10 Installing the PGND Cable and Equi-
potential Cable
The PGND cable is used to connect the PGND bolts on the cabinets to the PGND grounding
bars on site, ensuring that the cabinets are properly grounded. The equi-potential cable is used
to connect the PGND bolts on the cabinets, ensuring the equi-potential connections between the
cabinets.
Prerequisite
The tools, such as a Phillips screwdriver, a cable cutter, and a multi-purpose crimping tool, are
ready.
Context
Principles for grounding the outdoor system:
l Equi-potential cables are used to connect the upper cabinets and the lower cabinets.
l Equi-potential cables are used to connect the lower cabinets to the RFC.
l The RFC is connected to the general grounding bar through the PGND cable.
Table 10-1 describes the specifications of the PGND cable and equi-potential cable.
Table 10-1 Specifications of the PGND cable and equi-potential cable
Cable Name
One End The Other End Remarks
PGND cable M6 OT terminal M6 OT terminal Yellow and green cable,
16 mm
2
Equi-potential
cable
M6 OT terminal M6 OT terminal Yellow and green cable,
16 mm
2
This document is based on the following two scenarios.
BTS3900A(Ver.B)
Installation Guide 10 Installing the PGND Cable and Equi-potential Cable
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