Ceragon RFUC
Ceragon RFUC
Installation Guide
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Revision History
Rev Date Author Description Approved by Date
B December 15, B. Gitlin Revised for description of captive Rami Lerner December 18, 2011
2011 screw installation.
C December 26, B. Gitlin Revised procedure for remote Rami Lerner December 26, 2011
2011 installation of OMT, added
procedure for installation of Ericsson
adapter for RAU1 radios.
D January 22, B. Gitlin Added 4+0/4+4 with symmetrical Rami Lerner January 22, 2012
2012 couplers.
E January 24, B. Gitlin Added 31 GHz support. Rami Lerner January 26, 2012
2012
F March 4, 2012 B. Gitlin Revised marketing models. Rami Lerner March 4, 2012
G May 6, 2012 I. Benoliel/ Added 42 GHz support, revised Rami Lerner May 6, 2012
B. Gitlin marketing models.
H June 24, 2012 Baruch Gitlin Add list of test kits and replace Rami Lerner June 24, 2012
graphic in Step 4 of 2+0 Dual
Polarization – Direct Mount
Installation.
Table of Contents
1. Important Notes ................................................................................................ 9
2. Acronyms .......................................................................................................... 9
3. RFU-C Overview ............................................................................................. 10
4. Installing an RFU-C ........................................................................................ 11
4.1 Packing......................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Transportation .............................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Inspection ..................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Installation Components............................................................................................... 12
4.5 Available Adapters and Installation Kits ....................................................................... 13
4.6 Antenna Connection..................................................................................................... 17
When working with a FibeAir IDU, note the following risk of electric
shock and energy hazard: Disconnecting one power supply disconnects
! only one power supply module. To isolate the unit completely,
disconnect all power supplies.
Beachten Sie beim Arbeiten mit FibeAir IDU das folgende Stromschlag-
und Gefahrenrisiko: Durch Abtrennen einer Stromquelle wird nur ein
! Stromversorgungsmodul abgetrennt. Um die Einheit vollständig zu
isolieren, trennen Sie alle Stromversorgungen ab.
Target Audience
This guide contains technical information about RFU-C installation, and is
intended for use by qualified Ceragon technical personnel at all levels.
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1. Important Notes
RFU-C is intended for installation in a Restricted Access Location.
RFU-C must be installed and permanently connected to protective earth by
qualified service personnel in accordance with applicable national
electrical codes.
2. Acronyms
CCDP Co-Channel Dual Polarization
IDU Indoor Unit
OMT Orthogonal Mode Transducer
RFU Radio Frequency Unit
WG Waveguide
XPD Cross Polar Differentiation
XPIC Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation
3. RFU-C Overview
RFU-C is a state-of-the-art Radio Frequency Unit which is fully software
configurable and supports a broad range of capacities and interfaces.
The RFU supports low to high capacities for traditional voice and Ethernet
services, as well as PDH/SDH/SONET or hybrid Ethernet and TDM interfaces.
This innovative platform uses an “on-the-fly” upgrade method, whereby
network operators only buy capacity as needed, benefiting from savings on
initial investments and OPEX.
Traffic capacity throughput and spectral efficiency are optimized with the
desired channel bandwidth. For maximum user choice flexibility, channel
bandwidths can be selected together with a range of modulations of from
QPSK to 256 QAM.
High spectral efficiency is ensured using the same bandwidth for double the
capacity, via two carriers, with vertical and horizontal polarizations. This
feature is implemented by a built-in XPIC mechanism.
RFU-C works together with several types of indoor units (IDUs). For
PDH/SDH/SONET, the RFU works with the FibeAir 1500R IDU. For Ethernet
and TDM to Ethernet migration, RFU-C works with the FibeAir IP-10G IDU. For
Ethernet only, RFU-C works with the FibeAir IP-10E and FibeAir IP-10Q IDUs.
Together, FibeAir RFU-C and FibeAir IDUs provide a powerful, reliable, and
comprehensive solution for a variety of wireless network scenarios and
requirements.
