Amphenol RETU-Ex01 User manual

RETU-Ex01 Installation Guide
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Overview
These instructions describe how to fit a RETU-Ex01 (RET) to an Amphenol Antenna Solutions SmartTilt antenna with remote adjustable
electrical tilt.
Typically, the RET unit is installed at the factory and further install work or adjustment isn’t necessary. However, it can be retrofitted to a
manually adjustable electrical tilt antenna that has already been installed, or is at a warehouse.
NOTE The entire installation process should take place ON THE GROUND, in order to minimize the need for an expensive
and time consuming tower climb!
Check the Parts
Amphenol Antenna Solutions part number RETU-
Ex01 Contains:
RET unit (replace x with):
oB = AISG 1.1
oG = AISG 2.0 / 3GPP
oE = Ericsson Mode
Caps for male AISG type connectors
Caps for female AISG type connectors
Four machine screws
Check Cables
Make sure you have the correct AISG jumper
cables to interconnect the RET to the PCU-4
(or alternate) controller.
Each cable has a male connector on one end
and a female on the other.
The male connector plugs into the PCU-4, and
the female to the RET unit.
Set Antenna to Minimum Tilt
1. Rotate knob clockwise ½ degree beyond
the minimum tilt value on the indicator
gauge.
2. Rotate knob counter-clockwise until the
minimum tilt setting is achieved.

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Set RET Unit to Minimum Tilt
Follow instructions provided with Antenna Line
Device (ALD) control software to set RET
motor to the minimum tilt setting for that
model.
NOTE This step requires a laptop computer
with ALD control software and a PCU-4
Portable Control Kit.
NOTE Verify that the antenna model shown in
the “Antenna Model” column is correct.
If not, the RET will need to be re-
configured before proceeding.
Attach RET Unit to Antenna
Attach using the (4) self-locking M6 screws
provided. (M10 wrench required)
NOTE Tighten the screws unit the RET Unit
flange is secure. DO NOT over-tighten.
Test and Record Data
1. Using ALD control software, drive the antenna
to max tilt to verify operation over the full range
of actuator travel.
2. Program the RET Unit with the Sector ID
where this unit will be installed, along with any
other desired user information.
3. Record the RET Unit unique ID number + the
antenna serial number on the site configuration
log.