RTN XMC-5D ODU Quick Installation Guide

Issue: 02

Date: 2019-01-30

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About This Document

Overview

This document is intended to provide guidelines for hardware quick installation.

Product Version

The following table lists the product version related to this document.

Product Name Product Version

RTN XMC-5D ODU V500R001

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Safety Precautions

This document is intended to provide guidelines for hardware quick installation.

Thunderstorm

Do not perform operations on towers or poles with high voltage and AC power
during thunderstorms.

Working at Heights

When working at heights, be careful about objects falling down from a height.

Hoisting Heavy Objects

When heavy objects are hoisted, do not stand or walk under the boom or the
objects.

Microwave

High power radio-frequency signals are harmful to human body. Do not stay too
close to the antenna in the emitting direction of the antenna when the microwave
communication equipment is working. When installing or maintaining an antenna
on the tower or pole installed with more than one antenna, avoid the strong
radiation from the other antennas.

IF Cable

Before installing or removing an IF cable, turn off the ODU power switch.

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Installation Tools

Philips Flat-head
Tape measure Level carpenters Ladder
Screwdriver Screwdriver

Adjustable
Bayonet Wrench Socket Wrench Torque Wrench Allen Wrench
Wrenches

Needle-nose
Pliers Diagonal Cutters Cable Cutter Claw Hammer
Pliers

Waterproof
Utility Knife File Multimeter PVC Tape
Insulation Tape

Antistatic Gloves Marker Pen Lifting Hook Lifting Rope Compass

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 Device Introduction

Device Components

A Appearance and Ports

Front view Guide pin

Rear view

Antenna
RF1 ports

RF2

Bottom view

• The antenna ports on the XMC-5D

ODU can adapt to the polarization
direction of the antenna. Therefore, no
manual adjustment is required.
• The XMC-5D ODU does not support
RSSI Ground IF port IF port hot swap.
port screw IF2 IF1

B Flat Coupler

Front view Rear view Guide trough

Secondary Antenna
Primary tributary port
tributary port
port

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Device Components

C Dual Coupler

Primary
Guide pin tributary port

Secondary
tributary port

Antenna port

D Flat OMT

Front view Rear view

Guide trough

V-polarized H-polarized Antenna

ODU port ODU port port

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Device Components

E Flange Adapter

Front view Rear view

Guide trough

Flexible
waveguide ports
ODU ports

F Separate Mounting Bracket

Guide trough
Side view

Long bolt

Auxiliary Nut
bracket Main
bracket

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Device Components

G Cable

Flexible Waveguide

RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable

RF coaxial cable
connector, N-type, male

5D cable

RF coaxial cable
connector, TNC-type, male

PGND cable of the ODU

Grounding clip base

Naked crimping
connector (OT type)

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Installation Scenarios

A Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna

Direct mounting

One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna

Separate mounting

One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna

• When one ODU is installed on one antenna, the flat coupler is required.
• When two ODUs are installed on one antenna, both the dual coupler and flat coupler are required.
• The XMC-5D ODU supports UHP S2D antennas and UHP 2.0 modular antennas.

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Installation Scenarios

B Installing the ODU on a Dual-Polarized Antenna

Direct mounting

One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna

Separate mounting

One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna

• When one ODU is installed on one antenna in direct mounting mode, the flat OMT is required.
• When two ODUs are installed on one antenna in direct mounting mode, both the flat OMT and dual
coupler are required.
• When one ODU is installed on one antenna in separate mounting mode, the flange adapter is required.
• When two ODUs are installed one antenna in separate mounting mode, both the flange adapter and dual
coupler are required.

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Installation Process

A Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna

Direct mounting Separate mounting

Start
Start

Is vertical
polarization N
Is vertical
N specified in the
polarization
network plan?
specified in the
network plan? Change the antenna
Change the antenna Y polarization direction.
Y polarization direction.
Page 13
Page 13 Install the
antenna.
Install the See the antenna
antenna description.
See the antenna
description. Install the separate
mounting bracket.
Page 17
N
Do two ODUs
share one
antenna? N
Do two ODUs
Install the ODU. share one
antenna?
Y Page 14 Install the ODU on
the separate
Install the dual Y mounting bracket.
coupler. Install the dual coupler
Page 15-16 on the separate Pages 17–18
mounting bracket.
Page 18

Install the flexible

waveguide.
Install ODU cables. Pages 20–23
Pages 27–35

Install ODU cables.

