AAU5613

Installation Guide

Issue 03
Date 2019-09-10

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Contents

1 AAU5613 Installation Guide................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Changes in AAU5613 Installation Guide......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Installation Preparations....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Documents............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2.2 Tools and Instruments........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.3 Requirements for Onsite Personnel............................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Information to Be Known Before the Installation........................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Installation Scenarios......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Installation Clearance Requirements............................................................................................................................ 9
1.4 Unpacking Check.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.5 Installation Process............................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.6 Installing Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................. 14
1.7 Preparing PGND and Power Cables................................................................................................................................16
1.8 Assembling Mounting Kits................................................................................................................................................. 16
1.9 Installing an Upper Main Bracket onto a Pole........................................................................................................... 21
1.10 Lifting an AAU..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
1.10.1 Binding an AAU............................................................................................................................................................... 24
1.10.2 Lifting an Assembled AAU onto a Tower................................................................................................................26
1.10.2.1 Lifting an AAU onto a Tower................................................................................................................................... 26
1.10.2.2 Lifting Optical Fibers onto a Tower.......................................................................................................................29
1.10.2.3 Lifting Power Cables onto a Tower....................................................................................................................... 32
1.10.3 Lifting an Assembled AAU onto a Rooftop............................................................................................................ 34
1.10.4 Installing an AAU onto a Pole.................................................................................................................................... 36
1.11 Installing Cables.................................................................................................................................................................. 39
1.11.1 Cabling Requirements................................................................................................................................................... 39
1.11.2 Cables Connections........................................................................................................................................................ 46
1.11.3 Installing an AAU PGND Cable.................................................................................................................................. 47
1.11.4 Installing Power Cables................................................................................................................................................. 49
1.11.5 Installing a CPRI Optical Fiber.................................................................................................................................... 54
1.12 Adjusting the Mechanical Downtilt..............................................................................................................................57
1.13 Installation Checklist......................................................................................................................................................... 59
1.14 Powering On an AAU........................................................................................................................................................ 60
1.15 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................................ 61

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1.15.1 Opening/Closing an AAU Maintenance Cavity..................................................................................................... 61

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1 AAU5613 Installation Guide

Overview
This document describes the procedures for installing an active antenna unit 5613
(AAU5613, which is referred to as AAU in this document), its cables, and auxiliary
hardware. It also provides checklists for hardware installation.

Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5613 SRAN15.0 and later V100R015C00 and later

Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers

Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5613 Installation Guide
This section describes the changes in AAU5613 Installation Guide.
1.2 Installation Preparations
This section describes the reference documents, tools, and instruments that must
be ready before the installation. In addition, it specifies the required skills and
qualifications for installation engineers.
1.3 Information to Be Known Before the Installation
This section describes AAU installation scenarios and installation clearance
requirements.
1.4 Unpacking Check
This section describes how to unpack the packages and check whether all the
materials are included and intact.

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1.5 Installation Process

This section describes the process of installing an AAU.
1.6 Installing Optical Modules
This section describes how to install optical modules in the AAU maintenance
cavity before lifting an AAU.
1.7 Preparing PGND and Power Cables
This section describes how to prepare PGND and power cables for the AAU.
1.8 Assembling Mounting Kits
This section describes the procedure and precautions for assembling and installing
AAU mounting kits.
1.9 Installing an Upper Main Bracket onto a Pole
This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting and installing an
upper main bracket onto a pole.
1.10 Lifting an AAU
This section uses the AAU with the downtilt supporting arm installed on the upper
handle as an example to describe the procedure and precautions for lifting and
installing an AAU onto a tower and a rooftop.
1.11 Installing Cables
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing cables.
1.12 Adjusting the Mechanical Downtilt
This section describes the procedure and precautions for adjusting the mechanical
downtilt of an AAU.
1.13 Installation Checklist
This section describes the checklist for AAU hardware installation.
1.14 Powering On an AAU
This section describes the procedure and precautions for powering on an AAU.
1.15 Appendix
This section describes auxiliary operations during the installation process.

1.1 Changes in AAU5613 Installation Guide

This section describes the changes in AAU5613 Installation Guide.

03 (2019-09-10)
This is the third commercial release.
Compared with Issue 02 (2019-03-25), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.
Compared with Issue 02 (2019-03-25), this issue includes the following changes.

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Topic Change Description

1.2.2-Tools and Instruments Optimized the contents and

classification of AAU installation tools
and instruments.

1.3.1-Installation Scenarios Added restrictions.

02 (2019-03-25)
This is the second commercial release.

Compared with Issue 01 (2019-02-20), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Issue 01 (2019-02-20), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.11.4 Installing Deleted the description of EPU02S.

Power Cables

Compared with Issue 01 (2019-02-20), this issue does not exclude any topics.

01 (2019-02-20)
This is the first commercial release.

Compared with Draft A (2018-07-30), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Draft A (2018-07-30)
This is a draft.

1.2 Installation Preparations

This section describes the reference documents, tools, and instruments that must
be ready before the installation. In addition, it specifies the required skills and
qualifications for installation engineers.

1.2.1 Documents
Read the following documents before the installation:

● Safety Information
● AAU5613 Hardware Description
● DBS5900 Installation Guide

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1.2.2 Tools and Instruments

The following primary and auxiliary installation tools must be ready before the
installation.

Primary Installation Tools

The primary installation tools must be provided for onsite installation, such as
tools for measuring dimensions, preparing cables, and fastening. The primary
installation tools are classified into basic tools and extended tools, as listed in
Table 1-1 and Table 1-2, respectively.

Table 1-1 Basic tools

Multi-purpose wire Torque screwdriver (0.4 Torque wrench (1 N·m to
stripper (for stripping N·m to 15 N·m or 3.54 50 N·m or 8.85 lbf·in. to
wires, cutting wires, and lbf·in. to 132.76 lbf·in.) 442.54 lbf·in.)
crimping OT terminals)

Size: 10 mm (0.39 in.),

13 mm (0.51 in.), 14 mm
3 mm (0.12 in.) and 5 (0.55 in.), 16 mm (0.63
mm (0.20 in.) in.), 17 mm (0.67 in.), 18
mm (0.71 in.), 19 mm
(0.75), 21 mm (0.83 in.),
3 mm (0.12 in.) and 5 22 mm (0.87 in.), 32 mm
mm (0.20 in.) (1.26 in.)

M2.5 to M6

M2.5 to M6

Heat gun Measuring tape Compass

Inclinometer - -

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Table 1-2 Extended tools

Pole-mounted Scenario Tower-mounted Scenario

None Installation rope (load bearing

capacity > 500 kg or 1102.5 lb)

Fixed pulley (load bearing capacity >

500 kg or 1102.5 lb)

Winch

Auxiliary Installation Tools

The auxiliary installation tools provide protection or facilitate the installation, as
listed in Table 1-3.

