Feeder System Installation Procedure - MOP
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Manual of Procedures (MOP)
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1 Installation Material
This section shows the hardware to install and gives
references to the tools recommended for the installation.
1.1 Hardware
A list of the hardware to be installed is found in the shipping
documentation. An example of feeder system installation
material is shown in Figure 1.
1 Antenna
2 Tie Strap
3 Antenna Near Unit
4 Connector Sealing Set
5 Cable Marking Set
6 Feeder Grounding Kit
7 Feeder Cable
8 Feeder Cable Clamp
9 Jumper Cable
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Figure 1 Example of Feeder System, Installation Material Overview
2 Install Feeder Cable
This section describes how to install the feeder cable.
Note: Handle coaxial cables with care. Any damage can
have an adverse effect upon transmission
characteristics.
Use feeder cables and connectors from the same supplier.
Do not install feeder cables during heavy rain as this can
allow moisture to get into the cable and cable connectors.
2.1 Preparation
In preparation to installing the feeder cable, do the following:
Steps
1. Verify that the outdoor and indoor ladders (runs) or other
feeder supports are installed and grounded.
2. Unpack the feeder and hang the cable drum on a
hydraulic cable jack stand.
Note: The feeder can also be delivered as precut. If
so, the cable drum and hydraulic cable jack
stand are not used.
3. Cut the feeder cable, if necessary.
Hold the feeder in a downward slope during cutting to
keep the sawdust out of the inner conductor. Sawdust
can have an adverse effect upon
transmission characteristics. Do not cut the feeder
too short as this can lead to the installation personnel
overstretching the cable or making the prescribed
bending radius too small.
4. Mount the feeder connector on the antenna side of
the cable. The installation procedure of connectors
depends on the type of connector. Always follow the
instructions given by the supplier of the feeder
connector and use the recommended tools.
Note: Ensure that all parts of the connectors are
properly mounted and that appropriate tools
are used for secure assembly.
5. Cover unterminated feeder cables and connectors
with a plastic bag or similar. This is to protect feeder
cables and connectors from water and dirt.
6. Label the feeder cable in both ends
2.2 Hoist Feeder Cable
There are several methods for hoisting a feeder cable, for
example hoisting grip, see Figure 3, and Prusik knot, see
Figure 4.
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Figure 3 Hoist Feeder using Hoisting Grip
Figure 4 Hoist Feeder Cable using Prusik Knot
1 – Winch
2 – Hoisting slings
3 – Connector,
antenna side 4 –
Grounding kit
5 – Cable
lead-in 6 –
RBS
7 – Connector, equipment side
Steps
The procedure for hoisting the feeder cable described here is hoisting
with a Prusik knot.
1. Place the hoisting sling 0.6 m onto the feeder using a lifting
sling knot (Prusik knot).
The number of slings depends on the height of the tower and the
length of the feeder to be hoisted. One sling per 70 m is
recommended.
Make sure that the knot is tightened.
2. Hook up to the hoisting slings.
3. Protect the cable end by wrapping a protective tape around the
sling knot and the connection point on the lifting wire or rope.
4. Hoist the feeder to the correct height, a height permitting the
connection of the antenna jumper cable between the feeder cable
and the antenna.
Ensure that the feeder cable does not get in contact with sharp
edges on the tower, mast, or cable ladders. Sharp edges can
damage the outer layer of the cable and allow moisture to get into
the cable.
5. Strap the feeder cable temporarily to the tower to hold it in
position. The reason for strapping is to hold the feeder cable in
position while the jumper cable is being connected,.
6. Remove the protective tape and hoisting slings.
7. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for a second feeder cable.
2.3 Route Feeder to RBS
This section describes how to route the feeder through a cable lead-in to
the RBS.
To route the feeder cable through a cable lead-in to the RBS, do the following:
Steps
7. Cut the feeder to a sufficient length so it can reach to the cabinet
jumper cable in the RBS room.
Hold the feeder at a downward sloping angle during cutting to keep
the sawdust out of the inner conductor. Sawdust can have an
adverse effect upon transmission characteristics.
Avoid cutting the feeder too short as this can lead to the
installation personnel overstretching the cable or making the
prescribed bending radius too small.
Note: The feeder must have a bend, a drip-loop (observe
minimum bending radius), outside the wall or roof that
leads water away from the cables.
8. Wrap tape around the end of the feeder cable to protect it from water and
dirt.
9. Ensure that cable ladders are installed horizontally or vertically against the
cable lead-in to the RBS room. This is to avoid leading in water through
the cable lead-in.
10. Push the feeder through the cable inlet onto the inserted sealing modules
according to the instructions provided by the supplier of the feeder cable.
Ensure that the feeder cable does not get in contact with sharp
edges. Sharp edges can damage the outer layer of the cable and
allow moisture to get into the cable.
Carefully observe minimum bending radius in the information
from the supplier.
11. Cut the feeder cable to a sufficient length to connect it to the
cabinet jumper cable connector.
The difference in feeder length between RXA and RXB can be
maximum 1 meter without affecting the performance.
12. Measure and write down the exact length of the feeder cable,
including jumper cables.
The system requires that the exact length is inserted. The feeder
length is a parameter used for calculating the electrical delay.
Problems can occur if the inserted value has an error corresponding
to more than ± 0.5 m.
13. Mount the feeder connector on the RBS side of the feeder
cable. The installation procedure of connectors depends on the
type of connector. Always follow the instructions given by the
supplier of the feeder connector.
Note: Ensure that all parts of the connectors are properly
mounted and that appropriate tools are used for secure
assembly.
3 Install Jumper Cables
This section describes how to install the jumper cables, for indoor and
outdoor general arrangements.
Figure 5 shows different jumper connectors.
