31041126-Antenna & Feeder System Installation (V1.33)

Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna and Feeder System ..................
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1.1 About This Chapter ................................................................................

1.2 Hardware Structure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder System .................
1.3 Hardware Structure of GPS Antenna and Feeder System .....................
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Chapter 2 Installation Procedure of Antenna and Feeder System ..............
2-1

2.2 Installation Procedure of Two Antenna and Feeder Systems ................
2.3 Installation Procedure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder System ..............
2.4 Installation Procedure of GPS Antenna and Feeder System .................
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Chapter 3 Installation Preparations ...............................................................
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3.2 Preparing Technical Documents ............................................................
3.3 Installation Environment Check ..............................................................
3.4 Qualifying Personnel ..............................................................................
3.5 Preparing Personnel for Installation .......................................................
3.6 Preparing Tools and Instruments ...........................................................
3.7 Testing Antenna .....................................................................................
3.8 Testing TTA ............................................................................................
3.9 Adding Feeder Connector ......................................................................
3.10 Assembling Omnidirectional Antenna ..................................................
3.10.1 Omnidirectional Antenna Accessories .........................................
3.10.2 Assembling Procedure .................................................................
3.11 Assembling Directional Antenna ..........................................................
3.11.1 Directional Antenna Accessories .................................................
3.11.2 Assembling Procedure .................................................................
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Chapter 4 Installing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System ...........................
4-1

4.2 Installing Outdoor Grounding Bar ...........................................................
4.2.1 Structure of Outdoor Grounding Bar ..............................................
4.2.2 Installation Requirements ..............................................................
4.2.3 Installation Procedure ....................................................................
4.3 Installing Antenna Support on Tower Platform .......................................
4.3.1 Structure of Antenna Support on Tower Platform ..........................
4.4 Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop...................................................
4.4.1 Structure of Antenna Support on Rooftop ......................................
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4.4.3 Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop Without Walls ...................

4.4.4 Installing Antenna Support onto Rooftop with Wall ........................
4.5 Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Platform ..........................
4.5.1 Structure of Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Platform ..............
4.5.3 Hoisting Antennas and Other Articles ............................................
4.6 Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Rooftop ......................................
4.6.1 Structure of Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Rooftop ..............
4.7 Installing Directional Antenna on Tower Platform ..................................
4.7.1 Structure of Directional Antenna on Tower Platform ......................
4.8 Installing Directional Antenna on Rooftop ..............................................
4.8.1 Structure of Directional Antenna on Rooftop .................................
4.9 Installing TTA .........................................................................................
4.9.1 Structure of TTA .............................................................................
4.9.4 Installing Jumpers of TTA ..............................................................
4.10 Installing Feeder Window .....................................................................
4.10.1 Structure of the Feeder Window ..................................................
4.10.2 Installation Requirements ............................................................
4.10.3 Installation Procedure ..................................................................
4.11 Installing and Grounding Feeders and Jumpers ..................................
4.11.1 Overview of Installing Feeders .....................................................
4.11.1 Cutting Feeders and Attaching Temporary Labels ......................
4.11.2 Hoisting and Fixing Feeders ........................................................
4.11.3 Connecting Jumpers between the Antenna and the Feeder ........
4.11.4 Connecting the Jumper between TTA and the Feeder ................
4.11.5 Laying and Fixing Feeders ...........................................................
4.11.6 Grounding Feeders ......................................................................
4.12 Leading Feeders into Equipment Room ...............................................
4.12.1 Feeder Arrangement Principles ...................................................
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4.12.2 Procedure to Lead Feeders into Equipment Room ......................

4.12.3 Installing Indoor Jumpers .............................................................
4.13 Testing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System .......................................
4.14 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors .....................................................
4.15 Waterproofing Feeder Window .............................................................
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Chapter 5 Installing GPS Antenna and Feeder System ...............................
5-1

5.2 Positioning GPS Antenna .......................................................................
5.3 Installing Antenna Support .....................................................................
5.3.1 Installation Methods and Requirements .........................................
5.3.2 Installing the Antenna Support on a Tower ....................................
5.3.3 Installing the Antenna Support on a Rooftop .................................
5.4 Installing GPS Antenna ..........................................................................
5.4.1 Antenna Appearance .....................................................................
5.4.3 Binding Jumpers ............................................................................
5.5 Installing Feeders ...................................................................................
5.5.1 Laying out Feeders ........................................................................
5.5.2 Grounding Feeders ........................................................................
5.5.3 Leading Feeders into Equipment Room ........................................
5.6 Installing Lightning Arrester ....................................................................
5.6.1 Installing iS-MR50LNZ+6 Lightning Arrester .................................
5.6.2 Installing DGXZ+6NFNM-A Lightning Arrester ..............................
5.7 Testing Feeders .....................................................................................
5.8 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors and Feeder Window ......................
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Chapter 6 Checking Installation .....................................................................
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6.2 Checking Antenna and Feeder System of NodeB ..................................
6.3 Checking Antenna and Feeder System of GPS .....................................
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Appendix A Interval Requirements for Antenna Installation .......................
A-1
A.1 About This Appendix ..............................................................................

A.2 Interval Requirements for Omnidirectional Antenna ..............................
A.3 Interval Requirements for Directional Antenna ......................................
A.4 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with GSM/CDMA BTS ...
A.4.1 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with GSM BTS ......
A.4.2 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with CDMA BTS ....
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Appendix B Engineering Labels for Antenna and Feeder System .............
B-1
B.1 About This Appendix ..............................................................................
B-1
B.2 Introduction to Engineering Labels ........................................................

B.3 Engineering Labels for Feeders .............................................................
B.3.1 Labels for Outdoor Feeders ...........................................................
B.3.2 Labels for Indoor Feeders .............................................................
B.4 Labels for Jumpers ................................................................................
Index .................................................................................................................
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WCDMA NodeB
Installation Manual Antenna & Feeder System
Installation
V100R003
WCDMA NodeB
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4) Adding two new chapters: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
Deleting the description on lightning arrester for NodeB antenna and feeder system..
About This Manual

Release Notes
The product version that corresponds to the manual is WCDMA NodeB V100R003.
Organization
The manual describes the antenna and feeder system installation methods and
procedure of WCDMA NodeB.
There are six chapters and two appendixes in the manual.
Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna and Feeder System describes the
hardware structure of the antenna and feeder system of NodeB and GPS.
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure of Antenna and Feeder System describes the
installation procedure of the entire antenna and feeder system and that of the antenna
and feeder system of NodeB and GPS separately.
Chapter 3 Installation Preparations describes the preparations prior to the
installation.
Chapter 4 Installing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System describes the installation
methods and procedures of NodeB antenna and feeder system.
Chapter 5 Installing GPS Antenna and Feeder System describes the installation
methods and procedures of GPS antenna and feeder system.
Chapter 6 Checking Installation lists the checking items and requirements for the
antenna and feeder systems of the NodeB and GPS.
Appendix A Interval Requirements for Antenna Installation describes the interval
requirements for omni-directional antenna and directional antenna.
Appendix B Engineering Labels for Antenna and Feeder System describes the
types and binding specifications of the labels for feeders and jumpers.
Intended Audience
The manual is intended for the following readers:
z
Installation personnel and technicians
Telecom management personnel and WCDMA mobile network engineers
WCDMA mobile network engineers
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna and Feeder System ............................................... 1-1
1.1 About This Chapter ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Hardware Structure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder System ............................................ 1-1
1.3 Hardware Structure of GPS Antenna and Feeder System ................................................ 1-5
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure of Antenna and Feeder System........................................... 2-1
2.2 Installation Procedure of Two Antenna and Feeder Systems ........................................... 2-1
2.3 Installation Procedure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder System......................................... 2-1
2.4 Installation Procedure of GPS Antenna and Feeder System ............................................ 2-4
Chapter 3 Installation Preparations............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Preparing Technical Documents........................................................................................ 3-1
3.3 Installation Environment Check ......................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Qualifying Personnel.......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5 Preparing Personnel for Installation................................................................................... 3-2
3.6 Preparing Tools and Instruments....................................................................................... 3-3
3.7 Testing Antenna................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.8 Testing TTA ....................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.9 Adding Feeder Connector.................................................................................................. 3-5
3.10 Assembling Omnidirectional Antenna.............................................................................. 3-7
3.10.1 Omnidirectional Antenna Accessories .................................................................. 3-7
3.10.2 Assembling Procedure .......................................................................................... 3-8
3.11 Assembling Directional Antenna...................................................................................... 3-9
3.11.1 Directional Antenna Accessories .......................................................................... 3-9
3.11.2 Assembling Procedure ........................................................................................ 3-11
Chapter 4 Installing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System......................................................... 4-1
4.2 Installing Outdoor Grounding Bar ...................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Structure of Outdoor Grounding Bar ....................................................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Installation Requirements........................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.3 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................. 4-2
4.3 Installing Antenna Support on Tower Platform .................................................................. 4-3
4.3.1 Structure of Antenna Support on Tower Platform ................................................... 4-3
4.4 Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop.............................................................................. 4-6

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4.4.1 Structure of Antenna Support on Rooftop............................................................... 4-7

4.4.3 Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop Without Walls ............................................ 4-8
4.4.4 Installing Antenna Support onto Rooftop with Wall............................................... 4-10
4.5 Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Platform.................................................... 4-11
4.5.1 Structure of Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Platform..................................... 4-11
4.5.2 Installation Requirements...................................................................................... 4-12
4.5.3 Hoisting Antennas and Other Articles ................................................................... 4-12
4.5.4 Installation Procedure ........................................................................................... 4-13
4.6 Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Rooftop ............................................................... 4-15
4.6.1 Structure of Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Rooftop ..................................... 4-15
4.7 Installing Directional Antenna on Tower Platform............................................................ 4-18
4.7.1 Structure of Directional Antenna on Tower Platform............................................. 4-18
4.8 Installing Directional Antenna on Rooftop ....................................................................... 4-24
4.8.1 Structure of Directional Antenna on Rooftop ........................................................ 4-24
4.9 Installing TTA ................................................................................................................... 4-27
4.9.1 Structure of TTA .................................................................................................... 4-27
4.9.4 Installing Jumpers of TTA ..................................................................................... 4-30
4.10 Installing Feeder Window .............................................................................................. 4-32
4.10.1 Structure of the Feeder Window ......................................................................... 4-32
4.10.2 Installation Requirements.................................................................................... 4-33
4.10.3 Installation Procedure ......................................................................................... 4-33
4.11 Installing and Grounding Feeders and Jumpers............................................................ 4-35
4.11.1 Overview of Installing Feeders............................................................................ 4-35
4.11.1 Cutting Feeders and Attaching Temporary Labels ............................................. 4-36
4.11.2 Hoisting and Fixing Feeders ............................................................................... 4-37
4.11.3 Connecting Jumpers between the Antenna and the Feeder .............................. 4-40
4.11.4 Connecting the Jumper between TTA and the Feeder ....................................... 4-41
4.11.5 Laying and Fixing Feeders.................................................................................. 4-42
4.11.6 Grounding Feeders ............................................................................................. 4-47
4.12 Leading Feeders into Equipment Room ........................................................................ 4-53
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4.12.1 Feeder Arrangement Principles .......................................................................... 4-54

4.12.2 Procedure to Lead Feeders into Equipment Room............................................. 4-55
4.12.3 Installing Indoor Jumpers .................................................................................... 4-56
4.13 Testing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System ................................................................ 4-62
4.14 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors............................................................................... 4-62
4.15 Waterproofing Feeder Window ...................................................................................... 4-64
Chapter 5 Installing GPS Antenna and Feeder System............................................................. 5-1
5.2 Positioning GPS Antenna .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.3 Installing Antenna Support................................................................................................. 5-2
5.3.1 Installation Methods and Requirements.................................................................. 5-2
5.3.2 Installing the Antenna Support on a Tower............................................................. 5-3
5.3.3 Installing the Antenna Support on a Rooftop .......................................................... 5-4
5.4 Installing GPS Antenna...................................................................................................... 5-6
5.4.1 Antenna Appearance .............................................................................................. 5-6
5.4.3 Binding Jumpers...................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5 Installing Feeders............................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5.1 Laying out Feeders ................................................................................................. 5-7
5.5.2 Grounding Feeders ................................................................................................. 5-8
5.5.3 Leading Feeders into Equipment Room ................................................................. 5-9
5.6 Installing Lightning Arrester ............................................................................................... 5-9
5.6.1 Installing iS-MR50LNZ+6 Lightning Arrester........................................................... 5-9
5.6.2 Installing DGXZ+6NFNM-A Lightning Arrester ..................................................... 5-10
5.7 Testing Feeders ............................................................................................................... 5-10
5.8 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors and Feeder Window ............................................... 5-11
Chapter 6 Checking Installation................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Checking Antenna and Feeder System of NodeB............................................................. 6-1
6.3 Checking Antenna and Feeder System of GPS ................................................................ 6-4
Appendix A Interval Requirements for Antenna Installation ....................................................A-1
A.1 About This Appendix .........................................................................................................A-1
A.2 Interval Requirements for Omnidirectional Antenna .........................................................A-1
A.3 Interval Requirements for Directional Antenna .................................................................A-1
A.4 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with GSM/CDMA BTS..............................A-2
A.4.1 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with GSM BTS...............................A-2
A.4.2 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with CDMA BTS ............................A-2
Appendix B Engineering Labels for Antenna and Feeder System...........................................B-1
B.1 About This Appendix .........................................................................................................B-1
B.2 Introduction to Engineering Labels....................................................................................B-1
B.3 Engineering Labels for Feeders ........................................................................................B-1
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B.3.1 Labels for Outdoor Feeders....................................................................................B-1

B.3.2 Labels for Indoor Feeders.......................................................................................B-3
B.4 Labels for Jumpers............................................................................................................B-4
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 1
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Table of Figure Description

Figure 1-1 Typical structure of the antenna and feeder system (with single-polarization
antenna, without TTA, installed on the rooftop)............................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2 Typical structure of the antenna and feeder system (with dual-polarization antenna
and TTA, installed on the rooftop) ................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-3 Typical structure of the antenna and feeder system (with single-polarization
antenna and TTA, installed on the tower) ....................................................................... 1-4
Figure 2-1 Installation procedure of NodeB antenna and feeder system .............................. 2-2
Figure 2-2 Installation procedure of GPS antenna and feeder system.................................. 2-4
Figure 3-1 Simple protection treatment of a feeder connector .............................................. 3-6
Figure 3-2 Simple waterproof treatment for the connecting point of the feeder .................... 3-6
Figure 3-3 outline of omnidirectional antenna........................................................................ 3-7
Figure 3-4 Fixing clip for omnidirectional antenna (1)............................................................ 3-7
Figure 3-5 Fixing clip for omnidirectional antenna (2)............................................................ 3-8
Figure 3-6 Fixing of the omnidirectional antenna................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-7 outline of directional antenna.............................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3-8 Fixing clip for the directional antenna................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3-9 Pitch angle adjuster ............................................................................................ 3-11
Figure 3-10 Finished connection of jumpers and directional antenna ................................. 3-12
Figure 4-1 Structure of the outdoor grounding bar................................................................. 4-2
Figure 4-2 Installation of the outdoor grounding bar.............................................................. 4-2
Figure 4-3 Cutaway section of the outdoor grounding bar..................................................... 4-3
Figure 4-4 A general view of the insulating washer2 ............................................................. 4-3
Figure 4-5 Structure of the antenna support on tower platform (unit: mm)............................ 4-4
Figure 4-6 Installation of the lightning rod.............................................................................. 4-5
Figure 4-7 Installing the antenna support on the tower platform ........................................... 4-6
Figure 4-8 Structure of the antenna support on the rooftop................................................... 4-7

