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RTN 380 Packing List Installation Conditions

Restrictions on the installation environment

No. Item Description
1. The RTN 380 cannot be installed on a light pole or utility pole.
2. The RTN 380 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.
RTN 380 module 3. Even if the requirements for link reliability can be met and the equipment installation environment allows
1
equipment to run properly in any weather conditions (the sway angle and twist angle of towers 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 RTN 380 on a rooftop upright pole, ensure that:
2 Auxiliary material package 1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. A mono-rooftop mast is supported by three stress support bars. The angle between the stress support bars is
90ºor 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.
3 7.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap 5. A pole is not higher than 6 m.
6. An antenna is not installed on the top of a pole. An antenna should be installed at a lower position that is close
to the support point. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
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
4 3.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap installed no higher than 2/3 of the pole height.
Restrictions on the installation on a monopole
When installing RTN 380 on a monopole, ensure that:
1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
2. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
Waterproof labels for outdoor cables 3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
5 4. Installation height: A 0.6 m antenna is installed no higher than 1/2 of the monopole height, and a 0.3 m antenna
is installed no higher than 2/3 of the monopole height.
Restrictions on the installation on a self-supporting tower (high tower in the central equipment
room)
When installing RTN 380 on a self-supporting tower, ensure that:
6 Engineering labels for indoor cables 1. The diameters of antennas are no more than 0.6 m.
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 and will be free of overloading after installation.
5. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
Waterproof tape 6. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.
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Restrictions on the installation on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower
When installing RTN 380 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 RTN 380 and antennas of wireless equipment on the same pole.

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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorms Moving and hoisting heavy objects

Do not work with electrical current in elevated or exposed locations during a thunderstorm .
To move or hoist heavy objects, use appropriate equipment and adhere to the following guidelines:
• All personnel should wear helmets and protective clothes, gloves, and shoes.
Extreme weather conditions
• Move heavy objects along a flat, clear path.
The RTN 380 is usually installed outdoors. If weather conditions are extreme during an installation, personnel • Do not lift heavy objects by hand. Use appropriate equipment instead.
should follow local guidelines and regulations to safeguard personal health and safety.
• Before hoisting a heavy object, clear the area to avoid hurting anyone nearby.
• Use hoisting tools properly. To avoid damaging pulleys or slings, do not exceed the load allowance.
High places
The RTN 380 is usually installed in an elevated location, such as on a tower or on the roof of a building.
Adhere the following guidelines for installations in elevated locations:
Port protection
• Installation personnel must have the proper training and qualifications, and meet health requirements.
• Installation personnel should wear helmets and safety belts and should work in pairs or teams. • Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise,
• Do not work in high places during thunderstorms, blizzards, gales, or other extreme weather conditions. the signal transmission will be affected.
When working outdoors, installation personnel should wear clothes and gloves appropriate to weather • Protect unused ports with PG covers and caps.
conditions, and anti-slip footwear. • Retain removed caps for future use.
• Hoisting tools should be tested before use.
• All installation personnel and visitors onsite must wear helmets. Protective cover and
film on the antenna port

Microwave
High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to transmissions from the antenna of
PG cover
microwave equipment that has this radiation warning symbol ( ). When you are installing or performing
maintenance on an antenna located on a tower that has multiple antennas, avoid exposure to radiation from Cap
other antennas.

Lasers T AT S

Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.

Caps
High temperature
If the ambient temperature reaches 55°C, the surface temperature of the RTN 380 may exceed 70°C. Wear
Unpacking
protective gloves if you must handle the RTN 380. A high-temperature warning label ( ) is attached to
the RTN 380. To prevent water vapor from accumulating inside the device:
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer than 24 hours.
Corrosion
Anti-corrosion measures are required if the RTN 380 is installed in an area prone to corrosion. Contact your
Huawei representative office for details. A location is corrosion-prone if it is:
• within 3.7 km of the ocean or a salt water lake
• within 3 km of a heavy pollution source such as a smelting factory or coal mine
• 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/leather processing plant or heating boilers

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Safety Precautions

Avoiding leaving any Ethernet service cable unconnected Power over Ethernet (Networked with the RTN 900)

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

Figure 1 Avoiding leaving any Ethernet service cable unconnected

P&E

P&E cable (outdoor network cable

NMS/COM with shielded RJ45 connectors)
RTN 900

EG4P

EG4P
STAT

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

SRV
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3
L/A4
P1
P2

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1 OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

EG4P

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

Do not leave any service cable unconnected. EG4P board

P&E port (3/P1 and 4/P2)
3/P1 4/P2

Connected to the NMS

An P&E cable can be connected to the When a P&E port on an OptiX RTN 900 is connected to a device
P&E port on an OptiX RTN 900. other than OptiX RTN 380, the power over Ethernet function must be
disabled. Otherwise, the peer device may be damaged.

