Verification of Installation at Site

RBS 3216
TEST INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

Contents
1

Introduction

1.1

Purpose

1.2

Target Group

1.3

Prerequisites

1.4

Workflow

Checking the Site

2.1

Checking Earth Grounding

2.2

Checking Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

2.3

Checking Site Material

2.4

Checking the RBS 3216 Cabinet

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2.5

Checking the Antenna System

11

2.6

Checking the Radio Link

13

2.7

Checking Power

14

Powering Up the RBS

15

Checking after Powering Up the RBS

16

Performing Concluding Routines

18

Revision History

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6.1

Revision A

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Reference List

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Introduction

Introduction
This document describes how to check the installation of the RBS 3216 before
it is integrated with the radio network. Figure 1 on page 1 shows the cabinet
of the RBS 3216.
The RBS 3216 exists in three power versions: AC, 48 V DC, and +24 V DC.

BB000163b

Figure 1

1.1

The RBS 3216

Purpose
The checklists in this document are designed to help ensure the quality of the
RBS installation before integration with the radio network.
The checklists are primarily intended to be used if other checklists that
supersede them are not provided by the installation project.

1.2

Target Group
The target group for this information is installation personnel.

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1.3

Prerequisites
This section describes the prerequisites that must be fulfilled before beginning
the checking procedure.

1.3.1

Documents
Before starting, ensure that the following documents are read and understood:

Personal Health and Safety Information, Reference [4]

System Safety Information, Reference [6]

Also ensure that the latest versions of the following documents are available:

Hardware Configuration Data, Reference [2]

Product Handling, Reference [5]

Grounding Guidelines for RBS Sites, Reference [1]

Site Installation Documentation

The site installation documentation, which is available from the relevant
engineering department, describes those parts of an installation that are
unique to a site. The complete set of documentation required for installing
a site consists of the site installation documentation and the installation
instructions for each product.

1.3.2

Installation Instruction, Reference [3]

WCDMA Antenna System Installation Instruction, Reference [7]

WCDMA Antenna System Test Instruction, Reference [8]

Tools
The tools required for the checking procedure are shown in Table 1 on page 2.
Table 1

Tools and Instruments

Tool

Description

Product Number

Digital multimeter

LPK 102 024/3

- -48.7
48.7 VV

- 48.7 V

B0001659

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Tool

Description

Product Number

Torque wrench
set, 525 Nm

LTT 601 140/1

ESD wrist strap

LTT 601 136/1

P012977A

1.3.3

Conditions
Ensure that the following conditions are met:

1.4

The RBS 3216 is installed according to the site installation documentation

The External Alarm Unit (XALM) including External Alarm Connection Unit
(EACU) optional equipment is installed according to the site installation
documentation

The RBS 3216 is connected to an appropriate power source and the

connection has been tested and documented in the site installation
documentation

The UTRAN P5 or later software package is used

The software is loaded and the RBS configured at the node production
center, that is, the Cabinet Equipment Configuration Wizard has been run

The installer has access and keys to the site and the RBS cabinet

Workflow
The workflow for checking the RBS installation consists of four main parts, as
shown in Figure 2 on page 4.

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Checking the Site

Powering Up the RBS

Checking after
Powering Up the RBS

Performing
Concluding Routines
P014008D

Figure 2

Workflow

Checking the Site

This chapter contains checks to perform before the RBS 3216 is switched on.

2.1

Checking Earth Grounding

Use Table 2 on page 4 to check the installation of the earth grounding system
of the site, the RBS 3216, and the antenna feeders.
Table 2

Earth Grounding Checklist

Item

YES

1.

Earth grounding system installed according to site

installation documentation

2.

Site Main Earth Terminal (MET) installed and connected

to building MET

3.

RBS earth grounded, washers in place, and bolts

tightened to torque of 15 Nm

4.

Earth ground lugs, terminals, C-clamps, and cable lugs

correctly crimped

5.

Earth grounding cable cross-section at least 35 mm

6.

Cable insulation undamaged

7.

Equipment undamaged and free from contamination

N/A

(1)

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Item
8.

YES

N/A

(1)

Protective earth ground in power supply box connected

to MET

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.2

Checking Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Use Table 3 on page 6 to check the room climate.
Table 3

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Checklist

Item

YES

1.

Site heating working

2.

Ventilation installed and tested by installer and test

record available

3.

Site air conditioning working

4.

Climate control unit configured and checked

N/A

(1)

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.3

Checking Site Material

This section contains checklists for the installation of the cable ladder, the fiber
optic cables, and the electrical transmission and alarm cables.

