RTN 380 packing list

No. Item Description

RTN 380 module

1

2 Auxiliary material package

3 7.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap

RTN 380 V100R008

Quick Installation Guide 3.6 mm-wide outdoor binding strap
4
Issue: 02
Date: 2017-09-15

5 Waterproof labels for outdoor cables

6 Engineering labels for indoor cables

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01
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 (Networked with the RTN 900)

Do not leave any Ethernet service cable unconnected (see Figure 1).
If an Ethernet service port is not in use, remove the cable from it and fasten a PG cover or protective cover onto it.

Figure 1 Avoiding leaving any Ethernet

service cable unconnected

P&E

P&E cable (outdoor network cable

NMS/COM with shielded RJ45 connectors)
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
SRV

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

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

DANGER
Do not leave any Ethernet EG4P board
service cable unconnected. P&E port (3/P1 and 4/P2)
3/P1 4/P2

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

900.

Connected to the
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.

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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 WLAN, 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

D 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.

C USB flash drive

Do not look into an optical port without eye protection.
Rear view
Positioning pin
Waterproof socket for outdoor fibers

When the GE electrical module is used,

the waterproof socket must also be
fitted. In addition, if the network cable
length is no less than 2 m, a signal
lightning surge protector must be •The recommended USB flash drive is Netac U208 with a 4 GB
Antenna port Collar
provided to protect devices. capacity. Rubber washer
•If a different model or capacity is required, contact your Shell
nearest Huawei office.
Ports within the maintenance •The appearance of Netac U208 flash drives varies depending
Front view of ports compartment
on the vendor.
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/WLAN module

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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 each exposed core wire: 12 mm

Length of the stripped Remove the outer jacket. Strip off the braid shield and cut
cable: 20 mm the aluminum foil and unwanted 12 mm
materials.
1. Core wire
2. Aluminum foil
3. Braid shield When stripping off the outer jacket, take care not to damage the braid shield Cut the core wires neatly.
4. Outer jacket or aluminum foil.
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.
8 Optional: Use a multimeter to
measure the impedance of core wires.
The impedance difference between
Outdoor network cable core wires must be less than 5%.

Crimp the RJ45

connector.

Pin assignments of an RJ45 connector

•Before crimping, ensure that the core wires are fully inserted in the RJ45 Cut off the exposed braid
connector. shield and materials.
•Use the crimping tool to crimp the connector with force.
•After crimping, verify that the connector has been crimped tightly.
In addition to Ethernet services, the P&E port of the RTN 380 receives P&E signals from power
sourcing equipment. An outdoor straight-through cable is used to connect the P&E port and power
Preparing an RSSI Test Cable sourcing equipment.
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
Terminate one end of an outdoor network cable with an RJ45 connector assignments of the two P&E ports.
by following instructions in "Terminating an Outdoor Network Cable with
Shielded RJ45 Connectors." Pin assignments of the P&E port on the RTN 380
Pin No. Signal Function
1 BIDA+/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (+)/Power ground
2 BIDA-/BGND Bidirectional data wire A (-)/Power ground

Strip the other end of the cable, remain the core wire for pin 4 (blue) and 3 BIDB+/-48V
that for pin 7 (white and brown), cut off the other core wires, and wrap 4 BIDC+/BGND
this end.
5 BIDC-/BGND
6 BIDB-/-48V
7 BIDD+/-48V
White and brown
core wire 8 BIDD-/-48V
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

Blue core wire

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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.

When striping off the insulation layer of the

ground cable, take care not to damage or nick
the metal conductor of the cable. The impression left from crimping the lug may
Ensure that the cable conductor does not
protrude more than 2 mm from the OT terminal. differ depending on the crimping tool used.

Terminating an Indoor PI Power Cable with an EPC4 Connector

Strip the cable. Use a screwdriver to push the sliding block until Inserting a conductor.
Components of an EPC4 (Easy Power Connector) 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.

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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. 12 Power on the RTN 380.

2 Optional: Change the polarization direction 13 Load NE data by using a USB

of the antenna to horizontal. flash drive.

3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior 14 Use the Web LCT to
side of the feed. load NE data.

4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna. 15 Align antennas.

1 to 4

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380.

GE(o) P&E 5
6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber.
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380.
• Lay out the outdoor fiber.
•The GE(o) port and COMBO port can 9
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 9
fiber according to the plan. transmit/receive GE (optical) services.
•Moistureproof the fiber. •The GE(e) and P&E port can
transmit/receive GE (electrical)
7 Install a GE cable. services.
•The RTN 380 provides power over
•Install the GE cable. Ethernet through the P&E port. 10
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. 6
Connected to one GE (optical) 7 Grounded through
• Install the ground clip. service the ground clip
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan. GE
GE cable
8 Install a PI and install cables on the PI.

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket.

• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the 8
Grounded using
bracket on a wall. GE cable a ground clip
• Install cables on the PI.

9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports. P&E

10
12
10 Waterproof the ground clip.
Connected to the
power supply Connected to one FE/GE
11 Check the installation. 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. 12 Power on the RTN 380.