Table 1-3 Auxiliary installation tools

Protective gloves ESD gloves Utility knife

Diagonal pliers - -

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1.2.3 Requirements for Onsite Personnel

Onsite personnel must be qualified and trained. Before performing any operation,
onsite personnel must be familiar with correct operation methods and safety
precautions.

Before the installation, pay attention to the following:

● The customer's technical engineers must be trained by Huawei and be

familiar with the proper installation and operation methods.
● The number of installation personnel depends on the engineering schedule
and installation environment. Generally, four to five installation persons are
required. For a small and light AAU, for example, an Easy Macro, only two
persons are required.

1.3 Information to Be Known Before the Installation

This section describes AAU installation scenarios and installation clearance
requirements.

1.3.1 Installation Scenarios

An AAU can be installed on a pole on the rooftop or tower.

Restrictions
To ensure safety performance such as heat dissipation and waterproof of an AAU,
the installation scenario must meet certain requirements. If the installation
scenario does not meet the requirements, contact Huawei engineers for
evaluation.

● An AAU cannot be installed in an enclosed camouflage box or a camouflage

cover.
● An AAU cannot be installed behind a device that can generate an
electromagnetic field, such as a motor.
● An AAU cannot be installed near an air vent that generates heat, such as an
air conditioner air vent or chimney vent.
● An AAU can only be installed on a pole that is vertical to the ground. It
cannot be installed on a diagonal pole or a horizontal pole.
● In general, no further beautification (for example, coating) is allowed to avoid
affecting the device performance.
● An AAU is a professional communication device and cannot be installed in
areas that are easily accessible to common people. The installation scenario
involves security-related features. For details about the requirements and
precautions, see Security Information.

Installation Scenario Description

An AAU can be installed on a pole secured on a rooftop or tower, as shown in the
following figure.

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Figure 1-1 Installation scenario

Requirements for the Pole

The following table describes the requirements for the pole.

Table 1-4 Requirements for the pole

Installatio Load Heightc Diameter Wall Number of
n Scenario Bearing (Φ) Thickness AAUs
Capacity

The AAU is 300 kg ≥ 1500 mm 70 mm 4 mm 1

installed (661.50 lb) (59.06 in.) (2.76 in.) ≤ (0.16 in.)
on a main Φ ≤ 100
polea. mm (3.94
in.)

100 mm 4 mm 2
(3.94 in.) ≤ (0.16 in.)
Φ ≤ 114
mm (4.49
in.)

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Installatio Load Heightc Diameter Wall Number of

n Scenario Bearing (Φ) Thickness AAUs
Capacity

The AAU is 300 kg ≥ 1500 mm 50 mm 4 mm 1

installed (661.50 lb) (59.06 in.) (1.97 in.) ≤ (0.16 in.)
on an Φ ≤ 60 mm
auxiliary (2.36 in.)
poleb on a
tower. 60 mm 3 mm 1
(2.36 in.) ≤ (0.12 in.)
Φ ≤ 114
mm (4.49
in.)

The AAU is 300 kg ≥ 1500 mm 50 mm 4 mm 1

installed (661.50 lb) (59.06 in.) (1.97 in.) ≤ (0.16 in.)
on an Φ ≤ 60 mm
auxiliary (2.36 in.)
poleb on a
rooftop. 60 mm 3 mm 2
(2.36 in.) ≤ (0.12 in.)
Φ ≤ 114
mm (4.49
in.)

a: When the AAU is installed on a main pole, the bottom of the pole must be
secured on a support.
b: When the AAU is installed on an auxiliary pole, both the upper and lower
ends of the auxiliary pole must be secured on the main pole.
c: The height refers to the minimum length of a pole required for installing an
AAU.

Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show AAUs installed on main poles and auxiliary poles,
respectively.

Figure 1-2 Main pole scenario

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Figure 1-3 Auxiliary pole scenario

1.3.2 Installation Clearance Requirements

This section describes the clearance requirements for installing an AAU.
Figure 1-4 shows the installation clearance requirements and Figure 1-5 shows
the reference installation dimensions when no blocking exists between the AAU
and a passive antenna.

NOTE

Installation distances in the following figures meet the requirements on minimum

clearances and isolation between antennas. Contact local Huawei engineers in any of the
following scenarios:
● The installation space is limited and blocking exists between antennas.
● A TDD AAU is adjacent to an FDD antenna or FDD AAU. In this scenario, PIM
interference between antennas must be considered.
● The operating frequencies of adjacent antennas are 1.8 GHz and 3.5 GHz (for example,
LTE 1.8 GHz (band 3) + NR 3.5 G Hz (n77/n78)). In this scenario, the secondary
harmonic interference must be considered.

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Figure 1-4 AAU installation clearance requirements

Figure 1-5 AAU installation dimensions for reference

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NOTE

With the mantis arm installed, the distance between the AAU and the pole remains
unchanged if the mechanical downtilt is not adjusted.

NOTICE

Keep the area within 2 m (6.56 ft) away from the AAU at horizontal angle of ±60°
and vertical angle of ±30° in the normal direction of the AAU clear of any metal
barriers to ensure the AAU coverage. The normal direction of an AAU is shown in
the following figure.

Figure 1-6 Normal direction of an AAU

1.4 Unpacking Check

This section describes how to unpack the packages and check whether all the
materials are included and intact.

Context
When transporting, moving, or installing the equipment, components, or parts,
you must:

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● Prevent them from colliding with doors, walls, shelves, or other objects.
● Wear clean gloves, and avoid touching the equipment, components, or parts
with bare hands, sweat-soaked gloves, or dirty gloves.

NOTICE

Power on an AAU within 24 hours after unpacking it. Prevent water from entering
the module, which may impact its performance.
Transport the base stations in an environment that meets requirements of ETSI EN
300 019-1-2 Class 2.3. For the goods damage caused by non-standard and violent
transportation or non-human factors (such as natural disasters), the
transportation entity should take the responsibility.

Procedure
Step 1 Check the total number of articles in each packing case against the packing list.
If... Then...

The total number is consistent with Go to Step 2.

the packing list

The total number is not consistent Find out the cause and report it to the
with the packing list local Huawei office.

Step 2 Check the exterior of the packing cases.

If... Then...

The outer packing is intact Go to Step 3.

The outer packing is severely Find out the cause and report it to the
damaged or soaked local Huawei office.

Step 3 Check the type and quantity of components in the packing cases against the
packing lists.
If... Then...

