ZXSDR R8872A

Macro Remote Radio Unit

Hardware Replacement

Hardware Version: HV1.0

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Revision History

Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.1 2016-09-13 Added the description of maintenance temperature in “ 1 ZXSDR

R8872A Replacement”

R1.0 2014-11-17 First edition

Serial Number: SJ-20141127113509-004

Publishing Date: 2016-09-13 (R1.1)

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 Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 ZXSDR R8872A Replacement .................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2 Cable Replacement................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Replacing the Grounding Cable........................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Replacing the Power Cable................................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Replacing the Optical Fiber ................................................................................ 2-4
2.4 Replacing the Antenna Feeder Jumper Cable ...................................................... 2-6
2.5 Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable............................................................ 2-8

Glossary .......................................................................................................... I

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 About This Manual
Purpose
This manual describes precautions and methods for replacing the device and cables during
the maintenance on the ZXSDR R8872A.

Intended Audience
This manual is intended for:
l Device installation engineers
l Maintenance engineers

What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters.

Chapter 1, ZXSDR Describes the precautions and procedures for replacing the ZXSDR
R8872A Replacement R8872A.

Chapter 2, Cable Describes the precautions and procedures for replacing different cables of
Replacement the ZXSDR R8872A.

Related Documentation
The following documentation is related to this manual:
l ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio Remote Unit Hardware Description
l ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio Remote Unit Hardware Installation

Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions.

Note: provides additional information about a topic.

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ZXSDR R8872A Replacement
This procedure describes how to replace the ZXSDR R8872A by taking pole-mounted
installation as an example.
The ZXSDR R8872A replacement takes about 30 minutes. During replacement, all
services running on the ZXSDR R8872A are interrupted.

Prerequisite
l You have acquired the hardware configuration of the faulty ZXSDR R8872A, and
prepared a new ZXSDR R8872A with the same specifications as the faulty one.
l You have recorded the information of all cable connections to the faulty ZXSDR
R8872A, such as the interfaces to which the optical fibers and antenna feeder
jumpers are connected. This information is used for correctly reconnecting the cables
to the new ZXSDR R8872A after the replacement.

Note:
The maximum maintenance temperature is 45 ºC. If the operating temperature is higher
than this threshold, the device should be powered off for cooling.

Steps
1. Stop operating the equipment.
a. Inform the OMC administrator that the ZXSDR R8872A will be replaced, and ask
the administrator to block the cells corresponding to this site.

b. Power off the faulty ZXSDR R8872A.

2. Remove the faulty equipment.

a. Wear an ESD wrist strap, and ensure that the ESD wrist strap is grounded securely.
If no ESD wrist strap is available or no appropriate earthing point is available for
grounding the ESD wrist strap, wear antistatic gloves instead.

b. Disconnect all related cables from the faulty equipment, and stick a label on the
disconnected end of each cable.
c. Turn the adjustable wrench in counterclockwise direction to loosen the fastening
screw in the middle, to remove the RRU chassis from the mounting ear groove of
the pole-mounted fixing clamp, see Figure 1-1.

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Figure 1-1 Removing the Chassis

3. Install the equipment.

For the detailed installation instructions, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio
Remote Unit Hardware Installation.
a. Install the new chassis.

b. According to the information marked on cable labels, reinstall the removed cables.
4. Make power-on checks.
During equipment power-on, check whether the indicators are displayed in correct
statuses, and perform the corresponding operation according to different situations.
l Yes → Self-inspection is successful. Go to the next step.
l No → Troubleshoot the fault, or Contact ZTE Technical Support.
For the status description of each indicator on the ZXSDR R8872A, refer to the ZXSDR
R8872A Macro Radio Remote Unit Hardware Description.

5. Notify the OMC administrator to unblock the cells corresponding to this site.
6. Handle the faulty ZXSDR R8872A.
a. Put the faulty ZXSDR R8872A into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the
equipment model, sector information, and fault information on a label, and stick
the label on the bag.

b. Put the bag containing the faulty device into a carton. Paste a label on the carton,
also describe the equipment model, sector information, and fault information.
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for repairing the faulty equipment.

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Cable Replacement
Table of Contents
Replacing the Grounding Cable..................................................................................2-1
Replacing the Power Cable ........................................................................................2-3
Replacing the Optical Fiber .......................................................................................2-4
Replacing the Antenna Feeder Jumper Cable ............................................................2-6
Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable ..................................................................2-8

2.1 Replacing the Grounding Cable

Replacing the grounding cable will result in power-off of the ZXSDR R8872A and
interruption of all services carried by the ZXSDR R8872A. It may take about ten minutes
to replace the grounding cable.

