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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorms Handling of RTN 320 or mounting kits

Do not work with electrical current or work in elevated or exposed locations during a thunderstorm. Wear clean gloves when handling the RTN 320 or mounting kits.

Extreme weather conditions Corrosion

RTN 320 is usually installed outdoors. If weather conditions are extreme during an installation, personnel should Anti-corrosion measures are required if an RTN 320 is installed in a location that is prone to corrosion. Contact
follow the related local guidelines and regulations to safeguard personal health and safety.
the local Huawei office for details. A location is prone to corrosion if it is:
• Within 3.7 km of an ocean or a salt water lake
Elevated locations
• Within 3 km of a heavy pollution source, such as a smelting factory or coal mine
RTN 320 is usually installed in an elevated location, for example, on the rooftop of a building. For installation in • Within 2 km of a medium pollution source, such as a chemical, rubber, or electroplating plant
elevated locations, installation personnel must: • Within 1 km of a light pollution source, such as a food/leather processing plant or heating boiler
• Have the proper training and qualifications, and meet health requirements.
• Wear helmets, safety belts, and anti-slip footwear.
• Wear clothing and gloves appropriate to weather conditions. Local rules and regulations
• Work in teams of two or more.
• Test hoisting tools before use. If local rules and regulations require that anti-corrosion measures must be taken for ground connections,
• Avoid installation during extreme weather conditions, such as during thunderstorms, blizzards, or gales. comply with local rules and regulations.
In addition, all site visitors must wear helmets.

Microwave Unpacking
High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to transmission from the antennas of microwave To prevent water vapor from accumulating inside the device:
equipment that has the radiation warning symbol ( ). When you are installing or performing maintenance on an • After unpacking an RTN 320, power it on within 24 hours.
antenna located on a tower that has multiple antennas, avoid exposure to radiation from other antennas.
• Do not power off an RTN 320 for more than 24 hours during maintenance.

Lasers
Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.

High temperature

If the ambient temperature reaches 55°C, the surface temperature of an RTN 320 may exceed 70°C.
Therefore, wear protective gloves when handling the RTN 320. A high-temperature warning label ( ) is
attached to each RTN 320.

Moving and hoisting heavy objects

To move or hoist heavy objects, use appropriate equipment and adhere to the following guidelines:
• All personnel should wear helmets and protective clothes, gloves, and shoes.
• Move heavy objects along a flat obstacle-free path.
• Do not lift heavy objects by hand. Use appropriate equipment instead.
• When items are hoisted, ensure that those standing nearby are safe from falling objects.
• Use hoisting tools properly. Do not exceed load allowances to prevent damage to pulleys or slings.

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Safety Precautions

DC power Do not leave any service cable unconnected

• Do not install or remove a live power cable. Any contact between the power cable core and a conductor can Do not leave any service cable unconnected (see the following figure).
generate electric arc or sparks, which may cause fire or eye injury. If a service port is not in use, remove the cable from it and plug it with a waterproof block.
• Connect the power cables correctly to the positive and negative terminals of the power supply device (see circled
No.1 in the figure below). To prevent damage to power cables or devices caused by short-circuits, install a circuit
breaker on the negative terminal of the power supply device (see circled No.2 in the figure below). The
recommended fuse capacity is 10 A to 16 A.
• Do not connect the RTN 320 to an AC power supply device. Otherwise, the RTN 320 may be damaged.
• Do not connect the RTN 320 to a DC power supply device providing power beyond the range of –38.4 V to –57.6
V. Otherwise, the RTN 320 may be damaged.

Do not leave any service cable unconnected.

RTN(+) RTN(-)

IF port protection

If an IF port is not in use, cover it with a protective cap

delivered with the equipment.

Power supply device

Brown (black): 0 V ground

cable

SW Blue: -48 V

Protective cap

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Installation Precautions

Installation space requirements Installation position requirements

•Reserve at least 30 cm space on the side of the RTN 320 so that the maintenance compartment can be opened. The RTN 320 can be installed on either side of a hybrid coupler or OMT. You can install the RTN 320 on the right or
left side based on installation space requirements.

R = 30 cm

Installed on the left side

Installed on the right side

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Installation Precautions

How to handle the issue that the maintenance compartment cannot be opened due to the support bar
After installing the RTN 320, check whether the maintenance compartment can be opened. If it cannot be opened due to the support bar, adjust the installation position or angle of the support bar.

The following adjustment methods are available:

3. Adjust the installation angle of the support bar so that the maintenance compartment can be removed.
1. Adjust the installation angle of the support bar to ensure that the maintenance compartment can be opened.
4. Install a fixing bar for the support bar so that the angle of the support bar can be adjusted to the greatest extent.
Then, the maintenance compartment can be opened, and the antenna's wind resistant capability is maximized.

Fixing bar

5. Use the separate mounting mode.

2. Adjust the fixing point of the support bar to ensure that the maintenance compartment can be opened.

Fixing point

6. Exchange the positions of the RTN 320 and ODU.

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 Installing the RTN 320

Equipment Components

A Appearance and ports

Front view 125mm

ports

When the GE electrical module is used,

Screw of the and the network cable length is no less
maintenance than 2 m, a signal lightning surge
compartment
protector must be provided to protect
devices.

290mm

COMBO MIMO2

MIMO1

GE3(o)
Ground
IF1 screw
276mm

• Do not keep the maintenance compartment open.

• Close the maintenance compartment after maintenance is complete.
WLAN
Bottom view USB port module
Screws of the USB port USB flash compartment
compartment drive

•Do not keep the USB port compartment

open. Close the USB port compartment GE1 (e)
Cable trough and when no operation is performed. DC power port
NMS/GE2 (e)
waterproof blocks •When closing the USB port compartment,
ensure that the fall-prevention strip is not
pinched by the USB port compartment
cover.

If the cable trough is not used, plug the NMS

cable holes with waterproof blocks.

