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Describes how to inspect hardware installation. Check Chapter 7, Power-on Inspection Describes how to inspect the operation of the ZXSDR R8854 after the ZXSDR R8854 is powered on. Chapter 8, Closure Describes the operations that need to be implemented after all hardware components are installed.
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Chapter 1 Installation Flow For the installation flow of the ZXSDR R8854, see Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 ZXSDR R8854 Installation Flow SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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Installation parts, tools, and instruments should be available before installation. Caution! The ZXSDR R8854 must be powered on within 24 hours after it is unpacked. The power-off duration of the ZXSDR R8854 must not be greater than 24 hours during maintenance. Table of Contents Precautions for Device Transport ................2-1...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 2-1 Device Hoisting 1. Fixed pulley 2. Hauling rope 3. Hoisting rope Caution! Installer A on the tower cannot loosen the fixed rope until he confirms that the device is securely placed on the tower platform.
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C pulls the hauling rope out wards to protect the device from colliding with the tower when the device reaches the mounting platform, see Figure 2-1. 4. Lift the properly-packed engineering materials used for tower mounting onto the tower in the manner mentioned above. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Caution! Never lift the engineering materials by binding them directly to the hoisting repe. 2.3 Installation Precautions 1. Do not open the equipment's airtight part, see Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Do Not Open the Airtight Part 2.
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Chapter 2 Installation Preparations Figure 2-4 Do Not Install Any Port Upwards 4. Do not use the horizontal installation mode, see Figure 2-5. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
The duration for waiting for the cooldown should be determined through testing. 2.4 Instruments and Meters List Table 2-1 lists the instruments and meters required for installing the ZXSDR R8854. Table 2-1 Instruments and Meters List Item List...
(for special purpose) 2.5 Installation Space Requirement Figure 2-6 shows the recommended space for installing ZXSDR R8854. Figure 2-6 Recommended Space for Installing ZXSDR R8854 (in mm) Figure 2-7 shows the minimum space for installing ZXSDR R8854. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3)
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 2-7 Minimum Space for Installing ZXSDR R8854 (in mm) SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
Unpacking Acceptance Report. The Unpacking Acceptance Report is made in duplicate, and kept by both parties. The engineering supervisor must send the Unpacking Acceptance Report back to the representative office within seven days for archiving. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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Chapter 4 RRU Installation The ZXSDR R8854 can be installed in the following ways: Wall-mounted installation, see Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Wall-Mounted Installation Pole-mounted installation, see Figure 4-2, Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-2 Pole-Mounted Installation of a Single RRU Figure 4-3 Pole-Mounted Installation of Two RRUs SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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Chapter 4 RRU Installation Figure 4-4 Pole Hoop-Mounted Installation of a Single RRU Gantry-mounted installation, see Figure 4-5. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-5 Gantry-Mounted Installation L-shape support installation, see Figure 4-6. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
An RRU can be installed on a wall when used indoors, outdoors, or in a high-speed rail scenario. This procedure describes how to install the ZXSDR R8854 on a wall. Context For a description of the accessories used for installing an RRU on a wall, refer to Table 4-1.
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Table 4-1 Accessories for Wall-Mounted Installation Name External View Fixing clamp RRU support Steps Drilling a Hole 1. Mark the hole positions on the wall with a drilling template, see Figure 4-7. Figure 4-7 Installation Positions of Expansion Bolts SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3)
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3. Install an expansion bolt, see Figure 4-9. Figure 4-8 shows an external view of an expansion bolt. Figure 4-8 External View of an Expansion Bolt 1. Nut 3. Flat washer 5. Expansion tube 2. Spring washer 4. Bolt SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-9 Installing an Expansion Bolt Step Description Slightly turn the expansion bolt clockwise to prevent it from moving freely. Before hammering the expansion bolt with a claw hammer, take a nut with the same specifications as the nut of this expansion bolt and turn the nut until the top of nut is flush with that of the expansion bolt to avoid damaging the thread during hammering.
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The yellow arrow on the fixing clamp should point upwards during installation. Securing the RRU 5. Fix the RRU support to the back of the RRU with four M6 screws with a torque of 8 N•m, see Figure 4-11. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-11 Installing the RRU Support 6. Install the RRU support to the fixing clamp, see Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12 Installing the RRU Support to the Fixing Clamp 7. Tighten the captive screw on the top of the RRU support with an M6 Allen hex wrench, Figure 4-13.
(φ60–100 mm), or an angle steel pole (φ63–100 mm). The following description and procedure are based on round pole-mounted installation. Figure 4-14 Figure 4-15 show channel steel pole-mounted installation and angle steel pole-mounted installation respectively. 4-11 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-14 Channel Steel Pole-Mounted Installation Figure 4-15 Angle Steel Pole-Mounted Installation Context For a description of the accessories used for installing a single RRU on a pole, refer to Table 4-2. Table 4-2 Accessories for Single-RRU Pole-Mounted Installation...
