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Installation Guide
Issue 04
Date 2017-01-17
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Contents
4 Unpacking Inspection.................................................................................................................14
5 Obtaining the SN.........................................................................................................................16
6 Installation Process..................................................................................................................... 18
7 (Optional) Installing a TF Card................................................................................................ 20
8 Installing a BTS3911E................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Slim Mounting.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
8.1.1 Mounting Kits............................................................................................................................................................23
8.1.2 Installing a BTS3911E on a Pole...............................................................................................................................24
8.1.3 Installing a BTS3911E on a Wall...............................................................................................................................27
8.2 Angle Adjusting Mounting........................................................................................................................................... 31
8.2.1 Mounting Kits............................................................................................................................................................31
8.2.2 Installing a BTS3911E on a Pole...............................................................................................................................32
8.2.3 Installing a BTS3911E on a Wall...............................................................................................................................36
9 Installing Cables.......................................................................................................................... 40
9.1 Cabling Requirements.................................................................................................................................................. 42
9.2 Cable Connections........................................................................................................................................................ 44
9.3 Opening the Maintenance Cavity Covers..................................................................................................................... 45
9.4 Installing an Alarm Cable.............................................................................................................................................48
9.5 Installing the power cable.............................................................................................................................................49
9.6 Installing an FE/GE Fiber Optic Cable.........................................................................................................................51
9.7 (Optional) Installing an FE/GE Fiber Optic Cable for Cascading................................................................................53
Introduction
This document describes how to install a BTS3911E in different scenarios and provides the
hardware installation checklist as a reference.
Product Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
l SRAN11.1 V100R011C10
l RAN18.1
l eRAN11.1
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
l BTS3911E installation engineers
l System engineers
l Site maintenance engineers
This section describes the changes in different versions of BTS3911E Installation Guide.
04 (2017-01-17)
This is the fourth commercial release.
Compared with Issue 03 (2016-06-30), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Issue 03 (2016-06-30), this issue includes the following changes.
Compared with Issue 03 (2016-06-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.
03 (2016-06-30)
This is the third commercial release.
Compared with Issue 02 (2016-02-29), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Issue 02 (2016-02-29), this issue includes the following changes.
Compared with Issue 02 (2016-02-29), this issue does not exclude any topics.
02 (2016-02-29)
This is the second commercial release.
Compared with Issue 01 (2015-11-25), this issue includes the following new topics:
Compared with Issue 01 (2015-11-25), this issue includes the following changes.
Compared with Issue 01 (2015-11-25), this issue does not exclude any topics.
01 (2015-11-25)
This is Issue 01.
Compared with Draft B (2015-09-30), this issue includes the following new topics:
Compared with Draft B (2015-09-30), this issue includes the following changes.
3.5 Installation Scenarios Added descriptions about the slim mounting scenario.
Compared with Draft B (2015-09-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.
Draft B (2015-09-30)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft A (2015-07-30), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Draft A (2015-07-30), this issue includes the following changes.
9.12 (Optional) Installing Added the procedure of waterproofing the dustproof cap.
an RF Jumper
Compared with Draft A (2015-07-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.
Draft A (2015-07-30)
This is a draft.
3 Installation Preparations
This section describes the preparations for installation. Before starting the installation, you
must get the installation environment ready, obtain the required reference documents, tools,
and instruments, and familiarize yourself with the skills required.
Slow-blow fuses of the gL (DIN VDE)/gG (IEC) class in compliance with IEC 60269-1 are
recommended. Fuses of the same specifications must be configured for L and N wires for the
sake of O&M security.
Table 3-1 Requirements on the upper-level circuit breakers and power cables
110 V AC single-
phase
NOTE
l The requirements provided in the preceding table are based on the peak power of a BTS3911E and
do not represent power consumption when the BTS3911E is running.
l Minimum value: Ensures that a BTS3911E can work normally under normal circumstances.
However, lightning strikes or abnormal voltage fluctuations may trip the circuit breaker or melt the
fuse.
l Recommended value: Ensures that a BTS3911E can work normally under normal circumstances and
that the circuit breaker does not trip in the event of lightning strikes or abnormal voltage
fluctuations.
l Maximum value: Indicates the maximum rated current allowed for the circuit breaker or fuse when
the BTS3911E is working properly.
NOTE
l Install the BTS3911E by following the instructions provided in 8 Installing a BTS3911E. Do not
install the BTS3911E horizontally, inversely, obliquely, or lay it down on a support as shown in
Figure 3-1.
Pole-mounted Installation
A BTS3911E can be installed on a pole with a diameter of 60 mm to 381 mm.
Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3 respectively show a BTS3911E installed on a pole in slim
mounting mode and angle-adjustable mounting mode.
(1) BTS3911E (2) Slim attachment (3) Slim mounting (4) Steel belt
plate kit
Wall-mounted Installation
In wall-mounted installation scenarios, note the following:
l The wall has a capacity of bearing at least four times the weight of the BTS3911E to be
installed without damage.
l Expansion bolts must be torqued to 28 N·m to ensure that the bolts work properly
without causing cracks on the wall.
Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5 respectively show a BTS3911E installed on a wall in slim
mounting mode and angle-adjustable mounting mode.
(1) BTS3911E (2) Slim attachment plate (3) Slim mounting kit
4 Unpacking Inspection
This section describes how to unpack and check the delivered materials to ensure that all the
materials are included and intact.
