RTN 380 packing list

No. Item Description

RTN 380 module

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2 Auxiliary material package

3 7.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap

RTN 380 V100R002

Quick Installation Guide 3.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap
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Issue: 03
Date: 2016-02-15
BOM: 31506621

5 Waterproof labels for outdoor cables

6 Engineering labels for indoor cables

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RTN 380 Quick Installation Guide
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Email: support@huawei.com

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Installation Conditions

Restrictions on the installation environment Other restrictions

1. Do not install RTN 380 on a guyed tower. Do not install RTN 380 and antennas of wireless equipment on the same pole.
2. Even if the requirements for link reliability can be met and the equipment installation environment allows
equipment to run properly in any weather conditions (the sway angle and twist angle of towers and poles meet
requirements), use rooftop towers, thin mast towers, and common self-supporting towers (non-high towers)
with caution based on the local actual situations.

Restrictions on the installation on a rooftop upright pole

When installing RTN 380 on a rooftop upright pole, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.3 m or less are used. RTN 380 can be installed on a rooftop upright pole only on
the last microwave hop at the network tail.
2. A mono-rooftop mast is supported by three stress support bars. The angle between the stress support bars is 90º
or 120º. This ensures that the mast can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
3. Only one microwave antenna is installed on one pole.
4. A pole is supported by two side support bars to ensure that the pole does not sway or twist in the wind.
5. A pole is not higher than 6 m.
6. An antenna is not installed on the top of a pole. An antenna should be installed at a lower position that is close to
the support point. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

Restrictions on the installation on a thick mast tower

When installing RTN 380 on a thick mast tower, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.3 m or less are used.
2. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

Restrictions on the installation on a self-supporting tower (high tower in the central

equipment room)
When installing RTN 380 on a self-supporting tower, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.3 m or less are used.
2. An antenna is installed at a position that is lower than 50% of the tower height. The twist angle of the antenna is
less than 0.69º. For example, if a tower is 60 m high, an antenna should be installed at a position lower than 30 m.
3. The tower is not overloaded.
4. A pole is installed securely. It can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
5. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

Restrictions on the installation on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower

When installing RTN 380 on the wall, chimney, or concrete tower, ensure that:
1. Antennas with a diameter of 0.6 m or less are used.
2. Use the wall-mounting mode. A pole can resist 28 m/s wind (force 10 wind) and do not sway or twist in the wind.
3. Antenna mounting brackets are fastened.

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Safety Precautions

Thunderstorms Corrosion

Do not work with electrical current in elevated or exposed locations during a Anti-corrosion measures are required if the RTN 380 is installed in an area prone
thunderstorm.
to corrosion. Contact your Huawei representative office for details. A location is
Extreme weather conditions corrosion-prone if it is:

The RTN 380 is usually installed outdoors. If weather conditions are
extreme during an installation, personnel should follow local guidelines and
regulations to safeguard personal health and safety.
High places
• within 3.7 km of the ocean or a salt water lake
• within 3 km of a heavy pollution source such as a smelting factory or coal
mine
• within 2 km of a medium pollution source such as a chemical, rubber, or

The RTN 380 is usually installed in an elevated location, such as on a tower electroplating plant
or on the roof of a building. Adhere the following guidelines for installations in • within 1 km of a light pollution source such as a food/leather processing plant
elevated locations:
or heating boilers
• Installation personnel must have the proper training and qualifications, and
meet health requirements. Moving and hoisting heavy objects

• Installation personnel should wear helmets and safety belts and should
work in pairs or teams.
• Do not work in high places during thunderstorms, blizzards, gales, or other
extreme weather conditions. When working outdoors, installation
personnel should wear clothes and gloves appropriate to weather
conditions, and anti-slip footwear.
• Hoisting tools should be tested before use.
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, clear path.
• Do not lift heavy objects by hand. Use appropriate equipment instead.
• Before hoisting a heavy object, clear the area to avoid hurting anyone

• All installation personnel and visitors onsite must wear helmets. nearby.
• Use hoisting tools properly. To avoid damaging pulleys or slings, do not
Microwave exceed the load allowance.
Protective cover and
High-power radio frequency signals are harmful. Avoid exposure to Port protection film on the antenna port
transmissions from the antenna of microwave equipment that has this
• Before installing the RTN 380, remove
radiation warning symbol ( ). When you are installing or performing
the protective cover and film on the
maintenance on an antenna located on a tower that has multiple antennas, PG cover
antenna port. Otherwise, the signal
avoid exposure to radiation from other antennas.
transmission will be affected. Cap
Lasers • Protect unused ports with PG covers
and caps.
Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.
• Retain removed caps for future use. T AT S

High temperature
Unpacking
If the ambient temperature reaches 55°C, the surface temperature of the Caps
RTN 380 may exceed 70°C. Wear protective gloves if you must handle the • Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
RTN 380. A high-temperature warning label ( ) is attached to the RTN
380. • During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer
than 24 hours.

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Safety Precautions
Avoiding leaving any Ethernet service cable unconnected Power over Ethernet (Indoor PI)

Do not leave any Ethernet service cable unconnected (see Figure 1). •Do not install indoor PIs outdoors.

If an Ethernet service port is not in use, remove the cable from it and fasten a PG cover or protective cover onto it. •Always hold the insulated part of the P&E cable. Never touch the RJ45 connector.
•Do not touch the pins inside the P&E port on the PI with your hands or a conductor.
•Be sure to connect the power cables of the PI correctly to the positive and negative terminals of the power
Figure 1 Avoiding leaving any Ethernet supply device (see No.1 in the figure below). To prevent short circuits, which could damage the power cables
service cable unconnected and devices, install a circuit breaker on the negative terminal of the power supply device (see No.2 in the
figure below).
•Do not install or remove a live P&E cable.
• Indoor PI can supply power over a maximum distance of 100 m.

P&E

P&E cable (outdoor network cable

DANGER with shielded RJ45 connectors)
Do not leave any Ethernet
service cable unconnected.