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Figure 4-9 Structure and installation of the antenna support base ........................................ 4-9
Figure 4-10 Installing the fixing clip of the antenna support onto the wall ........................... 4-10
Figure 4-11 Fixing the antenna support onto the wall (no shorter than 1200mm) ............... 4-10
Figure 4-12 Fixing the antenna support onto the wall (shorter than 1200mm).................... 4-11
Figure 4-13 Omnidirectional antenna on the tower platform................................................ 4-12
Figure 4-14 Installing the omnidirectional antenna on the tower platform ........................... 4-14
Figure 4-15 Installing the omnidirectional antenna onto the support on the rooftop............ 4-16
Figure 4-16 Installing the directional antenna on the tower platform ................................... 4-18
Figure 4-17 Hoisting the directional antenna ....................................................................... 4-19
Figure 4-18 Relationship between the azimuth angle of the directional antenna and the sector
....................................................................................................................................... 4-21
Figure 4-19 Diagram 1 for the directional antenna with the mounting hole corresponding to
the pitch angle ............................................................................................................... 4-21
Figure 4-20 Diagram 2 for the directional antenna with the mounting hole corresponding to
the pitch angle ............................................................................................................... 4-22
Figure 4-21 Angle display .................................................................................................... 4-22
Figure 4-22 Angle display before adjusting the pitch angle of the antenna ......................... 4-23
Figure 4-23 Angle display after adjusting the pitch angle of the antenna ............................ 4-23
Figure 4-24 Installing the directional antenna on the rooftop (without walls, with TTA)....... 4-24
Figure 4-25 Installing directional antenna on the rooftop (with wall no shorter than 1200mm
and TTA)........................................................................................................................ 4-25
....................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Figure 4-27 Outline of a single TTA ..................................................................................... 4-28
Figure 4-28 Outline of a dual TTA ........................................................................................ 4-28
Figure 4-29 Steel fastening bracket ..................................................................................... 4-30
Figure 4-30 Installing the TTA onto the pole ........................................................................ 4-30
Figure 4-31 Jumper between the antenna and TTA ............................................................ 4-31
Figure 4-32 Jumper between the TTA and the feeder ......................................................... 4-31
Figure 4-33 The jumper between the antenna and the TTA ................................................ 4-32
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Figure 4-34 Size of the 12-hole feeder window (unit: mm) .................................................. 4-33
Figure 4-35 Structure of the 12-hole feeder window............................................................ 4-33
Figure 4-36 Mounting holes of the feeder window (unit: mm) ............................................. 4-34
Figure 4-37 Installing the feeder window ............................................................................. 4-35
Figure 4-38 Procedure of installing the feeders of indoor NodeB........................................ 4-36
Figure 4-39 Protection of the feeder connector (unit: mm) .................................................. 4-38
Figure 4-40 Fixing the upper end of the feeder on the tower .............................................. 4-39
Figure 4-41 1-for-1 feeder fixing clips .................................................................................. 4-39
Figure 4-42 1-for-3 feeder fixing clips .................................................................................. 4-40
Figure 4-43 The jumper between the antenna and the feeder ............................................ 4-40
Figure 4-44 Jumper between the antenna and the feeder................................................... 4-41
Figure 4-45 The jumper between the TTA and the feeder ................................................... 4-42
Figure 4-46 Fixing the feeders on the tower (using the 1-for-3 fixing clip) .......................... 4-43
Figure 4-47 Fixing the feeders on the tower (using the 1-for-2 fixing clip) .......................... 4-43
Figure 4-48 Laying the feeder from the tower top to the window ........................................ 4-44
Figure 4-49 Feeders in the fixing clips ................................................................................. 4-45
Figure 4-50 Laying the feeder from the rooftop to the feeder window................................. 4-45
Figure 4-51 Leading the feeder into the equipment room through the feeder window on the
rooftop ........................................................................................................................... 4-46
Figure 4-52 Lightning protection grounding of the feeder (for the antenna installed on the
tower) ............................................................................................................................ 4-48
Figure 4-53 Lightning protection grounding of the feeder down the cabling ladder ............ 4-49
Figure 4-54 Installing the feeder grounding clips ................................................................. 4-50
Figure 4-55 Leading direction of the grounding cable of the feeder grounding clip ............ 4-51
Figure 4-56 Connecting the grounding cable of the feeder grounding clip to the steel plate of
the tower........................................................................................................................ 4-52
Figure 4-57 Grounding before the feeder is led into the equipment room (grounding bar
available) ....................................................................................................................... 4-53
Figure 4-58 Grounding before the feeder is led into the equipment room (grounding bar
unavailable) ................................................................................................................... 4-53
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Figure 4-59 Feeder layout for BTS3812 .............................................................................. 4-54

Figure 4-60 Feeder layout for BTS3806 .............................................................................. 4-55
Figure 4-61 Layout of the indoor jumpers ............................................................................ 4-57
Figure 4-62 Silk-screen of the antenna jumper ports on the BTS3812 cabinet top............. 4-58
Figure 4-63 Silk-screen of the antenna jumper ports on the BTS3806 cabinet top............. 4-61
Figure 4-64 Waterproof insulation tape................................................................................ 4-62
Figure 4-65 PVC tape .......................................................................................................... 4-62
Figure 4-66 Wrapping up the feeder with waterproof insulation tape .................................. 4-63
Figure 4-67 Feeder with waterproof and encapsulation treatment ...................................... 4-64
Figure 4-68 The feeder window going through the waterproof treatment............................ 4-65
Figure 5-1 Installing antenna ................................................................................................. 5-1
Figure 5-2 Structure of the antenna support on the tower ..................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-3 Installed antenna support on the tower ................................................................ 5-4
Figure 5-4 Structure of GPS antenna support ....................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-5 UNONCORE GPS antenna .................................................................................. 5-6
Figure 5-6 iS-MR50LNZ+6 lightning arrester......................................................................... 5-9
Figure 5-7 DGXZ+6NFNM-A lightning arrester.................................................................... 5-10
Figure B-1 Labels for outdoor feeders (unit: mm)..................................................................B-3
Figure B-2 A label for an indoor feeder (unit: mm).................................................................B-3
Figure B-3 Jumper label (unit: mm) .......................................................................................B-4
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Table of Table Description

Table 2-1 Installation guide of NodeB antenna and feeder system........................................ 2-3
Table 2-2 Installation guide of GPS antenna and feeder system ........................................... 2-5
Table 3-1 Technical documents for reference ........................................................................ 3-1
Table 3-2 Requirements for the two roles .............................................................................. 3-2
Table 3-3 Preparations for different roles ............................................................................... 3-2
Table 3-4 Special tools and instruments for antenna and feeder system installation ............ 3-3
Table 4-1 Introduction of the TTA ports ................................................................................ 4-29
Table 4-2 Correspondence between the jumper port silk-screens and the engineering labels
in different configuration modes (BTS3812).................................................................. 4-59
Table 4-3 Correspondence between the jumper port silk-screens and the engineering labels
in different configuration modes (BTS3806).................................................................. 4-61
Table 6-1 Check items of the antenna and feeder system of NodeB..................................... 6-1
Table 6-2 Check items of the antenna and feeder system of GPS ........................................ 6-4
Table B-1 Contents on the labels for outdoor feeders............................................................B-2
Table B-2 Correspondence between feeder labels and jumper port silkscreen ....................B-2
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Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna

and Feeder System
Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna and

Feeder System
1.1 About This Chapter
This chapter describes the hardware structure of BTS3812, including:
Hardware Structure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder System
Hardware Structure of GPS Antenna and Feeder System
1.2 Hardware Structure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder

System
The antenna and feeder system of indoor NodeB composes of antenna, feeder, jumper
and feeder grounding clip, feeder window and TTA (optional). That of outdoor NodeB
has the same composition except the feeder window.
Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show three typical structures of the indoor NodeB
antenna and feeder system of directional antenna. The antenna and feeder system of
outdoor NodeB has the same structure.
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(1) Directional antenna

(2) Antenna support
(5) Feeder fixing clip
(6) Outdoor grounding bar
(9) Indoor jumper
(10) Indoor cabling rack
(12) Grounding cables of the feeder grounding clip

and Feeder System
(3) Outdoor jumper

(4) Outdoor cabling rack
(7) Feeder window
(8) Cable tie
(11) Feeder
(13) To outdoor lightning protection grounding cables
Figure 1-1 Typical structure of the antenna and feeder system (with single-polarization antenna, without
TTA, installed on the rooftop)
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(9) Indoor jumper
(2) Tower-top amplifier

(10) Indoor cabling rack

and Feeder System
(3) Outdoor jumper

(7) Feeder window
(11) Feeder

(8) Cable tie
(12) Antenna support
Figure 1-2 Typical structure of the antenna and feeder system (with dual-polarization antenna and TTA,
installed on the rooftop)
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and Feeder System
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(6)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(1) Lightning rod

(4) Tower-top amplifier
(7) Waterproof curve of the jumper
(9) Feeder
(12) Tower grounding conductor
(2) Antenna support

(3) Guard bar on the tower platform
(5) Cable tie
(8) Lightning protection grounding clip of the feeder
(11) Feeder window
Figure 1-3 Typical structure of the antenna and feeder system (with single-polarization antenna and TTA,
installed on the tower)
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and Feeder System
1.3 Hardware Structure of GPS Antenna and Feeder System

The GPS antenna and feeder systems of indoor and outdoor NodeB are the same. The
hardware structure of GPS antenna and feeder system are the same as that of NodeB
antenna and feeder system, except there is no TTA in GPS antenna and feeder system.
Besides, the antenna and antenna stand of the two system are different.
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Chapter 2 Installation Procedure of

Antenna and Feeder System
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure of Antenna and

Feeder System
This chapter describes the installation procedure of antenna and feeder system,
including:
Installation Procedure of Two Antenna and Feeder Systems
Installation Procedure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder System
Installation Procedure of GPS Antenna and Feeder System
2.2 Installation Procedure of Two Antenna and Feeder

Systems
The installation of NodeB antenna and feeder is compulsory, while that of GPS
antenna and feeder system is optional. The later depends on the site configuration.
The two antenna and feeder systems can be installed either at the same time or
separately. Besides, they also can be installed at the same time with the installation of
other equipment like cabinet.
BTS3812, BTS3806 and BTS3806A share the same installation procedure of antenna
and feeder system.
2.3 Installation Procedure of NodeB Antenna and Feeder

System
Figure 2-1 shows the installation procedure of indoor NodeB antenna and feeder
system. Outdoor NodeB antenna and feeder system has the same installation
procedure, except there is no step Install feeder window and Lead feeders into
equipment room
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Start
Install outdoor grounding bar
Install antenna support
Install antenna
TTA configured?
Y
Install TTA
Install feeder window
Install and ground feeders

and jumpers
Lead feeders into equipment

room
Test NodeB antenna and

feeder system
N
Pass the test ?
Find and handle the problem
Y
Warterproof outdoor
connectors
Warterproof feeder window
End
Figure 2-1 Installation procedure of NodeB antenna and feeder system
Note:
The installation method and procedure may differ according to the different installation environment and
the antenna adopted. The project supervisor shall arrange the installation work according to the
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engineering documents, the number of the installing personnel, installation environment and the type of
the antenna.
Table 2-1 shows the installation guide of NodeB antenna and feeder system.
Table 2-1 Installation guide of NodeB antenna and feeder system
For
Refer to. . .
Installing outdoor
grounding bar
Installing
support
antenna
4.2 Installing Outdoor Grounding

Bar
Optional. If there is a outdoor

grounding bar up to requirements, it is
no need installing the outdoor
grounding bar.
4.3 Installing Antenna Support on

Tower Platform
Optional. If there are antenna

supports up to requirements, it is no
need installing the supports.
4.4 Installing Antenna Support on

Rooftop
4.5 Installing Omnidirectional
Antenna on Tower Platform
Installing antenna
Remark
4.6 Installing Omnidirectional

Antenna on Rooftop
Compulsory
Refer to corresponding sections
according to the antenna type and
installation location.
4.7 Installing Directional Antenna

on Tower Platform
4.8 Installing Directional Antenna
on Rooftop
Installing TTA
4.9 Installing TTA
Optional. If the TTA is configured, it

needs to install the TTA, the jumpers
between antenna and TTA and the
jumpers between feeder and TTA.
Installing feeder
window
4.10 Installing Feeder Window
For indoor NodeB: Optional. If there is

a feeder window up to requirements in
equipment room, it is no need
installing feeder window.
For outdoor NodeB: not needed
Installing and
grounding feeders
and jumpers
4.11 Installing and Grounding

Feeders and Jumpers
Compulsory
Leading feeders
into equipment
room
4.12 Leading Feeders into

Equipment Room
For indoor NodeB: compulsory
Testing NodeB
antenna and feeder
system
4.13 Testing NodeB Antenna and

Feeder System
Compulsory
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Test the VSWR of NodeB antenna

and feeder system to confirm the
installation quality of the system.

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For

Refer to. . .
Remark
Encapsulating
outdoor connectors
4.14 Waterproofing Outdoor

Connectors
Compulsory
Encapsulating
feeder window
4.15 Waterproofing Feeder

Window
For indoor NodeB: compulsory

2.4 Installation Procedure of GPS Antenna and Feeder

System
Figure 2-2 shows the installation procedure of GPS antenna and feeder system.
Start
Position GPS antenna
Install antenna support
Install GPS antenna
Install feeders
Install lightning arrester
Test feeders
Pass
Find and handle problems
Y
Waterproof outdoor
connectors and feeder
window
End
Figure 2-2 Installation procedure of GPS antenna and feeder system
Table 2-2 shows the installation guide of GPS antenna and feeder system.
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Table 2-2 Installation guide of GPS antenna and feeder system

For
Refer to. . .
Remark
Positioning GPS
antenna
5.2 Positioning GPS

Antenna
Compulsory
Installing antenna
support
5.3 Installing Antenna

Support
Compulsory
Installing GPS antenna
5.4 Installing GPS

Antenna
Compulsory
Installing feeders
5.5 Installing Feeders
Compulsory
Antenna support can be installed on tower

platform or rooftop
For outdoor NodeB, it is no need leading

the feeders into the equipment room.
Installing lightning
arrester
5.6 Installing Lightning

Arrester
Compulsory
Testing feeders
5.7 Testing Feeders
Compulsory
Waterproofing outdoor
connectors and feeder
window
5.8 Waterproofing
Outdoor Connectors and
Feeder Window
Compulsory
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Chapter 3 Installation Preparations

This chapter describes the installation preparations of antenna and feeder system,
including:
Preparing Technical Documents
Installation Environment Check
Qualifying Personnel
Preparing Personnel for Installation
Preparing Tools and Instruments
Testing Antenna
Testing TTA
Adding Feeder Connector
Assembling Omnidirectional Antenna
Assembling Directional Antenna
3.2 Preparing Technical Documents

Table 3-1 shows the technical documents for reference in the installation.
Table 3-1 Technical documents for reference
Used to
Documents for example

WCDMA Radio Access Network System Network Planning
Instruct engineering
design
WCDMA Radio Access Network System Engineering Design

Engineering Design and Construction Drawings
Instruct engineering
installation
BTS3812 WCDMA NodeB Installation Manual or BTS3806 WCDMA

NodeB Installation Manual or BTS3806A WCDMA NodeB Installation
Manual
Note:
The above documents are only for your reference, and are not inclusive. There might be other
documents provided on site.
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3.3 Installation Environment Check

Check the installation environment according to the Installation Environment Checklist.
If the environment is not suitable for the deployment, improve the environment.
3.4 Qualifying Personnel

A project supervisor is in charge of antenna and feeder system installation, while
installers carry out the installation.
Table 3-2 lists the requirements for the two roles.
Table 3-2 Requirements for the two roles
Role
Requirements
Safety-conscious
Project Supervisor
Familiar with materials, tools, and methods related to the installation of the
antenna and feeder system
Familiar with installation flow and methods of all the parts
Possessing the relevant certificates after training
Tower Installer
In good health, free of alcohol, and under the coverage of personal safety
insurance
Using the safeties correctly
Wearing safety working suites and anti-slippery shoes during work
3.5 Preparing Personnel for Installation

