OptiX RTN 380AN Radio Transmission System V100

Quick Installation Guide

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RTN 380AN Packing List Installation Conditions

Restrictions on the installation environment

No. Item Description 1. The RTN 380AN cannot be installed on a light pole or utility pole.
2. The RTN 380AN with only a 0.3 m antenna can be installed on a guyed tower, and the antenna must be
installed no higher than 1/2 of the tower height.
3. Even if the requirements for link reliability can be met and the equipment installation environment
allows equipment to run properly in any weather conditions (the sway angle and twist angle of towers
1 RTN 380AN module
and poles meet requirements), use rooftop towers, thin mast towers, and common self-supporting
towers (non-high towers) with caution based on the local actual situations.

Restrictions on the installation on a rooftop upright pole

When installing the RTN 380AN on a rooftop upright pole, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2 Auxiliary material package 2. A mono-rooftop mast is supported by three stress support bars. The angle between the stress support
bars is 90º or 120º. This ensures that the mast can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or
twist in the wind.
3. Only one microwave antenna is installed on one pole.
4. A pole is supported by two side support bars to ensure that the pole does not sway or twist in the wind.
5. A pole is not higher than 6 m.
6. An antenna should be installed as low as possible and close to the support point and far away from the
3 7.6 mm-wide outdoor cable tie top of the pole. The antenna mounting brackets must be secured.
7. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.3 m, the antenna is used only at the last hop.
8. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.6 m, stress support bars are required to secure the pole for installing
the antenna and the antenna must be installed close to the point of strength of the stress support bars
on the pole.
9. Installation height: A 0.6 m antenna is installed no higher than 1/2 of the pole height, and a 0.3 m
antenna is installed no higher than 2/3 of the pole height.
4 3.6 mm-wide outdoor cable tie
Restrictions on the installation on a thick mast tower
When installing the RTN 380AN on a thick mast tower, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. The antenna pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist
in the wind.
3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
5 Waterproof labels for outdoor use 4. Installation height: A 0.6 m antenna is installed no higher than 1/2 of the tower height, and a 0.3 m
antenna is installed no higher than 2/3 of the tower height.

Restrictions on the installation on a self-supporting tower (heavy tower in the

central equipment room)
When installing the RTN 380AN on a self-supporting tower, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
6 Engineering labels for indoor use 2. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.3 m, the antenna is installed lower than 2/3 of the tower height to
limit the antenna shaking angle within 0.45°. For example, if a tower is 60 m high, an antenna should
be installed lower than 40 m.
3. If the diameter of an antenna is 0.6 m, the antenna is installed no higher than 1/2 of the tower height.
4. The tower is verified before installation that it is not overloaded.
5. The antenna pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist
in the wind.
6. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
7 Waterproof tape
Restrictions on the installation on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower
When installing the RTN 380AN on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. Use the wall-mounting mode. A pole can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in
the wind.
3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

Other restrictions
Do not install the RTN 380AN and antennas of wireless equipment on the same pole.

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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorm Corrosion
Power supply and high-altitude work are strictly prohibited in thunderstorm weather.
Anti-corrosion measures are required if the RTN 380AN is installed in an area prone to corrosion. Contact the local
Huawei office for details. An area is corrosion-prone if it is:
Cold and Hot Weather
 Within 3.7 km of an ocean or a salt lake.
The RTN 380AN is usually installed outdoors. In this case, installation personnel must strictly comply with local  Within 3 km of a major pollution source, such as a smelting plant or coal mine.
regulations on outdoor cold and hot operations to ensure their health and personal safety.
 Within 2 km of a medium pollution source, such as a chemical, rubber, or electroplating plant.
 Within 1 km of a light pollution source, such as a food processing plant, leather processing plant, or heating boiler.
Working at Heights
Handling and Hoisting Heavy Objects
The RTN 380AN is usually installed in a high location, such as on a tower or on the roof of a building. Adhere to
the following guidelines when working at heights: When handling and hoisting heavy objects, use the tools or machinery specified by local regulations and strictly
follow the following guidelines:
 Installation personnel must have proper training and qualifications and meet health requirements for
working at heights specified in local laws and regulations.  All personnel must wear reliable safety helmets, protective clothing, gloves, and shoes.

 During installation, wear a reliable safety helmet and full body harnesses and work in pairs or teams.  Make sure the path is clear of obstructions for lifting.
 Do not lift a heavy object over the head. Use tools or machinery instead.
 Do not work at heights during thunderstorms, blizzards, gales, or other extreme weather conditions. When
working at heights, installation personnel should wear clothes, gloves, and shoes that are wind-resistant,  When hoisting heavy objects, keep vigilant against falling objects and evacuate nearby personnel to a safe area.
warm, and skid-resistant.  To prevent damage to the pulley or lifting sling, do not overload or improperly use hoisting equipment.

 Hoisting tools should be tested before use.

Port Protection
 All supervisors and personnel nearby must wear helmets.
 Before installing the RTN 380AN,
Protective cover and film
remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port
Microwave
on the antenna port. Otherwise, the
signal transmission will be affected.
High-intensity RF signals are harmful to human health. When the microwave communication equipment with a
radiation warning label is working properly, avoid being too close to the antenna in the transmit direction of  Tighten the PG connector of the
the antenna. When installing or maintaining an antenna on a tower or pole where multiple antennas are network port on the RTN 380AN.
installed, avoid strong radiation from other antennas. PG
Protect unused network port connector
connectors with protective covers Protective
Laser
delivered with the product. cover
Do not get your eyes close to or look directly into the ends of an  For used network port connectors,
optical fiber without eye protection when handling optical fibers. retain their protective covers properly
for future use.
High Temperature Protective
covers
When the ambient temperature exceeds 55°C, the surface temperature of the RTN 380AN labeled may Unpacking
exceed 70°C. Wear protective gloves if you touch the panel in such an environment.
To prevent water vapor from accumulating inside the equipment:
 The equipment must be powered on within 24 hours after being unpacked.
 The equipment cannot be powered off for more than 24 hours during maintenance.

