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A8 Installation Guide_ R3 Hardware Platform
TPS13-010_rev1.0
Figure 11-3 RF ports with water-proof rubber tape
Figure 11-4 Connecting to BTS
12.
Weatherproofing the RF Connectors
12.1.
Introduction
Sealing materials are applied to outdoor RF connectors to accomplish several goals.
First and foremost is to prevent water from entering the connector. The second reason
is to protect the connector from gradual degradation due to UV radiation and
pollution. Sunlight and weather will oxidize metal surfaces and cause DC resistance to
increase on exposed mating surfaces. It is true that most RF connectors are supposed
to be weatherproof, but if left exposed to weather conditions, a connector will tarnish
and start to look rather ugly in a short time. A good taping job will also prevent the
connectors from loosening up, which is a common occurrence for cables exposed to
vibration and strong winds.
We recommend the following sealing materials for weatherproofing the RF
connectors:
1.
High-quality, all-weather, black plastic electrical tape, preferably 3/4” (19mm)
wide to make it easier to manipulate the tape around the A8 BTS RF ports.