Table 3-3 lists preparations for different roles.
Table 3-3 Preparations for different roles
Role
Project Supervisor
Preparations
Contacting customers on the site to prepare the instruments and tools
required.
Preparing the keys to the rooms or roof corridor through which the feeders
run.
All persons on the

site
Wearing safety helmets
Persons under the

tower
Keeping unrelated persons, especially children away from the installation site.
Each installation team must prepare a first-aid kit.
Taking care of installation parts and instruments to prevent loss or damage.
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Role
Persons on the
tower
Preparations
Fastening safety belts.
Carrying the tool kit and some simple bandages such as the Woundplast
handy.
Caution:
When multiple persons are to climb the tower, the person carrying the tool kit should climb up last
and down first lest a fallen tool injures others.
Keep the tool kit closed during the installation and open it only when necessary.
3.6 Preparing Tools and Instruments

Table 3-4 lists special tools and instruments for installing the antenna and feeder
system.
The tool list for indoor equipment installation lists other common tools, such as
percussion drill and screwdrivers.
Table 3-4 Special tools and instruments for antenna and feeder system installation
No.
Measuring
tools
Suspension
-mounting
tools
An angle
display
An
assembly
pulley
A feeder
nipper
A compass
Two ropes
(1 thin and
1thick, both
150m long)
Cable cutter
(applicable for
the feeder
specification)
Feeder
noose
Tools for
making
feeders (1/2",
7/8")
Safety ropes
Walkietalkie
Blast lamp (to

warm and
soften the
waterproof
and sealing
Thick union
suits
Multipurpose
outlets
Tools for
feeders
Protective
tools
Tools from the

local customer
Others
Safety belts (for

personnel
operating out of
the tower
platform)
Double ladder
Canvas
bag for
tools
Protecting caps
Lifting tools for

the main feeder
wheel spindle
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Gloves
Test tools
Cymometer
Test mobile
phone
(optional)
Radio
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No.
Measuring
tools
Suspension
-mounting
tools
Tools for
feeders
Protective
tools
Tools from the

local customer
Others
Test tools
materials in
cold
environment)
RF protective
clothing
3.7 Testing Antenna

To guarantee the installation quality of the antenna and feeder system, test the
antenna as follows before the installation.
1)
Unpack a new antenna.
2)
Examine the antenna for any visible damage, crack or connector problem.
If any: do not use it any more and contact the personnel concerned immediately.
Go to step 1)
If no problem: go to next step.
3)
Connect the antenna with jumper.
4)
Test the Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) of the antenna using a radio
analyzer in different orientations.
If the VSWR is higher than 1.5 in all orientations: there may be problems with
the antenna or its connectors. Go to step 5).
If the VSWR is higher than 1.5 just in some orientations: it is not definite that
the antenna has problems. Install the antenna and test its VSWR, if it is still high
than 1.5, replace the antenna.
If the VSWR is lower than 1.5: the antenna is normal and ready for installation.
5)
Examine the connectors or replace the antenna and go to step 3).
3.8 Testing TTA
Caution:
During the test, make sure that the port not being tested is connected with a 50 matched terminal load.
If not, error of the test result may be great.
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To guarantee the installation quality of the antenna and feeder system, test the feeder
equipment as follows before the installation.
1)
Unpack a new TTA.
2)
Examine the TTA for any obvious damage.
3)
Test the VSWR on both ports.

If the test result is much different from the corresponding specification:
the TTA is abnormal, replace the TTA and go to step 1).
If the test result meets the specification: the TTA is normal and ready for
installation.
Note:
In above test, the equipment is not alive. If possible, you can also power on the TTA and test its current.
If the TTA current is within the range of 50-175 mA, the VSWR is considered normal.
3.9 Adding Feeder Connector

It needs to add connectors to the outdoor feeders on the installation site before
installing feeders. For the safe cause, it is recommended to add the connectors on
ground.
There are two types of connectors: 7/16 DIN and N. The adding methods for the two
types are the same. Add the feeder connectors as follows:
1)
Add the feeder connector follow the instruction in the manual in the packing box
to.
2)
Wrap the connectors up using soft materials such as sponge for protection
purpose before hoisting them, as shown in Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1 Simple protection treatment of a feeder connector
When failing to add a connector to a feeder or connect the connector to the jumpers
in a day, waterproof the connecting point of the feeder in either manner below:
Wrap up the connecting point with waterproof tape, as shown in Figure 3-2.
Cover the connecting point with a plastic bag and then wrap it up with waterproof
tape.
Figure 3-2 Simple waterproof treatment for the connecting point of the feeder
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3.10 Assembling Omnidirectional Antenna

3.10.1 Omnidirectional Antenna Accessories
Figure 3-3 shows the outline of the omnidirectional antenna.
Figure 3-3 outline of omnidirectional antenna
The accessories of an omnidirectional antenna include:

Antenna fixing clips (shown in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5).
Jumper
Figure 3-4 Fixing clip for omnidirectional antenna (1)
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Fixing piece
(2) U bolt M12580
(3) Nut M12
Figure 3-5 Fixing clip for omnidirectional antenna (2)
Note:
There are many types of fixing clips for omnidirectional antenna. Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5 illustrate two
of them. The antenna installation method varies from one fixing clip to another.
3.10.2 Assembling Procedure

To simplify the operations on the tower, assemble the omnidirectional antenna on the
ground. For assembling method, refer to the instruction in the antenna packing box.
After assembling, keep the instruction for later reference.
The procedure of assembling the omnidirectional antenna using the fixing clip in
Figure 3-4 is as follows:
1)
Add the two fixing clips onto the omnidirectional antenna.
2)
Tighten their connection at the contacting points as shown in Figure 3-6.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Omnidirectional antenna
(2) Antenna jacket
(3) Fixing clip
Figure 3-6 Fixing of the omnidirectional antenna

3)
Connect the jumper connector with the antenna connector.
4)
Tighten the connection.
5)
Waterproof the connectors joining the antenna and the feeder. See "4.10.1
Waterproof Treatment for Outdoor Connectors".
The assembling of omnidirectional antenna completes.
Note:
You can perform steps 3), 4) and 5) on the tower.
3.11 Assembling Directional Antenna

3.11.1 Directional Antenna Accessories
Figure 3-7 shows the outline of the directional antenna.
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Figure 3-7 outline of directional antenna
The accessories of directional antenna include:

Antenna fixing clip (shown in Figure 3-8)
Pitch angle adjuster (shown in Figure 3-9)
Jumper
Figure 3-8 Fixing clip for the directional antenna
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Figure 3-9 Pitch angle adjuster
3.11.2 Assembling Procedure

To simplify the operations on the tower, assemble the directional antenna on the
ground. For assembling method, refer to the instruction in the antenna packing box.
After assembling, keep the instruction for later reference.
The procedure of assembling directional antenna is as follows:
1)
Identify the top and bottom fixed adjusting points of the antenna according to the
labels on the back of the antenna.
Note:
The top is for the pitch angle adjuster and the bottom for fixing the antenna on the support.
2)
Install the accessories to their proper places in strict accordance with the
accessory assembly drawings provided by the supplier.
3)
Connect the jumper connector with the antenna connector.
4)
Tighten the connection.
5)
Waterproof and seal the connecting point. See "4.10.1 Waterproof Treatment for
Outdoor Connectors".
Figure 3-10 shows the waterproofed connection of the jumpers and the directional
antenna.
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Figure 3-10 Finished connection of jumpers and directional antenna
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Installing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System
Chapter 4 Installing NodeB Antenna and Feeder

System
This chapter describes the installation of NodeB antenna and feeder system on tower
platform and on rooftop, including:
Installing Outdoor Grounding Bar
Installing Antenna Support on Tower Platform
Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop
Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Platform
Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Rooftop
Installing Directional Antenna on Tower Platform
Installing Directional Antenna on Rooftop
Installing TTA
Installing Feeder Window
Installing and Grounding Feeders
Leading Feeders into Equipment Room
Testing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System
Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors
Waterproofing Feeder Window
4.2 Installing Outdoor Grounding Bar

Note:
If the outdoor grounding bars are available, skip this section.
4.2.1 Structure of Outdoor Grounding Bar

The outdoor grounding bar is mainly used to connect the protection and work
grounding cables of the cabinet. Figure 4-1 shows its structure.
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(1)
(1) Bolt M8
Figure 4-1 Structure of the outdoor grounding bar
4.2.2 Installation Requirements

Meet the following requirements when install the outdoor grounding bar.
Install the outdoor grounding bar on the wall with the same height of the cabling
rack and close to the NodeB cabinet.
Install the outdoor grounding bar horizontally.
Insulating washer should be applied to the expansion bolt to ensure good
insulation of the grounding bar from the wall.
4.2.3 Installation Procedure

Install the outdoor grounding bar as follows:
1)
Locate the installation place according to the engineering plan.
2)
Install the outdoor grounding bar on the wall horizontally using expansion bolts,
as shown in Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3.
(6)
(5)
(4)
(1)
(3)
(1) Bolt M12

(4) Insulating washer1
(2)
(2) Spring washer 12

Figure 4-2 Installation of the outdoor grounding bar
4-2
(3) Big flat washer

(6) Expansion tube and expansion nut

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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(1) Bolt M12

(2) Spring washer 12


(3) Big flat washer
(7) Expansion tube and expansion nut
Figure 4-3 Cutaway section of the outdoor grounding bar

The insulating washer2 is shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 A general view of the insulating washer2
4.3 Installing Antenna Support on Tower Platform

Note:
If a satisfactory antenna support is available on the site, skip this section.
The requirements and methods of antenna support installation vary with antenna
types and installation environments. This section only describes only one type of
support on the tower platform. For other cases, refer to the instructions delivered with
the antenna support.
4.3.1 Structure of Antenna Support on Tower Platform

There are several types of antenna supports for the installation on tower platform.
This section takes the antenna support shown in Figure 4-5 as an example.
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(1)Bolt M12220
(5) Fixed link
(2) Connecting plate

(6) Dwang
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(3) Bolt M1245

(7) Stiffener
(4) Expansion link
Figure 4-5 Structure of the antenna support on tower platform (unit: mm)

Observe the following requirements when installing the antenna support on the tower
platform:
The installation plane of the antenna support is perpendicular to the level plane.
Install the mast for the tower lightning rod separately. Make sure that the
lightning rod is high enough to bring all antennas under its protection, as shown
in Figure 4-6.
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(1) Lightning rod
(2) Antenna
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(3) Mast for the lightning rod
Figure 4-6 Installation of the lightning rod

Be sure to install the antenna support in the correct direction to guarantee the Rx
and Tx performance and direction adjustment of the directional antenna.
If necessary, stay the antenna support to avoid deformation.
Reinforce the dwang using a stiffener. Trim the expansion link and dwang to
meet actual needs. Seal the cross section by welding it with a plate for
waterproof purpose.
Eliminate the existence of dry and open welds. Select the support made of
galvanized steel. Coat the support with the antirust aluminum paint.

Install the antenna support as follows:
I. Hoist antenna support to tower

1)
Mount a fixed pulley on the tower top.
2)
Use one or two ropes to hoist the support to the tower platform through the fixed
pulley.
When the support is going up, use another rope to maintain the rising direction of the
support.
II. Position antenna support

Determine the installation position of the antenna support on the tower platform
according to the antenna and feeder installation drawing in the engineering design
drawings.
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III. Fix antenna support

1)
Hang the support out of the tower platform.
2)
Fix the support onto the tower using a U fixing clip (including the connecting
piece and the U bolt), as shown in Figure 4-7.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Connecting piece
(2) Crossbeam of the tower
(3) U bolt
Figure 4-7 Installing the antenna support on the tower platform

3)
Connect the guardrails on the tower platform with the connecting plate using
bolts M1245.
Note:
If it is difficult to connect the connecting plate with the guardrail, weld the two parts securely. Make sure
that there is no dry or open weld.
4)
Coat all the welds and the support with antirusting paint.
The installation of antenna support completes.
4.4 Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop

Note:
If an antenna support meeting the requirements is available on the site, skip this section.
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The requirements and the installation methods of the support differ according to
different antenna types and installation environments. This section only describes the
installation of one type of the support on the rooftop. As for other cases, refer to the
instructions delivered with the antenna support.
4.4.1 Structure of Antenna Support on Rooftop

There are several types of antenna supports for the installation on the rooftop. Take
the following one shown in Figure 4-8 for example.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) Antenna lightning rod

(5) Stiffener
(2) Weld
(6) Main supporting post 1
(3) Main supporting post 2

(7) Mat of the support post
(4) Bolt M1080

(8) Anchor of the stiffener
Figure 4-8 Structure of the antenna support on the rooftop

Observe the following requirements when installing the antenna support on the
rooftop:
Install the connecting pieces for the stiffener where they do not impede
adjustment of the antenna orientation and pitch angle.
The antenna support is perpendicular to the level plane.
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For the installation of the directional antenna on the rooftop, equip the antenna
support with a lightning rod and connect it with the lightning net of the building.
For the installation of the omnidirectional antenna on the rooftop, install the
lightning rod on a separate support instead of the antenna support.
To install the lightning rod on the support of the omnidirectional antennas, the
antennas is hung over out of the support 1~1.5m distant.
Coat the antenna support and all welded parts with the antirusting paint. Connect
all welds securely. Eliminate the existence of dry and open welds.
4.4.3 Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop Without Walls

Install the antenna support shown in Figure 4-8 on the rooftop without walls as follows:
1)
Hoist the antenna support to the rooftop.
2)
Determine the installation location of the antenna support on the rooftop

according to the antenna and feeder installation drawing in the engineering
design drawings.
3)
Weld the lightning rod onto the main supporting post of the antenna (with their
centerlines on the same straight line).
Note:
There is no lightning rod on the support to be installed with omnidirectional antennas. The lightning rod is
installed on a separate support.
4)
Fix the base of the antenna support vertically onto the surface of the rooftop
using eight bolts M1045, as shown in Figure 4-9.
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(1 )
(2 )
(3 )
(4 )
(5 )
(2) Connecting piece of the stiffener

(4) Mat of the main supporting post of the antenna
(1) Hex bolt M1050

(3) Main supporting post 1 of the antenna
(5) Expansion bolt M1050
Figure 4-9 Structure and installation of the antenna support base

5)
Reinforce the main supporting post by using the stiffener.

a) Decide the length of the stiffener according to that of the main supporting post.
b) As shown in Figure 4-8, connect the stiffener with the main supporting post
securely using the connecting pieces of the stiffener.
c) Connect the anchor onto the stiffener.
d) Fix each anchor of the stiffener onto the surface of the rooftop using two
expansion bolts M1045.
e) Ensure that no deformation may happen to the stiffener.
6)
As shown in Figure 4-8, connect the main supporting posts 1 and 2 of the
support securely using six bolts M1080.
7)
For the antenna support not welded with the outdoor cabling rack on the rooftop
or welded with the cabling rack not connected with the lightning net of the
building, connect its base with the lightning net of the building using the lightning
connecting bar (the lightning connecting bar serves as the mounting piece of the
outdoor cabling rack).
8)
Coat the antenna support base and all welded parts with the antirust paint.
9)
Cover the base of the antenna support on the rooftop, the anchor of the stiffener
as well as their expansion bolts (used for their connection with the floor) with
concrete for protection.
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4.4.4 Installing Antenna Support onto Rooftop with Wall

If the rooftop is enclosed with walls, install the antenna support on a wall. Figure 4-10
shows how to mount the fixing clip of the antenna support onto the wall.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

(4) Bolt M12140
(5)
(2) V connecting piece

(5) Fixing plate
(3) 180 connecting piece
Figure 4-10 Installing the fixing clip of the antenna support onto the wall
When the wall is no shorter than 1200 mm, fix both fixing points of the support onto
the wall using expansion bolts, as shown in Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11 Fixing the antenna support onto the wall (no shorter than 1200mm)
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When the wall is shorter than 1200mm, fix one fixing point of the main supporting post
onto the wall using expansion bolts and the other onto the surface of the rooftop, as
shown in Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12 Fixing the antenna support onto the wall (shorter than 1200mm)
4.5 Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Platform

4.5.1 Structure of Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Platform
Figure 4-13 shows the omnidirectional antenna on the tower platform.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) Tower
(2) TTA
(5) Cable tie
(3) Antenna support at the tower top
Figure 4-13 Omnidirectional antenna on the tower platform

Observe the following requirements when installing omnidirectional antennas onto the
tower platform:
Make sure that all antennas are in the protection coverage of the lightning rod
and at least 2 m away from the tower body.
The antenna axis is perpendicular to the level plane with a permissible error of
less than 1o.
The gain of omnidirectional antenna is 11 dBi, and the isolation degree is 30 dB.
For details, refer to Appendix A Interval Requirements for Antenna Installation.
Make waterproof curves for the antenna jumper.
4.5.3 Hoisting Antennas and Other Articles
Caution:
Make sure that no person stands right below the hoisted object.
The personnel working outside the tower platform must wear safety belts and harnesses.
Pack the small metal articles such as fixing pieces and spanners in a tool bag and then hoist the bag.
Secure the hoisted articles on the tower platform against falling.
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The procedure of hoisting antennas and other articles is as follows:

1)
2)
Run a rope through the pulley, and knot the rope at each end of the antenna.
3)
The personnel on the tower and on the ground cooperate to hoist the antenna to
the installation location on the tower platform.
Note:
When the personnel on the tower pull the rope, the personnel on the ground must keep holding the rope
to avoid collision between the antenna and the tower.