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Safety Precautions

Avoiding Leaving Any Ethernet Cable Unconnected

Do not leave any Ethernet cable unconnected (as shown in Figure 1).
If an Ethernet service port is not in use, remove the cable from it and fasten a PG connector or
protective cover onto it.

Figure 1 Avoiding leaving any Ethernet cable unconnected

Do not leave any Ethernet cable

unconnected.

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Precautions for Local Maintenance

When the RTN 380AN is installed on a self-supporting tower, maintenance personnel can hardly perform off-tower maintenance through WLAN, because the RTN 380AN is installed at a high
position. You can use the following methods to solve this issue:
① When an NE receives and transmits services through the P&E port, you are advised to use an extra outdoor ② If an NE receives and transmits services through the 10GE optical port, no extra outdoor network cable is
network cable to connect the NE's GE electrical port to the PI's MGMT port. During off-tower maintenance, you can required. During the off-tower maintenance, connect a laptop running the Web LCT to the GE port of the PI to
connect a laptop running the Web LCT to the NMS port of the PI or remove the outdoor network cable from the access the NE, as shown in Figure 2.
MGMT port and connect the cable with the laptop to access the NE, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 2
Figure 1

RTN 380AN RTN 380AN

P&E port P&E port

During off-tower maintenance, you need to

GE(e) 10GE
configure the GE(e) port connected to the
Web LCT as the NMS port on the NMS in
advance, or configure the network adapter of
the laptop to enable the laptop to receive and
Outdoor transmit IP packets carrying DCN VLAN IDs.
network cable

Service access

Web LCT

Service access

Web LCT

Web LCT

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Precautions for Local Maintenance

③ When an NE communicates with a BBU through the GE/10GE port, no extra outdoor network cable is required. During off-tower maintenance, connect the laptop on which the Web LCT is installed to an electrical port on the BBU.
Then, discover and access the NE through the electrical port on the BBU, as shown in Figure 3. For details, see section "Connecting to the FO Device Through the BBU Service Port" under "Site Commissioning (Using the Web LCT to
Configure Data)" in Commissioning and Configuration Guide.

Figure 3

RTN 380AN
GE/10GE

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BBU
Service access
Electrical Electrical port
port/Optical port

Web LCT

Before using the Web LCT to discover an NE through the BBU during off-tower maintenance, you need to configure the LOCALIF2 interface information on the NE and configure NE-related information on the BBU
to ensure normal communication between the NE and the BBU. For details, see section "Enabling FO Maintenance Through the BBU" under "Site Commissioning (Using the Web LCT to Configure Data)" in
Commissioning and Configuration Guide.

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 Introduction to the Equipment

Equipment Components

A Appearance and Ports B Appearance and Ports of the Hybrid Coupler

Front view Top view

Standby tributary port

Port Name Mark

Main tributary port MAIN

Standby tributary port STANDBY

Main tributary port

Ground screw Oblique view

Front view

RTN 380AN

For details about the parameters on the nameplate, see Product Description.

Antenna port
Do not get your eyes close to or look directly into the ends of an optical fiber
without eye protection when handling optical fibers. Otherwise, the laser may
burn your eyes.

Rear view

Guide pin

Antenna port When GE electrical modules are used, waterproof

sockets are required. If the network cable length is
greater than or equal to 2 m, a signal surge
protective device (SPD) is required for protection.

RTN 380AN
Front view of ports

RTN 380AN Connected to the WLAN module

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 Introduction to the Equipment

Equipment Components

D Cable

Ground cable Waterproof socket for outdoor optical fibers RSSI cable
Ground base
View A
RJ45 connector
Main label
OT terminal Pin 1 Pin 8
Multimeter port
A
Inner tube
Rubber plug
 Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are Housing
available for the ground clip of the cable. Select a terminal as required.
 For details about how to install the ground clip, see the usage instructions
delivered with the ground clip.

Outdoor/GE cascade optical fiber

LC/PC
connector

Terminating a Ground Cable with an OT Terminal

Strip the cable. Put OT terminal A onto ground cable B. Use a crimping tool to crimp the joint parts of the
Mapping between the cross-sectional area of the bare crimping terminal and the cable conductor.
cable conductor (C) and the stripping length (L1)

A: OT terminal
B: ground cable Cross-sectional Area of
L1 (mm)
C: exposed cable Cable Conductor C (mm2)
conductor
1 7
L1: stripping length
1.5 7 Crimping

2.5 7

4 8

If you are skillful, you can determine the L1 length The shape of the crimped cross-section may
by comparing the cable with the connector to be When stripping the insulation layer of the power cable, After the conductor is fed into the OT terminal, the exposed part of vary with the crimping tool used.
crimped. ensure that cable conductor C is not scratched. the conductor, as indicated by L2, must not exceed 2 mm.