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4. Flat washer 6. Nut 2. Assemble the pole component to the pole through the U-shape open side of the installation bracket, and then install the screw into the U-shape slot, see Figure 4-17. 4-13 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-17 Installing the Pole Mount Assembly (1) Note: When installing the fixing clip, ensure that the yellow arrow of the fixing clip is upward. 3. Tighten the nuts on both sides of the pole component with an adjustable wrench to fix...
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4. Fix the RRU support to the back of the RRU with four M6 screws with a torque of 8 N•m, see Figure 4-19. Figure 4-19 Installing the RRU Support Securing the RRU 4-15 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation 5. Mount the ZXSDR R8854 to the pole component along the rail of the fixing clip, see Figure 4-20. Figure 4-20 Installing the RRU on the Pole Mount Assembly 6. Tighten the captive screw on the RRU support with an M6 inner-hexagon wrench to...
1. Insert an M10 screw through the installation hole on the one side of the fixing clip, and install the plat washer, spring washer, and nut on the other side of the hole, see Figure 4-22. 4-17 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-22 Assembling the Pole Component 1. Screw 3. Flat washer 5. Nut 2. Fixing clip 4. Spring washer 2. Assemble the pole component to the pole, and install the screw on the other side of...
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Otherwise, RRU installation may be affected. Installing the RRU Support 4. Fix the RRU support to the back of the RRU with four M6 screws with a torque of 8 N•m, see Figure 4-25. 4-19 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-25 Installing the RRU Support Securing the RRUs 5. Install the two RRUs on the pole mount assembly along the guide rails on the fixing clamps respectively, see Figure 4-26. 4-20 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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Figure 4-26 Installing the RRUs on the Pole Mount Assembly 6. Tighten the captive screws on the top of all the RRU supports with an M6 Allen hex wrench respectively, see Figure 4-27. 4-21 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
– End of Steps – 4.4 Installing a Single RRU in Pole Hoop-Mounted Mode This procedure describes how to install the ZXSDR R8854 through pole hoops. This installation mode is applicable to the pole with the diameter of 120 mm-380 mm.
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Table 4-4 Installation Accessories of Pole Hoop-Mounted Installation Mode of a Single Accessory Overview Fixing clip Pole hoop ZXSDR R8854 support Steps 1. Install the RRU support to the rear panel of the ZXSDR R8854 with four M6 screws, Figure 4-28. 4-23 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-28 Installing the RRU Support 2. Install the fixing clip to the pole, see Figure 4-29. a. Install pole hoops to the fixing clip. b. Fix the fixing clip on the pole through the pole hoops.
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Chapter 4 RRU Installation c. Tighten the screws on the pole hoops. 4-25 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-29 Installing the Fixing Clip to the Pole 3. Mount the ZXSDR R8854 to the fixing clip on the pole along the rail of the fixing clip, Figure 4-30. Figure 4-30 Mounting the ZXSDR R8854 4-26 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3)
Chapter 4 RRU Installation 4. Tighten the captive screw on the RRU support with an M6 inner-hexagon wrench to fix the ZXSDR R8854, see Figure 4-31. Figure 4-31 Tightening the Captive Screw – End of Steps – 4.5 Installing an RRU on a Gantry This procedure describes how to install an on a gantry.
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Table 4-5 Accessories for Gantry-Mounted Installation Name External View Gantry Fixing clamp Adapter plate 4-28 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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3. Flat washer 5. Nut 2. Adapter plate 4. Spring washer 2. Secure the fixing clamp to the adapter plate with four M10 bolts and nuts with a torque of 40 N•m, see Figure 4-33. 4-29 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 4-33 Securing the Fixing Clamp 3. Fix the RRU support to the back of the RRU with four M6 screws with a torque of 8 N•m, see Figure 4-34. 4-30 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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4. Install the RRU on the gantry along the guide rail of the fixing clamp and tighten the captive screw on the top of the RRU support with an M6 Allen hex wrench, see Figure 4-35. Figure 4-35 Installing the RRU on the Gantry 4-31 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation – End of Steps – 4.6 Installing an RRU on a L-shape Support This procedure describes how to install an on a L-shape support. Context For a description of the accessories used for installing an RRU on a L-shape support, refer Table 4-6.