The type and quantity are consistent Counter-sign the Packing List with the
with the packing list on each packing customer.
case

There is any shortage, wrong delivery, Report to the local Huawei office.
or damaged equipment

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NOTICE

Keep the unpacked components and the packing materials indoors to protect the
components from damages and to facilitate cause analysis of damages, if any.
Take photos of the storage room, any rusted or eroded components, the packing
cases, and the packing materials, and file the photos.

Step 4 Take the recording form out of the antenna packing case and fill in this form
according to the actual situation.

NOTE

In AAU cascading scenarios, filling out the recording form is required.

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1.5 Installation Process

This section describes the process of installing an AAU.
The following figure shows the process of installing an AAU.

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Figure 1-7 Installation process

1.6 Installing Optical Modules

This section describes how to install optical modules in the AAU maintenance
cavity before lifting an AAU.

Prerequisites
The AAU maintenance cavity has been opened. For details, see Opening/Closing
an AAU Maintenance Cavity.

NOTE

The exterior of an optical module in this section is for reference only.

Procedure
Insert an optical module into the CPRI0 port on the AAU and another optical
module into the CPRI port on the BBU. Ensure that the optical modules are
inserted in the correct direction. Gently push them into the slots horizontally, until

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they are in close contact with the slots and the connectors are completely
inserted. The connectors are properly fastened, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE

● When the optical connector is securely connected, you will hear a click.
● It is recommended that the optical modules be installed on the ground, since there is no
anti-falling protection for installing the optical modules on the tower.
● Ensure that the optical modules are installed in the correct direction to prevent
damages to the modules or the CPRI port of the AAU.

NOTICE

Long time exposure in sunlight will negatively affect the performance of optical
modules. Therefore, ensure that their dustproof caps are kept intact before
installing optical fibers.

Figure 1-8 Installing an optical module

Follow-up Procedure
Close the AAU maintenance cavity. For details, see Opening/Closing an AAU
Maintenance Cavity.

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1.7 Preparing PGND and Power Cables

This section describes how to prepare PGND and power cables for the AAU.

Procedure
Step 1 Cut the cables to suit the actual cable routes.

Step 2 Add corresponding connectors to both ends of each cable.

Cable Type Section

PGND cable Assembling the OT Terminal and the

Power Cable

Power cable Adding a Female Fast Connector

(Screw-free Type) to the AAU Power
Cable on the AAU Side

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1.8 Assembling Mounting Kits

This section describes the procedure and precautions for assembling and installing
AAU mounting kits.

Context
● The default mechanical downtilt of the AAU is 0°.
● A bolt on the upper auxiliary bracket and a bolt on the lower auxiliary bracket
have been pre-secured to the upper main bracket and lower main bracket
before delivery, respectively.
● Figure 1-9 shows AAU mounting kits.

Figure 1-9 Mounting kits

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No. Component Quantity Description

a M12x200 bolt 4 Used to connect the main and

auxiliary brackets.

b Auxiliary bracket 2 Assembled with an AAU upper or

lower main bracket.

c Upper main 1 Secured to the upper handle of an

bracket AAU. It has a lifting eye for lifting
the AAU.

d Lower main 1 Secured to the lower handle of an

bracket AAU.

e Downtilt 1 Used to adjust the mechanical

supporting arm downtilt.

CAUTION

The lifting eye of the upper main bracket is only meant for lifting this product.
Using it to lift other heavy objects may cause damages.

● The following table lists the weights of mounting kits and handles.
Component Weight

Upper and lower mounting kits 3.9 kg (8.6 lb)

Downtilt supporting arm 3.0 kg (6.62 lb)

Upper and lower handles (including 2.5 kg (5.51 lb)

attachment plates)

Procedure
Step 1 Install the downtilt supporting arm onto the upper or lower handle of the AAU.
1. Remove the M12 bolts from the upper or lower handle of the AAU, as shown
by illustration a in Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11.
2. Place the long arm of the downtilt supporting arm on the AAU handle, and
align the holes on the long arm with those on the handle, as shown by
illustration b in Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11.
3. Install M12 bolts, and use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to 50 N·m
(442.54 lbf·in.), as shown by illustration c in Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11.

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NOTE

– If the downtilt needs to range from 0° to 20°, the downtilt supporting arm must be
installed on the upper handle. If the downtilt needs to range from –20° to 0°, the
downtilt supporting arm must be installed on the lower handle.
– During the installation, the angle of the downtilt supporting arm must be 0°.
– After being secured to the handle, the downtilt supporting arm must be
perpendicular to the handle.

Figure 1-10 Installing a downtilt supporting arm onto the upper handle

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Figure 1-11 Installing a downtilt supporting arm onto the lower handle

Step 2 Install the lower main bracket.

If... Then...

A downtilt supporting Place the lower main bracket onto the short arm of the
arm has been downtilt supporting arm, and ensure that the short arm
installed on the lower aligns with the slots on the lower main bracket. Then,
handle of the AAU install the bolts on the lower main bracket, and tighten
(scenario 1) the bolts to 50 N·m (442.54 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure
1-12.

No downtilt Place the lower main bracket onto the lower handle of
supporting arm is the AAU, and ensure that the lower handle aligns with
installed on the lower the slots on the lower main bracket. Then, install the
handle of the AAU bolts on the lower main bracket, and tighten the bolts
(scenario 2) to 50 N·m (442.54 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 1-13.

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Figure 1-12 Installing the lower main bracket onto the AAU (scenario 1)

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Figure 1-13 Installing the lower main bracket onto the AAU (scenario 2)

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1.9 Installing an Upper Main Bracket onto a Pole

This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting and installing an
upper main bracket onto a pole.

Procedure
Step 1 The installation technician puts the fixed pulley into a tool kit and then climbs up
with the tool kit and a lifting sling. The assembled upper main and auxiliary
brackets can be taken by the installation technician or be lifted onto a tower, as
shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-14 Binding upper main and auxiliary brackets

(1) Lifting sling (2) Traction sling

Step 2 Mark the position on the pole for installing the upper main bracket according to
installation clearance requirements.
Step 3 Adjust the positions of the M12 nuts on the two bolts according to the diameter
of the pole, and loosen the bolts. Move the auxiliary bracket, horizontally slide the
upper main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole, and partially tighten the bolts of
the auxiliary bracket to the main bracket, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-15 Installing the upper main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole

Step 4 The installation technician standing in a proper position on the ground uses a
compass to determine the azimuth (the azimuth is set to 120° as an example in
this case), and the climber adjusts the azimuth according to the onsite
requirements, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-16 Adjusting the azimuth

(1) Compass

Step 5 Use an M12 torque wrench to tighten the two M12 bolts onto the upper main
bracket to 50 N·m (442.54 lbf·in.) so that the upper main and auxiliary brackets
are secured onto the pole, as shown in the following figure.