When RFU-C operates in co-channel dual polarization (CCDP) mode, using the
cross polarization interference canceller (XPIC) algorithm, two carrier signals
can be transmitted over a single channel, using vertical and horizontal
polarization. This enables double capacity in the same spectrum bandwidth.
4. Installing an RFU-C
This section describes the basic types of RFU-C installation.
4.1 Packing
The equipment should be packed and sealed with moisture absorbing bags.
4.2 Transportation
The equipment should be prepared for public transportation. The cargo must
be kept dry during transportation, in accordance with ETS 300 019-1-2, Class
2.3.
It is recommended that the equipment be transported to the installation site
in its original packing case.
If intermediate storing is required, the packed equipment must be stored in a
dry and cool environment, and out of direct sunlight, in accordance with ETS
300 019-1-1, Class 1.2.
4.3 Inspection
Check the packing lists and verify that the correct equipment part numbers
and quantities are found in the packages that arrived.
Description 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
RFU-C COUPLER KIT RFU-C6- RFU-C7_8- RFU- RFU-C13- RFU-C15- RFU-C18-CPLR- RFU-C23- RFU-C26- RFU-C28- RFU- RFU- RFU-C42-
CPLR-Kit CPLR-Kit C10_11- CPLR-Kit CPLR-Kit*0 Kit*0 CPLR-Kit CPLR-Kit CPLR-Kit C32- C38- CPLR_Kit
CPLR-Kit CPLR- CPLR-
Kit Kit
RFU-C TWIST KIT RFU-C6- RFU-C7_8- RFU- RFU-C13- RFU-C15- RFU-C18-TWST- RFU-C23_26-TWST-Kit RFU-C28_32-TWST-Kit RFU- RFU-C42-
TWST-Kit TWST-Kit C10_11- TWST-Kit TWST-Kit Kit C38- TWST-Kit
TWST-Kit TWST-
Kit
RFU-C OMT KIT RFU-C6- RFU-C7_8- RFU- RFU-C13- RFU-C15- RFU-C18-OMT- RFU-C23- RFU-C26- RFU-C28- RFU- RFU- RFU-C42-
OMT-DM-Kit OMT-DM-Kit C10_11- OMT-DM-Kit OMT-DM-Kit DM-Kit OMT-DM-Kit OMT-DM-Kit OMT-DM-Kit C32- C38- OMT-DM-
OMT-DM-Kit OMT- OMT- Kit
DM-Kit DM-Kit
Remote Mount 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
RFU-C WG Kit Flx-WG-4FT- Flx-WG-4FT- Flx-WG-4FT- Flx-WG-3FT- Flx-WG-3FT- Flx-WG-3FT-18-26 Flx-WG-3FT-28-38 Flx-WG-
6 7_8 10_11 13 15 3FT-42
1500P Adaptors 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
RFU-C-PHOSPHORUS ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- NA
DM ADAPTOR KIT C10_11- C13- C15- C18- C23- C26- C28- C32- C38-
DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P DM_1500P
Imperial to mm
Transitions 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_Imp ADPT_RFU-C28_38-RM_Imp NA
TO IMPERIAL ANT. C6-RM_Imp C7_8- C10_11- RM_Imp C15-RM_Imp
RM_Imp RM_Imp
RFU-C ADAPTOR KIT ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFU- ADPT_RFU-C18_26-RM_mill ADPT_RFU-C28_38-RM_mill NA
TO IMP WG C6-RM_mill C7_8-RM_mill C10_11- RM_mill C15-RM_mill
RM_mill
Unique Installations 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
and Accessories
Antenna 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28GHz 32GHz 38GHz 42GHz
Circ.