Indoor PI

P&E
GE NMS MGMT P&E
Power supply device
(+) (-)

Black: 0 V ground cable

(+)
1
(-)
2 SW Blue: -48 V

Rated Voltage of the Voltage Range Rated Current of the

Input Power Input Power

–48 V –38.4 V to –57.6 V 2.6 A

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Safety Precautions
Power over Ethernet (Outdoor PI) Power over Ethernet (Networked with the RTN 900)

•If outdoor PIs are connected to indoor equipment, the indoor equipment must have surge protection capabilities. If
the indoor equipment does not have surge protection capabilities, the PIs should be installed indoors for surge
protection and easy maintenance.
•Always hold an insulated part of the P&E cable. Never touch the RJ45 connector.
•Do not touch the pins inside the P&E port on the PI with your hands or a conductor.
•Be sure to connect the power cables of the PI correctly to the positive and negative terminals of the power supply
device (see 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 No.2 in the figure below).
•Do not install or remove a live P&E cable.
P&E
•The recommended fuse capacity is 6 A. The fuse capacity ranges from 6 A to 12 A in practice.
•Outdoor PI can supply power over a maximum distance of 70 m.

Figure 1 Power over Ethernet (Outdoor PI)

P&E cable (outdoor network cable

NMS/COM with shielded RJ45 connectors)

Ensure that you ground the shield layers of all PI cables RTN 900
using wire clips. Otherwise, the cables may be damaged
by lightning.

P&E
Wire clip

EG4P

EG4P
STAT

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

L/A1
L/A2
L/A3
L/A4
SRV
P1
P2

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1 OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

EG4P

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

Shield layer
P&E cable (outdoor network cable EG4P board
with shielded RJ45 connectors) P&E port (3/P1 and 4/P2)
3/P1 4/P2
P&E

An P&E cable can be connected to the P&E port on an OptiX RTN

900.
(-) (+)

Connected to the
Outdoor PI When a P&E port on an OptiX RTN 900 is connected to a device
NMS
other than OptiX RTN 380, the power over Ethernet function must
be disabled. Otherwise, the peer device may be damaged.
Power supply device

Rated Voltage of Voltage Range

Brown: 0 V ground cable
the Input Power

–48 V –38.4 V to –57.6 V SW Blue: -48 V

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Precautions for Installing the RTN 380 onto a High Tower
When the RTN 380 is installed on a self-supporting tower, maintenance personnel cannot performance off-tower maintenance
through Wi-Fi, because the RTN 380 is installed at a high position. You can use the following methods to solve this issue:
Figure 1
• If an NE receives/transmits services through the P&E port, use an outdoor network cable to connect the NE's GE electrical
port and the PI's MGMT port. During the off-tower maintenance, connect a laptop on which the Web LCT is installed to the
PI's NMS port, or remove the outdoor network cable connected to the MGMT port and connect the cable to the laptop. See
Figure 1.
• If an NE receives/transmits services through the GE optical port, no extra outdoor network cable is required. During the off-
tower maintenance, connect a laptop on which the Web LCT is installed to the GE port of the PI. See Figure 2.
In the off-tower maintenance, configure the GE electrical port to which the Web LCT is connected as an NMS port on the NMS, or RTN 380
P&E port
configure the network adapter of the laptop to receive and transmit IP packets carrying DCN VLAN IDs.

Figure 2
GE(e)

Outdoor network cable

RTN 380
P&E port

GE(o)

or

Service access

Web LCT
Service
access

Web LCT

Web LCT

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 Installing the RTN 380

Equipment Parts

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

C Cables

Front view Top view PGND cable

Standby tributary port Base of ground clip

OT terminal

Main tributary port •Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal)
Oblique view are available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a terminal as
required.
Front view • For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions
delivered with the ground clips.

Ground screw

Outdoor/ GE cascade fiber

Antenna port LC/PC connector

For details about the parameters on the name plate, see the
Product Description.

Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.

Rear view
Positioning pin
Waterproof socket for outdoor fibers

Antenna port Collar

Rubber washer
Shell

Front view of ports Ports within the maintenance compartment

1
RSSI port cable
View A
RJ45 connector
Main label
Multimeter port Pin1 Pin8
COMBO Connected to the multimeter
GE(o) RSSI/NMS GE(e) P&E A
maintenance Connected to the USB flash
compartment drive/Wi-Fi module

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Equipment Parts

D Indoor PI E Outdoor PI

Front view of PI panel Front view (cover closed)

Mounting
⑦ ears

⑦
Mounting ears for
installation on a wall
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥

① Power input port

② Power indicator
③ GE electrical port (connected to the peer GE equipment) ⑥ Power over Ethernet and GE service port
(connected to the P&E port of the RTN 380) Front view (with the cover opened)
④ NMS port (reserved)
(1) (2)
⑤ MGMT port (reserved) ⑦ Mounting screw (used for installing an indoor
PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket)

F
(3)
Indoor PI auxiliary mounting bracket
(4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

(5) GE electrical port (to FE/GE UNI

(9) (10) equipment)
Mounting ear for installation in (6) P&E port (to the P&E port of the RTN 380)
cabinets
(7) MGMT port (reserved)
Ground screw
(8) NMS port (reserved)
(9) DC power port connected to the power
(11) (12) (13)
supply device)
(1) Cover of the PI (10) Power indicator
(2) P&E cable (PI-side), pin assignments of the P&E RJ45 connector (11) Ground screw
1. One auxiliary mounting bracket can support up to three PIs. and MGMT RJ45 connector (12) Cable hole
Mounting ear for 2. When a PI is installed on an auxiliary mounting bracket, (3) 1:2 peeling indicator for P&E cables, DC cables, and GE/NMS (13) Wire clip
installation in ground the PI with the ground screw on the bracket. cables See "Power over Ethernet" in "Safety
cabinets
(4) See "Power over Ethernet" in "Safety Precautions." Precautions."

