Exalt Communications, Inc.
r-series
Installation and Management Manual
5000007 (ETSI)
20
2007-02-12 (draft)
Installation
This section presents all tasks required to install the Exalt Digital Microwave Radio.
Mechanical Configuration and Mounting
The Exalt r-Series are environmentally sealed units intended for deployment outdoors. The
device must be deployed within an ambient temperature range as specified, and with non-
restrictive airflow around the chassis. The r-c and r-xc Series’ can also be mounted in an
enclosure or indoors. The same airflow and temperature conditions apply. All r-Series models
can be mounted behind a window if window losses are considered in the link budget calculation.
The power injector and power supply must be placed indoors or in an enclosure.
Provide proper clearance for all cables and connectors attached to the device. Note that for the r-
(x)c Series, the RF cable connector may require significant clearance for the bend radius of the
coaxial cable assembly. All RF connectors, cables, and adapters must be rated for operation
within the radio’s frequency range. RF connector losses must be accounted for within the link
engineering design and output power settings.
There are two RF connectors on the r-(x)c Series, which facilitate connection to a
cross-polarized antenna for polarization diversity. Seal the secondary connector
when using a single-polarized antenna. Use the N-type cover cap and weather-seal
tape included in the accessory kit to weatherproof this connector.
Mounting the System
Use the mounting system supplied with each terminal for wall or pole mounting (Figure 5). The
pole mounting kit can accommodate a pole 2–5"/5-13cm in diameter. Install the mounting
system first, and then affix the radio to the mount. The radio can also be affixed to the mount,
and the entire assembly (including radio) mounted.
Figure 5
Pole-mount example
Figure 6 illustrates the r-Series pole/wall mount assembly, showing the azimuth and elevation
adjustment points.