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Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors
Prepare the following tools. Prepare an outdoor network cable Strip the cable. Arrange the core wires according to the pin assignment and cut
and shielded RJ45 connectors.
them neatly (exposing a length of 12 mm).
a b c
Core wire length
exposed: 12 mm 8: brown
7: brown
and white
6: green
12 mm 5: blue and
white
4: blue
RJ45 connector crimping tool 3: green
and white
Cutting the core 2: orange
wires neatly 1: white
1. Core wire Stripping length: 20 mm Remove the sheath. Strip off the braid shield and and orange
cut off the aluminum foil and
2. Aluminum foil unwanted materials.
3. Braid shield
4. Outer sheath
5. Shielded RJ45 connector Do not damage the braid shield and aluminum foil while stripping the sheath
Diagonal pliers off the network cable. Otherwise, strip again.

Insert the arranged core wires into an RJ45 connector according to Repeat the preceding steps to add a connector on (Optional) Use a multimeter to measure the
the pin assignment and crimp the connector with the crimping tool. the other end of the cable. Then, test the cable 8 impedance of core wires. The impedance difference
connectivity with a network cable tester. between core wires must be less than 5%.
Cut off the exposed braid shield and
unwanted materials neatly along the
edge of the connector frame.
Outdoor
network cable

Crimping

Pin assignment for the RJ45 connector

 Before crimping, observe the side or front of the connector and ensure that the core wires
Cutting off the excess
are inserted to the bottom of the connector.
braid shield and
 During crimping, use the crimping tool with force to ensure the crimping effect.
unwanted materials
 After crimping, check the crimping position to ensure that the connector is tightly crimped. In addition to Ethernet services, the P&E port on the RTN 380AN receives P&E signals from the power sourcing equipment
(PSE). An outdoor straight-through network cable is used to connect the P&E port on the RTN 380AN and the PSE. The pin
assignment for the P&E port on some kinds of PSE may be different from those of the P&E port on the RTN 380AN. In this
Preparing an RSSI Test Cable case, you need to assemble a network cable based on the pin assignment for these P&E ports.
Pin assignment for the P&E port on the RTN 380AN

Terminate one end of an outdoor network cable with an RJ45 Pin No. Signal Function
connector by following instructions in "Terminating the Outdoor
Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors." 1 BIDA+/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (+)/Power ground

2 BIDA-/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (-)/Power ground

Strip the other end of the cable and remain the core wire for pin 4
(blue) and that for pin 7 (white and brown). Cut off the other core 3 BIDB+/–48V Bidirectional data wire B (+)/–48 V power signal
wires, and wrap this end.
4 BIDC+/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (+)/Power ground

5 BIDC-/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (-)/Power ground

6 BIDB-/–48V Bidirectional data wire B (-)/–48 V power signal

7 BIDD+/–48V Bidirectional data wire D (+)/–48 V power signal

White and brown core wire 8 BIDD-/–48V Bidirectional data wire D (-)/–48 V power signal

Blue core wire

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 Installing the RTN 380AN

1. Installing the RTN 380AN at the Edge of a Mobile Backhaul Network (Indoor PI Required)

1. Protect unused ports with protective covers or PG connectors during installation. Retain removed protective covers for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380AN, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. The method for changing the polarization direction of the antenna varies with the antenna manufacturer. If the method provided in this document is not applicable according to the site conditions, use that provided in the antenna installation manual delivered
with the antenna.
4. By default, the antenna is vertically polarized. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction of the antenna to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in the direct mounting scenario, you may install the RTN 380AN on the antenna and then hoist them both on the tower.
6. When installing a cable, ensure that the cable connector can be properly connected to the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380AN, and bind the cable below the connector to the pole. This protects the cable connector from being damaged by pulling.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Install the antenna according to the

12 Power on the RTN 380AN.
Antenna Installation Guide.

2 (Optional) Change the antenna

polarization direction to horizontal. 13 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.

3 Apply lubricant around the exterior side

of the feed. 14 Align antennas.

4 Install the RTN 380AN onto the

1 to 4
antenna.
Install a ground cable for the 5
5
RTN 380AN. P&E
10GE
 Both 10GE and COMBO
(Optional) Install the outdoor ports can receive and
6
optical fiber. transmit GE (optical) 9
 Install the outdoor optical fiber. services. 9
 Lay out the outdoor optical fiber.  Both GE(e) and P&E ports
 Bind cable labels (yellow) and identify can receive and transmit GE
cable labels based on the plan. (electrical) services. 10
 Take anti-corrosion measures for the  The P&E port supports the
outdoor optical fiber. power over Ethernet Grounded using a
function. ground clip
7 Install GE cables.
Receiving/Transmitting
 Install GE cables. one GE (optical) service 6
 Select a ground point for the GE cable.
 Install the ground clip. 7
 Lay out the GE cable. GE cable
 Bind cable labels (yellow) and identify GE
cable labels based on the plan.

8 Install a PI and cables on the PI.

8 Grounded
 Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket. using a
 Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI GE cable ground clip
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the
bracket on a wall.
 Install cables on the PI.
10
P&E
9 Take anti-corrosion measures for 10GE and
P&E ports. 12

10 Waterproof the ground clip. Connected to the

power supply device Receiving/Transmitting one
FE/GE (electrical) service
11 Check the installation.