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

13
of the antenna to horizontal. flash drive.
3 Apply petroleum jelly around the exterior
14 Use the Web LCT to
side of the feed. 1 to 4
load NE data.
4 Install the RTN 380 on the antenna.
15 Align antennas.
5
5 Install the PGND cable of the GE(o) P&E
RTN 380.

6 •The GE(o) port and COMBO port can

Optional: Install an outdoor fiber. 9
transmit/receive GE (optical) services. 9
• 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. 6
Connected to one GE (optical) 10
7 Install a GE cable. service 7
Grounded through
the ground clip
•Install the GE cable.
• Select a ground point for the GE cable.
• Install the ground clip. GE1
• Lay out the GE cable.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the
cable according to the plan. 8 P&E1 GE cable

8 Install a PI and install cables on the PI.

10

For the installation method, see the PI Grounded using

Grounded GE cable a ground clip
installation guide.
through the
ground clip
9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports.
12 10

10 Connected to the power supply device

Waterproof the ground clip.
Connected to one FE/GE
11 Check the installation. (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. 11 Power on the RTN 380.

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

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

5 Install the PGND cable of the RTN 380.

WAN: connected to the RTN 380

6 Optional: Install an outdoor fiber.
LAN0: connected to the peer
• Install an outdoor fiber on the RTN 380. wireless equipment
• Lay out the outdoor fiber.
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 5
fiber according to the plan.
•Moistureproof the fiber. 8
8 11
7 Install a GE cable.
Connected to the
6 multimeter/Web LCT Dock
•Install the GE cable. Connected to one GE (optical) The Dock has been installed
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. service and powered on.
• Install the ground clip. 9
• Lay out the GE cable. 7
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the •The GE(o) port and COMBO port can
cable according to the plan. transmit/receive GE (optical) services.
•The GE(e) and P&E port can transmit/receive GE
8 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports. (electrical) services.
•The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
through the P&E port.
9 Waterproof the ground clip.

10 Check the installation. GE cable

•If the RTN 380 is co-sited with a Dock, do not install them on a tower.
Peer wireless equipment
•It is recommended that one DOCK be connected to one wireless
base station and one RTN 380.
•If the site is located at the network tail, the RTN 380 is supplied with
power, receives Ethernet services, and transmits clock signals to a
base station through the WAN port. Note that the RTN 380 cannot Grounded using
trace the clock of the Dock through the WAN port; otherwise, GE cable a ground clip
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 9
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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 5
5 Install the PGND cable of the 9 9 9
RTN 380. 9 9 9

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
10 10
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 7 •The RTN 380 provides power over Ethernet
• Select a ground point for the GE cable. links can form an unprotected cascade link. 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.
GE cable

8 Install a PI and install cables on the PI.

• Install a PI on an auxiliary mounting bracket.

• Install the bracket in a 19-inch cabinet, ETSI P&E
Grounded using
cabinet or outdoor cabinet, or install the GE cable a ground clip
bracket on a wall. Connected to the
power supply
• Install cables on the PI. device Connected to one FE/GE
(electrical) service
9 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports. 10

10 Waterproof the ground clip.

11 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
1 Site commissioning procedure
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 2

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

5 Install the PGND cable of the

RTN 380.
5 5
5
6 Install a GE cable.
7 7 8 7
•Install the GE cable. 8
8
• Select a ground point for the GE cable.
• Install the ground clip. Grounded
• Lay out the GE cable.
through the
ground clip
•Attach a yellow outdoor label to the 6
cable according to the plan. 6 6
NMS/COM
GE cable
7 Do anti-corrosion treatment for GE ports.
RTN 900
8 Waterproof the ground clip.

9 Check the installation.

Grounded using
GE cable a ground clip
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 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
8

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 the GE(o)

/COMBO port connector and the
lower edge of the moistureproofed
part: 30 mm

The entire GE(e)/P&E port

connector and the length between
the root of the connector and the
30 mm Root lower edge of the moistureproofed
Root 30 mm part: 30 mm
30 mm
Moistureproofed part

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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 Installation Reference

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

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
surge protector Connect the surge end of the protector to GE electrical signals and
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

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

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.

NOTE
•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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 Installation Reference

Ground Points of RTN 380 (Indoor PI)

Select ground points for the GE cable (GE(e) cable and P&E cable). Identify the delivery time of an RTN 380 as follows:
Ground the GE cable at the following positions:
1. (Optional) About 0.5 m to 1 m after the cable leaves the port. For RTN 380s delivered in March 2016 and earlier, GE
cables must be grounded at this position. This requirement does not apply to RTN 380s delivered in April 2016 and later. Find the ESN label on the RTN 380.
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

Identify the delivery time.