2.3.1

Cable Ladder and Cables

Use Table 4 on page 7 to check the installation of the cable ladder and
associated cables.
Table 4

Cable Ladder and Cable Checklist

Item
1.

Cable ladder installed according to site installation

documentation, cable rack aligned, level, and at the
correct height, cable ladder correctly assembled

2.

Cut ends filed and painted and protection (end caps)

installed where required

3.

Cable ladder correctly earth grounded

4.

Cables correctly installed or dressed on cable ladder

5.

Power and signal cables bundled separately

6.

Cables secured with lacing cord or cable ties according

to customer requirements

7.

Cabling undamaged

8.

Cables protected from hazardous conditions, such as

sharp edges, heat, or pinching

9.

Excess cable cut off or correctly dressed

YES

N/A

(1)

10. Cables not under strain

11. Ends of all unconnected cables taped
Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.3.2

Fiber Optic Cables

Use Table 5 on page 8 to check the fiber optic cables, which are used for
transmission or communication with other cabinets.
Table 5

Fiber Optic Cable Checklist

Item

YES

1.

Fiber optic cables connected

2.

Fiber optic cables routed through ducting or tubing to

prevent damage

3.

Minimum bending radii of fiber optic cables comply

with site installation documentation or manufacturer
specifications

N/A

(1)

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.3.3

Electrical Transmission and Alarm Cables

Use Table 6 on page 9 to check the installation of electrical transmission and
alarm cables.
Table 6

Electrical Transmission and Alarm Cable Checklist

Item
1.

Electrical transmission cables connected according to

site installation documentation

2.

Electrical transmission cables labeled in both ends with

termination point and opposite end

3.

Alarm cables connected according to site installation

documentation

4.

Alarm cables labeled in both ends with termination point

and opposite end

YES

N/A

(1)

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.4

Checking the RBS 3216 Cabinet

Use Table 7 on page 10 to check the installation of the cabinet and the
equipment inside it.
Table 7

Cabinet Checklist

Item

YES

1.

Cabinet installed according to site installation

documentation

2.

Cabinet clean and undamaged

3.

Cabinet horizontally and vertically aligned with other

cabinets

Cabinet fastened to base frame and locking bolts

tightened to torque of 30 Nm

5.

Equipment units and boards installed correctly in correct

position according to site installation documentation

6.

Equipment labeled as required according to site

installation documentation

7.

Protective covers, dust caps, and termination plugs

installed on unused ports

8.

Air filter in place and clean

N/A

(1)

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.5

Checking the Antenna System

Use Table 8 on page 11 to check the installation of antennas, antenna cables,
and external equipment in the antenna system.
Table 8

Antenna System Checklist

Item
1.

Antenna system installed according to site installation

documentation

2.

Antenna test performed according to WCDMA Antenna

System Test Instruction, Reference [8], and record
available in site installation documentation

All feeders are earth grounded according to Grounding

Guidelines for RBS Sites, Reference [1]

4.

All cables and connectors undamaged

5.

Feeders and jumper cables correctly labeled

6.

Connectors correctly connected

7.

RBS jumper connectors tightened

8.

Minimum bending radii of feeder and jumper cables

comply with WCDMA Antenna System Installation
Instruction, Reference [7], or manufacturer specifications

9.

Correct cable connected to correct antenna, RX to RX,

TX to TX

YES

N/A

(1)

10. Indoor feeders and jumpers strapped every 60 cm on

cable ladder
11. Feeder cable lead-in sealed
12. Bend or drip loop on feeder cable outside wall or roof
13. Outdoor cable ladder protected from falling ice
14. Outdoor jumpers strapped every 30 cm
15. Feeders clamped at intervals corresponding to their
diameters according to WCDMA Antenna System
Installation Instruction, Reference [7], or manufacturer
specifications
16. Outdoor antenna system connectors correctly sealed
17. Drip loop on Remote Electrical Tilt Unit (RETU) cable
18. Antenna brackets compatible with mast or pole (no
corrosion risk)
Notes:

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Item

YES

N/A

(1)

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.6

Checking the Radio Link

Use Table 9 on page 13 to check the installation of the radio link, its cabling,
and external equipment.
Table 9

Radio Link Checklist

Item
1.

Equipment installed according to site installation

documentation

2.

Cables connected correctly

3.

Cables undamaged

4.

Cables labeled correctly

5.

Cables earth grounded correctly

6.