Adapters
for OMT
Andrew RFU-C6-OMT- RFU-C7_8- RFU-C10_11- RFU-C13-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT- RFU-C18-OMT- RFU-C23-OMT- RFU-C26-OMT- RFU-C28-OMT- RFU-C32- RFU-C38- RFU-C42-
INT-A OMT-INT-A OMT-INT-A INT-A INT-A INT-A INT-A INT-A INT-A OMT-INT-A OMT-INT-A OMT-INT-A
RFS 1FT NA NA NA RFU-C13-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT- RFU-C18-OMT- RFU-C23-OMT- RFU-C26-OMT- RFU-C28-OMT- RFU-C32- RFU-C38- NA
INT-1FT-R INT-1FT-R INT-1FT-R INT-1FT-R INT-1FT-R INT-1FT-R OMT-INT- OMT-INT-
1FT-R 1FT-R
RFS 2-6FT RFU-C6-OMT- RFU-C7_8- RFU-C10_11- RFU-C13-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT- RFU-C18-OMT- RFU-C23-OMT- RFU-C26-OMT- RFU-C28-OMT- RFU-C32- RFU-C38- NA
INT-2_6FT-R OMT-INT- OMT-INT- INT-2_6FT-R INT-2_6FT-R INT-2_6FT-R INT-2_6FT-R INT-2_6FT-R INT-2_6FT-R OMT-INT- OMT-INT-
2_6FT-R 2_6FT-R 2_6FT-R 2_6FT-R
GD RFU-C6-OMT- RFU-C7_8- RFU-C10_11- RFU-C13-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT- RFU-C18-OMT- RFU-C23-OMT- RFU-C26-OMT- RFU-C28-OMT- RFU-C32- RFU-C38- NA
INT-GD OMT-INT-GD OMT-INT-GD INT-GD INT-GD INT-GD INT-GD INT-GD INT-GD OMT-INT-GD OMT-INT-GD
Radio RFU-C6L- RFU-C7_8- RFU-C10_11- RFU-C13-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT- RFU-C18-OMT- RFU-C23-OMT- RFU-C26-OMT- RFU-C28-OMT- NA RFU-C38- NA
Waves OMT-INT-RW / OMT-INT-RW OMT-INT-RW INT-RW INT-RW INT-RW INT-RW INT-RW INT-RW OMT-INT-RW
RFU-C6H-
OMT-INT-RW
Xian Putian RFU-C6-OMT- RFU-C7_8- RFU-C10_11- RFU-C13-OMT- RFU-C15-OMT- RFU-C18-OMT- RFU-C23-OMT- RFU-C26-OMT- RFU-C28-OMT- RFU-C32- RFU-C38- NA
INT-X OMT-INT-X OMT-INT-X INT-X INT-X INT-X INT-X INT-X INT-X OMT-INT-X OMT-INT-X
Frequency Circ. WG Rect. WG Flange Des. Radio Side (Remote) Flex WG Side A Flex WG Side B Antenna (Remote)
Diameter Flange Des. Flange Des. Flange Des. Flange Des.
Band Range (GHz)
Procedure
1 On the front side of each RFU-C unit, loosen the nut, plain washer, and
serrated washer.
2 Place the cable lug (supplied with the RFU-C grounding kit) on the screw.
3 Secure the cable lug.
RFU-C Grounding Cable
List of Items
Required Tools
1 Mount the RFU-C Adaptor supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor kit on the
RFU-C Remote Pole Mount kit using the four flat screws supplied with the
RFU-C Adaptor kit.
2 Mount the RFU-C using the four captive screws and washers supplied,
assembled, in the RFU-C.
3 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and Sealing Gasket supplied with the
Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit to the RFU-C Adaptor. Tighten the four
screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit.
1 Mount the RFU-C Adaptor supplied with the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount kit
using the four flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor kit.
2 Mount the RFU-C using the four captive screws and washers supplied,
assembled, in the RFU-C.
3 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and sealing O-Ring supplied with the
Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit to the RFU-C Adaptor. Tighten the four
screws supplied with the Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit.
1 Mount the RFU-C Adaptor supplied with the RFU-C Remote Pole Mount kit
using the four flat screws supplied with the RFU-C Adaptor kit.