Pages 27–35
End

End

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Installation Process

B Installing the ODU on a Dual-Polarized Antenna

Direct mounting Separate mounting

Start Start

Install the Install the

antenna. antenna.
See the antenna See the antenna
description. description.

Install the Install the separate

flat OMT. mounting bracket.
Pages 28-30 Page 17

Install ODU
cables. N
Pages 31-39 Do two ODUs
share one
antenna?
Install the ODU
on the separate
End
Y mounting bracket.
Page 19
Install the dual coupler
on the separate
mounting bracket.

Pages 19–20
 Do not install the ODU under harsh weather
conditions, such as windy, rainy, or stormy
weather. Install the flexible
 After the ODU is unpacked or powered off, it must waveguide.
be powered on within 24 hours to avoid moisture Pages 20–23
accumulation in it.
 Do not damage the coating when you install or Install ODU
replace an ODU. cables.
 In case of operating in the sea or around the Pages 27–35
coast area (within 3.7 km from coastline) or 3 km
away from inland pollution sources (including coal
mines, metallurgic plant, thermal power plant, and
chemical plant), measure must be taken for the End
ODU against salt damage. Please contact
HUAWEI for the countermeasure.

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Changing Polarization Direction of the Antenna

 The antennas are available in multiple types. This procedure for changing the antenna
polarization direction is provided for reference only. In actual installation, follow the instructions
delivered with the antenna.
 By default, the antenna applies vertical polarization. If the antenna requires horizontal
polarization in the network plan, the polarization direction of the antenna should be changed.

①
②

a. Loosen the fastening screw ④ on feed boom ③ so that the feed boom can rotate freely.
b. Rotate the feed boom ① 90 degrees in a clockwise direction or an anticlockwise direction
to ensure that the red polarization identifier on the feed boom is aligned with the H
identification line.
c. Adjust feed boom ① to align the four feed booms tabs ③ with the holes in the feed boom,
and then tighten fastening screw ④ on the feed boom.

Single-polarized antenna- Single-polarized antenna-

vertically polarized horizontally polarized

Dual-polarized antenna-the feed Dual-polarized antenna-the feed

boom on the left is vertically polarized boom on the left is horizontally polarized

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Installing the ODU (Direct Mounting)

Install a long guide pin 2 Install a flat coupler on the ODU.

1
to the ODU. Use a hex key to tighten the screws
Long guide pin around the flat coupler.

M4

3 N.m

 Use a long guide pin.

 The guide pin is used with the guide trough to facilitate
the installation of the ODU.
 Apply anti-seize grease to the screw on the guide pin.

3 Install the ODU on the antenna.

a. Use a finger cot to apply lubricant to the sealing ring of the flat coupler.

End face Do not apply lubricant to the end face.

Sealing ring

M6
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b. Install the long guide pin to the guide trough of the antenna, align the screws with
the installation holes on the antenna, and tighten the screws.
Long guide pin
8 N.m
Guide
trough 1 3
1 3
Installation
hole 2 1 3
2 4
4

Screw 2
4

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Installing the Dual Coupler (Direct Mounting)

Install a long guide pin to the Install a flat coupler and ODU
1 dual coupler. 2 to the dual coupler.
Short guide pin
Long guide pin

M4

Install the dual coupler on the antenna. M6

3
a.Use a finger cot to apply lubricant to the 3 N.m
sealing ring of the flat coupler.

8 N.m
When installing the ODU on
the dual coupler, use a
End face
short guide pin.

Sealing ring

Do not apply lubricant to the end face.

b.Install the long guide pin to the guide trough of the

antenna, align the screws with the installation
holes on the antenna, and tighten the screws.
Long
Guide trough guide pin

1 3

2 M6
4 Screw

Installation hole
8 N.m

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Installing the Dual Coupler (Direct Mounting)

1 2
When the XMC-5D ODU is installed on a
dual coupler and is used with the OAU 2F,
a side strut must be installed for antennas
with a diameter of 1.2 m or more to
facilitate better load bearing.

