RTN 380 packing list

No. Item Description

RTN 380 module

1

2 Auxiliary material package

3 7.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap

RTN 380 V100

Quick Installation Guide 3.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap
4
Issue: 01
BOM: 31505678
Date: 2013-01-20

5 Waterproof labels for outdoor cables

6 Engineering labels for indoor cables

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No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base
Bantian, Longgang
Shenzhen 518129 8
RTN 380 Quick Installation Guide
People's Republic of China
Website: http://www.huawei.com
Email: support@huawei.com

01
Safety Precautions
Power over Ethernet
• If the RTN 380 uses power over Ethernet, connect the RJ45 connector that has a P&E
label on the P&E cable to the P&E port on the PI. No other cable is appropriate.
• Always hold an insulated part of the P&E cable. Never touch the RJ45 connector.
• Do not touch the pins inside the P&E port on the PI with your hands or a conductor.
• Be sure to connect the power cables of the PI correctly to the positive and negative
terminals of the power supply device (see circled No.1 in the figure below). To prevent
damage to power cables or devices caused by short-circuits, install a circuit breaker on
the negative terminal of the power supply device (see circled No.2 in the figure below).
• Do not install or remove a live P&E cable.
• The recommended fuse capacity is 6 A. The fuse capacity ranges from 6 A to 12 A in
practice.
Figure 1 Power over Ethernet
P&E
DC power
• If the RTN 380 uses DC power, do not install or remove a live
power cable. Any contact between the power cable core and a
conductor can generate electric arc or sparks, which may cause
fire or eye injury.
• Connect the power cables correctly to the positive and negative
terminals of the power supply device (see circled No.1 in the
figure below). To prevent damage to power cables or devices
caused by short-circuits, install a circuit breaker on the negative
terminal of the power supply device (see circled No.2 in the figure
below).
• DC supplies power over a maximum distance of 300 m.
• The recommended fuse capacity is 6 A. Select the fuse capacity
from 6 A to 12 A if the DC cable length is smaller than 150 m.
Select the fuse capacity from 6 A to 10 A if he DC cable length
ranges from 150 m to 200 m (excluding 200 m). Select the fuse
capacity 6 A if the DC cable length ranges from 200 m to 300 m.
Figure 2 DC power
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
Moving and hoisting heavy objects
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.
• Move heavy objects along a flat obstacle-free path.
• Do not lift heavy objects by hand. Use appropriate equipment instead.

• When items are hoisted, be sure those standing nearby are safe from
falling objects.
• Use hoisting tools properly. Do not exceed load allowances to prevent
damage to pulleys or slings.
PW R

View A Port protection

• Protect unused ports with caps.

MGMT P&E Negative Positive • Reserve the removed caps.

PI A
Power supply device
Black: 0 V
MGMT P&E
ground cable
(+ ) Power supply device
1
(-) Brown: 0 V ground cable
2 Blue: -48 V
SW 2
(+ )
1
(-)
Blue: -48 V SW
Rated Voltage of the Allowable Voltage Caps
Input Power Range Rated Voltage of the Allowable Voltage
Input Power Range
–48 V –38.4 V to –57.6 V –48 V –38.4 V to –57.6 V

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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorms

Do not work with electrical current in elevated or exposed locations during a thunderstorm.

Extreme weather conditions

The RTN 380 is usually installed outdoors. If weather conditions are extreme during an installation, personnel
should follow local guidelines and regulations to safeguard personal health and safety.

Working in 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 to
these guidelines for installations in elevated locations:

• Installation personnel must be properly trained and qualified, and meet health requirements.

• Installation personnel should wear helmets and safety belts and should work in pairs or teams so assistance is
always available.

• Do not work in high places during thunderstorms, blizzards, gales, or other extreme weather. When working
outdoors, installation personnel should wear clothes and gloves appropriate to weather conditions, and footwear
that protects against slipping.

• Hoisting tools should be tested before use.

• All installation personnel and visitors onsite must wear helmets.

Microwave

High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to transmissions from the antenna of working
microwave equipment that has this radiation warning symbol ( ). If you install or maintain an antenna on a
tower or pole bearing multiple antennas, avoid exposure to radiation from the other antennas.

Laser

Always wear protective glasses or goggles when you look into an optical port.

High temperature
If the ambient temperature reaches 55℃, the surface temperature of the RTN 380 and PI panel may exceed 70℃.
Wear protective gloves if you must handle the RTN 380 or power injector (PI) panel. A high-temperature warning
label ( ) is attached to the RTN 380 and PI panel.

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 Installing the RTN 380

Equipment Parts

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

C Cables

Front view Top view PGND cable

Standby tributary port Base of ground clip

Electrostatic OT terminal
discharge
Name plate
Radiation
Main tributary port
High Oblique view
temperature Outdoor fiber/GE cascading cable/1+1 cascading cable
Front view
Warning labels LC/PC connector

Ground screw

Antenna port
1. For details about the warning labels, see "Safety Precautions."
2. For details about the parameters on the name plate, see the
Product Description.
3. Always wear protective glasses or goggles when you look into
an optical port.
DC power cable
Rear view Cable connector
Positive View A Cable sheath
Positioning pin
A

Negative Brown: 0 V power cable (connected to the Blue: -48 V power cable
positive terminal of the power supply (connected to the negative
device) terminal of the power supply
device)
Antenna port

Front view of ports Waterproof socket for outdoor fibers

RSSI port cable
View A
RSSI test port RJ45 connector
USB port Main label
Multimeter port Pin1 Pin8
NMS port
DC power port A
GE port COMBO port P&E port Collar
Rubber washer
Shell

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Equipment Parts

C Cables D PI

Front view of PI panel Oblique view

12-core P&E cable (P&E cable) ⑦ ⑧
View B
RJ45 connector
Pin1 Pin8
Connector Main label B