NOTICE

● Tighten the bolt D until the stop nut A at the forefront of the bolt closely
contacts with the upper main bracket. Then tighten the nuts B and C.
● Tighten the bolts on both sides of the bracket, and ensure that the spacing
between the upper main bracket and auxiliary bracket is the same on both
sides.
● Ensure that the top screws on both sides of the upper main bracket are raised
to prevent them from affecting subsequent lifting operations.

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Figure 1-17 Securing the upper main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole

(A) M12 stop nut (B) and (C) M12 nuts (D) Header of the M12
bolt

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1.10 Lifting an AAU

This section uses the AAU with the downtilt supporting arm installed on the upper
handle as an example to describe the procedure and precautions for lifting and
installing an AAU onto a tower and a rooftop.

1.10.1 Binding an AAU

This section describes the procedure and precautions for binding an AAU to be
lifted. An AAU can be bound using a cramp ring based on actual conditions.

Prerequisites
● The screws on the top of the upper main bracket are raised.
● The climber installs the fixed pulley onto the top of the pole.
● A lifting sling is routed through the fixed pulley and the two ends of the
lifting sling are thrown downward.

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Procedure
To bind an AAU using a cramp ring, perform the following steps:

Step 1 The installation technician on the ground binds the lifting sling, as shown in the
following figure.
1. Wind the end of the lifting sling with the cramp ring round the attachment
plate of the upper handle of the AAU. Do not wind the lifting sling round the
outer beam of the attachment plate.
2. Open the cramp ring, clasp the lifting sling to the cramp ring, and close the
cramp ring.

Figure 1-18 Binding the lifting sling

Step 2 The installation technician on the ground uses the traction sling to securely bind
the lower handle of the AAU, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-19 Binding the lifting sling and traction sling

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1.10.2 Lifting an Assembled AAU onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting an assembled AAU,
optical fibers, and power cables onto a tower.

1.10.2.1 Lifting an AAU onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting an assembled AAU
onto a pole on a tower.

Prerequisites
The upper main bracket for the AAU has been installed and the AAU has been
bound.

NOTICE

● Place a foam pad or cardboard under an AAU to protect the AAU housing from
damages to its exterior.
● When installing an AAU onto a tower, use a lifting sling and a fixed pulley to
securely bind the AAU or a module. The lifting sling can be removed only after
the AAU is securely installed. This prevents human injury in case that the AAU
or a module falls.

The lifting procedure described in this section is for reference only.

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Procedure
Step 1 Lift the AAU.
● If a winch is used, installation technician C operates the winch and installation
technician B controls the traction sling to protect the AAU from colliding with
the tower, as shown in Figure 1-20.
● If no winch is used, installation technicians C and D pull the lifting sling
downwards, and installation technician B controls the traction sling to protect
the AAU from colliding with the tower, as shown in Figure 1-21.

Figure 1-20 Lifting an assembled AAU (using a winch)

(1) Lifting sling (2) Traction sling (3) Winch

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Figure 1-21 Lifting an assembled AAU (not using a winch)

(1) Lifting sling (2) Traction sling

Step 2 When the cramp ring is close to the fixed pulley, the climber straightens the AAU
upright and hooks the AAU downtilt supporting arm into the slot of the upper
main bracket, as shown in the following figure.

CAUTION

● When lifting an AAU using a lifting winch, prevent the AAU from being stuck
by the fixed pulley while the cramp ring of the lifting sling is close to the pulley,
avoiding human injury in case that the AAU falls.
● The V-slot of the lower main bracket can lean against the pole to prevent the
AAU from swinging.

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Figure 1-22 Hooking the downtilt supporting arm into the slots of the upper main
bracket

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1.10.2.2 Lifting Optical Fibers onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting optical fibers onto
a tower.

Context
Cabling requirements for optical fibers are met. For details, see 1.11.1 Cabling
Requirements.

Procedure
Step 1 Lift the optical fibers onto the tower, as shown in Figure 1-23.

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Figure 1-23 Lifting optical fibers onto the tower

(1) Lifting sling (2) Fixed pulley (3) Traction sling

NOTICE

Before lifting optical fibers onto the tower, determine the lifting direction based on
the labels on both ends indicating which ends connect to the AAU or BBU.

1. After climbing up to the tower, installation technician A secures the fixed

pulley onto the tower platform support and leads the lifting sling through the
fixed pulley.
2. Installation technician B places the cable coiler for coiling optical fibers on the
fiber spools. Installation technician D leads the lifting sling through the
stretch sling of the optical fibers and uses the other sling as a traction sling to
secure the cables at 4 m (13.12 ft) away from the lifting sling knot, as shown
in Figure 1-24.

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Figure 1-24 Binding optical fibers

(1) Lifting sling (2) Stretch sling (3) Traction sling

NOTICE

Do not remove the stretch sling and protection pipe or bind optical fibers
using only one sling, as shown in Figure 1-25.

Figure 1-25 Incorrect binding method

3. Installation technician B rotates the cable coiler at the speed of 5 m to 15 m

(16.40 ft to 49.21 ft) per minute to coil the optical fibers.
4. Installation technician C pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation
technician D pulls the traction sling outwards to protect the optical fibers
from colliding with the tower.

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Step 2 Secure the optical fibers vertically onto the tower using cable clips.

Step 3 Remove the lifting sling, traction sling, and protection pipe.
NOTE

The preceding procedure is only for your reference.

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1.10.2.3 Lifting Power Cables onto a Tower

This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting power cables onto
a tower.

Context
Cabling requirements for power cables are met. For details, see 1.11.1 Cabling
Requirements.

A connector has been added to the AAU power cable on the AAU side under the
tower.

Procedure
Step 1 Lift the power cables onto the tower, as shown in Figure 1-26.

Figure 1-26 Lifting power cables onto a tower

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(1) Lifting sling (2) Fixed pulley

1. After climbing up to the tower, installation technician A secures the fixed

pulley onto the tower platform support and leads the lifting sling through the
fixed pulley.
2. Installation technician B secures three cable ties below the power cable
connectors to secure the power cables onto the lifting sling, as shown in
Figure 1-27.
NOTE

The power cable connectors in the figure are only examples. The actual connectors
may vary according to the situation.

Figure 1-27 Binding the cables with cable ties

3. Installation technician B wraps the power cable connectors with a layer of

PVC insulation tape, as shown in Figure 1-28.
NOTE

Wrap the PVC insulation tape from 30 mm (1.18 in.) away from one end of the
connector until it reaches the other end of the connector. The total length of wrapping
is 100 mm (3.94 in.).

