RFS HYBRIFLEX mMIMO Manuals

RFS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES HYBRIFLEX® mMIMO | 603400209500 | July 2019 Visit www.rfsworld.com for the most current product specifications Page 1 of 32 mMIMO HYBRIFLEX® Guidelines and Instructions RFS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES HYBRIFLEX® mMIMO | 603400209500 | July 2019 Visit www.rfsworld.com for the most current product specifications Page 2 of 32 Table of Contents Introduction to HYBRIFLEX® ............................................................................................................................ 3 HYBRIFLEX Feeder Configuration ................................................................................................................... 3 Transporting, Shipping and Handling the Drum ............................................................................................. 5 Handling HYBRIFLEX Cable.............................................................................................................................. 5 Hoisting/Pulling HYBRIFLEX Cable .................................................................................................................. 6 HYBRIFLEX Bending ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Fixation/Mounting of the Cable ..................................................................................................................... 9 Monopole Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................ 9 Fiber Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 14 Fiber Cleaning Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 15 HYBRIFLEX Armor Trimming Procedure ....................................................................................................... 20 Grounding Kit Installation ............................................................................................................................. 23 HYBRIFLEX Bulkhead Connector Fitting Installation ..................................................................................... 24 HYBRIFLEX Power Splice 4AWG to 6AWG Instruction .................................................................................. 25 HYBRIFLEX Power Splice 4AWG to 4AWG Y Splice Instruction..................................................................... 27 HYBRIFLEX Power Splice 4AWG to 6AWG Y Splice Instruction..................................................................... 28 HYBRIFLEX Tower Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 31 RFS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES HYBRIFLEX® mMIMO | 603400209500 | July 2019 Visit www.rfsworld.com for the most current product specifications Page 3 of 32 Introduction to HYBRIFLEX® RFS’ HYBRIFLEX Remote Radio Head (RRH) hybrid feeder cabling solution combines multiple elements, including optical fiber and DC power, for RRHs in a single lightweight cable, making it the world’s most innovative solution for RRH deployments. It was developed to reduce installation complexity and cost at macro sites. HYBRIFLEX allows mobile operators deploying RRH architecture to standardize the RRH installation process. HYBRIFLEX combines optical fiber, power and alarm wire in a single jacketed cable and can connect multiple RRHs with a single feeder. Standard RFS CELLFLEX® coaxial cable accessories may be used with HYBRIFLEX cable. Both pre-terminated and on-site terminated options are available. The rugged jacket and copper wrapped armor facilitates easy transportation, handling, and installation. These short instructions were written for qualified and experienced personnel. They describe, in few words, the main points that MUST be noted during installation, without any claim of completeness. Any liability or warranty for results of improper or unsafe use is disclaimed! General remarks: In principle, care must be taken to avoid all such strain that may cause permanent deformation on the cable, e.g. going below admissible bending radii, kinking, applying too high tensile stress or forcible deformation (e.g. pulling over sharp edges, over tightening of clamps etc.). HYBRIFLEX Feeder Configuration This installation guideline supports HYBRIFLEX cable available in small, medium and large riser trunk configurations, 1x16, 2x16, 4x24, 5x24, 3x48 and 6x48. The trunk cable assemblies comprise of 4 or 6 AWG DC wires and up to forty-eight (48) pairs of Multi-Mode fiber, terminated with ODVA, D-LC, MPO or outdoor rated MPO connectors, depending upon the configuration. HYBRIFLEX trunk cable assemblies are factory constructed specifically to suit this application, ensuring trouble-free installation. Additional features that ease installation and ensure durability throughout service life include:  Robust breakout design with identified optical fibers and power conductors  Stranded construction for easy bending and maximum fiber protection  Copper wrap shield protects from crush and animal damage  Integrated rip cords for length management  Factory test certificate available for every cable assembly  Smartly packaged, easy fiber end face access for pre-testing The installation instructions here within, apply to (but not limited to) the following HYBRIFLEX families: