30

(1) Filler panel (1 U)

(2) Power subrack (3 U)

(4) to (8) Filler panel (1 U)

(9) Space for batteries (3 U)

(3) DC PDU (2 U)

NOTE

Positions in Figure 2-3 are used as follows:

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Position 1 is used for the DDF.

Positions 4 to 8 are used for the user equipment.

Position 9 is used for a group of 48 V 12 AH and 48 V 24 AH batteries. If a group of 48 V 36 AH

built-in batteries is required, use positions 6 to 8.

If no built-in battery group is required, position 9 is used for the user equipment.

Figure 2-4 shows the front panel of the DC power distribution unit (PDU).

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Figure 2-4 Front panel of the DC PDU

(1) Grounding terminal (2) AC wiring terminal

(3) AC bipolar MCB (SW1) (4) AC bipolar MCB

(SW2)

(5) DC output MCB

(7) DC output wiring

terminal LOAD1

(6) DC output wiring

terminal LOAD2

NOTE

The AC bipolar MCB (SW1) controls AC wiring terminals L1 and N1. The AC bipolar MCB (SW2)
controls AC wiring terminals L2 and N2. The DC output MCB controls the DC output wiring terminals.

There are four pairs of DC output wiring terminals LOAD2: NEG1(-), RTN1(+), NEG2(-), RTN2(+),
NEG3(-), RTN3(+), NEG4(-), and RTN4(+).

There are four pairs of DC output wiring terminals LOAD1: NEG5(-), RTN5(+), NEG6(-), RTN6(+),
NEG7(-), RTN7(+), NEG8(-), and RTN8(+).

NEG(-) is a wiring terminal for the 48 V power cable and RTN(+) is the one for the RTN(+) power
cable.

Ports
Table 2-3 describes the ports of the APM30 for external connections.
Table 2-3 Ports of the APM30 for external connections
Type

Quantity

Cable Inlet/Outlet

220 V AC power input port

One 220 V AC input

Grounding port

Four grounding terminals

(All the grounding nuts are
M8 nuts.)

The AC power cable and the

grounding cable share a cable
inlet or outlet of 42 mm in
diameter.

48 V DC power output port

A maximum of four DC
outputs for the RRU or mini
base station

The cable outlet for the DC

power cable is a round hole of
51.6 mm in diameter.

Outlet for the RS485

communication cable

Depends on field conditions

The cables share a 109 mm x

42 mm long round hole.

Outlet for the dry contact

alarm cable

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Type

Quantity

Cable Inlet/Outlet

Inlet/outlet for the optical

cable or the E1 cable of user
equipment
Inlet/outlet for the optical
cable or the IF cable

2.3 Technical Specifications of the APM30

The technical specifications of the APM30 are the electrical specifications, engineering
specifications, surge protection specifications, and requirements for the operational
environment.
2.3.1 Electrical Specifications of the APM30
The electrical specifications of the APM30 are the AC input, DC output, and protection features.
2.3.2 Engineering Specifications of the APM30
The engineering specifications of the APM30 include the cabinet weight, cabinet dimensions,
base dimensions, space for transmission equipment, and waterproof and dustproof
specifications.
2.3.3 Surge Protection Specifications of the APM30
The APM30 provides surge protection for the AC input, DC output, and signal input ports. This
topic describes the surge protection specifications of the APM30.
2.3.4 Environment Requirements of the APM30
The environment requirements of the APM30 include the working temperature, direct sunlight
intensity, relative humidity, altitude, and storage temperature.

2.3.1 Electrical Specifications of the APM30

The electrical specifications of the APM30 are the AC input, DC output, and protection features.
Table 2-4 Electrical specifications of the APM30
Item
AC
input

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Specification
Input
voltage
range

176 V AC to 290 V AC

Typical
input
voltage

200 V AC to 240 V AC

Frequency
of input
voltage

45 Hz to 65 Hz

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DC
output

Protec
tion

Specification
Maximum
input current

22A

Input mode

220 V AC to 240 V AC single-phase three-wire input or 110 V AC

dual-live-wire input

Output
voltage
range

58 V DC to 44 V DC

Output
current
range

0 A to 60 A

Typical
output
voltage

53.5 V DC

DC outputs

Working with the distributed base station: four load low voltage
disconnect (LLVD) MCBs and four battery low voltage
disconnect (BLVD) MCBs

Working with the mini base station: two LLVD MCBs and four
BLVD MCBs

Overvoltage protection: The system generates an alarm when the

input voltage exceeds the AC overvoltage alarm threshold (280 V
by default).