P&E label ①② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥
Mounting
A ① Power input port ⑥ Power over Ethernet and GE ears
MGMT label service port (to P&E cable)
② Power indicator
C ⑦ See "Power over Ethernet" in
③ GE electrical port "Safety Precautions."
④ NMS port (to NMS) ⑧ See "High temperature" in
View C
RJ45 connector ⑤ MGMT port (to P&E cable) "Safety Precautions."
Pin1 Pin8

View A E PI auxiliary mounting bracket

8-core P&E cable

Connector Main label

A B
Ground screw
P&E label
Mounting ear for installation in
View B cabinets or on a wall
RJ45 connector
Pin1 Pin8

Unless 8-core P&E cable is referred to specifically, the P&E
View A cables referred to in this document are 12-core P&E cables.
Mounting ear for
1. One auxiliary mounting bracket can support up to three PIs.
installation in
2. When a PI is installed on an auxiliary mounting bracket,
cabinets or on a wall
ground the PI with the ground screw on the bracket.

F USB flash drive

•The model recommended for the USB flash drive is Netac

U208 with a 4 GB capacity.
•If a different model or capacity is required, contact Huawei's
local offices.
•The appearance of Netac U208 flash drives varies depending
on the vendor.

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 Installing the RTN 380

1 1+0 and Power over Ethernet

1
1. Cover unused ports with caps.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method described in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.

1+0 and Power over Ethernet

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 P&E 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 P&E port on the RTN 380. Treat outdoor fibers in a similar manner to protect them from damage.

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna in direct mount mode.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna.
2 Optional: Change the polarization direction
of the antenna to horizontal.

3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior

side of the feed.

4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.

5 Install the PGND cable of the

USB/ RTN 380.
GE P&E U
RSSBS/R SM
I/N S IS

COMBO PW R
11
USB RSSI

10 Load NE data by using a

6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber.
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
fiber according to the plan.
8 Install a PI and cables on the PI.
The GE port and COMBO port can directly 1 USB flash drive.
transmit/receive GE (optical) services. The P&E
Connected to the multimeter
port can transmit/receive GE (electrical) services
through the PI.
7 Install a P&E cable.
Connected to
Optional: connected to another the USB flash • Install a P&E cable.
drive
GE (optical) service • Select a ground point for the
P&E cable.
• Install the ground clip.
• Lay out the P&E cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
GE NMS fiber according to the plan.

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket.

• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI Grounded through
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the the ground clip
bracket on a wall.
Connected to the MGMT P&E
• Install cables on the PI. power supply
device

12 Align antennas.
9 Power on the RTN 380. Connected to one FE/GE
(electrical) service
Connected to the NMS 13 Waterproof or corrosion-proof the outdoor connections of the P&E
Mandatory
cable, and ground clip.
Optional
11 Use the Web LCT to
load NE data. 14 Check the installation.

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2 1+0 and DC

2
1. Cover unused ports with caps.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method described in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.

1+0 and DC
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 DC power 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 PWR port on the RTN 380. Treat outdoor fibers in a similar manner to protect them from damage.

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna in direct mount mode.

Follow the antenna use instructions to

1
install the antenna.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction

of the antenna to horizontal.

32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior

side of the feed.

4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.

5 Install the PGND cable of the

11 RTN 380.
USB/ USB RSSI
GE P&E US
R SS
B I/N
/R SMSSI

COM BO PW R

The GE port and COMBO port can directly 1 9 Use the USB flash drive to
transmit/receive GE (optical) services. The load NE data.
P&E port can transmit/receive GE (electrical) Connected to the
multimeter or Web LCT
6 Install an outdoor fiber. services through the PI.
Connected to
• Install an outdoor fiber. the USB flash 10 Use the Web LCT to
drive load NE data.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to Connected to GE
the fiber according to the plan. (optical) service

7 Install a DC cable.
Grounded through
• Select a ground point for the the ground clip
DC cable.
• Install the ground clip. Connected to the power
• Lay out the DC cable. supply device
• Attach a matt white label to 8 Power on the RTN 380.
the cable.

11 Align antennas.

12 Waterproof or corrosion-proof the outdoor connections of the DC

power cable, and ground clip.

13 Check the installation.

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3 2+0 and Power over Ethernet

3
1. Cover unused ports with caps.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas or hybrid couplers. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna or hybrid coupler you have, use the method described in the installation manual delivered

2+0 and Power over Ethernet

with your antennas or hybrid couplers.
3. The polarization direction of antennas and hybrid couplers 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 2+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 and a hybrid coupler on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a P&E 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 P&E port on the RTN 380. Treat the outdoor fibers in a similar manner to protect them from damage.

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna in direct mount mode.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction

of the antenna to horizontal. 2 If the CCDP RF configuration mode is adopted, use one horizontally-polarized
1 antenna and one vertically-polarized antenna.
32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side
of the hybrid coupler feeds and the RTN 380.

4 Install the hybrid coupler on the antenna.

5 Mount the RTN 380 on the hybrid coupler.

1 2

7 6 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.

Install an outdoor fiber.

• Install an outdoor fiber. The GE port and COMBO port can directly
transmit/receive GE (optical) services. The
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. P&E port can transmit/receive GE (electrical) 3
USB RSSI 3
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to services through the PI.
the fiber according to the plan.
USB/ GE USB/
GE P&E R S S I/N M S
P&E R S S I/N M S

C O M BO C O M BO 11 Use the USB flash drive to

8 Install a P&E cable. load NE data.
• Install a P&E cable. 3 3
Connected to the
• Select a ground point for the Connected to GE multimeter
P&E cable. (optical) service Connected to the USB
• Install the ground clip. flash drive
• Lay out the P&E cable.
• Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan.

