Cambium Networks PTP 250, User Manual

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Installing the drop cable and LPU Chapter 5: Installation
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Making a drop cable ground point
Perform this task to connect the screen of the drop cable to the metal of the supporting
structure using a cable grounding kit.
The cable grounding kit for 1/4” and 3/8” cable ( Figure 8 ) contains the following
components:
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1 x grounding cable with grounding 2 hole lug fitted (M10)
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1 x self Amalgamating tape
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1 x PVC tape
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3 x tie wraps
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2 x bolt, washer and nut
Ground cables must be installed without drip loops and pointing down towards the
ground; otherwise they may not be effective.
To ground the drop cable to a metal structure using the Cambium grounding kit (part
number 01010419001), proceed as follows:
1 Remove 60 mm (2.5 inches) of the drop cable outer sheath.
2 Cut 38mm (1.5 inches) of rubber tape (self amalgamating) and fit to the ground
cable lug. Wrap the tape completely around the lug and cable.