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Notice The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS"...
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The following table lists the product version related to this document. Product Name Product Version RTN XMC ODU V200 V200R001 The functions of Fixed Service (FS) for this device are restricted to use and put into service due to the need for a spectrum license and/or the conditions...
Contents Safety Precautions Installation Tools Installing the ODU Components of the ODU Installation Scenarios Installation Procedure Changing Polarization Direction of the Antenna Installing the ODU on the Antenna Installing the Hybrid coupler on the Antenna Installing the ODU on the Hybrid coupler Installing the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket on the Pole Installing the ODU on the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket...
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.
Installing the ODU Components of the ODU Appearance and Interfaces of the ODU RSSI interface Antenna interface IF interface Grounding screw Appearance and Interfaces of the Hybrid Coupler Main tributary interface Interface Name Interface Label Main tributary interface MAIN Extension tributary interface STD BY Extension tributary interface Front...
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Installing the ODU Components of the ODU Appearance of the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket Main bracket Transfer component Auxiliary bracket Appearance of the Antenna Adapter Guide trough Polarization identifier Interface on the ODU/ hybrid coupler side Interface on the antenna side...
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Installing the ODU Components of the ODU Appearance of the Flexible Waveguide Cables 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) PGND cable of the ODU(NA) Grounding bar...
Installing the ODU Installation Scenarios Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna 1. Direct Mounting Mode One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna 2. Separate Mounting Mode One ODU installed on one antenna Two ODUs installed on one antenna Use a hybrid coupler adaptive to the XMC ODU if two ODUs are configured with only one antenna installed in direct-mounting mode.
Installing the ODU Installation Procedure Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna Direct Mounting Mode Start Apply vertical polarization in the network planning? Change the antenna polarization Referring to the instructions for the antenna and Page 14 Install the antenna compatible to the XMC ODU? Install the antenna adapter on the antenna...
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Installing the ODU Installation Procedure Installing the ODU on a Single-Polarized Antenna Separate Mounting Mode Start Apply vertical polarization in the network planning ? Change the antenna polarization Referring to the instructions for the antenna and Page14 Install the antenna Referring to the instructions for the antenna Install the ODU separate...
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Installing the ODU Installation Procedure Installing the ODU on a Dual-Polarized Antenna Separate Mounting Mode Start Install the antenna Referring to the instructions for the antenna Install the ODU separate mounting bracket ODUs installed on one feeder boom? Install the ODU on the ODU separate Install the hybrid coupler on mounting bracket...
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In case of operating in the sea or around the 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 ODU against salt damage. Please contact HUAWEI for the countermeasure.
Installing the ODU 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. ...
Installing the ODU Installing the ODU on the Antenna 1. Observe the position of the ODU guide pin . It is attached to the inner side of the ODU handle by default. When the antenna is installed in horizontally polarized mode, secure guide pin ① to identifier H. Before securing the guide pin, you should screw out the plastic screw ②...
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Installing the ODU Installing the ODU on the Antenna 3. Installing the ODU on the Antenna 3.1. Apply lubricant on gasket ⑥ of the antenna interface on the ODU. (Note: Do not apply lubricant on end face ⑤.) 3.2. Apply anti-seize grease to the four M6 captive screws ① on the ODU. 3.3.
Installing the ODU Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna Changing the Polarization Direction of the Hybrid Coupler The hybrid coupler is available in multiple types. This procedure for changing the polarization direction of the hybrid coupler is provided for reference only. In actual installation, follow the instructions delivered with the hybrid coupler.
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Installing the ODU Installing the Hybrid Coupler on the Antenna Installing the Hybrid coupler on the Antenna 1. Apply lubricant on gasket ⑤ of the antenna interface of the hybrid coupler. (Note: End face ④ should not be applied with lubricant.) 2.
Installing the ODU Installing the ODU on the Hybrid Coupler 1. Replace guide pin position ① of the ODU and ensure that it is located at indicator H. Apply anti-seize grease to the screws on the guide pin. 2 Apply lubricant on gasket ⑥ of the antenna interface of the ODU. (Note: End face ② should not be applied with lubricant.) 3.
Installing the ODU Installing the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket on the Pole 1. Install the main fixture. Apply anti-seize grease to the long bolt. The arrow identifier of the main Check whether the fixer of the main fixture is fixed. fixture should face upwards.
Installing the ODU Installing the ODU on the ODU Separate Mounting Bracket 1. Install ODU ① on transfer component ② and then tighten the four screws ③. 2. Attach the transfer component which is installed with an ODU to main fixture ④. If you hear a click, it indicates that the transfer component is fixed securely.
Installing the ODU Installing the Flexible Waveguide Fix one end of the flexible waveguide to the flange interface of the ODU/hybrid coupler and the other end to the flange interface of the antenna. The direction of the flexible waveguide should be consistent with that of the ODU/hybrid coupler/antenna.
Installing the ODU Installing Guide for the Flexible Waveguide Fixture Components of the Flexible Waveguide Fixture Flexible waveguide sheath Hoop iron Flexible waveguide clip Fixture Supporting bolt Flexible waveguide sheath Flexible waveguide clip Hoop iron Supporting bolt Fixture 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.
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Installing the ODU Installing Guide for the Flexible Waveguide Fixture Fixing the Flexible Waveguide When fixing the 6G flexible waveguide, use the 6G flexible waveguide sheath. When fixing the 7G&8G flexible waveguide, use the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath. When fixing the 11G&13G flexible waveguide, use both the 7G&8G flexible waveguide sheath and 11G&13G flexible waveguide sheath.