System indicator RSSI test port

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 Installing the RTN 320

Equipment Components Peeling Indicator

B Cables

Ground cable

OT terminal

Ground terminal
•The ground terminal can be connected to a ground bar or U-
shaped ground clip. Connect the ground terminal to whichever is
the most appropriate for the scenario.
•See the usage instructions released with the ground clip for details.
Outdoor fiber/cascade cable
DLC/UPC connector

DC power cable

Wires exposed
DC power cable and connector 8 mm

Brown (black): 0 V ground cable

Positive and negative

cables exposed
57 mm
Blue: -48 V

C USB flash drive

Sheath reserved
•The model recommended for the USB flash drive is Netac U208 with a 4 GB
19 mm
capacity.
•If a different model or capacity is required, contact Huawei local offices. Outdoor network cable
•The appearance of Netac U208 flash drives varies depending on the vendor. 29 mm
•Only USB 2.0 is supported.
Shield layer exposed
14 mm

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Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors

Prepare the following tools. Prepare an outdoor network cable and shielded RJ45 connectors. Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials along the edge of the connector.

Cut off the exposed braid

shield and materials.

RJ45 connector Diagonal pliers 1. Core wire

crimping tool 2. Aluminum foil 4. Outer jacket
3. Braid shield 5. Shielded RJ45 connector Strip off the sheath of the cable according to the peeling indicator on one side of the equipment to expose
the shield layer.
Strip the cable.

Peeling
a b c
indicator

When stripping off the

outer jacket, take care not
29 mm
to damage the braid shield
or aluminum foil.
Stripped cable

Length of the stripped Remove the outer Strip off the braid shield and
cable: 20 mm jacket. cut the aluminum foil and
unwanted materials.
8 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to terminate the other end of the cable with a connector. Use a network cable tester
Arrange the core wires according to the pin assignments and cut them neatly (exposing a length of 12 mm). to test the cable connectivity.
Length of each exposed core wire: 12 mm
8: brown
Outdoor network
7: white and brown
cable
6: green
12 mm 5: white and blue
4: blue
Cut the core 3: white and green
wires neatly. 2: orange
1: white and orange

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

 Before crimping, ensure that the core

wires are fully inserted in the RJ45 9 Optional: Use a multimeter to measure the impedance of core wires. The impedance difference between
Crimp the RJ45 connector. core wires must be less than 5%.
connector.  Use the crimping tool to crimp the
connector with force.
 After crimping, verify that the connector
Pin assignments of an has been crimped tightly.
RJ45 connector

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Terminating Power Cables with a Tool-Less DC Power Connector

1 Strip off the sheath of a power cable according to the peeling indicator on one side 3 Insert the power cables.
of the equipment.

Wires Ensure that the positive and negative cables are correctly connected.

DC power cable Red cable locking latch

Hole 1 (+): Insert a brown (black) 0 V ground
Wires exposed cable into it.
8 mm
Ensure that the cable section inserted into each
hole is at least 11 mm in length.

Blue cable locking latch

•When stripping power cables, ensure that Hole 2 (-): Insert a blue -48 V cable into it.
Positive and negative wires do not split.
cables exposed •Avoid dropping any miscellaneous objects
57 mm (especially metal scraps) in the maintenance
compartment. Clean up them immediately if
any.

Sheath reserved
19 mm 4 Push the cable locking latches on both sides back. Slightly pull the power cables to
check whether they are connected securely.

Shield layer exposed

14 mm

2 Use a screwdriver to poke the cable locking latches out.

A cable must be inserted in

the center of a hole.

If the wires slide outward or are exposed outside

the holes, remove the cables and cut the wires.
Then strip and connect the cables again.

•A cable must be inserted in the center of a

hole.
•A cable must be perpendicular to a hole.

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Terminating a Ground Cable with an OT Terminal

Strip the ground cable.

Mapping between the cross-sectional area of a cable

conductor (C) and the length of an exposed cable (L1)

Cross-sectional Area of C (mm2) L1 (mm)

1 7

1.5 7

2.5 7

4 8

When you are skillful, you can determine L1 based on the length of
the OT terminal lug.
A: OT terminal
B: ground cable
C: exposed cable conductor
L1: length of the exposed cable When striping off the insulation layer of the ground cable, take care
not to damage or nick the metal conductor of the cable.

Fit the exposed cable into the OT terminal. Crimp the OT terminal lug.

Crimp the OT terminal lug.

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

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 Installing the RTN 320

1 Installation at a 1+0 Site

Installation procedure Commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna installation guide to 9 Power on the RTN 320.

install the antenna.
2 Optional: Change the polarization direction of the antenna to 10 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
horizontal if required.

3 Install the RTN 320 11 Align antennas.

•Apply lubricant around the exterior side of the feed. 1 - 3
•Install the RTN 320 on the antenna.

The IF ports mapping the integrated ODU are enabled for the
device by default. You are advised to preferentially use the
integrated ODU.

4 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 320.

5 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.

•Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
•Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and
write a number on the label according to the plan.
6 Install a DC power cable. DC GE(o)
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the DC power cable. The GE1(e) port can be used to transmit/receive
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install electrical services, and the GE3(o) or COMBO port can
Install the device-side ground cable
ground clips. be used to transmit/receive optical services. In this
before you climb up the tower.
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. example, the GE3(o) port is used.
4 5
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links Transmits/Receives one channel of
the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable GE (optical) service.
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable 6
Connected to a power
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient to supply device DC
attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN power
320. cable

7 Waterproof ground clips.

8 Check the installation. DC Grounded using

power a ground clip
cable

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 Installing the RTN 320

2 Installation at a 2+0 or 1+1 Site

Installation procedure Commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna installation guide to Power on the RTN 320.

11
install the antenna.
2 Optional: Change the polarization direction of the 12 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
1 — 4
antenna and hybrid coupler to horizontal if required.