Installation on a roof
Installation on a tower

°
°
In the ESN, the thirteenth character indicates the delivery year and
the fourteenth character indicates the delivery month.
For example:
RTN 380 8A indicates October 2008.
4 A9 indicates September 2010.
E3 indicates March 2014.
1 G3 indicates March 2016.
If the thirteenth character is 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, or F, or the thirteenth
RTN 380
and fourteenth characters are G1, G2, or G3, the GE cable must be
grounded at position 1.
If the thirteenth and fourteenth characters are G4, G5, G6 …, H1, or
H2, the GE cable does not need to be grounded at position 1.
1

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.)
•Two types of terminals (ground bar terminal and U-shaped
terminal) are available for the cable of 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 on installing ground clips, see the usage
instructions delivered with the ground clips.
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 about
1 m, and cut off the excess of each cable tie without leaving sharp edges (ensuring a slack of about 5 mm).
•Drip loops must be made for outdoor cables below ports or near feeder windows and ensure a bend radius equal to or greater than
the required minimum bend radius.
•After you form a drip loop in a cable, coil the cable into a roll with the diameter greater than 0.6 m (1.97 feet) and bind the roll to the
tower or pole for future use.
NOTE

Outdoor cable ties may be damaged due to installation and environmental factors. You are recommended to use feeder
Ensure that the angle between the ground cable and DC cable
clamps in high-temperature and dry environments or in freezing cold environments.
is 15 degrees or less. If the DC cable is routed vertically, route
the ground cable from the top downwards. Do not route the
ground cable upwards.

Drip loop
Drip loop

IDU

Indoor cabinet

Outdoor cabinet

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 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

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

a Install the PI in an outdoor cabinet.

When you install the PI in

Black: 0 V power cable (connected
an outdoor cabinet, P&E port
to the positive terminal of the power
ensure that the ground
supply device)
point of the auxiliary
mounting bracket is Blue: -48 V power cable
located on the lower side (connected to the negative
of the bracket. terminal of the power supply
device)

Arranging Indoor PI Cables

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.

PGND cable Connect the RJ45

connector to the GE
port of the PI.

NodeB

Connected to the GE electrical

port on the user-side
equipment NOTE

If two or three PIs are installed on one auxiliary installation

bracket, cables of the PIs should be arranged to meet the
requirements of the site. Generally, power cables are
routed along the left side in the cabinet and service cables
are routed along the right side in the cabinet.
Install the NM cable of the PI.

Mapping Between the RTN 380 and the PIs

PI-DC B10 PI-DC A10 PI-DC A11 PI-AC/DC B20

Device Type Version

PI Support PI Support PI Support PI Support
Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode Power Supply Mode
(Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)

Turn the DIP switch to the Force

SHUF3 board Yes Force mode only Yes Force mode only Yes Yes Turn the DIP switch to the Force mode.
mode.
RTN 380
Turn the DIP switch to the PSE-PD Turn the DIP switch to the PSE-PD
MXUF4 board Yes Force mode only Yes Force mode only Yes Yes
mode. mode.

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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
clamp
Hooks to
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.

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 Installation Reference

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.
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.
Do not route the ground cable upwards.

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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

No. Check Item

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
defects.

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

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
trimmed off without leaving any sharp edges.

6 Cables are routed correctly in the cabinet.

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.

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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 Installation Reference
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:
Before powering on the equipment, ensure that: Before powering on the equipment, ensure that:
• The GE cable used for providing power over Ethernet and
•The P&E cable and the PI power cable are installed. •The RTN 900 is powered on.
the PI power cable are installed.
•DIP switches are set correctly, and the DIP switch for setting the •The GE cable used for providing power over Ethernet is installed.
• Ensure that the indoor PI works in PSE-PD mode. If the
P&E mode for the used P&E port is turned to the PSE-PD side. •Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
indoor PI is powered on and works in FORCE mode,
After setting the DIP switches, switch off the power supply. After
disconnect the input power cable from the PI and push the •During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment cannot be longer than 24 hours.
waiting for 6 seconds, switch on the power supply again.
power output switch of the PI to the PSE-PD side.
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
• Power on the equipment within 24 hours of unpacking.
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment 1. Use the Web LCT to enable the power over ethernet function of the interconnected EG4P board on
• During maintenance, the power-off time of the equipment the RTN 900.
cannot be longer than 24 hours.
cannot be longer than 24 hours.
a. In the NE Explorer, select the desired NE from the Object Tree and choose Configuration > Interface
1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI.
Power Output Mode Management > Ethernet Interface from the Function Tree.
b. Click the Advanced Attributes tab.
PSE-PD c. Set POE to Enabled for the port that provides power over Ethernet to the RTN 380.
d. Click Apply.
2. Check the system indicator on
the RTN 380. System
1 Switch on the power supply device connected to the PI.
indicator

POWER

RTN 380

P&E OUT

NOTE P&E port

NOTE
In normal conditions, DC IN and P&E OUT indicators are on In normal conditions, POWER 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 PI
Description. installation guide.
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

L/A1
L/A2
L/A3
L/A4
SRV
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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 Installation Reference

Loading NE Data Installing the WLAN Module

Ports within the Ports within the

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

Connected to the Web LCT

WLAN 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 WLAN module into the USB port.

Check the USB port status indicator. Optional: Connect the Web LCT to the equipment through WLAN.
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 WLAN,
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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