For details about how to install the

side strut and OAU 2F, see the
corresponding installation guides.

OAU 2F

side strut

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Installing the Separate Mounting Bracket

Route a long bolt through the Route the auxiliary bracket through
1 mounting holes on the main bracket. 2 the long bolt, and tighten the nut.

The concave The concave side is

side is close Pole close to the pole.
to the pole.

Long bolt

Main bracket

Installing the ODU on the Separate Mounting Bracket (Single-

Polarized Antenna)

Install a long guide pin Install a flat coupler on the ODU.

1 2 Use a hex key to tighten the screws around the
to the ODU.
Long guide pin
flat coupler.

M4

3 N.m

 Use a long guide pin.

 The guide pin is used with the guide trough to facilitate the
installation of the ODU.
 Apply anti-seize grease to the screw on the guide pin.

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Installing the ODU on the Separate Mounting Bracket (Single-
Polarized Antenna)

3 Install the ODU on the separate mounting bracket.

a. Install the long guide pin to the guide trough of the separate mounting bracket.
b. Use a hex key to tighten the screws.

Guide
trough
M6

8 N.m

Installing the Dual Coupler on the Separate Mounting Bracket

(Single-Polarized Antenna)
1 Install a long guide pin to the dual coupler. 2 Install a flat coupler and ODU
to the dual coupler.
Short guide
Long guide pin pin

M4
M6

3 Install the ODU on the separate mounting bracket.

a. Install the long guide pin to the guide trough of
the separate mounting bracket. 3 N.m
b. Use a hex key to tighten the screws.
8 N.m

Guide trough

When installing the ODU on the dual

coupler, use a short guide pin.
M6

8 N.m

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Installing the ODU on the Separate Mounting Bracket (Dual-
Polarized Antenna)
Install a short guide pin to Install a flange adapter to the ODU.
1 the ODU.
2 Use a hex key to tighten the screws
Short guide pin around the flange adapter.

M4

3 N.m

Install the ODU on the separate mounting bracket.

3
a. Install the long guide pin to the guide trough of
 Use a short guide pin. the separate mounting bracket.
 The guide pin is used with the guide b. Use a hex key to tighten the screws.
trough to facilitate the installation of the
ODU. Guide
 Apply anti-seize grease to the screw on M6 trough
the guide pin.

8 N.m

Installing the Dual Coupler on the Separate Mounting Bracket

(Single-Polarized Antenna)
1 Install a short guide pin to the dual Install a flange adapter and ODU to
2 the dual coupler.
coupler.
Short guide pin

Short guide pin

M4 M6

When installing the ODU on

the dual coupler, use a short
3 N.m guide pin. 8 N.m

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Installing the Dual Coupler on the Separate Mounting Bracket
(Dual-Polarized Antenna)
3 Install the ODU on the separate
Guide trough M6
mounting bracket.
a.Install the long guide pin to the
guide trough of the separate
mounting bracket.
b.Use a hex key to tighten the
screws. 8 N.m

Installing the Flexible Waveguide

Fix one end of the flexible waveguide to the flange interface of the ODU or dual coupler and
waterproof the connectors at both ends. Fix the other end to the flange interface of the antenna.
Ensure that the flexible waveguide and the waveguide cavity of the dual coupler or antenna face
towards the same direction. Use the clamp to fix the flexible waveguide.

Apply waterproofing and anti-corrosion treatments

on the connecting point of the flexible waveguide
Wrapping area:
L≥10cm
• Distance (H) from the connecting point of the flexible
waveguide to the connector side ≥ 1 cm outdoor
• Distance (L) from the connecting point of the flexible binding
waveguide to the cable side ≥ 10 cm straps
Wrapping Method:
H≥1cm
1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the Wrapping area.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape outside
the PVC tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof
insulation tape. In this example, a flexible waveguide
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the is connected to an antenna. The
positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges. procedure for connecting a flexible
waveguide to another device is the
same.