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 Installing the RTN 380AN

2. Installing the RTN 380AN at the Edge of a Mobile Backhaul Network (Outdoor PI Required)

1. Protect unused ports with protective covers or PG connectors during installation. Retain removed protective covers for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380AN, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. The method for changing the polarization direction of the antenna varies with the antenna manufacturer. If the method provided in this document is not applicable according to the site conditions, use that provided in the antenna installation manual delivered
with the antenna.
4. By default, the antenna is vertically polarized. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction of the antenna to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in the direct mounting scenario, you may install the RTN 380AN on the antenna and then hoist them both on the tower.
6. When installing a cable, ensure that the cable connector can be properly connected to the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380AN, and bind the cable below the connector to the pole. This protects the cable connector from being damaged by pulling.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Install the antenna according to the 12 Power on the RTN 380AN.

Antenna Installation Guide.

2 (Optional) Change the antenna

13 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
polarization direction to horizontal.

3 Apply lubricant around the exterior side 14 Align antennas.

1 to 4
of the feed.
5
Install the RTN 380AN onto the
4
antenna. 10GE P&E

5 Install a ground cable for the  Both 10GE and COMBO 9

RTN 380AN. ports can receive and 9
transmit GE (optical)
6 (Optional) Install the outdoor optical fiber.
services.
 Install the outdoor optical fiber.  Both GE(e) and P&E ports 10
 Lay out the outdoor optical fiber. can receive and transmit GE
 Bind cable labels (yellow) and identify (electrical) services. Grounded using
cable labels based on the plan.  The P&E port supports the 6 a ground clip
 Take anti-corrosion measures for the power over Ethernet Receiving/Transmitting
outdoor optical fiber. function. one GE (optical) service
7 Install GE cables.
 Install GE cables.
 Select a ground point for the GE cable.
 Install the ground clip.
7
 Lay out the GE cable.
 Bind cable labels (yellow) and identify
cable labels based on the plan.
GE1
8 Install a PI and cables on the PI. GE cable
P&E1
Grounded
using a
ground clip
For details about how to install the PI, 8
see the related installation guide.
Grounded
10 using a
Take anti-corrosion measures for 10GE GE cable ground clip
9
and P&E ports.

10 Waterproof the ground clip. 10

Connected to the 12
power supply device
11 Check the installation.
Receiving/Transmitting one FE/GE (electrical) service

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 Installing the RTN 380AN

3. Installing the RTN 380AN at 2x(1+0) Aggregation Sites

1. Protect unused ports with protective covers or PG connectors during installation. Retain removed protective covers for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380AN, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. The method for changing the polarization direction of the antenna varies with the antenna manufacturer. If the method provided in this document is not applicable according to the site conditions, use that provided in the antenna installation manual delivered
with the antenna.
4. By default, the antenna is vertically polarized. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction of the antenna to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in the direct mounting scenario, you may install the RTN 380AN on the antenna and then hoist them both on the tower.
6. When installing a cable, ensure that the cable connector can be properly connected to the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380AN, and bind the cable below the connector to the pole. This protects the cable connector from being damaged by pulling.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

Description
1 Install the antenna according to the
In this example, the 10GE and COMBO 11 Power on the RTN 380AN.
Antenna Installation Guide.
cascade links between two back-to-back RTN
(Optional) Change the antenna 380ANs form a LAG. In practice, either of the
2 Use the Web LCT to
polarization direction to horizontal. unprotected cascade links can be used. 12
configure NE data.

3 Apply lubricant around the exterior side 13 Align antennas.

of the feed.

4 Install the RTN 380AN onto the

antenna.

5 Install a ground cable for the

RTN 380AN.

6  Install a GE cascade 1 to 4 5
optical fiber.
9 COMBO 10GE P&E 5
 Take anti-corrosion COMBO 10GE P&E
measures for the GE
cascade optical fiber.
8
8 8 8 8 8
6
7 Install GE cables.

 Install GE cables.
9
 Select a ground point for the GE cable.
 Install the ground clip. LAG
Grounded using
 Lay out the GE cable.  Both 10GE and COMBO a ground clip
 Bind cable labels (yellow) and identify ports can receive and
cable labels based on the plan. transmit GE (optical)
services.
Take anti-corrosion measures for the  Both GE(e) and P&E ports
8 7 7
10GE, COMBO, and P&E ports. can receive and transmit GE GE cable
(electrical) services.
9 Waterproof the ground clip.  The P&E port supports the
power over Ethernet
function.
10 Check the installation.
Connected to the PI
Connected to the PI Grounded
using a
GE cable ground clip

9
For details about how to install the
PI, see the related installation guide.

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 Aligning Antennas
Aligning Single-Polarized Antennas

Determine the azimuth of the antennas according to the installation position and height of the
antennas. Then adjust the elevation of the antennas to the horizontal position. Adjust the elevation adjustment bolt. At the local end, rotate the antenna vertically and gently adjust
the elevation until the RSL reaches the maximum peak.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 to ensure that three signal peaks are tracked in both horizontal and vertical
directions. When the RSL reaches the maximum peak value in both horizontal and vertical directions,
You can use an alignment scope to align antennas. For details about how to install an alignment tighten the local antenna.
scope, see Appendixes.
Adjust the remote antenna. Ensure that the RSL of both the local and remote antennas reaches the
peak value.
Connect a multimeter to the RSSI port on the RTN 380AN at the local end and measure the voltage value V BNC.
Tighten all the screws of the antennas after the alignment is completed.