Undervoltage protection: The system generates an alarm when the

input voltage is lower than the AC undervoltage alarm threshold
(180 V by default).

Overvoltage protection: The system generates an alarm when the

busbar voltage exceeds the DC overvoltage alarm threshold (58
V by default).

Undervoltage protection: The system generates an alarm when the

busbar voltage is lower than the DC undervoltage alarm threshold
(45 V by default).

The APM30 also has the features such as overcurrent protection

and short-circuit protection.

Input

Output

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AC input
power

3855 W

DC output
power

3200 W

Internal heat
consumptio
n

350 W

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2.3.2 Engineering Specifications of the APM30

The engineering specifications of the APM30 include the cabinet weight, cabinet dimensions,
base dimensions, space for transmission equipment, and waterproof and dustproof
specifications.
Table 2-5 Engineering specifications of the APM30
Item

Specification

Weight

< 55 kg

(without batteries or
transmission equipment)
Cabinet dimensions

600 mm x 700 mm x 480 mm

without the base (W x H x D)

Base dimensions (W x H x D)

600 mm x 200 mm x 480 mm

Space for user equipment (W

x H x D)

With 48 V 12 AH or 48 V 24 AH built-in batteries:

482.6 mm x 222.25 mm x 400 mm (19 in. in width, 5 U
in height, 400 mm in depth)

With 48 V 36 AH built-in batteries: 482.6 mm x 88.9

mm x 400 mm (19 in. in width, 2 U in height, 400 mm in
depth)

Without built-in batteries: 482.6 mm x 311.15 mm x 400

mm (19 in. in width, 7 U in height, 400 mm in depth)

IP55

Dustproof and waterproof

2.3.3 Surge Protection Specifications of the APM30

The APM30 provides surge protection for the AC input, DC output, and signal input ports. This
topic describes the surge protection specifications of the APM30.
Table 2-6 Surge protection specifications of the APM30
Item

Specification

Surge protection for AC

input

Working with distributed base stations:

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Rated through-current capacity In (8/20 s): 20 kA

Maximum through-current capacity Imax (8/20 s): 40kA

Working with mini base stations:

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Rated through-current capacity In (8/20 s): 20 kA

Maximum through-current capacity Imax (8/20 s): 60 kA

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Item

Specification

Surge protection for DC

output

Differential mode (8/20 s): 3 kA

Common mode (8/20 s): 5 kA

The loads that use the ports for DC power outputs are secondary
loads, that is, distributed base stations and mini base stations.
Surge protection for signal
input ports

Differential mode (8/20 s): 3 kA

Common mode (8/20 s): 5 kA

2.3.4 Environment Requirements of the APM30

The environment requirements of the APM30 include the working temperature, direct sunlight
intensity, relative humidity, altitude, and storage temperature.
The APM30 is adaptable to category C outdoor environment. Table 2-7 describes the
environmental conditions of the APM30.
Table 2-7 Environmental conditions of the APM30

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Item

Specification

Remarks

Working
temperatur
e

40 to +50

When the ambient temperature is

lower than 20C, an AC heater is
required.

Direct
sunlight
intensity

1120 W/m2

Relative
humidity

0% RH to 100% RH

Altitude

< 4000 m

The maximum working temperature

decreases by 1C each time the altitude
increases by 300 m from 2000 m.

