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Figure 5.97 — Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards 2xinternal DDF 75 Ohms 1.0/
2.3 1U
Figure 5.98 — Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards 2xinternal DDF 75 Ohms 1.0/
2.3 1U
Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards 2x internal DDF 120
Ohms 3U
Figure 5.99 — Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards 2x internal DDF 120 Ohms 3U
Figure 5.100 — Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards 2x internal DDF 120 Ohms
3U
Figure 5.101 — Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards 2x internal DDF 120 Ohms
3U
Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards customer DDF 120
Ohms
Figure 5.102 — Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards customer DDF 120 Ohms
Figure 5.103 — Terminal 1+1 64E1 Radio protected (2 PBA PDH) towards customer DDF 120 Ohms
2xE1 SFP and EoSDH SFP on Ports #5 and #6 of the Core unit in
protected mode with splitter
Figure 5.106 — 2xE1 SFP and EoSDH SFP
3CC52188AAXX N-to-Ethernet pair pigtail (N female-Free wires) for the power supply cable (1 m)
The N-to-Ethernet pair pigtail adapts a Type N coax male connector to free wires
which are terminated with an RJ-45 and R2CT connector. This assembly is used to
connect power to the MPT ODU.
1AB074610027 RJ45 connector (boot included). To be terminated on the 1 m Adapter cord for
Indoor connection or Outdoor connection.
1AB150990002 R2CT connector. To be terminated on the 1 m Adapter cord for Outdoor connection.
1AC016760006 IDU-ODU Cat5e Ethernet cable (cable to be used for PFoE with RJ45 and R2CT
connectors)
1AB095530023 N Conn. male straight 50 ohm for coax. cable (diam.=10.3 mm)
1AB095530036 N Conn. male straight 50 ohm for coax. cable (diam.=6.85 mm)
1AB383760001/ Optional 1000BASE-SX SFP for Multimode Fiber, to be plugged in the ODU and MSS
3CC50167AAAA when they are connected through fiber
1AC016760006 IDU-ODU Ethernet cable Cat5e shield 80% for outdoor environment
Warning: MSS1 output connectors for supplying power to MPT family ODU units (port 1 and
2) are NOT to be considered as ordinary Power Over Ethernet connectors as they can
supply up to 2 A. For this reason only the dedicated cable (ALU code 1AC016760006) can
be connected to these ports. WARNING DO NOT CONNECT ORDINARY POE CABLES TO
THESE PORTS.
Note: The above Warning applies to MPT radio applications where the Ethernet port
provides power to an MPT ODU unit. In these applications the 1AC016760006 cable MUST
be used.
In applications where the port does NOT provide power to the MPT ODU, such as when an
external power device is used to provide power to an MPT ODU or when the Ethernet port
is used strictly for data traffic, an appropriate Ethernet cable may be used.
482.6
MSS 1
21.8
465.1
5.95
23184
PIN# Signal
1 TX_P
2 TX_N
3 RX_N
4 Debug_TX
5 Debug_RX
6 RX_P
7 DTR
PIN# Signal
8 GND
• 1 sub-D female connector with 15 poles, for housekeeping. Table 5.54 summarizes the
pin-out.
1 HK_IN1 9 —
2 HK_IN2 10 HK_OUT2 -
3 — 11 HK_IN3
4 HK_OUT3 + 12 HK_IN4
5 HK_OUT3 - 13 —
6 — 14 HK_OUT1 +
7 GND 15 HK_OUT1 -
8 HK_OUT2 + — —
Installation
The MSS-1 is supplied with a mounting kit with brackets for 19” rack already included. For
a 21” rack installation an additional bracket kit (3DB19041AA) is required.
Each MSS-1 unit shall be mounted on the rack taking care of the constraints for unit cooling
and cable routing. These constraints are summarized as follows:
1. If the adjacent module/unit is an active one (for example, MSS-4 or MSS-8) one unit
on the rack must be left free above and below the MSS-1 unit to be mounted.
2. If the adjacent module/unit is a passive one, half a unit free above and below the MSS-
1 is sufficient for cable routing.
MSS-1 grounding
The MSS-1 unit must be grounded through the ground screw present on the left bracket, as
shown in Figure 5.116.