Keep the remote antenna fixed. Adjust the azimuth adjustment bolt and widely rotate the antenna at the
local end in the horizontal direction.
a. If three signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the received signal level (RSL)
reaches the peak at position 2.
b. If two signal peaks are scanned, adjust the azimuth of the antenna to the middle of positions 4 and 5.
Then, adjust the elevation of the antenna so that the three signal peaks (like the signal peaks on the line
AA') can appear. Adjust the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak at position 2.
c. If one signal peak is scanned, adjust the azimuth of the antenna to the middle of positions 6 and 7. Then,
adjust the elevation of the antenna so that the three signal peaks (like the signal peaks on the line AA')
can appear. Adjust the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak at position 2.

Front view of the lines scanned at different RSL value of each line
天线不同仰角下扫描路径的正面图
elevations of the antenna 各路径信号值

6 7
C C'
C 6 7 C' 5
4
B 4 5 B'
B B'
1 2 3
A A'
2
1 3

A A'

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 Aligning Antennas Appendixes
Taking Anti-corrosion Measures for Connectors of the 10GE, COMBO, GE(e),
Relationship Between RSSI Port Voltage and Received Signal Level
and P&E Ports

Connect GE ports to the RTN

380AN and then take anti-
corrosion measures for them.

Root
30 mm 30 mm
Root
30 mm

Distance between the root of the 10GE/COMBO 30 mm below the root of connectors Anti-corrosion
port connector and the outer edges of the anti- for the GE(e)/P&E port and the entire treatment area
corrosion treatment area: 30 mm connector area above the root

Take anti-corrosion measures for the connector as follows:

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the anti-corrosion treatment area.
2. Wrap one layer of waterproof tape around the PVC tape. Ensure that the waterproof tape
completely covers the PVC tape (including edges on both sides).
3. Wrap another layer of PVC tape around the waterproof tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor cable ties at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproofing the Ground Clip

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the exposed part of the ground clip.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof tape around the PVC tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape over the waterproof tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor cable ties at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

For details on how to use

the waterproof tape, see
the usage instructions for
the waterproof tape.

PVC tape

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 Appendixes
Installing the Waterproof Socket for the Outdoor Optical Fiber

a Appearance of the Waterproof Socket

Inner tube
Rubber plug
Housing

b Inserting the Outdoor Optical Fiber into the Waterproof Socket

Remove the protective cover on the flange
Insert one end of the outdoor optical fiber connector into the housing, rubber plug, and Turn the inner tube to align it with the slot on the flange
socket of the 10GE/COMBO port and carefully
inner tube. Insert the rubber plug into the inner tube. socket of the port and push it into flange socket of the port.
insert the LC/PC connector of the outdoor
optical fiber into the optical module.

Insert the rubber pad into the V-shaped slot of the inner
cylinder, as shown in the following figure. Ensure that the
rubber plug is tightly inserted and its shape meets
requirements.

Ensure that the rubber plug is tightly inserted and its

shape meets requirements.
Flange socket of the 10GE/COMBO port

Correct Misaligned

Tighten the housing of the waterproof socket. Ensure that the installation status of
the rubber plug still meets the
requirements.

Red O-ring After tightening, the red O-ring should be completely

inserted into the outer tube. Ensure that the red O-ring
cannot be observed.

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 Checking the Installation

Checking Cables of the RTN 380AN Checking the Indoor PI

No. Check Item No. Check Item

All outdoor connectors and ground clips are waterproofed and sealed according to the
1 1 The chassis must be installed securely in the position specified in the engineering design documents.
specifications.
2 The cable connectors are made correctly and securely. Each chassis component does not have any paint flake-off, damage, or stain. Otherwise, re-paint or
2
clean the component.
3 The cables are not bent or twisted, and there are no shield layers exposed.
The cable routes comply with the engineering design documents and facilitate maintenance and
4 There is a drip loop in the cable after it leaves the RTN 380AN. 3
expansion.
5 There is a drip loop in the cable before it is routed into the window. 4 The cables are not damaged or broken, and are continuous throughout their length without joints.
6 The bending radius of cables is larger than 30 cm.
The cables are bundled with equal spacing between cable ties with proper strength and the excess
5
7 The cables do not cross or overlap each other and are routed neatly. of cable ties is trimmed off without remaining rough edges.
When the cables are tied on a cable ladder or cable tray, the cable ties are spaced at an interval of 6 Cables are routed correctly in the cabinet.
8
about 1 m.
The cables outside the cabinet are routed as follows:
9 A margin length is reserved for each cable tie.
 The cables are neatly routed without crossing.
Labels are attached and tied in line with requirements. They are arranged neatly and face the same 7  When a cable ladder is used, cables are neatly bound on the beam of the cable ladder. If the
10
direction. distance between the cable tray and the cabinet top is greater than 0.8 m, another cable ladder
The excess of the cables is coiled into a loop of at least 60 cm in diameter and the loop is tied on is installed in between to reduce the stress caused by the gravity of the cables.
11
the pole or tower.
8 Cable turns are smooth and have a large bending radius.
12 The ground points of the cables comply with specifications.
Cable labels are filled in correctly and attached securely. They are aligned and face to the same
13 Within the range of 0.5 m above and below a ground clip, the cable is not bent. 9
direction. Preferably, the labels are attached 2 cm away from the connectors.
The ground cable is routed from top to bottom. The angle between the ground cable and the cable 10 The power and PGND cables are routed separately from the signal cables.
14
it protects is less than 15°.
11 Cable connectors are securely inserted.
15 The ground cable of the RTN 380AN is properly connected.
16 The RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment is closed and secure.

After checking the installation, power on the RTN 380AN immediately to avoid moisture collecting inside the RTN
380AN.