3 Install the hybrid coupler. 13 Align antennas.

•Apply lubricant around the exterior side of the 14
hybrid coupler feed and the RTN 320 feed.
•Install the hybrid coupler onto the antenna.
RTN 320
4 Install the RTN 320 and ODU onto the hybrid coupler.

For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

5 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320 and ODU.

ODU
6 Use an IF cable to connect the RTN 320 and ODU.

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.
7 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.
DC GE(o)
•Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
•Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and 9 The GE1(e) port can be used to transmit/receive
write a number on the label according to the plan. electrical services, and the GE3(o) or COMBO port can
8 Install a DC power cable. be used to transmit/receive optical services. In this
5 7 example, the GE3(o) port is used.
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the 9
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the DC power cable. Transmits/Receives one channel of GE (optical) service.
5
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install Install the device-side ground cable
Connected to a power
ground clips. before you climb up the tower.
supply device
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. 8

DC
power
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links cable
the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable 6
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient
to attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN
320. Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to Grounded using
DC
the RTN 320 with power on. Otherwise, human injuries may power a ground clip
9 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. cable
be caused.

10 Check the installation. 9

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 Installing the RTN 320

3 Installation at a 2x(1+0) Site

Installation procedure Commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna installation guide to 1 2 10 Power on the RTN 320.

install the antenna.
2 Install the RTN 320 on the antenna. RTN 320 11 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.

3 Install the ODU onto the antenna. 12 Align antennas.

1 3
13
For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see
ODU
the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.
RTN 320
4 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320 and ODU.

5 Use an IF cable to connect the RTN 320 and ODU.

ODU

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

6 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.

•Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
•Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and
write a number on the label according to the plan. DC GE(o)
7 Install a DC power cable. The GE1(e) port can be used to
8
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the 4 6 transmit/receive electrical services, and the
maintenance compartment. GE3(o) or COMBO port can be used to
•Lay out the DC power cable. 8 transmit/receive optical services. In this
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install 4 example, the GE3(o) port is used.
ground clips.
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. Transmits/Receives one channel of GE (optical) service.
Install the device-side ground cable
before you climb up the tower. Connected to a power
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links supply device
the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable 7
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable DC
5 power
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient cable
to attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN
320.

8 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to
the RTN 320 with power on. Otherwise, human injuries may Grounded using
DC
be caused. power a ground clip
Check the installation.
9 cable

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 Installing the RTN 320

4 Installation at an XPIC Site

Installation procedure Commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna installation guide to 10 Power on the RTN 320.

install the antenna.
2 Install the OMT by following instructions in the OMT 11 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
installation guide.
13
1 - 3
3 Install the RTN 320 and ODU. 12 Align antennas.
•Apply lubricant around the exterior side of the RTN 320 feed. RTN 320
•Install the RTN 320 and ODU onto the OMT.
ODU
RTN 320

For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the OMT

RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

4 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320 and ODU.

5 Use an IF cable to connect the RTN 320 and ODU.

ODU

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

6 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.

•Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the DC GE(o)
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
•Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and The GE1(e) port can be used to
write a number on the label according to the plan. 8 transmit/receive electrical services, and the
GE3(o) or COMBO port can be used to
7 Install a DC power cable. transmit/receive optical services. In this
4 6
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the example, the GE3(o) port is used.
maintenance compartment. 8
•Lay out the DC power cable. Transmits/Receives one channel of GE (optical) service.
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install
ground clips. 4 Connected to a power
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. Install the device-side ground cable before supply device
you climb up the tower. 7

DC
power
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable
cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable
5
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient to
attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN 320.
DC Grounded using
8 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to power a ground clip
the RTN 320 with power on. Otherwise, human injuries may cable
9 Check the installation. be caused.
8

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 Installing the RTN 320

5 Installation at a 1+1 XPIC Site (Optical Splitter)

Installation procedure Commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna installation guide to

install the antenna. 14 Power on the RTN 320.
1
2 Install separate mounting brackets.
Flexible 5 15 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
waveguide
3 Install hybrid couplers on the separate mounting brackets.
16 Align antennas.

4 Install RTN 320s and ODUs onto the hybrid couplers.

17
Separate mounting
2 - 4 brackets
For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the
RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.
2 - 4
5 Use flexible waveguides to connect the hybrid couplers and
antenna and use clamps to secure the flexible waveguides.

6 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320s and ODUs.

RTN 320 RTN 320

7 Install a 1+1 cascade cable. (main) (standby)

8 Use IF cables to connect the RTN 320s and ODUs. ODU ODU
(main) (standby)

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

9 Install outdoor optical fibers.

10 Install an optical splitter and cables. 6 DC COMBO GE(o)

6 DC COMBO GE(o) 6 6

11 Install a DC power cable. 12

12 12 12
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the
11 Install the device-side
maintenance compartment.
ground cable before
•Lay out the DC power cable. 11 Connected to a
7 power supply 8 8 you climb up the tower.
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install
Connected to a device
ground clips. 1+1 cascade cable IF cable IF cable
power supply
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. device
DC
power
cable
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the
cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable Optical fiber 9 9 Optical fiber
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient to
attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN 320. Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to the RTN
DC Grounded using 320 with power on. Otherwise, human injuries may be caused.
power a ground clip Optical splitter
12 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. cable
10

13 Check the installation. 12

Connected to a GE optical service device

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 Installing the RTN 320

6 Installation at a 1+1 XPIC Site (LAG)

Installation procedure
Commissioning procedure
1
1 Follow the antenna installation guide to Flexible 5
install the antenna. waveguide 13 Power on the RTN 320.
2 Install separate mounting brackets.
14 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.

3 Install hybrid couplers on the separate mounting brackets.

15 Align antennas.
Install RTN 320s and ODUs onto the hybrid couplers. Separate mounting
4 2 - 4
brackets
16

For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the 2 - 4

RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

5 Use flexible waveguides to connect the hybrid couplers and

antenna and use clamps to secure the flexible waveguides.
RTN 320 RTN 320
6 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320s and ODUs. (main) (standby)

7 Install a 1+1 cascade cable. ODU ODU

(main) (standby)

8 Use IF cables to connect the RTN 320s and ODUs.

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

9 Install GE cables. 6 DC COMBO GE(o)

6 DC COMBO GE(o) 6 6

11 11
11
11
10 Install a DC power cable. 10
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the DC
10
Connected to a
maintenance compartment. power power supply
•Lay out the DC power cable. cable Connected to a device
power supply 7 Install the device-side ground
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install device 8 cable before you climb up the
ground clips. 1+1 cascade
8 cable tower.
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. IF cable
IF cable
Grounded using
DC a ground clip
power 9
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable GE cable
cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable GE cable Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable RTN 900 the RTN 320 with power on. Otherwise, human injuries may
11
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient to be caused.
attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN 320.

11 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors.

12 Check the installation. Connected to EG4P

the NMS board

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 Installing the RTN 320

7 Installation at a 3+0/4+0 Site (Optical Splitter)

Installation procedure
Commissioning procedure
1 Follow the antenna installation guide to
install the antenna. 14 Power on the RTN 320.
1
2 Install separate mounting brackets.
Flexible 5 15 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
waveguide
3 Install hybrid couplers on the separate mounting brackets.
16 Align antennas.

4 Install RTN 320s and ODUs onto the hybrid couplers.

17
Separate mounting
2 - 4
brackets
For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the
RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.
2 - 4
5 Use flexible waveguides to connect the hybrid couplers
and antenna and use clamps to secure the flexible
waveguides.
6 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320s and ODUs.

RTN 320 RTN 320

7 Install an EPLA cascade cable.

8 Use IF cables to connect the RTN 320s and ODUs. ODU ODU

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

9 Install outdoor optical fibers.

10 Install an optical splitter and cables. 6 6 6 6

DC COMBO GE(o) DC COMBO GE(o)

11 Install a DC power cable. 12

12 12 12
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the
maintenance compartment. 11
Install the device-side
•Lay out the DC power cable. Connected to a ground cable before you
11
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install 7 power supply 8 8 climb up the tower.
ground clips. device
DC Connected to a EPLA cascade cable IF cable IF cable
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. power power supply
cable device

Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the
cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable
Optical fiber 9 9 Optical fiber
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable
DC Grounded using
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient to power a ground clip Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to the RTN
attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN 320. cable 320 with power on. Otherwise, human injuries may be caused.
Optical splitter
12 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. 12
10
13 Check the installation.
Connected to a GE optical service device

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 Installing the RTN 320

8 Installation at a 3+0/4+0 Site (Single NE-based Access)

Installation procedure
Commissioning procedure
1 Follow the antenna installation guide to
1
install the antenna.
13 Power on the RTN 320.
2 Install separate mounting brackets. Flexible 5
waveguide
14 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
3 Install hybrid couplers on the separate mounting brackets.
15 Align antennas.
4 Install RTN 320s and ODUs onto the hybrid couplers.
Separate mounting
2 - 4 16
brackets
For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the
RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide. 2 - 4
5 Use flexible waveguides to connect the hybrid couplers and
antenna.

6 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320s and ODUs.

RTN 320 RTN 320
7 Install an EPLA cascade cable.

ODU ODU
8 Use IF cables to connect the RTN 320s and ODUs.

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see

the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.

9 Install outdoor optical fibers.

6 DC COMBO GE(o)
6 DC COMBO GE(o) 6 6
10 Install a DC power cable.
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the 11 11 11 11
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the DC power cable. 11
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install DC Install the device-side
power Connected to a
ground clips. 7 power supply 8 8 ground cable before you
cable 11
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. device climb up the tower.
EPLA cascade cable IF cable IF cable
Connected to a
power supply
device
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the
cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable DC Grounded using
connector from damage. Ensure that the length of cable power a ground clip
Optical fiber 9
running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient to cable
attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN 320. Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from or to the RTN
11
Connected to a GE
320 with power on. Otherwise, human injuries may be caused.
11 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. optical service
The GE1(e) port can be used to transmit/receive device
electrical services, and the GE3(o) or COMBO port
12 Check the installation.
can be used to transmit/receive optical services. In
this example, the GE3(o) port is used.

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 Installing the RTN 320

9 Installation at an Intra-NE 2x2 MIMO Site

Installation procedure Commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna installation guide to install the antenna.

10 Power on the RTN 320.

11 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.

1 ～ 3
The vertical distance between two antennas must meet the
requirements specified in the network plan. 12 Align antennas.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction of the antenna and

hybrid coupler to horizontal if required.
3 Install the RTN 320/ODU
•Apply lubricant around the exterior side of the feed. 8 4
•Install the RTN 320/ODU on the antenna.

4 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 320/ODU.

5 Use IF cables to connect the RTN 320 and ODU.

5

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable, see the RTN IF cable
XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide. 1 ～ 3

6 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.

•Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable.
•Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and write a
4 DC GE(o)
number on the label according to the plan.

8 Ensure that the poles where two antennas are installed at a MIMO
7 Install a DC power cable.
site are in parallel. Otherwise, the XPI may fail to be adjusted to a
•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the maintenance proper range.
compartment.
•Lay out the DC power cable.
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install ground clips.
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. DC
power
cable
7
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector The GE1(e) port can be used to
to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Ensure that Connected to a
power supply Optical fiber transmit/receive electrical services, and the
the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient device GE3(o) or COMBO port can be used to
to attach the cable connector to a service port on the RTN 320. DC Grounded using transmit/receive optical services. In this
6
power a ground clip
example, the GE3(o) port is used.
8 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. cable
Transmits/Receive
s one channel of
8 GE (optical) service.
9 Check the installation.

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10 Installation at a 4x4 MIMO Site

Installation procedure
Commissioning procedure
1 1 to 3
Follow the antenna installation guide to install the antenna.

11 Power on the RTN 320.

The vertical distance between two antennas must meet the requirements
specified in the network plan. 12 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data.
2 Install the OMT by following instructions in the OMT installation guide. RTN 320 ODU
13 Align antennas.
3 Install the RTN 320s and ODUs OMT
•Apply lubricant around the exterior side of the RTN 320 feed.
•Install the RTN 320 and ODU onto the OMT.

Ensure that the poles where two antennas are installed at a MIMO
For the method of installing an XMC ODU, see the RTN XMC ODU
site are in parallel. Otherwise, the XPI may fail to be adjusted to a
Quick Installation Guide.
proper range.
4 Install PGND cables for the RTN 320s and ODUs.
1 to 3
5 Use IF cables to connect the RTN 320s and ODUs.

Finished 1-meter 5D IF cables are required. The GE1(e) port can be used to transmit/receive electrical
RTN 320 services, and the GE3(o) or COMBO port can be used to
6 Install MIMO cascading cables. ODU
transmit/receive optical services. In this example, the GE3(o)
OMT port is used.

Ensure that port MIMO1 connects to port MIMO1, and

port MIMO2 connects to port MIMO2.
7 Install an outdoor fiber or network cable.
•Connect an outdoor fiber or network cable to a port in the
RTN 320 RTN 320
maintenance compartment.
•Lay out the outdoor fiber or network cable. ODU ODU
•Attach a yellow label to the fiber or network cable, and write a
number on the label according to the plan.

8 Install a DC power cable.

•Connect a DC power cable to the DC power port in the maintenance
compartment.
•Lay out the DC power cable. 4 4
•Select ground points for the DC power cable, and install ground clips.
•Attach a matte white label to the DC power cable. 4 DC GE(o) MIMO
4 DC GE(o) MIMO
DC 9
9 power 9
cable 6 9
Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the MIMO cascading cable Finished 1-meter 5D IF
cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector cable
from damage. Ensure that the length of cable running from the Grounded 7
DC using a 7
binding point to the RTN 320 is sufficient to attach the cable power ground clip Transmits/Receives Transmits/Receives one
connector to a service port on the RTN 320. cable one channel of GE channel of GE (optical)
(optical) service. service.
9 Waterproof ground clips and IF cable connectors. 9 8
Finished 1-meter 8
5D IF cable 5
Connected to a power Connected to a power 5
10 Check the installation. supply device supply device

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Installing an RTN 320 (Direct Mounting)

1 Adjust the antenna polarization direction

3.1 Install the RTN 320 on the antenna.
Change the polarization direction of a single-polarized antenna to horizontal. a Install the guide pin. b Install the RTN 320 on the antenna.

V (default)
Vertical

Refer to the antenna installation

guide for information on how to
change the polarization direction.

Points to H mark

Change the polarization direction of a dual-polarized antenna. After finishing the installation, hold the RTN 320's handles with your hands
and turn it to check whether it is installed securely.

3.2 Install the RTN 320 onto the hybrid coupler or OMT.

a Install the hybrid coupler or OMT onto the antenna.

①
Apply lubricant to the O-ring
Dual-polarized antenna with a Dual-polarized antenna with a ①. Do not apply lubricant to
vertically-polarized feed on the left horizontally-polarized feed on the left the end face ② of the port.
②

2 Apply lubricant around the exterior side ① of the feed. Do not apply lubricant to the end face ② of
the feed.

b Install the RTN 320 and ODU onto the hybrid coupler or OMT.
ODU

① ②

RTN 320

Before installing the RTN 320, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise,
signal transmission will be affected.

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Installing an RTN 320 (Separate Mounting)

1 Install a split-mount installation bracket assembly to a pole. 2 Install the RTN 320 on the split-mount installation bracket assembly.

a Install the RTN 320 ① on a conversion bracket ② and tighten the four captive screws ③ in a diagonal sequence.
a Install the main bracket. b Mount the auxiliary bracket ① between the double-
headed nuts of the main bracket ②. When you hear a Mount the conversion bracket to the main bracket ④. When you hear a click, the conversion bracket is mounted
click, the auxiliary bracket is mounted correctly. b
correctly.
①
Apply rust inhibitor
to the long bolt. ①
②

The arrows
must face up

Check whether the

elastomer is fixed. The arrows must face up.
②

c Tighten the two double-headed nuts with an adjustable wrench until the main and auxiliary brackets are
securely fixed to the pole.

To remove the conversion bracket,

loosen the elastomer on the main
bracket and remove the conversion
bracket from the main bracket.

After finishing the installation, hold the RTN 320's handles with your hands and turn it
to check whether it is installed securely.

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Installing an RTN 320 (Separate Mounting)

3 Install a flexible waveguide. 5 Install a flexible waveguide fixing set.

a Components of a flexible waveguide fixing set

Flexible waveguide sheath

Hose clamp Flexible waveguide clamp

Frequency Minimum Bending Minimum Maximum

Band Radius of Plane H Bending Radius Twist
① of Plane E ② Degree Fixing component

26 GHz/28 76 mm 38 mm 510° Strut

GHz/32 GHz

Fixing component Flexible waveguide sheath

• Ensure that a flexible waveguide has the same polarization direction as the waveguide cavity of the RTN Flexible waveguide clamp
320/hybrid coupler/the antenna. Use a fixing set to secure the flexible waveguide. Hose clamp
• Multiple models of flexible waveguides are available. The installation method described in this document is for
your reference only. Install a flexible waveguide by following the installation procedure in the delivered installation
guide.
• Ensure that the actual twist degree of a flexible waveguide is less than or equal to the maximum twist degree,
and the actual bending radius of plane E or H is greater than or equal to the minimum bending radius. Strut

4 Waterproof a flexible waveguide. b Install the flexible waveguide fixing set on a pole.
a Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the exposed part of a flexible waveguide or group clip.
Use the hose clamp to install the flexible waveguide fixing set on a pole and adjust the length of the strut
b Wrap three layers of waterproof tape outside the PVC tape. based on the installation position of the flexible waveguide.
c Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof tape.
d Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Outdoor
binding Adjustment nuts
strap
PVC tape

Waterproof tape

For details on how to use the

waterproof tape, see the use
instructions provided by the tape
vendor.