The chosen solution for MSS-1 power supply is a raw cable + 2-Pin 2W2C plastic
connector to be assembled in the field. A power cable (2x1 mm2 - AWG17) is supplied
(1AC007800068) and two 2-pin 2W2C connectors are included in the Field Assembly Parts
Kit provided with the MSS-1 unit.
Power cable gauge smaller than 2x1mm2 (AWG 17) is not allowed for proper operation of
the MSS-1. The 2-pin 2W2C must be fitted at one end of the cable; the other end has to be
connected to the TRU.
The power supply voltage range is from -20 to -72 VDC and from +20 to +72 VDC. Current
range is from 7.5A to 20A, depending on input voltage and number of PFoE interfaces in
use.
Two battery connectors A & B are present in the MSS-1 front panel.
The blue wire must be connected to battery; the black wire to +/Return.
Note: Ferrites must be installed on the power cords. For more information, see the
instructions in the Field Assembly Parts kit (3DB19002AAAA).
Note: The 2W2C DC power connector can be shorted inadvertently if applied at an angle.
Always insert with correct alignment.
The MSS-1 provides three output and four input relay alarm points for housekeeping.
Ground — 07
Alarm Output 1 15
Alarm Output 2 10
Alarm Output 3 05
Not used — 03
Not used — 06
Not used — 09
Not used — 13
Each alarm output has two pins. Depending if the alarm is present or not the two relevant
pins will be in short circuit or in open circuit condition.
When the relay alarm output pins will be in short circuit condition, the alarm outputs will
tolerate a 50mA max current and the max voltage between the two pins never exceeds 2V.
When the relay alarm output pins will be in open circuit condition the alarm outputs will
tolerate 60V and the max leakage current will never exceed 0.2mA.
The inputs can be configured to show if the relevant pin is open or short circuited with
respect to GND. Table 5.56 shows the alarm behavior.
The short circuit is detected if the input voltage is in the range -2V < V < 0V.
The open circuit is detected if the input voltage is in the range -60V < V < -2.2 V.
The negative voltage is allowed for compatibility with legacy equipment which have their
Housekeeping Output done with a PNP Open collector circuit.
The cable (3CC52201AA) permits management of alarm signals from the MPT Power Unit
or MPT Extended Power Unit using the MSS-1 or Enhanced Fan card housekeeping
interface.
2 HK 2 Green
Table 5.57 — Wiring connections for housekeeping alarm cable (3CC52201AA) (Continued)
3 — Not assigned —
4 — Not assigned —
5 — Not assigned —
6 — Not assigned —
GND Brown
8 — Not assigned —
9 — Not assigned —
10 — Not assigned —
12 HK 4 Blue
13 — Not assigned —
14 — Not assigned —
15 — Not assigned —
Several MSS-1s can be stacked in one rack. Positioning will be restricted only by the
cooling constraints (1U free below and above each MSS-1 unit).
E1 external connections
Sixteen E1 streams are provided by the MSS-1 through the SCSI female connector on the
front panel.
The E1 streams can be connected to the available E1 distributors provided with the SCSI
male connector or to customer distribution systems provided with the SCSI male connector.
Thirty-two E1 available distributors can be used to manage two MSS-1 units’ E1 streams
(see Figure 5.118 for an example).
5.1.3.19 — Connectors on the front panel of the MSS-1, 32E1 PDH card
and 16 E1 ASAP card (68 Pin SCSI Functions)
Table 5.58 — Pin Function: Tributaries 1-16 (MSS/E1, 32E1 PDH card, and 16E1 ASAP card)
GND 1 35 GND
Table 5.58 — Pin Function: Tributaries 1-16 (MSS/E1, 32E1 PDH card, and 16E1 ASAP card)
GND 34 68 GND
GND 1 35 GND
Table 5.59 — Pin Function: Tributaries 17-32 (32E1 PDH card) (Continued)
GND 34 68 GND
Party Line
3 Audio(+) to user Output 11
G 703
3 G 703 Data out (+) Output 64K 11 RS232 Data out Output RS232/
V.24/V.28
RS422/
6 RS422 Clock in (+) Input 14 RS422 Data out (-) Output
V.11
64K or 9.6K
RS422/
7 RS422 Data out (+) Output V.11 15 RS422 Output
64K or 9.6K Clock out
(-)
8 Housekeeping 8 Output
Input alarm
The polarity of each input Alarm-Housekeeping is configurable. The state of each alarm
input is configurable by ECT/NMS in order to be active if the voltage on the input is high
(open contact) or if the voltage is low (closed contact). This second option is the default
value.