N- type Connector 7-16 Connector 4.3-10 Connector
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Figure 5 Jumper Cables with N-Type Connector, 7-16 Connector, and
4.3-10 Connector
Figure 6 shows an example of jumper cable connections.
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Figure 6 Example Jumper Cable Connections Overview
Note: Handle the jumper cables with care. Any damage can
have an adverse effect upon transmission
characteristics.
Cover unterminated feeder cables and connectors with a
plastic bag or similar. This is to protect feeder cables and
connectors from water and dirt.
Do not install jumper cables during heavy rain as this can allow moisture
to get into the cable and cable connectors.
3.1 Install Jumper Cable
Steps
1. Remove the protection caps from the jumper cable connectors just
before installation.
Note: The protection caps protect the connectors from dirt,
dust, and damage. Impurity in the connector area can
influence the intermodulation performance considerably.
2. Check bending radius and number of bends allowed in the cable
specification provided by the supplier of the specific jumper
cable. The illustration below shows an example of allowed
bending radius.
A = No bending allowed
A
B = Bending radius
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3. Form the jumper cable before the installation, according to the
instructions provided by the supplier.
Note: Avoid torsion and buckling as excess strain on
the outer conductor can change jumper cable
characteristics.
4. Connect the jumper cables to the antenna and the RBS cabinet
without putting unnecessary strain on them.
Note: To minimize the risk of mechanical damage, do not locate
cables near sharp edges.
5. Tighten the jumper cable connectors by hand temporarily to find
out the proper feeder length between the jumper cables.
Disconnect the connections during the antenna system test.
6. Do not strap the jumper cable connecting to the antenna too
tight. The jumper cable must be strapped in such a way that it
gives space for optimizing and tilting the antenna.
Antenna Antenna
Jumper Jumper
Cable Cable
Tie Strap Tie Strap
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7. Assemble cables on the bottom side of the cable ladders.
This is to facilitate future feeder installations.
3.2 Connect Jumper Cable and Feeder Cable
To connect the jumper cable and feeder cable, do the following:
Steps
8. Tighten the connectors between the jumper cable and the feeder
cable to a torque specified by the supplier of the connectors.
9. Strap the jumper cable to the tower every 0.5 m using tie straps.
Note: Strapping is absolutely necessary to prevent vibration
caused by dynamic forces, for example wind.
10. Strap the feeder cables and indoor jumper cables to the indoor
cable ladders every 0.5 m using tie straps.
4 Install Feeder Cable Clamp
This section describes the installation of various feeder cable
clamps. An overview of feeder cable clamps arrangement is
shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Feeder Cable Clamp Overview
1 – Adapter
2 – Feeder cable
clamp 3 –
Threaded rod
4–
Scre
w5–
Nut,
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6 – Washer
4.1 Installation Instructions for Feeder Cable Clamps
To install the feeder cable clamps, do the following:
Steps
11. Clamp the feeder to the tower as straight as possible with a
maximum distance between the feeder cable clamps. Ensure
that the clamps are fastened properly, but not too tight. If the
clamps are fastened too tight, they can damage the cable.
For more information about distances between feeder cable clamps, see
Feeder System Guideline, page 34.
12. Consider also the minimum feeder cable bending radius when
clamping, to prevent damage on the cable.
For more information on minimum bending radius, see the
information provided by the supplier of the feeder cable, and
Feeder System Guideline, page 34.
5 Install Feeder Grounding Kit
The general grounding principles for a site, including the antenna
system, are shown in Figure 8.
For information regarding the installation of a feeder grounding kit,
see the instructions given by the supplier of the grounding kit.
For information regarding the grounding of the feeder system, see
Grounding Guidelines for RBS Sites, page 34.
1
2
2
5
8
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Figure 8 Example of a Site Grounding System
1 – Antenna
2 – Feeder cable connected to ground with feeder cable
grounding kit 3 – Feeder cable
4 – For feeder cables over 30 m, connect feeder cable to ground
with feeder grounding kit. The maximum distance between
grounding kits is 30 m.
5 – If the distance between the tower and the shelter is more than
10 m, an additional grounding for feeder cable at this point is
recommended
6 – Inlet ground collection bar
7 – At least two tower legs connected to ring ground
electrode 8 – Tower and building ground electrode
interconnected
6 Install Cable Marking Set
This section describes in general terms how to mark the cables using a
cable marking set.
Note: Mark the feeder and jumper cables, with the marking set,
on both sides before the installation.
The marking principle for feeders and jumper cables is shown in Figure 9.
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Figure 9 Example of Cable Marking
To mark the cables using a cable marking set, do the following:
Steps
1. Place the labels on the cable.
Mark the cables in both ends. Place the labels with the first letter
closest to the connector. This means that the labels on the cables
are upside down in relation to each other.
2. Check that the labels are not obscured by other cables.
3. Clean and dry the surface of the cables where the labels
are to be fastened.
4. Check that the labels are adhered correctly.
7 Install Connector Sealing Set
Apply sealing tape or cold shrink to protect the connectors between the
cables and the antenna connectors.
If cold shrink is used, pull it over the cable before connecting the
cable connectors.
For instructions on how to apply the sealing tape or cold shrink,
follow the instructions supplied with the products and Seal
Connectors, page 33.
8 Concluding Routines
Before leaving the site, complete the following:
Clean up the site and remove objects like wrapping paper and
cable pieces.
Dispose of waste material according to local
regulations Fill in all checklists in the Customer
Site Documentation.
Update the Customer Site Documentation if there have been any
changes in the configuration.
Hand over the Customer Site Documentation to the person
responsible for the site.
If the site is in operation, contact the OMC or NMC to inform
that the installation is completed.