Install the omnidirectional antenna on tower platform as follows:
I. Position the antenna

Decide the installation location of the antenna according to the engineering design
drawings.
II. Fix the antenna onto the support

1)
Place the feeding point of the antenna facedown and the sheathing near the
main supporting post of the support.
2)
Fix the antenna to the fixing bar of the support, as shown in the left part of Figure
4-14.
Caution:
The sheathing top should be at the same height as or slightly higher than the support top. The
transmission part of the antenna must be higher than the top of the fixing bar. The antenna should not be
installed too tight (bringing damages to antenna sheathing) or too loose (making it easy to move and fall).
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(7 )

(5) Crossbeam of the tower
(2) Antenna fixing clip

(6) U bolt
(3) Fixing bar

(4) Connecting piece
Figure 4-14 Installing the omnidirectional antenna on the tower platform

3)
Use an angular tester to check the perpendicular of the antenna axis.

If the error is equal to or greater than 1: adjust the antenna and go to step
2).
If the error is smaller than 1: go to next step.
4)
Fasten the antenna until the antenna cannot be moved by any hand pull or push.
III. Lay the antenna jumper

1)
Make a waterproof curve for the jumper at the end close to antenna.
2)
Lay and bind the jumper along the cross bar of the support using black cable ties,
and cut off the extra tail of the cable tie.
Note:
Bend the jumpers in a natural manner. The bending radius is 20 times longer than the jumper
diameter.
Bind the cable ties in the same direction. When cutting the cable ties, leave a slack of 3~5 mm lest
the cable ties fall off the jumper due to temperature change.
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IV. Fix the dwang of the support

1)
Hang the dwang of the support installed with the antenna out of the tower
platform.
2)
Use bolts to fix the connecting panel.
The installation of omnidirectional antenna on tower platform completes.
Note:
If there is no guardrail on the tower platform, set up a stout wood access board across the arms of two
supports to form a working platform for the installation personnel safety.
After installing the antenna, TTA, and feeders on one side, change the location of the wood board on the
support arms to fix other antennas, TTAs and feeders.
4.6 Installing Omnidirectional Antenna on Rooftop

4.6.1 Structure of Omnidirectional Antenna on Tower Rooftop
Figure 4-15 shows the installation of omnidirectional antennas onto the supports on
rooftop.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(7)
(6)
(5)
(1) Antenna lightning rod

(4) Main supporting post
(2) Antenna
(5) Road
(3) Fixing clip for the omnidirectional antenna

(6) Stiffener
(7) Rooftop
Figure 4-15 Installing the omnidirectional antenna onto the support on the rooftop

Carry/Hoist antennas and other articles to the rooftop. Be sure to keep the articles
from collision during the course. The method and the caution for hoisting are the
same as those for the hoisting on the tower platform. For details, refer to 4.5.3
Hoisting Antennas and Other Articles.

The requirements of the isolation degree and the installation interval of the
omnidirectional antennas are the same as those for installing the omnidirectional
antennas on the tower platform. For details, refer to 4.5.2 Installation Requirements.
In addition, note the following points:
Keep the antenna away from barriers such as high-rise buildings to avoid blind
areas.
If there is no lightning rod on the top of antenna support, install a lightning rod
separately and make sure that the horizontal distance between the
omnidirectional antenna and the lightning rod is no less than 2.5 m. In addition,
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make sure that the antenna is in the lightning protection coverage, the tilt angle
30 of the lightning rod.
If there is lightning rod on the top of the antenna support, make sure the distance
for hanging over the support is 1~1.5 m.
Caution:
diameter.
Bind the cable ties in the same direction.
When cutting the cable ties, leave a slack of 3~5 mm lest the cable ties fall off the jumper due to
temperature change.
The procedure of installing the omnidirectional antenna on the rooftop is as follows:

1)
Decide the installation location of the antenna according to the engineering

design drawings.
2)
Place the feeding point of the antenna facedown and the sheathing near the
main supporting post of the support, and then fix the antenna to the fixing bar of
the support.
Caution:
The top end of the sheathing is at the same height as or slightly higher than the support top. The
transmission part of the antenna is higher than the top of the fixing bar. Fix the antenna with appropriate
tightness for weight bearing and wind resistance, avoiding loose connection and damage to the antenna
sheathing.
3)
Use an angular tester to check whether the antenna axis is perpendicular to the
horizontal plane. If the error is equal to or greater than !1, adjust and re-fasten
it.
4)
Tighten up the antenna until the antenna cannot be moved by any hand pull or
push.
5)
Make the waterproof curve of the jumper, lay and bind the jumper along the
cross bar of the support using black cable ties, and cut off the extra tail of the
cable ties.
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4.7 Installing Directional Antenna on Tower Platform

4.7.1 Structure of Directional Antenna on Tower Platform
Figure 4-16 shows the installation of the directional antennas on the tower platform.
(1) Tower
(2) Antenna support on the top of the tower
(4) Cable tie
Figure 4-16 Installing the directional antenna on the tower platform

Observe the following requirements when installing directional antennas on the tower
platform:
Make sure that all antennas stand in the protection coverage of the lightning rod.
No interference from the tower structure should exist in the forward direction of
the antenna. The antenna must be more than 1 m away from the tower platform.
The gain of antenna is 15 dBi, the isolation degree 30 dB, and the semi-power
angle 65. For details about antenna interval, refer to Appendix A
Requirements for Antenna Installation.
Make waterproof curves for antenna jumpers.
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Caution:
During the hoisting, make sure that no person stands right below the hoisted object.
The personnel working outside the tower platform must wear safety belts and harnesses.
Pack the small metal articles such as fixing pieces and spanners in a tool bag and then hoist the bag.
Secure the hoisted articles on the tower platform against falling.
The procedure of hoisting antennas and other articles is as follows:

1)
2)
Run a rope through the pulley, and knot the rope at each end of the antenna.
3)
The personnel on the tower and on the ground cooperate to hoist the antenna to
the installation location.
Note:
When the personnel on the tower pull the rope, the personnel on the ground must keep holding the rope
to avoid collision between the antenna and the building.
Figure 4-17 shows how to hoist the directional antenna.
Figure 4-17 Hoisting the directional antenna
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Caution:
Be sure to protect the installed jumpers from damage when installing and adjusting the antenna.
When using the compass, keep it away from the tower and other iron and steel objects. Be careful of
any geomagnetic abnormality that can interfere in the accurate operation of the compass.
diameter.
the cable ties fall off the jumper due to temperature change.
Define the main and diversity ports for the 2-way directional antennas of the same type consistently.
For example, define the -45 port as main port, and the 45 port as diversity port.
Install the directional antenna on tower platform as follows:

Decide the installation direction of the antenna according to the project installation
drawings.

1)
Fix the antenna onto the main supporting post.
Note:
The antenna should not be installed too tight (bringing damages to antenna sheathing) or too loose
(making it easy to move and fall).
2)
Adjust the azimuth angle of the antenna.

Determine the azimuth angle using a compass according to the engineering
design documents. Normally, sector 1 is in the north. Sector 2 lies in the
clockwise 120 direction and sector 3 in the next clockwise 120 direction, as
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North
Sector 1
120
120
Sector 3
Sector 2
Adjust the azimuth angle until it satisfies the design specification. Usually, the
error of the azimuth angel is no greater than 5.
3)
Fasten the lower fixing clip of the antenna until it cannot be moved by any hand
pull or push.
III. Adjust the pitch angle of the antenna

For the antennas whose mounting holes have their corresponding pitch angles:
Install the antenna directly into the mounting hole as shown in Figure 4-19 and
Figure 4-20. Make sure that the supporting post is perpendicular to the ground
during the installation.
Get the mounting hole

number according to the
antenna pitch angle.
Figure 4-19 Diagram 1 for the directional antenna with the mounting hole corresponding to the pitch
angle
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Get the mounting hole

according to the mounting
hole number.
Figure 4-20 Diagram 2 for the directional antenna with the mounting hole corresponding to the pitch
angle
For other antennas:
Adjust the pitch angles as follows:
1)
Decide the pitch angle of the antenna using the angle display, as shown in
Figure 4-21 and Figure 4-22.
2)
Adjust the pitch angle until it satisfies the engineering design specification, as
shown in Figure 4-23. Usually, the error of the pitch angle is required to be no
greater than 0.5.
3)
Fasten the upper fixing clip of the antenna until it cannot be moved by any hand
pull or push.
Figure 4-21 Angle display
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Figure 4-22 Angle display before adjusting the pitch angle of the antenna
Figure 4-23 Angle display after adjusting the pitch angle of the antenna
IV. Lay the antenna jumper

1)
Make a waterproof curve of the antenna jumper at the end close to antenna.
2)
Lay and bind the jumpers along the cross bar of the support using black cable
ties.
3)
Cut extra tails off the cable ties.
V. Fix the dwang of the support

1)
Hang the dwang of the support installed with the antenna out of the tower
platform.
2)
Use bolts to fix the connecting panel.
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4.8 Installing Directional Antenna on Rooftop

4.8.1 Structure of Directional Antenna on Rooftop
Figure 4-24 and Figure 4-25 show the installation of directional antennas on the
rooftop.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1) Antenna
(4) Feeder
(2) TTA
(5) Stiffener
(3) Cable tie

(6) Mat of the supporting post
Figure 4-24 Installing the directional antenna on the rooftop (without walls, with TTA)
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) Antenna
(2) Cable tie
(3) TTA
(4) Jumper
(5) Feeder
Figure 4-25 Installing directional antenna on the rooftop (with wall no shorter than 1200mm and TTA)

Carry/Hoist antennas and other articles to the rooftop. Be sure to keep the articles
from collision in the procedure. The method and the caution for hoisting are the same
as those for the hoisting on the tower platform. For details, refer to 4.5.3 Hoisting
Antennas and Other Articles.

The requirements of the isolation degree and the installation interval of the directional
antennas are the same as those for installing the directional antennas on the tower
platform. For details, refer to 4.7.2 Installation Requirements. In addition, note the
following points:
Keep the antennas away from the barriers such as high-rise buildings so that no
signal blind area is caused when installing the antennas.
The support must be installed with the lightning rod.
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Caution:
Take care to protect the installed jumpers from damage when installing and adjusting the antenna.
When using the compass, keep it away from the tower and other iron and steel objects. Be careful of
any geomagnetic abnormality that can interfere in the accurate operation of the compass.
diameter.
Bind the cable ties in the same direction. For the cuttings, there is a slack of 3~5 mm left lest the
tape falls off the jumper due to temperature changes.
Define the main and diversity of the two ports of the 2-way directional antennas of the same type
consistently. For example, define the -45 port as main port, and the 45 port as diversity port.
Install the directional antenna on tower platform as follows:

Decide the installation direction of the antenna according to the project installation
drawings.

1)
Fix the antenna onto the main supporting post with appropriate tightness for
weight bearing and wind resistance, avoiding loose connection or damage to the
antenna sheathing.
2)
Adjust the azimuth angle of the antenna.

Determine the azimuth angle using a compass according to the engineering
design documents. Normally, sector 1 is in the north. Sector 2 lies in the
clockwise 120 direction and sector 3 in the next clockwise 120 direction, as
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North
Sector 1
120
120
Sector 3
Sector 2
Adjust the azimuth angle until it satisfies the design specification. Usually, the
error of the azimuth angel is no greater than 5.
3)
Tighten up the lower fixing clip of the antenna until it cannot be moved by any
hand pull or push.
III. Adjust the pitch angle of the antenna

For details, refer to 4.7.4 III. Adjust the pitch angle of the antenna.
IV. Lay the antenna jumper

1)
Make a waterproof curve of the antenna jumper at the end close to antenna.
2)
Lay and bind the jumpers along the support using the black cable tie.
3)
Cut off the extra tail of the cable tie.
4.9 Installing TTA

Note:
Skip this section if it is not necessary to install the TTA.
4.9.1 Structure of TTA

There are two types of TTA:
Single TTA: applicable to directional NodeBs with single polarization antennas
and omnidirectional NodeBs
Dual TTA: applicable to the NodeBs using dual polarization antennas.
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Figure 4-27 shows the outline of a single TTA and Figure 4-28 shows that of a dual
TTA.
Figure 4-27 Outline of a single TTA
(1) Female connector of DIN type (to antenna)

(3) Female connector of DIN type (to NodeB)
Figure 4-28 Outline of a dual TTA
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Table 4-1 gives the introduction of the TTA ports.

Table 4-1 Introduction of the TTA ports
TTA type
Single TTA
Port name
Connect to . . .
ANT
The jumper of Rx antenna
BTS
The Rx RF interface (7/16DIN

connector) on the NodeB cabinet
top through a jumper and a feeder
Dual TTA
ANT 1
(take the
REMECs dual
TTA for
example)
ANT 2
NODE B 1
NODE B 2
The jumpers of the dual

polarization antennas
The Rx RF interface (7/16 DIN
connector) on the NodeB cabinet
top through a jumper and a feeder.
Remark
The two connectors may
be located on different
ends of the TTA or on the
same end.
Connector ANT 1
corresponds to the
connector NODEB 1,
while ANT 2 to NODE B
2. Do not mismatch them.

Observe the following requirements when installing the TTA:
Install the TTA near the antenna.
For installation on the tower, install the TTA onto the guardrail of the tower
platform, as shown in Figure 4-13.
Install the TTA with the joint effort of two persons lest the TTA falls.
For the TTA with connectors on different sides, install the TTA in a manner that
the connector to the antenna faces upward and the connector to NodeB
downward.
For the TTA with connectors on the same side, install the TTA in a manner that
both the connector to the antenna and the connector to NodeB face downward.
The ground pole of TTA must be grounded.