The polling rate of the input alarms is 1 second, no latch of input state is performed.
By default the presence of active alarm corresponds to closed relay contact with a common
wire available to the customer. By WebEML/NMS it is possible to change the polarity
independently for each alarm (both normally closed and normally open contacts are
available on the I/O connector).
When the power supply is down (and also when the power supply is on but the SW hasn't
yet initialized the HW), all the relays of the outputs of the alarms/housekeeping are in the
"open" state (HW default condition).
Though the housekeeping equipment requirement on max output voltage is 60 V, the PCB
layout of peripheral must be able to manage 72 V.
1 NEG IN 1 RRING1
2 POS IN 1 RTIP1
7 NEG IN 2 RRING2
8 POS IN 2 RTIP2
To interconnect the MPR to AWY refer to the AWY Hardware Installation manual.
Warning: The MPT Access unit with an MPT-MC or an MPT-HC can be connected to an
external Power Injector Box. In this case the Power Source Type must be configured in
the WebEML as Disabled.
The Power Injector box must be first installed on the bracket (3DB77008ACXX) by using
the screws provided with the bracket, and then the assembly must be installed on the rack.
For the installation in 21” rack the 21” Adapter kit (3CC50065AAAA) must be added to
each 19” installation configuration.
The assembly must be grounded by using the ground screw present on the bracket, as
shown in Figure 5.123.
Note: The power source "battery" is isolated from AC power main feeds.
Note: Power cable gauge smaller than 2x1 mm2 (AWG 17) is not allowed for proper
operation of the Power Injector box.
The blue wire must be connected to -48 Vdc (live); the black wire to + (Return).
The cable must be screwed to the Power Injector box and to the battery.
Note: The Power supply must be connected to a fuse or a breaker on a customer power
distribution box. The recommended value is 3 Amps for one ODU and 6 Amps for two
ODUs.
AC Power Converter
The AC Power Converter is used to convert AC to DC power for indoor applications which
require up to 250 watts. The AC Power Converter can provide power for Power Injector
Box, MPT Power Unit, MPT Extended Power Unit, MSS-1c, MSS-1 and MSS-4 shelves.
This section provides details on how to connect an external AC power converter to a Power
Injector Box (PIB) when an AC power source is required. The details to connect to a MPT
Power Unit, MPT Extended Power Unit, MSS-1c, and MSS-1 shelf are identical. To
connect to an MSS-4 shelf the pigtail O-ring cable must be terminated with a 2-pin 2W2C
power connector.
The procedure involves modifying the open end of a pigtail O-ring cable so that the wires
can be connected to the DC power terminal block on the PIB, and then connecting the other
end of the cable to the AC power converter.
1 2
21523
Key Description
2 AC cord set1
1. Two AC cord sets are supplied with the AC power converter to match North American
and European style AC outlets.
3
21525
Key Description
Modify the pigtail O-ring cable by cutting off the output terminals (the O-ring lug
connectors) on the O-ring cable and splicing the open-ended wires to interface with the DC
power terminal block on the PIB.
Danger: Ensure that the power supply is disconnected from the AC main power feed
before preparing and cutting the DC wires.
1. Cut off the O-ring lugs (items 1 and 2 on the cable in Figure 5.126) and strip
approximately 0.5 cm of shield from each wire to expose the conductors. See
Figure 5.127.
0.5 cm
(0.2 in)
23094
1. Connect the modified end of the pigtail O-ring cable to the DC inputs on the PIB.
Connect the -VDC (black wire) to the -Batt terminal on the PIB terminal block; connect
the +VDC (red wire) to the +Batt terminal on the PIB terminal block.
2. Connect the male 6-pin connector on the AC Power Converter (item 1 in Figure 5.125)
to the female 6-pin connector on the pigtail cable (item 3 in Figure 5.126).
Plug the AC power converter cord (item 2 in Figure 5.125) into an AC power outlet.
The figure shows on the left side the yellow sticker meaning the presence of the internal
Lightning Surge Suppressor.
• For direct-mounted ODUs the antenna includes a collar with integral polarization
rotator. Dependant on frequency band, these antennas are available in diameters up to
1.8 m (6 ft).