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Installing an RTN 320 (Separate Mounting) Installing the PGND cable of the RTN 320.

c Secure the flexible waveguide. PGND cable with a U-shaped clip

1. To secure a flexible waveguide, install an 18G-42G flexible waveguide sheath onto the flexible waveguide, and then
install a 15G flexible waveguide sheath outside the 18G-42G flexible waveguide sheath.

Scratch off the antirust paint and other coatings at the

ground point on the ground bar. After connecting the
G-
38
G
ground cable to the ground point, treat the ground point
18 with antirust and waterproof materials.

18G-38G
15G
Connect the OT terminal of the
PGND cable to the ground screw of
the RTN 320.
PGND cable
Remove the antirust paint and oxide layer at the
2. Secure the flexible waveguide using the fixing set. ground point. After the connection is complete,
waterproof and rustproof the ground point.

Install the device-side ground cable

Install the base of a ground clip. before you climb up the tower.

Tighten the screws.

Tighten the flexible (Optional) PGND cable with dual OT terminals

waveguide clamp.

•When installing a 0.9 m flexible waveguide, attach a flexible waveguide fixing set to the middle of the flexible
waveguide.
•When installing a 1.2 m or 1.8 m flexible waveguide, attach two flexible waveguide fixing sets to the flexible Ensure that the OT terminal is correctly
waveguide so that the flexible waveguide is evenly divided into three sections by the fixing sets. installed.

d Tighten screws and adjustment nuts.

PGND cable

Connected to
a ground bar

Flat-head screwdriver
Hex key

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 Installation Reference

Installing an IF Cable Opening the Maintenance Compartment

1 Loose the screw of the maintenance compartment.

•Do not remove or insert an IF cable connector from 90°

or to the RTN 320 with power on. Otherwise, human
injuries may be caused.
•Do not power on the RTN 320 until IF cables are
properly connected.

For the method of making and laying out an IF cable,

see the RTN XMC ODU Quick Installation Guide.
•Rotate the screw with a torque less than 1 N.m.

IF1

2 Lift the cover of the maintenance compartment.

Connected to an XMC
ODU

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 Installation Reference

Installing a DC Power Cable and an Outdoor Network Cable

1 Remove the rubber cable trough and waterproof block of the PWR cable hole. 4 Connect the RJ45 connector of the outdoor network 5 Install a wire clip over the shield layers of the
cable to the GE1(e) port. DC power cable and outdoor network cable.

6 Reinstall the first layer of waterproof cable

trough securely.

Waterproof
block

PWR cable hole

Rubber cable trough

Rubber cable trough

2 Loosen the screw on the desired cable clip at the second layer and remove the cable clip.

The shield layers of all DC power cables and outdoor network cables must be grounded using
wire clips. Otherwise, the cables may be damaged by lightning strikes.

Screw the wire clip and ensure that the wire clip is The shield layer is not fastened
completely pressed against the shield layer with no using a wire clip.
contact of the sheath. The shield layer is The cable is not routed through
not exposed. the waterproof cable hole.

Shield layer
Wire clip The exposed shield layer is so
long that it extends to the
waterproof cable trough.
3 Connect the DC power connector to the DC power port.

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Installing an Outdoor Fiber or Cascade Fiber Closing the Maintenance Compartment

1 Loosen the screw on the desired cable clip at the first layer and remove the cable clip. 1 Lower the cover of the maintenance compartment.
2 Remove the waterproof block in the cable hole of the GE3(o), COMBO, MIMO1, or MIMO2 port.

GE3(o)
waterproof block
GE3(o) COMBO 2 Check whether cable holes and waterproof blocks meet requirements.
MIMO2
cable hole cable hole MIMO1
cable hole
cable hole
3 Install an SFP optical module in the GE3(o), 4 Hoist the outdoor fiber to the installation position.
COMBO, MIMO1, or MIMO2 port. Connect the connector labeled "To: RRU" on the outdoor fiber Ensure that the waterproof cable trough is
The port provides the mis-insertion to the GE3(o), COMBO, MIMO1, or MIMO2 port of the RTN properly installed. Otherwise, it does not take
prevention function. If you cannot insert the 320. effect.
SFP optical module properly, turn it and
insert it again.
Ensure that unused cable holes are
plugged with waterproof blocks.

Insert the SFP optical module into

the GE3(o), COMBO, MIMO1, or Ensure that each cable fits into and is
in good contact with the corresponding
MIMO2 port until you hear a click. waterproof cable trough.
Then, slightly pull the puller on the
SFP optical module to check
whether it is inserted securely.
3 Rotate the screw to the locked position.
5 Connect the fiber connector to the GE3(o),
COMBO, MIMO1, or MIMO2 port.
90°

Insert the fiber connector into the SFP optical module

until you hear a click.
Then, slightly pull the fiber connector to check whether
the connector and SFP optical module are inserted
securely.

6 Screw the wire clip so that it is tightly pressed

against the sheath of the outdoor fiber. Ensure
that the fiber fits into and is in good contact with •Rotate the screw with a torque less than 1 N.m.
the waterproof cable trough.

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Installing a Signal Lightning Surge Protector

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

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

Surge end Protect end

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

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

Unscrew the hose clamp. Screw the hose

clamp.
Install the OT terminal in the correct direction.

Mount the signal lightning surge protector to the pole.

•When installing a lightning surge protector,

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

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Installing a ground clip

Select ground points for the DC cable and the outdoor network cable.
Use a box cutter to strip off a section of the cable sheath. Take care
Ground the DC cable and the outdoor network cable at the following positions:
not to damage the shield layer.
1. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
2. About 0.5 m to 1 m (1.64 feet to 3.28 feet) before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet
3. About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder
Installation environment on a tower Installation environment on the top of a building

RTN 320
3 Install and waterproof the ground clip. (See the appendix for the
waterproofing method.)

RTN 320

CUATION

1 Ensure that the angle between a PGND cable and a power cable is 15 degrees or less. If the power
2 2
cable is routed vertically, route the PGND cable from the top downwards. Do not route the ground cable
upwards.

Selecting a ground point for an IF cable

If an IF cable is longer than 30 m, it must be grounded.

Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal) are available for a ground clip.
Select a terminal as required.
•If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, secure the ground clip by using the binding wire delivered
with the ground clip.
•For details about how to install ground clips, see the use instructions delivered with the ground clips.
0.5 m to 1 m away from the IF port on the
RTN 320

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Mapping Between the RTN 320 and the PI

PI-DC B10 PI-DC B11 PI-DC A10 PI-DC A11 PI-AC/DC B20 PI-DC B21
Device Type
PI Support Power Supply PI Support Power Supply PI Support Power Supply PI Support Power Supply PI Support PI Support Power Supply
Power Supply Mode
(Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) Mode (Yes/No) (Yes/No) Mode
• P&E power supple
1. Turn the DIP switch to the P&E1 Out Only mode
(only supports P&E1 port power supply).
RTN 320 No N/A No N/A No N/A No N/A Yes Yes P&E out
2. Turn the DIP switch to the Force mode.
• DC power supply (turn the DIP switch to the DC
mode)

Connection between the PI and the RTN 320

RTN 320
When the RTN 320 is installed at a high position on a tower,
maintenance personnel cannot performance off-tower
maintenance through WLAN. It is recommended to add an
Connect to P&E Interface outdoor network cable to connect the P&E2 interface of the PI.
Connect to NMS interface The network element can be accessed by linking the notebook to
the GE2 interface for maintenance.
A network management cable can be connected to the NMS/GE
multifunctional port. Note that network management cables
cannot be connected to both the NMS/GE multifunctional port and
the independent NMS port.

Network management cable

When a PI is used for P&E power supply for RTN 320, the
correct DIP switch:
• Turn DIP switch 1
GE1 P&E1 GE2 P&E2 for setting the
power output mode
downwards (P&E
OUT mode).
• Turn DIP switch 2
for setting the
number of P&E
outputs upwards
(P&E1 OUT mode).

Access GE
service
Web LCT

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

1 Loosen the reinforce screws. 3.2 Install expansion bolts.

4 mm hex key
Chisel drilling positions. Drill holes.

Ф8 drill
bit

Install expansion bolts. Remove the nut.

2
22 Open the case cover. Nut
Cable distribution area Flat washer
Expansion
tube
Expansion
bolt
Fiber routing
clips

Fiber fixing
holes
3.3 Tighten the screws and fix the case.

Hole blocks
Flat washer
3 Optional: wall-mounting

3.1 Use a scribe template to determine the positions of mounting holes.

Level Scribe pen Expansion bolt

Nut

Scribe
template
Mounting
hole

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

4 Optional: pole-mounting

1 Install the pole assembly on the pole.

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

Assembly

Tighten the
screw on the
hold hoop.

Partially
tighten the
hold hoop. Tighten the
hold hoop.

5 Route in and fix cables.

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

Hose clamp
Hooks to fix
hose clamps

Outdoor fiber trough

Hole blocks

Connected to the fiber outlet Connected to the fiber

on the main RTN 320. outlet on the standby Connected to the fiber outlet
RTN 320. on the customer equipment.

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Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

5 Route in and fix fibers.

Remove dustproof caps and insert fiber connectors into appropriate adapters
according to labels.
Guide the lead nylon of outdoor fibers through fiber
fixing holes, fix the lead nylon and cut off redundant part. Port in Fiber Interconne Description
Distribution cted GE
Area Port

101 Main RTN Connected to GE receive port on the main RTN 320
320
201 Connected to GE transmit port on the main RTN 320

102 Standby Connected to GE receive port on the standby RTN 320

RTN 320
202 Connected to GE transmit port on the standby RTN 320

IN2 Customer Connected to GE receive port on the customer equipment

equipment
IN1 Connected to GE transmit port on the customer equipment
Use hose clamps to fix outdoor fibers on the
appropriate hooks. Schematic diagram of coding ports and fibers in fiber distribution area

Main RTN 320

Standby RTN 320

Customer
equipment

Wrap outdoor fibers with three layers of waterproof tapes and ensure that the tapes Fix the fiber metal jacket in the fiber routing clips.
just fit the cable trough and the case is reliably sealed and waterproofed.

6 Close the case cover.

4 mm hex key
Three layers of
waterproof
tapes

Sealing
positions

When wrapping outdoor fibers, do not pull waterproof tapes.

Reliably tighten the reinforce

screws to ensure waterproof effects.