9 Install a PI and cables on the PI.

Grounded through the
• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket. ground clip
• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI GE NMS Grounded through the
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the bracket ground clip 13 Align antennas.
on a wall.
• Install cables on the PI.
14 Waterproof the outdoor connections of the P&E
Connected to the
power supply MGMT P&E cable, and ground clip.
10 Power on the RTN 380.
device Connected to the
power supply device
Mandatory
12 Use the Web LCT to 15 Check the installation.
Connected to one FE/GE Connected to one FE/GE load NE data.
Optional (electrical) service (electrical) service

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4 2+0 and DC

4
1. Cover unused ports with caps.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas or hybrid couplers. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna or hybrid coupler you have, use the method described in the installation manual delivered

2+0 and DC
with your antennas or hybrid couplers.
3. The polarization direction of antennas and hybrid couplers 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 2+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 and a hybrid coupler on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a PWR 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 PWR port on the RTN 380. Treat the GE outdoor fibers in a similar manner to protect them from damage.

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna in direct mount mode.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to install

the antenna.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction

of the antenna/hybrid coupler to horizontal. 2
If the CCDP RF configuration mode is adopted, use one horizontally-polarized
1
antenna and one vertically-polarized antenna.
32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side of
the hybrid coupler feeds and the RTN 380.

4 Install the hybrid coupler on the antenna.

5 Mount the RTN 380 on the hybrid coupler.

1 2

6 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.

10 Use the USB flash drive to

load NE data.
The GE port and COMBO port can directly USB/ USB/
3
GE P&E GE P&E USB
transmit/receive GE (optical) services. The R S S I/N M S R S S I/N M S

P&E port can transmit/receive GE (electrical) C O M BO PW R C O M BO PW R

services through the PI.
3 3 Connected to the
7 Install an outdoor fiber. multimeter or Web LCT
Connected to the USB
• Install an outdoor fiber. flash drive
• Lay out the outdoor fiber.
• Attach a yellow outdoor
label to the fiber according 11 Use the Web LCT to
to the plan. Connected to GE load NE data.
(optical) service
Grounded through the Grounded through the
ground clip ground clip
8 Install a DC cable.
12 Align antennas.
• Select a ground point for the
Connected to GE
DC cable.
(optical) service
• Install the ground clip.
• Lay out the DC cable. Waterproof or corrosion-proof the outdoor connections of
13
• Attach a matt white label to the DC power cable, and ground clip.
the cable.
Connected to the power
supply device Connected to the power
supply device 14 Check the installation.
9 Power on the RTN 380.

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5 1+1 Protection (RTN 900 Required)

5
1. Cover unused ports with caps.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas or hybrid couplers. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna or hybrid coupler you have, use the method described in the installation manual delivered

1+1 Protection (RTN 900 Required)

with your antennas or hybrid couplers.
3. The polarization direction of antennas and hybrid couplers 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+1 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 and a hybrid coupler on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a P&E 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 P&E port on the RTN 380. Treat the 1+1 cascading cable in a similar manner to protect them from damage.

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna in direct mount mode.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction

of the antenna to horizontal. 2
1
32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side
of the hybrid coupler feeds and the RTN 380. •One EG4P board can supply power to one RTN 380.
•The maximum length of an 8-core P&E cable is 50m.
4 Install the hybrid coupler on the antenna.

1 2
5 Mount the RTN 380 on the hybrid coupler.

Connected
7 Install a GE cascading fiber. to the USB
flash drive
USB/ USB/
R S S I/N M S R S S I/N M S
GE P&E GE P&E
4
3
COM BO PW R COM BO PW R
10 Use the USB flash drive to load NE
8 Install an 8-core P&E cable. data.
3 3
• Install an 8-core P&E cable. 8-core
• Select a ground point for the 8-core P&E
P&E cable. cable Connected to
• Install the ground clip. the multimeter
• Lay out the 8-core P&E cable. 1+1 cascading cable
• Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 6 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.
cable according to the plan.
8-core
Connected to one FE/GE P&E
(electrical) service cable
Grounded
through the
• The methods for installing 8-core P&E and 12- ground clip
core P&E cables are similar The difference is that RTN 900
E G 4P

8-core P&E cables do not require MGMT port

EG4P
S TA T

L /A 4
SR V
L /A1
L /A2
L /A3

L /A 4
SR V
L /A1
L /A2
L /A3
STAT
P1
P2

P1
P2
O U T 1/IN 1 1 2 3/P1 4/P 1 O U T 1 /IN 1 1 2 3/P1 4/P1
O U T 2 /IN 2 O U T 2 /IN 2

connectors.
E G 4P

L/A 1
L/A 2
L/A 3
L /A 4
SRV
S T AT

P1
P2

• 8-core P&E and 12-core P&E cables can be

O U T 1 /IN 1 O U T 2 /IN 2
1 2 3/P1 4/P1

12 Align antennas.
grounded and laid in a similar way. EG4P
board
13 Waterproof or corrosion-proof the outdoor connections of
N M S /C O M
the 8-core P&E cable, and ground clip.
3 /P 1 4 /P 2 1 2 3 /P 1 4 /P 2

11 Use the Web LCT to load

14 Check the installation.
NE data. 9
Connected to the NMS Power on the RTN 380.

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6 1+1 Protection (Optical Splitter Required)

6
1. Cover unused ports with caps.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas or hybrid couplers. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna or hybrid coupler you have, use the method described in the installation manual delivered

1+1 Protection (Optical Splitter Required)

with your antennas or hybrid couplers.
3. The polarization direction of antennas and hybrid couplers 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+1 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 and a hybrid coupler on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a P&E 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 P&E port on the RTN 380. Treat the 1+1 cascading cable in a similar manner to protect them from damage.

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna in direct mount mode.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction

of the antenna to horizontal. 2
1 2
1 In this example, the PI uses the POE and provides
32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side the NMS port. In practice, the PI can also use the
of the hybrid coupler feeds and the RTN 380. DC power.
4 Install the hybrid coupler on the antenna.