Prerequisites
After a BTS3911E is unpacked, power it on within 24 hours. If the BTS3911E is powered off
for maintenance, restore power to it within 24 hours.
Context
When transporting, moving, or installing the equipment, components, or parts, you must:
l Prevent them from colliding with doors, walls, shelves, or other objects.
l Wear clean gloves, and avoid touching the equipment, components, or parts with bare
hands, sweat-soaked gloves, or dirty gloves.
Procedure
Step 1 Check the total number of articles in each packing case against the packing list.
If... Then...
The total number does not tally with the Find out the cause and contact the local
packing list Huawei office.
The packing case is severely damaged or Find out the cause and contact the local
soaked Huawei office.
Step 3 Check the type and quantity of the equipment in each packing case against the packing list.
If... Then...
The type and quantity tally with the packing Sign the Packing List with the customer.
list
There is any shipment shortage or wrong Fill in and submit the Cargo Shortage and
shipment Mishandling Report.
NOTICE
To protect the equipment from damage, keep the unpacked equipment and packing materials
stored indoors. To help find out the cause of any damage in the future, take photos of the
storeroom, rusted or eroded equipment, packing cases, and packing materials, and then file the
photos.
----End
5 Obtaining the SN
This section describes how to obtain the serial number (SN) of a BTS3911E. Before installing
the BTS3911E, record its SN for future use during commissioning.
Context
The SN uniquely identifies a device and is required during commissioning. Before installing
the BTS3911E, record the SN for base station commissioning. The SN label of a BTS3911E is
attached to the surface of the BTS3911E.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the backup SN label from the surface of the BTS3911E. See Figure 5-1
NOTE
Step 2 Record the SN by using the template described in section 15.7 SN Collection Template, and
report it to the BTS3911E commissioning personnel.
----End
6 Installation Process
This section describes the process for installing a BTS3911E. The process includes installing
a BTS3911E, installing cables, checking the hardware installation, and performing a power-on
check.
Figure 6-1 outlines the process for installing a BTS3911E.
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing a TF card, which is also
referred to as the micro SD card. This operation is required if the TF card is to be used for
BTS3911E deployment.
Prerequisites
The TF card to be installed must be preconfigured with software and (or) configuration data.
For details, see BTS3911E Commissioning Guide.
Procedure
Step 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the maintenance cavity cover on the
bottom of the BTS3911E. Open the maintenance cavity cover. See and in Figure 7-1.
Step 2 Insert the TF card into the anchor slot, as indicated by the direction on the maintenance cavity
cover. See in Figure 7-1.
(1) TF card -
Step 3 Close the maintenance cavity cover, and use the Phillips screwdriver to torque the screw to
1.4 N·m.
----End
8 Installing a BTS3911E
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing a BTS3911E. The slim
mounting bracket is delivered by default. When installing a BTS3911E on the top of high
buildings or in the scenarios where the angles need to be adjusted, the angle adjusting
mounting bracket is recommended.
(1) Hole for a fastening (2) Mounting hole for an (3) Mounting hole for a steel
screw expansion bolt belt
Procedure
Step 1 Route two steel belts separately through the up and down mounting holes on the slim
mounting bracket, but do not route the steel belts through the buckles. See Figure 8-3.
NOTE
Before installing a steel belt, check the rotation axis from the visible window. If the rotation axis is not
connected to the end of the bolt, loose the bolt and adjust the rotation axis to the end of the bolt. The
position of the rotation axis is shown in Figure 8-5.
Step 2 Fit the slim mounting bracket onto the target pole. See Figure 8-4.
Figure 8-4 Fitting the slim mounting bracket onto the target pole
NOTE
1. Open the bolt on each steel belt according to the arrow direction on the mounting base,
and ensure that the rotation axis is connected to the end of the bolt, as shown in Figure
8-5.
2. Partially tighten each steel belt with the force not less than 50 N, bend it by 180°, and
press the steel belt at turns firmly. See Figure 8-6.
3. Restore the bolt in position on the mounting base of the steel belt. See Figure 8-7.
Step 3 Fit the BTS3911E onto the slim mounting bracket, and use an M6 hex key screwdriver to
torque the screw to 5 N·m. See Figure 8-9.
NOTICE
Gently take and fit the BTS3911E onto the slim mounting bracket.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Place the slim mounting bracket against the wall, use a level to verify that the mounting
bracket is placed horizontally, and use a marker to mark anchor points. See Figure 8-10.
(1) Slim mounting (2) Level (3) Mounting holes (4) Marker
bracket
CAUTION
To prevent inhalation or eye contact with dust, take adequate preventive measures when
drilling holes.
Step 2 Drill holes at the anchor points, and install expansion bolts. See Figure 8-11.
(1) M10x80 (2) Nut (3) Spring (4) Flat washer (5) Expansion
expansion bolt washer sleeve
1. Use a hammer drill with Ф12 bore to drill holes vertically at the marked anchor points.
Ensure that the holes have the same depth ranging from 55 mm to 60 mm.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner to clear the dust from inside and around the holes, and measure
the inter-hole spacing. If the spacing is too wide or too narrow, relocate positions and
drill holes again.
3. Partially tighten an expansion bolt and vertically insert it into each hole. Use a rubber
mallet to hit the expansion bolts until the entire expansion sleeve is in each hole.
4. Remove the nut, spring washer, and flat washer in sequence.
NOTICE
Level the front of each expansion sleeve with the wall after disassembling an expansion bolt.
