AAU5613

Hardware Description

Issue 04
Date 2020-04-07

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Contents

1 AAU5613 Hardware Description.......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in AAU5613 Hardware Description................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 AAU.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.5 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................13
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 16

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Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an active antenna
unit 5613 (AAU5613, which is referred to as AAU in this document). It describes
the exterior, functions, engineering specifications, ports, indicators, RET system,
optical modules, and cables of the AAU.

Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5613 SRAN15.0 and later V100R015C00 and later

For details about the software
versions of RF modules, see
Software and Hardware
Compatibility Description.

Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers

Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5613 Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5613 Hardware Description.
1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.
1.3 AAU Cables
This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

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1.1 Changes in AAU5613 Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in AAU5613 Hardware Description.

04 (2020-04-07)
This is the fourth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 03 (2019-11-30), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Issue 03 (2019-11-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications Changed the section name "AAU

Engineering Specifications" to "AAU
Technical Specifications" and deleted
the specifications that are the same as
those in AAU5613 Technical
Specifications.

Compared with Issue 03 (2019-11-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

03 (2019-11-30)
This is the third commercial release.

Compared with Issue 02 (2019-08-31), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Issue 02 (2019-08-31), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators Added the description of the reserved
port.

Compared with Issue 02 (2019-08-31), this issue does not exclude any topics.

02 (2019-08-31)
This is the second commercial release.

Compared with Issue 01 (2019-03-25), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Issue 01 (2019-03-25), this issue includes the following changes.

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Topic Change Description

1.2.1 AAU Exterior Added AAU dimensions and

information about the AAU nameplate.

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable Added the DCDU16D description.

Compared with Issue 01 (2019-03-25), this issue excludes the following topics:

AAU RET System

01 (2019-03-25)
This is the first commercial release.

Compared with Draft D (2018-12-30), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Draft D (2018-12-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable Deleted the supported power module

EPU02S.

Compared with Draft D (2018-12-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft D (2018-12-30)
This is a draft.

Compared with Draft C (2018-10-30), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Draft C (2018-10-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable Added the supported power module

EPU02S.

Compared with Draft C (2018-10-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft C (2018-10-30)
This is a draft.

Compared with Draft B (2018-09-30), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Draft B (2018-09-30), this issue includes the following changes.

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Topic Change Description

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications Added the support for 3620–3800 MHz
by the AAU5613.

Compared with Draft B (2018-09-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft B (2018-09-30)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft A (2018-07-30), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Draft A (2018-07-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications Added the support for LTE TDD by the
AAU5613.
AAU RET System

Compared with Draft A (2018-07-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft A (2018-07-30)
This is a draft.

1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.

1.2.1 AAU Exterior

This section describes the AAU exterior.
Figure 1-1 shows the AAU exterior.

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Figure 1-1 AAU exterior

(1) Mounting kit: upper handle (2) Mounting kit: lower handle (3) Anti-falling safety
reinforcement hole

Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions

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You can obtain the module name, part number, and power supply information of
the AAU on the nameplate on the cover plate of the maintenance cavity, as shown
in Figure 1-3.

NOTE

The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.

Figure 1-3 Nameplate position

(1) Nameplate (2) Module name (3) Part number (4) Power supply

1.2.2 AAU Functions

An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. Its main function modules include the
antenna unit (AU), radio unit (RU), power module, and L1 (physical layer)
processing unit.
Figure 1-4 shows the AAU logical structure.

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Figure 1-4 Logical structure

Table 1-1 describes function modules of an AAU.

Table 1-1 Function modules of an AAU

Function Function Description

Module

AU Each antenna uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-

polarized elements to transmit and receive radio waves.

RU ● Performs down-conversion, amplification, analog-to-digital

conversion (using the ADC), and digital IF processing for RF
signals through the RX channel. (ADC is short for analog-to-
digital converter, and IF is short for intermediate frequency.)
● Performs filtering, digital-to-analog conversion (using the
DAC), up-conversion, and analog signal amplification for
downlink signals through the TX channel. (DAC is short for
digital-to-analog converter.)
● Performs phase correction for uplink and downlink RF
channels.
● Provides protection and filtering functions.

Power Supplies operating voltage to the AAU.

module

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Function Function Description

Module

L1 processing ● Provides enhanced common public radio interface (eCPRI)

unit ports to converge and distribute eCPRI signals.
● Implements the uplink and downlink processing at the 5G
NR physical layer.
● Performs I/Q modulation, mapping, and digital weighting in
the downlink.

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

This section describes AAU technical specifications, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, antenna capabilities,
and CPRI port specifications.

For details about AAU technical specifications, see AAU5613 Technical

Specifications.

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.

Figure 1-5 shows the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.

Figure 1-5 Physical ports and indicators

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Physical Ports
Table 1-2 describes the physical ports on an AAU.

Table 1-2 Physical ports

Silkscreen Connector Description

Type

CPRI1 DLC Optical port 1 with a data rate of 10.3125

connector Gbit/s or 25.78125 Gbit/s. An optical module
must be inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.

CPRI0 DLC Optical port 0 with a data rate of 10.3125

connector Gbit/s or 25.78125 Gbit/s. An optical module
must be inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.

Input Female fast –48 V DC power port

connector
(screw-free
type)

AUX DB9 male Port for an antenna information sensor unit

connector (AISU) to transmit Antenna Interface
Standards Group (AISG) signals

TEST N/A Reserved port, which is unavailable

Indicators
Table 1-3 describes the indicators on an AAU.

Table 1-3 Indicators

Silkscreen Color Status Description

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the module

is faulty.

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

module is faulty.

Blinking (on The module is working properly.

for 1s and off
for 1s)

Blinking (on The module software is being loaded

for 0.125s and or the module is not working.
off for 0.125s)

ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the

module must be replaced.

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Silkscreen Color Status Description

Blinking (on An alarm is generated. The alarm

for 1s and off may be caused by a fault on a related
for 1s) module or port. Therefore, you need
to locate the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.

Steady off No alarm is generated.

ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly when

TX channels are enabled or software
is being loaded to the module that is
not started.

Blinking (on The module is working properly with

for 1s and off TX channels disabled.
for 1s)

● CPRI0 Red or Steady green The common public radio interface

● CPRI1 green (CPRI) link is working properly.

Steady red The optical module fails to transmit

or receive signals (due to optical
module faults, broken optical fibers,
or other causes).

Blinking red The CPRI link is out of lock (due to a

(on for 1s and failure in clock lock between two
off for 1s) modes, CPRI port rate mismatch, or
other causes).
You are advised to check the system
configuration to locate the fault.

Steady off The optical module cannot be

detected or is powered off.

1.2.5 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.

Optical modules must be used in pairs on both ends of an optical fiber. The
following table describes the mapping.

NOTICE

An optical fiber must use the optical modules with the same specifications on
both ends. If optical modules with different specifications are used, performance
risks, such as alarms, bit errors, and interrupted links, may occur.

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Table 1-4 Optical module mapping

Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU Side and AAU Side

SFP duplex (two-fiber SFP duplex optical modules with the same
bidirectional, or specifications
duplex for short)
optical module

SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
bidirectional, or BIDI ● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
for short) optical wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
module and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

The DSFP optical module is used on the BBU side and

the SFP BIDI optical module is used on the AAU side.
● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

Optical modules can be classified as single-mode and multimode optical modules,

which can be distinguished as follows:

● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a

multimode optical module is black or gray.
● The transmission mode is displayed as "SM" on the label of a single-mode
optical module and "MM" on the label of a multimode optical module.
NOTE

● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Optical modules to be installed must match the rates of their corresponding ports.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Environment, feature, and specifications requirements of devices on which optical
modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in IEC 60825-1
● General safety requirements in IEC 60950-1
● The supported maximum remote distance varies with the optical module. For details,
see "CPRI Optical Fibers" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI optical fibers
are configured based on application scenarios.

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SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

Figure 1-6 SFP optical modules

(1) SFP duplex (two-fiber bidirectional) optical (2) SFP BIDI (single-fiber bidirectional) optical
module module

There is a label on each optical module that provides information such as the rate,
wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-7 Label

(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission (4) Transmission mode

distance

1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.3.1 AAU Cable List

AAU cables include a PGND cable, a power cable, and a CPRI optical fiber.

Table 1-5 lists AAU cables.