• Where standard antennas are to be used, the ODU must be installed on a remote-mount,
and a flexible waveguide used to connect to its antenna.
Before going to the site, check that you have the required installation tools as recommended
by the antenna manufacturer, and that you have data for positioning the antenna on the
tower, its polarization and initial pointing.
Note: Unused or incompletely used cable entry areas should be blocked off with foam
rubber.
• All ODUs are designed for direct-mounting to a collar supplied with direct-fit antennas.
• All ODUs can also be installed with standard antennas using a flex-waveguide remote-
mount kit.
Direct-Mounted ODUs
Overview
The ODU is attached to its mounting collar using four mounting bolts, with captive 19 mm
(3/4") nuts.
An ODU should be installed with its connectors facing down as shown below.
Figure 5.131 shows the ODU mounting collar, pole mounting polarization rotator for an
Andrew antenna.
Figure 5.132 shows the ODU mounting collar, pole mounting, and polarization rotator for
RFS antenna.
Figure 5.133 shows the ODU mounting collar, pole mount, and polarization rotator for a
Precision antenna.
1. Release (do not completely undo) the six metric Allen-head screws approximately 10
mm (3/8 inch). Pull the collar forward and hold the rotator back, which will allow the
rotator to disengage from a notch in the collar, and turn freely.
2. Turn the rotator hub 90° until it locates back into a notched "timing recess" in the collar.
3. Check that the timing mark on the rotator hub has aligned with either a V or an H on
the collar to confirm polarization. Refer to this photo.
4. Ensure the rotator hub is correctly seated within its collar, then push the collar back
against the antenna mount and re-tighten the six screws.
Figure 5.135 shows a close-up of the polarization rotator being released from the vertical
position (left) and rotated clockwise towards horizontal (right).
ODU Polarization
The ODU must be mounted on the collar to match the chosen polarization.
This topic describes the physical attachment of an ODU to an antenna mounting collar.
1. Check that the ODU mounting collar, polarization rotator, ODU waveguide feed head
and O-ring, are undamaged, clean, and dry.
2. Set the polarization rotator for the required polarization. Refer to Setting the
Polarization - Setting the Polarization.
3. Apply a thin layer of silicon grease around the ODU feed-head O-ring.
A tube of silicon grease is included in the ODU installation kit.
4. Fully loosen the nuts on the four ODU mounting bolts.
5. Position the ODU so the waveguide slots (ODU and rotator) will be aligned when the
ODU is rotated to its end position.
6. Fit the ODU onto its mounting collar by inserting the bolts through receptor holes in
the collar, then rotate the ODU clockwise to bring the mounting bolts hard up against
the slot ends.
7. Carefully bring the ODU forward to fully engage the ODU feed head with the
polarization rotator.
8. Finger-tighten the four nuts, checking to ensure correct engagement of ODU with
mounting collar.
9. Ensure the ODU bolt-down points are correctly seated, then tighten the four nuts with
a 19 mm (3/4") torque wrench (it must be set to 35 Nm).
10. To remove an ODU, reverse this procedure.
When removing an ODU from its mount, ensure the ODU fastening nuts are fully
released.
Remote-Mounted ODUs
An ODU can be installed separate from its antenna, using a remote-mount to support the
ODU, and a flexible-waveguide to connect the ODU to its antenna. A remote mount allows
use of standard, single or dual polarization antennas. The mount can also be used to
remotely support a protected ODU pairing installed on a coupler. The coupler connects to
the remote mount assembly in the same way as an ODU.
When co-channel XPIC single antenna link operation is required, the two ODUs must each
be connected to their respective V and H antenna ports using remote mounts.
The remote mount clamps to a standard 114 mm pole-mount, and is common to all
frequency bands.
The following photos show the remote mount solution (P/N 3CC58046AAAA).
Figure 5.142 — Remote Mount with the 1+1 coupler and one ODU installed
Flexible waveguides
Flexible waveguides are frequency band specific and are normally available in two lengths,
600 mm (2 ft) or 1000 mm (3.28 ft). Both flange ends are identical, and are grooved for a
half-thickness gasket, which is supplied with the waveguide, along with flange mounting
bolts.
Warning: The flexible waveguides have tin-plated brass flanges to minimize dissimilar-
metal corrosion between the aluminum feed-head on the ODU and the brass antenna
port(s) used on most standard antennas.