Steps
1. Record the statuses of all output switches in the external power supply cabinet, and
then turn off the output switch corresponding to the power cable to be replaced.
2. Remove the grounding screws on the grounding point of the equipment, and take off
the cable, see Figure 2-1.

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Figure 2-1 Removing the Grounding Cable

3. Connect a new grounding cable.

For detailed operations, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio Remote Unit
Hardware Installation.
4. Close the external power supply switch, and then observe whether power-related
indicators on the equipment are in proper statuses.
l Yes → Power supply is normal. Go to the next step.
l No → Troubleshoot the fault and connect the power cable again, or Contact ZTE
Technical Support.
For the description about indicator statuses, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio
Remote Unit Hardware Description.

5. Handle the faulty cable.

a. Put the faulty cable into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the cable type and
fault information on a label, and then stick the label on the bag.

b. Put the bag containing the faulty cable into a carton, and stick the same label on
the carton, providing necessary information for cable repair.

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c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for handling the faulty cable.

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2.2 Replacing the Power Cable

The power cable is used to lead DC or AC power supplies from the external power supply
cabinet to the operation and maintenance cavity of the ZXSDR R8872A, providing power
to the ZXSDR R8872A. This procedure describes how to connect a DC power cable.
Replacing the DC input power cable will result in power-off of the ZXSDR R8872A and
interruption of all services carried by the ZXSDR R8872A. The DC input power cable
replacement takes about ten minutes.

Prerequisite
A spare power cable with the same type and length as the DC input power cable to be
replaced is available.

Steps
1. Take a record of the output switch status of the external power supply cabinet. Turn
off the output switch corresponding to power cable to be replaced.
2. Record the connection information at both ends of the old power cable, and then
disconnect the power cable. The following describes how to disconnect the power
cable from the ZXSDR R8872A.
a. Open the maintenance cavity, and loosen the power cable crimping clip at the
entrance of the maintenance cavity.
b. Press the top pole with the screwdriver, until the pole cannot spring back. Pull out
the power cable with the tubular terminal from the terminal block, see Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Removing the Tubular Terminals

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Note:
To pull out the plug, pull the ring at the plug with fingers and pull out the plug
gradually.

3. Install a new cable.

For detailed operations, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio Remote Unit
Hardware Installation.
a. Install the new DC input power cable in accordance with the previously recorded
connection relationship.
b. Stick a label on the power cable.
The label of the new cable must contain the same information as that on the label
of the old cable.
c. Use the multimeter to verify that no short circuit exists on -48 V and GND power
cables.
l Yes → The power cable is connected properly. Go to the next step.
l No → Troubleshoot the fault and connect the power cable again, or Contact
ZTE Technical Support.
4. Close the external power supply switch, and then observe whether power-related
indicators on the equipment are in proper statuses.
l Yes → Power supply is normal. Go to the next step.
l No → Troubleshoot the fault and connect the power cable again, or Contact ZTE
Technical Support.
For the description about indicator statuses, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio
Remote Unit Hardware Description.
5. Handle the faulty power cable.
a. Put the faulty cable into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the cable type and
fault information on a label, and then stick the label on the bag.

b. Put the bag containing the faulty cable into a carton, and stick the same label on
the carton, providing necessary information for cable repair.
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for handling the faulty cable.

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2.3 Replacing the Optical Fiber

Replacing the optical fiber will interrupt the service that is carried on the fiber. It may take
about ten minutes to replace optical fibers.

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Prerequisite
A spare optical fiber is available. The spare cable must be of the same type as the cable
to be replaced.

Steps
1. Disconnect the old cable.
a. Record the connection position at both ends of the optical fiber to be replaced,
and mark the positions.
b. Loosen the optical fiber crimping clip at the entrance of the maintenance cavity.
c. Press the blue line card at the front of the optical fiber, and remove the optical fiber
and optical module (if it needs to be replaced) from the maintenance cavity, see
Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Removing the Optical Fiber

d. Disconnect the optical fiber from the BBU.

Note:

If the replaced optical fiber is not damaged, cover the fiber connector with a dustproof
cap to prevent the connector getting dirty. If the fiber connector is dirty, use a piece of
dust-free cotton cloth or a fiber-cleaning box to clean it.