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Precautions for Local Maintenance

When the RTN 380 is installed on a self-supporting tower, maintenance personnel cannot performance off-tower
maintenance through WLAN, because the RTN 380 is installed at a high position. You can use the following methods to Figure 1
solve this issue:
• If an NE receives/transmits services through the P&E port, use an outdoor network cable to connect the NE's GE
electrical port and the PI's MGMT port. During the off-tower maintenance, connect a laptop on which the Web LCT is
installed to the PI's NMS port, or remove the outdoor network cable connected to the MGMT port and connect the
cable to the laptop. See Figure 1.
• If an NE receives/transmits services through the GE optical port, no extra outdoor network cable is required. During
RTN 380
the off-tower maintenance, connect a laptop on which the Web LCT is installed to the GE port of the PI. See Figure 2.
In the off-tower maintenance, configure the GE electrical port to which the Web LCT is connected as an NMS port on the P&E port
NMS, or configure the network adapter of the laptop to receive and transmit IP packets carrying DCN VLAN IDs.
GE(e)

Figure 2

Outdoor network cable

RTN 380
P&E port

GE(o)

or

Service access

Web LCT
Service
access

Web LCT

Web LCT

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 Equipment Introduction

Equipment Components

A Appearance and ports B Appearance and ports of the hybrid coupler D Cables

Front view Top view PGND cable

Standby tributary port Base of ground clip

For details about the

parameters on the name plate,
see the Product Description. OT terminal

Main tributary port

• Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal)
Do not look into an optical are available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a terminal as
port without eye protection. required.
• For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions
Oblique view delivered with the ground clips.

Ground screw Outdoor/ GE cascade fiber

LC/PC connector

Rear view
Positioning pin

Antenna
port When the GE electrical module Waterproof socket for outdoor fibers
is used, the waterproof socket
must also be fitted. In addition,
if the network cable length is no
less than 2 m, a signal lightning
surge protector must be
provided to protect devices.
Collar
Rubber washer
Front view
Ports within the Shell
Front view of ports maintenance
compartment
RSSI port cable
1
View A：RJ45 connector

GE(o) COMBO GE(e) Main label

RSSI/NMS P&E Connected to Antenna port Pin1 Pin8
Multimeter port
maintenance the multimeter
compartment A
Connected to the WLAN
module

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Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors

Prepare the following tools. Insert the arranged core wires into an RJ45 connector according to the pin assignments and crimp the
connector with the crimping tool.

Crimp the RJ45 connector.

RJ45 connector crimping tool Diagonal pliers

Prepare an outdoor network cable and shielded RJ45 connectors. Pin assignments of an RJ45 connector

 Before crimping, ensure that the core wires are fully inserted in the RJ45 connector.
1. Core wire  Use the crimping tool to crimp the connector with force.
2. Aluminum foil
 After crimping, verify that the connector has been crimped tightly.
3. Braid shield
4. Outer jacket
Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials Terminate a connector on the other end of the
5. Shielded RJ45 connector
along the edge of the connector. network cable, and then test the cable for
continuity using a network cable tester.
Strip the cable. Outdoor network cable

a b c
Cut off the exposed braid
shield and materials.

8 Optional: Use a multimeter to measure the impedance of core wires. The impedance difference between
core wires must be less than 5%.

Length of the stripped Remove the outer Strip off the braid shield and
cable: 20 mm jacket. cut the aluminum foil and In addition to Ethernet services, the P&E port of the RTN 380 receives P&E signals from power sourcing
unwanted materials. equipment. An outdoor straight-through cable is used to connect the P&E port and power sourcing equipment.
The pin assignments of the P&E port on some Ethernet power supply equipment may be different from those
on the RTN 380. In this case, you need to make a network cable based on the pin assignments of the two P&E
When stripping off the outer jacket, take care not to damage the braid shield or aluminum foil. ports.
Pin assignments of the P&E port on the RTN 380
Pin No. Signal Function
Arrange the core wires according to the pin assignments and cut them neatly (exposing a length of 12 mm).
1 BIDA+/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (+)/Power ground
Length of each exposed core wire: 12 mm 2 BIDA-/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (-)/Power ground
8: brown
7: white and brown 3 BIDB+/-48V Bidirectional data wire B (+)/-48 V power signal
6: green 4 BIDC+/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (+)/Power ground
12 mm 5: white and blue
5 BIDC-/BGND Bidirectional data wire C (-)/Power ground
4: blue
Cut the core 3: white and green 6 BIDB-/-48V Bidirectional data wire B (-)/-48 V power signal
wires neatly. 2: orange 7 BIDD+/-48V Bidirectional data wire D (+)/-48 V power signal
1: white and orange
8 BIDD-/-48V Bidirectional data wire D (-)/-48 V power signal

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Preparing an RSSI Test Cable Terminating an Indoor PI Power Cable with an EPC4 Connector

Terminate one end of an outdoor network cable with an RJ45 connector Components of an EPC4 (Easy Power Connector) Strip the cable.
by following instructions in "Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with
Shielded RJ45 Connectors."
(1) EPC4 (Easy Power Connector)
Strip the other end of the cable, remain the core wire for pin 4 (blue) and (2) Scale
that for pin 7 (white and brown), cut off the other core wires, and wrap (3) Sliding block
this end. (4) Hole for the conductor

White and brown core wire

Blue core wire

8mm
Terminating a Ground Cable with an OT Terminal
Use a screwdriver to push the sliding block until the in-position Inserting a conductor.
mark is completely exposed.

Strip the ground cable.

Mapping between the cross-sectional area of a cable

conductor (C) and the length of an exposed cable (L1)
(+)
Cross-sectional Area of C (mm 2) L1 (mm)
Black
1 7

1.5 7 (-)
Blue
2.5 7

4 8

When you are skillful, you can determine L1 based on the length of
the OT terminal lug. Push back the sliding blocks until they are in position. Then, check whether the conductors are secure by
A: OT terminal gently pulling the cables. If the conductor slides outward or the wire of the conductor is exposed outside the
B: ground cable hole for the conductor, remove the conductor, cut the split wires, and then strip the jacket and install the
C: exposed cable conductor conductor again.
L1: length of the exposed cable When striping off the insulation layer of the ground cable, take care
not to damage or nick the metal conductor of the cable.