Connected
5 Mount the RTN 380 on the hybrid coupler. to the USB
flash drive
USB/ USB/
R S S I/N M S R S S I/N M S
GE P&E GE P&E

COM BO PW R COM BO PW R 34
13 Use the USB flash drive to load NE
3 3 data.
7 Install GE outdoor fibers.

Connected to
GE outdoor the multimeter
fiber
8 Install a 1+1 cascading fiber.
6 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.

Install optical splitters. 1+1 cascading cable

9
•Connect fibers on the optical splitter.
•Fix the optical splitter on a pole or a
wall. Optical Grounded
GE outdoor through the
splitter fiber ground clip
10 Install a P&E cable. Use the Web LCT to load
14
• Install a P&E cable. Connected to one GE
NE data.
• Select a ground point for the (optical) service
P&E cable.
• Install the ground clip. 15 Align antennas.
• Lay out the P&E cable.
• Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan. Waterproof or corrosion-proof the outdoor connections of
16
the 8-core P&E cable, and ground clip.

11 Install a PI and cables on the PI. Connected to the power

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket. supply device
17 Check the installation.
• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI NMS NMS
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the bracket
on a wall.
• Install cables on the PI. 12 Power on the RTN 380.

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7 Networked with the RTN 900

7
1. Cover unused ports with caps.

Networked with the RTN 900

2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method described 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 an 8-core P&E 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 P&E port on the RTN 380.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to install

the antenna.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction of

2 the antenna to horizontal.

32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side

of the feed.
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.
3 •One EG4P board can supply power to one RTN 380.
•The maximum length of an 8-core P&E cable is 50m.

8 Use the USB flash drive to load NE

1 2 3
data.

Connected
to the USB
flash drive
6 Install an 8-core P&E cable.
• Install an 8-core P&E cable. P&E P&E P&E 4
4 4 5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.
• Select a ground point for the 8-core 4
P&E cable. 8-core
• Install the ground clip. P&E
• Lay out the 8-core P&E cable. cable
8-core Connected to
• Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 8-core the multimeter
P&E P&E
cable according to the plan. cable
cable
N M S /C O M

• The methods for installing 8-core P&E and 12-

core P&E cables are similar The difference is that Grounded
8-core P&E cables do not require NMS port through the
connectors. ground clip
• 8-core P&E and 12-core P&E cables can be 10 Align antennas.
E G 4P

E G 4P

grounded and laid in a similar way.

S T AT

S TA T
L/A 4
L /A 1
L /A 2
L /A 3
SRV

L /A 4
SRV
L /A 1
L /A 2
L /A 3
P1
P2

P1
P2

O U T 1 /IN 1 1 2 3/P 1 4/P 1 O U T 1 /IN 1 1 2 3/P1 4/P 1

O U T 2 /IN 2 O U T 2 /IN 2
E G 4P

S T AT

L /A 4
L /A 1
L /A 2
L /A 3
SRV

P1
P2

O U T 1 /IN 1 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

Waterproof the outdoor connections of the 8-core P&E

O U T 2 /IN 2

7 11
Power on the RTN 380. cable, and ground clip.

EG4P
board
3 /P 1 4 /P 2 Check the installation.
Use the Web LCT to load 12
9 3 /P 1 4 /P 2
NE data. Connected to the NMS

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 Installing the RTN 380

8 2 X (1+0)

8
1. Cover unused ports with caps.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas or hybrid couplers. If the method described in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna or hybrid coupler you have, use the method described in the installation manual delivered

2 X (1+0)
with your antennas or hybrid couplers.
3. The polarization direction of antennas and hybrid couplers 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 2+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 and a hybrid coupler on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a P&E 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 P&E port on the RTN 380. Treat the outdoor fibers in a similar manner to protect them from damage.

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to install

the antenna.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction of

the antenna to horizontal.

3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side

of the feed.
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.

1 2

5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.

3
USB

In this example, the GE link and COMBO link

between two back-to-back RTN 380s form a GE P&E
USB/
R S S I/N M S
GE P&E USB/
R S S I/N M S
LAG of cascade links. Actually, either of the C O M BO Connected to the
C O M BO
6 Install a GE cascading fiber. links can form an unprotected cascade link. multimeter

3 3
Connected to the USB
7 Install a P&E cable. flash drive

• Install a P&E cable.

• Select a ground point for the 10 Use the USB flash drive to
P&E cable. load NE data.
• Install the ground clip.
• Lay out the P&E cable.
• Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
LAG
cable according to the plan.
Grounded through the
ground clip
8 Install a PI and cables on the PI.
• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket. GE NMS Grounded through the
ground clip
• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the bracket 12 Align antennas.
on a wall.
• Install cables on the PI.
13 Waterproof the outdoor connections of the P&E
MGMT P&E cable, and ground clip.
9 Power on the RTN 380. Connected to the
power supply device
Connected to the
power supply 11 Use the Web LCT to Check the installation.
device 14
Connected to one FE/GE Connected to one FE/GE load NE data.
(electrical) service (electrical) service

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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.
Connect a multimeter to the RSSI port on the RTN 380 at the local end and measure the
voltage value VBNC.
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 RSL reaches the maximum peak value, secure the
local antenna.
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.

USB/RSSI/NMS

Aligning Dual-Polarized Antennas

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.

If three signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the received
a signal level (RSL) reaches the peak value at position 2.

If two signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches
b 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.

If one signal peak is tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the
c 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 Corrosion-proofing the P&E Cable Connector and the DC Cable Connector

Corrosion-proof the P&E cable connector and the DC cable connector by wrapping three layers of PVC tape
around the connectors. There is no need to wrap waterproof tape.

Wrap the connector.

Wrap three layers of PVC tape.

Wrap the connection part between PVC tape

the connector and the cable.

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.