Where the length is greater than the 1 m (3.28 ft) contact your Alcatel-Lucent service
support center.
Table 5.66 lists the antenna port flange types used with the ODU300, plus their mating
flange options and fastening hardware for remote mount installations. UDR/PDR flanges
are rectangular; UBR/PDR flanges are square.
• UDR. 6-hole or 8-hole (6/8 bolt holes depending on frequency range/waveguide type),
flush-face flange with threaded, blind holes.
• UBR. 4-hole flush-face flange with threaded, blind holes.
• PDR. 6-hole or 8-hole flange with gasket groove and clear holes.
• PBR. 4-hole flange with a gasket groove and clear holes.
Bolt Length
Waveguide
Waveguide
Frequency
Required
Washers
Thread
Flange
Flange
Mating
Spring
Depth
Radio
Reqd
Reqd
Type
Type
Band
Bolts
Spec
Hole
Bolt
Bolt Length
Waveguide
Waveguide
Frequency
Required
Washers
Thread
Flange
Flange
Mating
Spring
Depth
Radio
Reqd
Reqd
Type
Type
Band
Bolts
Spec
Hole
Bolt
18/23/25 UBR220 PBR220 WR42 4 x M3 4 M3x0.5 6H 6 Flange thickness +
GHz Hole depth - 2mm
This topic describes the installation of a remote mount, the attachment of the ODU to the
mount, and the installation of the flexible waveguide.
The remote mount attaches to a standard 114 mm pipe mount using two saddle clamps.
Firmly fasten the clamp nuts.
Before attaching the ODU to the remote mount, fit the flexible waveguide to the ODU.
1. Remove one gasket from the packet supplied with the flexible waveguide, apply a thin
smear of silicon grease to the gasket, and fit the gasket to the recess in the flange.
2. Firmly attach the flange to the ODU feed head using the bolts supplied.
3. Fully loosen the nuts on the four ODU mounting bolts, then thread the waveguide
through the center of the mount.
4. Attach the ODU to the mount by inserting the bolts through the receptor holes, and
rotating the ODU clockwise to bring the mounting bolts hard up against the slot ends.
5. Tighten the four nuts with a 19 mm (3/4") torque wrench (it must be set to 35 Nm).
6. Prepare the antenna-end of the flexible waveguide as in step 1 above.
7. Check, and adjust if necessary, the run of the waveguide for best protection and support
position before fastening the flange to the antenna port.
8. Secure the waveguide to prevent wind-flex using hanger assemblies or similar. If cable
ties are used, do not over-tighten.
1. Locate the 2 m ground wire (6 mm2) in the ODU installation Kit. One end is fitted with
a crimp lug, the other is free.
2. Fasten the lugged end of ground wire to the ODU grounding stud. Before tightening,
ensure the cable is correctly aligned towards the tower.
3. Locate a position on a tower member for the ground clamp. This must be as close as
practical below the ODU for downward-angled positioning of the ground wire.
4. Scrape any paint or oxidation from the tower at the clamping point to ensure there will
be good low-resistance contact
5. Cut the ground wire so there will be a just a little slack in the wire when it is connected
to the ground clamp. A ground clamp is supplied as part of all ODU Cable Installation
and Suppressor kits.
6. Strip the insulation back by 25 mm (1 inch), fit into ground clamp, and firmly secure
the clamp to tower.
7. Liberally apply conductive grease/paste around the ground clamp to provide corrosion
resistance. Also apply to the ODU ground stud.
Coupler Overview
• For equal loss the attenuation per side is nominally 3 dB (3 dB), which applies to both
the transmit and receive directions, meaning the additional total one-way attenuation
compared to a non-protected link is 7 dB.
• For unequal loss the attenuation is nominally 1 dB/6 dB. They have application on rain-
affected bands, 13 GHz and above.
The rationale for using unequal ratios is that they can be shown to lower annual outage due
to rain fades as compared to links deployed with equal loss couplers.
Before installing a coupler check there will be sufficient mechanical clearance for the
coupler and its ODUs. There should be no clearance issues using approved antennas when
installed correctly on its mount with the appropriate left or right offset. However care must
be taken at locations where a non-standard antenna installation is required.
The ODUs are attached to the coupler as if attaching to an antenna except that there is no
polarization rotator associated with each ODU. Rather the coupler polarization is set to
match the V or H antenna polarization using 0 degree or 90 degree coupler interfaces,
which are supplied with the coupler. Couplers are default fitted with the vertical
polarization interface.
Note: To change the polarization refer to the procedure included in each coupler.
A coupler must always be installed onto its antenna before ODUs are attached to the
coupler.
To install a coupler:
1. To change the coupler interface, remove by unscrewing its four retaining screws.
Replace with the required interface, ensuring correct alignment between the interface
and coupler body alignment indicators. Relocate the O-ring to the newly fitted
interface.
2. Remove all protective tape from the waveguide ports and check that the ODU/coupler
mounting collar, polarization rotator, coupler interface and O-ring, are undamaged,
clean, and dry.
3. Apply a thin layer of silicon grease around the coupler interface O-ring.
Note: A tube of silicon grease is included in ODU and coupler installation kits
Figure 5.143 shows an installed coupler. Figure 5.144 and Figure 5.145 show a completed
installation with ODUs and grounding.
• Installing the ODUs; refer to Direct-Mount ODU Attachment Procedure. Note that
when attaching an ODU to a coupler there is no requirement to first set a polarization;
the ODUs are attached such that when rotated into position there is correct alignment
of the waveguide slots. ODUs may be attached such that cables exit to the right or left
of the ODU.
• Grounding an ODU; refer to Grounding the ODU.
Installing the ODU cable and connectors; refer to Installing ODU Cables and Connectors.
Figure 5.144 — Coupler Installation with ODUs (NB: The external lightning
suppressors are no longer needed)
Figure 5.145 — Coupler Installation with ODUs: Rear View (NB: The external lightning
suppressors are no longer needed)
Unused ODU ports on a coupler must the blanked off with a microwave load as at some
frequencies the reflected power can affect operation at the remaining port, partly canceling
the wanted signal.
A flange-mounted termination is used to absorb the RF energy. They are needed in 1+0 and
cascaded coupler applications where some ODU ports are left open/ not attached to an
ODU.
Warning: To make sure of the continuity and avoid short circuit, all cables / connectors
connections (such as RJ45, Coaxial, Ethernet, or Optical Fiber) made on the field have to
be verified and checked with Cable tester. The waterproofness must be also checked.
Note: The ODU cable installation must comply with 9500 MPR-E requirements. If the
cable, grounds and weatherproofing are incorrectly installed, the Alcatel-Lucent
warranty can be voided.
• Cable Options
• Coaxial Cable Installation Requirements
• Cable Grounding
• Type N Cable Connectors
Cable Options
The recommended ODU cable type for connections of less than 80 m (262 ft) is the
1AC041350001 cable.
For other cable options to reach higher distance (300m/984ft) ask Alcatel-Lucent.
Installing Crimped connectors Always use the crimp tool designed for the crimped
Connectors connectors/cable being used. A recommended crimp tool
for the connectors used with the ET 390998 cable is
available from Alcatel-Lucent.
When removing the jacket Take great care when removing the jacket to keep the
- all coaxial cable outer conductor intact. A scored outer conductor will
weaken the cable and, for a solid outer cable, can cause
the outer conductor to break or crack when subsequently
bent.
When removing the jacket Always use the cut-off and strip tool specifically designed
-solid outer conductor cable for the cable being used.
Fastening Type N connectors Tighten Type N connectors (male to female) by hand only.
Planning the Protection for the cable The route chosen must provide physical protection for the
Route cable (protection against accidental damage).
Keep access to tower and The cable must be positioned so that there is unimpeded
services clear access to the tower and to services on the tower.
Ease of running and fastening Use a route which minimizes potential for damage to the
cable jacket and avoids excessive cable re-bending.
Bend radius Ensure the minimum bend radius for the cable is not
exceeded.
Cable ties Use one UV-resistant cable tie every 1m (3 ft) or less, of
cable.
Ice-fall protection Ensure adequate physical protection for the cable where
ice-fall from towers can occur.
Cable Grounding
At non-standard installations, such as building tops or the sides of buildings, follow the
same general guidelines but where proper grounding points are not provided these must
first be installed.
For ground kit installation instructions refer to the guide provided with each kit.