Fit the exposed cable into the OT terminal. Crimp the OT terminal lug.
The conductor should be in the
center of the holes.

Crimp the OT terminal lug.

Wrong: Wrong:
The conductor is deviated from the center of the hole The conductor is not perpendicular to the hole

Ensure that the cable conductor does not protrude The crimping impression may differ depending
more than 2 mm from the OT terminal. on the crimping tool used.

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 Installing the RTN 380

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

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to
the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna. 12 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction 13 Use the Web LCT to

of the antenna to horizontal. load NE data.

3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior 14 Align antennas.

side of the feed.

4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. 15

1 to 4

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380.
GE(o) P&E 5
6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber.
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber.
• The GE(o) port and COMBO 9
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 9
fiber according to the plan. port can transmit/receive GE
•Moistureproof the fiber. (optical) services.
• The GE(e) and P&E port can
7 Install a GE cable. transmit/receive GE (electrical)
services.
•Install the GE cable. • The RTN 380 provides power 10
over Ethernet through the P&E
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. port.
Connected to one GE 6
(optical) service 7 Grounded through
• Install the ground clip.
the ground clip
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan. GE
GE cable
8 Install a PI and install cables on the PI.

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket.

• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the 8
Grounded using
bracket on a wall. GE cable a ground clip
• Install cables on the PI.

9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports. P&E

10
12
10 Waterproof the ground clip.
Connected to the
power supply Connected to one FE/GE
11 Check the installation. device (electrical) service

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 Installing the RTN 380

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

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to
the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

12 Power on the RTN 380.
install the antenna.
2 Optional: Change the polarization direction Use the Web LCT to
13
of the antenna to horizontal. load NE data.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
side of the feed. 1 to 4 14 Align antennas.

4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.

5
5 Install the PGND cable of the GE(o) P&E
RTN 380.

6 • The GE(o) port and COMBO port can

Optional: Install an outdoor fiber. 9
transmit/receive GE (optical) services. 9
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380. • The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. GE (electrical) services.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the • The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
fiber according to the plan. through the P&E port.
•Moistureproof the fiber. 6
Connected to one GE (optical) 10
7 Install a GE cable. service 7
Grounded through
the ground clip
•Install the GE cable.
• Select a ground point for the GE cable.
• Install the ground clip. GE1
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
8 P&E1 GE cable
cable according to the plan.

8 Install a PI and install cables on the PI.

10

For the installation method, see the PI Grounded using

Grounded GE cable a ground clip
installation guide.
through the
ground clip
9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports.
12 10

10 Connected to the power supply device

Waterproof the ground clip.
Connected to one FE/GE
11 Check the installation. (electrical) service

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 Installing the RTN 380

3 Co-sited with a Dock

1. Cover unused ports with caps. Reserve the removed caps. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
3. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
4. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount and 1+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section linking the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to install

the antenna. 11 Power on the RTN 380.
RTN 380

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction of 12 Use the Web LCT to

the antenna to horizontal. load NE data.
1 to 4
32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side 13 Align antennas.
of the feed.
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.
WAN: connected to the RTN 380
LAN0: connected to the peer
5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380. wireless equipment

6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber. 5

• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380.
8
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. 8 11
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the Dock
fiber according to the plan. Connected to the The Dock has been installed
•Moistureproof the fiber. 6 multimeter/Web LCT and powered on.
Connected to one GE (optical)
7 Install a GE cable. service
9
•Install the GE cable.
7
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. • The GE(o) port and COMBO port can transmit/receive
• Install the ground clip. GE (optical) services.
• Lay out the GE cable. • The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive GE
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the (electrical) services.
cable according to the plan. • The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet through
the P&E port.
8 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports.

GE cable
9 Waterproof the ground clip.
Peer wireless equipment
10 Check the installation. • If the RTN 380 is co-sited with a Dock, do not install them on a tower.
• It is recommended that one DOCK be connected to one wireless base station and one RTN 380.
• If the site is located at the network tail, the RTN 380 is supplied with power, receives Ethernet services,
and transmits clock signals to a base station through the WAN port. Note that the RTN 380 cannot Grounded using
trace the clock of the Dock through the WAN port; otherwise, Ethernet service packet loss may occur. GE cable a ground clip
• If the site is not located at the network tail, the RTN 380 is supplied with power through the WAN port,
but does not receive Ethernet services or clock signals through the WAN port.
9

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 Installing the RTN 380

4 Installing the RTN 380 at 2x(1+0) Aggregation Sites

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to
the Ethernet service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna. 12 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction Use the Web LCT to

13
of the antenna to horizontal. 1 to 4 load NE data.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
side of the feed. 14 Align antennas.

4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. GE(o) COMBO P&E GE(o) COMBO P&E
5 5
5 Install the PGND cable of the 9 9 9
RTN 380. 9 9 9

6
6 •Install a GE cascade fiber.
•Moistureproof the fiber.

•The GE(o) port and COMBO port can

7 Install a GE cable. LAG transmit/receive GE (optical) services.
In this example, the GE(o) link and COMBO •The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive GE
10 10
link between two back-to-back RTN 380s form (electrical) services.
•Install the GE cable. a LAG of cascade links. Actually, either of the Grounded through the
ground clip 7 •The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. links can form an unprotected cascade link. 7 through the P&E port.
• Install the ground clip.
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 8 GE 8
cable according to the plan.
GE cable

8 Install a PI and install cables on the PI.

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket.

• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI P&E
Grounded using
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the GE cable a ground clip
bracket on a wall. Connected to the
• Install cables on the PI. power supply
device Connected to one FE/GE
(electrical) service
9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports. 10

10Waterproof the ground clip.

11 Check the installation.

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 Installing the RTN 380

5 Networked with the RTN 900

1. Cover unused ports with caps. Reserve the removed caps. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
3. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
4. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount and 1+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section linking the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure
1 Site commissioning procedure
1 to 4

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna. 10 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction 2

11 Use the Web LCT to
of the antenna to horizontal. load NE data.
RTN 380
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
side of the feed. 12 Align antennas.
3
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.
13

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380.
5 5
5
6 Install a GE cable.
7 7 8 7
•Install the GE cable. 8
8
• Select a ground point for the GE cable.
• Install the ground clip. Grounded
• Lay out the GE cable.
through the
ground clip
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 6
cable according to the plan. 6 6
NMS/COM
GE cable
7 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports.
RTN 900
8Waterproof the ground clip.

9 Check the installation.

Grounded using
GE cable a ground clip
EG4P

EG4P
STAT

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

SRV
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3
L/A4
P1
P2

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1 OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

EG4P

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1
8

EG4P
board

3/P1 4/P2
Connected to the NMS 3/P1 4/P2

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 Aligning Antennas

Aligning Single-Polarized Antennas

Use the installation positions and heights of local and remote antennas to determine their azimuths. Adjust the
pitch angles of the antennas to the horizontal position. Loosen/tighten the elevation adjustment screw to move the local antenna vertically. Adjust the pitch angle until the
RSL reaches the peak within the tracked range.

Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to ensure that three signal peaks are tracked in horizontal and vertical directions. When the local
You can use an alignment scope to align antennas. For details about how to install an alignment scope, see the
appendix. RSL reaches the maximum peak value, secure the local antenna.

Connect a multimeter to the RSSI port on the RTN 380 at the local end and measure the voltage value V BNC. Adjust the remote antenna to ensure that the RSL at the local end and the RSL at the remote end reach the peak
value.

Tighten all screws on both antennas after the alignment is complete.

Open the USB/RSSI

maintenance compartment.

Connected to the multimeter

Elevation adjustment screw

Level adjustment screw

Secure the remote antenna and loosen/tighten the level adjustment screw to move the antenna horizontally.

a. If three signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the received signal level (RSL) reaches
the peak value at position 2.
b. If two signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the middle between
positions 4 and 5. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the antenna using the elevation adjustment screw until the three
signal peaks on the line AA' appear. Finally, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value
at position 2.
c. If one signal peak is tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the middle between
positions 6 and 7. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the antenna using the elevation adjustment screw until the three
signal peaks on the line AA' appear. Finally, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value
at position 2.

Front view of the tracking lines at different RSL values of each line
elevation天线不同仰角下扫描路径的正面图
angles 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 Appendix

Relationship Between RSSI Port Voltage and Receive Signal Level Moistureproofing the Connectors of GE(o), COMBO, GE(e) and P&E ports

Connect GE ports to the RTN 380 and then moistureproof them.

Length between the root of the GE(o)

/COMBO port connector and the
lower edge of the moistureproofed
part: 30 mm

The entire GE(e)/P&E port

connector and the length between
the root of the connector and the
lower edge of the moistureproofed
part: 30 mm

Moistureproofed part

30 mm Root
Root 30 mm
30 mm

Moistureproof a connector as follows:

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the moistureproofed part.
2. Wrap one layer of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape. Ensure that the waterproof insulation tape completely
covers the PVC tape (including the edges).
3. Wrap one layer of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps 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 group clip.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproof insulation tape

For details on how to use the
waterproof insulation tape, see
instructions provided by the tape
vendor.
PVC tape

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 Appendix

Installing the Waterproof Socket for the Outdoor Fiber

a Appearance of the waterproof socket 3 Turn the collar to align it with the slot on the flange socket and push the socket into the slot to fix the socket on the
flange socket.

Collar
Rubber washer
Ensure that the rubber washer remains in the correct
Shell position in the socket.

b Thread the outdoor fiber through the waterproof socket.

1 Thread the outdoor fiber through the shell, rubber washer, and collar. Insert the rubber washer into the collar.

4 Tighten the shell of the waterproof socket.

The shell is completely tightened when the red O-ring

Insert the washer side with a V-shaped slot into the collar. See the following figures. Ensure that the V-shaped slot Red O-ring cannot be seen.
securely engages the collar.

 Ensure that the V-shaped slot securely engages the collar.

 Ensure that the rubber washer is well sealed. No crack should be observed.

Well sealed Cracked

2 Remove the dustproof cap on the flange socket of the GE/COMBO port and carefully insert the LC/PC connector of the
outdoor fiber into the optical module.

Flange socket of the GE/COMBO port

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Installing the RTN 380

Change the polarization direction of a single-polarized antenna to horizontal. Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side ① of the feed. Do not apply petroleum jelly to the
end face ② of the feed.

Refer to the antenna use instructions for information on how to change the polarization direction.

②
V (default)
Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective
cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal
transmission will be affected.

T AT S

Points to H mark

Install hybrid couplers on the antenna.

Apply petroleum jelly to the O ring ①. Do not
apply petroleum jelly on the end face ② of
the antenna port.

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. The antenna port of the RTN 380 can adapt to the polarization direction of
the antenna.

Correct Incorrect
①
②

Vertical

Install RTN 380s onto the hybrid coupler.