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Figure 1-28 Wrapping the connectors with the PVC insulation tape

4. Installation technician C pulls the lifting sling downwards, and installation

technician B pulls the lifting sling outwards to protect the cables from
colliding with the tower.

Step 2 Secure the power cables onto the tower vertically using cable clips.

Step 3 Remove the cable ties, PVC insulation tape, and lifting sling.
NOTE

The preceding procedure is only for your reference.

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1.10.3 Lifting an Assembled AAU onto a Rooftop

This section describes the procedure and precautions for lifting an AAU onto a
pole on a rooftop.

Prerequisites
The upper main bracket for the AAU has been installed and the AAU has been
bound.

NOTICE

● Place a foam pad or cardboard under an AAU to protect the AAU housing from
damages to its exterior.
● When installing an AAU onto a tower, use a lifting sling and a fixed pulley to
securely bind the AAU or a module. The lifting sling can be removed only after
the AAU is securely installed. This prevents human injury in case that the AAU
or a module falls.

The lifting procedure described in this section is for reference only.

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Procedure
Step 1 Installation technicians B and C pull the lifting sling downwards, and installation
technician D pulls the traction sling outwards to protect the AAU from colliding
with the pole, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-29 Lifting an assembled AAU

(1) Lifting sling (2) Traction sling

Step 2 When the cramp ring is close to the fixed pulley, the climber straightens the AAU
upright and hooks the downtilt supporting arm into the slots of the upper main
bracket, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE

The V-slot of the lower main bracket can lean against the pole to prevent the AAU from
swinging.

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Figure 1-30 Hooking the downtilt supporting arm into the slots of the upper main
bracket

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1.10.4 Installing an AAU onto a Pole

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing an AAU onto a
pole.

Prerequisites
● The upper main and auxiliary brackets have been lifted and installed onto the
pole.
● The AAU and its lower main and auxiliary brackets have been lifted.

Context

NOTICE

During the installation, do not adjust the horizontal azimuth while the bolts of the
main brackets are loosened if no anti-falling measure is taken for the equipment.

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Figure 1-31 Downtilt supporting arm installed on the upper or lower handle of an
AAU

(a) Downtilt supporting arm installed (b) Downtilt supporting arm installed
on the upper handle of an AAU on the lower handle of an AAU

This section uses the installation scenario (a) in the following figure to describe
the procedure for installing an AAU onto a pole.

Procedure
Step 1 Lower the two screws on the top of the upper main bracket, and use a torque
wrench to tighten the screws to 50 N·m (442.54 lbf·in.), as shown in the following
figure.

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Figure 1-32 Tightening the AAU to the upper main bracket (with a downtilt
supporting arm)

Step 2 Secure the lower main and auxiliary brackets onto the pole, partially tighten the
bolt that has not been partially tightened on the auxiliary bracket, and use an
M12 torque wrench to tighten the two bolts to 50 N·m (442.54 lbf·in.), as shown
in the following figure.

NOTICE

● Tighten the header D until the stop nut A at the forefront of the bolt closely
contacts with the upper main bracket. Then tighten the nuts B and C.
● Tighten the bolts on both sides of the bracket, and ensure that the spacing
between the lower main bracket and auxiliary bracket is the same on both
sides.

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Figure 1-33 Securing the lower main and auxiliary brackets

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1.11 Installing Cables

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing cables.

1.11.1 Cabling Requirements

Cables must be routed according to specified cabling requirements to prevent
signal interference.

NOTE

If a cable listed below is not required, skip the cabling requirements of the cable.

General Cabling Requirements

Bending radius requirements
● The bending radius of a 7/8'' feeder must be greater than 250 mm (9.84 in.),
and the bending radius of a 5/4'' feeder must be greater than 380 mm (14.96
in.).
● The bending radius of a 1/4'' jumper must be greater than 35 mm (1.38 in.).
The bending radius of a super-flexible 1/2'' jumper must be greater than 50
mm (1.97 in.), and the bending radius of an ordinary 1/2'' jumper must be
greater than 127 mm (5 in.).

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● The bending radius of a power cable or PGND cable must be at least three
times the cable diameter.
● The bending radius of an optical fiber is at least 20 times of its diameter, and
the bending radius of a breakout cable is at least 30 mm (1.18 in.).
● The bending radius of an E1/T1 cable must be at least three times its
diameter.
● The bending radius of a signal cable must be at least five times its diameter.
Cable binding requirements
● Cables of the same type must be bound together.
● Different types of cables must be separately routed and bound, with a
minimum distance of 30 mm (1.18 in.) from each other.
● The cables must be bound tightly and neatly. The sheaths of the cables must
not be damaged.
● The cable ties must face the same direction, and those at the same horizontal
line must be in a straight line.
● The excess of the indoor cable ties needs to be cut off. A 5 mm (0.2 in.)
excess needs to be reserved for each outdoor cable tie, without any sharp
edges.
● After cables are installed, labels or nameplates must be attached to the cables
at their ends, curves, and interconnection positions.
Security requirements
● When routing cables, avoid sharp objects, for example sharp edges on the
wall. If necessary, use tubes to protect the cables.
● When routing cables, keep the cables away from heat sources and use heat
insulation materials to insulate the cables from the heat sources.
● Reserve a proper distance (0.1 m or 0.33 ft is recommended) between
equipment and cables, especially at the cable curves to protect the cables and
equipment.
Indoor cabling requirements
● Cables are routed indoors through the feeder window.
● Reserve drip loops for all cables outside the feeder window before routing
them into the room. Ensure that the radiuses of the drip loops are greater
than or equal to the minimum bending radiuses of the cables.
● When routing a cable into the room, ensure that a person is assisting you in
the room.
● Apply waterproof treatment to the feeder window.

Outdoor Cabling Requirements

● After being connected to a ground clip on power cables, a ground cable must
be routed downwards to prevent water from entering the equipment to which
the power cables connect.
● Protect outdoor cables against potential damage. For example, put the cables
through tubes.
● The cables to be protected include AC power cables, transmission cables, and
cables routed underground.