G USB flash drive

•The recommended USB flash drive is Netac U208 with a 4 GB

capacity.
•If a different model or capacity is required, contact your
nearest Huawei office.
•The appearance of Netac U208 flash drives varies depending
on the vendor.

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Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with Shielded RJ45 Connectors
Prepare the following tools. Prepare an outdoor network cable Strip the cable. Arrange the core wires according to the pin assignments and cut them
and shielded RJ45 connectors. neatly (exposing a length of 12 mm).

8: brown
7: white and brown
6: green
5: white and blue
4: blue
3: white and green
2: orange
1: white and orange
RJ45 connector crimping tool

Length of the stripped Strip off the braid shield and cut Length of each exposed core wire: 12 mm
Remove the outer jacket.
cable: 20 mm the aluminum foil and unwanted
materials. 12 mm
1. Core wire
2. Aluminum foil
3. Braid shield When stripping off the outer jacket, take care not to damage the braid shield
4. Outer jacket or aluminum foil. Cut the core wires neatly.
5. Shielded RJ45 connector
Diagonal pliers
Insert the arranged core wires into an RJ45 connector according to the pin Cut off the exposed braid shield and materials Terminate a connector on the other end of the network cable, and then test the cable
assignments and crimp the connector with the crimping tool. along the edge of the connector. for continuity using a network cable tester.

Outdoor network cable

Crimp the RJ45

connector.

Pin assignments of an RJ45 connector

•Before crimping, ensure that the core wires are fully inserted in the RJ45
connector.
•Use the crimping tool to crimp the connector with force.
•After crimping, verify that the connector has been crimped tightly.
Optional: Use a multimeter to measure the impedance of core wires. The impedance
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difference between core wires must be less than 5%.
Cut off the exposed braid
shield and materials.
In addition to Ethernet services, the P&E port of the RTN 380 receives PoE signals from power
sourcing equipment (PSE). An outdoor straight-through cable is used to connect the P&E port and
PSE.
The pin assignments of the P&E port on some Ethernet power supply equipment may be different
from those on the RTN 380. In this case, you need to make a network cable based on the pin
assignments of the two P&E ports.

Pin assignments of the P&E port on the RTN 380

Pin No. Signal
1 BIDA+/BGND
2 BIDA-/BGND
3 BIDB+/-48V
4 BIDC+/BGND
5 BIDC-/BGND
6 BIDB-/-48V
7 BIDD+/-48V
8 BIDD-/-48V
Function
Bidirectional data wire A (+)/Power ground
Bidirectional data wire A (-)/Power ground
Bidirectional data wire B (+)/-48 V power signal
Bidirectional data wire C (+)/Power ground
Bidirectional data wire C (-)/Power ground
Bidirectional data wire B (-)/-48 V power signal
Bidirectional data wire D (+)/-48 V power signal
Bidirectional data wire D (-)/-48 V power signal

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Terminating an Indoor PI Power Cable with an EPC4 Connector

Components of an EPC4 (Easy Power Connector) Strip the cable. Use a screwdriver to push the sliding block until Inserting a conductor.
the in-position mark is completely exposed.

(+)

Black

(-)

Blue
(1) EPC4 (Easy Power Connector) 8mm
(2) Scale
(3) Sliding block
(4) Hole for the conductor

Push back the sliding blocks until

they are in position. Then, check
whether the conductors are secure
by gently pulling the cables. If the
conductor slides outward or the Wrong:
wire of the conductor is exposed The conductor is not perpendicular
outside the hole for the conductor, to the hole
remove the conductor, cut the split Wrong:
wires, and then strip the jacket and The conductor is deviated from the
install the conductor again. center of the hole

The conductor should be in the center of the

holes.

Terminating a Ground Cable with an OT Terminal

Strip the ground cable. Mapping between the cross-sectional area of a Fit the exposed cable into the OT terminal. Crimp the OT terminal lug.
cable conductor (C) and the length of an exposed
cable (L1)
A: OT terminal
B: ground cable Cross-sectional L1 (mm)
C: exposed cable conductor Area of C (mm2)
L1: length of the exposed cable 1 7
1.5 7
2.5 Crimp the OT
7
terminal lug.
When you are skillful, you can determine L1 4 8
based on the length of the OT terminal lug.
6 9
10 11
When striping off the insulation layer of the 16 13
ground cable, take care not to damage or nick 25 14
the metal conductor of the cable. The impression left from crimping the lug may
35 16 Ensure that the cable conductor does not
protrude more than 2 mm from the OT terminal. differ depending on the crimping tool used.
50 16

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 Installing the RTN 380

1 Installing the RTN 380 at the Edge of a Mobile Backhaul Network (Indoor PI Required)
1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
Ethernet service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna. 11 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction 12 Load NE data by using a USB

of the antenna to horizontal. flash drive.

3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior 13 Use the Web LCT to
side of the feed. load NE data.

4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. 14 Align antennas.

5 Install the PGND cable of the

1 to 4
RTN 380.

6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber.

• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380. GE(o) P&E
• Lay out the outdoor fiber.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
fiber according to the plan. •The GE(o) port and COMBO port can
•Moistureproof the fiber. transmit/receive GE (optical) services.
•The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive GE
7 Install a GE cable. (electrical) services.
•The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
•Install the GE cable. through the P&E port.
5
• Select a ground point for the GE cable.
• Install the ground clip.
• Lay out the GE cable. Connected to one GE (optical) 6
7 Grounded through
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the service the ground clip
cable according to the plan.

8 Install a PI and cables on the PI. GE

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket.

• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the
bracket on a wall.
• Install cables on the PI. 8

9 Waterproof the ground clip and do anti-

corrosion treatment for GE ports.
P&E
10 Check the installation.
11

Connected to the
power supply Connected to one FE/GE
device (electrical) service
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 Installing the RTN 380

2 Installing the RTN 380 at the Edge of a Mobile Backhaul Network (Outdoor PI Required)

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
Ethernet service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna. 11 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction Load NE data by using a USB

12
of the antenna to horizontal. flash drive.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
13 Use the Web LCT to
side of the feed. 1 to 4
load NE data.
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.
14 Align antennas.