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 Assembling P&E Cables
Appendix
a Assemble the P&E connector on the RTN 380 side.
Assembling the RJ45 Connectors of the PI's Outdoor GE/NMS Cables
Prepare the following tools: dual-head bayonet wrench Disassemble the P&E connector on the RTN 380
(22 mm, 24 mm), dual-head bayonet wrench (19 mm, 22 side.
Prepare the following tools. Prepare the following Remove the cable sheath.
materials. mm), 0#x50 mm Phillips screwdriver, diagonal pliers, and
Load bar utility knife.
RJ45 plug

Outdoor cable
Head Shield circle Socket Nut
RJ45 connector Diagonal pliers
crimping tool 20 mm
Route the P&E cable through the nut, socket and Remove the cable sheath according to the peel sizes shown
shield circle in sequence. below (unit: mm). Cut off the shield layer and other unwanted
Peel the braid shield and the aluminum foil Arrange the core wires in the order shown below and cut off redundant
things of the core wire section.
shield and cut off the aluminum foil shield parts neatly.
to expose the core wires. 55
Pin 1: white and orange 43
Pin 2: orange
Pin 3: white and green
Pin 4: blue
Pin 5: white and blue
Pin 6: green Shield circle Socket Nut
Core wire Shield layer
Pin 7: white and brown Core wire section Shield layer section
Pin 8: brown
For the pin assignment, see the
Core wire Braid shield PI's front panel. Untwist the front parts of the core wires according Insert the untwisted wires into the holes according to the color
to the sizes shown below (unit: mm) and keep the marks and press the plate tightly against the wires.
Push the core wires into the load bar until they are flush with the end of the comb. other parts twisted.
(For the pin assignment of the load bar, see the next slide.) 55 Do not pull the plate forcibly.
Otherwise, it breaks easily.
Load bar Hold the arranged
core wires tightly. Insert wires into the
holes on both sides.
Color
Twisted
Push the core Untwisted marks
Insert the Cut the core wires straightly.
wires gently. Untwisted Shield layer
core wires. wires
Connect the shield circle to the head and screw the shield circle.
Insert the load bar into the RJ45 plug tightly and crimp the
plug with a crimping tool.

Cut the core wires straightly. Screw the shield circle.

Shield circle Hooked

Cut off the redundant braid layer. Prepare the socket and shell and apply a force not Prepare the nut and socket and apply a force not less
8 9 Test the connectivity of the outdoor
cable.
8 less than 1.2 Nm to tighten the socket. 9 than 1.2 Nm to tighten the nut.
Red rubber ring

Outdoor When the socket and shell are

cable properly tightened, the red
rubber ring on the connector Nut
Socket cannot be seen.
Shell

Test the P&E connector on the RTN 380 side with a multimeter and ensure that no pin is short-circuited.
10

Test each pin.

Ground the surface of
the connector.

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 Appendix
Assembling P&E Cables

b Assemble the P&E connector and MGMT connector on the PI side.

Prepare the following tools: Prepare the following materials: Remove the cable sheath.
11 Insert the load bar into the RJ45 plug tightly and crimp the plug with a crimping tool. (MGMT cable)
100 mm

P&E cable
RJ45 connector Diagonal pliers
crimping tool
Two RJ45 connectors Two load bars
Remove the braid shield, Arrange the six pairs of twisted wires in two groups as shown below. Test the bidirectional connectivity of the P&E cable by using a
aluminum foil shield, and other 12 Prepare and attach cable labels. 13 multimeter and ensure that each pin can pass the test.
unwanted things to expose six White and black/Black (pair)
pairs of twisted wires. White and red/Red (pair)

Connected to an
RJ45 connector
White and brown/Brown (pair)
White and green/Green (pair)
Connected to a
Six pairs of twisted wires White and blue/Blue (pair) P&E connector
White and orange/Orange (pair)
Wrap the PVC tape around the two groups and trim the Arrange the wires in the order shown below.
wires neatly to ensure that a 15 mm section of each wire Pin assignments of the RJ45 plug
is exposed. Pin 6: black
20 mm
Pin 8: brown Pin 3: white and black Normal test results are as follows:
Pin 7: white and brown Pin 2: red
Pin 6: green MGMT P&E Connector Connectivity
Pin 1: white and red RJ45 Connector
20 mm Pin 5: white and blue
Test Result
Pin 4: blue P&E MGMT
Pin 3: white and green
Pin 2: orange P&E Pin 1 Pin 1 - Pass
Pin 1: white and orange
Pin 2 Pin 2 - Pass
8 Push the core wires into the load bar until they are
flush with the end of the comb. (P&E cable) Pin 3 Pin 3 - Pass
Load bar Hold the For the pin assignments, see the PI's
Insert the arranged Pin 4 Pin 6 - Pass
core wires. core wires front panel.
Pin 5 Pin 4 - Pass
tightly.
Pin 6 Pin 5 - Pass
When you insert the load bar into the RJ45 Pin 7 Pin 7 - Pass
plug, ensure that the rugged surface of the
Insert the load bar into the RJ45 plug tightly and crimp the plug with a
9 crimping tool. (P&E cable)
load bar and pins of the RJ45 plug all face Pin 8 Pin 8 - Pass
upwards. Pin 9 - Pin 1 Pass
Pin 10 - Pin 2 Pass
Pin 11 - Pin 3 Pass
Pin 12 - Pin 6 Pass
Push the
core wires
gently. Cut the core wires
straightly.

Push the core wires into the load bar until they are Pin arrangement of
10 flush with the end of the comb. (MGMT cable) the load bar

Load bar
Hold the arranged The MGMT cable uses pin 1, pin 2, pin3,
core wires tightly.
and pin 6. For the pin assignment, see the
PI's front panel. Push the core
wires gently. Cut the core wires
straightly.

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 Appendix
Installing the Waterproof Socket for the Outdoor Fiber Assembling DC Power Cables

a
a Prepare for the assembly.
a Appearance of the waterproof socket
Prepare the following tools: dual-head bayonet wrench Components of the connector are
(22 mm, 24 mm), dual-head bayonet wrench (19 mm, 22 shown as follows.
mm), 0#x50 mm Phillips screwdriver, diagonal pliers, and
snap-off knife.