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Table 1-5 Cable list

Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

1.3.2 AAU OT terminal Main ground OT terminal External ground

PGND (M6) terminal of the (M8) bar
Cable AAU

1.3.3 AAU Female fast POWER-IN Depending Power

Power connector port on the equipment
Cable (screw-free power
type), namely equipment
EPC9
connector

1.3.4 CPRI DLC connector CPRI0/CPRI1 DLC CPRI (SFP) port

Optical port connector on the BBU
Fiber

1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable

This section describes the exterior and specifications of an AAU PGND cable.
An AAU PGND cable connects an AAU and a ground bar for proper grounding of
the AAU. Figure 1-8 shows its exterior.

Figure 1-8 Exterior of a PGND cable

(1) OT terminal (M6, 16 mm2 or 0.025 in.2) (2) OT terminal (M8, 16 mm2 or 0.025 in.2)

NOTE

If the customer prepares a PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) is recommended.

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable

An AAU power cable is a –48 V DC shielded cable that feeds –48 V DC power into
an AAU.

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NOTE

● The maximum distance supported by an AAU power cable is 100 m (328.08 ft). Contact
Huawei engineers when an AAU power cable longer than 100 m (328.08 ft) is required.
● If a power device is provided by the customer, the recommended specification of the
circuit breaker on this power device is 40 A.

Exterior
The connector at one end of an AAU power cable is a female fast connector
(screw-free type) and the connector at the other end depends on the power
device. The two connectors must be prepared onsite. Figure 1-9 shows the
exterior of an AAU power cable.

Figure 1-9 AAU power cable

(1) –48 V DC power cable (2) Shield layer (3) Female fast connector
(screw-free type)

Cable Description
The outer diameter of an AAU power cable ranges from 10.8 mm to 16.4 mm
(0.43 in. to 0.65 in.). The following tables describe the AAU power cable.

Table 1-6 AAU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Regions Wire Color in Other
Name (European Standard/North Regions (UK)
American Standard)

AAU RTN(+) Brown/Black Blue

power
cable NEG(-) Blue/Blue Gray

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Table 1-7 AAU power supply solutions and power cable specifications
Power National Remote Wire ODM03D OCB
Module Standard Distance Specification Quantity Quantity
s of a Power
Cable

DCDU-12 European 0 m to 70 Dual-input 1 0

B standards m (0 ft to power supply:
229.66 ft) 6 mm2 (0.009
in.2)

71 m to Dual-input 1 0
100 m power supply:
(232.94 ft 10 mm2
to 328.08 (0.016 in.2)
ft)

North 0 m to 70 Dual-input 1 0
American m (0 ft to power supply:
standards 229.66 ft) 5.3 mm2
(0.008 in.2)

71 m to Dual-input 1 0
100 m power supply:
(232.94 ft 8.2 mm2
to 328.08 (0.013 in.2)
ft)

DCDU16 European 0 m to 70 10 mm2 0 0

D standards m (0 ft to (0.016 in.2)
229.66 ft)

71 m to 16 mm2 0 1
100 m (0.025 in.2)
(232.94 ft
to 328.08
ft)

North 0 m to 70 10.5 mm2 0 0

American m (0 ft to (0.016 in.2)
standards 229.66 ft)

71 m to 16.7 mm2 0 2
100 m (0.026 in.2)
(232.94 ft
to 328.08
ft)

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NOTE

It is recommended that the AAU5613 use the following power supply solutions:
● One DCDU-12B with two groups of power cables and one ODM03D. The specifications
of the upper-level circuit breakers for the DCDU-12B are 2x80 A. For details about the
ODM03D, see ODM03D User Guide.
● One DCDU16D with one group of power cables. The specifications of the upper-level
circuit breakers for the DCDU16D are 2x80 A.

1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

Optical fibers are used to transmit eCPRI signals and must be used with SFP
optical modules.

Exterior

Figure 1-10 Exterior of a CPRI optical fiber

(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the breakout
cable

Figure 1-11 shows the connection of the optical fiber between a BBU5900 and an
AAU.

Figure 1-11 Connection of the optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU

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Signal Description
Table 1-8 describes the labels on the DLC optical fiber. The connection positions in
the table are recommended.

Table 1-8 Labels on the DLC optical fiber

Label on the Breakout Installation Position
Cable

1A CPRI RX port on the AAU

1B CPRI TX port on the AAU

2A TX port on the BBU

2B RX port on the BBU

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