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380. GE(o) P&E

•The GE(o) port and COMBO port can

6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber. transmit/receive GE (optical) services.
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380. •The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive GE
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. (electrical) services.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the •The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
fiber according to the plan. through the P&E port.
•Moistureproof the fiber. 5
6
7 Install a GE cable. Connected to one GE (optical) 7
service
Grounded through
•Install the GE cable. the ground clip
• Select a ground point for the GE cable.
• Install the ground clip.
GE P&E
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan.

8
8 Install a PI and cables on the PI.

•Install cables on the PI.

•Fix the PI on a wall, a pole, or a tower.
•Ground the PI.
• Install cables on the PI.

Grounded through
the ground clip
9 Waterproof the ground clip and do anti- 11
corrosion treatment for GE ports.

10 Check the installation. Connected to the power supply device

Connected to one FE/GE

(electrical) service
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 Installing the RTN 380

3 Co-sited with a Dock

1. Cover unused ports with caps. Reserve the removed caps. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
3. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
4. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount and 1+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section linking the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to install

the antenna. 10 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction of 11 Load NE data by using a USB

the antenna to horizontal. flash drive.
32 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side 12 Use the Web LCT to
of the feed. 1 to 4
load NE data.
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.
13 Align antennas.

5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.

6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber.

• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380.
RTN 380
•If the RTN 380 is co-sited with a Dock, do not install them on a tower.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber. •It is recommended that one DOCK be connected to one wireless base station and
WAN: connected to the RTN 380 one RTN 380.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
LAN0: connected to the peer •If the site is located at the network tail, the RTN 380 is supplied with power,
fiber according to the plan. wireless equipment
•Moistureproof the fiber. receives Ethernet services, and transmits clock signals to a base station through the
WAN port. Note that the RTN 380 cannot trace the clock of the Dock through the
7 Install a GE cable. WAN port; otherwise, Ethernet service packet loss may occur.
•If the site is not located at the network tail, the RTN 380 is supplied with power
through the WAN port, but does not receive Ethernet services or clock signals
•Install the GE cable. 10 through the WAN port.
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. Connected to the
• Install the ground clip. multimeter/Web LCT
6 Dock
• Lay out the GE cable. Connected to one GE (optical) The Dock has been installed
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the service and powered on.
cable according to the plan. 5

8 Waterproof the ground clip and do anti-
corrosion treatment for GE ports.
9 Check the installation.
7
•The GE(o) port and COMBO port can
transmit/receive GE (optical) services.
•The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive GE
(electrical) services.
•The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
through the P&E port.

Peer wireless equipment

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 Installing the RTN 380

4 Installing the RTN 380 at 2x(1+0) Aggregation Sites

1. Cover unused ports with caps/PG covers. Retain removed caps for future use.
2. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
3. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
4. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
5. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.2 m, 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
6. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section that links the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
Ethernet service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure

1 Follow the antenna use instructions to

install the antenna. 1 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction Load NE data by using a USB

2
of the antenna to horizontal. 1 to 4 flash drive.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
3 Use the Web LCT to
side of the feed.
load NE data.
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. GE(o) COMBO P&E GE(o) COMBO P&E 4 Align antennas.

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380.
6
6 •Install a GE cascade fiber.
•Moistureproof the fiber.

•The GE(o) port and COMBO port can

7 Install a GE cable. LAG transmit/receive GE (optical) services.
In this example, the GE(o) link and COMBO •The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive GE
5 5
link between two back-to-back RTN 380s form (electrical) services.
•Install the GE cable. a LAG of cascade links. Actually, either of the Grounded through the
ground clip •The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. links can form an unprotected cascade link. 7 7 through the P&E port.
• Install the ground clip.
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 8 GE 8
cable according to the plan.

8 Install a PI and cables on the PI.

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket.

• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI P&E
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the
bracket on a wall. Connected to the
power supply
• Install cables on the PI. device Connected to one FE/GE
(electrical) service
9 Waterproof the ground clip and do anti-
corrosion treatment for GE ports.

10 Check the installation.

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 Installing the RTN 380

5 Networked with the RTN 900

1. Cover unused ports with caps. Reserve the removed caps. Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the signal transmission will be affected.
2. Different methods can be used to change the polarization direction of antennas. If the method provided in this document is not suitable for the type of antenna you have, use the method provided in the installation manual delivered with your antennas.
3. The polarization direction of antennas is vertical by default. If the planned polarization direction is horizontal, change the polarization direction to horizontal.
4. If an antenna with a diameter of 0.3 m or 0.6 m is used in a direct mount and 1+0 scenario, you may install the RTN 380 on the antenna and then hoist them both into position on the tower.
5. Before installing a cable, bind the cable section linking the cable connector to the pole. This will protect the cable connector from damage. Be sure that the length of cable running from the binding point to the RTN 380 is sufficient to attach the cable connector to the
service port on the RTN 380.

Installation procedure
Site commissioning procedure
1
1 to 4
1 Follow the antenna use instructions to
install the antenna. 1 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction Load NE data by using a USB

2 2
of the antenna to horizontal. flash drive.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
3 Use the Web LCT to
side of the feed.
load NE data.
4 RTN 380
Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. 3
Align antennas.
4

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380.

6 Install a GE cable.

•Install the GE cable.

• Select a ground point for the GE cable.
• Install the ground clip. 5
5 5
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan. Grounded
through the
ground clip
7 Waterproof the ground clip and do anti-
corrosion treatment for GE ports. 6 6 6
NMS/COM
8 Check the installation.

RTN 900
EG4P

EG4P
STAT

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

SRV
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3
L/A4
P1
P2

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1 OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

EG4P

STAT

L/A4
SRV
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

EG4P
board

3/P1 4/P2
Connected to the NMS 3/P1 4/P2

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 Aligning Antennas

Aligning Single-Polarized Antennas

Use the installation positions and heights of local and remote antennas to determine their
azimuths. Adjust the pitch angles of the antennas to the horizontal position.
Connect a multimeter to the RSSI port on the RTN 380 at the local end and measure the
voltage value VBNC.
Loosen/tighten the elevation adjustment screw to move the local antenna vertically.
Adjust the pitch angle until the RSL reaches the peak within the tracked range.
Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to ensure that three signal peaks are tracked in horizontal and
vertical directions. When the local RSL reaches the maximum peak value, secure the
local antenna.
Adjust the remote antenna to ensure that the RSL at the local end and the RSL at
the remote end reach the peak value.
Tighten all screws on both antennas after the alignment is complete.

Open the USB/RSSI

maintenance compartment.

Connected to the multimeter

Elevation adjustment screw

Level adjustment screw
Secure the remote antenna and loosen/tighten the level adjustment screw to move the
antenna horizontally.

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

b. If two signal peaks are tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL
reaches the middle between positions 4 and 5. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the
antenna using the elevation adjustment screw until the three signal peaks on the line AA'
appear. Finally, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value
at position 2.

c. If one signal peak is tracked, adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches
the middle between positions 6 and 7. Then, adjust the pitch angle of the antenna using
the elevation adjustment screw until the three signal peaks on the line AA' appear. Finally,
adjust the azimuth of the antenna until the RSL reaches the peak value at position 2.

Front view of the tracking lines at different RSL values of each line
elevation天线不同仰角下扫描路径的正面图
angles of the antenna 各路径信号值

6 7
C C'
C 6 7 C' 5
4
B 4 5 B'
B B'
1 2 3
A A'
2
1 3

A A'

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 Aligning Antennas Appendix

Relationship Between RSSI Port Voltage and Receive Signal Level Moistureproofing the Connectors of GE(o), COMBO, GE(e) and P&E ports

Connect GE ports to the RTN 380 and then moistureproof them.

Length between the root of a GE

port connector and the lower
edge of the moistureproofed part:
30 mm
30 mm
30 mm Root
Root 30 mm Moistureproofed part
30 mm

Moistureproof a connector as follows:

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the moistureproofed part.
2. Wrap one layer of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape. Ensure that the waterproof insulation tape completely
covers the PVC tape (including the edges).
3. Wrap one layer of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproofing the Ground Clip

1. Wrap one layer of PVC tape around the exposed part of the group clip.
2. Wrap three layers of waterproof insulation tape outside the PVC tape.
3. Wrap three layers of PVC tape outside the waterproof insulation tape.
4. Secure the tape by using outdoor binding straps at the positions 1 cm to the wrapping edges.

Waterproof insulation tape

For details on how to use the
waterproof insulation tape, see
instructions provided by the tape
vendor.
PVC tape

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 Appendix

Installing the Waterproof Socket for the Outdoor Fiber

a Appearance of the waterproof socket

Collar
Rubber washer
Shell

b Thread the outdoor fiber through the waterproof socket.

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

Insert the washer side with a V-shaped slot into the collar.
See the following figures. Ensure that the V-shaped slot Flange socket of the GE/COMBO port
securely engages the collar.
•Ensure that the V-shaped slot securely engages the collar.
•Ensure that the rubber washer is well sealed. No crack should be observed.

Ensure that the rubber washer remains in the

correct position in the socket.
Well sealed Cracked

Tighten the shell of the waterproof socket.

Red O-ring

The shell is completely tightened when the red O-ring

cannot be seen.

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 Installation Reference

Installing the RTN 380

Change the polarization direction of a single-polarized antenna to horizontal. Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior side ① of the feed. Do not apply petroleum jelly to the end face ② of the feed.
V (default)

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

change the polarization direction.

Before installing the RTN 380, remove the protective

Points to H mark cover and film on the antenna port. Otherwise, the
signal transmission will be affected.

T AT S

Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. The antenna port of the RTN 380 can adapt to the polarization direction of the antenna. Install hybrid couplers on the antenna. Install RTN 380s onto the hybrid coupler.
Correct Incorrect
Apply petroleum jelly to
the O ring ①. Do not
apply petroleum jelly on
the end face ② of the
antenna port.

Vertical
①
②

The antenna port of the RTN 380 can adapt to the polarization
direction of the antenna. There is no need to manually change
the polarization direction of the antenna port.

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Installing the RTN 380

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

Install the GE cable. The GE cable connected to the P&E port is also
used for providing power of Ethernet.
1. Unscrew the PG cover installed on port GE(e)/P&E of the
RTN 380 using a 1.8 N•m torque wrench (rotating the wrench
counterclockwise).
2. Attach a cable tie to the network cable to prevent the PG
cover from sliding down.
Install a GE cascade fiber.
1. Insert the SFP optical module into the GE(o)/COMBO port. The port provides mis-insertion prevention function. If you feel
resistance in inserting the module, rotate it and insert again.
2. Tie an outdoor binding strap to the end of the waterproof socket.
3. Lead a GE cascade fiber through the waterproof socket and expose the LC/PC connector (for details, see the appendix).

3/4. Route the network cable through the PG cover and 4. Connect the LC/PC connector to the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380.
connect the cable to port GE(e)/P&E of the RTN 380.
5. Secure the waterproof socket on the GE(o)/COMBO port of the RTN 380.
5/6. Insert the plug of the network cable into port GE(e)/P&E
and screw the PG cover.
P&E port

For moistureproof measures, see

the appendix.

GE(o) GE(o)

Insert the connector until it clicks into place.

Tying an outdoor binding strap to the end of

a waterproof socket prevents the socket
from slipping.
Tie

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 Installation Reference

Ground Points of RTN 380 (Indoor PI)

Select ground points for the GE cable (GE(e) cable and P&E cable).