Otherwise, the mounting bracket will not be securely installed on the wall.
Step 3 Fit the slim mounting bracket onto the wall through the four expansion bolts, and use an M10
socket wrench to torque the four expansion bolts to 28 N·m. See Figure 8-12.
(1) Nut (2) Spring washer (3) Flat washer (4) Swell fixture
Step 4 Fit the BTS3911E onto the slim mounting bracket, and use an M6 hex key screwdriver to
torque the screw to 5 N·m. See Figure 8-13.
NOTICE
The narrow space of the BTS3911E toward the wall allows you only to fit the BTS3911E onto
the slim mounting bracket in barehanded way, instead of using the attachment plate hander.
Do gently in the whole process.
----End
(1) Mounting hole for a steel belt or an (2) Hole for a vertical angle adjusting screw
expansion bolt
Procedure
Step 1 Route two steel belts separately through the up and down mounting holes on the angle
adjusting mounting bracket, but do not route the steel belts through the buckles. See Figure
8-16.
NOTE
Before installing a steel belt, check the rotation axis from the visible window. If the rotation axis is not
connected to the end of the bolt, replace the steel belt.
Step 2 Fit the angle adjusting mounting bracket onto the target pole. See Figure 8-17.
Figure 8-17 Fitting the angle adjusting mounting bracket onto the target pole
NOTE
1. Open the bolt on each steel belt according to the arrow direction on the mounting base,
and ensure that the rotation axis is connected to the end of the bolt, as shown in Figure
8-18.
2. Partially tighten each steel belt with the force not less than 50 N, bend it by 180°, and
press the steel belt at turns firmly. See Figure 8-19.
3. Restore the bolt in position on the mounting base of the steel belt. See Figure 8-20.
Check the steel belt installation status from the visible window. If the rotation axis is close to
the end of the bolt, remove the steel belt and fasten it again. See Figure 8-20.
Step 3 Fit the angle adjusting attachment plate onto the BTS3911E. See Figure 8-22.
Step 4 Fit the BTS3911E onto the angle adjusting mounting bracket, and use an M10 hex key
screwdriver to torque the angle adjusting screw to 28 N·m. See Figure 8-23.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Place the angle adjusting mounting bracket against the wall, use a level to verify that the
mounting bracket is placed horizontally, and use a marker to mark anchor points. See Figure
8-24.
(1) Level (2) Mounting holes (3) Angle adjusting (4) Marker
mounting bracket
CAUTION
To prevent inhalation or eye contact with dust, take adequate preventive measures when
drilling holes.
Step 2 Drill holes at the anchor points, and install expansion bolts. See Figure 8-25.
(1) M10x80 (2) Nut (3) Spring (4) Flat washer (5) Expansion
expansion bolt washer sleeve
1. Use a hammer drill with Ф12 bore to drill holes vertically at the marked anchor points.
Ensure that the holes have the same depth ranging from 55 mm to 60 mm.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner to clear the dust from inside and around the holes, and measure
the inter-hole spacing. If the spacing is too wide or too narrow, relocate positions and
drill holes again.
3. Partially tighten an expansion bolt and vertically insert it into each hole. Use a rubber
mallet to hit the expansion bolts until the entire expansion sleeve is in each hole.
4. Remove the nut, spring washer, and flat washer in sequence.
NOTICE
Level the front of each expansion sleeve with the wall after disassembling an expansion bolt.
Otherwise, the mounting bracket will not be securely installed on the wall.
Step 3 Fit the angle adjusting mounting bracket onto the wall through the four expansion bolts, and
use an M10 socket wrench to torque the four expansion bolts to 28 N·m. See Figure 8-26.
Figure 8-26 Fitting an angle adjusting mounting bracket onto the wall
(1) Nut (2) Spring washer (3) Flat washer (4) Swell fixture
Step 4 Fit the angle adjusting attachment plate onto the BTS3911E. See Figure 8-27.
Step 5 Fit the BTS3911E onto the angle adjusting mounting bracket, and use an M10 hex key
screwdriver to torque the angle adjusting screw to 28 N·m. See Figure 8-28.
----End
9 Installing Cables
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing cables.
NOTE
If a cable listed below is not required, skip the cabling requirements of the cable.
l PGND cables for a BTS3911E must be connected to the same ground bar.
l PGND cables must be buried in the ground or routed indoors. They must not be routed
overhead before they are led into the equipment room.
l The exterior of a coaxial wire and the shield layer of a shielded cable must have proper
electrical contact with the metal surface of the equipment to which they are connected.
l PGND cables and signal cables must be bound separately in an untangled and orderly
fashion. A certain distance must be reserved between them to prevent mutual
interference.
l Fuses or switches must not be installed on PGND cables.
l Other devices must not be used for electrical connections of PGND cables.
l All the metal parts in the housing of the BTS3911E must be reliably connected to the
ground terminal.
l PGND cables must be tubed when routed.
l Signal cables must not cross power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables when routed. If
transmission cables are routed parallel to power cables, PGND cables, or RF cables, the
spacing between them must be greater than 30 mm.
l Signal cables must be routed straightly and bound neatly with cable ties.
l Sufficient slack must be provided in signal cables at turns.
l A minimum of three qualified and trained personnel are required to route fiber optic
cables.
l The operating temperature of fiber optic cables ranges from -40oC to +60oC. If the
current temperature is out of the range, additional protection measures must be taken or
the cable routing must be changed.
l Cables must be routed in an untangled and orderly fashion.
l Fiber optic cables must not be bound at turns.
l Fiber optic cables cannot be stretched with too much force or stepped on, and they must
be far away from sharp objects. Heavy objects cannot be placed on fiber optic cables.
l When fiber optic cables are routed, the excess of the cables must be coiled around
special devices, such as a fiber coiler.
l Fiber optic cables must be coiled gently and must not be bent in a forcible manner.
(1) External power (2) External (3) External ground (4) GPS antenna
supply equipment monitored bar
equipment
NOTE
Procedure
Step 1 Adjust the angles of the BTS3911E. See Figure 9-2.
NOTE
When installing a BTS3911E in the slim mounting scenarios, skip this step.
l Adjust the horizontal angle within the range of -30° to +30°: Use an M10 hex key
screwdriver to loosen the angle adjusting screw on the top of the angle adjusting
attachment plate. Hold the BTS3911E, properly adjust the horizontal angle, and torque
the angle adjusting screw to 28 N•m.
l Adjust the vertical angle within the range of -18° to +18°: Use the M10 hex key
screwdriver to loosen the angle adjusting screw on the top of the angle adjusting
mounting bracket. Hold the BTS3911E, properly adjust the vertical angle, and torque the
angle adjusting screw to 28 N·m.
Step 2 Use an M6 hex key screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on both the maintenance cavity
covers. Open the maintenance cavity covers.
Figure 9-4 shows the maintenance cavity structure.
----End
Procedure
Step 1 Make an alarm cable.
1. Add an RJ45 connector to one end of the alarm cable by following instructions provided
in 15.1 Assembling a Shielded RJ45 Connector and an Ethernet Cable.
2. Check whether the made RJ45 connector is qualified by following instructions in 15.2
Checking the Appearance of Metal Contact Strips.
3. Repeat Step 1.1 and Step 1.2 to add an RJ45 connector to the other end of the alarm
cable
4. Test the continuity of each contact point of the cable and check that the cable is correctly
and securely connected by following instructions in 15.3 Testing the Connection of
Assembled Cables.
Step 2 Connect one end of the alarm cable to the EXT_ALM port on the BTS3911E and the other
end to the external monitored equipment. See Figure 9-5.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind the cable.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
Context
Table 9-1 lists the specifications of a power cable.
NOTE
The color and structure of a power cable vary with countries and regions. A locally purchased power
cable must be a pure copper outdoor three-core cable that has a cross-sectional area of 1.5 mm2 to 2.5
mm2 and a maximum outer diameter of 8.9 mm to 12 mm and complies with local regulations.
Procedure
Step 1 Prepare a power cable.
l Cut the cable to a length suitable for the actual cable route.
l Add a tool-less female connector (pressfit type) connector to one end of the cable by
following instructions provided in 15.4 Preparing the Tool-less Female Connector
(Pressfit Type) of a Power Cable Connected to the BTS3911E. At the other end, add a
terminal that matches the external power supply equipment.
Step 2 Install the power cable. Connect the terminal of the power cable to the PWR port on the
BTS3911E. See Figure 9-6.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cables by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind them.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
Context
l The single-mode optical module to be installed in an optical port must match the port's
data rate.
l Do not twist, bend, stretch, or squeeze fiber optic cables during installation.
l The cable route depends on actual requirements.
NOTICE
Long-time exposure to the air causes performance exceptions on optical modules. Therefore,
optical modules must be connected to fiber optic cables within 20 minutes after being
unpacked.
One end of a fiber optic cable can be connected to the FE/GE2 (preferred) or FE/GE3 port on
the BTS3911E.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the dustproof cap from the FE/GE2 or FE/GE3 port. Keep the cap secure for future
use.
Step 2 Insert an optical module into the FE/GE2 or FE/GE3 port, and remove the dustproof cap from
the optical module.
Step 3 Remove the dustproof cap from the optical fiber connector, tidy the fiber optic cables, and
insert the DLC connector into the optical module. See Figure 9-7.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cables by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind them.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
Context
l The single-mode optical modules to be installed must match the data rate at the optical
ports.
l Do not twist, bend, stretch, or squeeze fiber optic cables during installation.
NOTICE
Long-time exposure to the air causes performance exceptions on an optical module.
Therefore, optical modules must be connected to fiber optic cables within 20 minutes after
being unpacked.
NOTE
Procedure
Step 1 For both BTS3911Es, remove the dustproof cap from the FE/GE2 or FE/GE3 port. Keep the
cap secure.
Step 2 For both BTS3911Es, insert an optical module into the FE/GE2 or FE/GE3 port, and remove
the dustproof cap from the optical module.
Step 3 Remove the dustproof cap from the optical fiber connector, tidy the optical fibers, and insert
the DLC connector into the optical module. See Figure 9-8.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind the cable.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
Context
An FE/GE Ethernet cable must be a shielded straight-through cable.
One end of an FE/GE Ethernet cable can be connected to the FE/GE0 or FE/GE1 port on the
BTS3911E. Connection to the FE/GE0 port is preferred.
Procedure
Step 1 Make an FE/GE Ethernet cable.
1. Add an RJ45 connector to one end of the Ethernet cable by following instructions
provided in 15.1 Assembling a Shielded RJ45 Connector and an Ethernet Cable.
2. Check whether the made RJ45 connector is qualified by following instructions in 15.2
Checking the Appearance of Metal Contact Strips.
3. Repeat Step 1.1 and Step 1.2 to add an RJ45 connector to the other end of the Ethernet
cable.
4. Test the continuity of each contact point of the cable and check that the cable is correctly
and securely connected by following instructions in 15.3 Testing the Connection of
Assembled Cables.
Step 2 Install the FE/GE Ethernet cable. See Figure 9-9.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the FE/GE0 or FE/GE1 port in the BTS3911E
maintenance cavity and the other end to the external transmission equipment.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind the cable.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
Context
An FE/GE Ethernet cable must be a shielded straight-through cable.
Procedure
Step 1 Make an FE/GE Ethernet cable.
1. Add an RJ45 connector to one end of the alarm cable by following instructions provided
in section 15.1 Assembling a Shielded RJ45 Connector and an Ethernet Cable.
2. Check whether the made RJ45 connector is qualified by following instructions in 15.2
Checking the Appearance of Metal Contact Strips.
3. Repeat the preceding two steps to add an RJ45 connector to the other end of the alarm
cable.
4. Test the continuity of each contact point of the cable and check that the cable is correctly
and securely connected by following instructions in 15.3 Testing the Connection of
Assembled Cables.
Step 2 Install the FE/GE Ethernet cable.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the FE/GE0 or FE/GE1 port on one BTS3911E and
the other end to the FE/GE0 or FE/GE1 port on the other BTS3911E. See Figure 9-10.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable by following instructions provided in section 9.1 Cabling
Requirements"9.1 Cabling Requirements" and then use cable ties to bind the cable.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions in 15.6 Attaching a Sign
Plate Label.
Procedure
Step 1 Insert waterproof blocks into vacant cable troughs in both the cabling holes. See Figure 9-11.
CAUTION
Ensure that cables or waterproof blocks are properly inserted into troughs.
Figure 9-11 Checking that vacant cable troughs are properly waterproofed
Step 2 Close the maintenance cavity covers of the BTS3911E. Use an M6 hex key screwdriver to
torque the screws on the covers to 4.8 N•m. See Figure 9-12.
----End
Context
The length of a PGND cable must not exceed 30 m. When the required PGND cable is longer
than 30 m, deploy the ground bar nearer the BTS3911E. Table 9-2 lists the specifications of a
PGND cable.
Procedure
Step 1 Install the PGND cable. Connect the M6 OT terminal at one end of the PGND cable to the
ground terminal at the BTS3911E bottom and the M8 OT terminal at the other end to the
external ground bar. See Figure 9-13.
NOTE
When installing the PGND cable, crimp OT terminals in correct positions. See Figure 9-14.
Step 2 After the PGND cable is installed, apply antirust paint on both the ground terminal on the
BTS3911E and the external ground bar.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind the cable.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
Context
l The cable routing depends on the site requirements.
l The RF jumper can connect the BTS3911E and external antenna system, or connect the
BTS3911E and GPS antenna system. The installation methods in both connection
scenarios are similar. This section describes how to connect the BTS3911E and external
antenna system.
l One end of the RF jumper is a Smart-type N male connector, which is connected to the
TX/RX port on the BTS3911E. The other end of the RF jumper is a type N male
connector, which is connected to the antenna system. Figure 9-15 shows the appearance
of an RF jumper.
NOTE
The Smart-type N male connector is waterproof, whereas the type N male connector is not. Therefore,
waterproof the type N male connector by referring to Step 4.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the plastic waterproof cover from the TX/RX port on the BTS3911E. See Figure
9-16.
Step 2 Connect the Smart-type N male connector at one end of the RF jumper to the RF port on the
BTS3911E.
When installing an RF jumper, hold tightly the metal part (in the red dotted circle in Figure
9-17) of the Smart-type N male connector and push the connector upwards. A slight crack
will be heard when the connector is properly installed. See Figure 9-17.
NOTICE
Do not hold the black part under the red dotted circle in Figure 9-17. Otherwise the RF
jumper cannot be properly installed.
Step 3 Connect the type N male connector at the other end of the RF jumper to the RF port on the
external antenna system. See Figure 9-18.
Step 4 Waterproof the part connecting the type N male connector on the RF jumper and the external
antenna system. See Figure 9-19.
Figure 9-19 Waterproofing the part connecting the RF jumper and the external antenna
system
1. Wrap a layer of PVC insulation tape. Start wrapping at the position 50 mm away from
the bottom of the type N male connector. Wrap from bottom up until the tape covers the
top of the connector.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof tape. Start wrapping at the position 30 mm away from
the bottom of the insulation tape, with the first layer from bottom up, the second layer
from top down, and the third layer from bottom up. After wrapping each layer of tape,
pinch tightly the bottom of the tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC insulation tape. Start wrapping at the position 30 mm away
from the bottom of the waterproof tape, with the first layer from bottom up, the second
layer from top down, and the third layer from bottom up. After wrapping each layer of
tape, pinch tightly the bottom of the tape.
4. Bundle cable ties on the PVC insulation tape at the position 3 mm to 5 mm away from
the ends of the tape to prevent tape aging.
NOTE
l Before wrapping the waterproof tape, stretch the tape evenly until it is twice as its original length.
l Do not stretch the PVC insulation tape before wrapping.
l Wrap each layer of tape around the connector tightly and neatly, and ensure that each layer of tape
overlaps more than 50% of the preceding layer. Wrap each layer of tape tightly and completely.
l Ensure that the tape side with adhesion covers the wrapped tape.
l When cutting off a cable tie, reserve a surplus length of 3 mm to 5 mm.
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Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cables by referring to 9.1 Cabling Requirements, and use cable ties to bind
them.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
This section describes how to replace the BTS3911E internal antenna with external antennas.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the BTS3911E antenna connector.
When removing a BTS3911E antenna connector, hold tightly the metal parts of the antenna
terminals, and pull down the terminals. See Figure 10-1.
Step 3 Connect the Smart-type N male connector at one end of the RF jumper to the RF port on the
BTS3911E.
When installing an RF jumper, hold tightly the metal part (in the red dotted circle in Figure
10-3) of the Smart-type N male connector and push the connector upwards. A slight crack
will be heard when the connector is properly installed. See Figure 10-3.
NOTICE
Do not hold the black part under the red dotted circle in Figure 10-3. Otherwise, the RF
jumper cannot be properly installed.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the RF jumper to the external antenna system.
l If the type N female connector is used for the antenna to be installed, perform Step 3 and
Step 4.
l If the DIN-type female connector is used for the antenna to be installed, perform the
following steps:
a. Connect the DIN male and N female connector to the RF port of the external
antenna system.
b. Connect the type N male connector at one end of the RF jumper of the BTS3911E
to the DIN male and N female connector.
c. Waterproof the port connecting the DIN male and N female connector and the
external antenna system and the port connecting the RF jumper of the BTS3911E
and the DIN male and N female connector. See Figure 10-4.
i. Wrap a layer of PVC insulation tape around the connector from bottom up.
ii. Tightly wrap three layers of waterproof tape around the connector, with the
first layer from bottom up, the second layer from top down, and the third layer
from bottom up.
iii. Tightly wrap three layers of PVC insulation tape around the connector, with
the first layer from bottom up, the second layer from top down, and the third
layer from bottom up.
iv. Bundle cable ties 3 mm to 5 mm away from the end of the PVC insulation
tape.
NOTE
n Before wrapping waterproof tape, stretch the tape evenly until the length of the tape is
twice its original length.
n Do not stretch the PVC insulation tape before wrapping.
n Wrap each layer of tape around the connector tightly and neatly, and ensure that each
layer of tape overlaps more than 50% of the preceding layer.
n Ensure that the side with adhesive tape is covered on the wrapped tape.
n When cutting off a cable tie, reserve a surplus length of 3 mm to 5 mm.
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Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind the cable.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
Context
The cable route depends on actual requirements.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the plastic waterproof cap from the GPS port. See Figure 11-1.
Step 2 Connect the Smart-type N male connector at one end of the GPS antenna to the GPS port on
the BTS3911E.
When installing a GPS antenna, hold tightly the metal part (in the red dotted circle in Figure
11-2) of the Smart-type N male connector and push the connector upwards. A slight crack will
be heard when the connector is properly installed. See Figure 11-2.
Step 3 Attach the GPS antenna to the iron on the top of the BTS3911E. See Figure 11-3.
Step 4 Bind the GPS antenna on the back of the BTS3911E. See Figure 11-4.
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Follow-up Procedure
1. Route the cable by following instructions provided in 9.1 Cabling Requirements and
then use cable ties to bind the cable.
2. Attach labels to the installed cables by following instructions provided in 15.6 Attaching
a Sign Plate Label.
This section describes the procedure and precautions for adjusting the installation angles of a
BTS3911E in the angle-adjustable mounting scenario.
Context
In the angle-adjustable mounting scenario, after a BTS3911E and required cables are
installed, adjust its installation angles through the angle-adjustable attachment plate and
mounting kit within a range of –30° to +30° in the horizontal direction and –18° to +18° in
the vertical direction.
Procedure
Step 1 Adjust the installation angles of the BTS3911E. See Figure 12-1 and Figure 12-2.
l Adjust the horizontal angle: Use an M10 hex key screwdriver to loosen the angle-
adjustable screw on the top of the angle-adjustable attachment plate. Hold the
BTS3911E, properly adjust the horizontal angle, and tighten the angle-adjustable screw
with a torque of 28 N·m.
l Adjust the vertical angle: Use the M10 hex key screwdriver to loosen the angle-
adjustable screw on the top of the angle-adjustable mounting kit. Hold the BTS3911E,
properly adjust the vertical angle, and tighten the angle-adjustable screw with a torque of
28 N·m.
Step 2 Ensure that the horizontal and vertical angle-adjustable screws have been secured.
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This section describes how to check the hardware installation after a BTS3911E is installed.
Table 13-1 provides the checklist for the BTS3911E hardware installation.
1 The installation position conforms to the engineering drawing and meets the
clearance requirements. Sufficient space is reserved for equipment
maintenance.
5 The angle adjustment error of the BTS3911E is less than 3° in the horizontal
direction and is not more than 3° in the vertical direction.
8 Power cables and PGND cables are separately bound from other cables.
9 All modules are connected using equipotential cables and then connected to
the closest ground bar by using PGND cables.
10 The connectors of each signal cable are intact and securely linked, and these
cables are not damaged or broken.
11 Labels are correct, legible, and complete at both ends of each cable.
This section describes the procedure for performing a power-on check on a BTS3911E.
Context
Figure 14-1 shows the BTS3911E power-on check procedure.
Procedure
Step 1 Check that the cables are correctly connected.
Check that the input voltage of the BTS3911E is 100 V AC to 240 V AC, and the frequency
ranges from 45 Hz to 65 Hz.
Step 2 Power on the BTS3911E. Wait 3 to 5 minutes and then observe the indicator status of the
BTS3911E. If the RUN indicator blinks (on for 1s and off for 1s) and the ALM indicator is
off, the BTS3911E is working properly.
NOTE
l A BTS3911E takes about 3 minutes to complete the startup procedure, during which the indicator
status is negligible.
l During a startup, a BTS3911E reads and writes the flash memory and therefore the indicators
blinking quickly may blink irregularly for 1s to 2s, which does not affect services.
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15 References
This section describes reference information and common operations involved during
installation.
Context
Figure 15-1 shows the components of an RJ45 connector and an Ethernet cable.
(1) Core wire (2) Aluminum foil (3) Braided layer (4) Outer jacket
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the outer jacket (25 mm) of the Ethernet cable, tip the braided layer outwards evenly,
and cut off the aluminum foil and guard space. See Figure 15-2.
NOTICE
l Do not damage the shield layer when removing the jacket.
l Do not damage the insulation layer of the Ethernet cable when removing the shield layer.
Step 2 Arrange the twisted pair wires neatly by color, and cut the wire ends evenly, with a remaining
length of 16 mm. See Figure 15-3.
Step 3 Insert the sequenced twisted pair wires into the RJ45 connector. See Figure 15-4.
NOTICE
l When inserting the wires, ensure that the braided layer that was tipped outwards has been
inserted inside the connector.
l Observe the side or front of the RJ45 connector to ensure that the core wires are inserted
into the bottom of the RJ45 connector.
Step 4 Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector. See Figure 15-5.
Step 5 Use a cable cutter to evenly cut off the protruding braided layer of the connector along the
wire holder. See Figure 15-6
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Context
To ensure proper contact between the crimped parts and the core wires, the heights and sizes
of the metal contact strips must be uniform and standard.
The metal contact strips must be parallel to each other, with an offset less than 5°. The top
margin of a strip must be parallel to the axis of the connector, with an offset less than 10°.
To ensure expeditious conduction, the surface of the metal contact strips must be clean.
The metal contact strips must be in good contact with the RJ45 socket. The plastic septa must
remain intact and must be aligned properly.
The soldering edge of a metal contact strip must surpass the ends of the core wires. The ends
of the core wires must be in contact with the edge of the RJ45 trough. In principle, the
distance between them must be less than 0.5 mm (0.02 in.).
Procedure
Step 1 Hold the crimped connector, with the front side facing you, and check whether the metal
contact strips are of the same height. In principle, the height is 6.02 mm (0.237 in.) ± 0.13 mm
(0.005 in.). If a measuring tool is not available, you can compare the connector with a
standard connector. Figure 15-7 shows an unqualified piece, and Figure 15-8 shows a
qualified piece.
NOTE
Step 2 Hold an RJ45 connector and turn it by 45°. Observe the top edges of the metal contact strips.
Figure 15-9 shows an unqualified piece.
Step 3 Check whether the metal contact strips are clean. If they are not clean and the dirt cannot be
removed, replace it with a new RJ45 connector. Figure 15-10 shows an unqualified piece.
Step 4 Check whether the metal contact strips and the plastic septa are well aligned and intact. If a
part is skewed and it cannot be fixed, replace it with a new RJ45 connector. Figure 15-11
shows an unqualified piece.
Step 5 Hold the connector, with the side facing towards you, and check whether you can see the
cross-sections of the core wires. Ensure that the ends of the core wires are in good contact
with the edge of the RJ45 trough, and that the soldering edge of a metal contact strip
surpasses the ends of the core wires and is reliably crimped with the core wires. If not, replace
it with a new RJ45 connector. Figure 15-12 shows an unqualified piece.
Figure 15-12 Core wires not in good contact with the edge of the RJ45 trough
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Context
Huawei provides two types of Ethernet cables: straight-through cables and crossover cables.
l Straight-through cables are connected in a one-to-one manner. They are used to connect
network adapters to equipment such as switches or hubs. Table 15-1 lists the connections
of core wires in a straight-through cable.
2 2 Orange Twisted
1 1 Orange-White
6 6 Green Twisted
3 3 Green-White
4 4 Blue Twisted
5 5 Blue-White
8 8 Brown Twisted
7 7 Brown-White
l Crossover cables are connected in a crossover manner. They are used to connect network
adapters to equipment such as switches or hubs. Table 15-2 lists the connections of core
wires in a crossover cable.
6 2 Orange Twisted
3 1 Orange-White
2 6 Green Twisted
1 3 Green-White
4 4 Blue Twisted
5 5 Blue-White
8 8 Brown Twisted
7 7 Brown-White
Procedure
Step 1 Feed both connectors of the cable into the ports of the cable tester.
Step 2 After the connectors are properly inserted, turn on the tester. If the indicators from 1 to G turn
on simultaneously, you can infer that the pins work normally and the wires are correctly
connected.
NOTE
Turn the switch to the S position and check whether the indicators turn on simultaneously, as shown in
Figure 15-14.
Step 3 Gently shake the connector and repeat Step 2 to check whether the metal contact strips are in
good contact with the core wires and Ethernet ports, as shown in Figure 15-15.
The procedure for testing a crossover cable is the same as that for testing a straight-through
cable except for the sequence in which the indicators turn on. You need to refer to the wire
connections of a crossover cable.
The Ethernet cable is qualified if the indicators turn on in the following sequence:
At the master (left) section of the tester, the indicators turn on in the sequence of 1-8-G. At the
slave (right) section of the tester, the indicators turn on in the sequence of 3-6-1-4-5-2-7-8-G.
Otherwise, the Ethernet cable is unqualified.
NOTE
If a tester is not available, you can use a multimeter to perform a simple test, as shown in Figure 15-16.
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Context
DANGER
Strictly follow the procedure described herein to prepare a tool-less female connector (pressfit
type). Any incompliance may cause damage to the BTS3911E or personal injuries.
Figure 15-17 shows the label for preparing the BTS3911E power cable.
Procedure
Step 1 Unwind the required length of the power cable for different operations based on the label. See
Figure 15-18.
Step 2 Remove the outer jacket of the power cable. See Figure 15-19
Step 3 Remove the outer jacket of each core wire. The length of the removed outer jacket must
match the tool-less female connector (pressfit type). See Figure 15-20.
Step 4 Use PVC insulation tapes to wrap the outer jackets of the three core wires and the adjacent
section of the power cable. See Figure 15-21.
NOTICE
It is good practice to wrap the three core wires for 16 mm and the adjacent section of the
power cable jacket for about 10 mm.
Step 5 Connect the three core wires to the tool-less female connector (pressfit type). See Figure
15-22.
Figure 15-22 Connecting core wires to a tool-less female connector (pressfit type)
1. Push the sliding block on the connector outwards along the arrow direction.
2. Use an M3 Phillips torque screwdriver to loosen the two screws.
3. Use the M3 Phillips torque screwdriver to loosen the screw on the other side.
Step 6 Insert the brown core wire into the L port, the blue core wire into the N port, and the yellow-
and-green core wire into the PE port.
DANGER
Ensure that the positive and negative wires of all power cables are correctly connected. Any
incorrect power cable connection (such as reverse polarity connection) may cause damage to
equipment or unexpected personal injuries.
1. Use the M3 Phillips torque screwdriver to tighten the screw with a torque of 0.5 N·m.
2. Use the M3 Phillips torque screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the other side with a
torque of 0.5 N·m.
3. Push the sliding block back in position along the arrow direction.
4. Use cable ties to bind the core wires to the connector.
Step 7 Gently pull each core wire to check that the connections are secure. The core wires can
remain fastened under external force of 30 N. Ensure that all copper wires are inserted into the
wiring terminal sockets and no copper wire is exposed outside the connector.
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Label Content
The Small Cell engineering labels include the power label, ground label, alarm label, antenna
system label, optical transmission label, FE/GE electrical port label, and GPS label.
The labels are printed before delivery. Therefore, writing or printing is not required on site.
Table 15-3 describes the content of engineering labels.
NOTE
l In the label content, Small Cell identifies a Huawei micro base station.
l For a single base station, only labels with Small Cell or Small Cell0 are used.
l For two base stations at the same site: If UMTS and LTE base stations are located at the same site,
you are advised to label the UMTS base station as Small Cell0 and the LTE base station as Small
Cell1. If two base stations work in the same mode, label the one directly connected to external
devices as Small Cell0 and the cascaded one as Small Cell1.
Label Structure
Figure 15-23 shows the structure of a Small Cell engineering label.
Context
l This section applies to Huawei sign plate labels. If other engineering labels in
accordance with local standards are used on site, follow the local standards for attaching
sign plate labels.
l A sign plate label is usually used for a power cable, PGND cable, and signal cable. This
section uses 15.5 Small Cell Engineering Label as an example.
Procedure
Step 1 Lead the cable ties through the holes of a label, and then bind the label to the cable, as shown
in Figure 15-24. Ensure that the cable ties are led through the holes of the label in the same
direction.
NOTE
You should use an outdoor cable tie with a appropriate width in outdoor scenarios (the default is black
cable tie with 3.6 mm or 0.14 in. width).
l The position for banding the label is recommended from 20 mm to 100 mm (0.79 in. to
3.94 in.) away from the cable connector. Ensure the front of the label facing you and not
be covered.
l In case of both ports of the cable connected have different silkscreen, both ends of the
cable should bind the port label on the two ends of cable. For example, in dual-BTS
cascading scenarios, one end of the cascading FE/GE cable is connected to FE/GE0 port
on BTS0, and the other end connected to FE/GE1 port on BTS1. In this case, both ends
of the cable should bind the two labels "Small Cell0 FE/GE0" and "Small Cell1 FE/
GE1". As shown in Figure 15-25, the distance between the two labels is recommended
from 10 mm to 20 mm (0.39 in. to 0.79 in.).
NOTE
You may change the positions for attaching labels in actual situations. For example, you can bind a label
where the cable is bent.
Step 2 Tighten the cable tie, securing the label on the cable, and then cut off the extra part of the
cable tie, as shown in Figure 15-26.
NOTE
l When you bind a label, ensure that the side with characters faces outwards.
Ensure that the labels are attached in an orderly and neat manner. When you cut a cable tie,
keep a surplus length of 5 mm to 10 mm (0.20 in. to 0.39 in.).
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NOTE
The SN collection template defines the radio network to access and is essential to engineering and
subsequent maintenance, especially when multiple devices are installed at a short distance. Carefully
maintain this template.