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Laying out Cables

General requirements Requirements for laying out cables outdoors

•Route cables along the planned path, use outdoor cable ties or feeder clamps to bind cables properly and neatly at intervals of
1. Bend radius about 1 meter, and cut off the excess of each cable tie without leaving sharp edges (ensuring a slack of about 5 mm).
For power and PGND cables, ensure a bend radius of at least three times the cable diameter. •Drip loops must be made for outdoor cables below ports or near feeder windows and ensure a bend radius equal to or greater
2. Cable binding than the required minimum bend radius.
•Bind different cables separately. Maintain an interval of at least 30 mm between cable bindings. •After you form a drip loop in a cable, coil the cable into a roll with the diameter greater than 0.6 meters and bind the roll to the
•Bind cables securely and neatly, without damaging the cable jackets. tower or pole for future use.
•Ensure that cable ties face the same direction and are aligned in rows horizontally. •Check whether there is a probability that outdoor cables will be damaged by external environmental factors. If yes, you are
•Cut off the excess of each indoor cable tie but leave a slack of about 5 mm for each outdoor cable tie. Ensure that all advised to protect outdoor cables, for example, by putting the cables through tubes.
•The cables to be protected consist of power cables, outdoor network cables, outdoor fibers, and IF cables.
cut surfaces do not have sharp edges.
•After installing cables, attach labels or tags to the two ends of each cable.
3. Safety
•Lay out cables away from sharp objects or jagged walls, or protect cables using conduit.
Outdoor cable ties may be damaged due to installation and environmental factors. You are recommended to use feeder
•Lay out cables away from heat sources, or add heat-insulation materials between cables and heat sources.
clamps in high-temperature and dry environments or in freezing cold environments.
•At turns or near equipment, allow sufficient slack in the cables and coil them (with a diameter of about 0.6 meters) for
future use.
4. Indoor cable routing
•Route cables into equipment rooms through feeder windows.
•Seek help indoors when routing cables into equipment rooms.
•Waterproof feeder windows.

Requirements for laying out PGND cables

•Connect PGND cables of devices at the same site to the same ground bar.
•Do not route PGND cables overhead in outdoor scenarios.
•Bind PGND cables separately from outdoor network cables and leave an appropriate distance between the bundles.
•Do not add switches or fuses on PGND cables.

Installing sign plate labels

Indoor Outdoor cable
Drip loop

Drip loop

1. Outdoor cable tie

2. Sign plate label
3. Cable

Attach a sign plate label to each cable end. To do so, pass Tighten the cable ties to fix the label on the cable. Then,
cable ties through the holes in the label and attach the label cut off the excess of each cable tie, leaving a slack of
to one end of the cable, about 100 mm to 200 mm away about 5 mm and no sharp edges.
from the connector.

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 Installation Reference Checking the Installation

Waterproofing the IF Ports and Ground Cables of IF Cables and Outdoor Network Cables
No. Check Item
1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the exposed part of a flexible waveguide or group clip.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape.
Verify that RTN 320s are installed in planned locations, and sufficient space is reserved for
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape. 1
maintenance.
4. Bind outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Verify that RTN 320s are securely installed by turning them gently (in both the horizontal and
2
All outdoor connectors must be waterproofed. An IF port is used as an example. vertical directions).

3 Verify that all outdoor connectors connected to IF ports and ground clips are waterproofed.

Verify that OT terminals of PGND cables are tightly crimped and PGND cables are not damaged or
Waterproof 4
broken.
insulation tape

5 Verify that PGND cables are bound separately from other cables.

Verify that shielded RJ45 connectors of outdoor network cables are intact and securely connected
6
and the cables are not damaged or broken.

7 Verify that unused ports are protected with caps, and removed caps are retained for future use.

PVC tape Verify that outdoor network cables are routed along planned paths and bound properly and neatly
8 at equal intervals (about 1 meter), and the excess of each cable tie is cut off without leaving sharp
1 2 edges.

9 Verify that unused waterproof cable holes are plugged with waterproof blocks.

Verify that the shield layers of all DC power cables and outdoor network cables are grounded using
10
wire clips in the maintenance compartment.

11 Ensure that the maintenance compartment and USB port compartment are tightly closed.

Verify that all devices are intact and do not have any paint defects or damage. If a device has a
12
paint defect or damage, clean it and then re-paint it.

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 Appendix

Powering On the RTN 320 Supplied with DC Power

•Before powering on the RTN 320, ensure that the DC power cable has been installed.
•You are familiar with the safety precautions for DC power supply.
•Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
•During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment must not be longer than 24 hours.
•Do not connect the RTN 320 to an AC power supply device. Otherwise, the RTN 320 may be damaged.
•Do not connect the RTN 320 to a DC power supply device providing power beyond the range of –38.4 V to –57.6
V. Otherwise, the RTN 320 may be damaged.
•If the PI is used to output DC power, the DIP switching for setting the power output mode should be set correctly
so that the DC OUT mode is selected. After setting the DIP switch, switch off the power supply. After waiting for 6
seconds, switch on the power supply again.

Power on the RTN 320.

If the PI is used to output DC power, POWER and DC OUT

indicators are on (green) in normal conditions. For a description
of indicator states, see the PI installation guide.

PWR

POWER

DC OUT

System indicator

In normal cases, the system indicator should be on.

For the status description of the system indicator, see
the Product Description.

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 Appendix
Loading NE Data by Using the Web LCT

•The RTN 320 can connect to the Web LCT through its NMS/GE2(e) port using
a network cable or communicate with the Web LCT through its WLAN module.
•RTN 320 provides two NMS ports. One is the NMS/GE2(e) port, and
the other is the NMS port that is on a side of the maintenance compartment.
The two ports have the same pin assignments and functions. The NMS/GE2(e)
port is preferred for easy cable routing.

Maintenance
compartment

USB port
NMS/GE2(e) port compartment

Connect the Web LCT to

this port preferentially. WLAN
module

NMS port

1 Open the maintenance compartment.

A WLAN module was inserted into the USB port before the RTN 320 was delivered.
2 Connect a laptop running the Web LCT to the GE2 or NMS port of the RTN 320 using a network cable.
1 Use the WLAN Connection tool delivered with the Web LCT to set up a WLAN
3 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data. For details, see the Commissioning and Configuration Guide. connection between the Web LCT and OAUT 2A. For details, see "Connecting the
Web LCT to the Equipment" in the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
4 Close the maintenance compartment.
2 Use the Web LCT to configure NE data. For details, see the Commissioning and
Configuration Guide.

•Prevent moisture from entering the NMS port during commissioning.

•After NE data is loaded, remove the network cable and close the maintenance
compartment.

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