Ground the GE cable at the following positions:

1. About 0.5 m to 1 m after the cable leaves the port
2. About 1 m before the cable leaves the tower and runs toward the outdoor cable tray
3. About 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable is routed into the equipment room or outdoor cabinet
4. About 1 m before the cable leaves the roof cable ladder

Installation on a roof
Installation on a tower

45° 45
°

RTN 380

RTN 380

3
2
3

PI
PI

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

Installing the Indoor PI

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

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

Floating
nut

Optional: Installing the PI in a 19-Inch Cabinet

1 Fix the floating nuts.

Mounting hole

When you fix the floating nuts, allow a heat dissipation space of at least 25 mm
above and below the PI. 2 Install the PGND cable.

M4 Attach the PGND cable to a ground

point on a cabinet column or to an
indoor ground bar.
Floating
nut
1.4±0.14 N·m

Install the PGND cable with the

ground screw (M4).

2 Install the chassis in the cabinet. 3 Install the PGND cable.

Attach the PGND cable to a

ground point on a cabinet 3 Install the ETSI mounting ears. 4 Install the chassis in the cabinet.
column or to an indoor
ground bar. M4

Before installing the chassis in an ETSI cabinet,

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

M6
M6

ETSI
Mounting M6
ears
3.0±0.3 N·m
2.0±0.2 N·m

Install the PGND cable with the

ground screw (M4).
2.0±0.2 N·m

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Indoor PI

Optional: Installing the PI on a Wall

1 Fix the floating nuts. 2 Mark and drill holes in the wall.
Hold the PI up to the wall and mark the drilling positions. Drill the holes and insert the fixing bolts.
The position of the holes should allow a heat dissipation space of at least 50 mm at both the top
and bottom of the PI.
Drill Ф8 holes to a
depth of 52 to 60 mm.
≥ 300 mm

Drilling
positions

Mounting ears for

installation on a wall

3 Install the PI on the wall. 4 Install the PGND cable.

PGND
cable

Big flat
washer

Install the PGND cable with

the ground screw (M6).

M6
Nut
Small flat washer
M6x60
expansion bolt
1.4±0.14 N·m

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Indoor PI Arranging Indoor PI Cables

Optional: Installing the PI in an Outdoor Cabinet Install the GE cable used for providing power of Ethernet.

a Install the PI in an outdoor cabinet.

When you install the PI in

an outdoor cabinet, P&E port
ensure that the ground
point of the auxiliary
mounting bracket is
located on the lower side
of the bracket.

NOTE
Install a GE cable on the PI.
b Install the PGND cable. The NMS port and MGMT port on the PI are reserved and
are not used in the installation.

Connect the RJ45

PGND cable connector to the GE
port of the PI.

NodeB
NOTE

If two or three PIs are installed on one auxiliary installation

Connected to the GE electrical bracket, cables of the PIs should be arranged to meet the
port on the user-side requirements of the site. Generally, power cables are
equipment routed along the left side in the cabinet and service cables
are routed along the right side in the cabinet.

Install the power cable of the PI.

Install the NM cable of the PI.

Black: 0 V power cable (connected

to the positive terminal of the power
supply device)
Blue: -48 V power cable
(connected to the negative
terminal of the power supply
device)

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

1 Loosen the hex socket screws. 2 Open the case cover. 3 Optional: wall-mounting
4 mm hex key Cable distribution area
3.1 Use a scribe template to determine the positions of mounting holes and use a scribe pen to mark
them.
Level Scribe pen

Fiber routing
clips

Fiber fixing
holes Scribe
template

Mounting
hole

Hole blocks

3 Optional: wall-mounting

3.2 Install expansion bolts. 3.3 Tighten the screws and fix the case.
Chisel drilling positions. Drill holes.
Flat washer
Bull-point chisel

Expansion bolt
Ф8 drill bit
Nut

Install expansion bolts. Remove the nut.

Nut

Flat washer
Expansion
tube
Expansion
bolt

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

4 Optional: pole-mounting

4.1 Install the pole assembly on the pole. 4.2 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
hold hoop. the lower end.
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 blocks. Fix hose clamps on
outdoor fibers.

Hose
Hooks to clamp
fix hose
clamps

Outdoor fiber trough

Hole blocks

Connected to the fiber outlet Connected to the Connected to the fiber outlet
on the main RTN 380 fiber outlet on the on the customer equipment
standby RTN 380

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

5 Route in and fix fibers.

Remove dustproof caps and insert fiber connectors into appropriate adapters
according to labels.

Port in Fiber Interconne Description

Distribution cted GE
Area Port

101 Main RTN Connected to GE receive port on the main OptiX RTN 380
380
201 Connected to GE transmit port on the main OptiX RTN 380

102 Standby Connected to GE receive port on the standby OptiX RTN 380
RTN 380
202 Connected to GE transmit port on the standby OptiX RTN 380

IN2 Customer Connected to GE receive port on the customer equipment

equipment
IN1 Connected to GE transmit port on the customer equipment

Guide the lead nylon of outdoor fibers through fiber

fixing holes, fix the lead nylon, and cut off any excess. Picture showing the coding ports and
fibers in a fiber distribution area

Main RTN 380

Standby RTN 380

Customer
equipment

Fix the fiber metal jacket in the fiber routing clips.

Wrap outdoor fibers with three layers of waterproof tape. Ensure that the taped fiber
is a close fit in the cable trough and that the case is properly sealed and
Use hose clamps to fix outdoor fibers on the waterproofed.
appropriate hooks.

Three layers of
waterproof tape

Sealing
positions

Do not stretch waterproof tapes when using them to wrap

outdoor fibers.

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor Optical Splitter

6 Close the case cover.

4 mm hex key

Reliably tighten the hex socket screws to ensure that the case
remains waterproof.

Installing the Outdoor PI

1. Open the cover of the PI. 3. Close the cover of the PI and tighten all screws on the cover.

Loosen the screws on Remove the plugs in

the cover and open Tighten all screws on the
the cable holes that
the cover. cover (4.8±0.14 N·m).
will hold cables.

Tighten the screws in the order shown in the figure.

8

Avoid dropping any metal debris or foreign objects on the PI Retain the plugs in the unused cable holes.
front panel, and prevent them from entering the PI case.