Collar
Rubber washer
Shell

b Thread the outdoor fiber through the waterproof socket.

Thread the outdoor fiber through the shell, rubber washer, Remove the dustproof cap on the flange socket
and collar. Insert the rubber washer into the collar. of the GE/COMBO port and carefully insert the
LC/PC connector of the outdoor fiber into the
optical module.

a
b Assemble the cable.

Bind a cable tie to the cable, remove the socket and Blue: -48 V power cable
nut from a connector, and install them on the cable. Remove the cable sheath. (connected to the
negative terminal)

Insert the washer side with a V-shaped slot into the collar. 16± 1 mm 13± 1 mm 8±1 mm
See the following figures. Ensure that the V-shaped slot Flange socket of the GE/COMBO port
securely engages the collar. Socket
•Ensure that the V-shaped slot securely engages the collar. Assembly end
Nut
•Ensure that the rubber washer is well sealed. No crack should be observed.

Cable tie Brown: 0 V power Core

Shield layer
cable (connected to wire
the positive terminal)
Well sealed Cracked
The cable tie prevents the socket from slipping
down. The filling material beneath
Turn the collar to align it with the slot on the flange socket Tighten the shell of the waterproof socket. the shield layer is removed.
and push the socket into the slot to fix the socket on the
flange socket. Open the wire clip and correctly insert the core wires The filling material beneath
to the negative and positive holes. the shield layer is retained.

Retain the filling material beneath the shield layer.

Red O-ring

The negative and positive holes are marked with silk prints.
Correctly insert the core wires to the negative and positive holes Check the length to remove with the 1:1 peeling indicator.

Ensure that the rubber washer remains in the The shell is completely tightened when the red O-ring
correct position in the socket. cannot be seen.

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 Appendix Checking the Installation
Assembling DC Power Cables
Checking the Cables of RTN 380
Tighten the compact screw in the "+" hole, rotate the Close the wire clip and tighten the Prepare the nut and socket and
connector 180 degrees, and tighten the compact screw in apply a force not less than 1.2 Nm No. Check Item
screw to compact the shield layer.
the "-" hole. to tighten the nut. 1 All outdoor connections and ground clips are waterproofed.
Rotate the connector
180 degrees. 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.

4 There is a drip loop in the cable after it leaves the RTN 380.

5 There is a drip loop in the cable before it enters the equipment room.

6 The minimum bending radius of the cables is greater than 30 cm (11.8 inches).
Apply 2 kg of force to pull the cable and check whether the cable 8 Test the DC power cable with a multimeter.
is secured in the connector. 7 Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.

8 Cables are bound to the cable ladder or tray at intervals of approximately 1 m (3.28 feet).
Prepare the socket and shell and apply a force not less
than 1.2 Nm to tighten the socket. 9 Binding tapes are cut off with an excess section reserved at the ends.

Red rubber ring 10 Attach and bind cable labels correctly. Labels must be aligned and face the same direction.

11 The redundant cable is coiled into a roll with a diameter not less than 60 cm (23.62 inches). The roll is bound to the pole
or the tower.

12 The cable ground point is properly protected.

Avoid short-circuits between the positive and
negative holes. 13 The power cable does not bend in the range of 0.5 m (1.64 feet) above and below the ground clip.
Avoid short-circuits between the shell and the
positive/negative hole. 14 The ground cable is routed from up to down and the angle between the ground cable and other cables is less than 15
A continuity test between the shield layer and the degrees.
When the socket and shell are properly tightened, the red rubber ring on the connector cannot be seen.
metal shell is successful.
15 The ground cable of the RTN 380 is properly connected.
A continuity test between the core wire and its
corresponding hole is successful.
Checking the Installation Checking the PI

No. Check Item

Checking the Installation of Antennas, Hybrid Couplers, and RTN 380s
1 The chassis must be installed securely in the position specified in the engineering design documents.
No. Check Item
2 Each chassis component does not have any paint defects, damage, or stains. Re-paint or clean components that have
1 The installation position and direction of the antenna meet the requirements in the engineering design documents. defects.

2 The side with the broadest edge of the antenna faces upward and the side with the narrowest edge faces downward. 3 Cable routes comply with the engineering design documents and facilitate maintenance and expansion.

3 The logos on the antenna and hybrid coupler face upward. 4 Cables are not damaged, broken, or jointed.

4 The connection between the antenna bracket and the pole complies with wind-resistance requirements. 5 Cables are properly bound. Cable ties are installed at equal spacing and in the same direction. The excess of cable ties is
trimmed off without leaving any sharp edges.
5 All screw connecting the RTN 380 to the antenna or hybrid coupler are tightened.
6 Cables are routed correctly in the cabinet.
6 The four screws connecting the hybrid coupler to the antenna are tightened.
7 Cables outside the cabinet are routed as follows:
7 The antenna, hybrid coupler, and RTN 380 are within the protective range of the lightning arrester (the protection angle of •Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.
the lightning arrester should be less than 45 degrees. In mountains or areas prone to thunder, the angle should be less •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
than 30 degrees). cabinet, a cable ladder is available on top of the cabinet to support the cables and to ease cable stress.

8 Cable turns are smooth and have a gentle bending radius.

9 Cable labels are filled in correctly and attached securely. They are aligned and face to the same direction. Preferably, the
labels are attached 2 cm away from the connectors.

10 The power cable and ground cable are routed separately from signal cables.

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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 Installation Reference

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.
V (default)

Refer to the antenna use instructions for information on how to ②

change the polarization direction.

①
Points to H mark

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. Install hybrid couplers on the antenna. Install RTN 380s onto the hybrid coupler.