Steel fastening brackets shown in Figure 4-29 are used to fix the TTA on the tower top.
Figure 4-29 Steel fastening bracket
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The installation procedure of the single TTA is the same as that of the dual TTA. Here
takes a single TTA for example to describe the installation procedure:
1)
Hoist the TTA together with the accessories onto the tower platform.
2)
Lead the end without bolt through the holes on the installation support of TTA.
3)
Lead the bracket around the pole and get the end without bolt through the slit on
the other end beneath the bolt.
4)
Fasten the bolt to fix the TTA on the tower or pole, as shown in Figure 4-30.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Main supporting post
(2) RF interface ANT
(3) TTA
(4) RF interface BTS
Figure 4-30 Installing the TTA onto the pole

5)
Connect the grounding pole of the TTA to the grounding point securely using
grounding cables.
4.9.4 Installing Jumpers of TTA

Connect the ANT port to the jumper of the antenna and the BTS port to the jumper
of the feeder. Usually, the jumper between the antenna and the TTA is 2.5 m long and
that between the feeder and the TTA is 1.5 m long, as shown respectively in Figure 431 and Figure 4-32.
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(1)
(2)
(1) To TTA
(2) To the antenna
Figure 4-31 Jumper between the antenna and TTA
(1)
(2)
(1) To the TTA
(2) To the feeder
Figure 4-32 Jumper between the TTA and the feeder

The procedure of installing these two kinds of jumper is as follows:
1)
Screw the jumper connector of the antenna onto the TTA.
2)
Make the waterproof curve of the jumper.
3)
Bind the jumpers and label them.
Note:
The label is attached 100 mm away from the end of the jumper, as shown in Figure 4-33.
For each jumper, only one label is required, as the jumper is usually very short.
the cable ties fall off the jumper because of temperature change.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Guardrails on the tower platform
(2) TTA
(3) Jumper label
Figure 4-33 The jumper between the antenna and the TTA
4)
Screw the jumper connector of the feeder onto the TTA, and reserve the other
connector for the feeder.
4.10 Installing Feeder Window

Note:
Skip this section if there is no need to install the feeder window on site.
4.10.1 Structure of the Feeder Window

There are two types of feeder windows, 12-hole feeder window and 27-hole feeder
window. Generally use the 12-hole feeder window. Figure 4-34 and Figure 4-35
respectively show its size and the structure.
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17
0
40
0
0
17
17
0
0
17
0
40
Figure 4-34 Size of the 12-hole feeder window (unit: mm)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Encapsulating gasket
(2) Sealing sleeve
(3) Steel hoop
(4) Window panel
Figure 4-35 Structure of the 12-hole feeder window

Observe the following requirements when installing the feeder window:
Install the feeder window as close as possible to the cabling rack.
Install the feeder window on the wall either indoor or outdoor. Make sure that the
panel of the feeder window faces outwards.
If feeders are led into the equipment room through the rooftop, install the feeder
window on the rooftop. Make sure that the panel of the feeder window faces
outwards.

The following describes the installation of the feeder window on the wall, taking the
12-hole feeder window as an example.
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Determine the installation location of the feeder window in accordance with the
engineering design drawings as well as the size of the window.
2)
Mark the hole position for the expansion bolts and the position of the window on
the wall.
3)
Make a 250mm250mm opening in the wall and drill 8 holes for the expansion
250
bolts using a percussion drill, as shown in Figure 4-36.
25
Figure 4-36 Mounting holes of the feeder window (unit: mm)

4)
Fix the plate of the feeder window using expansion bolts as shown in Figure 4-37.
Caution:
Use the spring washers and flat washers for the expansion bolts, and place the flat wash first and
then the spring wash.
Mount the sealing gasket and gland of the feeder window when leading feeders into the equipment
room.
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(1)
(2)
(2) Panel of the feeder window
Figure 4-37 Installing the feeder window
4.11 Installing and Grounding Feeders and Jumpers

4.11.1 Overview of Installing Feeders
Figure 4-38 shows the procedure of installing the feeders of the indoor NodeB.
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Start
Cut and label feeders
Hoist and fix the feeders
Is TTA included?
N
Connect antennas and
feeders by jumpers
Connect antennas
and TTA by jumpers
Lay, fix, and label the feeders

and install the lightning
protection clip
Lead the feeders into the room
Install the lightning arrester
of the feeders
Install jumpers for the feeders
End
Figure 4-38 Procedure of installing the feeders of indoor NodeB

For feeders of outdoor NodeB, skip step Lead the feeder into the room.
4.11.1 Cutting Feeders and Attaching Temporary Labels

Cut the feeders prior to the hoisting or after they are hoisted and fixed in position. In
the latter case, reserve sufficient length for the feeders when they are being fixed in
position.
The procedure of cutting the feeder is as follows:
Caution:
When cutting the feeder, do not bend it and prevent it from being rolled or stepped on by vehicles or
pedestrians.
1)
Determine the length of the feeders required in each sector according to the
engineering design drawings.
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2)
Cut the feeder based on the determined length, and take a slack of 1~2 m.
3)
Attach corresponding temporary labels to both ends and the middle of the
feeders after cutting.
Note:
For information about feeder label, refer to Appendix B Engineering Labels for Antenna and Feeder
System.
The content of the temporary label is the same as that of the formal engineering label. Remove the
temporary labels before binding (attaching) the formal ones.
4.11.2 Hoisting and Fixing Feeders
Caution:
Be careful during the hoisting. No violent hoisting is allowed to avoid damage to the feeder skin.
The procedure of hoisting and fixing the feeders is as follows:

1)
Wrap the feeder end in a piece of gunny cloth (or antistatic bag) after the
corresponding connector is completed. Bind the cloth up using a rope or binding
tape.
2)
Knot the lifting rope round the feeder at the point 0.4 m from the end and tie
another knot at the point 4.4 m from the feeder end to prepare for the hoisting, as
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(1)
(2)
4000
400
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) Feeder connector
(2) Wrapped connector
(3) Lifting rope
(4) Knot of the rope
(5) Feeder
Figure 4-39 Protection of the feeder connector (unit: mm)

3)
The person on the tower pulls up the rope and the person on the ground keeps
pulling the rope to avoid any damage to the antenna due to possible collision
with the building or with the tower.
4)
Fix the upper end of the feeder in a proper position by multiple-point fixing lest
that the feeder falls from the tower.
Note:
Do not position it too close to the antenna or the TTA, as shown in Figure 4-40. Based on the different
fixing requirements, select a 1-for-3 or 1-for-1 fixing clip, as shown in Figure 4-41 and Figure 4-42.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(1) C-shaped fixing clip
(2) Feeder
(3) Cabling rack (hexagonal steel)
Figure 4-40 Fixing the upper end of the feeder on the tower
Figure 4-41 1-for-1 feeder fixing clips
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Figure 4-42 1-for-3 feeder fixing clips
4.11.3 Connecting Jumpers between the Antenna and the Feeder

Figure 4-43 shows the jumper between the antenna and the feeder. Usually, the
jumper is 3.5 m long, as shown in Figure 4-44.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Feeder
(2) Metal label of the feeder
(3) Encapsulated connector
(4) Jumper
Figure 4-43 The jumper between the antenna and the feeder
Note:
Usually encapsulate the connectors of jumpers and feeders after the antenna and feeder system has
been installed and tested. Figure 4-43 shows the connection of the jumper and the feeder after the
installation and the test of the antenna and feeder system.
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(1)
(2)
(1) To the feeder
(2) To the antenna
Figure 4-44 Jumper between the antenna and the feeder

The procedure of installing the jumpers between the antenna and the feeder is as
follows:
1)
Connect the jumper with the feeder.
2)
Bind the jumpers and label them using metal labels.
Note:
Attach the label 100 mm away from the end of the jumper. Attach one label for each jumper,
because the jumper is usually very short.
Bind the cable ties in the same direction. Leave a slack of 3~5 mm when cutting the cable ties lest
they fall off the jumper due to temperature changes.
4.11.4 Connecting the Jumper between TTA and the Feeder

When the TTA is available, install the jumper between the TTA and the feeder as
follows.
1)
Connect the jumper with the feeder.
2)
Bind the jumpers and label them.

Note:
Attach the label 100 mm away from the end of the jumper. Attach one label for each jumper,
because the jumper is usually very short.
Bind the cable ties in the same direction. Leave a slack of 3~5 mm when cutting the cable ties lest
they fall off the jumper due to temperature changes.
Encapsulate the connectors of the jumper and the feeder after the antenna and feeder system has
been installed and tested.
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Figure 4-45 shows the instillation of the jumper between the TTA and the feeder.
(1)
(3)
(4)
(2)
(1) Feeder
(2) Tower guardrails
(3) Jumper
(4) TTA
Figure 4-45 The jumper between the TTA and the feeder
4.11.5 Laying and Fixing Feeders

I. Layout Principles
Abide by the following principles when laying and fixing feeders:
The minimum bending radius of the feeder is 20 times longer than the feeder
diameter.
Feeders should not cross each other when running along the cabling rack or
down the tower. Especially lay the feeders from the antenna to the place where
they are led into the equipment room in good order.
Lay the feeders from top to bottom, and be sure to put the feeders in order and
fix them with fixing clips while laying the feeders.
Mount the feeder fixing clips every 2 m or so along the tower or the cabling rack.
Based on the actual requirements, select the 1-for-3, 1-for-2 or 1-for-1fixing clip,
as respectively shown in Figure 4-46, Figure 4-47 and Figure 4-48.
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Figure 4-46 Fixing the feeders on the tower (using the 1-for-3 fixing clip)
Figure 4-47 Fixing the feeders on the tower (using the 1-for-2 fixing clip)
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Spacing between the feeder fixing clips
(3) Feeder window
Figure 4-48 Laying the feeder from the tower top to the window
Space feeder fixing clips regularly facing the same direction.
When laying feeders on the rooftop, place the feeders in the corresponding
feeder fixing clips according to the names on the feeder labels. Do not fasten
them until they are all laid neatly. The fixing clips are strictly perpendicular to the
feeders. Feeders in the same clip are parallel to each other, as shown in Figure
4-49.
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1
(
)
2
(
)
4
(
)
3
(
(1) Feeder
(2) Cabling rack
(4) Feeder well on the rooftop
Figure 4-49 Feeders in the fixing clips

When leading the feeders from the rooftop into the equipment room along the
wall, use a cabling ladder if the cabling distance is longer than 1 m. Fix the
feeders to the cabling ladder using fixing clips, as shown in Figure 4-50.
(1) Feeder
(7) Feeder window
(2) Rooftop
(5)Outdoor grounding strip

(6) To the outdoor lightning protection grounding cables
Figure 4-50 Laying the feeder from the rooftop to the feeder window
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When leading the feeders into the equipment room through the feeder window
on the rooftop, keep the window strictly encapsulated, as shown in Figure 4-51.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Cabling rack on the rooftop
(2) Rooftop
(3) Feeder window
(4)Feeder
Figure 4-51 Leading the feeder into the equipment room through the feeder window on the rooftop
II. Laying and Fixing Sequence

The procedure of laying and fixing the feeders is as follows:
1)
Design the feeder arrangement and lead-in plan based on the sector
requirements in the engineering design document.
Note:
Normally, arrange the feeders in the same sector in one column or row. Keep the arrangement
sequences of the feeders in each column or row is kept consistent with each other.
2)
Arrange the feeders according to the designed sequence.
3)
Fix the feeders onto the tower or the cabling rack while arranging them neatly.
Meanwhile, mount the feeder grounding clips and replace the temporary labels
with formal metal labels.
Note:
Bind a metallic label to a feeder using a black cable tie at the following points:
The point 200 mm away from the lower connector under the outdoor antenna.
The point 200~300 mm down the tower platform.
The point 200 mm away from the outside of the feeder window.
The bent.
When binding labels to the feeders, make sure all labels are neatly laid out. All labels and cable ties
should face the same direction. Leave a slack of 5~10 mm when cutting the cable ties.
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III. Waterproof and EncapSulation Treatment to Connectors

Make waterproof and encapsulation treatment to connectors in the following cases:
When a connector is not completely made in one day or a completed connector
will not be used soon, the connector should go through simple waterproof
treatment.
When the installation of the antenna and feeder system cannot be completed in
one day, the outdoor connectors or exposed ends of feeders should go through
simple waterproof treatment. All the outdoor connectors should go through the
waterproof and capsulation treatment after the installation and the test of the
antenna and feeder system.
4.11.6 Grounding Feeders

I. Installation Locations of Feeder Grounding Clips
The feeder grounding clips is installed simultaneously with the feeder layout. Usually,
each feeder is grounded at three points.
When antennas are installed on the tower, each feeder is grounded at:
The point of the feeder within 1 m from the feeder connector
The point of the feeder at the bottom of the tower
The point of the feeder outside the feeder window in which the feeder is led (as
close to the window as possible).
When antennas are installed on the rooftop, each feeder is grounded at:
The point of the feeder within 1 m from the feeder connector.
At the place where the feeder is to be led down from the rooftop.
At the point of the feeder outside the feeder window in which the feeder is led (as
close to the window as possible).
However, when the length of a feeder is more than 60 m, feeder grounding clips is
applied along the feeder. Usually, the grounding clips are mounted every 20 m. In
addition, if the feeder is laid on the rooftop prior to entering into the equipment room
and the length to be laid on the rooftop exceeds 20 m, a feeder grounding clip is
applied on the rooftop.
Figure 4-52 and Figure 4-53 are the illustrations for feeder grounding.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(8)
(5)
(7)
(6)
(1) Grounding at the top of the feeder

(2) Grounding in the middle of the feeder
(3) Grounding at the bottom of the feeder
(4) Grounding at the place where the feeder is to enter into the equipment room
(5) Feeder window
(6) To the outdoor lightning protection grounding cables
(7) Outdoor grounding copper bar
(8) Tower grounding bar
Figure 4-52 Lightning protection grounding of the feeder (for the antenna installed on the tower)
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(6) Outdoor lightning protection grounding cable
Figure 4-53 Lightning protection grounding of the feeder down the cabling ladder
II. Installation Procedure of Feeder Grounding Clips

The procedure of installing the feeder grounding clops is as follows:
1)
Prepare the tools, unpack the packing box of the feeder grounding clips and get
all the parts and accessories handy at a clean place or on a piece of paper.
2)
Determine the installation location of the feeder grounding clip.
3)
According to the clip size, strip the feeder skin at the determined location and
expose the outer conductor, as shown in 1, 2 and 3 of Figure 4-54.
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Figure 4-54 Installing the feeder grounding clips

4)
Wrap the copper coat of the feeder grounding clip around the conductor of the
feeder tight and screw the fixing bar using the straight screwdriver to force
against the grounding cable of the feeder, as shown in 4, 5 and 6 of Figure 4-54.
Caution:
Lead the grounding cable of the clip downward. The angle between the grounding cable and the feeder
is no larger than 150. Make sure the feeder grounding clip bends properly. The upper part of Figure 4-55
shows the proper leading direction of the grounding cable.
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(1)
(2)
(1) Copper coat
(2) Grounding cable
Figure 4-55 Leading direction of the grounding cable of the feeder grounding clip
5)
Implement waterproof and encapsulation treatment to the grounding point. See

"4.14 Waterproof Treatment for Outdoor Connectors".
6)
Connect the grounding cable of the grounding clip to the grounding part of the
cabling rack securely.
Note:
When laying the feeders along the tower, if there are grounding points for the grounding clips on the
tower body, connect the grounding cable of the grounding clip directly to the steel plate of the tower,
as shown in Figure 4-56.
If there is no grounding point on the tower body, use the base of the feeder fixing clip to connect the
grounding cables. In this case, fix the base onto the tower or the outdoor cabling rack and then
connect the grounding cable to the base.
When laying the feeders on the outdoor cabling rack, connect the grounding cables to the wellgrounded cabling rack.
Caution:
Remove the antirust paint around the grounding part of the cabling rack prior to the connection and
apply a new coat of antirust paint around the lug, nut and cabling racks after the connection. In addition,
wrap the bare wire and the lug handle with insulating tape.
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Figure 4-56 Connecting the grounding cable of the feeder grounding clip to the steel plate of the tower
7)
Neatly lead the grounding cable of the feeder grounding clips to the outdoor
grounding bar, as shown in Figure 4-57. If no outdoor grounding bar is available,
connect them to the well-grounded outdoor cabling rack or to the lightning
protection grounding net of the building, as shown in Figure 4-58.
Caution:
Make antirust treatment to both the grounding cable and the grounding connectors. Coat the lug, nut and
cabling racks with antirusting paint. Wrap the bare wire and the lug handle with insulating tape.
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Figure 4-57 Grounding before the feeder is led into the equipment room (grounding bar available)
Figure 4-58 Grounding before the feeder is led into the equipment room (grounding bar unavailable)
4.12 Leading Feeders into Equipment Room

Note:
This step is needed only for indoor NodeB. For outdoor NodeB, skip this section for BTS3806A.
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Generally, the feeder window installed in the NodeB equipment room is of 12-hole
type. Therefore, this section only describes how to lead the feeders into the
equipment room through the 12-hole feeder window. As for the 27-hole feeder window,
take this section for reference.
4.12.1 Feeder Arrangement Principles

Abide by the following principles when leading the feeders into the equipment room:
There are 4 large openings in a 12-hole feeder window. Each opening is divided
into 3 holes, each for one feeder.
Lay the feeders through the three small holes of the same opening according to
the numbers in their engineering labels.
Lay the feeders in the way that facilitates future expansion, because the feeder
layout in the feeder window is not allowed to be changed during expansion.
Lay the feeder in the feeder window in the way that facilitates the feeder layout
on the cabling rack and the connection between the feeders and the cabinet top.
Lay and connect the feeders in parallel without intertwining.
The feeder layout of BTS3812 is the same as that of BTS3806. See Figure 4-59 and
Figure 4-60 for details.
Wall
al
ANT_05
ANT_06
ANT_04 ANT_03
ANT_08ANT_07
ANT_02
ANT_09
ANT_01ANT_00
ANT_11ANT_10
ANT_11
ANT_10
ANT_09
ANT_08
ANT_07
ANT_01
ANT_06
ANT_00
ANT_02
ANT_04
ANT_03
ANT_05
(ANT_00)
ANT_0A
(ANT_01) ANT_0B
(ANT_02) ANT_1A
(ANT_03)
ANT_5A (ANT_11) ANT_0A(ANT_02)

ANT_5A
ANT_5B (ANT_10) ANT_0B(ANT_03)
ANT_5B
ANT_4A(ANT_11)
ANT_4A (ANT_09) ANT_1A(ANT_04)
ANT_1B
(ANT_04) ANT_2A
(ANT_05) ANT_2B
ANT_4B(ANT_10)
ANT_4B (ANT_08) ANT_1B(ANT_05)
ANT_3A(ANT_09)
ANT_2A(ANT_06)
ANT_3A (ANT_07)
ANT_3B (ANT_06)
ANT_3B(ANT_08)
ANT_2B(ANT_07)
Main Cabinet
Secondary Cabinet
Figure 4-59 Feeder layout for BTS3812

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Wall
all
ANT_05
ANT_06
ANT_04 ANT_03
ANT_08ANT_07
ANT_02
ANT_09
ANT_01 ANT_00
ANT_11 ANT_10
ANT_11
ANT_10
ANT_09
ANT_08
ANT_07
ANT_06
ANT_01
ANT_00
ANT_02
(ANT_00) ANT_0A
RX_ANT_0A (ANT_06)
(ANT_01) ANT_0B
RX_ANT_0B (ANT_07)
(ANT_02) ANT_1A
RX_ANT_1A
(ANT_08)
ANT_04
ANT_03
ANT_05
(ANT_03)
(ANT_04)
(ANT_05)
ANT_1B
ANT_2A
ANT_2B
RX_ANT_1B
(ANT_09)
RX_ANT_2A
(ANT_10)
RX_ANT_2B
(ANT_11)
BTS3806
Figure 4-60 Feeder layout for BTS3806
Note:
In Figure 4-59 and Figure 4-60, the information on the cabinet top is the screen-silks of antenna and
feeder ports, and that in the brackets is the contents on the feeder label.
The information on the feeder windows are the contents on the labels of the feeders routed through
the holes of the feeder window.
The left part in the figure illustrates the feeder layout when the front of the feeder window is vertical
to the front of the cabinet, and the right part illustrates the feeder layout when the front of the feeder
window is vertical to the front of the cabinet.
In any configuration case, route the feeders to the feeder window holes with their labels
corresponding to the cabinet top silk-screens and the feeder labels.
4.12.2 Procedure to Lead Feeders into Equipment Room

The procedure of leading feeders into the equipment room is as follows:
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Caution:
When leading feeders into the equipment room, it is suggested that someone helps with the feeder
leading in the room lest the feeders damage the indoor equipment.
When the feeder window and the indoor cabling racks are not in the same horizontal, bend the
feeders in a natural manner, and the minimum bending radius of the feeder is 20 times longer than
the feeder diameter or even longer.
1)
Lead each feeder into the equipment room through the feeder window.
2)
Make the waterproof curves of the feeders outside the feeder window.
3)
Mount the sealing gasket and sleeve for the feeder window. Make sure the glueadding holes in the sealing sleeve face upward.
4)
Cut feeders to the accurate length based on the design requirements.
5)
Make the indoor feeder connectors.
6)
Attach the label at the point 200mm away from the connector.
4.12.3 Installing Indoor Jumpers

Note:
This step is needed only for BTS3812 and BTS3806. For BTS3806A, skip this subsection.
The connectors of the indoor jumpers (1/2) are usually made on site.
I. Installation Requirements for Jumpers

Observe the following requirements when installing the indoor jumpers:
Lay the jumpers between the cabinet top and the cabling rack in parallel.
To route the jumpers through the cabling rack to the upper part of the cabling
rack, route them inside the rack.
Bend the jumpers in a natural manner and the bending radius is 20 times longer
than the jumper diameter.
Lay the jumpers between the cabinet top and the cabling rack with proper
tightness.
Bind the jumpers onto all crossbars of the cabling rack. Bind the cable ties in the
same direction and cut them smoothly without sharp ends.
Label all indoor jumpers. Attach the labels at the places 100 mm away from both
ends of a jumper.
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II. Installing Jumpers at the Cabinet Top

The procedure of installing the jumpers on the cabinet top is as follows:
1)
Cut the jumper to a proper length according to the actual distribution route.
2)
Make the cabinet-top connectors (7/16DIN male) and the N-type connectors to
the feeder following the instructions delivered with the components.
3)
Connect one end of the jumper to the corresponding connector of the antenna
and feeder jumper on the cabinet top according to the NodeB configuration.
Note:
Figure 4-62 and Figure 4-63 respectively show the jumper port silk-screens on the cabinet top of
BTS3812 and BTS3806. Table 4-2 and Table 4-3 list the correspondence between the jumper port silkscreens and the engineering labels in different configuration modes.
4)
Lay and bind the jumper through the cabling rack to the feeder, as shown in
Figure 4-61.
5)
Connect another end of the jumper to the feeder.
6)
Label the jumper.
(4)
(3)
(2)
(5)
(1)
(1) Cabinet
(2) Cabling rack
(3) Cable tie
Figure 4-61 Layout of the indoor jumpers
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ANT_0A
ANT_5A
ANT_0B
ANT_5B
ANT_1A
ANT_4A
ANT_1B
ANT_4B
ANT_2A
ANT_3A
ANT_2B
ANT_3B
Figure 4-62 Silk-screen of the antenna jumper ports on the BTS3812 cabinet top
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Table 4-2 Correspondence between the jumper port silk-screens and the engineering labels in different configuration modes (BTS3812)
Label
Ca
bin
et
Pri
ma
ry
cab
inet
Se
Omnidirectio
nal
3-sector directional
ANT_0A
ANT_00
ANT_00
ANT_0B
ANT_01
ANT_01
Silkscreen
1-sector
6-sector
directional ( 2
TRXs)
ANT_00
ANT_01
ANT_1A
ANT_02
ANT_1B
ANT_03
ANT_2A
ANT_04
ANT_2B
ANT_05
2-sector
ANT_04
ANT_05
ANT_3A
ANT_06
ANT_3B
ANT_07
ANT_4A
ANT_08
ANT_4B
ANT_09
3-sector
ANT_08
ANT_09
ANT_5A
ANT_10
ANT_5B
ANT_11
ANT_0A
1sector
6-sector
directional (>2
TRXs)
ANT_00
ANT_01
1sector
4-way
receive
diversity
omnidire
ctional
(>2
TRXs)
ANT_00
ANT_00
ANT_00
ANT_01
ANT_01
ANT_01
ANT_00
1-sector
ANT_01
OTSR
ANT_00
ANT_01
ANT_03
ANT_04
ANT_05
3sector
ANT_04
ANT_04
ANT_04
ANT_05
ANT_05
ANT_05
2sector
ANT_04
3sector
ANT_08
2-sector
ANT_05
ANT_04
ANT_05
ANT_06
4sector
5sector
1sector
4-way receive
diversity directional
(>2 TRXs)
ANT_02
2sector
3sector
4-way receive
diversity
directional ( 2
TRXs)
4-way
receive
diversit
y
omnidir
ectional
( 2
TRXs)
ANT_07
ANT_08
ANT_09
5sector
6sector
ANT_08
ANT_09
3-sector
ANT_09
ANT_09
ANT_10
ANT_11
ANT_02
2-
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Label
Ca
bin
et
con
dar
y
cab
inet
Silkscreen
Omnidirectio
nal
6-sector
directional ( 2
TRXs)
6-sector
directional (>2
TRXs)
4-way
receive
diversit
y
omnidir
ectional
( 2
TRXs)
4-way
receive
diversity
omnidire
ctional
(>2
TRXs)
4-way receive
diversity
directional ( 2
TRXs)
4-way receive
diversity directional
(>2 TRXs)
ANT_03
sector
ANT_03
ANT_2A
ANT_06
ANT_06
ANT_2B
ANT_07
4sector
6sector
ANT_10
ANT_0B
ANT_1A
ANT_1B
2-sector
ANT_07
ANT_3A
ANT_3B
ANT_4A
ANT_10
ANT_4B
ANT_11
ANT_5A
ANT_5B
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ANT_0A
RX_ANT_0A
ANT_0B
RX_ANT_0B
ANT_1A
RX_ANT_1A
ANT_1B
RX_ANT_1B
ANT_2A
RX_ANT_2A
ANT_2B
RX_ANT_2B
Figure 4-63 Silk-screen of the antenna jumper ports on the BTS3806 cabinet top
Table 4-3 Correspondence between the jumper port silk-screens and the engineering labels in
different configuration modes (BTS3806)
Silk-screen
Label
Omnidirectional
OTSR
ANT_0A
ANT_00
ANT_00
ANT_00
ANT_0B
ANT_01
ANT_01
ANT_01
ANT_1A
ANT_02
ANT_02
ANT_1B
ANT_03
ANT_03
ANT_2A
ANT_04
ANT_04
ANT_2B
ANT_05
ANT_05
Note:
If the receive diversity is not used, A indicates the port is a receive/transmit sharing channel and B
indicates the port is a receive diversity channel.
If the receive diversity is used, A indicates the port is a main receive/transmit channel and B
indicates the port is a diversity receive/transmit channel.
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4.13 Testing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System

Measure the antenna and feeder VSWR on the jumpers on the cabinet top using a
radio analyzer.
Normally, the antenna VSWR is less than 1.5 (including when there is TTA in the
system). However, the VSWR of the N-type male connector on the jumper (1/4)
between the antenna and feeder system and the NodeB duplexer output port is less
than 1.3 (The corresponding return loss is 18 dB). If the VSWR is greater than 1.5, it
indicates there are problems in the antenna and feeder system. In this case,
measure the VSWR hop by hop or measure the return loss of the entire system to
locate the problems.
4.14 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors

Right after installing and testing the antenna and feeder system, apply waterproof
and encapsulation treatment to outdoor connectors. The outdoor connectors include
those between the jumpers and TTA and those between jumpers and feeders.
There are two types of waterproof tape: waterproof insulation tape and PVC tape, as
shown in Figure 4-64 and Figure 4-65.
Figure 4-64 Waterproof insulation tape
Figure 4-65 PVC tape
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Note:
When wrapping up a connector, wrap it up with a layer of insulation tape before wrapping it with the
semi conductive adhesive tape for the convenience of removing the adhesive tape.
The procedure of waterproof and encapsulation treatment is as follows:

1)
Clean the feeder connectors or feeder grounding clamp.
2)
Stick the end of the waterproof insulation tape to the feeder at the point 2050mm from the connector or grounding clamp.
3)
Stretch the tape until it is 3/4~1/2 as wide as its original shape. Wrap up the
feeder spirally upward while maintaining this stretching strength. Make sure
that the overlapping area of adjacent tape layers is 1/2 of the stretched width,
as shown in Figure 4-66.
Caution:
Make sure that the stretched width is at least 1/2 of the original width. Otherwise, over-stretching may
damage the molecular structure of the tape and reduce its reliability
Figure 4-66 Wrapping up the feeder with waterproof insulation tape

4)
When wrapping the feeder to the point 20-50mm from another connector or
grounding clamp, reverse the direction to let the wrapping goes back towards
the starting point. When it reaches the starting point, reverse the direction one
more time. In this way, the feeder is wrapped up with three layers of waterproof
insulation tape.
5)
After wrapping, squeeze the tape until it sticks to the feeder to make sure no air
remains between tape layers.
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When the wrapping of the waterproof insulation tape is done, wrap the feeder
up with PVC tapes to prevent the wearing out and aging of the waterproof
insulation tape.
7)
The wrapping of PVC tape is similar to that of waterproof insulation tape. Start
wrapping spirally upward with 1/2 width of overlapping between adjacent layers.
Reserve the wrapping direction twice to make three-layer cover. Be sure to
maintain the stretching strength. Figure 4-67 shows the feeder with waterproof
and encapsulation treatment.
Figure 4-67 Feeder with waterproof and encapsulation treatment
4.15 Waterproofing Feeder Window

Right after installing and testing the antenna and feeder system, apply waterproof
and encapsulation treatment to the feeder window.
The procedure of waterproof treatment for feeder window is as follows:
1)
Put the two semicircle sealing sleeves around the outside of the big holes in the
feeder window.
2)
Put the two steel hoops in the two grooves of the sealing sleeves, and tighten
the screws on the hoop using a screwdriver.
3)
Inject the glass cement to the gap around the feeder window.
4)
Plug the holes unused with special stoppers.
Figure 4-68 shows the feeder window that has gone through the waterproof
treatment.
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Figure 4-68 The feeder window going through the waterproof treatment
If the feeder is to led into the equipment room through a glass window, apply
waterproof treatment as follows:
1)
Remove the glass, and cut an opening of a proper size round the corner of the
glass.
2)
Protect the cutting position using the rubber or adhesive tape. Wrap the feeder
to be led through the opening with the adhesive tape lest that the opening edge
scratch the feeder.
3)
Lead in the feeder through the glass window.
4)
Make the waterproof treatment by sealing the interface between the feeder and
the glass using the glass cement.
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System
This chapter describes the installation of GPS antenna and feeder system, including:
Positioning GPS Antenna
Installing Antenna Support
Installing GPS Antenna
Installing Feeders
Installing Lightning Arrester
Testing Feeders
Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors and Feeder Window
5.2 Positioning GPS Antenna

Observe the following requirements when position the GPS antenna:
Install the GPS antenna in a place with broad vision and with no high-rise
buildings around.
Install the GPS antenna as far as possible from any auxiliary structures on the
rooftop and leave an area as large as possible for it. Keep the upward look angle
of the antenna larger than 90. See Figure 5-1.
(2)
90
(1)
(1)
(1) Surrounding buildings or other obstacle
(2) GPS antenna
Figure 5-1 Installing antenna
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Install the antenna away from the radiation from the front of the main lobe of the
mobile communication antenna.
Do not install the antenna under the microwave signal from microwave antenna,
the high voltage cable or under the intense radiation of television tower.
For lightning protection purpose, install the antenna in the center of the rooftop.
Be sure not to install the antenna at the corner of the rooftop, because the corner
is most possibly subject to the lightning strike.
Install the antenna in the place with special lightning rods or similar facilities
around such as telecommunication towers.
Locate the antenna within the effective protection range of the lightning rod. That
is, the included angle between the vertical direction and the straight line between
the GPS antenna and the top of lightning rod is less than 30. If there is no tower
or lightning rod around, it is necessary to install such a facility meeting the
lightning protection requirement.
The horizontal distance from the lightning rod to the antenna is within 2~3m.
The height of the lightning rod is more than 0.5m higher than that of GPS
antenna receiving end.
5.3 Installing Antenna Support

5.3.1 Installation Methods and Requirements
There are three installation methods for GPS antenna supports:
Installing GPS antenna supports on a cement base
Installing GPS antenna supports on a parapet on the rooftop
Installing GPS antenna supports on a tower.
The requirements for the three installation methods are as follows:
I. Requirements for the Installation on a Cement Base

The dimension (length width height) of the cement base is 500 mm 500
mm 200 mm.
The cement base is made of concrete and reinforcing steel bars. It is strong
enough for mounting expansion bolts.
The upper surface of the cement base is as level as possible so that the antenna
support pole can stand upright.
If the customer permits and the roof has reliable waterproof capability, roughen
the installation position on the rooftop to fortify the joint between the cement
base and the rooftop.
Take the ambient temperature into consideration when making the base.
Especially in cold areas, prepare the cement base beforehand lest that the
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project is prolonged due to the cold weather in which the construction is not
allowed.
II. Requirements for the Installation on a Parapet

The location and surroundings of the parapet should meet the requirements
specified in 5.2 Positioning GPS Antenna
Do not affect the appearance of the building when installing the antenna support
on the parapet. Therefore, build the parapet in an unnoticeable place.
The parapet is strong and high enough for drilling to mount the expansion bolts.
III. Requirements for the Installation on a Tower

Install the GPS antenna at the bottom of the tower to keep it as far as possible
from the high-power antenna on the tower top.
Fix the antenna using the antenna support to avoid the interference from the
tower body.
There is no obstacle around affecting the quality of signal receiving.
5.3.2 Installing the Antenna Support on a Tower

Figure 5-2 shows the antenna support on a tower.
(1) Adjustable clamp
(2) Fixed clamp
(3) Stand
(4) Bolt M8
Figure 5-2 Structure of the antenna support on the tower

The procedure of installing the GPS antenna support on the tower is as follows:
1)
Remove the bolts on the fixed clamps and the adjustable clamps.
2)
Place the antenna support in a suitable position on the tower, and make sure
that the tower angle iron is between the fixed clamp and the adjustable clamp.
3)
Fix the stand on the tower using bolts, flat washers, spring washers and nuts.
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Insert the antenna support pole into the stand and align the fixing holes on the
antenna support pole with those on the stand.
5)
Fix the pole on the stand.
Figure 5-3 shows the finished installation of the antenna support on the tower.
Figure 5-3 Installed antenna support on the tower
5.3.3 Installing the Antenna Support on a Rooftop

Figure 5-4 shows the finished installation of the antenna support on a rooftop. The
diameter of its metal base is 300 mm and that of the stand mounting hole on the base
is 11 mm. This type of support can be installed both on a cement base and a parapet
on the rooftop. To install it on a parapet, first remove the metal base from the support,
and then use an anchor ear to fix the support.
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M2 (4 bolt holes)
M1
M3
B1 (2 bolts)
M2
M3
M1
Figure 5-4 Structure of GPS antenna support
I. Installing the Antenna Support on a Cement Base

The procedure of installing the antenna support on a cement base is as follows.
1)
Place the metal base of the antenna support on the cement base, align the
centers of the two bases and mark the positions of installation holes on the
cement base.
2)
Drill holes according to the marks using the drill bit of &12.
3)
Fix the antenna support base on the cement base using expansion bolts.
Caution:
Keep the antenna pole stand upright so that the antenna pole stands upright. Adjust the levelness of the
metal base using washers.
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Insert the antenna support pole into the base, and then check that it stands
upright. The included angle between the stand pole and the upright direction is
smaller than 5.
II. Installing the Antenna Support on a Parapet

The procedure of installing the antenna support on a parapet is as follows.
1)
Remove the base of the support if there is any.
2)
Stand the pole of the antenna support with the receiving end pointing upward.
Hold the pole upright against the parapet.
3)
Mark the positions of the holes on the parapet.
4)
Use at least two anchor ears to fix the pole to ensure stability and reliability. The
distance between the two anchor ears is less than 400 mm. The positions of the
upper and lower anchor ears are symmetrical on the parapet.
Note:
Add rubber washers when using the anchor ears to fix the antenna pole to improve reliability.
5)
Use the &12 drill bit to drill holes on the marks.
After installation, try shaking and turning the pole to confirm the reliability of the
installation. Check that the included angle between the pole and the upright direction
is less than 5 to ensure that the antenna supports upright.
5.4 Installing GPS Antenna

5.4.1 Antenna Appearance
The NodeB adopts UTONCORE GPS antenna. See Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5 UNONCORE GPS antenna
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The procedure of installing the UNONCORE GPS antenna is as follows:
1)
Remove the bolt at the bottom of the antenna and apply the rubber washer (an
accessory of the antenna) to the bottom.
2)
Insert the antenna into the position "M3" in Figure 5-4.
3)
Add the metal flat washer (an accessory of the antenna) to the jumper connector
at the bottom of the antenna with the washer head against the bottom of "M3".
4)
Connect the antenna and jumper and tighten up the connector.
5)
Tighten the four bolts to fix the GPS antenna on the antenna support.
6)
Waterproof the connecting points of the antenna. For details, refer to 4.14
Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors.
7)
Paint the antenna support with rustproof paint, especially the bolts, expansion
bolts and the places around the bolt holes.
5.4.3 Binding Jumpers

Bind the jumpers to the antenna support pole using cable ties. Observe the following
rules when binding jumpers:
Fasten the cable ties in the same direction of the cable with their spacing as 200
mm.
When cutting the extra end of a cable tie, leave a slack of 3~5 mm lest the cable
ties fall off due to temperature change.
The cutting sections are flat.
5.5 Installing Feeders

5.5.1 Laying out Feeders
Before feeder layout, check the environment including the tower and the rooftop, and
determine the layout plan and layout procedure as per the engineer drawing.
Caution:
When the distance from the antenna to the NodeB is greater than 100 m, use the 7/8 feeder to reduce
the signal loss. Otherwise, use the 1/2 feeders.
Observe the following requirements when laying out the feeders:
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The feeder route from the tower to the equipment room where the cabinet is
located is clear and easy for fixing the feeders.
Route the feeder according to the cabling requirements of the equipment room,
with reliable rainproof and anticorrosive measures.
Make a downward waterproof curve for the feeder before leading it into the
equipment room. The vertical distance between the lowest point of the curve and
the feeder entrance is at least 200mm to prevent rain water.
During feeder layout, protect the unused feeder connectors with reliable material,
for example, board package.
To install the antenna on a building rooftop, fix the feeder with plastic clips
attached with steel nails along the foot of the wall on the rooftop. The spacing of
the clips is 1m. Alternate regularly the directions of the clip head. If two feeders
meet, bind them without intertwining and curves.
When routing the feeder, make sure to uncoil the cable coil first to prevent
bending the feeder. If you have to bend the feeder, the curve radius must be no
less than the minimum radius allowed.
5.5.2 Grounding Feeders

Ground the GPS feeders when routing them. The following describes feeder
grounding in different installation modes.
I. GPS Antenna Installed on a Tower

Observe the following requirements to ground the GPS feeders when the GPS
antenna is installed on a tower:
Install a grounding clip within 1m around the antenna lightning arrester, and
connect the grounding cable to the tower.
Ground the feeder at the bottom of the tower 0.5~1m above the turn where the
feeder is routed from the cabling rack to the tower.
Install a grounding clip outside the feeder window (as close as possible).
Connect its grounding cable to the outdoor grounding bar of the equipment room.
If the feeder on the tower is longer than 60m, install lightning protection clips in
the middle part of the tower, with the clip spacing as 20 m.
II. GPS Antenna Installed on a Rooftop

Observe the following requirements to ground the GPS feeders when the GPS
antenna is installed on a rooftop:
To install the GPS antenna on the rooftop independently, install a grounding clip
before the feeder entrance to the feeder window (at the nearest point). Connect
the grounding cable to the outdoor PGND bar of the equipment room.
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If the feeder is longer than 60 m, install lightning protection clips in the middle
part of the feeder, with the clip spacing as 20 m.
5.5.3 Leading Feeders into Equipment Room

Note:
This step is needed only for indoor NodeB. For outdoor NodeB, skip this section for BTS3806A.
Lead the feeders into equipment room through feeder window. For details, refer to
4.12.2 Procedure to Lead Feeders into Equipment Room.
5.6 Installing Lightning Arrester

The lightning arrester protects the GPS satellite card in the cabinet.
Currently there are two types of lightning arresters: iS-MR50LNZ+6 and
DGXZ+6NFNM-A. The installation procedures for each type are described below.
Caution:
When the distance from the antenna to the NodeB is longer than 100 m, use the 7/8 feeders to reduce
the signal loss. In this case, connect one end of the lightning arrester to the GPS port on the cabinet top,
and the other end to the 7/8 feeder through a jumper.
5.6.1 Installing iS-MR50LNZ+6 Lightning Arrester

Figure 5-6 illustrates an appearance of iS-MR50LNZ+6 lightning arresters.
(1)
(1) PROTECTED end
Figure 5-6 iS-MR50LNZ+6 lightning arrester
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Pay attention to the following when installing the iS-MR50LNZ+6 lightning arrester:
The "PROTECTED" end of the lightning arrester is connected to the port GPS_0
or GPS_1 on the cabinet top.
Do not ground the lightning arrester for GPS satellite card.
5.6.2 Installing DGXZ+6NFNM-A Lightning Arrester

Figure 5-7 illustrates an appearance of DGXZ+6NFNM-A lightning arrester.
Figure 5-7 DGXZ+6NFNM-A lightning arrester

Pay attention to the following when installing a DGXZ+6NFNM-A lightning arrester:
The two connectors of DGXZ+6NFNM-A lightning arrester are respectively male
and female. Connected the male connector of the lightning arrester to the port
GPS_0 or GPS_1 on the cabinet top.
Do not ground the lightning arrester.
5.7 Testing Feeders

After the installation of the antennas and feeders, do not connect them with the
equipment immediately. Check the resistance with a multimeter between the feeder
screen layer and the core. The resistance is several megohms at least. If there is
short circuit, check whether the feeder is damaged.
During the installation, any operation error may lead to short circuit or core breaking.
Use the following methods to check whether the core is broken.
Remove the antenna, and then short-circuit screen layer and the core at one end of
the antenna. Check the resistance at the other end between the screen layer and the
core. If the resistance is infinite, the feeder core is broken.
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If the feeder is confirmed damaged, find out the damage point with the engineering
personnel. If the length of the undamaged part is sufficient, add a connector (it can be
the one on the original feeder) to it for reuse.
5.8 Waterproofing Outdoor Connectors and Feeder Window

Waterproof the outdoor connectors and feeder window when the GPS antenna and
feeder system passed the test. For details, refer to 4.14 Waterproofing Outdoor
Connectors and 4.15 Waterproofing Feeder Window.
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Chapter 6 Checking Installation

This chapter describes the check items after installing the antenna and feeder system,
including:
Checking Antenna and Feeder System of NodeB
Checking Antenna and Feeder System of GPS
Note:
Install the antenna and feeder system in strict compliance with the project requirements and technical
specifications. Check each installation when it is completed and solve any problem as early as possible.
Do not leave problems to the final hardware installation checks.
6.2 Checking Antenna and Feeder System of NodeB

Table 6-1 lists the installation check items for the antenna and feeder system.
Table 6-1 Check items of the antenna and feeder system of NodeB
Check
category
Checking
the feeder
SN
Check item
The feeders are arranged neatly and nicely.
In accordance with the standard requirements, the feeder and jumper labels
are attached neatly and nicely and oriented in the same direction.
The feeders are not broken or twisted. No copper skin is exposed.
The bending radius of the feeder is no less than 20 times longer than the
feeder diameter.
The installed feeder fixing clips are spaced evenly and oriented in the same
direction.
The feeders keep straight for at least 0.5m on both directions from the point
where they are led to the equipment room, and for 0.3m on both sides of the
lightning protection frame.
The feeders do not cross each other. They are arranged in neat and straight
row and column at the entry to the equipment room. The degrees of their
bending are identical.
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category
SN
Check item
When the front of the cabinets is in parallel to the cabling direction of the leadin feeders, the feeders in each sector are arranged in the same row. The
arrangement sequences of all rows are the same. When the front of the
cabinets is perpendicular to the cabling direction of the lead-in feeders, the
feeders in each sector are arranged in the same column. The arrangement
sequences of all columns are the same.
The feeder connectors are prepared and fastened in a standard way.
10
The feeders are connected in a right way and arranged in the right sectors.
11
Make waterproof curves for the feeders before they are led into the equipment
room.
The feeders from the tower top to the equipment room are grounded at least
at the following:
1) Within 1m from the feeder connector
12
2) On the feeder in the middle of the tower

3) On the feeder at the bottom of the tower
4) On the feeder outside the feeder encapsulated window (as close to the
window as possible).
The grounded parts are securely bound and well treated for waterproof.
The feeders from the rooftop to the equipment room are grounded at least at
the following points:
1) Within 1m from the feeder connector
2) At the point where the feeders are led down from the rooftop
13
3) On the feeder outside the feeder encapsulated window (as close to the
window as possible).
If the length of the feeder distributed on the rooftop exceeds 20m, a feeder
grounding clip is applied to the feeder on the rooftop.
The grounded parts are securely bound and well treated for waterproof.
14
When the length of the feeder exceeds 60m, the middle parts of the feeder
are also grounded by using lightning protection clips. The interval between
two clips is 20m.
15
If the feeders from the building top are led into the equipment room through a
downward cabling ladder along the wall, the ladder is also grounded.
16
The grounding cables of the feeders are led from the top to the bottom. The
angle between the feeders and the corresponding grounding cables are no
more than 15.
17
Terminals of the feeder grounding clips are fixed to the corresponding nearest
steel plates of the tower.
18
The antennas and feeders installed on the rooftop of a dedicated tower are
grounded to the lightning protection grounding net at the nearby building top.
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Check
category
Checking
the
grounding
bar
Checking
the feeder
encapsulati
on window
Checking the antennas
Comm
on
items
Omnid
irectio
nal
anten
na
Directi
onal
anten
na
SN
Check item
The grounding bar is isolated from the wall. The grounding cable is as short
as possible.
The outdoor grounding bar is connected to the underground grounding net

through a reliable special route.
The glue-adding holes in the sealing gland of the feeder encapsulation

window face upward. The plates of the encapsulation window are installed
indoor (not applicable for the new feeder encapsulation window).
The feeder encapsulation window installed on the building top is sealed

carefully and securely.
The installation locations of the antennas are in compliance with the design
document.
The antenna lies within the protection coverage of the lightning rod (a
deviation of 30 downward from the top of the lightning rod).
The antenna stand is securely installed on the tower or on the rooftop.
The top of the antenna sheathing is as high as or slightly higher than the
stand top.
The omnidirectional antennas stand upright with the error (if any) less than
!2.
The distance of the antenna extending outside the tower platform is no less
than 2m.
For the omnidirectional antenna installed on the building top, the horizontal
distance between the antenna and the antenna lightning rod is no less than
2.5m.
The antenna isolation is required to be 30 dB for both Tx-Tx and Tx-Rx

antennas.
When two antennas are installed horizontally, the Tx-Tx/Tx-Rx antenna

horizontal spacing is no less than 5m.
10
When two antennas are installed vertically, the vertical spacing between TxTx and Tx-Rx antennas are no less than 0.2m.
11
According to the diversity Rx requirement of the omnidirectional antenna, the