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Installing the ODU Installing Guide for the Flexible Waveguide Fixture Fixing the Flexible Waveguide 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.
Installing the ODU Installing the Antenna Adapter on the Antenna 1. Apply lubricant on the gasket ① of the antenna feed boom. (Note: End face ② should not be applied with lubricant.) 2. Apply anti-seize grease to the four M6 captive screws ③ of the antenna adapter ⑤. 3.
Installing the ODU Installing the ODU on the Antenna Adapter 1. Apply lubricant on the gasket of the antenna interface of the ODU. For details ,see page 16. 2. Apply anti-seize grease to the four M6 captive screws ① of the ODU. 3.
Installing the ODU Installing the Hybrid coupler on the Antenna Adapter By default, the hybrid coupler applies vertical polarization. If horizontal polarization is required, change the polarization direction of the hybrid coupler. For details, see page 17. 1.Apply lubricant on gasket ① of the antenna interface of the hybrid coupler. (Note: End face ④ should not be applied with lubricant.) 2.
Installing the ODU Installing the OMT The OMT are available in multiple types. This procedure for installing the OMT is provided for reference only. In actual installation, follow the instructions packed with the OMT. Applying the appropriate lubricant Apply the appropriate quantity of lubricant on the gasket of the feed boom and the surface of the waveguide near the gasket.
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Installing the ODU Installing the OMT Installing the OMT Lead the OMT through the bolt heads as shown, and then rotate the OMT counter clockwise. Ensure that the OMT is in a correct direction. Tightening the bolts Ensure that the OMT is in proper contact with the antenna.
Installing the ODU Installing the ODU on the OMT Two ODU interfaces are available on the OMT. The vertically-polarized ODU must be connected to the interface marked with “V”, and the horizontally-polarized ODU must be connected to the interface marked with “H”. Place the O-ring of the feed boom onto the ODU interface on the OMT, apply proper lubricants to the surface of the O- ring and the surface of the waveguide close to the O-ring.
Installing ODU Cables Installing IF Cable 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. Make an N-type connector. For details, see page 46. RG-8U cable or 1/2-inch cable Make an N-type connector.
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Installing ODU Cables Installing IF Cable 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.
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Installing ODU Cables Installing IF Cable Routing the IF Cable - Making Waterproof Curves 1. Routing the IF Cable. IF cable IF cable The IF cable should be routed from top downwards and should be bound at the time of routing. The IF cable should be curved for waterproof consideration under the ODU and before entering the IDU room.
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Installing ODU Cables Installing IF Cable Routing the IF Cable - Making Waterproof Curves 3. Making waterproof curves. IF cable 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.
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Installing ODU Cables Installing IF Cable 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.
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Installing ODU Cables Installing IF Cable Connecting the IDU and ODU When the Surge Protector Is Installed For the installation of the surge protector, see page 40. Bind the IF cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being pulled. ...
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Installing ODU Cables Installing IF Cable Connecting the IDU and ODU When the Surge Protector Is Installed(NA) For the installation of the surge protector, see page 40. Bind the IF cable first to prevent its type-N connector from being pulled. ...
Installing ODU Cables Installing the PGND Cable of the ODU 1.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. 2. After installing ground cables, spread antirust around the ground screws and the ground points of mechanical parts for protection.
Installing ODU Cables 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.
Installing ODU Cables Grounding the IF Cable 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.
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Installing ODU Cables Grounding the IF Cable Grounding the IF Cable - Installing the Grounding Clip Selecting the installation position of the grounding clip and stripping off the IF cable sheath with electric knife without any damage to the shielding layer. Fixing the grounding clip and waterproofing it.
Installation Check Items to be checked for the antenna, Hybrid Coupler, and ODU Serial No. Checking Requirement The installation location and direction of the antenna should conform to the information in the engineering design document. The antenna should be correctly installed (the side of the antenna with a wider shield should face upwards and that with a narrower shield should face downwards).
Installation Check Items to be checked for the ODU cables Serial No. Checking Requirement All the outdoor connectors and the grounding clips of the IF cable should be waterproofed. The connectors of the IF cable should be correctly made and tightly fixed. The IF cable should not be broken or twisted.
Parts Replacement Replacing the ODU Replacing the ODU on the antenna 1. Loosen the four M6 captive screws of the ODU cornerwise. 2. Remove the ODU. 3. For details about the installation procedure of the ODU, see page 15. Here describes the method for replacing the ODU on the antenna, which is similar to the methods for replacing the ODU on other components.
Installing the IF Cable Appendix Terminating the IF Cable with the N Connectors 1. Stripping off the cable sheath 16 mm (0.63 inch) 3. Folding back the braided shield to cover clamp 2. Gliding the lock nut and clamp 1 1, and binding the braided shield by using clamp 2 Clamp 2 Cutting off the redundant part of...
Appendix Terminating the IF Cable with the TNC Connectors 1. Stripping off the cable sheath 16 mm (0.63 inch) 3. Folding back the braided shield to cover clamp 1, 2. Gliding the lock nut and clamp 1 over the and binding the braided shield by using clamp 2 cable Clamp 2 Lock nut...
Appendix Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors 1. Wrapping one layer of PVC tape 2. Wrapping three layers of waterproof insulation tape Waterproof insulation tape PVC tape 3. Wrapping three layers of PVC tape over the 4. Using the outdoor bundling strap to bind the waterproof insulation tape PVC tape tight at both ends Cut off the extra cable strap after the...