REPORT: QUALITY AUDIT OF ACTIVE/PASSIVE INSTALLATION FOR
RURAL TELEPHONY

SECTION 1 : QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

S/N Avanti VSAT System RESULT/REMARK
1 Check antenna has no dents or visible damage around its edges and/or
on the main part of the dish itself		 Ok
2 Check antenna mounting pole and bracket are plumb by using a spirit level Ok
3 Check antenna mounting pole and bracket are secure and will not move
with any wind or other external factor		 Ok
4 Check all screws and bolts on antenna and bracket are tight Ok
5 Check the Line of Sight view is clear of any external obstructions
such as buildings, trees, tower masts or wire fencing. 		Ok
6 Check to Confirm that there is no potential future obstruction to
Line of Sight such as a young tree that may obstruct the Line of Sight
by the next season.		 Ok
7 Check iLNB transceiver is set to correct polarization
(view settings on AMA or OSS).
a. Do not adjust the polarization unless you are an authorized installer
as you may be required to repoint the antenna.		 Ok
8 b. If the polarization is set incorrectly, the site will
experience either no signal or a very 		Ok
9 Check to ensure Cable and connectors are a major point of
failure in VSAT installations.
Ensure cable connectors are correctly terminated with a
compression tool and not of the screw type		 Ok
10 Check to ensure cable route is neatly laid out from antenna
to modem placement		 Ok
11 Check to ensure cabling has no kinks or extreme bends Ok
12 Check to ensure no cable or zip ties are used around any electrical cable Nok
13 Check that the cabling has a service loop by the antenna.
a. This is industry best practice in event of any return site visits
where cable ends may need to be cut and reconnected.
Service loops permit existing cabling to be used without the need for a
full replacement. 		Ok
14 Check to ensure any conduit or cable entry point from antenna to outdoor cabinet
to is properly sealed so as to be dust and waterproof. 		Ok
15 Check that the modem is powered up with lights on Ok
16 Check to ensure the port marked RX/TX is used for the single coaxial cable
on the Avanti modem		 Ok
17 Ensure modem is correctly placed in its optimal position
a. Vertical for Newtec 2210 modem b. Horizontal for Newtec 2510 and 3310 modem
b. Horizontal for Newtec 2510 and 3310 modem 		Horizontal
18 Check to ensure VSAT equipment if properly grounded Ok
19 If modem is used in outdoor power cabinet:
a. Check to ensure modem is placed as close to bottom of cabinet as possible
b. Check to ensure modem is place near an air vent or separate fan for heat
dissipation within closed environment 		Ok
20 In a rural mobile tower deployment:
a. Check to ensure antenna is not partially obstructed by solar panels or panel mounts.		 Ok
21 b. Check to ensure outdoor power cabinet is located below solar panels or other
covering for added sun protection 		Ok


S/N PW/HUAWEI Radio Equipment RESULT/REMARK
1 Radio Equipment OEM Huawei
2 Check visual Inspection for any product physical damage Ok
3 Check antenna and Radio/BTS installed at correct Height as per Site Design Ok
4 Check antenna mounted securely on pole mount as per installation guidelines Ok
5 Check antenna mounted with no overlap between Antenna and pole mount Ok
6 Check Radio/BTS mounted securely on pole mount as per installation guidelines Ok
7 Check horizontal Separation on Antenna greater than 1m Ok
8 Check to confirm that DC and ground cables are fixed tightly and laid neatly Ok
9 Check the connection of RF Cables (Jumpers) from Radio/BTS to Antenna
as per installation guidelines		 Nok
10 Check to confirm that the RF Cables (Jumpers) have been tightened
as per Installation guidelines		 Ok
11 Check the connection of the DC Power Cable to the DC power Plug Ok
12 Check the connection of the DC Power Cable to BTS as per
Installation Guidelines		 Ok
13 Check the connection of the GPS Antenna to Radio/BTS as per
Installation Guidelines		 Ok
14 Check to ensure all Cables are labelled with weather-proof label
and readable text		 Nok
15 Check to ensure that the GPS and RF connections on Radio/BTS and
Antenna are waterproof		 Ok
16 Check that the termination of the DC power cable to Power System/Circuit
Breaker is done properly		 Ok
17 Check that the ethernet Cat 6 cable is terminated properly to the
Transmission System		 Ok
18 Check to confirm that all cables are secured with Cable outdoor ties Ok
19 Check to ensure that unused connectors on Radio/BTS are covered Ok
20 Inspect Site and remove any loose tools, materials, and parts Ok
21 Verify that all the exterior mounting hardware and cable connections are secure Ok
22 Check the overall appearance of the Radio/BTS, ensuring there is nothing unbalanced,
unsecured, or out of alignment and that there is no unintended mechanical alteration of BTS,
mounting brackets, or support structure		 Ok
23 Check to confirm that BTS/Antenna is mounted correctly on the tower/monopole height as designed Ok
24 Check to confirm there are no physical dent on the rf cable Nok
25 Check to ensure site is free of installation debris Ok
26 Check ensure Antenna bracket is firmly tightened Ok
27 Check to confirm if all Radio/BTS operational lights are on