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 The flexible waveguide are available in multiple types. This procedure for installing the
flexible waveguide is provided for reference only. In actual installation, follow the
instructions delivered with the flexible waveguide.
 The flexible waveguide can be bent only within its maximum twist angle and at the larger
area side. The E-bend radius and H-bend radius cannot be smaller than the minimum
bending radius.
 To ensure that the flexible waveguide is installed securely and steadily, it is recommended
that three sets of fixture be installed for each flexible waveguide. Fix the flexible waveguide
at the two ends and in the middle with the fixtures. For detailed installation position and
methods, see instructions delivered with the flexible waveguide.

Minimum Minimum Maximum

Frequency Band
H-bend radius ① E-bend radius ② Twist Degree

13 GHz 115 mm (4.5 inch) 64 mm (2.5 inch) 330?m (109?ft)

15 GHz 102 mm (4.0 inch) 52 mm (2.0 inch) 405?m (133?ft)

18 GHz 76 mm (3.0 inch) 38 mm (1.5 inch) 465?m (153?ft)

Installing Guide for the Flexible Waveguide Fixture

A Components of the Flexible Waveguide Fixture

Hoop iron Flexible waveguide sheath

Flexible
waveguide clip

Fixture Supporting
bolt

Flexible waveguide sheath

Flexible
waveguide clip
Hoop iron

Supporting bolt
Fixture

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Installing Guide for the Flexible Waveguide Fixture

B Fixing the Flexible Waveguide Fixture on the Pole

Fix the flexible waveguide fixture on the pole by using a hoop iron, and then adjust the length of the
bolt according to the position of the flexible waveguide.

Adjust the nuts.

C Fixing the Flexible Waveguide

When fixing the 11G&13G flexible waveguide, use both the 7G&8G flexible waveguide
sheath and 11G&13G flexible waveguide sheath. Place the flexible waveguide in the
11G&13G flexible waveguide sheath, and then place the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath
in the 11G&13G flexible waveguide sheath.

11G&13G
7G&8G
When fixing the 15G flexible waveguide, use the 15G flexible waveguide sheath.

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Installing Guide for the Flexible Waveguide Fixture

When fixing the 18G-42G flexible waveguide, use both the 15G flexible waveguide
sheath and 18G-42G flexible waveguide sheath. Place the flexible waveguide in the 18G-
42G flexible waveguide sheath, and then place the 15G flexible waveguide sheath in the
18G-42G flexible waveguide sheath.

18G-42G
15G

Fix the flexible waveguide in the fixture securely.

Fasten the screws.

Tighten the flexible

waveguide clip.

 When installing a 0.9 m long flexible waveguide, you need to use a flexible waveguide clip,
evenly divide the flexible waveguide into two sections, and then install the two sections in
proper positions.
 When installing a 1.2 m long flexible waveguide or 1.8 m long flexible waveguide, you need to
use two flexible waveguide clips, evenly divide the flexible waveguide into three sections, and
then install the three sections in proper positions.

D Fastening the Screws and the adjusting nuts

Flathead
Allen wrench screwdriver

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Installing the Flat OMT (Dual-Polarized Antenna)

1 Remove the protective film from the OMT.

Protective film
Protective film

2 Remove the transition section.

a. Unscrew and remove the screws.
b. Remove the transition section.

Transition
M4 section

3 N.m
O-ring

Screw

Exercise caution when removing the transition section. Do not damage the sealing ring inside the antenna.

3 Use a finger cot to apply lubricant to the O-ring.

Apply lubricant.

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Installing the Flat OMT (Dual-Polarized Antenna)

4 Install the flat OMT.

Slightly route the screws through the waist holes of the flat OMT.

Waist hole

M6

Screw

8 N.m

Place horizontal vacuoles on the horizontal platform of

5 the OMT to display the levelness.
Horizontal vacuoles

Rotate the OMT to adjust the horizontal vacuoles to a level position (the air is
6
in the middle of the vacuoles), and then tighten the screws.

The air is in the middle Tighten the screws.

of the vacuoles.

M6

8 N.m

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Installing the Flat OMT (Dual-Polarized Antenna)

7 Install the ODU or dual coupler.

a. Install the long guide pin of the ODU or dual coupler to the guide trough of the OMT.
b. Tighten the screws.