2. Connect a new optical fiber.

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a. Remove the dust cap from the new optical cable connector, and store it properly
for future use.
b. Connect one end of the optical fiber to the RRU and the other end to the BBU by
referring to the previous optical connection.
c. Stick a label on the new optical fiber.
The label must contain the same contents as the label on the previous optical fiber.
For detailed cable installation instructions, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio
Remote Unit Hardware Installation.
3. Check whether indicators on the optical fiber are in normal statuses. For the
description about indicator statuses, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio
Remote Unit Hardware Description.
l Yes → The optical fiber is connected successfully. Go to the next step.
l No → Troubleshoot the fault and connect the optical fiber again, or Contact ZTE
Technical Support.
4. Handle the faulty optical fiber.
a. Put the faulty cable into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the cable type and
fault information on a label, and then stick the label on the bag.
b. Put the bag containing the faulty cable into a carton, and stick the same label on
the carton, providing necessary information for cable repair.
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for handling the faulty cable.
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2.4 Replacing the Antenna Feeder Jumper Cable

Replacing the antenna feeder jumper cable will result in interruption of all services carried
by the cable. It may take about ten minutes to replace the antenna feeder jumper cable.

Prerequisite
A set of RF cables are specified for different types of sites.
l If RF cables are to be replaced for capacity expansion on a site, you can use a set of
RF cables in accordance with the site type.
l If a single RF cable is to be replaced, you can select an RF cable with an appropriate
length from a set of cables according to the location where the cable is to be used.

Steps
1. Inform the OMC administrator that the antenna feeder jumper cable will be replaced.
Ask the administrator to block the cells in this site.
2. Disconnect the old cable.
a. Remove the waterproof tape from the antenna feeder jumper cable.

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b. Use a wrench to unscrew the fastening screws of the antenna feeder cable
connector and the interface. Take off the connector carefully, see Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Removing the Antenna Feeder Jumper Cable

3. Install a new cable.

a. Install the new RF cable with both ends connected to the proper interfaces in
accordance with the previously-recorded connection information.
b. Waterproof the RF connectors on two ends with one layer of insulation tape, three
layers of waterproof clay, and three layers of anti-ultraviolet tapes.
c. Check whether the cable can send and receive RF signals properly.
l Yes → The cable is connected properly. Go to the next step.
l No → Troubleshoot the fault and connect the cable again, or Contact ZTE
Technical Support.

d. Paste a label on the new cable.

The label content should be consistent with that on the faulty one.
4. Notify the OMC administrator to unblock the cells corresponding to this site.

5. Handle the faulty RF cable.

a. Put the faulty cable into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the cable type and
fault information on a label, and then stick the label on the bag.

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b. Put the bag containing the faulty cable into a carton, and stick the same label on
the carton, providing necessary information for cable repair.
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for handling the faulty cable.
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2.5 Replacing the AISG/MON Interface Cable

Replacing the AISG/MON interface cable will result in interruption of all services carried
by the cable. It may take about ten minutes to replace the AISG/MON interface fiber.

Steps
1. Remove the old cable, see Figure 2-5.
a. Record and mark the connection positions at both ends of the faulty AISG/MON
interface cable.
b. Turn the fastening screws on the cable connector in counterclockwise direction
with a screwdriver to loosen the connector.
c. Pull out the connectors at both ends of the cable to take out the faulty cable.

Figure 2-5 Removing the AISG/MON Interface Cable

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2. Install a new cable.

a. Connect the new AISG/MON interface cable to the corresponding interfaces in
accordance with the original positions of the AISG/MON cable to be replaced.
b. Stick a label on the new AISG/MON interface cable.
The label must contain the same contents as those on the label on the previous
cable.
For detailed installation instructions, refer to the ZXSDR R8872A Macro Radio Remote
Unit Hardware Installation.
3. According to purposes of different interface cables, test whether the corresponding
cable can connect to the debugging device, monitoring device, or AISG antenna
properly. If the connection is abnormal, check the connection and connect the cable
again.
l Yes → The cable is connected properly. Go to the next step.
l No → Troubleshoot the fault and connect the cable again, or Contact ZTE Techn
ical Support.
4. Handle the faulty cable.
a. Put the faulty cable into a moisture-proof antistatic bag, mark the cable type and
fault information on a label, and then stick the label on the bag.
b. Put the bag containing the faulty cable into a carton, and stick the same label on
the carton, providing necessary information for cable repair.
c. Contact ZTE Technical Support for handling the faulty cable.
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OMC
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