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 Installation Reference

Installing the Outdoor PI

2. Install PI cables.

For the peeling sizes of GE cables, see the 1:2 peeling Ensure that you ground the shield layers of all PI cables using wire clips. Otherwise,
indicator on the PI. the cables may be damaged by lightning.
Avoid dropping any metal debris or foreign objects on the PI
front panel, and prevent them from entering the PI case. Correct Wrong
1. Peel a cable according to the 1:2 peeling
indicator and expose the shield layer.
2. Loosen a wire clip. The exposed shield layer is longer than the
3. Route the cable through the rubber ring 1:2 peeling indicator and extends into the
1. Open the covers of the power ports. and wire clip and fix the cable in the cable trough, which may allow water
waterproof cable trough. ingress.
2. Install the power cables with OT terminals
to the power ports. Ensure that the 4. Tighten the wire clip. Ensure that the
positive and negative cables are correctly wire clip is in full contact with the shield The shield layer is not The cable is not fixed
connected. layer and is not touching the sheath. exposed. with a wire clip.
3. Tighten the screws of the OT terminals.
4. Close the covers of the power ports.

(-) (+) P&E Wire clip

MGMT
Shield layer
(-) (+)

PWR GE P&E NMS

Blue: -48 V Black (brown): 0 V

ground cable

Retain the plugs in the unused cable holes.

Wire clip
Dispose of the desiccant in the PI case.
Connected to the power
supply device Connected to the P&E port of RTN 380

Connected to one FE/GE

(electrical) service

An alternative method to install PI cables is to first connect and lay out the
cables. Then, peel the cables according to the 1:2 peeling indicator, and
tighten the wire clips to secure the cables.

When using this method, note the following points:

1. Before peeling the cables, ensure that the cables are already
connected to corresponding PI ports and laid in the cable trough as
shown in the figure.
2. Peel the cable according to the 1:2 peeling indicator. Refer to the
position shown in the figure and ensure that the length of the exposed
cable matches the size of the wire clip. (Refer to the CAUTION in the
upper part of this page.)
3. Avoid dropping any metal debris or foreign objects on the PI front
panel, and prevent them from entering the PI case.

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Installing the Outdoor PI

4. Optional: Install the PI on a wall. 6. Install the PGND cable of the PI.
a Mark and drill holes in the wall. b Install the PI on the wall.
Hold the PI up to the wall and mark the drilling positions. Drill the holes and insert the fixing bolts.
If multiple PIs need to be installed, reserve a heat dissipation space of at least 50 mm around
each PI.
Drill Ф8 holes to a
depth of 52 to 60 mm.

8 Connect the OT
Drilling terminal of the
positions PGND cable to the
ground nut.

Remove the anticorrosion paint PGND cable

and oxide layer at the ground
Down point. After the connection is
complete, waterproof and
rustproof the ground point.
Mounting holes

Install the base of

ground clip.

After the PGND cable is installed, apply anti-seize grease to

the ground nut and ground point.
•Hold the PI when you fix it on a wall. The PI will drop off without
enough support.
•Ensure that the service ports of the PI face downward before
you fix the PI.

5. Optional: Install the PI on a pole or a tower.

Holes for installing a

hose clamp
Install the other hose clamp by
repeating the previous steps.
Guide a hose clamp Tighten the
through the holes and fix
screws on the
the hose clamp on the pole
hose clamp.
or tower.
•Hold the PI when you fix it on a pole or
a tower. The PI will drop off without Down
enough support.
•Ensure that the service ports of the PI
face downward before you fix the PI.

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Ground Points of RTN 380 (Outdoor PI)

Ground points of an RTN 380 and its serving PI:

Point 1: Ground the RTN 380 using a PGND cable.
Lightning rod
Point 2: Ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m after the cable leaves the port.
Point 3: Ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position about 1 m before the cable leaves the tower. If the PI is installed in the equipment room,
ground the P&E/GE(e) cable using a ground clip at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable runs into the equipment room.
Point 4: Ground the PI using a PGND cable.
Point 5: Ground the cable using the PI's wire clip after the cable enters the PI (for details, see section "Installing the Outdoor PI").
Point 6: Ground the outdoor GE cable of the PI using a ground clip at a position about 0.5 m to 1 m before the cable runs into an indoor or outdoor cabinet.

RTN 380

Tower
P&E cable

Install the ground clip.

Outdoors
Indoors •Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped terminal)
Select an installation position and remove a
Outdoor PI are available for the cable of a ground clip. Select a terminal as
section of the cable sheath with a box cutter.
required.
Cable tray Do not damage the shield layer.
5 Outdoor GE •If a ground clip is installed on a thin cable, secure the ground clip by
cables of the PI using the binding wire delivered with the ground clip.
equipment
Customer

3 6 •For details on installing ground clips, see the usage instructions

delivered with the ground clips.

Install and waterproof the ground clip.

(See the appendix.)
4 Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and P&E
cable is 15 degrees or less. If the P&E cable is routed
vertically, route the ground cable from the top downwards.

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 Checking the Installation

Checking the Cables of RTN 380

No. Check Item

1 All outdoor connections and ground clips are moistureproofed or waterproofed.

2 The cable connectors are assembled correctly and securely.

3 Cables are not bent or twisted and the shield layer of the power cable is intact.

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

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

6 The minimum bending radius of the cables is greater than 30 cm (11.8 inches).

7 Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.

8 Cables are bound to the cable ladder or tray at intervals of approximately 1 m (3.28 feet).

9 Binding tapes are cut off with an excess section reserved at the ends.

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

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

12 The cable ground point is properly protected.

13 The power cable does not bend in the range of 0.5 m (1.64 feet) above and below the ground clip.

14 The ground cable is routed from the top downwards and the angle between the ground cable and other cables is less
than 15 degrees.

