Afar AR-24010E, Operator'S Manual

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pulsAR radio Operator's Manual
1. Using the two screws provided, secure the flat aluminum plate into the recessed channel on the
back of the unit. Also install the provided ground lug for connection to the earth ground as
described in step 3 of the section below.
2. Thread the L shape bolt into the hole of the V shape bracket. The non-threaded segment of the
bolt should be outside of the V bracket.
Figure 3.1 Pole mount bracket hardware Figure 3.2 Radio with flat surface bracket
In order to secure the radio outdoors place the radio against a pole with the RF connectors facing up
(see Figure 1.1). The back of the radio enclosure has four guiding feet that prevent it from sliding
from side to side. Place the V bracket around the pole, sliding its two grooves up into the aluminum
plate on the back of the radio. Once the grooves reach the stops, manually tighten the L shaped bolt
so that it “bites” into the pole.
Afar also provides a different bracket for mounting the radio against a flat surface (Figure 3.2).
3.2.2 Earth Grounding
For an outdoor installation you must provide a solid ground connection between the pulsAR metal
enclosure and the Earth ground. This will minimize possible damage due to static buildup or nearby
lightning.
If you install a lightning arrestor (Afar part no SUR-0205) on the antenna connector follow these
same directions but connect the grounding cable to the appropriate lug of the arrestor rather than the
radio. A RF lightning arrestor is only recommended in locations where it is warranted and you use a
coaxial cable of lengths exceeding 10 feet (3 m).
Each radio is shipped with a small ground lug (part no. SLU-35), and a lock washer to facilitate the
installation of the ground connection.
You will require some additional supplies that are easily found at a hardware store, namely:
3-4