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● When routing cables through tubes on the ground below the cabinet, put a
30 mm to 50 mm (1.18 in. to 1.97 in.) length of the tubes into the base of the
cabinet but do not put the tubes into the cabinet. Use waterproof tape or
waterproof silicon gel to block both ends of the tubes and use sheet metal
tabs to secure the tubes to the cable holes in the base.
● When routing cables through tubes along a metal cable trough below the
cabinet, do not put the tubes into the base of the cabinet but cover the cable
trough and connect the tubes to the cable holes in the base.
● When routing RRU/AAU cables, ensure that the highest positions of the routes
of all RRU/AAU cables (except RF cables and AISG cables) are lower than the
bottom of the RRU/AAU. This prevents water from entering the maintenance
cavity of the RRU/AAU along the cables.
● Use clips to secure cables outdoors. For the method of installing a clip, see the
installation guide delivered with the clip.
● Arrange cables neatly along the routing direction and use clips to secure the
cables.
● Determine the positions where the clips are installed according to the actual
situation. For example, 7/8" feeders are secured with clips at interval of 1.5 m
to 2 m (4.92 ft to 6.56 ft), CPRI optical fibers and power cables are secured
with clips at interval of 1 m to 1.5 m (3.28 ft to 4.92 ft). Ensure that the clips
are evenly spaced and face the same direction.
● When fastening cables with a clip, ensure that the cables are aligned neatly
and are routed through the holes in the clip. Do not stretch the cables too
tightly.
NOTE

There are two types of clips which are described as follows:

● A 3-hole clip is shown by illustration a in the following figure. It is often used to fasten
feeders.
● A 6-hole clip is shown by illustration b in the following figure. It is often used to fasten
power cables and CPRI optical fibers.

Figure 1-34 Exterior of the clips

(1) Cable hole for a (2) Cable hole for a CPRI (3) Cable hole for a
feeder optical fiber power cable

The following figure shows the cables secured on a cable tray.

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Figure 1-35 Cables secured on a cable tray

(a) 3-hole clip (b) 6-hole clip

The following figure shows the cables secured on a tower.

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Figure 1-36 Cables secured on a tower

(a) 3-hole clip (b) 6-hole clip

Special Cabling Requirements

Cabling of power cables

● Power cables must be installed in the position specified in engineering design

documents.
● If the length of power cables is insufficient, replace the cables rather than
adding connectors or soldering joints to lengthen the cables.
● Cables can only be routed under well-planned instructions. The cabling
activities are allowed only when qualified personnel and communication
facilities are available.
● Do not circle or twist cables.

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● After routing a DC power cable onto the platform on a tower, route it along
the shortest path to the rails surrounding the platform, and route it along the
inside of the rails.
● After routing a DC power cable close to the equipment on a tower, use clips
to secure the power cable onto a pole or the rails surrounding the platform.
Ensure the position where the power cable is secured is not excessively far
from the equipment to which the power cable connects.
Cabling of PGND cables
● PGND cables for a base station must be connected to the same group of
ground bars.
● PGND cables cannot be routed overhead outdoors. All PGND cables must be
buried in the ground or laid out indoors.
● The external conductor of the coaxial wire and the shield layer of the shielded
cable must have proper electrical contact with the metal surface of the
equipment to which they are connected.
● PGND cables and signal cables must be installed with a certain distance
reserved between them to prevent interference from each other.
● Switches or fuses must not be installed on the PGND cables.
● Other devices must not be used for electrical connections of the PGND cables.
● All the metal parts in the housing of the equipment must be reliably
connected to the ground terminal.
Cabling of optical fibers
● At least three persons are required for routing optical fibers. The cabling
activities of optical fibers are allowed only when qualified personnel and
communication facilities are available.
● Optical fibers are used within the temperature range of –40°C (–40°F) to
+60°C (+140°F). If the current temperature is out of the range, make
protection measures or route the cables again.
● Do not circle or twist cables.
● Do not bind optical fibers at the position where they bend.
● Do not stretch, step on, or place heavy objects on optical fibers. Keep the
optical fibers away from sharp objects.
● When optical fibers are routed, the excess of the optical fibers must be coiled
around special devices, such as a fiber coiler.
● A patch cord must be bound using binding straps. If an optical fiber needs to
be secured in a cabinet or a piece of equipment, use binding straps to bind it
and then use cable ties to secure the binding straps to the cabinet or
equipment. Ensure that the optical fibers can flexibly move in the cable ties.
Right angle bending is not allowed. The following figure shows the correct
and incorrect manners of binding optical fibers.

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Figure 1-37 Binding optical fibers

● When coiling optical fibers, apply even strength. Do not bend the optical
fibers with force.
● Unused optical connectors must be covered with dustproof caps.
● The optical fibers must not be pressed by the door of the cabinet when
routed, as shown in the following figures.

Figure 1-38 CPRI optical fibers routed in the cabinet (1)

Figure 1-39 CPRI optical fibers routed in the cabinet (2)

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Figure 1-40 FE/GE optical fibers routed in the cabinet

● After routing an optical fiber onto the platform on a tower, route it along the
shortest path to the rails surrounding the platform, and route it along the
inside of the rails.
● After routing an optical fiber near the equipment on a tower, use clips to
secure the optical fiber onto a pole or the rails surrounding the platform.
Ensure that the distance between the equipment and the position where the
optical fiber is secured is not too long.
● Coil the excess of the optical fibers near the equipment on the tower before
securing the cables onto the tower.

1.11.2 Cables Connections

This section describes how to route and bind the cables according to the planned
cable routes.
The following figure shows the cable routes.

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Figure 1-41 Cable routes

1.11.3 Installing an AAU PGND Cable

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing an AAU PGND
cable.

Prerequisites
A PGND cable has been prepared.

Context
The following table lists the specifications of an AAU PGND cable.

Table 1-5 Specifications of an AAU PGND cable

Cable One End One End Color

Connected to the Connected to the
AAU Ground Bar

AAU PGND cable OT terminal (M6, OT terminal (M8, Yellow and green
16 mm2 or 0.025 16 mm2 or 0.025
in.2) in.2)

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Procedure
Step 1 Connect one end of the AAU PGND cable with an M6 OT terminal to the ground
terminal on the mounting kits, and use a torque wrench to tighten the ground
bolt to 4.8 N·m (42.48 lbf·in.). Connect the other end of the cable with an M8 OT
terminal to the external ground bar.

Figure 1-42 Installing the AAU PGND cable (one AAU on a pole)

NOTE

Crimp OT terminals in correct directions when installing an AAU PGND cable, as shown in
the following figure.

Figure 1-43 Correct and incorrect positions of OT terminals

Step 2 Route the cable by following the instructions in 1.11.1 Cabling Requirements.

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Step 3 Attach labels to the cable by following the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying
Label.

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1.11.4 Installing Power Cables

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing power cables.

Prerequisites
● The maintenance cavity has been opened. For details, see Opening/Closing
an AAU Maintenance Cavity.
● A power cable has been prepared.

Context
The following table lists power cable connections.