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Chapter 4 RRU Installation Table 4-6 Accessories for L-shape Support Installation Name External View L-shape support Fixing clamp RRU support 4-33 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Steps 1. Secure the fixing clamp to the adapter plate with four M10 bolts and nuts with a torque of 40 N•m, see Figure 4-36. Figure 4-36 Securing the Fixing Clamp 2. Fix the RRU support to the back of the RRU with four M6 screws with a torque of 8 N•m, see...
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3. Install the RRU on the L-shape support along the guide rail of the fixing clamp and tighten the captive screw on the top of the RRU support with an M6 Allen hex wrench, Figure 4-38. Figure 4-38 Installing the RRU on the L-shape Support 4-35 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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Interconnected The OPT2 port of the upper-layer The OPT1 port of the lower-layer Port (RRU- RRU) External View Cable Connector DIN-type male connector DIN-type male connector Type Interconnected ANT port Antenna's RF port Port SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Item Local Equipment Interconnected Equipment AISG External View Cable Connector DB15 connector AISG connector Type Interconnected Local AISG/MON port of RRU RCU's AISG port of the tunable Port antenna External View Cable Connector DB15 connector Naked cables...
Unused Interface Protection ..................5-18 5.1 Installing the Protective Grounding Cable This procedure describes how to install the protective grounding cable. The protective grounding cable is a copper-core cable with a cross-sectional area of 16 mm SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Steps 1. Route the protective grounding cable from the indoor or outdoor grounding busbar to the RRU. 2. Crimp an OT terminal at the RRU end of the protective grounding cable. 3. Fix one end of the protective grounding cable to the grounding screw at the bottom of...
In this case, feeder connectors should be made on site. 2. Connect the feeder cable to the antenna feeder interface on the RRU chassis, see Figure 5-4. SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 5-4 Installing Antenna Feeder Cables 3. Fasten the feeder connector clockwise with a adjustable wrench. 4. Protect the cable connectors against water. For details, refer to Chapter 10 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors. 5. Lay the antenna feeder cable on the antenna side and bind it with black cable ties.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to install other feeder cables, see Figure 5-5. Figure 5-5 ZXSDR R8854 Antenna Feeder Connection Diagram – End of Steps – 5.3 Installing a Monitoring Cable This procedure describes how to install a monitoring (MON) cable.
ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 5-6 Installing a Monitoring Cable 2. Connect the other end of the monitoring cable to the dry contact interface of the external monitoring device. 3. Bundle and label the cable. – End of Steps –...
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R8854, see Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7 Installing the AISG Cable 2. Connect the other end to the AISG port on the RET antenna. 3. Bundle and label the cable. – End of Steps – SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
This procedure describes how to install the power input cable. Context The ZXSDR R8854 DC power connector supports power cables with the sectional area of 4 mm or 6 mm . If the power cable with the sectional area of 10 mm...
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The mandrill ejects automatically. If you pull the conductor with your hand but it does not fall down, it indicates the conductor is installed securely. Connecting Power Cable on the RRU 5-11 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation In the maintenance window, use the cross screwdriver to unscrew the crimping clip and remove the waterproof plug, see Figure 5-11. Figure 5-11 Unscrew the crimping clip 8. Insert the conductor plug into the power port inside the maintenance window, see Figure 5-12.
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Wind the grounding kit with two layers of insulating tape if the power cable is earthed after being led into the feeder window. The grounding cable is connected to the outdoor grounding busbar. 5-13 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Figure 5-13 Connecting the Power Cable to the Grounding Kit Note: When a grounding kit is used, the angle between the grounding cable and the power cable cannot be upward or be greater than 15 degrees. If the grounding kit is away from the feeder window, the grounding cable should be routed toward the feeder window along the downward direction of the power cable.
2. Remove the cable tie at one end of the corrugated pipe marked as "RRU" by using the diagonal pliers. 3. Remove the white dust cap of the optical cable connector, see Figure 5-16. Figure 5-16 Remove the white dust cap 1. White dust cap 5-15 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXSDR R8854 Hardware Installation Note: Do not remove the dust cap during the storage, transportation, and routing before installation. 4. Insert the optical module into the ports OPT1 and OPT2 of the RRU. Align the connector with the optical interface module, and insert it. When you hear the sound of "bang", it indicates that the optical cable connector is installed properly, see...
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7. Remove the cable tie at one end of the corrugated pipe marked as "BBU" by using the diagonal pliers and install it to the optical junction box or BBU. 8. Hang the plastic label of optical cable. Close the maintenance window 5-17 SJ-20160405141455-003|2018-01-03 (R1.3) ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
The screws must be fastened to prevent water intrusion. – End of Steps – 5.7 Unused Interface Protection After installing all cables, you need to protect all unused interfaces on the ZXSDR R8854. Steps 1. Check an unused interface. Check whether an unused interface is covered with a dustproof cap. If not, cover it with a dustproof cap.