The antenna port of the RTN 380 can adapt to the polarization
direction of the antenna. There is no need to manually change
the polarization direction of the antenna port.

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Installing the PGND cable of the RTN 380 Installing an Outdoor Fiber

1. Insert the SFP optical module into the GE(o)/COMBO

port. The port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If
you feel resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and
insert again.
2. Hoist the outdoor fiber to the installation position.
After the PGND cable is installed, apply anti-seize
grease to the ground nut and ground point.
Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the outdoor
fiber to the GE(o)/COMBO port on the RTN 380.
3. Connect the outdoor fiber to the GE(o)/COMBO port.
3.1. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the
waterproof socket.
Connect the OT terminal of the 3.2. Lead the outdoor fiber through the waterproof socket
PGND cable to the ground nut. and expose the LC/PC connector (for details, see the
appendix).
PGND cable
Remove the anticorrosion paint 3.3. Connect the LC/PC connector labeled "To: RRU " to
and oxide layer at the ground the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380.
point. After the connection is 3.4. Secure the waterproof socket on the GE(o)/COMBO
complete, waterproof and
port of the RTN 380.
rustproof the ground point. For moistureproof measures, see the appendix.

Install the base of ground clip.

Tying an outdoor binding strap to the It is recommended that you connect the outdoor fiber to
end of a waterproof socket prevents the the GE(o) port. However, if two GE optical services need
Installing the GE Cable socket from slipping. to be transmitted, the COMBO port is used.
Tie
The GE cable connected to the P&E port is also used for providing power of Ethernet.

1. Unscrew the PG cover installed on port GE(e)/P&E of the RTN 380 using a 1.8 N•m torque wrench (rotating Installing a GE Cascade Fiber
the wrench counterclockwise).
2. Attach a cable tie to the network cable to prevent the PG cover from sliding down.
3/4. Route the network cable through the PG cover and connect the cable to port GE(e)/P&E of the RTN 380. 1. Insert the SFP optical module into the GE(o)/COMBO port. The port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If
5/6. Insert the plug of the network cable into port GE(e)/P&E and screw the PG cover. you feel resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and insert again.
2. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the waterproof socket.
3. Lead a GE cascade fiber through the waterproof socket and expose the LC/PC connector (for details, see the
appendix).
4. Connect the LC/PC connector to the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380.
5. Secure the waterproof socket on the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380.

P&E port For moistureproof measures, see the appendix.

GE(o) GE(o)

Tying an outdoor binding strap to the

end of a waterproof socket prevents the
socket from slipping.
Insert the connector until it clicks into place. Tie

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Ground Points of RTN 380 (Outdoor PI) Ground Points of RTN 380 (Indoor PI)
Select ground points for the GE cable (GE(e) cable and P&E cable).
Ground points of an RTN 380 and its serving PI: Ground the GE cable at the following positions:
Point 1: Ground the RTN 380 using a PGND cable. 1. (Optional) About 0.5 m to 1 m after the cable leaves the port. For RTN 380s delivered in March 2016 and earlier,
Point 2: Ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m after the cable leaves GE cables must be grounded at this position. This requirement does not apply to RTN 380s delivered in April
the port. 2016 and later.
2. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
Point 3: Ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position about 1 m before the cable leaves the
3. About 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet
tower. If the PI is installed in the equipment room, ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position 4. About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder
about 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable runs into the equipment room.
Installation on a Installation on a roof
Point 4: Ground the PI using a PGND cable. tower
Point 5: Ground the cable using the PI's wire clip after the cable enters the PI.
Point 6: Ground the outdoor GE cable of the PI using a ground clip at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m before the
° °
cable runs into an indoor or outdoor cabinet.
RTN 380
4
1

Lightning rod RTN 380

RTN 380

3
1 2 3
2 P
PI PI
I

Method of Identifying the Device Delivery Time

Tower Find the ESN label on the RTN 380.
P&E cable

Outdoors
Indoors Identify the delivery time.
In the ESN, the thirteenth character indicates the delivery year and the
Outdoor PI fourteenth character indicates the delivery month. For example:
5 Cable tray Outdoor GE
8A indicates October 2008.
cables of the PI A9 indicates September 2010.
equipment
Customer

3 6 E3 indicates March 2014.

G3 indicates March 2016.
If the thirteenth character is 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, or F, or the thirteenth and fourteenth characters are G1, G2, or G3, the
GE cable must be grounded at position 1.
4 If the thirteenth and fourteenth characters are G4, G5, G6 …, H1, or H2, the GE cable does not need to be grounded
at position 1.

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Installing the Ground Clip Laying out Cables

Requirements for laying out cables outdoors

Select an installation position and remove a section of the cable sheath with a box cutter. Do
not damage the shield layer. • Route cables along the planned path, use outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps to bind cables properly and neatly at
intervals of about 1 m, and cut off the excess of each cable tie without leaving sharp edges (ensuring a slack of
about 5 mm).
• Drip loops must be made for outdoor cables below ports or near feeder windows and ensure a bend radius equal to
or greater than the required minimum bend radius.
• After you form a drip loop in a cable, coil the cable into a roll with the diameter greater than 0.6 m (1.97 feet) and
bind the roll to the tower or pole for future use.
• Check whether there is a probability that outdoor cables will be damaged by external environmental factors. If yes,
you are advised to protect outdoor cables, for example, by putting the cables through tubes.
• The cables to be protected consist of power cables, outdoor network cables, and outdoor fibers.

Install and waterproof the ground clip. (See the appendix.)