Table 1-6 AAU power cable connections

Power Cable Name On the Power On the AAU Side
Equipment Equipment Side

DCDU-12B AAU power cable ● EPC5 Female fast

connector connector (screw-
(output end of free type)
the
DCDU-12B)
● M6 OT
terminal
(input/output
end of the
ODM03D)

DCDU16D AAU power cable Bare wire Female fast

connector (screw-
free type)

CAUTION

● Ensure that an AAU power cable is connected to the AAU first. The AAU power
cable can be connected to the power equipment only after the cable
connection on the AAU is complete and the AAU is to be powered on. An
incorrect sequence or reverse connection of the power cable will cause damage
to the AAU or injuries to the human body.
● Before connecting an AAU power cable, ensure that the power cable is not
connected to any power supply.
● A drip loop needs to be prepared for a cable near ports on the AAU to prevent
the AAU from being damaged by rainwater flowing along the cable.

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NOTE

● Colors and exteriors of cables may vary with countries and regions.
● The cables are black and blue in most regions, whereas blue and gray in the UK and red
and blue in China.

CAUTION

When installing an AAU power cable for a running base station, connect the cable
to the AAU before connecting it to the power equipment. An incorrect sequence or
reverse connection of the power cable will cause damage to the AAU or injuries to
the human body.

Procedure
Step 1 Connect the female fast connector (screw-free type) on the power cable to the
power port on the AAU, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-44 Installing a power cable with a female fast connector (screw-free
type)

Step 2 Connect the other end of the power cable to the port on the power equipment.
● The procedure for the DCDU-12B power supply solution is as follows:

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a. Add an OT terminal to the AAU power cable on the ODM03D side, and
then connect the OT terminal to the ODM03D, as shown in Figure 1-45.
For detailed operations, see Assembling the OT Terminal and the Power
Cable and ODM03D User Guide.
b. Add an EPC5 connector to each AAU power cable on the power
equipment side. Connect the EPC5 connectors to "LOAD0" to "LOAD5"
ports on the DCDU-12B, as shown in Figure 1-45. For detailed
operations, see Assembling an EPC5 Connector and the Power Cable.

Figure 1-45 Networking diagram of the DCDU-12B power supply solution

● The procedure for the DCDU16D power supply solution is as follows:

a. Before connecting cables, ensure that the circuit breaker is turned off.
When the circuit breaker is turned off, the handle is pulled out and the
indicator is green, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-46 Circuit breaker status before cable connection

b. Strip the sheaths off cables based on the cable stripping ruler for the
circuit breaker. Figure 1-47 shows the inapplicable cable specifications.
Figure 1-48 shows the cable stripping ruler.

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Figure 1-47 Inapplicable cable specifications

Figure 1-48 Cable stripping ruler

c. Connect the connectors on the AAU power cables on the AAU side to the
power ports on the AAUs.

CAUTION

▪ Only 6 mm2 to 16 mm2 (0.009 in.2 to 0.025 in.2) power cables can be
connected to the LOAD0 to LOAD2 circuit breakers. 12 AWG (3.3 mm2
or 0.005 in.2), 10 AWG (5.3 mm2 or 0.008 in.2), 4 mm2 (0.006 in.2), or
2.5 mm2 (0.0039 in.2) power cables cannot be connected to the
LOAD0 to LOAD2 circuit breakers. The length of the stripped sheath
must be between 17 mm (0.67 in.) and 19 mm (0.75 in.).

▪ When installing an AAU power cable for a running base station,

connect the cable to the AAU before connecting it to the power
equipment. An incorrect sequence or reverse connection of the power
cable will cause damage to the AAU or injuries to the human body.

d. Connect the RTN and NEG power cables to the LOAD0 to LOAD2 ports on
the DCDU16D.
i. Insert the Φ3 flat-head screwdriver into the "+" and "-" tool holes of
the circuit breaker obliquely in sequence, and insert the prepared
power cables into the "+" and "-" connection holes. Ensure that the
core wires contact the bottom of the connection hole and do not
split. The following figure shows the positions of the "+" and "-" tool
holes and connection holes.

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Figure 1-49 Installing the RTN and NEG power cables

ii. Remove the flat-head screwdriver from the tool hole of the circuit
breaker.
iii. Pull each power cable slightly to check whether it is securely
connected. If the power cable is pulled out a bit or the wires are
exposed outside the hole, remove the power cable, cut the split
wires, and then strip the sheath and install the power cable again.
e. After the cable connection, route the power cables through the cable
claw and secure the cables, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-50 Securing power cables (scenario 1: 0 m to 70 m or 0 ft to

229.66 ft)

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Figure 1-51 Securing power cables (scenario 2: 70 m to 100 m or 229.66

ft to 328.08 ft)

f. Press the handle of the circuit breaker and turn on the circuit breaker to
supply power to loads. When the circuit breaker is turned on, the handle
is pressed and the indicator is red, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-52 Circuit breaker status after cable connection

Step 3 Route the cables by following the instructions in 1.11.1 Cabling Requirements.
Step 4 Attach labels to the cables by following the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying
Label.

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1.11.5 Installing a CPRI Optical Fiber

This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing a CPRI optical
fiber.

Prerequisites
● The rate of the optical module to be installed must be the same as the rate of
the CPRI port.
● Optical modules have been installed in the maintenance cavity. For details,
see 1.6 Installing Optical Modules.

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● The maintenance cavity has been opened. For details, see Opening/Closing
an AAU Maintenance Cavity.

Procedure
Step 1 Connect the end labeled 1A and 1B on the optical fiber to the optical module on
the AAU side, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE

● If a two-fiber bidirectional optical module is used, install an optical fiber according to

Figure 1-53.
● If a single-fiber bidirectional optical module is used, install an optical fiber according to
Figure 1-54.

Figure 1-53 Installing a CPRI optical fiber for a two-fiber bidirectional optical
module

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Figure 1-54 Installing a CPRI optical fiber for a single-fiber bidirectional optical
module

NOTICE

Strictly follow the cable installation process to prevent optical fibers from being
severely bent.

Step 2 Connect the end labeled 2A and 2B on the optical fiber to the SFP optical module
on a CPRI port of the BBU3910/BBU5900 baseband processing unit.
NOTE

If a single-fiber bidirectional optical fiber is used, install the optical fiber according to the
following figure.

Figure 1-55 Installing a single-fiber bidirectional optical fiber

Step 3 Insert the waterproof blocks into the vacant cable troughs.
Step 4 Route the cable by following the instructions in 1.11.1 Cabling Requirements.
Step 5 Attach labels to the cable by following the instructions in Attaching a Cable-Tying
Label.

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Follow-up Procedure
If all cables have been installed in the maintenance cavity, close the AAU
maintenance cavity. For details, see Opening/Closing an AAU Maintenance
Cavity.

1.12 Adjusting the Mechanical Downtilt

This section describes the procedure and precautions for adjusting the mechanical
downtilt of an AAU.