2 Mount the RFU-C using the four captive screws and washers supplied,
assembled, in the RFU-C.
3 Connect the Flexible Waveguide and sealing O-Ring supplied with the
Flexible Waveguide Imperial kit. Tighten the four metric screws supplied
with the RFU-C Adaptor kit.
7. RFU-C Configurations
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
1 Mount the RFU-C on the antenna using the four M8 captive screws and
washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the
screws.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
1 For 6-13 GHz installations only, mount the RFU-C remote adaptor and
O-Ring to the pole mount using the four flat M5 screws supplied in the
RFU-C Remote Mount Adaptor kit, and tighten the screws.
2 Mount the RFU-C to the pole mount using the four M8 captive screws and
washers supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.
5 Mount the flexible waveguide on the antenna, and tighten the screws and
washers.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
H V
2 Mount the coupler radio on the antenna using the four M8 screws and
washers supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, and tighten the screws.
3 Mount the two O-Rings supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, as shown in
the following figure.
4 Mount the RFU-C to the body of the coupler using the four M8 captive
screws and washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and
tighten the screws.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
In 1+1 remote mount installation, the RFU-C radios are attached to a coupler,
while the coupler is connected to the antenna via flexible WG. To install the
RFU-C in a remote mount 1+1 configuration:
1 Mount the RFU-C coupler to the RFU-C pole mount bracket using the four
M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, and tighten
the screws.
2 Mount the two O-Rings supplied with the Coupler kit, according to the
Coupler kit instructions.
3 Mount the RFU-C on the body of the coupler using the four M8 captive
screws and washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and
tighten the screws.
6-13GHz 15-38GHz
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
2 Mount the OMT kit on the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers
supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of
the entire assembly.
3 Mount the two O-Rings supplied with the OMT kit on the OMT body. Make
sure the mounting direction is correct, as shown in the section view.
4 Mount both RFUs, using the four M8 captive screws and washers supplied,
assembled, in the RFU-C, through the radio and OMT holder, and tighten
the screws. Make sure the polarization mounting direction is correct.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
5. Mount the OMT kit on the antenna using the four M8 screws and
washers supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable
rotation of the entire assembly.
7.6.2 1+0 Ready for 2+0 Dual Polarization – Direct Mount Installation
If you are installing a 1+0 configuration and you want to be prepared to
upgrade to a 2+0 configuration (for double capacity), a protective “short” can
be used to terminate the unused port. Later, when an additional RFU is
installed on the second port, the short should be removed.
The following steps describe the required items and procedures for the
installation.
1 Place the Plate in front of the coupler holder.
2 Tighten the plate to the upgradable port side with the M8 screws and
washers supplied with the RFU-C coupler short plate kit using 21.4 NM
torque.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
H V
Freq1 Freq1
Freq2 Freq2
List of Items
Procedure
2 Mount the OMT kit on the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers
supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of
the entire assembly.
3 For 6 GHz to 11 GHz, connect the waveguide adaptors as described in OMT
WG Adaptor Installation on page 38.
4 For 13 GHz (UBR120) to 42 GHz (UG383/U), connect the flexible
waveguide and its gasket (supplied with the Flexible WG Kit) directly to
the OMT port.
5 Connect the other end of the flexible waveguide to each RFU-C Coupler
port mounted on the RFU-C Dual Pole Remote Mount Kit.
List of Items
Required Tools
1 Mount the Pole mount brackets, by tightening four M10 screws and
washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit for 4+0).
3 Mount the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler, without the Extender part, to the
RFU-C Pole mount bracket, by tightening four M8 screws and washers
(supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit).
4 Mount two adaptor brackets (supplied in the RFU-C Remote Mount for 4+0
kit) to the RFU-C Symmetrical coupler by tightening four M8 screws and
washers (screws are supplied in the RFU-C Remote Mount Kit for 4+0).
Repeat the operation for both RFU-C Symmetrical couplers.