Guide trough

M6

8 N.m

Tighten the screws.

The following figure illustrates an example of how to install an ODU on the OMT. The
procedure for installing a dual coupler is the same as that for installing an ODU.

8 Remove the horizontal vacuoles.

Horizontal
vacuoles

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Installing IF Cable

A Making Connectors in Accordance with the IF Cable

Connect the RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable to the IDU through the IF jumper

IDU

Make an N-type connector.

For details, see page 38.

RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable

Make an N-type connector. For details, see page 38.

IF jumper

• When the XMC-5D ODU uses only one IF port, it must be connected to the IF1 port on the
XMC-5D ODU.
• Do not remove protective caps from unused IF ports.

Connect the 5D cable to the IDU directly

IDU

5D cable

Make an N-type connector.

For details, see page 38

Make a TNC-type connector. For details, see page 39.

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Installing IF Cable

B Testing the Connectivity of the IF Cable

1 At one end of the IF cable, use a short-circuiting line to short circuit the internal and external
conductors, and then use a multimeter to test the resistance. The resistance should be 0
ohms.

2 Remove the short-circuiting line, and use a multimeter to test the resistance between the
internal conductor and the external conductor. The resistance is infinite.

Shorted-line

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Installing IF Cable

C Routing the IF Cable - Making Waterproof Curves

1 Routing the IF Cable.

ODU

IF cable

IDU IF cable

a. The IF cable should be routed from top downwards and should be bound at the time of routing.
b. The IF cable should be curved for waterproof consideration under the ODU and before entering the IDU room.
c. The bending radius of the IF cable should be larger than 40 cm (15.7 inch).
d. The IF cable should be bound by using outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps every one meter (3.28 ft).

2 Fixing the IF cable by using outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps.

Outdoor binding straps Feeder clamps

Cable straps may be fractured during installation or in specific environment. Fixing clips are
recommended in harsh environment, such as high-temperature and dry, or extremely cold
environment.

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Installing IF Cable
C Routing the IF Cable - Making Waterproof Curves

3 Making waterproof curves.

ODU

IF cable

IDU
Waterproof curve
IF cable
Waterproof curve

Coil the IF cable into a circle with a diameter of 0.6 m (1.97 ft) and bind it onto the mast after
the IF cable passes the waterproof curve under the ODU for future adjustment of the antenna
position.

4 Binding the labels of IF cables.

20 cm
7.9 inch

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Installing IF Cable

D Connecting the IDU and ODU When the Surge Protector Is not Installed

 Bind the IF cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being pulled.
 Make waterproof curves for the part of the IF cable below the ODU and the part of the IF
cable outside the IDU room.

For the waterproofing,

see page 40.

IF cable

IF jumper

IF cable

 If the RG-8U or 1/2–inch IF cable is used, an IF jumper is required to connect the IF cable
and the IF interface of the IDU, both ends of the IF cable are terminated with type-N
connectors. If the 5D IF cable is used, the 5D IF cable is directly connected to the IF
interface of the IDU, One end of the IF cable is terminated with the type-N connector and
is connected to the ODU. The other end of the IF cable is terminated with the TNC
connector.
 If the equipment is configured with the IF 1+1 protection, the IF cable of the main ODU
must be connected to the IF jumper of the working IF board, and the IF cable of the
standby ODU must be connected to the IF jumper of the protection IF board.

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Installing IF Cable

E Connecting the IDU and ODU When the Surge Protector Is Installed

 Bind the IF cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being pulled.
 Make waterproof curves for the part of the IF cable below the ODU and the part of the IF
cable outside the IDU room.
 If a right angle type-N connector is used to connect the surge protector to the ODU,
waterproof the entire right angle type-N connector and the interfaces on both the ends.

For the
waterproofing,
see page 40.