Wind
speed

67 m/s

Storage
temperatur
e

40 to +70

Sound
power

Night: 66.5 dBA

Day: 75.7 dBA

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NOTE

1. Category C environment refers to ocean surface, outdoor land near pollution sources, and places with
weak shield (for example, a canopy).
2. The outdoor land near pollution sources refers to the following areas:
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3.7 km away from a salt lake or ocean

3 km away from severe pollution sources such as a metal production plant, a coal mine, and a
thermal electricity plant and 2 km away from moderate pollution sources such as a chemical plant,
a rubber mill, and an electroplating plant

1 km away from light pollution sources such as a food product factory, a leather product factory,
and a heating boiler factory

2.4 Typical Applications of the APM30

The APM30 applies to distributed base stations and mini base stations. The APM30 provides
48 V DC power and battery backup power for distributed base stations and mini base stations
and also space for installing the BBU3806 and user equipment.
2.4.1 APM30 Working with Distributed Base Stations
The typical configuration for the APM30 working with distributed base stations is one APM30,
one BBU3806, three RRU3801Cs, and the transmission equipment. The transmission equipment
is optional. Whether to configure the transmission equipment depends on the field conditions.
2.4.2 APM30 Working with Mini Base Stations
The typical configuration for the APM30 working with a mini base station is one APM30, one
extended battery cabinet, one mini base station, and the transmission equipment. The
transmission equipment is optional. Whether to configure the transmission equipment depends
on the actual conditions.

2.4.1 APM30 Working with Distributed Base Stations

The typical configuration for the APM30 working with distributed base stations is one APM30,
one BBU3806, three RRU3801Cs, and the transmission equipment. The transmission equipment
is optional. Whether to configure the transmission equipment depends on the field conditions.

Power Backup with Built-in Batteries

The built-in batteries of the APM30 are applied to the distributed base stations, such as RRUs,
as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 APM30 working with three RRUs

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The BBU3806 and transmission equipment can be installed in the APM30. The APM30
has a built-in power system to supply 48 V DC power to distributed base stations and
transmission equipment. It also charges the batteries in the APM30 cabinet.

The transmission equipment in the APM30 transmits signals to distributed base stations.

The BBU3806 installed in the APM30 processes baseband signals for distributed base
stations.

In the absence of mains, the built-in battery group of the APM30 supplies 48 V DC power
to distributed base stations and transmission equipment. A group of 48 V 12 AH, 48 V
24 AH, and 48 V 36 AH built-in batteries in the APM30 are used for power backup.

Power Backup with an Extended Battery Cabinet

The extended battery cabinet of the APM30 is applied to the distributed base stations, such as
RRUs, as shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6 APM30 (with an extended battery cabinet) working with RRUs

The BBU3806 and transmission equipment can be installed in the APM30 cabinet. The
APM30 has a built-in power system to supply 48 V DC power to distributed base stations
and transmission equipment. It also charges the batteries in the extended battery cabinet.

The transmission equipment in the APM30 transmits signals to distributed base stations.

The BBU3806 installed in the APM30 processes baseband signals for distributed base
stations.

In the absence of mains, the 48 V 50 AH or 48 V 200 AH built-in battery group in the

extended cabinet supplies 48 V DC power to distributed base stations and transmission
equipment.

2.4.2 APM30 Working with Mini Base Stations

The typical configuration for the APM30 working with a mini base station is one APM30, one
extended battery cabinet, one mini base station, and the transmission equipment. The
transmission equipment is optional. Whether to configure the transmission equipment depends
on the actual conditions.
When the APM30 works with a GSM mini base station, an extended battery cabinet is required
to back up power for the mini base station, as shown in Figure 2-7.
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The extended battery cabinet can only be installed on the floor. In this scenario, it should be
placed near or under the APM30 cabinet.
Figure 2-7 APM30 working with a GSM mini station

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The APM30 provides a space of 7 U high for the transmission equipment and has a builtin power system to supply 48 V DC power to mini base stations and transmission
equipment. It also charges the batteries in the extended battery cabinet.

The transmission equipment in the APM30 transmits signals to mini base stations.

In the absence of mains, the 48 V 50 AH or 48 V 200 AH built-in battery group supplies

48 V DC power to mini base stations and transmission equipment.

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