Outdoor cable ties may be damaged due to installation and environmental factors. You are recommended to use feeder
clamps in high-temperature and dry environments or in freezing cold environments.

Drip loop
Drip loop

 Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are IDU
available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a terminal as required.
 If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, secure the ground clip by using
Indoor cabinet
the binding wire delivered with the ground clip.
 For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions delivered
with the ground clips.

Outdoor cabinet

Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and cable is 15 degrees or
less. If the cable is routed vertically, route the ground cable from the top
downwards. Do not route the ground cable upwards.

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Installing a Signal Lightning Surge Protector

When a device uses SFP GE electrical modules, it must be used with a signal lightning surge protector.
2 Connect the outdoor network cables to the signal lightning surge protector.

Signal lightning Connect the surge end of the protector to GE electrical signals and use SFP GE electrical modules to connect the
surge protector protect end to the device. The connection mode is RJ45.

Surge end Protect end

Ground
cable
Outdoor
network cable
Outdoor
GE electrical network cable
signal SFP GE electrical
module

1 Use a hose clamp to mount the signal lightning surge protector to the pole. 3 Install the ground cable for the signal lighting surge protector.

Unscrew the hose clamp. Screw the hose

clamp. Install the OT terminal in the correct direction.

Mount the signal lightning surge protector to the pole.

When installing a lightning surge protector, separate the

protector from the RTN device with a spacing of no less
than 10 cm. This ensures that cables between the
protector and SFP GE electrical modules can be used for
efficient decoupling.

Equipotential device/ground bar

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 Installation Reference
Installing an Indoor PI

Insert a PI into a slot on the auxiliary mounting bracket and tighten the captive screws on the mounting ears. Optional: Installing a PI in an ETSI Cabinet

1 Tighten floating nuts.

Floating nut

When you tighten floating nuts, reserve a heat dissipation space

of at least 25 mm on the left and right sides of the auxiliary
mounting bracket.

Mounting hole

2 Install the PGND cable.

Optional: Installing a PI in a 19-Inch Cabinet M4 Connect the PGND cable to a

ground point on a cabinet column
1 Tighten floating nuts. or to an indoor ground bar.

1.4±0.14 N·m

Floating nut Install the PGND cable using a

ground screw (M4).
When you tighten floating nuts, reserve a heat dissipation space of
at least 25 mm on the left and right sides of the auxiliary mounting
bracket.

3 Install mounting ears. 4 Install the chassis in the cabinet.

2 Install the chassis in the cabinet. 3 Install the PGND cable.

Connect the PGND cable to a

ground point on a cabinet column Before installing the chassis in an ETSI cabinet, adjust the
or to an indoor ground bar. holes for installing mounting ears based on the cabinet type.
M4

1.4±0.14 N·m

M6

Mounting M6
M6 ears

3.0±0.3 N·m

2.0±0.2 N·m
2.0±0.2 N·m
Install the PGND cable using a ground screw (M4).

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Installing an Indoor PI

Optional: Installing a PI on a Wall Optional: Installing a PI in an Outdoor Cabinet

1 Tighten floating nuts. 2 Mark and drill holes in the wall. a Install a PI in an outdoor cabinet.
Hold the PI up to the wall and mark the drilling positions. Drill the holes and insert the fixing bolts.
The positions of the holes should allow a heat dissipation space of at least 50 mm above and
below the auxiliary mounting bracket.
Drill Ф8 holes to a
depth of 52 to 60 mm.
≥ 300 mm

Drilling
positions
When you install a PI in an
outdoor cabinet, ensure
that the ground point of the
auxiliary mounting bracket
is located on the lower
side.

Mounting ears for

installation on a wall

3 Install the PI on the wall. 4 Install the PGND cable. b Install the PGND cable.

PGND
cable

PGND cable

Big flat
washer

Install the PGND cable using

a ground screw (M6).

M6
Nut
Small flat washer Install the NM cable of the PI.
M6x60
expansion bolt
1.4±0.14 N·m

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Installing an Indoor PI

Install the GE cable used for providing power of Ethernet. Install the power cable of the PI.

Black: 0 V power cable (connected

P&E port to the positive terminal of the power
supply device)
Blue: -48 V power cable
(connected to the negative
terminal of the power supply
device)

Laying Out Indoor PI Cables

Install a GE cable on the PI.

The NMS port and MGMT port on the PI are reserved and
are not used in the installation.

Connect the RJ45

connector to the GE
port of the PI.

NodeB

Connected to the GE electrical

port on the user-side If two or three PIs are installed on the same auxiliary
equipment mounting bracket, cables of the PIs must be laid out to meet
the requirements of the site. Generally, power cables are
routed along the left side of the cabinet and service cables
are routed along the right side of the cabinet.

Mapping Between the RTN 380 and the PIs

PI-DC B10 PI-DC B11 PI-DC A10 PI-DC A11 PI-AC/DC B20 PI-DC B21

Device Type Version

PI Support PI Support PI Support PI Support PI Support PI Support
Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode
(Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)

Turn the DIP switch to Turn the DIP switch to

SHUF3 board Yes Force mode only Yes Force mode only Yes Force mode only Yes Yes Yes Force mode only
the Force mode. the Force mode.
RTN 380
Turn the DIP switch to Turn the DIP switch to
MXUF4 board Yes Force mode only Yes Force mode only Yes Force mode only Yes Yes Yes Force mode only
the PSE-PD mode. the PSE-PD mode.