Apply petroleum jelly to

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

①
②

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 Installation Reference

Installing the RTN 380

Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380. Install an outdoor fiber.
1. Insert the SFP optical module into the
GE/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.
Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the
Remove the anticorrosion paint Connect the OT
outdoor fiber to the GE/COMBO port on the RTN
and oxide layer at the ground terminal of the
380.
point. After the connection is PGND cable PGND cable to the
complete, waterproof and ground nut. 3. Connect the outdoor fiber to the GE port.
rustproof the ground point. 3.1. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of
the waterproof socket. It is recommended that you connect the outdoor
3.2. Lead the outdoor fiber through the fiber to the GE port. However, if two GE optical
After the PGND cable is installed, apply anti-seize services need to be transmitted, the COMBO
Install the base of waterproof socket and expose the LC/PC Tie
grease to the ground nut and ground point. port is used. Connect the outdoor fiber to the
ground clip. connector (for details, see the appendix).
3.3. Connect the LC/PC connector labeled COMBO port in a similar manner.
"To: RRU " to the GE port of the RTN 380. Tying an outdoor binding strap to the
3.4. Secure the waterproof socket on the GE end of a waterproof socket prevents the
port of the RTN 380. socket from slipping.

Install the P&E cable. Install a GE cascading fiber. Install a 1+1 cascading fiber.

1. Insert the SFP optical module into the GE/COMBO port. The 1. Insert the SFP optical module into the COMBO port. The port provides mis-insertion prevention
Install the P&E cable connector to the port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If you feel function. If you feel resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and insert again.
Corrosion-proof the P&E P&E port on the RTN 380. resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and insert again.
cable connector. 2. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the waterproof socket.
For details, see the appendix. 2. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the waterproof
socket. 3. Lead a 1+1 cascading cable through the waterproof socket and expose the LC/PC connector (for
Insert the connector until you details, see the appendix).
P&E hear a click. 3. Lead a GE cascading fiber through the waterproof socket and
expose the LC/PC connector (for details, see the appendix). 4. Connect the LC/PC connector to the COMBO port of the RTN 380.

4. Connect the LC/PC connector to the GE/COMBO port of the 5. Secure the waterproof socket on the COMBO port of the RTN 380.
RTN 380.

5. Secure the waterproof socket on the GE/COMBO port of the

• If the RTN 380 uses power over Ethernet, connect the RJ45 RTN 380.

connector that has a P&E label on the P&E cable to the P&E port
on the PI. No other cable is appropriate.
• Always hold an insulated part of the P&E cable. Never touch the
COMBO COMBO
RJ45 connector.
• The RJ45 connector must not come into direct contact with GE GE
conductors.
• Do not touch the pins inside the P&E port on the PI with your
hands or a conductor.

Tie

Tie
Tying an outdoor binding strap to the end of
Tying an outdoor binding strap to the end of a waterproof socket prevents the socket
a waterproof socket prevents the socket from slipping.
from slipping.

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 Installation Reference

Installing the RTN 380

Install a DC cable. Select ground points for the DC cable.

Ground the DC cable at the following positions:

If the RTN 380 uses DC power, do •About 1 m (3.28 ft) before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
not install or remove a live power •About 0.5 m to 1 m (1.64 feet to 3.28 feet) before the cable is routed into the equipment room or
outdoor cabinet
cable. Any contact between the
•About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder
power cable core and a conductor
can generate electric arc or sparks,
which may cause fire or eye injury. °
45
°
45
Installation on a tower
Corrosion-proof the
DC cable RTN 380
connector. Install the DC power cable connector to
3
For details, see the the PWR port on the RTN 380.
appendix.
RTN 380
Insert the connector until you hear a Installation on a roof
Connected to the power supply device
click.

1
2

Select ground points for the P&E cable.

Ground the P&E cable at the following positions:

•About 1 m (3.28 ft) before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray PSU 2
•About 0.5 m to 1 m (1.64 feet to 3.28 feet) before the cable is routed into the equipment °
45
room or outdoor cabinet
•About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder
RTN 380
3
PSU
°
45

Installation on a tower Installation on a roof

RTN 380

1
2

PI
PI

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 Installation Reference
Installing the RTN 380
Install the ground clip.
Select an installation position and remove a
section of the cable sheath with an electric
knife. Do not damage the shield layer.
Install and waterproof the ground
clip. (See the appendix.)
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Lay out the outdoor fiber, P&E cable and the DC cable
After you form a drip loop in the
•Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shape cable under the RTN 380, coil
terminal) are available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a the cable into a 0.6 m (1.97 feet)
terminal as required. diameter roll and bind the roll to
•If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, secure the ground the pole for future use.
clip by using the binding wire delivered with the ground clip.
Drip loop
•For details on installing ground clips, see the usage Drip loop
instructions delivered with the ground clips.
IDU
Indoor cabinet
Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and DC cable
is not greater than 15 degrees. If the DC cable is routed
vertically, route the ground cable from up to down. Outdoor cabinet
 Installation Reference

Installing the PI Optional: Installing the PI on a Wall

a Fix the floating nuts. b Install the mounting ears.

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

When you fix the floating nuts, allow a heat dissipation space of at least 25 mm
above and below the PI.

Rotate the mounting ears 90 degrees

and install them as shown in this figure.

c Mark and drill holes in the wall.

Floating Hold the PI up to the wall and mark the drilling positions. Drill the holes and insert the fixing bolts.
nut The position of the holes should allow a heat dissipation space of at least 50 mm at both the top
and bottom of the PI. Drill Ф8 holes to a
depth of 52 to 60 mm.
Optional: Installing the PI in a 19-Inch Cabinet
≥300 mm
a Fix the floating nuts.
8
Mounting hole
Drilling
When you fix the floating nuts, allow a heat dissipation space of at least 25 mm positions
above and below the PI. b Install the PGND cable.

Attach the PGND cable to a ground

point on a cabinet column or to an
M4
indoor ground bar.