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 Installation Reference

Installing the RTN 380AN

Change the polarization direction of a single-polarized antenna to horizontal. Apply lubricant around the exterior side ① of the RTN 380AN antenna port. Do not apply lubricant on the
front face ② of the port.

For details about how to change the antenna

polarization direction, see Antenna Installation Guide.
②

V (default)

Before installing the RTN 380AN, remove the

protective cover and film on the antenna port.
Otherwise, the signal transmission will be
affected.

Aligned with
the H mark

Install the RTN 380AN onto the antenna. The antenna port on the RTN 380AN can adapt to the polarization direction of
the antenna without adjustment.
Install the hybrid coupler onto the antenna. Install the RTN 380AN onto the hybrid coupler.
Correct Wrong

Vertically
downward ①
②
Description
The antenna port on the RTN 380AN can adapt to the
polarization direction of the antenna without manual
adjustment.

Apply lubricant to the O ring ①. Do not apply

lubricant on the front face ② of the port.

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Installing the RTN 380AN

Install a ground cable for the RTN 380AN. Install the outdoor optical fiber.
1. Insert the SFP optical module into the 10GE/COMBO
port on the RTN 380AN.
The port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If you
feel resistance in inserting the module, rotate it to the
other side and insert it again.
2. Hoist the outdoor optical fiber to the installation position.
Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the outdoor
optical fiber to the 10GE/COMBO port on the RTN 380AN.

3. Connect the outdoor optical fiber to the 10GE/COMBO

Connect the OT terminal of the port on the RTN 380AN.
ground cable to the ground 3.1. Bind a cable tie at the end of the cable to prevent the
screw of the RTN 380AN. waterproof socket from falling off.
Ground cable
Remove the antirust paint and
3.2. Lead the outdoor optical fiber through the waterproof
other layers from the ground point. For details about the anti-
socket and expose the LC/PC connector. For details, see
After the connection is complete, corrosion measures, see
take antirust and waterproof Appendixes. Appendixes.
measures for the ground point. 3.3. Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the outdoor
After the ground cable is installed, apply optical fiber to the 10GE/COMBO port on the RTN 380AN.
antirust
After thepaint
ground
to the
cable
ground
is installed,
screw and
apply antirust 3.4. Secure the waterproof socket on the 10GE/COMBO port on
Install the base of
ground
paint topoint.
the ground screw and ground point. the RTN 380AN.
the ground clip.
You are advised to connect the outdoor
optical fiber to the 10G port. However, if
Install the GE Cable. The GE cable connected to the P&E Bind a cable tie at the end of the cable to two GE optical services need to be received
port is also used for power over Ethernet. prevent the waterproof socket from falling off. and transmitted, the 10GE and COMBO
ports can be used at the same time.
1. Unscrew the PG connector installed on the GE(e)/P&E port on the
Install a GE cascade optical fiber.
RTN 380AN using a 1.8 N·m torque wrench (rotating the wrench
counterclockwise). 1. Insert the SFP optical module into the 10GE/COMBO port on the RTN 380AN. The port provides mis-insertion
2. Attach a cable tie to one end of the cable to prevent the PG prevention function. If you feel resistance in inserting the module, rotate it to the other side and insert it again.
connector from falling off.
2. Bind a cable tie at the end of the cable to prevent the waterproof socket from falling off.
3/4. Route one end of the network cable through the PG connector
and connect the cable to the GE(e)/P&E port on the RTN 380AN. 3. Lead the GE cascade optical fiber through the waterproof socket and expose the LC/PC connector. For details, see
5/6. Insert the plug and tighten the PG connector. Appendixes.
4. Connect the LC/PC connector to the 10GE/COMBO port on the RTN 380AN.
5. Secure the waterproof socket on the 10GE/COMBO port on the RTN 380AN.

For details about the anti-corrosion

measures, see Appendixes.
GE(o) GE(o)

Bind a cable tie at the end of the cable

to prevent the waterproof socket from
Insert the connector in place. falling off.

Cable tie

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Signal SPD

When the equipment uses SFP GE electrical modules, it must
be used with a signal surge protection device (SPD). 2 Connecting the Outdoor Network Cable to the Signal SPD

Signal SPD
The surge end of the signal SPD receives GE electrical signals and the protection end is connected to the equipment
through an SFP GE electrical module. RJ45 is used for connection.

Surge end Protection end

Ground
cable
Outdoor
network cable

GE electrical Outdoor network cable

signal SFP GE electrical
module

1 Using Hose Clamps to Mount the Signal SPD to the Pole 3 Installing the Ground Cable for the Signal SPD

Loosen the screw on the hose clamp. Tighten the Install the OT terminal in the correct direction.
hose clamp.

M6

5±0.5 N·m
M6

5±0.5 N·m

Mount the signal SPD to the pole.