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Installing an Outdoor Optical Splitter

1 Loosen the hex socket screws. 2 Open the case cover. 3 Optional: wall-mounting
4 mm hex key Cable distribution area
3.1 Use a scribe template to determine the positions of mounting holes and use a scribe pen to mark
them.
Level Scribe pen

Fiber routing
clips

Fiber fixing
holes Scribe
template

Mounting
hole

Hole blocks

3 Optional: wall-mounting

3.2 Install expansion bolts. 3.3 Tighten the screws and fix the case.
Chisel drilling positions. Drill holes.
Flat washer
Bull-point chisel

Expansion bolt
Ф8 drill bit
Nut

Install expansion bolts. Remove the nut.

Nut

Flat washer
Expansion
tube
Expansion
bolt

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Installing an Outdoor Optical Splitter

4 Optional: pole-mounting

4.1 Install the pole assembly on the pole. 4.2 Fix the case on the pole assembly and tighten the lower hold hoop.

Loosen the screw on the hold hoop. Install the pole assembly on the pole. Complete installation of the pole
assembly.
Tighten the Fix the upper end of the case and then
hold hoop. the lower end.
Hold hoop

Assembly

Tighten the
screw on the
hold hoop.

Partially
tighten the
hold hoop. Tighten the
hold hoop.

5 Route in and fix cables.

Determine the holes through which fibers are routed in and remove the hole blocks. Fix hose clamps on
outdoor fibers.

Hose
clamp
Hooks to
fix hose
clamps

Outdoor fiber trough

Hole blocks

Connected to the
Connected to the fiber outlet Connected to the fiber outlet
fiber outlet on the
on the main RTN 380 on the customer equipment
standby RTN 380

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Installing an Outdoor Optical Splitter

5 Route in and fix fibers.

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

Port in Fiber Interconne Description

Distribution cted GE
Area Port

101 Main RTN Connected to GE receive port on the main OptiX RTN 380
380
201 Connected to GE transmit port on the main OptiX RTN 380

102 Standby Connected to GE receive port on the standby OptiX RTN 380
RTN 380
202 Connected to GE transmit port on the standby OptiX RTN 380

IN2 Customer Connected to GE receive port on the customer equipment

equipment
IN1 Connected to GE transmit port on the customer equipment

Guide the lead nylon of outdoor fibers through fiber

fixing holes, fix the lead nylon, and cut off any excess. Picture showing the coding ports and
fibers in a fiber distribution area
Main RTN 380

Standby RTN 380

Customer
equipment

Fix the fiber metal jacket in the fiber routing clips.

Wrap outdoor fibers with three layers of waterproof tape. Ensure that the taped fiber
is a close fit in the cable trough and that the case is properly sealed and
Use hose clamps to fix outdoor fibers on the waterproofed.
appropriate hooks.

Three layers of
waterproof tape

Sealing
positions

Do not stretch waterproof tapes when using them to wrap

outdoor fibers.

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Installing an Outdoor Optical Splitter

6 Close the case cover.

4 mm hex key

Reliably tighten the hex socket screws to ensure that the case
remains waterproof.

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 Checking the Installation
Checking the Cables of RTN 380 Checking the Indoor PI

No. Check Item No. Check Item

1 All outdoor connections and ground clips are moistureproofed or waterproofed. The chassis must be installed securely in the position specified in the engineering design
1
documents.
2 The cable connectors are assembled correctly and securely.

3 Cables are not bent or twisted and the shield layer of the power cable is intact. Each chassis component does not have any paint defects, damage, or stains. Re-paint or
2
clean components that have defects.
4 There is a drip loop in the cable after it leaves the RTN 380.
Cable routes comply with the engineering design documents and facilitate maintenance and
3
5 There is a drip loop in the cable before it enters the equipment room. expansion.

6 The minimum bending radius of the cables is greater than 30 cm (11.8 inches). 4 Cables are not damaged, broken, or jointed.

7 Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.

Cables are properly bound. Cable ties are installed at equal spacing and in the same
5
8 Cables are bound to the cable ladder or tray at intervals of approximately 1 m (3.28 feet). direction. The excess of cable ties is trimmed off without leaving any sharp edges.

9 Binding tapes are cut off with an excess section reserved at the ends. 6 Cables are routed correctly in the cabinet.

10 Attach and bind cable labels correctly. Labels must be aligned and face the same direction.
Cables outside the cabinet are routed as follows:
The excess cable is coiled into a roll with a diameter not less than 60 cm (23.62 inches). The •Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.
11 7
roll is bound to the pole or the tower. •If a cable ladder is used, the cables are bound neatly to the ladder beam. If a cable tray is
0.8 m or higher above a cabinet, a cable ladder is available on top of the cabinet to support
12 The cable ground point is properly protected. the cables and to ease cable stress.

The power cable does not bend in the range of 0.5 m (1.64 feet) above and below the 8 Cable turns are smooth and have a gentle bending radius.
13
ground clip.

The ground cable is routed from the top downwards and the angle between the ground cable Cable labels are filled in correctly and attached securely. They are aligned and face to the
14 9
and other cables is less than 15 degrees. same direction. Preferably, the labels are attached 2 cm away from the connectors.

15 The ground cable of the RTN 380 is properly connected. 10 The power cable and ground cable are routed separately from signal cables.

16 The RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment is closed and screwed.

11 Cable connectors are connected securely.

After the check is complete, power on the RTN 380 immediately to avoid moisture collecting inside the RTN 380.