Warning: To make sure of the continuity and avoid short circuit, all cables / connectors
connections (such as RJ45, Coaxial, Ethernet, or Optical Fiber) made on the field have to
be verified and checked with Cable tester. The waterproofness must be also checked.
Ensure connectors are correctly fitted. Where crimp connectors are used, ensure the correct
crimp tool is used.
5.1.4.5 — Weatherproofing
Weatherproofing kits are included with consumable kit. Two types of weatherproofing
media are supplied.
Mastic Tape
The ODU cable ground kits include rolls of vinyl and butyl mastic tape. For these, a two-
layer wrap process is recommended:
• An initial layer of mastic tape. It is this tape that provides the weatherproofing.
• A top layer of vinyl tape to support good amalgamation and adhesion of the mastic tape
and to provide UV protection.
1. Ensure connectors are firmly hand-tightened, dry, and free from all grease and dirt. If
necessary, clean with rag lightly moistened with alcohol-based cleaner.
2. Pre-wrap using vinyl tape. Use a 25% overlay when wrapping. To avoid curl-back do
not stretch the tape too tightly at the end point.
Note: On an ODU connector, leave at least two-thirds of the smooth length of the barrel
clear of pre-wrap vinyl tape, to ensure the mastic tape has sufficient area of direct grip.
3. Wrap with mastic tape using a 75% overlay. Where possible, use not less than a 25 mm
(1") attachment onto the primary surface (25 mm past the cable sheath cut, or any pre-
wrap).
Note: There must be a full seal of mastic tape onto the primary surface for
weatherproofing integrity.
4. Lightly firm over by hand to ensure a full seal at all points, using a tear-off section of
the mastic tape backing to protect your hands. Check that there is no possibility of water
entry before proceeding to the next step 5.
5. Cover the mastic tape with a final layer of vinyl tape. To avoid curl-back, do not stretch
the tape too tightly at the end.
Note: To avoid displacement of the mastic tape, do not stretch the final layer of vinyl
tape across sharp corners and edges.
Self amalgamating tape binds to the host and bonds between layers to provide a continuous
seal. It is especially useful in tight locations, such as around the Type N connectors of the
suppressor when installed with its support bracket on an ODU.
• Types of MPT-HC/MPT-XP
The MPT-HC/MPT-XP consists of one or two cabinets including the Ethernet interface +
modem + RF transceiver + diplexer of a channel.
1. with embedded diplexer for cost optimisation, shown in Figure 5.148, where the
diplexer is internal to the MPT-HC cabinet; this type of MPT-HC is identified by one
Logistical Item only;
2. with external diplexer: due to a high number of shifters, the diplexer is external for the
flexibility of the shifter customization, where MPT-HC/MPT-XP is composed of two
independent units: the external diplexer assembly (containing the diplexer) and the RF
transceiver assembly (containing the RF section); each of this type of MPT-HC/
MPT-XP is identified by two Logistical Items, one for the external diplexer assembly
and another for the RF transceiver assembly. To read the external diplexer assembly
identification label, it is necessary to separate the external diplexer assembly from the
RF transceiver assembly.
The MPT-HC/MPT-XP is delivered from the factory in one packing-case in the basic
configuration (without any external module). The external module (RPS or XPIC+RPS) is
delivered in another packing-case.
5. Withdraw the external module from the packing-case (RPS: refer to Figure 5.149 or
XPIC+RPS: refer to Figure 5.150) and remove the cap.
Pay attention to the gasket that must be properly inserted in the groove to insure IP67
protection.
Pay attention to the correct position of the screws, as shown in Figure 5.152 The slot of
the screw must be aligned with the indication on the MPT-HC/MPT-XP.
The optional SFP for fiber connections (see Table 5.68) should be added at this point.
Figure 5.153 (for MPT-HC/MPT-XP with embedded diplexer) and Figure 5.154 (for
MPT-HC/MPT-XP with external diplexer) show MPT-HC/MPT-XP views and access
points.
The external interfaces are listed in Table 5.68 below with the corresponding connectors.
(2) Connector for power supply cable or for RJ45 + R2CT Cable connection between MPT
PFoE (Power Supply + Ethernet Traffic) ODU and indoor (MSS-1/MSS-4/
cable MSS-8, or external power source)
Waveguide type -> WR137 WR112 WR112 WR75 WR62 WR42 WR28