AirSpeed 1000 Installation Guide
DUG01289
Airspan Commercial and Internal Use
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5 Connect and Manage Cables
This section describes grounding procedure, cable preparation and connections and external antenna
assembly.
5.1 Grounding
The AirSpeed 1000 requires a secure ground connection and a grounding screw fitted with a flat
washer and lock washer is provided on the back and clearly marked with the universal ground symbol
.
The cable should be grounded and bonded according to international or local standards.
5.2 Remote Antenna Assembly
The AirSpeed 1000 unit is used with remotely attached antennas.
For in
stallation of the remotely mounted antennas follow the antenna manufacturer’s instructions and
connect the antenna to the AirSpeed 1000 using the appropriate cables. (Weather-proofed N-type
Heliax RF cables (ordered separately).
1. Attach, connect and secure the RF cable between the external antenna and the appropriate
RF connection on the top of the unit.
Figure 10: Connecting Antenna RF Cable
Caution:
Do not over-tighten the RF connector. RF failures can result when the RF
connector is over-tightened.
5.3 Weather-proofing Antenna Connections
Weather-proofing of the antenna connections is recommended. This is done with a layer of self-
amalgamating tape followed by an over layer of PVC tape.
Figure 11: Weather-proof the Connection
Verify the RF connector is completely weather-sealed.