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Powering On the RTN 380 Supplied by the Indoor PI Powering On the RTN 380 Supplied by the Outdoor PI Powering On the Equipment Networked with the RTN 900

Before powering on the equipment, ensure that: Before powering on the equipment, ensure that: Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
• The GE cable used for providing power over Ethernet and the PI •The P&E cable and the PI power cable are installed. •The RTN 900 is powered on.
power cable are installed. •DIP switches are set correctly, and the DIP switch for setting the P&E •The GE cable used for providing power over Ethernet is installed.
• Ensure that the indoor PI works in PSE-PD mode. If the indoor PI is mode for the used P&E port is turned to the PSE-PD side. After setting
powered on and works in FORCE mode, disconnect the input power •Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
the DIP switches, switch off the power supply. After waiting for 6
cable from the PI and push the power output switch of the PI to the seconds, switch on the power supply again. •During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer than 24 hours.
PSE-PD side. • Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking. 1. Use the Web LCT to enable the power over ethernet function of the interconnected EG4P board on
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be
the RTN 900.
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer than 24 hours.
longer than 24 hours. a. In the NE Explorer, select the desired NE from the Object Tree and choose Configuration > Interface
1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI. Management > Ethernet Interface from the Function Tree.
b. Click the Advanced Attributes tab.
Power Output Mode
c. Set POE to Enabled for the port that provides power over Ethernet to the RTN 380.
PSE-PD d. Click Apply.

2. Check the system indicator on the RTN 380.

System
1 indicator
Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI.
POWER

RTN 380

P&E OUT

P&E port

In normal conditions, DC IN and P&E OUT indicators are on In normal conditions, POWER and P&E OUT indicators are on (green).
(green). For a description of indicator states, see the Product For a description of indicator states, see the PI installation guide.
When a P&E port on an OptiX RTN 900 is
Description. connected to a device other than OptiX RTN
2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380. 300, the power over Ethernet function must be
NMS/COM
2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380. disabled. Otherwise, the peer device may be
damaged.
RTN 900

System indicator

EG4P

EG4P
STAT

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

L/A1
L/A2
L/A3
L/A4
SRV
System indicator

P1
P2

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1
OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

L/A3 indicator
OUT1/IN1

EG4P

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

P&E ports (3/P1 and 4/P2)

on the EG4P board

3/P1 4/P2

Web LCT
Power over Ethernet indicator

In normal conditions:
•The power over Ethernet indicator of the EG4P board on the RTN 900 is on (green) and the L/A3 indicator of
In normal conditions, the system indicator is on. In normal conditions, the system indicator is on. For a the EG4P board on the RTN 900 is on (green) or blinks (yellow). For a description of indicator states, see the
For a description of indicator states, see the description of indicator states, see the Product Description. OptiX RTN 900 IDU Hardware Description.
Product Description. •The system indicator on the RTN 380 is on. For a description of indicator states, see the Product Description.

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Use the Web LCT to Load NE Data

Ports within the

maintenance Ports within the
compartment RSSI/NMS maintenance
RSSI/NMS 1 maintenance compartment
maintenance
compartment
compartment

WLAN module

1 Open the RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment.

Connected to the Web LCT
2 Insert the WLAN module into the USB port.
1 Open the RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment.
3 Connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN.
2 Connect the computer where the Web LCT is installed to
the RJ45 port.
For information about how to connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN,
see the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
3 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data. For details, see the
Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
Use the Web LCT to configure NE data. For details, see the Commissioning and
Close and screw the maintenance compartment. Configuration Guide.

5 Close and screw the maintenance compartment.

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 Appendix

Introduction of the Alignment Scope Installing an Alignment Scope

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

Eye lens tube

Locking ring

Hand wheel
Objective lens tube

Prism table

Rubber plug

Socket head Captive

cap screws M6 screw

Support plate

3 (Optional) Install support rod B. 4 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the support plate for
Support rob B easy installation, and partially fasten the locking ring
Captive screws Support rob A
to secure the objective lens tube in place.

There are multiple types of sights. This document uses only one type of sights as an example to describe the
installation process.
Locking ring

B Important Notes

• Alignment scopes are high-precision devices for alignment. Before an aiming telescope leaves the factory, parts
between the eye lens tube and the prism table as well between the objective lens tube and the prism table have
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undergone necessary anti-loosing treatments. Any rotating operation or disassembly among the eye lens tube,
objective lens tube, and prism table will weaken or even eliminate the effect of the treatments.
• The fitting surface of the aiming telescope is treated by the grinding process, which ensures the coaxiality of the
fitting surface‘s normal direction and the alignment scope’s optical axis. Carefully protect the fitting surface from any Use M6 hex socket
scratch or burr to avoid a decrease in alignment precision. Tighten
screws M6 to connect
• As the support plate is closely fitted with the objective lens tube with a locking ring, the locking ring needs to be support rods A and B.
loosened if you attempt to rotate the objective lens tube for adjustment. After the adjustment is complete, Support
immediately tighten the locking ring to prevent redundant substances from entering the fitting space. It is advised to plate
loosen the locking ring less than one circle.
• To loosen the locking ring, grasp the objective lens tube tightly with one hand, and grasp and rotate the locking ring
with the other hand. Avoid applied moment between the prism table and the locking ring. • Install only support rod A for a 0.2 m or 0.3 m antenna.
• Avoid removing the support plate from the objective lends tube. • Install both support rods A and B for a 0.6 m or larger antenna.

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Installing an Alignment Scope

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

Handwheel

Alignment scope

6 Loosen the locking ring, adjust the 7 Adjust the antenna horizontally or vertically
alignment scope to the desired angle, and until crosshairs line up on the target tower
tighten the locking ring. or pole.

Eye lens tube

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