15 The ground cable of the RTN 380 is properly connected.

16 The RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment is closed and screwed.

Checking the Indoor PI Checking the Outdoor PI

No. Check Item No. Check Item

1 The chassis must be installed securely in the position specified in the engineering design documents. 1 The chassis must be installed securely in the position specified in the engineering design documents.

2 Each chassis component does not have any paint defects, damage, or stains. Re-paint or clean components that have 2 Each chassis component does not have any paint defects, damage, or stains. Re-paint or clean components that have
defects. defects.

3 Cable routes comply with the engineering design documents and facilitate maintenance and expansion. 3 Cable routes comply with the engineering design documents and facilitate maintenance and expansion.

4 Cables are not damaged, broken, or jointed. 4 Cables are not damaged, broken, or jointed.

5 Cables are properly bound. Cable ties are installed at equal spacing and in the same direction. The excess of cable ties is 5 Cables are properly bound. Cable ties are installed at equal spacing and in the same direction. The excess of cable ties
trimmed off without leaving any sharp edges. is trimmed off without leaving any sharp edges.

6 Cables are routed correctly in the cabinet. 6 Cable turns are smooth and have a gentle bending radius.

7 Cables outside the cabinet are routed as follows:
•Cables are placed tidily and are not cross-connected.
•If a cable ladder is used, the cables are bound neatly to the ladder beam. If a cable tray is 0.8 m or higher above a
cabinet, a cable ladder is available on top of the cabinet to support the cables and to ease cable stress.
8 Cable turns are smooth and have a gentle bending radius.
7 Cable labels are filled in correctly and attached securely. They are aligned and face to the same direction. Preferably,
the labels are attached 2 cm away from the connectors.
8 The power cable and ground cable are routed separately from signal cables.
9 Cable connectors are connected securely.

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

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

11 Cable connectors are connected securely.

After the check is complete, power on the RTN 380 immediately to avoid moisture collecting inside the RTN 380.

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Powering On the RTN 380 Supplied by the Indoor PI Powering On the RTN 380 Supplied by the Outdoor PI Powering On the Equipment Networked with the RTN 900

Caution Caution Caution

Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
• The GE cable used for providing power over Ethernet and
the PI power cable are installed.
• Ensure that the indoor PI works in PSE-PD mode. If the
indoor PI is powered on and works in FORCE mode,
disconnect the input power cable from the PI and push the
power output switch of the PI to the PSE-PD side.
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment
cannot be longer than 24 hours.
Power Output Mode
PSE-PD
Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
•The P&E cable and the PI power cable are installed.
• You are familiar with the safety precautions for power
over Ethernet. (See "Safety Precautions.")
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment
cannot be longer than 24 hours.
1 a. In the NE Explorer, select the desired NE from the Object Tree and choose Configuration > Interface
Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
•The RTN 900 is powered on.
•The GE cable used for providing power over Ethernet is installed.
•Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
•During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer than 24 hours.
1. Use the Web LCT to enable the POE function of the interconnected EG4P board on the RTN 900.
Management > Ethernet Interface from the Function Tree.
b. Click the Advanced Attributes tab.
c. Set POE to Enabled for the port that provides power over Ethernet to the RTN 380.
d. Click Apply.

DC IN 2. Check the system indicator on

the RTN 380. System
1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI. P&E OUT
indicator

RTN 380

NOTE P&E port

NOTE
In normal conditions, DC IN and P&E OUT indicators are on In normal conditions, DC IN and P&E OUT indicators are on
(green). For a description of indicator states, see the Product (green). For a description of indicator states, see the Product
Description. Description.
2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380. 2 Check the system indicator on the RTN 380.
NMS/COM

RTN 900

System indicator System indicator

EG4P

EG4P
STAT

STAT
L/A4
SRV
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

SRV
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3
L/A4
P1
P2

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1
OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

L/A3 indicator
OUT1/IN1

EG4P

STAT
SRV

L/A4
L/A1
L/A2
L/A3

P1
P2
OUT1/IN1 OUT2/IN2 1 2 3/P1 4/P1

P&E ports (3/P1 and 4/P2) on the EG4P board

3/P1 4/P2 When a P&E port on an OptiX RTN 900 is connected to a

device other than OptiX RTN 300, the power over Ethernet
Web LCT function must be disabled. Otherwise, the peer device may
Power over Ethernet be damaged.
indicator
NOTE
NOTE NOTE
In normal conditions, the system indicator is on. In normal conditions:
In normal conditions, the system indicator is on. •The power over Ethernet indicator of the EG4P board on the RTN 900 is on (green) and the L/A3
For a description of indicator states, see the For a description of indicator states, see the
Product Description. indicator of the EG4P board on the RTN 900 is on (green) or blinks (yellow). For a description of
Product Description. indicator states, see the OptiX RTN 900 IDU Hardware Description.
•The system indicator on the RTN 380 is on. For a description of indicator states, see the Product
Description.

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Loading NE Data Installing the Wi-Fi Module

Ports within the Ports within the

RSSI/NMS maintenance1 RSSI/NMS maintenance
maintenance compartment maintenance compartment
compartment compartment

Connected to the Web LCT

Wi-Fi module
Connected to the USB flash drive

1 Open the RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment. 1 Open the RSSI/NMS maintenance compartment.

2 Optional: Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port. 2 Insert the Wi-Fi module into the USB port.

Check the USB port status indicator. Optional: Connect the Web LCT to the equipment through Wi-Fi.
3
After data is loaded from the USB flash drive to the
RTN 380, the USB port status indicator in the
USB/RSSI/NMS port should be on (green). NOTE
For information about how to connect the Web LCT to the equipment through Wi-Fi,
3 Optional: Connect the computer where the Web LCT is see the Commissioning and Configuration Guide.
installed to the RJ45 port.
Close and screw the maintenance compartment.
Close and screw the maintenance compartment.

NOTE
The USB flash drive loads software, system parameters, and scripts for commissioning
a newly deployed equipment.
For the functions, working principles, and types of USB flash drives supported, see the
Product Description.
For a description of the indicator on the USB flash drive, see the Commissioning and
Configuration Guide.

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