Context
● When the downtilt supporting arm is installed onto the upper handle, the
adjustable range is 0 to 20 degrees.
● When the downtilt supporting arm is installed onto the lower handle, the
adjustable range is –20 to 0 degrees.
● The method of adjusting the mechanical downtilt when the downtilt
supporting arm is installed onto the upper handle of an AAU is the same as
that when the downtilt supporting arm is installed onto the lower handle of
the AAU. This section describes the former one.
● The following figure shows the installed downtilt supporting arms.

Figure 1-56 Installed downtilt supporting arms

(a) Downtilt supporting arm installed (b) Downtilt supporting arm installed
on the upper handle of an AAU on the lower handle of an AAU

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Procedure
Adjusting the mechanical downtilt by using the inclinometer

Step 1 Loosen the bolts shown by illustration 1 in Figure 1-57 to 20 N·m (177.02 lbf·in.).
Loosen the seven bolts on the attachment plate of the downtilt supporting arm
and the AAU mounting kits to the adjustable status. (Do not remove the bolts.)
Step 2 According to the scale plate, adjust the mechanical downtilt of the downtilt
supporting arm to an angle close to the required angle, as shown in Figure 1-57.

Figure 1-57 Adjusting the mechanical downtilt by using the scale on the support
for the downtilt supporting arm

(1) Distance between (2) Scale plate on the (3) Pointer

handles (L) support for the downtilt
supporting arm (unit:
degree)

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NOTE

● The inner and outer scales on the scale plate serve as references for angle adjustment
when the distances between handles are 0.8 m (2.62 ft) and 1.4 m (4.59 ft), respectively.
Adjust the mechanical downtilt of this AAU based on the scale of "L=0.8m".
● Push the heat sink fins on both sides of the handle to increase the downtilt. Pull the
lower end of the handle to reduce the downtilt.

Step 3 Place the inclinometer on the AAU and check whether it is adjusted to the
required angle. If not, adjust the AAU until the angle displayed on the
inclinometer reaches the required angle.

Step 4 After the mechanical downtilt is adjusted, use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts
loosened in step 1 to 50 N·m (442.54 lbf·in.).

Step 5 Remove the inclinometer from the AAU and pack the inclinometer up.

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1.13 Installation Checklist

This section describes the checklist for AAU hardware installation.

The following table describes the checklist for the AAU hardware installation.

Table 1-7 Hardware installation checklist

No. Check Item

1 The installation position of each device strictly complies with the

engineering design and meets clearance requirements. Sufficient space
is reserved for device maintenance.

2 An AAU is securely attached to an attachment plate, and the

attachment plate is securely attached to mounting kits.

3 A fiber concentrator is pressed into the waterproof trough in the

maintenance cavity.

4 The RU maintenance cavity and AAU housing (if any) have been
locked according to the torque recommended in this document.

5 Waterproof blocks are securely installed in vacant cable troughs of the

maintenance cavity, and the cover plate for the cabling cavity is
securely installed.

6 There are no connectors or joints on the power cable or PGND cable.

7 Terminals at both ends of the power cable or PGND cable are securely
crimped.

8 None of the power cables and PGND cables is short-circuited or

reversely connected. In addition, these cables are not damaged or
broken.

9 Power cables and PGND cables are separately bound.

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No. Check Item

10 The grounding system for the building must be separate from that for
the antenna.

11 The connectors of each signal cable are intact and securely connected,
and these cables are not damaged or broken.

12 Mounting kits are securely installed.

13 Labels are correct, legible, and complete at both ends of each cable,
such as feeder and jumper.

1.14 Powering On an AAU

This section describes the procedure and precautions for powering on an AAU.

DANGER

● Before powering on an AAU, check whether the positive and negative wires of
all power cables are correctly connected. Any reverse power cable connection
or short circuit of the positive and negative poles may cause damage to
equipment or unexpected injuries of human body.
● Exercise caution when performing a power-on check, which involves high
voltage operations. Direct contact with the input voltage or indirect contact
with the input voltage using a damp object may be fatal.

NOTICE

● An AAU must be powered on within 24 hours after being unpacked. During

maintenance, the power-off time of an AAU cannot exceed 24 hours.
● After the AAU is powered on and starts working, the personnel must keep a
distance from the front of the AAU. The distance must meet the requirements
of local laws and regulations.

The following figure shows the process for powering on an AAU.

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Figure 1-58 Powering on an AAU

NOTE

● When –48 V DC power supply is used, the input voltage of an AAU ranges from –36 V
DC to –57 V DC.
● The RUN indicator on the AAU is on for 1s and off for 1s. The ALM indicator is steady
off.

1.15 Appendix
This section describes auxiliary operations during the installation process.

1.15.1 Opening/Closing an AAU Maintenance Cavity

This section describes the procedure and precautions for opening and closing an
AAU maintenance cavity.

In this section, the operations are for reference only and the following figures are
only examples.

Procedure
● Opening the AAU maintenance cavity
a. Wear an ESD wrist strap or a pair of ESD gloves.

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NOTE

Take proper ESD protection measures. For example, wear an ESD wrist strap or a
pair of ESD gloves, to prevent electrostatic damage to the boards, modules, or
other electronic components.
b. Use an M4 Phillips screwdriver to rotate the locking screw 90 degrees
counterclockwise on the cover plate of the maintenance cavity to the
unlock position. Ensure that the cover plate is unlocked and pull the
handle to open the maintenance cavity of the AAU, as shown in the
following figure.

NOTICE

Do not use an electric screwdriver to rotate the locking screw. Otherwise,

the cross recess may be scratched.

Figure 1-59 Opening the AAU maintenance cavity

(1) Locking screw

c. Remove the waterproof blocks of the cables to be installed, as shown in

the following figure.

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Figure 1-60 Removing the waterproof blocks

● Closing the AAU maintenance cavity

a. Put the cables into the corresponding clips, as shown in the following
figure.

Figure 1-61 Checking the waterproof blocks

b. Use waterproof blocks to block the cable troughs that are not installed
with cables in the maintenance cavity. Ensure that the cables and
waterproof blocks are properly installed in the troughs.
c. Close the cover plate of the maintenance cavity and push the handle.
Then use an M4 Phillips screwdriver to rotate the locking screw 90
degrees clockwise on the cover plate to the lock position and ensure that
the cover plate is locked, as shown in the following figure.

NOTICE

● Do not use an electric screwdriver to rotate the locking screw.

Otherwise, the cross recess may be scratched.
● The screw on an AAU maintenance cavity cover plate must be
tightened to the required torque. Otherwise, water may enter the AAU.

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Figure 1-62 Closing the AAU maintenance cavity

d. Take off the ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves, and pack up all the tools.

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