IF cable
IF jumper

IF cable

 If the RG-8U or 1/2–inch IF cable is used, an IF jumper is required to connect the IF cable
and the IF interface of the IDU, both ends of the IF cable are terminated with type-N
connectors. If the 5D IF cable is used, the 5D IF cable is directly connected to the IF interface
of the IDU, One end of the IF cable is terminated with the type-N connector and is connected
to the surge protector. The other end of the IF cable is terminated with the TNC connector.
 If the equipment is configured with the IF 1+1 protection, the IF cable of the main ODU must
be connected to the IF jumper of the working IF board, and the IF cable of the standby ODU
must be connected to the IF jumper of the protection IF board.

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Installing the PGND Cable of the ODU

• To facilitate the installation, connect the IF cable

to the IF interface of the ODU and waterproof the
connector, and then connect the PGND cable of
the ODU.
• After installing ground cables, spread antirust
around the ground screws and the ground points
PGND Cable
of mechanical parts for protection. Note that rust
of the ODU
inhibitor is not delivered with the ODU.

Grounding Remove the anticorrosion paint and oxidizing layer at the grounding point
clip base before the installation. After the connection is complete, waterproof and
antirust measures should be taken for the grounding point.

Installing the Surge Protector and Its PGND Cable (Optional)

This operation is required only when the site needs to be configured with the surge protector.

Install the PGND cable of the surge protector

to the "Surge" end of the surge protector and
fasten it by using a nut and a spring washer.

Fix the grounding cable of the surge

protector and the PGND cable of the
ODU to the grounding screw of the ODU.
The grounding
PGND Cable cable of the
of the ODU surge protector
If the surge protector cannot be directly connected
to the IF interface on the ODU due to the structural
restriction of the antenna installation parts, attach a
matching angle type-N adapter.

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Grounding the IF Cable

A Grounding points of the IF cable

1. The place about 0.5 to 1 meter (1.64 ft to 3.28 ft) away from the cable entry of equipment room or outdoor
cabinet
2. The place on the roof edge about one meter (3.28 ft) away from the turning point of the wiring ladder
3. Optional: The middle point of the cable (when the cable is longer than 60 meters (196.85 ft))
4. Optional: The place on the roof edge about one meter away from the turning point of the wiring ladder (when
the horizontal portion of the cable on the roof-top is longer than 30 meters (98.42 ft))
5. Optional: The middle point of the horizontal portion of the cable (when the horizontal portion on the roof-top is
longer than 60 meters (196.85 ft))

 The grounding point depends on the installation mode and the length of the IF cable.
Generally, the IF cable should be grounded to a minimum of two points. When the IF cable is
longer than 60 meters (196.85 ft), add a grounding point for every extra 30 meters (98.42 ft).
 As recommended in ITU K.56, the IF cable does not need to be separately grounded under
the ODU if the ODU is properly grounded. The IF cable is grounded through the ODU.

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Grounding the IF Cable

B Grounding the IF Cable - Installing the Grounding Clip

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

2 Fixing the grounding clip and waterproofing it. For the waterproofing, see page 40.

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

 The ground point at the bottom of the tower is connected to the ground using a U-shaped clamp.
 The ground point before being led indoors is fixed on the ground bar at the feeder window using
OT terminals.

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 Installation Check

Items to be checked for the antenna, Dual Coupler, and ODU

Serial
Checking Requirement
Number
The installation location and direction of the antenna should conform to the information
1
in the engineering design document.
The antenna should be correctly installed (the side of the antenna with a wider shield
2
should face upwards and that with a narrower shield should face downwards).
3 The logos of the antenna and comber should face upwards.
The antenna support should be correctly installed on the pole. The connection should
4
withstand the weight and the force of the wind.
The four screws of the ODU should tightly engage with the antenna or the dual
5
coupler.
The four screws of the dual coupler should tightly engage with the antenna or the dual
6
coupler.
The antenna, dual coupler, and ODU should be in the protection range of the lightning
7 rod (the protection angle of the lightning rod should be less than 45 degrees. In
mountainous and thunder prone areas, the angle should be less than 30 degrees).

Items to be checked for Separate Mounting Components

Serial
Checking Requirement
Number

The installation location and direction of the ODU separate mounting bracket should
1
conform to the information in the engineering design document.
The ODU separate mounting bracket should be correctly installed on the pole. The
2
connection should withstand the weight and the force of the wind.
The four screws of the flexible waveguide installed in separate mode hold the
3
antenna feed boom tightly.
The flange of the flexible waveguide should be firmly and correctly connected to the
4
antenna interface of the ODU and antenna feed boom.
The bending radius and twist degree of the flexible waveguide is within the allowed
5
range.
The separate mounting components should be in the protection range of the lightning
6 rod (the protection angle of the lightning rod should be less than 45 degrees. In
mountainous and thunder prone areas, the angle should be less than 30 degrees).

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Items to be checked for the ODU cables

Serial
Checking Requirement
Number
All the outdoor connectors and the grounding clips of the IF cable should be
1
waterproofed.
2 The connectors of the IF cable should be correctly made and tightly fixed.
The IF cable should not be broken or twisted. The braided shield of the cable should
3
not be bare.
After being led out from the ODU, the IF cable should be curved for waterproof
4
purposes.
Before entering the room, the IF cable should be curved for waterproof purposes and
5
should be grounded.

6 The minimum bending radius of the IF cable should be more than 30 cm (11.8 inch).

7 The IF cable should be neatly routed without any overlapping or crossover.

When the IF cable is bound on the wiring ladder or the wiring frame, the spacing
8
between cable ties should be about 1 m (3.28 ft).
9 Leave some slack before cutting cable ties.
The labels of the IF cable should be affixed based on the specifications. They should
10
be neatly aligned and face the same direction.
The excess slack of the IF cable should be coiled into circles with a diameter not less
11
than 60 cm (23.62 inch) and should be bound onto the pole or tower.
12 The grounding points of the IF cable should meet the specifications.
The IF cable should not bend within the range of about 0.5 m (1.64 ft) around the
13
installation location of the grounding clip.
The grounding wire of the clip should be led downwards. The angle formed by the
14
grounding wire of the clip and the IF cable should not be greater than 15 degrees.
15 The ODU grounding cable should be correctly connected.

After the ODU is unpacked, it must be powered on within 24 hours to avoid moisture
accumulation in it.

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Terminating the IF Cable with the N Connectors

1 Stripping off the cable sheath

16 mm
(0.63 inch)

Folding back the braided shield to cover

2 Gliding the lock nut and clamp 1 3
clamp 1, and binding the braided shield
over the cable
by using clamp 2

Lock nut Clamp 1 Clamp 2

Cutting off the
redundant part of
the shielding layer

Stripping off the dielectric

4 5 Installing the body of the connector
insulating layer

6 mm Body of the
(0.24 in.) connector

0.5 mm
(0.02 inch)

Fixing the
connector

15 N·m
Filing the core wire Rotating to tighten (132.76 lbf.in.)
head into an arc shape the lock nut

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Terminating the IF Cable with the TNC Connectors

1 Stripping off the cable sheath

16 mm
(0.63 inch)

Folding back the braided shield to cover

Gliding the lock nut and clamp 1 clamp 1, and binding the braided shield by
2 3
over the cable using clamp 2
Clamp 2

Lock nut Clamp 1

Cutting off the redundant

part of the shielding layer

Stripping off the dielectric 5

4 Installing the body of the connector
insulating layer

6 mm Body of the connector

(0.24 inch)

Rotating to tighten
15 N·m
(132.76 lbf.in.) the lock nut
0.5 mm
(0.02 inch)

Fixing the
Filing the core wire head connector
into an arc shape

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Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors

1 Wrapping one layer of PVC tape 2 Wrapping three layers of waterproof

insulation tape

PVC tape Waterproof insulation tape

Wrapping three layers of PVC tape Using the outdoor bundling strap to bind the
3 over the waterproof insulation tape 4 PVC tape tight at both ends

PVC tape Cut off the extra cable strap after the PVC
tape is tightened.

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RSSI Voltage and Receive Signal Level Look Up Table

After the test, tighten the screws on the RSSI port.

Pin assignments for RSSI cable

Pin and Color Signal

1 Orange/White Main channel and main carrier-wave
2 Orange GND
3 Green/White Main channel and standby carrier-wave
4 Blue GND
5 Blue/White GND
6 Green Standby channel and standby carrier-wave
7 Brown/White GND
8 Brown Standby channel and main carrier-wave

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