S/N CBT Power System RESULT/REMARK
1 Power System OEM HUAWEI
2 Check to confirm that no bare conductor is left untapped during the terminations,
to avoid short circuit and electric shock		 Ok
3 Check to ensure that the security light and motion camera sensor are installed properly Nok
4 Check and measure voltage of the all inputs and confirm they are powered
5 Check that that the earthing system is terminated to the earthing system in the ground. Ok
6 Check and confirm that the remote monitoring system is fully functional Ok
7 Check to ensure that there is no blockage to sun access,
and that the whole mounting structure shall be tilted
and have an angle of between 0 and 42 degrees to have maximum sunlight exposure		 Ok
8 Check to confirm Fan Unit Installation- Inlet/Outlet Orientation is according to CBT
recommendation in the user guide.		 Ok
9 Check to ensure wire Tray Installation was done correctly Ok
10 Check to ensure Batteries are connected to their respective controllers
(Battery 1,2,3 to Controller 1,2 ,3 ) 		Ok
11 Check to confirm Gateway installation is within 2" space
away from the side of the cabinet		 Ok
12 Check to confirm that Direct Attach Antenna is attachment to the Gateway Ok
13 Check to confirm the orientation of the Direct Attach Antenna is done accordingly Ok
14 Check Solar Harness 2C-12AWG 11m connection to ensure it is terminated properly Ok
15 Check Solar Harness 2C-12AWG 10m to ensure it is terminated properly Ok
16 Check Solar Panel Ground Cable to ensure it is terminated properly Ok
17 Check connection of Strain Reliefs for Solar Cables to ensure it’s terminated properly Ok
18 Check to confirm that Harnesses are routed through the wire trays in the cabinet Ok
19 Check the termination of positive and negative Solar Cable Adaptor Cables Ok
20 Check to ensure there is slack for strain relief and solar cables Ok
21 Check to confirm that VSAT cables are routed properly and attached to the output connectors
connected to the 24V DC/DC Converter.		 Nok
22 Check to ensure PV mounts are mounted firmly, with tightened bolts at the base and on
the solar panels, according to GICL specification 		Ok
23 Check to conform Installation of 105 Ah Battery is done properly Ok
24 Check to confirm that Installation of Cabinet to Battery Bond is done properly Ok
25 Check to conform that Installation of Custom Temperature Probe are done properly Ok
26 Check to confirm that Controller 1’s temperature probe is connected to Battery 1 temperature probe Ok
27 Check to confirm that Controller 2’s temperature probe is connected to Battery 2 temperature probe Ok
28 Check to confirm that Controller 3’s temperature probe is connected to Battery 3 temperature probe Ok
29 Check to confirm connection of 25A Fuse Ok
30 Check to confirm that LED indicators functioning properly Ok
31 Check to confirm proper Installation of 12” Cable Spiral Bundle Wrap Ok
32 Check to conform proper Installation of ½” Hole Caps Ok
33 Check physical location of the batteries, controllers and loads inside the cabinet Ok
34 Check controller label & status lights is as clear as possible. Ok
35 Check 48v DC/DC converter label & status lights is visible Ok
36 Check CUI 24v DC/DC converter label and status light is visible Ok


SECTION 2: QUALITY AUDIT REPORT TEMPLATE

CBT Power System RESULT/REMARK
New IHS Site ID GICL_KAN_1378R
MTN Site ID
Site Coordinates Latitude: 12.37284, Longitude: 8.2884183
Site Address dagiri kuku
State kano
Task Accomplished by engineer Adamu haruna
Date of Acceptance 06-12-2022
Date of Completion 28-01-2023


PICTURES

Front veiw
Side veiw
Back veiw
SECTION 2.1 Power System
1. Power System

Radio Earthing
Tower Earthing
Power Earthing Snag

VSAT Earthing
ODU cabling
2. Key Power Components

Power Cabling
Indoor Unit
Solar Panel
SECTION 2.2 CWS/Antenna System
1. RRU/RRP Omni Antenna installation

Weather Proof
BTS Radio

Omni Antenna
GPS
SECTION 2.3 VSAT System

VSAT Antenna on tower
iLNB Transiver /Line of sight

Cable Termination
Tower View


QUALITY AUDIT SIGN OFF
QA Company Name: INTROSPECT
Name of Quality Auditor Mustapha Adebiyi
Date of Successful NQA Acceptance and Ops Handover
16/11/2024
Phone Number 09024662530
Designaton