Rx-Rx antenna horizontal spacing is no less than 4m.
12
Omnidirectional Rx and Tx antennas can either share one antenna stand or

be installed separately, depending on the project design drawing.
13
The error of the azimuth angle is no more than !5 and that of the pitch angle
no more than !0.5.
14
The antennas are free from any interference of the tower structure in the
forward direction. The distance of the antenna extending outside the tower
platform is no less than 1m.
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category
SN
Checking
the jumper
and TTA
Check item
15
The antenna isolation is required to be 30dB for both Tx-Tx and Tx-Rx
antennas
16
The Tx-Tx/Tx-Rx antenna horizontal spacing in the same sector is no less

than 3m
17
The Tx-Tx/Tx-Rx antenna horizontal spacing in different sectors is no less

than 0.2m
18
For the vertical installation, the Tx-Tx/Tx-Rx antenna vertical spacing in the
same sector is no less than 0.2m.
19
When installing the directional antenna, the interval between the space
diversity receptions of two Rx antennas is no less than 4m.
All jumper connectors undergo the waterproof treatment. Waterproof curves

are made for the jumpers.
Jumpers connected to the antennas are bound through the crossbars of the
antenna stand onto the steel frame of the tower.
A certain allowance is left at the cutting of the binding tapes.
The bending radius of a jumper is no less than 20 times longer than the
jumper diameter.
The TTA is installed near the antenna.
For the TTA with connectors on different sides, the connector to the antenna
is extended upward and that to the feeder downward. For the TTA with
connectors on the same side, both connectors are extended downward.
6.3 Checking Antenna and Feeder System of GPS

Most of the check items and the check requirements of GPS antenna and feed
system are the same as those of the antenna and feed system of NodeB. Table 6-2
only lists the different check items, for other items like checking feeders, checking
jumpers, checking lightning protection clips and so on, refer to Table 6-1.
Table 6-2 Check items of the antenna and feeder system of GPS
Check
category
Checking
the feeder
SN
1
Check item
When the GPS antennas are not installed on the same tower as the NodeB
antennas, or GPS antennas are installed on the rooftop, the grounding
requirements for GPS feeders are different from those for NodeB feeders.
That is the GPS feeders only need to be grounded to the outdoor grounding
bar at the entrance where they are led into the equipment room. In addition, if
the length of a feeder exceeds 60m, the middle part of the feeder is grounded
by using lightning protection clips with an interval of 20 m.
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Checking
the
lightning
arrester
SN
Check item
The PROTECTED end of the outdoor lightning arrester (on the side of the
antenna) is directed to the GPS antenna.
The PROTECTED end of the indoor lightning arrester (on the side of the
NodeB) is directed to the NodeB.
The outdoor and indoor lightning arresters are not grounded.
If the indoor lightning arrester is of the iS-MR50LNZ+6 type, the

PROTECTED end of the lightning arrester is connected to the GPS
connectors on the top of the NodeB cabinet through a duplex conversion
connector.
If the indoor lightning arresters are of the DGXZ+6NFNM-A type, the

PROTECTED end of the lightning arresters is connected to the GPS
connector on the top of the NodeB cabinet directly.
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Interval Requirements for Antenna Installation
Appendix A Interval Requirements for Antenna

Installation
A.1 About This Appendix
This appendix describes the interval requirements for antenna installation, including:
Interval Requirements for Omnidirectional Antenna
Interval Requirements for Directional Antenna
Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with GSM/CDMA BTS
Note:
The antenna interval introduced in this appendix aims at typical application. It is for reference only.
Determine the installation interval in actual installation according to relative engineering documents.
A.2 Interval Requirements for Omnidirectional Antenna

When the gain of an omnidirectional antenna is 11 dBi and the isolation is 30 dB, the
interval requirements are as follows:
For horizontal installation, the horizontal interval between Tx antenna and Rx
antenna is no less than 3 m.
For vertical installation, the vertical interval between Tx antenna and Rx antenna
is no less than 0.2 m.
There is no diversity gain within 10area from the stretched part of the
connection cable of the main and diversity antennas. The stretched coverage
area does not face the area with large number of subscribers. In the case of road
installation, the connection cable of the antennas is vertical to the road.
A.3 Interval Requirements for Directional Antenna

When the gain of a directional antenna is 18 dBi, the isolation is 30 dB, and the halfpower beam width is 65, the interval requirements are as follows:
For horizontal installation, the horizontal interval between the antennas of the
same sector is no less than 3 m.
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The horizontal interval between the Tx antenna and Rx antenna of different

sectors is no less than 0.5 m.
A.4 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with

GSM/CDMA BTS
A.4.1 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with GSM BTS
When the NodeB is co-located with a GSM BTS, the interval requirements for
antenna installation are as follows:
For horizontal installation, the horizontal interval between WCDMA NodeB
antenna and GSM BTS antenna is no less than 4 m.
For vertical installation, the vertical interval between WCDMA NodeB antenna
and GSM BTS antenna is no less than 0.5 m.
A.4.2 Interval Requirements for NodeB Co-Located with CDMA BTS

When the NodeB is co-located with a CDMA BTS, the interval requirements for
antenna installation are as follows:
For horizontal installation, the horizontal interval between WCDMA NodeB
antenna and CDMA BTS antenna is no less than 4 m.
For vertical installation, the vertical interval between WCDMA NodeB antenna
and CDMA BTS antenna is no less than 0.5 m.
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Appendix B Engineering Labels for Antenna and

Feeder System
B.1 About This Appendix
This appendix describes the engineering labels for antenna and feeder system,
including:
Introduction to Engineering Labels
Engineering Labels for Feeders
Labels for Jumpers
B.2 Introduction to Engineering Labels

There are three types of engineering labels for antenna and feeder system,
corresponding to outdoor feeders, indoor feeders and jumpers. The labels for outdoor
feeders are metallic plates, and the ones for indoor and jumpers are paper labels.
The features of paper label are the same as those of cable engineering label.
The features of outdoor feeder are:
Thickness: 1mm
Material: aluminum
Background of the front side is yellow spray painting, and the label contents on it
are black.
Both sides are covered with protective plastic membrane.
B.3 Engineering Labels for Feeders

B.3.1 Labels for Outdoor Feeders
I. Label Contents
The contents on the labels for outdoor feeders have been printed on the labels before
delivery. Table B-1 shows the contents on the labels for outdoor feeders.
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Table B-1 Contents on the labels for outdoor feeders

Content
For feeders of NodeB
antenna and feeder
system
Meaning
ANT
Antenna and feeder
Two-digit
It is numbered ascending from 00. For BTS3812, the
numeral
twelve antenna feeder ports of a cabinet are identified

using 00~11. For BTS3806 and BTS3806A the six
antenna feeder ports are identified using 00~05.
For feeders of GPS

antenna and feeder
system
GPS
GPS system
One-digit
The two GPS antenna feeder ports are identified with
numeral
0 and 1.
One NodeB feeder label corresponds to the silkscreen of an antenna feeder jumper
port on the cabinet top, as shown in Table B-2.
Table B-2 Correspondence between feeder labels and jumper port silkscreen
Jumper port silkscreen
Label for feeders in the main
Label for feeders in the
cabinet
extended cabinet
ANT_0A
ANT_00
ANT_02
ANT_0B
ANT_01
ANT_03
ANT_1A
ANT_02
ANT_04
ANT_1B
ANT_03
ANT_05
ANT_2A
ANT_04
ANT_06
ANT_2B
ANT_05
ANT_07
ANT_3A
ANT_06
ANT_08
ANT_3B
ANT_07
ANT_09
ANT_4A
ANT_08
ANT_10
ANT_4B
ANT_09
ANT_11
ANT_5A
ANT_10
ANT_5B
ANT_11
GPS_0
GPS_0
GPS_1
GPS_1
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II. Layout of Feeders for Outdoor Feeders

Figure B-1 shows the layout of a label for an outdoor feeder.
Figure B-1 Labels for outdoor feeders (unit: mm)
III. Binding Labels for Outdoor Feeders

Bind labels for outdoor feeders to the feeders with black cable ties at:
The point 200 mm away from the lower connector under the outdoor antenna.
The point 200~300 mm down the tower platform.
The point 200 mm away from the outside of the feeder encapsulation window.
The bents.
When binding labels to the feeders, make sure that they are neatly laid out. All labels
face the same direction, and so do the cable ties. When cutting off the extra part of a
cable tie, make sure to leave a slack of 5~10 mm.
B.3.2 Labels for Indoor Feeders

I. Label Contents
The contents of the labels for indoor feeders are the same as those of the outdoor
feeders. Refer to "B.3.1 I. Label Contents".
II. Lable Layout

Figure B-2 shows the layout of a label for an indoor feeder.
10
30
ANT_00
ANT_00
40
150
Figure B-2 A label for an indoor feeder (unit: mm)

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III. Binding Labels for Indoor Feeders

Attach a feeder for an indoor feeder to the feeder at the point 200 mm away from the
connector.
When attaching the labels, make sure that their contents face the proper direction so
that they can be easily identified.
B.4 Labels for Jumpers

I. Label Contents
The contents of the labels for jumpers are the same as those for outdoor feeders.
Refer to "B.3.1 I. Label Contents".
II. Label Layout

Figure B-3 shows the layout of a label for a jumper.
ANT_00
12
60
30
Figure B-3 Jumper label (unit: mm)
III. Binding Labels for Jumpers

Attach labels for the indoor jumpers to the jumpers at the points 100 mm away from
both ends. Attach labels for outdoor jumpers to the jumpers at the point 100 mm away
from one end. Because the jumpers are short, attach one label for one jumper only.
When attaching the labels, make sure that their contents face the proper direction so
that they can be easily identified.
B-4

WCDMA NodeB
Index
A
antenna
directional antenna
testing, 3-4
accessory, 3-10
antenna and feeder system
assembling, 3-11
testing, 4-62
interval requirement, A-1
antenna stand
outline, 3-10
installation method, 5-2
directional antenna on rooftop
installation requirement, 5-2, 5-3
hoisting, 4-25
installing on a cement base, 5-5
installation procedure, 4-26
installing on a parapet, 5-6
installation requirement, 4-25
installing on a rooftop, 5-4
structure, 4-24
installing on a tower, 5-3
directional antenna on tower platform
antenna support on rooftop
hoisting, 4-19
installation procedure with wall, 4-10
installation procedure without wall, 4-8
structure, 4-18
structure, 4-7
document
antenna support on tower platform
example, 3-1

structure, 4-3
engineering label
assembling
indoor feeder, B-3
directional antenna, 3-11
introduction, B-1
omnidirectional antenna, 3-8
jumper, B-4
outdoor feeder, B-1
B
F
BTS3806
feeder
BTS3806A
attaching temporary label, 4-37, B-1
connecting jumper, 4-40, 4-41
BTS3812
cutting, 4-36
feeder grounding clip, 4-47

flow chart, 4-36
grounding, 4-47, 5-8
compose
hoisting and fixing, 4-37
GPS antenna and feeder system, 1-5
indoor jumper, 4-56
NodeB antenna and feeder system, 1-1

1
Index

WCDMA NodeB
Index
installing, 4-35
installing
laying and fixing, 4-42, 4-46

leading into equipment room, 4-53, 4-55
antenna stand, 5-2
testing, 5-10
antenna support on rooftop, 4-6
waterproofing connector, 4-47
antenna support on tower platform, 4-3

directional antenna on rooftop, 4-24
feeder connector
adding, 3-5
directional antenna on tower platform, 4-18
type, 3-5
feeder, 4-35
waterproof, 3-6
feeder window, 4-32

GPS antenna, 5-6
feeder grounding clip

installation location, 4-47
jumper at the cabinet top, 4-57

lightning arrester and feeder, 5-7
feeder window
omnidirectional antenna on rooftop, 4-15
structure, 4-32
omnidirectional antenna on tower platform, 4-11

outdoor grounding bar, 4-1
flow chart
TTA, 4-27
installing GPS antenna and feeder system, 2-4

installing NodeB antenna and feeder system, 2-2
instrument, 3-3
installing the feeder of indoor NodeB, 4-36
interval requirement
directional antenna, A-1
installing the feeder of outdoor NodeB, 4-36
NodeB co-located with CDMA BTS, A-2
NodeB co-located with GSM BTS, A-2
GPS antenna
omnidirectional antenna, A-1
appearance, 5-6

GPS antenna and feeder system
label for indoor feeder
checking, 6-4
binding, B-4
compose, 1-5
content, B-3
hardware structure, 1-5
layout, B-3
installation guide, 2-5
label for jumper
binding, B-4
installing, 5-1
content, B-4
layout, B-4
label for outdoor feeder

binding, B-3
hardware structure
content, B-1
layout, B-3
lightning arrester
DGXZ+6NFNM-A, 5-10
installing, 5-9
inspecting
iS-MR50LNZ+6, 5-9

WCDMA NodeB
Index
testing antenna, 3-4
type, 5-9
testing TTA, 3-4
tool and instrument, 3-3

princple
NodeB antenna and feeder system

checking, 6-1
laying and fixing feeder, 4-42
compose, 1-1
leading feeder into equipment room, 4-54
hardware structure, 1-1

installation guide, 2-3
requirement
installing, 4-1
antenna stand installation, 5-2, 5-3
typical structure, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4
antenna support installation, 4-4, 4-7

directional antenna installation, 4-18, 4-25
feeder window installation, 4-33
omnidirectional antenna
grounding feeder, 5-8
accessory, 3-7
interval requirement for antenna installation, A-1
assembling, 3-8
jumper installation, 4-56
interval requirement, A-1
omnidirectional antenna installation, 4-12, 4-16
outline, 3-7
outdoor grounding bar installation, 4-2

personnel, 3-2
omnidirectional antenna on tower platform

hoisting, 4-12
position GPS antenna, 5-1
TTA installation, 4-29
structure, 4-11
omnidirectional antenna on tower rooftop
testing
hoisting, 4-16
antenna, 3-4
antenna and feeder system, 4-62
feeder, 5-10
structure, 4-15
TTA, 3-4
outdoor grounding bar
tool, 3-3
TTA
caution, 3-4
structure, 4-1

installing jumper, 4-30
preparation
structure, 4-27
testing, 3-5
adding feeder connector, 3-5

assembling directional antenna, 3-9
assembling omnidirectional antenna, 3-7
checking installation environment, 3-2
waterproofing
document, 3-1
connector, 4-47, 4-62
personnel, 3-2
feeder window, 4-64

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Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna and Feeder System ..................

1.1 About This Chapter ................................................................................

Chapter 2 Installation Procedure of Antenna and Feeder System ..............

2.1 About This Chapter ................................................................................

Chapter 3 Installation Preparations ...............................................................

3.1 About This Chapter ................................................................................

Chapter 4 Installing NodeB Antenna and Feeder System ...........................

4.1 About This Chapter ................................................................................

4.4.3 Installing Antenna Support on Rooftop Without Walls ...................

4.12.2 Procedure to Lead Feeders into Equipment Room ......................

Chapter 5 Installing GPS Antenna and Feeder System ...............................

5.1 About This Chapter ................................................................................

Chapter 6 Checking Installation .....................................................................

6.1 About This Chapter ................................................................................

Appendix A Interval Requirements for Antenna Installation .......................

A.1 About This Appendix ..............................................................................

Appendix B Engineering Labels for Antenna and Feeder System .............

B.1 About This Appendix ..............................................................................

B.2 Introduction to Engineering Labels ........................................................

Antenna & Feeder System Installation

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Warnings, cautions, notes and tips are in Arial Narrow.

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Installation Manual Antenna and Feeder System Installation

Installation Manual Antenna and Feeder System Installation

4.4.1 Structure of Antenna Support on Rooftop............................................................... 4-7

Installation Manual Antenna and Feeder System Installation

4.12.1 Feeder Arrangement Principles .......................................................................... 4-54

Installation Manual Antenna and Feeder System Installation

B.3.1 Labels for Outdoor Feeders....................................................................................B-1

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Figure 4-59 Feeder layout for BTS3812 .............................................................................. 4-54

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Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna

Chapter 1 Hardware Structure of Antenna and