5 Mount the two O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler kit).
Mount the two RFU-C Symmetrical couplers to the third one. For each
RFU-C Symmetrical coupler, use four M8 screws and washers (supplied in
the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler kit).
Note: The O-ring is mounted with the flat bottom facing coupler.
6 Mount the two O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical coupler kit).
7 Mount the two RFU-C radio units on each RFU-C Symmetrical coupler by
tightening the four M8 captive screws and washers (supplied assembled in
the RFU-C radio).
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
The procedure is similar to the 2+2 dual polarization procedure, except that
here, symmetrical couplers are used instead of asymmetrical couplers.
Important! Do not remove the transparent pressure window located on
the antenna interface or the Mylar film on the OMT ports.
2 Mount the OMT kit on the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers
supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of
the entire assembly.
3 For 6 GHz to 11 GHz, connect the waveguide adaptors as described in OMT
WG Adaptor Installation on page 38.
4 For 13 GHz (UBR120) to 42 GHz (UG383/U), connect the flexible
waveguide and its gasket (supplied with the Flexible WG Kit) directly to
the OMT port.
5 Mount the pole mount brackets by tightening four M10 screws and
washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit FOR 4+0).
6 Remove the Extender from the RFU-C symmetrical coupler by opening and
removing the four M4 screws and washers. Repeat this operation for both
RFU-C symmetrical couplers.
7 Mount both RFU-C symmetrical couplers, without the Extender part, to the
RFU-C remote mount bracket, by tightening the four M8 screws and
washers (supplied with each RFU-C Coupler kit).
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
2 Mount the OMT kit on the antenna using the four M8 screws and washers
supplied with the OMT kit. Do not tighten them yet, to enable rotation of
the entire assembly.
3 For 6 GHz to 11 GHz, connect the waveguide adaptors as described in OMT
WG Adaptor Installation on page 38.
4 For 13 GHz (UBR120) to 42 GHz (UG383/U), connect the flexible
waveguide and its gasket (supplied with the Flexible WG Kit) directly to
the OMT port.
5 Mount the pole mount brackets by tightening four M10 screws and
washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit for 4+0).
6 Remove the Extender from RFU-C symmetrical coupler by opening and
removing the four M4 screws and washers. Repeat this operation for both
RFU-C symmetrical couplers.
7 Mount the pole mount brackets by tightening four M10 screws and
washers (supplied with the RFU-C-Remote Mount kit for 4+0).
9 Mount the RFU-C symmetrical coupler, without the Extender part, to the
RFU-C pole mount bracket, by tightening four M8 screws and washers
(supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit).
10 Mount two adaptor brackets (supplied in RFU-C Remote Mount for 4+0
kit) to the RFU-C symmetrical coupler by tightening the four M8 screws
and washers (screws are supplied in the RFU-C Remote Mount kit for 4+0).
Repeat the operation for both RFU-C symmetrical couplers.
11 Mount the two O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C symmetrical coupler kit).
Mount the two RFU-C symmetrical couplers to the third one. For each
RFU-C Symmetrical coupler, use four M8 screws and washers (supplied in
the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler kit).
Note: The O-Ring is mounted with the flat bottom facing the
coupler.
12 Mount the two O-Rings (supplied in the RFU-C Symmetrical Coupler kit).
Mount the two RFU-C radio units on each RFU-C symmetrical coupler by
tightening the four M8 captive screws and washers (supplied assembled in
the RFU-C radio).
List of Items
Procedure
1 Remove the stickers from the RFU-C External Attenuator carefully so that
the sealing gaskets remain in place.
2 Mount the RFU-C External Attenuator to the antenna using the four M8
screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C External Attenuator kit, and
tighten the screws.
The polarization mounting direction must be the same as that of the
antenna.
3 Mount the RFU-C to the RFU-C External Attenuator using the four M8
screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Radio kit, and tighten the
screws.
The RFU-C radio mounting polarization should be mounted using the
same polarization as the RFU-C External Attenuator.