When installing the SPD, ensure that the distance
between the signal SPD and the RTN device is at least 10
cm. This ensures that cables between the signal SPD and
the SFP GE electrical module can be used for efficient
decoupling.
Equipotential
device/ground bar

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 Installation Reference

Ground Points of 380AN (Indoor PI)

Select ground points for the GE cable (GE(e) cable and P&E cable).
Use a ground clip to ground the GE cable at the following positions:
1. About 1 m away from the tower or about 1 m before the cable is routed into the cable tray for outdoor cabinets
2. About 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet
3. About 1 m before the cable leaves the rooftop cable tray

Installation on a tower Installation on a rooftop

RTN 380AN RTN 380AN

2
1
2

PI PI

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 Installation Reference

Installing the RTN 380AN

Installing the Ground Clip Requirements for Laying Out Cables Outdoors
Strip a section of the cable sheath with a box cutter
at the ground point. Do not damage the shield layer  Lay out cables correctly, use outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps to bind cables properly and neatly at
when stripping the sheath off the cable. intervals of about 1 m, and cut off the excess of each cable tie without leaving sharp edges (ensuring a slack
 Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped
of about 5 mm).
terminal) are available for the ground clip of the cable.
Select a terminal as required.  Drip loops must be made for outdoor cables below ports or near feeder windows and ensure that the drip
 If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, securely bind loops meet the minimum bending radius requirements of cables.
the ground clip to the cable using the binding wire  Reserve a coil with a diameter greater than 0.6 m under the drip loop for future maintenance, and locally
delivered with the ground clip. bind the coil to the tower or pole.
Install and waterproof the ground clip of the cable.  For details about how to install the ground clip, see the  Check whether there is a probability that outdoor cables will be damaged by external environmental factors.
For details about how to waterproof the ground usage instructions delivered with the ground clip. If yes, you are advised to protect outdoor cables, for example, by putting the cables through tubes.
clip, see Appendixes.
 The cables to be protected include power cables, outdoor network cables, and outdoor optical fibers.

Outdoor cable ties may be damaged due to installation and environmental factors. You are recommended to use feeder
Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and the
clamps in high-temperature and dry environments or in freezing cold environments.
cable does not exceed 15°. If the cable is routed vertically
downward, route the ground cable vertically downward as
well. Do not route the ground cable upwards.

Drip loop
Drip loop

IDU

Indoor cabinet

Outdoor cabinet

Mapping Between the RTN 380AN and the PIs

PI-DC A22 PI-DC B22 PI-AC B22

Device Type
Support (Yes/No) Power Supply Mode Support (Yes/No) Power Supply Mode Support (Yes/No) Power Supply Mode

P&E power supply mode (set the

slide switch to the P&E output
RTN 380AN Yes Force mode only Yes Force mode only Yes
mode) in Force mode (used by
default)

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

1 Loosen the reinforce screw. 2 Open the box cover. 3 (Optional) Wall-mounting
4 mm hex key Cable distribution area 3.1 Use a marking-off template to determine the positions of mounting holes. Use a marker
to mark them.
Level Marker

Optical fiber
routing clip

Optical fiber
fixing hole Marking-off
template

Mounting hole

Block

3 (Optional) Wall-mounting

3.2 Install expansion bolts.

3.3 Tighten the nuts using a wrench to fix the box.
Locate the installation holes on the wall. Drill holes.
Flat washer
Bull-point chisel

Cone-head bolt
Ф8 drill bit
Nut

Install expansion bolts. Remove the nut.

Nut

Flat washer
Expansion
sleeve

Cone-
head bolt

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

4 (Optional) Pole-mounting
4.1 Install the pole assembly on the pole. 4.2 Fix the box on the pole assembly.

Loosen the hose clamp. Install the pole assembly on the pole. Complete the installation of the
pole assembly.
Tighten the Fix the upper end of the box and then the lower end.
hose clamp.
Hose
clamp

Assembly

Tighten the
hose clamp.

Partially
tighten the
hose clamp.
Tighten the
hose clamp.

5 Insert and fix the distribution optical cable.

Determine the holes through which optical fibers are routed in and remove the plugs. Fix hose clamps on optical fibers.

Hose clamp
Hose clamp
fastener

Cable trough for

Plug outdoor optical fibers

Connected to the optical fiber

outlet of the customer equipment
Connected to the optical fiber Connected to the optical fiber
outlet of the main RTN 380AN outlet of the standby RTN 380AN

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

5 Insert and fix the distribution optical cable.

Remove dustproof caps and insert optical fiber connectors into appropriate
adapters according to labels.

Port in the
Interconnected
Optical Fiber Description
GE Port
Distribution Area
101 Connected to the GE receive port on the main RTN 380AN
Main RTN 380AN
201 Connected to the GE transmit port on the main RTN 380AN
Connected to the GE receive port on the standby RTN
102
Standby RTN 380AN
380AN Connected to the GE transmit port on the standby RTN
202
380AN
Connected to the GE receive port on the customer
IN2
equipment
Customer device
Connected to the GE transmit port on the customer
IN1
equipment

Guide the lead nylon of the outdoor optical fiber Codes and labels of cables in the cable distribution area
through optical fiber fixing hole, fix the lead nylon,
and cut off the excess nylon.
Main RTN
380AN

Standby RTN
380AN

Customer
device

Fix the metal jacket of the optical fiber in the optical fiber routing clip.

Wrap outdoor optical fibers with three layers of waterproof tape so that the
waterproof tape fills the cable trough. This ensures that the box is properly sealed
and waterproofed after the door is closed.
Secure the hose clamps.

Three layers of
waterproof tape

Sealing
position

Do not stretch the waterproof tape when wrapping it. Directly wrap the tape.

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

6 Close the box cover.

4 mm hex key

Reliably tighten the reinforce screws to

ensure waterproof performance.