Radio link antenna fastened correctly

7.

Transmission cable lead-in sealed

8.

Transmission test performed and record available

YES

N/A

(1)

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.7

Checking Power
This section contains checks for the power supply system and battery
equipment.

2.7.1

Power Supply System

Use Table 10 on page 14 to check the installation and earth grounding of power
supply equipment.
Table 10

Power Supply System Checklist

Item

YES

1.

Cabinet(s) installed according to site installation

documentation

2.

Cables terminated in correct position and labeled

3.

Power supply cable with correct cross-section according

to site installation documentation

N/A

(1)

AC powered RBS 3216 at least 1.52.5 mm

48 V DC powered RBS 3216 at least 35 mm
+24 V DC powered RBS 3216 at least 70 mm
4.

Power Supply Unit (PSU) correctly earth grounded

5.

Correct number of PSUs installed

6.

Breakers correctly identified and labeled

7.

Output voltage from PSU according to site installation

documentation

8.

AC and surge protection installed according to site

installation documentation

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

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2.7.2

Batteries
Use Table 11 on page 15 to check the installation and earth grounding of
battery equipment.
Table 11

Battery Checklist

Item
1.

Battery backup installed and earth grounded according

to site installation documentation

2.

Batteries undamaged

3.

Batteries installed and secured according to

manufacturer specifications

4.

Batteries and battery racks correctly labeled

5.

Protection covers correctly installed on all battery poles

6.

Temperature sensor installed according to battery

installation instructions

7.

Spacers between batteries to ensure air flow

8.

Batteries secured in earthquake zone

9.

Battery stand correctly earth grounded

YES

N/A

(1)

Notes:

(1) N/A = not applicable

Powering Up the RBS

This section describes how to power up the RBS 3216 and check the status
after power up.

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Do!
Products not connected to ground risk being damaged by overvoltage or
overcurrent. Always connect products to ground according to instructions.

1. Ensure that the site power is off before starting.

2. Switch off the PDU circuit breakers, shown in position B in Figure 3 on
page 16.
3. AC powered RBS 3216: Switch on the AC Connection Unit (ACCU) mains
switch, shown in position A in Figure 3 on page 16.

A
PSU 1

DCF

PSU 2

PSU 3

Energy Hazard

PDU

ACCU

G
F

BB000168a

Figure 3

AC Powered RBS 3216 Standard Hardware Units

4. Switch on the site power.

5. Switch on all PDU circuit breakers that are connected to a cable.

Checking after Powering Up the RBS

This section contains checks to perform after the RBS has been switched on.

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Checking Indicator Status

Once the power has been switched on, the boards will be loaded with their
specific software. Optical indicators show the board status.
Use the checklist below to check that all units have a yellow or green indicator
on or flashing and that all red indicators are off.
1. Check the indicators on all units listed in Table 12 on page 17. The
positions in Table 12 on page 17 refer to Figure 4 on page 17.
2. If any red indicator is on or if all indicators on a unit are off, then contact the
next level of maintenance support.

PSU 1

DCF

PSU 2

PSU 3

Energy Hazard

PDU

ACCU

BB000282b

Figure 4

AC Powered RBS 3216 Units Containing Indicators

Table 12

Indicator Checklist

Pos.

Unit Part

FCU

PSU

CBU

YES

ET board
RAX board
TX board
RUIF
D

RU

FU

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Performing Concluding Routines

Before leaving the site, do the following:
1. Clean the site and remove objects such as wrapping paper and cable
pieces.
2. Dispose of waste in accordance with local regulations.
3. Report any faults in accordance with local requirements.
4. Hand over the site installation documentation binder to the person
responsible for the site.
5. Lock the cabinet door and any gates to the site.

Revision History
This section presents changes that have been made for each release, in
addition to editorial changes such as corrections of spelling, grammar, and
layout.

6.1

Revision A
New document.

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Reference List

[1]

Grounding Guidelines for RBS Sites, 190 08-EN/LZT 735 0018

[2]

Hardware Configuration Data, 83/1551-HRB 105 102/1

[3]

Installation Instruction, 1/1531-COH 109 2086

[4]

Personal Health and Safety Information, 124 46-2885

[5]

Product Handling, 11/1551-HRB 105 102/1

[6]

System Safety Information, 124 46-2886

[7]

WCDMA Antenna System Installation Instruction, 1/1531-CRH 102 19/1

[8]

WCDMA Antenna System Test Instruction, 1/1532-CRH 102 19/1

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