List of Items
Procedure
1 Mount the O-Rings, RFU-C units, and RFU-C twist on the body of the RFU-C
coupler, as described in the Coupler kit instructions.
2 For each RFU-C, close the four M8 captive screws and washers supplied,
assembled in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.
The polarization mounting direction of the RFU-C Twist must be the
same as that of the antenna.
3 Remove the stickers from the RFU-C External Attenuator carefully so that
the sealing gaskets remain in place.
4 Mount the RFU-C External Attenuator to the antenna using the four M8
screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C External Attenuator kit, and
tighten the screws.
The polarization mounting direction must be the same as that of the
antenna.
5 Mount the RFU-C coupler to the RFU-C External Attenuator using the four
M8 screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C Coupler kit, and tighten
the screws.
Other Vendors Antennas 6GHz 7-8GHz 10-11GHz 13GHz 15GHz 18GHz 23GHz 26GHz 28-31GHz 32GHz 38GHz
ADPT_RFU-
RFU-C - ERICSSON Adaptor kit C7_8- ADPT_RFU-C13- ADPT_RFU-C15- ADPT_RFU-C18-
(RAU2) ERCS_ANT ERCS_ANT ERCS_ANT ERCS_ANT ADPT_RFU-C23-ERCS_ANT ADPT_RFU-C28_38-ERCS_ANT
ADPT_RFU-C13-
RFU-C - ALU Adapter Kit ALU_Melody ADPT_RFU-C18-ALU_Melody
1
These part numbers are valid for any ValuLine 3 antenna, integrated or non-integrated. This kit may also be used to convert Andrew VL3 antennas with the old
Nera Evolution interface to RFU-C.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
2 Insert the O-Ring in its groove at the rear side of the RFU-C. Make sure the
mounting direction is correct, as shown in the section view.
3 Insert the four screws and washers supplied with the RFU-C through the
RFU-C and NSN adapter, and tighten the screws.
The following figure shows the RFU mounted to the NSN antenna.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
3 Mount the O-Ring supplied in the RFU-C/RFU-P Interface kit on the RFU-
C/ RFU-P interface. Make sure the mounting direction is correct, as shown
in the section view.
4 Mount the RFU-C to the RFU-P Interface, using the four M8 captive screws
and washers supplied with the RFU-C kit, and tighten the screws.
Note: RFU-C mounting screws and washers can be supplied either
assembled on RFU-C, or as a part of RFU-C Kit.
Make sure the radio polarization mounting direction is
correct.
6 Mount the coupler on the RFU-P interface using the four M8 screws and
washers supplied in Coupler kit, and tighten the screws.
7 Proceed with mounting the RFUs, as defined in the Coupler kit
instructions.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
2 Before placing the coupling plate, verify that the O-Rings are placed
correctly in their sinks in the Ericsson antenna and in the interface on the
basic coupling plate.
3 Place the Ericsson Coupling Basic Configuration Plate with inserts on the
Ericsson antenna lower screws.
4 Insert the two upper screws and spring washers supplied in the Ericsson
kit, as shown in the figure below.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
1 Make sure there are two O-Rings, one on the NEC antenna and one on the
RFU-C - NEC adapter plate.
2 Use the Location Pin (shown in the figures below) to guide the circular
part of the RFU-C - NEC adapter plate onto the circular part of the NEC
antenna.
3 Fasten the RFU-C - NEC adapter to the NEC Shenglu or Mobi antenna using
four screws and four washers.
Note: Fasten the screws diagonally. First fasten the upper right
screw and lower left screw, and then fasten the upper left
screw and lower right screw.
4 Fasten the RFU-C to the RFU-C - NEC antenna adapter using four screws
and four washers.
Note: Make sure the polarization is correct, as shown in the figure
below.
5 Attach the RFU-C to the RFU-C - NEC adaptor by closing the four captive
screws and four washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and
tighten the screws.
Note: Make sure the polarization is correct, as shown in the
figures below.