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Ground Points of RTN 380AN (Outdoor PI)

Ground points of the RTN 380AN are as follows:

1. Use a PGND cable to ground the RTN 380AN.
2. Use a ground clip to ground the P&E/GE(e) cable at a position about 1 m before the cable leaves the tower. If the PI is installed in the equipment room, use a
ground clip to ground the P&E/GE(e) cable at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable runs into the equipment room.
3. Use a PGND cable to ground the PI.
4. If the cable runs into the PI, use the PI's cable clip to ground the cable.
5. Use a ground cable to ground the PI's outdoor GE cable at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable runs into the indoor/outdoor cabinet.

Lightning rod

RTN 380AN

Installing the Ground Clip

Strip a section of the cable sheath with a  Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped
Tower box cutter at the ground point. Do not terminal) are available for the ground clip of the cable.
damage the shield layer when stripping the Select a terminal as required.
P&E/GE(e) cable
sheath off the cable.
 If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, securely bind
the ground clip to the cable using the binding wire
delivered with the ground clip.
 For details about how to install the ground clip, see the
usage instructions delivered with the ground clip.

Install and waterproof the ground clip of the

cable. For details about how to waterproof the
Outdoor Indoor ground clip, see Appendixes.
Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and the
Outdoor PI P&E/GE(e) cable does not exceed 15°. If the P&E/GE(e) cable
is routed vertically downwards, route the ground cable
4 Cable tray PI's outdoor 5 vertically downwards. Do not route the ground cable upwards.
2 GE cable
Customer
device

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 Powering On the Equipment

Powering On the Equipment (Supplied by the Indoor PI) Powering On the Equipment (Supplied by the Outdoor PI)

Ensure that: Ensure that:

 The GE cable used for providing power over Ethernet and the PI power cable are installed.  The P&E cable and the PI power cable are installed.
 The power supply mode of the PI DIP switch is correct. The DIP switch should be on the PSE-PD side. If the PI is powered  The DIP switch is correctly set, and the DIP switch for setting the P&E mode for the used P&E port is turned to the PSE-PD
on and the DIP switch is on the FORCE side, disconnect the input power cable from the PI and push the DIP switch to the side. After setting the DIP switch, switch off the power supply, wait for 6 seconds, and then switch on the power supply
PSE-PD side. again.
 The equipment must be powered on within 24 hours after being unpacked.  The equipment must be powered on within 24 hours after being unpacked.
 The equipment cannot be powered off for more than 24 hours during maintenance.  The equipment cannot be powered off for more than 24 hours during maintenance.

Power output mode 1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI.
PSE-PD

1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI.

In normal conditions, DC IN and P&E OUT indicators on the PI panel are on (green). For details about the indicator status,
see Product Description. In normal conditions, POWER and P&E OUT indicators on the PI panel are on (green). For details about the indicator
status, see the PI installation guide.

2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380AN.

2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380AN.

System System
indicator indicator

In normal cases, the system indicator is on. For details about the indicator status, see Product Description.
In normal cases, the system indicator is on. For details about the indicator status, see Product Description.

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 Installation Reference

Using the Web LCT to Load NE Data

USB port

1 Enable the USB port.

2 Insert the WLAN module into the USB port.

3 Connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN.

For information about how to connect the Web LCT to the equipment
through WLAN, see Commissioning and Configuration Guide.

4 Use the Web LCT to load NE data. For details, see Commissioning
and Configuration Guide.

5 Disable the USB port.

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 Appendixes

Introduction to the Alignment Scope Installing an Alignment Scope

A Components
1 Remove the rubber plugs from the 2 Install support rod A on the antenna
mounting holes reserved for installing mounting bracket.
the alignment scope on the antenna
mounting bracket.
Eye lens

Locking ring

Objective
Handwheel lens

Prism
holder
Rubber plugs

Captive
screw
Support
M6 hex socket screw plate

3 (Optional) Install support 4 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the support
rod B. plate for easy installation, and partially
fasten the locking ring to secure the prism
holder in place.
Captive screw Support rod A Support rod B M6

There are multiple types of alignment scopes. This document uses only one type as an example to describe 6±0.6 N·m
the installation process.

B Precautions
Loosen

• The alignment scope is a high-precision device used for alignment. Parts between the eye lens tube, prism
holder, and objective lens tube have undergone necessary anti-loosing treatments. Do not apply force between Locking
connected components or forcibly remove the components. Use M6 hex socket Tighten ring
• The fitting surface of the alignment scope is treated by the grinding process, which ensures the coaxiality of the screws to connect
fitting surface's normal direction and the alignment scope's optical axis. Carefully protect the fitting surface support rods A and B.
from collision during use. Support
• As the support plate is closely fitted with the objective lens tube, loosen the locking ring before rotating the plate
body of the alignment scope. After the adjustment is complete, immediately tighten the locking ring. Do not
loosen the locking ring too much to prevent excessive substances from entering the fitting surface and causing
a seizure.
• To loosen the locking ring, grasp the objective lens tube tightly with one hand, and grasp and rotate the locking • Install only support rod A for an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m or 0.3 m.
ring with the other hand. Do not apply force between the prism holder and the locking ring. • Install both support rods A and B for an antenna with a diameter of 0.6 m or larger.
• Do not remove the support plate from the objective lens tube.

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 Appendixes

Installing an Alignment Scope

5 Secure the alignment scope to the support rod. 8 Remove the alignment scope and support rods
and place them into the tool box in order.

Handwheel

Alignment
scope

Loosen the locking ring, adjust the eye Adjust the device horizontally or
6 lens to the desired angle, and tighten 7 vertically and observe the cross center
the locking ring. of the eye lens until the target tower
or pole is at the cross center.

Eye lens

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