Floating
nut
1.4±0.14 N·M

Install the PGND cable with the

b Install the chassis in the cabinet.
c Install the PGND cable.
Attach the PGND cable to a
ground point on a cabinet
column or to an indoor
ground bar.
ground screw (M4). d Install the PI on the wall. e Install the PGND cable.
PGND
cable
c Install the mounting ears. d Install the chassis in the cabinet.
M4

Before installing the chassis in an ETSI cabinet,

adjust the holes for installing mounting ears
based on the cabinet type.
1.4±0.14 N·M

Big flat
washer
Mounting M6
M6
ears M6 M6

2.0±0.2 N·M
3.0±0.3 N·M Install the PGND cable with
2.0±0.2 N·M
Install the PGND cable with the Nut
1.4±0.14 N·M the ground screw (M6).
ground screw (M4). M6x60
Small flat washer
expansion bolt

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 Arranging PI Cables

Installation Reference
NOTE
Installing the PI
If two or three PIs are installed on one auxiliary installation
Optional: Installing the PI in an Outdoor Cabinet Install the P&E cable of the PI. bracket, cables of the PIs should be arranged to meet the
requirements of the site. Generally, power cables are
a Install the PI in an outdoor cabinet. routed along the left side in the cabinet and service cables
are routed along the right side in the cabinet.

When you install the PI in

an outdoor cabinet,
ensure that the ground
point of the auxiliary
mounting bracket is Powering On the RTN 380 Supplied by the PI Powering On the RTN 380 Supplied with DC Power
located on the lower side Connect the RJ45
Connect the RJ45
of the bracket. connector with the MGMT connector with the Caution Caution
label to the MGMT port of P&E label to the
the PI. P&E port of the PI. Before powering on the equipment, ensure that: Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
•The P&E cable and the PI power cable are installed. •The DC power cable is installed.
• You are familiar with the safety precautions for power •You are familiar with the safety precautions for DC.
over Ethernet. (See "Safety Precautions.") (See "Safety Precautions.")

Install an outdoor fiber on the PI. 1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI. Power on the equipment.
b Install the PGND cable.

System indicator
PGND cable

NOTE
NodeB In normal conditions, DC IN and P&E OUT indicators are on PW R
(green). For a description of indicator states, see the Product
Description.

Connected to the GE electrical

2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380. USB/RSSI/NMS
port on the user-side
equipment

Install the power cable of the PI.

NOTE
System indicator In normal conditions, the system indicator inside the
USB/RSSI/NMS port is on (green). For a description of
indicator states, see the Product Description.
Install the NM cable of the PI.
Blue: -48 V power cable
(connected to the negative
Connected to terminal of the power supply
the Web LCT device) USB/RSSI/NMS

NMS
NOTE
Black: 0 V power cable (connected
to the positive terminal of the power In normal conditions, the system indicator
supply device) inside the USB/RSSI/NMS port is on (green). For
a description of indicator states, see the
Product Description.

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 Installation Reference

Powering On the Equipment Networked with the RTN 900 Loading NE Data by Using the USB Flash Drive Loading NE Data by Using the USB/RSSI/NMS Port

1 Remove the protective metal cap on the

Caution USB/RSSI/NMS port.
2 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.
Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
•The RTN 900 is powered on. 3 Check the USB port status indicator.
•The 8-core P&E cable is installed. After data is loaded from the USB flash drive to the
•You are familiar with the safety precautions for power over Ethernet. RTN 380, the USB port status indicator in the
USB/RSSI/NMS port should be on (green).
USB/
GE P&E R S S I/N M S

1. Use the Web LCT to enable the POE function of the interconnected EG4P board on the RTN 900. 1
COMBO PW R

a. In the NE Explorer, select the desired NE from the Object Tree and choose Configuration > Interface U S B /R S S I/N M S
Management > Ethernet Interface from the Function Tree.
b. Click the Advanced Attributes tab.
c. Set POE to Enabled for the port that provides power over Ethernet to the RTN 380. USB port status
1
d. Click Apply. indicator
NMS
2. Check the system indicator on System
the RTN 380. Connect the RJ45 port and the PC
indicator NOTE running the Web LCT.
The USB flash drive loads software, system parameters, and scripts for commissioning
a newly deployed equipment.
For the functions, working principles, and types of USB flash drives supported, see the
RTN 380 Product Description.
For a description of the indicator on the USB flash drive, see the Commissioning and
P&E Configuration Guide. Caution
• Prevent moisture from entering the USN/RSSI/NMS port
during commissioning.
USB/RSSI/NMS Loading NE Data by Using the PI
• After data is loaded, remove the network cable and secure
the protective metal cap on the USN/RSSI/NMS port.

N M S /C O M 8-core P&E cable

NOTE

For details on using the Web LCT to configure NE data,

RTN 900 see the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
E G 4P

E G 4P
S TA T

S T AT
L /A 1
L /A 2
L /A 3
L /A4
SRV

L/A 4
L /A 1
L /A 2
L /A 3
SRV
P1
P2

P1
P2

O U T 1 /IN 1 1 2 3/P 1 4/P 1 O U T 1 /IN 1 1 2 3/P1 4/P 1

O U T 2 /IN 2 O U T 2 /IN 2
E G 4P

STAT

L /A 1
L /A 2
L /A 3
L /A4
SRV

P1
P2

O U T 1 /IN 1 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

O U T 2/IN 2

Power over Ethernet

indicator EG4P board
L /A 3
L /A 4
P1
P2

L/A3 indicator
3 /P 1 4 /P 2

Connect the NMS/COM port and

the PC running the Web LCT.
Web LCT NMS

NOTE

NOTE For details on using the Web LCT to configure NE data, see the Commissioning and
Configuration Guide.
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 the EG4P board on the RTN 900 is on (green) or blinks (yellow). For a description of
indicator states, see the OptiX RTN 900 IDU Hardware Description.
•The system indicator inside the USB/RSSI/NMS port on the RTN 380 is on (green). For a description of
indicator states, see the Product Description.

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