Attaching the RFU-C to the RFU-C – NEC Adapter – Shenglu Antenna
The figure below shows the RFU-C with the NEC adapter installed (Shenglu
antenna option).
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
1 Place the RFU-C on the antenna adapter, aligning the holes at the four
corners of the two units.
Note: Make sure you align the units properly for the horizontal or
vertical direction. The letters H and V appear on both units,
for correct alignment.
2 Make sure the adapter O-ring is in place, as shown in the figure below.
3 Attach the RFU-C to the adaptor by closing the four captive screws and four
washers that are supplied, assembled, in the RFU-C, and tighten the screws.
4 Make sure the two antenna O-Rings (one smaller, the other larger) are in
their respective grooves on the antenna.
5 Place the RFU-C fastened to the adapter on the antenna, aligning them with
the two antenna location pins.
Note: Make sure you align the units properly for the horizontal or
vertical direction.
6 Fasten the RFU-C and the adapter to the SRAL antenna using the four
latches.
The figure below shows the RFU-C with the SRAL adapter installed.
List of Items
Required Tools
Procedure
1 Place the O-ring (supplied with RFU-C ALU Adapter kit) at the center of the
transition, so the flat area is facing towards the tube.
2 Verify the alignment of polarization between the antenna and the RFU-C
ALU Adapter kit. If they are not aligned, release the four screws of RFU-C
ALU Transition, rotate the RFU-C ALU Transition by 90 degrees, and re-
tighten the screws.
3 Place the RFU-C Radio on the RFU-C ALU Adapter Kit according to the
correct polarization and secure with the four screws and washers
(included in the RFU-C Radio kit).
5 Gently place the RFU-C ALU Adapter kit on the ALU Antenna tube's feeder,
using the slots to center the RFU-C ALU Adapter Kit with the ALU antenna.
Note: Make sure the units are properly aligned with horizontal or
vertical polarization.
6 Latch the RFU-C ALU Adapter kit to the ALU antenna using the four latches.
It is highly recommended to secure at least one of the latches with a lock.
Notice
Use protective wear to avoid skin contact with the compound. Keep away
from mouth. Wash thoroughly after use with liberal amounts of liquid soup
and rinse with water. Do not store open near food or food sources. Contents:
WARNING!
Oil, Clay, and Zinc Dust.
List of Items
3 Transition 1 3 Transition 1
4 M8 Skt Hd Cs'k Screw 16lg 8 4 M8 Skt Hd Cs'k Screw 16lg 2
5 Silicon Grease (tube) 1 5 M8 Skt Hd Cs'k Screw 55lg 6
6 Conductive Grease (tube) 1 6 Silicon Grease (tube) 1
7 O-Ring 1 7 Conductive Grease (tube) 1
8 O-Ring 1
Procedure
1 Fit the interface plate to the hub mounting ring using six of the c'sk screws
that are supplied.
i Make sure that the interface plate has been properly located before
tightening to a torque of 10Nm±5%. Refer to Step 6 for polarization
settings.
ii Make sure that the timing pin is located in the timing recess in the
interface plate.
5 To assemble the transition hub, orient the hub as shown above and fasten
two of the c'sk screws that are supplied in line with the scalloped edges, as
shown above, to a torque of 10Nm±5%.
6 Set the polarization:
Vertically Polarized Application
i Align the Polarization indicator on the transition assembly with the “V”
timing mark on the interface plate.
ii Loosen the two c'sk screws two places until the transition assembly
can rotate freely.
iii Rotate the transition assembly until the timing pin is located in the
timing recess of the interface plate at the “V” position.
iv Re-tighten the c’sk screws to a torque of 10Nm±5%.
ii Loosen the two c'sk screws two places until the transition assembly
can rotate freely.
iii Rotate the transition assembly until the timing pin is located in the
timing recess of the interface plate at the “H” position.
iv Re-tighten the c’sk screws to a torque of 10Nm±5%.
View Showing Full Assembly of Interface Plate and Transition Hub to Reflector